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added a store mascot, Vinnie the “Crazy-eyed Killah,” Boston Terrier. As we enter the fall and winter season, boots and ballerina styles will be very popular. I look forward to having a wide variety

of styles to offer. As expected, this store has started to take on a life of its own. It has been a pleasure participating in school auctions, the 4th

of July kid’s parade, and other community events. Together, we have developed a store that provides one of the best selections of

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West Seattle, An eclectic

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By Rebekah Schilperoort

West Seattle is a dynamic and developing community. People who call it home and even those that visit its enticing restaurants, distinct parks and exceptional shops speak of West Seattle with pride.

It’s a community of residents dedicated to preserving a quality of life unmatched by any big city neighborhood. With a wide-ranging collection of neighborhoods, West Seattle is steeped with history and its residents are devoted to keeping the voices of the past vibrant in the present and future while leading their neighborhoods through growth and change.

The peninsula of West Seattle is the oldest and the biggest of Seattle’s

neighborhoods, and in many ways, it has remained independent from growing neighbors to the east. The slow pace of a small beach community gives the city dweller the convenience of small town life.

The ethnically diverse commercial and residential neighborhoods of Delridge and White Center make up the east and south ends of West Seattle. The Fauntleroy and Admiral neighborhoods offer the small town comforts of locally owned shops and pubs along with larger name retail stores.

The 56-acre Duwamish Head Greenbelt in West Seattle is one of the most visible green spaces in Seattle. It provides habitat for diverse wildlife, and includes an

eagles’ nest. Its forested hillsides extend around

Alki Point to Alki Beach, where Seattle’s original white settlers, the Denny party, landed in 1851. There they were said to be welcomed by the Duwamish people. The salt-water essence air and the beachy charm of Alki is a staple favorite in West Seattle.

From numerous parks and viewpoints, West Seattle shows off nearly every natural wonder of Western Washington with first-rate views of downtown Seattle, Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and Bainbridge and Vashon islands.

West Seattle’s unmatched location has sprouted myriad of individual neighborhoods, each with its own personality and history. So, take a look at your West Seattle neighborhoods.


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The Junction,The heart of West Seattle

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By Susan Melrose The Junction is a lively and fun place to

explore, meet friends and family, stroll about on a lazy afternoon, enjoy an exceptional dinner or a stellar live performance. You can also park just once, head to the bank or post office, grab a bite, purchase a fine gift, peruse the latest fashions or merely hang out and soak up the great vibe. The Junction, quite simply, is where it’s at.

West Seattle is a big place. Where exactly is The Junction? The Junction is located smack dab in the heart of West Seattle — just six minutes by car from downtown over the West Seattle Bridge. The Junction begins at the famous “walk all ways” crosswalk at the intersection of California Avenue Southwest and Alaska Street Southwest, and radiates out to Fauntleroy on the east, Southwest 44th on the west, Genesee on the north, Edmunds to the south. Within the business district there are 275 businesses, service providers, salons, banks, eateries and shops for just about every taste.

One of the great draws of West Seattle’s Junction is its outstanding mix of original and unique shops and attractions. There are no big-box retailers here. Possibly one of the most diverse concentrations of independent businesses in the city, there’s a little something for everyone. Classy boutiques, thrift stores, art supplies, fine jewelry, French pastries, toys and books, pet supplies, and much, much more. It’s truly all here at The Junction.

The West Seattle Farmers Market is one of Seattle’s largest and best outdoor Farmers Markets. Every week, close to 40 farmers and fresh food vendors arrive early on Sunday morning with the delicious results of the fruits of their labor. This is West Seattle’s best opportunity to buy fresh and local from Washington State’s small family farmers. Come to the Junction

every Sunday, April through December, and embrace this opportunity to shop, stroll, meet and greet neighbors and take the time to stop and smell the basil together.

Something new at the Junction is the Art Walk. Initiated by local artists, Art Walk is the second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wander your way through Junction businesses that host different artists’ and their work. In many cases, the artist is on hand for conversation. Nourish your body with a great dinner while nourishing your soul with art.

Here’s a bit of history – Why is this area called The Junction? In 1907, two streetcars crossed lines at California and Alaska streets and a streetcar junction was created. For 100 years, West Seattleites have been referring to this area as the Junction. The last streetcar may have jingle-jangled through in 1940, but The Junction has kept up a full head

of steam. The “walk all ways” pedestrian crossing system at the corner of California and Alaska was established in 1952 — visitors and locals alike still benefit from this foot-friendly system, now more than 50 years old.

The junction is the center of West Seattle’s business district. The variety of stores, plus the West Seattle Farmer’s Market, offers many choices for both local residents and visitors.


Neighborhood key to area’s vibrancy

Admiral,

By Mark WainwrightOften recognized for its many viewpoints

of Downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, the Admiral neighborhood sits at the north end of the West Seattle peninsula. What the residents of Admiral know, however, is the views are only a part of what makes the community one of Seattle’s best.

Admiral has many notable amenities, not

the least of which is the beloved Admiral Theater. A group of local advocates fought, and succeeded, to preserve the theater with a landmark designation and to keep it in the hands of local owners in the early 1990s. The theater is currently undergoing a refurbishment that will include new seats and restored decor. It is West Seattle’s only option for a local night out at the movies, which is made even more enjoyable by a vibrant business district with new restaurants and a comfortable, hometown feel.

From West Seattle’s best bagels to the finest selection of home appliances around, the Admiral business district has great

variety to offer.Recent renovations to

the West Seattle Library and West Seattle High School have reinforced the historic foundations of the neighborhood. The Olmstead-legacy Hiawatha Park is adjacent to the main business district and offers

activities for all ages through the Hiawatha Community Center. Schmitz Park, located a few blocks to the west, connects the Admiral and Alki communities with an old growth forest and over 50 acres of wooded hiking trails.

Even the viewpoints in Admiral have received their fare share of renovations, with a new Duwamish “story pole” recently erected to overlook the city and continue the local Duwamish heritage.

Residents and business owners alike take pride in the Admiral Neighborhood. As change moves through all Seattle neighborhoods, involved Admiral neighbors are watchful of new developments to assure a high level of quality and sensitivity to the historic nature of the area.

The Admiral Neighborhood Association, consisting of local residents and business owners, exists to be the voice of the community and to uphold the high quality of life that Admiral neighbors have come to enjoy. In the Admiral Neighborhood, people come for the beautiful views around us, but choose to stay because of the wonderful community in Admiral.

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By Marc CalhounCome with me to my favorite places in

West Seattle. Places I visit whenever I can.

They are tranquil spots, each with a differing view, but each with something in common, a view over the waters of an inland sea

Let’s start near Salty’s, and a bench that knows me well. It is the first one south of the boathouse. To the east, the snow-peaked Cascades peek through the steel arches atop Seahawks Stadium. In the foreground of this splendid sea- and cityscape, barking

sea lions cavort atop the large rusting buoy that floats offshore. Just beyond it a barge ballet is in progress. A tug towing a barge slows as another tug gracefully approaches from the south. The handoff is made, and the approaching tug sidles up to the coast-ing barge to slow it to a stop.

From the bench I walk around Duwamish Head. At the 1500 block I look up the hill-side, the grassy slope up there is my next destination. At the foot of Bonair Drive I start the steep climb. Halfway up I turn left onto a gravel track with steel posts planted to keep cars out. I can catch my breath now, as I follow this blessedly level track to its end. Laid out before me here is an uninterrupted vista to the north. I sit to soak up the sight of white caps stippling the sound as ferries soar back and forth on their way to Bremerton and Bainbridge.

Back down the hill I go and, reaching the shore, head towards the lighthouse. Where Beach Drive turns south I start star hopping through Constellation Park. I tread on Castor and Pollux, the twins who went with Jason and the Argonauts to search for the famed Golden Fleece. Aldebaran, the red eye of the bull, watches me pass, and just beyond Per-seus I come to the constellation I was born under. Its two brightest stars are Hamal and Sheratan, though the symbols on the pave-ment don’t tell you this. Neither will they tell you that the Golden Fleece was shorn from the mythic ram embodied in these stars. I follow a nearby ramp to the shore, and then hop back up on the bulkhead. In a usually busy place, I can always count on a spot here to sit in peace; the stars of my birth behind me, the Olympics, and the lapping surf, in front.

From Constellation Park I follow Beach Drive down to Lincoln Park’s north beach and take a seat on the soft sand. Across the water stand the twin peaks of The Brothers, moun-tains that rise 7,000 feet above the Sound. In the foreground of this Olympic panorama a tree-clad Blake Island floats on the water. I first sat here in 1966. I even went swimming, braving the icy water for short periods. But these days I come to sit, eat, and listen to the sound of the surf. As I munch on a sandwich greedy gulls and crows inch towards me, so

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I toss a piece of bread at them to watch the ensuing brawl. The only other wildlife I see is a lone coot bobbing on the surf. I used to call them dodo birds until bird-watchers told me their name. They have an oddly comical look (the coots, not the bird-watchers), a bul-bous dark-gray body, with a tiny black head and pointy white bill. I toss the coot a crumb. It’s not interested. A waiting crow’s patience pays off and it takes to the air with its prize.

From the beach I climb the trail to the top of the bluff. Here I pass the buried shell of James Rudolf’s magical pond. Built in the 1930s, it hides in a shadowy nook, waiting to gladden the heart of those who know its past. I cross Fauntleroy and climb the hillside behind the tennis courts. In the thin forest that once covered the hillside I’d had a tree-house long ago. But these days it’s open to the sun and crowned by a low stone circle. Solstice walkways intersect the circle, and I half-expect a druid priest to appear and in-vite me to be the day’s human sacrifice. No thanks.

The sightline of the summer solstice flies over the now sadly empty Cat’s Eye Cafe. I follow its course downhill and take the shortcut to Gatewood via the secret passage that connects 45th to shady Sylvan Lane. It’s now time to head for home, where there’s a cold beer with my name on it.

EVENING ANGLER. With the sun going down, a fisherman tries his luck at Point Williams.


West Seattle beach famous for beauty and activity

Alki,

BEACH EXPLORATION. Parents and students from Sammamish Montessori make their way back to the beach after a

field trip to the Alki waterfront.

By Christine L’EcluseAlki is a state of mind as well as a

necklace of fanciful places stretching for nearly seven miles along the Puget Sound around the Duwamish Peninsula of West Seattle from the West Seattle Bridge to the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock.

Alki, known as the “birthplace of Seattle,” was the landing point for the Denny Party of settlers who arrived in the cold rains of

November in 1851. In the local language, “Alki” means “by and by”.

The Denny folks called this area New York Alki, showing that they hoped it would become the new New York by and by. It didn’t quite work out that way and within a year of landing most of the Denny Party had relocated across Elliott Bay to Seattle.

When the Denny Party got here in 1851, Alki was already a busy place for people and spirits. The Duwamish people had villages and campsites all over. Along Beach Drive were sacred areas where people could

go to grieve for their deceased relatives, where spirits lived who could cause harm or well-being by a simple glance and the north and south winds waged a yearly battle to see who was stronger.

In the early part of the 20th Century a convoy of freight and passenger boats called the “Mosquito Fleet” plied the Puget Sound. At low tide, a few of the remaining pilings from the docks can be seen from Harbor and Alki Avenues and Beach Drive.

Weather Watch Park on Beach Drive marks one of the landing points of these boats. Beach Drive also has great places


for a romantic picnic, for sunset-gazing or for beach combing – Cormorant Cove with its railing of a stylized cormorant or Constellation Park at 64th Avenue, which features brass replicas of the constellations set along the seawall overlooking tide pools.

