Safeway Corporation has conducted Gingerbread House building competitions for kids in other areas and recently asked Jill Maas, the Admiral Safeway Deli Dept. Mgr. to find a school to participate in West Seattle. Naturally she chose Lafayette…MORE
Features
The Psychic Barber looks forward (and back); Rick Cook opens in a new location
Thu, 12/13/12
When Rick Cook began his career in hair styling he had no idea what his future would hold. He was trained as a genuine stylist and early on he did it all, from colors to curls. Some 36 years later he has settled in as a men's only traditional…MORE
REMINDER: Wrap It Up - Gift wrapping fundraiser for Furry Faces and AARF Foundations set for multiple days
Thu, 12/13/12
Furry Faces Foundation and Animal Aid and Rescue Foundation are back for the holidays to sponsor a series of 'Wrap It Up' events, a fundraiser that gets your gifts artfully wrapped and benefits the two organization's outreach and community…MORE
Photo: Snowy owl spotting
Thu, 12/13/12
Reader Peggy Bourlier gave us this photo of a snowy owl she and her son spotted in the Sunset Hill neighborhood. She had this to say:
"My son and I went looking for the snowy owls that we've heard were in the neighborhood. Sure enough one…MORE
A Christmas season poem by Carol Smith
Wed, 12/12/12
Gifted
‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was snoring except for my spouse Who though he could wake up the dead with his clatter Still blissfully slept, unaware of the matter
When up on the…MORE
Instead of getting, one birthday boy decides to give
Wed, 12/12/12
For 12-year-old Gabe, who turns 12 today, it wasn't enough to receive presents. He had to give something in return.
So, to celebrate his 12th birthday, which landed on 12/12/12, he decided to raise $1,212.12 for Seattle Public theater,…MORE
Pet of the Week: Alki is the most loyal dog in the world
Wed, 12/12/12
Meagan Dahl got her dog Alki almost by accident. "We found him in West Seattle. He was a stray wandering in the alley behind Jefferson Square. My girlfriend found him and brought him in and called me, because she knows I'm a sucker." That was…MORE
West Seattle's Tool Library 'Ask an Expert' will feature sustainable home renovation Dec. 13
Tue, 12/11/12
Each month the Tool Library brings together West Seattle's experts to provide advice on your home and garden ideas. From light-hearted transformations (like holiday decorating) to heavy-hitting ones like rainwater catchment, building an addition…MORE
'Tis the season for burglaries: Prevention tips from Seattle Police over the holidays
Tue, 12/11/12
Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Solomon shares advice on how to protect your home and holiday packages from thieves. He writes:
Dear Community Friends,
I receive many emails from you in the community about…MORE
Caspar Babypants appearing at Easy Street Records tonight
Tue, 12/11/12
One of West Seattle's rockstars Chris Ballew (of the Presidents of the United States of America fame) in his alter ego of Caspar Babypants is appearing live at Easy Street Records in the Junction at 6:30pm Dec. 11.
His new album, “I Found…MORE
