October 2022

The Log House Museum gets its new roof; Donations and auction funded the project

The Southwest Historical Society Log House Museum got some much needed renovation this week as a new roof was put on by Three Tree Roofing. The funding for the project came from donations raised last June during the Society's 25 year party and auction at Salty's on Alki.

The museum is always seeking volunteers and maintains a busy schedule of events and exhibits that explore and celebrate the rich history of Southwest Seattle.

http://www.loghousemuseum.org/get-involved/

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Get your game on at Till Dawn; New gaming cafe/bar offers a lot

Till Dawn is unique in West Seattle and that's completely intentional. It's a game themed cafe/bar from the creative mind of Andrew Spence whose other restaurant Two Fingers Social on Delridge Way SW celebrates its five year anniversary Oct.13. There are other places where you can play pinball but at Till Dawn, at 5048 California Ave SW games of all kinds are the primary draw. 

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King County Prosecutor's office shares September crime recap
650 charges filed last month

Casey McNerthney of the King County Prosecutor's office shared their recap of crimes that were charged in the county in September. 

 

There were at least 650 criminal charges filed in September by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Violent crime and repeat property crime are the bulk of the cases we handle, and prosecutors typically file between 20–30 cases daily.

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Can you help ID these Westwood Village robbery suspects?
Handgun shown after they shoplifted

Information from Seattle Police Department

Detectives need your help identifying three suspects wanted for the armed robbery of a Westwood Village clothing store.

On Tuesday, October 4th two men and a woman entered a clothing store in the 2600 block of Southwest Barton Street. All three people began collecting clothing before walking out of the store without paying for the items. While the three attempted to leave the store, employees attempted to intervene. One of the suspects pulled out a handgun and threatened the employees before making his way out. 

If you can help detectives identify any of the suspects please call the tip line at 206-233-5000.

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Harvest Fest bringing fall fun to the West Seattle Junction Oct. 30

Harvest Fest in the West Seattle Junction returns on Oct. 30 complete with the West Seattle High School marching band leading a parade, The Chiii Cook off, Trick or Treating, a Pie Eating Contest and much more.

Schedule of Events

11:00:  Costume Parade kicks off the fun, led by WSHS Marching Band and Jim Edwards on his motorcycle. Kids line up from Junction Plaza Park along 42nd.

11:30 – 3:00: Free Kids Activities at booths up and down California, provided by local businesses, non-profits and neighborhood groups. Also, Trick-or-Treating at select Junction shops. Look for orange and black balloons at merchants to know who is offering candy.

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Carol Kelly Day in Seattle and King County celebrated at Spud Fish and Chips

Oct. 11, 2022, Carol Kelly Day was proclaimed by both the City of Seattle and King County to honor her 50 years of service at Spud Fish and Chips on Alki

Kelly was joined by her two daughters Victoria and Ashley and friend Harry Southern. Her daughters both worked with their mom at Spud too. Ashley said, "Most of my cousins worked here too. It was like a rite of passage."

Carl Taylor, Director of Operations for Ivar's Quick Service Division said, "I met Carol 25 years ago and I worked side by side with her for the first two years. She's outstanding. Carol is a rare person. She never is not smiling. We can have a line out the door, running out of stuff and she will still have a smile on her face. She's a very kind individual."

Ivars purchased Spud from the Alger family in 1999.

Carol said she has no plans to retire anytime soon. "I love what I do," she said.

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Nominations now open for Burien Citizen of the Year

Information from the City of Burien

Do you know someone who has improved the quality of life in Burien? Do you know of a program or organization that has helped others in the community?

Help us recognize that person or organization who has made outstanding contributions to the Burien community in 2022 by nominating them for the Burien City Council’s Citizen of the Year!

Nominations due February 10, 2023.

Learn more about the nomination process.

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Community invited to Environmental Restoration events in Burien Parks this Fall

Information from the City of Burien

To celebrate the kickoff of planting season in the Pacific Northwest, the Green Burien Partnership is hosting several environmental restoration events in Burien parks this fall. All events are open to the public, kid friendly, with no experience necessary. Refreshments, gloves, and tools will be offered for each event.  

Green Burien Day

When: October 22, 2022, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.  
Where: Hilltop Park, 2600 S 128th St 

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