(Turquoise elfcup, fungi on decomposing wood, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

As we roll into the holiday season, we’re publishing two-part event lists most days – first part today is from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

ORDERING DEADLINE: Today’s the cut-off date for preordering holiday meals/individual dishes from some stores, so if you’ve been procrastinating, get it done before it’s too late! Links are near the top of the Holiday Guide.

HARBOR ISLAND HOLIDAY MARKET: Shop local vendors 10 am-6 pm at Harbor Island Studios (3235 16th SW).

GIFT OF DANCE, FEATURING THE MAGICAL DOLLMAKER: 2 pm performance by West Seattle-based Seattle Civic Dance Theatre, at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Ticket link in our calendar listing.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, days and times vary. Tickets and info here.

Now today’s non-holiday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings!) and inbox:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run starts at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Weekly games are back at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

COZY GAMING SUNDAYS: At Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW), “Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, join us in-store for relaxed, friendly gameplay, comfortable setups, and snacks.”

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: Small-group class at 9:30 am at Mama Be Well (4034-A California SW); preregistration info is in our calendar listing.

‘WE AIN’T BUYING IT’: First of two demonstrations planned this week by local participants in the national protest/boycott of three large corporations. 10 am-noon, outside Whole Foods West Seattle (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual in its regular spot on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in late-fall produce season (and pre-Thanksgiving mode) – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, beans, garlic, apples, more – plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, pasta, more.

FREE NIA CLASS: New start time – 10:15 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

RATTLE-DRESSING WORKSHOP: 11 am-2 pm at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW); our calendar listing includes preregistration info.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FOOD DRIVE & SIGN-HOLDING: West Seattle Resist‘s Sunday 11:30 am-1:30 pm sign-holding events also include a drop-off food drive through the rest of the year. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 1 pm, visit the Hope Lutheran School middle-school campus and learn about the program! (4100 SW Genesee; WSB sponsor)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Relax and enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB AT C & P: North and South is this month’s book, 3 pm gathering, arrive early to buy your beverage. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

MONTHLY TRIVIA AT MR. B’S: 5 pm trivia at Mr. B’s Mead Center with host Morgue Anne. (9444 Delridge Way SW)

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play. (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday nights are live-music nights with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen bike recovered, suspect arrested; about that air compressor..

November 22, 2025 10:59 pm

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Two notes in West Seattle Crime Watch:

STOLEN BIKE RECOVERED, SUSPECT ARRESTED: This unfolded last night at Westwood Village. A man asked police to help him retrieve a stolen bicycle; police arrested a woman but she was in crisis and a struggle ensued. That’s about as much as we picked up off police radio; photojournalist Tim Durkan was there and talked to the man who had called 911 and learned that he and his family live in apartment near the center; he went to QFC to shop and saw his daughter’s bike out front, less than an hour after it had been stolen. He reclaimed it and called police, who confronted the suspected thief, ultimately taken to Harborview before her trip to jail, while the dad got to take the bike home to his daughter. We’ll request the report on Monday to see if we can find out the suspect’s status.

ABOUT THAT AIR COMPRESSOR ... Earlier we showed a photo sent by Mike showing an item left in his Alki neighborhood. Turns out that was seen in the possession of a suspected prowler in that neighborhood, in a photo sent to us by neighbor Matt, reporting a porch prowl:

A gray soccer bag was stolen from our porch (Thursday) night. The neighbor’s Ring camera picked up an individual dragging an air compressor as well, but that was left in the middle of the street.

This was in the (corrected) 2400 block of 53rd SW.

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Two West Seattle demonstrations planned as part of nationwide ‘We Ain’t Buying It’

November 22, 2025 9:22 pm

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Every Sunday, West Seattle Resist members wave signs just south of the Farmers’ Market in The Junction. If you’re in the area tomorrow, you might see a different group demonstrating a few blocks east. West Seattle Indivisible is leading local participation in the nationwide “We Ain’t Buying It“ movement, urging people to focus their spending on small local businesses instead of large corporations this holiday season, for a variety of reasons. As part of that, they’re planning two demonstrations in the next six days: Tomorrow outside Whole Foods Market at Fauntleroy/Alaska, 10 am-noon, and Friday outside Westwood Village Target, 8 am-10 am. Those locations represent two of the three corporations that “We Ain’t Buying It” is focusing on – Amazon and Target – though there’s no local action currently planned at the West Seattle outpost of the third, The Home Depot.

