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West Seattle Weekend Lineup: Let the shopping begin! edition
November 13, 2009 7:48 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | WS culture/arts | WS Weekend Lineup

wswllicon3.pngHoliday shopping season is here. This weekend includes bazaars – starting this morning at The Mount — CoolMom‘s Toy Swap ‘n’ Sale on Saturday — the Sunday sale at Curious Kidstuff (WSB sponsor), the West Seattle Fashion Brunch, and more. Last year, we procrastinated, and then the snow hit – so this year, it’s all about EARLY, just in case. Also this weekend, celebrating the old and the new – Highland Park Improvement Club celebrates its 90th birthday, and High Point Neighborhood Center celebrates its grand opening! Plus you’ve got fun chances to help the people who help animals – with Seal Sitters‘ jewelry sale and Furry Faces Foundation‘s Catsino on Saturday. More than 50 events/activities in all, brought to you by Skylark Cafe and Club:Read More

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West Seattle Weather Watch: Hang onto your hats
November 13, 2009 6:21 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

The overnight “forecast discussion” calls this a “vigorous” cold front – but the wind, with gusts up to 30 mph, is supposed to ease a bit later. One other change in the forecast overnight – that talk of possible wet snow at 500 feet (which could have included the highest hills here) has evaporated, and now it’s back to 1,000 feet, which lets West Seattle (and the rest of the city) off the hook.

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From the people who brought you the Naked Bike Ride …
November 12, 2009 10:26 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(September 2009 photo by Christopher Boffoli)
… two months later, it’s a clothing-optional swim at Southwest Pool, just announced on Twitter. Seems the folks behind the bike ride also sponsor a series of skinny-dipping evenings at city pools – usually at Ballard Pool, but a closure there has just been extended, so this Saturday night’s swim has moved to West Seattle’s only city-run indoor pool. It’s a private rental, 8-10 pm (hours the pool would otherwise be closed), raising money for the World Naked Bike Ride events (like the one in West Seattle two months ago) and the Gardens Everywhere Bike Parade – more info here (ticket prices and a whole long list of rules, regulations and prerequisites) if you’re inclined to join them.

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Video: Tonight’s Chief Sealth Seahawk Spirit dinner/auction
November 12, 2009 9:13 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | West Seattle video

The student musicians of Chief Sealth High School not only were among the beneficiaries of tonight’s Seahawk Spirit fundraising dinner/auction at The Hall at Fauntleroy, they also were the featured performers – above, video of the Chief Sealth Mariachis outside, and here, the Steel Drum Band inside:

Attendees browsed the abundant auction offerings, including the eclectic cross-section in our second photo:

Tonight’s event sold out more than a week in advance, but there are lots of other ways to help, as noted on the Chief Sealth PTSA website.

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Happening now: West Seattle Art Walk, all over the peninsula
November 12, 2009 6:13 pm
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 |   West Seattle Art Walk | West Seattle news

(That’s Primo on the keys at The Kenney tonight)
Now till 9 pm, dozens of venues all over the peninsula – from Alki to North Delridge, The Junction to Morgan Junction to Fauntleroy – are welcoming you to stop in for this month’s West Seattle Art Walk. We previewed a few venues this morning; the Art Walk website has many more previews; and we’ve received a few more notes in the meantime, including word of a “crow” theme at Coffee to a Tea with Sugar in The Junction, with Gatewood author Lyanda Lynn Haupt signing her acclaimed book “Crow Planet” while artist Cara Granger shows crow-themed paintings.

