Thanks to everyone who took the time to suggest ideas for this summer’s West Seattle Outdoor Movies lineup. The advisory committee met today with movie mastermind Lora from Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor), next to the courtyard that converts to a theater for these six Saturday nights each summer – and here’s the plan, which includes some classics:
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off [trailer above], July 16 Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, July 23 Airplane, July 30 Despicable Me, August 6 Jurassic Park (1), August 13 Toy Story 3, August 20
Plus: The call’s out for
Call out for musicians, entertainers, comedy or anyone who loves to perform in front of a crowd:
The West Seattle Outdoor Movies series starts July 16th, 2011 and runs for 6 Saturdays during the summer. We are looking for folks who can perform for an hour prior to the movies beginning at dusk. This is a nonprofit community event but we do have a stipend for each act. To be considered, please e-mail the West Seattle Outdoor Movies committee at westseattlemovies@gmail.com, or click on the link on the movie website www.wsmovies.org with a short bio, website link, MP3, or whatever you think would showcase your talent. Acts will be picked the week of May 16th and deadline is May 15th.
Keep in mind, this would be entertainment that’s harmonious with a friendly crowd gathering before the movie to stake out seats and chat – no, oh, say, death metal. See you at the movies!
The dent under the headlight in that photo is where a “flying door” hit Meredith‘s car about an hour and a half ago on the eastbound West Seattle Bridge, just before the “official bus lane” begins. It likely would have done much worse, if she hadn’t seen it coming in time for evasive action – she told WSB by e-mail, “It was set to come down on my open sunroof. I slowed enough that its first touchdown was front of my car.” Then, she says, she saw the “house door, hollow core” shattered by a black SUV nearby. She and her little boy are OK, but shaken up. Meredith thinks the debris might have come from an “unsecured load, perhaps on a westbound vehicle,” but is hoping that perhaps somebody saw something on the bridge that will help police investigate (she was awaiting a callback as of a short time ago).
In November 2007, Denise Sharify showed City Councilmember Nick Licata the dangers of 35th SW in the High Point area – and we captured a moment of drama on camera as he stopped a little boy from wandering out into the fast-moving traffic. She also explained to him how they had been lobbying the city for improvements since at least 2005:
Not long after that, we published an update on police patrols along the road ruefully dubbed “I-35,” as police ticketed dozens for speeds often exceeding 55 mph.
Flash forward two and a half years, to yesterday afternoon:
The latest “emphasis patrol” on 35th led to 21 speeding tickets, Southwest Precinct’s Capt. Steve Paulsen — veteran of many years in the traffic division – told the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council last night, most around 50 mph in what’s supposed to be a 35-mph-maximum zone, with the highest ticketed speed at 60.
And that patrol came less than a week after a deadly crash at 35th and Juneau – the latest incident to revive concern about 35th SW safety.
SDOT’s community traffic liaison Jim Curtin(above right, with WSCPC president Richard Miller) was already booked to speak to the WS Crime Prevention Council before that happened; traffic-safety issues are often brought up in the WSCPC meetings when it’s time to voice concerns to the local police reps who invariably are on hand.
Last night, given recent events, almost the entire discussion focused on 35th SW.
As noted here Monday, the Sylvan Way spot paving is scheduled to start tomorrow; in the meantime, Mike spotted this SDOT painting truck out on Delridge by Orchard today. We also saw one near 35th/Morgan yesterday, while photographing the Aggressive Drivers Response Team in action (speaking of which, the last, longest story from last night’s West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting will be up in the next 15 minutes).
You might have wondered whether Alki Community Center would have an egg hunt this year, since city budget cuts slashed its staff and operating hours. The answer, from the ACC Advisory Council, a resounding YES! So it’s been added to the listings on our special Easter 2011 page of egg hunts, church services, and brunch notes. And Kathleen Scanlon from the council shares some extra information:
First of all, although the hunt starts at 10 am sharp, we would encourage folks to get there early to find their age group (and because in years past it is over by 10:05!). We will also be serving Starbucks, juice and muffins starting at 9:30 am and ages 0-11 are invited to participate in the hunt.
