West Seattle, Washington
08 Thursday
This is the time of year when many churches host “Blessing of the Animals” events in proximity to the day celebrating St. Francis of Assisi. Tomorrow (Sunday, October 4), two West Seattle churches are offering blessings:
(WSB photo, 2025)
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: This is a casual outdoor event in the church parking lot at 3050 California SW, 1:30 pm Sunday – details are in our calendar listing.
ALKI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: This is happening indoors during the church’s 10 am Sunday service at 6115 SW Hinds – this too is detailed in our calendar listing.
Four months after the grand opening of his big new store in Admiral Junction, Frank Gross welcomed live music – and an audience – to Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor). Fans came out to enjoy a free mini-concert by Dave Hause and Tim Hause, brothers who are performing with their band again tonight at Sunset Tavern in Ballard.
The spacious shop filled with their hearty harmonies and acoustic-guitar accompaniment. Here are two of the songs they performed:
If you see this in time, you can catch them at the Sunset Tavern at 7:30 tonight – it’s not all-ages, though, they said sadly to the families in the TRG crowd:
(WSB photos)
CraftLab Seattle proprietor Laura Duris and her family celebrated the studio’s grand opening at 4411 California SW with a ribboncutting this afternoon. Free crafting is happening during the grand-opening open house:
Visitors are being asked what kind of crafting would bring them back for a visit:
The studio is offering crafting for all ages:
Today’s open house continues until 5 pm.
(PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG)
(West Seattle quarterback Carlos Patino with the Huling Bowl trophy)
Every fall, Chief Sealth International High School and West Seattle High School play one big crosstown-competition football game with a trophy at stake: The Huling Bowl (here’s the backstory on why the game has that name). Last night was the big night, with a big crowd at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, where both teams play home games; CSIHS was the home team this time. Both teams ceremoniously charged onto the field, Sealth from the south and West Seattle from the north:
WSHS won for the second year in a row, 22-6. Here’s how it unfolded:
West Seattle #34 Dylan Seaborn-Diaz (above with Sealth #5 Oliver Clark) scored the first TD with 6:33 to go in the first quarter. Chief Sealth blocked the point-after attempt, so the score sat at 6-0 and was still there at the end of the first.
The Seahawks didn’t get close to scoring territory in the early going, though #3 quarterback Michaal Wayman (above) did a lot of throwing. On the Wildcats’ part, #5 quarterback Carlos Patino (below) ran in the first of his two TDs at 10:16 to go in the second quarter:
WSHS #5 Coco Cicero (below, with CSIHS #8 Jeampy Kamili) caught the two-point conversion that followed:
That brought the score to 14-0. The stands remained spirited on both sides:
A Chief Sealth fumble put the ball back in WSHS hands less than two minutes later, but the Wildcats turned the ball over on downs with just under six minutes left in the half. Among the action before halftime was an interception by Sealth #23 Xander Gomez:
The score was still 14-0 at the half, which spotlighted cheer teams and band/drumline performances:
In the second half, head coach Anthony Stordahl‘s Wildcats scored again, another running TD by #6 Patino at 8:34:
Another two-point conversion ensued, caught by #10 Grady Scheff:
That brought West Seattle’s lead to 22-0. But head coach Daron Camacho‘s Seahawks kept fighting, and #6 Wayman ran in a TD with 4:36 left in the third quarter.
That was it for scoring, on both sides. A few other scenes from the game – West Seattle’s #12 Tate Read (below) running downfield:
Chief Sealth #26 Loto Amituanai running downfield:
Below, WSHS #7 Justice Nguyen and CSIHS #6 Gabe Read:
So the Huling Bowl trophy remains at West Seattle for a second year.
The Wildcats are now 3-2 and play next Friday at 7 pm at NCSWAC vs. Seattle Prep; the Seahawks are now 0-5 and will be on the road next Friday, 7 pm vs. Rainier Beach at SE Athletic Complex.
