
(Photo added 9:45 am, from the tornado-survivors-fundraiser yard sale at 4726 50th SW)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:
TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT NOTES: Alaskan Way Viaduct closed … Sound Transit service changes now in effect, including cutbacks on Route 560 from West Seattle to Sea-Tac (as previously reported here)
RELAY FOR LIFE: The overnight cancer-fighting fundraiser (co-sponsored by WSB this year) has been under way since 6:30 Friday night at West Seattle Stadium and concludes with closing ceremonies at 10 this morning.
BENEFIT YARD SALE #1: 8 am-5 pm, 4749 51st Place SW, benefiting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, details in this WSB Forums post.
BENEFIT YARD SALE #2: West Seattle neighborhood yard sale to help victims of Joplin, MO tornado, hosted by neighbors of a family with Joplin ties (and who have visited to help their relatives cope with the aftermath). 9 am-3 pm today, 4726 50th SW (and they say thanks for a mountain of donated items!).
SEACREST GARDEN WORK PARTY: Seacrest Garden Work Party – Help is needed to maintain the beautiful native plant garden on the shore of Elliott Bay! Weeds need to be pulled and mulch needs to be spread. All tools and gloves will be provided, plus some snacks and beverages to keep you fueled up! Meet at Seacrest Park (1660 Harbor SW), 9 am – 12 noon
BARTON STREET P-PATCH WORK PARTY: Starts 9:30 am (details here), 34th/Barton.
‘ONE LAST LOOK’ AT DENNY MIDDLE SCHOOL: Demolition is scheduled this summer, since Denny’s new building is ready. Today, take “one last look” between 10 am and noon (details here), 8402 30th SW.
GOVERNMENT PROCESS TRAINING WORKSHOP: Don’t know how to use the government process? Want to know how you can make a difference? Come to a free training program. 10 am – 1 pm at Neighborhood House High Point Center (6400 Sylvan Way SW, corner of Lanham). At this workshop, we will:
* Explore the concepts of advocacy, direct action and public leadership.
* Give a brief overview of the government agencies.
* Meet other community organizers in your neighborhood.
* Practice different approaches for communities to make positive change at the neighborhood or city level
-Bring your action project idea, such as 35th Ave Safety, HP Pedestrian Safety, community building.
Training is Free. Refreshments provided. Child care is available.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, TOOL LIBRARY: West Seattle Tool Library celebrates its 1st anniversary with special events all weekend – starting with a “community welcome” at 10 am today – schedule of events in this WSB story
SEOLA PARK NEEDS YOU: EarthCorps Volunteer Event at Seola Park (10 am – 2 pm).
DELRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS WALK: Delridge Improvements Walk – Meet at Uptown Espresso (3845 Delridge Way SW), 11 am. Bring a water bottle and wear comfy shoes (walking for a couple hours). Have you ever wondered how a street gets speed bumps, or thought about the need for a cross walk around your neighborhood? Learn what neighbors have done to improve the neighborhood, and see how you can make a difference. City councilmembers expected to be on hand. Full list of stops here, in case you have to join in progress.
TALK TO YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Informal discussion with Steve Sundquist (sundquist4schools.com). 11 am -12:30 pm at the High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
SSCC GARDEN CENTER: Puget Ridge Garden Center at South Seattle Community College doesn’t have regular hours for the public – but today, it’s open 11 am – 3 pm, selling a wide variety of plants. North end of the South Seattle Community College campus at 6000 16th Ave SW.
FUNDRAISING BARBECUE: Get lunch at West Seattle Thriftway (look for the barbecue tent outside the store) starting at 11 am – proceeds go to Pencil Me In For Kids
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, METROPOLITAN MARKET: 40th anniversary celebration at Metropolitan Market-Admiral (WSB sponsor, 2320 42nd Ave SW), today featuring a Cupcake Royale sprinkle party for kids, noon-2 pm
SWIM OUTDOORS! Another pre-season weekend for Colman Pool in Lincoln Park, starting with lap swim at noon.
KITTY HARBOR: West Seattle’s only animal shelter, Kitty Harbor (3422 Harbor SW) open for its second weekend of the season, noon-6 pm.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Northwest Wine Academy event at South Seattle Community College: 12 – 6 pm with Wine Barrel Toasting Demonstration (12 – 3 pm): Watch professional coopers toast wine barrels AND Dare to Pair Competition! (3 – 5:30 pm). Six teams from SSCC’s Culinary School go up against each other to pair our wines with their artistry.
SECOND TO LAST DAY OF SIFF IN WEST SEATTLE: The film festival concludes tomorrow, and four films are screening at the Admiral Theater today, starting at 1 pm, from the US, UK, and Norway. Full details here.
BENEFIT BOOK FAIR: Sanislo Elementary School Fundraiser at the BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR. Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) Barnes and Noble is hosting a Sanislo Fundraiser 5 – 8 pm. In addition to Sanislo students and staff reading, at 6 pm Frances McCue will read from her book The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs, and more. After 7 pm, Sanislo alum Aaron Counts will slam a few rhymes of his own, and maybe one with his son Azai. If you can’t come, take your support online! Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 6/11/11 to 6/17/11 by entering Bookfair ID# 10483899 at checkout.
FAMILY PROMISE FUN-DRAISER: Sock hop dinner, dance and auction to benefit Family Promise of Seattle and celebrate its reopening, 5 – 10 pm, Holy Rosary‘s Lanigan Gym, call 206-937-2703 for ticket info.
ARTSWEST FUN-DRAISER: ArtsWest’s annual gala, at Museum of Flight, 6 pm.
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