West Seattle, Washington
24 Monday
(Ferry passing Alki, photographed by Jerry Simmons)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:
TERMINAL 5 UPDATE: 9 am online, the Northwest Seaport Alliance‘s managing members’ meeting includes the quarterly update on the West Seattle dock-modernization project. The agenda includes information on how to watch/listen.
POP-UP BLOOD-DONATION DRIVE: 10 am-5 pm, Bloodworks Northwest is at Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you can donate, check to see if appointments are available.
BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD: 5 pm online, the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board meets, with topics including bus-lane policy. The agenda explains how to watch/listen/comment.
DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online, the West Seattle/South Park coalition’s meeting includes discussion of community-safety programs. Public welcome – here’s the link; meeting ID 850 4211 4712, passcode 165919.
Still seeking summer camp? A STEM-focused nonprofit-presented program in West Seattle next week has room. Here’s the announcement:
Empower your child’s confidence and creativity this summer in person at the Camp Invention Recharge Program being held at Summit Atlas School in West Seattle July 12-16. Camp Invention in a non-profit, STEM blended enrichment program led by local teachers that offers exciting STEM challenges that inspire K-6 children to bring their imaginations to life. Register today at invent.org/mylocalcamp. Limited scholarship assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Will Nelson wanelson@seattleschools.org to inquire. Before- and after-care is available.
(The silent “fireworks” of a dill flower, photographed by Brian Michel)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:
LIBRARY REOPENS: Today is the first day of in-building services at the West Seattle (Admiral) branch (2326 42nd SW), 10 am-6 pm.
LIFELONG RECREATION: Today starts the first of several recreation/fitness classes spotlighted by Seattle Parks this summer, Zumba outdoors at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), 10 am.
POP-UP BLOOD-DONATION DRIVE: 10 am-5 pm, Bloodworks Northwest is at Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you can donate, check to see if appointments are available.
DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s weekly announcement:
Black Lives Matter sign-waving
Tuesday, July 6, 4 to 6 p, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Thursday, July 8, 4 to 6 p, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Come build awareness & stimulate actions to tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at Puget Ridge Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.
FREE CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: 7:30 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church (3601 California SW), members of the Seattle Crescendo Chamber Music Project performing music by Dohnányi, Gardel, Mendelssohn, and Saint-Saens. Dessert reception in the courtyard afterward. Get your free ticket(s) and find out more by going here. (A livestream is also planned, here.)
Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Fiery sunset and fireboat – photo by Jen Popp)
The holiday weekend is here! Possibilities for your Saturday:
BEACH CLEANUP: Join Jessica at Alki, starting at 10 am, for the monthly community cleanup at the beach (meet at 2452 Alki SW), as previewed here.
LIVE MUSIC: Marco deCarvalho and friends play Brazilian jazz outdoors at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 10:30 am-noon.
TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today – Highland Park spraypark (11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale); Delridge (noon-5:30 pm, 4501 Delridge Way SW) and Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pools.
‘STOP THE VIOLENCE’: 1-4 pm youth-geared event on Alki with music, food, speakers, more, as previewed here.
VISCON CELLARS: Fully open tasting room (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor)! Wine by the glass and bottle too. 1-6 pm.
MORE LIVE MUSIC: Tyler Edwards on the patio at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way, 6 pm.
EVEN MORE LIVE MUSIC: The Memphis Radio Kings headline tonight’s show at Drunky’s in White Center (98th & 16th). Doors open at 8 pm.
LIGHTS ON: Seattle Parks is turning the lights on approximately 8:30 pm-11 pm at four local parks/playfields tonight and tomorrow to try to deter fireworks use – details here.
(Photo by Machel Spence)
What’s happening in the hours ahead:
SOUND TRANSIT REALIGNMENT: Board members’ discussion continues at the Executive Committee meeting that is just getting under way (10:30 am-noon) – attendance information is on the agenda.
WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Open today – Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm, and Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm.
DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice continues, 4-6 pm on the corners at 16th/Holden.
9208 20TH SW DESIGN REVIEW: The 77-apartment mixed-use building planned to replace a former auto shop (formerly at the address 9201 Delridge Way) goes to the Southwest Design Review Board tonight at 5 pm online. Our preview includes the design packet and attendance/commenting information.
