West Seattle, Washington
04 Tuesday
Mulling where your kid(s) will attend middle school? You can get information from, and ask questions about, 15 schools – independent, public, parochial – at the annual Greater West Seattle Middle School Information Night tomorrow – if you haven’t already seen it in our calendar, here’s the announcement:’
Greater West Seattle Information Night – Nov 3, 2025 – 6 pm
Mark your calendar for the Greater West Seattle Middle School Information Night on November 3rd!
Fifteen middle schools will be in attendance and ready to answer your questions about transitioning from elementary to middle school!
Guest Speaker and school counselor Kelly Dobelstein from Holy Rosary will give a short presentation about how to support your student as they move up to 6th grade.
RSVP here or at the door!
Schools attending:
Academy Schools
Explorer West
Harbor School (Vashon)
Holy Family Bilingual
Holy Rosary
Hope School
Lake Washington Girls School
Louisa Boren STEM K-8
McMurray (Vashon)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pathfinder K-8
St. Bernadette School
St. Francis
Summit Atlas
Westside School
This is happening 6-7:15 pm Monday in the Walmesley Center at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th SW and SW Myrtle, northeast side of intersection).
That’s some of what had already been donated at the community-organized food and clothing drive in The Junction when we went over for a photo earlier this afternoon. We also photographed some of the organizers, who were thrilled with the response:
Basically – they just wanted to do something to help. And you can too. As we always have, we’ll continue spotlighting chances to help, and right now, with food benefits for families in need still in question, the most powerful action you can take is to financially support your local food banks – West Seattle Food Bank here, White Center Food Bank (which also serves southern WS) here.
(Added: Photo from 8 am hour, texted by reader)
8:42 AM: Thanks for the multiple tips that orcas are in Elliott Bay again this morning, currently southbound toward Alki Point.
11:26 AM: They’re still in the area; most recent comments have them southbound past Fauntleroy.
But there’s sad news too; calf J64 has apparently died. The Center for Whale Research announced this in a post Saturday, saying the baby was nowhere in sight in their most recent encounter with her family. She was first seen less than two months ago, and most recently a week and a half ago.
1:33 PM: Meantime, today’s visitors are still out there. Patrick W emailed a few minutes ago to say, “Orcas moving north from Des Moines. Both USCG Port Security units are with the pod, oddly enough. We’re observing from Tramp Harbor on Vashon.”
(Recent sunset photo by Rainer Klett, as a reminder that the time shift means tonight’s official sunset time will be 4:49 pm)
Here are today’s highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings!) and inbox:
VOTE: Your ballot has to be in a King County Elections drop box by 8 pm Tuesday. West Seattle has four (plus White Center and South Park have one each).
WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run starts at QED Coffee (35th SW and SW Graham).
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Weekly games are back at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE AND RESOURCE SHARING: As previewed here, 10 am-2 pm at the KeyBank corner in The Junction; stop by to give, chat, share and learn about resources.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual in its regular spot on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in fall produce season, plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, more.
WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN: No bees yet but there’s a new beekeeper to meet during this month’s work party, 10 am-noon. (Lanham and Graham, north end of High Point Commons Park)
DIA DE MUERTOS FESTIVAL: Holy Family School invites you to this 10 am-3 pm celebration with an altar, dance, music, more. (20th SW and SW Roxbury)
LAST DAY FOR SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE:Today is your last chance to visit Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) and see what artists are showing this year! Open today 10 am-6 pm. (If you’re a show participant, pickup starts tomorrow.)
FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
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 RESIST SIGNHOLDING & FOOD DRIVE: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, the demonstration adds a food drive to support the community. Every Sunday (California SW & SW Alaska).
THE SUMMERLAND OPEN HOUSE: Noon-3 pm, new business welcomes your visit – details in our calendar listing. (2233 California SW)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Relax and 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)
AUTHOR EVENT AT C & P COFFEE: 1 pm, join West Seattle author/illustrator Lori Kothe at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) :to celebrate her new picture book ‘Birds Near My Home in the City by the Sea‘ and enjoy kid-friendly art activities, bird trivia, and storytelling.”
SOUND HEALING MEDITATION: 1-2:30 pm, master teacher Suren Shrestha from Nepal joins Maari Falsetto in this special event at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
FREE CLASSICAL-MUSIC CONCERT: Ladies Musical Club is back at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), 3 pm – program info in our calendar listing.
