March 2010

The next Westwood Neighborhood Council meeting is set for April 7th at the Southwest Community Center located at 2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle, at 7pm .

This notice from Donn DeVore:

We will be discussing the following topics and having the following speakers:
Laura Raymond from the DON P-Patch Development will be coming to talk about the new P-Patch at 34th and Barton.

Paul Roybal from Metro will be discussing the design of the the rapid ride stop near Westwood and will be helping to alleviate any fears of route changes.

We also wanted to begin discussing a pedestrian masterplan for the immediate area around Westwood Village so that we can start applying for the appropriate grants to help get this done.

The Fabulous Family Fun Series wraps up this weekend at High Point Community Center at 6920 34th Ave SW.

Rebecca J. Hall, CPRP, Assistant Coordinator at the center said, "The turnout has been wonderful" during the 7 months of events.
This Saturday (3rd Saturday's at 10:30 a.m.) the Reptile Man will be performing.

The center plans to offer the series from September through March next year and are currently asking for suggestions from the public about performers they would like to see 9/10-3/11.

To make suggestions call them at 206-684-4665 (office) or 206-684-7422 (front desk). You can also become a Facebook friend of the Highpoint and other Community Centers by visiting http://www.facebook.com/WestSeattleCommunityCenters .

The Spring Eggstravaganza for children under 4 is on Tuesday, March 30th from 10am-noon. It is being held at High Point Community Center at 6920 34th Ave SW and the cost is $5 per child.

It is a morning of fun and activities including a very special bunny visit with pictures. There will be games, crafts for the children, and an egg hunt (11 a.m. sharp) with age appropriate prizes/candy.

For teens there is a free egg hunt at Southwest Community Center at 2801 SW Thistle St on Friday, April 2nd at 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with Youth Appreciation Week activities.

Federal Way rebounded from a disappointing 53-45 upset loss to Jackson of Everett in the state Class 4A boys basketball semifinal to capture third place with a 53-44 win over Wilson.

The Eagles missed out on the second-straight state title they were gunning for, but they made the most out of their situation with the consolation win over the Rams from Tacoma.

"In retrospective of it all, it's been a great run," said Federal Way head coach Jerome Collins, whose team finished with a 26-3 overall record including an out-of-state loss to Jefferson of Portland, Ore. "I'm just proud of our kids and our program. It's just a lot of tradition. We thought about the legacy we wanted to leave."

Leading the way for much of the season was 6-foot, 7-inch senior center Cole Dickerson, who is the younger half brother of former University of Arizona and NBA player Michael Dickerson.

"I wanted to finish strong and leave a tradition for the young kids," said Cole after he scored 16 points and hauled down 13 rebounds against Wilson. "I didn't want to lose my senior game.'

Dickerson has already signed up to take his talents to the University of San Francisco.

As sure as the cherry trees and daffodils are blooming, it’s time for spring egg hunts and celebrations. All events take place on Saturday, April 3, are free and begin at 10 a.m. – unless otherwise noted. Prices for optional pancake breakfasts at select locations and the underwater egg hunt vary from $1 to $5. For more details on any of the spring egg hunts, please contact the facility directly.

Boys and girls ages 3 to 11 will have a great time at the spring hunt searching for chocolate eggs, candy and prizes. The hunt will begin at 10 a.m. sharp. Please come early to find the hunting area for your child’s age group.

· Alki Community Center, 5817 SW Stevens St., (206) 684-7430

· Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, (206) 684-7423

· Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave. SW, (206) 684-7441

· High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave. SW, (206)-684-7422

· South Park Community Center, 8319 8th Ave. S, (206) 684-7451

· Southwest Community Center, 2801 SW Thistle St., (206) 684-7438

The Ballard High School lacrosse team got more than they could handle from Issaquah in a season-opening, 17-5 loss March 16.

Issaquah was able to get out in front early, winning face-offs and scoring three quick goals to open the match, and Ballard never threatened, trailing 12-2 at the half.

