West Seattle, Washington
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All holiday season long, we’ve published the stories of area nonprofits, explaining what they do and how you can support their work. This pilot project started with an invitation from the Learning Communities Foundation, and concludes today with our final spotlighted nonprofit – SMASH. Here’s their story!
At SMASH (Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare), we believe healthy musicians make for a healthy music scene, and Seattle’s music scene rocks! But here’s the thing: many of the musicians who bring us joy on stage, struggle to access basic health care. That’s where we come in.
SMASH offers free and low-cost health services to musicians living in the greater Puget Sound area, helping them stay in tune with their health so they can keep creating the music we all love. From dental and hearing care to mental health support, we make sure our local music creatives get the services they need to thrive.
This mission is personal to us, and it’s inspired by incredible people like West Seattle’s Susie Tennant. Susie was a beloved figure and neighbor in the West Seattle music community, known for her kindness, energy, and tireless support of musicians. Her advocacy for musicians in our community helped lead to the breakout of bands like Nirvana and countless others, and she is widely recognized as one of the most powerful people in Seattle music. Her legacy lives on in everything we do, and through our Susie Tennant Memorial Fund.
Supporting SMASH isn’t just about health care — it’s about continuing Susie’s vision of a music scene where artists are cared for and empowered to shine.
Now, in order to keep musicians healthy and playing the music we love, we need your help. By making a donation today, you will help SMASH fund life-changing care for the artists who make West Seattle – and all of the Puget Sound area – so special. Whether it’s helping a musician protect their hearing for their next gig or get the mental-health support they need, every gift makes a big difference.
Join us in supporting the creative heartbeat of our community. Be a rock star for our rock stars, and help keep our local musicians healthy – because a healthy music scene is a thriving music scene.
Thanks again to everyone who’s made the West Seattle Giving Spirit series possible, from the nonprofits telling their stories to the people reading them and to those who’ve chosen to support them. Learn about all the nonprofits we’ve featured by scrolling through this archive.
A few happenings from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide (if there are any cancellations we haven’t yet heard of, please text 206-293-6302):
BEBOP WAFFLE SHOP’S FINAL DAY: Last day before Bebop Waffle Shop closes (as announced last month) – open until 3 pm. Photo above is from M, who bought the mug and suggests inquiring about other dishware availability. (2600 California SW)
FAUNTLEROY CHURCH FESTIVAL OF TREES: Another chance this morning to go see the decorated trees in the Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). “Vote” for your favorite(s) with nonperishable food donations.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Blood-donation pop-up in West Seattle today – check if appointments remain.
ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, timed entries starting at 5 pm. Tickets and info here.
HANUKKAH: Tonight is the sixth night; no public events scheduled.
GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, including first-time players.
LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Four places to play tonight! Easy Street Records‘ every-other-week Music Quiz has 6:30 and 7:30 pm sessions (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnamhas music Monday nights, with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm, it’s Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, and/or our Holiday Guide, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
West Seattle’s only holiday-season scavenger hunt keeps growing every year! Winter Wander creator Alice Kuder asked us to share this wrapup of how it went this season:
Thanks to the more than 200 fun-loving West Seattleites who participated in this year’s Winter Wander Scavenger Hunt, the event easily met its goals to provide free family fun, promote local small businesses, and solidify a West Seattle holiday tradition.
Collectively, Wanderers solved 25 clues that led them to 15 local businesses. They submitted 377 selfies to win more than $800 in prizes! There’s no way of telling how many smiles and how much laughter everyone shared, but all reports point to lots of both.
Prize donations from the businesses filled three Flee Bags® donated by event orchestrator Alice Kuder, Disaster Preparedness Coach with Just in Case, LLC. Alice is also a real-estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, NW Real Estate.
Three lucky teams were chosen by random drawing to win the prize bags. Those teams were: The Merry Medlocks; Cotton-Headed Ninny-Muggins; and, 34th scAVEngers.
Mark your calendars now for the 6th annual Winter Wander Scavenger Hunt, which is scheduled for Dec. 5-15, 2025. If you want to be notified when registration opens in November, send your request to Alice@JustInCasePlans.com. You can contact Alice at the same address if you own a local business and would like to be featured in next year’s Winter Wander.
Thank you to all past, present, and future Wanderers! You make West Seattle the Best Seattle!
Following is a list (in no particular order) of the 15 local businesses that enthusiastically participated in Winter Wander 2024 and their associated clues. Please reward them with your patronage!
How many could you have solved?
Clue: If your angle is to test your skill, this gem of a store isn’t “run of the mill.”
