October 2024

La Chingona Tacqueria is asking the public to join them invite for a Día de los Muertos Celebration.

La Chingona is located at 2940 Avalon Way SW.

The restaurant has added an all new awning, lighting and signage in preparation.

A special Brunch will be served on October 25 - 27 & November 1 - 3 from 8am-2pm featuring FREE Pan Dulce and Cafecita

The Grande event starts Saturday, November 02, from 2pm-6pm:
-Azteca Dancers 2:00-2:30 
-Live Mariachi : 4:00-6:00pm
-Candle lit procession 5:30-6:00pm
-Beautiful Catrina’s and Catrines 
-Ceremony 6:00pm
-DJ from 8pm-2am

Please bring photos to add to our community oftenda.

Come dressed in your best Catrina/or makeup with prizes for the Best Catrina. 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Football

Kennedy 42, Stadium 20

Kennedy Catholic remains unscathed following Saturday's win over the Tigers of Tacoma.

The Lancers improved to 5-0 in North Puget Sound League Class 4A division play while running their overall mark to 7-0.

They host Kentridge for a 1 p.m. Saturday game at Highline Memorial.

Foster 46, Sammamish 7

Foster flattened another opponent Friday.

Next up for the Bulldogs of Tukwila is a 7 p.m. visit to Interlake this Friday.

Chief Sealth 34, Nathan Hale 20

The Seahawks improved to 5-1 in Metro League lower division action and to 6-1 overall with Friday's road win.

Chief Sealth hosts Lincoln of Seattle for 7:30 p.m. Friday action at the Southwest Athletic Complex.

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce the development of new off-leash areas (OLAs) at West Seattle Stadium and Othello Playground. Please join us for one of the community engagement events either on October 24 to learn more about the development of new off-leash areas. The event will take place at Othello Playground, 4351 S Othello St, in the southwest corner of the park on October 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

SPR’s project team and design consultant will be available to answer any questions and to gather valuable community feedback. The feedback collected will help shape the final design of these new OLAs.  

By Lauren Rosenthal

The elected officials of Summit Atlas’ Student Government (SASG) are impressive representatives of how young people can have a profound impact on their community.

Ella Galaites, the dynamic President of SASG, is on a mission to craft a vibrant future for the Summit Atlas community. Maria Hernandez, SASG Vice President, embodies ambition in both her academics and her aspirations for student government. And Class Secretary JuJu Sims, through his plan to grow his own confidence and enhance the way in which students communicate, aims to ensure that every student’s voice is heard and their opinions respected.

Dick Rehm lived quite a life all the way to age 102. He was well known in West Seattle and always credited his longevity to his wife Nell. His life long love of trains began at an early age since got his first one at age 7.

Westside Seattle did a profile on him on his birthday in August of last year.

His official obituary follows:

Seattle native and long-time resident, Richardson "Dick" Rehm passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024.

He was born in Seattle on August 4, 1922, then moved frequently around the country with his family when he was young. He also traveled extensively while in the Navy.

When it was time to settle down wih his bride, Nell 1949, he built a home in West Seattle and raised his family there.

For more than 17 years, the Fauntleroy Fall Festival has been a fixture in the Fauntleroy neighborhood—bringing the community together to celebrate all that is autumn. Enjoy making salmon hats, pumpkin painting, and birdhouse building among other fun activities.

All events are free.

9131 California Ave SW from 2pm to 5pm Sunday Oct. 20.

Lots of great food, music and more.

The Fauntleroy Fall Festival is an annual neighborhood celebration brought to you by the Fauntleroy Community Association, Fauntleroy Church UCC, Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering, Endolyne Joe’s, Fauntleroy Children’s Center, Little Pilgrim School, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, and members of the Fauntleroy community.