February 2013

The fire that destroyed many of the units at the Tra-Lee Apartments Jan. 28 displaced families and disrupted lives.

A fundraiser for victims of the fire is set for Saturday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at Bison Creek Pizza in Burien.

There will be a silent auction with items supplied by many local businesses, a raffle, live music from two local bands. There is a $5 cover.

Those interested in helping can come to the event, participate in the auction/raffle, donate to the "Up From the Ashes" fire victim's fund at any BECU branch and by promoting on Facebook. Volunteers are welcome.

This fundraiser is being coordinated by Renatta Emerson Events of Burien on a volunteer basis along with other local businesses. If you would like to help in any way, contact Renatta at 206-923-8368.

Bison Creek Pizza is locate at 630 S.W. 153rd St. in Burien.

In 2003, on February 8, "right at about 4 o'clock", Dean Overton served the first drink to well known Seattle radio personality Bill Reid at the brand new restaurant West 5. Overton and his partner Dave Montoure (current President of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce) had never opened or run a restaurant before.
They wanted to infuse it with the spirit of West Seattle right from the start from the name (the former phone company designation before it became all numbers) to the historical photos on the wall. Since then the restaurant and lounge has become a neighborhood fixture and the natural place to go when locals are seeking comfort food, a well made cocktail or just a place to relax and unwind. It has also become an ardent supporter of all things West Seattle often involved in causes and community events.

Tuesday, Feb. 5
Boys basketball
Ev. Luth. 72, Shorewood Chr. 67
Karl Leitzke hit 20 points and Andrew Goyins swished in 17 to lift the Evergreen Lutheran boys basketball of Des Moines to a regular season-ending win over Shorewood Christian of West Seattle this past Tuesday.
Shorewood Christian was led by the 31 points of King in the Sea-Tac B League action.
Girls basketball
Ev. Luth. 58, Shorewood Chr. 38
Evergreen Lutheran came away with a decisive victory over Shorewood Christian on the girls side last Tuesday.
Emily Holder and Karissa Kjenstad led the Eagles to victory, scoring 20 and 17 points, respectively.
The Shorewood Christian scorers were paced by Nicole Jones with 20 points.

Wednesday, Feb. 6
Girls basketball
Lakes 42, Kennedy 30
Kennedy took a hit at the hands of Lakes in a Seamount League tournament game Wednesday.
Ware led Lakes with 18 points, while the Lancers were led by the nine points of Abrajera and the seven points of Gallagher.
Clover Park 47, Foster 31

It was a night of a loss followed by a gain for the Seattle Christian girls basketball team on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

For openers, the No. 1 ranked and unbeaten Cascade (16-0, 21-0) Christian squad dealt the home team a 48-21 Nisqually League 1A defeat on senior night. The Warriors still gained another chance at the playoffs with their 8-8 league record and tie for fourth place with Charles Wright.

With its overall record at 11-11, Seattle Christian will gain entry to postseason action by defeating the Tarriers on the neutral court of Cascade Christian in Puyallup in a 7 p.m. start.

"We've actually overachieved despite losing the large number of seniors from last season's team," said SCS head coach Dave Jansen. "It's been a season of 'what ifs', also. A few made free throws against Cascade Christian the first time might have made a difference. Tonight they showed why they're No. 1. We stayed with them the first half. The girls have played their hearts out."

PUYALLUP - Seattle Christian fought hard before its girls Class 1A basketball season abruptly ended in a 58-37 loss to Charles Wright on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Cascade Christian High School campus.

Aly Kaler and Madelyn Weber led the Warrior effort that kept the game close in the first half.

After trailing 9-6 after one quarter, Seattle Christian played a solid second quarter to emerge with a 20-19 halftime edge.

Led by sharpshooting Shoni Pritchett, the Tarriers piled up 25 third quarter points to go into the fourth quarter with a 44-29 lead that grew and grew before the game-ending buzzer.

Charles Wright shot a blistering 54.2 per cent second half from the field to close with 42 per cent for the game. Seattle Christian finished with a 21.2 per cent field goal accuracy.

Pritchett shot 9-for-17 from the field including 2-for-4 from beyond the three-point arc as well as controlling the inside for 27 Tarrier points. Vanessa Davis notched 19 points while gathering nine rebounds.

Saturday, February 9, 2013, marks Seattle's 19th annual celebration of Neighbor Appreciation Day. In West Seattle you have several activities to choose from.

