West Seattle, Washington
21 Thursday
5:04 AM: Just got a call from someone who says there’s someone driving around Admiral shooting at vehicles. Their pickup truck has bullet damage, near 44th/Stevens, and they’ve heard of more than half a dozen others. We’ll be following up.
10:18 AM: Added a photo from the original caller, showing bullet holes in their truck. Other reports of bullet damage – and hearing the gunfire – are in comments below; the police-call log has reports of damage from locations including the 4500 block of 47th SW, the 3800 block of 51st SW, and the 4400 block of 48th SW. We have a message out to SPD to see if they have an overview summary available.
ADDED 2:40 PM: Here’s the information police provided – suggesting that the gunfire might be linked to car prowls:
*3:40 am, the original call was for shots heard near the PCC parking lot – that’s where officers found the shot-up pickup truck with “two bullet holes on the left side of the windshield (and) multiple bullet holes on the driver side window and door of the vehicle. … On further inspection of the damages spent bullet casings were found near and around the pickup truck. Bullets recovered from the scene were submitted for evidence. … A witness from a nearby residence stated that they observed two individuals come out of a vehicle. The two suspects were wearing black hoodies and were facing east in front of the truck. The description of the vehicle was a dark sedan, and a Lyft sign on the back of the vehicle. (The witness) believes that the vehicle sped off east on Stevens onto California Av Sw.
While investigating this incident, additional reports of shots being fired in the near area started to come out. Officers then directed themselves to those locations where additional damages to other vehicles were found.”
Another officer, while responding to a shots-heard report, “noticed one vehicle parked at 50 AV SW / SW Spokane ST, with its rear (drivers) door open. The vehicle … appeared to have been gone through. The second vehicle was parked at XXXX 48 AV SW, with a WA plate … This vehicle had its driver’s side window busted out and the vehicle appeared to have been gone through.” That officer then went to a shooting scene in the 3600 block of 50th SW to assist in collecting casings.
Yet another officer talked to “the registered owners of three victim vehicles, all of which appeared to have been prowled during the incident” on 51st SW. One person who heard four “loud bangs” saw an unfamiliar vehicle and a person outside it who got into a passenger seat before the vehicle left. Officers found smashed windows on three cars. The only item missing – that officers were told about – was a pair of headphones.
Story and photos by Tracy Burrows
Special to West Seattle Blog
Tonight’s Class 3A District 2 volleyball championship game at Lakeside School featured a matchup for the ages. The West Seattle High School volleyball team came into the game determined to win the program’s first-ever district championship. Their opponents, Renton’s Liberty High School Patriots, were riding high after pulling off an improbable upset in their semi-final game against the #1 seeded Seattle Prep team earlier in the day.
The Wildcats broke the WSHS district championship drought, making history by defeating Liberty 3-0. The girls played in their signature loose and joyful style, and the outcome of the match was never seriously in doubt. The team has had its ups and downs this season, but as head coach Scott Behrbaum said, “What matters most is to be playing well when it counts, and we are doing that.”
The Wildcats played smothering defense, with several dramatic blocks and clutch digs.
Westside’s district championship win likely will lead to a more favorable seed at next week’s 3A State Tournament in Yakima. The tournament matches will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23.
SEALTH’S SEASON ENDS AT STATE
Meanwhile, the #10 seed Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks volleyball team wrapped up its season on Saturday afternoon by defeating Toppenish to capture 7th place in the Class 2A State Tournament at the Yakima Sun Dome. The match was a nailbiter, with Sealth winning 3-2. Sealth played catch-up all match, losing the first and third sets. They squeaked out the win in a match where every set was decided by 3 or fewer points. The final-set scores were 23-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23, and 15-12.
Another scene from this almost-holiday-season Saturday – pet photos during today’s West Seattle Nursery open house. Our videographer recorded many of the participating pups posing, or not! (The patient photographer was Tessa Gold.)
Never too late for gratitude! From this past week’s Fauntleroy Community Association meeting, words of thanks for a big event earlier this fall, from organizer Candace Blue:
The October Great Pumpkin Search occurred despite blustery wind and pouring rain at times. Several families stayed the full 2 hours to search for pumpkins and prizes. The grand prize was generously donated by Avalon Glassworks and had a value of $125. We sincerely thank them for their generosity. The young boy and his mother who found the prize were so happy.
