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West Seattle development: See the new 3210 California plan
June 17, 2013 12:49 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

(TUESDAY UPDATE: The full “packet” for next week’s hearing is now available here.)

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Next time the Southwest Design Review Board meets, on June 27th, its second round of “Early Design Guidance” for 3210 California SW will be on the agenda (as noted here last month). That’s the proposed South Admiral building with a face longer than a city block, the first development proposed for the area upzoned in 2010. Taking into account the feedback from members of the board and the public at the first meeting two months ago (WSB coverage here; official city report here), they’ve come up with a new plan that, along with other changes, breaks the building into three parts rather than two – as seen in the new “massing” image above (the colors are NOT representative of any final look – they are just used in the rendering as highlights). We talked about the new proposal with Lis Soldano from Intracorp, the project’s Seattle-based developer:

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2 West Seattle bus routes to add service paid for by city dollars
June 17, 2013 11:39 am
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

11:39 AM: We don’t have the specifics yet, but two Metro routes in West Seattle – 21 and 120 – are on a list of eight bus routes for which the city plans to give Metro $750,000 to buy “more than 5,000 hours of added service per year through early 2016.” The money comes from “savings from the voter-approved Bridging the Gap Levy,” according to a news release from the office of Mayor McGinn, who made the announcement today with Metro General Manager Kevin Desmond. It says the money will “help Metro increase evening and weekend frequency on high-ridership routes from 30 to 15 minutes or from 60 to 30 minutes.” The announcement also makes a point of noting that the State Legislature has yet to reach a deal on the transportation-funding proposals that would help Metro avoid having to make $75 million in cuts when two types of temporary funding start running out next year.

11:52 AM: The mayor’s spokesperson Aaron Pickus says the extra hours are set to take effect in September. We’re asking Metro for any other details available.

12:53 PM: County spokesperson Rochelle Ogershok tells WSB the “service change” that’ll bring the added hours is on September 28th. So far, she has no additional details regarding exact number of hours, etc., but we’ll add anything more we find out.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Stolen CR-V; WSCPC tomorrow
June 17, 2013 10:48 am
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 |   Crime | Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council | West Seattle news

Two quick notes in West Seattle Crime Watch this morning:

STOLEN CAR: Taylor asks you to keep an eye out for his girlfriend’s car, stolen last night on 10th SW in Highland Park. It’s a black 2000 Honda CR-V, with plates ending in WLO. Call 911 if you see it.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: Since the WSCPC doesn’t meet in July and August, this is your last chance to get a guaranteed SPD audience for a neighborhood concern. In fact, that’s what tomorrow’s meeting will be devoted to, along with updates and followups (including a discussion of the recent Lincoln Park safety walk). 7 pm Tuesday (June 18th), Southwest Precinct – parking lot entrance is off Webster, west of Delridge Way.

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West Seattle Monday: Summer swimming; Longfellow Creek walk…
June 17, 2013 9:11 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

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Thanks to Long Bach Nguyen for sharing that recent view looking toward the Olympic Mountains over northern West Seattle. On to three highlights for today/tonight:

SUMMERTIME SWIMMING: Two notes for our area’s city-run pools today: Colman Pool is now in 7-day-a-week operations on the shores of Lincoln Park (schedule here), and Southwest Pool has added daytime swims now that school is out (2801 SW Thistle; schedule here).

LONGFELLOW CREEK WALK: 6:30 pm, join Sustainable West Seattle on a hike through the Longfellow Creek Watershed. Details in our calendar listing. (Meet at 26th/Yancy)

WESTSIDE INTERFAITH NETWORK: This group of 20+ congregations works “to provide a ‘network’ of help and services for people in need throughout our community.” Tonight, it’s invited city officials to join in a meeting so the network can learn more about ways to help meet “the challenges (they) face in providing human services … the goals or plans (they) would like to implement … and the ways (WIN) can be a working part of any solutions.” The public’s welcome at the meeting, 6:30 pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Pastoral Life Center. (7000 35th SW)

