West Seattle, Washington
30 Thursday
A special event tonight at West Seattle Lights/Helmstetler Family Christmas Spectacular, designer Jim Winder‘s music-synched light show at a little house on SW Charlestown across from the water tower: Singer Judy Pancoast flew cross-country for a free concert to open her holiday-season tour, visiting homes with animated Christmas-lights displays that incorporate her music. In our video, two versions of “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” – and you’ll notice the dancing during the second one, since the audience was in the street, closed one night only so the concert, followed by the light show, could be enjoyed block-party style. Photos to come!
ADDED 1:53 AM: Scenes from the show, by WSB contributing photojournalist Nick Adams:
That’s WSL mastermind Jim Winder with a wave for the crowd. Among those watching, Mike and his dad:
After the concert, the colors:
13 more scenes, ahead:
(WSB/WCN photo by Patrick Sand)
6:03 PM: From partner site White Center Now: Firefighters confirm one person was found dead at the scene of a house fire in the 9800 block of 28th SW. The fire itself was not that big, but generated lots of smoke, and they suspect the victim – described as a woman in her late 60s, early 70s – was overcome by smoke. Investigators don’t know yet how it started; West Seattle firefighters were called to assist North Highline/Burien crews at the scene. More in our WCN report. P.S. The “crime scene” tape doesn’t mean it’s a suspected crime – it’s just what they had handy to cordon it off.
6:54 PM UPDATE: Our crew is just back from a followup visit to the scene, with this video of a briefing with the acting battalion chief:
The only new bit of information is that the fire started in the living room and spread to a crawlspace.
8:35 PM UPDATE: A friend of the 71-year-old woman who lived at the home, a longtime local business owner, tells us her friend is the fire victim, and that her family mostly lives out of town but will be contacted. Our policy is to not publish names until either authorities or relatives confirm that next of kin has been officially notified. The victim’s friend remembers her as “a wonderfully sweet and kind lady with a wicked sense of humor; a dear friend who will be greatly missed.”
10:16 PM UPDATE: Just went back to check – 28th SW is reopened. One fire vehicle and a TV truck remain at the scene.
Three notes about local businesses:
‘PSYCHIC BARBER’ ON THE MOVE AGAIN: The white neon reading “Psychic Barber” is aglow again along California SW, after a while in storage – Rick Cook is opening his own barber shop again, and the sign’s already up. You might recall he moved in September from his longtime storefront further north California SW, as the property owner got ready to demolish it. He set up shop for a while at the Classic Barber Shop, which itself had relocated because of impending development, but then e-mailed to say he’d decided to strike back out on his own, so now he’s got a new storefront at 6016 California SW, previously home to Solar Epiphany and a locksmith. Cook says he’ll be open in the new spot on December 4th.
On Alki, a former salon space has gone to the dogs:
ALKI BEACH DOG: Susan Moore e-mailed with word of her new business, described as “a self-serve dog wash and retail space on 59th Ave and Alki Avenue SW. We offer Tubs, Toys and Treats! for all kinds of dogs. As a local Alki resident, I am a true dog lover and felt there was a need for something here on the beach for all the dogs who love to walk here all year long. It was also a fun way to get my kids involved in something they love as much as I do! We offer various brands of organic and grain-free dog food, a large variety of dog treats and durable, fun dog toys.” Alki Beach Dog is open 7 days a week, 9 am-6 pm.
CROSSROADS TRADE: Kate Harris has just moved to West Seattle along with what she describes as her “15-year old ethnic arts business, carrying uncommon, fairly traded merchandise. The merchandise is beautifully made, and every piece makes a tangible business in an artisan’s life. But that’s not all. The fair trade world is quirky and complicated. What makes a business truly sustainable? How can you work against child labor, while recognizing that millions of children are completely on their own in the world? Is a non-profit business necessarily more ethical than a for-profit business? Is there an inverse relationship between girls’ education and maintaining traditional arts?” Curiosity piqued? Check out Crossroads Trade’s website.
OPEN HOUSE IN NEW HOME: AAA West Seattle moved recently to Jefferson Square, and is inviting you to an open house 9 am-6:30 pm December 5th. They’re on the east row of the parking lot-fronting businesses at JS.