(Lincoln Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Notes for the day ahead:
POP-UP BLOOD DONATION DRIVE: 9 am-4 pm at the West Seattle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 44th SW. Our calendar listing has information on checking to see if appointments are available.
AQUATIC FACILITIES: Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am to 8 pm, Delridge wading pool (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-5:30 pm, Colman Pool (on the shore at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm.
MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ FORUM ON GUN VIOLENCE: Gun-safety groups are presenting a forum with at least five of the candidates for Seattle mayor, moderated by Marcus Harrison Green of the South Seattle Emerald. Online at noon – RSVP here for viewing link.
DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice, 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden, signs available if you don’t have your own.
LOWMAN BEACH MEETING: 6:30 pm online, third community meeting about what might – or might not – be done at the park after the failing seawall and adjacent tennis court are removed. As reported last week, the city does not support a new tennis court. Our preview includes participation info.
Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
This is forecast to be the first – but not the worst – day of the heat wave. So we start with:
WHERE TO COOL OFF: Our ongoing list is here. We’ll be adding to it as suggestions come in – particularly air-conditioned restaurants/bars open for indoor dining/drinking, westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!
Also happening today:
JUNCTION PRIDE FLAGS: Dozens of rainbow flags, all sponsored by local businesses/organizations/residents as part of a West Seattle Junction Association fundraiser, are going up for the weekend in the heart of downtown West Seattle, starting around 8 am.
FREE SHREDDING/FOOD DRIVE: 10 am-noon, John L. Scott Westwood (WSB sponsor) is presenting its annual shredding event/food drive with Evergreen Home Loans. Bring your shreddables to the northwest parking lot at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) 10 am-noon. The shredding is free of charge, but please bring nonperishable food (or cash) to donate to the White Center Food Bank.
LIVE MUSIC: Marco deCarvalho and friends play Brazilian jazz outdoors at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 10:30 am-noon.
OUTDOOR ARTS-CRAFTS FAIR: 11 am-5 pm at Brace Point Pottery (4208 SW 100th), with local artists, live music, even the Who’s Eating Gilbert’s Greats food truck – more info in our calendar listing.
SPRAYPARK, WADING POOLS OPEN: They’re part of our “where to cool off” list linked above, but it’s opening day so they get a special mention. Open today:
Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) – 11 am-8 pm
Delridge wading pool (4501 Delridge Way SW) – 11 am-5:30 pm
Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – Noon-7 pm
GRAND OPENING: 11 am-7 pm, visit Tails To Astonish (4850 California SW), the new comic-book store, to celebrate its grand opening.
PRIDE PICNIC: Noon-5 pm, community-organized Pride picnic at Lincoln Park, on the lawn south of Colman Pool – details in our calendar listing.
LOW-LOW TIDE: Today it’s out to -3,7 feet at 12:41 pm, and Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be available 10:45 am-2:45 pm at Constellation and Lincoln Parks.
SALES! Go to this section of the WSB Community Forums to see who’s having garage/moving/etc. sales.
Something to add to the calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, archives, and inbox:
MAKE-A-WISH BIRTHDAY WALK: Lou Cutler is following up his recent Make-A-Wish fundraising laps at Pathfinder K-8 with one big walk around West Seattle starting from the school on Pigeon Point at 10 am, in celebration of his 70th birthday. Here’s his donation link.
GO TIME ATHLETICS OPEN HOUSES: The new sports/play facility at 4835 West Marginal Way has two open houses today, as previewed here – 10 am-1 pm for drop-in toddler play, 6-9 pm for open volleyball play.
LOWEST TIDE OF THE YEAR: Out to -4.0 feet just before noon. As previewed here, you’ll also find Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists at Lincoln and Constellation Parks, 10 am-2 pm.
OUTDOOR MOVIE: Tonight’s the night Rec’N The Streets is presenting a free outdoor movie (drive-in or walk-in, BYO chairs) at the Southwest Teen Life Center parking lot, “Karate Kid” at 7:30 pm, free.