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COUNTDOWN: Two weeks until West Seattle Junction’s biggest day of the holiday season

November 22, 2025 5:23 pm

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(WSB photo, 2024 Hometown Holidays Night Market)

The biggest day of the holiday season in the West Seattle Junction is now exactly two weeks away – Saturday, December 6, begins with the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle pancake breakfast (7-11 am) and concludes with the Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting and Night Market (4-8 pm). As we noted last week, the Kiwanis’s pancakes, ham, and coffee/tea/juice breakfast is an incredible deal; you can buy $8 advance tickets online or at the Kiwanis’s booth at the south end of the Farmers’ Market tomorrow or next Sunday. No tickets needed for the Hometown holidays celebration, presented by the West Seattle Junction Association, as part of a slate of seasonal fun – just show up that night at 42nd SW and SW Alaska. (Lots more is happening that day/night, and before/after that date too, as listed in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide!)

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Two more from the ‘abandoned, possibly stolen’ file

November 22, 2025 2:39 pm

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First, from Julie:

Embossed leather bag, possibly a motorcycle pannier, found in the traffic circle at 39th Ave SW & SW Ida St. It’s empty and the leather flap is damaged, but please contact me through the Blog if you’d like to retrieve it.

Second, from Mike

2HP Craftsman compressor found in the street. 2400 block of 53rd Ave SW

If either is yours, email us and we’ll connect you,

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Unique gift possibilities at Arrowhead Gardens craft fair

November 22, 2025 1:00 pm

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Lindy is one of the Arrowhead Gardens residents selling unique creations at the annual holiday craft fair – garden art and planter stakes made from material including keepsake dishes and tiny charms. Be sure to look into each of the rooms at the community building on the east side of the complex at 9220 2nd SW so you don’t miss anybody. Linda is back with her preserves, from barbecue onion relish to pickled grapes to pineapple upside-down cake jam:

She admits she tends to go for “the unique.” Other creators are selling scarves, books – not used, but rather ones they wrote! – baked goods, gnomes, tree ornaments, photo posters, more.

This craft fair continues until 3 pm.

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GIVING: Caudle Family’s 2025 drive-up/ride-up food and coat drive, in a season with greater need than ever

November 22, 2025 11:41 am

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Five years after Atticus Caudle, then an eighth grader, started what’s become a family tradition – a drive-up/ride-up donation drive collecting food and coats, he flew home from college pre-dawn today to get here in time. The Caudles hope you can help fill the West Seattle Food Bank‘s van, in a season where WSFB says food need is up more than 60 percent (and need for coats/jackets is always strong):

Donors were arriving even as we stopped in to check in:

They’re in the parking lot behind Hope Lutheran, entry off westbound SW Oregon, either via 41st SW or the alley east of 42nd SW, until 3 pm. Just pull in and they’ll do the unloading!

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: C & P Coffee’s holiday arts-and-crafts fair

November 22, 2025 11:21 am

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More handmade holiday gifts! C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) is hosting its annual holiday arts and crafts fair, where you’ll find everything from poetry collections to woodworking:

Pete Homan‘s creations can be used as cutting boards – or hung as wall art! Lots of jewelry too, including Zoë’s beaded creations:

This show and sale started early, as noted in our list, so get to the coffeehouse before 2 pm so you don’t miss out!

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Final hour for Eastridge Church turkey giveaway

November 22, 2025 10:44 am

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By Hayden Yu Andersen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Visitors and volunteers have been lined up outside of Eastridge Church since 6 AM this morning for their yearly turkey and groceries giveaway. Between their locations in West Seattle and Issaquah, they plan to distribute 1,500 turkeys and holiday grocery bags to those in need – no proof required.

Eastridge Pastor Craig Mathison was busy greeting people outside of the church, shaking hands, and sharing warm welcomes. Mathison has been with Eastridge as their West Seattle campus pastor for five years, and grew up in the Woodland Park area.

