We’re all invited to the 15th Annual Chief Sealth Baseball Spaghetti Dinner & Auction

Friday, April 1, 2011 at 5:30pm
Casual/Festive Attire
Chief Sealth International High School in the Galleria
2600 SW Thistle Street
Seattle, WA 98106

Please join 250+ of our supporters, parents/guardians, teachers, staff, alumni, and West Seattle community members in supporting the Chief Sealth Baseball program by attending the 15th Annual Chief Sealth Baseball Spaghetti Dinner & Auction. The evening includes a silent auction, dinner, dessert auction, and live auction.

This special event provides critical revenue to help fund the school and summer baseball programs. 

You can help today! Visit the auction website.
– Purchase a ticket – just $10 per person!
– Make a cash donation – can’t attend, but want to help? Make a cash donation with your credit card
– Donate an auction item – it’s fast and easy to donate online

Auction website: https://csptsa.ejoinme.org/Sealthbaseballauction

For more information, contact Beth Britt, 2011 Baseball Auction Chair by email at bethbritt@comcast.net or by phone (206) 854-4589

We received a note from Bobby Forch who is running for city council. He is doing a meet and greet Thursday evening.

My name is Bobby Forch and I am running for city council. I have recently started doing meet and greets across the City of Seattle and this week’s is in West Seattle. I plan to visit every neighborhood throughout the campaign to talk about issues with voters. It is this Thursday March 24th at 7pm at the Beveridge Place Pub 6413 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136.

It is just a drop-by type of event and people are welcome to come any time from 7 pm to about 8 pm.

Best,
Bobby Forch

We received this announcement from Dr. Toni Reineke, Artistic Director of West Seattle Community Orchestras, who says, “We’ve got a great concert coming up next week, and you’re invited! It’s for a great cause at a very teeny price!”

West Seattle Community Orchestra’s (WSCO) Symphonette and Beginning Strings are busily preparing for an outstanding musical opportunity for several school communities. On March 29, the Symphonette and Strings will perform a community outreach concert at 7 pm at Concord International School in South Park to benefit the music programs of Concord and Arbor Heights Elementary. Musical selections will include several of Disney’s most popular tunes from “Mary Poppins” as well as youth orchestra standards. Suggested donation, $1.

Each year, WSCO performs an outreach concert for the community, hosted by one elementary school and generally benefitting two schools’ music programs as part of its mission to support local music education. WSCO also provides tuition-free membership in one of three orchestras for any interested student; more information on this program is available at our

As an intergenerational orchestra, many of the performing musicians at the March 29th concert are students, with our youngest performer at age 7, up through more seasoned adult players who double their roles – musicians and mentors.

Concord International School is located at 723 S. Concord St. in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle.

If you have any questions Toni Reineke can be reached at  (206)-243-6955 or toni@wscorchestras.org

We just received this announcement from Futura Health Screening (WSB Sponsor). They are offering free vascular health screenings at the West Seattle Health Fair on March 29.

If you are over 50, have high blood pressure, are a past or current smoker, or have high cholesterol, then you are at risk for vascular disease, such as stroke, aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease (leg artery blockage).

From 10 am to 1 pm on March 29, Futura Health Screening [WSB Sponsor] will be offering free peripheral arterial disease (PAD) screening at the West Seattle Senior Center Health Fair, located at 4217 SW Oregon St. in West Seattle.

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the most common yet least diagnosed forms of vascular disease. If left untreated, PAD can lead to surgery and in severe cases, can lead to amputation. It can also be an indication of serious disease elsewhere in the body. According to the American Heart Association, about eight million people have PAD and these individuals are four to five times more likely to die of heart attacks and strokes as those without the disease.

If you cannot attend the free PAD screening event, screenings are available every Wednesday morning in West Seattle and every Tuesday morning in Kirkland. Futura Health Screening offers low-cost, painless, and accurate ultrasound screenings to check for blockages in the arteries and aortic aneurysms.

