December 2024

Get ready for a festive day at the Delridge Winter Market on December 14th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, located at 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA. This event, organized by the African Community Housing and Development, Delridge Neighborhood Development Association, and King Conservation District, promises a delightful experience with free entry, live music, and much more.

The Delridge Winter Market is a special extension of the beloved Delridge Farmers Market, which concluded in the fall. To keep the community spirit alive, the new indoor winter market will feature both new and returning vendors, offering unique cultural foods and handmade artisan goods.

• Free community resources including local produce bags, essential basic needs supplies, cooking demos, and engaging activities for all ages

Mark your calendars for a magical day in Admiral as the neighborhood transforms into a Winter Wonderland on December 14th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! The Admiral Neighborhood Association invites you to join in the festive cheer at their "Snow Place Like Admiral This Winter" event, offering an array of holiday activities and delights for the whole family.

Snap your holiday photos at West Seattle Realty, Mudbay, and Hoste, and capture the perfect memories of the season. Let the joyful sounds of the Admiral Church choir and roving carolers fill the air with holly-jolly music, creating an enchanting atmosphere for all attendees.

The next free admission Art of Music performances presented by the West Seattle Junction Association are coming up on Second Thursday Art Walk Evening December 12 at four locations (with a double feature in the Alaska Junction): MoonGirl at Great American Diner & Bar in the Alaska Junction, harpist Alyvia Miller at CAPERS in the Alaska Junction,  Taylor John Hardin at West Seattle Grounds in the Admiral District, and Willow Scrivner at Beveridge Place Pub in the Morgan Junction. 

The West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays 2024 Tree Lighting event Dec. 7 was festive, and well attended, despite having what organizers called a "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree." Earlier in the week the tree at Junction Plaza Park had been pruned by a man with mental health issues. The man is known and an effort will be made next week to reach out and get him some help. The tree will need to be replaced according to the West Seattle Junction Merchants Association.

The event hosted by Brian Callanan, included a Night Market with more than 15 vendors, a Pet Costume Contest, the Endolyne Children's Choir, The School of Rock West Seattle the Metropolitan Singers, a Beer Garden, Santa Claus himself and of course the lighting.

On December 6th, at the Alki Bathhouse, the University of Washington's Master of Landscape Architecture studio presented their designs for the future of Schmitz Park. Sponsored by SchmitzParkCreekRestore.org, the presentation outlined visionary plans to connect the park's creek to Puget Sound, restoring the natural flow of water and salmon to the area.

The event began with an introduction by Dan Nye, a longtime resident of West Seattle and a driving force behind the project. He emphasized the sacred nature of the land, acknowledging the indigenous people who stewarded the area for centuries before it became a park. Dan highlighted the importance of honoring this legacy through the restoration efforts.

He expressed gratitude to various individuals and organizations involved in the project. This included:

Get ready for a blast from the past with a modern twist at Gary’s Place, a new game arcade from the owners of West Seattle Arcade, set to celebrate its grand opening on December 19th. Located at 2820 Alki Ave SW, Suite 2, Gary’s Place promises an exciting array of games and a fantastic experience for all ages.

With 33 games on offer, visitors can enjoy timeless classics like Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Asteroids, alongside popular Japanese rhythm games like DDR. Pinball enthusiasts will be thrilled with the lineup, featuring machines like Labyrinth, Uncanny X-MEN Premium, and Pulp Fiction. The arcade boasts a diverse collection, with the oldest game dating back to the late 1970s and the newest released just last month.

Co-Owner Elyssa Cichy expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “Just like at the West Seattle Arcade, we will always be updating and changing our game room to keep it interesting.”

Seattle police are investigating the shooting death of a 15 year old boy  in High Point Wednesday night. 

Reports of screaming and sounds of gunfire prompted a police response  to Southwest Bataan Street and 30th Avenue SW around 10:15pm

When officers arrived, they found -the victim with a gunshot wound to his stomach.

He was treated at the scene and he was taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition but died later.

According to SPD the suspects fled the scene and were not located.

There is no suspect information.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.