May 2023

Mayor Harrell takes a West Seattle tour; Visits Fairmount Park Elementary and the Junction

Questions from fifth graders prove to be insightful

Mayor Bruce Harrell made a swing through West Seattle on May 12 to visit Fairmont Park Elementary School and some Junction businesses on his "One Seattle Community Connections tour" that ended with a community meeting.

At the school he was joined by members of his staff and Seattle Public Schools  Superintendent Brent Jones (whom he noted he has known for 40 years). Also present were Seattle DEEL Director Dwane Chappelle, and local NAACP president Gerald Hankerson who presented flowers funded by the Fairmount Park PTA to thank the school front office staff and do a few classroom visits. This was a  joint event planned and organized by the FPE PTA led by Alicia Saka and the mayors office to honor our teachers.

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Morgan Junction Festival is back with the fun June 18

MORGAN JUNCTION COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Sunday, June 18, 2023, 1pm to 4pm Morgan Junction Park
6413 California Ave. SW, West Seattle

Morgan Community Association is thrilled to announce that the Morgan Junction Community Festival will return to Morgan Junction Park on Sunday afternoon, June 18, 2023. We’re still easing back into the Festival groove with the family friendly event featuring music and community partners only in Morgan Junction Park from 1pm to 4pm. We've got some great new performers along with a local favorite - just in time for Father's Day.

Entertainment Lineup

1:00pm - Mikey the Rad Scientist

Kids of all ages will love the guitar playing scientist who brings science and nature to life with engaging music - along with Carlos the water molecule.

2:00pm - The Potholes

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Alki Point Lighthouse Tours set to start again May 28

The Alki Point Lighthouse is a functioning, fully automated aid-to-navigation on an active US Coast Guard site.

Located near Alki Beach in West Seattle, you can see the West Point Light Station in Discovery Park (north), Puget Sound vessel traffic and the Olympic Mountains (west). Mount Rainier (south) can be seen on clear days.

US Coast Guard Auxiliarists are proud to provide public Lighthouse tours on summer dates. Due to the nature of the site, tours may sometimes either be shortened or canceled on short notice. Any closed dates will be listed on this page and also communicated via their Facebook page. 

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Destination Delridge June 2 will offer dinner, live music, art and games

Destination Delridge: Connect the Dots, at the historic Youngstown Cultural Arts Center at 4408 Delridge Way SW. Friday, June 2nd will be an evening of music, poetry, laughter, and moments celebrating all that is good in our community. We will have a wide array of delicious food and beverage choices to enjoy, and as always, entertainment, art and interactive games.

The event will occupy both outdoor and indoor spaces, host live performances and create a night for engagement and connection. They will highlight DNDA’s current programs, leadership transitions, and future plans as they enter a new phase and continue integrating art, nature and neighborhood. 

Get tickets here.

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Decision published in construction of portables at West Seattle High School; Departures recommended with conditions

The Seattle School District submitted a request for a departure from certain Seattle Municipal Code Development Standards to accommodate the construction/placement of 4 portable classrooms. The project would reduce the number of parking spaces on site from 191 to 161 and would allow 12 bicycle parking spaces without weather protection, also a departure from code.

Those departures have been recommended  with conditions by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

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Night Out registration now open; Annual event of neighborhood parties set for August 1
Sign up before July 24; See the map of events

The annual Night Out event, featuring neighborhood parties across Seattle and the nation is set for August 1. 

You can register your own neighborhood event here:

https://www.seattle.gov/police/crime-prevention/night-out

You must register before July 24 to get on the map of events.

Night Out is a national event promoted in Seattle by Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities.  Night Out is traditionally held the first Tuesday night in August.

Once your sign up and register your block party, the next step is to let your neighbors know! Below you will find resources to make your Night Out event that much better!

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