West Seattle, Washington
06 Thursday
If you’re interested in finding out more about what’s happening in your neighborhood, you’re in luck if you live, work, shop, study, play in one of the three West Seattle neighborhoods whose community coalitions meet this week.
FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, TUESDAY: This is a hybrid monthly FCA board meeting, with community members welcome to attend too, 6 pm Tuesday (October 14) at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) or online. Agenda highlights are here; you can register for online attendance at fauntleroy.net/meetings.
MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, WEDNESDAY: This is a hybrid quarterly meeting of MoCA, 7 pm Wednesday (October 15) at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW and SW Juneau) or online. Agenda highlights and the online-attendance link are here.
ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL, THURSDAY: This is an in-person-only monthly meeting of the ACC, 7 pm Thursday (October 16) at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). Agenda highlights are in the newsletter the ACC sent tonight.
Thanks again to everyone who’s answered our call for Halloween decoration photos! Tonight we’re going with another simple yet elegant scene – A sent this from West Seattle’s legendary Chelan Café (3527. Almost worthy of a caption contest!
****Right after we uploaded the photo and wrote the lines above, before we even hit “publish,” another view arrived, sent by Yma; removes a little of the mystery:
Got a decoration photo to share – whether your display or one you’ve seen? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – and see what we’ve already shown in our Halloween archive!
(WSB file photo)
6:22 PM: One more big-event countdown to mention today – only one week away, this year’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival! On Sunday, October 19, 2-5 pm, the grounds of Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, Church, and YMCA (WSB sponsor), indoors and outdoors, everywhere will be full of festival fun, including traditional activities like pumpkin painting, birdhouse building, and salmon hat making, plus inflatables, live music, the cake contest (whether you want to enter a cake or “trot” to win one), all brought to you by volunteers and donations (free except for optional food and drink). Later this week we’ll have details on the exact schedule and locations of activities and performances!
8:10 PM: Ben Weagraff from the FFF has sent some updates since we published the above:
We are in good shape for our activities, but we could use a few more volunteers. We’re very excited about an army of neighborhood partners that have come to support us, including: Fauntleroy Community Association, Fauntleroy YMCA, Fauntleroy Children’s Center, Hazelwood Preschool, D Squared Hospitality, STS Construction, Endolyne Joe’s, Wildwood mMarket, Fauntleroy Church UCC, Super Deli Mart, The Birdhouse.
We are also excited for a few new activities this year:
-This year, we will be partnering with the White Center Food Bank, so please bring Pantry Staples, Canned Goods, Sauces & Spreads, and Snacks to support our community members that need additional support.
-We will be featuring a local author table – Elaine Moy is a neighborhood mom and (and long-time fall festival volunteer); she has just published her first children’s book Otter’s Tummy Table, she will be doing readings for the children.
(Added: Photos by Mark Dale)
Yes, that was thunder – and a lot of it – rolling through the area these past few minutes. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are possible for much of the afternoon.
West Seattle has a sizable community of ukulele players! Every week we feature at least one local meetup in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar. And recently we received this tribute to The Ukes, sent by Betsy Henry on behalf of Quail Park-West Seattle (4515 41st SW; WSB sponsor):
Seattle’s beloved and long-standing ukulele group, The Ukes, has been spreading music and joy for decades, and they have a special monthly tradition that deserves to be celebrated. Each month, The Ukes visit Quail Park of West Seattle, a senior living community, sharing their music and positivity with the residents. With casual membership that ranges from a dozen to two dozen, The Ukes pick songs based on a monthly theme, take song requests and even sing Happy Birthday for residents celebrating.
Founded in 1995 at the Senior Center of West Seattle (now the Center for Active Living), The Ukes started as a fun, community-driven initiative. Tony Joslin, the organizer, explains that the center provided practice space in exchange for letting their members sing along.
A special part of the group’s monthly visit to Quail Park is their connection with Paula Green, a longtime member who is now a resident at the senior living community. Paula continues to play with The Ukes during their visits, and her presence reminds everyone of the group’s deep community ties. The residents at Quail Park join in the fun, singing along, clapping, and dancing, turning each visit into a joyous and engaging experience for all.
These visits illustrate the importance of human connection and the impact of community music programs. The residents’ smiles, the music, and the vibrant atmosphere make for a touching and lively event that showcases the power of music to bring people together. The Ukes are uplifting the spirits of the Quail Park residents while sharing their love of music and community.
(Photo courtesy South Seattle Cooperative Preschools)
It’s time for reminders about some of the biggest events of Halloween/fall-celebration season – so here’s one: We are now less than two weeks away from the next West Seattle Monster Dash! This costumed 5K and kids’ run at Lincoln Park on Saturday, October 25, is a fundraiser for West Seattle Cooperative Preschools. The 5K run/walk starts at 9:30 am; the kids’ Monster Dash starts at 10:30 am – and there’s a Kids’ Zone with other activities for the younger dashers, too. You can sign up right now on the Monster Dash website. The Monster Dash is celebrating its 13th anniversary!
Sent by Amy:
Hi, my white door 2007 Toyota Yaris was stolen yesterday from the parking lot behind Key Bank across from Easy Street sometime been 1:45 pm and 8 pm. I have alerted the police and filed a police report. The incident number is 25-298437.
We’ll add the plate number when we get it. (UPDATE: It’s BEZ9098)
(‘Live’ SDOT traffic cam in The Junction)
Good morning – here’s what’s up (and not) for your Sunday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings!) and inbox:
GARAGE/YARD SALES: Check for last-minute listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a WSB Forums login, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)
WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run starts at Upwell Coffee (4811 California SW).
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: The Sunday games are on hiatus until The Missing Piece reopens in its new Junction location (no date yet, as of our most recent followup).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Find the year-round market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early-fall produce season (stone fruit, berries, tomatoes, peppers, greens, roots, bulbs), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.
SIGN MAKING: Preparing for next week’s “No Kings” rallies (see pre-rally listing below too), 10 am-noon sign-making event at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).
FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
COZY GAMING SUNDAYS: Get cozy at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) in The Junction!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
CIDER FUNDRAISER AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: Noon-3 pm, supporting City Fruit with fresh-pressed cider. (5275 California SW)
‘NO KINGS’ PRE-RALLY IN THE JUNCTION: Following up on Saturday’s mini-march along Alki (reader video above), another promotional pre-rally looking ahead to next Saturday’s nationwide rallies, meet at 12:30 pm at California SW and SW Edmunds.
ART DROP-IN: In conjunction with the ongoing Southwest Artist Showcase, Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) hosts a drop-in art event with artist Eileen Jimenez.
RECLAIMING OURSELVES: Start of four-session workshop to deal with the “polycrisis” and endless bad-news cycle, 2 pm, explained in our calendar listing (which also has the registration link). At Nurture Wellbeing (6307 California SW).
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Kick back and 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)
LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Student Showcase with vocal-music students performing 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: 3 pm matinee performance of the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: Monthly general meeting, 3:30 pm at the Center for Active Living. (4217 SW Oregon)
WATCHING THE BIG GAME: 5 pm, American League Championship Series play begins for the Mariners at Toronto! Looking for the most intense West Seattle watching spot? That might be the Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
YALE WHIFFENPOOFS X ENDOLYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The legendary a cappella group returns to West Seattle to sing with, and for, the Endolyne Children’s Choir, 6:30 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW). Check here for tickets.
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play. (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday nights are live music nights with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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