West Seattle, Washington
23 Friday
Got a question about an incident about an hour ago in High Point in which police were running after a suspect. They arrested a 36-year-old man for investigation of attempted domestic-violence burglary. The incident began with a 911 call reporting that a man was trying to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment by kicking the door down. She was inside at the time. No injuries reported. The arrest was reported to have happened near 35th and Raymond.
(WSB photos/video)
Remember Friday’s saga of the stray goat on Delridge? The goat was back home at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center this afternoon for some special attention from visitors during the Children’s Moonlight Festival (Tết Nhi Äồng).
The “creatures” who drew even more attention were the lion dancers from Vovinam Burien:
Described as symbols of courage – “powerful guardians” – the lions danced around the all-ages crowd that filled the center’s courtyard:
Vovinam Burien also presented a martial-arts demonstration, with individuals and small groups, instructors as well as students, showing their moves:
Center director Lee Bui welcomed the crowd to what he declared was a “celebration of children”:
The centerpiece of the celebration was a giveaway of lanterns in honor of the moonlight in the name of the festival, which took place under a gray sky rather than silver moonlight, but featured a folk tale princess distributing the lanterns:
Photos preceded the promised lantern parade:
The princess led participants around the grounds of the center (which is at 2236 SW Orchard, just north of The Home Depot):
Other activities were offered, as well as food, for a fun afternoon. The center has several public events each year, listed here, and is open for public visits many Saturdays, noon-3 pm.
Set your calendar for Saturday, October 17, for a fun night of playing West Seattle trivia while raising money for the West Seattle Food Bank. First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) is inviting you to this year’s “Cup of Blessings” dinner:
Cup of Blessings Dinner & West Seattle Trivia
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5:00–7:30 PMHow well do YOU know West Seattle? Save the date for an evening of great food, community, friendly competition, and fun at the annual Cup of Blessings Dinner at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle.
This year, West Seattle Trivia takes center stage! Gather your friends, family, and neighbors and put your knowledge of West Seattle to the test. Questions will cover local history, landmarks, neighborhoods, businesses, people, and other fun facts about the community we call home.
West Seattle Trivia Grand Prize
There’s more than bragging rights on the line! EVERYONE at the winning table will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! With 8 people per table, that’s $200 in prizes for the winning team! So start thinking about who you want on your trivia team. Who really knows West Seattle?More Than Trivia!
The evening will also feature:
-A delicious buffet-style dinner from Ivar’s Acres of Clams
-Our always-popular Dessert Dash
-A raffle with fantastic prizes (Last year’s Prize total was $525)
-An opportunity to support the West Seattle Food BankMost importantly, 100% of the proceeds from the Cup of Blessing Dinner go directly to the West Seattle Food Bank, helping provide food and assistance to our neighbors in need.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5:00–7:30 PM
First Lutheran Church of West SeattleGather your trivia team. Bring your appetite. And get ready to show us how well you know West Seattle!
Tickets ($10 each) and additional event details:
bit.ly/cupofblessings26
Great Food • West Seattle Trivia • Dessert Dash • Raffle • A Great CauseMark your calendar — we hope to see you October 17, 2026!
The church is at 4105 California SW, on the north edge of The Junction.
After playing on the road this afternoon, the West Seattle High School Wildcats are still looking for their first win of the season. Final score at the Southeast Athletic Complex was Rainier Beach HS 55, WSHS 0. Next week the Wildcats play Lincoln at home, 7 pm Friday (September 18) at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
Producing a ~25-hour event for an in-person and online audience can be a challenge, so this year’s “Bend It Like Booker“ got off to a later-than-planned start this morning, but we arrived in time for organizer Rachel Glass‘s welcome:
We stayed for an hour-plus to hear the first two speakers – King County Elections Director Julie Wise aimed to deliver a reassuring sheaf of information about the upcoming election including how ballots are processed and protected
She reiterated what we’ve heard other election officials stress this season – as soon as you get your ballot (they go out October 14), vote and turn it in – preferably at a ballot box (they open October 15), but if you must use the USPS, no later than a week before Election Day (November 3).
Second speaker was White Center lawyer Vicente Omar Barraza, whose topic was “Welfare Cheese Makes America Great.” Barraza described himself as son of a drug dealer and alcoholic, and beneficiary of govenment assistance that should not be begrudged to those who need it, particularly in light of the rich people who are benefiting from government generosity far more amply:
“Bend It Like Booker” will continue with nonstop speakers, performers, and presenters until 11 am Sunday at the Machinists Union Hall in South Park (9125 15th Place S.) and online.
see our preview for the organizer’s recommendations about highlights in the hours ahead, though she says any time will be a good time to tune in/show up. Get your ticket – online and/or in-person – here.
