This one couldn’t wait till the next roundup. Maybe you’ll see the backpacks/bottles if the crooks dumped them after realizing there was nothing monetarily valuable inside. From Stephanie at Neighborhood Preschool:

I took my preschoolers to the High Point Playfield today, and a thief took 2 of our backpacks with our water bottles in them. One backpack is gray and white camouflage, the other is an orange backpacking pack. If found, please return to the High Point Community Center, or call 206-938-6368 and leave a message. These items have no resale value, but are important to these small children who don’t understand why someone would steal from them.

West Seattle traffic alert: Junction road repairs later this week

August 9, 2011 5:45 pm

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From SDOT:

SDOT paving crews will repair the roadway in the 4300 block of SW Edmunds Street between California Avenue SW and 44th Avenue SW on Thursday and Friday, August 11 and 12. Edmunds will be closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic on Thursday at 8 a.m. until Friday at 8 a.m., and closed to westbound traffic only on Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The bus stop for westbound buses will reopen Saturday morning once the new pavement has cured. Approximately one half block of pavement will be excavated and repaved.

(That’s the block on the north side of Uptown Espresso.)

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West Seattle 11-year-old & dad finish 1,732 miles of pedaling

August 9, 2011 4:15 pm

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Gordon Prinster shares that photo and this report:

My 11-year-old son, Callum Prinster, pedalled out of our Admiral driveway with me on July 5th. On Sunday, 1732 miles and 28 campsites later, we arrived at the Mexican border. When asked what he’s going to do when he gets home today, he said “Sit on the couch, make YouTube videos … and NOT ride my bike.”

We sent Gordon a few followup questions and will add to this story if/when we receive replies!

ADDED EARLY WEDNESDAY: Replies!

We’ve done shorter trips the last couple years – BC’s Gulf Islands and down to Portland – but nothing like this. We initially set off for San Francisco, and we did spend a couple days there, but then we sorta just did a Forrestt Gump and kept on going. It’s probably obvious what a proud dad I am.

This was really a selfish pleasure trip, but if anybody is at all compelled we encourage them to visit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at pbtfus.org and make a little pledge. If they do that, and let us know they did (gprinster@yahoo.com). We’ll send them a link to the dumbest videolog ever!

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Burglary-series suspect arrested

August 9, 2011 3:06 pm

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From WSBeat reporter Megan Sheppard: An 18-year-old West Seattleite, wanted for a series of occupied burglaries in the community, was spotted at the 44th SW/SW Alaska bus stop today by an officer from the Southwest Precinct. Though he had long been a suspect, it was only this morning that probable cause existed to bring him in. The officer knows the young man from previous contacts, and — without telling him he was wanted — she stopped to engage him in some casual chit-chat. When she brought out the cuffs for arrest, he was reported to be both surprised and disappointed and let loose with an, “Awww, man……” He will be booked into King County Jail later today for investigation of burglary.

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Bushaw murder trial, quick update: Over early today

August 9, 2011 2:52 pm

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(February 1, 2009, photo by Christopher Boffoli for WSB)
For those following our coverage of the first trial in 3 years involving a West Seattle murder case, the shooting death of Steve Bushaw on Super Bowl Sunday night 2009: Though the usual court schedule is 9 am-4 pm Mondays-Thursdays during what’s projected to be a month-or-so-long trial, the proceedings ended early today – Prosecutor Jeff Baird‘s next witness is expected to be on the stand a while, and Superior Court Judge Joan DuBuque gave him the option to either start with the witness, or end for the day; he took the latter. Earlier today, the questioning of John Sylve, one of the two confessed triggermen, ended. He was followed on the witness stand by a woman who, accompanied by a friend from out of town, went to Talarico’s the night of the shooting with Bryce Huber, one of the two defendants; the day concluded with testimony from another woman who just happened to be at Talarico’s that night, heard the gunshots, and wound up helping to tend to Bushaw’s wounds before medics arrived. The next witness is expected to be a Seattle Police detective. Today’s full story, coming up later.