Also, while ActivSpace artists participate in this month’s Art Walk, High Point-residing realtor Wendy Hughes-Jelen is having a reception at her new GreenWorks Realty office in ActivSpace. (Added the photo 11:59 pm – from left, Rhonda Porter of The Mortgage Porter [WSB sponsor], Wendy Hughes-Jelen, jewelry artist Delores Johnston Peck, pottery artist Michael Eric Dennett)

Here’s the Art Walk map – and send pix if you get them (we’ll be out and about too) – here’s our first one, with artist Todd Martin in his safari tent at Hotwire Coffee (WSB sponsor), just sent by Hotwire proprietor Lora Lewis:

7:48 PM UPDATE: Added video from The Kenney atop this story, and here’s art from Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor), sent by co-proprietor John Smersh, observing that it seems to play into tonight’s impromptu crow theme:

That’s by Portland artist Rachel Austin, who will be at Click! for an artist reception 6-9 pm Nov. 21st. 8:33 PM: A few more photos – at Twilight Artist Collective in The Junction, it’s all about ironworkers’ art, like this equine example:

And at Brunette Mix (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, the captivating cutouts of Wil Clark Kerner, a teenage “artist savant”:

Next month’s Art Walk on December 10th is a special holiday Art Walk, and a chance to do late-night, not-so-last-minute shopping.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Burglarized while asleep, and more
November 12, 2009 5:48 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

2 West Seattle Crime Watch reports to share – starting with a home burglarized while its residents were asleep. We got this one thirdhand, so we checked with the Southwest Precinct, where Lt. Steve Paulsen confirmed the details: The house in the 5200 block of 35th SW (map) was broken into Tuesday night. The burglar(s) broke a basement window to get in; police say the items stolen included a camera, laptop, purse, credit card, and calling card. And one unusual detail: The burglar(s) tried to disable the home phone by jamming a button. One more case ahead – call it a backyard break-in:Read More

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Budget vote: 2 West Seattle libraries to move to 5 days a week
November 12, 2009 3:26 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

Following this morning’s vote to raise electricity rates, another high-profile budget action’s been taken by the Seattle City Council: Councilmembers voted to restore $860,000 in funding to the Seattle Public Library budget. According to the Friends of Seattle Public Library website, here’s what that means in terms of library operations in West Seattle: The Southwest and West Seattle (Admiral) branches will remain open 7 days a week, 10 am-8 pm Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-6 pm Fridays-Saturdays, 1-5 pm Sundays. But the Delridge and High Point branches (South Park too), currently open 6 days a week, will be reduced to 5 days a week (closed Fridays and Sundays) – 1 pm-8 pm Mondays and Tuesdays, 11 am-6 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 am-6 pm Saturdays. Read more here about what the library budget action means.

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Video: Tuskegee Airmen spotlighted at Denny assembly
November 12, 2009 2:08 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | West Seattle video

No classes districtwide yesterday, so Denny International Middle School celebrated Veterans Day today. Our video shows the featured guest speaker, Tommie Lamb, president of the Puget Sound-based Sam Bruce Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, who made history in the 1940s as the first African-American pilots in the U.S. military. His speech was preceded by students talking about the Tuskegee Airmen’s history and accomplishments. Denny student musicians performed at today’s assembly too.

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2 West Seattle school notes: Madison soccer, Chief Sealth dinner
November 12, 2009 12:24 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

MADISON SOCCER: Thanks to Cheryl for sending word that Madison Middle School‘s girls’ varsity soccer team is in tournament semifinals today, playing Washington Middle School at 3 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown (map), and hoping for a big cheering section.

CHIEF SEALTH DINNER/AUCTION TONIGHT: The event tonight at The Hall at Fauntleroy is sold out but a supporter points out that you can still donate to the program – they’re raising money to support the acclaimed Chief Sealth music program (including groups that will perform tonight – Mariachi, Steel Drum, Brass Quintet) and $ donations are welcome through donation forms on the PTSA website.

