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The 70th anniversary for Chief Sealth International High School will be a party to remember, with your help. Organizers asked us to share this invitation to the kickoff gathering this Thursday night:
Chief Sealth is celebrating their 70th Anniversary!!
Please Save the Date and Join Us!
Saturday, March 13, 2027 at the Brockey Center, South Seattle College
Volunteers needed: CHIEF SEALTH SEAHAWKS DINNER & AUCTION
Kick-Off Meeting: October 22nd, 7:30 pm @ Whisky West (6451 California SW)
Meet the Co-Chairs Mary & Melanie, Share ideas, Sign up for Procurement, and Share your enthusiasm for our great school!
2027 Auction Website: chiefsealthptsa.schoolauction.net/70thcelebration
Sponsor, volunteer, donate an item, experience or dessert, and/or share a favorite Chief Sealth Seahawks memory or photo. Thank you in advance for your support! 2027 Auction — Chief Sealth International High School PTSA
Tickets will go on sale: December 1, 2026
Questions and Inquiries: auction.chiefsealth@gmail.com
More than three weeks after a West Seattle woman was attacked, beaten, and robbed in The Junction, police have yet to announce any progress in the case. But whether or not her attackers are brought to justice, the attack survivor is dealing with the aftermath of her injuries and what a friend describes as “very high” medical bills. Since the attack first came to light, people have been asking how they can help, and we finally have an answer: A crowdfunding campaign has been just set up for her. You can go here to donate. With violent attackers still out there, she has asked to remain unidentified, but friends say she’s tough and fighting to move forward. (And if you have any information about the unsolved crime, 206-233-5000 is the SPD violent-crime tip line; the case # is 26-285630.)
Can you help? The Fauntleroy Fall Festival is happening 1-4 pm tomorrow (Sunday, October 18) and we just got word they need a few more volunteers to help make it happen! If you can spare a few hours Sunday afternoon, go here, see the roles that are available, and sign up! Organizers – and festivalgoers – will thank you!
Thanks to Lura Ercolano for the view of the Duwamish River and Mount Rainier from the bridge this morning. Tomorrow (Saturday, October 17) is the day the river and its watershed get lots of TLC from volunteer restoration and cleanup events, in West Seattle and beyond, during the fall edition of Duwamish Alive! If you’re not already signed up for one, check the list on the Duwamish Alive! home page, to see where they’re still looking for help. Even if you’re not volunteering, you’re invited to the 10 am welcoming ceremony at White Center Heights Park (10208 7th SW) and the afterparty at the Current Festival at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park (7901 10th Ave. S.), starting at 1 pm.
Community support can make you happy – as well as the people benefiting from that support. Robbin Peterson of the West Seattle Food Bank provides these reminders:
Food, Frights, and a Little Friendly Competition: October at West Seattle Food Bank!
October is shaping up to be a busy month of community support for West Seattle Food Bank
*We’re celebrating the 14th annual PT Challenge, with six local physical therapy clinics participating in a friendly competition to collect food for their neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
A big thank-you to Sea Pines Physical Therapy, Sound Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy, Kinetic Physical Therapy, Lake Washington Physical Therapy, and Biojunction Sports Therapy for keeping this wonderful tradition going!
*And for those who like their giving with a side of spooky, Nightfall Haunt and Meeds Manor haunted houses are joining the fun, collecting food donations from visitors throughout the Halloween season!
*Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champion? Hope you got your ticket (sales ended Tuesday) to join us this Saturday, October 17, at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle for Cup of Blessings, an evening of dinner, trivia, and friendly competition, all in support of West Seattle Food Bank!
*And if all that competition hasn’t worn you out, we’re turning up the heat with our annual Chili Cookoff at the West Seattle Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 25! Nine local restaurants will bring their best chili creations to compete for the 2026 trophy and bragging rights, with proceeds supporting West Seattle Food Bank’s food assistance and eviction prevention programs. (Look for the chili inside ArtsWest.)
Food and housing are two of life’s most basic necessities, and too many of our neighbors are struggling to afford both. Every donation of food or essential supplies, every flight of chili purchased, and every act of generosity helps us respond to those growing needs.
We’re grateful to the businesses, volunteers, and community members who make it all happen. West Seattle has a wonderful way of showing up for its neighbors, and October is no exception.
So whether you’re visiting your physical therapist, getting the daylights scared out of you, showing off your trivia skills, or sampling some delicious chili, October is a great time to give back!
