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Big turnout at first design meeting for 34th/Barton P-Patch
February 13, 2011 5:17 pm
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 |   Gardening | How to help | West Seattle news | Westwood

Should it stay or should it go? The fate of the big birch tree shown above is one of the issues that came up as about 50 people joined in the first design meeting for the new 34th/Barton P-Patch, Saturday afternoon at Southwest Community Center.

Landscape architect John Barker, who’s leading the design work, told attendees that an arborist checked out the tree with him earlier in the day, and proclaimed it to be perhaps the healthiest European paper-birch tree she had seen in the city. On the other hand, materials prepared for the meeting show it casts a significant shadow, so the design process will have to determine whether that’s an impediment to maximizing the site, or perhaps a feature for cool shade on warm summer days. Toward the start of the meeting, a show of hands was requested, and the “keep the tree” hand-raisers significantly outnumbered those supporting “take out the tree” – which is the only tree of any kind on the site. Barker estimated that it would cost about the same to keep it or get rid of it.

But the tree’s future was just one topic, albeit one that took up a fair amount of time.

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Just so you know: Orcas seen in West Seattle waters again today
February 13, 2011 3:29 pm
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 |   Seen at sea | West Seattle news | Wildlife

Though they’re to the south of us at last report, local orca experts did spot whales in West Seattle waters again today, and sightings on the Orca Network Facebook wall affirm this. We mention it so that you can be on the lookout between now and dusk – on days when they pass here headed southbound, they often reappear in this area late in the day (last Sunday, orcas made a very close pass by Alki, and some even went on into Elliott Bay, toward downtown). We’ll add updates here if they’re seen in our waters again before dark.

P.S. West Seattle-founded The Whale Trail has another presentation coming up that orca fans won’t want to miss – find out about Tucker, the dog who’s helping save orcas! It’s at the Duwamish Longhouse in West Seattle at 7 pm February 24th, and advance tickets are available now – full details on The Whale Trail’s website.

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West Seattle schools: King County Executive @ Explorer West
February 13, 2011 3:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thanks to Explorer West Middle School for sharing photos from a special guest appearance last week by King County Executive Dow Constantine. Every year, the school focuses on a sustainability issue, and this year it’s “What makes a society sustainable?” so that’s what he talked about, before answering students’ questions. The school says his presentation included an explanation of balancing environmental sustainability with economic health plus reminiscences of his early involvement in community organizing to help save West Seattle’s College Street Ravine (side note, the Nature Consortium‘s quarterly work party there in his honor is coming up 10 am Tuesday – RSVP to 206.923.0853). So how did the school get West Seattle’s top politician to come speak? The event had a unique origin: Explorer West parent Judith Arvidson was the winning bidder for an appearance that Executive Constantine donated to the Southwest Youth and Family Services auction last year, and decided to in turn donate it to her daughter’s school.

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Happening now: ‘Have a Heart Day’ 2011 at Illusions Hair Design
February 13, 2011 2:04 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Lots of early Valentine’s celebrations today, and things are especially heart-y at Illusions Hair Design (WSB sponsor), in the throes of its annual “Have a Heart Day” fundraiser. Illusions team members donate their time, and the salon offers reduced-price haircuts with all proceeds going to charity – this year, it’s Pencil Me In For Kids, to make sure no student has to go to school without the supplies she/he needs. The salon was busy when we stopped in a while ago, but Illusions’ Sue Lindblom told us they still had a few openings – so you can call 206-938-3675 to see if there’s a chance they can get you in before 4. More reasons to stop in – the artists they’re currently showcasing are on hand too; and they’re offering salon merchandise at a 14% discount. They are accepting Pencil Me in for Kids monetary donations too, so even if you aren’t getting a cut, you can stop by and help the cause – 5619 California SW.

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Worldwide Fungi fame: West Seattle’s Machel Spence on the cover
February 13, 2011 1:57 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

If you pursue your passion, it’s said, it can take you a long way – and West Seattle photographer Machel Spence‘s photographs of local fungi are now on their way around the world. She announced this weekend that she’s “in the current winter issue of Fungi Magazine – there is an article inside with more photographs and I was chosen for the cover shot too! I think it’s such an amazing boost for West Seattle and another reason why we should protect our parks here!” Many of her photographs, views into a sometimes-tiny world you have walked by and through a million times and never noticed, are from Lincoln Park. Her website has a link you can use to get a copy of the magazine, whose founders say it’s both for amateur and professional mycologists.