Solution: Emerald Water Anglers – 4707 California Ave SWClue: A centripetal force infuses the Junction; at California and Oregon there’s many a function.
Solution: Center for Active Living – 4217 SW Oregon St.Clue: Fish and rice are more than okay. Add healthy toppings at ____ ____.
Solution: Just Poké – 4735 42nd Ave SWClue: Full or crescent, whatever the phase, our wellness goods are sure to amaze.
Solution: Moon Room Shop and Wellness – 5902 California Ave SWClue: Come for the gallery, stay for the fun. Create, sip and laugh with everyone!
Solution: Alki Arts – 6030 California Ave SWClue: Go West of California for spirits galore. Add burgers and sports, who could want more?
Solution: Whisky West – 6451 California Ave SWClue: Between Red and Yellow we will show how weights and treads make fitness grow.
Solution: Orangetheory Fitness – 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW, Suite 130Clue: A Cuban sandwich will bring you luck with boiled peanuts from my truck.
Solution: Aimee Owenz – 9050 35th Ave SWClue: Strength training for all on Avalon; with coaches and classes there’s no time to yawn.
Solution: Seattle Strength and Performance – 2942 SW Avalon WayClue: Sharing is good, my mama always said. Don’t need a full office? Try coworking instead.
Solution: West Seattle Coworking – 3703-C California Ave SWClue: Above the Bowl it’s not too freaky to have a drink at our cool tiki.
Solution: Three 9 Lounge – 4505 39th Ave SWClue: For packing and shipping we’re the best. So many services at _______ ____
Solution: Mailbox West – 6523 California Ave SWClue: Of clothing and homewares, curators are we. Vintage is our specialty.
Solution: Doll Parts Collective – 4832 California Ave SWClue: To kids in need, we bring cheer. Please donate now or volunteer!
Solution: WestSide Baby – 10002 14th Ave SWClue: Red tree, blue tree, green tree, white, make these grounds colorful and bright!
Solution: Florence of Seattle Assisted Living – 8424 16th Ave SWSpecial thanks to Randy Winn, who contributed much of the creativity that made the clues so much fun, and to West Seattle Blog for their help in promoting the event.
6:30 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, December 30th.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Partly sunny with possible showers in the forecast, high in the mid-40s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:57 am (still the latest sunrise of the season) and 4:27 pm.
TRANSIT, INCLUDING HOLIDAY-SCHEDULE PREVIEW
Water Taxi – Regular service today, fare-free tomorrow (New Year’s Eve), no service Wednesday (New Year’s Day).
Washington State Ferries today – 2-boat service on the Triangle Route with M/V Issaquah and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Tillikum as the “ghost boat.” Check here for last-minute changes. (Reminder, the WSF system is now in winter-schedule mode.)
Metro buses today – Regular schedule today, fare-free 3 am Tuesday to 3 am Wednesday, Sunday schedule on Wednesday.
ROAD WORK
*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project paused work last week, but tomorrow (Tuesday, December 31), the traffic flow is scheduled to shift again.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.
See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
(Added: Texted reader photo)
4:27 AM: Thanks for the tips. Police are at the gas station/minimart at 4580 Fauntleroy Way SW trying to arrest a suspect. Radio traffic indicates the person they’re after is an assault suspect; the incident is described as domestic violence. More details as we get them.
4:44 AM: According to audio from the initial dispatch, the victim was described as a “man, bleeding badly, who said he was in a fight with his wife.” The victim has been taken to a hospital.
4:59 AM: They’re still searching for the suspect, now with a K-9 team helping. She is described as a Hispanic woman in her late 30s, about 4’8″, pink sweater, possibly armed with a knife (though the assault was not described nor dispatched as a stabbing).
5:14 AM: The K-9-accompanied search has ranged into the neighborhoods north/northeast of Fauntleroy/Alaska, so if you’re in that area and seeing/hearing police, it’s related to this.
5:48 AM: That search is continuing. Meantime, police have obtained a warrant to search the vehicle in which the suspect and victim are reported to have arrived at the gas station.
(Added: Reader photo)
5:53 AM: The tracking team has wound up back at the gas station. Meantime, we’re following up with SFD on the victim’s condition when taken to the hospital.
6:04 AM: They’ve finished that search; no one inside. The vehicle was initially described as a pickup truck but subsequent mentions, and at least one nearby resident, say it’s an RV.
6:14 AM: The search is wrapping up for now. We’ll be following up with police too.
11:45 AM: SFD says the victim, 34, was in stable condition when transported.
