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(WSB photos by Oliver Hamlin)
Hours after the aforementioned water-polo match, Colman Pool opened to the public for the first time this year. Noon today marked the start of this year’s first preseason weekend. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin, who showed us a behind-the-scenes look at the outdoor saltwater pool’s final preparations, went back today. Above is Ed W., who’s been swimming at Colman Pool since he was 10, using the fastest lane today. Below, lifeguard Jude M. watches over the pool during this afternoon’s brief drizzle:
Jimmy, who was first to tip us when this year’s opening day was revealed, shared this observation: “Despite the chilly temperatures, there was a solid turnout — I counted around 32 lap swimmers in the water. No one was there for recreational swimming (understandably, given the cooler weather), but the lifeguards responded quickly to the lap lane demand and added a fifth lane, which was great to see.”
During the preseason, Colman Pool will be open to the public for four hour-and-a-half sessions between noon and 7 each Saturday and Sunday, until it starts 7-day-a-week operations in mid-June. If you’ve never been, it’s on the shore at Lincoln Park, and getting there requires walking, running, or rolling.
(WSB photos by Tracy Burrows. Above, WSHS’s Iris Christian)
By Tracy Burrows
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
Friday night, the West Seattle High School girls’ water-polo team made history, playing in the first-ever high school water polo match at Colman Pool.
The girls won a thrilling match against Bellevue High School by a score of 9-8. The Wildcats led for much of the game, led by outstanding goalie play by Matty Ogle (above) and great passing work that opened up effective shots.
In the fourth quarter, Bellevue came storming back, tying the game 8-8 on a penalty shot. With 1 minute left, West Seattle’s Marlo Pietch (above) rocketed a shot into the goal and the team hung on to win, 9-8.
The West Seattle team is now tied for first place in their district — an outstanding achievement for this new sport at the school. After the game, Coach Steve MacKinnon said he was super proud of all the girls who played in this historic match. He noted that water polo’s popularity is growing. “That’s especially exciting for girls’ water polo, which hasn’t traditionally gotten as much attention,” he said.
The Junior Varsity team also won their game by a score of 7-4 against the Bellevue squad, powered by a flurry of scoring in the 4th quarter.
UPDATED TUESDAY WITH PHOTOS, SUMMARY COURTESY CSIHS BASEBALL
ORIGINAL SATURDAY REPORT: As mentioned here earlier, the Chief Sealth IHS Seahawks were due to play in the 2A district semifinals this morning at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center. They emerged victorious, 11-1, over Sultan, and will play for the district championship at 7 pm Friday (May 16) vs. Nathan Hale, also at Steve Cox. And because they made it to the district championship game, they’re guaranteed a berth in the state tournament.
ADDED TUESDAY: Sent by Sealth athletic director/baseball head coach Ernest Policarpio:
Teo Perala (photo above) drove in four runs on two hits to lead Chief Sealth past Sultan 11-1 on Saturday. In the fifth inning, Perala hit a grand slam to left field in the fifth inning, part of a seven-run fifth inning for the Seahawks.
Seth Clark (photo above) led things off on the mound for Chief Sealth, giving up only four hits and one run over six innings, striking out four and walking none.
Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:
STOLEN BLUE ELANTRA: From Julia:
My car was stolen last night from SW Stevens and 53rd Ave near Schmitz Park. It is a 2012 light blue Hyundai Elantra, license plate CDV1250. It has two bumper stickers and dents on the side of the car from the last time this happened to me LOL. It will also be missing a door handle, presumably the driver’s side one. That was all that was left of it this morning. The incident number the officer gave me is 25-126107.
Call 911 if you find it.
SUITCASES TAKEN IN CAR BREAK-IN: We’re still missing some details on this, but if you happen to find strewn suitcases full of men’s clothing, they might be the ones Rick is looking for: “My car was broken into last night (Friday) and two suitcases of clothing were stolen dedicated to the Welcome Table (sponsored by the Westside Interfaith Network), for our guests, who are generally lower income or homeless.” When we find out (a) where the break-in happened and (b) what the suitcases look like, we’ll update.
SATURDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Rick tells us, “The car burglary was in the Arbor Heights neighborhood, The two suitcases are black. One is full sized (wouldn’t be a carry-on} and the other smaller.”