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Monday updates; previews, too
June 17, 2013 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(Live view from the east-facing WS Bridge camera; other cameras are on the WSB Traffic page)
6:03 AM: Summer is now officially here – well, traffic-wise, anyway, since school’s out. Otherwise – we start with traffic alerts for later this week:

*California SW repaving Tuesday-Wednesday between Myrtle and Frontenac
*Saturday closures for Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, including NB 99

3:44 PM UPDATE: West Marginal Way is closed north of Highland Park Way because of a crash – ongoing coverage here.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon closures Saturday include NB 99
June 17, 2013 12:47 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

Early warning, since this one tends to sneak up unless you happen to be running in it: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon/Half-Marathon is next Saturday (June 22nd), and as usual, it brings road closures – most notably for our area, Northbound 99. According to the closure list on the marathon website, northbound 99 will be closed 5 am-3:30 pm Saturday from Hudson (on the East Marginal Way section) to Roy, north of downtown. Here’s a map. Full road info, from maps to parking notes, can be found here.

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West Seattle food and drink notes: Ex-Bohemian hiring; Alki building for sale; Blackboard, Diva notes
June 16, 2013 11:18 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants | WS beverages

Four tidbits:

FINALLY CLOSER TO OPENING? There’s a sign the new restaurant planned for the former Bohemian location at 3405 California SW might finally be approaching its opening, almost two years after it was sold. The last official word was nine months ago, when our repeated inquiries via phone, e-mail, note under the door, etc., finally were answered with a postal-mail letter from the new ownership, which already has Bick’s and Saltoro in North Seattle, and explained that this too would be a “simple neighborhood dinnerhouse.” In the ensuing months, work has continued, including subtle exterior touches – and now we’ve found a help-wanted ad seeking cooks for “North Seattle and West Seattle” locations, and the application address is Bick’s. The last known working title for the WS restaurant was West City Kitchen, but no signage has appeared yet.

Speaking of ads, another one of note:

BAMBOO BUILDING FOR SALE: A new commercial-real-estate listing appeared this weekend for the building housing Bamboo Bar and Grill. The listing makes it clear the business itself is NOT for sale, just the building, which also has three residential units on the second floor, and the marketing brochure reiterates that the business has another year on its lease and wants to stay. Asking price: $1.4 million.

And changes elsewhere:

BLACKBOARD BISTRO BRUNCH: Summertime and not only is the patio open at Blackboard Bistro (3247 California SW), says Chef Jacob Wiegner, they’re also now serving Sunday brunch 9:30 am-2 pm, with current dinner hours 5-9 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and 5-10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. (We have updated the WSB West Seattle Restaurant Guide accordingly.)

DIVA IN THE EVENING: This past Thursday night, Diva Espresso in The Triangle launched a Thursday night open-mike night, 7-9 pm (signups at 6). And in the announcement shared with us by Diva management, they also mentioned they’re “in the process of getting” a license to offer beer/malt beverages.

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Update: Performance schedule, food lineup, new details for next Saturday’s Morgan Junction Community Festival
June 16, 2013 8:28 pm
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

With the Morgan Junction Community Festival (co-sponsored by WSB) less than a week away, here’s an update on this free, one-day community event, including the performance schedule, with two shows by the famous Bubbleman, and open-mike spots for all ages. The festival is next Saturday (June 22nd) in the usual 3 spots just north of California and Fauntleroy: The lot west of Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), in Morgan Junction Park, and alongside Washington Federal on the other side of California. Browse the schedule here:

Morgan Junction Community Festival 2013


We’ve already reported on the Bark of Morgan – good-natured competition for you and your pooch – but here are a few more details:

All well-behaved leashed dogs (over the age of 4 months) are invited to bring their owners and join the Pooch Parade and the Contests.

2:00 – Pooch Parade: A parade of pooches will line up starting at 2:00 pm north of the Morgan Junction Park on SW Eddy Street. Look for the signs. We will parade through Festival to the Washington Federal Bank Stage. Costumes are optional.

