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West Seattle Sunday: The rest of today’s highlights
September 11, 2011 9:23 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

In all its ruffled glory, standing on the beach, the bald eagle photographed by Melanie Dixon seems just as fierce and regal as when soaring above. Our 9/11 anniversary events list is here (and our morning visit to Alki’s Lady Liberty is here); what follows is the rest of today’s highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HOLY FAMILY COMMUNITY STREET FAIR: Second day of the festivities at 20th/Roxbury, with pony rides, karaoke, salsa cookoff, vendors, live music, food, more. The official flyer is here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Today’s update (and a look ahead) from market management:

Wine Tasting at Wilridge Vineyards & Winery
Fresh Roasted Peppers from River Farm
NEXT WEEK [9/18]: Sas-Squash Fest!! Chef Demo, sampling, music, ugly squash contest and the long-awaited Zucchini 500 Races hosted by the Kiwanis Club! C’mon down!

Every Sunday, you’ll find the market at 44th/Alaska in The Junction, 10 am-2 pm.

LOOKING FOR A HOME: Friends of the Animals Foundation is at Next to Nature in The Junction with local rescue kittens (“and a few nice cats”) looking for permanent and loving homes, 11 am-3 pm.

COLMAN POOL’S LAST DAY OF THE YEAR: We took that photo on July 4th, the day the outdoor pool at Lincoln Park marked its 70th anniversary, and the weather today is just as beautiful. Swimming starts at noon; note that next year’s opening is scheduled to be later than usual because of work in the offseason. Today’s schedule is here.

AFTERNOON TUNES: Why Ask Why, described on the C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor) calendar as an “eclectic acoustic duo.” 1-3 pm, 5612 California SW.

TOX-ICK’S WEAK SPOTS, REVEALED! Sustainable West Seattle presents “Don’t Feed the Tox-Ick Monster,” first edition of this educational event, 2 pm – 3 pm, West Seattle Christian Church, 4400 42nd SW. (Audience members will be eligible to win up to $1,000 in prizes like water cisterns, landscape consulting, car-wash gift certificates, oil changes, bus passes, and more.).

ARTSWEST MATINEE: “Amy’s View” continues its first weekend at ArtsWest Playhouse in The Junction, 3 pm matinee.

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9/11 anniversary dawns with Alki Statue of Liberty tributes
September 11, 2011 8:27 am
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 |   Alki Statue of Liberty | West Seattle history | West Seattle news

Tonight, the Alki Statue of Liberty will again be a gathering place, to remember, and to hope, as it was a decade ago. This morning, tributes are already there – including this poem:

As shown here earlier this week, Alki’s Lady Liberty is holding a flag for the occasion. Across the street, a large flag went up this morning:

Tonight’s vigil is at 7 pm, sponsored by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society/Log House Museum, whose 9/11 exhibit is viewable today from noon till 7, just a block south at 61st/Stevens. (photo added 1:48 pm)

Other West Seattle/White Center commemorations are on this list.

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Video: Vivid reasons to learn – today! – how to fight Tox-Ick
September 11, 2011 3:38 am
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 |   Environment | Sustainable West Seattle | West Seattle news

Local diver Laura James is documenting what we’ve been warned about but can’t see … what’s pouring into Puget Sound, beneath the surface, carrying debris and toxicity from what’s on the surface, ashore. The video above was shot near Alki, part of Laura’s project to document all the runoff-carrying pipelines around West Seattle. She shares the video just as Sustainable West Seattle is kicking off its campaign against the Tox-Ick Monster, starting with a presentation – with prizes! – today, 2 pm, West Seattle Christian Church in The Junction (southeast corner of 42nd/Genesee). And if you’re still not convinced it’s a battle you need to join, here’s a different look at Laura’s work – part of an upcoming documentary with a broader look at threats to Puget Sound:

P.S. If you just can’t get to today’s presentation about fighting Tox-Ick … you have other chances this fall, all listed here.

