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West Seattle weekend scenes: Earth Hour 2011
March 26, 2011 11:49 pm
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 |   Environment | West Seattle news

We have three photos shared from tonight’s Earth Hour, the annual observance of energy-sharing and ecological musing. Top, photographer Machel Spence says her family was, “Getting our connect four on, playing music and drawing via flashlight during Earth Hour!” Next, before and after shots from Stephanie Brownfield:

This was the fifth Earth Hour; it started in Australia in 2007, then went wide the year after that.

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West Seattle for Japan: Sunday’s the day!
March 26, 2011 9:32 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(ADDED SUNDAY MORNING: Highlights of participants’ specific donation opportunities, as we find them!)


View West Seattle for Japan participants in a larger map

Sunday’s the day – eat, drink, shop, rock out around West Seattle (and a bit beyond!) as part of a community-wide benefit for Japan earthquake/tsunami relief. Just eight days after West 5 proprietor Dave Montoure announced the plan, 27 local businesses are on board – and hours from now, it’s up to you. The list of participants resides on the official West Seattle for Japan Facebook page – follow the “info” link and be sure to click “see more” on that page. The 27 that are signed up so far are in our Google map (and we’ll add any more that are announced). Each business is doing something different – there’s food, drink, music, shopping, origami-crane-making. The two nonprofits to receive what’s raised by West Seattle for Japan are Peace Winds Japan and KnK Japan.

ADDED SUNDAY MORNING: Highlights, and we are continuing to add to them:

WEST 5: Stop by starting in the brunch hours and make origami paper cranes! In the evening, DJ Deanzig will be spinning.

SKYLARK CAFE AND CLUB: Start the day with brunch at Skylark (a WSB sponsor), 9 am-3 pm – $1 from every brunch cocktail will be donated to the Japan relief effort, per the Skylark website.

FEEDBACK LOUNGE: Profits from every food/drink purchase at The Feedback (also a WSB sponsor) today go to Japan relief (per website for Feedback, also a WSB sponsor).

BIN 41 WINE SHOP: Noon-2 pm wine tasting with Small Vineyards; $5 fixed fee with 100% going to the relief fund.

BEER JUNCTION: Donating 10% of sales, plus a beer tasting 3-6 pm, try two beers for $1 (the fee also will be donated).

MEANDER’S KITCHEN: Donating 10 percent of today’s proceeds.

RED CUP ESPRESSO: Donating 25 percent of today’s proceeds.

MASHIKO RESTAURANT: On the Mashiko website, Chef Hajime Sato writes that they are offering a special bento with the flavors of Northeast Japan, $25, half of that price going to the relief effort.

CITY MOUSE STUDIO: Donating 20 percent of today’s sales.

CAPERS: Donating 15 percent of today’s sales.

VILLAGE GREEN PERENNIAL NURSERY: Donating a percentage of the day’s sales.

WEST SEATTLE PRODUCE: Donating a percentage of the day’s sales.

MANY MOONS TRADING COMPANY: Having a 50 percent off sale and inviting patrons to “donate the money you save” to the Japan relief effort.

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Happening now: Chaco Canyon Café West Seattle open house
March 26, 2011 7:41 pm
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 |   Triangle | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

Chaco Canyon Café opens in Link (38th/Alaska) next Friday – but tonight, you can get a sneak preview by coming to the open house that’s under way right now. Some of Chaco Canyon’s food and beverage vendors – this is their second location, after #1 in the University District – are on hand, like Jay from Tiny’s Organic:

Chaco Canyon owner Chris Maykut says this will be a CSA pickup spot for Tiny’s produce – as they do with their U-District location. It’s also a family-friendly place, with a play area that’s already in action tonight:

You have till 11 pm to come down, have food and beverage samples (wine, beer, coffee), take a look around the restaurant space – there are still finishing touches to be put in before the grand-opening day on Friday. And say hi to Chris, whose proud parents are here – we managed to get him to pause for a second to pose with mom Naydene (photo right). You can also sneak a peek outside the rest of Link, which is now officially open, with its first tenants having moved in just in the past day or so (as we reported here last night).