(Orcas and ferry, by Trileigh Tucker)
FIRST REPORT, 10:36 AM: Via Twitter, our friend Rebecca from Ravenna Blog passes along the news that orcas have been spotted headed this way, off southeast Bainbridge at last report. (No, the whales didn’t take an inland detour; Rebecca has a maritime background.) We notice this is also being discussed on the Orca Network Facebook page too. Heading off for a look – let us know if you see them!
(WSB photo – whale-watching off Beach Drive)
12:02 PM: We are at Emma Schmitz Viewpoint with Donna Sandstrom (above left) from The Whale Trail and others – the orcas are visible even with weak binoculars! They are off north Vashon.
(Tail-lobbing orca, by Trileigh Tucker)
(We should mention, if you get to whale-watch with Donna, she has GOOD binoculars to share, part of The Whale Trail’s public service.)
(WSB photo – orca spyhopping late this morning)
12:42 PM: Just got a text that they’re visible off The Arroyos, in southwesternmost West Seattle. Donna believes these whales are from resident J Pod, with the possibility of some K Pod too.
The brant are back! So reports Danny McMillin, with that photo shared via the WSB Flickr group. Meantime, two groups of highlights again for today/tonight, first, starting with a few from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:
‘SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY’: We of course highly recommend “Small Business Every Day,” but if you’re making an extra effort today, note that the West Seattle Junction Association has a list of deals (including one at longtime WSB sponsor Click! Design That Fits). Also check out the fab shops in The Admiral District, on Alki, in Delridge, Morgan Junction, White Center, South Park … good things are everywhere.
DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR, DAY 2: The Duwamish Tribe invites you to its Longhouse in West Seattle again today for the Native Holiday Gift Fair, continuing today and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm: “Unique gifts in every price range. Fine art, native crafts, regalia, cards, jewelry, T-shirts, smoked salmon and more. Lots of snacks – frybread, baked goods, hot chocolate and more. Free admission and parking for shoppers.” 4705 W. Marginal Way SW; Friday coverage here.
CHRISTMAS TEAS BEGIN AT LA ROMANZA BISTRO: Christmas Teas on Saturday and Sundays at La Romanza Bistro (WSB sponsor) through January 6th. (More info and reservations, here.)
LIGHTING CEREMONY AND CONCERT @ WEST SEATTLE LIGHTS: Tonight’s the “block party” for the Helmstetler Family Christmas Spectacular/West Seattle Lights display at 3908 SW Charlestown – the street will be blocked off, tonight only, between 39th and 40th, for the 7 pm gala opening-weekend lighting ceremony and a free concert by Judy Pancoast, who, as you can read here, is launching a coast-to-coast tour of homes that feature her music in their animated lighting displays. The light show is always free too – but donations to the West Seattle Food Bank and Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation are appreciated, through the WSL website (or bring WS Food Bank donations to the show).
‘WINTER WONDERETTES’: ArtsWest‘s holiday production continues at 7:30 tonight – full details here.
SANTA PHOTOS, CHRISTMAS TREES, MORE … find EVERYTHING holiday, here.
Now, from the regular WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BLOOD DRIVE: Miss the one on Friday? Another chance today, at Westwood Village, 9:30 am-3:30 pm (closed 11:30 am-12:30 pm). More info here.
HELP RESTORE SANISLO’S WETLAND: 10 am-2 pm work party today, planting trees – spend an hour, or two, or three, or four. 1812 SW Myrtle; details here on what to wear/bring.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Every Saturday, it’s scheduled to be open 12-3 pm to the public. (This is the same place that has coordinated volunteers the past two Saturdays to go to Nickelsville – as reported here.) 2236 SW Orchard.
WAYNE LOVEGROVE AT C&P: 6-8 pm, acoustic guitar, free performance at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 5612 California.
CASEY MCGILL AND ORVILLE JOHNSON: Performing at 7:30 pm tonight at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).
WEST SIDE GLORY: Billed as a “queer variety show,” this production will hit the stage at Skylark Café and Club tonight at 8 pm, 3803 Delridge Way SW. Details here.
FIRST REPORT, 11:46 PM: From the “in case you were wondering” file – Sheila and Michelle both messaged us to ask about possible gunshots around 9 pm, audible from Delridge/High Point, roughly the 6000 block or southward. Definitely no shooting victims anywhere, according to the comprehensive, real-time Seattle Fire 911 log (where you would invariably see a shooting noted as “assault with weapons”); we also checked with Southwest Precinct Lt. Alan Williams to see if officers had been sent to look into this. His reply: “We had officers check the area, but they found nothing.”
