All southwest precinct residents are invited to come and celebrate your community.
The event will feature Live Music, Free Food and gives you a chance to get to know the officers and people who
protect us every day in West Seattle.

Sponsored by Laurie Sorensen, Diginity Forest Lawn, Seattle Police Foundation, Leschi Mart, A Better Roofing Company, Alki Community Council and Barnecuts Admiral Way Super Service.

Part of the Port 101 series. Homeport for the North Pacific Fishing Fleet, Fishermen’s Terminal is surrounded by Seattle’s maritime industrial core. It is responsible for 4,000 local jobs, providing family-wage jobs and contributing to our local economy. This commercial fishing generates $404 million in wages and salaries, $196 million in business revenue, and more than $37 million in state and local taxes. You’ll board a floating classroom to learn about the fishing fleet and some of the businesses that have built their livelihoods along the Ship Canal.  read more »

August 11, 2010
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
An evening Work Party for August has been requested to avoid the heat and give people more of their weekends during our short NW summer.

The next Orchard Street Ravine work party is currently scheduled for 6:30 pm on Wednesday evening August 11th.

Meet at the end of Orchard Street (see map).

For more information contact Mark Schultz at mark.schultz2@comcast.net.

Join SWS for our Annual Summer Potluck – at Lincoln Park.

We’ll set up the grill and provide condiments. Please bring your favorite summertime dish and your own cup, utensils & plates.

Alki Kayak/Mountain 2 Sound will provide kayaks and longboards and Alki Bike & Board will bring electric bikes for demo and play!

More details coming soon!

SUMMER BRIDGE 2010!
August 23-27, 2010 Summer Bridge is for all incoming 9th graders to Chief Sealth High School, and all are strongly encouraged to attend. (Why wouldn't you, right???) During our time from 8:30-11:30, you'll learn High School 101: All that you need to be successful at Sealth!

Contact the school for more information
Main Office
(206) 252-8550

Capitol Hill Housing, Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association & White Center Community Development Association invite you to join us at the Strength of Place Village project groundbreaking.

Located in the White Center neighborhood, this new development of 30 quality affordable rental housing units is the result of a unique partnership of three community based organizations.

11AM—Groundbreaking & Remarks

11:45AM—BBQ Reception at Steve Cox Memorial Park
(1321 SW 102nd Street one block south of project site)

A 22-block long street party in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood. Greenwood Avenue is being opened up from 65th Street to 87th Street so pedestrians and bicyclists can come out to play and explore local businesses. This event builds on the monthly art walk, Art Up. It offers residents a cheap way to do family activities and reconnect with neighbors. It is also a chance for businesses to showcase products or services. So, bring your own interests to the street—play music, dance, ride bikes, or do art—let your imagination run wild.  read more »

Seattle Chinese Garden Site Tour
and Presentation on Chinese Gardens

Location:
Seattle Chinese Garden
Landscape Horticulture Building
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. SW, north entrance

Date: Saturday, August 7, 10 to 11:30 am

The Chinese artisans are arriving on August 6-7.
See the 4.6-acre garden site, Song Mei Pavilion, and construction progress on the first major courtyard.
This guided tour begins with a slide presentation on the cultural significance of Chinese Gardens.  read more »

August 2010 West Seattle Artwalk 6 to 9 PM in locations all over West Seattle.
For the most up to the minute details on participants and locations visit the
Artwalk Blog

http://westseattleartwalk.blogspot.com/

Spaghetti Feed Fundraising Dinner

at the West Seattle Eagles this Saturday, August 7th from 5:30pm to 7pm.

All You Can Eat Spaghetti, Salad, Bread & Dessert for only $10!

Public welcome! Please bring your friends & family!

All proceeds to benefit West Seattle Eagles Auxiliary

F.O.E.
West Seattle
Aerie/Auxiliary 2643
4426 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206)938-4426
www.westseattleeagles.org