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4 ways to help West Seattle kids: Tonight and tomorrow
March 26, 2011 6:07 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | How to help | West Seattle news

Till 7:30 tonight, the young men of West Seattle’s Boy Scouts of America Troop 284 (founded 96 years ago) – with adult volunteers in the kitchen – are ready to serve you beverages, spaghetti, salad, and bread at Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall (34th/Myrtle). Silent auction, too:

Also tonight, as mentioned in the morning preview, the Jazz Dinner for Sealth and Denny musicians, at Chief Sealth International High School‘s Galleria, starting at 6:30 pm … the Fauntleroy Children’s Center dinner/auction at The Hall @ Fauntleroy, which started at 5:30 pm … and tomorrow (Sunday), rain or shine, you can get your car washed with proceeds going to the Chief Sealth Honor Choir‘s Carnegie Hall fund – their big trip is just about four weeks away and they still have some costs to cover, 9 am-4 pm tomorrow at Alki Auto Repair (2504 Alki SW).

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West Seattle Water Taxi will be back in service Monday
March 26, 2011 4:59 pm
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 |   King County Water Taxi | West Seattle news

Just in from King County:

The King County Water Taxi West Seattle route will resume service Monday morning, March 28 on the regular schedule. The Rachel Marie has been repaired.

It was taken out of service at midday last Tuesday, with no replacement.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Car gone; ‘brash’ break-in; bloom thief
March 26, 2011 3:29 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Three West Seattle Crime Watch notes to share this afternoon. First, keep an eye out for the car shown above, which belongs to Alex, and was stolen in the Fairmount Park area:

Last night 3/25, an ’87 burgundy Toyota Supra was stolen at 38th and Graham in West Seattle. It seems to have been stolen from between 7 pm and 8 am this morning 3/26. The car has a number of specific details; it is missing the washer squirters in the hood, has a Casual Industries (black and white circular sticker) on the drivers side of the windshield, lowered with chrome wheels and a large (loud) exhaust. If anyone sees this car, please call Seattle PD and reference police report # 2011-97683.

Second: Tom reports his house was broken into just east/uphill from Solstice Park:

At 10:30 (Friday) morning my home was burglarized. Persons kicked in the rear door, smashing through two locks, and stole electronic items. It was broad, brash, and swift. Appropriate police personnel were informed immediately.

Last but not least, SusieQ shares the story of a flower theft – after the jump:Read More

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West Seattle volunteer power: Landscaping facelift for Lady Liberty
March 26, 2011 2:34 pm
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 |   Alki Statue of Liberty | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Alki Community Council‘s volunteer work party at Statue of Liberty Plaza, featured in this morning’s preview, is now a case of “mission accomplished,” reports David Hutchinson (who also shared the photo):

The Alki Community Council wants to thank the dedicated volunteers who came this morning to the Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza. The Council sponsored this event to assist Seattle Parks & Recreation in replanting the landscaped areas surrounding the Plaza. Fortunately, the rain held off and, working under the direction of Parks Senior Gardener Phil Renfrow, the planting was completed by 10 am. Parks will be adding mulch in the next few weeks. The new plants were purchased with money from the Parks-administered maintenance fund, created with the proceeds from the ongoing ACC sale of engraved bricks and bronze plaques.

The plaza itself came to life thanks to a lot of volunteer power 2 1/2 years ago!

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3 ways you can help Delridge neighbors and friends ‘Green Up!’
March 26, 2011 1:34 pm
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 |   Delridge | How to help | West Seattle news

Never too early to set your planner for something big: April 16th is a huge day to plan to be out and about in West Seattle, with numerous work parties and cleanups. One of the biggest multi-location events is the “Green Up!” planned in North Delridge. From the ND Neighborhood Council:

Join your Delridge neighbors on Saturday, April 16th at the Delridge Community Center for a little spring clean-up. We currently have three projects going on…

*1. **Refresh the Welcome to Delridge Sign* – We will be painting part of the sign and need 2 volunteers and a can of white paint to do this job. We have received a donation of primer.

*2. **Adopt-a-Street* – This is our quarterly adopt a street trash pick-up on Delridge from Andover to Brandon Street. We are looking for 7-8 people to break the road up in to small portions that can be completed in 1-2 hours. Grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

*3. **Gardening at the Community Center* – If you love to work in the dirt, come help spruce up our community center by pulling weeds or planting annuals and shrubs. Trash pick-up around the new play-field or playground is another opportunity.

*Other Ideas – *If you have any projects you would like to lead on your block, let us know and we’ll add your project to Green Up!

*The Details *

*Where:* Meet up at the Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW [map]
*When:* Saturday April 16th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

On Facebook, you can RSVP by going to this event page; you can also e-mail Amanda, amanda.leonard.wa@gmail.com.