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Admiral Safeway: Honoring history, as new store opens Thursday

August 9, 2011 2:04 pm

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New information – plus that old photo – from Safeway, as its new Admiral store gets ready to open this Thursday. First: Though the doors officially open at noon, there will be an outdoor ribboncutting ceremony at 11:30, and the public’s welcome – enter the parking lot from California SW. Safeway’s Sara Osborne points out that this marks Safeway’s 50th anniversary in the Admiral District, and that’s why the photo is significant – it’s from 1962, showing ~~the original store when it was about one year old~~ an old Safeway in West Seattle. Historic photos will play a role inside the new store as well; Admiral and Alki scenes will be displayed. And Safeway promises some freebies: The first 500 customers will get reusable grocery bags with “Admiral Safeway” written on them; the first three weeks post-opening will include tastings of various items offered at the store. And if you look for a “Yellow School Bus” tag on items, note that purchasing them will send 10 percent of the sales price to a local school of your choice. Note that the big changes at the site (where a retail and residential building are still under construction) include parking – there’s still some ground-level parking, but there’s also a ramp on the east side of the store that will take you up to new parking on the roof. (added 5:14 pm – video showing you a bird’s-eye view of where the parking is, and more):

P.S. Still awaiting word on what band will be playing (after suggestions were solicited here)!

ADDED 3:23 PM: More of the new signage is up:

To recap if you’ve missed earlier coverage, Umpqua Bank and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt will open this fall in the retail building on the northwest side of the lot; the building on the southeast side is mostly apartments and scheduled to be available for leasing next year.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: 2 reports, including P-Patch hit again

August 9, 2011 12:41 pm

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Two notes this noontime. First, police have investigated reports of possible gunfire heard NEAR South Seattle Community College, leading to what one WSB’er said via Facebook was a precautionary campus alert message. We checked with Southwest Precinct Lt. Ron Smith, and he says that officers did NOT find any evidence of actual gunfire. “Shots fired” reports are common enough – and often turn out to be fireworks – that we don’t usually write about them unless we get multiple inquiries; this time we did. So again, NO evidence of gunfire found. … Second, vandals hit the West Genesee P-Patch again:

A dog-walker who went by this morning spotted plants torn out and tossed in the street, and called us (206-293-6302 any time). We contacted Tiffany, who had reported the damage done 4 weeks ago, and West Seattle Christian Church, whose property the P-Patch is on – they called police. Tiffany checked out the damage and says it’s not as bad as last time: “Mostly just supportive stakes pulled up, but not much damage to the plants, thankfully. They pulled up a few plants from the border garden this time as well. Most of the damage was in the top four plots, however. That’s where they ripped up plants, stakes, stomped on things, and smashed plants. They also tossed one of the picnic benches on the roof of our garden shed and one in a plot, smashing her tomatoes. Although we aren’t allowed to lock the area up, we’re going to have a
meeting to discuss what we can do to help prevent future incidents.” Security cameras might not be out of the question. She says the food-bank plot was spared, and the only community help they’d like right now is to continue keeping an eye out: “I, for one, am frustrated and don’t see the point in spending time, effort, and money on this if it’s just going to be repeatedly destroyed, so I hope this stops!”

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Followup: Uncle Mike’s BBQ in White Center reopens, post-fire

August 9, 2011 11:31 am

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Just a week and a half after a kitchen fire forced them to close for repairs, Uncle Mike’s Superlicious BBQ at 9640 16th SW in White Center just sent word they’re open again. Via e-mail: “We have passed our fire inspection & we are back in business! Come on for some of that Smoked Goodness you’ve been craving!”

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West Seattle development: Conner Homes selling Junction site

August 9, 2011 10:44 am

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(WSB June 2011 photo looking at Conner site from QFC steps – it’s on Alaska’s south side, 42nd to California)
Eleven years after buying prime property in the heart of The Junction, currently planned for a two-building, 200-apartment development, Conner Homes president Charlie Conner says the site is going up for sale.