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1st-ever West Seattle Community Orchestras gala, to benefit youth
February 13, 2011 11:29 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Spring approaching – and it’s the major season for fundraising galas. Some of them are annual traditions – and then every year new ones emerge, like this one: The intergenerational three-group West Seattle Community Orchestras have just announced their first-ever Spring Gala, to raise money for their youth programs – that’s half the WSCOs’ 120-musician membership! – as founder Toni Reineke notes in the announcement, the group “fill(s) the gap for students wishing to pursue their talents in music, at a time when many local music programs have suffered budget cuts.” If you buy your ticket early, there’s a discount. A night of music, with a silent auction and light dinner, is promised, at West Seattle’s Kenyon Hall. The gala is at 7 pm Saturday, March 12th (doors will open at 6:30 pm), with tickets $20 if purchased before March 1st, $25 afterward. To get your advance tickets, e-mail Abe Santini at abe@wscorchestras.org.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Latest reports from the inbox
February 13, 2011 8:32 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Collected from the inbox in recent days, seven West Seattle Crime Watch reports – two with photos of loot to be on the lookout for (one of those photos is related to a burglary already reported here). It’s all after the jump:Read More

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West Seattle Sunday: Valentine’s Eve; music; adopt-a-thon; more
February 13, 2011 6:30 am
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 |   West Seattle Farmers' Market | West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

VALENTINE’S DAY AT WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: That’s the sign at last week’s West Seattle Farmers’ Market promoting what you will find there today – a whole lotta love (explained here). 10 am-2 pm, 44th/Alaska.

NOT SO VALENTINE-INCLINED? Tonight you can enjoy “Anti-Valentine” dinner at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) (details here)

GET YOUR GAME ON: An informal weekly “adult/big-kid pickup soccer game” is scheduled at 10:30 am Sundays at Hiawatha Playfield – same place you’ll find West Seattle Family Ultimate Frisbee every 2nd Sunday at 11 am (southeast corner).

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT FOR SILENT FILMS: At Kenyon Hall, 7 pm: Pianist extraordinaire Donald Sosin plays silent shorts by request, To make a reservation, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net.

ARTSWEST TRUNK SHOW: A special one-day-only jewelry trunk show 11 am – 3 pm in the newly renovated gallery at ArtsWest.

OPEN HOUSE: Little Pilgrim School, a program for 2 – 5 year old children that’s in the Fauntleroy Church building (9140 California SW), has an open house 11 am-1 pm today.. Stop by to tour school spaces, meet the teachers, ask questions and pick up enrollment information for fall classes.

ALSO IN FAUNTLEROY: Filming of the independent movie “After the Ghost” is scheduled to continue at a home north of the ferry dock today/tonight (details here).

HERE, KITTY, KITTY: Second day of county-presented cat adopt-a-thon at Kitty Harbor, noon-4 pm (3422 Harbor Avenue).

MEMORIAL: Memorial for 14-year-old Carter Allen, killed in a crash last month in Shorewood; it’s at the Evergreen High School gym (map), 2 pm (details here including how to help his family)

More on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar.

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Chief Sealth Percussion Ensemble wins contest, on to state event
February 13, 2011 3:09 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS culture/arts

The basketball games we mentioned earlier weren’t the only student competitions on Saturday – just got this report early today from Marcus Pimpleton, band director at Chief Sealth International High School (among other local roles) – the video above is from the winning performance:

Please join me in congratulating the members of the Chief Sealth International High School Percussion Ensemble on winning the percussion ensemble division of the Elliott Bay Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Contest at Seattle Pacific University Saturday morning. The students received a rating of superior and will move on to represent the Greater Seattle area in the WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 29th in Ellensburg.