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‘Fiesta’ planned April 2 to remember longtime coach Michael Leyva
March 26, 2011 1:03 pm
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Lisann Leyva wants to invite those who knew her dad, a longtime coach in West Seattle, to come celebrate his life next weekend, as she announces:

The passing of Michael R Leyva, March 20, 2011, from heart failure after a year long fight against terminal cholangiocarcinoma: Mike was well known in West Seattle for his coaching of soccer teams. He coached for more than 35 years after becoming involved with his daughters’ teams. He last coached two years ago for a women’s team in Everett. He was an avid runner and you could find him most days during the early dawn going around the Hiawatha track. He relocated to Lynnwood years back with his wife, but West Seattle was always one of his favorite places. He is survived by his wife Leslie, his daughters: Lisann, Jen, Megan, Debbie and Kathy, and his grandchildren Quentin, Lexi, Lindsey and Levi. We wanted to thank everyone for all of the calls, cards, e-mails, and flowers we have received. Most people remember my dad’s humor and smile. His smile could light up a room! We will miss him so much.

A Fiesta (in name only – sounds happier than Wake) is being held April 2, 2011 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Anyone who knew him or the Leyva/Kennedy/Kowalski families is welcome to come share photos, stories, and the antics of the one and only Mike Leyva. Details [including the West Seattle location] can be found on the link below, or go to Lisann Leyva on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=112443052168544

WSB publishes obituaries/memorial announcements free of charge – e-mail the announcement/photo to editor@westseattleblog.com.

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Video: West Seattle coffee crowd with Congressmember McDermott
March 26, 2011 10:34 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

(ADDED 2:58 PM: Unedited WSB video of entire hourlong event)
Full house at C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor) for U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott‘s “coffee chat” Q&A event (the empty seat in our iPhone photo is the one he was sitting in). He opened with what he promised would not be a “speech,” saying this is a session of Congress “like no other” because of people he said were recently elected with the philosophy of “dismantling government.” So far he has fielded questions and challenges including “Why won’t you defund the war” to alleviate domestic funding challenges (he says he has opposed it but “the people” will have to force a majority of reps to make that happen), and to a question about why corporations are paying little or no tax, he acknowledged, “We’re crushing the middle class.” The event is scheduled to continue for another hour, and there’s still room to squeeze in; right now he’s talking about health-care reform.

11:02 AM: It’s actually wrapping up now. We are rolling video on the entire event and will post it here as soon as it is is uploaded back at HQ. (P.S. Though the group event is ended, Rep. McDermott is dealing with a long receiving line of people who want to ask him questions one-on-one.) This isn’t the first political gathering at C&P Coffee – owner Cameron Moores tells us state legislators have been here before, but she was thrilled with the turnout. (In fact, ex-state-senator-turned-County Councilmember Joe McDermott and State Rep. Eileen Cody both were in the crowd today. Also there, Diana Toledo, who ran against McDermott last year and told us she’s planning to do the same this year.) 2:58 PM: Added the video (top of the story). Longer summary to come.

ADDED: As promised, the longer summary – after the jump:Read More

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West Seattle Saturday: From DC to C&P; benefit dinners; more…
March 26, 2011 6:25 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo shared by Shelley, taken on Friday)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

COFFEE WITH YOUR CONGRESSMAN: He’s a psychiatrist, he’s a U.S. Navy veteran, and he’s represented this area in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 20 years. This morning, Seattle’s U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott is at West Seattle’s C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) for a coffee-chat Q&A stop. Got something federal on your mind? Be there, 10 am

HELP REPLANT LANDSCAPED AREAS AT STATUE OF LIBERTY PLAZA: Can you pitch in? Be at the Alki plaza 9 am-noon (here’s our preview).

CHACO CANYON CAFE OPEN HOUSE: Chaco Canyon Organic Café open house, pre-opening! 7-11 pm (details here), 38th/Alaska

JAZZ DINNER: Denny International Middle School Jazz Dinner benefit, 6:30-9 pm at the Chief Sealth International High School Galleria, with music by Denny and Sealth bands as well as Jazz Underground, dinner including barbecue chicken, plus a dessert dash. $15 adults/$10 students.

FAUNTLEROY CHILDREN’S CENTER AUCTION: FCC’s 24th annual auction and dinner. “Lights, Camera Auction – Be a Star – Support FCC” is tonight at the neighboring Hall at Fauntleroy, 5:30 pm – 10 pm. Call (206) 932-9590 for tickets and reservations.