Screening exams include carotid artery ultrasound to detect stroke-causing plaque, abdominal aortic ultrasound to detect an aneurysm, and ankle brachial index (ABI) to detect peripheral arterial disease in the legs. Screenings are $45 each or $125 for all three.

Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, or plaque , build up along the walls of the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries run along either side of the neck and deliver blood from the heart to the brain and head. The buildup of plaque in these arteries blocks the blood supply to the brain and increases risk of stroke.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm, also known as AAA (pronounced “triple A”), is a swelling or bulge that weakens the walls of the aorta. A rupture to the aorta has an 80 percent fatality rate and the vast majority of people with aneurysms are never diagnosed until they experience a fatal rupture. If an aneurysm is detected and treated electively the risk of its fatality is much lower.

Futura Health Screening is the first and only ICAVL accredited non-invasive vascular screening program in Washington State. Futura Health Screening is a division of Pacific Vascular, Inc., the largest provider of vascular ultrasound testing in the Northwest.

To schedule your screening, call (425) 398-7797 or (866) 486-4882. You can also take a personal risk assessment at futurahealthscreening.com.

Youngstown is throwing a party – and just sent out the invitation/announcement:

Our building is old, but we are still young! Join us in a celebration of the creative, collaborative success story that is Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. We opened to the public five years ago on February 26, and this party is for everyone who enjoys the space that exists here for artists, citizens, students, educators, activists, advocates, environmentalists, magicians, performers….you get the idea. It’s for culture building in our community.

4:30 PM-6 PM The residents of Youngstown kick off a monthly film series in our theatre with the funny and insightful Banksy documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. This movie looks at street art and legitimate art side by side, inside out, and drops it like it’s hot. Oh yes, there will be popcorn. Afterward, we’ll make our own art in the halls.

6 PM-8 PM Guests are invited on a Potluck Adventure (food provided by residents) through the upstairs floors of Youngstown, moving from place to place, floor to floor. Bring your binoculars and you might spot some artists in their native habitat.

8 PM-1 AM At the very end, we take a moment to give gratitude to founding faces Randy Engstrom and KC Corell, who guided Youngstown through its infancy, the terrible twos, the wobbly toddler years, all the way to the sturdy age of five. Now they are off to their next adventures, but not without our love. Our Open Mic and Dance Party is in the Movement Studio. There’s beer! 21+ only.

RSVP and More Info at the links below!

Facebook here; website here

Just announced:

West Seattle Hi Yu Spring Tea and Silent Auction
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave. SW

Tea sandwiches, savories and sweets! Please join us for a Spring Tea and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 3rd from 2-4:30pm at the The Hall at Fauntleroy. Funds raised will support the Miss West Seattle Hi Yu Scholarship Program and help build the float that represents West Seattle at parades throughout the Puget Sound. Our premier sponsor this year is Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering and special guest Seafair Pirate Chuck Marcoullier will be our MC for the afternoon. Tickets are $25 per person or reserve a table of 10 for $250. Make your reservation today! Call 206 835-0561 or email wshiyu@yahoo.com. Seating is limited.

Just announced – a party at West 5, which recently celebrated its 8th anniversary, in honor of Georgetown Brewing‘s 8th anniversary:

On February 23rd 2003 Georgetown Brewing delivered its first keg of Manny’s Pale Ale to the Latona Pub in Wallingford. Eight years later, Manny’s Pale Ale stands tall as Georgetown Brewing Co.’s flagship beer. The success of Manny’s Pale ale has afforded the owners of Georgetown Brewing Co. to greatly expand their brewing capacity and their selection of “Darn Tasty Brews.”

Georgetown Brewing started out as a small, home-based venture by co-owners Manny Chao and Roger Bialous. Knowing they had created an excellent pale ale, Manny and Roger departed their day jobs, found a location in the historic Rainer Cold Storage building on Airport Way in Georgetown and started brewing Manny’s Pale Ale. Success came quickly for the young brewery and tap handles sporting the colorful “Manny’s” logo started popping up in pubs of quality and character throughout Seattle.

