Whale talk, dog swimming, Design Review + more for your West Seattle Thursday

(WSB photo)

We went to Arbor Heights last night for that photo from Dog Days, which continue today, one of 7 events on the highlight list for today/tonight:

TAKE YOUR DOG SWIMMING, DAY 4: 1-3 pm (geared toward dog walkers) and 5-7 pm at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, it’s the fourth day of this year’s Dog Days. Dogs only, not people! The club does this every year as a swim-team fundraiser after human-swimming season ends. (11003 31st SW)

HEALTH WORKSHOP: At Aegis Living of West Seattle, 6 pm workshop focusing on breast and ovarian health. Complimentary appetizers and drinks. (4700 SW Admiral Way)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Interested in finding out more about timebanking? Come to this month’s gathering, 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

THE WHALE TRAIL PRESENTS ‘ORCA’ AUTHOR: As previewed here – and as seen whale-watching last night – “Orca: The Whale Called Killer” author Erich Hoyt speaks tonight at The Hall at Fauntleroy, presented by The Whale Trail. 7 pm. Tickets here or at the door. (9131 California SW)

DESIGN REVIEW: A 32-unit rowhouse project at 3257 Harbor Avenue SW (and three adjacent addresses) goes before the Southwest Design Review Board at 6:30 tonight, 2 1/2 years after its previous review. Our preview includes the project’s design packets. Public comment will be part of the meeting at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm meeting at Alki UCC with agenda including Alki Community Center‘s future and the West Seattle Art Walk‘s expansion. (6115 SW Hinds)

BELLY DANCING: Jet City RAQS tonight at The Skylark, 7 pm. No cover. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MUCH MORE HAPPENING … see our full calendar here.

Kris September 19, 2019 (12:23 pm)

That’s our Eddie! He hates swimming, but loves tennis balls. We bring him along with his bro-fur Jeff so he doesn’t feel left out of the action. Super fun event! Highly recommend for any water loving pups!

Graciano September 19, 2019 (4:47 pm)

LOL!!! Oh Eddie the look on your face is priceless!

GoodOmens September 19, 2019 (11:12 pm)

I hope that the clean the pools out really well since I, my nephew, and about seven other people I know are incredibly allergic to dogs. Anaphylactic shock allergic. I’m completely frustrated already with the amount of freedom dogs now have in restaurants, buses, and places like QFC – places I could go without usually needing to carry an epi-pen for the most part. The increased amount of constant contact with dogs has made it really hard on me and my nephew. And, the owners are usually asses if I say “Sorry, I’m/He is super allergic to dogs – please don’t let yours too close to me/us.”. Over and over I am rebuffed, told it’s my problem, not theirs, or they proceed to let the dog continue to come over, now unleashed. I’ve been nipped by a dog on the bus (afternoon crowded bus, too) and stuck in the ER for several days before. Come the hell on! Passive-aggressive dog owners need to learn that they are not the center of the universe. If I have to bend to every gluten-free, keto-proud, food hostage at work (compared to peanut allergies and such that can kill someone – they deserve to be high maintenance for sure), then the least I can ask for is not to have dogs touch me because I might f—ing die. Epipens are not the answer. Respect for other people outside of themselves is.We won’t be returning to the pool anytime soon thanks to this. We also couldn’t go to Wild Waves thanks to the Dog Days event. It sucks. Mostly for my nephew who is just a kid.

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