West Seattle, Washington
25 Thursday
(WSB photos unless otherwise credited)
Maybe your basic West Seattle history knowledge includes the fact that this area was annexed to the city of Seattle in 1907. But there’s a lot more to the story – a lot more we hadn’t heard until we previewed the new Log House Museum exhibit “Between the Lines” tonight.
The exhibit, which officially opens tomorrow (Sunday, August 18th), details years of votes and counter-votes, petitions and counter-petitions, even proposals that never came to a vote.
It also looks at the motivation behind some of the failed proposals – issues that still aren’t settled more than a century later – like transportation.
Guest curators Phil Hoffman and Greg Lange were there for tonight’s Southwest Seattle Historical Society members-only preview:
(added early Sunday) Courtesy of Clay Eals, here’s video of their presentation:
Their work also looks at the context – such as, the peninsula’s first government:
Despite that fact, Duwamish Tribe members couldn’t vote at the time of annexation without renouncing their tribe. Voting rights also were denied to many others, including women and Asians:
You can see this exhibit as well as the continuing “Sound Spots” at the museum, Thursdays through Sundays, noon-4 pm, 61st SW/SW Stevens. There is no admission charge but a donation is welcome if possible.
Arriving in Alki a few hours ago to visit the Log House Museum (story to come), we noticed a lineup of classic cars that had us wondering how we missed word of a car show.
Turned out, it wasn’t a show – it was a picnic, with some of the participants’ rides parked nearby.
(Nobody’s come forward to take over the West Seattle Car Show, by the way, so no show this year.)
Thanks to the reader who texted that photo of a car fire this past hour on the east edge of the Morgan Junction business district. High-visibility spot, so we went down the hill to find out more:
SFD, which has since cleared the scene, told us nobody was hurt. They said the car’s driver thought the fire might have been related to some work recently done on the car.
Tomorrow’s the final day for Pianos in the Parks around the area, including that one at Junction Plaza Park (42nd SW/SW Alaska) decorated by artist Mindi Katzman, so it’s your last chance to see, maybe even play, it. In case you aren’t a piano player and don’t happen onto one, Mark Jaroslaw recorded the piano in use:
Pianos in the park / last chance to play from JaroslawMedia on Vimeo.
The pianos have been in 13 neighborhoods around the metro area since August 1st (when we took the top photo).
As reported earlier this year, the West Seattle Helpline‘s clothing bank Clothesline has moved to a new location – still in The Junction, still in a space owned by West Seattle Christian Church. You’re invited to a party Thursday to come see for yourself! Here’s the announcement:
Join us for our Grand Re-Opening of the Clothesline, our free all-ages clothing bank. There will be tours of the new location, food, games, and friends. We will be celebrating this new space with our neighbors, and would love for you to be there!
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: 4425 41st Ave SW
The Clothesline served 1,660 people last year!
At Alki – or headed there? Until 4:30 pm, you can check out that benefit bake sale, linking students across thousands of miles:
We are part of an organization called Seavuria Girls to Girls.
We have a bake sale fundraiser today on Alki, across the street from the Bathhouse.
Our organization is run completely by high school students and with the help of an advisor. Girls to Girls raises money for educational scholarships in Taita-Taveta, Kenya.
Taita- Taveta is a rural town where the government doesn’t fund education past the 8th grade and most families can’t afford to send their kids to school. We also directly communcate with the students we sponsor.
Our Mission is to use education to establish friendships of global connections, that inspire youth, particularly girls, in the United States and Kenya.
Unusual incident aboard the state ferry Issaquah on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth this morning. WSF spokesperson Ian Sterling confirmed, when we inquired after a tip, that a crewmember was bitten by a bat. He says the crewmember picked up what he though was debris on the car deck around 8:30 am – and it turned out to be a bat. The crewmember stayed in place until the ferry docked and animal control retrieved the bat, “apparently alive,” according to Sterling, and then went to a clinic for treatment.
(WSB photo by Leda Costa, September 2018)
You’re invited to end summer by helping ensure the West Seattle Food Bank can keep going strong through fall and winter – tickets (and sponsorships!) are available now for this year’s “A Grand Affair.” The announcement:
Five weeks to go to the West Seattle Food Bank’s 4th annual Roaring ’20s-themed A Grand Affair Cocktail Benefit, Friday evening, September 20th beginning at 6:30 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral.
Bring your friends to this fun benefit that will celebrate the Food Bank’s achievements in helping our neighbors who are in need of food and other services. The evening will be filled with casino-style gaming with a chance to win prizes, hosted wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres, themed cocktails by Peel & Press and The Bridge, Husky Deli’s Jack Miller serving Whiskey Shakes, a photo booth, silent & live auctions, and a chance to give back through Funds for Food.
Dress is cocktail attire but themed costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $75/guest and $85 at the door. Each guest will receive $10,000 worth of gaming chips with each ticket. To be a sponsor, purchase tickets, see our fabulous auction items, or get more A Grand Affair information, go to: westseattlefoodbank.ejoinme.org/AGA
All proceeds will go to providing the 11,500 individuals we serve yearly with nutritious food and other needed services through our shopping style distribution, Mobile Food Bank, Home Delivery, Backpack Program, Baby & Child Corner, Pet Pantry, Bookcase and Community Connections. For more information, or to donate, go to westseattlefoodbank.org.
Community co-sponsors for “A Grand Affair” include WSB; as mentioned above, there’s room for more!
As we’ve been reporting, while the first day of Seattle Public Schools isn’t until September 4th, things start early for student athletics. From West Seattle High School athletic director Corey Sorenson, a list of key dates, some just days away:
Football Parent Meeting:
Location: West Seattle High School Commons
Date: Wednesday, August, 21st
Time: 7:00 pmParent Meeting for Volleyball, Golf, Girls Swim, Girls Soccer, Cross Country and Slow Pitch Softball
Location: West Seattle High School Commons
Date Wednesday, August 28th
Time: 7:00 pmFootball:
First Week of Practice August 21st – August 23rd
10:00 am – 3:30 pm at WSHS
3:30 pm – 7:00p m at SWAC
Buses will be provided for transportation to and from SWACGirls Volleyball Tryouts:
August 26th – August 28th
Monday – Wednesday: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: West Seattle High SchoolGirls Soccer Tryouts:
August 26th – August 28th
Monday – Wednesday: 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Location: Walt Hundley FieldGirls Swimming:
First Practice August 26th
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:00 am – 7:45 am
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:45 am
Southwest Athletic Complex PoolBoys & Girls Cross Country:
First Practice August 26th
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: West Seattle High SchoolSlow Pitch Softball:
First Practice August 26th
Monday – Friday: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Southwest Athletic ComplexBoys & Girls Golf:
First Practice August 26th
Monday – Friday
Location: West Seattle Golf Course
Contact Coach Joel for practice times: WSHSGolfTeam@outlook.com
(Thursday night photo by Jim Borrow)
Welcome to the weekend!
‘GET FIT, WEST SEATTLE’: 8 am, it’s the first (short!) run – or walk – in this free program to get you from couch to half-marathon, courtesy of West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), where you’ll meet. “Designed for beginners!” (2743 California SW)
TAI CHI AT THE BEACH: 9 am by Statue of Liberty Plaza on Alki, an hour with instructor Caylen Storm. Free but “portraits of presidents welcome.” As are you, whatever your skill level. (60th SW/Alki SW)
STAPLES ‘BLOCK PARTY’: 9 am-9 pm at the Westwood Village store, a back-to-school prep party that’s more than shopping – though you can get a deal on school supplies for your family and/or to donate to others – also other vendors, food trucks, more. (2501 SW Trenton)
LAFAYETTE KINDERGARTENERS’ PLAYDATE: 10 am, families with incoming Lafayette Elementary kindergarteners are invited to bring them to the school playground to get acquainted. (2645 California SW)
HONORING TWO HISTORY-MAKING VETERANS: 11 am at DAV Chapter 23 HQ in North Delridge, you’re invited to an event that, as previewed here, will honor two history-making Black veterans, and more. (4857 Delridge Way SW)
DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL: Noon-5 pm at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park, celebrate and learn about Seattle’s only river, as previewed here. (7900 10th Ave. S.)
CITYDOG MAGAZINE COVER DOG SEARCH: Noon-2 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), get your dog photographed for a chance at appearing on CityDog Magazine‘s cover! Details in our preview. (4201 SW Morgan)
CROSS-SOUND SWIM: As previewed last night, Tricia Elmer is swimming from Bremerton to Alki Point today, likely to finish around 12:30 pm – you can watch the tracking signal here. (10:51 AM UPDATE: The attempt was called off after 2 1/2 hours.)
‘9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL,’ TWO PERFORMANCES: 3 pm matinee and 7:30 pm evening performance of Twelfth Night Productions‘ version of the classic tale, told tunefully, at West Seattle High School Auditorium. Get your ticket(s) here. (3000 California SW)
GATHERING FOR PEACE: 6 pm at The Salvation Army in South Delridge:
Come together as a community to be people of peace in a hurting world. … Some of us need to grieve, some of us need a safe place to share our stories, some of us need an extra dose of hope, and all of us need to generate ideas for how we can move forward offering dignity and respect to all of those in our sphere of influence.
(9050 16th SW)
JOE T. COOK BLUES BAND: 8 pm at Poggie Tavern, “Minneapolis bluesman Joe T. Cook and his band of west coast all stars perform high energy, traditional Chicago and Texas blues, originals, and swing for dancing. No cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)
SUMMER JAMS, VOL. 3: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
SEE OTHER OPTIONS … on our complete calendar.
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