1:05 PM: And police have just confirmed to WSB that the suspect, 37, has been arrested. The jail register shows she was booked just before 10 am.
ADDED TUESDAY AFTERNOON: Here’s the SPD summary of the incident:
At 0401 hours, the victim drove his RV to the Shell Gas Station located at the 4500 BLK of Fauntleroy WY SW. The victim fell asleep, and the suspect became mad. The suspect started yelling at the victim and she pulled out a knife. The suspect slashed at the victim, and he blocked it with his arm. The victim suffered a deep laceration on his upper right wrist. The victim was transported to HMC by AMR. K9 responded to the scene and completed a track, but the suspect wasn’t located. A warrant was completed and approved. The suspect wasn’t located inside the RV. … The suspect was later located, arrested, and booked into KCJ for Assault.
She remains at the King County Jail as of late today.
10:03 PM SUNDAY: When Seattle Dive Tours sent us their vandalism report earlier today, they noted that police had mentioned a break-in attempt somewhere in Admiral. Via archived dispatch audio, we traced that to Admiral Pub, and have been waiting to hear back from proprietor Alex – now we have; he says it happened just after 6:30 am:
A man dressed in black tried to break into the Admiral Pub, but thankfully, our alarm system went off and alerted the police. SPD arrived within five minutes and arrested the suspect.
The damage was minimal — about $700 for a new front-door lock and installation.
A huge shoutout to our amazing neighborhood for looking out for us! The police said they received three separate calls from concerned neighbors who saw the attempted break-in.
We love and appreciate you all!
The SPD incident # for this is 24-364227. According to archived audio, the suspect was found in the nearby alley. We don’t know his status because we don’t have his name, but hope to get that from police tomorrow.
1:11 PM: The 32-year-old suspect is in jail; we’re checking with prosecutors on whether he’ll have a probable-cause/bail hearing today.
WEDNESDAY EVENING UPDATE: Jail records show the suspect was released late Monday night.
On the fifth night of Hanukkah, the mood at Kol HaNeshamah‘s annual pop-up in Junction Plaza Park tonight was definitely festive. Rabbi Allison Flash (above, with song leader Henson) wore a light-up sweatshirt and had two modes of menorah-lighting ready – candles (which as suspected wouldn’t light in the wind) and battery-powered. Those gathered sang songs including “O Chanukah,” with lyric sheets distributed to the crowd:
And once the backup menorah was switched on, blessings were sung:
Rabbi Flash spoke of a long-ago “rabbinic controversy” over whether the eight candles should be all lit to begin the holiday, then one fewer each night, or, as it’s now done, start with one and add another each night. She suggested everyone should always “be seeking to … add light to your life.” The half-hour celebration included a favorite Hanukkah treat, too – donuts:
Kol HaNeshamah, a progressive synagogue co-housed with Alki UCC at 6115 Hinds, has been doing this since 2018.
LOOKING AHEAD: Another local congregation, the Torah Learning Center of West Seattle, plans a public celebration on Hanukkah’s final night, Wednesday (January 1), lighting its 12-foot “Grand Menorah” at the beach (4:30 pm).
ORIGINAL DECEMBER 29 REPORT: Reported via text:
This morning we had a car dumped in our front yard at 10 am [32nd SW a few blocks south of Roxbury]. With the ignition destroyed, the car was taken by Seattle Police Department. In the process of (dumping) that car, ours was stolen. This was the car that was dumped with the ignition rolling:
Here is my car that was stolen. Bright pink 2021 Hyundai Elantra:
The officer let us know to not approach the car if it was found and to immediately call 911 as there was a box of bullets found in the passenger seat of the dumped car.
The stolen car has California plates, 8SVT364. SPD incident # is 24-364291.
JANUARY 5: We checked with the owner after a sighting was reported at Westwood Village. The owner says they got it back yesterday – so no need to call in any further sightings.
(Photos courtesy Dave Townsend and family)
By Anne Higuera
Special to West Seattle Blog
If you go to a tree nursery, they will often tell you that the best time to plant a tree is today. For one West Seattle family, the best time started 70 years ago, when their grandfather began purchasing regenerating timberland with an eye to the future. Just this month, Robert Wise’s vision and his family’s work stewarding that land led to his grandchildren and their spouses being named National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year by the American Forest Foundation.
(The family’s 2023 award paved the way for this year’s national award)
Wise settled in West Seattle almost a century ago, after finishing a business degree at the University of Washington. He came to Washington State from Iowa after serving in WWI, determined not to be a farmer, but he was wowed by the vast forests of the Pacific Northwest as rode the train westward. Summer breaks from college were spent at logging camps, and after graduating, Wise continued to work as a logger, and started a fuel business with his wife Beatrice from his property on Harbor Avenue SW.