SPAGHETTI WITH THE SCOUTS: BSA Troop 284 – 96 years old and the nation’s fifth-oldest continuously chartered troop! – invites you to tonight’s Spaghetti Dinner and Auction at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3401 SW Myrtle St from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. You may purchase tickets at the door. The cost is $7 per adult, 14 and under for $4.

PLUS – SCOUTING FOR FOOD: Scouting for Food continues – if you got a notice about it at your home last weekend, put your non-perishable donation out today!

GEAR SWAP: Mountain to Sound Outfitters is presenting a winter gear swap – with unsold gear going to charity – 10 am-6 pm today and tomorrow, at the nearby VFW Hall.

PETER MAYER AT WSUU: Contemporary and inspirational folk singer/songwriter Peter Mayer (www.petermayer.net) in concert at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (California/Othello), 7 pm, tickets $18 at the door

‘RUMORS,’ NIGHT 2: The first of two weekends for the Twelfth Night Productions (WSB sponsor) presentation of the Neil Simon farce continues tonight at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm.

DUDLEY TAFT AT THE FEEDBACK: Guitarist Dudley Taft live at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8:30 pm, no cover but bring a nonperishable-food donation for West Seattle Food Bank.

EARTH HOUR: “Earth Hour,” 8:30 pm – support sustainability by pulling the plug for an hour.

AND TO THE SOUTH: There’s a health fair in Burien with West Seattle participants, 10 am-2 pm – details here.

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The WSBeat: Poor target choice; shots fired into the air; more
March 26, 2011 4:14 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police | WSBeat

By Megan Sheppard
On the WSBeat, for West Seattle Blog

From reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers:

*Near 12th and Holden early Sunday, a young man let fly with an egg. He realized too late that the target coming around the corner was a police vehicle. The 13-year-old was taken to the precinct and eventually released to his mother. The officer spent 30 minutes scrubbing egg from the squad car.

4 more summaries ahead:Read More

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New West Seattle restaurant/pub: A Terrible Beauty expands here
March 25, 2011 10:32 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

Story and photos by Katie Meyer
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Thanks to Milton and Mike, who e-mailed tonight to report activity in the former Table 35/Ama Ama/etc. space at California/Edmunds. There, we found Jenna Shannon Garvey O’Brien (right), who, with husband Paddy O’Brien, just finalized the lease on the space, and have already started remodeling. They plan to open May 1st, introducing West Seattle to the official second location of their popular Irish pub and restaurant A Terrible Beauty (the first one is in Renton).

“West Seattle is our stomping grounds!” Jenna told WSB. She and her husband have long enjoyed the community and the restaurants in West Seattle. Jenna explained that when they have some time off, or have a “date night,” they just head to West Seattle without even having a definite place in mind because of the myriad good options here. Having kept an eye on this specific space, once it became available, they went for it. They’re thrilled to have the chance to create and share what she says will be a warm, welcoming authentic Irish pub and restaurant as an affordable destination for this community.

They plan to have 30 beers on tap and will be doing in-house baking and cooking just like at their original location.

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First residents arrive at Link; Chaco Canyon open house Saturday
March 25, 2011 10:05 pm
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 |   Triangle | West Seattle news

If you were moving into an apartment building with a rooftop view deck – what a perfect day to do it. We went over to Link (WSB sponsor) at 38th/Alaska in The Triangle to doublecheck on reports that the first tenants would be moving in right about now – and manager Rose confirmed they’re in, while allowing us up on the rooftop deck for a look at the beautiful afternoon (plus the furnishings and garden containers that have gone in since our last visit).

Back inside Link, the lobby’s water feature is in action, too:

And on Link’s south side, along SW Alaska, you will get your first chance tomorrow night to visit Chaco Canyon Organic Café, the vegetarian/vegan restaurant that’s expanding here to add to its University District location, partly at the encouragement of hundreds of WSB’ers (remember the comments?) Their open house is 7-11 pm tomorrow night, everyone welcome, as owner Chris Maykut told us last week (here’s our sneak peek inside, before it was all finished).

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Hope Lutheran School open house (and more!) this Sunday
March 25, 2011 9:23 pm
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 |   Announcements

This Sunday afternoon, Hope Lutheran School invites you to its open house and “Moving Up Day” – noon-1 pm on Sunday (4456 42nd SW). Hope Lutheran describes it as a “casual opportunity for students and parents to check out our classrooms, and get to know your new teacher for our upcoming school year. All classrooms will be open so please stop by for a visit with the teacher, along with a fun activity of some treats in the lobby. We hope you can join us!”

Hope is starting a preschool program and you can find out more about that during the open house too – here’s a link to more information on the school website.

