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HAPPENING NOW: Free fun at West Seattle YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day

(WSB photos)

Health is what the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) is all about, and you have a better chance of a healthier, longer life, the earlier you start. So that’s why the Y invites kids and families to visit for Healthy Kids’ Day, which is happening right now at the main West Seattle branch in The Triangle. Planned activities:

-Kayak races in the pool
-Glow in the dark yoga and zumba classes
-Bouncy House
-Basketball mini hoop challenge

-Photobooth

-Face painting
-Hula hoops
-Wood cookies crafting
-Trail Mix making
-Food samples from Distinguished Foods vendors
-Forgotten Dogs Rescue

You can enter a raffle – the prizes are out for preview:

It’s all happening until 1 pm at 36th/Snoqualmie, nonmembers welcome too!

WEEKEND PREVIEW: Healthy Kids Day at West Seattle YMCA on Saturday

This Saturday (April 26) brings a long list of events in West Seattle – you can preview most of them via the listings on our West Seattle Event Calendar. We’ll be shouting out some of them in advance, too. That includes Healthy Kids Day at the West Seattle YMCA (36th/Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor). 10 am-1 pm, families are welcome to enjoy free fun activities – no membership required. The list this time around includes:

-Kayak races in the pool
-Glow in the dark yoga and Zumba classes
-Bouncy House
-Basketball mini hoop challenge
-Photobooth
-Face painting
-Hoola hoops
-Wood cookies crafting
-Trail Mix making
-Food samples from Distinguished Foods vendors
-Forgotten Dogs Rescue

No need to preregister – just show up! And if anybody in your household is looking for volunteer hours, the event runs on people power – go here to see what’s available!

WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND: 10 places you’ll find egg hunts

(April 12 WSB photo by Dave Gershgorn)

Only one major West Seattle egg hunt is in the history books – the Fauntleroy Community Association‘s event last Saturday – all the others are in the next two days. Here’s what we have on the list:

DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER: 10 am Saturday (4501 Delridge Way SW)

HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER: 10 am Saturday (6920 34th SW)

LINCOLN PARK: The mega-event presented by Eastridge Church, also featuring bouncy toys and Easter Bunny pics, is in the park’s south meadow at 10 am (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

EGG HUNT FOR DOGS: 11 am-2 pm at All the Best Pet Care (4722 Fauntleroy Way SW), which also invites cat owners to stop in for feline-treat-filled eggs.

OUNCES BEER GARDEN Three egg hunts at 3809 Delridge Way SW – two for kids (noon for ages 4-8, 3 pm for younger), one for adults (5 pm)!

SUNDAY EGG HUNTS AT CHURCHES: Among the ones that sent us their Easter/Holy Week schedules, egg hunts are part of the plan at:

Bethany Community Church: After 9:30 am Easter service, egg hunt on Highland Park Playground (11th/Cloverdale)

HOPE LUTHERAN (4456 42nd SW), 10 am Sunday

Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 11:15 am Sunday

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist (3050 California SW; WSB sponsor), 11:45 am Sunday

Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 12:20 pm Sunday

(Any to add? we*************@***il.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!)

WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Rock Walk in The Junction, to raise money for Summer Fest music

That’s the scene inside Jet City Labs, one of the two epicenters for tonight’s Rock Walk – check-in spot as well as a place you can still get a ticket if you didn’t buy one in advance for the sip-and-stroll event raising money to maximize music at West Seattle Summer Fest. At the door of JCL (4547 California SW), say hi to a man who knows a thing or two about music, proprietor Derek Moon:

His venue also is hosting one of tonight’s beverage providers, Offset Ciderworks. While briefly in The Junction, we also stopped in at another participating venue, Easy Street Records, where you’ll find Brennan and Paige from Sleight of Hand Cellars on the café stage:

Easy Street is gearing up for a huge day tomorrow – open at 7 am Saturday for Record Store Day. But in the meantime, if you’re not already on the Rock Walk, go get a ticket at Jet City or at John L. Scott (4445 California SW), and enjoy your 12 choices from among 30+ adult-beverage providers at 30 venues – listed here – and know you’re giving a lift to Summer Fest, now just three months away! Rock Walk is on until 9 tonight.

