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Two updates from West Seattle-based Seal Sitters this weekend – first:

(Photo by Robin Lindsey)
That’s Ruby, a visitor who had already been through a lot before turning up here, as Robin Lindsey explains:

On Tuesday morning, Seal Sitters’ hotline received an anxious call about a seal pup at the little cove just north of Salty’s. The woman was afraid off-leash dogs would scare the pup back into the water. When we arrived minutes later and taped off a perimeter, we noticed a red tag partially obscured on the pup’s rear flipper. This type of tag indicates an animal that has gone through rehab. The pup, nicknamed Ruby, was a victim of human harassment on a beach in Steilacoom in July. Among other things, Ruby had been poked with sticks over the course of the few days she tried to rest on the beach. Other, more well-intentioned souls poured water over her. The week or so old pup was taken to PAWS for a long rehab and released on McNeil Island on October 2nd.

We are thrilled that Ruby is in our area under the protective watch of our volunteers and the West Seattle community. We feel confident that she will be infinitely safer on our turf. Ruby has been sighted the past three days fishing at Jack Block Park, her red tag visible as she swims in the shallows. We will be posting regular “pupdates” of Ruby sightings on blubberblog.

Should anyone see Ruby (or any other marine mammal onshore), please call our hotline immediately at 206-905-7325 (SEAL).

Robin has already posted about Ruby twice on Seal Sitters’ “Blubberblog” – see both updates here.

Second – you might have heard a regional-media report last night claiming a harbor seal found dead on the beach in Ballard had been “shot” and/or “decapitated.” SS checked it out and Robin says authorities found NO evidence of human involvement in the seal’s death – its state of decomposition was not unusual. She explains in detail, here.

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West Seattle weekend scene: What was up down below

January 27, 2013 6:08 pm

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news

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That photo is by Nick Lucey, host and producer of upcoming seasons of “Into the Drink,” currently shown on National Geographic International. The image came our way via “Diver Laura” James, who explains:

The two huge balls of light are a couple of the videographers from the show; they are hoping to have a Northwest episode this season and some of the footage they shot will hopefully be in it… I was taking them on a tour of Seacrest Cove 2. We were visited repeatedly by a beautiful harbor seal and treated at the end of the dive by massive schools of fast moving herring. So if folks were walking along the shoreline last night, and saw the lights in the shallows, that is what was going on!

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West Seattle Whale Watch: Orcas heading north off Vashon

January 27, 2013 3:51 pm

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news | Wildlife

Heads up for whale fans: The Orca Network‘s Facebook page has various posts/comments today tracking a group of transient orcas last reported to be headed northbound through Colvos Passage on the west side of Vashon Island. So, in case they pass Beach Drive/Alki Point, we’re mentioning it here. Let us know if you see them!

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Gunshots hit house at 32nd and Othello

January 27, 2013 2:26 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(Photo taken about a block from shooting scene while police searched)
2:26 PM: Big police response in the area of 32nd and Othello (map), where neighbors tell us a home was shot at this afternoon. No one is reported to have been hit or hurt.

2:31 PM: Police on the scene have confirmed that shots were fired into a house and say they have recovered some “evidence.” Again, no injuries. No motive reported at this point – police believe it was random.

5:36 PM: From the update published late today on SPD Blotter:

… At about 1:15 pm today a blue Chevy Blazer or similar type SUV drove by a residence at 32nd Avenue SW and SW Othello. The suspect(s) inside the SUV fired shots at the house, striking a fence post, a tree branch, the front door and living room window, before driving away southbound. The bullets that hit the door and window ended up inside the house. An adult man and woman were inside the house at the time, but there were no injuries.

Southwest Precinct officers responded quickly and conducted an area search, but the suspect vehicle was not located. Evidence was collected at the scene, and officers are continuing to investigate.

