http://westseattleblog.com/blog West Seattle news, information, and discussion, updated multiple times daily, 24/7/365 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New on the market for $2,895,000 - the parcels south of The Junction that former Fauntleroy Place (Whole Foods) developers BlueStar were at one time going to develop as a residential/commercial project called Spring Hill (no relation to the renowned Junction restaurant). When we reported on foreclosure proceedings involving the ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22518 From Samantha Bowes at the West Seattle Family YMCA (WSB sponsor), that photo and this update: Today the West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA recognized its volunteers with an appreciation luncheon. By year-end, more than 1,300 people will have given more than 23,000 hours of service in programs, fundraising, and board ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22528 The weekend before Thanksgiving is a great time to give - or to receive, if you are in need - tomorrow morning there's a turkey/grocery giveaway at Eastridge, and local food banks are gearing up for the holiday - if you are able to give, both the West Seattle Food ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22526 If you've been worried about H1N1 flu - a bit of good news from King County Public Health - the number of cases is on the decline. KCPH just sent a news release with the newest info - read on: Following the relentless increase in H1N1 influenza (swine flu) illness in ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22527 The West Seattle Weekend Lineup is in the works, but first, from the WSB Events calendar (where you'll find a long list of things happening today and beyond), three sales starting/happening today/tonight: First, day 1 of the 2-day anniversary sale at West Seattle's independent book store Square 1 Books in ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22525 One more note from the Alki Community Council, following last night's meeting (here's our wrapup of other items): In time for holiday shopping ... there's another chance to buy bricks or a plaque at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza, to support its maintenance fund. The announcement is shared by David ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22522 That's one alternative for 4435 35th SW (map) - the proposed 100+-unit residential/12,000-sf commercial project on the Redline-and-south site - shown for the first time at Thursday night's Southwest Design Review Board meeting, but not in the online packet. It's the one that won the most attention - as an ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22521 The Admiral Theater invites you to help choose a free movie for the holidays. Dinah from The Admiral sends the pitch: We would love to host a free holiday movie for our neighbors and want your suggestions! Last year we showed, the perennial favorite, A Christmas Story. Please ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22520 From tonight's Alki Community Council meeting: Officer elections, with 3 returnees and one new: Jule Sugarman, Randie Stone and Paul Carr are returning as president, vice president and secretary, respectively; since Larry Carpenter chose to step down from the treasurer position, Terry Zerngast was elected to take over. ACC is ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22515 West Seattle Chamber of Commerce members and guests were at Westwood Village tonight as WSCC president/CEO Patti Mullen and WWV manager Stuart Crandall cut the ribbon for Santa's new digs in the original Wyatt's Jewelers [WSB sponsor] storefront across the breezeway from 24 Hour Fitness during the chamber's After-Hours event ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22512 Betsy reports a burglary on 26th SW in North Delridge - and says she came face-to-face with one of the burglars when she arrived at her neighboring home around 1 pm -- "a slender, dark-skinned African American man between the ages of 17-24 walking out of my neighbor's house ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22510 Thanks to Wendy Hughes-Jelen for sending photos from the High Point Community Thanksgiving Dinner that's happening right now at HP Community Center, till 8 pm. Everybody welcome! (And there are other community feasts coming up - including two on Thanksgiving Day - check the new WSB West Seattle Holidays page.) http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22509 The Seattle City Council just announced who'll be in charge of which committee once its two new members, Sally Bagshaw and Mike O'Brien, are sworn in after the holidays. One change of particular note to West Seattleites - WS-residing Councilmember Tom Rasmussen is moving from the Parks Committee chair role ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22507 We've been covering this story since night before last on partner site White Center Now, when several people sent tips about the crash and resulting traffic trouble - but now investigators are casting a wider net in trying to solve the hit and run (16th/106th) that sent a developmentally disabled ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22504 Just out of the WSB inbox, this update from West Seattle Food Bank executive director Fran Yeatts: The West Seattle Food Bank will be changing hours during the week of Thanksgiving. We will be distributing our holiday food on Monday, 11/23 for seniors from 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and for the general ... http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22506