Seattle, WA
PRESIDENTS DAY 2024: West Seattle notes
(Photo by James Tilley – ‘Bey the Bald Eagle in a very focused dive’)
6:01 AM: Good morning and welcome to Monday, February 19th, Presidents Day. Here’s what you should know:
TRANSPORTATION
Transit – No Water Taxi service today; Metro is on a regular weekday schedule; no planned state-ferry changes; here’s the Sound Transit holiday plan
Traffic cameras – Here’s our page of West Seattle-relevant cameras; the citywide map is here
Parking – No charge today for pay-station spaces on city streets in neighborhoods with them
OTHER SERVICES
Schools – Closed
Libraries – Closed
Parks facilities – Here’s what’s closed and what’s open
Mail – Holiday for most USPS facilities/services
Banks – Holiday
WEATHER
Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high in the low 50s.
EVENTS
Check the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – a highlight for tonight is 7 pm comedy at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) – check here to see if any tickets are left.
If you see news – including traffic trouble – please call or text 206-293-6302 when you can do so safely – thank you!
Seattle, WA
WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 14 notes!
(Saturday sunset at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook – photo by Bob Burns)
On the third Sunday of the new year, here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find more listings!):
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club starts its 9 am run at Highland Park Corner Store today. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Weekly Sunday morning games at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: 9:30 am at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in winter produce-and-products season – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, beans, garlic, apples, more – plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, pasta, more.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Back to the regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Spend part of your Sunday afternoon relaxing at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
LIVE AT TIM’S: 2 pm, Korner Blues at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW, White Center), all ages.
WINTER ART MARKET: First of two events today at Mr. B’s Mead Center – Winter Art Market with vendors, musicians, art, performances, food! 1-5 pm. (9444 Delridge Way SW)
WORKSHOP AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5:30 pm, Inner Canvas: A Journey in Vision Crafting, all ages, tickets here. (9444 Delridge Way SW)
ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5:15 pm and onward tonight. Tickets and info here.
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play, win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, wrap up your weekend with live music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Seattle, WA
Seattle weather: Sunny, clear and dry for Seahawk Saturday
SEATTLE – It was sunny and mild Friday ahead of the Seahawks Game Saturday! Clear skies into the evening with temperatures overnight cooling down into the 30s.
It was sunny and mild Friday ahead of the Seahawks Game Saturday! Clear skies into the evening with temperatures overnight cooling down into the 30s.
The Seahawk Forecast for kickoff is looking nice and dry. It will be a great day Saturday with plenty of sunshine for tailgating, highs in the low 50s. Skies will remain clear, dry and cool into the evening hours.
The Seahawk Forecast for kickoff is looking nice and dry.
High pressure remains over the Pacific Northwest this weekend, bringing more sunshine, mild temperatures and dry skies.
High pressure remains over the Pacific Northwest this weekend, bringing more sunshine, mild temperatures and dry skies. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Temperatures will be above average again Saturday with highs reaching the low 50s. It will be a nice and calm January weekend.
Temperatures will be above average again Saturday with highs reaching the low 50s.
Sunshine and mild temperatures continue into early next week. A few more clouds move in for midweek with early fog and cool mornings. The chance of showers returns on Thursday and Friday, but nothing too heavy at the moment.
Sunshine and mild temperatures continue into early next week.
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