2:15 – Contests: Join us for the following contests:
1) Cutest Puppy (4 months up to 9 months),
2) Best Trick, and
3) Best Dog/Owner Look-Alike

First- and second-place contestants will be selected via the ‘audience applause meter’ as monitored by the MC and awarded commemorative medallions. All “Bark of Morgan” participants will receive a special prize.

Sponsors of the second “Bark of Morgan” are The Wash Dog (WSB sponsor), Pet Elements, and Stella Ruffington’s Doggy Playcare

Then there’s the Bite of Morgan – food samples from WSB sponsors Feedback Lounge, Zeeks Pizza, and Harry’s Chicken Joint, plus other participants Kokoras Greek Grill, Domino’s Pizza, and McDonald’s. Also, you can support festival finances by buying a freshly barbecued lunch at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), with proceeds donated to festival-presenting Morgan Community Association. A few food trucks plan to be there too – confirmation’s expected within a day or two. See you in Morgan Junction on Saturday!

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West Seattle Little League Juniors win Tournament of Champions
June 16, 2013 5:54 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Thanks to West Seattle Little League for sharing the photo of their victorious Juniors, who won the District 7 Tournament of Champions today in Renton, 4-3 over the Pac-West Angels. The team is coached by Mark Terao and Mark O’Neil; pitchers in the victory were starter Grayson O’Neil (through 5) and Jacob Terao (through the 7th). Shoutout to the other players, as listed by WSLL: Jax Cramer, Chris Drake, Blue James, Jackson Oehling, Trifon Papahronis, Elijah Phouangphet, Timmy Roach, Gage Rowlands, and also, though they couldn’t play today, Zach Gerhardt and Marcus Titialii. This comes just one week after the regular season ended for WSLL. Congratulations!

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Followup: Madison sign opponents pursue appeal with the city
June 16, 2013 4:03 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

(WSB file photo of Madison’s east-facing gym exterior, where the sign would go)
One month ago today, we reported that the city had approved the four-year-old proposal for a 30-square-foot electronic sign outside the Madison Middle School gym. A group of neighbors has appealed the decision, and tomorrow, they go downtown for a conference with the city’s Hearing Examiner, to prepare for a full hearing in July. We talked with one of the neighbors, Claudia Ludwig, who explained why they’re challenging the decision:

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Local teen trio AMNO & CO return to international underwater-robotics competition
June 16, 2013 11:28 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Next weekend, local teens Alex Miller, Nicholas Orndorff, and Clara Orndorff will be participating in international underwater-robotics (ROV) competition for the second consecutive year. We brought you their story last year. Writing a report and getting it published counts in the competition too; we are pleased to share their 2013 update:

Recently the AMNO & CO ROV Team qualified to compete in the 2013 Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center’s International ROV Competition for students. A Remotely Operated Vehicle, or ROV, is a tethered robot used to complete tasks in underwater environments.

AMNO & CO was the second-place winner in the Pacific Northwest Regional, which was held on May 11th. AMNO & CO accomplished this using an ROV they designed and built over the past year. At the International ROV Competition, which will be held June 20-22 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, AMNO & CO will compete against more than thirty of the top teams from MATE’s 22 regional competitions around the world, including competitions in the US, the UK, China, Egypt, Canada, and Hong Kong.

Each year, the MATE ROV competition encourages students to learn and apply science, technology, engineering, and math skills to the competition tasks that simulate real-world problems from the ocean workplace. This year, the contest focuses on the role that ROVs play in installing and maintaining a system of underwater sensors and other equipment.

This system of equipment is known as the Regional Scale Node, or RSN, which consists of a primary node that can then deliver power to a series of sensors that are connected to it. These sensors include an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler, or ADCP, that measures the velocity of the ocean’s currents, and an Ocean Bottom Seismometer, or OBS, which collects data about seismic activity on the ocean floor. Currently this system is being installed off the western coast of the United States. This array of sensors will provide new and useful data about the ocean, including data about climate change and its properties and consequences, which will be useful to our understanding of the world.