In 2008 Georgetown Brewing vacated their 9000 square foot brewing facility in the old Rainier Cold Storage building and moved into their sparkling new 37,000 square foot facility just across the railroad tracks at 5200 Denver Ave S. Their retail facility later opened in 2010 at the Denver facility.

Reflecting on the anniversary is co-owner Roger Bialous, “This is a proud milestone for everyone at the brewery. With so many great, independent breweries making quality beer in Seattle and Washington State, we are pleased to have enjoyed continued success.” Quipped Manny, “We like to make beer, period. The owners and employees also enjoy consuming beer.”

To celebrate their 8th anniversary, the owners and employees of Georgetown Brewing chose to have a party at West 5 Lounge in West Seattle, a restaurant that also recently celebrated its 8th anniversary. Said Manny “We kind of grew up with Dean and Dave (owners of the West 5). They were one of our earliest customers and we have watched our respective businesses grow together since 2003, becoming friends along the way. We thought – it’s a perfect place for us to celebrate!”

The anniversary party is open to the public at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 23rd. In addition to Manny’s Pale Ale, all of the handles at West 5 will be pouring Georgetown beer. The following will be available for enjoyment: Roger’s Pilsner, Chopper’s Red, Georgetown Porter, Lucille IPA, Lisa’s Chocolate Stout and Superchopp. There will also be giveaways of Georgetown Brewing (and West 5) merchandise.

From South Seattle Community College:

Thursday, February 10, 12 – 5 pm
Friday, February 11, 12 – 5 pm
Saturday, February 12, 12 – 4 pm

Northwest Wine Academy
Wine & Welding Building
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Avenue SW
Phone: (206) 764-7942
Web: southseattle.edu/programs/proftech/wine.htm

Find the perfect wine for your Valentine at the Northwest Wine Academy’s spring wine event.

The Northwest Wine Academy will be releasing a Blue Barrel Rosé that is primarily a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend, very bright and a lovely shade of pink. This specially-made wine is sure to sell out quickly.

In addition to the Rosé, additional wines for sales include: 2008 Well Red, 2009 Field Blend, Prosecco, Cava, and a selection of Pink Sparkling wines from France. All these wines will be available in gift and wine baskets filled with chocolates and other treats. The perfect gift!

South Seattle Community College’s Northwest Wine Academy is a first-of-its-kind program in Western Washington and offers three certificate programs – Wine Making, Wine Marketing & Sales, and Food & Wine Pairing. The Academy complements the college’s highly regarded and award-winning Culinary Arts program and the new bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management program.

The event is free and open to the public. The Northwest Wine Academy is located on the South Seattle Community College campus across from Bernie’s Bakery. Parking is available in the North entry parking lot.

Coming up at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in West Seattle next weekend:

The Heart of Islam
with Jamal Rahman, Sufi minister, teacher and author
at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Avenue SW, Seattle, WA
Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011
Time: 12 noon Community Forum
Contact: Sally Carlson, Deacon
206-937-4545 x109

Free and open to the community.

In this time of unrest and confusion, the clear and compassionate voice of Jamal Rahman speaks to the heart of Islam. Come and join us at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church to listen and ask questions, and be part of a forum for learning, understanding, and clarity around the least understood (by our culture) of the Abrahamic traditions.

*Jamal Rahman is a Muslim Sufi minister originally from Bangladesh. He is co-founder and co-minister at Interfaith Community Church in Seattle, Washington, co-host of Interfaith Talk Radio, and adjunct faculty at Seattle University. Jamal travels often, teaching classes, workshops, and retreats locally, nationally, and internationally. He is the author of The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam, and a co-author of two new books: Out of Darkness, Into Light: Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Jewish and Christian Sources, and Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi, and a Sheikh.

