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From Jerry at JetCityOrange, who is hanging ten on the digital edge: Barcodes for Obama. (That link includes a video demonstration.) P.S. Whoever you’re for, Monday’s the drop-dead voter-registration deadline. ADDED EARLY MONDAY MORNING: Another unique campaign-related video from a West Seattleite came in a few hours after we started this post with the barcodes — this time, Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area volunteer steward Stevo sent the link for “Bassets for Obama.” A must-see, even if you are voting for somebody else. At right, you see the stars of his video – Buddy and Barkley — who have their own trailer to travel with Stevo via motorcycle!

Fauntleroy Fall Festival: Pumpkins! Ponies! Ballet! – and more

October 19, 2008 8:42 pm

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| Fauntleroy | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news | West Seattle video

Who says pumpkins have to be orange? Those creations were made by kids attending the Fauntleroy Community Association-presented Fauntleroy Fall Festival this afternoon – which enjoyed a terrific turnout by all accounts, with lots of other activities spread across three venues, Fauntleroy Church and YMCA (both WSB sponsors) and the schoolhouse; volunteers helped get people safely back and forth across the street:

Behind the schoolhouse – pony rides:

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More scenes from the Fauntleroy Fall Festival, including a video clip from the Seattle Civic Concert Dancers‘ mini-performance of their fall ballet “Magical Doll Maker,” just ahead:Read More

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Morgan Junction park updates: Timeline, sidewalk art

October 19, 2008 4:54 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(spring 2008 site photo, before new BPP was complete)
Two major updates on the Morgan Junction park site immediately north of the new Beveridge Place Pub location — the latest timeline, and an art project proposed for the sidewalk at the site. The updates came from Parks Department and Transportation Department reps who appeared at last week’s Morgan Community Association meeting – read on for the details:Read More

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Traffic alert: Alaskan Way Viaduct reopens, hours ahead of schedule

October 19, 2008 1:06 pm

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| Alaskan Way Viaduct | West Seattle traffic alerts

Just got word from WSDOT that the Alaskan Way Viaduct has reopened – 5 hours earlier than it was expected to reopen after its weekend inspection (results due in a few days).

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“Living With Wildlife”: Tuesday night – get the facts at Camp Long

October 19, 2008 1:03 pm

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| West Seattle news | Wildlife

(April 2008 coyote sighting across the street from WSB HQ in Upper Fauntleroy)
For months, we have catalogued “reader reports” of coyote sightings (archives here) only because they were so numerous – and so many people were unsure whether to be frightened, fascinated, both, or something inbetween. The questions are always many, the answers aren’t always easy to find in one place. And of course, coyotes aren’t the only wild animals who share our neighborhoods:

(August 2008 photo shared by Jenny, taken near Lincoln Park)
Raccoons also tend to inspire endless discussions – are they a nuisance, a blessing, what do you do if they’re fouling your yard, what do you do if they’re in your attic … Anyway, to the point: We wanted to remind you today that this Tuesday night, you have a great chance to get your questions answered, myths debunked, etc., when experts from various government agencies and nonprofit advocacy groups host a Living With Wildlife presentation in the Camp Long Lodge. Over the past year, they’ve been held from time to time in various spots around the city — we covered one in Magnolia in February (see our report here) because it happened at a time when wildlife questions were running rampant here – but this is the first one this year in West Seattle. Absolutely free, definitely worth your time. 7 pm, Camp Long Lodge (turn at the sign on 35th – here’s a map; the wonderful old lodge is the first building you see, and there’s lots of parking off to the right).

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West Seattle gardeners: Want to show off – next year?

October 19, 2008 11:02 am

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| Gardening | West Seattle news

That Gatewood garden was one of the stops on this summer’s West Seattle Garden Tour. Think your garden will be a great stop for the tour next year? Not too late to let the WSGT Selection Committee know – Nancy Evans says the committee is still reviewing 2009 possibilities and would like to hear from interested gardeners ASAP: E-mail nancyellenevans@comcast.net with information on how they can contact you. (If you missed this year’s tour, WSGT pictures and descriptions are here.)

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Burglary, via the cat door

October 19, 2008 9:04 am

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| Crime | Highland Park | West Seattle news

Out of the WSB inbox, from Melissa:

We just wanted to alert our neighbors that we had our house broken into on Thursday 10/16 during the day. We live around Thistle and 17th Ave SW in Highland Park (map). They came in through the cat door and stole small items. The next day, there was also some odd behavior when a white mini-van with 2 guys in it lurked in front of our house. They stared at the house for awhile and then came up to the front door and knocked. I did not answer the door but made a police report of suspicious behavior. I just want everyone to be aware, alert and to look out for each other!

We asked Melissa a followup question about the cat-door method of entry – she said the burglar(s) reached through it to unlock the main door, either by hand, or with a tool. SUNDAY AFTERNOON ADDENDUM: A few hours after we published this, Gretchen e-mailed the following:

I just read about the cat door burglary. The author mentioned a white minivan with two guys driving slowly in the neighborhood. I was putting my daughter in the car the other day and a white minivan with two guys stopped to ask me if there were any rentals in the area. He said, “I’m looking to rent in the area.” I was distracted and said, sure, look for the signs. He asked me to clarify which blocks. I told him to drive around. They went on but I got a weird feeling. I was thinking they were into real estate since we have had real estate investors roam door to door in the past. These guys were young though, maybe late 20’s. Anyway, after reading the other note, I thought it was worth mentioning. I live on 30th between Webster and
Othello (map).

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Happening today: Farmers’ Market, Fauntleroy Fall Festival, more

October 19, 2008 6:07 am

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FARMERS’ MARKET: Goat chops and “fried chicken” wild mushrooms – just two of the items on the long list of what’s fresh at West Seattle Farmers’ Market today (10 am-2 pm, 44th/Alaska) – see the list here.

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: One of the biggest events of the year, in the neighborhood that’s got a lot more going on than a ferry dock and megapark. As the FFF page on fauntleroy.net puts it, “free activities, cheap eats, and beautiful fall weather – guaranteed!” Pony rides and a dance performance are among the activities. It’s all happening in three close-together venues – Fauntleroy Church and YMCA (WSB sponsors) and the schoolhouse across the street. 2-6 pm; here’s a map.

That’s not all that’s going on today – more West Seattle events (including the AfterGlow shopping extravaganza and West Side Presbyterian‘s open house), in the Weekend Lineup.

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