Are we missing anything? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.)
Busy day/night! Here’s just some of what’s on our calendar and in our previews:
GOVERNOR’S PANDEMIC BRIEFING: You can watch here at 10:30 am.
LOW-LOW TIDE: It’s way out, to -3.9 feet, at 11:07 am. Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are out at Constellation and Lincoln Parks 9:30 am-1:30 pm, and you can join the free Rec’N The Streets beach walk at Constellation at 10:30 (info in our preview)
SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: 1:30 pm online, the realignment process that could further delay West Seattle light rail (among other parts of ST3) is on the agenda, which explains how to watch/comment.
ROBERT IRVING III MASTERS CLASSES: 1 pm for the public (info here), 2:30 pm for musicians (info here) at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW).
FOOD TRUCK BATTLE: 3-6 pm, Where Ya At Matt and visiting-from-L.A. Billionaire Burger Boyz “battle” at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor)
DEMONSTRATION: 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden, join organizer Scott in his second year of twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have one.
WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm online – see the agenda, and how to participate, in our calendar listing.
PRIDE BINGO: Special edition of every-other-week Thursday night Bingo at Admiral Pub, 7 pm. Prize for best Pride outfit! (2306 California SW)
(Wednesday night photo by Doug Eglington)
FULL MOON KAYAKING: Special tour with Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor SW), 8:15 pm. Info’s in our calendar listing.
Something for our calendar? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Pigeon Guillemot, photographed by Mark Wangerin)
Here’s what we have so far for the day ahead:
LOW-LOW TIDE: As previewed earlier this week, we’re in a stretch of low-low tides, which enables more beach exploring. Today at 10:22 am, it’s out to -3.2 feet. Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are available for your questions 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Constellation (Beach Drive/61st) and Lincoln (8011 Fauntleroy Way) Parks.
LIBRARIES REOPEN: As announced last week, two more Seattle Public Library branches in West Seattle reopen their buildings today: Delridge (5423 Delridge Way SW, 10 am-6 pm) and High Point (3411 SW Raymond, 10 am-6 pm).
SCHOOL BOARD: Today’s meeting of the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors includes approval of construction contracts for two local projects, the additions at West Seattle Elementary and Madison Middle Schools. The meeting starts at 3:30 pm; the agenda has information on how to watch.
HPAC ON SPRING BREAK: Fourth Wednesday of the month usually would bring the monthly meeting of HPAC (community council for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge), but HPAC has announced it’s starting summer break early – meetings will resume in September.
Anything else, for today or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Thanks to local artist/photographer Machel Spence for the photo – and happy birthday; she sent it with news that to celebrate her 50th birthday, she’s having a sale 12 pm-2 pm in her online shop. Here’s what else is happening today:
SCHOOL MEAL SITES: School is out for the summer but meals are available 11 am-1 pm today and every weekday (except July 2 and 5) at these four schools:
Arbor Heights Elementary – 3701 SW 104th St.
Denny International Middle School – 2601 SW Kenyon St.
Highland Park Elementary – 1012 SW Trenton St.
Roxhill Elementary – 7740 34th Ave. SW
LOW-LOW TIDE: As previewed last night, a week of low-low tides starts today. Low tide was at 9:37 am, -2.1 feet, but it still should be an interesting sight if you head out shortly after this is published.
ROTARY CLUB VISITORS DAY: 11:30 am-1 pm, the Rotary Club of West Seattle welcomes visitors to find out what they’re all about. Our preview explains how to be part of it.
DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott welcomes you to join streetcorner sign-waving for racial justice, 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have one of your own.
POSITION 9 CITY COUNCIL FORUM: The MASS Coalition (Move All Seattle Sustainably) is hosting an online forum for candidates in this no-incumbent citywide City Council race at 5 pm. Register here for viewing info.
Something else for today – or beyond? Please email info – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Trileigh Tucker)
Notes for your Monday:
SCHOOL MEAL SITES: School’s out but meals are available 11 am-1 pm today and each weekday at these four schools:
Arbor Heights Elementary – 3701 SW 104th St.
Denny International Middle School – 2601 SW Kenyon St.