As a visitor rounds Alki Point, the Alki Lighthouse, built in 1885, appears. Now maintained as a residence for senior officers in the Coast Guard, it’s also open for tours. During the stroll, it’s quite possible to spot a pair of eagles sitting in the cottonwood trees or a pod of orcas migrating in winter.

The Alki Avenue Promenade starts around 64th Avenue Southwest. The Alki promenade runs for more than 4 miles to the West Seattle Bridge. During good weather, all ages of walkers, joggers, runners, strollers, amblers, hoppers and rollers enjoy the promenade. Just about every hairstyle, bathing suit style, tattoo style, or wheel style from every era of the last eight decades can be seen enjoying one of the few sandy beaches in Seattle.

Alki eateries can please any taste. Coffee, fast food hamburgers, pizza, fish and chips and smoothies are available, as well as upscale restaurants serving Moroccan, Thai, Mexican, Southwestern or Pacific

Northwest eclectic. Two classic Seattle restaurants are here:

the original Spuds, founded in 1939 and still thriving, and the Homestead Restaurant, serving delectable fried chicken in the first permanent lodging in Alki, the “Fir Lodge,” built in 1903 by the Bernard family.

Wandering off Alki Avenue will bring the visitor to the corner of Alki Avenue and 64th Avenue Southwest to muse upon a gray house surrounded by a black wrought iron fence formerly owned by Seattle madam, Nellie Nightingale Curtis. When Nellie’s girls needed to rest, they would come to Alki to stroll along the beach.

Other points of interest and pondering are the Log House Museum on 61st Avenue Southwest and Schmitz Preserve Park. Special places, such as the Alki Bathhouse and the Alki Statue of Liberty, showcase a bit of Alki’s history and provide gathering spots for all kinds of activities. The Seafair Pirates invade Seattle in the summer, while

the Christmas ships bring holiday cheer and music to the community bonfire on the beach.

As Alki Avenue turns into Harbor Avenue, Luna Park graces the angle of the Duwamish Peninsula. This park marks the site of a 1912 amusement park bathing pool and now supports a wildlife garden complete with a handcrafted stone fountain.

Harbor Avenue, the scene of brick and lumber factories in the early 20th Century, provides docking space for the Elliott Bay Water Taxi, pleasure boats, kayakers as well as sightseers. There’s also restaurants, funky and fancy, and soul-reviving coffee.

Alki is only eight minutes across Elliott Bay from downtown Seattle, but a world away in the imagination.

Information for this article gratefully obtained from: Southwest Seattle Historical Society (Log House Museum) and the Alki Community Council (Alki History Trail).

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Delridge,

If you looked at Seattle from the air, no doubt your greenest view would be looking down at the Delridge neighborhoods. The

name itself calls out the geography – a “dell” between two “ridges.”

The ribbon of green along the eastern ridge heading up from the Duwamish River is the city’s largest contiguous open space,

made larger by our community’s successful efforts to save the 20-acre “Soundway greenspace.” Along our western ridge you can find the West Seattle Golf Course, the West Seattle Greenbelt and the 68-acre Camp Long, where one can go on guided nature walks, host a family party in the historic lodge and you can still actually spend the night in a cabin in the woods!

Through the “Dell” in the middle of Delridge, of course, runs Longfellow Creek, one of the city’s last free-flowing creeks. Longfellow connects many of the neighborhoods of Delridge as it flows from its headwaters at the Roxhill Bog, (restored and maintained by community volunteers) to the Dragonfly pavilion at its north end.

The City of Seattle has purchased dozens of acres of green along the creek and completed in-stream improvements that make the creek healthier for returning salmon that miraculously swim the quarter-mile pipe under the Nucor Steel plant to spawn in the creek. The steel mill, which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2005, is Washington’s largest recycler providing living wage jobs and changing rusty scrap into reinforcing steel.

Delridge’s neighborhoods are also connected by volunteer efforts throughout the community, restoring native vegetation and building trails such as the 4.1-mile Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail and the Riverview Trail up on the eastern ridge. The community’s trail builders have recently received additional funding from the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund grant to plan the Dells and Ridges trail system linking the open space and other amenities of Delridge.

In addition to all of this nature, Delridge is also blessed with tremendous cultural diversity. Southwest Youth and Family Services hosts programs at its family center for Iraqi, Somali, Latino and Cambodian families and SafeFutures Youth Center has been building leaders among young


people from all backgrounds. It’s hard to keep up with Chief Sealth High School students who just got back from a 3,000-mile-plus bike ride to Kansas City to celebrate the historic Negro Baseball Leagues.

The Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, a program of the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association, is in the renovated, historic Cooper/Youngstown School, also celebrates the tremendous diversity of Delridge. At Youngstown, you can dance! Belly dancing, break dance, hip-hop and more are offered and many classes are free for youth after school by Arts Corps and the Nature Consortium.

More than that though, Youngstown is quickly becoming the place to be with community theater by the Pandemonium Players, slam poetry, ceramics classes and the annual Arts in Nature Festival put on by the Nature Consortium.

South Seattle Community College also offers wonderful educational opportunities for nearly everybody from courses that will help you become a certified financial planner or a certified wine maker. South also now offers four-year degrees in conjunction with partner universities.

Work has begun on Seattle’s very own Chinese Garden just north of the community college on the edge of the West Duwamish greenbelt with its soaring cloud pavilion, rushing gorge and 200-seat banquet hall.

With all of its greenspace, community-building efforts and

ways to celebrate diversity it’s easy to see why there is so much growth and development with literally hundreds of new homes, town homes and condos under construction in Delridge and on the drawing boards. In fact, soaring housing prices citywide have hit Delridge particularly hard.

Delridge has dropped off the rapidly shrinking list of areas that are affordable to middle income home buyers as prices have soared over last year. So the question for us is: Can we continue to preserve our natural and cultural heritage in Delridge in the face of rapid growth and increasing housing costs?

DELRIDGE PLAYFIELD. The Delridge area abounds with parks and greenbelts.


White Center,Working together

to build community

Nestled just south of West Seattle and due north of the city of Burien, White Center is a diverse, tight-knit community, with an interesting history, unique business district and new community initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for White Center families.

Come visit White Center’s authentic, international business district and experience foods and goods from around the world. Over 150 small businesses call White Center home; explore 16th Avenue Southwest and you’re sure to uncover treasures galore.

The Greenbridge housing development from the King County Housing Authority is bringing in more than 1,000 new families to settle in White Center.

An unprecedented community-police partnership called Weed and Seed is bringing new levels of involvement and public safety to the neighborhood.

Our neighborhood’s revitalization is the result of much hard work from residents, merchants, civic and non-profit organizations. Groups include: Cambodian Cultural Museum, Pasefika, Southwest Social Services Coalition, the Partners/Deputies group of Making Connections, White Center Chamber of Commerce, Mahanaim, North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, Clean and Safe committee, Para Los Ninos, White Center Arts Alliance, Highland Park Action Committee, Safe Futures, Friends of Hicks Lake, Refugee Federation Service Center, Salvation Army, ID Housing Alliance, University of Washington, Center for Career Alternatives, Van Lang School, Neighborhood House, Jim Wiley Community Center, YWCA, New Start, Youth Media Institute and so many more.

Community leaders and private and public partners are working with White Center residents in a community transformation initiative, Making Connections. Through this initiative, White

Center residents themselves are identifying needs and helping create programs that will foster economic well-being and close communities.

This program puts family at the center of improving the success of children through strengthening families. Making Connections, a part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is helping White Center address problems common with families in poor, refugee and immigrant neighborhoods, such as language barriers, struggles with local government and technology and transportation.

Did you know White Center is the most diverse neighborhood in King County? We’re proud of our international community and invite you to join us.

For more information, please contact the White Center Community Development Association at 206-694-1082 or visit us at www.wccda.org. You will find news stories, an online business directory and an interactive community calendar. The White Center Community Development Association is a community agency committed to affordable housing, economic development and community building in White Center.

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neighborhood between Southwest Holden Street and Southwest Roxbury Street, Southwest 35th Avenue and Delridge Way Southwest. Westwood is its own little “town” with a library, high school, middle school, two elementary schools, fire station, medical services, P-patch garden, shopping center, U.S. Post Office, stores, restaurants, community center and swimming pool and athletic facilities (Chief Sealth High School and Denny Middle School fields).

The Westwood and Highland Park communities are two distinct neighborhoods that have joined together to plan for their diverse communities. They offer business services, religious institutions, shopping, recreation, and many other positive elements. Beyond the old downtown shopping district formed by the intersection of Delridge Way and Roxbury Street, there are quiet, tidy neighborhoods of single-family houses, low-rise apartments, some mid-height apartments, and further north, near the Westwood Town Center shopping center, some condominium buildings.

The shopping center, park and high school sit on the western slope of the two ridges and provide opportunities for both neighborhood residents and people from surrounding communities for education, recreation and work. To the north of the shopping center, several developments of townhouses sit running north along 22nd and 25th Avenues, providing a denser style of housing than the single-family housing to the south, but offering neighborhood intimacy of another sort. Along the eastern ridge, Delridge Way runs from the north straight into central Westwood and Highland Park.

The shopping area around Roxbury and Delridge Way, with its sidewalks and small shops, keeps residents returning for familiarity and convenience. These important

features help to establish the urban village center and contribute to its function as a host to outsiders passing through. Westwood and Highland Park are attractive communities, acting as a base for residents as well as a destination for visitors.

Urban settlement began in earnest after the installation of the Highland Park-Lake Burien Railway in 1912, which provided easy access up the steep slopes of the Duwamish River ending at Henderson Street. West of the Boeing Company’s Duwamish operations, the community grew and matured as this industrial company’s activities increased during and after the World War II. Other parts of Seattle’s booming resource-based economy caused settlement in the area, and after the war, automobile mobility increased settlement further.

In recent years, little attempt has been made to address the ongoing community problems and opportunities within the Westwood and Highland Park communities. After Seattle introduced its Comprehensive Plan in 1994 the neighborhood-planning program enabled these two neighborhoods and their urban village cohorts throughout West Seattle to initiate community-based planning and develop strategies that will enable them to grow with grace in the future.

As the work of the Westwood and Highland Park Planning Committee has progressed, the concept of building community has focused to a great extent on open space, pedestrian access, and amenities to provide safe, convenient, and attractive connections throughout the community and hopefully unite the two neighborhoods with each other as well as with the magnets like the business districts, schools and community facilities. Come check it out.

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David Della, [email protected]

Jean Godden, [email protected]

Richard McIver, [email protected]

Tom Rasmussen, [email protected]

Peter Steinbrueck, [email protected]

Public OfficialsThe following elected officials

serve those living in West Seattle and White Center.


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Community Centers

When it comes to play, Westside residents have plenty of options at area community centers, playfields, area “Y’s,” pools and the West Seattle Golf Course. This listing also includes kids and senior groups and facilities, as well as contact information for local sports leagues.

Community centersWest Seattle has five community centers operated by the city of Seattle and there’s another one in White Center run by King County. These public facilities offer a variety of educational and recreational opportunities for all ages.

Alki Community Center5817 S.W. Stevens St.; 684-7430Alki Community Center hosts Friday night family skating. It also offers before- and after-school activities, sports teams, self-defense classes, preschool play club, art classes, teen activities, senior programs and topical workshops. The nautical-themed Whale Tail Park playground and basketball courts are nearby. The center also offers art programs at the beachfront Alki Bathhouse at 2701 Alki Ave. S.W.

