West Seattle, Washington
23 Saturday
EDITOR’S NOTE: As mentioned in our just-published overview of where RapidRide-related parking/traffic changes stand after a series of recent meetings, the plan to ban morning parking on SW Avalon across from the heart of the Luna Park business district is not sitting well with business owners, particularly those whose businesses depend heavily on morning sales – Luna Park Café and Java Bean Coffee. As our story notes, they feel insult is being added to injury by the fact not only does the current plan take away parking across from their businesses, but also, RapidRide will not stop in the business district. Java Bean’s owner wrote a letter to various government addressees after the most recent Luna Park Merchants’ meeting, suggesting moving the station is a must. He asked WSB to “share it with the community”:
Subject: Rapid Ride along Avalon Way West Seattle (Java Bean) A little less Potter, a bit more George Bailey!
Joe, Michelle, Brian and Bill,As you are aware, quite a bit of discussion concerning the Rapid Ride parking issue in the Luna Park Business District of West Seattle has taken place over the past year. Many different options have surfaced, that would both accommodate the goals of Metro, the livelihood of the businesses and the retention of jobs in the Luna Park neighborhood. As the owner of Java Bean I am greatly concerned that the choices being proposed regarding the rapid ride program will put me out of business and cause 5 full time jobs to be lost in West Seattle. Given what’s in the balance I would guess most West Seattle residents would side with us – the business owners, our teammates and our fans if given the choice of either saving their neighborhood amenities or getting to work a bit quicker. Why can’t we do both?
During (last Wednesday’s) meeting I brought up a question concerning how the location of the bus stops were chosen for the C-line. One of the key factors: an average of 150 people board the bus on a daily basis up the street from our business district (the proposed Rapid Ride stop) vs. the 120 people who board the bus on a daily basis directly across the street from my Coffee Shop (Java Bean) and other businesses in our business district. Based on this as a factor, I was told, at least at this point, the plan is to remove surface street parking between the hours of 6-10 am M-F for the Rapid Ride bus line that will NOT stop in our business district. This will put me out of business, eliminate 5 full time jobs, and decrease the quality of life of the residents of West Seattle who frequent my business. Not to mention the adverse affects it will have on my associate business owners.
In fact, with the goal to get people out of their cars and on the bus, not only will my customers (who continue to drive) be unable to park from 6-10am, but my customers who do decide to use Rapid Ride will not be afforded the opportunity to jump off the bus to grab a cup of coffee since the bus won’t be stopping in our business district.
It’s a serious double whammy to the Java Bean. You take away the parking, put people on the bus and then those on the bus can’t get off.
(Click to view fullsize PDF of West Seattle RapidRide route map)
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Few would dispute the observation that we are in a time of transportation transition – eventually toward more transit, fewer one-occupant cars.
The question of how to keep that transition balanced – without abruptly reducing the parking supply or constricting the traffic flow before transit services reach a true “we can get you there from here” status – is at the crux of a tug-of-war over how things will change along the route of the Metro RapidRide “C” Line in West Seattle. It’s not due to start rolling till fall 2012, but many details that must be finalized now, before stops, stations and other facilities are built – some as soon as this fall.
What does that mean to you, whether you’re a bus rider or not? We have a somewhat-clearer picture, after recent meetings in The Triangle and Luna Park, of how RapidRide will affect area business parking and overall traffic flow, particularly along a major east-west route to and through The Junction. The recent local discussion about RapidRide has concentrated on those elements, rather than on the service itself (which, according to a new study released last week by Metro, is earning high marks on its debut south-end route).
But at least two business owners aren’t happy with the results, and are vowing to keep fighting.
Tabling in The Junction at noontime today were Jilyan Perry and Tamara Judy on behalf of Relay for Life of West Seattle, the all-night cancer-fighting fundraiser that draws hundreds to West Seattle Stadium every June. The relay isn’t until June 10-11, but the kickoff celebration is just a week and a half away, 6-8 pm Thursday, February 17th, at Coffee to a Tea with Sugar. Relay for Life of West Seattle, and events like it around the country, benefit the cancer-fighting work of the American Cancer Society; you’re invited to come to the Feb. 17th event to see how you can help – by planning, organizing, sponsoring, organizing, any or all of the above. (This year the WS Relay for Life also is on Facebook and on Twitter.)