Coach Lise Martin said the score was about what she expected for a first match from a Ballard team that includes a number of freshmen and some players that have never played lacrosse before against a very skilled Issaquah team.

Martin said the team was able to increase its intensity as the game wore on and should only see improvement as the players get more experience.

Junior captain Maddie Soukup led the Beavers with three goals, including an impressive leaping score against multiple Issaquah defenders to get Ballard on the board.

Junior captain Jayne Barnes and freshman Sophie Mora finished with a goal apiece.

Sophomore goalie Hannah Breton finished with eight saves.

Ballard will look to rebound against Kennedy at 5:15 p.m. on March 17 at Kennedy High School.

Raleigh is a Parson Russell Terrier. Rick Moerloos his owner explained, "He's similar to a Jack Russell Terrier but a little bit taller and he's got that kind of wiry hair, and he's actually much nicer than Jack Russell's."

Raleigh is 6 1/2 years old and very active, typical for the breed, "But he's pretty mellow at home," said Moerloos, "He's a little snuggler. He loves to sit in our laps when we watch TV."

Raleigh has had two knee surgeries but it hasn't slowed him down a bit. "He was chasing a squirrel and he tore his ligament in one of his rear legs," said Moerloos, "and he's got a daschund brother at home and a Welsh Terrier."

This must keep him active enough because he was out roller blading on Harbor Avenue sometimes towing Moerloos, sometimes just keeping pace.

HappyHourExtended.com is the company behind tonight's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in the Admiral District.
The company offers a membership program that grants happy hour prices any time at participating merchants.

The cost is $40 and here is what you get:
*One Year membership to Happy Hour Extended, $40 value
*2 Drinks(well or draft) at each stop, $35 value
*A 10% donation will be given to the West Seattle Food bank
*A sweet Happy Hour Extended Shirt for you to sport around town

The schedule for the event is:
4-5pm Registration at the Brickyard
5-6pm Brickyard
6-7pm The Shipwreck
7-8pm Admiral Pub
8pm-close Angelina's

Happy Hour Extended owner Mark Turpen said, "We are doing a raffle to help raise money for the food bank as well. There will be raffles throughout the whole event and then at Angelina's there will be a live band, Goody Bagg, more raffles(about 50 in total) and a whole lot of fun."

Please meet at the Brickyard BBQ 2308 California Avenue SW for registration from 4-5pm.

After a one-win 2009 season, the Ballard High School softball team has opened the 2010 season with two straight dominating performances in nonconference play.

The Beavers blew out Ingraham March 15 to open the season and followed it with a 12-1 dismantling of Lakeside.

Coach Kyle Gray said the team is really buying into changing last year's losing culture into a winning culture this season.

Ballard is getting excellent leadership out of captains Bernie Cardon, Karissa Marshall and Sophie Overlock-Pauley, Gray said. And, the freshmen players have made a big impact, he said.

Against Lakeside, freshman Andrea Jewett pitched a full five innings, striking out nine batters while giving up three hits and three walks.

Marshall went one-for-one with three runs scored and an RBI.

Kimmerly Amry went one-for-two with three runs scored and an RBI on a triple.

Ballard scored 12 runs on six hits and showed solid defense with only one error.

The Beavers have two more nonconference games, starting with Sammamish at 3:30 p.m. on March 24 at Lower Woodland, before KingCo play begins April 5 against Roosevelt.

Last month, February, 2010, the contractor completed the concrete slab pour work on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the new Denny International Middle School. Work continued on the roofing installation for the new Galleria and the new Denny School. The Galleria space will be used by both schools and offers the flexibility of joint, separate or community use. Also referred to as the new Commons, this space will house the dining facilities, student services, student activity spaces and large display areas.

Metal stud framing and HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing work in the new Galleria is now underway.

In the Chief Sealth main building, work continued on the drywall installation, casework installation, and painting. Floor leveling in Chief Sealth continues in preparation for new floor coverings.