West Seattle, Washington
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One week ago, Seattle City Light told us its contractor/crew had gone into a “complete work stoppage” at the Morgan Junction EV-charging lot site (4118 SW Morgan) while they figured out how to deal with a “significant structural design issue.” A WSB team member noticed an excavator being operated at the site on Thursday, so we asked SCL about the “work stoppage” status and if they had any update on a new timeline. Spokesperson Jenny Levesque replied, “The work stoppage remains in place for a portion of the site. Our engineering team continues to work on resolving the design issue. The project team is committed to bringing electric vehicle charging to the Morgan Junction neighborhood. We will share an update with you by the end of August.” That was the month the eight-charger lot previously was supposed to be complete, after a series of delays dating back to the year the project was announced, 2022.
We’ve been watching for this, and now it’s happened: The banner’s up for Spirit Halloween, for what will be the temporary specialty store’s fifth season in Westwood Village’s long-otherwise-vacant ex-Bed Bath Beyond. It usually opens in August.
The mostly blank north wall of Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) is blank no longer! We glimpsed painting activity while passing through The Admiral District a few hours ago; couldn’t stop to investigate, but once back at HQ, we pinged Circa co-proprietor Bill Evans to inquire. He sent the photo, replying, “We wanted to do something nice for the north wall. Aaron from Pixel and Quill was the artist behind this!” (As we reported here last month, that’s the same artist who worked on the new Thunder Road Guitars/The Bass Shop [WSB sponsors] home just steps away from Circa!)
A stretch of Harbor Avenue is lined with “no parking” signs right now because of what you might consider the Seafair Torchlight Parade floats’ side trip – some of the visiting floats park on port property (Jack Block Park/Terminal 5) before and after tonight’s parade, and need the full width of the street when they convoy in and out. (The parade is on Alaskan Way along the downtown waterfront for the second year, and starts on the (corrected) north end at 7:30 pm, heading south. We checked with Metro earlier this week for those taking the Water Taxi to the parade; it’s following its regular Saturday night schedule.)
Again this year during the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade, Sophia Chang – now 11 – and friends sold popsicles to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Her dad forwarded us his daughter’s message of gratitude to the community and a photo of their presentation this week to Children’s Senior VP and Chief Development Officer Dondi Cupp:
During the kids’ parade on the Fourth of July, Olivia W. (11 years old), Logan F. (11 years old), Fiona F. (9 years old), Mallory B (11 years old – not pictured), and I sold popsicles to the parade participants. I wanted to do this because of two main reasons:
I had a friend who was diagnosed with leukemia, and was admitted to Seattle Children’s Hospital. I wanted to help him, but because I wasn’t a doctor, nor a scientist, I decided that donating money would be the best option. I’m happy to say he is in remission currently.
The second reason was that one of my teacher’s daughters continues to receive care at the Seattle Children’s Hospital.
I want to thank the West Seattle community for helping us raise $680.21 this year, nearly triple the proceeds from our first year!!! Thank you for your support and generoud donations!! See you next year!
Sophia Chang (11 years old)
So reports Samantha, who sent the photo after seeing this and spotting the couple nearby: “They looked so happy.” No backstory, but – congratulations!
A big SFD response was on its way to a building in the 2300 block Bonair, but the first to arrive have reported “no fire.”
(Lincoln Park’s Point Williams, seen from a ferry)
You just might find something irresistible on our Saturday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW).
FREE MEDITATION: For a calming start to your Saturday, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am, free – details in our calendar listing.
TREE CARE AND WETLAND RESTORATION: 9 am-noon at Webster Pond, across from Home Depot.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)
DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, bring your dachshund to Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.
MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm – take them your toughest garden questions and get free expert answers! (Delridge/Orchard)
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Not this week.
FREE WRITING GROUP: Back today, 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.
GARDEN HOTLINE PRESENTS – WATER-SMART GARDENS: Learn about them at 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)
(Thanks to Gill for the photo)
WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD SALE: 11 am-4 pm at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th), shop the semi-annual sale organized by Library Guild volunteers to support library programs. Books, rummage-sale items, sports equipment (see photo above), more!
MAKERS MARKET & BEER GARDEN: Today and tomorrow at Super Deli Mart (35th/Barton), 11 am-6 pm.
SPRAYPARK SEASON: The season continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
FREE FOOTBALL FIELD DAY: Noon-3 pm, youth interested in football – or playing it already – are invited to the free field day with West Seattle Junior Football and WSHS players at Hiawatha Playfield (2700 California SW).
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, swim in the outdoor saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW); here’s the session schedule.
WADING POOLS: Two West Seattle wading pools will be open today since the afternoon forecast is for sunshine and 70+ degrees – Hiawatha (2700 California SW) noon-5:30 pm and Lincoln Park noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: July gathering is at 12:30 pm, at Dubsea Coffee (9810 8th SW), talking about “Madness.”
CREATE YOUR OWN BONSAI: 1 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor).
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with 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: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar offers student-produced wines, tasting flights, and casual food pairings while supporting hands-on winemaking and hospitality education. Each tasting and purchase directly contributes to student production, education, and training opportunities.
BEER JUNCTION BIKE CLUB: Monthly ride, 2 pm from The Beer Junction (4511 California SW) – helmet required.
SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN CULTURE CELEBRATION: Demonstrations, performances, more, 2-5 pm at Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), free admission.
‘WONDERLAND’ AT WESTCREST PARK, FOR FREE: It’s not “a play,” it’s play, explain the “instigators” of
FREE MASSAGE CLINIC: The walk-in clinic is back at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.
SALSA DANCING ON ALKI: Lessons and dancing, starting at 4:30 pm, details here – and wear white this time!
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Acoustic Crisis plays at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.
BASEBALL: 6:05 pm home game for the DubSea Fish Sticks at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center, vs. the Redmond Dudes. Check for tickets here!
DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: “Hey Baby!” showcase for newer drag performers, hosted by Kimme Kash, door 7 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
COMEDY AT KENYON HALL: Gabey Lucas is about to head out to the world’s biggest arts festival, but first, she has a show for you! Doors 7:30 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here. (7904 35th SW)
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ King Coco. (4547 California SW)
SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).
KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm Megastar Karaoke at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night wraps up with Rone, 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Planning a West Seattle event that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; calendar listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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