Highland Park Elementary – 1012 SW Trenton St.
Roxhill Elementary – 7740 34th Ave. SW
COLMAN POOL: First weekday since the outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) reopened for daily swimming through Labor Day. One-hour swim sessions start every hour and a half, noon-7 pm – schedule and fee details are here.
COMMUNITY SUP NIGHT: Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor Avenue SW) is offering stand-up-paddleboarding discounts and group rentals every Monday night through the summer – details in our calendar listing.
MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ FORUM: Seattle Subway is presenting this one, 7 pm online. Their announcement says 7 candidates have confirmed they’ll participate: Andrew Grant Houston, Jessyn Farrell, Lorena González, Lance Randall, Colleen Echohawk, Casey Sixkiller, and Bruce Harrell. To attend, pre-register here.
RAMPATHON DEADLINE: Know someone who needs a ramp for mobility but can’t afford one? Today is the deadline to apply for this year’s Rampathon – here’s our original announcement from May.
TEMPORARY BUSINESS CLOSURE: Treo Organic Salon in Fauntleroy wants you to know it’s closed for a week: “Treo Organic Salon will be closed from Monday, June 21, through the 27th for some upgrades and maintenance. Our online booking system is still up and running and you may shop for products in our website at www.treoorganicsalon.com.”
Anything we’re missing, today or beyond? Email calendar listings/biznotes to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Saturday night view from the low bridge, by James Bratsanos)
Happy Father’s Day, and welcome, summer:
TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Most local churches still offer online Sunday services (some offer in-person options too), so each week we compile the newest links for 20+ churches’ services, both streamed and recorded (and in one case, written).
FATHER’S DAY NATIVE ART MARKET: Again today, 10 am-5 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – you’re invited to shop and snack.
Or enjoy a full salmon-bake lunch noon-3 pm! (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)
GRAND OPENING: First day for Natalie’s on Alki – as reported here – starting at 10 am.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheese, meat, beverages, bread, more – something new each week at the Farmers’ Market, open 10 am-2 pm in The Junction. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska; pickups for online orders are at California/Oregon)
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE OUTSIDE ALKI UCC: The announcement:
Alki UCC Summer Food/Men’s Casual Clothing Donations Drive
This Sunday June 20, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front courtyard/6115 SW Hinds
alkiucc.orgMany of our neighbors struggle with feeding their children over the summer without subsidized meals. Here are some suggested donations:
Canned Items: Vegetables, Beans, Soup, Pasta Sauce, Tomatoes, Canned fruit, tuna, Applesauce, PB&J
Packaged Items: Fruit Snacks, Cookies/Crackers, Pudding, Nuts, Trail Mix, Cereal, Oatmeal, Rice, Pasta, Granola Bars, Macaroni & Cheese, Pancake Mix, Syrup
Hygiene Items: Bar Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant, Lotion
Donations of Men’s Casual/Work Clothes are also being taken, as well as NEW socks — the clothing item most requested by our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Alki UCC’s summer food drives continue on Sundays, July 11 and August 15.
DELRIDGE GROCERY COOPERATIVE: Today’s the third Sunday you can shop for staples at the DGC store (5444 Delridge Way SW), 11 am-3 pm, as previewed here. Also, please take the DGC survey if you haven’t yet.
PRIDE WALK: Meet at Secret Garden< (5000 California SW) at 11 am, for a walk to Admiral Junction.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)
PRIDE ART EXHIBIT: As previewed here, “The Divine: Beyond the Bounds of Queerness”= is at Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery (9414 Delridge Way SW), open noon-6 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history today (noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens).
SUNDAY RUN CLUB: It’s back at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), starting at noon – details in our calendar listing.
FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center. (9600 15th Ave SW)
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH: The seasons change at 8:31 pm. Shortly afterward, 8:45-9:15 pm, join Alice Enevoldsen online for her 49th solstice/equinox sunset watch. As of early today, the registration link was misbehaving; check back here and on Alice’s webpage later for an updated link. Update – Here it is.
Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s what’s happening on our sunny Saturday:
JUNETEENTH MOTORCADE & RALLY: Not in West Seattle, but the closest Juneteenth event that we know of – motorcade and rally starting at the ILWU Local 19 Hall (3440 E. Marginal Way) and heading to other spots including Terminal 46 on the downtown waterfront. Details are in our calendar listing.
FATHER’S DAY NATIVE ART MARKET: 10 am-5 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – you’re invited to shop and snack. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)
ORCA MONTH KAYAK TOUR: 10 am, leaving from Alki Kayak Tours. Reservation required – see our calendar listing.
DRIVEWAY ROCK & GEM SHOW: 10 am-4 pm, see/shop rocks, gems, minerals! (2009 SW Dakota)
COLMAN POOL OPENING DAY: Noon-7 pm, it’s the first day in more than a year and a half that swimmers will be allowed back into this outdoor saltwater pool on the Lincoln Park shore. See the schedule here.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: You can visit the home of West Seattle’s history today (noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens).
Got something for our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Forested Fauntleroy Park, photographed by Rosalie Miller)
Notes for the rest of your sunny Friday:
ALKI AVENUE DRILL: Just a reminder that if you see fire crews at the Infinity Shore Club (WSB sponsor) construction site (1250 Alki SW) this morning, it’s only a drill.
PATHFINDER FAREWELL: On this last day of school, a 2 pm drive-by parade at Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee) will honor departing principal David Dockendorf and assistant principal Lisa Clayton.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GRADUATION: No spectators, but graduates are invited to a drop-by drive-through/walk-through event 5-8 today on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus.
BENEFIT BEER RELEASE PARTY: 6-9 pm, Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) is in the (barrel)house at Best of Hands Barrelhouse (35th/Webster) to celebrate this week’s releawe of No Surrender, a beer benefiting Washington Nightlife & Music Association / Keep Music Live WA – details here.
(Busy bee, photographed in Gatewood by Elaine Dale)
A few quick reminders from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar before we get much further into the day:
VACCINATION POP-UP: 2-5 pm, the Seattle Fire Department Mobile Vaccination Team will be at Summit Atlas (9601 35th SW) in Arbor Heights with first/second doses of the Pfizer vaccine available to all. The school invites community members to participate too. No appointment required.
DEMONSTRATION: 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden, organizer Scott leads the twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
PRIDE PRESENTATION: 6 pm online, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society presents “From Stonewall to Seattle: The History of Pride on the Duwamish Peninsula and Beyond.” Details and registration info here.
ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm online, with an agenda including an update from police. Here’s the link for viewing/participating; you can also call in at 206-337-9723, meeting ID 995 1615 6974, passcode 638862.
Got something for the calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Lincoln Park photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:
PATHFINDER FAREWELL: Continuing today, well-wishes are being collected for departing Pathfinder K-8 principal David Dockendorf and assistant principal Lisa Clayton – info’s in our Sunday story.
FERRY FARE/TUNNEL TOLL INCREASE PROPOSALS: These are part of the agenda for the Washington State Transportation Commission, meeting online 10 am-noon. Registration information is part of the agenda.
DEMONSTRATION: The weekly announcement from organizer Scott:
Black Lives Matter sign-waving
Tuesday, June 15, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Thursday, June 17, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Come build awareness & stimulate actions to tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at Puget Ridge Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.
WAGYU MEAT MARKET: 4-8 pm at Lady Jaye in The Junction (4523 California SW), you can buy Wagyu beef for home cooking and/or freshly grilled Wagyu cheeseburgers for takeout – details in this WSB story.
SEATTLE WRITES: Online drop-in circle for writers, 6 pm; free but registration required – our calendar listing explains how.
(It’s Monday – you can do it! Photo by Jerry Simmons)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
WOMEN’S PERSONAL SAFETY CLASS: Free online class at 3 pm for 14+. Details are in our calendar listing, including how to register.
BOOK DISCUSSION: At 6 pm online, Frank Abe, Tamiko Nimura, Ross Ishikawa, and Tom Ikeda discuss “We Hereby Refuse,” a graphic novel telling this story: “Japanese Americans complied when evicted from their homes in World War II — but many refused to submit to imprisonment in American concentration camps without a fight.” Free event presented by partners including the Seattle Public Library; registration required to get the link – our calendar listing explains how.