His name is Hamish. This was their second year of participating in the Search. They had moved from another country and were unfamiliar with the fun to be had during the Halloween season. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped hide the pumpkins. We were fortunate to have some students among them. Candace Blue, Scott Wiesemann, and the FCA appreciate this opportunity to serve the public.
Thanks to Don Brubeck for the photo! Sandbags ring Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza just in case the first round of fall/winter “king tides” slops up onto the plaza, as high-tide waters have done in the past (2022, for example). They’ll peak at 12.6 feet just before 7:30 am Monday (providing no meteorological factor pushes the tides higher). The flip side of king tides: Mega-low tides, and we’re expecting another one tonight, -3.5 feet just before 11 pm, even lower than the one that inspired last night’s beach-naturalists event at Constellation Park:
Thanks to Marty Westerman for that photo as beach visitors explored the shore on Friday night. Commenter Camille offered this view of exposed sealife under a blacklight:
The next wave of king tides/mega-low tides accompanies the December 15 full moon, including 12.8-foot high tides on December 16-17.
4:15 PM: Last night after two more robberies in unincorporated areas just outside Seattle, police pursued and arrested suspects when the chase ended in Capitol Hill. Here’s the SPD summary:
Seattle Police Officers arrested a 21-year-old, 19-year-old, and 11-year-old wanted for a string of robberies in Seattle and surrounding jurisdictions.
During these robberies, the suspects entered the businesses armed with firearms, stole merchandise and cash, before fleeing in stolen vehicles.
Friday evening at approximately 8:30 p.m., the same suspects committed an additional armed robbery in a surrounding jurisdiction. The suspects were pursued in a silver Hyundai by Tukwila Police into Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. The pursuit spanned through multiple jurisdictions and involved several agencies including King County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, and Tukwila Police Department.
The males stopped and ran from the stolen car around Spring Street and Harvard Avenue. Officers from Community Response Group (CRG), South, East, Southwest, and K9 Unit contained the area with the assistance of KCSO Guardian One, KCSO K9, and Tukwila PD.
All three suspects were taken into custody without incident and no firearms were located.
Two men were booked into King County Jail, one boy was booked into Judge Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center, all for investigation of robbery.
The robberies reported last night were in Skyway and just south of South Park. This was hours after a series of robberies early Friday including two in West Seattle. We won’t know before next week which incidents these suspects might face charges in.
5:08 PM: The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office says the suspects aren’t expected to have their first court appearances until Monday.
Thanks to West Seattle High School head volleyball coach Scott Behrbaum for the update! His team won its district semifinal match this morning and will play for the district championship tonight. “West Seattle defeated Bellevue in 3 sets in the District 2 volleyball tournament. We face Liberty HS at 5:15. Liberty defeated Seattle Prep this morning as well, 3-0.” They’re playing at Lakeside School if you want to head there to cheer them on; here’s the bracket, and here’s ticket info. (The team is already guaranteed a berth in the state tournament, as noted here Thursday night.)
In addition to what’s already on the calendar, we just got word of one more school open house today: Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) invites prospective families to visit 1 pm-2:30 pm this afternoon:
Discover what makes our school unique! Meet our passionate teachers, hear from community members, and explore our classrooms. Learn about our focus on social-emotional learning, outdoor education, financial aid, and more. Adults and kids welcome!
Explorer West is at 10015 28th SW.
(WSB photos by Tracy Record)
As highlighted in today’s event list, the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) is on until 2 pm. And if you stop to talk with the artists, you’ll find everyone has a story. For painter Cleopatra Cutler, this is her first time at the fair:
For painter Jennifer Carrasco, it’s her last time. She is offering cards, as well as prints of fanciful scenes showing horses she had painted on a Spokane carousel come to life, from an unfinished children’s book she wrote – telling the story of their wild times after hours:
Angie Marcelynas from The Little Merle has jewelry that’s recycled art, transforming tidbits of items that once had another purpose:
Corie‘s Hello Image wood art is created with lasers:
And Molly Donovan‘s Cashmere Creatures are billed as “emotional support” – eminently huggable:
Other artists are there too – with holiday gift possibilities, or maybe just something to treat yourself to.