Need a book? Starting tomorrow, you can buy it at Paper Boat Booksellers (WSB sponsor) while giving the Chief Sealth International High School girls’ soccer team a boost – here’s the announcement:
SCORE SOME BOOKS & SUPPORT THE TEAM
OCTOBER 13TH-18THKick it down at the bookstore and support an amazing group of athletes!
Start your holiday shopping early or fill up your fall reading TBR! Whatever your bookish fancy, dribble on down to the shop and make your dollars count.
These athletes work hard, play hard, and support one another, creating a positive atmosphere where everyone can compete, grow, and be part of the team. And did we mention they’re undefeated so far this season?!
Extra funds make a real difference, helping with things like transportation, uniforms, equipment—and even keeping the team dry during our rainy fall soccer season.
Shop with us October 13–18, mention “Sealth Soccer” at the register and a portion of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting Chief Sealth Girls Soccer.
Help us cheer on the team — one book at a time!
Paper Boat Booksellers is in The Junction at 4522 California SW. Co-proprietor Desirae explains, “Our daughter plays for the team so this is how we could pitch in on the fundraising!” They’re having a winning season, as you can see here.
(WSB file photo)
Looking at the week ahead – one of the biggest events on the calendar is the fall 2026 Duwamish Alive! mega-work party throughout the Duwamish River watershed and on the river itself, 10 am-2 pm Saturday (October 17). This time, the event celebrates “20 Years Caring for Our River,” and volunteers are needed! Here’s an update from Sharon Leishman, director of the Duwamish Alive! Coalition, explaining that you’re not just caring for our river, but all the lives that depend on it:
Duwamish Alive Coalition partners are local organizations with the collaborative stewardship goal of improving the health of our Duwamish River and Watershed. Community volunteers provide important support in caring for these areas of restored nature and the river by planting native plants, removing invasive plants, and mulching to improve soil health. Community members also help remove debris from the river in kayaks, lessening the harmful impacts on fish and marine life.
The Duwamish River ecosystem supports 5 salmon species including the threatened Chinook salmon, which is a critical food source for our Southern Resident Orcas; it also supports wildlife that includes river otters, beavers, bald eagles, and blue herons. Stewardship includes not only river health but also the land within the river’s watershed. With the help of community volunteers, vital habitat is being restored in this highly industrialized area.
Each native habitat sites supports this web of life while providing important environmental benefits to our communities. Its forested areas such as the West Duwamish Greenbelt, one of the largest in the lower section of the river, provides important air and water filtration of pollution, especially storm runoff one of the major sources polluting our waters. Tree canopy cover also reduces our summer heat domes, unequally affecting low-income communities of color to a greater degree. Duwamish Alive Coalition continues to nurture and expand tree canopy within our local communities which suffer the effects of pollution and heat domes
Join Duwamish Alive Coalition on Saturday, October 17th to celebrate and care for our Duwamish River and its Watershed. This event is founded on the understanding that by working together, we can continue to improve the health of our river and its lands while improving the health and wellbeing of its communities. Volunteers will be working at multiple sites throughout West Seattle, White Center, and Tukwila, including a kayak river cleanup to raise awareness that we are all connected.
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay will be the guest speaker at the Welcoming Ceremony, which kicks off the event at White Center Heights Park from 10 – 10:30 am. He will be introducing the county’s new program connecting community members with organizations that support the needs of their communities, which strengthens the wellbeing of communities and their members. (Details here.) Included at the Welcoming will be information about the program and opportunities to learn about local environmental information. Everyone is welcome to attend, both volunteers and those just dropping by.
For more information and volunteering go to DuwamishAlive.org for sites and registration. This is a family-friendly event — all are welcome! Join Duwamish Alive’s 20th anniversary celebration afterward at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park from 1 pm – 6:30 pm as a part of the Current Festival with music, food, art, and kayaking!
To find a site where you can volunteer, go to duwamishalive.org ASAP and look for the list of locations – including signups for kayak cleanups!
One week from tonight, you can enjoy dinner and trivia for only $10, for a great cause! But you have to sign up by Tuesday. Here’s the reminder:
Registration Closes October 13! Sign Up Now for the Cup of Blessings Dinner & West Seattle Trivia
First Lutheran Church of West Seattle is delighted to host the annual Cup of Blessings Dinner on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. This beloved community event raises vital funds for the West Seattle Food Bank while providing a wonderful evening of fellowship, fun, and outstanding food.
How Well Do You Know West Seattle?
