April 2019

Herbold: North Delridge Action Plan resolution

District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared this notice about the North Delridge Action Plan in her newsletter to constituents:

On Wednesday, the Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee passed a resolution recognizing the North Delridge Action Plan. This resolution memorializes the many years of effort by community members in North Delridge to develop their neighborhood plan. I want to thank David Bestock, representing Delridge Neighborhood Development Association/Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Lynda Bui, representing the Vietnamese Cultural Center and Parie Hines for taking the time to come and present the Action Plan for North Delridge to the PLUZ Committee. 

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Local homelessness documentary film Trickle Down Town now available online

West Seattle filmmaker and activist Tomasz Biernacki became engaged in the issue of homelessness in the Seattle area over the last two years. He first got to know some of the people living in RV's he encountered on walks along Harbor Ave. SW and realized they were often victims not just of circumstance but of many misconceptions. Calling on his own photography and video skills he set out to tell their stories and quickly realized it was a much larger story. His interest finally grew into a full length documentary film called "Trickle Down Town" which debuted at the Admiral Theater last October. Since then the film has been screened many times at public gatherings but has not been available to watch online.

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20th Annual Arts in Nature Festival set for June 29-30
Free festival featuring 40+ local artists, food trucks, beer garden and family-friendly fun  at Camp Long in West Seattle

information from Delridge Neighborhood Development Association

Unlike any other festival, the 20th annual Arts in Nature Festival will feature live musical performances, interactive art installations, creative nature-based activities and more, set in the lush 68-acre landscape of Camp Long, Seattle’s only campground. This year's festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30, Seattle Pride weekend.  Proudly produced by Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA), this year’s theme is “Harmony” and the festival is free to attend.

 

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Kay Trepanier is asking for your help; A fire drove her from her home

Do you remember Cruises by Kay? Operated by long time West Seattleite Kay Trepanier she retired a few years ago and moved. She was doing just fine. Up until a personal disaster happened. She had a furnace fire and was forced to leave. Through the generosity of friends she has managed to get along for a few days but she's struggling now and has launched a GoFundMe page with a very modest goal. Just $1000. If you remember Kay fondly and/or just want to help here's her story and the link to the page to give her just a little assistance. 

Kay's Story:

Hi,
my name is Kay Trepanier, 
and I need help.


My house caught fire Monday night, March 18th at approximately 930 PM.

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Brass Knuckle Bistro in White Center to close; New restaurant will take over soon

After being open for just over a year, the popular Brass Knuckle Bistro is closing in White Center. Owner Case Justham made the announcement via Facebook and promises a new operator that he promises will be "a perfect fit" will open in the space soon. The change is due, he said to a "sudden change" in his "personal circumstances."

Justham's announcement:

Hey folks, this one's gonna be pretty bittersweet; 

First, the bitter:

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Mayor Durkan mourns Seattle Civic Leader and former Deputy Mayor Bob Royer

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on the passing of Seattle civic leader Robert J. Royer, who served as Deputy Mayor of Seattle from 1978 to 1983, in addition to serving in countless other civic roles in the Northwest over the last four decades. Mayor Durkan’s statement:

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