The Chief Sealth percussion ensemble is comprised of concert and marching band members from the Chief Sealth High School Band’s drumline. The participating students have demonstrated a great deal of initiative from the selection of the piece, to organizing their own practice schedule to individually mastering their parts. They have taken our percussion program to a whole new level of musicianship, pride, unity, and intensity. I would especially like to acknowledge Josh Chan and Justin Bales, the volunteer coaches who have helped to prepare the students for the festival.

P.S. – Some of Chief Sealth’s band musicians are on the program for the big Soul Jambalaya benefit next Saturday night (details in our previous story on that).

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So you want to make movies? Interns sought for local filmmaker’s ‘Loaded’
February 13, 2011 3:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

That’s the official (current) trailer for “Loaded,” the project by West Seattle filmmaker Jamie Chamberlin, who just sent word that intern filmmakers are needed to help:

We are looking for intern filmmakers to come on board the LOADED Rock and Roll Feature film currently being shot in Seattle.This project has a built-in international distribution deal and will be an opportunity to get a solid credit on resume. Depending on proficiency , it could lead to a paid position and opportunity to align with an award winning production team. We are looking for: Visual artists. Editors. Cinematographers. Graphic Designers. For info or resume submissions: info@blackdahliafilms.com

Its synopsis, after the jump:Read More

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In case you wondered: Small fire on 31st SW
February 13, 2011 12:49 am
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

We’ve received a couple notes asking about the big fire callout along the Admiral Way hill a few hours ago. It wasn’t much of a fire but since people are asking – Christopher Boffoli checked it out for WSB and reports that it was a “small bed fire, no injuries” – firefighters stayed around for a while ventilating the home (which was in the 3200 block of 31st SW, just east of Admiral Way).

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Postseason basketball: How local schools did on Saturday
February 12, 2011 8:53 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

(Video added: Last :30 of Sealth game, with the victory celebration)

HIGH SCHOOL: In district tournament play – Chief Sealth International High School just beat visiting Eastside Catholic, 44-42. Seattle Lutheran‘s boys also won, 49-35 over Shoreline Christian. Earlier, West Seattle High School lost at Bellevue, 82-60.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Madison Middle School‘s girls and Denny International Middle School‘s boys both played Eckstein Middle School in championship games at Sealth this afternoon. Eckstein won both games, boys 73-51 (we’re still verifying the final girls’ score).

(added) HOLY ROSARY BOYS: Derek sent word the 6th graders beat St. Luke’s today and will play for the CYO championship on Sunday at 1:30 pm against St. Joseph, at Bishop Blanchet High School. (added) And the 8th graders are in their championship game at 6 pm Sunday at Blanchet, according to Dan.

ADDED EARLY SUNDAY: More details and more video, ahead:Read More

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Neighbor Appreciation Day: Scenes from 4 West Seattle fire stations
February 12, 2011 8:26 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

For today’s Neighbor Appreciation Day, we thought it would be fun to assign a photojournalist to visit all five of West Seattle’s fire stations during the midday open-house window shared by every fire station in the city. Cliff DesPeaux made it to four – all except Station 36 by The Bridge (next year, we’ll go there first!) – and here are the highlights. Top photo, firefighter Dave shows off his gear at Station 37 in Sunrise Heights; next, also at Station 37, 3-year-old Alec Olson was in the driver’s seat of Engine 37:

And one more view from Station 37 (which just opened last fall) – 2-year-old Daniel Forehand:

Look at those lights! Engine 29 wowed the crowd at Station 29 in the Admiral District:

Next, also from Station 29: Firefighter Keith Langhorn shows off the engine’s controls to Alki resident Clyde Carpenter and his sons Ian and Evan, both 4:

Now on to Station 32 in The Junction – here’s Aleksandra Abney climbing down from a peek into a truck:

At Highland Park’s Station 11, 4-year-old Noah Rodriguez tried on a Ladder 13 crew member’s helmet (he’s with mom Rachel and 7-year-old brother Justus):

If you don’t know exactly where the stations are, check out the Google Map in our preview. Today’s other events included refreshments at Delridge Community Center and a free swim at Southwest Pool; as reported here earlier in the week, a Neighbor Appreciation Day student-art contest also included a winner from Sanislo Elementary School. Neighbor Appreciation Day was noted at one other city-involved event in West Seattle today, the first design meeting for the Barton/34th P-Patch; we were there, and our report is forthcoming later tonight/early tomorrow.

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West Seattle Weather Watch: ‘Wind advisory’ till 9 pm
February 12, 2011 3:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

(Photo of wave vs. rocks by Harbor West on Beach Drive, by Stephanie Brownfield)
A few hours after the wind kicked up in a big way (as we noted on Twitter), the National Weather Service finally declared a “wind advisory” that’s in effect till 9 pm tonight. The NWS warns of gusts up to 50 mph. There’s already been one outage in West Seattle, fewer than 100 homes/businesses in Arbor Heights, just south of Roxbury and mostly east of 35th, recently restored according to the City Light tracker.

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West Seattle/White Center protest highlights Cambodia/Thailand dispute
February 12, 2011 2:12 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | White Center

You’ve heard a lot about what’s going on in the Middle East – but have you heard about what’s going on in Southeast Asia? A border clash between Cambodia and Thailand is about to come to a head in front of the United Nations, and today Cambodian-Americans came to West Seattle and White Center for a demonstration aimed at bringing it to your attention and demanding the U.S. government get involved. West Seattle Blog/White Center Now contributor Deanie Schwarz noticed the protest, took these photos and talked to spokesperson Sokmakara Hang, who explained that the demonstrators came from all over the state, and came here because this area has the state’s highest concentration of Cambodian-Americans. They stood on corners all around 16th/Roxbury:

Also on hand was Meach Sovannara from the Khmer Post Media Center in Long Beach (Calif.). The dispute is over a border area near the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is more than a millennium old. The Cambodian-Americans say the most recent skirmishes killed Cambodian soldiers, and are demanding that the Thai government stop what they call an “invasion.” They want United Nations intervention as well as President Obama and the rest of the international community. According to this story from the Bangkok Post, this issue will be brought to the UN Security Council on Monday, and reportedly Cambodia will claim it’s at war with Thailand. There’s more background on the century-long conflict over the temple in this Jakarta Post story.

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West Seattle scenes: City Mouse party; Tool Library ‘Ask An Expert’
February 12, 2011 1:54 pm
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 |   Sustainable West Seattle | West Seattle news

Till 5 pm, you are invited to join the celebration at City Mouse Studio and Store (WSB sponsor), the new name of Donna Ryan‘s photography studio and kids’ shop in The Junction (4218 SW Alaska). That’s Donna on the left with Laney; in the middle, Michelle and Ava, and at right, Aubrey and Oliver (the latter four were among the well-wishers stopping by at the same time we did this morning). Treats – as you can see in the photo – and prizes too. Earlier this morning, the West Seattle Tool Library welcomed visitors to another round of Ask An Expert:

(Photo by Heather P. Brincko)
From left to right: Joshua Brincko from International Studio, visitor Christie, Laura Elfline and Doug Elfline from Mighty House Construction). You don’t have to wait for the next Ask An Expert to visit the Tool Library – its regular Sunday hours are 1-5 pm, so you can drop by and check it out tomorrow (here’s where to find it).

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Video: New Archbishop in West Seattle for ‘World Day of the Sick’
February 12, 2011 12:59 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle religion

The new Archbishop of Seattle, The Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain, was in West Seattle this morning to preside at the World Day of the Sick Mass at the Providence Mount St. Vincent Chapel today. He was joined by five other priests – Holy Rosary’s pastor the Very Rev. John Madigan, Rev. Lyle Konen of the Redemptorist Fathers of Seattle, Rev. Abraham Miller of The Mount, Rev. William Gallagher, and Rev. Richard Ward from the Order of Malta, which has a thousand-year history of devotion “to those who suffer, especially the poor and sick,” according to the program for this morning’s service.

Also participating: the Seattle University Choir:

The World Day of the Sick is commemorated each year “on the occasion of the memorial of the Blessed Virgin of Lourdes,” according to this year’s message from the Pope; holy water from the shrine at Lourdes was used in today’s service.