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14% Seattle City Light rate increase gets council approval
November 12, 2009 11:18 am
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

Followup on last night’s story – according to a City Council news release we just received, councilmembers approved the highest proposed Seattle City Light rate hike under consideration – nearly 14 percent over 2 years. Read on for their announcement and explanation (followed by Councilmember Bruce Harrell‘s statement – added 11:32 am – saying he thought a smaller increase would have sufficed):Read More

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Your first look at what’s planned for the Redline (etc.) site
November 12, 2009 9:13 am
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 |   Development | Triangle | West Seattle news

We first told you on Halloween about a project that’s emerged for the Triangle-area site on 35th south of Avalon that now holds Redline Music and Sports and a vacant lot. Today, one week before the Southwest Design Review Board is scheduled to take a look, the early-design proposal for the project is available online – it’s the source for the sketch you see above. The perspective is roughly the same one in this Google Street View of the site:


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The proposal packet outlines the plan so far as: “100-150 dwelling units on five floors over a ground level floor of commercial and parking with a below grade basement parking structure. Parking for approximately 158 vehicles would be available to support the 100-150 dwelling units and 12,250 sf of street level commercial space” and says developers are looking at building to the maximum height allowed by current zoning, 65 feet. More details to come when the Design Review Board looks at the project, 6:30 pm next Thursday at the Senior Center of West Seattle in The Junction; the city’s project-status page is here.

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West Seattle Art Walk tonight! Bring food bank donations
November 12, 2009 7:30 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle Art Walk | WS culture/arts

Tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk rocks at the Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) with the Seattle premiere of “Double Down Live,” West Seattle filmmaker Jamie Chamberlin‘s two-disc production of tour footage from the band — 1980 for one disc, 2008 for the other. Screening’s at 7 (with another one post-Art Walk at 10). And that’s just one of many stops on the map – get it here – which ranges all over West Seattle:

Not far from the Feedback, it’s Harvest Time at The Kenney – one of the spots on this month’s Art Walk collecting nonperishable food donations for the two food banks that serve West Seattle – art includes watercolors, jewelry and live piano/vocals – Brock Mason Photography will also be there offering professional-quality family portraits in front of a decorated holiday tree – and you can nosh on “autumn comfort foods” provided by the catering team from The Kenney.

Heading north, Emerald Spiral (5910 California SW) features Iris Muranaka’s work and acoustic music by Why Ask Why; C and P Coffee‘s Wine Club tasting event coincides with Art Walk night – 6-8 pm, the theme is Thanksgiving wine, with Christy Hemovich from Grape Expectations offering suggestions for holiday meals. (While Art Walk itself is free, this event at C&P has a $15 tasting fee; RSVP to candpco@comcast.net)

On to The Junction, Twilight Artist Collective opens a new show tonight, surveying contemporary Northwest ironwork by members of the NW Blacksmith Association, curated by Lisa Geertsen and Andy Blakney of Firelight Forge, with an opening reception during Art Walk 6-9 pm.

Wallflower Custom Framing (WSB sponsor) also has an artists’ reception, opening a group show of “Puny Pictures”:

The show includes 23 artists with 162 pieces, says Wallflower’s Kelly Rae Cunningham, who’s among the artists. Wallflower is across 42nd from Jefferson Square.

Continuing north, there’s also a reception at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor), with artist Todd Martin, who explains: “The show: ‘Head Shots, if animals were celebrities,’ is based on the idea of what it would be like if the paparazzi chased animals instead of celebrities.” Hotwire is one of the locations collecting food-bank donations, along with nearby Ginomai, Alki Bathhouse, ActivSpace, The Kenney, Sterling Images, and Bird on a Wire Espresso. Many more of the shows, from Alki in the north to Fauntleroy in the south, are previewed on the official Art Walk website; download the printable walking map here; again, official Art Walk hours tonight are 6-9 pm.

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Video: Constantine’s thanks, McDermott’s hopes @ 34th DDs
November 11, 2009 11:37 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics | West Seattle video

8 months ago, just weeks into his campaign for King County Executive, Dow Constantine won an early endorsement and donation from this area’s biggest political group, the 34th District Democrats. Tonight, as you can watch in our video above, he gave a triumphant, thankful six-minute speech to the group for its role in helping him win a “long, tough campaign” that at the start, he admitted, seemed like “a long shot.” He also laid out a few priorities in moving toward what he promised would be “fundamental reform,” and invited everyone to a swearing-in ceremony that’ll break with tradition – around 4 pm on Nov. 24th, after the certification of the election (which as of tonight has him up 59%-41%), not in County Council chambers, but likely at the historic First United Methodist Church that he helped save downtown.

