(Great Blue Heron, photographed at Seacrest by Jerry Simmons)

Notes for a blustery Wednesday:

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE, DAY 4: Second-to-last day to enjoy special menu items at food/drink establishments around West Seattle while benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank‘s work to fight hunger and homelessness. You have dozens of options – see the list of participants here! (WSB is a community co-sponsor of the Taste of West Seattle.)

FLU SHOT CLINIC: 10 am-5 pm, Madison Middle School is hosting a drive-up flu-shot clinic today, as explained here. (3429 45th SW)

BRIDGE TASK FORCE MEETING: Noon today, the West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meets for the ninth time. Topics include the West Marginal Way SW plan (here’s our report from last Friday) and the Cost-Benefit Analysis that will play a key role in the “repair now/replace later or replace now” decision. Here’s the agenda; here’s the main link for watching. When breakout-discussion time happens, stay on the main link to watch group A, or go here for group B.

RECONNECT WEST SEATTLE @ HPAC: 7 pm tonight, join the community council for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge in talking about not only the city’s plan for bridge-detour traffic mitigation, but also what else the community needs. This preview includes how to participate.

(Kiteboarder, photographed earlier this month by Jim Borrow)

Here’s our Sunday list, starting with West Seattle church services (mostly online, with a few in-person additions):

ADMIRAL UCC: The worship service for today is here.

ALKI UCC: 10 am online service via Zoom – info and link on church’s home page.

ALL SOULS SEATTLE: Updated worship info is here.

BETHANY COMMUNITY CHURCH: Livestreaming for West Seattle here at 9:30 am.

CALVARY CHAPEL: Today’s service audio will be here, along with info on 10 am in-person service, 6 pm online all-church prayer and 7 pm online evening worship.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: West Seattle Ward has Sunday services via Zoom at 10 am, one hour long, all welcome. They last an hour. Here’s the link.

EASTRIDGE CHURCH: Livestreaming here at 9 am and 11 am.

FAUNTLEROY UCC: Service will be streamed at 10 am on the church’s YouTube channel.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WEST SEATTLE: Today’s online liturgy is here.

GRACE CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10:30 am.

HALLOWS CHURCH: Streaming at 10 am via the church’s YouTube channel.

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming at 8:30 am and 10:30 am here. Also, “in-person” attendance by pre-registration for both those Sunday Masses (as well as 5 pm Saturdays); sign up here.

HOPE LUTHERAN: Today’s worship service and children’s story are viewable here.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming at 10 am, here. (To attend in-person Saturday Masses, register here.)

PEACE LUTHERAN: Livestreaming at 10:30 am on YouTube.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 9 am, parking-lot service in church/school lots – decorate your vehicle – we photographed Rev. Kate Wesch right before the debut of this service last week:

Bulletin is here, with info including the radio frequency. ONLINE: 10 am class “The Path,” and Kidz Club; 11:15 am livestreamed service, via YouTube (that bulletin is here).

TIBBETTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (WSB sponsor): The video service for today will be here.

TRINITY CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10 am. (In-person services too; registration required.)

WEST SEATTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: The video service for today will be viewable here.

WEST SEATTLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Livestreaming here, 11 am.

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN Livestreaming at 10 am on the church’s YouTube channel. (In-person prayer services during the week – info here.)

WESTSIDE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: Livestreaming at 10:30 am – information on today’s service is here.

WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Online (and in-person) worship at 11 am; info here.

Any other churches to add? Please email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Also today:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Did you know they recently got approval to increase the capacity a bit, meaning less waiting in line? 10 am-2 pm. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska)

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE, DAY 1: This year’s format – five days, dozens of local food/beverage establishments, each donating a percentage of certain menu item(s) to the West Seattle Food Bank – see the list of venues and items here!

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

BENEFIT YARD SALE: Noon-6 pm again today, the Concord International Elementary PTA invites you to South Park to shop its sale raising money to help families and students. In the parking lot. (8507 14th Ave. S.)

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center, SW Roxbury St. & 15th Ave. SW (9600 15th Ave SW)

Anything else happening? Let us know – text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Bunny! Photo by Jim Clark)

Notes for your Saturday, as the last weekend of summer begins:

BUS CHANGES: Today’s the “service change” day for Metro – check the list of affected routes by going here. (And note that Metro and the Water Taxi will resume charging fares on Thursday, October 1st.)

