by Devin Chicras
We live streamed King County Community Service Area’s (CSA) Town Hall Meeting from Talley High School on May 30th, 2018. Continue Reading
Volunteers Battle Rain to Spruce up Skyway Business District
by Devin Chicras
On April 17th, 2018, litter and weedy, overgrown planting strips along Renton Avenue South in the Skyway Business District were absolutely no match for our fourteen brave volunteers – not even in the chilly, pouring rain. Continue Reading
WHCA Receives King County Fire District 20’s Community Service Award
by Devin Chicras
While we came to King County Fire District 20’s annual awards ceremony to
WHCA’s Top Seven West Hill Moments of 2017
by Devin Chicras
2017 was a pretty darn good year for your all-volunteer nonprofit West Hill Community Association. We welcomed five new board members, grew attendance at all our events, rolled up our sleeves alongside even more hardworking volunteers, and met some incredible new neighbors. We celebrated victories, re-organized, and doubled our efforts where needed. While we’ve already hit the ground running for 2018, we’re gunna pause for just a second to look back on some of the more memorable moments of last year. Without further ado, here are our top seven moments from 2017: Continue Reading
Let’s Turn the Bowling Alley Into Halloween Party Central (for a Cause)
by Devin Chicras
We did it for Spring, we can sure as heck do it for Halloween.
But just how big our party is on October 30th is up to you guys. Give dollars, unlock levels, then celebrate with us on Halloween Eve at Skyway Park Bowl with cheap bowling and some fun, free, fantastic surprises.
Trash, Weeds, Pizza: Three Things West Hill Action Mob Took Care of Last Weekend
by Devin Chicras
Neighbors volunteered to make trash and weeds disappear from the Skyway Business District
…and later do the same to a stack of delicious pizza.
Between eating free breakfast and lunch, more than 20 neighbors went out and tamed the sidewalks of Skyway’s business district this weekend. How did we do it? Well here’s a look at the West Hill Action Mob (WHAM) Party: Fall Cleanup 2017 from Saturday, September 16th. Thanks to everyone who helped out! Continue Reading
WHCA’s Skyway Summer Event Recap & Fall Preview
by Devin Chicras
We block partied. We paraded. We played the HECK out of some tabletop games.
And we experienced the best films both in and outdoors, always with fresh organic popcorn in hand.
Some folks underestimate how much fun we have in West Hill, particularly in our vibrant Skyway neighborhood. For those unfortunate folks that might not have paid close attention and missed all the fun, here’s a look back at some of our favorite highlights you can share with ’em.
Reasons to Join Us for Skyway’s National Night Out on August 1st
by Devin Chicras
For the second year in a row, we’re throwing a big community party – and YOU’RE INVITED. Free food, fun games, danceable tunes and more. Continue Reading
Pick the Films for Skyway Outdoor Cinema’s 15th Season
by Devin Chicras
We’re putting the big decision in your hands
More interested in where to find Fantastic Beasts or in the Secret Life of Pets? Batman versus Superman, or Captain America versus… everyone? Maybe you want to discover (or rediscover) an old classic like Clue or Return to Oz. Continue Reading
List of Things Not Permitted at Monday’s Bowling Alley Takeover
by Devin Chicras
As you know, we’re inviting everyone to hang out with us at Skyway Park Bowl on Monday, March 27th from 6-9pm for some cheap bowling and good times. While this is not only an excellent excuse to meet neighbors, party down and have fun – it’s also the perfect excuse to bring friends and family along to bowl for cheap ($4+tax for shoe rental gets you 3 games free). If you haven’t bowled for awhile, please review the list below for actions that are NOT PERMITTED at the WHCA Bowling Alley Takeover. Continue Reading
WHCA Bowling Alley Takeover 3/27 – Donate Now, Unlock Surprises!
by Devin Chicras
From the good folks that bring you Skyway Outdoor Cinema, West Hill Action Mob and hyperlocal news and info on the reg – comes a… fundraiser.
Ok, that’s not the whole story. What we really wanna do is get everyone down to hang out with us at Skyway Park Bowl on Monday, March 27th from 6-9pm for some cheap bowling and good times with our favorite friends and neighbors (that’s you, btw). Continue Reading
Join the WHCA Board this April, Serve Your Community
by Devin Chicras
Everything West Hill Community Association does from Skyway Outdoor Cinema and West Hill Action Mob parties to informative community meetings and forums happens because we have an all-volunteer board who’s passionate about this community. Continue Reading
Skyway Outdoor Cinema Fans Say Event is Tops, Builds Community
by Devin Chicras
We recently sent out a feedback survey expecting some tough criticism. We were a little shocked by your brutally honest, detailed comments. Below, see what Skyway Outdoor Cinema fans REALLY think of the event:
Twenty Cutthroat Candidates for Skyway Outdoor Cinema’s 2016 Lineup
by Devin Chicras
Twenty movie candidates have been hitting the campaign trail for the last month to convince YOU, Skyway Outdoor Cinema fan, to give one of your four votes to them. Now that the poll is open, the power is yours. Still need help deciding?
West Hill Moments We’ll Remember From 2015
by Devin Chicras
From taking on mountains and tackling wetlands restoration to the crazy costumes at Skyway Outdoor Cinema, 2015 was packed with unforgettable moments in West Hill. We look back on a few of our favorites in this round-up: