Tomorrow’s forecast has improved from “rain” to “chance of showers” – but both of Morgan Junction’s big Sunday events are “rain or shine,” and we have extra info about both.

PRIDE MARCH: The first big event is at 11 am Sunday, the Pride March presented by Autumn and Monica, owners of Youngstown Coffee, HeartBeet Organic Superfoods Café, and Launchpad. Here’s their update:

Our 4th annual Pride March in Morgan Junction is happening rain or shine on Sunday, June 18th Meet up at the starting point Morgan Junction Park (next to Beveridge Place) at 11 am. Our first-ever grand marshals – Stacy and Jolie, founders/organizers of Alki Beach Pride – will lead the way on this easy 3-block walk up to Findlay and back down California, where we’ll end at Youngstown Coffee for a Pride celebration. We’ll be offering specials on our menu and special treats to raise funds for Alki Beach Pride.

We’ve partnered with Paper Boat Booksellers for a Pride Edition story time led by local nanny Ms. Lacey. Story time starts at 12:30 inside the bookstore. Bring your little ones for story time.

MORGAN JUNCTION COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: 1-4 pm Sunday, also at Morgan Junction Park, presented by the Morgan Community Association. We’ve previewed the entertainment lineup; here are three more things you should know about:

Seattle Parks continues to work on the adjacent new Morgan Junction Park plan. The design firm Board & Vellum along and Parks’ project manager are excited to be participating in the Morgan Junction Community Festival. Be sure to stop by their booth to reconfirm the park design and provide input on additional features. After the Festival, Seattle Parks will host an online survey to gather input from people unable to attend the event.

Also, Let the Kids Skate Morgan Junction will offer basic skateboard instruction during festival hours and will hold a Best Trick Contest starting at 4:00 pm. Look for the signs.

The festival’s participating nonprofits plan interactive kids’ activities, including this one from the Southwest Seattle Historical Society:

(Photo by Clay Eals; inscriptions by Shari Sewell)

SWSHS’s Clay Eals explains, “The activity is for kids to paint decorated stones that promote the Save the Stone Cottage campaign. Kids will be able to paint the reverse side of the rocks.” SWSHS and other participating organizations will all have booths/tables in the park. See you in Morgan Junction on Sunday!

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WEEKEND SCENE: Pridefest in West Seattle Junction, starting with art

June 17, 2023 7:02 pm

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7:02 PM SATURDAY: Seven hours, seven venues – that’s the span of West Seattle Pridefest, happening in The Junction night for the first time ever. First up, an art show at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW), until 9 pm. Cebron Kyle Bradford is the curator, and an exhibiting artist too:

The show is spotlighting work by queer and BIPOC artists, and most pieces are available for purchase.

You can visit JCL and see the art until 9 pm. Next events on tonight’s Pridefest slate are trivia, comedy, and bingo, all starting at 8 pm.

ADDED SUNDAY NIGHT: Organizer Alex Garcia shared some photos, including these – Mikey Moo at The Poggie:

Bingo at Supreme:

Bingo host Richard:

Trivia host Devon, at Camp West:

Alex says, “West Seattle Pride was a huge success. I think we succeeded in our goal to celebrate diversity, pride, community, LGBTQ culture with our neighbors and local businesses. My one regret was just not having enough room for everyone; next year we plan to include more businesses and have more events throughout the day.”

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UPDATE: Crash response blocking eastbound Thistle in Westwood

June 17, 2023 6:00 pm

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6 PM: Thanks to Kersti Muul for the tip and photo. Heads up if you’re headed eastbound through the Westwood area any time soon – EB Thistle is blocked at 29th because of an SFD/SPD crash response. No medic unit dispatched so far, so apparently no major injuries.

6:35 PM: SFD has closed out of the call.

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BIZNOTE: Rush Hour pops up in The Junction

June 17, 2023 5:24 pm

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Yesenia and Keith are part of the team behind Rush Hour, a “summer pop-up” shop in The Junction that’s been open a few weeks at 4448 California SW, the future redevelopment site next to the north location of West Seattle Coworking (WSB sponsor). If you’re still looking for a unique Father’s Day (or beyond) gift, and you haven’t been in yet, you might want to take a look at their vintage sports items, part of what they carry along with sneakers (the specialty), streetwear, and more. Regular hours are on their Instagram page; they closed at 5 today and will be open tomorrow (on Father’s Day) 10 am-2 pm.

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PRIDE: Volunteer duo decks West Seattle Junction with flags

June 17, 2023 4:25 pm

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In advance of tonight’s Pridefest, the heart of the West Seattle Junction is decked with more than four dozen rainbow flags. Alex Garcia, who is producing Pridefest, sent photos and word of the volunteer duo who put them all up this afternoon:

(This photo and next, courtesy Alex Garcia)

At noon Billy Conwell (Admiral Pub) and Phil Tavel put up all 49 pride flags in the Junction ahead of the West Seattle Pride events.

While this is the first year for Pridefest – which starts at 6 pm and spans seven venues during the evening – it’s not the first for the flags. The West Seattle Junction Association first placed them in 2019 after an “adopt-a-flag” fundraising campaign.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Student-organized car show at WSHS

June 17, 2023 1:39 pm

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As noted in our daily preview, the second annual West Seattle High School Car Show organized by the car club calling themselves the Greasy Peeps is happening today.

