West Seattle, Washington
11 Saturday
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12 years ago, we interviewed Linda Walsh and Linda Sabee about the joys and challenges of being boutique owners in the West Seattle Junction. At the time, they warned that they weren’t sure small businesses would survive. A year after our chat, Walsh moved her shop – Clementine’s – to Pioneer Square, where it has since closed. But she now owns the shop Sabee founded, Carmilia’s, and Sabee has stayed involved as a buyer. Tonight, they hosted customers and other friends for a party to celebrate Carmilia’s 23rd anniversary.
The shop at 4528 California SW has continued to evolve, carrying some lines it’s always carried, adding new ones, and featuring some footwear (which was a focus at Clementine’s). The anniversary celebration concludes tomorrow (Sunday, November 16) – visit the store 10 am-4 pm for special deals.
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Lights and messages lined the path tonight to the gathering hall at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, where Admiral Church now worships while awaiting its future new home on its old site, and where church members and other friends gathered to wish longtime Pastor Andrew Conley-Holcom farewell.
We wrote about his impending departure – for a youth-family ministry role at a church much closer to his home in Tacoma – last weekend. Even if you didn’t already know him, that story would give you a sense of his down-to-earthiness. And that was reflected in the simplicity of tonight’s party – pizza and a singalong (Admiral Church’s Anita Shaffer wrote new lyrics for two songs including “Leavin’ on a Jet Plane,” reworked to “Leavin’ West Seattle”).
It’s not a goodbye party without a cake, and this one paid homage to the pastor’s propensity for swearing:
The minister known peninsula-wide as simply “Pastor Andrew” will lead Admiral Church worship for two more Sundays – his last one will be November 23rd, one week from tomorrow.
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Eight dollars for a fresh-cooked pancake breakfast – including ham, orange juice, coffee, and tea. If you buy an advance ticket to this year’s Kiwanis Club of West Seattle pancake breakfast, that’s all you’ll pay! It’s a deal at the door, too, $10. And kids under 10 who are accompanied by adults get breakfast for free. This is part of a fun event that also includes Santa photos, Toys for Tots donations, raffles, and wreath sales. It’s all happening 7 am-11 am Saturday, December 6 (a tradition for starting the big day that later includes the West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays tree lighting). The Kiwanis Club raises money for projects to help youth. You can buy your ticket(s) now online here, or stop by the Kiwanis tent at the south end of the West Seattle Farmers’ Market tomorrow, 10 am-2 pm, just a few steps east of the Easy Street Records corner. (WSB is among the community co-sponsors of the breakfast event.)
As featured in our Event Calendar the past two days, the Discovery Shop of West Seattle – which raises money for the American Cancer Society – is having a sale to celebrate its 35th anniversary at 4535 California SW.
The store stocks mostly clothing and home decor, with a lot of holiday items right now:
There’s also a special free item in stock: Mastectomy bras donated by Victoria’s Secret, which will be available for survivors who need them, until the supply of about 30 is gone.
The store is open until 4:30 this afternoon. It accepts donations of items in good condition for resale, too.
(WSB photos by Dave Gershgorn)
Volunteers and donors teamed up for a successful “Fill the Truck” donation drive at Lafayette Elementary this morning. Even the Lafayette Leopard showed up to provide support:
The Lafayette PTA organized this to help the West Seattle Food Bank and the increasing number of people relying on it – not just for food.
Lizzy from the PTA gave us some preliminary estimates of results from the three-hour drive:
21 crates of canned and boxed food
1500+ diapers
100+ grocery bags and packaged boxes of food
96 packs of ramen
11 bags of coats and winter clothes
She also wanted to stress “how grateful Lafayette is for everyone who showed up today! We had donations arrive by scooter, wagon, bike, and car.”
P.S. If you couldn’t make it to this donation drive, as noted previously, there’s a food drive tomorrow at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 11 am-3 pm Sunday, and of course you can contribute financially to WSFB at any time here.
(WSB photos)
Now until 2 pm, the holiday season is in full bloom at West Seattle Nursery (California SW and SW Brandon; WSB sponsor) for its annual Holiday Open House. The full event schedule is here; above, free pet portraits with Element 79 Photography are continuing until 1 pm. (That’s Henry, posing.) This is the second year that pet photos have been part of the open house – they were so popular last year, the nursery decided on an encore. Lots of patient pups and people waiting today, too:
And if you want to take a photo with one of the most famous dogs of all time, check out Snoopy, with his decorated doghouse and Charlie Brown (plus Woodstock!), outside the nursery’s shop:
They’ll be there for DIY photos throughout the season. Inside, lots of holiday decor, including ornaments on themed Christmas trees – the “apothecary” tree is new this year, with lots of old-fashioned items:
And don’t miss the “celebrity” tree:
If you’re ready at this early date to decorate your own tree, West Seattle Nursery already has some in!