PIGEON POINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: Meeting online at 7 pm with an agenda including the Port of Seattle and Sound Transit. See our calendar listing for the attendance link.
WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY: That’s today, so if you can donate, Bloodworks NW asks you to visit their website or call 800-398-7888 to make an appointment to donate.
(Saturday’s low tide, photographed by Lynn Hall)
What’s headed into Elliott Bay starts our list today. Those four big new cranes for Terminal 5 in West Seattle are due to arrive today aboard the heavy-lift vessel Zhen Hua 36. Right now the vessel is near Port Townsend – here is the MarineTraffic.com map. We’ll publish a separate story when it gets closer.
Also happening today:
TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Most local churches still offer online Sunday services (some offer in-person options too), so each week we compile the newest links for 20+ churches’ services, both streamed and recorded (and in one case, written).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheese, meat, beverages, bread, more – something new each week at the Farmers’ Market, open 10 am-2 pm in The Junction. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska; pickups for online orders are at California/Oregon)
DELRIDGE GROCERY COOPERATIVE: Today’s the second Sunday you can shop for staples at the DGC store (5444 Delridge Way SW), 11 am-3 pm, as previewed here. Also, please take the DGC survey if you haven’t already.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)
LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: The low tide is again low enough for decent exploring, so Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out 11:30 am-2:30 pm at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. Low tide is -1.9 feet at 1:30 pm.
PRIDE ART EXHIBIT: As previewed here, “The Divine: Beyond the Bounds of Queerness”= is at Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery (9414 Delridge Way SW), open noon-6 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history today (noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens).
SUNDAY RUN CLUB: It’s back at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), starting at noon – details in our calendar listing.
FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center. (9600 15th Ave SW)
Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Ever-evolving display at Lincoln Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
So much happening today/tonight! Here’s our list:
LITTLE FREE PANTRY & FOOD DRIVE: You’re invited!
Please join local Girl Scout Troop 45180 for their
Little Free Pantry Grand Opening and Food Drive
Saturday June 12, 10:00 am – Noon
Located at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse
9131 California Ave SW
Benefiting those with food insecurity in the neighborhood as well as passersby.
THE DANCING COWBOY @ WYATT’S JEWELERS: Meet the artist and enjoy 20 percent savings today at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) at Westwood Village. Open 10 am-6 pm.
DRIVEWAY ROCK & GEM SHOW: 10 am-4 pm, see/shop rocks, gems, minerals! (2009 SW Dakota)
SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET OPENS: 11 am-3 pm in the courtyard at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW), it’s the debut of a brand-new farmers’ market, as previewed here.
VACCINATION POP-UP: Pop-up at/during the new Farmers’ Market – as previewed here – no appointment needed.
WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 11 am at Memorial Stadium downtown; if you don’t have a ticket, don’t worry, you can watch here.
FURRY FACES FOUNDATION PLANT SALE: 11 am-4 pm, one more chance to shop this amazing array of plants while knowing your money’s going to help people and their pets stay together. 3809 46th SW; more info in our calendar listing.
MORE SALES: Check the WSB Community Forums!
LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: 11 am-2 pm, meet Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. Low tide is out to -2 feet at 12:50 pm today.
BRIDGE CLEANUP: 1-3 pm, join Conrad in this community cleanup; meet at Marginal Place under the bridge. Details in our calendar listing.
CHIEF SEALTH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 5 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown; if you don’t have a ticket, don’t worry, you can watch here.
IN THE HEART OPENING NIGHT: 5-11 pm, the New Orleans-inspired speakeasy-style bar behind Lika Love Boutique opens, starting with a ribbon-cutting celebration. (See our story about In The Heart here.)
Are we missing something? Text us – 206-293-6302 – thank you!
(Western Tanager, photographed in West Seattle by Mark Wangerin)
Five things happening on this cloudy Friday:
ALAIR’S COASTAL CLEARANCE SALE: As we reported two weeks ago, Alair Gift Shop (3270 California SW) is taking over the former Coastal Surf Boutique space next door and having a clearance sale before working to merge the spaces. Today’s the final day, 11 am-5 pm: “Everything is going to be 70% off,” says Alair proprietor Shandon Graybeal.