DELRIDGE REMINDER: The plan for a weekend closure at Delridge/Oregon was canceled because of the rain, but next weekend, and the one after that, are on the drawing board, weather permitting. Watch for a complete look ahead to next week’s work later this weekend.

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY: One of many marine-debris cleanups around Puget Sound is at Lincoln Park, 9 am-noon. Small group because of distancing – check here to see if there’s still room.

DRIVE UP AND DONATE: 10 am-noon, Hope Lutheran Church is hosting a drive-up donation event – bring food and/or toiletries; see the full list of needs here. (Parking lot behind church @ 42nd/Oregon)

BENEFIT YARD SALE: Noon-6 pm today and tomorrow, the Concord International Elementary PTA invites you to South Park to shop its sale raising money to help families and students. In the parking lot. (8507 14th Ave. S.)

VISCON CELLARS: No tasting at the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room (yet) but you can drop by to pick up local wine, 1-4 pm. (5910 California SW)

YOUTH MARCH: The Every Day March coalition is coordinating a youth/kids march in support of Black liberation, gathering at 1 pm at Alki Playfield/Whale Tail Park. (59th/Lander)

FREE FOOD: Everyone who could use a box of food is invited to the drive-up giveaway at the Greater Seattle Filipino-American SDA Church, 1:30-4:30 pm. (2620 SW Kenyon)

KENYON HALL PRESENTS: Another online concert tonight, presented by the historic West Seattle venue:

At 7:45, we’re delighted to present virtuoso folk musician Del Rey. Please note the new start time.

Del started playing guitar when she was four. At thirteen, she became immersed in the world of folk music, via the San Diego Folk Festival. From the beginning she’s attempted to get a whole band onto her solo instrument, a ambition that gives her music an interesting complexity, especially when applied to the ukulele. Rags, blues and tunes of the early 20th century are her specialty, even as she writes new music to add to the tradition. She also has fashion sense that would make Minnie Pearl smile.

To attend Del’s concert, please click on this link. The concert is free, and there’s a link included in case you’re able and moved to donate. Del and Kenyon Hall will share your largesse, for which we’re very grateful.

If you’re unable to attend this Saturday, you can still use the same link for another week after the concert.

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Enough smoke photos. How about bird photos? Anyway, the air’s not clear … but it’s clearer … and that’s a start. Notes for the hours ahead:

PARKS (ETC.) STILL CLOSED: The city announced Monday that it’s continuing the closures through Wednesday.

WYATT’S JEWELERS SALE: As previewed Monday, Wyatt’s Jewelers (central Westwood Village; WSB sponsor) starts a weeklong end-of-summer sale today. Open 10 am-6 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays.

SECOND GEAR SPORTS SALE: The sports-consignment store‘s 7th-anniversary sale (6529 California SW), previewed here, continues until Sunday since they closed for a few days because of the smoke. Open today 10 am-6 pm.

(Gull, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

PORT PARK NAME FINALISTS: At noon, watch live (get connection info here) as the top 3 nominations are announced for each Duwamish River park in the Port of Seattle‘s naming contest.

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: He’ll talk about wildfires, smoke, and COVID-19 at 2:30 pm; watch here.

BLM SIGNWAVING CANCELED: Since air quality is still a concern, Scott has called off the regular Tuesday 4-6 pm 16th/Holden demonstration.

WS CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL CANCELED: As mentioned here over the weekend, this month’s West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting – usually the third Tuesday – is off because the Southwest Precinct‘s commander and operations lieutenant are both unavailable.

(Saturday photo by Tami Lenzie)

Another smoky day – with the air-quality alert still in effect – but relief is on the way sometime tomorrow, they say. Meantime, here’s our Sunday list, starting with West Seattle church services (mostly online, with a few in-person additions):

ADMIRAL UCC: The worship service for today is here.

ALKI UCC: 10 am online service via Zoom – info and link on church’s home page.

ALL SOULS SEATTLE: Updated worship info is here – today is a drive-thru “Communion Sunday.”

