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Glenn emailed with this question:
I wondered if you all had heard of or know of a population of weasels at Lincoln Park or if perhaps someone may have let a pet go. I’ve lived near and run in the park for 23 years now and have never seen one before, but the other day on the beach path one ran across in front of me from the water back towards the wood. It was quite small, short legged, and black in color which is why I believe it to be a weasel species and not a fisher or ferret but I’m no biologist.
And that reminded us of photos DeAnna had sent last month that we hadn’t published. She thought it was a Stoat:
(DeAnna wrote) It was a tiny thing, body not more than about 6” long ( or counting the tail) and was whipping around the logs and rocks near the pool. There was something kind of swim camp going on and the beach was full of kids absolutely oblivious to the menace among them. This is my first sighting of such a critter in my 35 years here.
We checked the archives but have never had a report on this critter in our 17+ years of wildlife coverage, either. Hoping at least one reader will have further enlightenment for us!
11:56 AM: It’s slow going on the east half (aka the Spokane Street Viaduct) of the westbound West Seattle Bridge right now; thanks to the texters who tipped us on this:
Construction work on West Seattle Bridge blocking the WB right lane between 1st Ave S and 4th Ave S. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/5SEOQVjDmV
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) June 22, 2025
That’s the closest view we have; one person who’s gone by says the work appears to involve barrier(s) at the Harbor Island exit.
1:26 PM: No ETA so far on when this will be over; the live camera shows the lane closure still in effect.
3:21 PM: No change.
Got shelves of vinyl? You might be interested in this last-minute addition to the “happening today” lineup – just got word of this from Matt Vaughan of Easy Street Records, who says it’s a “super great opportunity for record collectors and vinyl enthusiasts!”
Join Hans Brackman from Definitive Audio anytime between 4-7, for an afternoon of keeping your records in peak condition. Hans will be bringing out their Clear Audio Double Matrix record cleaner. If u have a record or two that need pro cleaning, here’s your opportunity. Free. Bring ’em with you. Upstairs vinyl section. Get hands on, ask questions, and get tips on how to upgrade your system and care for your vinyl records.
Easy Street Records is on the northwest corner of California SW and SW Alaska.
Family and friends will gather September 21 to celebrate the life of Constance Wilkinson, and in the meantime are sharing this remembrance with her community:
Constance Marie Wilkinson
October 30th, 1957 – June 14th, 2025Constance Wilkinson, 67, of Seattle, parted this earthly realm on June 14th, 2025, surrounded by friends and family in her home. She fought bravely and hopefully after being diagnosed with stage four renal cell cancer in April of 2024. For those that knew Constance, she had an infectious enthusiasm for living and undying gratitude for life and its multitude of joys.
Born in Riverton, Wyoming, Constance lived on the family homestead before moving to Missoula, Montana at the age of 5. One of five children, there was never a lonely moment on the family farm. Her home was filled with music and books that moved her and shaped her perspective. Throughout her life, no matter the distance or time zone, she kept her relatives close in her mind and heart, and loved sharing stories about family traditions and the fun they had together. Family reunions and annual Christmas drawings were cherished rituals.
After graduating high school in 1976, she set her sights on Alaska with a plan to work hard and have an adventure while saving money for college. She fondly recalled being a “tough chick” while living in Juneau where she commercial fished in the summers and tended bar in the winters. Her chapter in Juneau lasted over a decade, and in that time, she developed a lifelong love for exploring untamed nature and being on the water. She left her mark on the city and its people; when she returned over 30 years later, she was recognized and greeted warmly everywhere.
Constance eventually made it to her longtime home of Seattle to pursue higher education and a career of service to others. She received a master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington (UW) before beginning an impactful career in health care as a speech-language pathologist at Harborview Medical Center (HMC). There she met her future wife and the love of her life, her “sweet Kyra Jo.” Leading by example with kindness, patience, and a smile, she was quickly promoted to manager of the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Program (CORP). With a talent for uplifting and bringing out the best in others, Constance next became a clinical instructor for the Medical Speech Language Pathology Program at UW. She ended her working career as the Director of Rehabilitation Therapies at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System which she referred to as her “dream job.” Constance made lifelong friends in every organization she touched. Beyond performing her roles earnestly and exceptionally well, she was a beloved and trusted mentor to countless individuals, and her positive influence created a ripple effect of benefit within the rehabilitation community in Seattle.