SECOND REPORT, 3:03 AM: Now we’re checking on multiple reports of gunfire during some kind of fight/argument in The Junction. One person tweeted that it happened in or near the 4800 block of California SW. And from another person via e-mail:
> Two guys, one girl, seemed to be in their 20’s, fighting on the sidewalk, one guy notably louder. Things settled for a minute, then got loud again, culminating in a bang around 2:30. Shortly thereafter, police showed up. Part of the conversation I heard was that one guy pulled a gun, fired it in the air, and stormed off. Since then, at least four police cars have been cruising around, and things have quieted down.
Again in this case, no related medic calls on the SFD log. If we find out anything from police, we’ll add it.
(L to R in front row, Emma, Regan, Anni, Tess; back row, Ci, Allison, Meredith, Megan, Coach Steve, Emily; photo by Izzie Lewis)
Congratulation to those nine intrepid volleyball players, the “Red Hots” from Hiawatha Community Center, and their coach Steve Fredrickson, who tells the story of what happened right before that photo was taken:
Seattle Parks & Recreation held their City-wide Girls Volleyball Jamboree last Saturday the 17th at the Rainier Community Center. The age brackets participating included 10-11, 12-13 and 14-17 years old. Eight Community Centers were represented, including Hiawatha and Alki. The Jamboree was an all-day affair, starting at 9:30 and wrapping up shortly after 7:00 pm. One of the Hiawatha 12-13 teams – The Red Hots – made it all the way to the Championship Match. They ended up taking second place, just falling short to a very good team from Magnuson.
I wanted to give a “supreme shout out” to our ‘red hot’ girls for the great effort they gave throughout the day, along with the other teams from Hiawatha and Alki; West Seattle was well-represented! I would like to acknowledge the girls who made the season happen: Allison, Anni, Ci, Emily, Emma, Megan, Meredith, Regan and Tess. Along with the girls, I would also like to thank all the parents for their support, and to Jack (Tess’s younger brother) for his tireless work shagging balls during practices and line judging at matches.
The weather looks better tomorrow – cloudy and only MAYBE showery – so here’s an outdoor idea:
Join us at Sanislo School the Saturday after Thanksgiving – to give thanks by giving back – and to work off those calories from feasting! We’re restoring the wetland headwaters of Puget Creek, a culturally significant watershed upstream of the Duwamish Tribe’s efforts to restore salmon habitat, and important to King County’s Wastewater’s efforts to improve water quality in the Duwamish River. It’s tree-planting time – evergreen trees reduce sewer overflows by intercepting winter rains. Come alone or bring a friend!
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Join for an hour or all day)
Where: Sanislo School Wetland; 1812 SW Myrtle … Meet at front of school.
What to bring: We have gloves and tools (write your name on any personal tools). Wear long sleeves/pants, sturdy shoes or boots, & hat/rain protection. Snacks and water provided.
From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide: Santa Claus has arrived! First sighting, at Westwood Village – where we found Santa standing outside his new digs in the former Dress Barn location, bigger and more visible than the previous space on the breezeway. Inside, decorations plus a giving tree, with gift-giving for the Salvation Army:
Santa is presented there again for a second year by holiday-photo specialists Arthur and Associates (the Westwood schedule is here). Other Santa photo opportunities in West Seattle this season include City Mouse Studio and Store in The Junction during three Hometown Holidays Sundays, five visits at various West Seattle venues by “Santa Al,” and the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle Community Pancake Breakfast on December 1st – they’re all included here (along with two “Santa Paws” events for pets!), and we’ll add any more Santa visits we hear about!
Miciana, Christianna, and Catherine with 1227 Designs are at the Duwamish Longhouse this afternoon as part of its Native Holiday Gift Fair, continuing till 5 pm today, then 10-5 again Saturday and Sunday. Once again this year, the Longhouse is full of artists and craftspersons showing and selling their creations:
That’s Karen Condos. It’s a warm, festive place to go browse and shop – 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, and it’s this weekend’s biggest craft fair/bazaar listing in the WSB Holiday Guide (with more to come later in the weekend, and next weekend too).
Neighbors on and near 62nd SW south of Admiral Way will have something to be thankful for next week – the expected end of work on a weeks-long project to re-line a county sewer pipe, which has involved night work and has even required some neighbors to spend “a few nights in hotels,” says Doug Marsano from the county Wastewater Treatment District. He reports that the pipe lining itself is done, and now the final phase includes re-lining the manholes along the line. Crews aren’t working during the holiday weekend but are expected to be back on the job next week.