This year, West Seattle Trivia takes center stage! Guests are encouraged to brush up on their neighborhood knowledge as trivia questions are woven throughout the evening, making for a fun, interactive, and lively atmosphere.
And don’t worry — you don’t have to be a West Seattle historian. The trivia questions are multiple choice, so everyone has a chance to win!TRIVIA GRAND PRIZE!
Win as a team, and EVERYONE at the winning table receives a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
With 8 people at the winning table, that’s:
8 WINNERS × $25 = $200 IN PRIZES!Gather your friends and see if your table knows West Seattle well enough to take home the Grand Prize!
Great Food, Dessert Dash & $700 in Raffle Prizes!Attendees will enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner from Ivar’s Acres of Clams, featuring entrées including salmon and chicken with delicious sides.
Robbin Peterson, representing the West Seattle Food Bank, will be our guest speaker, sharing updates on the organization’s important work addressing food insecurity throughout our community. With the continuing demand for assistance, every ticket sold helps make a difference.
In addition to dinner and trivia, guests can participate in our popular Dessert Dash and enter our raffle featuring $700 in prizes this year!
The Cup of Blessings Dinner is about more than just a meal. It’s about building community, sharing fellowship, having some fun, and making a tangible difference for our neighbors in need.
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 13!
Registration closes Tuesday, October 13, so don’t wait!
Tickets are only $10.
Register here:
https://bit.ly/cupofblessings26
Seating is limited, and 100% of the proceeds — including ticket sales — go directly to the West Seattle Food Bank.Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 5:00–7:30 PM
First Lutheran Church of West Seattle
DON’T MISS OUT — REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 13!
Come for the dinner • Play the trivia • Win prizes • Help our neighbors
FLCWS (a WSB sponsor) is on the north edge of The Junction, at 4105 California SW.
(WSB photo from last year’s Monster Dash)
The West Seattle Monster Dash has always been a fundraising fun run for local co-op preschools. This year, with their funding future still unsettled – as we’ve been reporting – your support and participation matters more than ever. Here’s the official announcement:
The 15th annual Monster Dash is Saturday, October 24, at Lincoln Park, with the 5K at 9:30 a.m. and the Kids Monster Dash at 10:30 a.m. There will also be costumes, a Kids Zone, DJ, food and warm drinks, photos, and the usual crowd of current co-op families, alumni, and neighbors.
What makes Monster Dash especially significant this year is that it’s our biggest annual fundraiser, and it’s happening as the South Seattle College Cooperative Preschool community continues navigating the financial uncertainty created by the state funding-model changes.
In other words, the event itself is still the fun West Seattle Halloween tradition it has been for 15 years, but the fundraising carries considerably more weight this year.
Find out more, and sign up, at monsterdash.westseattlepreschools.org
Two weeks from tomorrow, the multi-site volunteering event known as Duwamish Alive! offers hundreds of people the chance to give some TLC to Seattle’s only river and its watershed. Some volunteering opportunities are already linked from duwamishalive.org – and one event organizer, Anna from King County Parks, has already sent us this invitation to share with you:
Duwamish Alive! at White Center Heights Park
Saturday, October 17th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: White Center Heights Park, 10208 7th Ave SW
Contact: parksvolunteer@kingcounty.gov
Registration requiredCome volunteer with King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the King County Volunteer Program’s inaugural Regional Day of Service. On Saturday, October 17th, we’ll be bringing volunteers to Duwamish Alive! — a biannual event hosted by the Duwamish Alive Coalition for the last 20 years to improve the health of the Duwamish watershed
through collaborative stewardship and volunteering.The Executive and Duwamish Alive leadership will kick off the event at White Center Heights Park, hosted by King County Parks. Then he’ll be planting native trees, removing blackberry and ivy, and spreading mulch. Come volunteer alongside the Executive and learn more about how your work protects not only the Duwamish River ecosystem, but our
community at large.