That’s a photo from a volunteer helping out at the West Seattle Junction Post Office as letter carriers and volunteers sort the donations received during today’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive. It’s a nationwide food drive organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers every year on the second Saturday in May; you leave a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox or slot, your carrier picks it up, and it’s destined for local food distributors like Food Lifeline. This morning, we got a call from a woman who identified herself as a local carrier and said she wanted us to convey thanks to everyone who donated – she explained that the carriers are no longer provided with thank-you cards, but wanted to express their gratitude for so much generosity.
(The online WSCGSD sale map is here … printable PDF list/guide is here … Scroll down for frequent updates!)
9:04 AM: The 20th-anniversary West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day is on! Above all else, it’s a fun day of community connection, and what’s above is one of the most fun photos we’ve seen so far, Drew at Sale #162 (6038 49th SW) – one of the lemonade-stand sales listed here. … At least one sale is so exciting, it has people waiting in line:
That’s Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor), Sale #73, where Frank and team have a huge Garage Sale Day Sale every year, and one of our photographers noticed the crowd. … In Gatewood, multi-family Sale #150 (7800 39th SW) has “a lot of vintage table pieces,” our photographer reports:
Toward the south end of the WSCGSD map, Sale #1, the White Center Eagles‘ multi-seller site (10452 15th SW) is set up outdoors:
Vintage stuff we spotted there included classic sci-fi movies on VHS, and padded barstools … Meantime, just in via text:
Crazy Bob’s (#437, 3243 56th SW) is back! Look for the Snowman Tube Guy. Gnomes galore. New kites. New outdoor equipment!
9:58 AM: The second hour is about to begin! One of the big sale sites (all listed here) is Our Lady of Guadalupe (Sale #170, 7000 35th SW, in the gym) which has tons of baby/kid stuff, including these cribs:
At OLG, we’re told, “We have a ton of stuff and will be offering 50% off at the end of the day and possibly free items.” … In Arbor Heights, Amy‘s plant sale raising money to fight lung cancer – in honor of her mom Sue – is a WSCGSD tradition:
That’s Sale #27, 3703 SW 107th. … Also in the south end, the Community School of West Seattle (Sale #530, 9450 SW Roxbury) is having its first collective sale in years:
Turning north, here’s another WSCGSD tradition, the art glass extravaganza (Sale #302, 3241 47th SW)!
Also on 47th (4142, to be specific), Sale #413 is highlighted by a bake sale raising money to fight breast cancer, and they had quite a crowd when we visited:
Same block has other sales – including more baked goods at 4111 47th SW, Sale #517 – the Scout Troop 284 fundraiser:
Looking for chairs? Here are options! Iris sent this photo from Sale #298 at 4333 SW Hudson:
11 AM: Hour three of West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day begins! Here’s a combination business/fundraiser sale, at Potter Construction (5639 California SW; WSB sponsor), Sale #50, they’re donating proceeds to the West Seattle Rotary Foundation:
(Our photographer just came back to HQ with a $10 office chair from that sale!) … Also on the fundraiser beat, Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby has a benefit sale in Highland Park, 7755 12th SW (Sale #550), to help pay for competition trips, with skates and a bike among the merchandise:
As mentioned in our daily highlight list, the skaters have a home bout tonight, too! … Got young shoppers with you who need a play break? Tilden School (out back of 4105 California SW; WSB sponsor; Sale #333) is positioned as a “Rest Stop” for families – our photographer reports, “Games for the kids, including cornhole, along with refreshments for sale and a few items, including vintage school chairs.”
There are also activities inside Combat Arts Academy (5050 Delridge Way SW; Sale #545) – and unique merchandise, even tie-dyed martial-arts apparel:
Historic Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) is raising money again this year with a Swap ‘n’ Shop sale featuring music equipment, records, and guest DJs all day:
Records – as in vinyl – are also a hot item at Sale #360, 1738 Alki SW:
A different kind of hot – just in from Sale #153 at 9640 42nd SW:
We still have a great Weber Kettle with plenty of fun accessories for pizza and smoking. Someone out there in West Seattle is probably needing this! :)
12:04 PM: WSCGSD enters hour 4! If you haven’t been to the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse multiseller site yet (out back at 9131 California SW, Sale #96), the primary goal is to raise money for a new van for Fauntleroy Children’s Center:
Also fundraising in Fauntleroy, this crew at Sale #88, 4313 SW Concord – Tricia explains it’s “for Seattle Children’s Hospital in the fight against AML.”