The West Seattle location is stocked with 650 full turkey meals this morning, enough for a family dinner. “The only thing we don’t supply is salt, pepper, and butter,” Mathison joked.

(Two of today’s volunteer helpers)

Because he spends the mornings greeting new people during the turkey giveaways, Mathison has noticed that, as he put it, “this year has seen a higher demand.” This includes more first-time visitors, and he remarked that this is the furthest down the road he’s seen the line

It’s worth mentioning that this year, West Seattle has seen a rise in food insecurity, and other local organizations, such as the West Seattle Food Bank, have already been bracing to support their communities in the wake of cuts to vital programs such as SNAP.

But Mathison and the rest of the volunteers present this morning kept spirits high. “We love doing this,” he said. “It’s no problem at all to find volunteers, and people who volunteer once are very likely to show up again.”

Mathison says that at this rate, he expects the giveaway to last until 11:30 as planned.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Holiday bazaar at Alki Masonic Center in The Junction

November 22, 2025 10:27 am

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Inside the Alki Masonic Center (40th SW and SW Edmunds, lower level right off the parking lot), you can shop handmade items all day at the annual holiday bazaar. That includes bake-sale bargains:

Of the tables we stopped at, we were most captivated by Christyl’s Crafty Creations:

She has a variety of reusable – and made-from-reused-material – items that’ll help you cut down on kitchen/household waste. Many are stocking-stuffer suitable. But also: Aprons made from neckties!

The bazaar is open for browsing and buying until 4 pm.

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What’s up for your West Seattle Saturday, from our Event Calendar and Holiday Guide!

November 22, 2025 6:03 am

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(Gull photographed during recent sunrise by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Today, we start the season of two-part event lists most days – first part today is from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

C & P HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: 8 am-2 pm, shop local at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) with local makers there to show and sell their creations.

EASTRIDGE CHURCH TURKEY GIVEAWAY: Hundreds of turkeys and bags of holiday-fixings groceries will be available outside the church at 39th/Oregon, starting at 9 am, continuing until 11:30 am, or while they last. Details here.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT ALKI CENTER: Alki Court #21‘s annual Craft Bazaar on November 22 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Alki Masonic Center (4736 40th Ave SW), bake sale, art, crafts, concessions with breakfast and lunch options.

ARROWHEAD GARDENS WINTER CRAFT FAIR: Amazing handmade creations, including baked goods and preserves, every year! Office/community building on the east side of the complex at 9220 2nd SW, 10 am-3 pm.

CAUDLE FAMILY’S DRIVE-UP FOOD AND COAT DRIVE: Again this year, you can drive up, ride up, walk up, and drop off food and coat donations for the West Seattle Food Bank – 10 am-3 pm. Back lot at Hope Lutheran (4456 42nd SW), off SW Oregon just east of 42nd..

(White Center Library Guild sale, WCN/WSB Friday photo)

BOOK SALE AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR: The White Center Library Guild‘s seasonal sale continues, second of two days, 11 am-4 pm at the library. (1409 SW 107th)

ARTIST POP-UP AT CAPERS HOME: 11 am-4 pm, you’ll find (updated) Christian Pearson at CAPERS Home (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor) with hand-painted note cards.

CHRISTMAS TREES: Most places that sell them in West Seattle for the season have them available now! Scroll through the Holiday Guide for the list.

And here’s the non-holiday-season events for today, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend with a run! West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

FREE! HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

INTRODUCTORY WALK: and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile as a prelude to the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fauntleroy Way SW.

RESTAURANT’S OPENING DAY: Chef Geno from The Home Skillit says today’s his official opening day at 6045 California SW – details in our calendar listing.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FREE WRITING GROUP: Back in session again this week, 10:30 am, info in our calendar listing.

GRIEFSHARE: New session continues, 10:30 am at Grace Church, no charge (10323 28th SW)

INTERNATIONAL GAMES MONTH: Every Saturday this month, drop in to play at the South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.), 11 am-4 pm – today, card games and puzzles!

(Photo from White Center Now, dragon eggs October Rat City Art Walk)

DRAGON BINDING: A RAKU EXPERIENCE: 11 am to 6 pm, visit Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW) to create a dragon egg and call a dragon spirit, as explained here; sign up here.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW and SW Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

TEACHING READING: Local educator’s free workshop, 1-4 pm at High Point Library (3422 SW Raymond); contact info is in our calendar listing, to see if there’s still room.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open for you to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar, and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.

SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: 1-10 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs).

CELEBRATE SPRINGER! Learn about the first and only successful orca rescue of its kind from Donna Sandstrom of The Whale Trail, free all-ages presentation at 3 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)

PROTEST SIGNMAKING: West Seattle Indivisible invites you to join in signmaking for the two “We Ain’t Buying It” protests in West Seattle on Sunday and Friday. 4-5:30 pm at High Poiht Library (3411 SW Raymond).

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), acoustic trio The Brews Brothers performs. All ages, no charge.

IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Alt-rockers It’s All Happening are releasing their first album and celebrating with a free, all-ages show at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

‘THE CRUCIBLE’ AT WSHS: Last chance to see the student production at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), as previewed here, 7:30 pm curtain.

BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: At 8 pm tonight (doors at 7) it’s West Seattle’s DA/D and Bent Not Broken, benefit for the club’s moving fund. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ Shonuph at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes as always with 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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From hit-run update to Alki Holiday Lights @ Alki Community Council’s November 2025 gathering

November 21, 2025 11:56 pm

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By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

The hit-and-run crash that injured a child on Alki last Sunday afternoon was one of three major topics at Thursday night’s Alki Community Council gathering.

SEATTLE POLICE: Crime-prevention cordinator Matt Brown, filling in for Jennifer Satterwhite during her maternity leave, brought information about Sunday’s hit-run in the 2700 block of Alki Avenue SW. Though SPD had told us earlier this week that there was no arrest, Brown said police did find the driver and that the City Attorney’s Office would be pursuing charges. Brown said the driver’s vehicle was impounded and said it “sounds ike the driver panicked” and that’s why they left the scene. As the victim’s mother noted in comments following our original story, the child was treated at a hospital but able to leave the same day.

Brown said precinct commander Captain Krista Bair reahed out to SDOT shortly afterward about safety measures for that stretch of Alki Avenue; SDOT’s Bill LaBorde daid they’re “seriously tracking this injury” and pointed out that the city already has implemented a lot of safety improvements on Alki. But, the more people request safety measures, the more likely they are to be implemented. People are advocating for more improvements “because we don’t want this to happen again,” Brown said. Community advocate Steve Pumphrey said that’s great but unfortunately it always seems that nothing happens until there’s “been an event.” He mentioned previous instances in which the City Council passed measures such as technology initiatives for speed and noise enforcement among other things – but they were never implemented. ACC president Charlotte Starck noted that this particular stretch of Alki has a preschool, arcades, and other reasons for increased presence of children, and yet = decisions don’t seem to reflect the reality. Starck plans more conversations with SDOT as well as with Councilmember Rob Saka.

Also surfaced, 63rd SW has been left out of the most-recent traffic-calming plans (although the forthcoming “Healthy Street” updates have a pedestrian-activated light coming). But: “People have to care that there’s a crosswalk,” said one attendee. Another thought police should be there enforcing. Another attendee complained, “The speed bumps are launch pads for the racers.” “They’re too far apart,” added Pumphrey. Has SDOT walked all these areas? asked another person – particulary 59th, where a school will reopen in a year? One fact offered: The “Healthy Street” overhaul has shut down racing by Constellation Park.

ALKI HOLIDAY LIGHTS: Stacy Bass-Walden (above center), Zak Nyberg (above left), and Wyatt Carlock are organizing Alki Holiday Lights – which was put together on short notice last year, and this year has a $5,000 city grant to assist. Like last year, it’s the same night that the Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship comes to Alki (last year, before Thanksgiving, but this year, just a week before Christmas, December 18). They’re signing up businesses to participate, with plans so far including strolling carolers from West Seattle High School, Santa photos at the bathhouse, business offers including candy canes at Seaside Grill, free waffle with drink purchase at Happy Lemon, a TBA West Seattle Arcade “surprise,” free cocoa at some venues, cider and cookies too, plus free baklava at Christo’s, and free cider and kids crafts and bake sale at the Log House Museum. Also a bonfire, a DJ with holiday music for karaoke … This year the titular lights will include double the luminaria, 100 instead of 50, so they need a couple dozen volunteers to help with those (email the ACC if you’re interested).