Meantime, as you can hear him say at the end of the speech, his election sets off something of a chain reaction, provided subsequent events go the way the 34th DDs hope they will. They passed a resolution tonight urging the County Council to appoint State Sen. Joe McDermott to the District 8 Council seat Constantine is leaving. McDermott made an appeal to the group at the start of what was on the agenda as a legislative preview from him, and State Reps. Eileen Cody and Sharon Nelson (who in turn was mentioned as a likely State Senate successor if McDermott moves to the County Council):

This is no slam dunk for a variety of reasons: The County Council is looking at a process that would mirror what they did with the interim County Executive appointment of Kurt Triplett – seek to fill the job for the remaining year of its current term with someone who wouldn’t be interested in running for the full term next year. (They’re scheduled to take up legislation regarding the process next Monday.) Bad move, in the view of 34th DDs chair Tim Nuse: “The caretaker role doesn’t work,” he declared toward the start of tonight’s meeting. “Our interests won’t be represented as strong as possible in the council. … A year from now, regardless of the decision the council makes, Joe will be our county councilmember – he’s gonna run and gonna win – so it’s a very clear message to (the County Council) ‘let’s do it right the first time’.” That message may be coming from hundreds of voices – the resolution passed tonight called for every supporter to call every councilmember about the appointment.

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Veterans Day 2009: Two more West Seattle scenes
November 11, 2009 10:05 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

First: Our video shows part of a solemn tribute at the start of tonight’s 34th District Democrats meeting (as-it-happened coverage here). After the Pledge of Allegiance, veterans Dorsol Plants and Skip Dreps rang a bell 12 times, both in honor of Veterans Day, and in memory of the people killed in the Fort Hood massacre last week. Next: While at the meeting, we received e-mail from DFC, forwarding a link to a Flickr gallery on behalf of management at the Tug Inn (just west of Delridge/Orchard). Flags and balloons waved in the afternoon sunshine; rather than just picking out one photo, here’s a slideshow of their gallery:

And if you missed it in comments on an earlier WSB Veterans Day story today – this link was shared, showing a West Seattle Cub Scout helping place flags on veterans’ graves at Evergreen Washelli in the north end.

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Junction Neighborhood Organization: Details matter
November 11, 2009 9:40 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news


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Also from last night’s Junction Neighborhood Organization meeting: There’s more to the future of The Junction than the big issues of big development projects – it’s also about the details: How will landscaping, sidewalks, streets be improved? That was the crux of the discussion with Junction-based architect Brandon Nicholson, who’s been involved for about two years with discussions about what the area can, and should, look like. Rather than presenting a specific plan, he said the key thing is to get neighbors and neighborhoods talking about what they would like to see. He and JuNO members agreed that they’re hoping for consistency in how landscaping and other features look along rights of way. That includes wider sidewalks, as density increases in The Junction. And the discussion included The Triangle, which as discussed here – and reported citywide – with Nicholson noting that differences include the fact that The Junction has significant retail development, while The Triangle does not but will inevitably head that way. Asked about the once-proposed tree-lined boulevard concept (reported here 13 months ago), he said it’s still under discussion, but repeated that there’s no particular plan being forwarded now – just an intent to spark discussion. JuNO president Erica Karlovits observed that consistency can only come with advocacy – as new developments are proposed, neighbors need to be prepared to advocate for right-of-way features staying consistent, block to block.

