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SUMMARY:Alki Beach Polar Bear Swim returns New Year’s Day with 10 a.m. plunge
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026\nNew Years Day Alki Beach Polar Bear Swim\nWe go into the water at 10:00 am sharp!\n(After the countdown from 10\, 9\, 8 . .)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring good water shoes\, warm clothes to change into\, a towel and your hopes and dreams for 2026. Holding hands with your neighbors as you go in\, always makes it easier!!\n\n\n\n\nNew Request: \n\n\n\n\nPlease bring a donation for our local food banks. Drop them in the Costco black tubs that will be placed all along the sidewalk.\n\n\n\n\n\nMessage of thanks to the good people of West Seattle and White Center:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“My amazing\, beautiful wife Lois Schipper and I would like to thank you all\, from the bottom of our hearts\, for always being so kind to us during our three decades here.  And for being such great neighbors too.    Between our many friends\, family\, and so many great public school teachers\, you all have helped us nurture our two boys to adulthood and made our lives so much fuller.\n\n\n\n\n\n“For Lois and me\, 2025 has been especially difficult.  Lois\, my executive functioning spouse\, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers disease.  We are crushed.    Also\, we both spent many years working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, providing humanitarian assistance in Africa\, the Middle East\, South Asia\, and the former Soviet Union before we moved to West Seattle.   Lois is a Public Health Nurse and expert on at-risk moms and babies\, and I worked on food security and democratic pluralism efforts.\n\n\n\n\n\n“For those who might have missed\, USAID was the federal entity that Elon Musk “fed to the woodchipper” earlier this year.  The entire USAID world-wide staff of over 10\,000 good Americans all lost their jobs in one day.  Like us\, these professionals dedicated their lives to helping the most vulnerable around the world on behalf of the American people.\n\n\n\n\n\n“So\, for Lois and me\, we will be holding hands\, and as we go running into Puget Sound\, we will be washing away the stain of our spiritually-crippled President and his spineless Republican party.\n\n\n\n\n\n“And what we want from the New Year is to pack our remaining healthy time together with every service adventure we can fit in\, and every day\, be thankful that we are blessed to live in this generous\, wonderful community with all of you good people.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Last year\, over 1\,500 went into the water.  So come on down and join us on Thursday\, January 1.  Bring your food bank donation and get there a little early\, as we go into the water at 10:00 am sharp after the countdown.  And remember\, don’t waste a day.  Our lives are shorter than we think.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Be strong in 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Sincerely\,\n“Mark L. Ufkes and Lois A. Schipper”
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SUMMARY:Community invited to opening weekend of White Center HUB building Jan. 24-25
DESCRIPTION:The White Center Community Development Association (WCCDA) will celebrate the opening of its new Hope\, Unity\, and Belonging building\, known as the HUB\, with a two-day ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday\, Jan. 24\, and Sunday\, Jan. 25\, according to the organization. \nBoth days will begin at 11:30 a.m. at 10829 8th Ave SW in White Center (map below). \nSaturday\, Jan. 24 will feature the official ribbon cutting ceremony\, while Sunday\, Jan. 25 will focus on family-oriented activities. \nVisitors are invited to tour the new space\, enjoy local food\, connect with HUB tenants and view the “Rooted in White Center” docuseries\, the White Center Community Development Association said. \nThe event will also include kid friendly activities. \n“This moment is made possible by our funders\, partners\, community champions\, and the many voices of CDA past\, this space belongs to all of us\,” the WCCDA said. \nParking at the site is limited\, and attendees are encouraged to carpool\, take transit or park along 108th Ave SW\, according to the association. \nRSVP here: https://wccda.ejoinme.org/hubrc2026
URL:https://whitecenterblog.com/event/community-invited-to-opening-weekend-of-white-center-hub-building-jan-24-25/
LOCATION:White Center HUB\, 10829 8th Ave SW\, White Center\, WA\, 98146\, United States
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SUMMARY:Enjoy the high energy music of ‘Recess Monkey’ at Westside School concert on Saturday morning\, Jan. 31
DESCRIPTION:SPONSORED:\n\nWestside School will host a family concert featuring the high-energy band Recess Monkey on Saturday morning\, Jan. 31\, with tickets priced at just $10 per family\, and the event open to the public. \nThe show is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Westside School\, located at 10404 34th Ave SW in West Seattle (map below). \nOrganizers are promoting the event as a chance for all to enjoy “a high-energy\, joy-filled live performance the whole family will love. Whether this is your child’s first live show or you are longtime fans\, Recess Monkey’s interactive performance will spark imagination and bring out the joy in everyone.” \nKnown for their clever lyrics\, playful personalities\, and upbeat sound\, Recess Monkey creates a musical experience that gets everyone – big and small – up and moving. \n“Come be part of the fun and experience a community-minded show that celebrates music\, childhood\, and creativity. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Westside Theater!” \nTickets and more details are available at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwestsideschool.org/recess-monkey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nA post shared by Westside School (@westsideschool) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n EDITOR’S NOTE: Sponsored Posts like this are paid\, “Native Advertisements” that help businesses and organizations improve their internet presence and all-important SEO. South King Media also underwrites fundraisers from local nonprofits. To learn more about how your business or organization can directly reach our expanding\, engaged audience in South King County\, please email Theresa Schaefer at vtheresa@comcast.net.
URL:https://whitecenterblog.com/event/enjoy-the-high-energy-music-of-recess-monkey-at-westside-school-concert-on-saturday-morning-jan-31/
LOCATION:Westside School\, 10404 34th Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98146\, United States
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