Delridge Community Center4501 Delridge Way S.W.; 684-7423Delridge Community Center offers a diverse program for all ages, featuring dance classes, teen offerings, before- and after-school childcare, fitness room, piano lessons, community-involvement opportunities and tot classes. The Delridge OnRamp computer lab offers on-line accessibility and computer classes. For outdoor fun, a play structure, tennis courts and playfield entice. In the summer, children splash and play in the wading pool.

Hiawatha Community Center2700 California Ave. S.W.; 684-7441Seattle’s oldest community center offers popular before- and after-school programs, a game room, weight room, dance and exercise classes, youth sports programs and senior activities. It is the only West Seattle community center open on Sundays.

High Point Community Center6920 34th Ave. S.W.; 684-7422The facility has twice the space following a voter-approved refurbishment in 2004. Added amenities included a new teen room, childcare room, two dividable multipurpose rooms, computer room and resource center. The center offers activities for all ages, including before- and after-school care, exercise classes, athletic programs, teen programs, computer lab and senior programs.

Southwest Community Center2801 S.W. Thistle St.; 684-7438The center recently underwent a $3 million remodel to add a teen center, computer


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room and 7,000-square-foot gymnasium. The center offers a before- and after-school program, athletics, dance classes, computer lab, special-needs and adult programs. There is also a pool on site, offering public swim and lessons.

White Center Park Community Center1321 S.W. 102nd St.; 296-2956The historic log structure community center offers popular recreation programs for teens and youths. The building has a gymnasium and racquetball courts. The facility is also available for rental and the gym can accommodate up to 300 people. Situated in White Center Park, nearby amenities include Mel Olson baseball stadium, a children’s play area, rentable picnic shelter, and barbecues and picnic tables. The park also has lighted tennis courts.

PlayfieldsAlki Playfield5817 S.W. Lander St.Softball, basketball, soccer, lighted tennis courts, restrooms. Play area and tennis courts equipped per Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Bar-S Playground6425 S.W. Admiral WayLittle League baseball fields.

Delridge Playfield4458 Delridge Way S.W.Fourteen-acre site developed following ADA guidelines. Basketball hoops, children’s play area, restrooms, soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts and seasonal wading pool.

E.C. Hughes Playground2805 S.W. Holden St.Equipped with softball, baseball and soccer fields, children’s play area, basketball hoops and restrooms. Seasonal wading pool and picnic tables on site.

Fairmount Playground5400 Fauntleroy Way S.W.Baseball and soccer fields. Children’s play area and restrooms also on site. It is a “pesticide free” park.

Hiawatha Playfield2700 California Ave. S.W.More than 10 acres of recreational fields developed following ADA guidelines. Features lighted basketball court and running track, children’s play area, restrooms, soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts and seasonal wading pool.

High Point Playfield6920 34th Ave. S.W.More than 11 acres of recreational fields built

following ADA guidelines. Children’s play area, restrooms, soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts.

Highland Park Playfield1100 S.W. Cloverdale St.Park features include ball fields, a wading pool, shelter house, tennis court and children’s play area.

Lincoln Park8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W.The 136-acre park includes ADA-equipped basketball hoops, picnic facilities, a children’s play area, sports fields for soccer, baseball and softball. Restrooms are located throughout the park and Colman Pool is situated along the beach.

Riverview Playfield7226 12th Ave. S.W.More than 42 acres make up this park consisting of ADA-equipped basketball hoops and tennis courts, a children’s play area, soccer, baseball fields, restroom and forested area.

Roxhill Park2850 S.W. Roxbury St.ADA-equipped play area, soccer and baseball fields. Picnic tables and restroom.

West Seattle Stadium4432 35th Ave. S.W.There’s a football field surrounded by a running track with a covered grandstand on the north side and exposed bleachers on the south side. This is home field for West Seattle High School. The city recently made improvements to the facility. There’s even a rifle range under the south bleachers and the West Seattle Golf Course is next door.

White Center Park1321 S.W. 102nd St.Facilities for softball, baseball, football, soccer and tennis. There are handball courts too in this 12-acre park, which includes the log-built White Center Community Center. Mel

Olson Stadium is a baseball park on site with grandstand seating for 1,200.

SwimmingColman Pool8603 Fauntleroy Way S.W.; 684-7494Saltwater pool in Lincoln Park, open during the summer only.

Evergreen Pool606 S.W. 116th St.; 296-4410Lessons for all ages. Public and lap swimming, water exercises, aerobics, lifeguard training and pool rental for private use.

Southwest Pool2801 S.W. Thistle St.; 684-7440Public swim, exercise classes and lessons at Southwest Community Center.

West Seattle Family YMCA4515 36th Ave. S.W.; 935-6000Pool and lessons.

YMCAFauntleroy YMCA9140 California Ave. S.W.; 937-1000Fitness center, gymnasium, youth sports, childcare, dance classes and summer camp.

West Seattle Family YMCA4515 36th Ave. S.W.; 935-6000Pool, fitness center, indoor running track, sauna, steam, whirlpool, racquetball; classes.

Sport leaguesHighline Soccer Associationwww.highlinesa.org

Southwest Seattle PONY Baseballwww.swseattleponybaseball.org

West Seattle Little League937-1928www.westseattlelittleleague.com

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More than 50 troops serveWest Seattle and White Center girls, ages 5-17.

Southwest Boys & Girls Club10011 Fourth Pl. S.W. (administrative office); 762-3221Offers recreational, educational and developmental opportunities to youths, ages 6-18, at a variety of locations in White Center. It also has a late-night teen program.

Salvation Army White Center Corps9050 16th Ave. S.W.; 767-3150www.salvationarmynw.orgThe Salvation Army offers recreational, spiritual and educational opportunities for area children. Gymnasium and game room on site.

YWCA Girls First461-4443w w w.y wcaworks.org/page/136This leadership program serves Westside girls entering high school.

Senior activitiesSenior Center of West Seattle4217 S.W. Oregon St.; 932-4044www.sc-ws.orgThe Junction-based location is operated by Senior Services of Seattle/King County. The center serves as a gathering place for seniors 50 and older. It offers health

Southwest Athletic ClubFootball for ages 7 to 14.Dawn Longo, [email protected]

West Seattle Soccer Club935-6343www.westseattlesoccer.org

West Seattle Sportsmen’s Clubwww.westseattlesportsmen.org

Golf courseWest Seattle Golf Course4470 35th Ave. S.W.; 935-5187www.seattlegolf.com/west-seattle.phpThis hillside 18-hole championship course opened in 1940. It was designed by course architect H. Chandler Egan, who also designed famed Pebble Beach. Par is 72. The modern course record is 67 and Colin Gants is the head pro. The course features great downtown views, especially from the challenging back nine. It hosts the Seattle Amateur Championship. Amenities include a putting green, snack bar, pro shop and restaurants.

Children’s programsBoy Scouts of America3120 Rainier Ave. S.; 725-5200www.seattlebsa.orgWest Seattle has five Boy Scout troops, three Venturing Crews (formerly known as Explorer Scouts), a Sea Scouts troop with its own 44-foot sailing ketch, plus seven Cub Scout packs.

Camp Fire USACentral Puget Sound Council461-8550www.campfire-usa.orgThere are 25 active Camp Fire groups in West Seattle for school-age boys and girls.

Girl Scouts-Totem Council601 Valley St.; 633-5600 (main), Deb Cayz 826-2197 (membership information)www.girlscoutstotem.org

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Community Centers

SPINNING THE WHEELS. West Seattle has great

community centers. The facilities provide safe places

for children to play.

screening, nutritional, social, recreational and educational programs.

Salvation Army White Center Corps Senior Citizen Center9050 16th Ave. S.W.; 767-3150, ext. 115Offers daily lunch, card games, coffee hours, Bingo, prayer meetings, birthday club, day trips, pinochle club, foot care and blood-pressure screening.

Senior groupsWest Seattle High School Alumni Association

Betty Marks Broughton, 932-6583One of the largest high school alumni groups in the nation, this group sponsors an all-school reunion on the first Friday of every June and provides scholarships to deserving West Seattle High School graduates.

Monogram Club252-8800 (leave message at West Seattle

High School)This group is open to West Seattle High School alumni who lettered in sports 50 or more years ago.

West Seattle-OlympicHeights Old-TimersWayne McNeil, 767-0255Those who grew up on the Westside are encouraged to meet monthly to swap stories at the Chelan Cafe, 3527 Chelan Ave. S.W. The group meets at about 1:15 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month and sponsors an annual picnic for long-time residents.


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Hope Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod

Corner of 42nd SW Oregon St.206-937-9330Worship Times

8:00 a.m. Traditional9:15 a.m. Blended

10:30 a.m. ContemporarySunday School and Bible classes at 9:15 a.m.

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Fr. Jack Walmesley, Pastor7000 35th Ave. SW (206) 935-0358

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West Side Presbyterian Church

Pastor Paul R. Smith www.wspc.org3601 California Ave. SW 206-935-4477

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Youth and Family Mass Every Sunday evening at 5:30

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Highland Park Baptist Church(A Back To �e Bible — King James Bible

Preaching and Teaching Church)1505 SW Barton St; Seattle, WA 98106

Church Phone: 206-767-5080Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study - 10:00am

Sunday Morning Services - 11:00amSunday Evening Services - 6:00pm

Wednesday Services - 7:00pmNursery & Sunday School bus provided.

Dr. Steven Koppelmann, Pastor

Calvary Lutheran ChurchNew worship location:

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Sundays, 10:30 AMAll are welcome!

Pastor Paul WintersteinOffice Phone: (206) 937-6590

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OPEN HEARTS. OPEN MINDS. OPEN DOORS.Sunday morning community worship 10 am.

Sunday School for Children & Youth 10:00 amYouth Group—Junior and Senior Hi 1:15 pm

Wednesday Evening Music, Prayer and Meditation

Music for Meditation 7:15 pmWorship in Prayer, Song and Silence 7:30 pmin the style of Taize.

“Tibbetts UMC welcomes all peopleto celebrate and share God’s love.”

Rev. Sharon L. Moe, Pastor3940 41st Ave. S.W. • (206) 932-7777

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Sunday School for Children & Youth 10:00 amYouth Group—Junior and Senior Hi 1:15 pm

Wednesday Evening Music, Prayer and Meditation

Music for Meditation 7:15 pmWorship in Prayer, Song and Silence 7:30 pmin the style of Taize.

“Tibbetts UMC welcomes all peopleto celebrate and share God’s love.”

Rev. Sharon L. Moe, Pastor3940 41st Ave. S.W. • (206) 932-7777

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Morgan Junction,A neighborhood where people care

Morgan Junction is an attractive community located at the junction of Fauntleroy Way Southwest and California Avenue near Morgan Street.

Morgan Junction has more than 10,000 residents, 5,000 homes and 140 businesses. The neighborhood is bounded generally on the north by Brandon Street, on the east by 35th Avenue, on the south by Kenyon Street, and on the west by Lincoln Park. The neighborhood contains a broad spectrum of both housing and businesses. The many housing choices include apartments, condominiums and single family homes of all sizes and price ranges, many with expansive views toward Puget Sound or downtown Seattle.

The Morgan business district includes an excellent grocery store, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, liquor store, bank, bicycle shop, pet stores and offices. A number of inexpensive, but good restaurants can be found, featuring various cuisines including Italian, Greek, American, Chinese and Japanese. Morgan is also the home to the Kenney Senior Home, a well known landmark for the neighborhood.