*Jamal’s passion lies in interfaith community building. He remains rooted in his Islamic tradition and cultivates a “spaciousness” by being open to the beauty and wisdom of other faiths. By authentically and appreciatively understanding other paths, Jamal feels that he becomes a better Muslim. This spaciousness is not about conversion but about completion. Since 9/11 Jamal has been collaborating with Rabbi Ted Falcon and Pastor Don Mackenzie. Affectionately known as the Interfaith Amigos, they tour the country sharing the message of spiritual inclusivity.

*Sheikh Jamal has an abiding faith in the power of heart-to-heart connections to encompass differences and dissolve prejudices. He enjoys programs that celebrate life and unity through delight, laughter, and food. He has a private spiritual counseling practice serving individuals and couples, and is available for interfaith weddings and ceremonies. Jamal offers a variety of classes and workshops, including the popular “Blush of the Beloved,” a course in spiritual deepening and discernment drawing upon the practices, insights, and wisdom within Sufism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

*from website of Jamal Rahman

Fourth Thursday is coming up, which means the South Delridge-White Center Community Safety Coalition meets – here’s what’s on the agenda:

More than 17,000 calls to the Washington Poison Center were about children poisoned by medicines. Washington State needs a statewide take-back program to protect its children.

Teens use medicines to get high second only to marijuana, and they start as early as 12 years old. Washington needs a statewide take-back program so families can keep unwanted medicines out of the hands of our teens.

White Center – South Delridge Community Safety Coalition

Invites you to hear the

Seattle & King County Public Health Health & Environmental Investigator

Will Perry

at our meeting on Thursday, January 27th 6 pm

White Center DSHS Building, 2nd Floor
9650 15th Ave SW

From the Rotary Club of West Seattle: Next week’s lunch speaker will be Nancy Whitlock, executive director of the West Seattle-based Nature Consortium. Their main mission is to restore the forest of the West Duwamish Greenbelt, which runs along the eastern edge of West Seattle and is the city’s largest contiguous stretch of forest. The Rotary’s lunch meetings are at noon Tuesdays at Salty’s on Alki; their calendar of upcoming programs (and other events) is here.

Meeting announcement from the WSB inbox:

On Thursday, January 27th, the West Seattle Democratic Women will have as
its speaker Democratic Political Activist Cathy Allen, who will share her thoughts on (1) Where are we now when it comes to Democratic status quo – good news versus bad news?, (2) What’s the prospect for this year – nationally, statewide, regionally and locally – what should you be getting involved with? and (3) How does this compare with the women’s movement internationally – are we picking up steam in the world equality movement or not? Cathy’s most famous women Democratic candidates include Sen. Patty Murray; Gov. Chris Gregoire; City Councilmembers Jean Godden, Sue Donaldson, Margaret Pageler; County Councilmembers Cynthia Sullivan, Julia Patterson, Carolyn Edmonds; State Legislators Helen Sommers, Darlene Fairley, Karen Keiser, Tracey Eide; and Sheriff Sue Rahr. And this last year – Cathy went behind enemy lines to beat the Tea Party and Sarah Palin by running the successful write-in campaign for Senator Lisa Murkowski in Alaska.

Join WSDW at the West Seattle Golf Course from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.. Lunch $15 for non members, $12 for members or $5 for coffee/tea and dessert. Please contact WSDW at (206) 935-3216 or wsdwomen@yahoo.com should you have questions or wish to make a reservation.

Just announced by South Seattle Community College:

Holiday Wine Tasting & Sale
Award-winning, student-produced wines featured.

Friday, December 3, 12 – 7 pm
Saturday, December 4, 12 – 4pm

Northwest Wine Academy
Wine & Welding Building
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Avenue SW
(206) 764-7942

South Seattle Community College’s Northwest Wine Academy invites the public to celebrate the holiday season with a festive wine tasting and holiday bazaar. Featured student-produced vintages include a 2009 Late Harvest Viognier, and two reds, the recently-released 2009 Field Blend (Rhone Blend) and 2008 Well Red (Merlot/Cabernet). Also available for purchase will be the 2009 Rousanne, a bronze award winner at this year’s prestigious Tri Cities Wine Festival.

