West Seattle, Washington
31 Sunday
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG (unless otherwise credited)
The sea of people rolling out from the West Seattle 5K start line at 61st/Alki this morning was deeper than ever – more than 1,800 registered runners and walkers by race time, a new WS5K record. Here’s our annual video of everybody taking off when the airhorn blew:
The West Seattle High School PTSA has organized the West Seattle 5K since 2009 as its biggest fundraiser of the year, and school-community members turn out in support as well as others – WSHS vice principal Ron Knight gave the pre-race pep talk this year:
Of course the best supporters are usually the ones you brought along:
This year’s participants spanned the years from toddler through senior:
First finisher this year was 30-year-old Marcelo Laguera, in 14:24:
The WSHS PTSA sent us the photo below of him with WS5K race director Pam Hebrow, saying he donated back his prize (shoes) because he’s a pro marathon runner, and: “After posing for pics he asked if he was all done so he could go for a run!:
Second finisher was 22-year-old Jonathan Grothe, in 15:21:
First female finisher was 12-year-old Beau Sitzmann for (corrected) the THIRD year in a row, in 18:40:
Second was 37-year-old Jamie Morgenstern, in 19:09:
Pre-race, Dragonfly led this year’s warmup:
Student musicians from School of Rock West Seattle played by Alki Bathhouse:
WSHS cheerleaders and cross country runners added energy:
(This photo and next five by WSB’s Tracy Record)
So did announcers Zola Northup (a WSHS student) and Fred Northup:
And some of the race’s community co-sponsors had booths by the Bathhouse and were busy answering questions about health and fitness – a few WSB sponsors. were among them, including the West Seattle and Fauntleroy YMCA:
And West Seattle Runner:
They’re presenting the Float Dodger 5K again this year, just two months away – July 18 – right before the West Seattle Grand Parade; you can register by going here.
P.S. Today’s full results can be seen here.
5:56 PM: Thanks for the tip! Seattle City Light says 319 customers in the Brace Point area lost power just before 5:30 pm. That’s the same area where SCL has been working for months on a long-delayed project to replace equipment including buried cables that have factored into past outages. No word yet what’s to blame this time.
1:25 AM MONDAY: Still out, per SCL’s map.
Thanks for all the photos! Mega-low tides these next few days have brought out shore explorers for a close look at wildlife. Bob Burns sent the top photo of the much-exposed Lincoln Park beach; that’s also where Brandy DeWeese photographed these creatures:
Janelle Otterholt sent these from Lowman Beach:
The mega-low tides can also be a boon to birds and others fishing for food – James Tilley caught an osprey in action:
The mega-low tide will be even further out tomorrow – -4.1 feet at 12:36 pm.
Southwest Precinct crime-prevention coordinator Jennifer Satterwhite asked us to share this volunteering request with you:
The Seattle Police Department Training Unit is looking for 10 additional volunteers to consume marijuana (in whatever form they prefer), and allow Officers to practice DUI testing.
The Green Lab will be held on Friday, May 29, at our Training Facility in SODO, from approximately 9am – 4pm.
We will ask you to provide your own marijuana products and paraphernalia.
We will provide lunch and snacks.
If you would like to volunteer – please email Jennifer Satterwhite at Jennifer.Satterwhite@seattle.gov with the following information and she will get you confirmed:
-Name, email address & cell phone number
-Method of consumption (edibles, smoking, vaping, etc.)
-Transportation Plan
We ask that you do not drive to or from the training – and not for the rest of the evening.
We can assist with getting you a ride, if needed
-Snack preferences
-Dietary restrictionsFeel free to reach out with questions, or for additional information about how the Training will be structured.
Thank you for your time and consideration.-Jennifer Satterwhite
Wet Lab & Green Lab Participant Coordinator
Seattle Police Department
11:46 AM: Thanks to the texter who tipped us to this – about 100 well-dressed men and their classic motorcycles are stopping at Don Armeni Boat Ramp right now during the local Gentleman’s Ride, one of more than 1,000 worldwide raising money for men’s health issues. We’ll add video of their arrival when we’re back at HQ.