Teams will participate in mission tasks, piloting their ROV to deploy and install simulated versions of the actual sensors being used. To do this, not only must ROVs be able to transport the sensors correctly, they must also be able to open and close hatches, turn locks, and connect power cables. In addition to the simulated sensors, teams must also create their own temperature sensors that can take measurements from a simulated hydrothermal vent (a vent on the ocean floor that emits hot water). In addition, teams must prepare a technical report describing their ROV, make a presentation to a panel of judges, and create a poster display.

This is the fourth year that AMNO & CO has participated in the Pacific Northwest Regional ROV Contest, and the second year they will be attending the MATE International ROV Competition. The team members are Alex Miller, Nicholas Orndorff, and Clara Orndorff.

The AMNO & CO ROV team is supported by local sponsors including West Marine, Fisheries Supply, and Harris Electric. The team practiced at the Shoreline Pool and fundraised over the summer near Alki Beach. Their fundraising covered a large portion of the cost of their ROV.

For more information about the AMNO & CO ROV team, please contact them at amnoandco@live.com, or visit their Facebook page facebook.com/AMNOandCoROV. For more information about the MATE ROV competition, visit marinetech.org/rov-competition.

We wish AMNO & CO the best of luck in next weekend’s competition!

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West Seattle Sunday: Happy Father’s Day! What’s up today
June 16, 2013 7:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Not sure if that’s dad or mom Northern Flicker feeding babies at Lincoln Park – waiting for word back from photographer Trileigh Tucker – but it seems perfect for this family-oriented day, whatever the case. Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SPEAKING OF LINCOLN PARK … start the day with a work party, helping Friends of Lincoln Park. Meet in the north parking lot at 9 am; details in the calendar listing. (Fauntleroy/Rose)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with this week’s featured items including various varieties of cherries. (44th/Alaska)

DADS AND DISCS: Ultimate Frisbee for Father’s Day! 11 am, Fairmount Playfield. (Fauntleroy/Brandon)

GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATION: A family of artists will be working at Avalon Glassworks today, and you’re invited to observe – drop by between 11 am and 4 pm. (2914 SW Avalon Way)

FATHER’S DAY BARBECUE AND SUMMER KICKOFF: All invited to this event planned outside – including games! – at Admiral Congregational Church, noon-2 pm. (California/Hill)

IS DAD A CAT FAN? Adoption event with Friends of the Animals Foundation, noon-3 pm at Next to Nature in The Junction. (4543 California SW)

DIY BIKES … free bike repairs at the West Seattle Tool Library, 1 pm-5 pm. DIY means more than Do It Yourself; come see for yourself. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

… and more on the calendar!

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Man found in couch; two reader reports
June 16, 2013 5:16 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

Three West Seattle Crime Watch notes: First, a South Delridge domestic-violence call on Saturday afternoon almost turned into a SWAT standoff – we, in fact, were on the way to it after hearing word of a road closure, when the SWAT team was canceled after the suspect’s arrest. Police have published the story via SPD Blotter, including this photo of a hidden compartment in a sofa where they say they found the suspect hiding:

SPD also reports finding three guns in plain sight in the apartment – all pointed out by a 3-year-old girl who, along with a younger child, had been there when the victim was assaulted earlier. The suspect was booked into jail.

Two reader reports now – starting with this one about two stolen bicycles – including the one pictured below:

We would like to report two of our mountain bikes stolen from Verge Condos at 3213 Harbor Ave. SW sometime between 10:30 pm Friday night and 11:00 am Saturday morning. The bikes were stolen from our condo garage and the cable lock cut.

Bike descriptions:
Women’s Novara 2013 Pika Mountain Bike – light blue and white
Men’s Specialized Hard Rock Mountain Bike – royal blue and black

Let police know if you’ve seen them.

We also have word of a stolen go-kart:

That was reported by Shyla, who said it was taken from her backyard on June 6th, near 39th/104th in Arbor Heights, and she adds: “In light of the most recent arrest of a guy just a few blocks away from our house I’m guessing there might be a connection. Would just like people to see the kart in case it shows up around the neighborhood or garage sales.”

