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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Tuesday updates & reminders
March 22, 2016 6:12 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

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6:12 AM: Good morning and welcome to Tuesday – no travel trouble spots reported in or from our area right now.

METRO SERVICE CHANGE SATURDAY: Time for daily reminders that Saturday is Metro’s next “service change,” and this is the one with a big change for RapidRide – the C and D Lines separate, with the C Line route going to South Lake Union. All the Metro info is here.

‘EARLY RELEASE DAY’ WEDNESDAY: Also of note – tomorrow is the next “early release day” for Seattle Public Schools, two hours earlier than usual.

6:19 AM: There’s a fire response at 9421 18th SW – we’ll be covering separately.

7 AM: The fire response is clearing. One other reminder for today – presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is in the area, for afternoon/evening events in Everett, Medina, and Rainier Beach.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Classic car stolen; more vandalized windows, & a victim’s bill…
March 21, 2016 8:58 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

In West Seattle Crime Watch, the newest reader reports start with a stolen classic car:

STOLEN 240Z: The 45-year-old car at right has been stolen. Nick says it’s “a dark blue 1971 Datsun 240z, pretty hard to miss. It was last seen at Dere automotive at 9201 35th Ave SW. It disappeared sometime last night before dawn. I appreciate any leads I can get, and any info should be reported to SPD, it is in the system.” The car has “collector plates,” #35707.

ANOTHER CAR WINDOW: We had two Crime Watch reports over the weekend with more than a few car-window-vandalism incidents (here and here – and see the comments for more reports). We’ve since received two more reports – first, from Brian:

Just a heads up for those in Gatewood. On Saturday night/early Sunday morning, someone broke the driver’s side window of our neighbors’ vehicle on California Ave at Holden [map]. It was an older Ford Explorer.

And from Elizabeth, also in Gatewood, noticed today: “Car window smashed on Thistle Street between 37th and 39th. [map] No theft, looks like window just smashed.”

FOLLOWUP – WHAT VANDALISM CAN COST: And if you think window-breaking sounds like a petty crime, consider the note we received from the first person to report his window and car were hit more than a month ago (yet another Gatewood victim): “We finally got the car back from the body shop and the repairs were about $3600 and three weeks with a rental car, so the total cost is approaching $5,000. Did the police ever find the person responsible for this?” Not so far as we’ve heard; we have an inquiry out to the precinct, too, but haven’t yet received a reply.

BURGLARY: Artur e-mailed us today about a burglary at his home last week, 7100 block of 34th SW [map]:

I had left my door unlocked and woke up to my dog barking at somebody who had opened my door and was standing at the doorway. By the time the cops came (10 mins), the man had left. Reminder to keep doors locked even if you’re at home.

CAR PROWL: Jenny reports spotting a car prowler in progress at 36th and Brandon [map] early today. Police responded but the suspect had fled in this case, too.

NEXT CRIME/SAFETY MEETING: As previewed here earlier today, the West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meets tomorrow (Tuesday) night at the Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster), 6:30 pm. All welcome – hear from (and bring your questions/concerns to) precinct commander Capt. Pierre Davis and special guest City Councilmember Lisa Herbold.

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BASEBALL: West Seattle HS defeats O’Dea
March 21, 2016 8:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

A big baseball win for West Seattle High School this afternoon – thanks to Caryn Johnson for the photos and report:

The weather cooperated for baseball players and fans this afternoon. West Seattle took on powerhouse O’Dea at Bannerwood Ballpark in Bellevue. The game didn’t look like it was going to get off as it was raining right up until the 1st pitch.

Westside jumped out fast with two back to back hits by Jack Page (#9, photo above) and Morgan McCullough (#3). Anthony Coats (#4) then came up and drove in the first run of the game.

Key hits also came in the 5th inning with bases loaded, Jamie Maples (#6, photo above) hit a double into center field to drive in two more runs. Jamie also took to the mound for West Seattle. He would keep the O’Dea bats quiet until the 5th inning where they would try to start up a rally, but the West Seattle defense backed up their pitcher and only gave up one run. Jamie would go on to pitch a complete game, striking out 7, walking 2, and only giving up 5 hits. In the end, the Wildcats came out victorious against O’Dea 3-1.

Next game is Wednesday against Cleveland at Hiawatha, first pitch 3:30 pm.

