The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar and Holiday Guide.

This month we're joined by Laura Schneider, founder and co-owner of Meeples Games. We find out Laura's picks for what's hot this holiday season, the one game that everyone should know how to play, and how playing games can be an important (and fun!) way of creating community.

We're also talking about...

[09:25] Winter Wander Scavenger Hunt

[11:00] It's A Wonderful Life at Kenyon Hall

[11:15] "Snowed In" at ArtsWest

[13:05] Astra Lumina at South Seattle College

[14:30] Silver Sounds Holiday Show and Piano Bar night at the Senior Center

[15:15] Easy Street Records in-store performances with Duff McKagan and Southall

[16:18] Hometown Holidays Glorious Lights of West Seattle

[17:50] More holiday events and holiday-themed games

[19:25] Santa Pub Crawl

[21:18] West Seattle Runner's Christmas Light Run

[23:06] Board Game Night, Thursdays at Meeples Games

[24:22] Free in-person writing group Saturdays

[28:00] Tea and Sci-Fi Meetup Sundays

[26:50] Laugh Until You Die: Mafia with Comedians at Meeples Games

And more!!

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The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.

This month we’re joined by Erin Rubin, owner of Mode Music Studios and founder of Mode Music and Performing Arts. We talk about the lasting impact of music education in our community and Mode’s Friendsgiving Fundraiser event November 17 to support accessible arts programs.

We’re also talking about…

[12:25] Fauntleroy Fine Art & Holiday Gift Show

[13:32] Burgers and Beats at Revelry Room

[13:59] Musicians for the West Seattle Food Bank

[16:10] A Celebration of Longfellow Creek

[24:41] Stella’s Stars Presents a A Fundraising Dance Party at the Senior Center of West Seattle

[30:22] Seattle Urban Book Expo

Plus: upcoming in-stores at Easy Street Records, The Beatles versus the Stones, the healing power of music, the best-ever book about music, and more!

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The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.

Tony Wilson has been on fire with his new West Seattle-based family business, Papa Tony’s Hot Sauce. We find out what sparked this idea into entrepreneurship and how the West Seattle community has played a major role in his roaring success. 

We’re also talking about…

[05:00] Heron’s Nest

[10:00] West Seattle Farmers Market

[11:25] Field to Fork Podcast

[13:00] Girl’s Night at The Clay Cauldron 

[14:19] Upcoming debates between candidates for local elections

[15:15] Online education for safely viewing the Oct 14 solar eclipse

[19:58] Thursday Throwdown all-vinyl DJ night at Revelry Room

[21:58] Oktoberfest at Highland Park Corner Store

[22:56] Fauntleroy Fall Festival

[23:00] BEXLEY live in-store at Easy Street Records

[25:04] Salmon Drumming at Fauntleroy Creek

[26:00] Trail or Treat at Camp Long

[26:30] West Seattle Junction Trick or Treating and Costume Parade

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The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.

The lovely and talented Kisha Vaughan was our first-ever guest on All Ways West Seattle, and she’s back to share updates on the many new hats she’s wearing with style, from boxing instructor to Lululemon Ambassador to Easy Street bartender. And she previews what’s in store for the big performance she’s putting together for this year’s Bumbershoot!

We're also talking about...

[10:00] Seafair and the return of the Blue Angels

[11:40] West Seattle Glass Float Hunt

[12:40] Summer Scramble yARrrrr Pirate Adventure

[14:00] Duwamish River Festival

[14:20] The Trip Wires and other live in-store concerts at Easy Street Records

[17:30] Highland Park Cars photography exhibit @ Highland Park Corner Store

[19:05] Wednesday Trivia nights at Locust Cider, West Seattle Brewing Company, The Lodge, Beverage Place Pub and Talarico’s

[20:41] Delridge Farmers Market

[21:00] Summer excursion deals with Alki Kayak Tours

[22:00] Super Mario Brothers outdoor movie at Camp Long

[23:15] Walking tour of Hiawatha Park and Alki Beach Sunset Run

[25:00] Admiral Junction Function Street Fair

[26:45] Terry Mutter at Kenyon Hall

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The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.

