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On the Go - Week of 5-20-13

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:34 +0000

Multicultural Day Fundraiser
Breath of Life SDA Church
9807 26th Ave. S.W.
206-762-0333 or 206-462-5866
Sun., May 26, 2-4 p.m. Come join us as we celebrate and learn about each others uniqueness. We will share music, songs, food, laughter and love. If you would like to present your country and culture please contact us to register.

Earthrise Chamber Choir Concert: Women Poets and Composers
Westside Unitarian Universalist Chapel
7141 California Ave. S.W.
Fri., May 31, 7:30 p.m. “The Tree of Life — Women Poets and Composers” concert focuses on works by Emily Dickenson, Ysaye Barnwell, Pauline Oliveros, Catherine Dalton, and others. Tickets at www.BrownPaperTickets.com : $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Information: Bert Gulhaugen, earthrise@wsuu.org or 206-851-3518.

Arbor Heights Elementary Spring Carnival
Arbor Heights Gym, Cafeteria & Playground
3701 S.W. 104th St.
Sat., June 1, 3-6 p.m. Outdoors: bouncy houses and slides, obstacle course, mini golf and a dunk tank. Inside: games, face painting, temp tattoos, cotton candy, cupcake walk and prizes. Made to order sliders, chips and drinks at the concessions stand. Bag up gently used clothes, shoes and household items and bring for our Clothing Drive. Tickets can be purchased at the gate: $15 for a wristband for unlimited rides, or 50 cents a ticket for games and rides. Come rain or shine!

Coworking Meetup
Office Junction
5230 California Ave. S.W., Suite B
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month, Noon--1 p.m. These are free, informal brown bag lunches for freelancers, independent business professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs working from home or coffee shops. We discuss business ideas, share skills, get feedback on projects, collaborate and network. Read about our past meetings at www.wsofficejunction.com. Come join us!

Intermediate Tap Dance Class
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens
Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. If you have any experience tapping give this class a try. It is a great way to exercise, learn tap patterns, and have fun doing it. Please contact Mary at 935-2162 for the pro-rated fee

Stop ‘N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Volunteers Needed:
Weekend volunteers needed to cashier at the Stop “N Shop thrift store. You will meet new people, gain a sense of achievement and give back to your community. Shifts on Saturday and Sunday are from 10-1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Volunteer consultant, computer lab assistant needed. Network experience needed (Microsoft server), maintain eleven lab computers and security system. Hours can vary.
Contact Margie at 206-932-4044 x8 or margiew@seniorservices.org.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206-937-7169
We're closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 27, but in honor of the day anything in the shop with red, white or blue is half price May 24, 25 and 26. Also, all items with yellow tags are priced at $1.00 through the end of the month and all men's wear is 50% off every Sunday. If you, family members or friends have been affected by cancer, you might think about volunteering with us in our mission to help find a cure. In just 4 hours a week in our store, sorting and pricing in the back room or using your talents for minor repairs to donations, you can be part of this worthwhile and satisfying effort. Come by the store or call for available opportunities. The all volunteer run, non profit American Cancer Society shop is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and all other days 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

King County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
McClendon Hardware
10210 16th Ave. S.W.
Saturdays, through Sept. 28 (except May 25, July 6, Aug. 31), 10-2 p.m. Free gardening advice and plant diagnosis from Master Gardeners.

West Seattle Lion’s Club Events
Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St
Thursdays, Noon--1:30 p.m. for lunch & speaker unless otherwise noted.
Call Harvey Rowe at 206-762-1221 for reservations by prior Tuesday evening. Lunch $7.

West Seattle High School Class of “63” 50th Reunion
Friday Evening, June 7, 5 p.m. at West Seattle High School to celebrate our 50th Reunion.
Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m. Register in advance for a fantastic buffet dinner at The Rainier Golf & Country Club. Registrations forms: janicemclayton@hotmail.com.

New Book Club
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave. S.W.
Third Thursday of each month, 1-2 p.m. If you are interested in reading and discussing books, look no farther. The Seattle Public library provides the books for this group. More Info: Mary 206-935-2162.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Every Thursday evening, 7-8:15 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who meet to help solve compulsive overeating (obesity, anorexia and bulimia). The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. OA is a non-profit international organization patterned after the Twelve-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program. All are welcome. For more info 206-979-6665 or www.seattleoa.org.

Culinary Volunteers Needed
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
Great volunteer positions to utilize culinary talents. Friendly people and great atmosphere. Working with seniors and members of the community. Café assistants: 8:30-12:30 p.m. or 10:30-2 p.m., M-F. Kitchen Assistant: 9:30-1:30 p.m., M-F. Call Margie: 206-932-4044 x8 or email: margiew@seniorservices.org.

Join the West Seattle Lion’s Club
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-762-1221
Meets every Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.

Stop ‘N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Remember to donate reusable items ie kitchenware, tools, knickknacks, jewelry, linens, furniture, home decorations, clothing & accessories to the Senior Center’s Stop‘n Shop. Our thrift shop runs on the generous donations of folks like you!!! All donations tax deductible! Hours are 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grief Support Group
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastoral Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W. (just north of the Parish Center under construction)
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet weekly for 6-8 weeks. Anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome. Led by a pastoral counselor and staff member. Questions or RSVP John at 935-0358 ext. 110.

West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! For info 206-932-4044 or email at margiew@seniorservices.org.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to grow your communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12-1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.toastmastersclub.org Email questions to :tm4u@comcast.net or call 206-932-6706.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mount St. Vincent-2nd floor, Peps West Room
4831 35th Ave S.W.
Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. Info: Jan 206-762-7844 or Bunkyjanjan@yahoo.com

Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment or
Manicure/Pedicure Volunteers
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
425-443-1484
Leave a message. yuliyam@u.washington.edu

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $12 for members, $14 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

At Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
206-932-4044

AARP Defensive Driving workshops by Rhea Lutton
Fri., May 24 and 31, 9-1 p.m. $12/AARP members or $14/non-members. Register: 206-932-4044.

Informal Conversational Spanish Classes
Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m. Facilitated by Suzanne Duffy-Kane, world language educator. Register: 206-932-4044.

Senior Talent Show
Tue., June 4, Lunch 11:45 a.m., Talent Show 12:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $6 for a taco salad lunch. Co-sponsored with Seattle Parks & Rec Senior Adult Program. Reservations: 206-932-4044.

Dance Time with Lauren Petrie
Wed., June 5, 6-8 p.m. Suggested donation is $5/members and $7/guests. Lauren will be on keyboard playing old-time familiar songs for listening and dancing. Details: 206-932-4044.

Dinner Fundraiser for New “Defibrillator”
Tue., June 11, 5:30 p.m. Donate what you can. Baked Chicken Dinner will be served. Reservations: 206-932-4044.

Casino Trips from West Seattle on June, 13, June 18 and June 27
Call Flo for details and reservations: 206-938-1700

Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Foot care $20 member/$22 non-member; Manicures w/polish $20 member/$22 non-member and no/polish $15 member or non-member. Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m. Friday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Call 206-932-4044 ext. 1 for appointment.

Homestyle Lunches Daily
11:45-12:15 p.m. daily. FDA approved full meals for suggested donation of $3-$6. Reservations 206-932-4044.

The Cafe
9:30-1:30 p.m. daily. Nominally priced homemade soup, sandwiches, salads, and cookies.

Chair Massage
Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 15 minute appointments at $7/members or $9/non-members. Appointments with Eric LaSeur at 206-932-4044.

Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Drop-in, $5 mem/$7 non-mem. Chair and standing postures (no floor sitting). Improve breathing, posture, flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Enhance Fitness Exercise Classes
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, on-going, 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m. (2 sessions). Free to Group Health members or $30 for 5 weeks. Innovative and fun strength-training classes, using wrist & ankle weights, aerobics, balance and stretching.

WSHS Host Families Needed
Host families are needed for foreign exchange students who will attend West Seattle High School for the next semester. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts. For info: 360-661-0552 or j.henderson33@hotmail.com.

Old Clothes = New Opportunities Donation Station
Northwest Center ‘Big Blue Truck’
Diamond Parking Lot
44th Ave. S.W. & S.W. Edmunds St.
Fridays - Sundays, 9-5 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. List of donations accepted visit bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible and donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadalupe Church-Pastoral Care Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. For info at 206-932-2621.

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-935-3225.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
The Kenney - meeting room 2
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
206-938-3276

Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment
Every second Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m. We need someone to play piano or entertain seniors for an hour or so during Birthday Celebrations.

Volunteers for Sign Language Communication with Deaf
Come in once or twice a month to speak with a senior deaf resident. This would be very beneficial for us to have an opportunity to interact with them as well as provide practice to volunteer who studies or wants to practice using sign language.

BNI West Seattle Champion Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Thursdays, 7:45-9:15 a.m. Learn how to grow your business with quality referrals. $10 includes breakfast.

Seeking ESL tutors
Volunteers 18+ and fluent in English. Application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. Info www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. Representatives from neighborhood councils and other community organizations provide reports on what issues and concerns they are working on and announcements about up-coming community meetings and events.

Stay-at-home dads
Hiawatha Playfield Playground
2700 California Ave. S.W.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. A resource and community for stay-at-home dads, fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved dads are welcome. All fathers are invited.

Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball
12U
West Seattle Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball is looking for athletes with a good attitude and desire to play tournament softball this spring and summer. For tryout, call Greg at 669-6881 or email gkormanik@comcast.net

Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Volunteers for hair salon, gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For info 937-3701 ext. 28170 or www.providence.org/themount

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West Seattle Elementary Family Health and Fitness event is May 21

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:50:01 +0000

A FREE Family Health & Fitness Night hosted by The Hope Heart Institute and Molina Healthcare is happening at West Seattle Elementary School on May 21 from 5:30pm-8:00pm. The school is located at 6760 34th Ave SW.

The goal of the event is to teach over 150 students and their families about healthy eating, active living and heart health. The evening will include dinner, games, prizes, and health tips. Families can blend a smoothie by pedal power, take a swing at golf, and dance their way to fitness along with a local Zumba instructor at this interactive event.

Community organizations participating include:

· Double Dutch Club performance

· Highpoint Community Center

· Camp Long

· Apple Corps

· Cascade Bicycle Club

· First Tee Golf

· West Seattle YMCA

· Neighborhood House

· Farmer’s Market Alliance

· Southwest Pool

· Washington Dairy Council

· Neighborcare Health

About The Hope Heart Institute

The Hope Heart Institute has a 50-year history of revolutionary medical advances and educational curricula that make heart disease - America's No. 1 cause of death - more treatable, beatable and preventable. We are a Bellevue, Washington-based 501(c)(3) non-profit. For more, visit www.hopeheart.org.

Police Blotter Week of 5-20-13

Ty Swenson — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:31 +0000

Hair salon ripped off
West Seattle’s Ola Salon on Avalon Way was broken into sometime Wednesday night, May 15, and the unknown suspects stole an estimated $25,000 worth of cash, tools of the hairdressing trade and computers. Strangely, instead of ransacking the place and leaving everything in disarray, the crooks politely closed drawers after removing items from them, and left the place seemingly untouched until a closer inspection revealed the loss. Police continue to investigate and look for tips.

Technology gives front row seat to burglary
The owner of a home on the 4700 block of 46th Ave. S.W. was at work in the early afternoon May 10 when his phone alerted him that his basement surveillance cameras had just been activated. From his phone, the victim watched a male suspect enter the basement carrying a backpack and wearing gloves. The victim called police and they responded, but the suspect was gone by the time they arrived. Surveillance footage was able to pick up “high quality” images of the suspect that were submitted into evidence along with a fingerprint found on the outer sill of the entry point window.

Kids and their Facebook …
On May 12 a teenager on lunch break near a West Seattle high school was approached by much larger classmate who stole her backpack. The victim later told police she was afraid to fight for the backpack because the suspect was much larger and associates with a West Seattle gang. As the suspect prepared to board a Metro bus with the pack, the victim yelled for it back, and the suspect threw it at her … minus a cell phone. After talking with her parents, the victim called 911 and showed police her Facebook (online social networking site) page where she had pleaded with the suspect for her phone back. The suspect responded with threats to beat her up, “put her six feet under” and “watch as the ambulance takes her away.” The suspect also allegedly took a photo of herself with the stolen phone and posted it to Facebook. Police contacted the suspect’s mother and were working to set up a time to meet and discuss a possible robbery arrest.

Crimes reported from May 13 to May 19:

Robberies by block: 9400 16th Ave. S.W.

Burglaries by block: 3800 40th Ave. S.W., 7300 47th Ave. S.W., 2300 Alki Ave. S.W., 8200 35th Ave. S.W., 4200 W. Marginal Way S.W., 5400 California Ave. S.W., 3200 S.W. Avalon Way, 6300 45th Ave. S.W., 2900 S.W. Avalon Way, 2800 S.W. Genesee St., 3200 44th Ave. S.W.

Car prowls by block: 4500 36th Ave. S.W., 3200 38th Ave. S.W., 6700 37th Ave. S.W., 10600 35th Ave. S.W., 10700 35th Ave. S.W., 6000 California Ave. S.W., 8000 Fauntleroy Way S.W., 4000 59th Ave. S.W., 9400 27th Ave. S.W., 6300 16th Ave. S.W., 2200 Harbor Ave. S.W.

Vehicle thefts by block: 2300 42nd Ave. S.W., corner of 46th Ave. S.W./S.W. Trenton St., 9700 31st Ave. S.W., 1900 S.W. Genesee St., 5400 Fauntleroy Way S.W., 4500 California Ave. S.W., corner of 46th Ave. S.W./Glenn Way S.W., 4100 S.W. Lander St., corner of 56th Ave. S.W./Alki Ave. S.W.

West Seattle Relay for Life coming in June

Ty Swenson — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:06:31 +0000

Get those walking shoes ready for a relay marathon to raise money for cancer research and get out the purple for an upcoming celebration.

Here are the details from Kate Flanagan with West Seattle Relay:

Paint The Town Purple:
The American Cancer Society’s 100th Birthday is this Wednesday (5/22/2013).

The “Walking On Logs” statues are dressed up for this event. And we are encouraging everyone to wear purple to show their support.

Relay For Life of West Seattle:
This is a fun overnight event that takes place at the West Seattle Stadium, June 29-30 (from 2:00 PM Saturday until 8:00 AM Sunday).
Relay For Life is a community event and fundraiser to help local cancer patients.

This year we’ll have a FREE concert by the popular kids band Recess Monkey at 6:30 PM Saturday.

We’ll also be decorating the “Walking On Logs” statues for this event.

Find us online:
http://www.westseattlerelay.com
http://www.facebook.com/westseattleRFL

Who Has the Ultimate Power?

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:15:52 +0000

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Last fall was the 40th anniversary of the state Equal Rights Amendment but not many people realized it. It went by without a blip on a radar screen since it didn’t have the priority that bringing a male basketball team to Seattle has. In the late sixties I sat on a state commission which went through the state laws to eliminate sexist content. However, sexist titles were not touched. Recently there was an attempt to change these sexist titles and this was met with anger and calling those who wanted to make these changes feminazis. Shades of the sixties and the backlash against women insisting on change in a man’s world.

Men still tend to dominate in politics and war while the female is left with the so-called softer side of life. Since women traditionally were not as formally educated as males they learned using intuition. What they learned did not bring them as high up on the economic ladder. They say that men who secretly envied the childbearing ability of females had to build higher and higher skyscrapers to compete. And looking at the skylines of cities around the world men have succeeded in building empires unequaled in all history.