Unique holiday baskets with an assortment of wine, holiday goodies and wine accessories make the perfect gift. And, for the first time, you can also purchase staff-recommended wines for holiday celebrations – a Beaujolais Nouveau and a Moscato d’Asti.

All wines are discounted 20%.

South Seattle Community College’s Northwest Wine Academy is a first-of-its-kind program in Western Washington and offers three associate degree and certificate programs – Wine Making, Wine Marketing & Sales, and Food & Wine Pairing. The Academy complements the college’s highly regarded and award-winning Culinary Arts program and the new bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management program. .

The event is free and open to the public. The Northwest Wine Academy is located on the South Seattle Community College campus across from Bernie’s Bakery. Parking is available in the North entry parking lot.

An update from Puget Sound Blood Center – they’ve added a mobile drive in West Seattle today:

We are expecting a loss of 1200+ units this week due to the weather. Nearly 20 blood drives that have been canceled due to the icy weather. The majority of blood types are below operational levels with both O Negative and B Negative at Emergency Levels (less than a day supply). If at all possible, please donate today. Each and every donation really makes a huge difference when our community’s blood supply is this low. There are drives today near The Junction and Westwood:

When: Wednesday November 24th
Where: Jefferson Square- Bloodmobile on 42nd Ave SW at SW Alaska Intersection
Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (closed 11:30-12:30)

When: Wednesday November 24th
Where: Westwood Shopping Center- Barton Entrance by Pier 1
Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (closed 12-1pm)

For information about donating, contact Puget Sound Blood Center at 800-398-7888

From the Emergency Operations Center – publishing here till we find a link on the city website:

SDOT continues working to prevent freezing on snow routes:

· Currently the City has 17 trucks with salt spreaders and two flusher trucks deployed.

· Snow routes are in good condition.

· There was no significant re-freezing of cleared roadways during the past 24 hours.

· There are no significant problems on the snow route network.

· The Alaskan Way Viaduct and the West Seattle High Rise Bridge are bare and dry.

· Focus is on reopening closed roads. The Seattle Police Department and SDOT are working to review roads currently closed and will update the list online.

· The City will continue the same level of deployed vehicles for the morning commute; focus will be on efforts to prevent re-freezing, address trouble spots on Level 3 routes, and bring more roads off the closed list.

· Because of the possibility of precipitation today leading to the formation of black ice tonight, some roads will remain closed.

· 24 hour shifts will continue through Thursday, November 25.

SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES

· Garbage, yard waste and recycling collection have been postponed in Seattle for a second day, due to dangerous road conditions; icy side streets prohibit safe collections. There will be no residential services on Wednesday, November 24.

· Collection services for commercial and multi-family accounts will be available on a limited basis Wednesday, November 24, where access allows.

· Customers whose containers were not collected on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this week will have them collected next week on their regularly scheduled pick-up day, and will be allowed to set out double their normal amount of garbage, yard waste and recycling at no additional charge.

POLICE

As a result of the traffic-related issues created by the snow and ice, the Seattle Police Department continues to manage snow-related incidents at the precinct level, reporting to the Emergency Operations Center. Staffing and call volume today have been comparable to normal operations. It is anticipated that SPD will return to normal operations tomorrow if conditions remain the same.

HUMAN SERVICES

Several shelters will be available for people trying to avoid the cold overnight:

· The co-ed City Hall shelter, located at Fourth and James, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m., capacity, 75 people;

· The Frye Hotel, for women only, at Third and Yesler, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., capacity, 25 people.

· Starting today, the Seattle Center shelter building will be switched from the Pavilion to the Rainier Room (one of the Northwest rooms). Hours are 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The Seattle Center Centerhouse is open 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. as a warming center.