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West Seattle restaurants: Beachside Café to open April 4th
March 25, 2011 8:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

The new owners of the former Alki Bakery, closed since November, have set the date for opening the Beachside Café – right across from the restaurant they already own (Alki Café). Just in tonight from Sharon Bang:

After a long wait, we finally have an official opening date for Beachside Cafe on Alki. We are opening on Monday, April 4th. Every time we felt like we were ready, there were things to be improved. We really wanted to do it right for all those who have been waiting patiently with so much anticipation. We wanted to make sure we bring quality to this great location. We searched for the best quality of ingredients for all the food items we were going to prepare; as small as just the right bread for each sandwich or better syrup for our espresso lovers. We also wanted to work with local vendors to bring freshness and to support the local economy.

Our hours of operation will be as follows;
Sun – Thursday: 7 am to 7 pm
Fri & Sat: 7 am to 8 pm

We are going to serve Caffe Vita Coffee. We are, however, bringing back a manual espresso machine for best taste of coffee.

Here are list of the things you will find at Beachside Cafe on Alki;

Panini Sandwich
Classic Sandwich
Signature Salad & Soup
Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies
Pearl Sugar Waffles
Coffee from Caffe Vita
Cinnamon Rolls from Alki Bakery
Cheese cake from Cheesecake Factory
Bread from Grand Central Bakery
Bagels from Zatz a Better Bagel
Pies from Alki Pies
Pastry from Little Rae’s Bakery
Pastry from Macrina Bakery

We hope to make Beachside Cafe on Alki a place where everyone can come together and enjoy simple things in life.

The name was announced last month. And if you’re a recent arrival wondering where this is – 61st and Alki SW, right across from Statue of Liberty Plaza.

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Spaghetti with the Scouts: Troop 284 dinner/auction Saturday
March 25, 2011 8:20 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

Another weekend full of chances to do good while having a good time, like this: The Troop 284 members in the photo include many of the Scouts who will serve you dinner tomorrow (Saturday) night if you join them for spaghetti and a silent auction at Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall, 5-7:30 pm Saturday, 35th/Myrtle. Sharing the photo and the event reminder, Diane tells us the menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, French bread, salad, and beverages – for just $7 adults, $4 kids under 14. They are raising money for summer activities including camp.

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Random acts of knitting: West Seattle gets ‘yarn-bombed’
March 25, 2011 4:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Story and photos by Keri DeTore
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

It’s the (yarn) bomb!

The Admiral District’s been “yarn-bombed” — by a talented knitter willing to brave the rain that fell while she was creating this:

Knitting decorative pieces to attach to public installations such as bike racks, telephone poles and bus stop signs is known as “yarn bombing” or “knit bombing.” It started as a way to use up extra yarn and, according to urbandictionary.com: “Yarn bombing is almost exclusively about reclaiming and personalizing sterile or cold public places.”

The bike-rack “yarn bomb” is the work of a West Seattle knitter known as Jaesee, who just started writing about her “Yarn Core” activities at yarncore.wordpress.com. Asked about her inspiration to start “bombing,” she replies:

“The idea was initially inspired when I was visiting Los Angeles in October and saw a bike like this. I’ve been knitting for around 2 years and have a real knack for it, but after a while knitting hats and scarves starts to get old. I’ve always considered myself mildly artistic, but I never really found my medium until I started knitting.

“So I wanted to figure out how I could make knitting more like an art project. Yarn-bombing … really appealed to me because it seemed so free-form and a little scary and exciting. I like the “danger” element of it, like you’re kind of doing something bad, but since it isn’t paint it isn’t permanent there isn’t a real threat of consequences.

I live and grew up in West Seattle and I love that it has blossomed into a very tight community, and this yarn art seemed like something that would be embraced by the community. I’m starting out small, but I’d love to eventually grow into an army of knitters, crocheters and crafters that love West Seattle and want to help make it unique and beautiful.”

Admiral District residents Meredith Hailey and her son Grayson (top photo) learned about the bike-rack “bomb” and decided to go on a hunt for it:

“There are a lot of artists in our community, and a whole lot of knitters. I’m so charmed by artists who reach out to the community and to our individual sense of play through whimsical presentations like this one,” said Meredith.

When the owner of the Admiral Shoe Repair shop noticed the bike rack, he exclaimed, “Beautiful!”

Jaesee lets on that there’s a May Day project in the works. Updates will be posted on the Yarncore website.

