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Alki photographer David Hutchinson shares that view of tonight’s sunset, with the explanation: “At sunset this evening, you could see a faint ‘sun pillar‘. This is an atmospheric phenomenon caused by light reflecting from ice crystals.” (Good news in the forecast, by the way – mostly sunny tomorrow, partly sunny Memorial Day.)

Another construction fence in West Seattle’s Triangle: Les Schwab

May 28, 2011 10:17 pm

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| Triangle | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Just a few days after the fence went up on the future West Seattle Trader Joe’s site – once the Huling Brothers Buick showroom – another former Huling-operated (though not owned) property just got a construction fence. This time, it’s the future home of Les Schwab Tires on the southwest corner of SW Alaska/38th SW. Thanks to Dan and Celeste for the tips this evening (just in time for us to grab a photo before nightfall).

We reported here two weeks ago that the permits had been granted for Les Schwab to start work on the site. As with the Trader Joe’s project less than a block north, this one will not involve structural demolition or new construction – more like, extensive remodeling. It’s been four months since we reported that Les Schwab was planning a West Seattle operation at this site; though we confirmed the project by viewing the city’s hard-copy file downtown, the company has not spoken publicly about it except to confirm to WSB they had applied for permits for “a West Seattle site.”

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1 more night for playwrights’ showcase at ArtsWest

May 28, 2011 9:50 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(Photo by Patrick Sand for WSB)
From left, Judy Jacobs, Scot Bastian, and Jeff Mandels are three of the four West Seattle playwrights (with Suzanne Bailie) involved with this weekend’s Seattle Playwrights Studio 9th Annual Showcase of New Works at ArtsWest in The Junction. The showcase features five one-act, or excerpts if longer, new works each night (10 total); the plays by Judy, Scot, and Suzanne were part of tonight’s event, while Jeff’s play will be one of the five presented tomorrow night (showtime 7 pm Sunday; tickets available online). As explained by ArtsWest, the Playwrights Studio “provides playwrights the opportunity to hear plays in-progress read aloud and to receive moderated feedback from fellow writers in a supportive environment.”

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When to see the West Seattle Big Band at Hiawatha this year

May 28, 2011 7:30 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(West Seattle Big Band @ Hi-Yu Concert in the Park, July 2010)
Since Memorial Day, sun or no, kicks off the summer, it’s time to start thinking about summertime traditions. One musical tradition involves getting to see/hear the West Seattle Big Band outdoors on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center. Their manager wanted to clear up a bit of confusion – so here’s his open letter explaining when you WILL be able to enjoy this unique musical group there this summer:

The West Seattle Big Band has received some questions lately about not playing at Hiawatha. I can only assume that this comes about because we are not on the (Admiral Neighborhood Association) music series schedule this year. The West Seattle Hi-Yu Concert in the Park at Hiawatha is of course a separate event.

The first two years of the ANA series we were requested to play the last week of the series. We were happy to oblige this request, and in so doing help establish this new music series. This year we were not asked to play, but we were given the opportunity to apply for a slot, just like all the rest of the bands. When the applications were made available, we were already booked up through October, and since we play the week before the series at the same location, we chose not to apply.

The West Seattle Big Band has been playing the past 14 years at the Hi-Yu Concert in the Park. The original concept of this concert was just a simple band concert, to fill the one open day left in a very busy 12 day Hi-Yu event schedule. Think of it as a Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney movie. I know a band, Al has a park, Steve has a stage, lets have a concert, and we will invite a few hundred of our close friends.

The Band does not collect a fee from Hi-Yu for this annual performance. We consider it a donation to Hi-Yu, and it’s our way of saying thanks to the West Seattle Community. The 2011 Concert in the Park is scheduled for Tuesday July 19th at 7:00 PM.

Jim Edwards
Manager
West Seattle Big Band

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Saints win! Seattle Lutheran repeats as state baseball champions

May 28, 2011 5:54 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

(Photo added 7:02 pm, courtesy SLHS)
The score’s just in from Yakima, via Twitter: Seattle Lutheran 7, Warden 1, and the Saints win their second consecutive state baseball championship! SLHS jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and were ahead the rest of the way.

9:59 PM UPDATE: The team is expected to arrive back at the school (on the north side of SW Genesee between 42nd and 41st) between 10:30 and 11, and you’re invited to be there to cheer the champs on arrival.

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West Seattle High School Class of 1971 reunion announced

May 28, 2011 5:29 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Got the news today from Jim Biava – announcing the West Seattle High School Class of ’71 reunion plan. First, a potluck picnic is set for 3 pm-10 pm August 13th at Lincoln Park Picnic Shelter 5 (north end of the park). Then, the 40th reunion dinner will be on October 1st at Salty’s on Alki. Get in the loop by calling Jim at 206-387-2683 or e-mailing him at jim@jimbiava.com, so you’ll be on the list as further details are finalized.

