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Air: A few degrees above freezing. Hearts: Warm. That was the situation on the upper field at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex this morning, as West Seattle High School softball players led their annual preseason clinic for younger players, ages 7-13. First session was for the youngest participants, ending with a spirited round of base-running (as also shown in our video above):

The players instructed their students in other skills including hitting and throwing. Each of the two groups had takers for every spot – more than 30 per session:

Along with opportunities to practice coaching and mentoring skills, the clinics were fundraisers for the team. Every participant got this special T-shirt:

The clinics were originally organized four seasons ago by player Kamil Ygnacio, who has since graduated – her sister Kaila Ygnacio took the ball and ran with it:

So have newer players’ parents, so the clinics will carry on even as the roster changes over the years. This year’s group stopped down for a players-only group photo while awaiting the next group’s arrival:

(L-R: Hannah, Daeja, Stella, Alice, Julia, Kenzie, Lila, Violet, Molly, Kaila, Marina)

They’ll be starting play in less than a month – spring sports start in early March.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Cold Weather Advisory’ alert

February 9, 2025 7:37 pm

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No snow expected, but a dangerously frosty wind chill is at the heart of the Cold Weather Advisory alert that the National Weather Service has ordered for our area. It’ll be in effect 6 pm Monday through 10 am Wednesday, with the potential for wind-chill temperatures in the teens to 20s. Forecast says wind will be out of the north/northeast much of that time. (The NWS graphic in this story shows this alert applies to much of Western Washington – light blue on the map.)

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VIDEO: A Cleaner Alki gets REI showcase for ‘plogging’

February 9, 2025 5:43 pm

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Though most of that video was recorded off-peninsula, the star is Erik Bell, founder of the prolific volunteer-cleanup group A Cleaner Alki (which does its good work at many non-Alki spots too). The video was created by REI (West Seattle-founded!); Erik explains, “The actual Plogging video (running and trash pickup) was shot by REI’s Events Team at Lake Union last Fall to feature on their YouTube channel, and it just went live today. They wanted to highlight what A Cleaner Alki was about, so I provided them with a bunch of stills and a handful of drone videos I had shot at our cleanups” (you’ll notice some of that showing the Marginal pullout under the West Seattle Bridge). Want to get involved with A Cleaner Alki? They’re out pretty much daily – see where and when by going here.

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HALFTIME WHALE WATCHING: Orcas off West Seattle

February 9, 2025 5:15 pm

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With seconds to go until halftime at the Super Bowl – if you’re even/still watching, considering it’s lopsided so far – we have word of whales off West Seattle. Kersti Muul reports “orcas, including 124Ds, in north end of Elliott Bay – Seattle side, southbound, approximately Seattle to Bainbridge ferry lanes.” Let us know if you see them!

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WEST SEATTLE BIZNOTES: Cupcakes, pizzas, and auto parts

February 9, 2025 3:38 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

No, not together.

CUPCAKES: We got word from Cupcake Royale that starting this week, you’ll be able to pick up online pre-orders across the street from their old West Seattle location, at Ala Mode Pies (4225 SW Alaska). Hours 10 am-9 pm Tuesdays-Sundays – again, preorders only, via the CR website.

PIZZAS: Starting today, Mioposto in Admiral (2141 California SW; WSB sponsor) is serving up heart-shaped pizzas through Valentine’s Day and a bit beyond, with a beneficiary:

From February 9th through 16th, we’re baking up Heart Shaped Pizzas, available in Pepperoni, Cheese, or Margherita. 20% of proceeds will go to El Centro de la Raza, supporting their amazing work in our community. El Centro de la Raza has been a vibrant community hub for over fifty years, providing social services, education, and advocacy to empower the Latino/a community in Seattle and King County.

Mioposto hours are on this page.

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS: The auto-parts store at 4505 38th SW has been in a long goodbye for weeks, but now it’s set the closing date: March 7. This closure is part of a larger decision to shut down nine stores in the Seattle area, including locations in Tacoma, Seattle, Lakewood, Auburn, Bellevue, Burien, Federal Way, Kent, and Puyallup. Hundreds of locations across the Pacific Northwest and California will also close. Until the store closes, an everything-must-go sale is currently being held, with discounts of 50% to 95%. (All sales are final.) The company has cited ongoing supply-chain issues to several news outlets, including difficulties in inventory management and logistics, as key reasons for the closures.

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CLOSURE ALERT: Why High Point Library is closed today

February 9, 2025 1:36 pm

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Thanks for the texted tip. High Point Library is closed today. Unplanned, says this note on the branch’s webpage:

The High Point Branch will be closed on Sunday, Feb. 9 due to insufficient staffing. The book return will remain open and holds will be extended.

P.S. SPL says this is one of two branches in the system – along with the Chinatown/ID branch – closed today for a staffing shortage.

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WEEK AHEAD: Curious about the state of real estate? West Seattle Realty promises ‘straight talk’ conversation Wednesday

February 9, 2025 12:39 pm

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If you’re home-shopping or have another reason for interest in the real estate market – you can get “straight talk” about the state of local real estate this year by visiting West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this Wednesday night (February 12) event:

The new year always has everyone asking “how’s the market?” It’s an important question and one that is usually coming into focus about now.

For years we’ve quipped that the beginning of the real estate season usually coincides with the conclusion of football. Well, this weekend is the Super Bowl, and the market is poised to do its usual thing, which is to take off! We’re hosting an open house and inviting the West Seattle Community to join us for the conversation

Wednesday’s event starts at 6 pm; get a preview here. As noted there, the WSR crew also plans to address some unique local factors including light rail and the city’s rezoning proposals.

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BE A RINGER: Handbell group recruiting!

February 9, 2025 10:57 am

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Received via postal mail:

Want to play handbells?

The West Side Ringers are looking for people to ring English Handbells. No experience is necessary, as we are open to all skill levels. We meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm. Our group currently plays at retirement communities as a service to seniors.

If interested, send an email to anjdroege@gmail.com

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 15 notes!

February 9, 2025 6:07 am

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(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

The list is a little light today, with many expected to watch The Big Football Game – whether at your home or favorite local venue – but the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar does have some highlights for your Sunday:

SKI SHUTTLE: Shuttle to Crystal Mountain now picks up at 7:15 am Sundays at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

SOLD-OUT SOFTBALL CLINICS: We’re told this morning’s clinics with WSHS softball players coaching younger girls at Nino Cantu SWAC are sold out!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Long before game time, you’re invited to meet for today’s run at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

FAMILY DISCO: Dance with your wee one(s) at South Seattle College‘s Brockey Center, benefiting West Seattle’s co-op preschools, 10 am-11:30 am. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with last-minute game goodies to be found among the winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage! apples!) and beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

PRODUCE POP-UP: Noon-7 pm at 5444 Delridge Way SW in the ex-Cascadia Fresh Market space, as previewed here – go stock up on primo produce!

YOGA SERIES CONTINUES: At 1 pm, second of eight weeks for Yoga with Miche in The Admiral District – our calendar listing has details.

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: 2:30 pm. at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, this resistance group meets, all welcome, as previewed here.

‘COVENANT’ MATINEE: Instead of football, how about theater? First matinée for ArtsWest‘s new play, 3 pm, get ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY: Haven’t decided where to watch? Ounces welcomes you, 3:30 pm, and burgers from Burb’s are in the house too. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 6 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday nights bring music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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