The first version of our 2024 WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide is now live! It’s a work in progress all season long, with additions as we get them, and removals after events are over, so check it often. It starts with Thanksgiving-related info – ordering deadlines, etc. – and continues through lists including holiday bazaars and open houses, Santa photo ops, Christmas Ship stops, holiday concerts and plays, light shows, donation drives, church services, Small Business Saturday sales, more. Thanks to everyone who’s already sent information on what’s happening … if you have something planned but haven’t sent that info to us, hurry! Whatever you want the community to know, westseattleblog@gmail.com is the best way to reach us so we can get it into the guide (and if time/date-specific, into our year-round calendar too) – thank you! One more note – if you have a bookmark from years past, it’s a new link this year, so please change it – you’ll find the guide this year at westseattleblog.com/holiday.
(Leaf photographed by Mike Burns in the Alki area)
The almost-holiday-season weekend’s here! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and newly launched WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide (if we’re missing something of note, PLEASE let us know):
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Buy homemade! C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) hosts its annual holiday arts and crafts fair, 8 am-2 pm.
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.
SPORTS: West Seattle High School‘s volleyball team starts the day at 9 am, at Lakeside School, playing Bellevue in the district semifinals. A second match will follow in the pm, depending on how the first one turns out.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy’s home studio (3618 SW Alaska)
HIKE THE WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: Last free guided hike this season! Meet at 9:30 am in the south parking lot of Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee).
BRIDGE COOPERATIVE ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Find out about Bridge Cooperative Elementary (WSB sponsor) at its open house this morning, 10 am-noon. (10030 28th SW)
(Photo by Manuel Valdes)
CLEAN UP LONGFELLOW CREEK: Help the creek’s struggling salmon – join this cleanup 10 am-noon; meet at Dragonfly Pavilion (off 28th SW south of SW Yancy)
THE MOUNT’S HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Second day for the bazaar and bake sale kicking off the holiday season at Providence Mount St. Vincent (4831 35th SW), 10 am-4 pm.
FAUNTLEROY CULVERTS INFO POP-UP: See the latest designs for the culvert project by visiting the Seattle Public Utilities team’s pop-up at 45th SW and SW Wildwood, 10 am-noon.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others for a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.
SOUTHWEST SEATTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: 10 am at the Log House Museum (61st SW & SW Stevens), SWSHS members are invited to attend its annual meeting.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: Flowers are still blooming in some gardens, so keep working on yours! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.
CAPERS’ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-5 pm, first day of the holiday open house enticing you into CAPERS (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor), featuring holiday magic, refreshments, local artists, more.
GET YOUR GO BAG ON: 45 minutes with Alice Kuder at 11 am, and you’ll be ready for (almost) anything. RSVP for her free Ready Freddy Prep Party at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW) by going here.
WEST SEATTLE NURSERY OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-2 pm, with presentations on topics from winter birds to living Christmas trees, plus free holiday dog pics! (5245 California SW)
WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD BAZAAR & BOOK SALE: 11 am-4 pm, second day of the fundraising sale at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th).
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
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).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
SUE TURNER MEMORIAL: 3 pm on the Sanislo Elementary (1812 SW Myrtle) playground, a gathering to remember beloved former PE teacher Sue Turner – details here.
RAT CITY BAZAAR: Combination art market and game tournament! 3-7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).
SECOND ANNIVERSARY: That’s what jewelry store And Arlen (4130 California Ave SW) is celebrating tonight, 5-8 pm, with snacks, drinks, raffle prizes, and a gift with purchase.
ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5 pm and later entry times, tickets $29 and up. (6000 16th SW)
BEER CHURCH TURKEY BOWL: If you’re not already signed up to bowl, no worries, you can stop by, drink beer, donate food, cheer the bowlers, buy raffle tickets during this lively holiday-giving event, 5:30-8 pm at West Seattle Bowl (39th/Oregon).
VICIOUS KITTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, free in-store concert, all ages, celebrating Vicious Kitty‘s record release. (4559 California SW)
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Roo Forrest & Friends, 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)
AT THE SKYLARK: Noise Service, Last Minute Maybes, Nurse Ratchett, doors at 7, music at 8, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
‘OPHELIA’ AT WSHS: Third night for the student production, 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School theater (3000 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
AT KENYON HALL: Cartoon Mess Live! with Sawyer Best on the Mighty Wurlitzer. 7:30 pm; sold out, but you can watch from home! (7904 35th SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Tomas. (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.
