West Seattle, Washington
10 Sunday
Both of these sighting reports came in via text today, both from the Westwood vicinity:
I spotted two coyotes last night about 10:45 at 31st SW and Cloverdale. I was walking my dog and they didn’t seem to take much notice of us. They came around the corner of 31st and headed west on Cloverdale toward 35th SW.
Shortly thereafter, another texter had this sighting:
Pack of three coyotes was seen around 11 pm. All were quickly moving south down 31st Ave SW.crossing Thistle.
Here’s what you need to know if you encounter one (or more).
If we had a contest for most creative sale description among West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day listings, this year’s winner would likely be Sale #572 on the map, a Gatewood sale whose host wrote the description a la Dr. Seuss:
Cat in the Hat?
Thing One and Thing Two?
A plant or a seashell could be right for you!
Shirts and pants, shells and plants –
Books for cooks, books for crooks!
Oddities that not ought to be –
Should belong to you not me!
Reviewing the descriptions is one of our favorite things about coordinating West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, which is now six days away – next Saturday, May 9, with a WSCGSD-record 640+ sales of all sizes and types, all around West Seattle and a bit beyond. They’re all on the map, which you can explore here, and on the 38-page printable (PDF) list, which you’ll find here. Both versions are searchable if there’s something in particular you’re looking for – at least in topline terms like clothing, furniture, baby stuff, camping gear – or if you want to stay close to home, even something as simple as walking to the nearest sale and meeting a neighbor, you can check the clickable map to see what’s near you, and click on any marker to open the infobubble with its address and description. Back to the point of creativity – we also note classic garage-sale terms – this year’s descriptions include five promising “ephemera” (162, 271, 316, 338, 428), seven with “knickknacks” (146, 160, 197, 34, 462, 552, 641), two with “tchotchkes” (21, 146), and one with “bric-a-brac” (291). The word “vintage” appears in 97 descriptions, far outranking “antique,” which appears in 36. Instructions for searching descriptions via the map are below it; we’ll roll out some lists as the week goes on – starting with nonprofit/benefits and a few others.
P.S. The four corners this year are – northernmost sale is #163 in North Admiral (whose host says they’re a repeat WSCGSD participant), westernmost sale #303 inland from Alki Point, easternmost sale #83 in South Park (Floor Coverings International), and southernmost sale #636, a repeat seller in Seola.
ORIGINAL SUNDAY NIGHT REPORT: Just received from Andrea:
Today my son picked up a journal that has been sitting on the side of the road at Admiral and 42nd for a couple of days. A quick scan reveals no name or phone number in the journal (though we didn’t search closely). I’d like to find the owner as this seems like it’s important to someone.
Recognize it? Let us know and we’ll connect you.
MONDAY UPDATE: Shortly after publishing this, we heard from the journal’s owner, who is now reunited with her journal thanks to Andrea and son!
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(Photo courtesy Northwest Fitness Project)
When Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) proprietor Frank Gross announced his shop’s upcoming move to a bigger new home in The Admiral District, he also announced his current location in Morgan Junction already has a new tenant, Northwest Fitness Project, which describes itself as a “personalized strength-training studio.” Four months have passed since first word of their plan, and now NWFP’s proprietors have sent updates: They’re planning to open at 6400 California SW on July 11, with an open house that “will include classes, movement assessments, bodywork, exclusive merch, and more, with further details to come.” Also, co-owner Jeremy Stewart and executive trainer Steven Pust (both West Seattle residents, shown above) are looking for another executive trainer to join the team in “a full-time training role, not a sales role, to focus on leading small-group classes and working with a roster of personal training clients.” You can go here to find out more about the opening. NW Fitness Project was founded in Fremont eight years ago; the West Seattle studio is an expansion.
(WSB photo from 2025 West Seattle 5K)
Want to walk or run a 5K with your furry BFF? The West Seattle 5K is for you. It’s now just two weeks away – Sunday, May 17, along Alki, raising money for (and coordinated by) the West Seattle High School PTSA. The runners and walkers take off from 61st SW and Alki SW around 9:30 am on race day, heading northeastward to the turnaround by Anchor/Luna Park, and back. WSB is among the West Seattle 5K’s community co-sponsors again this year. If you’re not already registered, do it before next Sunday (May 10) to avoid the final-week price increase! (And to be sure you’re one of the first 1,200 paid registrants, who all get T-shirts.) Also – if you want to avoid the race-morning lines to get your bib, shirt, etc. right before the race, set your calendar for May 16, when you can get all that at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW, WS5K co-sponsor and WSB sponsor) the day before race day, noon-5 pm. Sign up now, and we’ll see you at the beach! P.S. Even if you’re not participating, remember that the WS5K closes Alki and Harbor Avenues to motor-vehicle traffic for a few hours that morning, usually 8-11 am.
The blossoms are only part of the reason to visit the Seattle Chinese Garden this afternoon as the annual Peony Festival continues. If you need refuge from the sunshine as the temperature heads toward the 80s, there are craft and tea demonstrations under canopies in the courtyard:
And what you can’t see in the photos is the pleasant breeze blowing across the garden grounds on Puget Ridge, at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
It’s a great place for a walk, or you can sit in the courtyard and enjoy the performances:
Music until 2 pm, and then dragon dancing at 2. The festival concludes at 4 pm.
(2025 photo courtesy Gatewood PTA)
Less than four weeks until this year’s Gator Fair with community fun at Gatewood Elementary! This morning, we received this call for volunteers:
It’s that time of year again — when your middle schooler or high schooler casually reminds you about the 10+ hours of volunteer work they need for school! Fear not! The Gatewood Gator Fair is here to save the day!
The fair is Saturday 5/30 10:30-2:30; volunteers are scheduled 10-4 (but usually we are wrapped up closer to 3:30). This has been a great volunteer opportunity for middle schoolers and high schoolers for the last 3 years and we are excited for another year of fun!
Click here to sign up! All volunteers will receive a free volunteer shirt designed by Good Sister!
The school is at 4320 SW Myrtle.
(Weather Watch Park, photographed Saturday by Bob Burns)
Happy Sunday! Here’s our lineup – with theater, music, books, walking, running, movie-watching, even screaming – for the hours ahead, mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is meeting at Ampersand (2536 Alki SW) at 9 am today for this week’s Sunday Funday run.
BEE GARDEN WORK PARTY: Volunteers welcome to pitch in today at the Bee Garden (Graham/Lanham), 9 am-11 am.
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
FREE SANDLOT MOVIE DAY WITH WSHS BASEBALL: Join the players at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) this morning for a 10 am movie, free but donations welcome to support the program.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in full spring produce-and-products season – asparagus, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and many options for baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …
MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: Got a gardening question? Get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market continue today, 10 am-2 pm.
VASHON ISLAND ART STUDIO TOUR: Second day for the self-guided tour, all around the island, 10 am-5 pm (sponsoring WSB to be sure you know it’s happening).
WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast – this morning is sold out, but look at dates ahead.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
NEIGHBORHOOD WALK: 10 am, perfect day for this:
Join Feet First volunteer Liz Steen for a walk in West Seattle. The 3.8 mile trek will start at 10 AM Sunday, May 3rd, by the swings, at the waterfront near Lincoln Park parking lot, number two, near the ferry landing. Walkers will traverse mostly flat terrain to enjoy parks and views – perhaps including some whales – including Lincoln Park, Lowman Beach, Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, Constellation Park, and the Charles Ritchie Senior viewpoint. The one-way walk should take about 90 minutes and end at Alki Beach Park, where participants can get lunch before retracing the waterfront to Lincoln Park or arranging for a ride back. No registration necessary, and people can join along the way at any park, if they like.
PEONY FESTIVAL: Second day of the celebration at Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, doors open at 11 am, performances and other activities noon-4 pm.
UNDERSTANDING AI: Free presentation at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)
FREE STUDY CAFE: 1-4 pm at West Seattle YMCA (3622 SW Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor), students welcome to this dedicated study space, with drinks and snacks provided – membership not required.
MEAD-MAKING CLASS: Demonstration class with Mr. B at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), 1-4 pm.
‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ CLOSING PERFORMANCE: 2 pm, last chance to see the Chief Sealth International High School production of this classic. (2600 SW Thistle)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
THE BYRD ENSEMBLE’S HANDEL CONCERT: With a ticket deal! 3 pm concert at Holy Rosary (42nd SW and SW Genesee) in West Seattle, details in our preview, including the code to get 30 percent off your ticket(s).
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER FOR CO-OP PRESCHOOLS: 3-7 pm at both locations of Future Primitive (9832 14th SW, White Center, and 2536 Alki SW, West Seattle), part of the proceeds benefits local co-op preschools.
LADIES’ MUSICAL CLUB: Free 3 pm concert at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).
CLOSING PERFORMANCE OF ‘WALDEN’: ArtsWest‘s current play has a 3 pm curtain today to close its run- get ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)
MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers, discuss “Child of God” by Cormac McCarthy (4522 California SW).
SIP AND SCULPT AT MR. B’S: 6-8 pm monthly “open clay” night, come create at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).
BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)
SCREAM CLUB SEATTLE: Monthly group scream on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 7:45 pm.
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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