FRIDAY PREVIEW: Waiting till last minute to decide about Rock Walk?

Friday’s the night that you can sip, stroll, and help the West Seattle Junction Association raise money to raise the bar on West Seattle Summer Fest music. And the weather looks fairly promising for the first-ever Rock Walk, described by WSJA as “a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.” If you didn’t already buy tickets, online sales are closed BUT WSJA tells us you can still get in on it – buy your ticket at one of the check-in locations:

Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SW

Rock Walk (and last-minute in-person ticketing) starts at 5 pm Friday. (Summer Fest is just three months away, BTW, July 11-13!).

COUNTDOWN: One week until first-ever Rock Walk in the West Seattle Junction!

We are now just a little over three months until West Seattle Summer Fest fills The Junction with three days of music, shopping, food, and fun. And we’re only one week away from a new fun(draiser) to support Summer Fest music – the first-ever Rock Walk. Next Friday, April 11, the West Seattle Junction Association invites you to Rock Walk — ICYMI last month, here’s the full announcement:

You told us last year — one of the best things about Summer Fest is the music! And guess what? We heard you loud and clear. This year, we’re turning up the volume with an exciting new event: Rock Walk, a fundraiser to enhance the music programming at Summer Fest 2025!

As costs continue to rise and summer weekends fill up with community festivals, we want to ensure West Seattle Summer Fest stays on your calendar as a must-attend event. That’s why we’re bringing you Rock Walk — a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.

What is Rock Walk?
Located in the heart of West Seattle Junction, Rock Walk is a dynamic tasting event featuring wine, cider, beer, and spirits.

-30 businesses will serve as sip stops
-32 beverage providers (yes, two locations will have double the options!)
-12 tasting choices per person
-Exclusive perks: Your ticket includes a tasting glass, a tote bag for bottle purchases, a map of all locations, and—of course—our undying gratitude for supporting live music at Summer Fest!

Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 11th
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Check-in Locations:
Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SW

Get Your Tickets Now!
Secure yours here: Rock Walk Tickets

Go to The Junction’s website to see the Rock Walk beverage providers and pouring locations.

COUNTDOWN: Month and a half until West Seattle 5K!

(WSB photo from 2024 West Seattle 5K)

The first big 5K of this year’s spring/summer season is a month and a half away – the West Seattle 5K, presented by and benefiting the West Seattle High School PTSA, on Sunday, May 18, along Alki. WSB is once again among the race sponsors, and organizers have a big new announcement:

We are thrilled to welcome Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology and Proliance Southwest Seattle Orthopedics as presenting sponsors. As two prominent Proliance Surgeons care centers, their generous support makes this event possible and directly benefits the West Seattle High School community.

The West Seattle 5k is the ultimate community spring event, with students, families, and our entire community taking part to help fund our local schools. Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology and Proliance Southwest Seattle Orthopedics joining as presenting sponsors exemplifies how our community steps up to support our students.

Both care centers have proudly served West Seattle and the Southside for decades, providing expert surgical care without the need to cross the bridge.

“We love West Seattle; this is our home,” says Dr. Peter Maurice, an ENT specialist whose youngest son attends West Seattle High School.

“My family has been running in the West Seattle 5K for years,” adds Dr. Brian Jones, an orthopedic surgeon whose two daughters also attend West Seattle High School. “We’re happy to support this event and our school!”

Thousands of runners and spectators from all corners of the Puget Sound and beyond have participated in this 5K in the past 15 years. In 2024, we had 1,570 participants, a 27% increase over the previous year and we raised over $42,000 for West Seattle High School PTSA! Participants are drawn to the event by the family fun, the gorgeous scenery, a flat and fast course starting and finishing at the Alki Beach House, and all the amenities that Alki Beach has to offer. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in many categories.