The White Center Food Bank – which serves part of West Seattle too – distributed 1.7 million pounds of food last year to more than 15,500 people last year. We’re now just eight nights away from your chance to support that work. WCFB returns to the White Center HUB – site of its former home at 8th SW and SW 108th – for “Back to Our Roots” on Friday night, October 9. Two acclaimed White Center eateries – Tomo and Patrick’s Café & Bakery – will cater; Tanoa Polynesian Productions will perform; White Center Community Development Association executive director Aaron Garcia and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay will speak. It starts that night with dinner at 6 pm; get your seat at the table by buying a ticket here,
We recently reported news of two West Seattle High School cross country athletes setting school records. The program is growing and hoping for some community help. From Circa (WSB sponsor) co-proprietor Gretchen Evans:
Circa has launched a fundraiser matching the first donated $1,000 for the WSHS cross country team. Coach Shelley Neal has grown the team from 7 to 120 boys and girls over the last 15 years. They’ve gone to state with an entire team and podiumed at their first invite last week. The best part is ANYONE can join. It only requires dedication and running your heart out. However, the costs are exorbitant. Coach Shelley buys shoes from her own pocket every year and tries to fundraise from families with the little bit of free time she has. We want to take this off her plate with a goal of at least $4,000 total.
Links for Circa’s matching fundraiser and other ways to donate can be found here.
Need something? It’s all free at the Highland Park Elementary PTA‘s Give-and-Take “Sale” – you can make a monetary donation to the PTA for item(s) if you’re able, or just take what you need if not. Shoes are a hot ticket – adult shoes as well as kid shoes. And there are some very special items like these fresh flower bouquets, $10 suggested donation:
They’re at the school (1012 SW Trenton) until 3 pm, NW side, on the blacktop and under cover too.
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
Love food trucks? They were part of this year’s Taste of West Seattle last night at The Hall at Fauntleroy. One of them, Dolce Vita, serving gelato, even won the vote for Best Sweet.
The Taste of West Seattle is a food-and-drink festival benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank – your ticket gets you unlimited tastes/sips – and last night was a sellout; all tickets gone days ahead of the event, which featured ~30 local food and drink purveyors in one place – well, technically, multiple spaces at The Hall:
It was a sizzling success, according to WSFB development director Robbin Peterson, who wrote this message of gratitude today:
The West Seattle Food Bank extends a huge thank you to the vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and community members who made the 2026 Taste of West Seattle a success!
This year’s Taste raised $58,128 to support the West Seattle Food Bank’s work providing food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, and other essential services to our neighbors.
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community. The event would not be possible without the local restaurants, wineries, breweries, food trucks, and other vendors who donated their time and delicious offerings; our generous event sponsors; the volunteers who kept the evening running smoothly; and every guest who purchased a ticket, entered the raffle, made a donation, and came out to celebrate with us.
With new shoppers coming through our doors every day, we’re seeing firsthand that the need for food and other basic assistance continues to grow. Anyone who would like to help put the Taste over the milestone $65,000 mark can make an online donation to the West Seattle Food Bank. For anyone inspired by the Taste and the generosity of our community, your support can continue beyond one wonderful evening. A donation to the West Seattle Food Bank helps us keep food on the shelves and essential services available for our neighbors throughout the year.
Thank you, West Seattle, for another wonderful Taste – and for continuing to show up for your neighbors. Seeing our community come together is a reminder that all flourishing is mutual: when we care for one another, our whole community grows stronger.
One fun aspect of The Taste is the chance to interact with so many food and beverage purveyors – like the school board president who’s a co-proprietor of Mission Cantina:
(Gina Topp)
The community-council president who manages West Seattle Grounds:
(Admiral Neighborhood Association president Joanie Jacobs and board member Dan Jacobs)
The Center for Active Living‘s executive director and a well-known volunteer:
(Amy Lee Derenthal and super-volunteer ‘Uncle Lloyd’)
And if you’re wondering about the rest of the voting winners:
Best Savory – The Locol Kitchen and Bar
Best Veggie – The Birdhouse
Best Beverage (non-alcoholic) – La La’s Lemonade
Best Pour (wine/beer/mead) – Darby Winery
The Taste also featured music, a raffle, and a chance to play Plinko. It’s one of two big fundraisers the WS Food Bank has every year, but you can support their work any time, in a multitude of ways – start here.
It’s just about Halloween season – and we’ve received a request to share with you, from the people behind a West Seattle favorite:
A big ask from Nightfall Charity Haunt for the West Seattle community: we need volunteers to help us open for our 10th anniversary.
For 10 years, Nightfall Charity Haunt (formerly Nightfall Orphanage) has thrilled the West Seattle community, sparking the imagination with wonder and chilling the bones with its shadowy corners. Since we began, we have raised over 5000 lbs of food for West Seattle Food Bank, and over $30,000 for Washington’s National Park Fund.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, our build timeline has been pushed back by roughly 20 days. We are working hard to make up the time, and we’ve even pushed our planned opening date of Oct 3 to October 9th. But we still have a lot of work to do, and we could really use some help. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy arts & crafts-style projects, set decoration, Halloween, theater, or who want to learn how we do things, see behind the scenes, or be part of this cool event. If you are one of those people, or one of the many who have visited us year after year and wanted to be a part of the magic, now is the time.