The world of music, art, and poetry, once considered not as important in the public school curriculum, is now known to be life supporting and replenishing for all human beings. There was once a talented art teacher in Seattle who brought excitement to her students as well as all those who were entertained by her colorful outfits that she wore everywhere. As a Raging Granny I realized the power of dressing colorfully.

Once when I was walking at Seattle Center in my provocative Granny garb a young man came up to me and said, “I really love your colorful outfit.” That was when many younger women were dressing in dull colors for the most part. My theory is, “Life is too short to dress drab.”

Remember when Sputnik challenged our society to put more money and effort into math and science education? It wasn’t because math and science would make our school children more fulfilled as human beings. It was the old male competitive spirit arising. If math and science aided Russia in putting Sputnik into space before we did then we must boost science and math education. We mustn’t lose the race, right? When it was announced that this country put the First Man on the Moon, I wrote to NASA and asked, “If we have finally sent the first man to the moon, there must have been a woman who got there first, right?”

Honors doled out to men are for valor in battle or scientific discoveries. Women get honors for doing more volunteering than anyone else in the community. Let’s face it. Power and money still rule and, as usual, men still dominate the spheres of power in the world. War making is the ultimate power game which we are once again hunkering down to pay for with cuts to in order to bridge the gap. Who will have the guts to “pin the tail on the donkey” of needed change? Whistleblowers often go unrewarded but there are always thoughtful people who will step up to do the right thing.

We need more of them.

Georgie Bright Kunkel is a freelance writer who can be reached at gnkunkel@comcast.net or 206-935-8663.

From the kitchen: Talk about tall men and shrimps

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:57:08 +0000

"What are you doing?" she demanded.

She noticed a low, slurping noise and saw me chin down at the counter licking my shirt.

"Just getting some crumbs off my shirt. A hunk of kiwi jam your mother made fell off the piece of cornbread I was eating and got on my shirt. "

"Well get a napkin!"

"A shirt is just a napkin you wear," I said.

The Redhead did a combination eye-roll and head shake that only women know how to do.

I don't care. It's my shirt and I can use it any way I like.

"It's not one of my good shirts."

Changing the subject… "Okay. So, what can I fix you for dinner?"

"What is there?"

I opened the fridge. "There's cheese, and some cold pasta and…some of those little tomatoes and..I think there are some shrimp in the freezer. I could sauté some shrimp in garlic butter, white wine and those tomatoes with a little chiffonade of spinach. How does that sound?

"That sounds okay." She spoke from her command post in a leather La-Z-Boy in the family room. "Try not to get any sauce on your shirt…" she added with a twist of the TV remote.

"Those are harsh words to throw at a man who spent the night with you."

I made an animal noise and began digging out the ingredients for dinner. The news was on TV and I caught glimpse of that guy who wants to bring the Sonics back to Seattle. The Redhead seemed interested. She turned up the volume a little so he could hear over my clanging in the kitchen.

"Are you following that deal?" I politely inquired.

"I'm trying to but somebody keeps asking me questions."

"No, I mean, in general. That handsome tassle-toed billionaire from San Francisco who wants to bounce a basketball team here at any cost…"

Redhead: "I know the gist of the story. His name is Hansen. He grew up here, got rich betting on other people's money as a hedge fund manager and now wants to own a basketball team and has asked the city and county to help him build an arena where the team can play."

Me: "I know that much. But how did he make all that money? What does a hedge fund manager do?"

Redhead: "'A hedge fund manager uses money from a group of investors in risky private investments and takes a performance fee. He has to be a vary sharp cookie."

Me." So, these guys are high-stakes gamblers in the stock market, eh?"

Redhead:"You could say that. Don't kill that shrimp dish with garlic. Okay?"

Me: "What?!

Redhead:"Sometimes you are a bit heavy-handed with the seasoning…"

Me:" About those Sonics…"

Redhead:"Mr. Hansen is rich, right? So he hangs around with other rich people, like Steve Ballmer from Microsoft and they have pooled their money and offered it to the owners of the basketball team in Sacramento, which by the way, means "sacrament" and refers to the Eucharist. It's a Spanish word."

Me:"Ouch!" I blurted.

Redhead:" That's not Spanish. Did you burn yourself again."

Me: "No. I dropped a bag of frozen shrimp on my bare foot."

She made a throat-clearing noise.

Redhead:"The guys in Sacramento, the Maloof family, say they want to sell to Hansen and company. Last Wednesday, the members of the national Basketball Association voted to leave the team in Sacramento."

Me:" But money talks, right?"

Redhead: "Not only does it talk, it squawks. Now Mr. Hansen had tossed in another $100 million to try to outbid the Californians."

Me:"I heard that too. He already has the real estate here and he has charmed the local politicians into voting to get the taxpayers to prey up $200 million to help get the stadium built in the most crowded part of Soho…"

Redhead:"There is something out of balance here. How many people can be counted on to regularly go to a basketball game? The proposed new stadium would be built to hold 18,500 fans. It seems wrong to ask the taxpayers to vote to tax themselves to build a facility for such a small segment of the population."

"Me:"Well, it would create a lot of high-wage jobs…"

Redhead:"Agreed. But it seems like a short-term benefit that really forces the public to become partners with Hansen and Ballmer and some other rich guys so they can sit around rubbing their bellies and chortling about owning a big-league sports franchise that grows in value because WE built them a stadium."

Me:"Hansen said they would pay off the cost of the stadium with ticket revenue. But I guess that is moot for the time being."

Redhead:"Right. But it seems odd to me the be asked to help rich guys underwrite the cost of their personal indulgence. I like tall, athletic men in tennis shoes as well as the next girl. But I think the guys with the bucks should pay for the thing themselves."

Me: "Is that likely to happen?"

Redhead: "No. It's a liability thing. The big money guys have to get the public to participate in case somebody chokes on SonicDog and sues. The choker would sue the city because the city would be the owner of the venue…

Me: "I see your point. It all comes down to food. What else would you like on the plate with the shrimp? It's almost ready."

Massage Envy will be opening this Saturday in Westwood Village

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:09:49 +0000

The first West Seattle location of Massage Envy, a chain of massage providers will open on Saturday, May 25 in Westwood Village. It is next to the Staples in the Westwood Village Shopping Center.

The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce will conduct an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Following the ribbon cutting, the clinic will kick off celebratory activities by offering complimentary chair massages, healthy treats and a water bar until 1 p.m.

The clinic will offer more than 13 licensed massage therapists.

The facility will feature several treatment rooms, including a room for couples or a group of two to three friends. Licensed massage therapists will provide a variety of massage therapies, including: Swedish massage; deep tissue massage; sports massage; reflexology; cranial sacral therapy; prenatal massage and senior massage. Clients may also add hot stone, sugar scrub, aromatherapy and deep muscle therapy upgrades to enhance their therapeutic massage experience. All sessions are available in 60-minute, 90-minute and two-hour increments.

Monthly memberships are $59.99. The monthly membership includes a customized one-hour massage, unlimited additional massages at $39.99, the ability to earn free massages and upgrades, rollover capabilities for unused massages, family add-on specials, retail discounts and members only events. The clinic will offer convenient hours, and will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Calling all incoming Sealth students! Incoming Student Sealth Athletics Open House is May 28

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:05:17 +0000

Do you have a middle school student who will be coming to Chief Sealth International High School next year?

Coming up Tuesday May 28 the Incoming Student Sealth Athletics Open House will be held from 6-7:30pm in the Chief Sealth Galleria on campus.

All incoming 9th graders and their parents are invited to come visit with representatives from each of the school's sports and athletic activities in a comfortable and casual setting.