The community also boasts beautiful parks. Both Lowman Beach Park and Lincoln Park offer scenic beaches, trails, and tennis courts. Solstice Park, perched high on a hill, has a beautiful view toward Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The Orchard Street ravine is being improved to include new trails and a connecting stairwell, and the removal of invasive species. Two parks currently under development will include a park in the heart of the commercial district,

and another park at the Myrtle Street reservoir. Both parks are anticipated to be finished by 2009.

The Morgan Community Association is a grassroots association of residents, business

persons, property owners and other people who have a stake in the future of the Morgan Junction neighborhood. Its primary purpose is to make the Morgan Junction a better place to live, work, shop and enjoy.

LOW TIDE. Lincoln Park’s beach can expose a variety of marine life when the tide is at its lowest. This is a favorite spot for local residents and visitors coming to the Westside to enjoy its beauty.


The arts are not only alive in galleries, theaters and music venues around West Seattle and White Center, but in its parks as well. Camp Long, for example, hosts the Arts in Nature Festival every August. Intertidal life comes alive through handcrafted sculptures at parks along Beach Drive. Alki Beach offers a serene setting for artists perfecting their crafts at the Alki Bathhouse studio.

Admiral Viewpoint3600 S.W. Admiral WayThis turnout viewpoint offers spectacular views of Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle. There’s also a 25-foot carved Duwamish Indian story pole.

Alki Beach Park1702 Alki Ave. S.W.Alki Beach Park stretches for 2.5 miles along Alki Avenue Southwest. The popular sandy beach draws beachcombers, picnicking families and competitive volleyball players. Alki Beach Trail parallels the park, offering a gorgeous waterfront view for in-line skaters, bicyclists, runners and walkers. Wheeled and pedestrian lanes are marked.

Andover Place4000 Beach Dr. S.W.This small park provides beach access, peek-a-boo views of the Sound and a place to launch a kayak. Logs washed upon the beach provide a perfect perch for a picnic.

Don Armeni Park1222 Harbor Ave. S.W.Two self-serve boat ramps are available at this 4.8-acre park, along with about 100 parking spots. This is a popular spot for fishermen. Others come to watch the bustle of boats and trailers, as well as ferries and container ships. This is the most popular of Seattle’s saltwater boat ramps, so parking is at a premium.

Arroyos Natural Areas4120 S.W. Arroyo Dr.This is a 7.4-acre wooded area.

Belvidere Park3600 S.W. Admiral WayThis small, grassy park is across the street from Admiral Viewpoint.

Neighborhood Parks,Green places to play

Jack Block ParkHarbor Avenue Southwest near Southwest Florida StreetOne of West Seattle’s most unique parks, it features a landscaped path meandering by industrial Pier 1 and the shipping operations at Terminal 5. There’s a large plaza, play areas and a trail. A viewing platform at the water’s edge offers a great view of downtown.

Cottage Grove Park5206 26th Ave. S.W.Cottage Grove Park, formerly called Brandon Mini Park, recently reopened after renovations. Along with Greg Davis Park and Puget Boulevard Commons, it is now part of the Delridge Parks. Cottage Grove Park features paths, plazas, a playground, sports fields, and the King County Restoration Garden.

Camp Long5200 35th Ave. S.W.Tucked away from the buzz of 35th Avenue Southwest is a natural escape – Camp Long. Rustic cabins are available for rent at this park named for Seattle juvenile court Judge William G. Long. The park, which descends to Longfellow Creek, includes an environmental education area, classes, and picnic shelters. Enjoy 55 acres worth of trails. The park’s restrooms and some of the wooded walkways are ADA-accessible.

College Street Ravine51st Avenue Southwest and Southwest College StreetThis is a 2.2-acre wooded ravine in a residential area that was saved from development.

Constellation Park and Marine Reserve6300 block of Beach Drive SouthwestSituated on the southwestern end of Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint, this park features an intriguing mix of beautiful shoreline and original artwork created by artist Lezlie Jane. The night’s unveiling of stars is depicted in the “Avenue of Stars,” which runs the length of the park.

Cormorant Cove3701 Beach Dr. S.W.This park’s development and artful touches were inspired by sea birds that frequent the area. Bird-watching enthusiasts also flock to this beachfront access with their binoculars to have a look. The park, which also serves

as a hand-carry boat launch, includes an array of native plantings and ADA-accessible trails.

Cove ParkFauntleroy Ferry Terminal — north sideFauntleroy neighbors gathered to beautify this piece of beachfront with native plants and intriguing artwork. The centerpiece of the park is a Nootka sealing canoe sculpture and the boulder featuring an etching of the brigantine R.H. Fauntleroy.

Dakota Place Park4304 S.W. Dakota St.A new park, which is under construction, will feature a remodeled former Seattle City Light substation and the grounds around it. The Hiawatha Community Center will be able to use the building for some of its programs.

Greg Davis ParkSouthwest Brandon Street and 26th Avenue SouthwestThis 2.35-acre site memorializes the efforts of Delridge activist Greg Davis. Davis bequeathed $20,000 for native plants there, and since then volunteers have worked to realize his vision. It has pathways, benches, descriptive signs and an ADA-accessible “gateway” to a public-access area of Longfellow Creek.

Duwamish Head GreenbeltHarbor Avenue Southwest and Fairmount Avenue SouthwestThis wooded area slips a green blanket around Duwamish Head. The open space is home to an eagles’ nest and other wildlife.

Ercolini Park48th Avenue Southwest at Southwest Alaska StreetOnce the site of the Ercolini home and vegetable stand, this small neighborhood park is in development but useable. Neighbors told Seattle Parks and Recreation they want a playground built.

Fauntleroy Park3951 S.W. Barton St.Fauntleroy Church marks the front door for this lush forested area. The park site is situated on about 33 acres, with trails meandering along Fauntleroy Creek. The site also is accessible from a small grass field in the 3900 block of Southwest 97th Street.

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Angelina’s Trattoria focuses on homemade Italian food at rea-sonable prices in a comfortable atmosphere, where children are always welcome. We serve lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on the weekends.

Revolution Coffee & Art is your Super Friendly Neighborhood Hangout. Come in and try our Awesome Mochas. We use Caffe D’arte Coffee. Treat yourself to Mighty-O Donuts or Macrina Baked Goods. Check your Email and Surf the Web on our computer for Free or use our Free Wireless. We have Matcha & Chai. We have Green Tea Fruit Smoothies. Chill with a ‘Stranger’ or ‘Eat the State’ newspaper. Check out the ART! We are located next to Admiral Shoe Repair, East of Linda’s Flow-ers. Open Mon -Fri, 6:30am-7pm, Sat 8-4.

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ZATZ A Better Bagel is a neighbor-hood bagel bakery and café established in 1995. Our bagels are baked through-out the day for the best freshness. Our cream cheese spreads (We call them “shmeers”) are prepared on premise with a full range of flavors from savory to sweet. Plus, we offer a full espresso bar to compliment a delightful selec-tion of sandwiches to put on your choice of over twenty bagel varieties. We’re famous for our asiago bagel, all-beef bagel dog and ‘Scrambagel’ breakfast sandwich.

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And that is exactly what it is—an experience. From our decadent deli, where our chefs cook up restaurant quality creations every day, to our world-class cheese counter, where our fromagére, or cheese expert, consults with a connois-seur to see what cheese goes best with Pinot Noir—this is a place where food is celebrated and those who love food find bliss.

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Residents who live at Merrill Gardens at Admiral Heights can enjoy a lifestyle that is filled with friends, freedom and flexibility. This retirement and assisted living com-munity offers a choice of studio and one bedroom apartments. Residents have the convenience of a month to month rental plan with no buy-in required. The monthly fee includes three daily meals, weekly housekeeping and linen service, scheduled transportation to shopping and doctors visit and a variety of planned activities. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact us.

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West Seattle’s Shoe Store Thanks you for considering us for your footwear needs. We offer some of the most repu-table brands in the industry. Our mission is to provide a relaxed, enjoyable, shop-ping environment where your questions can be answered professionally and honestly. We have worked with many health professionals and trained our staff to assist in fitting many customers with the correct footwear and insoles, while providing some of the most exciting new footwear trends.

Linda’s Flowers & Gifts has been providing the fresh-est flowers, blooming and green plants, balloons and a wide variety of gifts since 1992. We have Alki Beach sweatshirts & T shirts and are your WEBKINZ Headquarters!

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Wiseman’s Appliance is a West Seattle tradition. Lo-cated in the heart of the Admiral District this family owned business is known for its terrific personal attention and customer service. If it’s a major appliance your looking for or even a vacuum, you’ll get the help you need at Wiseman’s Appliance.

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The West Seattle Herald has been located in the Admi-ral District since November of 2005 and the source for West Seattle’s news since 1923. We’re proud to be part of the West Seattle community and are constantly working to be the best neighborhood newspaper anywhere, in print or online.

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Fauntleroy PlaceFauntleroy Way and 38th Avenue SouthwestThousands of motorists drive by every day without noticing this tenth-of-an-acre “elf park,” but it welcomes people to the Junction with a splash of shaded lawn and a park bench next to one of West Seattle’s busiest streets.

Hamilton Viewpoint1531 California Way S.W.This 17-acre viewpoint with lawns surrounded by woods at the northern end of California Avenue offers bay, city and mountain views.

Herring’s House Park4500 West Marginal Way S.W.The park is named for a Duwamish fishing village that was nearby. The land here on the bank of the Duwamish River was cleaned up after half a century as home of the Seaboard Lumber Mill, and then as Terminal 105.

Junction Plaza ParkSouthwest Alaska Street at 42nd Avenue SouthwestAnother new park is Junction Plaza Park. It’s a small, urban respite near the center of West Seattle’s main business district.

Kilbourne Park9200 California Ave. S.W.Named for Dr. Edward Corliss Kilbourne, one of West Seattle’s first dentists and community volunteers, this is a driveby park next to The Hall at Fauntleroy. The steep little ravine is home to Fauntleroy Creek and spawning salmon.

Lakewood Park11050 10th Ave. S.W.This popular 29-acre King County park includes Hicks Lake with a summer swim beach when the water level permits. There are picnic tables and shelter, barbecue areas, tennis court, play area and restrooms. There’s even a flying-disc golf course in the park.

Lincoln Park8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W.Lincoln Park’s 135 acres include trails, wading pool, beach access, Colman Pool, tennis courts, restrooms, five picnic shelters and a multitude of picnic tables. The beach’s paved promenade is a favorite for beachcombers. Explore the 5.2 miles of interspersed trails, check out a Shakespeare in the Park performance in the summer or simply head

straight for a refreshing dip in the heated saltwater of Colman Pool. There are also places to play baseball, football and soccer.

Longfellow Creek GreenspaceAccess points along 26th Avenue Southwest, between Southwest Juneau and Yancy streets and Southwest Graham Street and Delridge WayLongfellow Creek originates near Roxhill Park and flows north 3 miles through the Delridge valley, spilling into the Duwamish River near the West Seattle Bridge. It is one of the few natural creeks left within the city limits flowing outside a buried pipe.

Lowman Beach Park7017 Beach Dr. S.W.Though a fraction of the size of its southern neighbor Lincoln Park, Lowman Beach Park includes a beach to explore, swings, a grassy area and tennis courts on its 4.1 acres. The 300 feet of beachfront is a bit rocky, making for all kinds of interesting inter-tidal discoveries.