Constance’s vivacity could be seen in the sparkle of her bright blue eyes. Her warm smile was almost always accompanied by a happy laugh. She was passionate about building relationships and was an incredible host with impeccable style and taste – memories of joyous gatherings and connecting others to create new friendships were gifts that will continue to be enjoyed far beyond her time with us. She conducted over twenty wedding ceremonies for friends – a testament to the trust and intimacy of her relationships. She was most content in the company of her devoted wife, Kyra, with whom she was inseparable.
Many interests brought her joy – animals (especially dogs), music, literature, sailing, art, travel, but above all, she loved people and believed in their goodness. She had many nicknames, Con, Cob, Const and Stink. The most fitting, however, was “the Queen of Gratitude.” Always thinking of how to help others, she was active in her community and generously volunteered her time and resources to numerous non-profit organizations. She began as a singing member of the Seattle Women’s Chorus and soon became a Board member and the president of Flying House Productions. After retirement, however, there was less time for the rehearsals as she and her wife lived their dream to travel and sail extensively with their precious “sea dog” Remy accompanying them whenever possible. Her favorite trip was to Uganda and Rwanda where she completed four separate treks to see the mountain gorillas in their remote natural habitat. Despite her busy travel and sailing schedule, she found time to continue to give back to her community by joining as a Board member at Companis, a non-profit organization she was passionate about.
Constance was loved by many. She is survived by her wife, Kyra Becker, her brother Wesley Wilkinson (Jane Wilkinson), her brother Kenneth Wilkinson, her sister Holly Hoff (James Hoff), and her sister-in-law Donna Wilkinson. She was predeceased by her brother Daniel Wilkinson and her beloved dog Remy.
For the celebration of her life, Constance wished to host an event with “good red wine” to be served in stemware with a performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by the Seattle Men’s Chorus. Those requests will be honored at a gathering on September 21, 2025 at the Hall at Fauntleroy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Companis.
When asked how we can honor her memory, Constance encouraged to us all to “live a life of gratitude, love, and forgiveness.”
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)
(Lincoln Park’s Barred Owlets, photographed from a distance this week by Rainer Klett)
Gardening, art, soccer, music, and more – here are our highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
WEST SEATTLE GARDEN TOUR: Sold out, so this is just a reminder that it’s happening today, 9 am-5 pm, and you might encounter some unexpected traffic on streets with gardens hosting tour stops. If you still need to pick up your ticket book, it’s waiting for you 8:30-11 am at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW), but they do NOT have extras for sale.
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with summer produce (berries! lots of salad greens! asparagus!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays throughout the summer, they’re at the market, 10 am-2 pm.
ADMIRAL CHURCH CELEBRATION: Later this year, the church will leave its longtime home to make way for the redevelopment it chose as a path to its future. Today a celebratory service, lunch, and reception, “Fond Farewells and Daring Dreams,” will celebrate the past and future, 10:30 am-2 pm. (4320 SW Hill)
WESTIES RUN CLUB ANNIVERSARY RUN/PARTY: Today’s Sunday Funday run is part of the Westies’ three-year celebration, leaving from and returning to Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 10:30 am.
FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, no matter what the weather, 11 am-8 pm.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today as its 7-day-a-week season continues, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.
WADING POOL: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool will be open if the forecast for some sunshine and a 70ish temp holds, noon-7 pm.
LOCAL ARTISTS CELEBRATION + SOCCER: Before today’s home match for (corrected) West Seattle Junction FC vs. the Tacoma Stars, check out the local artist celebration at the stadium, including all-ages activities, starting at 12:45 pm, match at 2 pm, Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). Get tickets here or at the stadium.
ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Weekly free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: Blues Afternoon with Korner Blues , 2 pm at Tim’s Tavern in White Center. (16th/98th)
STRING QUARTET AT KENYON HALL: Second concert for string quartet Pure Flavor, continuing to present Beethoven’s String Quartets, 2:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – check here for tickets.
‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: First afternoon performance for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – check here for tickets.
BENEFIT SHOW FOR MODE MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS: More than two dozen acts perform a concert at the iconic Neptune Theater (1303 NE 45th), 3:30 pm, to raise money for scholarships at West Seattle’s Mode Music and Performing Arts. Ticket info in our calendar listing.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Weekend’s end brings Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
12:55 AM: In case you wondered about thr sirens, SFD had a “fire in building” response for 30th/Henderson, but it turned out to be minor, and everyone’s been dismissed. … (Update) Turned out to be a “small propane stove, turned on.”
(WSB photos by Oliver Hamlin unless otherwise credited. Above, that’s Molly Moon holding the scissors)
Even before we could ask about it, the namesake owner of West Seattle’s newest ice-cream shop took on the topic of being less than a block away from the peninsula’s ice-cream icon Husky Deli. “A rising tide floats all boats,” Molly Moon Neitzel quoted, explaining that she believes “more dessert shops” mean “more people going out for dessert.” There was certainly an advance appetite for hers, judging by the line before the Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream doors opened at California/Alaska following the mid-afternoon ribboncutting:
(This photo and next by WSB’s Tracy Record)
Of course, the prospect of free ice cream for kids in the first two hours factored into that too. Adults paid full freight, for which the base prices are on the menu board as $6.95 for one scoop, $8.95 for two, $10.95 for three, and lots of extras available, from fresh-baked waffle cones to toppings including the boss’s favorite style of sprinkles:
In the hour before the shop opened, we got a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the ice-cream-making machinery (they start with a pasteurized base made by Lopez Island Creamery using Edaleen Dairy milk and take it from there) to the freezer into which the ice cream is placed to firm up overnight:
A quick peek into that (-2, said the display) made today’s outdoor weather seem balmy. They’re making plans, by the way, to give customers a closer look at the ice-cream-making process, to further reinforce the fact each of the 11 shops makes the ice cream it serves, possibly with some sort of visual alert when ice-cream-making is happening, and maybe even tastes of the almost-finished product. They’ve also made a corner of the kitchen visible from the street, a corner where they’re baking some of their ingredients, like brownies. But back to the ice cream – Molly posed for us with West Seattle shop manager Rae Alva and a couple of waffle cones:
Current seasonal flavors are Strawberry Matcha, Blueberry Pie, Orange Creamsicle, and Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet; “always flavors” are Coconut Chunk, Cookies & Cream, Cookie Dough, Honey Lavender, Iced Latte, Melted Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Scout Mint Brownie, Strawberry, Sweet Cream, and Yeti (explained here).
In addition to cones/bowls, you can buy shakes, sundaes, pints, tubs, and ice-cream cakes. (And merch.)
The remodel has made the shop seem more spacious than the prior Cupcake Royale configuration – the central tables and back booths are gone. The service counter’s in the same spot:
Molly told us the open layout might facilitate future events, such as music. (The shop’ll be open nightly until 11 pm, after all.) Meantime, they’re still awaiting exterior signage, and she’s hoping that will be available for installation within a few weeks. Signage is how Molly Moon’s impending arrival was announced in April 2024, when a banner popped up in a storefront window a few doors north (NN still holds the lease on that too and is seeking a tenant).
8:55 PM: Thanks for the tip. Within this past hour, 261 homes/businesses lost power on the east side of The Junction, and our tipster says, “Power is out in the same exact area as three days ago. Same cause: A crow flew into a transformer.” The City Light map indeed says “bird/animal” as the cause. Earlier in the day, 13 homes in The Arroyos were out for hours, but vegetation was blamed for that.
10:41 PM: SCL map says they’re still out.
SUNDAY MORNING: Restored overnight.