(Robert Wise, 1960)
While the Wises were raising their two sons and daughter in the city, Robert wasn’t initially able to realize the dream of owning his own timberland.
Late afternoon whale-watching alert – Kersti Muul reports transient orcas are southbound, mid-Puget Sound off the entrance to Elliott Bay. Let us know if you see them!
Most of our lost/found reports go in the WSB Community Forums, but this one is likely of great importance to someone’s quality of life:
About three weeks ago, I found this hearing aid on the corner of Northrop and Thistle. I did not know that you posted found objects until I saw a recent post about someone’s glasses. I’m happy to return the hearing aid to someone if they claim it’s theirs.
The note and photo are from Megan, and if we hear from the hearing aid’s owner – westseattleblog@gmail.com – we’ll connect you.
The photos and report are from Seattle Dive Tours (4217 SW Admiral Way) proprietor Scott Flaherty:
Seattle Dive Tours would like to take a moment to thank the Saturday night breakers of windows.
3 windows as well as power meter and other utility vandalism.
You really encouraged us to do a deep post-holiday store vacuuming and cleaning.
Suspect profile: Those that are very offended/afraid of light-up jellyfish or dry-suit mannequins.
Today, we’ll be a bit slower on the phone and email as we get some new wood grain windows.
But come on by, we are open!!
The police report # is 24-364301.
On behalf of the family of 31-year-old Riley Kestner, killed in a crash in Seaview on October 30, Al shares news of his Celebration of Life next weekend.
I am sharing this announcement of a ‘Celebration of Life’ for Riley Kestner: On January 4, 1-3 pm at the Alki Bathhouse.
The announcement includes “Riley LOVED food; bring what you love to eat or something that reminds you of him!”
(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)
(‘Gymnast’ squirrel, photographed by Arlene Rubin)
Here’s what’s up today/tonight, mostly from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FERRIES: Washington State Ferries starts winter sailing schedules today.
GO HAVE A WAFFLE! Second-to-last day before Bebop Waffle Shop closes (as announced last month) – open 7 am-3 pm. (2600 California SW)
WESTIES RUN CLUB: No Sunday Funday run this week.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with winter produce (root vegetables! greens!), plus beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, yogurt, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
HANUKKAH STORY TIME: The Torah Learning Center of West Seattle hosts this 10 am story time at High Point Library (35th/Raymond).
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Closed until January 4.
MUSEUM POP-UP: You can experience a taste of the Burke Museum again today during the second of two drop-in pop-ups at South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.), 11 am-4 pm.
JUNCTION FC TRYOUTS: Free open tryouts for men 16-27, 1-3 pm, looking toward the second season of West Seattle Junction FC. At Delridge Playfield. (4458 Delridge Way SW)
CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor); see our calendar listing for the book/movie(s) in the spotlight this month.
HANUKKAH POP-UP: Kol HaNeshamah will be in Junction Plaza Park with “love, light, donuts” on Hanukkah’s fifth night, 5 pm. (42nd/Alaska)
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT OUNCES: Nightly after dusk till close (see Ounces hours here):
This Holiday Season, experience the magic of the Holidays every night at Ounces with Holiday Lights, Christmas Music, a 20 ft Santa, Festive Inflatables & Decor, Holiday Beer & Cider on Tap, FREE Candy Canes and more festive fun for all! Stop in any Tuesday-Sunday from dusk till close to experience the holiday magic!
(3809 Delridge Way SW)
ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, times vary. Tickets and info here.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: Bethany Community Church welcomes everyone, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall (8600 9th SW).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring – and/or in our Holiday Guide (which runs through New Year’s Day)? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Again this year, the final four nights of Hanukkah will bring two public celebrations in West Seattle:
(WSB photo, from Kol HaNeshamah’s pop-up in 2023)
KOL HANESHAMAH’S ‘POP-UP’ HANUKKAH: Sunday night at 5 pm in Junction Plaza Park (42nd/Alaska), progressive synagogue Kol HaNeshamah will again “pop up” to offer donuts, music, and menorah-lighting. All welcome to participate on what will be the fifth night of the Festival of Lights.
(Photo by David Hutchinson, Grand Menorah on Alki earlier this week)
GRAND MENORAH ON ALKI: Wednesday night (January 1) at 4:30 pm, the Torah Learning Center of West Seattle will again light a 12-foot-tall Grand Menorah on Alki, east of the bathhouse, to celebrate Hanukkah’s eighth and final night. All welcome at this event (which also promises donuts) too.
