Dropoff recycling/shredding, equinox sunset with Alice, and much more for spring’s first West Seattle Saturday

Spring is here, as of very early morning – and we have a busy list for today:

RECYCLE/REUSE/SHREDDING EVENT: 9 am-noon, the big dropoff event in the north parking lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) is on! Free. Masks required. The official page on the co-sponsoring West Seattle Junction Association website lists what they are and aren’t taking.

BAR-S CLEANUP: 9 am-noon, more field prep with West Seattle Little League, which appreciates any and all community volunteers – sign up here or just show up!

FAMILY MUSIC FUNFEST; 10 am online concert with Squirrel Butter – first in a series to support the South Seattle College Co-op Preschools – more info and registration link in our preview.

WHERE TO FIND JET CITY BEIGNET: 10 am-2 pm, today’s Jet City Beignet (WSB sponsor) pop-up with fresh hot beignets is at Metropolitan Market in Admiral (41st/42nd/Admiral Way).

JUMP-ROPE POP-UP PERFORMANCES: As previewed here last night, the West City Rope Ninjas plan pop-up shows outside Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki) at noon and 12:45 pm.:

WINE @ VISCON CELLARS: 1-5 pm, stop by the tasting room (5910 California SW) to sip, and/or buy, Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) wine – you can even pre-order.

EQUINOX SUNSET WITH ALICE: West Seattle skywatcher/educator Alice Enevoldsen has taken her change-of-season sunset watches online during the pandemic. Tonight it’ll be via Twitter:

I will be live-tweeting during the equinox sunset tomorrow – March 20, 2021 ~6:45pm-7:22pm.https://t.co/FD3md739Wr @westseattleblog @SouthSeattleCC

— Alice's AstroInfo (@AlicesAstroInfo) March 20, 2021

METRO SERVICE CHANGE: Finally, a reminder – today’s the day Metro bus-service schedule revisions kick in. Our preview looks at what’s different for West Seattle.

Are we missing anything? Text 206-293-6302 … thank you!

Chris March 20, 2021 (9:17 am)

Was 5th in line getting there at 8:20. Line up is probably over 150 cars now in case you were thinking of heading over now. Will say it’s a much better setup at the college.

spooled March 20, 2021 (9:21 am)

The line on 16th SW for the recycle / dropoff / shredding event is moving (slowly) but the road is essentially blocked for through-traffic trying to use 16th. If your destination is other than the recycling event you may want to consider a route other than 16th lest you become stuck in the queue unable to turn around. The parking lane has been taken over by a derelict RV and two or three abandoned vehicles near Graham Street which forces the queue for the recycling event to block the travel lane.

WSB March 20, 2021 (9:37 am)

We just traveled past, backed up to Holly but people are making it around. 18th is a better nb route on Puget Ridge but go slow, narrow with homes on both sides.

Richard P. High Point March 20, 2021 (9:35 am)

Just back from the Recycling event. Very long car line down 16th, but available on street parking close to the front for walk up. Thanks WSB.

naomi March 20, 2021 (9:47 am)

Yes, the line is very long right now. If you just have light items like styrofoam, and can find a parking spot north of the college, then I recommend trying to walk your items in. Also, they are only taking “regular” molded styrofoam and peanuts, and not the extruded stuff that’s a coarser foam and made up of rectangular pieces glued together.

Melinda March 20, 2021 (10:44 am)

If recent events leave you wondering how to speak out, join families at a protest against Asian-American hate crimes.A local kid has organized a protest TODAY at Hing Hay Park in the ID. The theme is Kids vs. Racism. Please join us from 12pm – 1pM. Bring art, signs and KIDS in support of ending hate and racism against Asian Americans. Wear masks, follow social distancing guidelines, and please be respectful of local businesses and community members. This is an awesome opportunity for kids to see their voice matters!

Alice Enevoldsen March 20, 2021 (1:29 pm)

Happy Equinox everyone! See you on Twitter at sunset this evening! Tweet your sunset pics and selfies using #SunsetWatch to share tonight! I’ll also field space questions you tweet @ me. @AlicesAstroInfo -Alice

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