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On this Christmas night, we stopped by West Seattle Lights (3908 SW Charlestown) with time to record just one song, whatever it turned out to be. It was the grand finale of the second set (see the schedule and song list here), “Wizards of Winter,” just before 6 pm. The show goes until midnight tonight. As you can tell from our video’s audio, the best way to listen while you watch is NOT necessarily just standing along the street; if you go via vehicle, listen on 101.9 FM.

West Seattle Lights is in its eighth season, so popular that a couple years ago, mastermind Jim Winder added a show in Maple Valley (where he lives – the show here is at the home of friends). It’s also become a fundraiser/foodraiser – bring a food donation for the West Seattle Food Bank, and/or donate online to the show’s chosen charities, WSFB and the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (donated money all goes to them – the show itself is put on as a labor of love).

For more info on holiday light shows in West Seattle, see our Holiday Guide.

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS 2016: Volunteers serve free dinner to almost 100 people

December 25, 2016 5:24 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

A few minutes before 4 pm, we stopped by the Alki Masonic Center in The Junction to photograph the volunteers who had just spent four hours making West Seattle holiday history – serving a free sit-down dinner to anyone who needed one. The lodge and The Christmas People co-sponsored the first-ever event, feeding almost 100 people who showed up over the course of the afternoon. They also wanted to say thanks to community members who volunteered time to help prepare, and who donated dozens and dozens of homemade cookies! The Christmas People, led by Rev. Fred Hutchinson and Ruth Bishop, have been feeding others in need, but usually in smaller groups, he told us – this was the first time they decided to offer a big sit-down dinner, and they’ll do it again next year, getting the word out far and wide to fill the hall.

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS 2016: Sky & skyline

December 25, 2016 2:24 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

More beautiful views to share while enjoying the holiday. The day began with an enormous canopy of pink-orange overhead – Jenny‘s photo is above; Sandra sent the one below:

A little later in the morning, Chris Frankovich photographed the Olympics:

And though it’s not from West Seattle – we can’t resist sharing this city view tweeted at us (and a few other news outlets) by Marcus:

Christmas Morning from #Seattle with some #fog and #sunshine 🎄 @komonews @KING5Seattle @Q13FOX @westseattleblog @NWSSeattle pic.twitter.com/hifVTIDZ7r

— Marcus Klotz (@MisterKlotz) December 25, 2016

Sunset tonight is 4:23 pm, per the WSB West Seattle Weather page.

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS DAY 2016: What’s open and what else you might want to know

December 25, 2016 7:29 am

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| Holidays | West Seattle news

(Photo by Don Brubeck, from Alki early Christmas Eve morning)

Merry Christmas! Some info you might find helpful on this holiday:

RESTAURANTS THAT TOLD US THEY’LL BE OPEN TODAY/TONIGHT: Go here for the list (and please note the disclaimer!).

GROCERY STORES OPEN TODAY: Local Safeways are open 8 am-5 pm; Westwood QFC is open 7 am-4 pm. Other West Seattle supermarkets are closed today.

CHRISTMAS DAY CHURCH SERVICES: See the list in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide.

WHERE TO GET COFFEE TODAY: At least three West Seattle coffee shops are open today, also noted in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide. (You might find others – if you let us know, we can add.)

ALSO OPEN TODAY: Origins Cannabis (4800 40th SW; WSB sponsor), 11 am-6 pm.

FARMERS’ MARKET CLOSED: No West Seattle Farmers’ Market today OR next Sunday.

FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER: The Christmas People are making this available noon-4 pm today at Alki Masonic Center. Details here. (4736 40th SW)

(Menashe Family Lights at 5605 Beach Drive, photographed by Leda Costa)

WHERE TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TONIGHT: See the Holiday Guide.

Transit today:

METRO: Regular Sunday schedule

SOUND TRANSIT: Regular Sunday schedule

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES: Regular schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth, but expect heavier usage because as of first thing this morning, the Tahlequah-Point Defiance route (South Vashon-Tacoma) is out of service

Want to go to the movies?

ADMIRAL THEATER: The newly renovated moviehouse is open this afternoon/evening (2343 California SW), showing “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Sing,” and “Passengers,” all with showings starting just after 3 pm – here’s the schedule.

Breaking-news tips? Lost/found pets? Traffic trouble?

YES, WSB TRULY IS 24/7/365: Best way to reach us today is 206-293-6302, text or voice.

However you’re spending it – we wish you a wonderful day!

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UPDATE: Shooting victim in The Junction

December 25, 2016 12:58 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

12:58 AM: Seattle Police and Fire are outside the California/Erskine/Edmunds 7-11 in The Junction, where a 19-year-old man was found with what are described over the air as two gunshot wounds to the chest. Scanner traffic says they’re not sure yet what happened or when, as the victim is described as intoxicated and so they’re having trouble communicating with him. SFD Medic 32 is taking him to Harborview Medical Center.

1:19 AM: No word of an arrest, or suspect description, so far.

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