West Seattle Sunday: 7 highlights for today/tonight

(WSB photo: U.S. Coast Guard crew just off the Alki promenade on Saturday)
Welcome to a sunny Seafair Sunday! (Added 1:05 pm: And happy 223rd birthday, U.S. Coast Guard – just a coincidence we ran that photo today, didn’t hear about the birthday till now!) Again today, we start with two FYIs, followed by highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TRAFFIC ALERT IF YOU’RE HEADED EAST: The I-90 bridge is scheduled to close one last time, 1:15-2:40 pm today, for the Patriots Jet Team’s performance during this year’s final Seafair airshow.

NO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Again today, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will NOT be opening Alki Point Lighthouse for tours, because of a “heavy task load” for Seafair. Tours are set to resume next weekend (1-4 pm both days).

Now, highlights from the calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Summer produce is at its peak, and you can buy direct from growers at the market, 10 am-2 pm. (44th/Alaska)

PETER STEINBRUECK CAMPAIGN STOP: Another mayoral candidate is visiting West Seattle today; Peter Steinbrueck‘s campaign says he’ll be at the Farmers’ Market around 11 am. (44th/Alaska)

CAT ADOPTION: Friends of the Animals Foundation will have cats and kittens available for adoption, noon-3 pm at Next to Nature in The Junction. (4543 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Going to Alki to enjoy the sun? Take a side trip to the home of West Seattle history, open noon-4 pm on Sundays (and Thursdays-Saturdays). (61st/Stevens)

COFFEE AND MUSIC: Enjoy live music with Zombie Plowboy 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor); more in the calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE COOKING CLUB: Today’s theme is Hawaiian – cook a Hawaiian-themed dish and bring it to the WSCC gathering at Beveridge Place Pub, 3 pm. (6413 California SW)

CLAUDIA NYGAARD AT KENYON HALL: The award-winning Nashville-based musician will be in West Seattle at 7:30 pm tonight at historic Kenyon Hall; details in the calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

Even more happening today – check the calendar!

Philosurfy August 5, 2013 (8:59 am)

I’d love to get this photo to the CG unit pictured. I think it is the MSST, but I will have my husband confirm. Is there any way to get a copy?

WSB August 5, 2013 (9:05 am)

I still have the full-size file since co-publisher Patrick Sand shot it while we were checking out the Seal Sitters cleanup on Saturday – the “meeting” on deck is what caught our eye; I tried to cross-reference the type of vessel and it didn’t quite match anything on the USCG site. Wondered if they were there for the outrigger race (which apparently had a slight mishap a bit earlier) or Seafair or neither or … You can e-mail me at editor@westseattleblog.com – Tracy

GoHokies August 5, 2013 (5:34 pm)

Philosurfy,
this is actually Coast Guard Station Seattle. The vessel is one of three 45′ RBM’s (response boat medium) we utilize for search and rescue, law enforcement, and other Coast Guard operations. Thanks for posting WSB, great shot! -MK2 USCG

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