West Seattle, Washington
25 Thursday
JUNCTION CLEANUP: Thanks to René from the recently revived Junction Neighborhood Organization for sharing the photo from their community cleanup in The Junction today; they started from Junction Plaza Park at 42nd/Alaska, picking up trash and clearing storm drains in the area.
NORTH DELRIDGE CLEANUP: Tomorrow (Sunday) morning, Lisa from the North Delridge Neighborhood Council Beautification Committee invites volunteers to help clean up and clear leaves from the path at the north end of Delridge Way SW, across from Skylark Café and Club. Meet at Skylark at 10 am; bags and gloves provided, but if you have one or more rakes and/or safety cones, please bring them along!
(WSB photo, added 9:45 pm)
9:15 PM: One person has been taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash at West Marginal Way South/South Holden, by the entrance to northbound Highway 99 (north of the South Transfer Station; map), commonly used if you head down the Highland Park Way hill toward 99. It appeared on the 911 log as a medic response about an hour ago but wasn’t on our radar until Megan tipped us that it was snarling traffic; police have since reopened most of the road, but if you’re heading that way and can wait a bit, that might be a good idea. Police tell us at the scene they’re still trying to find out what happened; no word on the rider’s condition.
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: Police say the rider does not have life-threatening injuries. But they are trying to find the reported hit-run driver who caused the crash. Just added to SPD Blotter:
Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for a hit and run collision that occurred last night on West Marginal Way South. The collision left a motorcyclist with a broken leg.
At about 8:15 last night, a 26-year-old man on his motorcycle was stopped facing southbound at a red light on West Marginal Way South, waiting to turn onto South Holden Street. Without warning, a vehicle traveling north on W. Marginal Way S. struck the motorcyclist, causing the motorcycle to fall over onto the man, breaking his leg. The vehicle continued to drive north on W. Marginal Way S. without stopping to provide information or render aid.
Seattle Fire responded and treated the motorcyclist. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center. His injury is not considered life-threatening.
The only description detectives have right now of the vehicle is a darker grey (charcoal) vehicle missing its driver’s door side mirror. Anyone with information on this hit and run collision investigation is asked to contact TCIS Detective Schmidt at (206) 684-8935.
(Photos by WSB co-publisher Patrick Sand)
At Don Armeni Boat Ramp this morning, Seattle Police were with Ballard Marine Construction, the company that owns the boat that capsized off Constellation Park in a Friday gale (WSB coverage here), examining it:
The overturned boat was towed to Don Armeni late yesterday, hours after the Seattle Fire and Police Departments and U.S. Coast Guard teamed up for the rescue effort. Three crew members survived; the man described by SFD spokesperson Kyle Moore as the boat’s captain did not. Today, our partners at The Seattle Times report that the King County Medical Examiner’s Office is identifying him as 40-year-old Anthony Collins of Port Orchard. He was found in the boat’s cabin more than half an hour after it flipped, according to Moore, and flown by helicopter to Harborview Medical Center after SFD divers got him out. The three survivors, taken ashore by the Coast Guard and then transported to HMC, were described as being in satisfactory condition.
Diving was part of today’s work at Don Armeni; from the lookout north of the ramp, communications equipment connected to someone underwater was visible on the dock, and audible. Another salvage service was on hand too.
According to a comment on our Friday coverage, the crew’s survey work was related to a King County outfall in the area. The county has a stormwater-treatment plant across Beach Drive from Constellation Park. BMC’s website lists numerous local public-sector projects with which it has worked, including the South Park Bridge and Highway 99 tunnel.
The advocacy group Getting It Right for West Seattle is going public Monday with its alternative visions for the 4755 Fauntleroy Way project site. As reported here in community-meeting coverage last month, the group that grew from union concerns about the Whole Foods Market-anchored project hired University of Washington architecture/urban design/planning professor Dr. Sharon E. Sutton to come up with alternative “design concept” for the site, based on feedback from an online survey. (She had earlier outlined concerns about the project in her role as urban-design consultant to UFCW Local 21.) Her two designs will be shown at a meeting Monday night. The group says the public is welcome at that meeting – 6:45 pm Monday (November 18th) at Emeritus (formerly Merrill Gardens; WSB sponsor)-West Seattle, 4611 35th SW.