Is this car yours?
Steve says that Kia Soul with a missing window and damaged ignition – almost indisputable signs of a stolen car – turned up near 36th/Barton today. It’s been reported to police.
3:47 PM: Thanks to Tim for the photos! That tree is proof that when the ground is as saturated as it is now, winds don’t have to be gusting for trees to topple. It’s down at 22nd/Barton [map], and the police dispatch indicates it’s blocking the street.
No injuries reported.
4:15 PM: Police say 22nd is blocked between Barton and Kelsey Lane [map], and the tree isn’t likely to be cleared quickly. Also, “live wires” are down.
5:30 PM: According to a radio exchange, Seattle City Light has completed work with the wires and given the green light to SDOT to come in and deal with the tree.
8:48 PM: We haven’t heard the “all clear” yet but Tim sent that photo of SDOT getting close to completion of tree cleanup about 45 minutes ago.
(WSB photo from start of work in March)
Almost 10 months have passed since Seattle Parks‘ long-delayed “stabilization” work at Hiawatha Community Center finally began. When Parks recently released a list of open-this-winter restrooms, with a notation about one at Hiawatha reopening, we asked if that meant the center was expected to reopen, at least partially, before spring. Short answer from Parks: No. Longer answer from Parks spokesperson Karen O’Connor: “The building will not be opening before spring. We are working on assigning a new project manager and working out some potential additional environmental improvements. We will have more information in January.” Last December, we talked with a Parks manager about why the center had been closed almost four years before work began.
Don’t yet know why, but if you need to get to EB bridge, enter further east.
UPDATE: SDOT says “debris” are the reason for the closure.
2ND UPDATE: Per texter and live cam, open again.
Looking for inspiration to dream past the winter grayness? The owners of West Seattle’s pre-pro soccer clubs offer a reason:
Attention, West Seattle soccer fans! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here — season tickets for the 2025 season of West Seattle Junction FC and West Seattle Rhodies FC are now available for purchase!
For just $100-$150 per season ticket ($20.00 discount on 4 or more), you can secure your spot to cheer on our own talented semi-pro men’s and women’s teams as they take the field in the 2025 upcoming season at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex and compete against regional teams like Ballard FC, Tacoma Stars, Big Foot FC, and Lane Co FC.. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather your friends and family for an unforgettable soccer experience May – July.
This will be the second season for Junction FC, first for Rhodies FC.
P.S. Both teams are about to have free, open tryouts in West Seattle – Junction FC today and tomorrow, Rhodies FC January 4-5.
(How rainy has it been? Slime mold made a slicker for this frog sculpture in Judy’s yard)
Quieter than the usual Saturday, but still some possibilities, 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 regular Saturday morning run.
INTRODUCTORY WALK: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, you’re invited to join others for the weekly walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).
MORNING MUSIC: 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.
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.
MUSEUM POP-UP: You can experience a taste of the Burke Museum today during a drop-in pop-up at the South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.), 11 am-4 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle history is usually open Saturdays, but not today.
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 (get your New Year’s wine!) – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: West End Girls Drag Extravaganza: Goodbye 2024 Holiday Show, hosted by Cookie Couture, doors 7, show 8, tickets here by noon or at the door for more. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Shonuph. (4547 California SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm start time for Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
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 – same place to send your Holiday Guide listings – thank you!
(2021 reader photo by Claire)
On Tuesday night, some will stay home with a bottle of bubbly (inflatable or otherwise) to say goodbye to 2024. Others will head out. And if that’s your plan, all the better if you can celebrate right here on the peninsula. So we want to be sure our Holiday Guide‘s New Year’s list has all the options. If you know of something we’re missing – bar party? live music? late dinner with a midnight toast? organized run? or? – please send the info so we can add it to the list ASAP! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you.
As we reported Thursday, 34th District State Senator Joe Nguyen of West Seattle will be leaving his seat to lead the state Commerce Department. That means at least one legislative vacancy in our area, possibly two since – as also noted in our Thursday story – State House Rep. Emily Alvarado told WSB she’s interested in the State Senate seat. The 34th District Democrats have the first task in the process of filling the seat(s) – choosing candidates to be considered. If you’re interested in the State Senate vacancy or potential State House vacancy, 34th chair Graham Murphy says you’re invited to fill out and send this form to “formally express your intent to be considered for nomination.” (Not mandatory, though.) This process will move fast; Murphy says the 34th DDs are already planning an online candidate forum next weekend, 10 am on Sunday, January 5.
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