We just found this out, after asking Conner for a status report on the projects. Our request last week for comment was answered today by Conner, e-mailing us a letter he says was sent to “the Junction community” last week. The letter says he and his partners have chosen Turning Point Realty Advisors to put the site on the market, and says it’s not likely construction will start before summer 2012. The full text of Conner’s letter, ahead:Read More

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Update: Divers help county stop West Seattle wastewater spill

August 9, 2011 9:57 am

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Update from King County Wastewater Treatment Division: The wastewater spill in the West Seattle industrial area along the Duwamish River (reported here last night) has been stopped, but they don’t know yet how much spilled, describing it as “large yet currently undetermined.” Read on for the full news-release update:Read More

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West Seattle Tuesday: Support, stories, puppets, bands, more…

August 9, 2011 8:20 am

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(Even flies can be lovely, as Machel Spence pointed out as she shared this photo)
Speaking of wings, it’s your last chance for a glimpse of the Blue Angels before they’re gone till next summer – plus other highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BLUE ANGELS’ DEPARTURE: Scheduled from Boeing Field around 9:35 this morning. They’re off to Fargo, North Dakota.

JOB SEARCHERS, UNITE: The weekly “Notes From The Job Search” group meets for networking, advice, etc., at C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor; 5612 California SW), 11 am.

SOMALI STORY TIME: 1:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

PUPPET SHOW: At the not-far-away South Park Community Center (8319 8th Avenue South), 1:30 pm: Thistle Theater presents: Brother Coyote, Sister Fox (Free, for ages 3 – 11). A delightful and humorous puppet adaptation of a beloved Mexican folktale. Brother Fox wants one thing and one thing only, to catch and eat one of Doña Conchita’s plump chickens. Quick-witted Sister Fox is always one step ahead of him, waiting to trick him with one of her clever schemes to keep all the chickens to herself! Spanish, English and yes…plenty of chickens!

FRISBEE FUN: West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee is now at Fairmount Playfield, Tuesday nights 6:30 – 8:30 pm (and Sundays 11-1).

TUESDAY TUNES: Live music at the Skylark Club and Cafe (3803 Delridge Way SW).
8 pm JAWSH ANDERSON
9 pm GRANT PEEPLES
10 pm MIKE MCGEENEY

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Confessed killer tells his story of the night Steve Bushaw was shot

August 9, 2011 5:34 am

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By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

A tale both chilling and bumbling emerged in court Monday as one of the two confessed triggermen in the February 2009 Steve Bushaw murder spent the entire day on the witness stand.

Opening the second week of testimony in the trial of alleged mastermind Bryce Huber and alleged getaway driver Brandon Chaney, both charged with first-degree murder, John Sylve answered questions about the night of the deadly shooting – including a semi-botched getaway.

As Sylve acknowledged under afternoon questioning by the defense, he changed his story this past January – suddenly striking a plea bargain, admitting to a reduced charge of second-degree murder with firearm enhancement, theoretically bringing a much shorter sentence.

Much of their questioning involved challenges to the times and places he described, all on February 1, 2009. But first – the story he told:

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Cars targeted by vandalism, theft

August 8, 2011 11:01 pm

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Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports tonight – a vandalized car, and a broken-into car – read on:Read More

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New Chief Sealth principal Chris Kinsey promises ‘biggest ear’

August 8, 2011 9:18 pm

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By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

By the time Chris Kinsey had a few minutes to talk with WSB about his new job as Chief Sealth International High School‘s interim principal, he was in the eighth straight hectic hour since the announcement was made this morning.

He’s already started meeting with the people he’ll need to work most closely with. Just before our early-evening conversation, in fact, Kinsey said, he had just been in a late-afternoon meeting with Jeff Clark, principal of Denny International Middle School, which is weeks away from its first year sharing a campus with Chief Sealth. Kinsey says he’s known Clark for “a few years now,” since he has some background in Seattle Public Schools‘ middle-school system.