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Video: Nature Consortium celebrates ‘Soundway Day’ and more
June 16, 2013 3:56 am
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 |   Environment | West Seattle news

On the edge of the West Duwamish Greenbelt, Seattle’s largest remaining contiguous forest, the Nature Consortium rallied staffers, volunteers, and community members to a Saturday celebration. At the heart of it was a mayoral proclamation held above by NC’s Monica Thomas (right), with founder/executive director Nancy Whitlock: It was “Soundway Day” (proclamation closeup here) in honor of the years-in-the-making rescue and restoration of WDG land once earmarked for homes and roads. It was also a chance for the group to hold its annual “Golden Shovel” presentation recognizing an exceptional volunteer – this time, Tim Jaureguy:

We recorded video of the official presentation, following some words on behalf of Soundway, and recognition for two others before and after the giving of the “Golden Shovel”:

Funding for the party was part of a grant related to the ongoing work at the site; Marination (WSB sponsor) brought the food, and NC brought plenty of activities, including art for the smallest attendees:

This is a big summer for Nature Consortium – not only bringing back the Arts in Nature Festival (August 10-11 at Camp Long), but also, recruiting a successor to Whitlock, who recently announced her plan for a sabbatical. She told us Saturday that the executive director job is scheduled to be officially posted July 1st.

P.S. The Nature Consortium could use YOUR help in the West Duwamish Greenbelt – just about any time. Here’s how to join in.

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West Seattle beverages: 2 wins for Elliott Bay Brewing in Washington Beer Awards
June 15, 2013 10:20 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS beverages

Congratulations to West Seattle-headquartered Elliott Bay Brewing for two medals today in the first-ever Washington Beer Awards, announced at the Washington Brewers Festival! We got word from its owners that Fauntleroy Stout won a gold medal and Gateway Amber won a silver medal. See the full list of winners here. (West Seattleite-owned Washington Beer Blog tells us its coverage of the awards is in the works.)

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West Seattle weekend scenes: ‘Rainbow around the sun’ = halo
June 15, 2013 9:31 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

What a sight in the sky today – described by some as “a rainbow around the sun,” though the proper term is “halo.” Ice crystals in the sky create it when conditions are just right (more explanation here); the high, thin cloudiness at midday-early afternoon were also conducive. Thanks to Ben Hutchinson for the top composite image; later in the day, Don Brubeck shared the even-more-rainbow-like image below:

Summer Solstice, by the way, arrives this coming Thursday night (June 20th) at 10:04 pm. An hour before that, join West Seattle’s own skywatching (and then some) expert Alice Enevoldsen for sunset watch at Solstice Park – details here.

P.S. Right after publishing this, we noticed John Wallace III shared a link to a Facebook gallery of his sun-halo photos – see them here.

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West Seattle development: Ex-Petco after demolition’s 1st week
June 15, 2013 9:06 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

Since we first told you back on Tuesday that demolition was beginning at the ex-Petco site in The Junction, where the 90-unit mixed-use project now has an official name – 4730 California (a slight tweak from its working title 4724 California) – crews have been working off the alley. We went by early today to photograph it in full morning sunlight (above). We checked in during the week with the development team, which shared this new rendering of how the building will look along California SW at night:

The project concluded the Design Review process last November (WSB coverage here). Demolition work, by the way, continued today – compare our top photo with this one taken at mid-afternoon by WSB contributor Jason Grotelueschen, showing a truck and crew on site:

The project team plans to have a website soon at 4730california.com (just a “parking page” now) and project information on the fence out front by West Seattle Summer Fest (for which the project is a co-sponsor).

10:20 PM: Additional image from Dwight – who noticed, early this morning, that the backlit windows had a stained-glass look:

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Almost-summer fun: Westwood Village Street Fair 2013
June 15, 2013 3:59 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

A great day to go airborne at one of the bouncy rides for kids at the Westwood Village Street Fair – on till 6 tonight. Special visitors included the crew from Engine 11:

And while you’re there, you can meet friendly Westwood Village mechants including Kirk and Joni Keppler from Wyatt’s Jewelers (longtime WSB sponsors):

Most of the excitement’s in the center of WV, in the lot between Bed Bath Beyond and Pier 1.

