Due to a continued increase in burglaries over the last few months- the SW Precinct would like to remind our community members that you can rent a professional engraver from the SW Precinct for free!
Provided by Sarah Cecil
If you have older family members whose cognitive functions or decision-making abilities have declined, or who are lonely or recently widowed, you might need to help protect them against financial scams. What steps should you take?
First of all, try to gain a good sense of their overall financial activity. Look for red flags, such as a reluctance to discuss money matters, consistently unpaid bills, unexplained withdrawals, mysterious wire transfers or a sudden need to purchase large quantities of gift cards. And watch out for new “best friends” or caretakers who show an unusual interest in your loved one’s finances.
Whether or not you’ve observed any of these activities, you can help your elderly family members by making these moves:
A community based town hall conversation with the 34th District candidates is coming up July 24 in White Center. Sponsored by the White Center Community Development Association, the White Center Chamber of Commerce and TommySound/Speed of Sound Studios the event promises "An opportunity to ask questions of individual candidates" Aaron Garcia will be the moderator for the discussion.
They are running for the seat vacated by the retiring Sen. Sharon Nelson.
So far those who have said they will attend are:
It is being held at Tommy Sound Studios 9409 Delridge Way SW. and will run from 6pm to 8pm
information from Furry Faces Foundation
Looking for a fun dog activity during Summerfest? Then join Furry Faces Foundation during West Seattle’s Summerfest at Hotwire Coffeehouse. Everyone’s dog is a famous artist at Paws & Paint, creating a one of a kind masterpiece you will treasure for years to come! We have sponges; we have non-toxic, washable paw-paints; we have canvases; you have your dog(s)!
Only a couple of months after donating $100,000 to a fund to restore the murals of West Seattle, Adah Cruzen wife of the late Earl Cruzen has steppe forward to help another part of the community. She was honored on July 10 with a special luncheon at the West Seattle Senior Center. Executive Director of the Senior Center Lyle Evans wrote about her donation and how it came about for the Senior Center newsletter:
"Last month the Center was approached by a member of the community who asked what the Center needed in order to continue and enhance operations. I provided a wish list, not knowing the impact that list would have. About three weeks later, Adah Cruzen invited me to her home for lunch.
OMG You Guys! Twelfth Night Productions is presenting LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL.
A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
information from Greenlife Festival
The Greenlife Festival, happening during with the West Seattle Summer Fest and street fair will focus on the issues surrounding the failing Southern Resident Killer Whale population and the health of the Salish Sea. There are many solvable issues connected to the decline of our local waters including the Puget Sound.
We will examine these issues at the Junction Plaza Park location.
Traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches are the main menu item at the new Oh's Sandwiches at 3217 California Ave SW. The new shop is a family run business and offers four varieties including pork, grilled chicken, tofu or a ham, headcheese and Pate combination. All sandwiches are very affordable at $4.95.
If you've never had a Banh Mi sandwich you might be surprised.
A typical Vietnamese sandwich is a selection of meats and vegetables from native Vietnamese cuisine such as grilled pork or pork sausage, grilled chicken, or ham plus coriander (cilantro) , cucumber, and pickled carrots and daikon combined with condiments from French cuisine such as pate along with jalapeno peppers and mayonnaise. They are served on fresh french bread loaves. In Vietnam they are often consumed for breakfast.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
South Highline National and PacWest kept their chanpionship hopes alive with victories in the loser's bracket of the District 7 Major Little League baseball all-star tournament Monday.
National dealt the Rainier District team a 5-3 defeat while PacWest was on the other Bar-S diamond shutting out Southwest, 5-0.
National plays PacWest at 6 p.m. Tuesday, when West Seattle will be on the other Bar-S field playing Renton in the winner's bracket final.
The National vs. PacWest winner plays the West Seattle vs. Renton loser in the loser's bracket final at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The provisional championship is at 6 p.m. Thursday with the if-necessary game at 6 p.m. Friday.
The champion advances to state play in Sedro Woolley starting Saturday, July 21.
Grab your lawn chairs and come see Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday, July 21, at Lake Burien School Memorial Park, 1620 S.W. 149th St. in Burien.
The free performance of “Henry IV, Part 1” begins at 7 p.m. The play is produced by GreenStage and sponsored by the Burien Arts Association.
