West Seattle, Washington
02 Monday
FREE HEAD SHOTS: We brought you first word two weeks ago of West Seattle photographer Rasmus Rasmussen‘s idea to help local jobseekers, and it’s since gotten attention from a couple of citywide media outlets, so it might be a hot ticket: 11 am tomorrow (Tuesday), first-come first-served, free head shots for jobseekers, C and P Coffee (5612 California SW; map). Here’s his own original post about it, and his followup about the publicity. (Early Tuesday update: Rasmus just announced via Twitter he’ll photograph up to 120 people, up from 100.)
FREE CONCERT: It’s been almost a month since we got the news that West Seattle Christian Church would play host to the African Children’s Choir for a free concert (donations accepted) – and now it’s almost here – Tuesday, 7 pm, in the WSCC activity center (east side of 42nd, south of Genesee; map). Here’s our original preview, including a clip of the world-renowned group.
As a side note to the recent West Seattle door-to-door alerts regarding magazine sellers who may or may not be legit, Ann shares a warning about solicitors in what are supposed to be secure buildings – read on:Read More
Full Tilt Ice Cream proprietor Justin Cline first mentioned this in the WSB Forums but now we have confirmation: The new pizza place in the 16th SW business district of White Center, barely a block over the line from West Seattle, plans to open September 11th. Stefanie Albaeck and her husband Mike are opening Proletariat Pizza in the former bakery space across the street from Full Tilt. We interviewed them shortly after the first report of their plans last May, as published by our partner site White Center Now. Some have wondered about the name; Stefanie told us in May, with a smile, “It’s definitely a reflection of the neighborhood, the people we’re serving, and the people we are.” She and her husband, by the way, are West Seattleites – they moved to Highland Park six years ago. They told us they weren’t planning for their pizza to be any particular “style” – fresh ingredients, homemade recipes. More as their opening date gets closer.
Two more reports to share – first, the break-in; a quick report from Shelley in Gatewood, just a few blocks from the one in the “broad daylight” report from earlier – she says a neighbor on Thistle near 37th SW (map) was broken into today – no other details yet. Meantime, David reports this from further southeast:
3:15 am last Friday two fellahs tried to steal a neighbor’s car. They got about fifty feet before being confronted by some interested neighbors. One perp fled and the other, who advanced menacingly on the neighbors but was talked out of anything rash, was arrested by SPD who arrived en masse a few minutes later. Owner and somewhat mangled car were reunited a short time later – all things considered, a happy ending. Since one of the neighbors fears retribution, as she was also a victim of the “multiple burglaries solved” robber, the exact address should not be referred to but it happened west of Westwood Village. Since happy endings are rare in crimes, I thought to report this.
Great point – as we were discussing with Southwest Precinct leadership last week while working on the “multiple burglaries” story to which David alludes, it IS important to get out the word about arrests as well as about the crimes themselves.
The election results won’t be final until a week from Wednesday, so daily counts are still coming out, and today’s total has Mike McGinn still on top of the Seattle mayoral race, almost a thousand votes ahead of Joe Mallahan, with incumbent Mayor Nickels (who conceded last Friday) two thousand votes behind Mallahan, in third. Here are those results; politics-watchers also had been noticing something we pointed out last week, the narrowing gap between the top two in the King County Executive race – Susan Hutchison now has 33% and Dow Constantine has 27% (full results here). As of the final Election Night count, it was 37% Hutchison, 22% Constantine. The county Elections Department estimates about 6,000 ballots remain to be counted.
McQuaid Real Estate reported via Twitter today that it’s closed a $4.5 million deal on a 36-unit multifamily building in West Seattle. According to the company’s publicly viewable Facebook info, it’s the Admiralty House at 1520 California SW (Google Street View above), which McQuaid had listed for $4.9 million (here’s the flyer). Its current online listings include La Playa Vista on Alki for $1.8 million.
Some people like to plan ahead. Way ahead. The WSB Events calendar, in fact, has a few 2010 entries already. And with Christmas Eve “just” four months from today … we happen to have received the Christmas Ship schedule from Argosy Cruises, and thought we’d share the West Seattle dates – four stops during the second weekend in December. (Our video above is from the only visit we made it to last year – December 14, 2008 at Seacrest – hours before The Snow moved in.)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, (2009), FIRST SAILING
CHOIR: Northwest Girlchoir – Vivace
Depart: Pier 55 4:00pm, Return: 6:00pm
4:20-4:40 Pier 66
5:15-5:35 Seacrest Marina*SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, SECOND SAILING
CHOIR: Canterbury Belles
Depart: Pier 55 8:00pm, Return: 10:20pm
8:50-9:10 Lowman Beach*
9:40-10:00 Alki Beach*SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
CHOIR: Soundwave
Depart: Pier 55 5:00pm, Return: 7:50pm
6:00-6:20 Winslow Waterfront Beach
7:10-7:30 Don Armeni*
The asterisk means a beach bonfire is planned. And as usual, they sell tickets for passengers to be on the boats, if you’d rather enjoy it that way instead of from shore – more info here, including the full regional schedule.
