June 2018

Loop the Lupe sees 400 turnout for obstacle course and fun run fundraiser

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church held its 2nd annual Loop the Lupe event on June 2 with more than 400 people signed up to take part. It's an obstacle course, fun run (and senior saunter) fundraiser that will provide ongoing support for the athletic programs and social outreach work the church does from the Walmesley Center. Brian Callanan, speaking on behalf of the event said, "Last year we raised $11,000 and hope to do more even though we have added a lot to it. It's a heavy lift but that's out goal."

Loop the ‘Lupe featured a 1K “loop” around Walt Hundley Playfield, where participants raced under, over, and through seven obstacles (two new ones added in 2018), including a mud pit, walls, “Squirtgun Alley,” and more.

Proceeds from Loop the ‘Lupe support the Walmesley Center at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. The Center has been one of the area’s most utilized facilities for sports and social outreach work since opening in 2012:

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Des Moines waterfront Farmers Market opens June 2

The Des Moines waterfront farmers market is opening for the season Saturday June 2.

Stop by and enjoy some pastries, meet the farmers while shopping greens and veggies for a great weekend salad. Or have a bite from the many food trucks, shop for teacher thank you gifts, Father's Day presents or decor for home.

Take home fresh flowers and mini-doughnuts! Listen to the sounds of Uncle Ernie (The Des Moines Mayor's band), be a part of the Arts Commission dedication to the new bronze statues around the community (11:00am), chat with city leaders, be present to honor the "retiring" Market Team.

Hours:  10 am to 2 pm

Location:  Des Moines Marina

Address: 22201 Dock Ave S

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Leave early! Revive I-5 will close all northbound lanes of the freeway this weekend

As part of the Washington State Department's Revive I-5  project all lanes of northbound I-5 will be closed between the West Seattle Bridge and Olive Way beginning at 8 p.m. Friday night, June 1, and reopen for the morning commute by 5 a.m. Monday morning, June 4. 

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Contractor crews working on nearly 13 miles of northbound Interstate 5 from Martin Luther King Junior Way South/State Route 900 to Northeast Ravenna Boulevard will:

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Des Moines Police Chief Ken Thomas named President of the board of the WASPC

Des Moines Police Chief Ken Thomas has been named the president of the board of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC).  He was elected to the leadership of the 15-member executive board at the organization’s annual conference in May.

“Chief Thomas is a great leader for our organization,” said Steve Strachan, WASPC executive director.  “He will shape the policies for all law enforcement across the state and guide the best practices that make public safety better for every community.”

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Morgan Junction Park expansion needs your input
Tell Parks what you think @ the Morgan Junction Festival June 16

The expansion of the Morgan Junction Park needs public input and Seattle Parks and Recreation is using the occasion of the Morgan Junction Festival June 16 to get your thoughts. They will show park design features and record input.

Seattle Parks and Recreation purchased this .28-acre in 2014 to provide the community access to open space within this high-density urban area. The Seattle Park District funds the development of this parcel into a park addition. Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with the community to develop the design for the park. 

Planning for this project is just beginning. The first public meeting will be an Open House on Saturday, June 16 at the Morgan Junction Festival, stop by their booth to provide ideas for the development of the lot right next to Morgan Junction Park.

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