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West Seattle wildlife: Urban coyote, caught on camera
February 12, 2011 11:43 am
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 |   Coyotes | West Seattle news | Wildlife

We get a fair amount of coyote reports (THANK YOU!) but not many come with photos. Thanks to Amanda Teicher for snapping the one she spotted as she and her dog were headed out for a walk this morning at 17th and Brandon (map). Quite the tail on this one. And here’s the long view:

We share coyote reports not to generate hysteria but just to remind people that they live among us and that it’s important to take steps on your (and your pets’) behalf and theirs to keep them at a distance (as explained here). Our archived coyote coverage, newest to oldest, is here.

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West Seattle Saturday: The weekend takes wing
February 12, 2011 7:59 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by David Hutchinson)
POSTSEASON BASKETBALL: (updated) FIVE games today/tonight – Madison Middle School plays Eckstein at Chief Sealth International High School, 2 pm today, in the middle-school girls’ championship, right after Denny International Middle School plays in the boys’ championship game, also against Eckstein, also at Sealth, at noon … In boys’ high-school district tournament play, Chief Sealth hosts Eastside Catholic tonight at 7, while West Seattle High School will play at Bellevue at 4 pm, and Seattle Lutheran High School at Shoreline Christian at 7 pm.

NEIGHBOR APPRECIATION DAY: Full details in our preview from last night – fire-station tours 11 am-2 pm, Delridge Community Center‘s celebration noon-2 pm, Southwest Pool‘s free swim 1-2 pm.

34TH/BARTON P-PATCH DESIGN MEETING: Help plan the P-patch at Barton/34th! Barker Landscape Architects will facilitate the first public meeting 1:30-3:30 pm today, Southwest Community Center.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY HOSTS ASK-AN-EXPERT: 10 am-noon, expert advice for do-it-yourselfers on topics including construction and solar power, at the West Seattle Tool Library, (north end of South Seattle Community College campus, 6000 16th SW)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: Steps away from the Tool Library, it’s a class, lunch and work party at and for the Community Orchard of West Seattle, starts at 10 am, topic “Perennial Planting” – details and RSVP info here

CITY MOUSE OPEN HOUSE: In The Junction, help celebrate the new name City Mouse Studio and Store (WSB sponsor) with an Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 20 percent off storewide, a sale rack with savings up to 70 percent off, buy-one-pair-get-one-pair-free on past season Pediped and See Kai Run shoes, door prizes, mimosas and cupcakes. Everyone who makes a purchase will be entered to win a $300 portrait package and anyone who books and pays for a portrait shoot ($75 sitting fee) for March or April will receive a $35 credit towards any Tea clothing purchase made today. (4218 SW Alaska)

CLICK! TRUNK SHOW: Sarah Loertscher trunk show at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, 11 am-5 pm (details here)

NEW ARCHBISHOP IN WEST SEATTLE: World Day of the Sick service at Providence Mount St. Vincent (4831 35th SW), with Archbishop Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain presiding in a special Eucharistic Celebration with Anointing of the Sick and Blessing with Holy Water from Lourdes, 10 am in the chapel.

CAT ADOPT-A-THON: Regional Animal Services of King County has more than 50-plus adoptable cats at Kitty Harbor, noon-4 pm today and tomorrow (3422 Harbor Avenue).

JEREMY PECK FUNERAL FUNDRAISER: Fundraiser for the family of Jeremy Peck, to raise money for his funeral, Admiral Benbow room at Heartland Cafe, 8-11 pm (here’s the Facebook event)

COMMUNITY SWEETHEART DANCE AT HIAWATHA: 7-10 pm, part of the ongoing Second Saturday Dance Series, starts with beginners’ East Coast Swing lesson, then dancing to a variety of music 8-10 pm (with “mini-lessons throughout the evening to keep you dancing,” instructor/DJ Lilli Ann Carey (Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California SW)

TRAFFIC ALERTS: On Fauntleroy Way south of the ferry terminal, you might be affected over the next few days by the movie filming we mentioned earlier this week (here’s the story) … And remember the southbound Alaskan Way Viaduct ramp to 1st Avenue South is closed this weekend (with more changes to come – full details here).

(added) OPEN HOUSE: The Community School of West Seattle, 9450 22nd SW, sends word it has an open house, continuing till 2 pm.

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Delridge community sendoff planned February 24 for Ron Angeles
February 11, 2011 10:23 pm
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Mark your calendar for a community celebration in honor of Delridge’s Neighborhood District Coordinator Ron Angeles. Delridge community advocate Pete Spalding of Pigeon Point shares the news tonight, confirming what we had heard rumblings about … that Ron is retiring from his longtime job at the Department of Neighborhoods. That’s Ron at right in a photo from last November, when Pete won a People’s Choice Award from Seattle CityClub. Pete says everyone is welcome to come wish Ron well and celebrate his decades of work on behalf of Delridge; it’ll be a potluck party at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 6-8 pm February 24th. Pete says, “Since Ron is all about community building, we want to make sure that the community has an opportunity to come out and express their gratitude to Ron for his many years of dedicated service to our Delridge community. Everyone who lives/works/plays in Delridge comes into contact with some of Ron’s work on a regular basis without realizing it.” You’re also welcome to join Ron, Pete, and other eastern West Seattle community leaders at the Delridge Neighborhood District Council’s next meeting this coming Wednesday night (February 16), 7 pm, also at Youngstown (4408 Delridge Way SW).

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Neighbor Appreciation Day tomorrow: Fire station tours, free swim
February 11, 2011 9:38 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news


View West Seattle fire stations in a larger map

One more reminder: One big part of the city’s 17th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day tomorrow is that all Seattle fire stations are open for tours. West Seattle has five – listed here, and pinpointed on the Google Map above. The open house is 11 am-2 pm. Other Neighbor Appreciation Day events include free swimming at Southwest Pool 1-2 pm (and they have refreshments starting at noon), plus a drop-in party (light refreshments, we’re told) at Delridge Community Center, noon-2 pm.

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West Seattle Summer Fest applications update: Locals first!
February 11, 2011 7:36 pm
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from West Seattle Summer Fest 2010)
Tonight, an update on applying NOW to be part of the summer’s biggest local event, West Seattle Summer Fest, this July: We reported last week that applications were available online for everything except musicians; now, musicians’ applications are available too. Susan Melrose of the West Seattle Junction Association wants to make sure you know that if you’re local and you apply within the next month, you get to be at the head of the line:

We strongly encourage West Seattle businesses and non-profits to participate. Space in this event is in high demand and in an effort to have our local flavor well represented, the Junction Association is offering West Seattleites priority. All West Seattle businesses and non-profits that turn in complete applications by March 15 will get priority consideration.

The application links are all on the Summer Fest home page – one form for crafts/imports/nonprofits/services, one form for food vendors, and one for musicians. This year’s Summer Fest dates are Friday-Sunday, July 8-10.

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Reminder: Alaskan Way Viaduct ramp closure ahead, and more
February 11, 2011 4:03 pm
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 |   Alaskan Way Viaduct | Transportation | West Seattle news

Reminder from the Alaskan Way Viaduct south-end replacement team: The weekend closure of the southbound SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct off-ramp to First Avenue S. starts at 7 tonight, and when the ramp reopens by 5 am Monday, it’ll put you onto Royal Brougham, not 1st Avenue South. Also in the announcement:

Starting Monday, drivers will be able to use a new street connecting S. Royal Brougham Way and S. Atlantic Street between First Avenue S. and Alaskan Way S. The new street is temporarily called East Frontage Road S.

Then as of 7 pm next Friday (February 18th), the northbound Alaskan Way Viaduct onramp from 1st Avenue South will close for up to six weeks. That closure will kick off with a surface-street closure too:

With the exception of access for local businesses, the following streets will be closed from 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22:
* First Avenue S. between S. Royal Brougham Way and S. King Street
* Railroad Way S. between Occidental Avenue S. and S. King Street

All this is explained here. But wait – there’s more:

Starting Monday morning, Feb. 14, both directions of Alaskan Way S. between S. Atlantic Street and S. Royal Brougham Way will be closed to traffic until 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21.

We’ll provide drivers with a signed detour around the closure via the new East Frontage Road S. Learn more about the detour and the reason we’re closing Alaskan Way S. on our website. The Alaskan Way S. bike and pedestrian path will remain open during the closure.

At 5 a.m., Monday, Feb. 21, one southbound lane will reopen. All northbound lanes will remain closed through 2013 while crews incorporate the area into our existing long-term construction zone.

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