A big load, we’re told, is expected Tuesday. Today’s open house only continues until 2 but the nursery is open until 5.
Transient killer whales are northbound off west-facing southwest West Seattle, headed toward the Fauntleroy ferry lanes, reports Kersti Muul. She says they’re closer to this side than Vashon/Kitsap. Let us know if you see them!
(Photo by James Bratsanos)
Here’s our West Seattle list for Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend with a run! West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!
‘FILL THE TRUCK’ FOOD DRIVE: 9 am-noon, bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank to the truck at Lafayette Elementary (California SW and SW Lander), as previewed here.
(added) CRAFT SHOW: Show and sale with multiple vendors at The Missing Piece‘s new Junction location, 9 am-4 pm. (4707 California SW)
FREE! HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.
FREE! GUIDED HIKE IN WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: Last scheduled monthly hike until next year! 9:30 am, meet by South Seattle College Arboretum, north end of campus (6000 16th SW)
INTRODUCTORY WALK: and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile as a prelude to the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fauntleroy Way SW.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.
(Courtney Smith of Gray Sky Creative with embroidery at Fauntleroy Art Show. Photo by Ana Del Claro)
FAUNTLEROY ART SHOW: Second of three days for the show/sale at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) – participants are listed in our calendar listing. Open 10 am-5 pm today.
(Photo courtesy Providence Mount St. Vincent)
‘TREASURES AND TREATS’ SALE: Second of two days for the sale/bake sale at The Mount (4831 35th SW), as previewed here. 10 am-4 pm.
LONGFELLOW CREEK CLEANUP: Puget Soundkeeper welcomes volunteers, 10 am-noon, plus a chance to learn about the salmon survey under way on the creek. Meet at Dragonfly Pavilion (4111 26th SW).
KNEIGHBORHOOD KNIVES: The knife-sharpening pop-up is back at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10 am-5 pm.
DISCOVERY SHOP ANNIVERSARY SALE: 35 years of raising money to fight cancer! 10 am-4:30 pm, sale at the shop – 25% off! (4535 California SW).
SOUTHWEST SEATTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING: 10 am at the Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens), members are invited to come hear about the year past and what’s ahead.
THE BRIDGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, the cooperative elementary welcomes visitors. (10300 28th SW)
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 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.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
FREE WRITING GROUP: Back in session again this week, 10:30 am, info in our calendar listing.
GRIEFSHARE: New session continues, 10:30 am at Grace Church, no charge (10323 28th SW)
WEST SEATTLE NURSERY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-2 pm, the season begins with the festive annual open house at West Seattle Nursery, including free dog portraits, wreathmaking demonstrations, beverages, and more.(5275 California SW; WSB sponsor)
ARTIST POP-UP AT CAPERS HOME: 11 am-4 pm, you’ll find Gretchen Flickinger at CAPERS Home (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor) with hand-painted note cards.
INTERNATIONAL GAMES MONTH: Every Saturday this month, drop in to play at the South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.), 11 am-4 pm – today, STEM and strategy games!
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW and SW Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open for you to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar, and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.
HOLIDAY PHOTOS AT THE ELVES’ COTTAGE: Noon-4:30 pm, preregistration required. (2332 California SW)
SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: 1-10 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs).
FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)
SAUNA MEDITATION: On the shore at Lincoln Park, 4 pm, check to see if spaces remain. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
DISASTER PREP FOR THE MOBILITY IMPAIRED: How can you prepare for the unthinkable if you’re mobility-impaired? Preparedness coach Alice Kuder will show you, 4:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW)
CARMILIA’S 23RD ANNIVERSARY: Party at the Junction boutique in honor of 23 years in business, 5-8 pm. Special guest, founder Linda Sabee. (4528 California SW)
BEER CHURCH TURKEY BOWL: Come to West Seattle Bowl (39th SW and SW Oregon) to cheer the bowlers/brewers supporting the West Seattle Food Bank! 5:30 pm.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Roo Forrest and Friends play a mix of originals and covers. All ages, no charge.
PASTOR ANDREW’S FAREWELL PARTY: As reported here, Admiral Church’s Pastor Andrew Conley-Holcom has a new calling, and 6-9 pm tonight is when all are invited to bid him a fond – but not sentimental! – farewell. St. John the Baptist Parish Hall (3050 California SW).
EVERGREEN AQUATIC CENTER BINGO BASH: 6 pm fundraiser to support the White Center community pool – details in our calendar listing. (14700 6th SW, Burien)
‘THE CRUCIBLE’ AT WSHS: Third night for new student production at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), as previewed here, 7:30 pm curtain.
BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: At 8 pm tonight (doors at 7) it’s Apology Wars and The Belly Cats: A Birthday Celebration for Isaac, $15 cover for the club’s moving fund. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ Larry Mizell Jr. at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes as always with 10 pm karaoke 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!
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