For the first time in almost six months, buses are back on SW Barton alongside Roxhill Park starting today, after the layover zone was repaved with concrete. The buses had been rerouted to SW Trenton during the work, which finished ahead of schedule. Metro was originally planning to keep them on Trenton until next spring’s service change, because the completion wasn’t a sure bet in time to make the recent fall service change, but Metro then decided they could move the buses back to Barton now after all, and we just went over to verify that it has indeed happened.
Summer’s not over and paddling season isn’t either! Today until 5 pm, Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) offers you the opportunity to get new (or new-to-you) watercraft during its end-of-summer Boat Swap.
You don’t really need to bring anything to “swap” – consigners already dropped oiff their kayaks and stand-up paddleboards in time for the sale; just come to the shop and browse the expanded inventory!
Gear too:
(Sketch by West Seattle artist William Wittmann)
Here’s our list of what to know as the weekend begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, after these reminders:
TRANSPORTATION NOTES: As we’ve been previewing, three things to be aware of locally (separate from other regional work):
–Buses return to SW Barton in Westwood today
-The right lane of the northbound First Avenue South Bridge is closed today for an inspection
-Today is the scheduled start of the foot/bike path closure by the West Seattle Bridge for Sound Transit work
Now, the events!
RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor).
GET ‘HEAVILY MEDITATED’ FOR FREE: 8:45 am at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), free meditation to start your weekend!
FREE PRENATAL FITNESS CLASS: 9 am at Lake Washington Physical Therapy West Seattle (1309 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor), free FIT4BABY class.
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS BOAT SWAP: Big day to shop new and used personal watercraft and more, 10 am-5 pm at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).
BEND IT LIKE BOOKER, 25 CONTINUOUS HOURS! 10 am today to 11:15 am Sunday, get inspired, with a live marathon of stories, speeches, performances, and presentations at South Park Machinists Hall (0125 15th Place South), also streaming, details and highlights in our preview, choose when you want to watch, in person or online!
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Larger location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, makers’ creations, more! (9th SW and SW Henderson)
ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: Join Puget Soundkeeper and friends, 10 am-noon, rendezvous near Alki Bathhouse. (2701 Alki SW)
DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, dachshunds and their people meet up at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.
CRAFTS AND PUZZLES SALE: 10 am until 2 pm, last day to shop this sale and stock up on what you need to keep busy during the long dark months ahead – shop at Emilie’s Treasures Thrift Shop at The Mount (4831 35th 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.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW) – registration and tour info here.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Kneighborhood Knives is back at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10:30 am to 5 pm.
SENIOR ART SHOW: You’re never too old to liven up the world with art! Residents at Bridge Park (3204 SW Morgan) invite you to come see their art today, 11 am-3 pm,
POST-SEASON WEEKEND AT COLMAN POOL: Just a few more chances to swim in the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park, sessions noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
THE WORKS POP-UP: Noon-3 pm at West Seattle Mercantile (3270 California SW), get creative!
(added) WATCH THE HUSKIES AT THE HYDRANT: 12:30 pm kickoff! “Bring your friends, bring your favorite game-day food, and settle in for football, cold beer, wine, coffee & pups. Your food. Our drinks. Your team. Let’s go!”
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).
WEST SEATTLE TRINKET TRADE: Bring a trinket to trade! 1 pm at Delridge Community Center park (4501 Delridge Way SW), near the skatepark,
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
CHILDREN’S MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL: Annual almost-fall festival at West Seattle’s Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard), 2-4 pm, crafts, treats, Lion Dance, goat show, free, all welcome.
WEST SEATTLE PUZZLE SWAP: More trading! Bring a puzzle (in good condition), take a puzzle, meet other puzzle enthusiasts! 2-4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.
WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free short, specific sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm, first come, first served.
EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Thor’s Hammered C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), no cover, all ages.
RECORD-RELEASE SHOW AT THE SKYLARK: Local band Lookout Mountain Lookout, record-release show with Swinson and Roy & The Renegades, 7 pm, all ages, $10. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: Be one of the first to hear new music by Beabadoobee, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
ROSH HASHANAH: Second night of the Jewish New Year celebration.
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ Soul Focus FM. (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 and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).
KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm, add your voice to Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night karaoke with Rone begins at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Planning a West Seattle event/class/show/etc. that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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