Loud and proud, the marching bands from West Seattle High School (including some Madison Middle School musicians, we’re told), Chief Sealth International High School, and Denny International Middle School were among a dozen-plus bands starring in this morning’s Macy’s Holiday Parade downtown. Though serious rain fell for all but a short time near the end of the parade, spirits were high, and so was the volume. Above, a Salty’s (WSB sponsor) nutcracker preceded the WSHS pass; below, Sealth/Denny musicians stopped for an extended stay near our spot on the route, and you’ll even see mascot Sammy the Seahawk with a flyby in our clip.
(added) Thanks to Bruno for sharing this photo- a guest conductor!
The parade ran about an hour, as usual – good crowd despite the rain. Bands come from miles around – at least one from Canada this year. Downtown tonight, it’s the tree/star lighting near Westlake Park – and here at home, West Seattle Lights start up tonight (sort of a “soft open,” with the ceremony and free concert tomorrow).
(Photo by Long Bach Nguyen during our stormy weather earlier this week; click image for larger view)
It’s almost ALL about the holidays today, except for our first highlight (and a few other notes you’ll find on our regular calendar):
CHIEF SEALTH ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME: A first-ever event brings a big night of basketball to the Sealth gym (2600 SW Thistle) tonight, starting at 5 pm – girls/boys scrimmages followed by the men’s/women’s alumni games; full details and lineups are in our updated preview, here.
Now, on to the holiday events and sales (SHOP LOCAL!), from the WSB West Seattle Holidays Guide:
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: 10 am-4 pm, Black Friday blood drive at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle) – details in our preview story.
HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR AT THE LONGHOUSE: The Duwamish Tribe invites the public to its Longhouse in West Seattle for a Native Holiday Gift Fair, today through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm: “Unique gifts in every price range. Fine art, native crafts, regalia, cards, jewelry, T-shirts, smoked salmon and more. Lots of snacks – frybread, baked goods, hot chocolate and more. November 23rd is National Native American Heritage Day! Free admission and parking for shoppers.” 4705 W. Marginal Way SW; 206-431-1582.
(Photo added 11:40 am, barbecue at M2SO as they celebrate!)
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS 3RD ANNIVERSARY SALE: 3602 SW Alaska in The Junction, 10 am-7 pm – full details in our calendar listing. And a barbecue!
JAN’S HAPPY HOUR: Jan’s Beauty Supply in The Junction is having Holiday Happy Hours every Friday during the holiday season, 3-5:30 pm, offering snacks/beverages and weekly specials.
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS IN THE JUNCTION: The West Seattle Junction Association website has published this guide to some of what you’ll find today (including special discounts at WSB sponsor Click! Design That Fits).
TONY’S MARKET TREE SALES START: Per their sign – 9 am today is the start of tree sales at Tony’s (35th/Barton).
HOLY ROSARY TREE LOT OPENS TODAY: Holy Rosary Tree Lot (WSB sponsor), 3rd year for the “new location” north of the school at 41st/Dakota. As always, part of this lot’s proceeds benefit West Seattle Helpline, Hickman House (domestic-violence shelter), and West Seattle Food Bank.
WEST SEATTLE LIGHTS: The Helmstetler Family Christmas Spectacular designed by Jim Winder at 3908 SW Charlestown is scheduled to start up tonight at 5 – here’s the official season schedule. (Tomorrow is the ceremony and Judy Pancoast concert at 7 pm, with Charlestown closed in that block SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY.)
‘WINTER WONDERETTES’: ArtsWest‘s holiday production is now on stage, 7:30 tonight – full details here.
(Live view from the only WS Bridge camera currently in operation; see other cameras on the WSB Traffic page)
The day after Thanksgiving isn’t a day off for everybody, so we’re publishing a traffic/transit tracker. Here are today’s transit notes:
-Metro is on a “reduced weekday” schedule
-No Water Taxi until Monday
-Sound Transit Express buses are on a regular weekday schedule
Remember that the Macy’s Holiday Parade is happening downtown starting at 9 am, so there are street closures on and near its route (which the Macy’s website says starts “at 7th and Pine, then travel(s) west down Pine St. to 5th Avenue, south on 5th Avenue to University Street, west on University to 4th Avenue, and then north on 4th to Macy’s doorstep”).