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West Seattle coyotes: More sightings, including 2 together
September 11, 2011 1:54 am
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 |   Coyotes | West Seattle news | Wildlife

Two more coyote reports to share – including one instance of two seen together. Read ahead for both:Read More

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West Seattle scenes: WS Soccer Club gets the ball rolling
September 10, 2011 9:03 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

On a September Saturday that felt more like July, hundreds of West Seattle Soccer Club players took to fields around the peninsula. For the U8 to U11 teams, it was the annual WSSC Jamboree; regular play started for older teams. Above, Amanda Parkhurst photographed Lucy Parkhurst and Eva Flanagan, in blue, during the Blues Sisters vs. Crashing Waves game; below, Deanie Schwarz caught a wider scene at Highland Park:

This season, WSSC has signed up more than 1,600 players – a record – and 275 coaches. The U8-U11 teams start regular play next weekend, while U6 and U7 start on September 25th.

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West Seattle/White Center events tomorrow for 9/11 + 10
September 10, 2011 7:08 pm
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 |   Alki Statue of Liberty | West Seattle history | West Seattle news

(September 2001 photo by David Hutchinson)
If you were here in September 2001, it is an indelible memory – the gatherings, the tributes, the luminaria at the Alki Statue of Liberty. Right around this time tomorrow, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks, a candlelight vigil (organized by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society/Log House Museum) will again bring people together to pay tribute, to remember, and to look ahead. But that is not the only West Seattle/White Center event tomorrow commemorating the anniversary; in case you haven’t seen it yet, we wanted to call your attention one more time to the running list we’ve been keeping of all the events we know of, tomorrow morning, afternoon and evening. See the list here; please let us know if you notice something missing, so that we can add it before it’s too late (editor@westseattleblog.com) – thank you.

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Countdown to Delridge Day: Cleanup crew, & bake-sale request
September 10, 2011 4:17 pm
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

One week till the Delridge Day festival and skatepark opening (11 am-3 pm Sept. 17th) – two notes today:

ADOPT-A-STREET CLEANUP: We caught up with the North Delridge Neighborhood Council Adopt-A-Street volunteers as they were getting ready for one last pre-Delridge Day cleanup this morning; if you noticed any yellow bags in the area, that’ s their handiwork!

BAKE SALE NEEDS GOODIES: Delridge Community Center Advisory Board member Francesca Annis sends word that the community bake sale that’ll be part of next Saturday’s festival needs community donations! Can you donate something – homemade or store-bought? It’ll help raise money for a youth-scholarship fund. Francesca says that whatever you can donate, you’ll be in good company:

Great Start Preschool, School Age Care and the Teen Program housed within the center are all making items to contribute. NDNC, Bakery Nouveau, Zatz a Better Bagel, C&P Coffee Co., The Original Bakery, Great Harvest Baking Co., Sugar Rush Baking Co./Coffee to a Tea, Manderin Cookie Co., Starbucks, Safeway, Metropolitan Market, QFC and PCC have also committed to our efforts and we hope to receive word from other West Seattle bakeries and grocery stores.

Please join us by donating your favorite home-made or store-bought goods. We will also accept non traditional bake sale items such as individual size fruit snacks, chips/crackers or candy. If possible, please wrap your home-made items individually. You may drop off your contribution at Delridge Community Center, located at 4501 Delridge Way SW. We will also accept monetary donations in lieu of baked items. For more information please contact Francesca Annis via e-mail at keekai@comcast.net. You may also call the center at 206-684-7423 and ask for Ryan Spencer or Alice Greer.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Anybody missing a safe?
September 10, 2011 2:36 pm
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 |   Crime | Highland Park | West Seattle news

Just out of the WSB inbox, from a West Seattleite who asked not to be identified:

At about 1 pm this afternoon there were at least two suspicious people pounding and trying to open a safe in North end of Riverview Park (the corner of Holly & 12th Ave SW). One of the men looked to be a Caucasian male. There were two vehicles, one gray X-Terra and the other looked to be a gray sedan. The police were called and before they got there (only a few minutes) the cars were gone. They did retrieve the safe, it was medium sized and gray. They asked if anyone has any information to please contact the Seattle Police Department.

The non-emergency number is 206-625-5011.

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Happening now: Holy Family Community Street Fair
September 10, 2011 11:54 am
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

A bouncy house, pony rides, and other activities for kids – as well as food, entertainment, and vendors, for all ages – are part of what you’ll find at the Holy Family Community Street Fair, outside the church/school at 20th/Roxbury till 6 tonight and 9 am-4 pm tomorrow. (Sunday activities include a salsa cookoff – more info on the official flyer.)

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West Seattle Crime Watch: The case of the boosted blooms
September 10, 2011 10:25 am
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 |   Crime | Gardening | West Seattle news

Things have been fairly quiet lately (and WSBeat fans should know, Megan Sheppard‘s weekly feature returns next week). Today, just out of the WSB inbox, from Mike B, a report:

We live on Fauntleroy Way near the Fairmount Playfield. I have a garden of mostly zinnias, gladiolas, and marigolds. Last night (Friday) at about 8:30pm my wife alerted me that there was someone in our yard picking my flowers. When confronted the young men said, “Sorry, they’re for my dead bro, man. Call the Cops.” They quickly walked away heading south. I did call and the police responded quickly. They did not find the young men. They were young white guys in their late teens or early twenties. One had a knit hat on. Both were dressed in baggy dark clothing. I know they were only flowers, but I put a lot of time into my garden and they were important to me.

Reminder, the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council resumes its meetings a week from Tuesday – at 7 pm September 20th, Southwest Precinct. Special guest this month – discussing identity theft.

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West Seattle Saturday: Sales, schools, swimming, soccer…
September 10, 2011 9:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Late-summer swim at Alki, by LikeOnATree, from the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar, as our late summer rolls on:

WEST SEATTLE SOCCER CLUB SEASON STARTS: WSSC sends word that their games begin today, at fields around West Seattle. They have record registration – more than 1,600 players – so that means a LOT of games!

MORE THAN A RUMMAGE SALE: This sale also has a bouncy house for kids and free hot dogs/burgers for all. Now till 4 pm. 3210 SW 106th Street in Arbor Heights. Benefiting community charities; hosted by the New Apostolic Church.

MORE YARD SALES: Check the Freebies/Deals/Sales section of the WSB Forums, where 10+ sales are listed for today (and you can list yours, free, any time).

STREET FAIR! Holy Family Community Street Fair, 9-6 on Saturday, 9-4 on Sunday, with pony rides, karaoke, salsa cookoff, vendors, live music, food, more (and a 9/11 remembrance on Sunday) – official flyer here.

PITCH IN AND CLEAN UP: Adopt-A-Street cleanup with the North Delridge Neighborhood Council, with one week to go till Delridge Day and the skatepark grand opening! 10 am-noon, meet at Delridge Community Center.

GOOD FOOD, GOOD FUN: Free family-nutrition class at PCC Natural Markets (WSB sponsor) in West Seattle, 10 am-noon.

GOT SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUESTIONS/CONCERNS? Community conversation with School Board president Steve Sundquist, High Point Library (35th/Raymond), 11 am-12:30 pm.

A WALK IN THE PARK: West Seattle naturalist Stewart Wechsler will lead a walk in Lincoln Park beginning at 11:00 a.m. Stewart is known for his passion for preserving our unique, native biodiversity — butterflies are a specialty! All are welcome. Meet at the north parking lot bulletin board.

FALL’S GREAT FOR GARDENING: The Garden Center is open at South Seattle Community College, second-to-last scheduled “second Saturday” of the year. 11 am-3 pm. 6000 16th SW, north side of campus.

CELEBRATE OUR ELDERS: Grandparents Day Celebration at Life Care Center of West Seattle, 4700 SW Admiral Way, 11 am-2 pm. “A fun-filled afternoon with entertainment, refreshments, and activities for all ages.”

LAST CHANCE FOR COLMAN POOL: At Lincoln Park, it’s Colman Pool’s last weekend of 2011; pool schedule/other info here. Swimming starts at noon.