Sealth Athletic Director Sam Reed explained that, The purpose of the event is to:

• Introduce you to our outstanding coaching staff,
• Connect you with programs they may be interested in,
• Invite you to participate in voluntary summer workouts,
• Walk you through the sports packet and what is required to play high school sports,
• Show you what health and safety resources are available for student athletes,
• Much more!

Refreshments will be served.
Please e-mail Sam Reed with any advance questions.

See the flyer for the event at the link above.

West Seattle Wildcats headed to state baseball tourney in Pacso with two wins

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:30:22 +0000

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

One road trip paid off in another for the West Seattle baseball team.

The Wildcats won two loser-out games in a row at the Mount Vernon Dream Field on Saturday to earn their way into the state Class 3A semifinals in Pasco.

West Seattle opened regional action in Mount Vernon with a 6-0 win over nearby Ferndale, then defeated Bonney Lake, 7-2, to clinch the semifinal berth.

Next up the Wildcats will face Mount Si in the 10 a.m. semifinal at GESA Stadium in Pasco this coming Friday.

The winner goes on to play for the state 3A championship against the 1 p.m. Kennewick vs. Auburn Mountainview winner Saturday.

The losers of those games will play for third and fourth place, also on Saturday at GESA Stadium.

SLIDESHOW: 5K and Summer Streets prove popular

patr — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:38:13 +0000

West Seattle’s Alki waterfront was taken over by pedestrians and bike peddlers on Sunday, May 19 as the West Seattle 5k Run/Walk and Alki Summer Streets Day (also known as Car Free Alki Day).

The day started bright (Ok, it was actually cloudy)and early as hundreds of participants ran or walked the West Seattle 5k. The winners were as follows:

Male
1st
Josh Fountain Seattle time 16:44

2nd
Keefe Hanson Lake Tapps, WA time 16:53

3rd
Wyatt Golding, Seattle WA time 17:00

Female
1st
Kelley McKean, time 19:23

2nd
Adrienne Salzwedel Seattle 19:32

3rd
Roxanne Wegman, Lakewood, Wa 19:36

The first kid to finish was
Logan Schiller age 14

After the run, Alki Ave. was turned over to the people for a day full of activities, including live bands, local art and a costumed bicycle parade put on the Alki Beach Creeps, a local bike group.

UPDATE: Power outage in West Seattle for over 1200 customers, cause unknown

patr — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:26 +0000

UPDATE 8:25pm
Power has been restored.

Original Post
A power outage that knocked out the juice to more than 1200 West Seattle City Light customers began around 6:20pm and so far, the cause is unknown.

The outage affects an area east of 35th Ave. SW from SW Dakota on the south to nearly SW Hanford Street, extending across Admiral Way SW and around the west end of the West Seattle Bridge affecting all the businesses at the north end of Avalon Way SW and then extending across to 26th SW from Yancy Street SW to Genesee Street SW. Another pocket of power outage affects south of the Delridge Playfield from SW Alaska Street to SW Dawson Street. Still another affects a smaller number of customers from SW Brandon Street along both sides of 26th SW down to SW Juneau.

No known time of restoration has been determined.

Ciscoe Morris visits Village Green Perennial Nursery

patr — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:05:45 +0000

On Sunday, May 19th noted northwest gardening expert Ciscoe Morris will be visiting the Village Green Perennial Nursery at 10223 26th Avenue SW. The event starts at 1:00pm.

He'll provide his favorite tips for growing healthy spring plants. Ciscoe is the author of a bestselling gardening book, and is host of “Gardening with Ciscoe” on 97.3 FM Kiro radio and a weekly TV show on KING 5. He leads garden tours around the world, and he still somehow finds time to tend his own garden
here in Seattle.

Also visiting will be Debra Prinzing presenting "Slow Flowers"

Prinzing is a Seattle and Los Angeles-based outdoor living expert and will sign copies of and talk about her latest book, Slow Flowers: Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets from the Garden, Meadow and Farm.

She will also create bouquets from materials found around the nursery, demonstrating how to craft beautiful arrangements from local materials such as regional bountiesof cut flowers, twigs, foliage, greenhouse plants, dried pods, and more.

Bouquets will be given away to lucky raffle winners.

REMINDER: Alki Car Free Day on May 19 in for an overhaul

Ty Swenson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:16:43 +0000

Guy Olson, a five-year Alki Beach resident, has big plans for “Alki Car Free Day” on May 19 this year, including live bands, “The Bubble Man” and “West Seattle’s Largest Costumed Bicycle Parade.”

Car Free Day is part of the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Alki Summer Streets Event, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., sans vehicles.

Olson explains:

“On May 19th Alki Avenue in West Seattle will be closed to vehicle traffic for 'Alki Car Free Day.' In recent years interest has dwindled, and criticism has increased. Car Free Day is a wonderful occasion and could really be a great thing. So.... this year I have planned a few activities and I'm hoping you will be a part of it, or will help spread the word. I have 2 DJ's, one band and 'The Bubble Man' committed so far. My home has a large balcony in the heart of Alki Beach, overlooking the beach, in the middle of the nearby bars/restaurants, and the avenue. My plan is to have all the performers perform from the driveway directly next door and the bubble artist on my patio/deck/balcony.

“The biggest idea, which I will need the most help with is: ‘West Seattle's Largest Costumed Bicycle Parade.’ This parade will begin at 1:00pm on May 19, 2013. The parade will begin at 63rd and Alki Avenue continuing to Seacrest Park on Harbor Avenue and then looping back to El Chupacabra on Alki Avenue. This will be the ‘finish line’ and the place for our post-parade party. I'm the creator of "Seattle Green Bikes" and co-president of a bicycle club which recently completed a very successful beach cleanup. Please let me know of you need any more info. I'm hoping for a huge turnout and to make this ‘Alki Car Free Day’ a very memorable experience for everyone I possibly can.”

Anyone interested in helping spread the word or participate can learn more by emailing Olson atgmail.comgmail.com.

His bike club can also be found on Facebook.

An event page for the parade can be found here.

Olson is a founding member and co-president of the “Alki Beach Creeps Bicycle Club” (which is not nearly as creepy as it sounds. He explains: “My good friend Willis Mathiasen and I started the bicycle club amongst friends who I believe just wanted to ride together and be a part of something. We try to do fun things as a group. We are tired of people complaining about things, when in fact they can fix it. We are just a group of friends enjoying the beautiful city on our bikes.”)

“The importance of Car Free Day to me is the loss of vehicle noise,” Olson said. “In the warmer months the motorcycle noise is the most obnoxious. The revving of engines is unbelievable.”

Olson is hoping for a spectacular turnout for the parade portion of the day, and promises a worthwhile party at the end of the line.

SLIDESHOW: Track finals see some talented West Seattle Athletes move on to state

patr — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:28 +0000

The big winners of the day were the private schools, but the public schools performed well with local West Seattle talent moving on to the state finals next week in Tacoma.

West Seattle Highs DiAndre’ Jackson 23.05 time placed him third in the boys’ 200 meter dash. Chief Sealth’s Vidal Griffen III’s triple jump distance of 42’8” and Lorna Sailiai’s 1kg discus throw of 98’ landed the two Seahawks a solid two/three in their respective events and will send them to Tacoma as well.

The West Seattle Herald spoke with Vidal Griffen III briefly after his high jump event and while he missed on 6’ he was happy he maintained his personal best of 5’10”. Vidal finished with a 5th place height of 5’10”. Griffen III is excited about next year when he’ll be attending Whitworth University in hopes of playing basketball and running track.

Hats off to all of the competitors that participated at the SWAC. Over the last two weeks these athletes gave everything for their schools and themselves.