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BASEBALL: Chief Sealth still undefeated
March 21, 2016 8:01 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Another win for the undefeated Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks – 9-1 today over Franklin HS. Thanks again to head coach Ernest Policarpio for the box score: Sealth pitcher Isaac Hamilton got the win, with 3 strikeouts in five innings; offensive stars included Jackson Chilcott, who went 1-1 with a triple-RBI hit, 2 walks, hit-by-pitch, and 2 runs scored, and David Johnson, who had 2 RBIs, going 2 for 4. Sealth next plays Lakeside, 3:30 pm Wednesday at Magnuson Park.

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BIZNOTE: Short Stop about to close and move, vacating building at Morgan Junction Park expansion site
March 21, 2016 5:39 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

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Thanks to Sam for the tip – we just stopped by the Short Stop convenience store in Morgan Junction and confirmed that tomorrow is its final day of operation. It’s found a new location – in the Pierce County town of Milton.

Since the dry cleaner next store is already closed, this will clear the way for Seattle Parks to demolish the 6311 California SW building that’s on the site of the quarter-acre it purchased for $1.9 million in 2014 to expand Morgan Junction Park. But the demolition equipment won’t be showing up any time soon. Though the teardown permit was issued more than four months ago, there’s some other work to do first, we found out from Lise Ward with Seattle Parks. She tells WSB that once the building’s vacant, they’ll call in environmental specialists to test for hazardous materials and determine what kind of abatement will be required before teardown. They’ll also take steps to seal it off until demolition, Ward says, which they’ll do as soon as they can. She says they’re thankful to the community for their patience.

The original purchase was to “landbank” the site for future park development. Money to plan and design it is on the Seattle Park District levy’s funding list for this year.

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Seeing Springsteen? Here’s how to help West Seattle Food Bank
March 21, 2016 2:03 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

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(Photo provided by WSFB)

Maybe “everybody’s got a hungry heart,” as Bruce Springsteen sings, but no one HAS to have a hungry belly, if we all help each other. And with that in mind, Judi Yazzolino from the West Seattle Food Bank shares the news that Springsteen’s helping the WSFB while in town this week, as he has before:

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band are bringing their “River Tour” to KeyArena, this Thursday, March 24th. While in town, they’ve chosen the West Seattle Food Bank as their partner charity.

If you are lucky enough to have tickets to Bruce’s sold-out show, please look for the West Seattle Food Bank volunteers with the signs in the arena, say Hi and give generously to help the adults and children in our community that are in need of nutritious food and other services.

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West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network announces Tuesday’s guest: Councilmember Lisa Herbold
March 21, 2016 1:26 pm
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 |   Crime | Safety | West Seattle news

What do you want your City Councilmember to know about safety/crime in your neighborhood? The West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network has just announced that Councilmember Lisa Herbold will be their guest tomorrow (Tuesday) night, 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct. She’s already addressed a variety of public-safety topics – you can scroll through her blog-format website to see – but this is your chance to hear from her, and ask her questions, firsthand. You don’t have to be part of a Block Watch to attend – all welcome; the precinct is at 2300 SW Webster, and the meeting room is right off the parking lot.

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COUNTDOWN: 2 weeks until registration opens for 12th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day
March 21, 2016 12:52 pm
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 |   Community Garage Sale Day | West Seattle news

Saturday, May 14th, is the date for this year’s West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day – one day, many sales of many sizes, all over the peninsula! We’re mentioning it again today because we are now two weeks away from the start of registration – we’ll open signups on April 4th, early as usual so that there’s (a) plenty of time for people to register and (b) plenty of time for us to make the map/listings packet that’s available a week before sale day.

Since our last mention, we also have confirmation from Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) that they’ll again open their courtyard and the one to the east at Ginomai (both just south of the California/Genesee corner) for individual sellers who don’t have enough room for a sale, or just have a bit of stuff to offer. If you’re interested, watch for word of signups there and anywhere else that offers a group spot; meantime, set the 5/14 reminder for shopping and/or selling, and the 4/4 reminder for open registration!

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BIZNOTE: Celtic Swell now Alki Beach Pub
March 21, 2016 10:59 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

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West Seattle once had two Irish pubs; now, it has none. The Celtic Swell on Alki has changed its name to Alki Beach Pub. Its ownership changed sometime back, but the name stayed through St. Patrick’s Day. The old name has been removed on the awning and the new one is on a blackboard by the door (as shown in our photo), noting also that it has a new menu and is “family-friendly until 8 pm, last minors served at 7:15.”

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West Seattle Monday: Highland Park PTA; Community Orchard of WS; Tibbetts labyrinth-walking; more…
March 21, 2016 9:22 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

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(Bushtit – a really tiny bird! – photographed by Mark Wangerin)

The final full week of March is the first full week of spring. Here are the highlights, most from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HOLY WEEK AND MORE: Our special page with events and services for this week includes Tibbetts UMC (WSB sponsor) labyrinth-walking 9 am-2 pm and 6 pm-9 pm today/tonight. (3940 41st SW)

EARLY DAYS: Every Monday, 10:30 am-noon, this parenting-support group meets at Nurturing Expressions (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. (4746 44th SW, Suite 201)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD MEETUP/WORK PARTY: 4-6 pm, you’re invited to the Community Orchard of West Seattle on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus to find out more about COWS and see how to help. (6000 16th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY PTA: Monthly meeting tonight, 6 pm. From PTA president Holly Briscoe: “We will continue our Vision, Mission, and Core Values work, hear from Ms. S, our counselor, and learn about upcoming events (Hint, hint, Earth Day Cleanup). There will be snacks, child care, and a Spanish interpreter. All are welcome!” (1012 SW Trenton)

‘BUILD OUR MOVEMENT’ MEETUP: 6 pm political meetup at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center with State Sen. and congressional candidate Pramila Jayapal. Details here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

Q&A FOR FUN, #1: 7:30 pm, it’s trivia/quiz time at The Skylark in North Delridge, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Q&A FOR FUN, #2: 8 pm, it’s pub-quiz night at Shadowland in The Junction. 21+ (California SW/SW Oregon)

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Monday, with Vice Presidential visit updates
March 21, 2016 6:07 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

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6:07 AM: Good morning! The first Monday of spring is under way (and rainy). Notes for today:

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES: The system is now on its spring schedule, which began Sunday.

VICE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT: VP Joe Biden is coming to Seattle today for an event with Sen. Patty Murray as well as a visit to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Since that means potential traffic effects when he’s in transit – for times, the Boeing Field VIP advisory is usually the best source; it cites a window of roughly 10:30 am-3:40 pm, “subject to change.”

10:24 AM: Preps are under way as the Vice President’s arrival nears. Remember that the West Seattle Bridge exits by/to I-5 close for the motorcade. WSDOT is providing updates via Twitter:

We’ll update once we hear he’s on the ground and on the move.

11:18 AM: Regional media says he’s arrived.

11:45 AM: Northbound Battery Street Tunnel is closed because of a crash – not related to the VP’s visit; he’s reported to have now arrived downtown, via I-5.

3:02 PM: VP Biden is at Fred Hutch – arriving later than planned, so we don’t know what that means to the rest of his schedule – but that means the next leg of his journey will be to Boeing Field.

Be mindful of freeway ramp closures from the West Seattle Bridge, again.

4:50 PM: The VP’s late-starting Fred Hutch visit is reported to be wrapping up.

5:20 PM: WSDOT is reporting I-5 closures – so the motorcade is or will shortly be on the move.

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Full-house launch for SouthWest Stories: Market first; music next
March 20, 2016 11:28 pm
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 |   West Seattle history | West Seattle news

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If you didn’t get to High Point Library on Sunday afternoon for the first-ever edition of SouthWest Stories, with Rob Ketcherside telling the tale of the Morgan Street Drive-Up Market, stand by for video – we weren’t able to record it but as always, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society did, and will publish it when ready (that’s their camera in our photo). The library’s meeting room had a full house for the event, in which Ketcherside explained the Morgan Street Market’s place in the short-lived trend of California-style “drive-in markets” in Seattle.

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It was at 4201 SW Morgan, exactly where you will find West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) now. Ketcherside wrote an in-depth story about these types of markets, built in the late 1920s and early 1930s – read it here.

The second SouthWest Stories presentation (co-sponsored by SWSHS and the Seattle Public Library) will be at 2 pm April 17th, Delridge Library, featuring vibraphonist and West Seattle High Hall-of-Famer Tom Collier, on “Across the Bridge: West Seattle Heritage in Jazz.” Free!

