Seal Sitters’ booth buzzed with activity at this weekend’s Alki Art Fair held along the Alki Promenade (see video). Volunteers worked in shifts, distributing stickers and educational materials, and talked to 535 inquisitive people. Adjacent to the booth was our activity table, where kids (and adults) created works of art - origami seals with colorful spots and flippered paper cup versions.

Thanks to all the enthusiastic volunteers who had a blast despite chilly and sometimes wet conditions these past two days, including University of Washington seniors Tayler and Ana (photo). Special kudos to Ana who raised enough money from friends and family to produce “Share the Shore” t-shirts as volunteer incentive rewards and for fundraising purposes. Way to go, Ana!

And speaking of fundraising, Alki Spud Fish & Chips donated $1 to Seal Sitters for each cup of clam chowder purchased this weekend. Lots of people sipped on the restaurant’s piping-hot delicacy in the cool, drizzly weather and raised money for Seal Sitters’ many operating expenses. Thanks so much to Alki Spud’s staff and management!

As long-time volunteer and scheduler Lynn J remarked while on duty today, it’s hard to beat volunteering for a group that spends time hanging out on the beach with awesome seals and awesome people.

We hope you’ll join us for Seal Sitters’ last training of the 2014 seal pupping season Saturday morning, August 9th (see details in post below - and make sure the RSVP to the included link).