West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event is welcome to a spot on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Sandy Dymale)
Thanks for the photos! Tonight’s moonrise revealed the last supermoon of 2024, the full “beaver moon.” Photographers lined up on the West Seattle shore in hopes of the perfect shot:
(Photo by Doug Eglington)
And then there was this view from Alki, as the moon appeared over the ridge:
(Photo by Michael Ostrogorsky)
If you want to watch for it in the west, Saturday morning’s moonset will be at 8:42 am.
8:34 PM: Thanks for the tip. The West Seattle low bridge is having trouble again tonight and its gates have been down for at least an hour. SDOT describes the trouble only as “technical issues.”
9:24 PM: SDOT says the bridge is functioning again.
Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch tonight:
BUILDING BURGLARY: From OT:
On November 10th at 12:31 AM, someone broke into our apartment building located near 35th Ave SW and Morgan St (High Point/Fairmount Park area).
The intruder wore a light brown Carhartt beanie on his head, a black-and-brown plaid flannel shirt obscuring a shirt with a visual design on the front, gray cargo shorts, and black Adidas sneakers with white stripes. He also wore thick rings on the middle and ring fingers of his right hand. After peering into the lobby through the doors, he took out some kind of small tool from his right pocket – possibly a long screwdriver – then managed to force the door open. He entered the lobby, grabbed a box left sitting out, looked down the hallways in search of more packages to steal, then left the building. If anyone has information on who this man is, the police report number is 2024-944975.
HIT AND RUN: From RM, who says this happened early Tuesday, just before 2 am:
Attached is a video of a hit and run accident in front of my house. We don’t know who the driver is but we know that the car is a teal Toyota FJ Cruiser. In total that we know of, he totaled two cars and damaged another one north of this accident. We need your help finding the culprit of the crime. And in addition my laptop was stolen from the trunk.
This happened in the 7700 block of Delridge Way SW; the SPD incident # is 24-319356.
(WSB photo, Tuesday)
Four days after Camp Long‘s historic lodge was gutted by a fire that’s been ruled arson, the park’s supervisor Matt Kostle asked us to share this with the community, because more has been lost than a building:
Dearest friends, community members and supporters of Camp Long,
Thank you all for your thoughts and support after this tragic fire.
At this time, we do not have any updates on the investigation. We also do not yet have any updates on the next steps for our park. We ask that you look to Seattle Parks and Recreation Communications Department for any updates as they come. We know how special this place is to everyone and what a terrible loss this is to the West Seattle Community. We are so grateful to you for your outpouring of support, memories and inquiries as we grieve this catastrophic event.
In addition to the devastation of our beloved lodge, we also lost everything within it. This includes many historic photos, documents and stories of all the magic that has happened here over the years.
In light of this, we are reaching out to all of you, our community, friends and supporters, to share with us your stories and photos so we can rebuild a new Camp Long Catalogue of history. Below is a link where you can upload photos and stories you would like to share with us, and that we may feature on our social media sites in the days and weeks to come:
Parks’ most recent public comment was that the lodge is still being “assessed” so they can decide what to do next.
(Photos by Sharonn Meeks)
The first day of the Providence Mount St. Vincent (WSB sponsor) holiday bazaar saw a good turnout – and not only holiday gift ideas, but also holiday decor. Plus history:
As mentioned here last night, the contents of the time capsule opened earlier this year – The Mount’s centennial year – are on display. And you can contribute ideas of what should go into the new one that’s going to be hidden away to await its opening in another hundred years. Or, you can go just to browse the many items from many eras:
The bazaar, and its bake sale, are happening just inside the east entrance at 4831 35th SW, continuing tomorrow (Saturday, November 16) 10 am-4 pm.
(February 2023 photo sent by Sara)
Thanks to Midi for the heads-up on this, which wasn’t in our calendar: With a low-low tide of -3.1 feet expected at 10:17 pm, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive), 8-10 pm. Here’s their advice:
We recommend bringing a bright flashlight or headlamp, layering up to stay warm and wearing sturdy boots or shoes that have a good grip and can get wet. To help care for our marine environment, make sure to walk with gentle steps (there is life beneath your feet!) and observe animals where they are (that is their home!).
