Family and friends will gather October 21st in West Seattle to celebrate the life of Lewis S. Brancati. Here’s the remembrance that’s being shared with the community:

Lewis S. Brancati

Age 21. Born March 27, 1996. Passed away September 20, 2017 in Kirkland, surrounded by family and friends.

Lewis grew up and thrived in Burien. He attended Highline schools, and graduated from Raisbeck Aviation High School.

Lewis was sweet and funny growing up, and a kind, generous, and very loving young man who had a great impact on the lives of his friends, classmates, and family. While he had plans to pursue more schooling, he was most recently a proud employee of the US Postal Service.

Lewis is and will be terribly missed, and held in our hearts forever. He is survived by his parents Amelia Hance-Brancati and Gregory Brancati, grandmother Judith Hance, and numerous aunts, uncles, other extended family, friends, and loving communities.

Celebration of Life will be held at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Saturday, October 21st at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to organizations Lewis grew up a part of: Westside UU Congregation (wsuu.org), Eliot Institute (http://www.eliotinstitute.org), and Seabeck Conference Center (seabeck.org).

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please e-mail the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)

TRAFFIC ALERT: 35th/Alaska signal out; planned power outage in area

October 1, 2017 7:54 am

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7:54 AM: Thanks for the text – the traffic signal at 35th and Alaska is out. It’s because of a planned power outage in the area, which Kevin had messaged us about minutes earlier. The Seattle City Light map says 134 homes/businesses in the area are without power for “planned work” and expect they’ll have power restored by about 10:30 am. While the signal’s out, meantime, remember that it’s an all-way stop.

11:04 AM: Kevin’s power was back on as of an hour ago but the map still shows the 134-customer outage. We’re headed over to check on the signal.

12:10 PM It’s working.

What’s up for your West Seattle Sunday

October 1, 2017 6:21 am

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“Not every often that we see a Great Blue Heron on a skateboard!” was the understatement from Sandy Rottler, who shared the photo, taken on the Beach Drive waterfront. Who knows what YOU might see this Sunday? Here are the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction – vegetables, fruit, flowers, bread, cheese, cider, much more. And go say hi to the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle, scheduled to be back today at the market’s south end. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

SPIDERS OF THE DUWAMISH: Talk at Duwamish Longhouse, followed by nature walk. 1 pm. More info in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

CROP WALK: The West Seattle Crop Walk leaves Alki UCC at 1 pm, on a journey to help end hunger. More info in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: As previewed here, the community advisory committee for the city-sanctioned encampment on Myers Way meets this afternoon, 2 pm, at Arrowhead Gardens. All are welcome. (9200 2nd SW)

SOUTHWEST LIBRARY ART SHOWCASE, OPENING RECEPTION: The 26th annual Artists’ Showcase at Southwest Library starts today with a 2-4 pm reception and continues through October 28th. Come meet the artists at this low-key, friendly event and enjoy free coffee and dessert. (9010 35th SW)

‘BARBER OF SEVILLE’ PREVIEW LECTURE: 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, enjoy Seattle Opera‘s preview lecture, with recorded music excerpts. (2306 42nd SW)

CHILDREN’S MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL: 3-6 pm at the Vietnamese Cultural Center in West Seattle, lanterns, balloons, treats, a Lion Dance, and more. (2234 SW Orchard)

CORREO AEREO: The Latin American sounds of Correo Aereo will fill C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

AT KENYON HALL: Big musical bill – Del Rey, Adam Franklin, The Quiet American, and Matt Weiner. 7:30 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

Transportation notes:

WATER TAXI ON EXTENDED SCHEDULE: Since the Seahawks are playing a night game at home, the West Seattle Water Taxi will run into the evening, with the last sailing from Pier 52 downtown at 10:45 pm.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES SCHEDULE, FARE CHANGES: The fall schedule takes effect, as do some fare changes – details on the WSF website.