Beach Walk and Treasure Hunt

April 18, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Img_5022I was asked from Stephanie at People for Puget Sound to post an upcoming event for BDB readers.    On Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 1:30 – 4:00, you can go on a low tide beach walk along Beach Drive.    

Kids are encouraged to join in the fun by bringing trash bags to pick up litter which they can then create recycled art and win prizes!

This event begins at Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint (Constellation Park)  63rd Ave SW and Beach Drive SW.      

Space is limited for this event, please RSVP.    What a great way to celebrate Earth Day.

Filed Under: Charity, Just for fun, Parks, Wildlife

Neighborhood Fundraiser

April 13, 2007 by Leave a Comment

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is having their annual neighborhood fundraising drive.   They contacted me a while back to see if I would mail out about a dozen cards asking for donations to my Beach Drive neighbors.     A few years ago, I did my first (and only so far) half-marathon to raise money for LLS in Vancouver BC.   

So if you’re on my list, you may be receiving an envelope from me.   And, I’m sure other neighbors may be participating in this campaign that is taking place now.

Filed Under: Charity

Community Yard Sale

April 11, 2007 by 1 Comment

Beach Drive Blog welcomes Susan Dippery as our newest contributor!   Here is her first post.   Thanks, Susan!

Has your spring cleaning yielded lots of "treasures" that you no longer need?  Are you always on the lookout for new "treasures"?  Consider participating in the 3rd Annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day on Saturday, May 12, 2007.

Register your garage sale with Megawatt, "West Seattle’s hub for community connections and a clearing house of volunteer opportunites and community resources", pay a small registration fee, and Megawatt will provide:

  • Newspaper, radio and website advertising
  • Free garage sale guides that include a map of all sale sites
  • A "West Seattle Community Garage Sale Participant" yard sign for your site
  • Pick-up of un-sold items, which will be donated to the Northwest Center

For more information or to register for the sale visit  www.megawattjunction.org/about/garage_sale.shtml or call 938-4120 to have a registration form mailed to you.

At last year’s event over 100 individual and block garage sales brought out an estimated 2500 shoppers on a rainy day!

 

Filed Under: Charity

The Log House Museum Needs YOU!

February 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment

I have been contacted by some of the fine folks at The Log House Museum.   They are looking for volunteers for greeters/docents, gift shop clerks, data processing/office workers, gardeners and especially techies to revamp their website.   During the summer, they hope to recruit teens and older to do storytelling along the beach about early settlers and Native Americans.     It’s a great place to visit to learn more about the history of West Seattle and our community.

Do you have a little extra time?  Please contact Andrea Mercado at 206-938-5293.

Filed Under: Charity, Just for fun

Don’t Miss the Boat…or Explorer West’s Auction

February 9, 2007 by 1 Comment

Explorer West will be holding their 7th annual dinner and auction on the evening Mcj038258900001_1 of March 17th at the Jerry Brockey Student Center at South Seattle Community College. 

This year’s theme is “All Aboard the S.S. Explorer West!”  I can’t even imagine what the talented folks at Explorer West are dreaming up for this adventure.  Last year, the auction’s theme evolved around Paris.   When you entered the room, you were greeted by a 30 foot tall Eiffel Tower (including the light show) and felt as though you had stepped into a street side bistro.   I’ve gone to several school auctions in my lifetime, this one amazed me.  The school is still procuring items for the auction as well.  If you would like to attend this event and/or donate the the auction to support the only independent private middle school in West Seattle, please contact Kathleen at Explorer West.

Filed Under: Charity, Just for fun
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