As the “live” SDOT cameras in The Junction show, West Seattle Summer Fest setup is well under way; the festival officially begins at 10 am today! We’ve been counting down to it with advance info all week (and well before that), and have a few more things to mention:
EXTRA PARKING LOT: Seattle Lutheran High School is opening its lot at 41st/Genesee for festival parking; Susan Melrose of the West Seattle Junction Association says WSJA “greatly appreciates Seattle Lutheran’s thoughtful generosity during West Seattle’s biggest community event.”
WATER-BOTTLE REFILL STATION: Cut down on waste and cost – bring your own water bottle to Summer Fest; you’ll find a refill station at the GreenLife expo on the south end of the festival, sponsored by Bikram Yoga.
QUILT RAFFLE: From West Seattle Quilters:
You could win a handmade quilt and support the Senior Center at the same time! West Seattle Quilters have completed their 2015 raffle quilt to benefit the Senior Center. Tickets are $1 each, and all the money raised goes directly to the West Seattle Senior Center. Ticket sales begin July 10 at West Seattle Summer Fest (look for us outside the Stop and Shop) and in the Senior Center at the main desk. The drawing will be held October 30, 2015, during Rainbow Bingo at the Senior Center.
Every year, the West Seattle Quilters creates a quilt to raffle to benefit the Senior Center. This year’s quilt, titled, “Flying to the Stars” features soft blues and greens.
It would look lovely on a queen-size bed or hanging on a wall. West Seattle Quilters meet at the Senior Center on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 pm. Newcomers of all ages are welcome!
DIAPER DONATIONS: From WSB sponsor HomeStreet Bank:
HomeStreet Bank is ready to accept your diaper donations for WestSide Baby’s Stuff the Bus Event! We will again be accepting diaper donations this weekend at our Summer Fest booth and also passing out frozen treats (while supplies last) at our Branch to help folks beat the heat.
HomeStreet’s booth is #144 on the map. Its branch is just east of the festival zone, at 41st/Alaska.
COMMUNITY TENT SCHEDULE: These are the great local nonprofits/volunteer groups you’ll find in the community tent:
Friday 10 am – 2 pm
Senior Center of West Seattle
Navos Mental Health ServiceFriday 2 pm – 6 pm
34th District Democrats
Seal SittersSaturday 10 am – 2 pm
West Seattle Block Watch Captains’ Network
West Seattle Community OrchestrasSaturday 2 pm – 6 pm
West Seattle Be Prepared
Southside RevolutionSunday 11 am – 2 pm
South Seattle College Parent Cooperative Preschool
See DogsSunday 2 pm – 5 pm
Seal Sitters
Empower Mentoring Program
EARLIER SUMMER FEST PREVIEWS ON WSB
*The basics
*The music
*The kid stuff
*The transit info
*Vendor list; ride-zone hours
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