SCREAM CLUB SEATTLE: New time this month because of the early sunset. 4:15 pm, Picnic Shelter 4 at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
ALL SOULS/DIA DE MUERTOS SERVICE: Special Candlelight Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5 pm. (35th SW and SW Myrtle)
COMMUNITY EVENING PRAYER: 5 pm at Peace Lutheran (39th SW and SW Thistle).
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play. (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday nights are live music nights with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photos by WSB’s Torin Record-Sand, Educare Seattle Head Start site)
By Hayden Yu Andersen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
As the federal-government shutdown enters its second month – now the second longest in U.S. history – it’s not just food programs that are running out of money. Head Start early-childhood programs in our state are among the services facing the mounting pressure of losing federal funding too.
Head Start programs serve children between the ages of 3 and 5, providing resources and child care, primarily to families whose income is below the poverty line. Without the reimbursement of federal funding as of today, families across the state are at risk of losing the early learning services Head Start programs provide, including literacy and math programs, nutritional and health services, and special support for students with disabilities.
For Seattle families – as shown on this map – these cuts will affect more than 350 students at Seattle Public Schools sites, including three local elementary schools – Roxhill at E.C. Hughes, West Seattle, and Concord International elementaries. For now, Seattle Public Schools‘ Head Start sites are expected to stay open using district contingency funds.
Facing even more of an impact in this area is Educare Seattle, a key Head Start program site in White Center that serves more than 150 kids from birth to age 5 and their families. Educare and other Head Start programs like it are supported by the Puget Sound Educational Services District, or PSESD, which supports early learning services to 35 school districts across King and Pierce counties, and Bainbridge island, as well as supporting other levels of education.
Without the renewal of vital grants, PSESD will be forced to fall back on an emergency loan to keep the doors open this month for more than 1,100 children and families for whom they provide services.
“We’re still under a lot of pressure, but it’s not an immediate shutdown,” said Lori Pittman, the PSESD’s Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations lead. The loan, which was taken out of an emergency fund, will be enough to keep the program open through the next month, but Pittman says this won’t come without challenges.
“We’ll put off non-essential things,” she said. “If a dishwasher breaks at a center, we won’t be focused on that; we’ll be focused on supporting families at a time when we are their safety net, and keeping our staff employed.”
Currently, PSESD says they’re not in a position where they can continue to borrow money past November, Pittman said, which could lead to staff cuts, and/or closure of their programs, leaving families without the safety net Head Start provides.
So as the shutdown continues, Pittman and the rest of the PSESD staff are doing everything they can to keep the doors open, including reaching out to the community for support. This includes partnering with nonprofits such as WestSide Baby to get formula and working with food banks to keep kids fed.
To anyone able, Pittman stresses the value of donating during this crucial time, especially donations through local food banks and churches, and reaching out to local legislators and representatives, to emphasize the benefits of the Head Start program.
“We are caught up in a place where we shouldn’t be,” Pittman said. “This is about children receiving quality education, and families receiving services that help them move into self-sufficiency and off government services. This really hurts the folks who are enrolled in our programs, and our staff who come into work every day. We love these children, we love these families, and we want them to succeed. Head Start is worth the investment.”
As the shutdown continues, more programs that families, especially those at or near the poverty line, may depend on, such as SNAP benefits, are also becoming increasingly tenuous. To help support families, the Learning Communities Foundation, an organization partnered with PSESD, has started a fundraiser to support families impacted by the lack of federal support. For more information and to donate, follow the link here.
(WSB video and photos)
Marachi Estrellas de México played outside All the Best Pet Care during today’s first-ever West Seattle Junction Association-organized Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebration in the “Lower Junction,” the business block mostly along Fauntleroy Way between Alaska and Edmunds. A centerpiece of Dia de los Muertos observances is an “ofrenda” to honor loved ones who’ve passed to the world beyond, and All the Best hosted a pet ofrenda:
Another tradition is “calaveras” face painting, to transform your face into a skull, and that was happening at Orangetheory Fitness:
Jayda modeled hers for our photographer:
Our area has two more Dia de los Muertos events tomorrow – a 10 am-3 pm festival at Holy Family, and a 5 pm candlelight service at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WSB
(Photo by Oliver Hamlin for WSB)
ORIGINAL SATURDAY UPDATE: That’s #3 Marquis Tovia, running toward the end zone for a Chief Sealth IHS touchdown in the second quarter of today’s Seahawk win over Lindbergh at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. Final score: Chief Sealth 56, Lindbergh 7. Next for the 6-3 Seahawks: District playoffs next weekend. We’ll add more of our photos from today’s win a bit later tonight.
