February 2020

Michael King named as new Exec. Dir for Southwest Seattle Historical Society

information from Southwest Seattle Historical Society

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has appointed a new Executive Director, Michael King. 

Michael comes to the Historical Society from the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum in Everett, where he managed the museum’s education and volunteer programs. Prior to working at FHCAM, he worked at the Nordic Museum in Seattle, serving in both the programs and development departments, during which time he built on the experience he gained at several heritage and cultural organizations including the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

He earned a Ph.D. in History and Culture from Drew University and holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in history from Lehigh University.

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Ken's View: Should the gay teachers have been fired?

Vatican City is well-known as a haven for gay priests. Maybe hundreds of them. And this fact seems to be totally acceptable to the Catholic Church, even when homosexuality is condemned by the church.

Against the backdrop of the firing of two teachers at Kennedy High School last week, it leaves us scratching our head.

We are not Catholic and do not pretend to understand the weight of this decision by the Archdiocese of Seattle in supporting the choice to let go two respected teachers already known to the school to be gay when they announced that they would marry.

The only way we can make sense of this to to view Kennedy High and the Catholic Church the same same we see the Elks Club across the street from the school: it is a private organization, open to all who are willing to abide by the rules of the organization. That’s fair. If you don’t like the rules, don’t join. The world is full of such cults.

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Blustery winds knockout power for 406 in Burien

Winds with gusts up to 40 mph have struck again in Burien, and the perennial target for power loss, Three Tree Point in Normandy Park was the hardest hit. 406 City Light customers with a concentration there were out as of 7am on Sunday as a weather system blew through the area.

City LIght estimated a 6:15 pm restoration time.

You can check the status of the City Light system anytime here

http://www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/map.asp

 

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Youth Employment Program application period is now open

Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared this information via her newsletter to constituents:

The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is open to young people, ages 16-24 for low-income households and communities that experience racial, social, and economic disparities with the goal of increasing their ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them.

There are two components to the program, an exploration and learning experience during the schoolyear, and a summer internship where interns will be paid $16.39 for up to 150 hours over six weeks.

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Meeting set for play area relocation and renovation at Hiawatha Playfield Feb. 27

information from Seattle Parks and Recreation

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the design for the relocation and renovation of the play area at Hiawatha Playfield. Please join the design team at the Hiawatha Community Center from either 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tot Gym or from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for an evening meeting. Both will be held at Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave. SW. on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

 

Hiawatha play field

 

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DNDC meeting is the first in series with City Departments

Acknowledging the general decline in civic participation and the ever growing need for it, the Delridge Neighborhood Development Council (DNDC) is hosting a series of meetings in 2020 with various City departments.

The aim of this series is to connect civic minded folks of all stripes with agencies they likely need or want to connect with. The series will focus on the same three questions throughout:

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JuNO meeting will cover what comes next for Sound Transit Light Rail planning Feb. 27

The West Seattle Junction Neighborhood Organization (JuNO) next meeting will discuss what comes next for Sound Transit Light Rail planning.

juno logo

The City and Sound Transit will present an overview of the outreach, project goals and near-term opportunities for engagement.

You'll learn each agency's roles, what is happening this year and have time to offer feedback and ask questions.

Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the West Seattle Senior Center (4217 SW Oregon St, Seattle, WA 98116).

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West Seattle School of Rock celebrating five years

West Seattle's School of Rock is celebrating five years of giving young people a musical voice with an open house party on Feb. 22.

The Open house will feature an open jam meaning if you have an instrument you are welcome to come and join in. The event is set for. 5-8 pm Saturday February 22nd. There will be refreshments and a cake from Cake Rhapsody.
 

The School of Rock is located at 4701 41st SW Suite 120.

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Whale Trail MidWinter gathering featuring SRKW updates Feb. 20

information from Whale Trail

Join us for a midwinter gathering of marine mammal friends and fans in West Seattle. Whale Trail Director Donna Sandstrom will review the current status of the endangered southern resident orcas, and ongoing efforts to protect them. 

  • With the loss of L41, the southern resident population has been reduced to just 72 individuals. 
  • Despite the widespread attention on J, K and L pods, why has so little progress been made?

Donna will also share the Whale Trail's vision and priorities for 2020. Learn how you can help, and make a difference for the southern residents before it's too late.The presentation will be followed by an informal gathering of Whale Trail friends and supporters. Everyone is welcome!

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