(2024 photo by David Hutchinson)
So far, next Saturday (June 28) looks to be a lot more like beach weather than today – good thing since Alki is likely to be thronged by hundreds more people than usual, with this year’s Seafair Pirates Landing set for early afternoon. If you haven’t been before, it’s a relatively compact event these days, with cannon fire sounding offshore as the Pirates approach on a borrowed barge that brings them close enough to wade ashore and mingle menacingly with their fans. There’s usually a bit of bluster as they seize the key to the city or county from a politician and/or Seafair royalty, and eventually they board their motorized landlubbing vessel Moby Duck to roll away. The current estimate for the landing is around 1:30 pm, but don’t procrastinate if you want to see them, because it could be earlier. (You can expect to see the Pirates back here three weeks after that, for the West Seattle Grand Parade on July 19!)
In our last update on the Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby league, we mentioned its travel team was headed to regionals. The results are in, along with some other team news – here are the updates we received to share with you
On the weekend of June 13-15, the Southside Revolution Rebels travel team traveled to Salem to compete in the Northwest regional tournament for the Junior Roller Derby Association playoffs. After two challenging, physical games against Tomorrowland Junior Roller Derby from Tacoma and the Pixies from Spokane, the Rebels came up short in Sunday’s championship game verus the Pixies and took second place. The Rebels end their season with a 12-2 record.
(Photos courtesy Southside Revolution)
Southside Revolution is saying goodbye to four seniors this season, three of whom played in Salem: Peyton Welsch (Lincoln High School), Malia Barker (West Seattle High School), and Sophie Aidlin (WSHS). Rubie Gonzalez was honored at the league’s last home bout in May, and the three others were part of a special ceremony in Salem. The four of them are also known as Jinx #33, Helen Wheels #9, Gear Shift #46, and Pinkerton #123 on the track. The league wishes them the best of luck in whatever comes next (maybe more roller derby?).
(Coach Jaycee Chavez, Jinx, Helen Wheels, Gear Shift, Head Coach Chuck Hendrick)
Composed of teenage skaters from West Seattle, White Center, Burien, and beyond, the Rebels travel team is part of the Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby league. Finishing its 11th year of operation, SSR makes its home at Southgate Roller Rink in White Center. The league serves about 80 skaters aged 7-18 of any gender identity, with five teams spread across a range of skill levels. The Rebels team travels throughout the year to play high-level opponents across the country.
Next up: The league will be a part of the West Seattle Grand Parade this year. Coming up after the parade: Travel Team tryouts and New Skater Clinics (sign up here) in early September. Questions? Contact info@southsiderevolution.org
Rain stopped, sun’s peeking through. The Super Deli Mart parking lot at 35th/Barton has games, kids’ activities – giant-bubble-making!
And benefit beverages (beer, lemonade) …
All to help the Fauntleroy Fall Festival stay free! This continues until 6 pm.
(WSB photos unless otherwise credited)
12:48 PM: With the chilly weather, it’s even more of a mountain-ish experience today at Camp Long‘s Mountain Fest! The free festival is on until 5 pm with activities including a lot more than climbing – head to the meadow when you get here and visit the booths to find out what you can try and where (and other activities like a scavenger hunt).
At the naturalists’ tent, Emily and Beth will lead you through the Animal Olympics and talk with you about park wildlife, including a Cooper’s Hawk nest with fledglings nestlings!
The Falconer is here too, in one of the shelters – we caught a demonstration with Mr. Peabody the vulture:
The climbing wall is open too, of course!
(Photo by Kevin Freitas)
The park is at 5200 35th SW.
5:29 PM P.S. If you’re wondering about the fire-gutted lodge, closed now for seven months, it’s still boarded up and fenced off:
Park management says the emphasis right now is on stabilizing the lodge.
(South Seattle College photo: President Dr. Monica Brown speaking at ceremony)
This year’s biggest graduating class on the West Seattle peninsula has been celebrated and congratulated. Here’s the report from South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), which has its main campus on Puget Ridge, with a satellite campus in Georgetown:
South Seattle College celebrated the Class of 2025 on Friday with a commencement ceremony at University of Washington’s Alaska Airlines Arena. The ceremony brought together graduates from South Seattle College, Seattle Central College and North Seattle College – all part of the Seattle Colleges District.
611 graduates from SSC were recognized for their achievement of earning a degree or certificate.
SSC President Monica Brown addressed graduates at the event, sharing advice for the future.
“Stay true to your values and goals, and you will navigate any adversity with confidence,” Dr. Brown said. “Tune out the noise and the chaos around you and protect your peace. Moreover, never underestimate the power of community and support. Surround yourself with those who uplift and encourage you, and be that support for others.”
Menen Girma was selected as SSC’s 2025 commencement speaker. As a first-generation college student and President of SSC’s student government, she worked to amplify student voices and advocate for change. Menen will attend New York University this fall on a full-ride scholarship and aspires to work for the United Nations, tackling global inequalities and empowering others to create change.
“Whether it was the staff who showed me balance was possible, or the professors who constantly reminded me that I had what it takes or the administrators who believed in me, even during the times when I was struggling to believe in myself …it is because of this community that I can proudly say I am the first Ethiopian American student government president,” Girma said. “All of this has proven to me that choosing South Seattle College was one of the best decisions I ever made.”
Commencement Facts
-South’s 611 graduates collectively earned 649 degrees and certificates (many students graduate with multiple certificates). Awards include bachelor of applied science degrees for those furthering their expertise and earning potential, college transfer degrees for those planning to attend a four-year university as their next step, career training degrees and certificates for those seeking immediate employment, and high school completion awards.
-123 graduates were part of Seattle Promise, a college tuition and success program launched by Seattle Colleges, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Seattle following passage of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy in 2018.
That levy is up for renewal/expansion this fall.
(Eyelash-cup fungi photographed by Jay Speidell on the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails, which you can hike today)
First full day of summer, and here’s what we have for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.
WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKE: Free guided hike through this West Seattle treasure. 9:30 am, meet at Westcrest Park, 7th/Cloverdale – more info in our calendar listing.
INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.
KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Kneighborhood Knives returns to Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10 am-5 pm.
MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
STORY TIME CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), all-ages story time that’s part of Teach Truth Day of Action.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – Canceled again, back June 28.
CAMP LONG MOUNTAIN FEST: 11 am-5 pm, free, fun activities celebrating Camp Long‘s unique role in the climbing world. (5200 35th SW)
FREE PIZZA: 11 am-3 pm, everybody gets up to two slices of free pizza at Pagliacci (4449 California SW).
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)
WADING POOL SEASON STARTS: First city-run wading pool scheduled to open in West Seattle is Lincoln Park – weather permitting (criteria: some afternoon sunshine, 70ish – so today might be iffy).
(added) INTERGENERATIONAL THEATER PROJECT: Noon at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), “The Lear Project,” free, as previewed here.
COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-2 pm (closing early today) – see the exhibit about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. Today at noon also brings the Ngày Quân Lực ceremony, “Observing the founding of the armed services for Việt Nam Cộng Hòa.” (2236 SW Orchard)
READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: Hope it never happens. Prepare in case it does. Start with Alice Kuder‘s 45-minute “Ready Freddy Prep Party,” 12:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
THE KOOKS AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 1 pm signing event. (4559 California SW)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.
BLOCK PARTY BENEFITING FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: 2-6 pm “mini-block party” in Super Deli Mart parking lot at 35th/Barton, kids’ area, adult beer garden, raising money for the Fauntleroy Fall Festival.
MAKE SIGNS FOR ‘RECLAIM THE FLAG’ RALLY: West Seattle Indivisible is rallying on the streets June 28, and gathering 2-5:30 pm today to make signs, High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.
ALSO AT NEPENTHE – SUMMER MINI-MARKET: 3 pm to “whenever,” vendors and more!
MOLLY MOON’S GRAND OPENING: The new ice-cream shop at California/Alaska officially opens after a 3 pm ribboncutting. Free scoops for kids 12 and under until 5 pm; open until 11 pm.
DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 6:35 pm home game vs. the Redmond Dudes at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.
2 TOURING BANDS AT EASY STREET RECORDS: School of Rock bands from the Bay Area, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.
‘LOST’ POTTER’S FIELD WALKING TOUR: Special summer-solstice event – Invisible Histories leads you on a tour of the Georgetown site where 3,200+ people were buried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing.
‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Third night for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Calico ft. Pink 182 at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm, $10 cover.
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ GeoD at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).
SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight with DJ Josh, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).