LIBRARIES

· All locations of The Seattle Public Library, including the downtown Central Library, will be open from noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24.

· The Green Lake Library was closed yesterday due to lack of staff availability because of the weather.

MUNICIPAL COURT

· Seattle Municipal Court will begin at 10 a.m. today.

PARKS
• Parks and Recreation Community Centers, Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, Camp Long Environmental Learning Center, and the Amy Yee Tennis Center will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today for drop-in activities.

· Pools will operate an adjusted schedule, please call the individual pool for programs and times, with the exception of Helene Madison Pool, which will be closed.

· Athletic fields will be closed Wednesday.

· School Age Care Programs cancelled

· Athletic programs are cancelled.

· Scheduled recreation programs and classes are cancelled.

· Swimming Lesson programs are cancelled.

· Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center is closed.

· Green Lake and Mt. Baker small craft centers are closed.

· Jefferson Golf Course is open for sledding.

CITY LIGHT

· There are no outages. At the height of the storm, 1,500 customers were without power. Most were restored within eight hours. The remaining customers were restored before 8 p.m. Tuesday.

FIRE

· The Fire Department added two aid cars to help out with an increased number of emergency medical responses over the past 48 hours.

· The department continues to increase staffing through Wednesday.

· Seattle Fire dispatched 507 emergency responses on Monday, approximately twice the normal number of calls received per day.

· All fire engines, trucks, medic units, and aid cars are chained up to allow access to emergencies.

PREPAREDNESS

· If Pipes Break or Freeze

Freezing weather is here. That means frozen and broken pipes are a possibility. If a water pipe breaks follow these steps:

o Immediately close the main shut-off valve to stop flooding. The shut-off valve can be indoors or outdoors – usually in a basement, crawlspace or garage. If you cannot turn off the main shutoff valve, Seattle Public Utilities customers can call (206) 386-1800 and a crew will turn off the water at the meter for a standard service charge.

o Call a plumber to repair or replace the damaged section of pipe as soon as possible.

o Don’t use hair dryers to thaw frozen pipes — you face the risk of electrocution!

Another holiday-help request – this is for Navos, the mental-health-care facility in West Seattle. From Alice Braverman:
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for our clients and patients. All live at or near poverty level and many are estranged from their families. Both of these situations often occur as a result of having a serious mental illness. For those of you who want to help, we have created a list of items that would be very useful to our clients and patients, at this or any time of year.

For information about where to donate, or to host a drive at your place of employment or place of worship, please contact us at 206-933-7248 or development@navos.org

HYGIENE KITS FOR ALL OF OUR LOW INCOME CLIENTS:

* Soap

* Brush/Comb

* Toothpaste, toothbrush and floss

* Deodorant

* Shampoo

* Feminine Hygiene Items

FOR RESIDENTS OF OUR SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAMS:

* Twin mattress

* New pillows

* New phone

* Kitchen stuff such as pots and pans, silverware

* Coffee maker

* Oven mitts and kitchen towels

* New shower curtains

* New twin sheet sets

* Boxes of tissue

* Canned and boxed goods

FOR OUR HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS:

* Wilson Evolution Basketballs(4 units are needed annually for Inpatient Services)

* Clay and Paint Supplies

* Used soft cover books (no romance)

* Hats and Gloves (for homeless discharge patients)

* New sweat pants and shirt sets (male and female)

* New L and XL women’s plain white underwear

* Women’s make up, finger nail polish, acetone, cotton swabs and q-tips

* Men’s face wash, deodorant, lotion

UPDATED 1:34 PM WITH EARLY CLOSURE FOR SSCC: Announced so far:

Seattle Public Schools closed Wednesday

Community School of West Seattle OPEN Wednesday (but p/t conferences canceled)
Fauntleroy Children’s Center closed Wednesday
Holy Family School closed Wednesday
Holy Rosary School closed Wednesday
Hope Lutheran School closed Wednesday
Our Lady of Guadalupe School closed Wednesday
Seattle Lutheran High School closed Wednesday
South Seattle Community College plans to open at 10 am (earlier classes are cancelled)
****Update — SSCC is closing at 2 pm Wednesday****
West Seattle Montessori/WS Academy closed Wednesday
Westside School closed Wednesday

Closures outside West Seattle:
Highline Public Schools closed Wednesday
Kennedy High School closed Wednesday
Vashon Island School District closed Wednesday

University of Washington closed

We will continue to update this story as more announcements come in.

So far (updated 8:22 am):

Seattle Public Schools closed Tuesday
Hope Lutheran School closed Tuesday
Holy Rosary School closed Tuesday
Our Lady of Guadalupe School closed Tuesday
Westside School closed Tuesday
Seattle Lutheran High School closed Tuesday
West Seattle Montessori/WS Academy closed Tuesday
Explorer West Middle School closed Tuesday
Northwest Montessori closed Tuesday (all branches including West Seattle)
John F. Kennedy High School in Burien closed Tuesday
Highline Public Schools CLOSED Tuesday
Vashon Island School District CLOSED Tuesday
Fauntleroy Children’s Center closed Tuesday
West Seattle Christian Preschool closed Tuesday
Holy Family School CLOSED Tuesday
Community School of West Seattle closed Tuesday
South Seattle Community College closed Tuesday
SSCC Cooperative Preschools closed Tuesday

OUTSIDE WEST SEATTLE & VICINITY: We also received a note that Holy Names (Capitol Hill) is closed Tuesday.
And the University of Washington is closed as well.

We will continue updating as information comes in. Please let us know if you have any information about a TUESDAY school schedule change in West Seattle, White Center, or vicinity.

Just so we have it all in one place separate from our snow stories:

ADDED 2:01 PM: South Seattle Community College closed at 2, no evening classes.

AS OF ORIGINAL PUBLICATION AT 12:19 PM (will be updated if there are more changes affecting TODAY’s school day/evening – we will create a separate story if there are any announcements for the next day):

Seattle Public Schools: All classes and other activities end at 12:35 pm today (they had originally announced that middle/high schools would dismiss at that time, then expanded it)

Vashon Public Schools started 2 hours late

Highline Public Schools – no change

Hope Lutheran, Holy Rosary, West Seattle Montessori – out at noon

Seattle Lutheran – out at 12:15 pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Explorer West – out at 12:30

Holy Family out “after lunch”

Shorewood Christian *no school today*

Tilden School “open as usual”

(If you are with a private school, we invite you to please add us to your formal notification list – we have been gathering this information somewhat piecemeal today; a few have notified us, a few of these are thanks to helpful parents! editor@westseattleblog.com)

News release just received from WSDOT:

With weather forecasts calling for ice across the state and snow in the Puget Sound and Southwest Washington, drivers should prepare for winter driving conditions overnight and into the Monday morning commute.

“Our crews are out and facing challenging conditions all over the state,” said Chris Christopher, Maintenance Director for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). “The temperatures are getting lower so any moisture will freeze overnight. And we expect snow and wind especially in the South Sound region near Olympia and south to Vancouver. We are pre-treating the roadways but drivers need to be prepared and drive for conditions.”

Christopher noted the wind chill will make it feel even colder. And there will also be wind and snow through much of Eastern Washington.

“The conditions look much better for travel later Monday and into Tuesday and Wednesday,” he said.

WSDOT is ready for the expected increased traffic for the Thanksgiving holiday. Drivers should be prepared , check travel and roadway conditions on WSDOT’s website and pack their winter weather supplies, including tire chains. For more winter driving tips, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter.

Know Before You Go

* WSDOT offers several ways to get up-to-date traffic and
construction information from our website
before you leave your home or office.
* Look at weather forecasts and road temperatures throughout the state.
* A color-coded map shows statewide traffic conditions.
* Call 511. WSDOT’s driver information phone line provides real-time traffic, incident and closure information. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.