Looking for Mother’s Day gifts? Eddie sent this photo:
My daughters and her friends working our garage sale location #130. They have been working for several weeks creating hand-made jewelry for the garage sale. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more.
They’re at 8812 39th SW. … We’ve encountered a lot of music-related merchandise today. This is part of the layout at the sale nearest to WSB HQ, at 8237 California SW (Sale #156):
A big part of Community Garage Sale Day is the spirit. Sellers at 8647 Delridge Way SW (Sale #563) had plenty of that when we stopped by (lemonade and hot dogs too):
1 PM: In The Junction, the California/Genesee sale (#431) is always popular. You never know what Mike (who sent the photo), John, and friends are going to have:
This is right across Genesee from the multi-seller Hotwire Coffeehouse site (4410 California SW; #431). … Elsewhere – Barbies, anyone?
Kristin sent the photo from Sale #293 (5707 SW Bradford). … Update from the Our Lady of Guadalupe sale (#170, 7000 35th), everything is now half-off and cribs (see pic above) are still available … Another update: We checked back at Thunder Road Guitars (Sale #73), where we showed the pre-opening line in the early going. Proprietor Frank Gross remains exuberant:
He told us that along with deals inside the store, there’s a large selection of discounted guitars and other equipment in the parking lot behind the store.
1:35 PM: Just under an hour and a half left to shop and sell! Sale #38 outside Peace Lutheran Church (39th/Thistle) is a benefit for the Chief Sealth IHS Gymnastics Team:
At Sale #538 in South Delridge (8124 18th SW), the description mentioned an art show of small clay sculptures – here they are:
Meantime, more enterprising young sellers .. via text, we received this photo and report:
Plant and 3-D-printed fidget sale run by 1st graders at 5636 47th SW (site #98).
And at Sale #94 (5646 46th SW), a mango lassi stand!
2:10 PM: Final (official) hour! Among some photos sent in the early going, this one from Sale #403 (3628 61stS SW) offered an unusual collection:
“Nerf gun arsenal” is how Liam described all that … Not far from there, Sale #457 at 1338 Alki SW is a five-family sale:
And if you’re going to Alki, for sales or otherwise, you might see orcas – Kersti Muul tells us a group is in Elliott Bay again today!
2:50 PM: A seller on Alki comments below that they just experienced some rain. Definitely wasn’t in the forecast, and the radar suggests it was a brief shower with nothing behind it … If you want to keep shopping even though official WSCGSD hours are ending, we’ve made a list of sales that planned to continue tomorrow (Sunday, May 11), at least when they registered and sent in their description:
Sale #26: 3205 SW 110th St
Sale #51: 7558 44th Ave SW
Sale #84: 5633 44th Ave SW
Sale #107: 5032 48th Ave SW
Sale #174: 5911 38th Ave SW
Sale #200: 7333 29th Ave SW
Sale #212: 9705 35th Ave SW
Sale #227: 8155 28th Ave SW
Sale #238: 3209 SW Juneau St
Sale #284: 9220 35th Ave SW
Sale #315: 1317 44th Ave SW
Sale #324: 2485 55th Ave SW
Sale #356: 5103 SW Waite St
Sale #362: 4732 49th Ave SW
Sale #365: 6606 SW Admiral Way
Sale #375: 1111 Harbor Ave SW
Sale #395: 4016 47th Ave SW
Sale #396: 2237 California Ave SW
Sale #416: 3710 40th Ave SW
Sale #505: 4056 44th Ave SW
Sale #511: 844 SW 96th
Sale #518: 7943 11th Ave SW
Sale #526: 1600 SW Graham
Sale #539: 4712 25th Ave SW
3:12 PM: Texter says Fauntleroy Schoolhouse/Children’s Center sale (Sale #96, 9131 California SW) still has lots left and is now “pay what you want.”
Yes, some garage sales do happen in garages ..
