West Seattle Wednesday: ‘Olympic Day’; Highland Park; more

June 23, 2010 at 7:48 am | In Fun stuff to do, West Seattle news, WS miscellaneous | 4 Comments

(Thanks to Robin Lindsey for sharing this view of an osprey out fishing)
You may not be able to fly, but you can tidewalk for the next several days, as minus tides are back, though not as low as earlier this month (this morning at 9:31, it’s -1.7, lower tomorrow). Also ahead: Lots more fun for all ages on this first day of summer vacation – Brian Waite Band‘s “20,000 Volts Under the Sea” at 11:30 am at Southwest Library (free) … An afternoon dance at Delridge Community Center features the Bonnie Birch Band, 1-3 pm ($4/person) … The friendly folks at ALL your local Seattle Parks-run Community Centers (WSB sponsor) present Olympic Day activities tonight at West Seattle Stadium, 5-8 pm, activities for kids 3-12, including a chance to meet Olympic athlete Emily DeRiel and Paralympic athlete Mike Peters, and to rock out with Recess Monkey, free … At 7 tonight, the Ugandan Orphans’ Choir brings African music and dance to Fauntleroy Church – with a dessert bar included in your the ticket price … Also at 7, Highland Park Action Committee‘s monthly meeting with Walk/Bike/Ride, HP history and a freebie for the first 25 attendees (1116 SW Holden) … Bin 41 (WSB sponsor) has the first of 3 consecutive nights of wine tastings, with Coeur d’Alene Cellars featured 5:30-7 tonight … The 4th Wednesday Poetrybridge at C & P features Tito Titus – and potentially you! (open-mike signups at 6:30, program at 7) … Traffic note, paving is scheduled to start on SW Genesee, 47th-51st … More on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar.

4 Comments

  1. Looks like that Osprey is about to enjoy a little “sole food”!!!

    Comment by marty — 8:21 am June 23, 2010 #

  2. That’s a keeper.
    I speak of the photo.
    Very nice.

    Comment by Matt Durham — 8:41 am June 23, 2010 #

  3. I watched an osprey do the same (very successful) maneuver across from Mee Kwa Mooks last week. Beautiful photo!

    Comment by enviromaven — 11:04 am June 23, 2010 #

  4. Great photo Robin! We have enjoyed watching the osprey along Alki Beach this year making impressive dives into the Sound in search of a meal.

    Comment by David & Eilene Hutchinson — 9:51 pm June 23, 2010 #

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