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Updates as it happened: 34th District Democrats’ meeting
November 11, 2009 7:10 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

(34th District Democrats’ champagne toast tonight to last week’s election wins)
7:10 PM: We’re at The Hall at Fauntleroy for the first 34th District Democrats meeting since the election, and planning a few as-it-happens updates: First, even before we entered the hall, flyers expressing concern about the new Seattle Public Schools assignment plan were being handed out by a volunteer on the sidewalk. Second, on the tables is text of a proposed resolution supporting the appointment of State Sen. Joe McDermott as Dow Constantine‘s successor on the King County Council. Third, the meeting started with a tribute to veterans, twinned with a memorial bell rung 12 times for the victims of the Fort Hood massacre last week. More as it happens. 7:28 PM UPDATE: The group just heard from County Executive-elect Constantine, who got 34th DDs support early on and expressed major thanks for that. He says he’s planning to move the swearing-in ceremony outside County Council chambers so more people can attend – around 4 pm on 11/24 at the First United Methodist Church downtown, which he had fought to change from demolition. 8:17 PM UPDATE: Before the three 34th District state legislators present a preview of what’s ahead in the new session, Sen. McDermott told the group he’s hoping to win the County Council job. 8:50 PM UPDATE: The 34th DDs have just approved a resolution urging that McDermott be appointed, and promising that members will start calling County Councilmembers to voice their support. The resolution makes a point of saying that the 34th District has a majority of the 8th Council District’s population (a reference to what’s been mentioned several times here tonight, that 11th District State Rep. Zack Hudgins is another potential candidate for County Council; even if he is appointed, 34th DDs chair Tim Nuse declared, Hudgins would find himself running against Sen. McDermott, and losing, in a year). 9 PM UPDATE: As the meeting draws toward a close, City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen was introduced, and from the sidelines, he said, “I look forward to working with County Councilmember McDermott.” (A few minutes later, the meeting ended; look for breakout stories to come.)

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Seattle City Light rate increase? Meeting tomorrow; e-mail tonight
November 11, 2009 5:14 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

At last night’s Junction Neighborhood Organization meeting, president Erica Karlovits told WSB she’d heard from the office of City Councilmember Bruce Harrell – who leads the Energy and Technology Committee — saying the proposed Seattle City Light rate hike will be discussed at the Budget Committee meeting tomorrow morning. She says that if you’ve got anything to say about a possible rate hike, you’re urged to get your comments to Harrell ASAP: bruce.harrell@seattle.gov. That’s echoed by Patti Mullen of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, who passed along this link to Harrell’s website, where he spells out the possibilities – anywhere from 7 percent to almost 14 percent, under a variety of scenarios. (He discussed rate-hike scenarios at a WS Chamber brownbag in July, where we took the photo at left.) Mullen points out that it’s important for businesses to pay attention to this as well as residential ratepayers: “Local businesses are barely able to claim ‘recovery’ mode at present, and this level of increase could be devastating to West Seattle ’s small business community.” She attended a City Hall discussion yesterday and heard a variety of viewpoints, including businesses saying they’d like to see City Light’s strategic plan first, and workers saying the utility needs money to pay for infrastructure upgrades.

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Labor of love under way inside WestSide Baby headquarters
November 11, 2009 4:26 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | White Center

A little remodeling is under way at the White Center headquarters of WestSide Baby, which serves families in need all over West Seattle as well as WC and the surrounding area: WestSide Baby’s Nancy Woodland says Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor) is donating a work-week of labor, and got $500 in donated materials from Dunn Lumber, to help make their quarters safer and more organized. Nancy shared some photos – the one above is the donation-dropoff area, “before” – here’s a holding zone, “after”:

She explains, “This improvement will keep our volunteers safe from any falling towers of clothing waiting to be sorted. Rocco from Ventana Construction has been quick and professional. Getting done quickly is key so we can avoid interruptions in serving children.” WestSide Baby, by the way, is on Twitter (just started today at @westsidebaby33) and Facebook, where within the past hour, they posted “Our shelves for clothing sizes 4 – 12 are depleted. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at our facility or our dropoff locations as soon as you can. We have children requesting items, like winter coats, that we cannot fill.” (Dropoff spots include Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California SW, and West Seattle Kids’ Salon, 6965 California SW.)