SKATING: Seattle Lutheran High School Cheerleading back-to-school skating party at Southgate Roller Rink, 5-7 pm. Come win prizes for ’80s wear!! Glow sticks, snacks and an Ipod give away!!! $10 at the door includes skates and one iPod raffle ticket.

SEALTH’S HALF-CENTURY REUNION: Chief Sealth‘s Class of 1961 continues its reunion weekend with dinner tonight at South Seattle Community College’s Brockey Center; details here.

SHAKE IT: At the Heartland Café’s Benbow Room: Dance party! Candylandia is a monthly night of sweet sounds, liberal libations, and shakin’ good times brought to you by DJ Cotton Candy every second Saturday of the month. 9 pm.

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West Seattle weather: Hottest September week on record?
September 10, 2011 2:12 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Thanks to Bill Bacon for the post-sunset view of the Olympics and the Sound on yet another warm late-summer night (with smoke from the “Big Hump” fire, now up to 800 acres). Get ready for an even-warmer weekend, according to most forecasts (you’ll see a couple options on our experimental WSB Weather page). Today and tomorrow might approach 90, according to the National Weather Service, which says that might make for a record-setting week, before things cool down several days from now:

The warmest week on record in September in Seattle (including the Federal Building records, which go back to 1891) in terms of high temperatures is the 7-day stretch from September 18th through the 24th, 1974, when the average high temperature was 84.0 degrees (78…80…88…88…84…81…89). There is a chance this could be surpassed with the two warm days coming up over the weekend.

Still lots of outdoor options – before we get to today’s official preview, two that come to mind are the final weekend at Colman Pool (swimming resumes today at noon), and the all-weekend Holy Family Community Street Fair (9 am-6 pm today, 9-4 tomorrow).

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West Seattle scene: SW Youth and Family Services fundraiser
September 10, 2011 1:51 am
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 |   Fauntleroy | How to help | West Seattle news

Southwest Youth and Family Services is a West Seattle-based nonprofit that does a lot of hard work, fairly quietly … but once a year, it’s time to have fun. In our photo are State Sen. Sharon Nelson and SWYFS executive director Steve Daschle, snapped at The Hall at Fauntleroy Friday night, during the agency’s annual gala dinner/auction. Not just the standard auction fare – check this array from Seattle’s popular Pop Cap Games:

The night also featured a dessert dash for treats from the quite-dashworthy Bakery Nouveau:

As explained on the SWYFS website, their main areas of emphasis are counseling, education, and family support (high-school classes are even taught on site, for high-risk students trying to get back into the groove).

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Tonight’s high-school football: WSHS, SLHS wins; Sealth loss
September 9, 2011 9:59 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

First high-school-football score in for the night – Close game at Southwest Athletic Complex; West Seattle High School beats Nathan Hale, 21-20. That’s our featured game tonight; video and summary to come. According to our partners at the Seattle Times, Seattle Lutheran won at North Beach (in Ocean Shores), 35-0, while Sealth lost at Ingraham, 39-6.

ADDED 11:59 PM: Summary/video from WSHS game:Read More

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West Seattle CSO projects: Barton field work; Murray offers
September 9, 2011 9:04 pm
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 |   Environment | Sunrise Heights | West Seattle news | Westwood

Both of King County’s West Seattle projects to reduce combined-sewer overflows (CSO) are proceeding, and we have updates tonight.

In the area of Sunrise Heights/Westwood where the map above is shaded – part of the “basin” feeding the Barton pump station north of the Fauntleroy ferry dock – the plan is to install “green stormwater infrastructure” including rain gardens, and another round of field work is imminent, according to spokesperson Annie Kolb-Nelson. She says residents in the affected area have been sent a letter (see it here), and will get more notification whenever something is happening on their block, but they wanted to get wider word out too. This is what will be happening, according to an online update about the project:

• Project team members conducting land and utility surveys, and looking at topography, stormwater and groundwater patterns, existing parking strip uses, trees, driveways, accessibility for residents with disabilities, and other physical features of the project area
• Geotechnical borings to better understand soil and groundwater conditions
• Infiltration testing to see how long it takes water to soak into the ground
• Parking and traffic pattern survey
• Potential installation of additional groundwater monitoring wells
• Examination of roof downspout connections/disconnections to the existing combined sewer system

All that will start over the next few weeks, Kolb-Nelson tells WSB. There’s also a map showing specific properties in the project area – you can see that here. The county says construction won’t start until 2013.