Accompanying this poster/flyer today, an invitation from Denny International Middle School‘s principal Jeff Clark:
I am pleased to invite the West Seattle community to an upcoming benefit concert on Saturday, February 19, at 6:45 pm at the Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium. Mr. Pimpleton, our amazing band director, has put this together as a fundraising event for our students. He and I have a goal that every student can go on every music trip-without exception. This fantastic benefit concert is something he has organized to help send all of the Dolphin musicians to California this year. I hope that you, your family, and friends can join us for this event-I know it will be great.
If you can’t read the flyer above, here’s a fullsize version.
Thanks to Kim for pointing out this KING 5 story. The robbery at the Shell station at 2805 SW Roxbury happened Saturday morning in King County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction, not Seattle Police, so it wasn’t on our radar till now. The robber looked to be 60ish and apologized profusely to the storekeeper, as you’ll see in the video; if you recognize him, call 911.
SUNDAY EVENING NOTE: We checked this afternoon with KCSO; no word of an arrest so far.
Nikki Mackey hopes you will take two minutes to watch that video she and her filmmaking partner have just created. We heard from her last October, when she got her hair cut at Illusions Hair Design (WSB sponsor) to donate to Locks of Love – right before she started treatment for breast cancer. (Here’s that story.) At the time, Nikki explained, “I’m 36 years old – I have no family history of this disease – I exercise regularly and eat organically, yet here I am.” And the latest:
I am an aspiring filmmaker – part of a 2-girl filmmaking team. My “partner in crime” (Connie Finn) actually lives over in West Seattle still. She and I made a PSA that was filmed back in December between my 3rd and 4th A/C chemo treatments. We had 2 days to film – 2 days that I would feel well enough for us to get it done. We filmed this in my bathroom if you would believe it – totally indie-style! … That day also happened to be my 37th birthday – one that could have easily been my last. I hope you will consider posting the film on your site. Its run time is only 2 minutes but the message is important and clear. We aren’t seeking to make any money from this film – only to save lives. I am still in chemo – I have another 9 months to go. But I am fighting hard and I aim to win – and it is all about early detection.
As a viewer advisory, we should note there is a point in the video where some may decide to turn away. But the truth of its message is inescapable. (Here’s more information from the American Cancer Society.)
Just a few possibilities here – *not* a list of every place you can watch the game, but instead, these are the places that we have found actively encouraging people to come watch the game, via e-mail or Web/Facebook posts about parties/specials. (If you have any place to add, please post a comment!)
SUPERBOWLBECUE AT PORTERHOUSE PUB: Join the Beer Church for this event benefitting the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor). Indoor-outdoor event as time permits – full details here. Starts at 1 pm. 2329 California SW.
BAMBOO GRILL (WSB sponsor): Specials for the Super Bowl party are listed here. 2806 Alki SW. (Pre-Super Bowl, it’s “kids eat free” breakfast.)
SKYLARK CAFE AND CLUB (WSB sponsor): Projecting the game onto the stage wall “like we do with cartoons during brunch,” as proprietor Jessie SK explains. Skylark’s famous brunch is on till 3 pm. Bands will start tonight at 7:30 pm, just in case the game runs late. 3803 Delridge Way.
WING DOME: The first Super Bowl since this TV-screen-laden eatery opened its West Seattle location. 4523 California SW.
ROCKSPORT: Well, of course they’re watching the Super Bowl at a sports bar. 4209 SW Alaska.
MISSION: Open early for Super Bowl, per their FB page (thanks to Bill for the tip in comments), 3 pm. 2325 California SW.
HEARTLAND CAFE: If you’re a Packers fan, this is the place to be. They’ve even got raffles planned. 4210 SW Admiral Way.
SHADOWLAND: Drink and food specials, and “the sound will be on” for the game, they promise via FB. 4458 California SW.
ANGELINA’S WEST SEATTLE: 2nd annual Super Bowl party, with details on this Facebook event page. 2311 California SW.
BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB: Super Bowl potluck, starts at 3. 6413 California SW.
TRIANGLE PUB: Pre-game breakfast plus these specials shared via e-mail: Starting at 1 pm, $2.50 brats, PittsBurger (with Swiss cheese, cole slaw, tomato fries) and $1 slider appetizers, drink specials too. 9454 Delridge Way SW.
COMPANY: This new White Center bar is also promoting a party (here’s the Facebook event page) and collaborating on food with nearby Uncle Mike’s BBQ.