Coming back for a third year is a friendly competition among West Seattle High School students. The goal is to see which grade and/or club gets the most classmates to register. The winning grade or club gets out of Homeroom early for a special treat and cash ($250) to their grade level ASB. “We have heard from event runners that they didn’t know this event benefited the high school so we want to make sure to raise that awareness as well as get as many high schoolers involved as possible,” says Kelley O’Connor, event co-chair. Be sure to select your grade and club when registering.

“As you know, Seattle Public Schools is facing an enormous budget shortfall and limited funding for the programs we know our students need,” says WSHS PTSA president Holly Rikhof. “The WSHS PTSA is dedicated to funding the academic and classroom support we have long taken for granted at West Seattle High School. Until 2023, our students benefited from a levy that funded a robust tutoring program, including school-day, after-school, and Saturday tutoring. This year, we have been able, through your generous donations, to fund a monthly staffed Saturday Study Hall that benefits an average of 100 students each session, classroom supply needs and student-led initiatives.”

There are buttons on the registration page to donate to the 5k if you’d rather sleep in that morning or don’t wish to run/walk. This is our community neighborhood high school and we hope residents will feel generous in supporting the school and local students. This is a fun way to directly give back!

Registration is live now at westseattle5K.com and www.getmeregistered.com/WestSeattle5K

The WS5K starts and finishes on Alki Avenue near 61st SW; see our coverage from last year here.

COUNTDOWN: Clock ticking to get early-bird discount for West Seattle Food Bank ‘Nourish & Flourish’ gala

Nonprofits like the West Seattle Food Bank need your help more than ever these days so they can “Nourish and Flourish.” That’s the theme of WSFB’s gala this year, on May 3, and you have just a few days left to get tickets at the early-bird discount rate – here’s the WSFB’s reminder:

The West Seattle Food Bank is excited to remind the community that early bird pricing for our signature event, Nourish & Flourish, is available through Friday, April 4th. This annual evening of celebration and generosity supports vital food, housing, and community programs serving thousands of our neighbors.

Nourish & Flourish, on May 3rd, 2025, is more than a gala — it’s a chance for our community to come together and ensure that everyone has access to nourishing food, housing and essential resources. The event will feature an elegant dinner, inspiring stories, thrilling auction, and the always-exciting Changemaker Award!

Early-bird ticket pricing ends at midnight on Friday, April 4th. After that, standard ticket pricing will apply. ($125 Early Bird, rising to $150 regular)

Reserve your tickets now and help us continue to nourish our community and help families flourish.

WSB is media sponsor for the WSFB gala again this year.

Here’s the plan for this year’s guided West Duwamish Greenbelt hikes

April 1, 2025 9:21 am
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(File photo, courtesy West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails)

New chances have just been announced for you to learn about and enjoy Seattle’s biggest stretch of forest! Here’s the spring, summer, and fall schedule for this year’s guided hikes in the West Duwamish Greenbelt:

Guided hikes will begin again in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, the largest contiguous forest in Seattle with a network of trails connecting Pathfinder School, South Seattle College, the Duwamish Longhouse, Riverview Park and Westcrest Park. Join the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group on the third Saturday of each month from April through November. Hikes are up to three miles and/or two hours long based on group ability level and trail conditions (some trails are well maintained, others not so much). This year, we will vary the starting points so as to explore more aspects of the greenbelt. Meet at 9:30 at the designated starting point for each hike:

April 19 Pathfinder School, 1901 SW Genesee St., south end of the parking lot
May 17 South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, arboretum entrance at the north end of the north parking lot
June 21 Westcrest Park, 7th Ave. SW and SW Cloverdale, north end of the intersection
July 19 Pathfinder School, 1901 SW Genesee St., south end of the parking lot
Aug. 16 South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, arboretum entrance at the north end of the north parking lot
Sept. 20 Westcrest Park, 7th Ave. SW and SW Cloverdale, north end of the intersection
Oct. 18 Pathfinder School, 1901 SW Genesee St., south end of the parking lot
Nov. 15 South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, arboretum entrance at the north end of the north parking lot

See the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails website, wdgtrails.org/trails, for more information, and please sign up on the website so that we know how many people are coming.