Luna Park1151 Alki Ave. S.W.This postage-stamp-size waterfront view park is at the foot of Duwamish Head and the mouth of Elliott Bay. It is a tiny part of what was once the Luna Park amusement center, which stood atop wooden pilings from 1907 to 1913.

Me-Kwa-Mooks Natural Area 4100 Aikins Ave. S.W.Wooded natural area around relatively flat and grassy Me-Kwa-Mooks Park.

Me-Kwa-Mooks Park4503 Beach Drive S.W.Me-Kwa-Mooks, once the homestead site of West Seattle pioneers Emma and Ferdinand Schmitz, has served as an outdoor classroom for students for years.

Mel Olson Stadium1400 S.W. 102nd St.With grandstand seating for 1,200 spectators, this baseball stadium is home field to the Seattle Lutheran and Seattle Prep high school teams. It’s located in White Center Park.

Morgan Junction Park6413 California Ave. S.W.Here’s another new park that’s been paid for but is not yet complete. When voters gave up on the monorail project, the site of the planned Morgan Junction monorail station was put on the market.

Nantes Park5062 S.W. Admiral WayFormer site of the Alki electrical substation, this small refuge from Admiral Way traffic has a short trail that meanders past benches and plantings.

North Shorewood ParkSouthwest 102nd Street between 21st and 24th Avenues SouthwestThis King County park features trails through woods as well as swings and basketball hoops.

Orchard Street Ravine38th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Orchard StreetThis is a 1.4-acre open space that will soon have new trails.

Pelly Place Natural Area6762 Murray Ave. S.W. A small ravine of forested open space near Lowman Beach Park.

Pigeon Point Park20th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Genesee StreetThis park features about 30 acres of open space on the eastern slopes of the Delridge Valley.

Puget Boulevard Commons26th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Brandon StreetThis new nine-acre park, along with Cottage Grove Park and Greg Davis Park, make up an area called the Delridge Parks. It features a wooded area, plus a P-Patch and lawn bowling.

Puget Ridge Playground21st Avenue Southwest at Croft Place SouthwestThis tiny, pie-shape park has play equipment for tots and whimsical art.

Charles Richey Sr. ViewpointBeach Drive Southwest and 63rd Avenue SouthwestThe viewpoint runs parallel to Beach Drive roughly from Alki Point to 63rd Avenue Southwest, and includes Constellation Park and an area of Marine Reserve at the end of 63rd Avenue. There is a hand-carry boat ramp near the foot of the western stairway. When the tide is out beachcombers can walk from here all the way around Alki Point to Alki Beach.

Rotary Viewpoint35th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska

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StreetThis viewpoint, featuring a native totem pole, offers vistas of West Seattle Golf Course with the downtown skyline rising from the northeast.

Roxhill Park2850 S.W. Roxbury St.This 13.4-acre park serves as the headwaters to Longfellow Creek, which meanders through the Delridge Valley, as well as possibly the westward-flowing Fauntleroy Creek. Since 2000, neighbors have re-established the park bog and work parties continue to improve the site throughout the year.

Sanislo Community Playground6900 20th Ave. S.W.The wood-chip-softened playscape is on the northern side of Sanislo Elementary School.

Schmitz Preserve Park5551 S.W. Admiral WaySome of the last of Seattle’s old-growth forest still stands in this 53-acre park. Trails meander among western red cedar, Douglas fir and sword fern. More of Schmitz Creek has been restored with removal of the old parking lot at the bottom of the park.

Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook4503 Beach Dr. S.W.This overlook is named after Seattle pioneer Emma Schmitz, who donated the land to the city “for park and no other purpose whatsoever.” The walkway-lined promenade is across the street from Me-Kwa-Mooks Park.

Seacrest Park1660 Harbor Ave. S.W.Seacrest Park has a boathouse with a restaurant and kayak rentals as well as a fishing pier and picnic tables. Being on the edge of Elliott Bay, Seacrest Park also is a favorite of scuba divers. During summer, the floating dock next to the pier is the West Seattle landing for scheduled runs of the Elliott Bay water taxi.

Seattle Chinese Garden6000 16th Ave. S.W.The Seattle Chinese Garden Society, collaborating with the parks department from Chongqing, Seattle’s sister city in China, are gradually developing this 6.2-acre garden at the north end of South Seattle Community College. A highlight of the garden is the Song Mei Pavilion. For tours and information, call 282-8040.

Seola Park11399 Seola Beach Dr. S.W.Area students maintain this almost nine-acre open space leading down Seola Beach Drive. A small community board includes

the history of Seola Beach and ecological information, as recorded by school children. Seola Creek runs down the wooded area into Puget Sound.

Solstice Park7400 Fauntleroy Way SouthwestFormerly known only as the Lincoln Park Annex, this 7-acre site has three pathways that lead to a viewpoint overlooking Puget Sound. Depending on the season and celestial event, the sun will set on a granite marker that ends at each of the pathways.

Southwest Athletic Complex2500 S.W. Thistle St.Owned by Seattle Public Schools but managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation, this facility includes Sealth Stadium, home of the Chief Sealth High School Seahawks. The facility was renovated in 2000 with synthetic turf on the football/soccer field surrounded by a rubberized running track.

Terminal 107 Park4900 West Marginal Way S.W.This is a Port of Seattle park on the western bank of the Duwamish River. There are trails to explore and the Duwamish bike trail goes right through the park. Check out the elevated boat sculpture.

Terminal 115 ViewpointWest Marginal Way Southwest near Southwest Michigan Street and Second Avenue SouthwestAnother Port of Seattle park, it has a viewing area with 180 feet of shoreline with benches and landscaping.

Weather Watch Park4035 Beach Dr. S.W.Historical images with an artistic touch and beach views accent this waterfront pocket park. The gently sloping sandy beach is

landscaped with native beach grass and large driftwood logs.

Westcrest Park9000 Eighth Ave. S.W.Westcrest Park offers the Westside’s only off-leash dog run area, a 4.5-acre free-run zone with varied play terrain. The large park also has numerous forest trails, picnic tables, a play area and restrooms. An open grass meadow opens onto a reservoir and a unique city view through the Duwamish corridor.

West Duwamish GreenbeltThe 181-acre site is the largest greenbelt in the city and home to fox, red-legged frogs, hawks and bald eagles. The forested slope is visible from Beacon Hill.

Whale Tail Park5800 S.W. Lander St.This whimsical play area, with its nautical theme based on a sculpture by Richard Beyer, is in the northeastern corner of Alki Playground. It’s a hit with toddlers.

White Center County Park1321 S.W. 102nd. St.This 12-acre park offers plenty of recreational opportunities. It’s home to the historic White Center Park Community Center, built of logs when King County acquired the site as one of its first parks. Ball fields and basketball, tennis, handball and racquetball courts are all available, as well as the Mel Olson Stadium.

White Center Heights Park10300 Seventh Ave. S.W.Renovated in June 2007, the park includes a picnic area, stage, P-Patch garden, and a sculpture dedicated to King County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cox, who was killed in the line of duty in 2006.

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Festivals

Every year West Seattle hosts exciting events that capture the sparkle and shine of this beau-tiful Seattle neighborhood. From the Farmer’s Market where all of your eating needs can be fulfilled, to the Hi-Yu Summer Festival, a Seafair celebration, West Seattle hosts events that are fun for all ages

West Seattle Farmers Market Sundays from April through December from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corner of Southwest Alaska and California Southwest www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/west_seattleWest Seattle Farmers Market features over 35 Washington State farmers and small food processors each week. Fresh fruit from both

sides of the state include berries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples, and melons. Market tables are also loaded with organic produce, all kinds of seasonal vegetables, fresh farm cheeses, herbs, mushrooms, free-range chicken and eggs, seafood, pastured organic beef, ciders, honey, preserves, fresh baked bread and pastries, cut flowers, and plant starts. The market hosts weekly events such as cooking demos, produce tasting, live music, and many different activities for the kids, as well as gardening and composting.

West Seattle Summer Festwww.westseattlefestival.com A three-day street fair hosted by an organiza-tion of local area merchants, the West Seattle Junction Association. An annual event that’s been happening for a quarter of a century, West Seattle Summer Fest is host to dozens of bands, hundreds of merchants and artists, and over 30,000 attendees. Complete with food courts, beer gardens, and family activi-ties, this is a true community celebration in the heart of West Seattle. The Festival encom-passes most of the West Seattle Junction and the heart of the fair lies in the intersection of

California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska. Mid July, check Web site for dates. West Seattle Hi-Yu Summer Festival www.hiyu.comThe annual Hi-Yu Summer Festival is held throughout the month of July. Hi-Yu is a nonprofit organization, established in 1934 by West Seattle’s service clubs to produce a summer festival to promote the West Se-attle community. Dozens of events occur all around West Seattle during this time. The kickoff event is the Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach, which also is the official start of the citywide Seafair celebration. The homegrown festival finishes at the end of the month with the Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Scholarship Program. Named in 1934 (16 years prior to Seafair), in a community contest, “Hi-Yu” means “much, plenty, abun-dance” in native Chinook. The West Seattle Grand Parade is not an official Hi-Yu event, but it’s held in July amidst Hi-Yu events. It’s West Seattle’s annual parade and is spon-sored by American Legion Post 160.

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Seattle Music Fest at Alki Beach Alki Beach www.northwestarts.org An annual three-day festival packed with the most talented emerging Northwest bands and selected national headliners. The all-ages music fest showcases over twenty bands each summer at Alki, one of the most popular beaches in Seattle. Great food, crafts, and a beautiful setting complete this unique festival. People from all over Seattle will descend upon Alki to enjoy this amazing showcase of talent. It’s a great opportunity to expose yourself to new music from the lo-cal scene, all carefully selected, or to catch a favorite headliner.

Morgan Junction Festival 6401 California Ave. S.W. www.morganjunction.org This festival is still young, but gaining in popularity with vendor booths, community info booths, entertainment, kid attractions, food and a beer garden.

A WHOLE LOT OF FUN. Three days of summer activity comes to the West Seattle

Junction in July each year. There’s so much to do and see, show up early and stay late.


SchoolsIn the public school system, children living north of Southwest Roxbury Street are in the Seattle Public Schools jurisdiction. That includes children living south of Roxbury Street but west of 35th Avenue Southwest. Those living east of 35th Avenue and south of Roxbury Street are in the Highline School District.

Public Schools

Highline School Districtwww.hsd401.org15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W. 433-0111; Superintendent: John P. Welch

Highline School Boardhttp://www.hsd401.org/ourdistrict/board/Highline elementary schools

Beverly Park1201 S. 104th St. 433-2508Kathy Anderson, Principal

Mount View10811 12th Ave. S.W. 433-2244Crystal Daniels, Principal

Shorewood11427 3rd Avenue S. (interim site) 433-2326Deborah Holcomb, Principal

Southern Heights11249 14th Ave. S. 433-2375Sarah Gill, Principal

White Center Heights10015 Sixth Ave. S.W. 433-2437Dave Darling, Principal

Highline middle and high schools

Cascade Middle School11212 10th Ave. S.W. 433-2551Colin Ryan, Principal

Evergreen High School830 S.W. 116th St. 433-2311Gail Barnum, Principal

Seattle School Districtwww.seattleschools.org2445 Third Ave. S. 252-0000Superintendent: Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson

Seattle School Board, West Seattle representative: Irene [email protected]

Seattle elementary schools

Alki3010 59th Ave. S.W. 252-9050Joanne Hill, Principal

Arbor Heights3701 S.W. 104th St. 252-9250Carol Coram, Principal

Concord723 S. Concord St. 252-8100Sandra Scot, Principal

Cooper1901 S.W. Genesee St. 252-8170Cathy Rutherford, Principal

Gatewood 4320 S.W. Myrtle St. 252-9400Rhonda Claytor, Principal

High Point 6760 34th Ave. S.W. 252-9450Gayle Everly, principal

Highland Park1012 S.W. Trenton St. 252-8240 Ann Gray, Principal

Lafayette 2645 California Ave. S.W. 252-9500Virginia Turner, Principal

Roxhill9430 30th Ave. S.W. 252-9570Cathy Thompson, Principal

Sanislo1812 S.W. Myrtle St. 252-8380Debbie Nelsen, Principal

Schmitz Park 5000 S.W. Spokane St. 252-9700Richard Mellish, Principal

EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN. The new White Center Heights Elementary library has two

story high ceilings. The library is the central portion of the building.