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Summer Streets ‘car-free day’ on Alki planned for May 19th, post-West Seattle 5K

January 27, 2013 12:33 pm

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| Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from Summer Streets on Alki, May 2012)
When West Seattle 5K organizers announced earlier this month that registration had opened for the fifth annual edition of the big benefit walk/run on Alki, we asked if WS5K would again segue into Seattle Summer Streets – the annual city-sponsored “car-free day.” This week, race director Jeff Mensing says, they received confirmation from the city that it is indeed planned that way this year – so you can mark your calendar for May 19th, to start off with the run/walk, continuing with activities in the heart of Alki. The West Seattle 5K is a benefit for the West Seattle High School PTSA; registration and sponsorship information (WSB is a sponsor again this year) is all online at WestSeattle5K.com.

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Groceries on Delridge – beyond junk food? Monday meeting

January 27, 2013 11:59 am

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| Delridge | Health | West Seattle news

They formed as the Delridge Produce Cooperative, but the co-op plan has moved beyond that, working toward taking the commercial space in the future DESC building to set up a neighborhood grocery store. The project needs lots of community help, so you’re invited to a meeting tomorrow, as announced:

The supermarkets may not want us but we can give our community something better that can be a benefit to all of West Seattle and its surrounding communities! Keep the money and the jobs where it belongs – local cooperative ownership can be good for all, especially in these economically difficult times.

Please join us and share your talents and ideas regarding a grocery store on the Delridge corridor! Our next meeting is Monday, January 28th at the Delridge Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30. We have come a long way but have much to do!

The library is on Delridge just south of Brandon (map).

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Record-setting ‘Gifts From The Earth’ for South Seattle Community College

January 27, 2013 7:51 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

(Photos by WSB’s Patrick Sand)
At South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor) on Saturday night, the sold-out Gifts From The Earth gala made history – raising a record $185,000, reports communications director Kevin Maloney, thanks to everything from the beautifully set tables, to impeccably prepared/presented feasts …

… to generous partygoers/donors/auction bidders and sponsors …

No wonder SSCC president Gary Oertli was beaming:

In addition to showcasing the skills of the students in SSCC’s renowned Culinary Arts, Wine Studies, and Hospitality programs, the gala also included celebrity chefs, more than two dozen Northwest wineries, and emcee Margaret Larson, as detailed here.

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West Seattle Sunday: Cooking Club; Menchie’s anniversary party; school open houses…

January 27, 2013 6:07 am

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(Photo by Ilona Berzups, titled “Seagull, exit stage right,” shared via WSB Flickr group)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – highlights for today/tonight:

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9 am-1 pm, tour OLG‘s preschool-8th grade school at 34th/Myrtle, details here.

AUTHOR SPEAKS AT TU B’SHVAT BRUNCH: West Seattle Torah Learning Center hosts Israeli author Doron Kornbluth at 10 am brunch marking the nature-oriented holiday; details and RSVP info in the calendar listing.

HOME DESIGN AND REMODEL FAIR: Not in West Seattle, but lots of West Seattle participation at the Phinney Neighborhood Association‘s famous Home Design and Remodel Fair, 10 am-4 pm, including WSB sponsors Ventana Construction, Ncompass, and WEdesign – 6532 Phinney Avenue N.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Go see what’s fresh this week, 44th/Alaska, 10 am-2 pm.

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10:15 am to 2 pm, tour HRS, with 8th graders as your guides. 42nd/Oregon.

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN ADMIRAL: 11 am-10 pm, the party’s at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (WSB sponsor; 2620 California SW), including free yogurt 11 am-1 pm, free birthday cake at 7 pm, and a full schedule of fun inbetween/during/after – it’s all listed here.

A CHILD BECOMES PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: The preschool located at Admiral Congregational Church (4320 SW Hill) welcomes visitors 2 pm-4 pm today.

WEST SEATTLE COOKING CLUB: A rare Sunday meeting for the club – and it’s freestyle; the recipe theme for you to make and bring something is “Anything Goes.” 3 pm, Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW).

‘SHIRLEY VALENTINE’ MATINEE: First weekend for the newest production at ArtsWest in The Junction, and first matinee today – 3 pm. You can get your ticket/s online.

JAZZ TRIO AT LOCOL: 7:30 pm, Chad McCullough on trumpet, Matt Weiner on bass, Eric Eagle on drums. Never been to Löcol? Map and details here.

Even more for today/tonight, on the calendar!

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