The event is free, all ages. Look for the naturalists’ canopy. (They won’t be there tomorrow night, but the tide will be even lower – out to -3.5 feet at 10:59 pm.
2:03 PM: After reports of a police pursuit northbound on 16th SW and onto the eastbound West Seattle Bridge in the 7:30-8 am vicinity this morning, we asked SPD for more information. They’ve just provided it via SPD Blotter, detailing a series of robberies including two in West Seattle:
Seattle Police are searching for suspects in a string of robberies targeting businesses in South and Southwest Seattle.
Early this morning, a group of people dressed in face masks and dark clothing entered convenience stores and gas stations in and around Georgetown, Rainier Valley, High Point, and West Seattle neighborhoods armed with firearms. In each robbery the suspect/suspects displayed weapons at store employees. In some incidents they demanded cash.
The suspects fled with stolen merchandise and cash. No one was injured.
A blue Kia sedan, believed to be related to the robberies, was recovered from 16th Avenue South and East Marginal Way South. A witness reported seeing the vehicle driving erratically before hitting a curb. Officers found the vehicle disabled and unoccupied. The car was an unreported stolen vehicle and will be processed for evidence.
Seattle Police Robbery Unit Detectives arrived at the scene and are leading the investigation. No suspects are in custody currently.
If anyone has information, please contact Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
The robberies occurred in the following locations:
Incident Number 2024-323332. At 5:25 a.m., in the 7200 block of East Marginal Way South.
Incident Number 2024-323336. At 5:37 a.m., in the 2800 block of Rainier Avenue South.
Incident Number 2024-323367. At 6:40 a.m., in the 7500 block of 35th Avenue Southwest.
Incident Number 2024-323372. At 6:50 a.m., in the 4500 block of Fauntleroy Way Southwest.
We’re still trying to find out exactly how the vehicle that was being pursued onto the bridge factored into this, as archived radio indicates that at one point, officers were looking for two vehicles described as a “silver sedan” and “dark KIA.”3:33 PM: Listening back to the archived audio, once the police summary provided us with the incident times, two notes: First, the robbery locations in West Seattle were Space Age and Fauntleroy Shell; two, what’s believed to be the same robbery “crew” also showed up at the Junction 7-11, but the doors were locked, so they left.
(WSB file photo)
It’s been going on a year now since the possibility of closing the Fauntleroy YMCA shocked community members. The YMCA (WSB sponsor) convened a town-hall meeting in January to talk about the challenges and possibilities. Since then, they’ve committed to working with the community to keep it open, and the Fauntleroy Y has expanded its hours and programming. Now it’s time for a public progress report. Branch administrator Ethan Clarke sends word of a town-hall meeting set for 6 pm December 4 at the Fellowship Hall of Fauntleroy Church (the Y is co-housed with the church). All welcome, whether or not you’re a Y member.
(Video by Tom Trulin)
Thanks for sending the video and photos! Though the Fauntleroy Creek salmon-spawning season was short and sweet, salmon are still showing up in Longfellow Creek.
(Photo by Manuel Valdes)
Puget SoundKeeper Alliance is keeping watch on the Longfellow Creek salmon through their Pre-Spawn Mortality Survey, watching to see how many fish die in the polluted creek before they get a chance to spawn, like this one.
Anna Bachmann shared the Thursday report with WSB:
We are now over a month into the survey and have reported 278 salmon! We have seen 6 Urban Runoff Mortality Syndrome (URMS) cases, 34 cases of pre-spawn mortality, and 81 deceased salmon in total. Below is a nice visualization of the data we currently have comparing salmon reported to the survey day they were seen on. As of right now our peak day was on our 26th survey day, but sightings are still increasing!
You have a chance tomorrow to make a difference for the salmon – Bachmann adds, “This Saturday (November 16, 2024) we are having a cleanup at Longfellow Creek. It will last two hours from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; please register here if you are interested in coming out to help clean up debris along the creek.” The registration page has information on where to meet up to join the cleanup.
Want to make this a happier holiday season for kids? Donating new, unwrapped toys to Toys for Tots is a great way to do that – here are updates on two local drives, first from Denis Shapiro at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle:
Industrious has volunteered to be a Toys for Tots collection site, joining C & P Coffee (5612 California SW) and Northwest Art & Frame (4733 California SW, collection box shown above). Two carloads of toys have been sent to the Marines’ warehouse. Toy collection is slower than last year because there were no donations in October. Unwrapped toys can be taken to these businesses or to the Kiwanis booth on the south end of the Farmers Market on Sundays. Last day to donate is December 10th.