WORKING TOGETHER. Students and teachers work together on classroom assignments at

Chief Sealth High School.

Seattle middle schools

Denny8402 30th Ave. S.W. 252-9000Jeff Clark, Principal

Madison 3429 45th Ave. S.W. 252-9200Jill Hudson, Principal

Seattle high schools

Chief Sealth2600 S.W. Thistle St. 252-8550John Boyd, Principal

West Seattle 3000 California Ave. S.W. 252-8800Bruce Bivins, Principal

Alternative Schools

Pathfinder K-85012 S.W. Genesee St. 252-9710David Dockendorf, Principal

Middle College High School1330 N. 90th St. 252-4785John German, Principal

Private schools

Explorer West Middle School10015 28th Ave. S.W. 935-0495www.explorerwest.orgEvan Hundley, Head Master

Life Learning Center3420 S.W. Cloverdale St. 932-0648Jessica Bolet, Director. Affiliated with Life Church; 12 months through 5 years; formerly Gatewood Private School and Learning Center.

Holy Family School9615 20th Ave. S.W. 767-6640www.holyfamilyschool.vista.comGlen Lutz, Principal. Affiliated with Holy Family Parish; pre-kindergarten through grade 8.

Holy Rosary School4142 42nd Ave. S.W. 937-7255www.holyrosaryws.orgKris Brown, Principal. Affiliated with Holy Rosary Parish; kindergarten-grade 8.

Hope Lutheran School4446 42nd Ave. S.W. 935-8500www.hopeseattle.orgLisa Meyer, Interim Principal. Affiliated with Hope Lutheran Church; preschool through grade 8.

Learning Way School9202 21st Ave. S.W. 762-3199Jeri Finch, Director. Independent preschool through grade 3.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School3401 S.W. Myrtle St. 395-0651www.guadalupe-school.orgKristin Dixon, Principal. Affiliated with Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish; pre-kindergar-ten through grade 8.

Seattle Lutheran High School4141 41st Ave. S.W. 937-7722www.seattlelutheran.orgJeff Norton, PrincipalOperated by an association of Lutheran churches; grades 9-12

Shorewood Christian School10300 28th Ave. S.W. 933-1056www.shorewoodchristianschool.orgTim Lorenz, Principal. Affiliated with Shore-wood Foursquare Church; pre-kindergar-den through grade 8.

Tilden School4105 California Ave. S.W. 938-4628www.tildenschool.orgWhitney Tjerandsen, Principal. Indepen-dent kindergarten through grade 5.

West Seattle Montessori School4536 38th Ave. S.W. 935-0427www.westseattlemontessori.comRalph Clark, principal. Accredited Montes-sori program; preschool through grade 8.

Westside School10015 28th Ave. S.W. 932-2511www.westsideschool.orgJo Ann Yockey, head of school. Indepen-dent preschool through grade 5.

Higher Education

South Seattle Community College6000 16th Ave. S.W. 764-5300www.southseattle.eduDr. Jill Wakefield, President.


Neighborhood Service CentersDelridge Neighborhood Service Center5405 Delridge Way S.W.; 684-741710 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payment site for Seattle City Light, combined utilities, parking tickets and pet licenses. Passport applications are accepted Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The center has Metro bus schedules, and information on neighborhood services, job opportunities, neighborhood organization contacts, crime prevention, food banks, heating bill assistance, land use and zoning, P-Patch program, and weatherization services. You can pick up applications for summer youth employment, business licenses, voter registration, accident reports, and property tax exemptions. Ron Angeles is the coordinator.

West Seattle Neighborhood Service Center4205 S.W. Alaska St.; 684-74959 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through FridayCoordinator Stan Lock helps guide residents and business owners to city services. Both Angeles and Lock have the resources available to track down answers about city policy. The centers offer information on neighborhood services, job availability, crime prevention, food banks, heating bill assistance, land use and zoning, Metro bus schedules, as well as P-Patch program and weatherization services. It also serves as payment sites for Seattle City Light and combined utility bills, parking tickets, and pet licenses. Travelers may also apply for or renew passports at the center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

White Center Storefront and Community Service Center9609 16th Ave. S.W.; 296-3323Community councils and neighborhood

groups can get assistance as they interact with King County government. There are limited referrals available for those in need. The center also serves as a storefront for King County Sheriff’s deputies. Sheriff staff will assist with crime prevention, domestic-violence issues and landlord/tenant disputes.

Seattle District CouncilsThe Southwest District Council and Delridge Neighborhoods District Council are comprised of neighborhood groups and business organizations active in West Seattle. Each district council funnels neighborhood needs and budget requests to the city via the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and offers a monthly forum for community issues. The district councils also help rate matching-fund grant projects for funding consideration. Neighborhood groups, business interests, schools, community center advisory groups and social service agencies may have representatives attend the district council meetings. For more information about the Southwest District Council, contact Stan Lock at 684-7495. To learn more about the Delridge District Council, call Ron Angeles, 684-7416.

Delridge Neighborhoods District CouncilDelridge Neighborhoods Development AssociationDerek Birnie, 923-0917Highland Park Action Committeewww.scn.org/hpac/High Point Community CouncilBonita Blake, 938-4667North Delridge Neighborhood CouncilMike Dady, 767-0337Pigeon Point Neighborhood CouncilPete Spalding, 933-6587www.pigeonpoint.org/Riverview Neighborhood CouncilMatt Houghton, 304-0514Sunrise Heights Neighborhood AssociationPeter Quigley, 937-3684www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/main.html?nneighid=931823729&nsupercity=807297135Westwood Neighborhood CouncilSteven Fischer, [email protected] Neighborhood CouncilBarbara Boe, 762-2713Southwest District CouncilAdmiral Neighborhood AssociationMark Wainwright, 932-2984, [email protected] Community Center Advisory Council684-7430Alki Community CouncilJackie Ramels, [email protected]

Duwamish Tribal ServicesCecile Hansen, 431-1582Fairmount Community AssociationSharonn Meeks, 938-1007, [email protected] Community AssociationVlad Oustimovitch, 938-9670Junction Neighborhood OrganizationErica Karlovits, 923-5787, [email protected] Community Center Advisory Council684-7441MegawattMary Ellen Cunningham, 938-4120Morgan Community AssociationSteve Sindiong, 679-5915, [email protected] View Community Beach ClubRon Burke, 246-3548, [email protected] Center of West SeattleKaren Sisson, 932-4044, [email protected] Seattle Community CollegeMike Munson, 768-6875, [email protected] Seattle Historical SocietyCarol Vincent, 937-6744, [email protected] Seattle Chamber of CommercePatti Mullen, 932-5685West Seattle Community Safety PartnershipLois Grammon-Simpson, 323-3150West Seattle Junction AssociationSusan Melrose, 935-0904, [email protected]

White CenterNorth Highline Unincorporated Area CouncilPresident, Heidi Johnson; www.northhighlineuac.orgThe North Highline Unincorporated Area Council was formed by King County to represent the 32,000 residents, merchants and property owners of unincorporated White Center and Boulevard Park in their dealings with county government. The council also serves the neighborhoods of Salmon Creek, Beverly Park, Glendale, Riverton Heights, Shorewood, South Park and Top Hat. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at the North Highline Fire Station, 1243 S.W. 112th St.District 1: Barbara Peters, Ray HelmsDistrict 2: Teresa Vert, Heidi JohnsonDistrict 3: Anette King, Don Webb,District 4: Ron Johnson, Russ KayMembers at large: Christine Waldman, Douglas Harrell, Jessica Stoneback, Kathy Snyder, Liz Giba

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are probably visiting West Seattle or you might live here. Maybe you own a business in West Seattle or

you’re thinking about spending some quality time here some day and just need some tips for the best places to visit.

For more than 20 years the West Seattle Herald has been conducting our “Best of” readers poll and this year (thanks to the Internet and our booth at the West Seattle SummerFest) we received more ballots then ever. With the help of our office volunteer, Flo, we finally got the votes tabulated and the people have spoken… Where does West Seattle like to shop, eat and hang out? Read on, as we start with food!!!

Best RestaurantMore than 30 different Westside eateries

received votes in this category. That’s right 30! West Seattle has some terrific places to eat but the spot where the majority of our readers like to go to enjoy a meal is JAK’s Grill in the Junction. If you haven’t been to JAK’s for one of their steaks, it’s time. You won’t be disappointed.

We had a dead heat for second place between Lee’s Asian Grill in the Junction and one of the spicy, newer additions to Alk, Cactus. Other big vote getters in 2007 were: Charlestown Café, Salty’s, Bamboo Bar and Grill and West Five.

Best Food for Under $10About 40 entries came in for this

category! We waded through them all but Husky Deli won by a nose. Whether it’s a sandwich and chips or a killer ice cream cone, Husky is a West Seattle tradition. Have you been there this week?

Than Brothers Pho edged Bee’s Restaurant for second place.

Best PizzaThis all-important grouping is possibly

the most hotly debated item on the ballot. Let’s face it; everyone loves pizza. Maybe you’re into thin crust or deep dish. What about something in between?

Well you’ve spoken and this year’s winner for West Seattle’s Best Pizza is none other then Pegasus Pizza located on Alki Beach (like you didn’t know that). Pegasus might be West Seattle’s most famous restaurant and it’s always a good choice.

Other gooey vote getters: Abandonza, past winners Pagliacci and Spiro’s.

Best BurgerThis years Best Burger was a runaway. It

wasn’t even close. There’s one place on the Westside where it seems everyone wants to go and pack down the beef, onions and cheese, and that place is The Elliott Bay Brewery in the Junction. It’s obvious that a lot of our readers like to wash their micro brews down with a tasty burger!

The Pepperdock on Alki was a distant second.

Best SandwichHusky Deli destroyed the competition

and if it isn’t obvious yet, you should check out their sandwiches. Metropolitan Market got a lot of votes too.

Best Clam ChowderIn a waterfront community like West

Seattle we know our chowder, so if the readers of the Herald vote for your chowder as the best then there really isn’t much to debate.

This year’s winner is the famous chowder from Charlestown Street Café. Hopefully we’ll be enjoying it for years to come.

Other contenders: Sunfish, Spud, Dukes and Salty’s.

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say someone serve’s a top notch cup, we know what we’re talking about! Hotwire Coffee located next to the post office was our winner this year and it’s always a great place to start the day with a smile.

C&P Coffee and Java Bean were right on their heels.

Best BakeryNot even close this year as Junction

newcomer, Bakery Nouveau blew away the competition. Give it a try. Everyone else is!

Best Bar/PubWe all have a favorite place to go and

toss ‘em back with friends. This year we had a three- horse race, won by Elliott Bay Brewery. Admiral’s Mission and Morgan’s Beveridge Place Pub followed in a dead heat for second; 23 other watering holes received votes with Redline and West 5 pacing the field.