July is Independent Retailer Month! Our guests Tim and Lori McConnell of West Seattle Runner share the story behind their long-running retail shop and how giving back to the community sets the pace for their success.

We're also talking about...

[3:46] West Seattle 4th of July Kids Parade

[4:00] Cornhole at Ounces with the West Seattle Cornhole League

[5:00] Hedwig and the Angry Inch at ArtsWest

[5:30] Backyard Bard Shakespeare performances in West Seattle parks

[6:20] Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach

[6:40] BedHead Open Mic

[7:22] Heron’s Market at Heron’s Nest

[7:34] Alki UCC donation drive and West Seattle Runner’s shoe donation program

[9:35] 26th annual West Seattle Big Band Concert

[10:14] West Seattle Grand Parade and Float Dodger 5k

[13:35] Summerfest in the Alaska Junction

[14:30] Alki Art Fair… and Tim’s ever-changing Tunnel of Lights

[15:50] In-store appearances from BRAD and Les Ailes at Easy Street Records.. and essential tunes for a run!

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The first of the month means it's time to talk about our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.

Special guest Alex Garcia, co-owner of Admiral Pub, shares big plans for the first-ever Pridefest, happening June 17 at businesses in the Alaska Junction. 

We're also talking about...

[6:30] Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard of, Mondays at the Senior Center of West Seattle

[8:47] Art of Music returning to the West Seattle Art Walk, with live performances in all three of West Seattle’s major junctions

[11:07] New opportunities to explore the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails

[11:55] The 2nd Annual West Seattle High School Car Show

[11:35] Morgan Junction Pride March and Community Festival

[14:19] West Seattle Chamber’s AfterHours at West Seattle Nursery and the West Seattle Garden Tour

[16:50] Opening day for Colman Pool and West Seattle wading pools

[17:46] School’s out for summer and it’s graduation night for West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth High School!

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In this episode, we hear from people who live and work in West Seattle about what connects them to this community, and have a chat with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s Treasurer John Sweetland about the invaluable role he’s played as a volunteer in keeping things rolling at the Log House Museum, and what fuels his own positive spirit.

This episode is a program of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society.

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The first of the month means it's time to talk about our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.

Special guest Brian Callanan of Seattle News Brews and Views podcast shares the scoop on Loop the 'Lupe, and why May is your time to get prepped for the wildest, wettest, and *only* urban obstacle course in the whole city of Seattle!

We're also talking about...

[6:55] ZACH at ArtsWest May 3-28, and our favorite 90s teen sitcoms

[7:58] Weekend plant sales and a May 6 compost giveaway at the South Seattle Community College Garden Center, and our own attempts at home gardening

[9:11] The Southwest Seattle Historical Society's Spring Gala May 5 and online auction May 1-14, and what would be in our own custom ice cream flavor from Husky Deli

[10:44] West Seattle Art Hop and Shop May 6, and the art of voiceovers for audiobooks

[14:08] Rainier Roller Riot's Roller Derby Beginner Bootcamp, and whether we've got what it takes to join in

[15:21] West Seattle And White Center LGBTQIA+ Business Owner Meetup May 11 at Launchpad Co-Working Space, and networking on the peninsula

[16:10] The Mamalogues comedy show at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center May 12 & 13, and our own Mother's Day traditions

[17:23] May 13 West Seattle Community Garage Sale organized by West Seattle Blog, and the finds we’ve scored over the years

[18:58] May 19 West Seattle Wine Walk, and one of Brian's favorite local wineries

[19:40] May 20 Delridge Farmer's Market opening day, and our seasonal shopping habit

[21:13] May 20 & 21 River Action Paddle Program training opportunities, and getting familiar with the Duwamish River

Looking for more info on these events and others we mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle Blog