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VIDEO: Haunted Halloween yard

As we continue showcasing West Seattle Halloween decorations. David sent that video of his yard, worthy of a tour:

5206 23rd Ave SW – walk around haunted yard. Passing out full-size candy bars on Halloween with lights, music and animatronics.

Five nights until Halloween arrives; we’re still accepting pics (and video), westseattleblog@gmail.com, and see what we’ve shown in our Halloween-coverage archive.

In case of catastrophe, how will you get around? Researchers invite you to West Seattle focus group (update: full)

SATURDAY: We don’t get this kind of announcement often, but we’ve always been interested in preparedness, and this topic resonates. Maybe you’ll want to spend a little time talking with these researchers on Tuesday night:

Oklahoma State University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are conducting a study about the use of micromobility (light, low-speed transportation modes) and resilience hubs in disasters. This study is funded by the National Science Foundation and is being conducted in partnership with local disaster preparedness organizations in Seattle to enhance community resilience.

The research team is seeking focus group participants (see below for date/time options) to learn more about how community spaces and transportation networks can better support Seattle communities during times of disaster or other kinds of disruption. We hope that you will consider joining a focus group to share your ideas! Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Each participant will receive a $50 Amazon gift card in appreciation of their time. Limit one focus group per participant.

Please email kidziorek@charlotte.edu to RSVP for a focus group (Choose any ONE of the date/time/location options below):

Tuesday, October 29 (6:00 – 7:00 PM), West Seattle Branch – Seattle Public Library (2306 42nd Ave SW)
Wednesday, October 30 (6:00 – 7:00 PM), Lake City Branch – Seattle Public Library (12501 28th Ave NE)
Saturday, November 2 (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM), Beacon Hill Branch – Seattle Public Library (2821 Beacon Ave S #5813)

Participation in the focus groups is voluntary. We expect that there will be minimal psychological or physical risks or discomfort as a result of your participation in this research. The personal benefits for your participation include learning more about local hazards and disaster preparedness. The societal benefits will be a better understanding of the transportation and resource needs of different communities in disaster scenarios. In turn, this will allow researchers and emergency planners to more effectively prepare for the transportation and resource distribution needs of individual communities in the event of a disaster.

We want to thank you for your cooperation and invite you to contact us by email or phone if you have any questions about the purpose of the research, what we are asking you to do, the possible risks and benefits, your rights as a study participant, or any other questions you might have. Please feel free to reach out to the study leaders below at any time.

Thank you for your consideration,

Dr. Katherine Idziorek, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
kidziorek@charlotte.edu, (980) 729-5722

Dr. Chen Chen, Oklahoma State University
chen.chen10@okstate.edu, (405) 744-5710

SUNDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Dr. Idziorek tells us they’ve had a great response and the group is full, as is the waitlist.

VIDEO: 2024 Monster Dash 5k and kids’ run at Lincoln Park

Story and photos by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Festive participants of all ages gathered Saturday morning for the 13th-annual Monster Dash fundraiser at Lincoln Park to benefit South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools.

The event featured a 5k run/walk around the park, a 250-meter dash for kids, and a 100-meter dash for pre-K and under. There was also a family fun area with activities, sponsor booths, games and prizes. Although there were some sprinkles throughout the morning, the weather generally cooperated. Organizer Dawn Franklin said there were about 225 registrants for the 5k race, and at least 200 kids participating in the shorter races.

Prior to start time, participants got registered and ready to race:

At around 930am, organizers gathered the 5k participants near the starting line:

And they’re off! WSB video here:

Racers doing the 5k (including some pushing strollers) made their way through the park and then finished back at the starting gate. Many participants were sporting costumes — we spotted everything from skeletons and Minions to witches and tacos:

The overall winner of the full 5k race was Juan Gonzalez, with a time of 20:05 (see the official list of participants and their times/results):

The flexible format of the race allowed for participants to opt for a single lap (shorter race) rather than a double lap (longer race), and many of those one-lap racers were among the earlier finishers, including Lilyanna Rosario (first photo below) and Melissa Kochhar-Lindgren:
 

As the final finishers of the 5k crossed the finish line, organizers began gathering younger kids (divided into groups based on age) for a fun “chase the monster” 100m dash. But first, some pre-race stretching was in order (important for monsters and kids alike):

Here are videos of some of the age groups, racing to the finish line:

https://youtu.be/UYte8L-Tr8s
https://youtu.be/Ofy5-yXjE2E
https://youtu.be/vAe8lia3FSE
https://youtu.be/H8SFHH7GcPA

Next up was a slightly longer 250m race, for kids. Here’s our video: https://youtu.be/zAI5nqMkG-Y 

After the races, there were prizes for the proud competitors (gift bags and gift cards):
 

Throughout the morning, the family fun zone was a hub of activity, with various games and activities and a photo booth:




 

WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: Trick or Trees in Highland Park

Better than candy, it’s … trees! Highland Park celebrated Trick or Trees this afternoon at and around Highland Park Corner Store, centered on free trees for residents to take home and plant, but also featuring Halloween fun like a pet-costume contest:

Those were some of the contenders. Thanks to Kay Kirkpatrick of the Highland Park Action Committee (our report on their latest meeting is coming up later this weekend) and Highland Park Improvement Club for the photos!

WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: Alki Beach trick-or-treating

In the summer, it’s beach-landing pirates … in the fall, trick-or-treating pirates! They were among the many kids who came to Alki Beach’s trick-or-treat event today, all along the avenue. Thanks to Charlotte Starck, president of the Alki Community Council, for sharing photos of what looked to be the biggest beach trick-or-treat event yet.

West Seattle Arcade has brought more all-ages fun to the beach, and was a big presence today – coordinating all the business participation – as the stream of trick-or-treaters kept coming, despite the rain.

Lots more trick-or-treat events this afternoon/evening, as listed here. And of course Halloween is still five nights away.

Charlotte reports, “Hundreds participated, with attendees from as far away as Columbia City and Burien.”

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen Silverado

Sent by Angelita:

Reporting a stolen pickup truck – 2000 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab, license plate B12875D – dark gray. Was stolen sometime last night 10/25 from 38th Ave and Morgan.

Call 911 if you find it. (added) SPD report # is 24-303918.

FOOTBALL: West Seattle HS’s Friday night win

Also winning last night were the West Seattle High School Wildcats, on the road vs. Nathan Hale. Final score was WSHS 21, Hale 14. West Seattle is now 5-4, having won 4 of their last 5 games, and plays a TBD opponent at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex next Friday (November 1), 7:30 pm.

FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth tops Lincoln on Senior Night

Story and photos by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

The Metro 2A champion Chief Sealth IHS Seahawks football team moved to 7-1 on the season on Friday night after defeating Lincoln 35-20 at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex.
It was Senior Night for Sealth, and the graduating seniors in football, band and cheer were honored with their families. Band and cheer seniors were recognized at halftime:
…and football players were honored after the game, with a “balloon arch” and photos with family and coaches:
The game was scoreless at the end of the 1st quarter, but only because a Sealth touchdown with 21 seconds left was called off by the officials because the player’s helmet came off. But soon after, with 11:53 left in the 2nd quarter, Sealth scored a touchdown and kicked the extra point to take the lead 7-0.
With 7:23 left in the 2nd quarter, Lincoln scored on a touchdown pass. The extra point attempt was blocked, but there was a flag for roughing the kicker, then Lincoln’s 2-point conversion attempt was stopped by Sealth, which made the score 7-6.
After trading possessions, Sealth went on a flurry near the end of the 1st half, scoring on a touchdown pass and nailing the extra point to go up 14-6. With 20 seconds left, Lincoln connected on a long pass but it was called back for offensive pass interference, then Lincoln attempted another pass but it was intercepted and returned to the 1-yard line.  Sealth punched in the touchdown and extra point to take a 21-6 lead into halftime.

There was no scoring in the 3rd period until, with 1:11 left, Lincoln scored on a touchdown pass, but Sealth stuffed the 2-point conversion attempt, to tighten the score to 21-12.

In the 4th quarter, Sealth took control by scoring two more touchdowns, the first on a run with 10:34 left (set up by a long pass completion to the 1-yard line) and again with 7:35 remaining, to take a commanding 35-12 lead.
Near the end of the game, Lincoln did punch in a touchdown and 2-point conversation with 28 seconds left, to make the final score 35-20 in favor of Sealth.
The Sealth band kept fans entertained throughout the game:

Next Friday (November 1), Sealth is on the road at Renton.

WHALES: Orcas passing West Seattle

9:46 AM: Orcas were northbound in the Fauntleroy ferry lanes as of about 9:30 am, Kersti Muul reports via text. Let us know if you see them!

(Added: One of six photos uploaded in a comment by Svenry – see below)

10:17 AM: Update from Kersti – they’re approaching Alki Point. And they’re Southern Resident Killer Whales, from J-Pod.

Hallo-weekend continues! Here’s what’s up for your West Seattle Saturday

(Haunted ‘construction site’ in 2700 block 38th SW, photo sent by Nichol)

Day two of our Hallo-weekend. First, a traffic alert:

LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE CONTINUES: The West Seattle low bridge is closed to all surface traffic – bike/foot path as well as vehicle. lanes – for reinstallation of a turn cylinder, and might not reopen until late Sunday.