2026 LEADERSHIP: President Starck started with words of appreciation for two trustees and longtime board members – past president Tony Fragada and trustee Will Winter, who were there, and outgoing treasurer Kathy Olson, who was not. Amy Anderson, who has been serving as acting VP and is incoming treasurer, said she “kind of stumbled into Alki Community Council” after people in her building were involved in the Harbor/Alki “safety group.” For the big picture, Starck explained, the group is marking 40 years (as the ACC logo notes, “est. 1985”), “and we want to keep the momentum going forward.” The board is adding a communications/marketing position. Lynn Drake, a retired engineer who’s been doing social media for ACC, is excited about some of the initiatives that the group has taken on. She talked about her support for urbanism and talking to ACC leadership to find out if she coud serve even if her philosophy was different. Starck made it clear that this isn’t an ideology-driven group – they all share big goals such as neighborhood safety. Starck also talked about the intensity of the wrk as president, advocating for Alki, often “on the phone” with government or other reps. She said she’s willing to take it on for another year as a “transition” year for another leader to emerge for future years.

BETWEEN MEETINGS: Watch for updates at alkicommunitycouncil.org.

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READER REPORT: Boren STEM K-8 girls to play for soccer championship

November 21, 2025 7:57 pm

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Sent by Marco:

Just wanted to let you know that this Saturday at 11:30 AM at (Nino Cantu) Southwest Athletic Complex – Louisa Boren STEM K-8 Girls’ Varsity Soccer team will be playing for the K-8 championship against Catherine Blaine K-8.

The varsity team is STEM’s only girls’ soccer team and includes 6th, 7th and 8th graders. The team was created only a year ago and this year’s team has gone 5-1-1.

A big thanks to STEM teacher and coach Sonya Glaspy for leading them to the championship. And a big thanks to high school senior Finley Dresang for helping coach this season.

Go, Owls! Let’s bring the K-8 cup to West Seattle!

Here’s how their regular season went.

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From the ‘abandoned-probably-stolen’ file: Bicycle, briefcase, golf balls

November 21, 2025 7:02 pm

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From the WSB inbox, two reader reports of items more likely to be stolen/abandoned than simply lost:

Above is a bicycle Mike found along Beach Drive, in or near the 4800 block, where he is holding it for safekeeping. Below are items Celeste saw along an Upper Alki stairway:

If you think any of the above items is yours, please contact us and we’ll connect you to the finders.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW: West Seattle turkey giveaway Saturday

November 21, 2025 3:42 pm

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(WSB file photo)

One more reminder – especially considering more people are experiencing food insecurity right now – tomorrow morning (Saturday, November 22) is the annual Eastridge Church turkey giveaway. Between their West Seattle and Issaquah campuses, they are ready to provide 1,500 turkeys and bags of holiday-meal groceries. No proof of need required; in West Seattle,the line forms outside the Eastridge campus on 39th SW just south of SW Oregon (across from West Seattle Bowl). They expect to be there until 11:30 am unless the turkeys run out sooner.

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UPDATE: Power outage in Gatewood (updated Monday with cause)

November 21, 2025 1:47 pm

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1:47 PM: Thanks for the tip! Power is out for 50+ customers in north Gatewood, centered around 39th/Holly.

5:11 PM: The outage has ended since last we checked. SCL hasn’t yet answered our question about what caused it.

ADDED MONDAY MORNING: City Light spokesperson Jenn Strang says a squirrel took out the power.

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FOLLOWUP: Morgan Junction Park ‘skate dot’ money still in budget City Council will finalize this afternoon

November 21, 2025 12:16 pm

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The money that community group Morgan Junction All-Wheels Area fought to get into next year’s city budget is still there and on its way to final approval when the City Council meets at 1 pm for its final round of votes.