Below are the stats for the athletes that made it through Friday’s finals from Chief Sealth and West Seattle. (Taken from athletic.net)

Boys 200 meter dash
3. Diandre Jackson 23.06 West Seattle

Boys 400 meter dash
8. Diandre Jackson 52.91 West Seattle
10. Eliot Nichols 53.44 Chief Sealth

Boys 4x400 Relay
10. Thomas Kovacs
Michael Ahrens
Diandre Jackson
Samias Tsegay 3:43.30 West Seattle

Girls 4x400 Relay
10. Ameena Bouzekto
Brooke Sarver
Alison Nichols
Kenaia Neumann 5:07.73 Chief Sealth

Boys high Jump
5. Vidal Griffin III 5' 10.00 Chief Sealth

Girls Shot Put 4kg
7. Lorna Sailiai 31' 2.50 Chief Sealth
9. Lexi Loane 31' 2.50 West Seattle

Girls Discus 1 kg
3. Lorna Sailiai 98' 0.00 Chief Sealth

Boys Long Jump
7. Brennan Newquist 20' 1.00 West Seattle

Boys Triple Jump
2. Vidal Griffin III 42' 8.00 Chief Sealth
10. Brady Crane 39' 5.75 Chief Sealth

Girls long Jump
10. Natalie Fuller 15' 6.75 West Seattle

Girls Triple Jump
7. Lindsey Hage 32' 7.25 West Seattle
8. Natalie Fuller 32' 6.50 West Seattle

West Seattle 5K Walk/Run will benefit West Seattle High School May 19

patr — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:54:42 +0000

The fifth running of the West Seattle 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8am (though the race will start at officially at 9:20am) Sunday, May 19 at the Alki Bathhouse. The event benefits West Seattle High School. Funds from the 2013 West Seattle 5K will be used to improve math, science, music and drama programs and communications at WSHS.

The 5K route runs along Alki Beach, turning at Anchor Park and heading back. Those attending can visit vendor booths and hang around on the beach until 11am to take advantage of "Celebrate Seattle Summer Streets" Car Free Sunday on Alki full of fun events and activities.

Check the official website for more information.

Packet pick-up and registration is available on the day of the event, starting at 8:00 AM.

Race results will be posted after the 5K on May 20, 2013.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall female and male finishers. In addition, ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 female and male finishers in each age group.

Here's our coverage from last year.

Out from the start, gay teen musician building a career

Ty Swenson — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:53:53 +0000

In the entertainment world, there is a long history of talented musicians and actors who happen to be gay keeping that part of their lives private, at least until they’ve “made it,” including Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres and Neil Patrick Harris. Most recently, as a first for professional sports in the U.S., active NBA player Jason Collins came out as homosexual, saying “I think, I know, in my personal life, I’m ready and I think the country is ready for supporting an openly gay basketball player.”

It’s 2013 now, with voters in state after state approving gay marriage as a sign of acceptance that some people are born homosexual, have a right to marry the person they love and share the benefits of such a union with heterosexual couples. Gay characters in film and television are no longer an anomaly, nor presented in caricature as a rule. Normalization is the trend for an increasing slice of the national population.

With the cultural sea change seemingly underway, Sarey Savy, a 17-year-old lifelong White Center resident born to entertain, believes the world is ready for an openly gay musician right from the start.

Savy makes genre-bending music that leans towards pop, and is just about to embark on an 11-show summer tour with hopes of making a career out of his vocal and composer talents. He’s released a mixtape, posted songs to YouTube, signed with a California record label, has a manager and is getting ready to perform for audiences the size of which he’s only imagined.

He writes lyrics from a personal perspective, and said staying true to a memory means not altering the facts. If he writes about a boyfriend, he won’t be swapping out his name for a female’s to make it more marketable.

“I don’t think music should have agenda, I don’t like it when people say, ‘He’s a gay artist, all of the songs are about gay people,’ … to me music is music,” Savy said. “It’s not about the person who wrote it and it’s not about how they identify themselves or how the song is crafted. It’s all about feeling what the person is saying, it’s about the lyrics. If you can relate to it, then it’s a good song. I don’t see why people should assign agenda or sexuality to a song.”

At the same time, Savy said people he might work with in the industry need to know how he is.

“That was a no-brainer for me, because if I am going to be working with people in this business they need to know who I am and accept my sexuality,” he said of being openly gay. “I am not going to get hired by someone and have to hide who I am … otherwise it’s just not going to work.”

Savy’s parents immigrated to Seattle from Cambodia shortly before he was born, and he has been surrounded by vocalists his entire life. His mom sings, his sisters sing and dance.

At age 7, Savy thought dance was his calling, but his older sister and mentor in the art of movement had a child and had to shift her focus to parenting instead of teaching her brother how to dance. Soon thereafter, he signed up for choir class at Mt. View Elementary and his teacher said one of the most important things: “You can sing.”

Savy turned his attention to becoming a musician, teaching himself how to belt out tunes with the fine tutelage of the women in his life and, over the years, learning how to compose and mix his own music.

He said he knew he was gay from an early age – around 10 – and slowly broke the news to his family, starting with his sisters. Speaking to that decision, Savy said, “It’s been fantastic, it’s actually better than I thought. Now, at 17, (my family) fully accepts me.”

While the most important people in Savy’s life support who he is, he said it has been more difficult finding acceptance in Cambodian circles of Seattle.

“Personally, as a gay Cambodian artist, a lot of people have talked down on me in my culture,” he said, finding most of the negative reactions posted online, behind the veil of internet anonymity.

Sarey Savy is booked to play 11 festivals this summer, including the Capitol Hill Pride and Seattle Pride Festivals. It’s the first time he’s branched out to a larger stage and while admitting he’s nervous, he knows it’s worth the sweat to attain his dream.

“I want (music) to be an income source for the rest of my life because I can’t see myself working retail. I can’t see myself being a janitor. Music is my life, but I also want time to find someone who means a lot to me,” he said. “When I found out that (gay marriage was) finally legalized (in Washington State), I found a new door was opened for me.”

You can find Sarey Savy online at http://about.me/sarey, including links to his mixtape and tour dates.

Sustainable West Seattle makes a Presto Garden in a day to benefit the White Center Food Bank

patr — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:33:20 +0000

Community means cooperation and that's what was in evidence May 18 as Sustainable West Seattle and some willing volunteers came together at Westcrest Park to create what they called a Presto Garden.

With donations of perennial vegetables from Village Green Nursery, compost – provided by Alki Bike and Board, Vegetable starts – from West Seattle Nursery and Seeds – provided by the Community Orchard of West Seattle the effort was to transform, in a single day a patch of weeds into a food producing garden.

The food produced by the garden will all go to the White Center Food Bank.

Getting a garden going is about more than just tilling the soil and waiting for the harvest so part of what the organizers wanted to include was an educational component. Learning how to garden naturally by tilling weeds back into the soil.

The method they utilized was a layering style that included the existing weed cover, some mulch and some topsoil. Soon enough, their efforts will pay off with a lot more fresh food for those who need it most.

Westside-O-Rama West Seattle Entertainment Guide

patr — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:44:40 +0000

Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave. S.W.
938-3456
Movie tickets $5.50

On Tuesday, we celebrate Seniors (over 60) with one dollar off all day, $4.75.
Tickets available at http://www.farawayentertainment.com/admiral.html
http://www.farawayentertainment.com/admiral.html

The Historic Admiral Theater Movies & Showtimes

Escape from Planet Earth
‎1hr 29min‎ ‎PG‎ ‎Animation‎
‎4:00pm‎

The Call
‎1hr 35min‎ ‎R‎ Suspense‎
‎‎‎1:30‎ - ‎6:30pm‎

Identity Thief
‎1hr 51min‎ ‎R‎ Comedy‎
‎‎1:45‎ - ‎6:20‎ - ‎8:50pm‎

Trance
‎1hr 41min‎ ‎R‎ ‎Drama‎
‎‎3:50‎ - ‎8:30pm‎

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (R)
Saturday 4/6 @ Midnight

Alki Arts
2820 Alki Avenue SW
206.432.9936

Featuring art of ‘The New Northwest’
Join us the second Thursday of each month for the West Seattle Art Walk. Enjoy a featured artist, musician and of course wine & snacks!