As many who have visited us for years know, Nightfall is mostly the work of just two people. What started as a few black tents with some cool props and a brief tale about twins who ran a creepy orphanage has grown into a massive, lore-driven story and a home haunt—a home dark-fantasy walk-through attraction experience—frequently rated among the top 3 haunts in Seattle. During that time, we have remained committed to creating an imaginative community event full of wonder and dedicated to supporting our charities, Washington’s National Park Fund and West Seattle Food Bank.
We are primarily looking for volunteers for the weekend of October 3 and 4, but if you can only help a few hours here and there, or have free time on another day, that is welcome as well, and we can always use another set of hands at any time.
Nightfall WILL open on October 9th. But we could really use a hand to make this our best year ever.
Thank you,
The NightmakersIf you are interested, please contact mr.black@nightfallorphanage.com or text (better than calling) Trish at (310) 384-2691.
(2025 photo sent by Mel)
That sign is from last year’s Highland Park Elementary PTA Give-and-Take Sale, but it will apply this year too. This Saturday (September 26), you have two ways to give at the sale:
Give and Take Rummage Sale Sept 26th
8-10 am Donations are accepted, then begin rummaging at 9 am
Everything is FREE. Monetary Donations are accepted in support of the PTA.
Highland Park Elementary School north-side blacktop
1012 SW TrentonOur take what you want and give what you can event … truly supports our community. Families who need basic clothing, shoes and housewares get what they need. Donate your gently used books, garden starts, sports and outdoor equipment, kitchenware, kids and adult clothing, and toys. NO large furniture. We will accept donated items from 8 am-10 am on 9/26 at the Highland Park Elementary blacktop playground on the north side of the school. All items will be free and donations accepted. All items left at the end of the day will go to local charities, WestSide Baby and Clothesline. What they will not accept will go to Goodwill and Salvation Army, etc.
(WSB photo, September 3)
Three weeks after a city contingent came to West Seattle to announce the citywide mega-volunteering day titled ‘Show Up, Seattle!’, it’s just two days away, on Saturday (September 26). If you’re not already signed up for seattle.gov/day-of-service” target=”_blank”>a volunteering event on Saturday, and can’t find one with a registration deadline that’s already past, we have one for you – Stacie Woods of the West Seattle Junction Association says you can just show up at Junction Plaza Park (northwest corner of 42nd/Alaska), 9 am-noon Saturday, and they’ll put you to work.
Denny International Middle School students who play sports need new equipment and new jerseys. Denny athletic coordinator Tre’Von Mcallister-Lane asked us to ensure you know about three ways to contribute:
Denny’s Sounders Night – $5 from each purchased ticket would come back to Denny Athletics.
Ticket link: www.gofevo.com/event/DennyInternational2
Sideline gear – $5 from each purchased item would come back to Denny Athletics,
Order link: sideline.bsnsports.com
Or just donate here.
(WSB photo)
One week ago, we visited the Alki Statue of Liberty to ponder those who gathered by the statue to mourn on and after 9/11, 25 years earlier. Tonight, the Alki Community Council launched a donation drive to get the statue a new “coat” – protective coating to stop its base from cracking. Leading the ACC meeting, president Charlotte Starck said “the good news is it’s fixable and doesn’t cost that much,” about $4,000. The ACC maintains the plaza, dedicated in 2008, with money left over from the community donations that funded it back then, money that’s not accessible for work like this, so they’re launching a drive to raise $5,000 to cover the cost. You can donate here. “It’s either, do something about it, or sit here and watch it deteriorate,” Starck said. This was one of three major topics at tonight’s meeting; we’ll report on the other two tomorrow!
ADDED FRIDAY MORNING: Close-up photo of the cracks, from the ACC:
We have a followup today from the organizers of a beach cleanup at Alki that was in our highlight list last Saturday. Almost 40 volunteers showed up to take on Puget Soundkeeper‘s challenge along the West Seattle and downtown waterfronts:
Photos courtesy Puget Soundkeeper
Almost 40 volunteers joined Puget Soundkeeper on Saturday for their annual Sound Sweep Series International Coastal Cleanup, held at both Alki Beach and Myrtle Edwards Park. Between both locations, 247 pounds of trash was removed, helping prevent hundreds of plastic bits and other items from being ingested by wildlife.