On the Road

* Overhead and roadside electronic signs provide emergency and incident alerts and, in some Seattle-area locations during rush hours, point-to-point travel times.
* Highway advisory radio allows drivers to tune in to hear updates when the flashing lights along the highway are activated.

One of several announcements we’ve received about the next fundraiser for former Café Revo proprietor Sofia Goff – this one is from Lou Magor at Kenyon Hall, which has donated space for the event next Tuesday:

Next Tuesday, November 23, from 2 to 10 P.M., we’re sponsoring an open house fundraiser for Sofia Goff, who until recently was the owner of Café Revo on Avalon.

Shortly after their restaurant opened, Sofia’s husband and business partner, Sean, passed away, leaving her with the decision of whether or not to continue. Thankfully, for all of us who had become accustomed to Revo’s uncommon cuisine, Sofia decided to give it a go.

Sadly, a few weeks ago, Sofia concluded that Café Revo must close its doors. Now she’s trying to pick up the pieces, and the folks at Kenyon Hall have jumped in to help.

Sofia is in danger of losing her home. The very thought of it brought tears to her eyes last week as she expressed the hope that her children, ages 10 and 16, having lost their father, and having watched their mother attempt unsuccessfully to save their family business, will somehow be able to continue to live in their home.

The open house at Kenyon Hall next Tuesday will be filled with good food and drink, provided by Sofia, her family, and several local restaurants, and continuous family-friendly entertainment, starting with Bob White and Andy Crow at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, playing classy accompaniments to classic silent films, and continuing with a variety of entertainers, all donating their time to help Sofia and her family brighten this dark period in their lives.

As plans become firm, I’ll send … more information, including an entertainment schedule and items to be included in a special silent auction. In the meantime, please join me in holding good thoughts for Sofia and her kids, and consider coming to Kenyon Hall sometime during the day or evening next Tuesday to lend a hand.

Two events in the West Duwamish Greenbelt tomorrow (Friday), announced by the Nature Consortium:

Toddler tree planting 10-11:30: Join us for a toddler and preschool age-friendly tree planting in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, Seattle’s largest remaining forest. We will plant (and name!) tree saplings in an area recently cleared of invasive blackberries, discover other hidden treasures of this amazing natural wonder, and hear about the history and the future of the forest from Mark (buphalo) Tomkiewicz, Forest Restoration Director for Nature Consortium. We provide tools and will be accommodating of the little ones! Feel free to bring kid-sized shovels.

Monthly hike at 1 pm: Join us for a free public guided hike in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, Seattle’s largest remaining forest. We will explore the hidden treasures of this amazing natural wonder, and hear about the history and the future of the forest from Nancy Whitlock, Executive Director for the Nature Consortium (and forest steward). Difficulty is mild. Inexperienced hikers, seniors, and babies in backpacks are welcome. Special note to Parents of toddlers and preschoolers: please be warned that this hike can be challenging for you if you are with a preschooler or two who walk down the hills but want to be carried up.

Both events will start by meeting at the 14th SW/SW Holly trailhead; extreme rain cancels; bring your own water bottle; granola bars will be provided. To RSVP for either one (or both!) – they’re free, by the way – call 206- 923-0853 or e-mail Lisa@naturec.org.

Just announced by the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council:

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Community Safety Meeting,
TUESDAY, November 16, 2010 @ Southwest Police Precinct, 2300 SW Webster, 7 – 8:30pm
Our program on Abuse of Elders will be presented by Seattle Police Detective Suzanne Moore

The new SW Operations Officer is Lt. Pierre Davis.
He and the CPT officers will update us regarding crime hot spots.
Come discuss crime & nuisance spots with neighbors and police officers working in your area.

THE MEETING IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. For more information contact WSCPC at westseattleCPC@gmail.com