See the online map! 1 week until West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day

May 3, 2014 7:51 pm

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One week till the 10th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, 9 am-3 pm next Saturday (May 10th), with 288 sale sites all over the peninsula! The online version of the map is now live – until WSCGSD is over, it has its own tab on the WSB navigation bar, below the left side of the sunset-photo header. We’re still tweaking the printable version – the online version usually debuts first, and if sellers spot any address anomalies, for example, we can get those handled before publishing the link to the printable map. (E-mail garagesale@westseattleblog.com.) Text atop the map’s WSB page explains how to use the map (same format as the last 3 years). Happy map-exploring; see previous WSCGSD updates here.

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Followup: ‘Gold Balls’ documentary passes crowdfunding goal

May 3, 2014 6:38 pm

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In the mood for good news tonight? West Seattleite Heather P. Olson just e-mailed to say that the documentary she’s co-producing, “Gold Balls,” has passed its Kickstarter crowdfunding goal. As reported here last week, it’s about the “ultra-senior” tennis circuit. See the trailer in our previous story.

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West Seattle scenes: Shrimpers, rainbow as boating season begins

May 3, 2014 2:35 pm

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More scenes from the start of boating season: Carolyn Newman spotted the West Seattle Water Taxi navigating between shrimp boats – today is the first of two 7 am-3 pm days during which the state is allowing shrimp-catching in Elliott Bay (the second day will be next Wednesday, May 7th).

Earlier in the morning, Roger Hayes photographed a rainbow from Alki, which he considered to be an auspicious start to Opening Day:

This also is the start of cruise-ship season, as reported here earlier. And now for some history:

THE STORY OF THE SANS SOUCI II: Also to commemorate the start of boating season, Beach Drive Blog tells the tale of the yacht Sans Souci II, owned by the pioneering Schmitz family, briefly drafted into military service – read about it (and see it!) by going here.

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Happening now: West Seattle Thriftway barbecue-season kickoff

May 3, 2014 12:25 pm

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Through the warm(er) months, West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) has outdoors barbecue lunches many Saturdays, raising money for local nonprofits. Today, the season begins with a test run – so you’re invited to come have a free hot dog while they last. In our photo are Michele, Thriftway’s resident barbecue guru, and her new assistant Sam. The first official benefit barbecue is coming up in two weeks – Saturday, May 17th – with a celebrity guest chef expected, former Seahawk Mack Strong, and proceeds benefiting his TEAM-WORKS Foundation.

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The best picture we’ve received all week

May 3, 2014 10:55 am

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The eagle’s not always regal. (Click the image to see the full-size view.)

Thanks to Christopher Frankovich for sharing! Your caption?

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Did you hear them? Mystery booms in West Seattle early today

May 3, 2014 10:29 am

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10:29 AM: Though we still don’t know what they were, we’re mentioning this because we’re getting inquiries in all our channels: In the 5 am hour, multiple explosion-type sounds startled people awake in neighborhoods including Gatewood and High Point. Jeremy says it “shook (his) windows.” We’ve checked the police and fire logs and so far haven’t found any obviously related incidents – for example, if it were gunfire, and police found evidence, it would be logged as such. If you happen to know what it was – maybe somebody with fireworks in your neighborhood – help solve the mystery!

7:27 PM: Still a mystery. SPD Lt. Paul Leung, who was working at that hour, says he doesn’t recall any related calls, and there were no warrant services in the area (so much for the flashbang theory).

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16 options for your West Seattle Saturday, morning through night

May 3, 2014 8:55 am

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(Friday afternoon rainbow, by Jason Grotelueschen)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HI-YU COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Until 11 am, you’re invited to enjoy breakfast at the Masonic Center with West Seattle Hi-Yu, including the three Senior Court candidates’ talent performances at 9:30 am (9:33 am update, we just stopped by and now it’s looking more like 10-ish). Details here. (40th/Edmunds)

FAIRMOUNT PARK PTA CHARTER MEETING: Community members as well as future families and staff of Fairmount Park Elementary, reopening this fall after seven years of closure, are invited to come be founders of its PTA, with a charter meeting just getting under way now (9 am, followed by 10 am social hour) at Alki Elementary, as previewed here last night. (3010 59th SW)