Starting at 10am Forest Restoration with the Nature Consortium in the West Duwamish Greenbelt
4408 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106

Feb 9 is also Stairway Walks Day, not just in West Seattle but in various neighborhoods across the city

Fire Stations in our area are conducting Open Houses for Neighbor Appreciation Day including Highpoint Fire Station 11 1514 SW Holden Street, West Seattle Junction Fire Station 32 3715 SW Alaska Street, and West Seattle Fire Station 37 7700 35th Avenue SW

Also open for their Neighbor Appreciation Day Swim is the Southwest Pool at 2801 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126

If you want to travel outside West Seattle you can choose an event to be part of from the Department of Neighborhood's Events Calendar.

Press release:

The City of Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is pleased to present the works of artist Richard Jahn.

Mr. Jahn writes:
Most of my paintings are fairly straight-forward scenes that are part of my life. I tend to paint the most obvious things in the most obvious ways. I do however try to infuse my own personality into each painting which is something that has no specific formula… but somehow it happens.

My earliest love of art came from looking at psychedelic posters and album covers back in the ‘60s. I also love the early Dutch artists and their depictions of everyday life. I hope that you see at least a little bit of these influences in my paintings.

I am self-taught; I have no desire to copy or paint like any other artist. Ultimately I want my paintings to be reflections of who I am.
I see painting as somewhat of a "Calling" that comes from somewhere higher than myself and I’ve made it a point to heed this call. It's more than a hobby….but it is still a hobby....and I'm having a good time with it!

In addition to painting I am a 21-year veteran, full-time, professional fire fighter.

Press release:

Burien Arts’ Fifth Annual Highline Classic Jazz Festival on Saturday March 9th from 2:30 p.m.-10 p.m. will offer a big program at the Landmark Event Center in Des Moines.

There will be more music with fifteen bands participating in three music venues, and more styles of music including Straight Ahead Jazz classics, early and mid -20thcentury jazz styles, from Dixieland, Gypsy Jazz, Blues, Ragtime to Big Band Swing.

This great jazz experience includes: Concerts, Dancing, Food and Drink, and an opportunity to mingle with the musicians. The bands include:

• The 1st Thursday Band
• Del Rey & Matt Weiner (www.hobemianrecoreds.com)
• Casey MacGill’s Orchestra
• Gail Pettis(www.gailpettis.com
• Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators (www.syncopators.net)
• Holotradband (www.holotraband.com)
• The Rhythm Bugs (www.sylviaherold.com )
• Highline/Aviation High School Jazz Band
• Pearl Django (www.pearldjango.com)
• The Greg Ruby Quartet (www.gregrubymusic.com/bands/greg-ruby-quartet)
• The Canote Brothers Band (www.canote.com)
• Swamp Soul (www.swampsoulband.com)
• Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” (www.rangerswings.com)

Press release:
Burien Little Theatre is presenting an all-female version of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” set in the future and featuring a live rock band.

Opening Feb. 15, the award-winning musical written by Tim Rice (lyrics) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) traces the final days of Jesus and illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit.

The musical follows Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, the betrayal, Passion and crucifixion—and Jesus’ relationships with Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene.

The show features such legendary hits as “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.

It is suitable for ages 12 and over.

It will be performed at Burien Little Theatre from opening night on Feb. 15 through March 24. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $7 through $20, with a number of discounts available, particularly on the first weekend of the production. On opening night Feb. 15, only on purchases at the door any audience member who names the hill on which Jesus was crucified gets $5 off each ticket in the purchase.

Neighborhood Appreciation Day is on Saturday, Feb. 9, and the Ballard community is coming out in full force to celebrate their neighbors. Here is a list of participants and events below. You can learn more about Neighborhood Appreciation Day (with a list of other events around town) here.

Golden Gardens Park work party

What: Meet at restroom between upper parking lot and dog park. Please dress in layers, sturdy pants, long sleeved shirts and raingear. Also, bring a filled water bottle and snacks. All tools, gloves and other restoration supplies are provided

When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Golden Gardens Park, Golden Gardens Dr NW

Green Lake Litter Patrol Work Party

What: We walk the lake and pick up litter. We have the tools and disposal. Come on out, meet some people and have some fun.

When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Where: Green Lake Park, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, Meet at the Bathhouse Theatre Parking Lot.

Winter Bird Walk