Best Happy HourThe workday is over and you want to

enjoy a cold beer or cocktail accompanied by some terrific food. You must be looking for a great happy hour.

West Seattle voted and Matador in the Junction is obviously the place to find that great after work refreshment. Following closely were West 5 and Redline.

Best CocktailEveryone has a favorite cocktail.

Whether it’s fancy, frilly, fun or functional. Your favorite place to get it is the Junction’s West Five. The Sangria at Cactus was another favorite.

Best BartenderI’m pretty sure every bartender at every

bar in West Seattle voted for themselves at least once this year, but our clear winner was Delores Anderson at the Eagles club. She just edged out Mike at West 5 and John at Dukes.

Best Live Music VenueWith a nice stage and smokin’ sound

system, the Skylark Lounge on Delridge rocked the competition this year as West Seattle’s Best Live Music Venue. They feature some of Seattle’s best acts on a weekly basis.

Newcomer Redline received a strong amount of votes, too!

Best Place To Bring A DateSalty’s was the clear winner in this

group and if you’ve ever spent an evening and a sunset enjoying the food, drinks and view there you know why.

La Rustica was a strong competitor and another favorite vote getter for this category was: Bed.

Best Hair SalonIllusions took first prize again for the

umpteenth time in a row, but was pressed closely this year by Ola and Belli Capelli.

Best Best Florist

Linda’s Flowers and Gifts wins again. Located at the corner of California and Admiral, Linda’s is the perfect place to go when you want to bring home a smile.

Newcomer Bobo’s Botanicals came in a solid second.


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Best of West Seattle

Best Customer ServiceMore than 60 businesses received

votes for Best Customer Service, which says a lot about the people that work in West Seattle. But Admiral’s Metropolitan Market received the most, just edging out Hotwire coffee.

Best New BusinessWest Seattle has been blessed with a

lot of great new places and faces over the past year but Redline Music and Sports (formerly Legends on Southwest 35th) was the favorite.

With a new name, new menu and new owners it’s a great addition to local nightlife and it’s the Westside’s official Cougar Bar! Bakery Nouveau came in a close second with props to Garlic Jims and Clementine.

Best Thrift StoreFunky Janes in the Junction wins again!

This West Seattle staple is known for great deals and cool stuff. The Discovery shop was second.

Best BoutiqueOver the past few years, new boutiques

have sprouted up all over the West Side but Clementine in the Junction is our reader’s favorite this year. Stop in and check out the great shoes, accessories and service. Sweeties and Carmilla’s got some notice too.

Best Book StoreSquare One Books in Jefferson Square

beat the pants off of the other local new book sellers in 2007. Pegasus Books is the favorite place to pickup used reading material.

Best Grocery StoreEach year the battle for Best

Grocery Store becomes more hotly contested but for the fifth year in a row Metropolitan Market is our winner. PCC was a very, very close second.

Best Pet CareNext to Nature is your favorite

place to go when it’s time to get toys, food and treats for your pet. Lien Animal Clinic is the place most West Seattleites take their pet when he/she isn’t feeling so hot.

Best Auto RepairWe counted and recounted and

there’s no denying that this year we actually have a three- way tie for Best Auto Repair. We’re not making this up. Tom’s Auto Repair, Alki Auto and Doyles Auto Repair locked up in a dead heat, so congratulations to them all…All three do great work and have deep West Seattle roots.


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By Judy E. PickensLike several neighborhoods in Seattle,

Fauntleroy took off as a residential haven when the streetcar line extended south from the Alaska Junction. Families who summered near the end of the line (“Endolyne”) built year-round homes and began to foster such amenities as an afternoon Sunday school, a store, a lending library, and classes for young scholars.

Fauntleroy matured into one of the most sought-after communities in the city.

The Sunday school grew into The United Church of Christ, a vibrant, social-minded congregation that will celebrate its centennial in 2008.

The area grew into a thriving business district that includes Endolyne Joe’s and Guadalajara restaurants, the Original Bakery, and styling services for both people and canines.

The library moved up the hill to grow into the newly renovated Southwest Branch

of Seattle Public Library on 35th Ave. S.W.Classes grew into Fauntleroy Elementary

School, which served the community for 64 years and is now the home of Fauntleroy Children’s Center, Seattle Civic Dance Theatre, and Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering.

The sense of neighborliness that prompted early residents to set down roots here is evident today in the many activities sponsored or supported by the Fauntleroy Community Association. FCA works with the city and state on traffic issues associated with the state ferry terminal in Fauntleroy Cove, assists with projects to improve neighborhood safety, and provides a forum to air a variety of other resident concerns. Visit Cove Park adjacent to the ferry terminal and you’ll be enjoying one of the amenities that FCA has brought about.

Ours is a community blessed with natural amenities, as well, and we don’t take them for granted. The Fauntleroy

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Watershed Council involves citizens and agency staff in restoring and stewarding Fauntleroy Park and the Fauntleroy Creek system. Coho salmon have been returning to the creek since 1994; the council sponsors a drumming in late October to call the fish home and a volunteer salmon watch to document the return. Visitors can enjoy the show between Halloween and Thanksgiving from a public viewpoint at S.W. Director and Fauntleroy Way S.W.

Park-wise, Fauntleroy boasts Lincoln Park, one of the city’s crown jewels. Come for spectacular vistas, an Olympic-sized saltwater pool, sports fields, beaches to comb, and lots of forested open space. Fauntleroy Park is al naturale, with well-maintained trails that put you up close and personal with forest, wetland, and riparian habitats.

All facets of the neighborhood come together in mid October to stage the wildly popular Fauntleroy Fall Festival. A host of free activities and tasty foods draw youngsters and elders, old-timers and newcomers, to a fun afternoon aimed at cultivating community.

The neighborhood is also looking ahead. With the sale by the school district of the Fauntleroy schoolhouse pending, organizations and institutions are working to retain and enhance the property as a community resource. Stand by for more news about this exciting initiative!

BARGING IN. The sound views from the Fauntleroy area are spectacular. Here a barge heads up the Sound, with the Olympic

mountians in the background.


Most of the year, West Seattle residents who choose public transportation use the bus. During the late spring and summer months, commuters can also opt for a ride across Elliott Bay via the Elliott Bay water taxi. And the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal has long served car and passenger traffic to and from Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula.

ALTERATIVE TO CARS. What a wonderful way to get to work. Riding the Elliott Bay Water Taxi to downtown Seattle and back is more

relaxing than driving on the West Seattle Bridge and then looking for parking.

Metro Bus Service553-3000transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/bus.htmlKing County Metro offers approximately 20 bus routes for West Seattle and White Center riders.

Schedules are available online, on buses, at Seattle neighborhood service centers, and public libraries. Some buses change numbers downtown and continue to such destinations as the Seattle Center, the Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Art Museum. Exact change is required. Adult fare is $1.50-$2 during peak commuting

hours and $1.25 other times. Pay as you board if you are headed toward downtown. Pay as you exit the bus if you are leaving downtown. Remember to get a transfer ticket from the driver if you need to change buses during your trip.

Sound Transit888-889-6368www.soundtransit.orgRoute 560 travels from West Seattle to Bellevue via Sea-Tac Airport. The Sound Transit Express run leaves the Alaska Junction, Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal and White Center every half-hour.

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Washington State Ferries464-6400www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferriesSchedules are available on ferries and at Seattle neighborhood service centers. Ferries run from the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island, and Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula. Schedules vary with the day of the week. Fares differ according to vehicle size and number of passengers.The Fauntleroy-Southworth ferry takes approximately 40 minutes a crossing. Fauntleroy-Vashon is about 20 minutes per crossing.

Elliott Bay Water Taxi553-3000http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/oto/water_taxi.htmlThe water taxi operates seven days a week, typically from May through September between Seacrest Park on Harbor Avenue and Pier 55 downtown. Crossing time is approximately 12 minutes. Fares are $3. A free shuttle bus (Route 773) circulates among the Admiral District, Alki Beach and the West Seattle Junction to take you to and from the water taxi.

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The Seattle Police Department has jurisdiction throughout West Seattle, while the King County Sheriff’s Office patrols White Center. The two departments frequently work together on shared law enforcement duties.The Seattle Fire Department provides fire protection and responds to medical emergencies in West Seattle from its five fire stations. The North Highline Fire Department serves the White Center community. The following listing includes business office phone numbers. In an emergency, call 911.

Southwest Precinct Station2300 S.W. Webster St.; 733-9800www.cityofseattle.net/police/Precincts/SouthwestPart of the Seattle Police Department, the Southwest Precinct Station opened in March 2003. The two-story, 28,000-square-foot building is located next to The Home Depot on Delridge Way. The front desk is staffed from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The precinct serves West Seattle and Georgetown residents from Puget Sound east to I-5, and Spokane Street south to South Seattle city limits.

Seattle Fire Departmentwww.seattle.gov/fireFire Station 11 - 1514 S.W. Holden St.; Station 29 - 2139 Ferry Ave. S.W.; Station 32 - 3715 S.W. Alaska St.; Station 36 - 3600 23rd Ave. S.W., Station 37 - 7300 35th Ave. S.W.; 386-1400.

King County Sheriff’s Office14905 Sixth Ave. S.W., Burien; 296-3333www.metrokc.gov/sheriffWhite Center Police and Community Service Center, 9609 16th Ave. S.W.; 296-3323White Center is one of six unincorporated areas served by the King County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 4, headquartered in Burien with another station in SeaTac. The precinct also covers Park Lake Homes, a King County Housing Authority area. The White Center

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North Highline Fire District1243 S.W. 112th St.; 243-0330www.northhighlinefd.orgNorth Highline firefighters provide fire suppression and rescue services for White Center and Boulevard Park. The fire district also offers first-aid classes and other community services.

West Seattle Community Safety PartnershipLois Grammon-Simpson, 323-3150www.sngi.org/wscsp/wscsp.htmlThis neighborhood organization promotes partnerships among residents, schools, merchants, the Seattle Police Department and area agencies to effectively address public-safety issues. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Southwest Precinct Station.

Community DevelopmentDelridge Neighborhoods Development Association5411 Delridge Way S.W.; 923-0917www.dnda.orgThis nonprofit group promotes economic, commun-ity and affordable housing development in the Delridge area. Its purpose is to “engage residents, businesses and institutions in creating and maintaining a thriving Delridge.” The group is also working to implement other neighborhood planning goals. DNDA offers an Affordable Housing Resource Center for those needing affordable housing or interested in purchasing a home.

White Center Community Development Association9615 16th Ave. S.W.; 694-1082www.wccda.orgThe White Center Community Development Association is a grass-roots group dedicated to neighborhood revitalization. WCCDA offers a business assistance program and is also pursuing plans to offer affordable housing in the area. You can also find information on community events and a business directory on its Web site.

Food BanksWest Seattle Food Bank3419 SW Morgan Street; 932-9023www.westseattlefoodbank.orgGeneral public: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ThursdaySeniors (55 and older): 10-11 a.m. TuesdayDonations accepted: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.



White Center Food Bank10829 Eighth Ave. S.W.; 762-2848 www.whitecenterfoodbank.orgFood distribution: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 6-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month; Baby Pantry: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Medical ServicesHigh Point Medical and Dental Clinic6020 35th Ave. S.W.; 461-6950 (medical clinic); 461-6966 (dental clinic)www.psnhc.org/index.php?page=Clinic_Detail&clinicID=11The High Point Clinic, which shares space with a pediatric dental clinic, provides primary medical care to adults and children. Services also include complete obstetrical care, immunizations, acupuncture, mental health counseling, and diabetes and asthma education. The clinic also offers Women, Infant and Children (WIC) services.