We also asked what’s new in the neighborhood that is going to be affected by the plan for the basin feeding the Murray pump station at Lowman Beach Park, where a separate pump-station maintenance project is under way right now. For Murray, you may recall, the county has decided to build a huge underground storage tank across the street from the park, which requires buying and demolishing the residential properties that are there now. Kolb-Nelson says, “We’re in contact with property owners and have begun making offers. We’re also notifying people about eligibility for relocation benefits.” She adds that community meetings are planned next month, but the dates aren’t set yet. This project also is set for construction in 2013; an aerial view is here.

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Mayor’s community-center plan to be revealed in West Seattle
September 9, 2011 4:18 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Two weeks before Mayor McGinn sends his budget proposal to the City Council, he’s coming to West Seattle to announce a key part of it: Recommendations for how city-owned community centers should be operated next year. He and Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, who chairs the Parks Committee, are scheduled to make the announcement at High Point Community Center, with Acting Parks Superintendent Christopher Williams, on Monday. You’ll recall that last year’s budget led to cuts including the downgrading of Alki Community Center to “limited use.” Whatever they propose, the formal budget presentation is on September 26th, and almost two months of meetings and hearings will ensue before a final plan is adopted in November.

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Earthquake preparedness: Free workshop in West Seattle
September 9, 2011 3:47 pm
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 |   Preparedness | Safety | West Seattle news

Seattle Public Library branches are hosting a sheaf of “Urban Self-Reliance” workshops this fall. Some are in West Seattle. They updated the news release this afternoon and re-sent it to media, and in light of the BC quake (earlier coverage here), we couldn’t help but notice this part. Call ASAP!

“DIY Seismic Home Retrofitting” – Experienced home retrofit contractors and experts will show participants how to assess and retrofit their homes using the City of Seattle’s free pre-engineered plans. This workshop is presented in partnership with the Seattle Office of Emergency Management and Seattle Department of Planning and Development. Registration is required; call the Seattle Office of Emergency Management at 206-233-5076 to register.
(three locations elsewhere in the city, plus …)
o 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455

For all the other workshops – which cover a wide range of topics from canning to chicken-raising to spreading the word citywide about the West Seattle Tool Library! – check out the news release.

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Friday afternoon cute-pet break: CityDog’s West Seattle winner
September 9, 2011 3:10 pm
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 |   Pets | West Seattle news

(CityDog photo by Tabitha Headrick, used with permission)
Before we get to the next wave of serious news … a quick break for a cute pet photo. West Seattle-headquartered CityDog Magazine has just announced Matisse as the winner of the West Seattle round of its Cover Dog Model Search, which involved afternoon photo sessions at West Seattle Thriftway three weeks ago. You can see all the West Seattle contenders on the CityDog site – the photo viewer starts with Matisse, and you can click on to the others. Didn’t get to enter your dog? CityDog still has three more “model search” events, plus an online contest, and in the end, eight dogs (including Matisse) will go before CityDog readers for the final cover-choice vote.

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Update: Earthquake hits Vancouver Island, felt in Seattle
September 9, 2011 1:04 pm
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 |   Not WS but we're mentioning it anyway | West Seattle news

1:04 PM: One WSB ‘er sent a note a few minutes ago asking if there had been an earthquake – she’s downtown in a high-rise and says they were swaying for several long minutes. We’re just now seeing the reports that indeed, there was a 6.7 quake on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Maybe we’re immune from growing up in Southern California, but we didn’t feel anything here in Upper Fauntleroy. You?


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1:21 PM: For those interested – here’s a data-laden page about this quake, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Service Survey. Also just added a Google map showing the epicenter. **NO** tsunami alert, per this link. The Vancouver Sun‘s ongoing coverage (the story is a little longer every time we’ve checked back) can be found here.

