West Seattle, Washington
14 Thursday
(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)
6:52 AM: Good morning!
AVALON/35TH: The intersection reopened earlier than projected – around 4 pm Sunday – so it’s back open this morning.
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
“I have hope that if we work together we can fix it.”
That optimism was voiced by 6th grader Gresham Crone, speaking briefly at the start of the climate-change panel discussion last Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center.
He had gone to the previous Friday’s Global Climate Strike rally. It was one example of the event’s theme – what you can do about the climate crisis.
The venue itself was another example – a LEED-certified building, as explained in opening remarks by Vince Stricherz, a co-chair of the Green Ministry, which OLG and Holy Rosary started in response to Pope Francis‘s call to care for the planet. The event was also meant in part to look ahead to next year’s 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, and Stricherz recalled some of the flashpoints that led to it.
The panel’s moderator is in fact leading the plan for Earth Day Northwest 2020, Forterra founder Gene Duvernoy.
Looking ahead to next weekend, one closure alert: WSDOT plans to close northbound Highway 99 all the way from the West Seattle Bridge to the north end of the tunnel, 11 pm Friday (October 11th) to 4 am Monday (October 14th).
As it did during last month’s closure, the 35th/Avalon intersection has reopened early again. SDOT just announced via Twitter that the work’s done and the intersection is open.
(WSB file photo, future park site at 48th/Charlestown)
Back in August, Seattle Parks announced the call for suggestions about what to name the future park at 48th SW/SW Charlestown. The deadline’s now less than two weeks away, so in case you missed it, or didn’t have time to send in a suggestion, we’re publishing this reminder. The city bought and “landbanked” the third-of-an-acre site five years ago and now is getting ready to turn it into a park, as explained and shown here. Our previous coverage has details on criteria for name consideration and where to send your suggestion(s) – find all that here.
Again this year, Hiawatha Community Center is hosting a celebration for National Coming Out Day. Here’s the announcement for Thursday’s event:
This year on Thursday, October 10th from 5-7 p.m., the Hiawatha Community Center will be hosting its second annual National Coming Out Day Celebration. Whether it’s coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally, we come together in celebration and advocacy of equality and living openly. In an effort to gather together resources for the community, we’re hosting this event not only as a celebration but also as a show of support for our LGBTQ neighbors and their journey. There will be community organizations with LGBTQ resources, music, art projects, and food. See you there!
Hiawatha is at 2700 California SW.
Two West Seattle Crime Watch reader reports:
BURGLAR ON VIDEO: The clip is from Peter, who reports that person broke into his home at 9:19 pm last night: “Intruder was aggressive and tried to knock down my bedroom door. Thankfully, no one got hurt.” Police incident #19-372516. It happened near 35th/Fauntleroy.
STOLEN BICYCLE: The photo and report are from Vincent:
I foolishly left my garage door open, which provided a convenient opportunity for a thief to make off with the bike in the attached picture. The bike is essentially brand new and completely stock. It was taken from the 2900 block of Walnut Ave. SW in the early morning of Sun., Oct. 6.
(Bald Eagle photographed Saturday on Alki Point by Gary Jones)
Here’s what’s happening as the first weekend of October wraps up:
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, more sold by local farmers/makers in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)
WEST SIDE ARTISTS’ TOUR: 11 am-3 pm, second and final day of this self-guided tour of local artists’ studios. Our preview includes the map and locations.
CROP WALK ON ALKI: Help raise awareness and money to fight hunger by joining in this annual walk, leaving Alki UCC at 1 pm. (6115 SW Hinds)
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Bring your furry, feathered, scaled (etc.) friend(s) to the West Seattle High School parking lot for this event presented by neighboring St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 1 pm. (3000 California SW)
COMMUNITY ART SHOWCASE OPENING RECEPTION: 2 pm at Southwest Library, “meet your creative neighbors and see their art on display at the Library!” Coffee and dessert provided. (9010 35th SW)
CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm in the community room on the east side of Arrowhead Gardens, it’s the monthly meeting of the community volunteers who meet to get updates on the city-authorized tiny-house encampment in southeast West Seattle. All welcome to attend, observing and/o participating with comments/questions (9200 2nd SW)
‘SUNSET BABY’: 3 pm matinée today at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) for “Sunset Baby” by Dominique Morisseau. Check ticket availability here. (4711 California SW)
MICHAEL TOMLINSON: 6 pm performance at Camp Long Lodge. Advance tickets – buy yours here – required. (5200 35th SW)
SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: Featuring David Rodriguez, Sean Crozier, and Joey Vargas, at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … by browsing our complete calendar!