ADDED SUNDAY: Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin reports that Sealth dominated on both sides of the ball in their 56-7 win. Lindbergh didn’t score until the final minutes of the game. Here’s more of the scoring and celebrations; Sealth players who scored included #2 Kingston Cappiello, #26 Loto Amituanai, #23 Xander Gomez, #3 Marquis Tovia, and #21 Marshawn Tovia-Ford (who had several touchdowns including a pick-six). :
Senior #42 Joey Snyder got an ovation as he took the field:
Sealth support was in full force including the cheer team and band:
Head coach Daron Camacho‘s squad moves on in the 2A district playoffs:
Their next game will be against Olympic High School in Bremerton – winner goes to the state tournament.
Seattle voters still aren’t stampeding to the ballot drop boxes. As of 6 pm tonight, the percentage of ballots received by King County Elections was only up to 18 percent. (And that beats the countywide percentage, just a hair over 16 percent.) But tomorrow’s a great day to get to the drop boxes. Forecast looks dry. Going to the West Seattle Farmers’ Market? Bringing a donation for the food drive? There’s a box right on the south side of SW Alaska, half a block west of California. Going to the library? There’s one on the east side of High Point Library. Shopping and/or dining in Morgan Junction? The drop box is on the sidewalk in front of Morgan Junction Park, on the west side of California half a block north of Fauntleroy. You can pull right up to that one if you’re driving and hop out for a quick deposit, or do the same at the box in front of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) main administration building, or the new location of the White Center box on SW 102nd in front of Steve Cox Memorial Park. They’re all open 24/7 until 8 pm Tuesday (here’s the countywide list/map). And if you get yours in tomorrow, it’ll likely be part of the first vote count released after voting ends Tuesday night.
Sealth senior Leslie Nunez Castro (#4)
Story and photos by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
In their first match of the postseason, the Chief Sealth IHS girls’ soccer team prevailed 2-0 against Evergreen in a rainy and windy 9am home game at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex.
After a scoreless first half, the Seahawks scored two goals in the 2nd half (by Harper Gilbert and Leslie Nunez Castro) to secure the win and move on in the playoffs. Sealth is led by head coach Mike Rillo:
Some photos from first-half action, including #5 Stella Weiss:
#11 Nathalie Latterell:
#4 Leslie Nunez Castro (senior):
…and #10 Iona Judy:
Next up for Sealth, as their postseason run continues: A road match at Nathan Hale at 5 pm on Tuesday, November 4th.
Saturday was a big day at SWAC for the Seahawks, as the girls’ soccer match was followed by the football team’s playoff game vs Lindbergh at noon (it’s the first time Sealth has ever hosted a football playoff game at home, according to athletic director Ernest Policarpio aka “Coach P”).
Up for Saturday afternoon whale-watching? Kersti Muul tells us Southern Resident Killer Whales from J and K pods are in Elliott Bay – “lots and lots of whales.”
From the WSB inbox:
Westside Fitness is hosting a food and clothing swap between 1 pm-5 pm today. If folks need food and clothing or want to donate, please come by. Bring the kids if they aren’t quite done trick or treating just yet — we have candy as well.
Address is 4617 36th SW. Walk through the parking lot to the right side of the building and you’ll find our crew, food, clothing in the tent in the back left. And while you’re at it check out the gym!
Hosts are Brian and Luna. Still giving their Halloween best as Alison and Dale from Tucker and Dale vs the Forces of Evil.
Two reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:
HIT-RUN: Sent by Maggie late last night:
At 9:40 pm on SW Oregon St., between 41st & 42nd Ave SW, a silver, late-model truck with a canopy, possibly a Toyota Tundra, heading east on Oregon, was responsible for a hit and run, with damage to three parked cars, two with severe damage.
Police tell us he went on to hit another car and again, fled the scene.
