Happening tonight: The “Taste”; public-school plan; Alki CC

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Thursday-night highlights from the frequently updated WSB Events page:

“TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE”: Tonight at The Hall @ Fauntleroy, it’s the annual Taste of West Seattle benefiting West Seattle Helpline. On the menu: dishes from restaurants around West Seattle. 6-8:30 pm; check with Helpline (website here) for ticket availability.

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ STRATEGIC PLAN: The district’s working on one and asking for your help. A round of public meetings is part of the process, and there’s one tonight in the West Seattle High School Commons, 7 pm.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Tonight’s ACC agenda (7 pm, Alki Community Center) includes two hot topics — the forthcoming proposal to change the city’s rules for multifamily developments (as previewed in WSB coverage here) and the 59th/Stevens development proposal across from Alki Elementary (that proposal also will be the subject of its own meeting a week from tonight).

4517 2a May 15, 2008 (9:18 am)

The helpine web site has no info on ticket availability for tonight’s event.

WSB May 15, 2008 (9:25 am)

We kind of meant, their phone number and other contact info’s on the website, and you can call them to ask. We have a message out to them and will update here if we hear back.

CMP May 15, 2008 (12:50 pm)

You can purchase tickets at the door. Having volunteered at this event in the past, cash or check are much appreciated versus charging with your credit card! Show up ready to eat because the food and wine are delicious…there’s always a good turnout by local restaurants to support this event.

Erika May 15, 2008 (1:01 pm)

Hi – I am a member of the board for the West Seattle Helpline, and you can purchase tickets in advance at Capers, Husky Deli or Metropolitan Market. If you are unable to participate in advance, there will be tickets available at the door. Thanks and look forward to seeing you there!

West Seattle Golfer May 15, 2008 (1:20 pm)

Can’t find the price of a ticket at the door.

CMP May 15, 2008 (2:21 pm)

Tickets will probably be either $35 or $40 at the door. It’s for a good cause, is tax-deductible AND you get to sample a lot of good food from local restaurants. Enjoy!

MargL May 15, 2008 (3:54 pm)

How does it work? Do you get a ticket, go in and wander around picking up samples from booths or is it a sit-down kind of thing?

CMP May 15, 2008 (4:17 pm)

You wander around picking up samples. In the past they’ve handed out smaller plates. Seating is limited since the food tables take up a lot of room so I recommend arriving when it starts, if you want a place to set your food down.

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