(Eagle photographed at Alki Point by Gary Jones last Sunday morning)
Good morning! From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET VOTES: The “Fauntleroy Way Green Boulevard” study is part of what’s on the agenda for final votes, 9:30 am (agenda here). Happening at City Hall, and live on Seattle Channel (cable 21 and online).
FLAG-RAISING: In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, there’s a flagraising ceremony today at South Seattle Community College (here’s our previously published preview).
WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Tonight’s the night – 6-9 pm, dozens of venues from north to south, west to east, across the peninsula. We previewed some of them last night – take a look here – and see even more previews on the official WS Art Walk site! The walking map/participant list is here.
SHOP LATE THURSDAYS: It’s also another “Shop Late Thursday” in The Junction. Till 9 pm, participating merchants (listed here)
DUWAMISH VALLEY HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: The eastern half of the West Seattle peninsula is part of the area targeted by the new Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition-led effort announced last week – to partner with communities to work toward healthier air, water, lifestyles, etc. Tonight, everyone interested is invited to the Duwamish Valley Healthy Communities kickoff, 6 pm at South Seattle Community College’s Georgetown campus (6737 Corson Avenue South).
THE ART OF … ADOPTION: Friends of the Animals Foundation will be at Next to Nature with adoptable cats and kittens during the November Art Walk, Thursday the 10th, between 6 and 9 pm. Adoption fees will be reduced. Contact info@fafseattle.org or (206) 719-4864
ARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY AUCTION TONIGHT: From the announcement we received: “The Arbor Heights Elementary Community will gather at The Hall at Fauntleroy for the PTA’s 3rd Annual Dinner & Auction ‘Adventure is Out There’. Our goal is to raise $40,000, which provides 70% of the PTA’s annual income. This year’s auction focus is Science & Technology; to update/replace computer equipment and software and enhance the science curriculum. Other funds raised will go towards the General Fund which supports classroom programs such as Kindergarten Aides, Teacher Stipends and Field Trip Scholarships & Buses, School programs such as Safety Patrol, Emergency Preparedness and Assemblies, Arts programs such as Artist in Residency and Instrumental Music and Community Building programs such as Welcome Family BBQ and Young Author’s Day. For more information about the auction and to preview the auction catalog, please visit arborheights.wikispaces.com/AHPTA+Annual+Auction.”
SOUTHWEST SEATTLE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN: Tonight, Seattle-based designer Kathleen Bohlken is the guest, talking about new ideas for decorating home/office for the holidays. 6-8 pm at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant, 601 SW 153rd in Burien.
OPENING TONIGHT AT YOUNGSTOWN: “Bean: The Musical Fruit,” an original family musical having its world premiere at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, starting an eight-show run continuing through November 19th. Synopsis: “Bean: The Musical Fruit starts in the perfectly sculpted Patch. Every harvest, Mayor Tom A. Toe divides the Patch responsibilities based on two groups: fruits and vegetables. This year presents a challenge as Bean seems to be neither. Facing rejection, Bean and her best friend, Cel, set-off on a journey for answers from the reclusive and mysterious Nutty that lives in the Orchard. Bean and Cel ask what it means to belong, even when you’re different.” Doors open at 6:30, showtime at 7, come early to meet the characters (photo-taking encouraged).
FOOD BANK BENEFIT ‘GOBBLER’ ON SALE: Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) now donating $1 to the West Seattle Food Bank for every “Gobbler” drink purchased – read about it here.
FOOD DRIVE UNDER WAY: Java Bean Organic Coffee House at 2920 SW Avalon Way launches its 21st annual Food Drive for Northwest Harvest, collecting food on site till Tuesday, November 22nd: “Thanksgiving type foods such as stuffing mix, canned yams, cranberries, peanut butter and baby food are most appreciated.”
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