For the past three years, he’s been an assistant principal at Cleveland High School – also a school that’s been operating in a new, unconventional format. It’s focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The STEM launch is the accomplishment of which Kinsey is proudest, so far:

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Update: ArtsWest ‘change in leadership’ announced; departed executive director acknowledges ‘wonderful ride’

August 8, 2011 6:47 pm

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News tonight of a leadership change at ArtsWest. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, its secretary Dawn Leverett just sent this announcement:

After 5-1/2 years as Executive Director of ArtsWest, Alan Harrison and the Board of Trustees have decided to part ways. The Board is tremendously grateful to Mr. Harrison for all he has done to promote ArtsWest and its mission. While ArtsWest has grown in stature, priorities have shifted and differences in approach have arisen especially in the current economic cycle. Consequently, the time has come for a change in leadership giving rise to the opportunity to reevaluate the entire structure of the organization before launching a formal search for a new executive director. The board of trustees is confident that they have in place a plan that will allow for a smooth transition.

We asked Leverett a few followup questions: First, who is charge in the meantime? She says that duty is being shared by “several board members with various talents and time who have stepped up to run the organization. Second – will Harrison’s departure lead to any changes in the upcoming season, announced months ago? Reply: “At this time, no plans to change the season. We also asked if ArtsWest is financially sound. While acknowledging that “arts have been hit by lack of giving” in the rocky economy, Leverett said, “We certainly are stable.”
ADDED TUESDAY: A statement received via e-mail from Alan Harrison:

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone associated with ArtsWest: the board of trustees, the staff, the artists, and the audiences. In 2005, when I began, there were a number of arts professionals in Seattle who suggested that ArtsWest was not the opportunity for someone who has been in the nonprofit arts business as long as I have. By 2006, we had changed our mission to “require conversation, improve the imagination, and promote cultural vibrancy as a core value” and succeeded in drawing record crowds each year. Better than crowds: ArtsWest now has a fan base.

Last season, the theater drew more fans than ever; with an amazing majority of them coming from outside the 4 zip codes of West Seattle. It is gratifying that we could use our provocative gallery and theater to cause conversations that move the issues beyond the unknown stage and into the “let’s fix it” stage all over Seattle. ArtsWest became a real progressive success story and we have so many people to thank for that. For the first time in the history of the organization, artists were being paid no less than a legal wage (including rehearsals), and the scale and scope of the organization grew to capacity. However, as the economy worsened, earned income was setting records for growth and contributed income dropped. Someday that will turn around, and ArtsWest will again succeed, of this I’m sure.

It was a wonderful ride. Now, my family and I are excited about the next opportunity to work with a company in Seattle. It is our home, and I am delighted to be a part of this wonderfully intellectually curious community of ours. We’re looking forward to seeing what that new opportunity will be, and can’t wait for it to begin.

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Village Green Nursery’s Vera Johnson has a date with the bank

August 8, 2011 4:35 pm

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… and no, it’s NOT the kind of date she’s trying to fight off. We’ve been reporting on Vera Johnson‘s fight to keep Bank of America from foreclosing on her home and Village Green Perennial Nursery business west of White Center – and tomorrow, she’s going downtown for a face-to-face meeting with a Bank of America manager. She has a list of questions for that rep – questions she’s been trying to get the bank to answer for a long time. And she also has another list – thousands of names of people who have signed the online petition she started at Change.org when she first went public with her plight four weeks ago. (Here’s our original story.)

As of our last check, that list stood at almost 9,600 – if you haven’t signed it yet, you might consider doing so if you support her cause, as she’s close to the 10,000 milestone; find it here. Vera also is continuing on her quest to help others get information to help them in similar fights. Most importantly, she says, insist on a face-to-face meeting with somebody at your bank – exactly what she is doing now. In a support-group meeting she hosted with a legal expert a week ago, other points of advice included getting media attention – “make it loud” – and, don’t keep your personal bank accounts in the same bank as your mortgage. Plus, fight every step of the way – fight the foreclosure, fight any attempt to be evicted. And keep an eye on the online records involving your property; be sure you know the parcel number – which you can get through the county’s online parcel finder – and search the records to see what is filed regarding it, just to make sure there’s not something going on that you haven’t heard about.