1:48 PM NOTE: You might recall that just yesterday, we mentioned that September is Preparedness Month. Can’t pass up another opportunity to implore you to be sure you really are prepared. If we had to point you to just ONE West Seattle-specific resource – it would be West Seattle Be Prepared (in particular, find and memorize your nearest “Communication Hub”). And any time you wonder whether you felt a quake, check here (though ironically, the BC quake is outside its range).

3:26 PM: Commenters asked about the Viaduct’s new automatic quake gates. We then asked WSDOT, which replied that it would take a quake of at least 5.0, “near” the Viaduct, to trigger them. (This one is now estimated at 6.4, but it was nowhere “near” us, relatively speaking.) WSDOT has since issued a news release saying it’s checked key structures to be sure the BC quake had no effects:

Inspection teams from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are checking key transportation structures in the Puget Sound region after today’s earthquake near Vancouver Island. No damage has been found so far.

WSDOT crews have completed a visual inspection of the State Route 520 floating bridge and report no damage. They will do a more in-depth inspection in the coming hours.

The Alaskan Way Viaduct remains open and has been inspected visually, with no signs of damage. In addition, seismic sensors installed to trigger automatic gate closures to the structure show no impact from the Vancouver quake, now measured at 6.4. The sensors require an earthquake larger than 5.0 in the immediate vicinity before triggering gate closures.

Moveable bridges in the Seattle area, including the Montlake and 1st Avenue South bridges, also have been inspected, with no damage reported.

Due to the location of the quake, WSDOT crews also were sent to Skagit and Whatcom counties, including the Deception and Canoe Pass bridges. No damage has been reported there.

P.S. Thanks to Jim Edwards for pointing out this online seismic-activity tracker from Vashon, which clearly showed the quake.

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9/11’s 10th anniversary: West Seattle project; Sunday updates
September 9, 2011 1:02 pm
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 |   West Seattle history | West Seattle news

That video is from Kickstarter.com, where West Seattle artist Claire Renaut is hoping to raise $2,500 for her tribute project, “9/11 Knit.” Even if you think you’ve seen and heard enough about art projects paying tribute – you probably haven’t seen/heard anything like this. We certainly haven’t. It’s worth a minute to take a look, whether you consider donating or not. It’s still a work in progress, and if all goes well, it will be displayed at a Seattle space this November. Claire’s husband Tom e-mailed the tip about what she’s working on; her studio is at their home in the California/Charlestown vicinity.

Also today, we have updates on the slate of West Seattle events planned for the anniversary on Sunday, starting with the 1,000-paper-cranes effort at Providence Mount St. Vincent:

(September 1st photo by Ellen Cedergreen for WSB)
Jessica Fletcher at The Mount says they’ve reached their goal: “Our Café is colorfully decorated with all the cranes and we will be presenting them at our Remembrance on Sunday at 1 pm in the Chapel followed by a reception with dessert.” Their event is part of the growing list that we have been updating here – including a new addition today: The Admiral Theater is offering free matinee admission on Sunday to police and firefighters and their families.

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Arbor Heights house fire, 2 weeks later: Three followups
September 9, 2011 12:01 pm
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

(August 27th photo by Tony Bradley)
Two weeks ago tomorrow, a black plume of smoke was visible from all over West Seattle and miles beyond, as flames consumed a home near 41st/102nd. We’ve been following up on three issues raised by the fire – from the water-supply problem that hampered firefighters’ work in the early going, to the status of the family who lost their belongings (and two pets) in the fire. Read on:

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Countdown to Delridge Day: Vendor deadline today; cleanup tomorrow; skatepark schedule
September 9, 2011 10:38 am
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(Photo from Delridge Day 2010, courtesy North Delridge Neighborhood Council)
One week from tomorrow, the biggest party on the peninsula will be at Delridge Day, 11 am-3 pm on Saturday, September 17th – not just the North Delridge Neighborhood Council-presented festival, but also the grand opening of Delridge Skatepark. Several updates:

FESTIVAL VENDOR DEADLINE TODAY: There’s still room for vendors at Delridge Day, but the sign-up deadline is TODAY. Please e-mail NDNC’s Amanda Leonard at amanda.leonard.wa@gmail.com so they can save a spot, and turn in paperwork with payment when you arrive for Delridge Day (or mail it sooner). To get the form, scroll down the Delridge Day page at the NDNC website till you see “Would You Like To Join Us?” on the lower right.

