West Seattle, Washington
29 Tuesday
With an 11-1 rout of Rainier Beach at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex on Friday night, the Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks became the Metro League’s 2A and Valley Division champs. CSIHS athletic director Ernest Policarpio forwarded info with photos, including the seniors who were celebrated at the game:
(L-R, seniors Luis Toledo Walls, Micah Policarpio, Marko Woelfle, Peter Sketchley, Teo Perala, Brady Murphy, Seth Clark, Rocco Batterson-Ecton)
Two big scoring bursts for the Seahawks: In the bottom of the second, Chief Sealth racked up five runs on three hits. Then they scored another five runs on six hits in the bottom of the third. Senior Teo Perala had three of those runs, four RBI total in the game:
Eleven hits and nine walks factored into the Sealth win, as well as starter Sam Popelka‘s six strikeouts plus four relievers’ strong performances. The Seahawks are now 13-7.
Story, photos and video by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
Students and staff from West Seattle High School hosted a Multicultural Night celebration on Friday night, with neighbors and area families invited to join in the fun.
The evening featured arts and crafts, informational displays and resources from community partners, student performances including dance, music and poetry, and a potluck dinner with samples of cuisines from around the world.
The two primary organizers of the event (and emcees for the evening) were student Afra Mirza and school activities director Angela Ferda:
As guests arrived, they were welcomed by a variety of signs:
Read MoreTwo more wildlife sightings (thanks as always for sending them!):
BACKYARD OTTER: From Bill L:
Spotted this guy walking through our yard. First time we’ve noticed any here. We’re a block east of Fauntleroy near the Lincoln Park North parking lot.
As we’ve reported/shown before, river otters (which actually live in the salt water around here) may have dens relatively far inland, so be careful when driving along streets near the water (like Alki Avenue, Beach Drive, and in this case, Fauntleroy Way). Here’s a state fact sheet about them.
SIDEWALK COYOTE: Julia sent this video of a daylight coyote sighting in Sunrise Heights, near 31st/Othello, last Thursday:
Another reader sent a photo of a coyote in what appeared to be the same area of Sunrise Heights, around the same time, and said two others were in the area. Here’s state advice on coexisting with them.
ORIGINAL SUNDAY STORY: Sebastian is hoping for help recovering his stolen kayak:
I’m really upset I had my very lovely sea kayak stolen out of my driveway last night and it’s quite alarming – I live at the Tracy Ann Apartments right by Lowman Beach, 6790 Murray Avenue SW. It was an 18 ft Wilderness Concepts sea kayak, Polar Star model, quite expensive, and I believe that it might have been taken after 5:00 a.m. (when) I let my very sick dog out. It was blue, it has a rudder on it, tandem as well – two seater. It was in my parking spot in my driveway.
Sebastian is working on filing a police report; meantime, if you happen to find it, we can connect you with him.
MONDAY UPDATE: As you can see via comments below, a reader spotted it, and Sebastian says that as a result he has his kayak back.
By Hayden Yu Andersen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
Coast to coast, “resisters” opposed to recent federal actions and orders have gathered on streetcorners, among other places, in recent weeks.
For Highland Park resident and West Seattle artist Sheila Lengle, protest took a different form.
With the help of graphic artist Gretchen Flickinger and Christy Hosler, she decided to start the group Victory Gardeners HP. “I am past my limit of endurance about feeling angry, and powerless about what’s happening in this country,” Lengle said. “This is my own quiet way to resist.”
(Photo courtesy Sheila Lengle, shown holding Victory Gardeners HP flyer at recent event, with another volunteer)
“The HP stands for Highland Park,” she explained, with the intent that others could take the Victory Gardeners model and use it in their own neighborhoods, with a slight tweak to their title.
The name is taken from the the historical Victory Gardens, originally called “War Gardens” or “Liberty Gardens.” In World War I and II days, people were encouraged to grow their own food, as a way to alleviate pressure on the national food supply, boost morale, and support the community.
Lengle’s Victory Gardens seek to serve much the same purpose, especially with increasing concerns about food security amid tariffs and other economic concerns. Furthermore, Lengle says, any additional produce grown throughout the project will be donated to local food banks.
Beyond just addressing food concerns, gardens also serve as a way to connect the community. “The essence, other than providing the food, is that people meet each other,” Lengle said. “It’s about the spirit of sharing with the community, taking something as easy and common as gardening and finding a way to share it with your neighbors.”