Highline Medical Center16251 Sylvester Rd. S.W.; 244-9970www.hchnet.orgHighline offers 24-hour emergency and trauma care, a family childbirth center, inpatient medical/surgical services, cardiac care, cancer care, imaging services and an outpatient surgery center.

Roxbury Family Health Care 9635 17th Ave. S.W.; 763-5057This affordable healthcare facility offers primary medical care to adults and children.

White Center Public Health Center10821 Eighth Ave. S.W.; 296-4646w w w. m e t r o kc . g o v / h e a l t h / l o ca t i o n s /whitecenter.htmThe clinic offers adult and child immunizations, maternity support services, coordination of services to children with special needs, health education and nutrition services, interpreters, public health nurses, social workers, and a teen clinic.

Social ServicesMegawatt6516 35th Avenue SW, #207; 938-4120www.megawattjunction.orgThis group helps make human connections within West Seattle. It also offers a website where West Seattle organizations can post their needs for volunteers and people can search an inventory of community resources.

Neighborhood House461-8430www.nhwa.orgNeighborhood House serves as an umbrella organization for several centers that provide food and clothing, senior programs, English and citizenship programs, job-preparedness assistance, and referrals for low-income families in emergency situations. Neighborhood House also provides support for expectant mothers. The Neighborhood House Helpline (767-7124) is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Southwest Youth and Family Services 4555 Delridge Way S.W.; 937-7680www.swyfs.orgSouthwest Youth and Family Services offers a variety of resources including counseling for families and individuals, an education center which helps people with high school re-entry and getting a GED, and a family center. The Family Center provides parenting courses; ESL classes; support for families who have children with disabilities; a teen parent advocate; and advocacy for Spanish, Cambodian, Iraqi, Samoan, and Somali families.

West Seattle Helpline6516 35th Ave. S.W., Suite #204; 932-4357www.westseattlehelpline.orgThe Helpline provides referrals to specialized agencies and emergency assistance for West Seattle residents in need. The phone is staffed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Westside Baby10032 15th Ave. S.W.; 767-1662www.westsidebaby.orgWestside Baby works with area agencies to distribute necessities to babies and children in need. The non-profit is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. During the summer, Saturday hours are limited to the first Saturday of the month. Donations accepted.


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By Lori Hinton Growing up as a kid in West Seattle, I never

realized how much my neighborhood had to offer. Sure it had parks, beaches, restaurants and schools. But didn’t every town?

It was only after moving away for four years of college and of couple years abroad exploring the rest of the planet that I came back to truly discover my hometown. And when I did, I found opportunities abound.

All of the sudden (it seemed), West Seattle had grown a farmer’s market, unveiled a playhouse, launched kayak treks on Alki, opened it’s very own brewery, and a whole lot more. But at the same time, the Westside still had a small town feel with its long-time favorites like Husky ice cream, tunes at Easy Street Records, saltwater swims at Colman Pool, and ‘round the peninsula bike rides with awesome views of the Olympics, Mount Rainier, and the “big city” right next door (just to name a few).

So what was a freelance writer to do, but research and proclaim these new discoveries and rediscoveries of our vibrant little community to the world? After all, did anyone realize all the wonderful things that were happening here in this unique Seattle neighborhood? And do West Seattleites even know just how lucky we are to have so much cool stuff going on here?

I thought to myself, “There must be a

hundred things to do in West Seattle!” So I started to writing a column of a similar name in the West Seattle Herald each week highlighting all kinds of activities I found (or found me) along the way. I later turned the columns into a collection of 101 stories I featured in Seattle’s first ever neighborhood guidebook—“West Seattle 101.”

In fact, once I began to write about West Seattle and all its offerings, I realized there are actually more like 501 things to do! But I had to start somewhere, while also limiting my total number of stories to write (otherwise, I never would have finished).

So here is a good start of 101 things you can do to explore your neighborhood. While this list is not exhaustive, nor is it a suggested rating of “the best of,” it will at least get you started on discovering the neighborhood you call home—whether you’ve lived here 60 years or just moved in yesterday.

Your “101 Things to Do” Checklist*:

Recreation 1. Sea Kayak with Alki Kayak Tours2. Learn to SCUBA Dive 3. Build a Beach Bonfire on Alki4. Fly Fish Westside Waters5. Greet the Argosy Christmas Ship 6. Play Disc Golf at Lake Wood Park7. Go on the Garden Tour 8. Dive into Colman Pool 9. Discover Coho at Fauntleroy Creek10. Picnic in our Parks11. Storm Watch 12. Go Geocaching13. Salmon Fish at Seacrest Marina14. Birdwatch in Schmitz Park15. Stargaze at Constellation Park16. Visit the Westcrest Dog Park

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ON PARADE. The West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival, a part of Seafair, is fun for all ages.

17. See Seafair Pirate’s Land at Alki 18. Rockclimb Indoors at Allstar 19. Kite Surf on Alki20. Ride the Westside Scenic Bike Loop 21. Go on a Walkabout22. Skim Board at Anchor Park23. Beach Cruise from Coastal24. Visit the SSCC Chinese Garden

25. Trail Run at Lincoln Park26. Attend Rotary Kid’s Parade27. Go Four Wheelin’ on Alki

Dining & Drinks28. West 5 Lounge 29. Buddha Ruksa Thai 30. Cactus on Alki31. Alki Homestead32. Kokoras Greek Grill33. Bakery Nouveau34. Endolyne Joe’s35. Blackbird Bistro36. Matador37. Salvadorian Bakery 38. Salty’s Brunch39. Celtic Swell 40. Maharaja of India 41. Elliott Bay Brewery 42. Luna Park Café43. Pegasus Pizza44. Mashiko Sushi45. Husky Deli46. La Rustica47. JaK’s Grill48. Pacific Rim Brewery

49. Beveridge Place Pub50. West Seattle Cellars51. Cupcake Royale & Café Vérité

Arts & Entertainment 52. Tune in at Easy Street Records 53. Hear Live Music at C&P Coffee54. Late Nite Improv at ArtsWest55. Go Glow Bowling56. Blues Night at Alki Tavern57. Stay & Play at Westside B&Bs58. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center59. Experience Vaudeville at Kenyon Hall60. Alki Bathhouse Art Studio61. Water Taxi to Mariners Games62. Dinner and a Movie in Admiral63. Check Out Christmas Lights 64. Visit the Farmer’s Market 65. Go Antiquing66. Do the ArtWalk67. Attend the Fauntleroy Festival68. Cooking Parties at Culinary Communion69. Go Thrift Shopping70. Try Swing Dancing

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By Kyra-lin HomI can’t count how many times I’ve

heard the words, “There’s nothing to do around here.” The average teenager could manage to be bored in Hollywood, Japan, the largest arcade facility in the world, uncharted lands swarming with beautiful land pirates – you get the picture. Let’s face it; in comparison to all of these exotic snorefests, West Seattle doesn’t seem to stand a chance at holding any teen’s interest, or does it?

Let’s pretend that teenager A is visiting teenager B (you) from out of town. Both are fairly early risers, so they drive down to the Luna Park Café on Southwest Avalon Way for a retro breakfast and easily affordable check. Other options might be The Charlestown Café on the corner of Charlestown and California, the Chelan Café just outside West Seattle on Chelan Avenue Southwest or Hotwire next to the post office on California Avenue for a uniquely satisfying cup of coffee.

After breakfast teenager A wants to

walk around a bit to enjoy the weather and allow the food in his/her stomach to digest. Alki is a great hangout in the summer with lots of shops, sand and beach volleyball. Pepperdocks is the favorite Alki lunch spot among my friends. They have great burgers and a wide selection of ice cream, malts and milk shakes.

If the beach just isn’t your thing there is always the California Junction. It has everything from art, hair and cosmetic supplies to both superb quality thrift and high-end boutique clothing stores. For lunch there’s the Husky Deli with Cupcake Royale for dessert.

If foreign foods are more to your taste try Thom Cum (Thai), Yummy Teriyaki, Mashiko (Japanese) or Azuma Sushi (Japanese), all which are also in the junction. Nikko Teriyaki and Subway are a couple blocks away in Jefferson Square, and there is also a Chinese restaurant above the West Seattle Bowl (a bowling alley).

Interested in live theatre? Check out the many productions put on by ArtsWest’s Summer Musical Theatre Apprentice Program featuring teens.

Suppose that teenager A is more of the outdoors type. Pack a picnic and head to Lincoln Park with its play areas, public wading pool, trails, beach front next to Alki and the Colman Pool. Colman Pool is a

heated, outdoor, saltwater pool on Lincoln Park’s beachfront. A small entry fee is charged, but the quality facility is worth it. The 68-acre Camp Long is much more of an outdoors experience with trails, large open fields, climbing walls and cabins for overnight stays.

How about afternoon shopping, dinner and a late movie? The California junction isn’t to everyone’s taste. Teenager A in particular is looking for more of a mall-type shopping center, in which case teenager B hops in the car and drives them to Westwood Village. Here are larger, more commercially owned facilities such as Target, Chicos, Jamba Juice, Barnes & Noble, Game Crazy and Wyatt’s Jewelers. There is no shortage of food here.

However, teenager A wants to eat nearer the Admiral Theatre, so the two teenagers head to the Admiral district. There are quite a few sit-down restaurants such as Pailin (an excellent Thai restaurant) within a few blocks of the theatre, as is The Blackbird Bistro – a “casual chic” restaurant specializing in affordable light fare, Angelina’s (an Italian Restaurant) and Zatz (a great bagel shop). If money is an issue the Metropolitan Market has great food for very good prices.

Not quite ready to go home after the movie, teenager B suggests the Flying Lion Café for live music and last minute late night sweet treats, you can always work the calories off tomorrow at the YMCA on 36th Avenue just off Alaska.

What’s a teen to do?

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ArtsWest’s Summer Musical Theater Apprentice Program offers teens an opportunity to take the stag. This summer’s musical production of

Hair called on students to assume the roles of 1960s characters embracing politics, culture and music of a revolutionary generation.


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71. Go Trick or Treating with the Kids72. Go on a Megawatt Field Trips73. See Movies on the Wall at Outdoor Cinema 74. Get Crafty at Basic Green Box75. Attend West Seattle Summer Fest76. See Rock Shows at Skylark

Enrichment 77. Group Cycle at the Y78. History at Log House Museum79. Cook with NuCulinary80. Learn to Frame Art81. Tour Our Historical Murals 82. Camp Long Night Hikes 83. Head-to-Toe Day Spa 84. Yoga in the Garden 85. Walker Rock Garden86. Massage with a View87. Try Glass Blowing88. Tai Chi on the Beach89. Train for a Triathlon90. Homes with History Tour91. Get Intense at X Gym92. Tae Kwon Do with Kids93. School of Fish at Seattle Fish 94. West Seattle Acupuncture95. Bee Waxed Spa96. Bikram Yoga 97. Lincoln Park Pea Patch98. Talk It Up at Toastmasters99. Wild Reiki for Pets100. Adventure at Capers101. Silver Table Cooking for Kids

*For in-depth info on the 101 activities above, pick up a copy of West Seattle 101 (available at local retailers such as Capers, Square One Books, Barnes & Noble, Metropolitan Market, or visit: www.westseattle101.com).

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