http://www.westseattleherald.com/taxonomy/term/728/0 en http://www.westseattleherald.com/event/2013/06/29/relay-life-west-seattle <p><strong>Relay For Life of West Seattle:</strong><br /> This is a fun <strong>overnight event</strong> that takes place at the West Seattle Stadium, June 29-30 (from 2:00 PM Saturday until 8:00 AM Sunday).</p> <p>Relay For Life is a community event and fundraiser to help local cancer patients.<br /> This year we’ll have a FREE concert by the popular kids band Recess Monkey at 6:30 PM Saturday.</p> <p>We’ll also be decorating the “Walking On Logs” statues for this event.</p> <p><strong>Find us online:</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.westseattlerelay.com" title="http://www.westseattlerelay.com">http://www.westseattlerelay.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/westseattleRFL" title="http://www.facebook.com/westseattleRFL">http://www.facebook.com/westseattleRFL</a></p> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-start">Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 2:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 8:00am</span> </div> </div> </div> Community Tue, 21 May 2013 16:43:12 +0000 patr 228888 at http://www.westseattleherald.com http://www.westseattleherald.com/event/2013/05/28/incoming-student-sealth-athletics-open-house <p><strong>Incoming Student Sealth Athletics Open House</strong></p> <p> The Incoming Student Sealth Athletics Open House will be held from 6-7:30pm in the Chief Sealth Galleria on campus.</p> <p>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.</p> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - <span class="date-display-start">6:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">7:30pm</span></span> </div> </div> </div> Community Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:30 +0000 patr 228887 at http://www.westseattleherald.com http://www.westseattleherald.com/event/west-seattle-elementary-family-health-and-fitness-event-may <p>West Seattle Elementary Family Health and Fitness event</p> <p>A FREE Family Health &amp; 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. </p> <p>The school is located at 6760 34th Ave SW.</p> Community Tue, 21 May 2013 16:37:45 +0000 patr 228886 at http://www.westseattleherald.com http://www.westseattleherald.com/event/2013/05/16/taste-west-seattle <p><strong>TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE</strong><br /> May 16th, 2013<br /> The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW</p> <p> The best local food West Seattle has to offer - all in one place, all in one night! Last year, we had 50 establishments including restaurants, breweries, and wineries! The best part about the Taste is that all the money raised goes to benefit your West Seattle neighbors by way of The West Seattle Helpline.</p> <p>6pm: VIP Doors, 6:30pm: General Admission Doors</p> <p>General admission: $45</p> <p>VIP admission : $90 </p> <p>(VIP tickets include early admission, special seating, and an automatic entry in our VIP raffle!)</p> <p>21 and over event only</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.tasteofwestseattle.org/4.html">BUY TICKETS</a></strong></p> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 6:30pm</span> </div> </div> </div> Community Fri, 10 May 2013 05:39:59 +0000 patr 225953 at http://www.westseattleherald.com http://www.westseattleherald.com/event/2013/06/06/west-seattle-chamber-commerce-annual-awards-brea <p>When: Thursday June 6 7:30-9:00am<br /> Where: Salty’s on Alki
 1936 Harbor Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98126<br /> Tickets: $50 per individual or Table of 10 for $450 (by May 20)<br /> Award Nominations: Due by May 8 thru the on-line form</p> <p>The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, with Nucor Steel as Presenting Sponsor, will host the 2013 Annual Westside Awards Breakfast to celebrate the incredible business environment and community involvement found only in West Seattle. The Westside Awards Breakfast honors three local businesses and one individual who demonstrate success and innovation that contribute to this thriving economic region. The Keynote address will be delivered by Randy Gardiner, 2012 Seattle Business Magazine Manufacturing Executive Award Winner and CEO of Red Dot Corporation. Please consider attending, sponsoring and/or nominating for an award.</p> <p>We invite Chamber Members and the public to attend the Breakfast to celebrate the honorees, learn more about the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and network with other business owners and community members. </p> <p><strong>Sponsorships</strong><br /> Local business support is what makes this celebration possible! Your business can be featured at our event through Sponsorships ranging from $500/$1000/$2500/$5000. Contact Nancy Woodland, <a href="mailto:nancy@westsidebaby.org">nancy@westsidebaby.org</a> for more information.</p> <p><strong>Nominations</strong><br /> We need community input to choose the honorees – please nominate your favorite business, non-profit or community leader by May 8 in one of the categories below. Nominations are accepted on-line in the categories below through the Westside Awards Nomination Form. (<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BestofWestSeattle" title="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BestofWestSeattle">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BestofWestSeattle</a>). Please take a few minutes before May 8 to submit the form and help us recognize your favorites. You do not need to be a Chamber Member or business owner to nominate. </p> <p><em>Westside Business of the Year</em> – This nominee has been in business at least 3 years and demonstrated business excellence and success.<br /> <em>Westside Emerging Business</em> – This nominee business has been in operations for less than 3 years but is meeting the challenges of a growing business through leadership.<br /> <em>Westside Not-For-Profit of the Year</em> – This nominee non-profit is making our community a better place to live while contributing to community benefit through their mission.<br /> <em>Westsider of the Year </em>– This nominee is making a lasting impact on our community and the lives of others or is an up-coming community role model. </p> <p><strong>Past Award Winners have included:</strong></p> <p>2011 Business of the Year - AmericanWest Bank<br /> 2011 Not for Profit - West Seattle Garden Tour<br /> 2011 Emerging Business - The Grove<br /> 2011 Westsider - Pete Spalding, WS Food Bank Board, various neighborhood and district councils and much more.<br />  <br /> 2010 Business of the Year- Salty's<br /> 2010 Not for Profit - West Seattle Farmer's Market<br /> 2010 Emerging Business - Mountain to Sound Outfitters<br /> 2010 Westsider - Rick Jump, White Center Food Bank<br />  <br /> 2009 Business of the Year - West Seattle Blog<br /> 2009 Westsider - Coach Colin Slingsby<br /> 2009 Community Hero -Nancy Woodland, WestSide Baby</p> <p><em>Contact Lynn Dennis, Interim Staff at <a href="mailto:info@wschamber.com">info@wschamber.com</a> or Nancy Woodland, Board Member at <a href="mailto:nancy@westsidebaby.org">nancy@westsidebaby.org</a> with questions about Sponsorship or Membership.</em></p> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, June 6, 2013 - <span class="date-display-start">7:30am</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">9:00am</span></span> </div> </div> </d