Cancellations, postponements, changes? Please let us know!

We start today with a reminder that we have an ongoing list of local changes, cancellations, and postponements – see it here. We’re updating it as fast as we can, and marking pre-existing calendar events; also, at this point, before we publish a daily highlight list, we are doing our best to verify what IS still happening. Best way to get us updates – as with everything – is via email (westseattleblog@gmail.com) or via our hotline (text/voice 206-293-6302) – thank you!

SuperAwesome March 6, 2020 (10:53 am)

The Women’s March is cancelled for Sunday 3/8. Taste Washington is cancelled which was scheduled for the weekend of 21st and 22nd.

WSB March 6, 2020 (10:55 am)

At this point we’re focusing on local events (etc. – meetings, services, classes, any sort of gathering) but will add major regional ones like the March *if* we get direct word. Thank you! – TR

Gene March 6, 2020 (11:14 am)

Just saw Emerald City ComicCon has been rescheduled for Summer. Not WS related-but could have a ripple effect on businesses big & small.

JTK March 6, 2020 (11:22 am)

I hear that seattle Comic-Con is still ON! March 12-15th. How is this happening???? It’s over 90,000 people coming here. Someone needs to have this stopped!!!!

LG March 6, 2020 (1:10 pm)

It’s not. I got an email from ECCC. It’s postponed until summer. Dates TBD.

Nicole March 6, 2020 (11:57 am)

Hi WSB – Wondering if you could find out which local restaurants provide paid sick leave to their employees? I am only interested in patronizing those restaurants that are providing paid time off for those employees if they exhibit symptoms.

peelandpressws March 6, 2020 (1:20 pm)

Great question, we all provide it! It’s both a city and state law. I will be doing an interview with King5 tomorrow talking about this and the sanitation practices of restaurants. This outbreak is really effecting small businesses in a way that is unsustainable if this is a prolong situation.
Mark B March 6, 2020 (1:26 pm)

All should, based on the City’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance:https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/LaborStandards/PSSTQACOVID030620.pdf
Steph March 6, 2020 (1:50 pm)

https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/leave/paid-sick-leave/State law requires all employers to pay it, and prior to the state law, the city of Seattle has required it for several years.
Science27 March 6, 2020 (6:47 pm)

Im with you on this. Yes, it’s provided by law, but I work in the restaurant industry, no one is enforcing that law. It’s laughable for me to think I could get the day off paid if I called in sick. Chef would have me come in, and if it’s pretty bad he’d send me home after the brunt of the work is done. Anyone whose put any time in the industry knows this. Plus that law is only for large companies, correct me if I’m wrong.
- WSB March 6, 2020 (7:17 pm)
  
  ALL employers. See page 4.
  https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/LaborStandards/PSSTQA011519(0).pdf
- Truth March 7, 2020 (3:05 pm)
  
  If your employer is not granting you sick time then you need to contact the Office of Labor Standards and trust me, they enforce it.

wssz March 6, 2020 (12:45 pm)

The March has been cancelled –https://m.facebook.com/SeattleWomxnMarchingForward/posts/3139763842708523

https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/seattle-area-events-that-have-been-cancelled-or-postponed-due-to-novel-coronavirus-concerns/

Matt P March 6, 2020 (12:57 pm)

Not local but may have been a lot of local people going: ComicCon postponed until Summer.

helpermonkey March 6, 2020 (12:59 pm)

I received this email from Kenyon Hall today regarding the event this weekend: In keeping with the guidelines recently published by the health department, we’re postponing this Saturday’s silent film with Dennis James at the Mighty Wurlitzer. Dennis has graciously agreed to come back on Friday, April 24, at 7:30, for The Last of the Mohicans.Thanks very much for your understanding as we all deal with this very serious health situation.Best,Lou MagorManager

WSB March 6, 2020 (1:00 pm)

Yes, that’s already on the cancellation/postponement list as of a couple hours ago. Thank you!

Sue H March 6, 2020 (1:05 pm)

Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation is going to be broadcasting a shortened service this Sunday via Zoom. We have not received a link to that yet.

Sue H March 6, 2020 (3:49 pm)

Virtual Service: Sunday, March 8, 10:30 am: “Westside Begins with We” Rev. Deanna Vandiver We continue to find that we are stronger when we rely on each other, when we trust in each other. We are practicing a new way of worshipping together, responding to public health concerns. We give thanks for the gifts of an emergent faith tradition that can sustain us in times of mystery. To join this service via Zoom please click this link: https://zoom.us/j/549990682?pwd=M2VkSURtUnZOb2xMUm1LS1Z0UE1NUT09

ACG March 6, 2020 (1:53 pm)

Not wanting to add to the panic, but Girl Scout Troops are being given discretion to cancel upcoming cookie sale booths at our local businesses. So, if you were really hoping to have extra Thin Mints, Samoa’s, Trefoils, Tagalong’s etc before cookie season ends or as a critical part of your Coronavirus Disaster Supply Kit, you might want to make a purchase when you see a booth. The usual abundance of cookie booths this time of year might not happen. (Now, you may commence panicking)