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Crews working on parking-lot wastewater spill in West Seattle

August 8, 2011 4:05 pm

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Just in from King County Wastewater Treatment Division:

Employees from King County’s clean-water utility are working to control an overflow of treated wastewater from a manhole at the intersection of West Marginal Way S.W. and S.W. Front Street.

The incident began late this morning after a contractor unbolted a manhole cover, causing a currently undetermined volume of treated wastewater from the South Treatment Plant in Renton to overflow into the intersection and a nearby parking lot. The treated wastewater is being pumped from the plant for discharge into Puget Sound through a mile-long outfall off of Duwamish Head.

For the flows to subside, the treated effluent in the system has to fully drain. Until this occurs, operations staff will hold flows in storage at the plant. Once the flows normalize, crews can safely enter the area to begin needed repair work.

This is close to the Highland Park Way/West Marginal Way intersection – here’s a map.

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West Seattle scene: Batman relocates Bat Cave to West Seattle

August 8, 2011 1:26 pm

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Or so you might think, upon spotting this. WSB Forums member Bettytheyeti called attention to it there as a “Rave.” Betty explains, “Two weeks ago, the neighbor’s wife hand-painted a big yellow oval on the garage door. I went out of town, e-mailed home to find out what was going on there. My spouse’s response was that the superhero had moved to Seaview. That’s all I was told. When I returned and took out trash to the alley, behold the BATCAVE!” She adds, “I spoke with the neighbor yesterday to tell him I thought it was great and that evildoers should beware.”

TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE: We asked Betty to put us in touch with the Bat Cave’s owner(s). “Batwoman” Jamie answered a few questions for us via e-mail:

There’s not much to the backstory – Like Batman, my heroic husband spends a lot of time in his “cave.” The “cave” door was simply too large, white and boring not to cover with something! I’ve been known to paint flowers and cartoon animals around the house, but that theme clearly wouldn’t work for a Man Cave – it would have to be something more masculine. The train of thought quickly went from “Man Cave” to “Bat Cave,” and voila! As far as technique, it’s freestyle all the way baby! The Bat symbol is definitely here to stay. We may have to further embrace its popularity by dressing up as Batman and Catwoman for Halloween.

We are open to further suggestions for the plain, white, boring backboard…

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Confessed killer continues testimony at Bushaw murder trial

August 8, 2011 12:41 pm

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We’re at the King County Courthouse again today in week two of testimony in the trial of the two remaining defendants in the Super Bowl Sunday 2009 murder of 26-year-old Steve Bushaw outside Talarico’s in The Junction. Continuing his testimony again this morning (after a delay because his “street clothes” hadn’t been brought up from the jail in Kent) was John Sylve, one of the two men who pleaded guilty to firing the deadly shots. Responding to questions from prosecutor Jeff Baird, Sylve told his story of how the shooting unfolded – and the getaway, in which he says they intended to go throw guns and shell casings off the West Seattle Bridge but got lost trying to find it, and eventually changed their plan; he also says the other confessed killer, Danny O’Neal, was sure they had both missed. Court resumes in about an hour; we’ll have the full story of today’s developments later. (You can find our ongoing coverage here – newest-to-oldest.)

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Chief Sealth Int’l High School interim principal: Chris Kinsey

August 8, 2011 10:18 am

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Just in from Seattle Public Schools:

Dear Chief Sealth International High School community,

I am very pleased to announce Christopher Kinsey as the interim Principal at Chief Sealth International High School.

Mr. Kinsey has spent the past three years as Assistant Principal at Cleveland High School where he helped coordinate and implement the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program and fostered a student-centered learning environment throughout the school. He understands the unique needs of the Chief Sealth community and he will continue the good work of former principal John Boyd. Please join me in welcoming him into the Chief Sealth community!

Mr. Kinsey will serve as the Interim Principal for the 2011-12 school year. As is our practice with an interim appointment, the Chief Sealth community will have an opportunity to provide feedback over the winter. Then, we will decide if a national search needs to be conducted for a permanent principal.