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Gunshots or not? Police investigating
March 20, 2016 8:56 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

In case you heard what sounded like possible gunshots just after 8 pm – police have been investigating but so far, no victim and no word of any gunfire evidence found. We’ve heard from people in North Delridge and Puget Ridge who called 911 to report what they heard (police have said again at recent community meetings, that’s what they want you to do, even if you’re not sure what you heard or which direction you’ve heard it from). Just mentioning it in case you heard it and were wondering.

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FOLLOWUP: Congratulations to NWBA women’s champions Milwaukee Lady Bucks
March 20, 2016 8:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

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This weekend’s National Wheelchair Basketball Association women’s championship tournament at West Seattle High School ended with new champions – the Milwaukee Lady Bucks! In the finals at midday today, they beat last year’s champs, the Denver Lady Rolling Nuggets, 66-36. The game was streamed live; you can watch the playback on YouTube here.

As we reported on Friday and Saturday, eight teams competed, including the local Seattle Storm; Seattle Adaptive Sports co-hosted the tournament.

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VIDEO: ‘These kids are our kids’ – WestSide Baby CommuniTea focuses on interconnection, raises $600,000+
March 20, 2016 4:57 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

(UPDATED 7:36 PM with video and more photos; earlier 5:53 pm update with revised total: $600,000+)
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By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

“These kids are our kids.”

Interconnection was at the heart of what brought more than 600 people together this afternoon – not just theirs, but their interconnection with the people they were there to help via WestSide Baby, which now serves families in need all over King County.

The White Center-headquartered nonprofit got a sizable show of support this afternoon – (5:53 pm update) $600,000+ is the revised total – during its 15th annual CommuniTea, held once again at the Hilton conference center by Sea-Tac Airport, following what was hailed as a “record-setting year.”

The fundraising total grew (from $315,000 last year), as did the number of children served by WS Baby this year – 31,325, up from 331 in its first year – said executive director Nancy Woodland, who also noted other numbers:

For example, tea attendance was more than 600, almost 8 times the first benefit tea not long after Donna Pierce founded WS Baby in 2001. The organization has “stayed true to its mission,” Woodland said, of providing diapers, car seats, and other vital items to children in need.

With the tea reaching the 15-year milestone, a special spotlight shone on people who had long been involved with WS Baby; they reminisced about the milestones it hit over the years.

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VIDEO: Scenes from Madison Middle School’s Jumpin’ Jive Swing Dance & Auction
March 20, 2016 4:14 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Madison Jumpin’ Jive Swing Dance & Auction 2016 from Captive Eye Media on Vimeo.

What’s cool at school? That seems to be our theme this afternoon – and we’re glad to be able to share this too: Highlights from Friday night’s Madison Middle School Jumpin’ Jive Swing Dance and Auction. Enjoy the music of Madison musicians (who shared the bill with the West Seattle Big Band), thanks to Edgar Riebe of West Seattle-headquartered Captive Eye Media.

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West Seattle weekend scene: Chinese Language and Talent Competition @ Denny/Sealth campus
March 20, 2016 1:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

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FIRST REPORT, 1:42 PM: Though it’s not a school day, hundreds of students are busy at the Denny International MS/Chief Sealth International HS campus today. It’s the scene of the fourth annual Washington State Chinese Language and Talent Competition, explained here. The categories in which students are competing include:

Group Poetry Recitation 團體詩詞朗誦
Individual Poetry Recitation 個人詩詞朗誦
Group Talent Show 團體才藝競賽
Individual Talent Show 個人才藝競賽
Group Chinese Singing 團體歌唱比賽
Individual Chinese Singing 個人歌唱比賽
Language Art 口语才艺竟赛
Story Telling 說故事
Public Speaking 演講
Drawing 繪畫比賽
Chinese Chess 象棋
China Knowledge Bowl 中國常識競答

When we dropped by, the performances and competitions were in a break, but organizations were holding court in the Sealth hallway.

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And art was on display:

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The event concludes with a 2 pm awards ceremony.

ADDED 6:58 PM: Thanks to Denny principal Jeff Clark for an added report with photos:

At Denny and Chief Sealth, we are proud to have hundreds of scholars learning the Chinese language. Today, 32 of them used their Chinese language skills at the 2016 Washington Chinese Language and Talent Competition held here on our campus. Thanks to the dedication of our four Chinese teachers, Ms. Lin, Mr. Teddy, Ms. Wang, and Ms. Gong, and the hard work of our scholars, they won many awards, competing against schools from all over the Puget Sound area. Congratulations to all of them and to all of the scholars learning Chinese!

