Yet another new Little Free Library opens its door to readers
On Saturday, we published Brian’s report about a new Little Free Library in West Seattle; in a comment, Kris mentioned another new one, and a subsequent comment from Gay brought a promise of a photo. Promise kept – there’s the photo above, with this report:
Here is a photo of Alicia’s Little Free Library 8702 located on 48th just south of Eddy [map]. It was built by local woodworker Matt Lukin and made from all reclaimed and scrap materials. It has fir siding with a shake-shingle roof. It is super cute and has seen a lot of action during the first weekend open.
facebook.com/lfl8702
Info on registering an LFL is here. Thanks for sharing the photos (and books)!
ADDED MONDAY: As noted in comments, and the photo-enhanced tweet embedded below, LFL 8702’s crafter has a musical sideline:
PACK YOUR BAG! Day 5: Water, water everywhere
Earthquakes can happen any time, anywhere. Thirty years ago tomorrow, a 5.3-magnitude quake rattled people in upstate New York – not what you might think of when you think “earthquake country.” Here, we KNOW we are in quake country, so there’s no excuse not to have at least a little disaster preparedness happening in your home.
That’s the premise behind what we’re doing all month – Washington State Disaster Preparedness Month – here on WSB, with the help of Cindi Barker from West Seattle Be Prepared: Putting together a “go bag.” Today is Day 5 of adding an item a day – but don’t be put off if you’re just getting going – you can catch up in a big hurry OR go start at day 1 and take it from there. Here’s Cindi’s item du jour –
Today we’ll start storing water. Set aside 2 gallons of water per person. You can store tap water in cleaned one litre soda bottles, in which case you would store 4 litres per person. Here is a good guide on how to clean soda bottles and label them for the tap water – go here.
Otherwise, you can just buy the gallon containers at the grocery store.
Advance hint: If you don’t want to drag the collection of water out, fill a total of 7 gallons (14 litres) for each person today and you’ll be completely done with the water needed for your kit. The Red Cross does recommend a bigger stash than I’m suggesting right now, they suggest having a 3-day supply for evacuation and a 2-week supply for home. So if you have lots of room (a 4 person family would have 68 gallons of water to stash!), go for it. But I’m taking a more achievable path and suggesting you store one week’s worth per person, and if you have to evacuate, grab the 3 gallons you would need for those first 3 days. You’re right, it won’t all fit in the kit; start thinking about a place where you can store the kit and the water together. When we get to the end, we’ll talk about the best place to store all this.
Next item, tomorrow – again, don’t feel overwhelmed, do what you can, when you can – the “item a day” plan is intended to be a manageable way to get you from unprepared to somewhat prepared! Catch up by seeing the stories in the WSB “preparedness” archive.
Update: Short-lived fire callout in Morgan Junction
3:55 PM: Seattle Fire is responding to Cal-Mor Circle, the cylindrical apartment building at 6420 California SW – and they have just confirmed it’s a “food on the stove” situation. That’s per the scanner; we’re headed over to doublecheck.
4:06 PM UPDATE: Fire crews are packing up, but until they’re gone, northbound traffic on California just north of Fauntleroy is blocked, so avoid this area for a bit.
4:27 PM UPDATE: Thomas reports in comments that northbound is reopening. No injuries reported, by the way.
Got art? Sign up now to show it off at Southwest Library
The 22nd annual Artist Showcase at Southwest Branch Library (35th/Henderson) starts one week from today, and the library wants to make sure everyone interested in participating knows about it. Signups are under way, and dropoff dates are October 10th-12th, right before the October 13th-November 9th showcase begins. Each artist can drop off up to three creations to be displayed; the library also is offering art-making classes during the showcase, which is highlighted by a reception to meet the artists on November 3rd. Dates and details for all of the above (and more) are listed on the official flyer – see it here.
P.S. If you want to go sign up today – the library’s open until 5 pm.
West Seattle Crime Watch: Stolen Escalade; one-week stats
With the caveat that of course even one is too many – the Seattle Police crime map shows an apparently relatively light week for auto theft in West Seattle. The longterm average is roughly one a day, but for Sunday 9/29 through Saturday 10/5, the map shows four:
*Last Wednesday (10/2), 4100 block of California SW
*Thursday (10/3), 9000 block of 18th SW
*Friday (10/4), 9200 block of 17th SW
*Yesterday (10/5), 8300 block of 46th SW
We checked the map because we’ve received one reader report so far today – Heather e-mailed to ask that you watch out for her Escalade, stolen overnight:
Wanting to let you know about a stolen vehicle in the Junction area. 2005 Escalade, license number AIN1530. Dark teal colored. Stolen from our alley driveway (4700 block of) 45th Ave SW. Stolen sometime during the night. Unloaded our Costco items at 7 pm. Noticed at 9:45 this morning that it was gone.
If you see it or have other information about the theft – call 911.
Countdown to Fauntleroy Fall Festival: 2 weeks from today
West Seattle’s next festival is just two weeks away – so we’re publishing this reminder to be sure it’s on your radar! The Fauntleroy Fall Festival is one fast-moving afternoon of community and creativity, held in and around the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse/Hall at Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy Church, and Fauntleroy YMCA (WSB sponsor), with music, pony rides, pumpkin-painting, birdhouse-building, a cake walk, food and beverages, and more, this year including (as noted on the poster) even a youth percussion jam. It’s set for 2 pm-5:30 pm Sunday, October 20th – follow its official Facebook page for info as the festival gets closer. The festival site’s addresses are 9131 and 9140 California SW but that’s not a straight shot from the rest of California SW, so take a look at this map if you’ve never been there before.
West Seattle Sunday: Blessing of the Animals; cooking with apples; live music; more
(Saturday photo by Alice Haury)
Another fog-on-the-water morning today – will it end with another splashy sunset like last night? In the hours until we find out, here are a few highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
HIGHWAY 99 CLOSURE-CHANGES REMINDER: While the Alaskan Way Viaduct (etc.) closure for today is canceled – as announced last night – the SEPARATE closure immediately north, from the Battery St. Tunnel to Valley Street, is STILL in effect. Bottom line, if you head north on 99, you have to get off at Western.
MILES FOR MIDWIVES: This run/walk starting at 10 am in the south end of Lincoln Park raises awareness about, and funds for advocacy of, midwifery.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Bring your furry, feathered, scaled, etc. friend(s) to the West Seattle High School parking lot at 1 pm today for the annual blessings in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, administered by neighboring St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. (3000 California SW)
WHAT’S ALOFT: Seattle Parks program at Lincoln Park beach – learn about birds, kites, and more, as explained in the calendar listing. 1 pm.
WEST SEATTLE COOKING CLUB: The theme for this meeting is apples – make a recipe featuring apples, bring it to share! Beveridge Place Pub, 3 pm. (6419 California SW)
REILLY AND MALONEY: The popular duo is back at Kenyon Hall tonight, 7 pm – ticket info here. (7908 35th SW)
More live music (afternoon AND evening) and other events on the calendar – what’s above is just a sampling – browse the full list for today/tonight and beyond by going here!
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