I know Mr. Kinsey will work well with Jeff Clark, Principal of Denny International Middle School, and they will continue creating a strong pathway from middle to high school for our students.

Mr. Kinsey started his career in 1999 as a 7th-grade classroom teacher at Meany Middle School and also served as the Dean and Administrative Intern for Pathways at Nathan Hale High School. He was the House Administrator at Eckstein Middle School for two years. He is a dedicated instructional leader who is committed to working collaboratively with the entire Chief Sealth community to ensure all students have a high-quality education. Mr. Kinsey said he is already proud to be a Seahawk.

With less than a month to the start of the school year, I know Mr. Kinsey will be busy getting ready for Sept. 7. Please look for a letter from him soon. I know he is interested in listening to concerns, advice and goals from students, staff, families and the community about the future of Chief Sealth.

Sincerely,

Susan Enfield, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools

Last Friday was former principal John Boyd‘s last day; he has left for a new job as an executive in Highline Public Schools, the district immediately south of Seattle.

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Homeschooling? West Seattle program has something for you

August 8, 2011 10:08 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Registration opens tomorrow for homeschooling families interested in the Family Learning Program at Southwest Community Center (2801 SW Thistle). It’s not affiliated with any school district or religious organization; it grew out of grass-roots interest, and just since its inception back in February, has already served more than 60 homeschooling families. It’s in session on Wednesdays and Fridays, with around 30 classes available for all ages, toddlers to adults, academics to arts, plus free clubs, open gym, and swimming lessons, starting in mid-September. The full list, and registration info, can be found here; you can also check out the program’s Facebook page

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West Seattle Monday: Dancing, laughing, reading, kickboxing…

August 8, 2011 8:09 am

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(One of five raccoons that Carly, who shared the photo, saw enjoying fresh-on-the-tree cherries Friday)
Welcome to the quiet (post-Seafair) days of summer. Not entirely without events, though, in West Seattle and vicinity:

FREE HEALTH SCREENING: For National Health Center Week. Sea Mar in South Park is offering free screenings all week (8720 14th Ave. S) – today, body-mass index and blood pressure; King County Executive Dow Constantine also is scheduled to speak at 9 am.

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE: … along with chocolate. And both are on the schedule 12:30 pm-1 pm Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon St). The announcement points out, “Playful silliness is good for the body, mind and soul.”

STIR IT UP: West Seattle Cooking Club‘s weekly meeting at 2 pm at Beveridge Place Pub. Theme ingredient is “herbs” – and the club now has its own website.

ALASKA KUTEEYAA DANCE: Everyone age 3 and up is welcome at the High Point Library (35th/Raymond) at 3 pm to celebrate the dances of Alaska Native tribes.

BOOK CLUB: 6:45 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library; this month’s book is “A Mercy” by Toni Morrison.

NDNC MONTHLY MEETING: In the park on the north side of Delridge Community Center (Delridge/Genesee), you’ll find this month’s North Delridge Neighborhood Council meeting, 6:30 pm.

FREE KICKBOXING: SIMA Martial Arts presents free “Introduction to Kickboxing” session tonight at Fairmount Playfield, 5400 Fauntleroy Way. 7:05 PM – 8:05 PM. No experience needed; any fitness level; anyone 13 and older is welcome. RSVP to 206-935-4531.

DISCOUNTED WILD WAVES TICKETS: Want to visit the water park before summer’s out? High Point Community Center has discount tickets on sale, $25 (regular price totals $40+).

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Election 2011: Last chance to register before Aug. 16 election

August 8, 2011 7:39 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

If you’re not registered to vote, it’s not too late to register in time to vote in the August 16th election – if you meet the requirements – as long as you do it by 4:30 pm today, in person at King County Elections HQ (919 SW Grady Way, Renton; here’s a map). Questions? Call 206-296-VOTE. That’s also the number to call if you are registered but haven’t received your ballot in the mail yet. Ballots have to be postmarked by next Tuesday, or placed in a dropbox by 8 pm that night.

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