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Good food, good times, good causes: Thriftway, Delridge Community Center barbecues
June 15, 2013 2:00 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | How to help | West Seattle news

The West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is cooking up brats ($5, includes chips and drink) to raise money for the West Seattle Food Bank, till 4 pm, and also collecting food. As Thriftway’s master barbecuer Michele (at left, with co-worker Reid and Franz Bakery’s Anna) reminds us, now that it’s summertime, kids are especially vulnerable to hunger – no school breakfast/lunch – so be sure to donate food they’d like and need. Just look for the tent in front of the store (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan).

Also from today’s calendar highlights, we stopped by Delridge Community Center‘s early Father’s Day barbecue:

There’s a bake sale as well as grilled burgers and hot dogs – don’t miss the piña colada cupcakes, with which Fran and Alice posed! This barbecue is on till 3 pm at 4501 Delridge Way SW, right in front of the community center; the money raised goes toward scholarships so more youth can join in programs at the center.

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Video: 1 week after unsolved Fairmount Ravine incident, community members ‘Run for Red’
June 15, 2013 9:30 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

By the time participants gathered at the water-side end of Fairmount Avenue this morning, the “Run to REFLECT” had morphed into “Run for Red” – the nickname a family member used for the woman badly hurt in an unsolved incident one week earlier. Heading southbound up Fairmount into the ravine, safety vests hung from branches, and yellow “caution” tape lined the road leading to the spot where “Red” was found, a spot where another message of support was chalked:

Athena (right, below) and Julie (left, below) are the women who found “Red” around 7 am last Saturday – fellow runners headed to the beach for their own Saturday morning run, which today they turned into a community support event:

Words of support:

Then, after a few words, off for a 5K run:

And back in the ravine – even beyond the support for “Red,” and the quest to find out what happened to her, this message for everyone traveling through it:

If you have any information about what happened to her last Saturday – even just information about any kind of vehicle seen going into or coming out of the ravine that morning, between 6 and 7 am – Seattle Police want to hear from you; call Det. Korner at (206) 684-8927 or just call 911.

ADDED 2:26 PM: We didn’t realize until a message from Dick Lunceford that a celebrity joined in the “Run for Red”:

Dick photographed Doris Heritage, a nearby resident who had a stellar history-making career as a runner and coach – here’s her bio from the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame.

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West Seattle Saturday: What’s up as your weekend begins
June 15, 2013 7:55 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Thanks to Greg Snyder for sharing that view of the moon from last night! Under the bright sunshine today, here’s what you’ll find around West Seattle:

WESTWOOD VILLAGE STREET FAIR: Bouncy rides, food trucks, live music (schedule here), 10 am-6 pm in the heart of Westwood Village. (26th/Barton)

EARLY FATHER’S DAY BARBECUE: Visit Delridge Community Center and help raise money for its Advisory Council to provide scholarships – 10 am-3 pm, they’re selling grilled burgers and hot dogs, baked pizza, fresh salad – details in our preview from earlier this week. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

NATURE CONSORTIUM PICNIC IN THE PARK: Celebrate the preservation and restoration of an important part of our city’s largest forest during this special event with Nature Consortium at the West Duwamish Greenbelt – schedule of events in our preview from last night; treats from Marination (WSB sponsor); eco-hikes; more. 10 am-2 pm. (Most events in or near South Seattle Community College [WSB sponsor] south parking lot, 6000 16th SW)

CAR WASHES WITH 2 CHEER SQUADS: Both Chief Sealth International High School and West Seattle High School‘s cheer squads are having benefit car washes today. CSIHS is 10 am-3 pm at John L. Scott, 5242 California SW; the WSHS car wash is at West Seattle Autoworks (WSB sponsor) 10 am-2 pm, 35th/Webster.