That’s from Lisa at Sale #356, and this is from Bobby at Sale #59:
Those are two more of the preview pics we received from sellers (see others, featuring unique items, by scrolling through this archive) leading up to today’s marquee event:
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY: This isn’t just any old WSCGSD, it’s the 20th anniversary, and it’s another record-setting list of sales. More than 570 sellers signed up. As is the case every year, we’ve had some last-minute cancellations; the numbers are in the updates and links atop the WSB page where you’ll find the clickable map (if you’d rather use the printable PDF guide/list, find that here). Sales are all over the peninsula, all sizes, all types; official sale hours are 9 am to 3 pm, but some start early, some end late, some even plan to continue tomorrow. See the sale descriptions as well as locations on both versions of the map, and even if you just stroll to the sale nearest you, have a great day! We’ll start as-it-happens coverage at 9.
Now, today’s other West Seattle happenings – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SET OUT YOUR BAG FOR ‘STAMP OUT HUNGER’: Every year, besides West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, the second Saturday in May also brings “Stamp Out Hunger,” the National Association of Letter Carriers‘ door-to-door food drive. Fill a bag with nonperishable food – the special blue bag, if you got one with your mail this week, or another other sturdy bag – and put it by your mailbox/mail slot early this morning.
CRAFT FAIR AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 8 am-2 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), as part of West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day (#61!), browse and buy craft creators’ work.
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.
FREE FIT4MOM CLASSES AT ALKI: Three events this morning, including a Family Fun Run at 7:30 am – details in our calendar listing.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska)..
INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: The second event is this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND BRUNCH: La Chingona Taqueria (2940 SW Avalon Way; WSB sponsor) invites you to celebrate both days this weekend with 10 am-2 pm brunch featuring food, drinks, and live music.
MASTER GARDENERS: They’re out again in the community, ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.
KENYON HALL SWAP & SPIN: 10 am-3 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW). Record sale, local DJs, “lunch on the lawn” by neighbors The Locöl!
VASHON ISLAND SPRING STUDIO TOUR: Visit artists’ studios around the island 10 am-5 pm today and tomorrow! Tour organizers are sponsoring WSB right now to amplify the free tour. Details in our calendar listing!
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.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), stories and songs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)
OPENING DAY FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) opens today for the first of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here. (And see our behind-the-scenes photos here.)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
SHOE LAUNCH: Visit Carmilia’s noon-4 pm and see these new shoes for yourself! (4528 California SW)
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).
FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.
WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: General meeting, 4 pm at The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: Bout night at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), 4:15 until 8 pm-ish. Get your ticket(s) here.
LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: 6-8 pm, Riley Majzun performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.
CHARCUTERIE WORKSHOP: Join Boards by Erica at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW) at 6 pm to learn how to make charcuterie, while sipping on crisp mead. Check here for remaining tickets.
CHORAL CONCERT: The Boeing Employees Choir sings for you tonight at 7 at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), $10 suggested donation.
MONSTERWATCH LIVE AT EASY STREET: Album-release show! 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.
LIVE, BUT NOT MUSIC, AT THE SKYLARK: Quizfix Presents: Draft Night – THE DUNDER MIFFLIN DRAFT!, doors at 7, game at 7:30, all ages, admission = donation to Skylark Relocation Fund. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s Soul Focus FM at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).
MACHINE LEARNING DANCE NIGHT: 9 pm-2 am at The Lumber Yard (9630 16th SW) in White Center.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing, 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
West Seattle High School‘s softball team is headed to the district tournament after finishing the Metro League tournament in sixth place. That’s where the Wildcats wound up after a win and a loss at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex on Friday, beating Seattle Prep 14-7 in the afternoon, then losing 6-5 to Holy Names in the evening. Their first district game will also be at NCSWAC (2801 SW Thistle), 4 pm Monday (May 12). … Also Friday night at NCSWAC, WSHS baseball scored a win, 1-0 over Bishop Blanchet. Their next Metro tournament game is 4 pm Monday at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center (1321 SW 102nd), vs. Eastside Catholic. … And Steve Cox is where the Chief Sealth International High School baseball team plays Sultan at 10 am today in the 2A district semifinals.
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