BETHANY COMMUNITY CHURCH: Livestreaming for West Seattle here at 9:30 am.

CALVARY CHAPEL: Today’s service audio is here, plus 10 am in-person service, 6 pm online all-church prayer and 7 pm online evening worship (info on home page).

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: West Seattle Ward has Sunday services via Zoom at 10 am, one hour long, all welcome. They last an hour. Here’s the link.

EASTRIDGE CHURCH: Livestreaming here at 9 am and 11 am.

FAUNTLEROY UCC: Service will be streamed at 10 am on the church’s YouTube channel.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WEST SEATTLE: Today’s online liturgy is here.

GRACE CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10:30 am.

HALLOWS CHURCH: Streaming at 10 am via the church’s YouTube channel.

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming at 8:30 am and 10:30 am here. Also, “in-person” attendance by pre-registration for both those Sunday Masses (as well as 5 pm Saturdays); preregister here.

HOPE LUTHERAN: Today’s worship service and children’s story are viewable here.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming at 10 am, here. (To attend in-person Saturday Masses, register here.)

PEACE LUTHERAN: Livestreaming at 10:30 am on YouTube.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 9 am, first parking-lot service in church/school lots – decorate your vehicle – bulletin is here, with info including the radio frequency. ONLINE: 10 am Kidz Club, 11:15 am Worship from the Sanctuary, both via YouTube (that bulletin is here).

TIBBETTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (WSB sponsor): The video service for today is here.

TRINITY CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10 am. (In-person services too; registration required.)

WEST SEATTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: The video service for today is viewable here.

WEST SEATTLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Livestreaming here, 11 am.

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN Livestreaming at 10 am on the church’s YouTube channel. (In-person prayer services during the week start Tuesday – info here.)

WESTSIDE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: Livestreaming at 10:30 am – information on today’s service is here.

WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Online (and in-person) worship at 11 am; info here.

Any other churches to add? Please email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Also today/tonight (subject to last-minute change, but this is what we know as of early today):

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Yes, the market says it’s ON despite the smoke. (And did you know they recently got approval to increase the capacity a bit, meaning less waiting in line?) 10 am-2 pm. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska)

DONATION DRIVE: 10 am-3 pm Sunday outside Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds):

Starting this month, Alki UCC is inviting our generous neighbors to bring donations of school supplies and men’s casual/work clothing as well as non-perishable food.

We’re accepting all school supplies for all grades on behalf of one or more local schools to be distributed when students are back at in-person learning. Suggestions include backpacks, #2 pencils, black and blue ink pens, crayons, lined paper, glue, small scissors, colored pens, writing notebooks and colored paper.

Donations of clean, new or used men’s casual/work clothing are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network’s hot lunch program for people experiencing homelessness, The Welcome Table. There is a constant and growing demand for denim apparel, khaki’s, hoodies, tee shirts, sweatshirts, clean underwear, socks, shoes and all kinds of outerwear for the fall and winter. Please … NO dress shirts, sport coats or suits.

Food donations are distributed through the White Center Food Bank. All contributions benefit our vulnerable neighbors in need.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

(added) CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm online. If you have questions or concerns about West Seattle’s only city-sanctioned tiny-house encampment, or if you want to hear updates firsthand, be there. Link here; password 9701; access code 858 5523 4269; or, call 253-215-8782.

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center, SW Roxbury St. & 15th Ave. SW (9600 15th Ave SW)

CLOSURES/CHANGES: West Seattle Nursery planned to be closed today. Marination ma kai‘s outdoor seating is closed. (added) Second Gear Sports is closed again today: “We are remaining closed today, Sunday, due to continued air quality and the inability for customers to safely be outside our store while waiting for reduction in occupancy.” Their anniversary sale will be extended into next week.

Any other closures or changes? Let us know – text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

Young writer(s) in the house? Need college money? This year’s VFW essay competition – three categories, for 3rd graders through high-school seniors – might be of interest:

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2713 in West Seattle announces this year’s VFW essay contests:

Voice of Democracy scholarship competition: Students in grades 9-12 must write and record an essay on “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” Each state first-place winner receives a four-day trip to Washington, D.C., and the chance for their share in scholarships. The first-place national winner receives a $30,000 college scholarship. Local Post 2713 awards: $500 – 1st place; $400 – 2nd place; $250 – 3rd place.

