July 2014

City Councilmember Sally Clark to speak at Ballard District Council meeting July 9

City Councilmember Sally Clark will be a guest at a meeting of the Ballard District Council July 9:

This Wednesday July 9, 7:00 PM at the Ballard Library (5614 22nd NW).

Please take advantage of this opportunity to share your feelings about development with Councilmember Sally Clark, who is an alternate on the City Council's Planning Land Use and Sustainability committee. Councilmember Clark was the chair of this committee (otherwise known as the PLUS committee) in 2010 when changes were made to the land use code that are shaping the current development boom. She has recently expressed concerns about the unforeseen consequences of the 2010 code changes and has publicly confronted a prominent developer lobbyist saying that his "fantasy world construction of people being against new housing poisons debate makes it so much harder to get the truly affordable housing we need." Please encourage Councilmember Clark to further open the development debate to neighborhood residents by attending Wednesday's meeting.

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At Large in Ballard: Artistry

By Peggy Sturdivant & Alison Eckels 

They happen to be all women. They are all artists. But what really links all the women sitting together in the Crafts Room of the Ballard Senior Center is that they cannot just sit. If they have to sit they need to be doing something with their hands. They need to be working a needle, crochet hook, or delicate wire through beads. What they are creating varies but all are participating in the Ballard Senior Center’s First Quilt & Crafts Fair Sale on Saturday, August 9, 2014.

The Quilters are so passionate about their work, together and separately, that they now meet twice a week, two hours at a time at the Senior Center. In the tradition of quilting bees they talk when they are in the room together, collectively drooling over a recent donation of 100% cotton or last fall’s brand new sewing machine.

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Seattle Goodwill Industries Announces New President & CEO Daryl Campbell

Markee Foster, the Chair of the Board of Directors for Seattle Goodwill Industries, is pleased to announce that Daryl Campbell has been named the organization’s President and CEO. Mr. Campbell leaves his post as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Shoreline Community College and will join Seattle Goodwill on August 18. Campbell replaces Ken Colling, who retired at the end of June 2014 after serving Goodwill for more than ten years.

Under Mr. Campbell’s leadership during his six year tenure as Vice-President and then Interim President, Shoreline Community College drove a strategic planning process resulting in increased targeted enrollment, higher quality programs, and a more stable financial profile. Campbell has been very active in the broader community, growing key partnerships in the college’s popular automotive maintenance program and working proactively to develop partnerships with educational institutions in Asia.

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Luna Park Street market will feature mobile fashion trucks

The next Luna Park Street Market, a gathering of mobile fashion trucks, and more is coming up July 10 during the Luna Park Block Party.

The event will run from 6 to 9pm at Ola Salon and Spa 2942 Avalon Way S.W.

In addition to the fashions on display, guests can peruse accessories, and enjoy some food & music.

This is a monthly event with the next ones set for Aug. 17 and Sept 14.

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The history of Ambaum Boulevard, Part 1

by Rob Clay and Sharon Burkhart

Editor's note: This is part one of a story about historic Ambaum Boulevard, the main road that connects Burien to White Center and West Seattle. Ambaum Boulevard wasn't always a boulevard and certainly not paved but is currently traveled by thousands of vehicles each day. Here is the story: As told from oral histories of Marian Ambaum Deleuw to Sharon Burkhart in 1992.

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Environmental Science Center sets free workshop July 27th

Natural Yards: Rain Gardens, Native Plants, and More!

Environmental Science Center announces A Free Workshop On July 27th
Natural Yards: Rain Gardens, Native Plants, and More!

The Environmental Science Center (ESC), WSU Extension Master Gardeners, Village Green Perennial Nursery, and Sustainable Burien with support from King County are sponsoring a FREE workshop for the public. Please join us in the Multipurpose Room at the Burien Library (400 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA 98166) on Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Learn how to create a beautiful addition to your yard while also keeping the Puget Sound watershed healthy. Bev Morrow, Rain Garden Educator, Master Gardner, and Native Plant Steward will discuss how rain gardens lessen the impact we have on our watershed, in addition to providing practical advice on how to install and maintain your own. Vera Johnson, owner of Village Green Perennial Nursery, will be on hand to answer questions about organic gardening, edible landscapes, and more!

Light refreshments will be served. Registered participants will receive a packet of online resources and a chance to win a gift certificate to Village Green Perennial Nursery!

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A greener shade of history

Ballard woman first in line for historic Seattle marijuana purchase

By Tim Clifford

Being at the front of the line to make the first historic retail purchase of marijuana in Seattle was not the initial plan for Ballard’s Deborah Greene.

“James [the owner of Cannabis City] came walking out the door and said “oh my god, it’s my first customer”, looks at his watch and it was 2:58,”this is incredible”, and I said I guess I can’t go home now” Green describes of showing up the day before Cannabis City begins legal retail sales of marijuana.

With well over 200 people in line and waiting before mid-day and after hosting a media event to inaugurate the grand opening the small retail space that is Cannabis City was swarmed beyond capacity. After winning in a lottery held by the state liquor board to obtain a license to sell marijuana and a lengthy inspection process Cannabis City opened Tuesday at noon as the first retail marijuana store in Seattle, with Deborah Greene as their first customer.

The price for 2 grams on opening day will be $40 dollars and Cannabis city is prepared to sell out quickly despite the high mark up.

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White Center's 90th Annual July Jubilee Days begins July 12

White Center July Jubilee Days, the annual 8 day community festival has released their schedule of events. It begins July 12 with the White Center Garden Tour. Those touring will vote for the top 3 and prizes will be awarded. Additionally a raffle for those attending will be held with prizes for those who enter.

Then on July 16 the Davis Shows Carnival opens at Steve Cox Park and runs through Sunday featuring rides, and carnival activities. At dusk one of the better fireworks shows in the area gets underway.

The Street Fair, featuring local vendors, organizations and live entertainment begins on July 19 staged on 17th Ave. S.W. from Roxbury Street to 100th Street S.W. Early that day the Show and Shine Car Show will feature beautiful automotive art in an amazing array, all on the street on 17th Ave. S.W. down to 98th Street S.W. It is sponsored by the Patrons Car Club. T-Shirts will be given to the first 60 cars registered as well as free BBQ. It will feature bikes, low riders, hot rods and custom vehicles. The awards ceremony will be at 4pm.

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'Bike Corral' coming to the West Seattle Junction

On street bike parking is new for the area

West Seattle Bike Connections (WSBC) announced on Tuesday that a “bike corral” for on-street bike parking will be coming soon to the West Seattle Junction. It will be directly at the corner of Alaska Street and California Streets S.W. on the Southeast corner. In a press release they shared that they have been working with the Junction merchants for the past 18 months.

According to WSBC, City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen helped navigate the many layers of SDOT to avoid another year of delay. Quoting a member of Rasmussen’s staff, SDOT shared the following with the Councilmember: 



”We will be issuing a work order to install the bike corral at the location agreed upon by the WS Junction Association and WS Bike Connections on the SE corner on California Ave SW at SW Alaska St.


This location is currently no parking anytime, so there is no impact to on-street parking.
The corral would prevent right turns on red at this all-way walk so it is a safety improvement.
[right on red is already illegal here]
This location is in the heart of the business district.

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Intermediates fall in winner's final

West Seattle took a 20-0 loss to Everett on Monday in the winner's bracket final of the Intermediate Little League age 11-13 all-star baseball tournament.
The loss dropped West Seattle directly into the loser's bracket final, which will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Snohomish.

After a win there, West Seattle would then have to beat Everett twice in championship play to wrest away the state title.

Championship action starts at 2 p.m. Thursday.

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