Employee volunteers from Lowe’s Hardware joined forces with Habitat for Humanity on May 7 (though prep work took place before) to repair a home in White Center. 16 people from the company joined three Habitat for Humanity people to carry out an $…MORE
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Applications open for the 2015 Community Tent at West Seattle Summer Fest
Wed, 05/06/15
If you have a non profit group and need some more community exposure the West Seattle Junction Association is again offering the FREE Community Tent at West Seattle Summer Fest – July 10, 11, and 12. They are now accepting requests for space from…MORE
Mayor Ed Murray encourages kids by biking to school
Wed, 05/06/15
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Mayor Ed Murray joined about 150 kids who rode their bikes to Alki Elementary School as part of Alki bike to school day. There were two bike groups, one starting at anchor park and the other at Me-Kwa_Mooks where they…MORE
Walk through the history of Alki Beach over three weekends
Wed, 05/06/15
information from SWSHS
The history of Alki Beach awaits a rich, multi-layered walking tour to be developed this spring by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, and you can help make it happen.
The historical society plans three…MORE
Pavement crack repairs on Admiral Way and California Ave. SW will start in mid May
Tue, 05/05/15
information from SDOT
Now that our weather is becoming drier and warmer, the Seattle Department of Transportation is preparing to roll out crack-seal crews and equipment. If weather is warm and dry next week, crews will begin this seasonal…MORE
SR99 lane closures this weekend timed to help Mariners fans get to and from games
Mon, 05/04/15
information from WSDOT
Crews will coordinate staggered lane closures to complete important work on State Route 99/Aurora Avenue North starting Friday, May 8, in part to help Mariners fans get to and from Safeco Field this weekend.
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Learn about rain garden and cistern installation at a free ‘Meet the Contractor’ fair on May 9
Mon, 05/04/15
information from King County
King County and City of Seattle will host a "Meet the Contractor" open house to share information about installing rain gardens and cisterns through the RainWise Program.
The event is set for Saturday,…MORE
Port told to apply for new land-use permit by Mayor Murray ahead of Foss and Shell Oil use of Terminal 5
Mon, 05/04/15
This morning, during a fundraiser breakfast for the non-profit Clean Solutions, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced that the Port of Seattle will need to seek a new land-use permit before Foss Maritime can use Terminal 5 as a staging area for oil…MORE
On the Go - Week of 5-4-15
Mon, 05/04/15
Children’s Clothing Donations Needed in May Neighborhood House High Point Family Center 6400 Sylvan Way S.W. Donations of clean, new or used children’s clothing (sizes Preemie/NB to 7T ONLY) are needed for a Children’s Clothing Give Away to be…MORE
Give Big! on May 5 has a good list of West Seattle/White Center charities
Fri, 05/01/15
The annual fundraising campaign GIVE BIG is back May 5 and West Seattle and White Center based organizations are asking you to do just that, use this day to provide some support for the organizations of your choice. Organized by the Seattle…MORE