ArtsWest
STARTING MAY 1 and running through MAY 25

33 Variations
Two parallel stories 200 years apart: a modern-day musicologist coming to terms with motherhood and a composer (Beethoven) coming to terms with his genius are confronted by their own mortality, and united by a shared obsession. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to nineteenth-century Austria in this extraordinary American play about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life. Christopher Zinovitch directs this five-time Tony Award nominated play. Tickets: 206-938-0339 or click here.

4711 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
206) 938-0339

Bamboo Bar and Grill
2806 Alki Ave. S.W.
937-3023
Happy Hour: Sunday through Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., 10 p.m. to Midnight, Friday and Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m.
http://www.bamboobarandgrill.com/

West Seattle Wednesday's
Ladies Night Karaoke Thursday's
DJ and Dancing Friday Night
Dancing and DJ Saturday Night

BenBow Room (inside the Heartland Cafe)
4210 Southwest Admiral Way

Weekly drink and food specials Mon-Fri.
See website for details
Happy Hour
Mon-Thur 3-6pm
Late-Night Happy Hour
Mon-Thur & Sun 10pm-close.
Industry Night Sun-Mon
$1 off all drinks from 10pm until close (proof of restaurant industry required).

Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays
Check our Calendar for Events

Company
9608 16th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98106
206-257-1162

Hours are:
Sunday-Thursday 4pm-Midnight
Friday-Saturday 4pm-2am

Happy Hour everyday from 4-7

Every Monday: Rat City Royals Chess Club, featuring DJ Plantkiller
Every Tuesday: $2 Tuesday. Selections from our menu offered for $2
First Wednesday: Baby Ketten Karaoke! Best Karaoke in town
Third Saturday: White Center Art Walk
Every Sunday: Sunday dinner special changes every week

Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave. S.W.
932-9906
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m.
www.beveridgeplacepub.com/

The Bridge
4439 35th Ave. S.W.
206.402.4606
Food till 1am every day!

We are featuring an ongoing Build a Bridge Burger contest. The winner will receive their burger once a week while it is on our fresh sheet. The more outrageous the better!

Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-2am/ Saturday & Sunday 9am-2am

(Brunch menu offered until 3pm, lunch starts at 11am)
10% discount (on beverages) for Teachers & Military with ID
Happy Hour 7 days a week, 3pm-6pm food & drinks, 11pm-1am food only
Tuesday- Trivia with Bessy James, registration at 8pm, play begins at 8:30. Teams up to 10 players, $2 per person to play

Wednesday-Happy Hour drink prices all day long.
Saturday- Brunch at 9am-3pm, full menu at 11am to 1am
Sunday- Brunch at 9am-3pm, full menu at 11am to 1am
For the NFL season we have The Ticket for Sunday Funday.

Please see link: http://www.thebridgeseattle.com/events.html

The Cask
2350 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA.
206-938-CASK (2275)

The Cask is West Seattle's old-world ale and wine house. Featuring regional craft beer on draft, world beers by the bottle, and a fantastic, rotating selection of wine by the glass and the bottle. Check out our new menu! Cheers!!

Celtic Swell
2722 Alki Ave. S.W.
932-7935
http://www.celticswell.com/

Mondays, Traditional Irish Music, 7:30 p.m., No cover
Tuesdays, Pub Trivia Quiz, 8:30 p.m., No admission fee
Thursdays, Live Music, 7 p.m.
Most Fridays and Saturdays, Live Music, 10 p.m.

C&P Coffee Co
5612 California Ave. S.W.
933-3125
http://www.candpcoffee.com/

Duwamish Longhouse

4705 W. Marginal Way SW
(206) 431-1582

Easy Street Records
4559 California Ave. S.W.
938-3279

Check the Web site for in-store events.

Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub
4720 California Ave. S.W.
932-8695
http://www.elliottbaybrewing.com/west_seattle/
Happy Hour: Everyday, 3 to 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. to close

Feedback Lounge6451 California Ave. s.w. 206-453-3259

Feedback Lounge Events Calendar

Heartland Cafe and Benbow Room
4210 Southwest Admiral Way, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98116

Kenyon Hall
7904 35th Avenue SW,
Seattle, WA 98126
206-937-3613

Balorico Dance at Kenyon Hall
7904 35th Ave SW Mondays 6:30pm
Ballroom & Latin dance lesson $15/ $25 duets
www.balorico.blogspot.com

Locöl Barley & Vine
7902 35th s.w.

NEW WEBSITE! Menus, music, and much more

5/19 pending

5/20 Lisa Dilk Original West Seattle musician, ranging from country, folk, pop and a little bit of rock.

5/21 Scott Lindenmuth http://www.scottlindenmuth.com/ Scott Lindenmuth is a guitarist with few boundaries, expanding his reputation as a cutting edge composer, creative and intuitive improviser, and master technician. A master of many styles Seattle guitarist Scott Lindenmuth is one of the few guitarists in the world today that can easily transition from jazz to electric blues, classical to rock, funk, and fusion displaying fluid technique and virtuosic ability in all genres.

5/26 Roo & the Few witty original songs and music of lead man Andy Forrest, mixed with covers of some old familiar favorites from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and others.

5/27 Jargon
Funky jazz fusion!

5/28 Natalie Cline A Seattle girl with an amazing voice, amazing songs, and all around amazing atmosphere.

6/2 Paul Green I am a vocalist and play harmonicas as well on jazz standards and blues.

6/3 La Rosa Trio http://www.myspace.com/larosatrio La Rosa Trio, a premiere act in the style of latin jaz

6/4
Bluegrass and Brewskies - 3 guys and some good ole' bluegrass. Mandolin, banjo, and guitar, oh my! $1 off beer specials

6/9 Kimball Conant "Dr. Kimball & the Fugitives" plays a wide variety of jazz/r&b/blues standards, latin, calypso. We play as a trio with female vocalist Annie Eastwood.

6/10 Correo Aereo
latin inspired jazz and folk music. Harp, Maraccas, Violin, Drums, and more!

6/11 Jonathan Kimball
http://www.myspace.com/jonathankimballmusic It seems Jonathan Kimball can't help but make great music. With a background of collaborating in progressive rock, roots reggae, punk, and ska bands

6/16
Roo & the Few witty original songs and music of lead man Andy Forrest, mixed with covers of some old familiar favorites from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and others.

6/17 Brians Jazz Trio. West Seattle boys laying it down with Jazz and more!

6/18

Scott Lindenmuth http://www.scottlindenmuth.com/ Scott Lindenmuth is a guitarist with few boundaries, expanding his reputation as a cutting edge composer, creative and intuitive improviser, and master technician. A master of many styles Seattle guitarist Scott Lindenmuth is one of the few guitarists in the world today that can easily transition from jazz to electric blues, classical to rock, funk, and fusion displaying fluid technique and virtuosic ability in all genres.

6/23 pending

6/24 pending

6/25 Greg Belisle-Chi, West Seattlites, preforming fun, original, Jazz / R&B / Rock

Check the site for news and events or our Facebook page.

OutWest Bar
5401 California Ave SW
OPEN: SUN, MON, TUES, WED, 4PM - 12AM
THURS, FRI & SAT 4PM - 2AM
HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 4PM - 7PM
TRIVIA MONDAY
LESBIAN WEDNESDAY WITH KARAOKE
KAROKE SUNDAY

KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY AT 9PM. Great sound system and huge library music. A really fun small venue!
Check the events calendar here: http://www.outwestbar.com/outwestbar.com/Calendar.html

Poggie Tavern
4717 California Avenue Southwest
Live music - Weekends

Salty's on Alki
206.937.1600
1936 Harbor Ave. s.w.