OUT AT THE BOX, PRIDE PARTY: 9:30 pm drag show at Box Bar (5401 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby, no cover, 21+.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: If you’re up for Saturday night singing, 10 pm karaoke awaits you at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
That view at about quarter till 9 is the closest we got to seeing the sun as Alice Enevoldsen presided over her 65th change-of-seasons sunset gathering at Solstice Park. On the almost-bright side, no rain! With the help of a volunteer named Drew portraying the sun, Alice led 40+ attendees through her interactive explanation of the solstice (as well as the park’s markers that line up with the setting sun on solstices and equinoxes):
Alice followed that up with Q&A – always an eclectic set of questions; this time, among other things, she was asked to explain the celestial equator. She is a volunteer NASA Solar System Ambassador as well as an astronomy instructor at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). She’s been hosting solstice/equinox sunset watches – and other skywatching events, like eclipses and auroras – dating back to 2009. You can watch her website for the fall date/time.
Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports, starting with one that just happened about half an hour ago:
SW BRANDON GUNFIRE: More gunfire on SW Brandon in North Delridge. After 911 calls just before 7 pm tonight, police found casings in a location described as “on Brandon, just east of 29th.” No injuries or damage reported so far. Dispatch told officers that one caller thought a small blue or gray SUV, possibly a Honda, might have been involved. If you have any information, the SPD incident number is 25-171063; the tip line is 206-233-5000.
That came in while we were writing about this:
BELVIDERE PROWLER: That’s security video sent by a reader in the Belvidere area who reports, “We had some suspicious behavior in our neighborhood … and we weren’t the only ones.” The video was recorded around 2:30 am Thursday.
Rain (we’re supposed to eventually see some) or shine, the weekend’s almost here, and we have two Saturday food notes:
MOLLY MOON’S GRAND OPENING: As of mid-afternoon the signage wasn’t up yet, but rainbow bunting was hung over the windows and workers were behind the counter at West Seattle’s new Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream shop in the ex-Cupcake Royale spot on the northeast corner of California/Alaska. (Watching the live camera for a while, we’ve also seen people coming out with ice cream, so MAYBE a soft-open?) As announced earlier this month, they’re planning to officially open to the public after a 3 pm Saturday ribboncutting, with free scoops for kids 12 and under until 5 pm. This will be the second ice-cream shop to open in West Seattle in less than two months, after Ben & Jerry’s on Alki.
FREE PIZZA: To celebrate the summer solstice (which arrives at 7:42 pm tonight), Pagliacci is offering free slices (no age restriction for this giveaway) at its West Seattle restaurant (4449 California SW) and almost everywhere else in its citywide chain, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, limit two per person.
(Photo courtesy West Seattle Rhodies FC)
West Seattle Rhodies FC players and team leaders have a huge reason to smile – a huge win on the road vs. crosstown rival Salmon Bay FC, previously undefeated, as the Rhodies look toward the last two home matches of their first season. Here’s the recap!
Wednesday night, at Interbay Stadium in Ballard, West Seattle Rhodies FC played game 2 in their derby vs Salmon Bay FC (game 1 was a 0-0 draw at home). Prior to this match, SBFC was the only USL W semi-pro women’s soccer team in the country boasting an undefeated and no-goals-conceded record.
That ended in Ballard on Wednesday night when Hailey Still, #13, delivered a stunning goal in the 22nd minute to a massive round of applause from Rhodies fans who trekked to Ballard for the match.
The defense held strong throughout and closed out the night with an important W for the Rhodies!
You can catch their last 2 home matches of the 2025 regular season, Wednesday 6/25 @ 7 pm (Fan Appreciation Night) & Saturday 6/28 @ 2 pm (Pride Match) at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. Tickets are $15, and free for 3 & under.
The Rhodies are siblings to West Seattle Junction FC, which has five home matches left this year.
