Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · 10d

Also, there will be a #WFS55 Charity Auction after bowling to benefit the Evergreen (WA) ALS Association!

ALS is a debilitating progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure. We are taking donations of high value auction items, DM @kijani.bsky.social! Let’s raise 💵 to help those battling ALS!

2

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · 10d

Our Fall Furbowl #WFS55 is all set for Sat. 11/22, theme is Japanese Pop Culture 🇯🇵!

Visit bowlwfs.net or the FurLife Meetup Event Page for info & to RSVP: www.meetup.com/furlife/even...

Ultrasponsors get 2 great gifts (WFS Sensu Fan & Lucky Cat). Hope to see you there, let’s pack Kenmore Lanes ^^

1 3 8

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Sep 1

Here are the Fursuit & Dino costume group photos from #WFS54 Dino Safari by @antwelm.bsky.social!

Thank you all who joined us from near and far for our summer furbowl, including 130 fursuiters!

Our group dinner at The Burrow was fantastic as well 😋. WFS 55 will be in Nov., stay tuned for updates!

Fursuit group photos from When Furballs Strike 54, The world’s largest furry bowling meet presented by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries.

Dragon Fursuit, Mask, Costume group photo from When Furballs Strike 54. Theme was Dino Safari

3 12

Reposted by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries

Kijani Lion @kijani.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy #FursuitFriday! Tomorrow is the 54th When Furballs Strike I organize for @furlifenw.bsky.social, so excited to welcome hundreds of furs from across the PNW for fun times on the lanes!

Enjoy this compilation of amazing fursuit bowling from the last few meets…What magic will we see at #WFS54? 🤯

2 5 37

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Aug 26

Reminder that bowling pre-reg for #WFS54 closes tonight (Tuesday) at midnight, get those payments in!

Directions & links to pre-reg: www.meetup.com/furlife/even... / bowlwfs.net

Attendees can also reg at-event starting at 12:15pm, lots of lanes available. See you Saturday for another epic furbowl!

Pricing and registration menu for When Furballs Strike, quarterly furbowl hosted by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries

1 1

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re thrilled to announce that our host center Kenmore Lanes has partnered with @slightlyfurry.bsky.social to serve #WFS54 attendees 21+ delicious cider during the furbowl on Saturday!

On tap in the 11th Frame Lounge will be Pineapp-Owl 🍍 & Limited Ed. Purrrfectly Pear 🍐

Please enjoy responsibly!

2 6

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Aug 24

If you’re looking to Ultrasponsor ($30 level), we’re out of Triceratops plush but have lots of the others (Stego/Bronto/TRex)!

Also the #WFS54 Dinner “Munch at the Burrow” at Vulpine Taproom has sold out. If you are on the paid RSVP List, see you there!

www.meetup.com/furlife/even...

2

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our summer furbowl #WFS54: Dino Safari is this Saturday, 8/30!

Join us for Fursuit bowling fun, DJ Draz spinning live & a BIG prize raffle!

Pre-reg by Tuesday to reserve lane spots, or reg onsite. Details/info on Meetup: www.meetup.com/furlife/even... & bowlwfs.net!

Let’s pack the house again ^^

2 3 9

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Presenting our #WFS54 Group Dinner, Munch @ the Burrow! We’ve again teamed up w/furry-owned @vulpinetaproom.bsky.social serving a lovely catered meal after WFS for just $15!

Attendees must RSVP on the Meetup Page: www.meetup.com/furlife/even... & prepay to reserve their spot. Hope to see you there!

WFS 54 Group Dinner - Munch at The Burrow (Vulpine Taproom) (21+), Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

The When Furballs Strike 54 Group Dinner is all set, and we are excited to announce that we have once again partnered with Vulpine Taproom to bring you "Munch at the Burrow

www.meetup.com

1 2

Reposted by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries

Raiden Husky 💚 @raidenhusky.bsky.social · Jul 25

Awrf! 💚

Man, been a long time since I've had new photos to post for #FursuitFriday

Had an awesome time a few weeks back with @jurassicbea.bsky.social and @raincoug.bsky.social at @furlifenw.bsky.social Bowling Meet! 💚

Don't look at my flesh paws! 🖐

📸 @raincoug.bsky.social

1 5 45

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jul 24

We reached an huge milestone today, welcoming our 5000th member! The lucky fur is from Tacoma & will receive a gift package + entry to #WFS54!