MORE PREGAME BREAKFAST: Free mimosa at Highstrike Grill on Sunday mornings with this WSB coupon. 4505 39th SW.
IF YOU DON’T WANT TO WATCH THE GAME: Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) promises a Non-Super-Bowl Party. See for yourself here. Also note that West 5 in The Junction is closed today for its annual “spring cleaning.” Jak’s Grill is closed too.
8:08 AM: It’s an annual event to help Hiawatha Community Center raise money to cover program fees for those who wouldn’t be able to participate otherwise – and it’s happening right now. The annual “all you care to eat” pancake breakfast is under way till noon – $6/adults, $5 for kids 4-12, free for 3 and under, breakfast meats and beverages included, 2700 California SW.
10:30 AM UPDATE: Went by for photos, which we’ve just added. Still time to go have pancakes, sausages, and more!
This Monday, just like every previous Monday after the Super Bowl, the West Seattle produce stand Tony’s Market will reopen after its post-Christmas break. But unlike previous years, its original namesake won’t be there – it’s been two months now since Tony Genzale lost his fight with cancer, at just 61. This afternoon we talked with his son, Joey, as he worked to set up the 35th/Barton market for a new year. He told WSB there was never a question that the market would stay open – his dad said, “Take care of your mother. Take care of the business.” That means not just the produce, but also Christmas trees – like the ones he was back selling right after his dad died. Yes, things will be different – for not-so-obvious reasons, too – in the photo, that’s Joey with a new center-aisle case that will keep produce cooler, and fresher, during summer months. But some things will be the same – Joey promised his dad that you’ll still hear Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra when you stop by – which you’re welcome to do once they’ve reopened at 8 am Monday.
(Photo courtesy Donna Ryan Photography)
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Tonight, supporters of WestSide Baby – which helps West Seattle, White Center, and South King County families with needs from diapers to car seats – are gathering for the second half of a fundraising doubleheader.
This afternoon saw about 400 people fill the brightly decorated Brockey Center at South Seattle Community College for the first half – WS Baby’s 10th annual Benefit Tea. And tonight, for the first time ever, they’re following it up with a benefit Cocktail Party – at The Hall at Fauntleroy – because the tea sold out quickly.
You could gauge the tea event’s popularity not only from the preliminary fundraising total of “$88,000 and counting,” according to executive director Nancy Woodland‘s 6 pm update (Sunday update: $100,000+!) – but also by noting the crowd of people who poured into the lobby as the tea began, to get name tags and number paddles enabling them to pledge or donate for certain items:
(Above image and next two are WSB iPhone photos)
The paddles were a first-time feature – attendees who wanted to publicly pledge a certain level of donation were invited to raise theirs; on-the-spot donation amounts ranged all the way up to $2,500. Dozens were raised, in waves:
Another first at the tea – a “men’s table”!
Toward the right, wearing a tie, that’s executive director Rick Jump from the White Center Food Bank, a partner and supporter of WestSide Baby. He explained, “I told Nancy for years, get more men to come to this – so she did and now we have a ‘men’s table’ – sub sandwiches and pretzels, no tea!” They didn’t go beverageless – beer was available; the cash bar at the event also offered a custom drink created by event co-sponsor Avalon, “The Avalon,” a pink apple martini with nutmeg sugar on each glass’s rim – held in the next photo by Breanna Whited and Katie Guenther:
(Photo courtesy Donna Ryan Photography)
Though there was plenty of good cheer, some of the numbers were sobering. WS Baby served more than 18,400 children last year, 20 percent more than the year before – and there are still more who need help. In their first decade of operation, WS Baby has distributed almost $7.5 million in clothing, toys, baby gear, and other items — and there are still more who need help. Despite filling hundreds of requests for car seats and cribs last year, hundreds more went unfilled. But the support for WS Baby can be so touching, its executive director got emotional during her mid-tea speech (from a stage in the center of the room), before discussing one of the year’s big triumphs:
(WSB video)
That new space enables WestSide Baby to store and process more donated items (we reported on it last fall) and was fixed up with lots of volunteer power and donations. Woodland also discussed a somewhat-low-key capital campaign that’s been under way since last summer, with a $500,000 goal, and $220,000 raised already.
“We have come a long way!” observed WS Baby board chair Megan Simmons when she spoke to the crowd, which also heard from King County Councilmember Joe McDermott (photographed below with Nancy Woodland):
(Photo courtesy Donna Ryan Photography)
McDermott asked teagoers to let his former colleagues in the State Legislature know they are concerned about health and human service funding cuts – which affect services like the maternity programs the county offers.
And the services WS Baby provides were given a face and a voice – that of Serena Spalding, a young single mom who is not only a WS Baby volunteer, but also a client. She explained that the needs the organization helps fill are “not negotiable – they’re needed whether or not Mommy has money.”
As Woodland put it, the kids they serve “have a right to feel safe, to be safe, to be dry, to be warm.” And a room full of supporters/donors reached in and reached out to help make that reality.
You can donate to WestSide Baby in a variety of ways – explained here – as well as giving money online.
SIDE NOTES: Thanks to the “table captain” who made room for us at her table, Katy Walum (who you may also know as president of the Admiral Neighborhood Association). Last year, she was the Tea Committee chair, and worked intensely up to and through the event to make sure it went off without a hitch; this year, with WS Baby getting help from professional event organizers Spot On Events, she got to relax a bit, educating and enjoying her tablemates, while it unfolded. … Local businesses sponsoring the tea included three WSB sponsors: Wyatt’s Jewelers (which donated a diamond necklace for a unique raffle that also involved Avalon Glassworks‘ glass-art cupcakes), Ventana Construction, Fauntleroy Chiropractic, and Bryan Brenner DDS.
In West Seattle tonight, Seattle Lutheran High School hosted Rainier Christian. After the SLHS girls won, 37-28, the boys’ game went into overtime, but SLHS also came away with a win in that one, 73-70.
ADDED: Details and video, after the jump:Read More
Thanks to Andrew for the photo and an in-progress report on the 13th West Seattle Beer Dash:
Started at Alki Pub (pictured), then West 5, then Talarico’s, next was Rocksport, and soon to be the Poggie! We have about 100 people hopping, and the donations going to the West Seattle Food Bank.
No word where they’re going next, but Andrew just confirmed they’re at the Poggie right this moment.
(Photo courtesy WSSC)
Congratulations to the West Seattle Jets (BU-13) and West Seattle Moctezuma (BU-16) teams for making it into the championship round of the Founder’s Cup state tournament! West Seattle Soccer Club‘s Tim McMonigle sent word tonight that both won their games today, and it’s the first time WSSC has had two teams in the finals (Moctezuma is defending champ in its age group). The Founder’s Cup, Tim explains, is for both recreational and select teams, so: “This means these two recreational teams have beat select teams to become one of the best (two) teams in the state at their age group, which is a very big accomplishment for these boys.” Tomorrow’s games are at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, with the Jets playing on field 3 at 2:45 pm, Moctezuma on field 2 at 3:15 pm. Good luck! (P.S. As noted here earlier this week, registration is now under way for WSSC’s spring season – more info on the club’s website.)
Two classes at West Seattle’s Madison Middle School are taking humanities/social studies to the next level. Next Friday, they will face three well-known West Seattle political leaders to present “informational panels” on two meaty topics, as part of We the People: Project Citizen. Local activist Karen Chilcutt sends word of the event, explaining that Project Citizen helps teach middle-schoolers about “competent and responsible participation in local and state government,” with participants learning “how to monitor and influence public policy.” Both classes include eighth-graders taught by Starr McKittrick at Madison; they each hope to become the school and district’s representative at a statewide competition in May, with that event’s winner representing the state at a national competition in Washington, D.C.
On Friday, they will “present their panels and answer questions,” according to Chilcutt, before King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, former Mayor Greg Nickels, and Seattle School Board president Steve Sundquist. The topics:
• To Eliminate Police Brutality through Crisis Intervention Training and Cultural Awareness
• To Eliminate the State’s Ability to Reroute to the General Fund Federal Monies Designated for Education
The students’ presentations are scheduled for 12:25-2 pm next Friday at Madison.
That’s Karen Olson, founder and national president of homelessness-fighting Family Promise, while visiting West Seattle to support and encourage the local affiliate’s efforts to reopen its shelter program. Almost six months after they announced they had to put the shelter on hiatus until they could raise enough money to reopen (here’s our August 2010 story), they’re more than halfway there, and Olson told the local board during her visit that she has confidence “they can do this!”
