May 2025

South Seattle College is opening its doors to the community for a special mural painting day on Saturday, May 17. Art faculty and students are inviting volunteers to help transform a breezeway on the main campus with a vibrant new design.

The college, located in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle, is excited to bring this community project to life. The mural's design was created by Indigenous Pacific Islander Artist Toka Valu, who drew inspiration from artwork and stories gathered during workshops with SSC students, faculty, and staff. Valu collaborated with Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe (Upper Skagit and Nooksack) on the design. The artwork incorporates creation stories, reflects on the Land that South Seattle College occupies, and includes the yəhaw̓ story. Key themes central to the design are community care, community collaboration, and the importance of carrying knowledge into our lives.

 The Opening Day Ceremony of the 5th Annual Delridge Farmers Market is set for Saturday, May 24 at 10am. The market is produced by the African Community Housing & Development (ACHD).

It's located at 9421 18th Ave SW in the Delridge neighborhood.

The Delridge Farmers market is about centering culture, and cultivating community. The market model prioritizes BIPOC [Black, Indigenous, Person of Color] farmers, chefs, and artisans who reflect and honor the cultural diversity of Southwest Seattle. At the market, visitors can find unique food and goods representing nations from across the globe, alongside traditional farmers market staples like local produce and flowers. It aims to be a one-stop shop focused on holistic community care. A key feature is that the market takes no fees or a cut of sales from vendors - everyone keeps 100% of their revenue.

The Seattle Transportation Levy is working to create safer ways for people to move through their communities. A significant portion of streets in Seattle currently lack sidewalks. The levy helps fund new sidewalks, alongside school zone speed camera funds and potential state or federal grants. The ambitious goal of the levy is to build 350 blocks of sidewalks over eight years, with 250 completed in the first four.

For the Highland Park neighborhood specifically, there's a plan to build at least 10 blocks of new sidewalk or walkway thanks to the Seattle Transportation Levy. By 2029, approximately 15 blocks of new sidewalk or neighborhood walkway are planned for the area. To figure out the best places for these improvements, the community's input is crucial. Neighborhood walkways, which can be quick-build using paint, asphalt, and barriers, are often placed on local streets with less traffic but can also be temporary on busier streets.

The West Seattle Grand Parade is turning 91 on Saturday, July 19, 2025—and we’re pulling out all the stops to make this year the most exciting one yet! We’d love to have YOU join the fun! Here’s how:

 Be in the Parade! Show off your business to the community and be part of a West Seattle tradition!

Spread the Word! Share about the parade on social media and help bring West Seattle together.

Become a Sponsor! Support the parade AND get your business in the spotlight:
 $250, $500, or $1,000 sponsorships help cover street closure costs.
Your business will be featured on our website, social media and more!

Want in? Email us at WestSeattleParade@gmail.com for entry or sponsorship details.