Music plays 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Friday and Saturday Late Night Happy Hour served 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Friday
8:00pm until 10:00pm
Catch Barbie Anaka with Steve Banks (drums) and Eugene Bien (keyboards) at one of Seattle's most prestigious water-view restaurants. Enjoy world-class cuisine, a cozy fireplace and soul soothing jazz to melt away the stresses. The outside deck is now open! Featuring late night happy hour, free parking and no cover.

Shadowland
4458 California Ave. s.w.
420-3817
Happy Hour: 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

http://shadowlandwest.com/events.html

Starlite Singer/Songwriter Showcase
Hosted by Patrick Smail. Seattle area songwriters sign up and perform their latest work. Tuesdays nights. 10pm. When we're live you should be able to listen in by clicking the following 'play' arrow.

Skylark Cafe and Club
3803 Delridge Way s.w.
935-2111

Weekly Events

Tuesdays
9pm Baby Ketten Karaoke

Wednesdays
7pm Trivia
9pm Fully Backlined Open Mic (21+)

---and---
Weekly Trivia 7pm to 9pm: 4 rounds and short bonus round. $3 per team member. 1st place wins half the entry fees with bonus round chance to win ALL the cash. (If not won, the pot will grow from week to week.) Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place. More details at skylarkcafe.com.
Skylark Cafe Live Music and Events Calendar

Talarico's
4718 California Ave. S.W.
937-3463

Happy Hour: Daily from 4 p.m. to 6 pm and 11 pm to 1 am.
Open from 11 to 2 am Saturday and Sunday
New late night happy hour 11pm to 1am seven days a week
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays (2.50 jello shots Thursdays)
Karaoke- Sing your heart out from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
same specials on those days
Wednesdays
Trivia- $2 entry per person, starts at 8:30 p.m.New Belgiuim Trivia night featuring $2.50 New Belgium Pints

Join Talarico's Email club and get a free slice of pizza! Come in and ask us about it!

Saturdays
DJ Topcat spinning, 10 p.m.

Check with Talarico's Events Calendar for any changes

A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub
4752 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 453-4066
An authentic Irish Pub. Amid the crowded byways of cloned chains, A Terrible Beauty follows its own path, with an unparalleled commitment to authenticity & atmosphere, a gourmet, affordable menu and 30 imported and local beers on tap.

Saturday Live Jazz Brunch 8-3

Saturday's Prime Rib Dinner Special

This Month
Sunday Live Jazz Brunch 8-3
Sunday 8:00am

Open Mic Night at A Terrible Beauty...
Monday 8:00pm

Tug Inn
2216 SW Orchard Street

Tug Inn events calendar

Tuscan Tea Room
4521 California Ave SW
206 906-9914

Sunday Jazz Brunch
with Loren & Dune
on Piano and Bass

Piano Friday and Saturday nights and Duo on Select Nights.

Tug Inn
In West Seattle on Delridge & Orchard (across from Home Depot).
No cover, free parking.
Tug Inn Events Calendar
Tug Inn on Facebook

Daily Events

Sunday :
Karaoke w/ Christopher Michaels
Tuesday :
Taco Tuesday
(2 Tacos for $2)
Wednesday :
Karaoke w/
Christopher Michaels
Friday :
DJ Music w/ DJ Will-E-3

VFW Hall
Ecstatic Dance
3601 SW Alaska St. Seattle, 98126) on Thursdays, 7:30-9:15, $10.

West 5
4539 California Ave. S.W.
935-1966

Flat Earth Society at West 5
Featuring a line-up of some luminous Seattle record junkies spinning the rarest and fairest vinyl from deep within their respective LP collections. Rare soul, garage, dirty-funk, J Pop, jazz and a smattering of world-stage psychidelia will be spinning at the popular lounge in the heart of West Seattle. Mondays at 9:00 p.m.

Your Party, West 5 Style!
Plan to have your next party here. Call 206-WE5-1966

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Please let us know if your West Seattle or White Center establishment has live music or entertainment or if you have corrections or additions to these listings and we will add it to Westside-O-Rama.

Email westseattle@robinsonnews.com.

SLIDESHOW: Alaska Airlines Combi lands at Sea-Tac with year's first Copper River salmon; Four celebrity chefs compete

steves — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:31:00 +0000

At 6:15 a.m., May 17, a Boeing 737-400 Alaska Cargo Combi arrived at Sea-Tac Airport with much fanfare to unload 24,000 pounds of recently-caught Copper River king and sockeye salmon via processors, Ocean Beauty, Trident, and Copper River seafoods.

After their three-hour flight, pilots Jeff Meyer, captain, and Peter Michels, first officer, appeared holding a "lucky" 42-pound salmon over their heads, then escorted the fish down the outside ladder to the tarmac, and across a red carpet for media and other onlookers. The fish was caught in the Copper River near Cordova, Alaska, just nine hours earlier. This event has become an annual Seattle ritual since 2010.

Under a large tent blocking a slight drizzle, four master chefs and their assistants received a portion of the booty by veteran slicer Nestor Guillermo for the cook-off competition, a key ingredient of the annual event. After a 30-minute rush in their makeshift, outdoor kitchens, the four dishes were served to four celebrity judges.

Chefs included the undefeated champ, Pat Donahue, Anthony’s Restaurants Exec. Chef, John Howie of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, Chris Bryant of Wildfin American Grill, and Master Sgt. Robert Shulman representing the 446th Airlift Wing (AW) of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Howie told the West Seattle Herald, "I did this (cook-off) in 2010. They gave me a second shot. I tied, and in the second round I lost to Anthony's. I'm here to win it. I lived in West Seattle after I turned 21, and lived in a little house with a pool above the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock. It was a fun place."

"We are the three-time reigning champions going for the fourth," responded Donahue. "I scared John off last time. He's taken a couple of years to think this through. I know he's gunning for me. I've been with Anthonys 34 years. I started as a fry cook in Kirkland."

"A long time ago they made me a cook, 30 years ago in the military," said Sgt. Shulman. I drove up here from Portland yesterday."

Wildfin president, Attila Szabo looked over the shoulder of Chef Bryant.

"I oversee the business, but Chris doesn't let me into the kitchen," said Szabo. Bryant disagreed and said Szabo is a talented chef.

Judges were, with head shaved, former Mariner baseball great Jay Buhner, long-time Deadliest Catch Time Bandit deckhand Mike Fourtner, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Mack, 446th, JBLM, and Jeff Butler, Alaska Airlines VP of customer service.

While the judges were sampling, event celebrity host Tom Curley was filleting them for laughs. He skewered Butler for his tanned skin and asked if he spends a lot of time in Mexico on "business" using air quote marks with his fingers.

Curley was also quick to pounce playfully on Sgt. Mack, suggesting that the fix was in since both Sgts. Mack and Shuman are with the 446th. When he questioned Mack, Mack retorted wryly, "I'm eating!" and refused to answer.

Sgt. Shuman finished in second place, while Howie took the gold. It was pointed out that while there was just one winner, all four chefs were selected to compete for their high level of skills, to the delight of the judges.

Guests included 10 citizen airmen and women from the 446th AW and elite Alaska Airlines customers who donated 75,000 miles to the Fisher House Foundation’s Hero Miles Program. The programs takes donated miles and allows wounded service members undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center and their families to travel.

READER REPORT: Boy struck by car on Delridge Way SW

patr — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:02 +0000

Reader Deena Christopher was at the scene of an accident on May 18 on Delridge Way SW and shared this report with us via e-mail. Kyle S. Moore has confirmed the incident, see below:

"Tonight around 7:40pm I saw police and medics on the 8400 block of Delridge. I went outside and saw a boy laying in the road being attended to by medics. The police had the block blocked off from Thistle to Cloverdale.

I asked a group of boys if they knew what had happened. They told me that the victim had been hit by a car. I asked if they had witnessed the accident. They told me "no". I asked if they knew him and they replied "yes" and that his brother was right next to me.

I asked the victim's brother if he had reached their mother and asked where she was. He told me she was dowtown and that she was aware. I was also told the victim was 12 years old and his brother was 25. At this point the victim was being fitted with a neck brace. I told the brother he should go in the ambulance. The driver was a young woman. She was accompanied by an older woman, most likely her mother. She was very distraught and crying."

From SFD Kyle S. Moore:

"Engine 32 , Engine 36, and Medic 32 responded to 8427 Delridge Way SW at 7:40 p.m. for reports of an automobile versus a pedestrian. According to the caller a 12-year-old boy was down on the ground. SPD was also called. We were on scene for 15 minutes. We did not transport anyone but AMR might have transported."

Chief Sealth HS & Denny Middle School march in Ballard Syttende Mai parade

steves — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:06:05 +0000

Friday, Ballard celebrated its annual Norwegian Constitution Day event, the official National Day of Norway, celebrated on May 17, called "Syttende Mai" (17th of May). In addition to Nordic culture, West Seattle represented in the parade as Denny Middle School and Chief Sealth High School performed to the delight of thousands of onlookers.

According to the Ballard website highlighting the festival, Ballard first celebrated Syttende Mai in 1901.

What can we expect walking into a pot shop for the first time?

Ty Swenson — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:57:04 +0000

On May 16 the Washington State Liquor Control Board released their initial draft of rules for I-502 implementation, the framework for legalization of recreational marijuana. Much of the information is reserved for those interested in becoming part of the system – from growing to processing to retailing, but the rules also give end-users an idea of what they might see upon walking into a retail marijuana shop for the first time (which is expected to happen around the turn into 2014.)

From seed to purchase, there is a sea of regulations on record keeping, labeling, security and precise guidelines on the growth, quality testing, processing and transport of marijuana before it reaches a retail outlet. For those interested in reading about the system in depth, they are available online at https://lcb.box.com/initial-draft-rules. A good summary is also available from Seattle Times reporter Bob Young, found here.

The WSLCB is taking recommendations on the draft rules until June 10 and is expected to release finalized rules later that month.

Brian Smith with the WSLCB clarified that the rules for shops pertain to retail only operations, i.e. there is nothing in the language providing a pathway for existing medical marijuana facilities to operate as a retail outlet for the general 21-and-over public as well. Smith said the Washington Legislature will be addressing whether medical/retail outlets can coexist in one brick and mortar location, although a definitive timeline is unknown.

Signs, signs, everywhere are signs (and cameras)
Upon walking up to your first retail pot shop, you’ll probably notice three things: a store sign, regulatory signs and cameras.

In the draft, retail signage is limited to a single sign of limited size (1600 square inches), cannot be “false or misleading … promote over consumption … represent the use of marijuana (as having) curative or therapeutic effects ... depict a child or under 21 person consuming …” or have any objects that might appeal to children, like toys or cartoony character.

Retail shops, along with growing and processing facilities are required to have alarm systems active on all windows and doors, and security cameras keeping an eye on all cash registers along with indoor and outdoor vantage points of all doors. Cameras need to record 24-hours a day and licensees are required to keep a record of the past 45 days.

You’ll see signs stating, “Persons under twenty-one years of age not permitted on these premises” and another stating it is prohibited to open a package or marijuana or marijuana-infused product in public. While the Seattle Police Department is currently in a “just a warning” phase for those consuming marijuana in public, it’s expected there will eventually be legal framework to get a misdemeanor similar to public consumption of alcohol.

Product information and warnings galore
Upon walking inside, available to you will be an array of dried, smokeable marijuana and marijuana-infused foods and liquids. At this time, the WSLCB rules will not allow store to sell marijuana concentrates, items like hash and hash oil, that pack a far more potent punch than standard “buds” (aka, the flower of a marijuana plant that people smoke).

All products need to be stored behind a counter “to ensure a customer does not have direct access …,” so there won’t be any direct perusing of the sativa section or “Cleanup on aisle indica” intercom chatter.

Every product needs to be packaged inside non-toxic materials that protect it from contamination, and every retail customer has the right to request the name of the accredited third party testing lab and results of their quality assurance testing for any given product..

Nothing can be labeled organic unless the Washington State Department of Agriculture deems it as such.

Smokeable marijuana will be required to have a slew of warnings attached, such as “Warning: Smoking may be hazardous to your health,” “Should not be used by women that are pregnant or breastfeeding,” and “For use only by adults 21 and older. Keep out of the reach of children."

Also required in the labeling is full disclosure of any pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc. used to create that particular plant you are considering for purchase.

Marijuana-infused products are required to have labeling making it abundantly clear this cookie or that brownie is not of your Betty Crocker box mix variety, including “This product is infused with marijuana or active compounds of marijuana.” Any solvents or chemicals used in the creation of those products need to be listed as well, and they will have allergen information, recommended serving size, list of all ingredients beyond cannabis and a “best by” date.

On top of all that, each container or package needs to identify the grower, processer and seller, a lot number and date of harvest, net weight, and the concentration of all chemical components found in the product, from the well-known psychoactive THC to lesser known components.

Products need to have the Washington State icon (a pot leaf centered inside an outline of the state) and two final warnings: “May be habit forming” and “This product is unlawful outside of Washington State.”

While I-502 allows out-of-staters over 21 to purchase marijuana, they are not legally allowed to take it home with them.

After processing all that information, it will finally be time to make your decision and purchase. While retailers are required to keep extensive records of the ebb and flow of product into and out of their shop and any transactions made, they are not required to track anything about the end-user/retail purchaser.

In a single purchase, customers can walk out with up to one ounce of useable (smokeable) marijuana, 16 ounces of marijuana-infused products (generally food) in solid form, and 72 ounces of marijuana-infused liquids.

While we don’t know yet where retail shops will be allowed (WSLCB has only said they will determine the number of allowable shops per county, and a lottery will pick those lucky enough to apply for a license) in King County, but the general guidelines are they cannot be within 1000 feet (in a straight line) from an elementary or secondary school, playground, recreation center, child care center, public park, public transit center, library or any all-ages game arcade.

Recommendations on the rules can be sent to the following by June 10:
Email at: rules@liq.wa.gov
Fax: 360-664-9689
Mail:
Rules Coordinator
Liquor Control Board
P.O. Box 43080
Olympia, WA 98504-3080

SLIDESHOW: Sold out Taste of West Seattle satisfied a ton of tastebuds

patr — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:40 +0000

The annual Taste of West Seattle benefit event was a sell out again as hundreds packed into the Hall at Fauntleroy to sample flavors from 48 restaurants and others around the area. The admission price all went to help the West Seattle Helpline charity.

Monies raised (which we will provide in an update once they have been totaled) will provide the following for West Seattle families facing one-time emergencies:

Rent & Utilities
Clothing at the Clothesline
Metro bus tickets
Back to school supplies
Referrals to other agencies

It's not too late to support the West Seattle Helpline.

You can donate directly.

$25 will buy bus tickets for 55 people for job interviews and medical appointments
$50 will supplement a family’s utility payment during a time of need
$100 will keep a family’s water on while they look for work
$250 will keep the power on for two families as they recover from a financial setback
$500 will insure that several families won’t face eviction while looking for employment

How can you donate?
Send checks to: West Seattle Helpline, PO Box 16738 Seattle, WA 98116.
They also accept credit card donations by clicking HERE.

NOTE: On the photos...We apologize for not taking a photo of EVERYONE! It was simply too busy to get each table free to take a photo in the time we had.