WSB talked with Olson last night, just before she was the guest of honor at an Alki reception for Family Promise of Seattle supporters (we last updated their campaign with this Christmas Day story). She founded the organization in New Jersey almost 25 years ago, and says other chapters have gone through rocky times, but the West Seattle-based group has a lot going for it – including the congregations that are “eager to begin again.” Instead of having one fixed-location shelter, Family Promise offers homeless families a place to sleep hosted by a rotating group of congregations, each of which commits to shelter and feed a family an average of once per quarter. Olson describes it as an “interfaith hospitality network.”
The national office is relatively small and helps coach and mobilize local affiliates, but does not raise money for their operations, and that’s why it can’t “bail out” groups like this one. Instead, it helps empower them to “identify people passionate about homelessness,” and the Family Promise mission – “helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence.” Right now there are 162 affiliated organizations nationwide, in 41 states; in our state, the only other one is in Spokane, and Olson was visiting them too while out west.
Eighty percent of the homeless families helped by Family Promise manage to find housing within 8 weeks, Olson says, calling that a “remarkable” success rate, with the “interfaith network” usually resulting in hundreds of volunteers being involved in each community – a “cost-effective (way to) mobilize existing resources” that “helps to heal the hurt of homelessness.”
To keep them going till they are helping families directly again, Olson says she counseled the local board to keep building its ranks with “people who can offer specific talents,” and to “keep remembering the families they served in the past, and the families with no place to turn” – there are no other organizations in the area that allow homeless families to stay together while they work to get back on their feet.
“They need the community to respond, and to help,” Olson added. You can do that by donating – here’s how.
12:26 PM: If you have followed the comments on our original Wednesday story about the dead cow that washed up on Beach Drive, you know it was towed away by Seattle Police Harbor Patrol this morning. We are at Don Armeni, where they have just turned it over to Seattle Animal Shelter agents.
1:13 PM: As one of the SAS agents told us, it’ll be difficult for anything to live up to this – for at least the rest of the day! This morning, Beach Drive Blog kayaked over to the latest discovery site to talk with police (video interview in this story). They also tweeted when the SPD boat towed the cow away, and that’s when we picked up the chase. Watching the police boat pass Duwamish Head very slowly – and spotting a SAS truck passing us on Alki Avenue – we put two and two together and continued on to Don Armeni.
(video no longer available due to blip.tv shutdown)
That’s where we found the agents awaiting the boat (and awaiting the rendering truck they had called for). In short order, the police boat tied up – cow in tow:
The agents pulled the cow onto the boat ramp, and kept their truck there guarding it till Bud Mothershed from QAR Rendering Services in Graham showed up. Note what’s written on the side of his truck:
Once he’d winched the cow up off the ramp and into his truck, Bud gave us a refrigerator magnet that points out his company deals in “dead stock removal” and “private cremations.” He’s been in business more than 30 years. And he’s the last stop for the mystery cow of Beach Drive – whose origins remain unknown, though the speculation continues (did it float over from Vashon, which has a history of cattle ranching?), and may for quite some time.
ADDED SUNDAY MORNING: The Beach Drive residents whose beach was the cow’s final unplanned West Seattle stop have sent word of praise for authorities – read on:Read More
This morning’s West Seattle Crime Watch update starts with good news before we get to a new crime report. Last time around, we included Shay‘s report about her stolen car. She e-mailed last night to say a WSB’er found it!
Because of you, we got our stolen car back SO MUCH FASTER than I ever imagined. One of your faithful readers read about our incident today, called us, and we found our vehicle! There was damage and my skateboard was stolen, but we can’t be more appreciative of the service you provide for our community. When you have your property violated by strangers, it’s very reassuring to know that there are a whole lot more strangers that actually care.
There was rope left in our trunk and the back bumper looked as though it pulled something along (maybe someone ON my skateboard?). If anyone SAW an old Accord pulling anything (Thursday) night, please let us know.
Now, the burglary report – it happened yesterday afternoon in Arbor Heights, 9800 block of 42nd SW (map):
They kicked in the back door between 12:45 pm and 3:00 pm. They stole our Mac desktop, iPad, and iPod touch, plus my jewelry. The police came and we filed a report. If anyone knows anything please let us or the police know.
Thanks again to everyone whose watchfulness helps catch suspects or at least find stolen property. P.S. Got a Block Watch? Be sure it’s linked up with the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains Network – currently conducting a survey, too.
Just in case it slipped your mind … the latest round of “service changes” for Metro kicked in today, and that includes some noteworthy route changes downtown for buses serving West Seattle, to get around ongoing construction, among other reasons. Metro has it all laid out online – start here, then click the tab for “schedule and route revisions,” and click your route number to get a popup box detailing the changes.