And if you are going to a neighborhood with pay stations/meters for street parking – today is NOT a “free parking day,” so be sure to pay!
(Photo by Robin Lindsey)
One more wildlife photo this Thanksgiving night … a seal we got to see for ourselves the other day, driving on our way to something and pulling over upon noticing the unmistakable sign of a Seal Sitters stakeout, a cordoned-off area and a vigilant volunteer. They were out this week even in the worst of the rainy/windy weather on Monday. This time around, they’ve been kept busy by an adult seal nicknamed “Captain.” Seal Sitters’ Robin Lindsey writes about her on the “blubberblog.” (Robin also has a Thanksgiving message from Seal Sitters that you might want to read.)
Two of the many things for which we’re thankful – West Seattle’s wildlife, and the photographers who share their images so we in turn can share them with you. Tonight, Mark Wangerin sent these three beautiful photos – thanks, Mark! – identifying the birds he photographed on a Thanksgiving Day walk in Lincoln Park as, above, a surf scoter; next, a horned grebe:
And a pigeon guillemot:
Mark notes that the scoter and grebe are common here, and that the grebe and guillemot are sporting “non-breeding plumage.” To find out more about these birds and others found in our area, explore this Audubon website.
Long before this week’s downpour brought an outpouring of help for the West Seattle encampment that calls itself Nickelsville, dozens of volunteers from the Vietnamese-American community had already planned to be there today, as they had been last Thanksgiving too. Late this morning, they were there and busy – serving hot gumbo:
… providing free haircuts:
… and giving free flu shots too:
West Seattle’s Vietnamese Cultural Center coordinated the big event again this year. Its director is Lee Bui, at center in the photo below:
The center is in its seventh year of operation and is open to the public every Saturday, noon-3 pm, at 2236 SW Orchard, across from and to the north of Delridge Home Depot.
While checking in at Nickelsville late this morning, we found Teri Ensley of Furry Faces Foundation with a carload of donations – F3 is working with Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) to accept and coordinate items including pet food. Just last night, Hotwire’s Lora Swift took this photo with the pile of donations that generous West Seattleites already had brought in:
Hotwire will accept donations at least through this weekend – they’ve just closed for the day but will be open again tomorrow (next to the Junction Post Office, 4410 California SW). The camp still has standing water:
In light of that, and with more storms on the way, Teri told us about one thing that’s needed now at the camp: Storage bins for what’s been donated, to keep it safe from the weather. If you decide to buy some, clear plastic is great so it’s easy to tell what’s inside, but ANYTHING would be gratefully accepted. On behalf of F3, Teri also said they’ve taken a cat from Nickelsville for treatment at South Seattle Veterinary Hospital in Top Hat, and if you’d like to contribute to its bill, you can contact SSVH. An overall wish list from the camp was shared with us last night, and you can see it on the WSB Facebook page.
(Santa in Macy’s Seattle Holiday Parade; photo by JC Winkler via Flickr)
Well, cheer for Santa too, if you’re going downtown for the Macy’s Holiday Parade on Friday morning – which always ends with Mr. Claus’s appearance – but we wanted to make sure you’re on the lookout for West Seattle musicians: The West Seattle High School, Chief Sealth International High School, and Denny Middle School marching bands have announced they’ll be in it; and when you see the Seahawks’ Blue Thunder go by, yell hi to West Seattleite Michelle Edwards. (Anybody else?) The parade starts at 9 am Friday “at 7th and Pine, then travel(s) west down Pine St. to 5th Avenue, south on 5th Avenue to University Street, west on University to 4th Avenue, and then north on 4th to Macy’s doorstep,” as described on the Macy’s website.
Michael Chase is one of the busiest cooks in West Seattle today. Actually, he’s not only a cook – he’s a chef – Executive Chef, to be precise, for Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering at The Hall at Fauntleroy. We watched him in action early this morning as he and volunteer helper Adam worked to get everything going for this afternoon’s free community Thanksgiving dinner (noon-3 pm).
The stacks and stacks of pans include stuffing made with 8 sheets of focaccia and 30 pounds of sausage. Then there’s six pans of Carrots Provencale, with olives and garlic cloves in the sauce (and a basil garnish when it’s all done).