SIDE NOTE: If you are wondering about the project’s official status – the former gas station at the Fauntleroy/Alaska is being demolished/dug up, as reported here earlier this month, but the rest of it continues to await a key city decision, regarding the alley vacation required by the design that was approved by the city’s Southwest Design Review Board and Design Commission. The alley vacation is not expected to go to the City Council before Mayor Mike McGinn, who told SDOT to oppose it, leaves office in early January.
For the “Star Trek” fan on your holiday gift list … we spotted this pillow at the first-ever Fauntleroy Schoolhouse holiday bazaar, under way until 5 pm. “Star Wars” and “Charlie Brown Christmas” throw pillows right next to it! Also on hand, Fauntleroy entrepreneur Gail Ann, with some fun items:
Near the historic schoolhouse’s front door, you’ll find Amie and her young assistant Isabella:
And steps away, it’s the place to bring your donation – cash and/or food items – for the West Seattle Food Bank:
That’s Renée. The bazaar participants are lining the hallway of the renovated schoolhouse – worth a stop all by itself – and don’t miss the bake sale in the conference room, where you also will find free coffee, cider, and water. The schoolhouse is at 9131 California SW. (Right across from Fauntleroy Church, where there’s more shopping to be done at the Fine Art and Holiday Gift Show until 4 pm, another of the events in today’s lineup of calendar highlights.)
From Alex in Gatewood, whose 8-year-old daughter, she explains, “wanted to do something to help the people in the Philippines”:
If you’re in West Seattle this afternoon (Sat Nov 16th, 1-3ish) please stop by the corner of California & Portland (up the hill, south of Morgan Junction). Enjoy fresh-baked, homemade cookies & warm spiced cider. Donations will go to the Red Cross for Philippines relief.
Our ongoing list of West Seattle ways to help with typhoon relief (including a concert/service tomorrow) is here.
ADDED 2:42 PM: Still time to go get cookies and cider. Photos shared by Alex:
3:51 PM UPDATE: Over, and successful! Alex’s update:
We raised $272.31 for Philippine relief efforts. This amount will be matched by me, and the full amount donated to the Red Cross ($544.62). Thank you to everyone who supported us today!
(Barrow’s Goldeneyes at Jack Block Park, photographed by Mark Wangerin)
So much to see and do today/tonight – even just in the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (follow the link to see the full list of what’s up today):
BIKE TRAIL CLEANUP: 9-11 am this morning, Dave from Swedish Automotive (WSB sponsor) and volunteers will finish what was started during the windstorm two weeks ago today. Details in our preview. Look for the “old Swedish yellow van” near Chelan Café. (Chelan/Spokane)
JUNCTION CLEANUP: René from the Junction Neighborhood Organization invites neighbors to join the group’s second West Seattle Junction cleanup, 9 am-noon today, bring your own gloves (but everything else is provided) and dress warmly. They’ll remove leaves from, and stencil, storm drains as well as picking up litter. Meet at Junction Plaza Park. (NW corner of 42nd/Alaska)
FAUNTLEROY SCHOOLHOUSE’S FIRST-EVER BAZAAR: 9 am-5 pm, the first holiday bazaar at the historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse – details here. Also part of it, a donation drive for the West Seattle Food Bank – bring five nonperishable food items or $5 for a benefit raffle. (9131 California SW)
FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND GIFT SALE: Right across the street from the schoolhouse, 10 am-4 pm at the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall, check out the 16 local artists/crafters/artisans who are showing and selling their creations, from woodblock prints to baby clothes to metal yard art to jewelry, and more. Here’s our story from last night. (9140 California SW)
GRACE CHURCH BAZAAR: 9 am-4 pm, come to Grace Church for even more holiday shopping! (10323 28th SW)
THE COVE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9:30 am-11 am, The Cove School has an open house, featuring programs including preschool and preK – details here.
EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10-11:30 am, come explore Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor):
Try out Explorer West Middle School today at 10 am. Our Open House event is a great way for prospective parents and students to tour the campus and learn about the school from students, faculty, and parents. In addition, there will be student acting performances (Drama) and debates on a variety of topics (History). Also, visitors can participate in a hands-on art project in the art studio. Welcome! An additional Open House will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30-8 pm.
(10015 28th SW)
LONGFELLOW CREEK WATERSHED WALK: You’ve seen the salmon – now see the creek and its watershed during this 10 am-noon hike with Sustainable West Seattle – details here. (Meet at 26th/Yancy)
LOUIE FOXX’S MAGIC SHOW: Another fun show for the whole family, with Louie Foxx at High Point Community Center, 10:30 am – details here. (6920 34th SW)
MIDDLE-SCHOOLER READING MARATHON: As previewed here, today’s the day that middle schoolers (from any school, including homeschooled/unschooled) are welcome to join in the Reading Marathon at Southwest Branch Library, 11 am-5 pm, to read for up to six hours – with a prize for each hour of reading, and a grand prize for all six! (35th/Henderson)
KAREN KONZUK TRUNK SHOW: Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) hosts a trunk show by Karen Konzuk, 11 am-5 pm.
TELL YOUR LANDING STORY: As previewed here earlier this week, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society would love to see you at the Log House Museum this afternoon, 2-4 pm, to tell your “landing story,” to be recorded by a volunteer videographer, in honor of this week’s anniversary of the Denny Party landing on Alki. (61st/Stevens)
ALKI ELEMENTARY BENEFIT: 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, it’s the Alki Elementary Gold Rush Auction and Dinner. Online ticket sales are over, says the website, but if you’re going, pre-browse auction items here. (9131 California SW)
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS BENEFIT: “The Show Must Go On” is the theme for the annual West Seattle Community Orchestras benefit, 5:30 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, details here. (12th/Holden)
LU’AU AT YOUNGSTOWN: It’s an authentic lu’au to benefit youth programming via Totem Star, tonight at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 6 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
A presentation tonight at a regional event celebrating green-built projects will feature the work of two West Seattle businesses, one of which has added a new specialty as a result. Here’s their announcement:
Local businesses LD Arch Design and Holli with an i Photography want to share news of a recent collaboration – and two related opportunities.
LD Arch Design is pleased to announce that a Green Lake net-zero remodel project will be featured in the Northwest Eco Building Guild’s 10x10x10 Green Building Slam (tonight, November 16th). The Slam is an opportunity to see exciting new green building projects – it is a fast-paced evening with ten projects, ten minutes, ten slides each. More information and tickets can be found at the NW Eco Building Guild’s website.
The slides will feature some of the beautiful photos from Holli with an i Photography, which is how the story of collaboration began. Parie Hines (of LD Arch Design) has long been a fan of Holli Margell’s work, and approached Holli to see if she would be interested in architectural photography. The resulting photos have a uniquely warm and approachable feel to them. And Holli discovered in the process that she enjoys photographing people in their homes.
So Holli with an i Photography has a new opportunity for portraits called “Home Sweet Home” which focuses on photographing people in their home or garden. Parie’s own “Citrus Manor” home is the model for the new package, which can be found on Holli’s website here.
LD Arch Design is a WSB sponsor. There’s more information about tonight’s Green Building Slam, happening at the UW, here. In addition to that event, by the way, Holli with an i Photography is participating in the Fauntleroy Fine Art and Gift Show that continues today and tomorrow.
ADDED 11:43 AM SATURDAY: Parie tells us the event was moved to a larger venue so tickets are still available – check out the links above. But if you can’t get there, she says, “The 10 projects are on display at the AIA gallery downtown, and there will be
a reception on Tuesday the 19th at 5 pm. The projects will be on display until January 6th.”
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