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Topic: URGENT: Teen donations
In a FB conversation with Rebecca at High Point Community Center, after everybody reached out to make that toy drive donation goal happen, it turns out that TEENS still need items, practical ones as well as fun, and they have limited donation windows now since the distribution is Monday afternoon. If anybody can help with this, please see the story just published to our front page:
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=25221
Donation windows are noon-2 pm Sunday and noon Monday.
Topic: Bacon bacon bacon
I know you guys are nuts about it.
Forgive me if this is old news. I may be the only person in WS who still has not made it to the Swinery. But because Skillet used to come to WS, I’m still on their mailing list, and they just sent a note that their famous “Bacon Jam” will be sold at The Swinery starting next week.
For your last minute Christmas-shopping pleasure.
And while you’re near the Admiral District, please visit our Admiral seasonal sponsors :)
(note the coupons!
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?page_id=22784
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I’m gonna do it again – and for all of you who wanted a little more warning – here you go!
Let’s watch the sunset on the winter solstice.
* When: Monday, December 21st 4:20pm, so come at 4.
* Where: Solstice Park
* Who: Everyone welcome (all ages) – just like last time: https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=23488
I’ll be there even with clouds, but not in driving rain, sleet, or snow! If it is beautifully clear (hah!) I may bring some binocs or a small scope for half an hour of looking at Jupiter.
Details: http://www.alicesastroinfo.com/2009/12/winter-solstice-sunset-2009/
WSB has provided timely updates to this project a couple times now and I think many have appreciated it.
I live in the area and have noticed that since we last had an update, that the project seems to be actually escalating instead of winding down. Yesterday they looked like they were digging a new massive trench of some sort, when the last we heard from the County was that they would be done testing in November. It is now pushing mid December and it doesn’t look at all like they will be done any time soon. I believe they have some kind of delay, or have screwed something up that they need to redo. Another WSB announcement is in order I would think. The County website provides very dated material, no updates whatsoever.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/Construction/Seattle/53rdAve.aspx
older posts here
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=17333
and here
We had discussion in forum post about a month ago, about Bailey Coy closing, and possible closure of Elliott Bay Books, and our love of independent bookstores
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Where have all the independent bookstores gone???
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/forum/topic.php?id=7068
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I just received news from owner of Elliott Bay Book Co, that they are moving, sad/bittersweet; they are not closing, but they are moving out of Pioneer Square; I love their wonderful historic location of 36 years, very sad to see them move; but sounds like the reincarnation will be good.
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Here is the letter:
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Subj: Moving Announcement
Date: 12/9/2009 6:30:45 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: ttaylor@elliottbaybook.com
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December 10, 2009
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A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE ELLIOTT BAY BOOK COMPANY
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After many weeks of speculation about the future of The Elliott Bay Book Company, I am now able to confirm that the book store will be moving to a new location on Capitol Hill in the spring of next year.
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The past two years have been a difficult, painful period of exploring and evaluating possibilities in an attempt to determine what would be best–and necessary–to ensure the long-term health and vitality of the store. And while the thought, and the practicalities, of moving from the site and the locale which have been home for the past 36 years are daunting to say the least, I am convinced that this upcoming relocation will afford us the best opportunity to remain, and further develop as a thriving enterprise.
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First–about the new location. We will be moving into a beautiful vintage building on 10th Avenue between Pike and Pine. The building dates from 1918–and was the original Ford truck service center for Seattle. The space will be comparable to the current store (in fact a bit larger), and will incorporate a café and a room dedicated to author appearances. It has the fir floor–complete with creaks–we’re used to treading, and gorgeous high wood ceiling-including massive wood beams–and skylights. While no space could exactly duplicate the charm of the original store, I can promise that the new building will offer a warm, comfortable and cozy environment that will be true to the beautiful place Walter Carr founded on Main Street.
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The building has its own parking below street level-and between this and a nearby lot we will be able provide ample validated parking. In addition the new space will offer something we’ve never been able to offer before–wheelchair access to all levels.
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The neighborhood is one of incredible vitality. I’m confidant that this move will boost our business to the level necessary to maintain our commercial viability–and to facilitate the ongoing investment necessary to keep any business vital.
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1521 10th Avenue on Capitol Hill in Seattle
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It will be sad for us all to leave a building–and a neighborhood-that have been our home for all these years. For those who can’t imagine us anyplace else, believe me–all of us at the store have had to wrestle through that. Moving the store is the second–last thing I would want to see happen. Seeing the store close would be the only thing worse. The fact is that the business has been eking downward for the past several years, and the steeper decline of the past two years has made it clear that if the book store is to survive, it must be in a location that affords the vibrancy (especially in the evenings), parking, population base, and freedom from conflict with the sporting events–all of which characterize the new site.
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When I first became involved in the ownership of Elliott Bay eleven years ago, it was because I believed fervently that this gem, which had been “my” bookstore since I first moved here twenty-seven years ago, was worth saving–that it was a precious asset that must and, in fact, could flourish in this city–if anywhere on earth. Since that time I have done my best to be a faithful steward in preserving both the spirit and the body of this unique place which has been built and nourished cooperatively by the generations of booksellers who have worked here over the years and the book-lovers who have supported us–here in Seattle, across the country and indeed around the world. I’m inexpressibly grateful for that ongoing support–and most especially for the outpouring of concern and commitment we’ve received in recent months. We’re committed to doing everything in our power to continue to earn your patronage and support.
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Even as we work toward this significant change, we will strive to do our best to stay focused day-to-day on our primary calling: putting books in readers’ (your) hands. This includes the full regimen of author readings. To us, this is less about ending or beginning than about continuing, developing and deepening what we can offer to a community of devoted readers.
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We will post progress reports on the new location and ongoing updates on the exact timing of the move on the website (www.elliottbaybook.com). I welcome the opportunity to address any questions or comments you may have.
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Sincerely,
Peter Aaron,
Owner
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Forward email This email was sent to divincent@aol.com by ttaylor@elliottbaybook.com.
Elliott Bay Book Co | 101 S. Main St. | seattle | WA | 98104
I have officially given up on “planned” stargazing in Seattle. I’ve been foiled by the weather too many times. I tip my hats to those of you who persevere. Hereafter you can expect all stargazing events from me to be last-minute, as with this one!
If the weather holds, tonight you will find me and my scopes at Solstice Park in West Seattle just as it begins to get dark starting between 4:30pm and 5pm. I’ll go until it clouds over or my fingers get too cold (and I can be quite a pansy). I may also be late – depending on the commute.
Everyone is welcome – bring your binocs, scopes, or just yourself and we’ll see things Galileo hadn’t even thought of. I’m also bringing a thermos of hot tea, but if you have a mug of chocolate instead please set it aside before using my telescopes. :)
When: Tonight 5pm+
Where: Solstice Park: http://www.alicesastroinfo.com/2009/06/solstice-park-west-seattle/
Who: Everyone welcome
The last event: https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=20924
I for one, will not trust UPS this year.
West Seattle, Washington
17 Thursday