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE #1: First of two days for the Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation‘s giant rummage sale, 9 am-3 pm; details in our calendar listing. (7141 California SW)

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE #2: Also 9 am-3 pm, it’s the second of two days at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s big sale. (3050 California SW)

‘JANE’S WALK’: As previewed here, meet at the Charlestown water tower for a Feet First-sponsored, neighborhood-walking-ambassador-led tour of West Seattle development, reminiscing about the past, looking toward the future. 10 am-noon. (39th/Charlestown)

PRE-CRYPTICON MAKEUP CONTEST: The PNTA store in North Delridge is hosting the early rounds of the horror-movie-makeup contest that will have its finals at Crypticon Seattle on Memorial Day weekend, as previewed here. Round 1 at 10:30 am, round 2 at 12:30 pm, public welcome. (2414 SW Andover)

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY BARBECUE SEASON BEGINS: 11 am, the grill fires up outside West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) for another season of benefit barbecues. Go say hi to Michele and company! (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

KONZUK TRUNK SHOW AT CLICK! Karen Konzuk‘s “simple, modern” jewelry designs are highlighted in her trunk show at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor), 11 am-5 pm today. (4540 California SW)

GRAND OPENING PARTY AT MY THREE LITTLE BIRDS: The new kids-stuff shop in Morgan Junction celebrates its official grand opening today, 11 am-2 pm. (6959 California SW)

CATTYWAMPUS: The pop-up kid-stuff shop at Center Studio (WSB sponsor) in downtown White Center is back today, 12:30 pm-6:30 pm; details in our calendar listing. (9611 16th SW)

BUILD BRIDGES! Fun competition for kids at High Point Library, 2-4 pm; details in our calendar listing. (35th/Raymond)

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND APPRECIATION PARTY: 4-7 pm, Sustainable West Seattle is throwing you a party in The Admiral District – find out about its programs and people and how you can help. (4200 SW Admiral Way)

LAFAYETTE PLAY’S FINAL NIGHT “Aesop’s Fables” is Lafayette Elementary‘s annual production, with its third and final show at 7 pm at the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:30; public welcome. No admission fee, but a donation box will be set up at the door to help with the costs of the production. (2600 SW Thistle)

‘INEQUALITY FOR ALL’: West Seattle Meaningful Movies presents “Robert Reich’s passionate argument on behalf of the middle class,” 7 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. Admission free, donations accepted. Details in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way)

GROW IT, SHOW IT … ‘HAIR’: The Age of Aquarius is back with the classic musical onstage at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Ticket and show info here. (4711 California SW)

THOSE GUYS: The “fourth annual farewell show” for Those Guys, also featuring Wrecking Yard, rocks the Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) starting at 9:30 tonight. (6451 California SW)

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West Seattle weekend scene: Cruise-ship season starts

May 3, 2014 8:26 am

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Thanks to Lynn for the early-morning view of the Golden Princess, one of the two ships in Seattle today as this year’s cruise season begins. The Princess Cruises ship is berthed at Pier 91 in Magnolia along with Holland-America Line’s Westerdam; as the season ramps up in the weeks ahead, you’ll see other ships using Pier 66 downtown, too. Here’s the full schedule for this year’s season, which runs five months, with the last scheduled stop on September 30th.

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High-school baseball: West Seattle, Chief Sealth finish 2-game series

May 3, 2014 1:27 am

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At Southwest Athletic Complex on Friday afternoon, the West Seattle High School varsity-baseball team completed a two-game sweep of Chief Sealth International High School with a 6-3 win, two days after an 8-3 victory. Greg Slader, who shared the photos, says WSHS “scored two runs in the first inning and kept adding runs almost every inning. Top of the batting order Cameron Slader and Morgan McCullough (top photo) had consecutive hits in the first and third inning to score four of West Seattle’s Six runs.

Jake Magera (above) pitched six innings. More game stats here. Next, Sealth travels to Bainbridge for a Monday afternoon game; WSHS plays Bishop Blanchet at Green Lake/Lower Woodlawn next Tuesday.

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