He was last seen near the 7-11 on California, driving south. If you have any information about this vehicle or have video of the incidents, please contact SPD Officer Hernandez 8022 / 206-733-9800. Incident # 2025-319777. We would appreciate the public’s help with this. He hit our cars with such force, two likely are totaled.
PROWLER/PEEPER: This report with two videos were sent by SB:
I thought it would benefit the community to post about an incident that happened in an apartment building to hopefully keep others safe and possibly identify the culprit. There was a prowler/peeping tom that trespassed onto the property and was looking into windows and did so for a good 10-15 minutes. Please see the attachments for some video footage. I have a couple more of him doing this back and forth during that time frame. This happened on October 27th around 9 pm about 3 blocks north of the Admiral Junction in West Seattle. The police were called and responded quickly but just missed him.
We don’t have an incident number for this yet.
10:48 AM: Tournament time for most fall high-school sports – and we have a reader report this morning that both Chief Sealth International High School cross country teams are off to state competition:
The Chief Sealth girls and boys cross country teams each placed 2nd overall in the 2A district championship meet today at Lake Sammamish! Here’s a picture of the girls team celebrating, They will be traveling to the state championship meet in Pasco next week. Several Chief Seatlh athletes finished in the top 14 individually as well, although I’m sorry I don’t have details on those kids names and places. It was a soggy mess, but the kids all ran their hearts out and did us proud!
The results of the meet races are here, and if you click through to each race, you’ll see individual runners and their schools.
2:34 PM: We’ve since received a photo of the boys and more info:
The CSIHS girls cross country team’s finish at Districts sends them to the State Championship for the second year in a row and just the third time in school history! The team was led by Federica Dilley (Sr.), Doe Doe (So.) and Elena Phillips (So.), who each finished in the top-14 to earn All-District honors.
The boys cross country team’s second place finish will send them to State for the first time since 1982! The team was led by All-District performances from Remy Wittman (Sr.), Forest Andrews Wehling (Sr.) and Cole Peloza (Sr.).
The CSIHS boys and girls cross country teams’ next race will be at the 2A State Championships on November 8th at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
We start the day under a Wind Advisory alert, but pending any problems, we have another busy West Seattle list for Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Kick-start your weekend with a run! West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!
VACCINE CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), open to all, but follow that link to get an appointment first.
HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER: Postseason match for the Chief Sealth IHS girls’ soccer team, 9 am at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) vs. Evergreen.
FREE! HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.
TAE KWON DO: This month’s lessons at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW) start with a 9:30 am session – info in our calendar listing.
INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th SW and Fauntleroy Way, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed by this 10 am walk, which you can join even if you didn’t go on the introductory walk. Meet at 47th SW and Fauntleroy Way.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET CLOSED FOR SEASON: Just a reminder that last week was the final Delridge Farmers’ Market of the year.
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.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
FREE WRITING GROUP: Back in session again this week, 10:30 am, info in our calendar listing.
GRIEFSHARE: New session begins, 10:30 am at Grace Church, no charge (10323 28th SW)
WEST SEATTLE ‘LOWER JUNCTION’ DIA DE MUERTOS: New celebration, 11 am-2 pm, coordinated by the West Seattle Junction Association, mostly along Fauntleroy Way between SW Alaska and SW Edmunds:
Join us for a vibrant Day of the Dead celebration as we transform Fauntleroy (Way) into a colorful block filled with papel picado, marigolds, and community spirit. Come honor loved ones, enjoy live music, and explore festive activities from your favorite local merchants.
–Live Mariachi band
–Calaveras face painting (skeleton art)
–Community Ofrenda at Maris – Bring a photo of a loved one to add to the altar, honoring their life and spirit. The ofrenda will remain up through Nov 2.