Patriot’s Pen is for grades 6-8. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The essay theme is: “What Is Patriotism to Me?” Local Post 2713 awards: $150 – 1st place; $100 – 2nd place; $75 – 3rd place.

Both programs are approved by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Also: A VFW Washington State Department competition for students in Grades 3-5. The theme is: “Why Should We Honor Veterans?” Local Post 2713 awards: $100 – 1st place; $75 – 2nd place; $50 – 3rd place.

This program is completely voluntary; a student (including homeschooled) does not have to go through their school to participate. Interested students and teachers should contact Bill Dwyer, wcajmg@gmail.com, telephone (206) 419-3998 after 5 pm, or Ben Skwiercz, bens@halcyon.com, telephone (425) 941-4651.

Local Post winners compete at the District level in December, and District winners advance to the state.
All entries must be in to Farwell Roosevelt VFW Post 2713 by Oct. 31, 2020 at 3601 SW Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98126.

Also note that you can get entry forms and rules by following the links above, or find information/links for all three categories here.

(Friday sunset photo by Crystal C.)

The air-quality alert remains in effect – with wildfire smoke still lingering, “unhealthy to locally hazardous air quality conditions will persist into Saturday,” warns the National Weather Service. We have a few reminders for today, starting with what’s being affected by the smoke.

(Looking toward downtown from Jack Block Park – photo by David Hutchinson)

Seattle city parks, playfields, boat ramps, beaches, and golf courses are all closed through the weekend, as announced Friday. Also, Seattle Public Library curbside service is canceled again today – if you had an appointment, it’ll be rescheduled.

(6:15 pm Friday from Alki Avenue – photo by John Saalwaechter)

You’re advised to stay indoors as much as you can. But if you choose to go out, two local small businesses are having anniversary sales today:

(6:30 pm from Fauntlee Hills – photo by Michael Burke)

PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS: Celebrating anniversary #1; today, 10 percent off your book purchase. (6040 California SW)

(10:21 am update – SGS is closing today because of the smoke and will extend the sale into the week depending on whether they’re open or closed tomorrow) SECOND GEAR SPORTS: Celebrating anniversary #7 with a sale through Monday. (6529 California SW)

(Luna/Anchor Park area – photo by Jan Pendergrass)

Looking for entertainment?

LIVE THEATER TONIGHT: As previewed here earlier this week, “Everyone Wants to Love Your Beating Heart,” directed by West Seattleite Kelly McMahon,is live online at 7 pm – get your ticket here.

(From Sunset Avenue – photo by Greg Snyder)

SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES: Today, 6:43 am and 7:26 pm.

(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

ADDED 10:21 AM: The Vietnamese Cultural Center is closed today because of the smoke.

ADDED 2:53 PM: As noted by a commenter, West Seattle Nursery is also closed today.

Notes for the hours ahead:

(Wednesday dawn photo by Marc Milrod)

Still smoky, so the air-quality alert has been extended until 11 am Thursday. That’s led to one postponement:

ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER POSTPONED: Just got word from the Genesee Hill Elementary PTA that this afternoon’s ice-cream-truck fundraiser has been postponed because of the air-quality alert. We’ll let you know when we get word of a new date.

Two online events that ARE happening today/tonight:

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE: Noon-2:30 pm, public welcome to watch/listen. Here’s the agenda. To watch/listen (no breakout groups this time, so the same link/number will cover the entire 2-hour-plus meeting): Here’s the link, or use access code 146 544 1172 after calling 408-418-9388.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: The bridge is one of the topics when our area’s biggest political group meets online at 7 pm. See the full agenda here – that’s also where you’ll find a link to register to attend the meeting (they’ll send you connection information after you sign up).

We’ll leave you with an inspirational photo for the day:

(Photo by Mark MacDonald)

Thanks to David Hutchinson for the photo of this morning’s smoky sunrise, seen from Duwamish Head. The smoke is expected to start clearing later this morning, but in the meantime, we’re under an air-quality alert until 11 am. (UPDATE: That’s now been extended to 10 am Wednesday, as commenter Mike points out) Temps could peak in the low 80s. Four notes for today/tonight:

CITY COUNCIL: The council’s 2 pm meeting includes West Seattle Bridge funding and scooters. The agenda includes full details as well as how to watch/comment.