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Followup: Driver cited in Admiral crash, toddler reportedly home
March 25, 2011 3:58 pm
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 |   Safety | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from Wednesday, looking toward the west side of California/Lander intersection)
We promised a followup when we had new information about the Admiral crash that injured a toddler and his nanny on Wednesday afternoon, near Lafayette Elementary and Hiawatha park. Today, police confirmed that the driver who hit them was cited for failure to yield right of way; that word from Seattle Police media unit Det. Mark Jamieson. Harborview Medical Center, to which the two victims were taken after the crash, is unable to provide information without the victims’ names, which we don’t have. But as often happens, the comment section on our original story has yielded information. This account of the crash, from Jon, is not disputed by police – as our photo (above) showed, the crosswalk was the collision scene. The story is also related, along with updates on the victims, in this comment from Brooke:

The nanny was dropping off my daughter and the little girl she watches at gymnastics. She then left with the 21 month old brother to go to the park. They crossed at the intersection when it said walk. The yellow smart car turned without yielding. The nanny was holding the little boy’s hand and picked him up immediately when she saw they were going to get hit and pushed him out of the way. He suffered some head and eye damage but was able to come home today. The nanny severely damaged her leg and had surgery last night. She will not be able to put weight on it for 3 months and her leg will never be the same. The parents feel that their little boy would not be here without the nanny. We love this family dearly and hope that things strengthen faster than they are supposed to. Please send out your prayers and thoughts, especially for the nanny that is going to have a really rough next few months.

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West Seattle door-to-door alert: Anybody home?
March 25, 2011 2:39 pm
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 |   Door-to-door alert | West Seattle news

Just out of the WSB inbox, a door-to-door alert (or maybe something more) regarding someone who turned up in the 4100 block of 41st SW – details after the jump:Read More

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Zippy’s Giant Burgers move countdown: 1 month till new location
March 25, 2011 1:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

Exactly one month from today, Zippy’s Giant Burgers is scheduled to open in its new White Center location (9614 14th SW, February photo at right). WSB contributor Deanie Schwarz – who broke the story last month – talked with Zippy’s owner Blaine “Zippy” Cook this morning, and he says he’s optimistic they’ll make the target date – they’re continuing to work on the new space even as they move toward the scheduled April 16 closing date at their original Highland Park location. (If you’re just coming in on the story – they’re moving because the building’s future is uncertain, after its previous owner lost it to foreclosure). Deanie reports that Zippy’s plans to keep all the trademark nuances of its current location, with new fun features. Cook told her that the “bun wall” – an image suggesting a sesame-seed bun – will be painted this weekend at the new location, along with “soda-pop graphics” in the (much larger) bathrooms. The counters and tables will have the familiar charcoal-boomerang surfaces, and there will be booths too, all atop a newly polished concrete floor. In addition, an alcove will house pinball machines, and an old-time photo booth is planned. Meantime, on closing day, April 16th, Zippy’s plans to keep serving until the food literally runs out, and then will race into the finishing touches till the scheduled April 25th reopening.

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Alaskan Way Viaduct checkup report: No new problems
March 25, 2011 1:20 pm
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 |   Alaskan Way Viaduct | Safety

No new cracks, no new settlement. That’s the bottom line to last weekend’s Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection, WSDOT says today. Here’s the long version:Read More

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Happening now: Chief Sealth Walk for Water
March 25, 2011 12:07 pm
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 |   Environment | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Taking laps on a flat track, at the Southwest Athletic Complex in the sunshine. Sound like a great thing to do in the midst of midday sunshine like this? Maybe – until you realize the Chief Sealth International High School Walk for Water involves carrying gallons of water, to get a bit of a feel for what people all over the world have to do to get water – carrying heavy containers for miles, from the water source to home. The walk is under way for a few more hours, as the World Water Week “ideas festival” concludes today. Faculty’s joining in, too:

On the side of the track, where athletes would usually gear up for a game, the students are helping each other put on their water-laden packs:

Across the street, inside the school, this day has a special schedule. Students have been rotating through activities including speakers in the auditorium and Little Theater (among them, reps from the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, National Wildlife Federation, and Gates Foundation), s well as events in classrooms, including a Water Taste Test. This concludes the “local ideas festival” that Sealth senior Molly Freed and social-studies teacher Noah Zeichner spearheaded after they were chosen to participate in the Aspen Ideas Festival last year – on condition they organize and present a “local ideas festival” back home. The week began with an event open to everyone in the community, with high-profile speakers (here’s our video of the entire event, plus a full writeup).

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