Lively scene despite the weather! 46 cars as of 1 pm. Among them – the hearse from Emmick Family Funeral Home (WSB sponsor):

It’s on until 3 pm outside the northwest side of the school at 3000 California SW.

(If you’re driving there, you can still park in the south part of the lot.)

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VIDEO: Laps With Lou 2023, to help make wishes come true

June 17, 2023 10:57 am

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10:57 AM: In the blue T-shirt, with a bright smile, that’s Lou Cutler, the retired PE teacher who celebrates his birthday every year by raising money to help kids’ dreams come true via Make-A-Wish – one lap around the Pathfinder K-8 track for every year of his life (72 so far).

This year for the first time, Laps With Lou is happening on a weekend, so it’s open to whoever shows up rather than an all-school Pathfinder turnout. Here’s the stalwart crew out on the field with him in the early going:

We have just headed back up to Pigeon Point to check on his progress. Meantime, you’re welcome to go join him for one or more laps – and to donate via his fundraising page; Lou’s also donated time by volunteering with the organization for many years.

NOON: When we returned, Lou had already finished three-fourths of his laps, so this isn’t likely to last until 2 pm as previously projected. We did catch his planned break to express appreciation to everyone:

The young man who was with Lou in the video, Jacob Marzynski, was the recipient of what we’re told are 275 wishes – so far – in which Lou has been involved over his years of involvement with Make-A-Wish.

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Crash on EB West Seattle Bridge

June 17, 2023 8:46 am

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(Added: Photo sent by Heather)

Thanks for the tips. A crash near the Delridge onramp is blocking all but 1 lane of the eastbound bridge.

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Pridefest, Laps With Lou, car shows, more for your West Seattle Saturday

June 17, 2023 6:21 am

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(Friday fog photo by Doug Eglington)

Two dozen options for the first day of your weekend, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PRE-FATHER’S DAY ULTIMATE: Go play with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family this morning!

Hey Dads – Invite your family, as your Father’s Day gift, to pickup ultimate. Or, ask them for a frisbee hall pass, as your gift.

And Kids! Ask your father to play ultimate as his gift.

Happy pre-Father’s Day. See you 8 am at Fairmount Playfield

(5400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LAPS WITH LOU: For the first time, Lou Cutler‘s Make-A-Wish walkathon at Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee) is open to everyone, as it’s not happening on a school day. Lou, a retired PE teacher and longtime Make-A-Wish volunteer, will walk one lap for every year he’s about to celebrate on his birthday (72 this year1) later this month. He’ll likely start before 9, and you can join any time – he expects to be walking until about 2 pm, with a break around 11 am to talk about Make-A-Wish. Our preview includes the donation link you can use whether or not you plan to join him2!

BASEBALL: Tournament fun all day with West Seattle Baseball at the Pee Wee fields, lower Riverview Playfield (7226 12th SW), starting at 9 am.

HIKE THE WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: Meet up at 9:30 am in the Arboretum at the north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) for a guided greenbelt hike.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 9:30 am-3 pm, the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center will be open, selling a vast variety of student-grown plants. (6000 16th SW, north end of campus)

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: The farmers’ market on the grounds of Hope Academy (9421 18th SW) is happening weekly this year, 10 am-2 pm Saturday, prioritizing vendors of color and presented by African Community Housing & Development.

LOW-LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out at Constellation and Lincoln Parks 10 am-12:30 pm. The tide’s out to -2.4 feet at 11:05 am.

HERON’S NEST MARKET: Open-air market with arts, crafts, info at The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way SW), 10 am-5 pm.

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Learn about Marco’s music here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

BAGELS AND PIZZA AT THE P-PATCH: The Barton Street P-Patch community invites you to visit for treats fresh from their wood-fired oven, bagels 11 am-noon, pizza 4-6:30 pm. By donation, to support the garden. (34th/Barton)

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

CLASSIC CARS: Brookdale Admiral Heights is showing them off 11 am-2 pm on California south of College – plus, music and free hot dogs! Details in our calendar listing.

SPRAYPARK OPEN: Highland Park Spraypark is open daily, 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

PRIDE FLAGS IN THE JUNCTION: They’re expected to go up with volunteer help around noon today.

STUDENT-ORGANIZED CAR SHOW: Noon-3 pm at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW). Free to attend unless you’re entering a car; more info in our calendar listing.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

(Friday fog, photographed by James Bratsanos)

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)

DANIEL AND THE DREAMCATCHER: Comic opera for all ages! Doors open 2 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – ticket info and other details in our calendar listing.

PAPA TONY’S POP-UP: 5-8 pm at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW), you can sample and/or buy the award-winning, made-in-West-Seattle sauce.

WEST SEATTLE PRIDEFEST: The peninsula’s newest Pride celebration features events at seven venues, starting at 6 pm and continuing past midnight – art, music, drag, comedy, trivia, more – details and locations are in our calendar listing.

DUBSEA FISH STICKS: 6:05 pm home game at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd) for the collegiate summer baseball team‘s game vs. the Redmond Dudes.

THREE WEST SEATTLE BANDS: 7 pm at The Skylark, triple bill of West Seattle bands – Midnight Marauders, Moonlight Remedy, Billy and the Dream Boats. $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ROO FORREST & FRIENDS: Performing 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

If you have a show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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