GOVERNOR: His 2:30 pm media briefing is the first in more than a week. The announced topic is wildfires, not COVID-19, but that could come up too. You can watch the stream here.

DEMONSTRATION: The twice-weekly West Seattle sign-holding demonstrations organized by Scott continue today:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Tuesday Sept 8, 4 pm to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, Sept 10, 4 pm to 6 pm, 16th and Holden

Come show support for BLM and ending systemic racism. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: The Fauntleroy Community Association‘s monthly board meeting is online at 7 pm. Community members are welcome – register here to get info on attending.

Meeting? Event? Biznote? Email’s the best way to reach us with non-breaking info: westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Sue Luke – this morning’s moon, over the fog)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:

SPD ANNOUNCEMENT: Barring major breaking news, we’ll carry this live at 11 am, as Interim Chief Adrian Diaz and the mayor explain the newly announced plan to move 100 SPD staffers “from specialty units into patrol.” The livestream will be via Seattle Channel.

FREE FRUIT: As previewed last weekend, City Fruit‘s next West Seattle pop-up – offering free homegrown fruit to anyone who wants it – is 4 pm-6 pm at the High Point Market Garden (32nd/Juneau).

(Photo by James Tilley – Tuesday’s moonrise)

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online, this coalition of West Seattle/South Park community groups and advocates has its monthly meeting – public welcome. Here’s the agenda, including connection information.

(Photo by Jamie Kinney – Tuesday’s sunset)

SUNSET/MOONRISE TONIGHT: In case you want to watch in person … sunset is at 7:46 pm; moonrise is at 8:30 pm.

(Olympic Mountains, this morning. Photo by Chris Frankovich)

Quick Tuesday notes as September starts:

DEMONSTRATION: The first of two weekly streetcorner demonstrations:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Tuesday Sept 1, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, Sept 3, 4 to 6 pm , 16th and Holden

Come show support for BLM and ending systemic racism. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

BRIDGE UPDATE: 5 pm, the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee meets online, and a short West Seattle Bridge update is part of the agenda, which includes info on how to connect.

(Last night’s moonrise over West Seattle, photographed from Blakely Harbor by Harley Broe)

SKYLINE IN RED: If you look across Elliott Bay tonight, you might see signs of this:

With theatres, music venues, sporting arenas, and other live events venues shut indefinitely, local workers are taking part in a national day of action to bring attention to an industry on the brink.

On September 1, venues across Seattle will be lit up in red as part of the #WeMakeEvents #RedAlert Day of Action. Displaced entertainment workers and live event companies are calling for additional economic relief, including an extension of the expired $600/week unemployment benefits and passage of the RESTART Act with added labor protections.

Without action, workers fear not only for their own future but for the survival of the Live Events Industry as a whole. Action is needed to preserve this invaluable public good and to ensure once the pandemic is over that the show will go on.

(Friday sunset. photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Good morning! Saturday notes:

TRAFFIC ALERT: As noted again here last night, Delridge Way is closed this weekend between 18th and Barton, and significant work will slow things down through the Delridge/Orchard intersection. SDOT was also planning to work on 44th SW north of Edmunds.

E-RECYCLING: 10 am-2 pm, 3R Technology in Georgetown invites you to a free e-recycling event, as described here. (5511 1st Ave. S.)

JUNCTION SIDEWALK SALE: Noon-4 pm, it’s a big afternoon of outdoor shopping in The Junction! See the list of participating merchants here. It’s also Record Store Day at Easy Street:

(Photo added above – that’s Easy Street proprietor Matt Vaughan with the early-morning line outside Easy Street, photographed by Jason Grotelueschen, who says it stretched down the block – distanced – at 8 am, an hour after ESR opened.)

KENYON HALL PRESENTS: 7:30 pm, another online concert presented by Kenyon Hall:

Tom Collier is a West Seattleite through and through. He’s graced the stage at Kenyon several times during the last few years. He’s a wizard at the vibraphone, and his performances are imbued with his impish personality. The concert is free, and you’ll be given the opportunity to donate to Tom and Kenyon Hall either during or after the performance.