FOOD DRIVE AND BENEFIT BARBECUE: West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is raising money and collecting food for the West Seattle Food Bank, $5 brats with chips and a drink, 11 am-4 pm, drop off food donations whether or not you’re having lunch. (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

DOUBLEHEADER AT WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 11 am-5 pm, WSR is hosting the Brooks Run Happy Cavalcade of Curiosities Tour:

Runners of all ages, skill levels, shapes, and sizes will be entertained, educated, and awed by the Run Happy® Cavalcade of Curiosities, which is highlighted by a custom double-decker British bus featuring FREE running gait analyses on the upper level and an Arcade of Oddities on the lower level. The Arcade of Oddities “museum” displays running wonders such as the world’s biggest shoe, the legendary “Bunion Boy’s” malady preserved and pulsating in a jar, and other strange and memorable exhibits. Prizes are also up for grabs.

WSR’s Tim McConnell also tells us that today you can sign up for the pre-West Seattle Parade 5K, the Float Dodger, at a reduced price – $30 instead of $25. That’s coming up July 20th, only five weeks away. (California/Charlestown)

RIDE THE BEER BUS: Want to go to the big Washington Brewers’ Festival on the eastside? Make a day of it with the bus leaving Elliott Bay Brewing in The Junction at 11 am – details here.

COLMAN POOL STARTS 7-DAY-A-WEEK OPERATIONS: After three pre-season weekends, starting today at noon, saltwater Colman Pool on the beach at Lincoln Park is open 7 days a week starting today and running till Labor Day. Here’s the pool schedule.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, visit the home of West Seattle (and vicinity) history. (61st/Stevens)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL-BOARD REP: Got something to ask West Seattle’s school board rep Marty McLaren? Stop by her community-conversation meeting at High Point Library, 12:30-2 pm. (35th/Raymond)

TOUR ALKI LIGHTHOUSE: Every Saturday and Sunday all summer, 1-4 pm, free tours. (Alki Avenue/Beach Drive)

MAKERS’ MARKET: Support West Seattle and White Center artisans by shopping and sipping at this free (except for what you decide to buy!) event at Center Studio (WSB sponsor), 4-8 pm, details here.

Even more – including live music today/tonight – on the calendar!

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West Seattle scene: Flamingo flock @ Hope Lutheran
June 14, 2013 11:59 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

One more note from the last week of school:

Thanks to Sally Heit from Hope Lutheran School for sharing the photo from a Thursday morning surprise in honor of the end of the school year. She says the 130 flamingos that surprised arrivals that day were from Westside Flockers.

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Three Saturday events of special note: Run to REFLECT; Nature Consortium’s Picnic in the Park; Westwood Village Street Fair
June 14, 2013 10:13 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Before we get to Saturday, here’s a reminder about three of tomorrow’s most notable events:

RUN TO REFLECT: Get up early and join community members – whether or not you’re a runner – to show your support for the woman who is fighting her way back to wellness after last Saturday’s mystery incident in Fairmount Ravine. Meet at 6:30 am on the Harbor Avenue end of Fairmount (map). Details on this Facebook event page; updates in our story from yesterday.

NATURE CONSORTIUM PICNIC: 10 am-2 pm tomorrow, Picnic in the Park celebrates not only the NC’s ongoing restoration of the West Duwamish Greenbelt, but also the reclaiming of the so-called “Soundway” property, once in danger of getting paved over for homes and roads. From Monica Thomas, here’s the schedule:

10am Picnic in the Park begins
10:15am Toddler Nature Hike
10:30 – 1:30 Art Activity: making nature flags with Amy Pille
11am – 12 Live Music in the Woods by The Mighty Tiny Band
11am Eco Hike with our Restoration Director
12pm Ceremony and Golden Shovel Award Presentation
12:30 – 1:30 Live Music in the Woods by The Acoustic Laboratory
12:30 pm Eco Hike with NC Staff
2 pm Picnic in the Park ends

Parking is available at South Seattle Community College in the south parking lot. Most of the festivities will be in the lawn adjacent to the lot, and we’ll venture into the woods for the hikes.

Food by Marination (WSB sponsor)!

WESTWOOD VILLAGE STREET FAIR: 10 am-6 pm, it’s the annual event in the heart of Westwood Village – go here to see the official poster with details of the music lineup and other activities, including live music from 12:30-6 pm, inflatable rides, and four food trucks.

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