WS Thursday: Taste of West Seattle; WS Nooners; bridge alerts

(Photo by Danny McMillin, taken south of Alki Point, shared via Flickr)
WESTBOUND SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT CLOSURE TONIGHT – AND 1 LANE CLOSED EASTBOUND: After scattered shorter closures recently, the entirety of the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct is scheduled to be closed tonight, as part of the continuing work in the final months of the project to widen it, 10 pm-5 am. And this time, the eastbound stretch also is scheduled to be reduced to one lane, 11 pm-5 am. Details here, from SDOT.

AND REMINDER, ALASKAN WAY VIADUCT/99 CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND: 11 pm Friday to 5 am Monday, crews are scheduled to continue reinforcing the AWV in advance of the tunneling that will happen beneath it. (Full details here from WSDOT.)

PIZZA BENEFIT FOR SANISLO: 11 am-11 pm today, Red Star Pizza is donating ten percent to Sanislo Elementary, according to the school’s PTA.

WEST SEATTLE NOONERS’ MEMBERSHIP EXTRAVAGANZA: Local businessperson? The West Seattle Nooners group (WSB sponsor) is interested in meeting you at its Membership Extravaganza today, noon at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) – read all about it here.

WEST SEATTLE CELLARS WINE TASTING: In addition to pouring at the Taste of West Seattle (next preview), West Seattle Cellars (WSB sponsor) is having its regular Thursday night tasting too – 5:30-8 pm, full details here. (Don’t forget to check out the WSB coupon for first-timers.) 6026 California SW.

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: The 7th annual benefit for West Seattle Helpline is bigger than ever – with a long list of food/beverage providers participating. If online ticketing is closed by the time you check this link, there might be some left at the door – 6:30 pm is when the main event begins. The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW; remember it’s 21+ only)

FIRST PTA MEETING FOR K-5 STEM AT BOREN: The school opens in less than four months, and families are deciding now how to organize their PTA – as a PTSA affiliated with that larger group, or maybe as an independent smaller group. Be part of the launch, 6:30 pm at Southwest Library (35th/Henderson).

‘BYE BYE BIRDIE’ CONTINUES: It’s West Seattle High School‘s spring musical, and you can cheer the student actors, singers, and musicians tonight at 7:30 pm. Ticketing info and more on the Westside Drama website.

Chivahn May 17, 2012 (6:12 am)

Wow, WSDOT, way to give notice. I would’ve taken the weekend off if I had known the viaduct was gonna be closed. Now I get to spend it sitting in traffic.

sam-c May 17, 2012 (8:22 am)

they (WSDOT and WSB) did give us a heads up a couple weeks ago. I remember already having an ‘ugh- why that weekend’ moment about having to be one place in WS Saturday morning, and then another place in Fremont at 11, and passing along a ‘i’ll probably be late…..’

norsk girl May 17, 2012 (8:44 am)

Wow, what a photo! Can you believe we get to see this in our own backyard? And what an iconic snapshot of the area, what with the ferry, water, eagle.
We have so many talented photographers who generously share fantastic photos with WSB. Over and over I receive remendous enjoyment and often the “aaahhhh” from viewing the photos. Frequently pass the site along to share them with others.
Thanks to the photographers and WSB for making these moments possible! :-)

Sue May 17, 2012 (9:36 am)

WSB actually posted about it back on 5/3: https://westseattleblog.com/2012/05/west-seattle-traffic-alerts-next-all-weekend-viaduct-closure-and-more

Chivahn May 17, 2012 (9:45 am)

Ah, somehow I missed it. I live in Fremont and work in WS and my ancient car doesn’t do so well on I5, will have to plan lots of extra time. :/

chris May 17, 2012 (10:51 am)

What a perfect picture…

sw May 17, 2012 (12:24 pm)

That is so not what I expected for a “nooner.” Sigh.

Rob May 17, 2012 (4:53 pm)

Two Bald Eagles were out off Constellation Beach again today. Such a funny sight to watch the crows dive bomb them over and over again and when the two big birds finally flew off, the crows were more than happy to escort them off. I love this place :)

fly high May 17, 2012 (6:58 pm)

GORGEOUS shot!!!!

cew May 20, 2012 (1:44 pm)

Off Brace Point this week, a family of 3 bald eagles feasted on a dead seal? salmon? My parents were entertained for 2 days with the birds eating and the crows trying to cut in on the food.