(Photo from Thursday performance of “Age Only Matters…” by Ben Ackers)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar for today: Final performance of “Age Only Matters If You’re Cheese,” by West Seattleites Yvonne Belshaw and Bron Edwards Cryer. All local cast, chorus, and orchestra. 7:30 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW). $12 general admission, $10 for those 65+, $25 for a family of 4. Tickets available in the church office or prior to performance. 932-5600 or www.fauntleroyucc.org. … Final performance of West Seattle High School student production of “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody,” 7:30 pm in the campus theater, tickets $5 at the door … Got something to say to – or ask – a City Councilmember? Tom Rasmussen is at the High Point Library (35th/Raymond) 11:30 am-1 pm today to chat with anybody who wants to stop by. He chairs the Transportation Committee, by the way … Also at midday today, the first appearance of the Lumpia World food truck in West Seattle 11 am-2 pm in the Rite-Aid parking lot on California SW south of The Junction (while Marination Mobile continues its 11 am-2 pm Saturday visits to the Hans VW lot at 35th/Graham) … As noted last night, WestSide Baby has a big day – benefit tea is sold out but there’s a benefit cocktail party tonight and dropoff child care this afternoon (details here) … Movie night at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor): “The King and I,” 6:00 pm for dinner then at 7 pm, Caesar salad, pasta, dessert, free (but donations welcome) … At Kenyon Hall: Simple Measures returns with Significant Others at 2 pm … More on the calendar!
(Photo courtesy of Rhonda Porter)
The official listing is now online for West Seattle’s quirky Walker Rock Garden (and accompanying house), whose owners announced here 2 1/2 weeks ago that it would be put up for sale. Mark e-mailed today to say he had spotted the listing (and fears it will be snapped up by a developer because it’s a big lot) – the asking price is $392,000. The family of its creators, Milton and Florence Walker, say they can’t maintain it any more and are hoping to sell it to someone interested in preserving it – though they told us they don’t intend to require that as a condition of the purchase.
10:26 PM: Thanks to everyone who has texted/e-mailed about this, and to Jason for sharing photos. We’re still working to see what police can/will say about camouflaged officers with an armored vehicle in the 36th/Morgan vicinity tonight. All indications are that it is not a “standoff”-type situation – this kind of presence is not unusual when an arrest and/or search warrant is involved, for example. But we have no official comment yet; just wanted to let you know we’re checking on it, and will add any information we do obtain.
12:22 AM: Southwest Precinct Lt. Alan Williams says the Eastside Narcotics Task Force was searching a residence – not SPD. No arrests reported at this point, but since it wasn’t SPD, we’ll have to pursue more info with ENTF next week.
Tomorrow is WestSide Baby‘s annual fundraising tea – and while the tea itself is sold out, two adjacent events are not, according to late word from WS Baby’s Nancy Woodland. First: The Little Gym of West Seattle is holding a Rainy Day Playdate Camp from 2-4:30 pm tomorrow for children age 3-10 (potty-trained). The cost is $25 with a $15 sibling discount. Nancy explains, “The camp was created as a possible child care option for WestSide Baby supporters attending the 10th Annual Benefit Tea but it’s open to anyone who wants a great place to leave their children for a few hours of fun tomorrow!” You can save a space by calling 206-937-0311 right now and leaving a message. Then tomorrow night, tickets are still available for the first-ever WestSide Baby benefit Cocktail Party – 7-9 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. $30 per ticket, available right now online at WestSideBaby.org, or at the door. Nancy says, “The evening promises great appetizers, fun drinks, cool drawings, a program to share WestSide Baby, and a lively opportunity to give.”
(Courtesy Aguero Photo)
This is the third year of Avalon Glassworks‘ “Feed the Core” fundraiser for White Center Food Bank, and it’s getting close to a milestone, according to a news release we received today – 34 more apples to sell till the amount of money donated hits $10,000. The apples sell for $80, with half of that covering the production costs and the other half – $40 per apple – going to WC Food Bank, which can buy up to 200 pounds of food for that sum. So far, they have sold 216 apples! Once they hit 250, and therefore the $10,000 mark, AGW owners Shannon and Jon Felix are planning a celebration – and hoping that’ll be possible by early summer. P.S. If you can’t get to Avalon Glassworks in person (2914 SW Avalon Way), the apples are available online.
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