To attend Tom’s concert Saturday, please click on this link. If you’re unable to attend (tonight), you can visit the site at anytime and watch it at your leisure. Ain’t life grand!

In September we’re delighted to welcome two more solo artists to our virtual stage:

Saturday, September 19, at 7:30 – Del Rey
Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 – Orville Johnson

P.S. See the WSB Community Forums for late-summer yard sales!

(Raccoon seen along a seawall, photographed by Stewart L.)

3 events, two in-person and online:

OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALE: From Expedition Trips:

Our small West Seattle travel agency has moved to a remote work model and we are having a “garage sale” on Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28 from 9 AM-2 PM! Great deals on lots of office equipment (monitors, furniture, and office supplies) – perfect for small home offices or homeschooling workstations!

The sale will take place in the alley behind our office building, which is located at 5932 California Ave SW (between Raymond and Juneau). Parking can be found on these two side streets, and masks will be requested out of respect for our staff and other visitors.

STREETCORNER DEMONSTRATION: As announced:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Thursday, Aug 27th, 4 to 6 pm, 16th and Holden

Come show support for BLM and ending systemic racism. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

TRANSPORTATION COALITION: More guests added to the lineup for tonight’s 6:30 pm online meeting of the West Seattle Transportation Coalition – in addition to U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, WSTC will also hear from/talk with an SDOT team about the bridge, and Port Commissioner Peter Steinbrueck. Connection info is in our preview published Wednesday.

(Recent sunset, photographed by Marc Milrod)

Three notes for your Tuesday:

LIBRARY EXPANDS CURBSIDE SERVICE: Noon-6 pm, the High Point branch of the Seattle Public Library (3411 SW Raymond) offers curbside service – and starting this week, you can place new holds on up to 25 items. Here’s how it works.

STREETCORNER DEMONSTRATION: As announced:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Tuesday Aug 25th, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, Aug 27th, 4 to 6 pm, 16th and Holden

Come show support for BLM and ending systemic racism. Hold signs, meet
neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed
by Hate Free Delridge. Signs available.

THEATER TICKETS: Starting today, ArtsWest is offering tickets to “Temporary Occupancy,” described as “a digital immersive performance piece that explores isolation during a time of isolation – inventing new modes of performance in the process.” Go here to find out more about it and to get tickets.

(Sky over Fauntleroy, photographed earlier this week by Marty Westerman)

TRAFFIC ALERTS: More pavement repair/replacement on 44th between Edmunds and Alaska plus tree-trimming on Orchard east of Delridge. And if you’re heading for South Park, be aware of work on S. Cloverdale between 10th and 12th.

ALKI BEACH PRIDE CAR PARADE: As previewed here, meet at Jack Block Park at 10:30 am for an 11 am car parade to Alki. (2130 Harbor SW)

YOUNGSTOWN COFFEE/HEARTBEET CAFE CELEBRATION: As announced:

You are invited to celebrate our new home in the Morgan Junction!

All weekend long Aug 22/23 enjoy 20% off of all in-person orders or online orders through our website. (the special does not apply to third-party delivery orders)

On Saturday, come say hello to us and meet some of our partners in the community who will have some beautiful goods for sale out front. 11 am to 4 pm. Masks required. Hand sanitizer will be provided. No cash sales.

(6032 California SW)

FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH: Sack lunches available noon-1 pm in the courtyard at West Side Presbyterian Church. (3601 California SW)

LOOP THE ‘LUPE T-SHIRT/BUFF PICKUP: 3-5 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor). P.S. Not too late to register to be part of the virtual event!

KENYON HALL PRESENTS, ONLINE: 7:30 pm at this Zoom link, enjoy a free concert by Jack Williams. If you can donate, go here – donations will be split between the performer and nonprofit Kenyon Hall.

(Alki Point Lighthouse, photographed this week by Robin Sinner)

Three quick reminders:

BRIDGE ALTERNATIVES: As previewed yesterday, 10 am online discussion – registration required.