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New restaurant moving into former Ama Ama space
November 11, 2009 12:08 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(Photo by Christopher Boffoli)
Finally some info this morning about what’s going into the space in The Junction left vacant since Ama Ama Oyster Bar and Grill closed in July – several people e-mailed after noticing the “For Sale” sign had come down, but we found no permit applications or other hints about what was to come. Then last night Paul e-mailed to report signs of activity inside – gone by the time we got there, but this morning WSB contributing journalist Christopher Boffoli has confirmed that a new restaurant will be opening there. He reports: “No name yet, but the menu will be a Continental/Mediterranean mix. They expect to open after the holidays.” Working on more details – but for those who’ve wondered, now you know! (And thanks for all the notes. Your collaboration is truly what powers WSB. Contact us 24/7.)

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Veterans Day 2009: Neighbors’ flag gift for VFW Post 2713
November 11, 2009 11:13 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

Until a short time ago, that tattered flag was flying over VFW Post 2713 in The Triangle. Sharonn Meeks of the Fairmount Community Association – the nearest neighborhood group, covering the area just south of The Triangle – organized an effort to present the post with a replacement for Veterans Day, and less than an hour ago, she and West Seattle veteran Ron Zuber went up on the roof to take down the old one and raise the new one:

(If you’ve never been there, the VFW Post is at 36th/Alaska.)

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H1N1 vaccinations for babies/small children: Sand Point line
November 11, 2009 10:14 am
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 |   Health | Not WS but we're mentioning it anyway

If you consulted the county’s list of pharmacies offering vaccine and were thinking of going to Katterman’s Sand Point Pharmacy in the north end today because they’re offering a “walk-in” clinic for 6 months and up – West Seattle architect Brandon Nicholson sends photos and a warning that the line is already blocks long. 10:27 AM UPDATE: Update from Brandon – they’re out for the day but (as per the county page) planning to do this again tomorrow. Brandon is dad to a 12-month-old and say his West Seattle pediatrician isn’t expecting vaccine till next month, which is why they went to check out the only King County pharmacy offering it now to babies and toddlers.

1:17 PM UPDATE: More info from Brandon for any local families thinking about doing this tomorrow. After five hours, he got an appointment to bring his son back later this afternoon. Katterman’s is not taking appointments for the rest of today but will start the cycle again tomorrow morning. He got there at 7 am today and the line was already longer than a block, but he says you do NOT need to bring your child to stand out in the cold with you to get the appointment – when you get to the head of the line, they’ll give you a one-hour window to come back later and get the vaccine. $20/vaccine and he says cash will move things faster – you can be processed outside rather than going inside to deal with insurance or credit card. Location and contact info for the pharmacy is here (they’re even on Twitter and mentioned they have 700 doses for tomorrow).

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Also tonight: 34th District Democrats
November 11, 2009 9:55 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

Our area’s biggest political group – the 34th District Democrats – meets tonight for the first time since the election. Lots to talk about there; they’re also scheduled to look ahead to the legislative session. Here’s the agenda; the meeting’s at 7 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy.

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Veterans Day 2009
November 11, 2009 6:07 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

It’s a day to remember and honor those who served. But as with any holiday, there are practicalities to discuss too, as follows:

SCHOOLS: Closed

TRANSIT: Reduced weekday service for Metro (detailed here), Sound Transit info here, Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferries on construction schedule

TRASH/RECYCLING PICKUP: Normal

GOVERNMENT OFFICES: Official city holiday, state and county too

CITY-RUN COMMUNITY CENTERS: Closed (including just-reopened Southwest Pool)

LIBRARIES: Closed

LIQUOR STORE: Open

PARKING: Free in the Seattle spots where you’d usually pay meters/pay stations

BANKS: Most closed

MAIL: Regular delivery, no; Express Mail, yes.

We don’t have a comprehensive list of freebies/deals being offered to local veterans today but we did get the Brown Bear Car Wash announcement – if you’re a veteran, or active duty/military spouse, check it out.

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