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West Seattle scene: European Cup party @ Corner Pocket

May 28, 2011 2:30 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

(Photos by Ellen Cedergreen for WSB)
If we told you local fans gathered in a West Seattle pub to watch a professional-sports championship game today – you might guess we were talking about the Stanley Cup. (After all, Vancouver’s in the finals.) Nope. That’s next week; this was a different cup. Soccer’s European Cup, pitting Manchester United against Barcelona, filled the Corner Pocket in The Junction at midday. The CP has for years been a hot spot for watching soccer – particularly if you are a Manchester United fan. WSB contributor Ellen Cedergreen stopped by early in the game.

Fans explained to Ellen that while you can watch soccer at other Seattle pubs, for more than three years, Corner Pocket has become the headquarters for Manchester United loyalists – who sing, cheer, and otherwise raucously root for their team. Things were tied 1-1 while Ellen was there, but Barcelona eventually won, 3-1. It was a party just the same – Ellen reports one fan even brought in Manchester United cupcakes for all to enjoy, complete with individual players’ pictures:

If you want to read a UK take on how the game unfolded – here’s one we found.Manchester has won the European Cup three times previously, by the way. And their upcoming U.S. tour includes a Seattle stop – on July 20th, they’re playing the Seattle Sounders FC at Qwest Field.

(P.S. Thanks to Selena for putting this on our radar via Twitter – one of many ways to share info on what’s going on or coming up!)

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Reader reports: Two ‘suspicious’ West Seattle encounters

May 28, 2011 12:27 pm

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| Genesee Hill | Highland Park | West Seattle news

Sometimes reports like the following two will yield “yeah, me too,” or “actually, here’s what that was about” – so toward that end, here are two notes that arrived in the WSB inbox late last night, one from the Genesee area, one from Highland Park:Read More

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Love our orcas? Be a steward! Sign up now for West Seattle training

May 28, 2011 10:52 am

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| How to help | West Seattle news | Wildlife

(Photo by Mark Sears, one of the experts leading the June 11th Orca Steward training session)
Can you imagine Puget Sound without that amazing sight? We can’t. So, in case you haven’t already seen this on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar, here’s a reminder: Two weeks from today, if you can spare a few hours to help make sure our area’s threatened orcas (fewer than 100 left!) get a better chance of survival, you can join an Orca Steward training session. 10 am-2:30 pm on Saturday, June 11th, at Alki Community Center, as announced by Donna Sandstrom of The Whale Trail:

Topics/presenters include:

Orca ABCs – Cindy Hansen, Whale Museum
Killer Whale Management and Recovery – Lynne Barre, NOAA Fisheries
West Seattle Orca Sightings – Mark Sears, Orca Researcher
What We Can Do To Help the Orcas – Franziska McKay, People for Puget Sound.

The event is free, and open to all ages. … Lunch will be provided.

Though there’s no charge – thanks in part to a Seattle Department of Neighborhoods matching-fund grant – you need to SIGN UP NOW – since space is limited. And you can do it online, right this very moment – just go here. Need to know more first? Check out The Whale Trail’s website and/or Facebook page. Or – e-mail info@thewhaletrail.org.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Donna sends word the session is now full! But e-mail that same address to get on the waiting list for the next one (date etc. TBA).

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West Seattle Saturday: New plays @ ArtsWest; 2 grand openings …

May 28, 2011 8:57 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Cheryl, from the West Seattle Blog Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar, happening today/tonight:

THE SNEAKERY ‘GRAND OPENING’: Though it’s been open a few weeks, today is the official “grand opening” celebration for The Sneakery, the new shoes/socks store in The Junction, starting at 11 am with discounts, giveaways, and a 7 pm acoustic set by two members of The Young Evils.

CAIRDEAS WINERY TASTING ROOM OPENS: Today and tomorrow, a new tasting room opens its doors at ActivSpace on Harbor Avenue just north of the West Seattle Bridge, noon-5 pm (details here).

SHOWCASE OF NEW PLAYS: Annual Showcase of New Plays at ArtsWest – 5 new plays by 5 playwrights tonight (and 5 more tomorrow), 7 pm. More details here; three West Seattle playwrights are on tonight’s slate – Judy Jacobs, Suzanne Bailie, and Scot Bastian.

SIFF AT THE ADMIRAL: The Seattle International Film Festival continues, with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle among the venues. Today at The Admiral, the films are “Fathers and Sons” at 1 pm, “Littlerock” at 3:30 pm, “Young Goethe in Love” at 6 pm, “On Tour” at 9 pm. Tickets are available online through the SIFF site.

GET OUT AND GET GREEN: Three West Seattle work parties are listed today on the Green Seattle Partnership page; find them here.

GOT A HOLIDAY WEEKEND PROJECT? But not sure you have what you need to make it happen? Check out the West Seattle Tool Library in its new Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building), 9 am-2 pm today (and every Saturday).

SEATTLE LUTHERAN’S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: As noted here last night, the Seattle Lutheran High School baseball team is in the state 2B finals. The game’s in Yakima at 4 pm, but you can get in-progress reports via Twitter (@seattlelutheran).

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