June 2019

It's back and time for the 2nd Annual PAWrade before the West Seattle Grand Parade July 20.

Its FREE and fun for everyone with trophies for the best in four categories including Most Colorful, Most Creative, Best Dog and Owner Combo and Best Dog and Kid Combo (12 and under). July 20th before the Rotary Grand Parade. Meet at California Ave SW and SW Genesee (4400 California Ave SW). The event starts at 10:15am for registration. Parking is always an issue so arriving early makes sense.

Seattle City Councilmember District 1 Lisa Herbold shared this information about the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund:

Thunder Road Guitars have literally moved their thunder and their internationally known guitars to a new location. After years north of the West Seattle Junction and more years in the heart of it they are now open at 6400 California Ave SW in the Morgan Street Junction. They also incorporate The Bass Shop which features those instruments.

Frank Gross, the owner is thrilled about the move, not only because each time they move "It changes the dynamic" but because now they own the building. "The Wash Dog," who occupies the other half of the building now, "are moving out sometime next year, so the current 1200 square feet we have will double," said Gross.

The company does half of its business online and is focused entirely on guitars. They now have two locations including one in Portland, Oregon. 

Update

Jordoun has been found

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15 year old Denny Middle School Student Jordoun Reems has been reported missing. A police report has been filed. He was wearing a burgundy Alabama sweater, sweats and K-Swiss shoes and a black Polo hat. He's been missing since 4pm on Thursday.

He is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has green eyes.

His mother Breezy Reems, acknowledged that it is possible he has gone to a friend's house in White Center, West Seattle or South Park but she does not know his current whereabouts.

If seen please call 911

Wading Pools open on a rolling schedule starting on June 22.

The West Seattle Junction Association is planning a series of 5 musical performances — dubbed The Art of Music  — that will take place in the West Seattle Junction on Second Thursday Art Walk evenings in the West Seattle Junction during August, September, October, November and December. Efforts are underway to raise funds to make it possible for scheduled musicians to be paid for sharing their musical talents.  

The Art of Music  performances will complement the opportunity to view art on those evenings in addition to providing entertainment for those in the Junction for dining, shopping or just to be entertained.  Individuals willing to help support this project with a donation are invited to visit the crowdfunding page set up at:

information from the West Seattle Garden Tour

The 25th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour is set to happen Sunday June 23. Amazing gardens all over the area are selected and prepared for the day. Each has a name and a theme. The tour donates the net proceeds, about $25,000 each year, to other non-profits whose goals fit their mission—to promote horticultural-based interests, education, and artistic endeavors.  Ticket books are not sold at the gardens, so plan to buy your admission in advance. Details about will-call and day of tickets are listed on their website. Tickets are $25 each.

information from Furry Faces Foundation