Back in the walk-in cooler, 5 pans of homemade cranberry sauce – plus the groundwork for simple pasta with marinara sauce, for vegetarian guests:
Here’s the real secret: We thought we’d find ovens and ovens full of roasting turkeys. Actually, Chase – who’s been with T&TS for 15 years – roasts turkey breasts: 12 of them, split, so, 24 pieces in all:
Here’s where you come in: If you are coming to dinner at The Hall at Fauntleroy, bring a dessert if you can. Not mandatory. Even if you’re not, you are welcome to donate – drop one off any time – the doors should be open now. And again, ALL are welcome for dinner – it’s not just for those in need – it’s a gift to the community that Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes has offered for years now. Noon-3 pm, on the south side of the old Fauntleroy Schoolhouse – right next to a beautiful wooded ravine:
There’s parking behind the schoolhouse, accessible from its south/west side, by the way, and it’s right on the RapidRide bus line. (The Fauntleroy dinner details are part of the comprehensive Thanksgiving guide – and beyond! – on the WSB Holidays page.)
As the holiday begins, just a quick reminder that if you are looking right now for:
–Coffee shops that are open
–Restaurants that are open
–Supermarket hours
–Beverage-store hours
–Free community dinners
–Morning workout opportunities
…we have compiled ALL that information in the Thanksgiving section atop the WSB West Seattle Holidays page.
And if you’re taking the bus today, Metro is on a Sunday schedule. More to come!
West Seattle’s generosity has manifested yet again in the outpouring this week for flooded Nickelsville – and many other gestures of help, such as donations to food banks. Here’s another chance to give big, in small ways, this season: Chief Sealth International High School seniors Clint Hewitt and Conrad Hill are launching their senior project, a toy drive they’re calling “Holidays 4 Hope.” Above, they’re with the team at JC’s Deli, one of the dropoff spots they’ve already lined up, and they’re looking for more. Here’s their story:
Families continue struggling with the ongoing impact of a slow recovery from the great recession; we asked ourselves how we as high-school students might be able to help.
Knowing how young children look forward to the holidays, we decided to see if we could make a difference for some local families in the South Park Community area. Through local sponsors, we have purchased holiday donation bins that we have located throughout the West Seattle community. Our goal is to gather new toys, books, games and stuffed animals for ages 3-10 years old, to donate to the holiday party “Winter Fest” at South Park Community Center, who we are working with on this project. It is our intention that “Holidays 4 Hope” will continue and grow in future years.
Our greatest need at this time is making people aware of “Holidays 4 Hope”. Donation bins are located in local West Seattle businesses who are sharing the “Holidays 4 Hope” on their websites or e-mail notices to their customers. So far we have donation bins located in a few local businesses.
We have one located at The Original Bakery, owner Bernie Alonzo, who is a great supporter. Also, we have just placed a donation bin inside a new deli right on 35th ave across from the Southwest library called JC’s Deli, whose owner is Jeanette Cummings. I am hoping to have one more spot somewhere in West Seattle area to place a final donation bin that has already been sponsored. Since these businesses are helping me out, I hope they would get new and more customers from their great support. We are encouraged by the response so far, but realize that starting up this endeavor will require hard work and persistence.
So their request for you is twofold: 1. Donate toys at those dropoff spots; Original Bakery is at 45th and Wildwood in Fauntleroy’s Endolyne mini-business district; JC’s Deli is at 35th and Henderson, across from Southwest Library. Join Ms. Forsell‘s third-grade class from Shorewood Christian School, which has already done its part:
2. If you have a business that could host a dropoff bin, contact Conrad and Clint at crhill2013@gmail.com and c.hewitt206@gmail.com.
Even before Thanksgiving, it’s tree time! We took the top photo at West Seattle Nursery (California/Brandon) this morning, as they continued setting up this year’s trees. We also have heard from West Seattle Produce (Fauntleroy south of Alaska), which has trees and will be open 9 am-9 pm daily (after Thanksgiving) through December 23rd. And trees are on sale at Junction TrueValue (Edmunds/44th). On Friday, even more tree lots open for the season – the Holy Rosary School Tree Lot (on the north side of the 42nd/Genesee school again this year) and Tony’s Market (35th and Barton); on Saturday, Son-In-Law Tree Farm opens in the old Charlestown Café lot (California/Charlestown). We’ll be checking for others, and continuing to update the list that is part of our comprehensive West Seattle holiday-event/information guide.
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