October 2020

Come shower some love: famed giraffe Hasani heading to new home
Born with leg abnormalities, the giraffe touched millions of hearts around the world

information from Woodland Park Zoo

In May 2019, Woodland Park Zoo proudly announced the birth of a male giraffe. This month, the giraffe darling of the community, Hasani (huh-SAW-nee), will reach another milestone: he’ll be leaving Seattle for a new home.

The last day to visit Hasani and show some love will be Sunday, October 18. Giraffe fans can also see the other members of the herd: Olivia and Dave, the parents of Hasani; and Tufani, the younger sister of Olivia.

Hasani will move to a private facility in Merkel, Texas. The facility, which is home to other exotic species, is not open to the public and is affiliated with Hemker Park & Zoo in Freeport, Minn.

The 155-pound newborn was diagnosed just hours after his birth with abnormalities in his rear legs, a condition known as hyperextended fetlocks.

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Ten new traffic signal box artworks installed across Burien
Burien Art Commission selects artwork representing diverse artistic styles

Information from Burien Arts Commission

Artist-designed wraps have been installed on 10 new traffic signal box art installations throughout Burien. This is the second round of installations, bringing the total number of traffic signal box art to 20.

The Signal Box Art Project, funded by the Burien Art in Public Places Fund, includes ten signal boxes (the metal boxes used to control traffic signals) in various Burien neighborhoods, including Boulevard Park. Traffic signal boxes were wrapped with vinyl wraps created from the artwork of 10 Washington artists. The

Burien Arts Commission juried more than 75 pieces of art submitted by 38 artists. The final selection represents a wide variety of artistic styles including historical imagery, landscapes, and portraits.  

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Burien PaRCS offering a variety of preschool, youth, and teen programs this fall

 Information from Burien Parks


Programs and services may still look different, but Burien Parcs is excited to be able to offer a variety of classes for youth of all ages, from the comforts of your home, as well as some small, in-person programs that follow state and county health guidelines.

(V) means the class is virtual. These classes are online and done remotely through a stable internet connection (typically in home) via Zoom. Class links, login and password information will be sent three days prior to first class.

For questions regarding any of the programs, contact the Burien Community Center at 206-988-3700 or email parksinfo@burienwa.gov.

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Decision time for the West Seattle Bridge

By Jean Godden 

October is the month for big decisions. The U. S. will decide (if it hasn't already) on a corona virus vaccine, the U. S. Supreme Court will announce big decisions and the Seattle City Council will start work on next year's budget. But for more than 10 percent of Seattle citizens, the decision that matters most is whether the West Seattle Bridge will be repaired or replaced. 

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Mark your calendars for 10 days of Junction Harvest Fest Oct. 21-31

Quickly becoming a West Seattle beloved fall event, Harvest Fest will look different this year, but that won’t stop the community donning costumes (kids, adults, and pets welcome!) for 10 days of Harvest-y fun. The West Seattle Junction can’t close down California Ave for this fantastic fall festival, so your downtown is bringing Harvest Fest to you.

Harvest Fest Haunted Hunt Scavenger Map

Let the map be your guide! Little monsters and ghouls will be delighted to hunt around the Junction searching for the hidden treasures. Once you’ve found the item, cross it off the map then go to the shopkeeper for your special treat or prize. Double the fun by wearing costumes! This is great for families or adults (who are kids at heart).   

Harvest Fest Box for Kids

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