MORGAN JUNCTION PRIDE PARADE: 5 pm, all welcome to join the Pride mini-parade co-sponsored by Youngstown Coffee Company, HeartBeet Organic Superfoods Café, and Louisa Boren STEM K-8 PTA. Meet up at Morgan Junction Park (6413 California SW); more info in our preview.
VISCON CELLARS: Tastings, glasses, bottles available if you stop by the Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room 5-9 pm.
SEATTLE LUTHERAN HS GRADUATION: 7:30 pm, the Seattle Lutheran High School Class of 2021 celebrates commencement in the school gym. Invitation-only, but you can watch the livestream here.
FAUNTLEROY CHILDREN’S CENTER ONLINE AUCTION: Three more days to bid – through Sunday night. Links and details are in our Monday report.
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor, from aboard the West Seattle Water Taxi)
A busy Tuesday list:
LAPS WITH LOU: Second and final day for the pandemic version of retired PE teacher Lou Cutler‘s annual fundraising laps at Pathfinder K-8 to help Make-A-Wish. No spectators this year but donations/pledges welcome – you can do that here.
LIGHT RAIL: The Sound Transit board’s System Expansion Committee meets online at 1:30 pm, with topics including the review of the dramatically increased cost numbers that are factoring into forthcoming “realignment” decisions, possibly delaying or downsizing West Seattle’s light-rail plan. The agenda includes info on how to watch/comment.
WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE: 4 pm online, it’s the monthly meeting for updates on the bridge closure, repair plans, and related issues such as low-bridge access. Semi-new topic this time: Bridge-replacement planning. See the agenda here; watch the livestream here.
DEMONSTRATION: From organizer Scott:
Black Lives Matter sign-waving
Thursday June 10, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Come build awareness & stimulate actions to tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors, and stand for racial justice. Scott at Puget Ridge Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.
SOCCER: West Seattle High School vs. Chief Sealth International HS in boys’ soccer, 4:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: More venues have in-person receptions this month, and the list of food/drink establishments supporting the Art Walk with specials has grown! 5 pm is the official start but at least one participant has an event starting earlier, so peruse the list of participants, artists, and locations in the official June Art Walk preview.
WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s speaker series presents Julie Harrison on “Sticky Subject: The History of Sugar.” Registration required to get the link.- go here.
GRADUATION: The first of four in the next three days for high schools in West Seattle – the first graduating class for this area’s only charter school, Summit Atlas, gets their diplomas at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), 6 pm. As with all of this year’s ceremonies, it’s by-invitation, limited spectators.
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(Bee buzzes California Poppies, photographed by Jerry Simmons)
Here’s what’s happening for your Tuesday:
LAPS WITH LOU: Today and Thursday, it’s a pandemic-era edition of retired PE teacher Lou Cutler‘s annual fundraising laps at Pathfinder K-8 to help Make-A-Wish. No spectators this year but donations/pledges welcome – you can do that here.
FAUNTLEROY CHILDREN’S CENTER ONLINE AUCTION: Bidding continues around the clock through Sunday night – our Monday report has the backstory and how to participate.
CITY COUNCIL: The Public Safety and Human Services Committee, chaired by West Seattle/South Park Councilmember Lisa Herbold, meets online at 9:30 am. The agenda (which includes information on viewing and commenting) features two presentations related to reimagining public safety, including this report on “Realigning Seattle’s Criminal Legal System.”
DEMONSTRATION: One year ago this week, thousands of West Seattleites demonstrated for racial justice. One neighbor perseveres with twice-weekly streetcorner sign-waving. From organizer Scott:
Black Lives Matter sign-waving
Tuesday, June 8, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Thursday June 10, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Come build awareness & stimulate actions to tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors, and stand for racial justice. Scott at Puget Ridge Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.
fAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: From crime to ferries, the FCA board has lots to talk about tonight – here’s the agenda. Community members are welcome at the 7 pm online meeting but pre-registration is required to get the link – do that here.
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