Ms. Fraser-Hammer presented awards to middle school students, including Denny scholar Aaron Burnham!

Chief Sealth 9th grader Khaim Vasser Fontenot demonstrated his Chinese proficiency as an emcee at the award ceremony:

OSPI Deputy Superintendent for K-12 Education Gil Mendoza celebrated with elementary school-age award winners:

All of us at Denny and Chief Sealth would also like to recognize and thank our partners, Wenqiu Wang from the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington, and Michele Aoki, International Education Administrator from Seattle Public Schools, for all of their support. Thank you! Go, Dolphins and Seahawks!

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Mariachi on the rise at Chief Sealth IHS as musicians return from regional festival
March 20, 2016 12:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS culture/arts

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Students in the resurgent mariachi program at Chief Sealth International High School have new inspiration after a big festival trip. The story and photos are shared by Sealth teacher Noah Zeichner:

On Friday, 12 students from Chief Sealth’s mariachi program participated in the 18th annual Mariachi Northwest Festival in Wenatchee.

They spent the day in workshops, learning from members of Mariachi Divas, a Grammy-winning all-female mariachi group from Los Angeles.

In the evening, they attended a gala concert. Mariachi Huenachi, Wenatchee High School’s award-winning mariachi group, performed with Mariachi Divas, Bailadores de Bronce (Seattle’s premier Mexican folkloric dance group), and trick ropers Los Hermanos Escamilla. The trip was supported by El Centro de la Raza, who provided transportation to Wenatchee and meals during the festival.

Chief Sealth’s mariachi program began nearly 20 years ago and was incorporated into the music department in the early 2000s. The mariachi class disappeared from 2011-2014 due to budget cuts, but as a result of student organizing and community support, it returned last year. There are currently about 20 students in the mariachi class.

Mariachi serves as a cultural bridge to school for many Latino students, but the group welcomes students from all backgrounds. Mariachi is also an academic intervention and leadership development program. Wenatchee High School has documented the success of their mariachi program, celebrating a 100% graduation rate (only 40% of the students in the program graduated ten years ago). To learn more about Wenatchee’s program, watch this recent 25-minute TVW documentary.

In the coming weeks, with the support of the Creative Advantage fund, after-school mariachi programs will start at both Denny IMS and Chief Sealth IHS. The program also hopes to expand in future years to feeder elementary schools with the goal of exposing students to mariachi music at a younger age.

More than 450 musicians from around the region were part of the festival.

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‘Car-free’ Seattle Summer Parkways event expected to return to West Seattle this year – later
March 20, 2016 11:13 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

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After a year off, a “car-free day” street party is in the works for West Seattle again this year.

SDOT now calls the program “Seattle Summer Parkways,” a change from “Seattle Summer Streets.” For six years, they scheduled the local event to start right after the West Seattle 5K, which is actually in spring (May 22nd this year), and the weather tended to be less than summery. This year, SDOT says, they’re steering in the other direction, and they’re working on a “Summer Parkways” event for Alki that’s likely to be in early fall.

The Summer Parkways website has dates set for two other events around the city already – August 13th in Rainier Valley and August 27th in Ballard – and according to this exchange is looking at a possible date of September 25th for Alki. September was the month that warm sunshine graced the very first “car-free day,” back in 2008 (WSB coverage here). Again, nothing’s finalized yet, but we thought you might want to know it’s in the works.

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West Seattle Sunday: What’s up on the first full day of spring
March 20, 2016 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

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(Bald eagle, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to the first full day of spring! Highlights for the day and night ahead:

FERRY-SCHEDULE CHANGE: As of today, the Washington State Ferries system is on its spring schedule – go here to see it.

PALM SUNDAY SERVICES: Holy Week services are part of our special “Easter, Etc.” page, along with seasonal activities like egg hunts.

LAST DAY FOR GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: If you don’t already know where and when to find them, use the lookup box on the Girl Scouts of Western Washington website.

WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN WORK PARTY: Help get the garden ready for spring (and the next WS Bee Festival, coming up in May) – 10 am-2 pm, they can use all the help they can get! Details here. It’s on the north side of High Point Commons Park. (Graham/Lanham)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Among the highlights for today’s WSFM, 10 am-2 pm, is the return of Cascadia Edible Landscapes, per market managers. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: The National Wheelchair Basketball Association Women’s Championship Tournament wraps up with consolation-round games at 9 am and the championship battle at 11 am, the defending champion Denver Lady Nuggets vs. the Milwaukee Lady Bucks, in the gym at West Seattle High School. Admission free. If you just can’t be there, you can check out the live stream here. (3000 California SW)

LABYRINTH WALK: Come walk and meditate at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), noon-3 pm and 6-9 pm. See the full Holy Week schedule on our special page. (3940 41st SW)

JAMTIME: Bluegrass and old-time music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. (5612 California SW)

WESTSIDE BABY COMMUNITEA: 2 pm at the Hilton Seattle Airport Conference Center, help the organization that helps thousands of families every year; it’s WestSide Baby‘s 15th annual benefit tea – info here. (17620 International Blvd.)

SOUTHWEST STORIES: 2 pm at High Point Library, the new Southwest Seattle Historical Society series “SouthWest Stories” begins with Rob Ketcherside talking about the Morgan Street Drive-In Market, which used to be where West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is now. Here’s Rob’s video invitation:

Get there early, since space is limited. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHOIR: 2 pm at Olympic Hall on the south end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, “Songs of Spring and Rebirth.” Free admission. (6000 16th SW)

SILENT MOVIE SUNDAY @ KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, hear Kenyon Hall‘s Mighty Wurlitzer accompanying the work of Buster Keaton. Details here. (7904 35th SW)

OF COURSE … there’s more! See the complete calendar here.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: More car windows hit
March 19, 2016 11:55 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Just got another car-window vandalism report – from Stacie on Puget Ridge:

Our car window and one of our neighbors’ car window were busted out this evening. 3-19 between 7:30 and 9:20.

We are on 16th Ave SW not too far from the college. We have filed a police report but also thought it would be good to let our community know.

This follows multiple reports from Admiral and points just south, published in Crime Watch this morning, plus secondhand mentions from Sunrise Heights and North Delridge. Call 911 fast if you see/hear something happen, to increase the chances whomever’s doing this will be caught before somebody gets hurt.

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Leaping into leap-year spring, at Alice’s Equinox Sunset Watch
March 19, 2016 10:07 pm
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 |   Skies Over West Seattle | West Seattle news

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That’s Luca, leaping onto the Solstice Park marker that would have lined up with the setting sun tonight, if it had been visible for the sunset closest to the spring equinox (which arrived less than an hour ago, at 9:30 pm – earliest one in more than a century, because of leap year). He and the rest of the nearly 20 people who gathered for NASA Solar System Ambassador Alice Enevoldsen‘s 28th equinox/solstice sunset watch didn’t mind the clouds – which were sparse enough in the east to show the moon:

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Alice, as usual, explained many things cosmic, including the path the sun takes across the sky each season, and how that correlates to the three paths that lead to the central viewing circle at Solstice Park.

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Even without a sunset alignment to check, attendees admired the view.

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Some stayed afterward to talk stargazing with Alice, who offered to help with any skywatching apps that people had installed on their phones. You can follow her on Twitter, and/or check her website, for news of the next sunset watch around the summer solstice, and other updates.

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SUNDAY: Morgan Street Drive-In Market starts off SouthWest Stories
March 19, 2016 9:20 pm
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 |   West Seattle history | West Seattle news

Chances are you only know the Morgan Street Drive-In Market from that mural on the west side of the building on the southwest corner of Morgan and California – if at all. Tomorrow (Sunday, March 20th) is your chance to get to know it much better. As first previewed here four weeks ago, urban historian Rob Ketcherside is the first presenter in the new Southwest Seattle Historical Society series SouthWest Stories, and he’ll be talking about the market, seen in this 1937 assessor’s photo:
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It’s on the site where West Seattle Thriftway [WSB sponsor] is now, and was at the time part of a trend toward “drive-in markets.” Whether you drive, walk, bicycle, bus, or find some other way to get there, be at the High Point Library at 2 pm (sooner, since it’s first-come, first-served for seating) tomorrow. (The Seattle Public Library, by the way, is co-sponsoring the series; see its future monthly guest speakers and topics on the SWSHS website.)

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