COUNTDOWN: 2 weeks until Southwest Seattle Historical Society gala!

March 28, 2025 9:09 am
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Two weeks from tonight, “STORY TELLERS: A PENINSULA AND ITS PEOPLE” is the theme of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s gala dinner/auction. WSB is media sponsor, and we’re reminding you this morning so you don’t miss your chance to attend! Join SWSHS supporters at 6 pm Friday, April 11, at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW):

Enjoy live music from local West Seattle band The Potholes, delicious food, and a cash bar. Meet and mingle with neighbors, supporters, history makers, and those who collect and uplift the stories of the Duwamish Peninsula.

Story Tellers: A Peninsula and its People celebrates the historical society’s vision for our ongoing interpretive planning and upcoming exhibition overhaul that will transform how people experience the Log House Museum. Celebrate with us as we announce details of a permanent, interactive exhibition planned for 2026 that connects the stories we tell to our visitors’ waterfront experience, highlights stories of diverse placemaking across the Duwamish Peninsula, and encourages visitors to explore regional heritage sites.

Special guests include exhibit designer and contractor Chris Fiala Erlich and our partners at Seattle Housing Authority, whose youth Video Club is helping our historical society capture stories of High Point.

Register Here!

If you can’t go, you will still be able to join in the SWSHS online auction one week in advance – but some special items and experiences will only be available at the gala. P.S. The Log House Museum, at 61st/Stevens, is open Fridays and Saturdays, noon-4 pm.

Return of the Ropers! White Center Roper Romp on Saturday

(WSB photo, August 2024)

Remember that scene from The Junction last August, during the West Seattle Roper Romp? Dozens channeled their inner – and outer – Mrs. Ropers for a zany celebration. If you were part of it and dreaming of an encore – or sad that you missed it – you’ve got another chance this Saturday (March 29) in White Center, 3-6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th & 98th), starting with a photo op and continuing with a multi-venue party (details in our calendar listing).

This coincides with the White Center Vintage Sale (more on that here) and Day 2 of the Tikipalooza music festival (more on that here) – these two do NOT require wigs and caftans, so non-Ropers are welcome too!

DEAL: Register a group/team for Loop the ‘Lupe before midnight tonight!

March 21, 2025 3:15 pm
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(WSB photo, 2024 Loop the ‘Lupe)

‘Quick break in the news flow to talk about summer … this year’s Loop the ‘Lupe, Seattle’s only 5K obstacle-course run (you can run an obstacle-free version too), is offering the best deal if you sign up by midnight tonight! Race organizer Brian Callanan explains, “People can save up to 40% off race day prices, even more if they sign up teams of 4+ all at the same time.” You’ll find the registration links, and lots of Loop the ‘Lupe info, here. (WSB is a community co-sponsor of Loop the ‘Lupe, which is set for Saturday, June 7, at Walt Hundley Playfield.)

WEEKEND SCENE: West Seattle Runner’s 4th annual Leprechaun Leg Group Run

March 16, 2025 2:59 pm
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(Photo courtesy West Seattle Runner)

More than 40 people came out in the early-morning chill for the 4th annual Leprechaun Leg Group Run presented by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor)! They started from the (mostly) green turf of Hiawatha across the street from the Admiral District shop. and wrapped up at Good Society neaerby. In addition to seasonally themed fun runs like this, West Seattle Runner invites you to show up for regular weekly free group runs too – as listed on their website’s events page (and in the WSB Event Calendar too): Tuesdays at 6:15 pm, meet at the shop (2743 California SW) and go over to the track to run; Wednesdays at 6:15 pm and Saturdays at 8 am, group runs leave from the shop.

HAPPENING NOW: St. Patrick’s Day eve with Irish Fest at Ounces

March 16, 2025 1:25 pm
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(WSB photos by Hayden Yu Andersen)

Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden in North Delridge is starting St. Patrick’s Day celebrations a day early, with a host of activities today until 7 pm. It began at noon today, with an all-ages free Irish line dancing class, led by the West Seattle Irish Dancers (photo above), and a Green Fun Run along the Alki Trail.

They will be serving green beer, Irish stout, as well as green and glittery cider (courtesy of One Tree Hard Cider). This is one of the St. Patrick’s Day-themed West Seattle events featured on the list we published Saturday, as well as today’s full WS event rundown. (If we’re missing any, please let us know!)

GO GREEN! 9 West Seattle St. Patrick’s Day highlights for tonight, Sunday, Monday

March 15, 2025 3:51 pm
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St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, but the celebration is spanning three days this year. If you’re looking for West Seattle (and vicinity) events all in one list, here you go! (The Saturday-night events are already in this morning’s daily list, but we’re mentioning them again …)

IRISH FEST 2: Five bands, including West Seattle musicians, are playing Tim’s Tavern in White Center tonight – doors open at 6, music at 7, fundraiser for SMASH – all ages until 10 pm. (16th/98th)

IRISH-THEMED RAINBOW BINGO: Not too late to get your ticket(s) to the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation fundraiser, 6:30 pm tonight at West Seattle Golf Course‘s clubhouse. (4470 35th SW)

LEPRECHAUN LEG GROUP RUN: Join West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) on the track at Hiawatha for the start of this wearing-of-the-green 3-mile group ruh, 9 am Sunday. (2700 California SW)

FREE IRISH LINE-DANCE CLASS: Noon Sunday at Ounces, courtesy of West Seattle Irish Dance. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

GREEN RUN: Also at Ounces, the regular Sunday run at noon is green-themed this week!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY IRISH FEST: Those two events are part of a noon-7 pm celebration Sunday at Ounces, with green beer among other things.

MAGICAL STRINGS: This duo celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with their concert at Kenyon Hall, 2:30 pm Sunday, with dancers and fiddlers joining them. Get tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

COMERFORD IRISH DANCERS @ CENTER: 1:15 pm Monday, all are welcome to come see young dancers from West Seattle’s Comerford School of Irish Dance perform at the Center for Active Living. (4217 SW Oregon)

HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE TURNS IRISH PUB: It’s a tradition at Highland Park Corner Store, 5-8 pm on St. Patrick’s Day (Monday), visit for “loaded baked potatoes and corned beef sandwiches, green beer, shamrock ice cream scoops, Irish tunes”! (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

More St. Patrick’s Day festivities tonight, Sunday, Monday? These are just the ones sent in for our calendar – if you forgot to send yours, do it now and we’ll add! Thanks!

Rock Walk! West Seattle Junction Association debuts new event April 11 to turn up the volume on Summer Fest music

March 11, 2025 4:03 pm
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Just four months until the year’s biggest party, West Seattle Summer Fest, fills The Junction with three days of music, shopping, food, and fun. But in just one month, you can help launch a new fun(draiser) to support the festival’s music – the first-ever Rock Walk is one month away, on April 11, and you can get your ticket(s) now! Here’s the announcement from the West Seattle Junction Association:

You told us last year — one of the best things about Summer Fest is the music! And guess what? We heard you loud and clear. This year, we’re turning up the volume with an exciting new event: Rock Walk, a fundraiser to enhance the music programming at Summer Fest 2025!

As costs continue to rise and summer weekends fill up with community festivals, we want to ensure West Seattle Summer Fest stays on your calendar as a must-attend event. That’s why we’re bringing you Rock Walk — a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.

What is Rock Walk?
Located in the heart of West Seattle Junction, Rock Walk is a dynamic tasting event featuring wine, cider, beer, and spirits.

-30 businesses will serve as sip stops
-32 beverage providers (yes, two locations will have double the options!)
-12 tasting choices per person
-Exclusive perks: Your ticket includes a tasting glass, a tote bag for bottle purchases, a map of all locations, and—of course—our undying gratitude for supporting live music at Summer Fest!

Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 11th
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Check-in Locations:
Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SW

Get Your Tickets Now!
Secure yours here: Rock Walk Tickets

Why Join Rock Walk?
Gather your friends and enjoy a strolling sip experience through West Seattle Junction. You’ll discover new favorite beverages, explore local businesses, and—best of all—help us bring an enhanced music lineup to Summer Fest 2025!

Go to The Junction’s website to see the Rock Walk pairings of beverage providers and pouring locations!

GET YOUR GREEN ON: West Seattle Runner’s Leprechaun Leg Group Run returns Sunday

(WSB photo, 2024 Leprechaun Leg Group Run participants)

Get your St. Patrick’s Day green on a day early and join West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) on Sunday for this year’s Leprechaun Leg Group Run. Here’s the reminder from WSR co-proprietor Lori McConnell:

This coming Sunday, March 16, at 9 am, we are hosting our 4th annual Leprechaun Leg Group Run with Good Society Brewing. We will gather at Hiawatha Track [2700 California SW] and run a 3-mile route through the neighborhood and end at Good Society. They are opening early just for us!! The start time is 9 am!!! It is only a group run, not a race! Contact the shop for questions: 206-938-0545

We are charging $1 entry fee so that we can give a headcount to Good Society and then we will give all the money to their tip jar. Wear your green! Also email lo**@***************er.com with any questions.

West Seattle Runner – the peninsula’s only running-focused shop – also presents seasonal fun runs for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmastime, plus the annual summertime Float Dodger 5K before the West Seattle Grand Parade – July 19 this year. Regular group runs, too, as featured on our calendar.

PHOTOS: Alki’s Special Olympics-benefiting Polar Plunge 2025, with costumes and food trucks

FIRST REPORT, 12:14 PM: This afternoon, Special Olympics of Washington is making a splash at Alki with this year’s Polar Plunge fundraiser.

(WSB photos)

The plunging starts in an hour or so – but right now, 10 food trucks are lined up near Alki Bathhouse as part of the celebration:

Here’s who we saw there (links added):

Tabassum
Theo’s Gyros
Ryan’s Rez-ipes
Cheese Pit
Whateke
Sam Choy’s Poké to the Max
Big Boys
Sugar and Spoon
Kathmandu Momocha
Goodbelly

We’ll have coverage of the plunging later! The trucks are expected to stay until 4-ish; the event has a beer garden too.

ADDED, SECOND REPORT: Photographer Dave Gershgorn was there for WSB as teams showed off their contests – and then plunged! Biggest fundraisers were Erik Johnson’s Nearly Nekkid Norwegians:

Biggest team, the Judgy Plungers (from Amazon’s legal department):

Lots of spirited plungers went into the water in waves:

Some were in no rush to get back out:

Others showed off on the sand:

These two found a moment for a pause:

This was the third of five Polar Plunges that are raising money for Special Olympics of Washington around the state – the final two are in Anacortes next Saturday, and the Tri-Cities a week after that.

UPDATE: Here’s where you’ll find a Seattle Parks egg hunt in West Seattle this year

(WSB photo from 2022 egg hunt at Delridge Community Center)

MONDAY: Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, which means Easter (April 20) is about a month and a half away, so egg-hunt season is approaching too. Seattle Parks published its citywide list of community-center egg hunts today, and so far they’re planning one in West Seattle – (updated) 10 am Saturday, April 19, at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW). We’re watching for announcements of others at non-Parks venues and will add those to our calendar too, once we get word of them.

ADDED TUESDAY: Parks tells us they’ve added one more West Seattle hunt to the list – High Point Community Center, also on April 19. The start time for that one and Delridge will be 10 am.