The center is at 5817 SW Stevens, adjacent to the south end of Alki Playfield and the east side of Alki Elementary.
For sellers and shoppers, May 14th is shaping up as another day to remember, as more than 130 sales are already registered for the 7th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day (ahead of last year’s pace, with the final 2010 count a record 200+). In terms of size and location, the sales are literally all over the map – we have schools, businesses, fundraisers, individual homes, and group sites too. We wanted to let you know that one week remains till the registration deadline, which is 11:59 pm next Wednesday night, April 27. After that, as your WSCGSD sponsors/organizers, we get to work on the maps (we make two versions – online-only clickable Google Map, and printable/downloadable version including the “ad” listings describing the sales). So if you haven’t signed up yet but you’re planning on being part of it, why procrastinate? Just go here now! (Again this year, all signups are online.)
If you have a a tableful of items you’d like to sell but not enough room at your own home (or no interest in inviting people over), here are the group sites we know of: Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor), 4410 California SW, sign up at the shop or e-mail info@hotwirecoffee.com; C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 5612 California SW, sign up at the shop or e-mail candpco@comcast.net; VFW Hall, 3601 SW Alaska, sign up at the hall or call 206-935-4352; if you have bikes/gear, contact Cycle University, 4550 Fauntleroy SW, 206-432-9982.
If you’re not selling, just mark your calendar to get out and browse around – meet neighbors, look for deals, enjoy what we hope will be another sunny West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day – 9 am-3 pm, and be sure to invite your friends/family from other areas of the city/region too – we promote WSCGSD regionally with the hopes lots of folks will show up to see the splendor of our peninsula, shop in West Seattle stores, have lunch in West Seattle restaurants, make a day out of it. Oh, and here’s that registration link again!
Bernie Matsuno, who’s been acting director of the Department of Neighborhoodsfor three months, will be its permanent director if confirmed by the City Council, according to an announcement just sent by Mayor McGinn‘s office. The announcement includes other appointments – a new personnel director and communications director. Read on for the full news release:Read More
EARTHQUAKE DRILL: Statewide, whether you’re at work, home, or school, today’s the day to “Drop, Cover, and Hold” at 9:45 am. From the state, here’s info on how to do it – no matter where you are.
MORGAN’S QUARTERLY MEETING: The Morgan Community Association has a busy agenda for its quarterly meeting tonight, with topics including the Murray Pump Station combined-sewer-overflow project (short discussion, not a formal county presentation), Solstice Park (with a Seattle Parks guest), Zipcars, a traffic-circle request for 38th and Graham, the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (with a guest speaker), and an update on the Morgan Junction Community Festival (coming up in June). Everyone’s welcome to MoCA’s meeting, which starts at 7 in the lower-level meeting room at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW.
DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: The monthly gathering of reps from community groups and major organizations around eastern West Seattle is at 7 tonight, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), and you’re welcome to come early for the strategic discussion at 6 pm, taking a broader look at the area’s challenges and goals. The 7 pm agenda includes a presentation on where the Elliott Bay Seawall Replacement Project stands, as well as a review of area proposals for city Large Project Grants.
LOWEST TIDE OF THE MONTH: 1:16 pm today, -2.5 per our favorite chart. Tidewalking time!
The dent under the headlight in that photo is where a “flying door” hit Meredith‘s car about an hour and a half ago on the eastbound West Seattle Bridge, just before the “official bus lane” begins. It likely would have done much worse, if she hadn’t seen it coming in time for evasive action – she told WSB by e-mail, “It was set to come down on my open sunroof. I slowed enough that its first touchdown was front of my car.” Then, she says, she saw the “house door, hollow core” shattered by a black SUV nearby. She and her little boy are OK, but shaken up. Meredith thinks the debris might have come from an “unsecured load, perhaps on a westbound vehicle,” but is hoping that perhaps somebody saw something on the bridge that will help police investigate (she was awaiting a callback as of a short time ago).
For sellers and shoppers, May 14th is shaping up as another day to remember, as more than 130 sales are already registered for the 7th annual 
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