(Grindline’s schematic for proposed ‘skate dot’ at Morgan Junction Park site)

That’s $700,000 that Parks said would be required to cover the cost of a “skate dot” area when the Morgan Junction Park expansion is built – otherwise, despite earlier city commitments, it wasn’t going to get built unless MJAWA managed to raise that much, in addition to the grant money and countless volunteer work they’d already put into the project. Josh Radick from MJAWA tells WSB they’re expecting to hear what’s next from Parks in January (though they’d requested monthly updates, starting sooner). District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka sponsored this budget amendment; you can see the final list of council budget changes – including who sponsored them and whether they passed – by going here. (Saka’s other West Seattle amendments in the budget about to be finalized include $150,000 for Admiral pedestrian improvements, $250,000 for late-night teen programs at High Point Community Center, $250,000 for North Delridge businesses facing light-rail displacement, $500,000 that could be earmarked for the Highland Park Improvement Club rebuild, $100,000 that could be earmarked for A Cleaner Alki‘s work, $1 million for the “public market” project African Community Housing and Development plans at 9th/Henderson, plus items without costs attached, such as a study of noise enforcement and a policy review about unpermitted vending (both particularly Alki-relevant). If you have any last words for the council regarding the budget, the agenda for the 1 pm meeting includes commenting info.

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VIDEO: Memories and music at The Mount’s 2025 ‘Hallelujah Lights’

November 21, 2025 11:36 am

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(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

Candlelight illuminated memories of “those who have gone before us” Thursday night at the second annual Providence Mount St. Vincent (WSB sponsor) “Hallelujah Lights.” Those who gathered under a canopy on the southeast side of the campus were serenaded by The Starry Crowns Trio:

Paulina Alvarado acknowledged to those gathered that “grief is so present, but so are our loved ones”:

She noted that The Mount’s “singing tree” nearby – with lights that respond to sounds near it – is “a symbol of love and light”:

Also speaking was Nancy Jordan, grieving for her mom, who died in June after living at The Mount for a year:

She shared holiday memories and urged attendees to do the same. The microphone went around and many did – recalling holiday food and drink traditiions from gingerbread to bourbon-spiked egg nog, and even family memories like parents squabbling over choosing a Christmas tree.

The memories culminated with a moment for everyone to say aloud the name of whoever they’re remembering – and one more reminder that those we’ve lost live on as an indelible part of us.

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Here’s our list for your West Seattle Friday!

November 21, 2025 9:45 am

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(Last fall-colors view? Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide:

FREE INDOOR PLAY: “Stay and Play” is open 10 am-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), with toys for the little ones and coffee for their chaperones.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

BOOK SALE AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR: The White Center Library Guild‘s seasonal sale begins, first of two days, 11 am-4 pm at the library. (1409 SW 107th)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to learn about local history – open noon-4 pm today.

QI-GONG: Natalia‘s Friday sessions are 12:30-1 pm at La Choza (10401 47th SW).

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

SIP, SHOP, SWAP AT PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS: Cozy Friday night at the bookstore (WSB sponsor) with Darby Winery pouring plus a book swap, 6-8 pm. (4522 California SW)

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 6-8 pm, guitarist Gabby Rizzo at C & P Coffee. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

FREE TEEN SWIM: 6-7 pm at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), free swim session for ages 13=18.

LIVE MUSIC AT MR. B’S: 7 pm, Solomon Grey & Etcetera Spire perform at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover.

‘THE CRUCIBLE’ AT WSHS: Second-to-last night for new student production at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), as previewed here, 7:30 pm curtain.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Forest Service, Chalk Murphy, Ev Linett play tonight, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm>. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW).

SPINNING: DJ Buttnaked at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING: Skating with live music – tonight, metal with Fire Marshall Ventura – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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YOU CAN HELP: Local school loses grant for outdoor education

November 21, 2025 9:02 am

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| Highland Park | How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Highland Park Elementary students won’t get an outdoor experience unless grant money is raised. Here’s the request we received to share with you:

Let’s Keep the Highland Park Elementary Overnight Camp Tradition Alive!

For decades, Highland Park Elementary 5th graders have spent an unforgettable week at Camp Sealth, building confidence, resilience, and connection with nature.

This year, state budget cuts canceled our Outdoor Learning Grant—and we need to raise $15,000 to make camp possible.

Highland Park is a wonderfully diverse West Seattle school — 71% of our students are from minority backgrounds, and about 60% are classified as economically disadvantaged. Many of our students have never had the chance to experience an overnight outdoor camp, and this program would provide an incredible opportunity for learning, teamwork, and connection with nature.