HELP CLEAN UP DELRIDGE TOMORROW: Saturday’s Adopt-A-Street cleanup is the last major spruce-up opportunity before the festival a week later. NDNC would love to have your help, according to NDNC outreach chair Holli Margell, who says, “This is the fall Adopt-a-Street and final push to pretty things up for Delridge Day the following weekend. Come on out for a couple hours of picking up trash along Delridge Way, the Park, and Playfields. We will provide bags, pickers and gloves. Meet up at the Delridge Community Center parking lot, 10 am, plan on working as long as you like (or about 2 hours).”

UPDATE AT NDNC MONDAY MEETING: A final pre-festival update is part of the agenda just announced for Monday night’s NDNC meeting, 6:30 pm, Dragonfly Pavilion at 28th/Dakota (if the weather somehow turns bad, Delridge Library at Delridge/Brandon instead).

SKATEPARK CELEBRATION SCHEDULE: The Parks Department is out with more details about that part of the party. The ribboncutting is at 1 pm, but the festivities start with the Skate Like A Girl YES Program offering skateboarding lessons at 11 am. Professional skaters will be there with demos, and live music’s on the schedule too. Here’s the official flyer; here’s the official news release.

MORE DELRIDGE DAY DETAILS: NDNC sends “a huge Thank You to Nucor, All Star Fitness, Highline Urgent Care, and Alki Bike and Board for being event sponsors. Thanks to Legacy Partners, BE&T and Grindline, the event will have games with prizes starting at 1 2pm. Alki Bike and Board will be providing awesome giveaways too! All vendors who participate are also supporting the event and a portion of all fees are going to a scholarship fund for classes at the Delridge Community Center (look for more ways to give back at a Bake Sale booth with your sweet tooth).”

To get first word on the last-minute details, “like” the Delridge Day Facebook page.

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West Seattle Friday: Benefits; road work; football; music…
September 9, 2011 8:37 am
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 |   West Seattle news | White Center | WS miscellaneous

(Thanks to Brenda C for Thursday photo of the “Spring Hill” demolition site – here’s our Wed. story)

Today’s preview, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

ROAD WORK ALERTS: Again today, city crews are scheduled to repair cracked pavement in the bike lanes on the south end of 16th SW, as explained here … And again tonight, the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct is scheduled to be closed for construction work overnight; details here.

ZUMBA LAUNCH AT YOUNGSTOWN: Friday morning Zumba classes (at 9:30 am) start today at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Taught by certified Zumba instructor Jennifer Cepeda. Evening classes will be added to the schedule later this fall. Web page with more info is here.

MOVIE CREW IN WHITE CENTER: The rescheduled filming for “Eden” is set for this afternoon, this evening, and into the night in downtown White Center. Here’s the latest update from partner site White Center Now.

SWYFS GALA: Fundraising auction/gala for Southwest Youth and Family Services, doors open 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy.

SOMALIA FUNDRAISER: High Point fundraiser for famine relief in Somalia, 6 pm at Neighborhood House, details here.

‘SONGS OF SUMMER’ AT C & P: Local musician Trevor Ras will play a solo show at C&P Coffee (WSB sponsor), tonight from 6-8 pm. The show is free and all ages and the theme is “Songs of Summer,” with “summer-inspired original songs” from his three recent releases plus summer-themed classics.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth at Ingraham (Northwest Athletic Complex), 7 pm; West Seattle hosts Nathan Hale (Southwest Athletic Complex), 7 pm; Seattle Lutheran at North Beach, 7 pm.

ONSTAGE IN THE JUNCTION: “Amy’s View” continues at ArtsWest Playhouse in The Junction, 7:30 pm.

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