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That’s the note on the door of Zippy’s Giant Burgers in White Center after its final day on Saturday. We saw it there at 8 pm, when would-be customers were still showing up in hopes they weren’t too late. But they were. WSB reader Margo says her family got “the last Zippy’s burger ever sold” – and sent this photo of her 10-year-old son Chase enjoying it:

Margo says they got that last burger around 3:15 pm. The early sellout was not surprising considering this was the line before they opened at 10 am:

Zippy’s owners Blaine and Rahel Cook announced on Tuesday that they’d be closing this weekend after 14 years. They were in Highland Park for the first three years before moving to a larger space in White Center.

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COUNTDOWN: 6 days to West Seattle Summer Fest. See the food/drink lineups

July 9, 2022 10:30 pm

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| West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

Continuing our nightly previews … West Seattle Summer Fest is almost here! The party starts on Summer Fest Eve, Thursday (July 14th), as you wander the closed streets in The Junction where the festival is getting set up, and enjoy art and music as part of the July West Seattle Art Walk. The festival officially begins at 1 pm Friday (July 15th) – with later hours than past years – continuing Saturday and Sunday. One big point of interest every year: Food and drink options. From the Summer Fest website, here are the lineups:

Sidewalk cafes (set up by year-round Junction venues):
The Beer Junction
Credo
Dumplings Of Fury
Shadowland
Seattle Fish Company
Talarico’s Pizzeria
Cupcake Royale
Darby Winery
Lady Jaye
Elliott Bay Brewing

Food fair vendors (mostly along SW Alaska east of California):
Kornman of WA (roasted corn, kettle corn)
Kathmandu MomoCha
LBee’s Filipino Deli
Bang Bar Thai Restaurant & Lounge
JJFROYOGO
Sweet Art (cotton candy)
TornadoPotato/Langostino Sushi Burrito
Ray’s Food (elephant ears)
Cheers Inc (pulled-pork sandwiches)
Puerto Ensenada
Kenyan Kitchen
Frelard Tamales
Recetas de Abuelita
Fast and Fresh Foods
Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream

And on Sunday, with the West Seattle Farmers’ Market a block north of its usual spot, you’ll find the usual prepared food and treats there too. Plus always a few surprises! We’ll be covering Summer Fest as it happens, and we’ll be spotlighting the lineup on day 1 as the party starts. See you in The Junction!

Our previous previews:
–Overview of what’s new/different this year
–Music lineup
–Kids’ Zone
–Summer Fest Eve
The Summer Fest Whale Trail

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VIDEO: Lite Sleeper rocks Easy Street x Best of Hands launch party

July 9, 2022 9:35 pm

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Rock fans of all ages were at Easy Street Records tonight for an in-store double bill with Lite Sleeper and Panic Grass. The occasion – the launch of The Bar Is Open hazy IPA, a collaboration between Easy Street (which, you probably know, recently added a bar) and Best of Hands Barrelhouse. We caught part of the show by Lite Sleeper, whose members include a luminary in West Seattle’s music-business scene, Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor).

This band has a launch of its own this summer – its debut EP.

This was Lite Sleeper’s second show. As for the new IPA – it’s the house IPA at Easy Street, and available at Best of Hands (35th/Webster) in cans and “limited draft.”

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Package-stealing condo burglars

July 9, 2022 7:51 pm

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Brian lives at a condo building on Avalon Way that was broken into early today – not the first break-in, he says. He forwarded the message sent to residents by their homeowner association’s president, with photos including the ones shown below with part of the message:

One of our residents was walking his dog and came across a bunch of packages in the brush. He looked at them and realized they belonged to residents of Luna Court. …

On Saturday, July 9, about 2:23 AM, two people gained access to the front of the building through the front door. Marks on the Door King System postal lock appear to have been made with a pair of pliers.

Packages were taken.

I reviewed the security camera footage for the camera outside the front door and was able to copy some frames of the thieves. I filed a report with the Seattle Police. … SPD report Number. 22-176794

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BIZNOTE: Grand reopening for Outer Space Seattle

July 9, 2022 4:54 pm

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Outer Space Seattle, the indoor playspace on Alki, is celebrating its grand reopening. Here’s the announcement:

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, Outer Space Seattle has officially re-launched open play! Bring your kids in for play time on their custom 3-level indoor playground. Enjoy fresh air from Alki Beach through their large garage door while your kids explore.

The back playroom features a rotation of different toys, great for kids 0-12 years old (but perfect for the 2-10 year olds). Grown-ups are allowed to climb into the playground with their younger kids, or stay on the lower level with them. Your entry price is good for all day play and adults are always free. Socks and signed waivers are required by all.

OPEN PLAY HOURS

Monday to Friday 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

ENTRY FEE

Kids under 1 years of age $7 + tax
Kids 1-12 years old $14 + tax
Adults are always FREE
Pre-Purchase a 5 Pack get 6 entries! $70 + tax

Outer Space Seattle
2820 Alki Ave SW #2
*Free parking in underground parking lot

Outer Space Seattle was a co-sponsor of last Monday’s West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade and is sponsoring the Kids’ Zone at the upcoming Alki Art Fair (July 22nd-24th).