(WSB photo)
While STS Construction Services (WSB sponsor) and Housing Diversity Corporation continue construction on their project in The Junction, another of their West Seattle projects is approaching completion. This is Keystone at 9201 Delridge Way SW, and the development team tells WSB that it’s scheduled to celebrate its grand opening next month. Keystone is a mixed-use building and still seeking commercial tenants for its nearly 4,000 square feet of space – broker Susi Musi tells us, “Our ideal commercial tenants are an office tenant and a cafe, such as therapy, dental/orthodontist, professional services office. Key features are 12-foot ceilings, frontage on Delridge, abundant natural light, location, and demographics.” Here’s the leasing flyer she provided. As for the apartments, the building contains 74 units, also with high ceilings; more info here. (The site previously held an auto shop, and had other project proposals under different ownership before this one “stuck,” including a self-storage facility.)
Watching the just-concluded joint meeting of the King County and Seattle City Councils, discussing effects of federal changes, we heard a mention in passing that this year’s Duwamish River Festival has been canceled. The Duwamish River Community Coalition subsequently confirmed it – here’s the explanation they’re circulating:
The festival has been an early-August tradition in South Park for years, featuring numerous community organizations offering information about what’s happening with Seattle’s only river, as well as cultural performances and river tours. (Here’s our coverage of last year’s festival.)
Sent by Lucia, who also has checked with nearby residents to be sure this isn’t theirs:
Near the corner of 36th SW and Southwest Findlay. A large plastic toolbox like one that would be in a pick up truck bed. Large gas, canisters and other debris. It is stashed between two cars that would not have had the toolbox in them.
The West Seattle Art Tour is doubling this year, to two days! It’s not until September, but organizers are lining up the participating locations and artists now, with deadlines nearing – here’s the announcement:
West Seattle’s community-wide arts event is back – now a two-day event! Save The Date for Art, September 20th & 21st!
The West Seattle Art Tour returns on September 20- 21, 2025 (10 am – 5 pm) for its fourth year, and its first year as a two-day event. This free, self-guided tour features a full spectrum of high-quality art, a chance to meet and talk with artists, and the opportunity to purchase exceptional works of art, all while exploring West Seattle’s beautiful neighborhoods. This year, sites will be open for two days, allowing more time for visitors to see all of the locations.
Applications are open for artists and host sites! Artists interested in participating will want to act quickly. Host site applications close June 30th, and artist applications are due by July 6th. Artists can review event details, artist criteria, how to host and submit their application at: wsartwalk.org/west-seattle-art-tour
The West Seattle Art Tour is organized by local artists and art lovers with support from West Seattle Art Walk. Individuals interested in supporting the West Seattle Art Tour can reach out to WSArtHop@gmail.com
WSB is media sponsor for this year’s West Seattle Art Tour.
Thanks to Jamie Kinney for the very summery photo of a Sweat Bee and flower. Summer officially arrives tonight, as noted in our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
CITY COUNCIL TALKS FEDERAL CHANGES: Right now, the City Council is meeting as the Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes, a joint meeting with the King County Council Committee of the Whole. Here’s the agenda; you can watch live via (updated) King County TV’s YouTube channel.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)
COLMAN POOL: Also open today, on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the session schedule here.
QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm signup, 6:30 pm performances during the last edition of Kenyon Hall‘s singer-songwriter open mic before the venue’s summer repair/maintenance break! (7904 35th SW)
COMEDY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, radio-style comedy troupe Midnight Mystery Theater at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
‘LOST’ POTTER’S FIELD WALKING TOUR: Special summer-solstice event – Invisible Histories leads you on a tour of the Georgetown site where 3,200+ people were buried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing.
‘HOUSE PARTY 2’ AT EASY STREET: Sold-out night of DJing and dancing, 7 pm, just noting as a reminder to ticketholders and/or curious passersby.
‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Second night for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link.
AMERICANA, COUNTRY/FOLK/ROCK AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, Rankin Crow, 21 Rails, The Bale Jumpers at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH: Provided it’s not pouring, educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen will be at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, upslope from the tennis courts and gardens) 8:30-9:30 pm for her quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch. (If the sun’s visible, it should vanish from view around 8:55. Also note that the solstice moment is 7:42 pm.) Free, all ages.
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Hershe tonight! (4547 California SW)
PRIDE COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER: All month long, Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) offers a special cocktail, The Sylvia River-ita, with half the proceeds supporting Lambert House.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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