COUNTDOWN: One week until Special Olympics of Washington Polar Plunge party @ Alki

(WSB photo, 2020 Polar Plunge)

Next Saturday (March 8), around Alki Bathhouse, you can expect a lively celebration as the Special Olympics of Washington‘s fundraising Polar Plunge returns. The only thing this has in common with the New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim is that if you participate, you go into the chilly waters of Elliott Bay – but this one happens in waves, not in one giant group. And even if you’re not plunging, you’re invited to enjoy food trucks and a beer garden (details on that are here). It’ll be an all-day party at the beach (starting around 11 am), including a costume contest for plungers (12:15 pm). Here’s where to sign up (individuals or teams) to be part of the Plunging (which starts at 1 pm).

THURSDAY: Show your love for West Seattle Food Bank! Alternative Valentine party with No More Death Stars

February 12, 2025 5:48 pm
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Why wait till Friday to celebrate your Valentine, when you can do it a day early and a lot wilder, with your dollars going to the West Seattle Food Bank?

Love Rocks, Hunger Doesn’t!

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The Lumberyard Bar invites you to its Alternative Valentine’s event featuring the local punk band No More Death Stars, promising an unforgettable evening of music, fun, and community spirit — all for a good cause – the West Seattle Food Bank!

Join us on Thursday, February 13th, at The Lumberyard Bar; 9619 16th Ave SW, White Center.

Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM. Tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Attendees can look forward to:

-Live music from No More Death Stars
-Raffles & door prize – all advance ticket holders will be entered to win the door prize
-Happy hour drink specials all night & a signature event cocktail

All ticket sales, raffles & signature cocktail proceeds from this exciting evening will directly benefit the vital programs of the West Seattle Food Bank, which supports food security, rent assistance, and other essential services for our community.

“This event is all about having fun, building connections, and supporting an organization doing the incredible work to strengthen our community,” said Mark Hardee of No More Death Stars. “We’re thrilled to celebrate love, friendship, and community spirit!”

Get your tickets now and don’t miss this chance to enjoy a night of great music and meaningful impact. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite online at: tinyurl.com/su622wed.

For more information, please contact Ro****@*****************nk.org or (206) 686-4

REMINDER: Women’s clothing swap Saturday in West Seattle

Before we get to our list of what’s happening today, a reminder about one of tomorrow’s events – noprofit Leaps and Bounds Children’s Therapy is hosting a women’s-clothing (and accessories) swap-and-shop event, from 11 AM to 3 PM at 7141 California Ave SW (Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation). To streamline the swap, you can drop off gently used items 10:30 am-4:30 pm today at the WSUU parking lot (look for the designated bin by the sunflower wall). Then on Saturday, here’s how to participate:

Entry on swap day is $20, and proceeds go directly to supporting Leaps and Bounds’ and our West Seattle families. You can purchase tickets in advance as well as a raffle ticket for a chance at early entry to get first pick at the fabulous finds at leapsandboundswa.org/swap

Participants are encouraged to bring gently used women’s clothing (clothes, shoes, purses/accessories) that are clean, in good condition, and free from stains. Be sure to label your donations with your name and contact information in case of any mix-ups. No personal undergarments please.

Leaps and Bounds has been sponsoring WSB this week to get word out even-more widely about the swap.

THINK SUMMER! Register for 2025 Loop the ‘Lupe before price goes up

January 28, 2025 6:41 pm
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(WSB photo from 2024 Loop the ‘Lupe)

Even as another near-freezing night begins, and as the possibility of snow lurks in the forecast, we have reason to think summer: Registration is open for this year’s Loop the ‘Lupe, with participation options including Seattle’s only 5K obstacle course! WSB has long been a community co-sponsor of Loop the ‘Lupe, and we’re sharing this announcement from organizers:

The early deadline for the BEST price on Loop the ‘Lupe, the only obstacle-course race in Seattle city limits, expires on Friday, January 31st! Register before midnight on January 31, use the coupon NEWYEAR5 at checkout, and save up to 40% off what you’d pay on race day. (Psst: Lock down even more discounts when you register 4+ people at a time!) Loop the ‘Lupe is Saturday, June 7, at Walt Hundley Playfield.

Sign up at loopthelupe.com.