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Makers’ Art Market at Alki

July 9, 2022 2:59 pm

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Another outdoor market is welcoming you this afternoon – this time, focused on art and other handmade creations, including sweet treats. This is the Makers Art Market, on the promenade east of Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki) until 5 pm. The artwork spans a variety of mediums, including wood:

That wolf is the creation of Alex:

Also there – Donna and Cira from Puffy Pandy, which recently set up shop in White Center and are selling “cream puffy, macarons, and more” today on Alki:

You can see the list of vendors in our calendar listing.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Produce, plants, more @ South Delridge Farmers’ Market

July 9, 2022 12:35 pm

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The South Delridge Farmers’ Market is now in the middle of its second season in the courtyard of Hope Academy (9421 18th SW). This year it’s happening twice monthly – twice as often as last year – and today was our first chance to visit. The market is a project of African Community Housing and Development, centered on BIPOC growers and makers.

10 vendors are there today, including Nhia from Heu’s Blooms and Greens in the Kent Valley:

She told us this is the first time she’s been able to get to this market this year, as the weather’s been unusual. She’s selling flowers and produce. Next to her booth, with produce and plants, is Antoine from Regeneration Farm in Woodinville:

Regeneration is one of the market’s founding vendors, He told us it’s the kind of market that his company is most focused on serving – reaching people who face the greatest barriers to accessibility of fresh, healthy food like this. Other vendors today include Seola Bee Company, Black Origin Plants, Aash Farms, and Small Axe Farms.

(Most are from King County, though there’s also an apple farmer today, from Chelan.) Just before we stopped by, market managers explained, they had a crowd of customers from the mosque that’s co-housed with Hope Academy, because today is a Muslim holiday – Eid al-Adha, explained as a day to celebrate bounty after a period of sacrifice that marks the annual pilgrimage that is a tenet of the faith. If you don’t get to the South Delridge Farmers’ Market today – it continues until 2 pm – your next chance to visit is in two weeks, 10 am-2 pm Saturday, July 23rd.

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UPDATE: West Seattle low bridge reopens after getting ‘stuck’ for 2+ hours

July 9, 2022 8:30 am

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8:30 AM: Thanks for the tip. Even if you’re authorized to use the low bridge, you can’t right now – it’s “stuck,” according to SDOT.

9:24 AM: Still stuck and no official updates (we have a message out to SDOT).

9:36 AM: SDOT spokesperson Ethan Bergerson tells us, “We’re currently waiting on an update from the bridge electrician who is working to diagnose the problem.”

10:21 AM: SDOT’s live video camera shows the bridge has reopened to (authorized) traffic.

10:46 AM: SDOT attributes the problem to “electrical issues” and adds, “Bridge operators may perform a test opening and closing of the bridge this morning during a lull in traffic to confirm that the problem has been fixed and operations have returned to normal.”

11:06 AM: Update from SDOT (which says the closure lasted about 2 1/2 hours): “We have successfully completed the test opening/closing of the bridge.”

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UPDATE: Crash on Highland Park Way hill

July 9, 2022 7:57 am

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(SDOT camera image)

7:57 AM: Thanks for the tips. The Highland Park Way hill is blocked west of West Marginal by a crash response, Details to come.

8:14 AM: At the scene, police tell us two vehicles (shown above) collided, and two people were taken to the hospital. Tow trucks are already on scene and the hill will reopen when the wrecked vehicles are cleared.

8:28 AM: Officers have just told dispatch the road is reopening both ways.

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 19 notes

July 9, 2022 6:34 am

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(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Looks like our weekend will start with classic summer weather! Here’s what’s happening:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: SDOT will be completing paving work on Marine View Drive SW between 35th and 39th, starting as early as 7 am and concluding by 4:30 pm. The road will be reduced to one travel lane during the work. … WSDOT is continuing its Revive I-5 work all weekend, with lane closures just north of the West Seattle Bridge exit.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Fresh-grown produce, prepared food, and more from local growers and makers at the twice-monthly market, 10 am-2 pm in the courtyard at Hope Academy. (9421 18th SW)

ZIPPY’S FINAL DAY: The White Center burger joint is closing after today, one day earlier than first announced. They’re planning to open at 10 am but when they’re out, they’re done. (9614 14th SW)

GREENBELT CLEANUP: Community members are invited to join a volunteer cleanup in the West Duwamish Greenbelt near South Seattle College, 10 am-2 pm – meet in the Arboretum parking lot off the SSC north lot. (6000 16th SW)

MORNING MUSIC: Marco de Carvalho and Friends, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

MAKERS’ MARKET AT ALKI: Long list of vendors for this all-day market by the Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), 11 am-5 pm – see the lineup in our calendar listing.

WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK: With a sunny, warm day expected, the pool in central upper Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm. Also, Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm.

COLMAN POOL CLOSED: You can’t swim at the outdoor pool on the Lincoln Park shore today because of a swim meet.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum is open on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

WINE TIME: The Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: 5-7 pm at Princess & The Bear in west South Park (309 S. Cloverdale).

RELEASE PARTY & CONCERT: 6 pm at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska), celebrate the release of The Bar Is Open IPA in collaboration with Best of Hands Barrelhouse – performing live are Panic Grass and Lite Sleeper. No cover.

DUBSEA FISH STICKS: See the DubSea Fish Sticks at 6:05 pm vs. Redmond Dudes, at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd) – ticket info here.

PAUL GERARD: Singer-songwriter performing at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: 7 pm at High Point Commons Park (3201 SW Graham), GreenStage presents “Macbeth,” the Backyard Bard condensed version. Free!

AT THE SKYLARK: Live music from Red Sea Band, WTM, Javelin, doors at 7 pm, music at 8. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT DRUNKY TWO SHOES: Dusty 45s, doors at 7, music at 8. $12 cover. (16th SW & SW 98th, White Center)

DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Saturday’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.

Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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