And here’s another Toys for Tots dropoff spot in West Seattle:
NORTHWEST INSURANCE GROUP: This longtime WSB sponsor at 5431 California SW is again collecting toys too. John Moore at Northwest Insurance Group says you can stop by before December 11 to drop off your toy donation(s) – their office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm, Mondays through Fridays.
(added Friday night) We’ve heard from one more!
HARBOR INSURANCE: You can donate here until December 18th – 3922 California SW. Just look for the sign in the window!
(This morning’s moonset, photographed by James Bratsanos)
Here’s what’s happening around West Seattle and vicinity today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
THE MOUNT’S BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE: Holiday event at Providence Mount St. Vincent (4831 35th SW; WSB sponsor) – first day of the holiday bazaar and bake sale.
INDOOR PLAY: Need an indoor place for your little one to play? 10 am-11:30 am, you’re welcome to “Stay ‘n’ Play” at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).
TIRE TURN-IN: Got old tires? Don’t let them sit around polluting – Puget SoundKeeper is sponsoring a tire turn-in event 10 am-3 pm today at 3446 Airport Way S.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: As we get further into fall, season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD BAZAAR: 11 am-4 pm at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th), the guild’s benefit holiday bazaar and book sale begins,
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history, noon-4 pm. (61st SW & SW Stevens)
QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: 12:15 pm-12:45 pm Fridays. More info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).
VISCON CELLARS: Season’s just right for the ambience of this cozy tasting room/wine bar, open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
WSHS PTSA FALL FUNDRAISER: 5-7 pm in the West Seattle High School Commons (3000 California SW), showcase of student talent and more!
MONTHLY GAME NIGHT: Spruce Hill Winery (WSB sponsor) presents a monthly game night at 2960 4th Ave. S. in nearby SODO, 6 pm – get your reservations!
SOUND BATH FOR THE FULL MOON: 6 pm with Inner Alchemy at 3618 SW Alaska – here’s how to register.
SONGWRITER INCUBATOR NIGHT: Monthly songwriters’ open mic at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), signups at 6, performances at 6:30.
THEATER AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 7 pm, staged reading of the play “Make Up” at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm at The Skylark for Fuzzy Math, Fruit Juice, TRANCES. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.
‘OPHELIA’ AT WSHS: Second night for the student production, 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School theater (3000 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s music at Southgate Roller Rink features: Tom Price Desert Classic, Student Nurse, Dead on Cue. $5 skates, $18 cover. 21+. (9646 17th SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Peg tonight! (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
Are we missing anything? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
WSB has always sought to give exposure to local nonprofits and their needs. This holiday season, we’re also planning to do that through a new campaign called West Seattle Giving Spirit. Nonprofits interested in participating are invited to apply, as there’s a limited number of dates and it’s first-come first-serve, Here’s what it’s all about:
West Seattle Giving Spirit
A year-end campaign focused on community strength and generosity.Sponsored by the Learning Communities Foundation and WSB
November 20 – December 27, 2024Calling all West Seattle and White Center nonprofits to participate in the first-ever coordinated year-end giving campaign with and for area nonprofits!
There are so many incredible nonprofits supporting the communities reached by WSB. West Seattle Giving Spirit will highlight the positive impact that organizations on (and adjacent to) the West Seattle peninsula have on our neighbors, the arts, the environment, and more. When the world finds itself in transition, this is one way to engage, give, and support locally.
From November 20 -December 27, WSB, in partnership with the Learning Communities Foundation, will provide up to sixteen West Seattle or White Center nonprofits a one-day Spotlight and “opportunity to ask” for donations of money and/or volunteer time. To be eligible, nonprofits must have locations or primary services provided within the following zip codes: 98116, 98136, 98126, 98106, 98146.
Interest forms will be reviewed as received and no later than Monday, November 18 at 4 pm.
Info Sheet for Interested Nonprofits (which includes the form links for nonprofits interested in participating)
If you’re not a nonprofit but want to support – watch for participant spotlights starting next week to find out how!
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