The crowdfunding link is here.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday notes

November 21, 2025 6:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, November 21, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast for today: Partly sunny plus a chance of more rain, high in the low 50s. Sunrise will be at 7:23 am; sunset will be at 4:26 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is on the three-boat schedule, with M/V Cathlamet, M/V Kittitas, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update with any changes.

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes.

Water Taxi – regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, maritime-opening info is again available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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Winter Wonderland preview, Schmitz Park Creek Restore update, more at Admiral Neighborhood Association’s November 2025 gathering

November 20, 2025 11:38 pm

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| Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Meet next year’s Admiral Neighborhood Association leadership:

Left to right, Becky Crompton is the new treasurer; staying on are secretary Meagan Loftin, president Joanie Jacobs and vice president Cheryl Lea. The vote came during Tuesday night’s every-other-month ANA gathering, this time
held at West Seattle Realty (WSB sponsor).

Seattle Police didn’t send a rep this time, so that meant no crime/safety discussion to open the meeting. But there were two other topics of note:

ANA’S WINTER WONDERLAND: The business-district holiday celebration will be back for a third year on Saturday, December 13; Loftin is overseeing it. The night’s meeting venue also will play a major role during Winter Wonderland – West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW) will be the scene of a disco-dance party with Santa! Other businesses – mostly along California, between Walker and Charlestown, will host holiday activities, plus the Admiral Church choir will carol, and West Seattle High School students will have an arts pop-up. Watch for details and a map here next week. The festivities are all intended to “encourage everybody to shop small” this holiday season. (And if your Admiral business isn’t already signed up to participate, you can still jump in – Friday’s the deadline!)

(Schmitz Park, in the center of pilot/photographer Long Bach Nguyen‘s 2012 image)

SCHMITZ PARK CREEK RESTORE: Tim DiMarco and Dan Nye came with an update on the vision for Schmitz Preserve Park, 53 acres of largely untouched forest with a lot of history. (Here’s our original report from when the organization went public a year and a half ago.) Nye is a forest steward and talked briefly about Parks’ light touch on clearing some trees that fell during recent storms, leaving much of the wood to rot. He also talked about investigating why the creek doesn’t flow beyond the park, which “is a very important place for the indigenous people … the ravine was saved as a sacred space.” The ravine is likely the result of glaciers and Seattle Fault earthquake activity: “We want to preserve (the ravine).” He talked about the site’s history, with even President Roosevelt visiting. He shared the history of how they got to this point, talking with the city, with tribes, with schools “about how the park had been used and how it might be uded in the future.”

One big problem: Invasive specied – ivy, holly, blackberries, laurel. Everyone is welcome to come volunteer digging up invasives “and we have a blast – you really make a difference.” They had a big planting party at 51st/Orleans last weekend planting native species. (Another one is planned 10 am this Saturday, November 22.) They think what they’re doing can inspire other neighborhoods.

They also talked about the UW students who did a presentation a year ago of what concept plans might look like (WSB coverage here) – they’re still interested in feedback – they’re hoping the students will revisit what they did – they’re hoping to replant part of the park into native species, which would nurture salmon.

“This all of course will cost money,” said Nye, so they’ve formed a 501(c)3 nonprofit – they continue working on the possibility of restoring and daylighting the stream and bringing back the salmon. Their first grant is from a foundation (updated) associated with the estate of Patsy Bullitt. They say Parks plans to establish an endowment fund.

They periodically lead what is actually a historic tour – you can see where this brook comes down into the forest – “it’s a gorgeous stream,” says DiMarco, and it pops out of the hillsides. As they troop up, they talk about the history and the people who would come over here from other parts of the city. “It’s a huge beautiful forest; it’s amazing,” said Nye, “and it’s right here at your doorstep.” They hope to be able to rename it Alki Creek someday.

What’s the timeline for their project? 10 years or so, Nye replied.

NEXT MEETING: January 13, at Admiral HUB (4320 SW Hill).

BONUS QUESTION: There was a round of Admiral trivia to determine winners of the door prizes. First one: Who was the admiral after who Admiral was named?

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