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The annual Bigelow Block Sale featuring is returning to Queen Anne for its 28th year. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday along Bigelow Avenue North and adjoining side streets. In past years, move than 50 homes have participated. At the sale, people can find any number of household items, including antiques, books, artwork, kitchen items, tools, furniture, barbecues, electronics, computers, clothing, sporting goods and more. Following the sale, the Bigelow Block Sale organizers donate a portion of the registration proceeds to Queen Anne Helpline. To volunteer for the event, sign up at Bigelow Block Sale- Volunteer Form.
Interbay P-Patch hosting dahlia sale
The Interbay P-Patch organization is hosting a dahlia sale featuring over 40 varieties of dahlia tubers that can be planted for bloom this summer. The two-day event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Interbay P-Patch, 2451 15th Ave. West.
The fundraiser supports the Interbay P-Patch, which was first established in 1974 and is one of the earliest P-Patches in Seattle. It is home to several small garden plots that new gardeners and well-seasoned masters rent from the city each year. A portion of the Interbay P-Pitch is dedicated to food bank gardening, where gardeners volunteer time working the food bank garden and donate from their own plots.
Former QA resident raising money for mental health association
Former lower Queen Anne resident Jesse Galarza invites the community to join his team, The Cortex Vortex, or donate to the National Association of Mental Illness fundraiser and to raise awareness and money to local families in need. The NAMIWalks event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland.
According to his webpage, Galarza became involved with NAMI after losing his husband of seven years to a mental health crisis.
The National Alliance of Mental Illness is an organization that offers a plethora of free services including support groups, helplines, libraries and courses called Family-to-Family.
Go to Galarza’s event page, www.namiwalks.org/team/cortex, to donate or learn more.
Elliott Bay Trail to be closed next week
The Elliott Bay Trail will be closed for maintenance from 21st Avenue West and Alaskan Way West beginning Monday through June 9. Residents are directed to take detours travelling north and southbound.
Southbound detour:
There will be no trail access at Thorndyke Avenue West and 20th Avenue West. People should continue south and connect with the trail at 21st Avenue West. From there they should use the Magnolia Bridge ramp sidewalk going eastbound, with bikers dismounting, and then turn right onto 15th Avenue West. From there they should turn right onto Galer and use the bike ramp to get onto the Galer Street Flyover. At the crosswalk, they should turn left and head southbound onto the Elliott Bay Trail.
Northbound detour:
People should turn right at the crosswalk and then right onto the Galer Street Flyover before taking the bike ramp down and turning left onto 15th Avenue West. From there they should use the Magnolia Bridge Ramp sidewalk on the left side of the bridge. Cyclists should dismount. Last, people should turn right across the crosswalk onto the Elliott Bay Trail. The trail continues until 21st Avenue West.
Renowned Haitian singer, guitarist to perform in Seattle
Haitian singer and guitarist Wesli is coming to Seattle this month. He will perform at 8 p.m. June 19 at Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave. North, Seattle.
Bringing together a wide range of Montreal and Haitian talents, Wesli's music combines Haitian voodoo and rara with roots, reggae, Afrobeat, electronic music and hip-hop flavors. HIs most recent release, Tradisyon, focusing on Haitian roots, acoustic and traditional styles, was released in October 2022. In 2019, Wesli won the Juno Award -- the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy -- for World Music Album of the Year.
Go to www.fremontabbey.org/6-19-wesli to purchase tickets. Learn more about Wesli at hhttps://wesliband.com/en.
American Red Cross seeking blood donors
The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to donate blood to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply.
The Red Cross is hosting a number of blood donation events in June at various locations in Seattle.
6/1: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., SeaTac Airport, 17801 International Blvd.
6/5: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Seattle Chapter, 1900 25th Ave. South
6/6: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Bethany Community Church, 1147 N. 81st St.
6/8: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Seattle Chapter, 1900 25th Ave. South
6/8: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Church of LDS Skyway Building, 8220 S. 126th St.
6/9: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Seattle Chapter, 1900 25th Ave. South
6/12: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Seattle Chapter, 1900 25th Ave. South
6/14: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hotel Monaco, 1101 Fourth Ave.
6/14: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., AVA Queen Anne, 330 Third Ave. West
How to donate blood
To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
City hosting dancing at city parks this summer
The Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting its 16th year of Dancing til Dusk Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings in July and Augst at different city parks. Dancing til Dusk will feature 14 events where people can dance with each other to various styles of music. The first hour is a beginning dance lesson, with no experience needed. To see the complete schedule, go to Dancing til Dusk 2023 Summer Schedule - Parkways (seattle.gov).
Outdoor movies returning to Seattle Center this summer
Seattle Center Movies at the Mural offers feature films outdoors each summer. The five family-friendly films begin at 9 p.m. Fridays beginning July 28 – Aug. 25. They include The Princess Bride, Clueless, Jaws, Dreamgirls and Wakanda Forever. In addition to these features, a short film created by Cornish College of the Arts students precedes each movie.
Seating at Movies at the Mural is first-come, first-served, so people should arrive early, spread out a blanket on the Mural Amphitheatre lawn, bring along a picnic or purchase dinner from a selection of Seattle Center Armory food merchants. Low back chairs, blankets and bean bags are recommended. Large bags, large coolers/ice chests, umbrellas and video and audio recorders are not allowed. Please leave pets at home.
For information on the series and inquiries regarding rain cancellations, call Seattle Center at (206) 684-7200 or visit www.seattlecenter.com/moviesatthemural.