A power outage affecting 2923 people in Southwest West Seattle happened shortly before 7:00 am. The power has now been restored.
To check on the real time status of power outages visit http://www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/
The outage has been attributed to a cable failure.
By Samantha Getz, Intern
Looking for a place to celebrate all things mexican for Cinco de Mayo tonight? Here's what's going on in and around Ballard:
Take your tequila by the horns at The Matador
The Matador isn't just a Mexican restaurant, they also offer over 130 tequila options. It’s Old world Mexico meets Texas saloon.
Well tequila brands start at $6.50 and vary up to $300 a shot for the tequila connoisseurs.
They’ve got the typical shooters, blanco, aged, extra aged, rested and a variety of other tequilas suitable for the varied tongues.
The establishment has three other locations in the area, as well as a couple in Oregon and Idaho, but the Ballard location remains their flagship.
The open fireplace warms the interior during the dreary days, and the outdoor patio offers dining in the sun. For the gluten-free and vegetarian Ballardites, there is a menu for you, too.
If mariachi music isn’t your thing, enjoy the alternative rock tunes that typically frequent the speakers there.
CANDIDATES FOR THIS YEARS ELECTIONS:
District 3: Liz Giba - Is a proud resident of North Highline and a current council member. If re-elected, she will give back to the community by working to achieve the true potential as an area of healthy and diverse neighborhoods. (District Three: All unincorporated area bordered on the north by the City of Seattle, on the south by the City of Burien, on the east by 4th Avenue SW and on the west by 16th Avenue SW)
District 4: Ron Johnson - Is a long time council member who wants to continue his efforts to dispel the negative image of the White Center and North Highline area and work toward making it a more livable, family friendly community. He currently serves as chair of the Roads Committee and is a member of the Public Safety and Code Enforcement Committees. (District Four: All unincorporated area bordered on the north and west by the City of Seattle, on the south by the City of Burien, and on the east by 16th Avenue SW)
The Annual Duet Recital at Tibbetts Church, Adams Hall, was held by John Van Lierop, Jr., music instructor and church organist Sunday, May 1. There were two recitals. Students were paired with one another or with their parents on one or two pianos. Between both recitals students who played another instrument contributed as the whole group played "America" and "Take Me Out to the Ball Game".
Familiar works such as "Chopsticks"," Heart and Soul", Take Five", "Yellow Submarine", "Linus and Lucy", "Pachelbel Canon" and others were performed. A highlight of the evening included a two piano version of "Rock Around the Clock" with several parents dancing the twist.
Press release:
Synergy Home Care, who help support caring for aging adults in their homes in the Seattle area, helped kick off Seniors Garden Day and Seniors Garden Sharing in support of the Senior Center of West Seattle. The event produced two results:
A. Professional landscape folks and volunteers will clean up a senior’s yard or garden
B. Community's official start Garden Sharing at a seniors' garden and continue.
The May 14 event started at West Seattle Produce, at 4721 Fauntleroy Way SW with coffee and Sign In from 9 - 11 am.
The garden work took place between 10 am and 3 pm, and then the people involved returned to the West Seattle Produce lot for a Community Potluck and BBQ, from 3-7pm.
For future events contact:
CONTACT:
Samuel Domingo, can be reached at sdomingo@shcseattle.com or (206) 850-1561.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Synergize-for-Seniors/115919751822166
On May 14, the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will host its second annual Charity Motorcycle Poker Run & Classic Car Show. Proceeds from this event support the PNW District Kiwanis Project, the Kiwanis Childrens Cancer Program (KCCP), led by 2010-2011 Governor Frank Morehouse, which will fund cancer research at Children’s Hospital in Seattle.
The event will take place at 4700 40th Ave s.w. (adjacent to Howden Kennedy Funeral Home).
Proceeds from this event support the PNW District Kiwanis Project, led by 2010-2011 Governor Frank Morehouse, which will fund cancer research at Children’s Hospital in Seattle. Donations will be made through the West Seattle Kiwanis 21st Century Scholarship Fund, a not-for-profit corporation operating under chapter 501c3 of the US Internal Revenue code. Our EIN is 91-1285427.
A poker run is an organized event in which participants must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. The event is not timed—winning is purely a matter of chance.
Press Release:
The first-ever Super Springs Saturday for South West Seattle Students will take place May 14 at Chief Sealth International High School at 2600 Thistle Street in the Auditorium. Students learning string instruments at elementary schools in South West Seattle, in addition to Denny Middle School, will perform and learn alongside the student musicians of the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO).
The event is free and open to the students and families of Roxhill, Arbor Heights, Gatewood, Sanislo, West Seattle, Concord and Highland Park Elementary Schools as well as Denny International Middle School and any other community members wanting to support the young musicians of these south West Seattle Schools.
Paratii Craft Bar, a Brazilian sea town themed craft bar is opening in the space that was previously Ballard Best BBQ on Leary Way NW.
The bar will have its grand opening today starting at 4 p.m.
The bar, owned by Sam Hassan, specializes in cocktails made of the Brazilian rum cachaca, and Brazilian seafood.
Bar manager Michael Kostin will be bringing his creations to the bar and Chef Kal Gellein has been developing the menu along with Hassan.
Paratii Craft Bar is located at 5463 Leary Way NW, Seattle, WA 98107
TONIGHT: 4 6:00 TO 8:30 PM Dance Time with Lauren Petrie in Hatten Hall at SCWS. Partner and line dancing.$5/$7. Celebrate with friends and Bring your own spirits and snacks - ice set up available.
Saturday May 7th, 2011. Help the Senior Center by attending this breakfast and Broadcast. )
Be part of a Live Radio Show Broadcast on KTTH AM 770 and ask questions .Fundraising Breakfast served 8:30-10:30 am, only $6 for omelets made to order, sausage/bacon, potatoes & beverage, (Breakfast Reservations requested 932-4044 x1.
Then...be part of the LIVE RADIO SHOW BROADCAST from the Senior Center 10am—12pm. Come, ask your many questions about Elder Law, Estate Planning, Financial and Health Issues.This Opportunity is presented by Daystar Retirement Village and AgingOptions Care Management & Asset Preservation.
Tuesday May 10th:
A Salute to our Vets in observance of Memorial Day,
Date: Reservations please by vets and guests. – 206-932-4044
Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks input from trail enthusiasts on how to preserve and develop Seattle Parks and Recreation soft surface walking and hiking paths. In April, Parks hosted two public meetings to gather input on park trails, and now asks the public to take the short survey and provide us with additional information.
Trails and related activities rank high on the list of activities that Seattleites enjoy, and the public survey will provide essential direction in how Parks protects and improves these assets.
Seattle Parks and Recreation is using its trails inventory not only to plan work for the next five years, but to create an opportunity to work with stakeholders, citizens, and community organizations to develop partnerships and a longer term vision for our trail system through 2020 and beyond.