From Michael in Gatewood:
Would like to spread the word on this one. On the 3900 block of Southern [map] our neighbor’s home was burglarized. Burglar used an ax to go through a secured back door in the middle of the day, Friday, August 21. Seattle Police were dispatched and came to house. No one hurt. No one saw or heard a thing, unfortunately. What concerns us is the violent nature of this break-in.
First, a reminder that West Seattle’s only city-run indoor pool, Southwest Pool, is now closed for three weeks of drain-safety work, scheduled to reopen September 14th. Second, this is the final week of 7-day operations at Colman Pool (photo at right) this summer; after this Sunday, it’s closed except for one last late-season weekend, Saturday-Monday 9/5-9-7. Here’s the schedule.
From Carol Johnston at the Senior Center of West Seattle:
FREE lunch for Falls Prevention Event
(co-sponsored by Park West Care Center)
on Tuesday, September 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
* 11am-1 pm Doc Talks on meds, podiatrist, etc.
* Park West Physical and Occupational Therapists
* Balance & Foot Care AssessmentsEasy Pilates – call for dates and costs.
Three series each $30 (a Special FALL offer) on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
on Sept 2, 9, and 30. Digital Photography-Creative Vision with instructor Joanne
Murray. Learn to get better pictures in different types of light, how to change he
ISO and WB settings, how to access the menus . Bring camera, manual, etc. Space
limited. Details – 206-932-6064 Register – 206-932-4044.Wednesday, September 9 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. “Rooftop Roundup” at Merrill Gardens
West Seattle – 4611 – 35th S.W. 4:30 p.m. Arrive at the Rooftop and Get your photo
taken with the Seattle skyline backdrop Mix and mingle with assorted beverages
5:00-6:00 p.m. Honky tonk Music by Joe and Lou (guitar/fiddle) for listening and
dancing while enjoying appetizers by Chef Lisa Yates.
6:00 pm Free Shuttle service for those who park at West Seattle Golf Course parking
lot.
Donation $6 members/$8 non-members. Paid reservations – 206-932-4044. Proceeds
benefit the Air Conditioning Fund for the Senior Center West SeattleWednesdays, and September 2 and October 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Lauren Petrie
plays for a Dance time. Lauren Petrie, popular keyboard player and vocalist from
the closed Corner Inn, plays for dancing and listening. Suggested donation $5. The
following are sponsors of various evenings are Terry Ward and Mary Back and the West
Seattle Line Dancers.Rainbow Bingo with a “Fall Sports” theme on Friday, September 25 and a “Halloween”
theme on Friday, October 23 starting at 7:00 p.m. for donation of $15 in advance and
$20 at door. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with food, beverages,entertainment and viewing
of decorated baskets that are prizes. Celebrity caller Sylvia O’Stayformore will be
assisted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and there will be an Auction, Split
the Pot, and much more. Reservations only with prepayment of cash or credit card.
Sponsors are: Merrill Gardens, Dignity Memorial. Park West Care Center, Helene
Robertson of CFP Social Responsible Investments, Dawn Leverett of WindermereMondays, September 28 and October 26 starting at 5:30 p.m Strawberry Waffles and
Sausage Dinner for only $6 and Big Band music Reservations requested.FREE “Harvest Festival” on Tuesday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Crafts,
flu shots for $30, Bake Sale, and other vendors. Contact Carol at 206-932-4044 ext.
3 for vendor tables.Call D’Vorah Kost, Social Workers at 206-268-6704 for following services: Vision
Loss, Diabetes, Caregivers, Hearing support Group, Breathe Well, Matter of Balance,
Living Well with Chronic Condition, Easy Yoga, Transitions and counseling.Alki Duplicate Bridge Club meet on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For info
call Nick 425-387-2610 aor Mark 206-328-3408.Call 206-932-4044 for dates for day and Casino trips to Tulalip Rochester,
Clearwater, Emerald Queen, etcExtended Trips are planned for: 4 star overnight at Suncadia Resort Sept. 9-10;
Tropical Costa Rico Nov. 11-19; Branson at Christmas Dec. 10-14 and Heart of Texas
May 9-17, 2010.
Hikes to Chehalis Western Trail on Monday September 14 from 9:00 am to 2:30 p.m.;
and Rattlesnake Ridge on Monday, October 5 from 9:00 a..m. to 2:30 p.m. Register
with Mari at 206-684-4664
Pinochle with no partner needed played on Mondays, 9:30 am to 12:00 noon; and
Thursdays from12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Donations.Bridge with no partners needed on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Donations
Mondays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Poker for fun has been started with variety of games and
easy rules. Call for details
Tuesdays, September 9 and October 13 starting at 10:00 a.m. Appointments needed for
Senior Rights Assistance with Medicare questions.
Fridays, September 25 and October 23 from 9:00 am to 12 noon Dental Access Program
for Seniors 60 and over. Free Education presentations, evaluation of teeth and gums
and dental hygiene , personal oral hygiene and cancer screenings. Complete a packet
to receive affordable routine * therapeutic dental cleanings by licensed dental
hygienists and fluoride applications. Call for an appointment.