–Pet Ofrenda at All the Best Pets with cards to write down memories, and the option to print out a photo of your beloved pet you lost.Merchant Activities:
–Orangetheory Fitness – “Afterlife Burn” 30-second rowing challenge, giveaways, swag, class vouchers + photo area
–Sound & Fog – offering Mexican hot chocolate + Day of the Dead–themed treats
–Maris – Create your own skull keychains + Day of the Dead magnets
–Club Pilates – Color your own calaveras, try the “Deadly Plank Challenge,” join the magic circle fun
–Spa Phoebe – Create your own skull scratch masks, make your own bath salts with essential oils and grab a free temporary Day of the Dead tattoo
–City Sweats – Add to our Gratitude bowl: share memories or notes of thanks; entries entered in a raffle for complimentary wellness services
–Bohemian Studios – Participate in Day of the Dead themed morning Barre classes at 8:30A & 10A plus Vinyasa Yoga at 11:30ACome walk the block, sip, shop, move, and celebrate life and remembrance together in true West Seattle style.
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)
CONNECT WITH WHALES … without being in the water; our calendar listing explains how. 11 am at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Both varsity teams play postseason games today – noon at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Chief Sealth IHS hosts Lindbergh; 7 pm on the road, West Seattle HS plays at Bishop Blanchet.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW and SW Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Monthly Saturday afternoon gathering for long-distance advocacy, new time – 12:30 to 2:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open for you to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
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 request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.
SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: 1-10 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs).
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: 2 pm presentation/discussion at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)
‘NIGHTFALL’: One last night to see this “charity haunt,” 5:30-9:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (4544 51st Place SW)
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Circle of Songs, live and acoustic. All ages, no charge.
BOOK RELEASE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: “Making It” by Bootsy Holler, 7 pm event for book about Seattle music scene 1992-2008 (4559 California SW), free, all ages.
THREE BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: At 8 pm tonight it’s Sister Swimmer, Spyglass, Sit Pretty, $10, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s Soul Focus FM at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes as usual with 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
FALL BACK ONE HOUR: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am Sunday – when we “fall back” an hour to 1 am. (Timekeeping trivia: You can call to hear WWV’s time signal.)
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!
Regardless of what happens with federal food assistance, food insecurity is widespread and community help goes a long way. So some of your neighbors sent word tonight they’re organizing a drive for Sunday, during – and near – the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank. Here’s their flyer:
Organizers point out you don’t have to wait for their drive to give the gift WSFB needs most, money – you can do that right now by going here.
Just heard from Stacey, one of the owners of The Missing Piece Café and Game Lounge, who reports:
As one of the co-owners of the popular game cafe/coffee shop, and on behalf of Eric, Lex, James, and the other co-owners, I am so excited to announce the official opening of The Missing Piece is planned for November 7th. The grand opening will follow sometime soon, date TBD.
They’ve been quietly partly open for a bit – last time we went in to check, you could buy a game, for example, but not food or drink yet. If you’ve lost track, they’ve taken over the ex-Pharmaca space behind KeyBank in The Junction, at 4707 California SW, after moving out of their original location at 35th SW and SW Roxbury. Their hours are online. And they’re restarting some regular events, too – like the twice-weekly Mah Jongg games, “effective now,” per Stacey, 9:30-11:30 Sundays and 2 pm-4 pm Wednesdays.
From the WSB inbox … First, from the Waddell Family in Seaview:
The most spirited display in Upper Fauntleroy:
In White Center, Lacey‘s “Last Resort Hotel” – on 18th Ave SW between Roxbury and SW 98th St. – remains open until 9 tonight and will be open 4-8 pm tomorrow (when it might be drier), collecting donations for the White Center Food Bank:
And on 47th between Hinds and Hanford, R-n-B added significantly to their famous display since the reader photo we had earlier:
R (aka Ron) said they were still adding to their display, plus, “We wanted to give a shoutout to Lucy; she brought us a couple of notes of appreciation and we wanted to let her know they now have a place of honor on our refrigerator. Thank you, Lucy! You melted our hearts.”
Thanks to EVERYONE who sent Halloween photos this season, whether of their own displays or others’ – we’ll get going with the winter holidays soon!
(WSB/WCN photos)
South of SW Roxbury, 16th SW is closed in the heart of White Center for the season’s last round of business-district trick-or-treating.
Canopies prevail; treats will be available until about 7 pm, and local bars and restaurants have indoor activities planned too. The White Center Business Alliance organized this and is behind other memorable events too, like the third-Thursday Rat City Art and Food Walk. One lead WC instigator is Puffy Pandy proprietor Donna, who we photographed with son Ivan:
Even hardy pets were out:
4:07 PM: For the second consecutive weekend, the National Weather Service has our area under a Wind Advisory alert. A Flood Watch was already in place for the entire county; now it looks like Seattle is in for strong wind, too. From the alert:
South winds 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, expected.