FREE FOOD: As noted in our virus-crisis roundups, Food Lifeline is distributing boxes of food again today, 2 pm-5 pm. (815 S. 96th)

DEMONSTRATION: Weekly event, as announced by organizer Nancy:

Please join us to show support for Black and Brown friends, family, and neighbors, to #SayTheirNames, and to remember that people are still suffering injustice. We welcome people to come and discuss why people support Black Lives Matter, and to discuss what defunding the police means and what it might look like.

What: BLM and #SayTheirNames
When: Friday, August 21st, from 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: Pedestrian overpass on Delridge at the Delridge Community Center/Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.

Please remember to wear your masks!

(Delridge/Oregon)

(One more look at that stormy Sunday sunset – photo by Mark Dale)

5 things happening today/tonight:

WEST SEATTLE YMCA REOPENS: First day for the Y’s Triangle facility, open Tuesday-Friday from 7-11 am and 3:30-7:30 pm and Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, by reservation. The pool reopens one week from today. More info here. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

DEMONSTRATION: All are invited, as announced by organizer Scott again this week:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, Aug 18th, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, Aug 20th, 4 to 6 pm, 16th and Holden

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ‘TOWN HALL’: The district announced last night that the new school year will start for msot students on Friday, September 4th. Hear from Superintendent Denise Juneau in a live “town hall” online at 4:30 pm.

PARK BOARD MEETS WITH PARK DISTRICT OVERSIGHT BOARD: 6:30 pm online, with some big topics about Seattle Parks‘ present and future – see the agenda here, including details on how to view/participate in the meeting.

TALK WITH/HEAR FROM WEST SEATTLE POLICE: 7 pm online, the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meets for the first time in six months – bring questions and concerns, and “meet” the new Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Kevin Grossman and operations Lt. Sina Ebinger. Attend via this link.

We begin again this Sunday with road-work reminders:

(WSB photo: Saturday work on 44th SW)

CLOSURES: SW Genesee between 25th and Delridge is scheduled to remain closed all day … so is 44th between SW Alaska and SW Edmunds… details on both are here. Then tonight, 10 pm-5 am, deck-replacement work is again scheduled to close the 1st Avenue South Bridge’s northbound side. (The West Seattle low bridge is open to all 9 pm-5 am, so that’s your alternate crossing.)

Now, our weekly list of online church services:

ADMIRAL UCC: Worship options for today are linked here.

ALKI UCC: 10 am online service via Zoom – info and link on church’s home page.

ALL SOULS SEATTLE (WSB sponsor): Online worship will be viewable here.

BETHANY COMMUNITY CHURCH: Livestreaming for West Seattle here at 9:30 am.

CALVARY CHAPEL: Today’s service will be here, plus 6 pm all-church prayer and 7 pm evening worship (info on home page, as well as word that in-person services have resumed too).

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: West Seattle Ward has Sunday services via Zoom at 10 am, one hour long, all welcome. They last an hour. Here’s the link.

EASTRIDGE CHURCH: Livestreaming here at 9 am and 11 am.

FAUNTLEROY UCC: Service at 10 am on the church’s YouTube channel.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WEST SEATTLE: Today’s online liturgy is here.

GRACE CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10:30 am.

HALLOWS CHURCH: Streaming at 10 am via the church’s YouTube channel.

HOPE LUTHERAN: Today’s worship service and children’s story are viewable here.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming at 10 am, here. (In-person Saturday Masses have been added – registration required.)

PEACE LUTHERAN: Livestreaming at 10:30 am on YouTube.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Viewable on YouTube: All-Ages Sunday School at 10 am, Morning Prayer at 10:15 am (here’s today’s bulletin), Kids’ Club at 11:30 am.

TIBBETTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (WSB sponsor): The video service for today is viewable here.

TRINITY CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10 am. (In-person services too.)

WEST SEATTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: The video service for today is viewable here.

WEST SEATTLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Livestreaming here, 9 am.

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN Livestreaming at 10 am on the church’s YouTube channel.

WESTSIDE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: Livestreaming at 10:30 am – information’s here.

WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Online worship at 6 pm; info here.

Any other churches to add? Please email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Also today/tonight:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center, SW Roxbury St. & 15th Ave. SW (9600 15th Ave SW)