Next – the Hallo-weekend highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DIA DE MUERTOS BRUNCH: Special weekend brunch at La Chingona Taqueria (2940 SW Avalon Way), 8 am-2 pm.

WEST SEATTLE MONSTER DASH: 9:30 am at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – dash in costume! Benefits West Seattle Cooperative Preschools.

HALLOWEEN MOVIES AT THE ADMIRAL: Two screenings today, 10 am and 9 pm. (2343 California SW)

ALKI BEACH TRICK OR TREATING: Noon-2 pm at businesses all along the beach – see the map here.

TRICK OR TREES: Noon-4 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) is the epicenter of activities including free trees and a pet-costume contest.

PUMPKIN JUNCTION: Annual celebration of pumpkin beers and ciders! At The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open noon-midnight.

WHITE CENTER TRUNK OR TREAT: 1-3 pm at 10452 15th Ave SW, the White Center Eagles are offering the day’s first round of trunk-or-treating.

BEER GARDEN TRICK-OR-TREATING: Candy, pumpkins, burgers … and for those 21+, beer. 2-6 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

(added) OLG HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Indoor/outdoor fun at Our Lady of Guadalupe (34th/Myrtle), 3-6 pm.

ADMIRAL’S HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL: 3 pm-9 pm, starting at The Good Society (California and Lander).

TRINITY HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: At Trinity West Seattle (7751 35th SW), 3-7 pm, free family fun.

TRAIL OR TREAT: Trick-or-treat at Camp Long‘s cabins, 3:30 pm-7 pm. (5200 35th SW)

‘COME AS YOU AREN’T’ AT THE SKYLARK: Bands pretending to be other bands – the biggest night of the year at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW). Doors open at 5 pm, music at 6:30, 21+. The Skylark website has the full lineup of who’s (not) who.

‘NIGHTFALL’: This haunted experience, benefiting charity, continues tonight at a West Seattle private residence, 5:30-9:30. See our calendar listing for details.

TRUNK OR TREAT AT HOPE NORTH: Hope Lutheran School welcomes families to come see the decorated trunks while trick-or-treating in the Hope North parking Kot (4100 SW Genesee), 6:30-8 p.

MEEDS MANOR HAUNTED HOUSE: One of West Seattle’s most-famous haunted houses is open for the second of three nights tonight, at 3011 45th SW, accepting donations for youth basketball. 7-9 pm.

RADIO ENTHUSIASTS OF PUGET SOUND’S SPOOKTACULAR: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – “The Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound (REPS) are celebrating Halloween by recreating spine-tingling radio dramas from the golden age of radio. The REPS actors, featuring Larry Albert of Imagination Theatre, will be joined by Sawyer Best on the mighty Wurlitzer organ and Bruce Johnson and Alice Watson, creating live sound effects.” Ticket info in our calendar listing.

OUT AT THE BOX, HALLOWEEN EDITION: Drag show with costume contest, 9:30 pm at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 21+, no cover.

(Friday sunset, photographed by Tom Trulin)

And everything else that’s up:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: 9 am at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), free community meditation – RSVP here.

VACCINATION CLINIC: School clinic, but community’s welcome too – flu and COVID shots available, 9 am-3 pm at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW).

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle has TWO farmers’ markets – and today is your last chance of the year to shop at this one! Start your market shopping with this one – your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more, plus free food for those in need! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: Take your no-longer-needed or expired prescription drugs to the Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster) for no-questions-asked dropoff, 10 am-2 pm.

BEGINNER OLYMPIC AIRGUN DAY: Visit the Roger Dahl Rifle Range beneath West Seattle Stadium and try out this sport. 10 am-2 pm. (4432 35th SW)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.

COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE: Rat City Studios and Rain City Clay‘s annual show at Dubsea Coffee continues – shop’s open for viewing, and beverages!, until 2 pm. (9910 8th SW)

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Gardening season is year-round! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

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

GET YOUR FLEE BAG IN 45 MINUTES: Preparedness has never been so fun and fast. Join Alice Kuder from Just in Case for this free 45-minute session at 11 am.

Alice will also reveal the two most important steps you can take to be ready for “the big one” or any other natural disaster, plus more essential tips for safeguarding your home and loved ones. Small group and time for Q & A. Register at bit.ly/49cAGNM or by email: Alice@JustInCasePlans.com

This will be at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW).

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

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Last bonus Saturday session of long-distance get-out-the-vote advocacy, noon-2 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new West Duwamish Greenbelt exhibit! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SOUL SISTERS SONG CIRCLE: Meets monthly, 1-3 pm. Lift your voice in songs and chants. Register to get the address.

\NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Almond Brown. (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.

West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event is welcome to a spot on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!