(Our first report on Huling Bowl 2026, including quick updates during the game, is here.)
Thanks to Don Brubeck for the photo and tip. Unannounced, the work to get Wildwood Place in Fauntleroy ready for a protected bike lane – begun last Saturday – is continuing today. That might lead to delays, so plan accordingly.
The crew from 1 Green Planet, Fauntleroy Church‘s partner in the twice-annual Recycle Roundup, has been busy already in the early going, with about 75 households dropping off items to recycle by 9:15.
Coordinator Joel tells us that was actually about half an hour in, because they opened early, with a line of vehicles waiting. You don’t have to rush over, though – they’re open until 3 pm (just don’t wait until the last minute unless that’s truly the soonest you can get there).
Here’s the official list of what they will and won’t take this time – again, this is a free service, though volunteers will be happy to accept montary donations to support the work, if you are so moved. The church is at 9140 California SW.
(Friday night sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)
From recycling to walking to two Oktoberfest options – and much more – here’s our list of what to know as the first weekend of October begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SCAVENGER HUNT: Have you jumped in yet? You still have time to join the first-ever West Seattle Music Scavenger Hunt (explained here), which continues through Monday.
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!
FALL RECYCLE ROUNDUP: 9 am to 3 pm, drive up, ride up, walk up to the Fauntleroy Church lot (9140 California SW) for free dropoff of accepted recyclables – see the official list in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT WALK: 10 am, if you can’t get to the big Walk to End Alzheimer’s downtown, join the unofficial West Seattle mini-walk in Gatewood. All welcome. Meet on SW Othello at 37th SW.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Larger location this season, which ends October 31! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, makers’ creations, more. (9th SW and SW Henderson)
DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, dachshunds and their people meet up at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.
VISIT THE LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: 10 am-4 pm, at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW), learn about West Seattle and vicinity hisstory!
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.
NO FREE WRITING GROUP TODAY: The 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group will resume next week
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS: Griefshare will teach you how to get through it, 10:30 am at Grace Church (10323 28th SW).
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Second-to-last chance this year! Meet at 11 am at Log House Museum (3003 61st SW).
CRAFTLAB GRAND OPENING: 11 am to 5 pm, with noon ribboncutting, as previewed here. (4411 California SW)
TALK ABOUT WHAT MOST DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT: 11 am “death café” discussion at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
OKTOBERFEST AT HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE: Noon-7 pm, brats, beer, polka, games! (7789 Highland Park Way SW)
OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: Noon-9 pm, music, beer, food, competitions – see the schedule here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
POSTCARDING TO ENCOURAGE VOTING: 12:30-2:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), show up and be ready to write!
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).
‘WELCOME TO MEDICARE’: 1 pm info session at the Center fo Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
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.
THE TREE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING: 1:30 pm class at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) teaching you how to choose, place, and grow trees.
EMBRACE YOUR CHAKRAS: Self-discovery series, 2-5 pm at Inner Alcheny Studio & Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
FREE LIVE MUSIC AT THUNDER ROAD GUITARS: 3 pm, short acoustic set with Dave Hause and Tim Hause live in-store at Thunder Road Guitars (2611 California SW; WSB sponsor), free, all ages.
WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free “short, specific” massage sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm, first come, first served.
BOOKS AND BRICKS FUNDRAISER: Help raise money for education where it’s needed on other side of the globe! 4 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW).
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Circle of Songs “unplugged” music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.
LIVE AT EASY STREET: Sharkeologist performs live in-store at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.
EDEN GREER AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, singer-songwriter in concert. (7904 35th SW)
‘THE CHINESE LADY’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, third Saturday night performance of the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW) – ticket link and info in our calendar listing.
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ Shonuph. (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 IN THE SOUTH: 9 pm, add your voice to Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE IN THE NORTH: Saturday night karaoke 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 [email protected] – thank you!
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