Mondays at 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The Ukes play ukulele music to singalong songs joined
by various instruments. Ukulele players, singers and musicians are invited to this
Open music session. Dancers are invited too. SUPA (Seattle Ukulele Players Assoc.)
will meet from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. on SUNDAY, September 13 at Northwest Senior Center
and SUNDAY, October 4 at Senior Center West Seattle Hatten Hall.
Computer classes on Basics and other computer classes are offered at nominal fee.
Call for dates, times and costs. Every Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. is a Free Open
Lab with computer helpers.Mondays starting at 9:00 a.m. Foot Care for $22. Appointments needed.
Monday, Wednesday, Fridays at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., Enhance Fitness Exercise classes
of aerobics, balance, stretching, and using wrist and ankle wrights are offered to
those with a filled out form from their doctor.
Mondays, at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. ongoing, Pinochle, no partner
needed, cost $1 member / $2 non-member. Poker for fun is also played at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. – Blood Pressure Readings by Dr. Catherine Orsi, ND, LMP
Tuesdays 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Food Outlet for residents in zip areas of 98116, 98126
and 98136
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Hardanger (Scandinavian embroidery)
Tuesdays (second and fourth) at 7:00 p.m. Quilting group meets and has 3 day
Quilting Retreats four times a year.
Eight hour workshops over two days for Defensive Diving with Trained volunteers from
AARP. Cost: $14, payable to AARP. Register for available classes.
A CPR & First Aid Trainings-An Ounce of Prevention. Cost is $50/$55. Register
Scott 206-734-7484
Call for Free 20 minute Legal Consultation. Several dates available.
Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ongoing Tai Chi; cost $10 walk in or monthly fee.
Call for dates and costs for Chair Massage
Wednesday mornings Meals on Wheels are delivered to homebound seniors. To order food
or to volunteer call 206-448-5767 .Thursdays, ongoing 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Line Dancing classes with Alice Crawford for
$3 or $2 members.Fridays, ongoing, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Bingo played by 18 years and older for
$$’s; only $6 plus additional games.
Fridays at 1:00 p.m. – Free Movies . Call for titles.
Call for days and times Wii games are available to play. Center has Sports games
i.e. bowling, baseball, boxing, tennis and golf.Senior Center West Seattle promotes Generation BIG with Big Brothers and Big Sisters
of Puget Sound. Seeking peope who can spend time having fun with a child at
Highland Park Elementary School. Call 206-763-9060
Received from People for Puget Sound:
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to work at nine
restoration sites along Seattle¹s Duwamish River at the semi-annual Duwamish
Alive! work day set for Saturday October 17.³This is the last big volunteer outdoor event of the year and a great chance
for families to get out and pitch in to make our community and our hometown
river a better, healthier place,² said Dhira Brown, People For Puget Sound
Restoration Ecologist and event coordinator.Over a thousand volunteers worked at 12 sites at the Duwamish Alive! Earth
Day in April weeding, mulching, planting and cleaning up. Volunteers are
provided tools, gloves, instructions, and refreshment. Work on October 17
begins at 10 AM and ends at 2 PM.October work sites include: Herrings House Park, West Seattle Greenbelt,
Brandon Street Restoration Area, Gateway Park North, Roxhill Park, Hamm
Creek Estuary, Duwamish Riverbend Hill, and Codiga Farm. A cleanup work crew
using kayaks will also be organized.For complete program information and instructions on how to sign up for work
crews, go to www.duwamishalive.org.The Duwamish Alive! Coalition includes the following organizations:
Alki Kayak Tours | Cascade Land Conservancy | CleanScapes | City of Seattle
| City of Tukwila | Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition | EarthCorps | Edwards
Mother Earth Foundation | Elliott Bay Restoration Panel | Environmental
Coalition of South Seattle | EOS Alliance | U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency | Friends of Duwamish Riverbend Hill | Green/Duwamish and Central
Puget Sound Watershed Forum of Local Governments | Green Seattle
Partnership | Georgetown Community Council | IM-A-PAL Foundation | King
County | King Conservation District | Longfellow Creek Watershed Council |
Nature Consortium | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | People
For Puget Sound | Port of Seattle | REI | Restore America¹s Estuaries |
Seattle Parks and Recreation | Veterans Conservation Corps | Washington
State Department of Ecology.
Those are portions of three photos sent by Mark – we’re not showing or publishing the entire three-letter tag on the fence, or the spray-paint vandalism on the van (a face on the hood and a splotch over the gas cap), but he’s wondering if anyone else had anything similar happen to them:
I live at the corner of 39th/Stevens [map], in the Admiral district. (Saturday) night someone tagged my fence and my neighbors’ van. Seattle police were called and the officer mentioned another incident with the “T(-)X” tag being used. Needless to say I am quite pissed and if anyone else has seen the same tag please notify Seattle PD.
Mark says it’s all been “removed” now, and while his neighborhood has not had a tagging problem before, a recent break-in has neighbors “on edge” and now they’re stepping up their vigilance even further.
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