December 2024

Swing into the groove: Uncover the magic of Jazz Night

If you're a lover of live music and crave the buzz of a vibrant night out, Jazz Night at The Center for Active Living \ is your ticket to an unforgettable experience. One of the most anticipated events on the calendar, this monthly celebration brings the community together for an evening that promises to dazzle and delight.

A Symphony of Local Talent Under the expert guidance of Larry Knapp, a multi-talented musician with a knack for capturing the essence of jazz, Jazz Night offers a rich tapestry of musical brilliance. Larry, known for his versatility and magnetic stage presence, ensures each evening brims with enchanting melodies from the Great American Songbook and early jazz era. It's a magical journey through time, with each note echoing the soulful spirit of jazz.

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2024: The year in photos

Over the course of the year many events transpire some tragic, some sad, some just a moment to be recalled. This is by no means a comprehensive review of everything that took place. It's more meant for you to pause then put these moments in context.

 In that spirit we share here, some photos from 2024. 

 

photo by Kim

 

Three tree point yacht club

 

 

Foodbank

 

 

 

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UPDATE: Tree falls near White Center blocks road; Now cleared

Update 8:20pm

City light and now SDOT crew finishing up their work… Barton Street SW should be open now

 

clearing Barton
Crews clearing the fallen tree from Barton Street SW. Photo by Tim Durkan

 

Original Post 5:14pm

A tree estimated to be as tall as 120 feet fell amid wind and rain around 3:25pm on Saturday Dec. 28 near White Center. The tree did some damage to one home but did not bring down any wires as it fell, blocking SW Barton Street near 22nd Ave SW.

Seattle Police responded to the scene but due to the holiday weekend a crew to remove the tree was not immediately available. It was expected to get removed, according to neighbors sometime on Sunday.

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Living in Your Body, But Better!
How embodiment heals mind, body, and spirit

By Beth Dayo

Do you have a scar? Does the skin feel thicker, look different, feel less sensitive or just different? Trauma has this same effect beneath the surface. The word trauma’s origins are Greek and literally mean wound. The problem with a trauma wound is we can’t bandage or cast it in order for it to heal properly. Left unaddressed, the "scar tissue" from trauma manifests in chronic physical tension, lack of mobility, and dull or exaggerated sensation.

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West Seattle community transit Light Rail Forum addresses key concerns
January 25, 10 am to Noon; West Seattle Center for Active Living

West Seattle Community Transit Light Rail Forum Addresses Key Concerns

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Rethinkthelink.org and regional transit experts will host a crucial forum to discuss the Sound Transit WSLE light rail project. The event will take place at the West Seattle Center for Active Living (WSCAL) from 10:00 AM to noon. Community members are invited to exchange ideas and discuss how to make effective comments on the project. The WSCAL is located at 4217 SW Oregon Street in the West Seattle Junction.

The forum will feature a panel of experts who will address the community's concerns regarding the light rail’s impacts, including business closures, residences claimed by eminent domain, environmental damage to the Duwamish River, Pigeon Point, Longfellow Creek, traffic, transit, jobs, services, and cost to taxpayers.

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Sports Watch 12-26-24
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Boys basketball

Mount Rainier visits Kentwood for 7 p.m. Friday action and Kennedy Catholic hosts Lindbergh at 5 p.m. Saturday as Highline hits the road to Franklin.

Foster travels to Cleveland at 6 p.m. Monday with Mount Rainier going to Decatur and Highline to Washington at 7 p.m.

Evergreen travels to Tumwater at 8 p.m.

 

Girls basketball

Kennedy Catholic is at Hazen for a 7:15 p.m. Friday game as Mount Rainier goes to Silverdale to play Central Kitsap.

Ballard visits Archbishop Murphy at 4 p.m. Saturday and Chief Sealth travels to Hazen at 7:15 p.m.

Chief Sealth entertains Ballard at 4:30 p.m. Monday and Kennedy Catholic hosts Olympic at 5 p.m. next Thursday.

 

Pros

Kraken

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High winds overnight: get prepared just in case
Gusts up to 55 mph are possible

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the overnight hours of Dec. 26. Gusts up to 55 mph are predicted but largely along the water. Get your batteries charged and if you lose power check Seattle City Light System Status page for time of restoration.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.

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Sports Roundup 12-24-24

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Boys basketball

West Seattle 77, Sammamish 50

The Wildcats waltzed to a win this past Monday.

 

Kennedy 70, Renton 53

Kennedy Catholic clobbered Renton in Monday action.

 

Interlake 61, Evergreen 58

Evergreen was topped Monday by the Saints.

 

West Seattle 79, Kingston 33

West Seattle scored a win Saturday.

 

Mt. Rainier 71, TJ 21

The Rams routed the Raiders on Saturday.

 

South Whidbey 60, Tyee 18

Tyee fell in Saturday's action on Whidbey Island.

 

Ballard 69, Cleveland 28

The Beavers blasted the Eagles this past Friday.

 

Bellevue 59, Kennedy 48

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Pecos Pit BBQ closes locations; Stay tuned for updates

Pecos Pit BBQ, which was originally founded in 1980 by Ron and Debra Wise and developed a cult like following has closed. It was purchased by Gerry Kingen in 2015 with a plan to develop the brand into a chain, just as he did with the Red Robin gourmet burger restaurants in the 1970's. 

The West Seattle location at the corner of 35th SW and Fauntleroy Way SW was the last of the chain to close on Dec. 22 following the closure of the Yelm location last fall and Pike's Pit in the Pike Place Market on Oct. 19. 

They released a statement that reads:

"With heavy hearts, we're announcing that Pecos Pit BBQ is closing its 1st Avenue and West Seattle locations. Over the last few years, these Pecos operations have been negatively impacted by COVID shutdowns, the closure of the West Seattle bridge, inflation, fast rising food and labor costs as well as theft and property damages.

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New Year's day Alki Polar Bear Swim is back for 2025

Organizer Mark Ufkes has announced the return of the annual Alki Beach Polar Bear Swim for 2025. 

The event in recent years has seen a growing crowd with well over 2000 rushing into the water, normally around 46 degrees in winter. Often a portable sauna is on hand, for a fee of course.

We go into the water at 10:00 am sharp; after a group countdown from 10, 9, 8, . . .  There will be a huge crowd (well over 1,000 last year), so plan accordingly.  Line up and down the beach.  Spread out.  Holding hands with someone you love makes going into the water much easier.  Trust me on this.   Once the countdown begins, get ready to run.  And keep your kids close. 

 

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