As we do every year, we’re assembling a special guide for West Seattle Halloween events and this month’s other seasonal celebrations. We have a few in our calendar already but know there’s more out there, so if you haven’t sent us word of yours – please do! We just need the W’s – what, when, where, who, weblink if you have one – emailed to westseattleblog@gmail.com. Thanks! (Photo: Reader-contributed jack-o-lantern pic from past Halloween)
Until 7 pm, you can stop in and join the party as Frances and John Smersh celebrate 15 years of their shop Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW; WSB sponsor). Treats, deals, more (as previewed here)!
(WSB photo, 2018 West Seattle Monster Dash)
Three weeks till the busiest weekend of October – and it’ll start on the run, with the 8th annual West Seattle Monster Dash, 9 am Saturday, October 26th at Lincoln Park. Something new this year – the Family Fun Zone. You can still register at a discount rate until October 20th – just go here. The Monster Dash is a fundraiser for South Seattle College (West Seattle) Cooperative Preschools.
1:16 PM: Another stolen car to watch for – reported by Sarah:
My friend’s car was stolen some time after 9:30 (pm Friday) when she was staying with me. It was stolen out of the Delridge Library parking lot. It is a silver 1998 Honda Civic DX 4-door with a back window broken out. It was reported to the Seattle Police. If seen, you can email me at sarah_e_fry@yahoo.com
(added) License AQS9052.
SUNDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Sarah reports the car’s been found.
ADDED 3:03 PM: And another auto-theft report, this one from Chris:
My vehicle (was) stolen overnight off Thistle and Delridge. It is a Silver 2014 Ford Fushion stolen some time after 8 pm last night, October 4th. No distinguishing features, although the bottom of the right from bumper is hanging a little loose. Inside there is a seat protector covering the entire back seats. License plate; ARU3618. Any information will be appreciated and can be sent to cmontero777@gmail.com.
But first – if you find or see any known stolen car – call 911.
The Seattle Planning Commission is the most influential advisory group you’ve (probably) never heard of. Its discussions look at policies and proposals long before they hit centerstage. One example: The commission’s Neighborhoods For All report, which suggests an end to single-family zoning. The commission’s next meeting will be held in North Delridge, 4 pm October 10th at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, centered on a discussion with east West Seattle community groups. From the draft agenda:
Discussion with Community and Neighborhood Organizations 4:30 – 5:20 PM
Representatives of community and neighborhood organizations will introduce themselves and share their organization’s respective mission, issues, projects, and concerns. Organizations include:
• Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association
• Delridge Neighborhoods District Council
• Pigeon Point Neighborhood Council
• Puget Ridge Neighborhood Council
• High Point Community
• LD Arch Design
That’ll be followed by a public-comment period. The meeting will be held in the Movement Studio at Youngstown (4408 Delridge Way SW) and is open to all.
(Pine Siskin, photographed by Mark Wangerin)
We start with a traffic reminder:
35TH/AVALON INTERSECTION: This intersection’s closure is expected to continue all weekend. Bus reroute information is here.
Now, 14 highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
GROUP RUN: 8 am at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), just show up! (2743 California SW)
DROP OFF YOUR WORK FOR SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Last chance to bring in up to three works for this month’s non-judged community show at Southwest Library! The library’s open 10 am-6 pm today. (9010 35th SW)
MUSHROOM WALK: 10 am, presented by West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails:
Kim Traverse, past president of the Puget Sound Mycological Society, will guide us through our West Duwamish Greenbelt hunting and identifying mushrooms! October is an excellent time to find mushrooms growing wild in our West Seattle forests. All ages are welcome.
(14th SW/SW Holly)
PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS GRAND-OPENING CELEBRATION: All day, 10 am-5 pm, special events, treats, more as the new bookstore officially celebrates its grand opening – the schedule’s in our calendar listing. (6040 California SW)
WEST SIDE ARTISTS’ TOUR: 10 am-5 pm, first day of this free self-guided tour – see the map and addresses in our preview.
HIGHLAND PARK PLANT SWAP: 11 am-noon, bring a plant and/or seeds to swap at Highland Park Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)
CLICK! ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 4-7 pm, celebrate 15 years of Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor), with treats and a 15% discount on purchases, plus the Employee Art Pop-Up. (4540 California SW)
INDIGENOUS FEATURES @ SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL: 4 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse, two Indigenous features will be screened as part of the Social Justice Film Festival. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)
SOUTHWEST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES GALA: Doors open at 5:30 pm at Seattle Design Center for the Night of Giving Gala benefiting Southwest Youth and Family Services. (5701 6th Ave. S.)
WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: “Keepers of the Future” is this month’s movie. Doors open at 6:30 pm, film and discussion at 7 pm, at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)
AT C & P COFFEE: Dan Lundin and the Lundin Family Tree, 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)
AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm at The Skylark, WaterPenny, Champagne Honeybee, Claire Michelle. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
‘SUNSET BABY’: 7:30 pm curtain again tonight at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), “Sunset Baby” by Dominique Morisseau. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)
AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: The Riffbrokers, The Mrs. Bill Larsens, and The Shaken Growlers. 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $8. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
Reader report just in:
My parents’ car was stolen today from the free Junction parking lot off 42nd (behind Matador) between 6-6:25 pm. It is a 2016 white Ford Escape with Louisiana plates. While they were making their statement to a police officer, another lady mentioned her car was broken into in the same lot earlier in the day.
At Memorial Stadium downtown Friday night, Chief Sealth International High School lost to Ballard, 29-6. Head coach Ted Rodriguez‘s Seahawks, now 2-3, are home at Southwest Athletic Complex next Friday (October 11th), 7 pm, vs. Lakeside.
At Southwest Athletic Complex tonight, victory for West Seattle High School in their homecoming game:
41-0 Victory over Franklin #wafbscores
— West Seattle Wildcats FB (@wswildcatsfb) October 5, 2019
Head coach Jeff Scott and the Wildcats (1-4) are on the road next week, playing Cleveland at Southeast Athletic Complex at 7 pm Friday (October 11th).
The photo is from a reader, who explains: “This bike has been in the bushes where 35th meets Marine View Drive, just north of Seola Park.” Recognize it? Let us know.
One more pre-weekend heads-up – you have the chance both days this weekend, 10 am-5 pm Saturday and 11 am-3 pm Sunday, to check out the West Side Artists’ Tour.
The West Side Artists Annual Studio Tour showcases the artwork of 30+ artists at 8 welcoming stops in the West Seattle Area. This self-guided tour is free and open to the public. Each stop is at a working artists studio and will have three or more people showing in many media – From Ceramics to weaving, encaustic painting to forged jewelry, and from colored pencil to tin collage – We have it all! Explore these neighborhood, hidden gems, and make a day of discovering local talent.
It’s a free self-guided tour, so visit the stops at your leisure during the tour hours.
Be part of the parties tomorrow as two independent local West Seattle businesses celebrate:
(Photo by Click!)
15TH ANNIVERSARY FOR CLICK! DESIGN THAT FITS: Major milestone for Click! (WSB sponsor) at 4540 California SW, and you are invited to the party 4-7 pm Saturday. Food, drink, deals, all detailed here, including the annual Employee Art Pop-Up.
Down the street in Morgan Junction:
(WSB photo from last month)
GRAND OPENING AT PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS: After a few well-received weeks in something of a soft-open mode, the new bookstore at 6040 California SW is having an official grand-opening celebration, also including food and drink, plus prizes, a story time, and more, 10 am-5 pm Saturday, all detailed here.
The photo is from Pam, one of a half-dozen-plus people who have messaged us wondering about the yellow tape at the former Fire Station 37 (privately owned since the city sold the landmarked property seven years ago). The tape’s been there a few days, as we told a texter last night, but then when police cars were spotted there as well at midday today, sparking a rush of other inquiries, we asked SPD. Today’s response was to check out possible trespassing, we’re told. No one located. (That doesn’t explain the tape, but it has many possible uses, more often “hazard” than “crime.”)
ORIGINAL REPORT, 12:28 PM FRIDAY: Thanks to Eddie for the photos. As previewed here earlier this week, the tower crane for the two-building, ~300-unit Legacy Partners project at 4721 Fauntleroy Way SW and 4721 38th SW is going up today. Work started early this morning.
This breaks a four-month spell of tower-crane-lessness in West Seattle, since the one at 2749 California SW came down in May; that’s the mixed-use project where the new PCC Community Markets (WSB sponsor) store opened two days ago.
ADDED SATURDAY: Another photo from Eddie – the finished installation:
If you’re heading through North Delridge shortly, heads-up about a crash at Delridge/Dakota. A caller says a Seattle City Light truck is involved, but traffic is getting by. No SFD callout, which suggests no injuries.
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