The alert is currently scheduled to be in effect 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, but the time frame can change as meteorologists get a closer look, so get going with your charging and anything else you need to do to be ready.
10:20 PM: The NWS has shifted the advisory’s window earlier, to 5 am to 2 pm. The sustained winds are now expected to be 15 to 25 mph, with gusts still possible to 45 mph.
EARLY SATURDAY: Another revision – now 5 am to 1 pm.
Thanks to Cindi for a second photo contribution today – King County Elections workers picking up ballots at the High Point Library drop box this afternoon. This serves to illustrate today’s daily reminder – Tuesday (November 4) is Election Day, and KCE drop boxes close at 8 pm sharp on that night. Checking the ballot-return statistics, just under 17 percent of Seattle voters’ ballots have come in so far, whether by drop box or USPS mail , one percent more than yesterday. Don’t let your ballot go to waste – big local decisions are on it, including mayor, two citywide councilmembers, city attorney, school-board members (not our district but all seats are up for citywide votes in the general election), county executive, three tax measures, and more. But it’s pretty much too late to use the postal mail and be sure you’ll get a postmark in time, so get your ballot to an official drop box as soon as you can.
Thanks to everyone who sent tips and/or pics of this crash (two vehicles reported involved) at 35th SW and SW 106th in Arbor Heights. We’re told it’s blocking northbound 35th right now. No major injuries reported. (The rain is picking up, and expected to get heavier, so take care out there.)
(WSB photos)
Proprietors Nicole and Shaun are in costume at West Seattle’s only comic-book store, Tails to Astonish – and costumed trick-or-treaters are invited to visit too. They’ve declared the day “Trick or Read,” with comic freebies and candy for visitors:
The treats include deals, too. They’re having a sale, today only, big discounts on merchandise including trade paperbacks, used back issues, and various toys.
Tails to Astonish is at 5633 California SW and open until 7 pm.
Three biznotes this afternoon:
OPEN HOUSE AT THE SUMMERLAND: Avian King‘s new North Admiral business at 2233 California SW is welcoming visitors this Sunday:
The Summerland is a sanctuary for movement, ceremony and soul. A soul-led wellness studio, for yoga, ritual haircutting, sound and energy healing. Currently in our soft opening phase, we are hosting an open house soft launch event this Sunday 11/2 from 12-3, in honor of Samhain and Dia de Los Muertos. There will be a community altar, if anyone wants to bring an offering for a loved one. A flower, candle, photo, note etc. Info about the studio is on the website at www.thesummerland.studio
We featured Avian in our coverage of last Friday’s Admiral District Trick-or-Treat.
NEW TENANT FOR EX-BOOKSTORE SPACE: Thanks to Mike for the tip. Eight months after Paper Boat Booksellers (WSB sponsor) moved out (now in The Junction at 4522 California SW), a new tenant has uncloaked for 6040 California SW, continuing West Seattle’s newest hot business trend, clinics:
The website for Upward says the sports-physical-therapy clinic has two locations already, in Georgetown and Frelard.
PIZZA CHANGE: Today is the last day that Shawn Millard, founder of West of Chicago Pizza, will be there. A little more than 3 years after West of Chicago moved into the former Chaco Canyon location (3770 SW Alaska), the restaurant announced he’s leaving:
… After 6.5 years of creating the delicious pizzas you’ve come to love, our head chef, Shawn Millard, will be leaving us to pursue new opportunities and his last day will be October 31st.
If you’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Shawn since we began West of Chicago in April of 2019, you know that he brings a level of passion and caring for both his food and our customers that is unmatched. His dedication to quality and creativity has helped make West of Chicago Pizza Company what it is today, and we’re so grateful for everything he’s contributed.
If you’re wondering what happens to the food, fear not! We want to assure you that the menu, quality, and exceptional customer service you expect from us aren’t going anywhere. Our talented kitchen team will continue serving the same deep-dish pies, thin crusts, salads, and sandwiches with the high standards and warm smiles that you’ve come to know and trust. … We look forward to continuing to serve you for many years to come.
We reached out to West of Chicago to find out more about what’s next for Millard; no response yet.
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