A new volunteer training for SealSitters.org is taking place on July 24th from 6:30 - 8:30pm. SealSitters founder Robin Lindsey said, "This will be the last training until the end of pupping season in late fall, due to time constraints on…MORE
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Highland Park Spraypark opens on June 28
Thu, 06/27/13
The new spraypark at Highland Park opens to the public at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28.
The $635,000 spraypark features several different types of water play, including overhead buckets that fill and dump, playful jets that gently “jump”…MORE
Register your Night Out block party now, and party down on Aug. 6
Thu, 06/27/13
The people will take to the streets at Seattle’s 29th Annual Night Out celebration on Aug. 6 this year. It’s an opportunity to gather, connect, eat and drink with your neighbors while closing down the street to vehicle traffic.
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Centenarian Victor Okinczyc has passed away 1913-2013
Thu, 06/27/13
It is with sadness that we report the passing of long time West Seattle resident Victor Okinczyc at the age of 100. We published a story about his 100th birthday on February 13.
By Sabina Dinkakos
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Early Notice: SW Family Fest and Car show is set for Sat. Aug. 10
Thu, 06/27/13
The 5th Annual Southwest Teen Center Family Fest and Car Show is set for Saturday, August 10. At Southwest Teen Life Center, 2801 SW Thistle Street (Located Across from Chief Sealth High School).
This family friendly event will feature a…MORE
With demand on the rise, West Seattle Tool Library to expand hours
Thu, 06/27/13
Announcement from the West Seattle Tool Library (part of Sustainable West Seattle):
West Seattle Tool Library Expands Summer Hours
The West Seattle Tool Library announces extended hours for the summer. As of July 1st, WSTL is…MORE
Washington State Chili Cookoff has chosen Avalon Glassworks as commemorative chili maker
Wed, 06/26/13
Avalon Glassworks has been chosen as the maker of this year's Washington State Chili Cookoff commemorative glass chili. The event is this weekend, on June 29 at North Beach (near Pacific Beach WA) . The glass chili is a limited edition, numbered…MORE
Balancing safety with rights as sex offenders move in
Wed, 06/26/13
All it takes is one look at the King County sex offender registry online to realize those with a criminal past live amongst us, sometimes right next door to schools, day cares, churches and playgrounds.
Around 20 concerned West Seattleites…MORE
Back-to-back design review meetings set for June 27
Wed, 06/26/13
Two early design review meetings will occur on Thursday night, June 27, at the West Seattle Senior Center staring at 6:30 p.m.
Here are the details from Seattle's Department of Planning and Development:
3210 California Ave SW - 2nd…MORE
Councilmember McDermott responds to DOMA ruling
Wed, 06/26/13
With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Defense of Marriage Act on June 26 (giving American citizens who are legally married and gay equal federal rights), King County Councilmember Joe McDermott issued a statement in response. McDermott…MORE