Different from many other cleanup events, this one included some very approachable community science. In addition to removing debris, volunteers assisted in collecting data by tallying and recording the types and quantities of the items they collect. Following the cleanup, the data was uploaded to an international database and will be used to inform environmental legislation.
On top of the 250 cigarette butts collected, volunteers also participated in the removal of several types of construction materials, Styrofoam dock pieces, fishing line, balloon debris, and other items, highlighting the various ways which waste finds its way into Puget Sound.
“My favorite part of this event is giving people hope,” says Tanya Balaji, Stewardship and Education Manager at Puget Soundkeeper. “Removing marine debris from our waterways is important, but producing data that can be used to push for legislative action makes a huge difference. It’s a really simple way for communities to join and fight for change.”
This event was part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), a global movement organized by the Ocean Conservancy, which is aligned with Puget Soundkeeper’s mission to be a trusted leader and collaborator for all communities, in court and on the water, fighting for a healthy Puget Sound.
Puget Soundkeeper thanks all of the volunteers, partners, and supporters who made this event possible and encourages the public to continue taking action to reduce plastic pollution every day.
To learn more about how to get involved in future cleanups, visit: www.pugetsoundkeeper.org.
Other organizations host cleanups throughout the year, most notably A Cleaner Alki.
With the school year now well under way and tutoring time approaching, Invest in Youth still needs volunteer tutors at two West Seattle schools. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:
Tutoring is about to start for local educational nonprofit Invest in Youth but they’re still short tutors at Roxhill and Sanislo elementary schools. If you’re looking to make a big difference right here in West Seattle, here’s how!
We have students lined up by their teachers as those who they believe will most benefit from our one-on-one tutoring program, but we still need tutors.
-Roxhill Elementary at E.C. Hughes, Tuesdays 2:40 – 3:40 pm
-Sanislo Elementary, Mondays 2:40 – 3:40 pmTutoring starts in October and runs through May 2026. If you can commit to one hour a week and you’re interested in connecting with your local community to narrow achievement gaps for neighborhood students, we want to hear from you!
You’ll meet one day a week with the same student in the classroom with other student-tutor pairs, and work on math and reading fundamentals, all while serving as a mentor to foster lifelong academic success.
No experience is necessary; just a commitment to show up for one hour, one day a week.
Visit our website for more information or complete our tutor application to begin tutoring this fall.
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.
Community help “meant the world” to West Seattle Elementary teacher Cheyanne Chadwick and students last year, to ensurre after-school program participants had snacks. Here’s her request for this year:
School’s back in session, and this year my after-school program at West Seattle Elementary is starting two weeks early! I’m so excited to dive into the project-based learning we’ve got lined up. Think students building models of Antarctic research stations after talking with a real scientist at McMurdo Station, plus our fourth annual arcade showcase. My students are incredible young engineers, problem-solvers, and leaders, and I can’t wait to see what they build this year!
Last year, the West Seattle community stepped up to help me expand my snack offerings, enough for seconds and thirds, so no student would go hungry. That’s no small feat when 80% of my students qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch. And it worked: unlike the year before, not a single student dropped the program because of hunger!
This year my program is growing again to welcome even more young scholars. Feeding this many young people is expensive, but it’s important to me that I give my students more than a single bag of Goldfish in the long hours between lunch and dinner.
I hope the West Seattle community can help support my students again this year. Small monthly gifts end up being the most helpful, because they mean I can count on snacks all year long. $5/month provides about a week of string cheese for a classroom, $10/month covers about a week of hummus cups or apple slices, and $25/month is a full week of fresh fruit, veggies, and cheese for all my students.
One-time gifts are just as welcome too! You can donate at this link and it goes directly into my snack budget. Donations of single-serve, shelf-stable snacks (like the ones below) are also so appreciated! I’m happy to pick up in the West Seattle area if folks email me at cheyanne.chadwick@stempaths.org.
Favorite items include:
Pirate’s Booty
Fruit leathers (gelatin-free)
Animal crackers
Z-bars
Pretzel chips
Freeze-dried fruit chips
Goldfish crackers
Cereal/granola bars
Whole-grain cracker packs
Apple/yogurt pouches
Veggie straws
Popcorn
Peanut butter/cheese crackers
You can also drop snacks off at the front office (just let the office assistant know it’s for Cheyanne) or order delivery directly to the school.
However you’re able to support, it means the world to my classroom and me!
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