12:08 PM: The riders just departed.
1:47 PM: Our video of their arrival:
Our tipster tells us this group met up with another one in Georgetown and that the fundraising totaled $30,000.
From Jeff on Puget Ridge:
This e-motorcycle was abandoned in my driveway this morning.
If yours, let us know and we’ll connect you.
Full report later, but for now we just want to let you know that the West Seattle 5K run/walk is happening right now, headed from 61st SW and Alki Avenue SW to Anchor/Luna Park and back. Alki and Harbor Avenues are closed until the course is cleared, usually 11ish. Biggest turnoout ever, organizers say – more than 1,800!
10:50 AM: The motorcycle officers just left Alki, headed east, sure sign the street’s reopening.
Three closure alerts start our Sunday list:
TWO BRIDGES CLOSED: The northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge and the West Seattle low bridge are both scheduled to continue their weekend-long closures today. Bicycle riders and pedestrians are supposed to be able to use the low bridge but reports from Saturday indicate they may face waits for the gates to be opened.
ALKI/HARBOR AVENUES: Closing approximatelly 8-11 am for the West Seattle 5K.
And that’s what leads our event list, with other happenings mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
WEST SEATTLE 5K: 9:30 am, round trip from 61st SW and Alki Avenue SW. Fundraising run/walk organized by and benefiting the West Seattle High School PTSA. Last-minute registration is available on site.
Also happening today/tonight:
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: If you’re not running the WS5K, the Westies Run Club is meeting at Highland Park CornerStore (7789 Highland Park Way SW) at 9 am today for this week’s Sunday Funday run.
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
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, poultry, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …
MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: If you have a gardening question, you can get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market continue today, 10 am-2 pm. (Look for their booth toward the south end of the market.)
KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Bring your knife to Kneighborhood Knives‘ pop-up at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10 am-5 pm.
WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast – if this morning is sold out, 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)
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)
DONATION DRIVE AT ALKI UCC: 11 am-3 pm outside the church, drop off donations of nonperishable food. (6115 SW Hinds)
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)
(Saturday low-low tide photo by Kevin Freitas)
MEGA-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.8 feet at 11:50 am – if you plan to explore the shore, tread lightly!
COLMAN POOL’S SECOND WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, second preseason weekend concludes at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
RIVIAN POP-UP AT OUNCES: Noon-4 pm; “event includes a Rivian Owner Meetup, Alki Cruise, Rivian Swag Giveaways and free Educational Drives.” More info here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
VOCAL TONING CIRCLE: See and hear what your voice can do! Noon at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
SNAIL MAIL SUNDAY AT MR. B’S: 1 pm postcard-writing advocacy at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).
SOCCER: West Seattle Rhodies FC plays this season’s second match today at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – vs. Snohomish United at 2 pm (ticket info here).
SUNDAY SCIENCE PARTY: 2 pm-3:30 pm all-ages science party at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) – “hang out with real scientists!”
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)
MUSIC MATINEE AT TIM’S: Royal Blunder, Braly Sangster, Abserdia at 2 pm at Tim’s in White Center (98th & 16th).
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Singer-songwriter Jim Page at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm, all ages, no cover.
WEST SEATTLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: New group meets at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), meet up at 3 pm.
MUSIC NORTHWEST BACH KEYBOARD FESTIVAL: 3-4:30 pm at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (4105 California SW) – our calendar listing has details on this classical-music concert.
WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: Monthly community meeting at 3:30 pm, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – see the agenda preview here.
‘RENT PARTY’ AT KENYON HALL: 5 pm, ‘Rent Party’ fundraiser at Kenyon Hall for Denny-Sealth Performing Arts, featuring a slate of “jazz-fueled” student performances. (7904 35th SW).
SUNDAY FUNDAY SIP ‘N’ PAINT: 6 pm with Mrs. B 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)
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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