(The Victory Gardeners HP Flyer, Designed by Sheila Lengle, Gretchen Flickinger and Christy Hosler)
The project has only just begun, but Lengle said she is excited to see it grow, after sharing it with the community at a recent event held by the Highland Park Improvement Club. She plans to focus her garden on carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic, but there are dozens of options to choose from. The important thing isn’t the quality or quantity, but the spirit of being involved, she said. “The bottom line is, I did something. Everybody can do one little something.”
If you have questions about Victory Gardens, or would like to reach out to Sheila, you can do so through the project’s email address, vg**********@***il.com.
Been working on your garden and/or planter(s) and have a question or discovery you’d really rather talk about with an expert, rather than just digging around online? These are the people who can help – King County Master Gardeners – and they’re back in action, not only at the regular spots, but also with pop-ups. At center above, photographed with fellow MGs at today’s West Seattle Farmers’ Market, is Beth, who sent us the announcement you might have seen in our Event Calendar:
The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10 AM – 2 PM – through September 6 (No clinic on Saturday, July 5)
West Seattle Farmers Market – Sundays, 10 AM – 2 PM – through September 7 (No clinics on Sunday, July 6 and Sunday, July 13)
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 3, 10 AM – 2 PM
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 17 – 12 PM – 3PM
West Seattle Nursery – Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, July 13 – 10AM – 2PMHave a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – as****************@****mg.org
You’ll find them at the south end of the market (California/Alaska) until 2 today.
Family and friends will gather later this week to remember Randy Maguire, and are sharing this with the community:
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Dennis (Randy) Maguire on April 14, 2025.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Frank Maguire, and his two brothers Jack and Marshall. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Belen, his son Mark, his sisters Mary Kathleen (Richard) Lohrman and Patricia Eilleen Maguire, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Born in Port Angeles, Washington, Randy spent his childhood in West Seattle, recalling fond memories of Alki Beach. He spent his school days in West Seattle growing up between the two beaches which was forever in his heart.
He spoke of his idyllic childhood on Alki collecting pop bottles for pennies to buy pickles at Spud’s, to climbing the roofs at Alki Fieldhouse to retrieve balls, playing in Schmitz Park swinging from the infamous rope swing, and “skimming” at the beach from morning to dusk.
He was an avid reader, loved history, and his dedication to the Bible is what he’d want to be remembered by. His ability to quote scripture was impressive.
Randy will be greatly missed.
Services will be held May 3, 2025 in Banning, California, where he resided with his wife, Belen.
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to we*************@***il.com)
(Photo by Bucky Hayes-McQueen)
Not as incredibly busy a day as Saturday was, but you have options, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and previously published previews:
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon), 9 am.
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)
(Saturday WSB photo)
ART MARKET AT THE LONGHOUSE: Spring edition of the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse‘s popular art market with Native artists, second of two days, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 West Marginal Way SW)
(Saturday WSB photo)
WEST SEATTLE ROCK AND GEM SHOW: Also open again today 10 am-5 pm – activities, displays, vendors, also at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds), admission and parking free!
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with spring produce (lots of greens! asparagus too) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
MASTER GARDENERS: While you’re at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays this spring and summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.
KINDIE WEST CONCERT SERIES: The Highlight Quartet performs this family-music concert at 10:30 am, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).
GRIEF CIRCLE: Any kind of grief is welcome. 10:30 am-noon, with Listening to Grief, at Nurture Wellbeing (6307 California SW).
FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
HER INK, HER VOICE: 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW):
A story of persistence, legacy, and the power of the pen! Meet Susie Revels Cayton — daughter of the first Black U.S. Senator, Associate Editor of The Seattle Republican, writer and activist at the turn of the 20thcentury — as she fights for justice with ink and fire! The program will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A/Discussion.
Free.
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
JAZZ GUITAR JAM! 2-4 pm at Bonjour Vietnam in The Junction.
CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Monthly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm. “Madame Bovary” is this month’s title.
‘ATHENA’ MATINEE: “Theater plus fencing!” is what ArtsWest (4711 California SW) promises with its production “Athena“; our calendar listing has play info plus the ticket link for today’s 3 pm performance.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30-6:30 pm at Bethany Community Church in Highland Park (8600 9th SW), all welcome.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: End your weekend with Sunday night music provided by 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 – we*************@***il.com – thank you!
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