Since our 2007 founding, FurLife is proud to have helped build community & friendships in the PNW fandom over thousands of member-run meets. Onward to 10K ❤️

2 12

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jul 20

Our next Furbowl #WFS54: Dino Safari is 6 weeks away on 8/30!

Please RSVP on the Meetup Event Page: www.meetup.com/furlife/even... & get your pre-regs in for bowling.

Great themed gifts including Dino plush for Ultrasponsors, let’s sell out Kenmore Lanes again and end the summer season in style ^^

6 12

Reposted by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jun 23

The #WFS53 video is up! Enjoy some fun memories of our "Furry Pride" day on the lanes: youtu.be/3pZySQPNuPg

Did you know there's 200+ photos from the event on FurTrack? If you took photos at WFS, please post & tag “wfs53”: www.furtrack.com/index/event:...

WFS 54 date will be announced soon!

When Furballs Strike 53 Furry Pride - FurLife Furbowl at Kenmore Lanes

YouTube video by Kijani Lion

youtu.be

2 7

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jun 23

The #WFS53 video is up! Enjoy some fun memories of our "Furry Pride" day on the lanes: youtu.be/3pZySQPNuPg

Did you know there's 200+ photos from the event on FurTrack? If you took photos at WFS, please post & tag “wfs53”: www.furtrack.com/index/event:...

WFS 54 date will be announced soon!

When Furballs Strike 53 Furry Pride - FurLife Furbowl at Kenmore Lanes

YouTube video by Kijani Lion

youtu.be

2 7

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jun 15

The Seattle Pride Parade is back on our schedule!

March w/hundreds of furries in a huge contingent (with float!) on June 29 from Westlake Park to Seattle Center, with PrideFest activities after!

Details & link to the Telegram group chat on the Meetup Event Page: www.meetup.com/furlife/even...

Furries in the Seattle Pride Parade!, Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 AM | Meetup

Hello furry friends! We are taking to the streets to march and show our Furry Pride for the 2025 Seattle Pride Parade, and we want you to join us! We are officially signed

www.meetup.com

1 7

Reposted by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries

Kijani Lion @kijani.bsky.social · Jun 13

Kenmore 50 Lanes, home of @furlifenw.bsky.social’s quarterly furbowl I organize When Furballs Strike, is the largest alley in the Pacific NW.

At #WFS53 we bought out the whole center, it was wall-to-wall furry 🎳!

So happy to bring this event to our amazing community.

We did it ❤️

#FursuitFriday

5 31

Reposted by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries

Kijani Lion @kijani.bsky.social · Jun 9

Check out these 3 AMAZING fursuit bowling shots from @furlifenw.bsky.social’s Spring furbowl #WFS53 yesterday by @tubspanda.bsky.social, Nnes (as Meero) and @raincoug.bsky.social!

Sometimes the camera is a curse but yesterday it was magic! So much fun :D

7 34

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jun 8

Our Pride-themed furbowl #WFS53 saw nearly 400 furries and 194 fursuiters buyout the PNW’s largest alley for an epic day of fun on the lanes!

Thank you everyone who came and supported the event! WFS 54 will be announced soon for a late August date. Happy Pride to our community!

📸 ChaosReign

1 3 17

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jun 6

Heads up for those looking to bowl When Furballs Strike #WFS53 tomorrow but did not pre-reg: We only have about 35 spots left for at-event reg!

Please arrive by the start of registration (12:15) to get in line, as we will sell out quickly. Thanks for your understanding!

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jun 6

Kenmore Lanes has partnered with @slightlyfurry.bsky.social to bring #WFS53 attendees 21+ two of their delicious ciders on tap at When Furballs Strike 53!

Both CinnaBEAR & Limited Edition Purrrfectly Pear will be available in the bar area for purchase throughout the day.

Please enjoy responsibly!

7 14

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Jun 3

Friendly reminder that #WFS53 pre-reg closes TOMORROW (Wed) night at 11:59pm! After the deadline, anyone not paid will have to reg at-event if they want to bowl.

Pre-reg info is on our Meetup Event Page: www.meetup.com/furlife/even... & website bowlwfs.net

~50 spots left before a complete sellout!

When Furballs Strike (WFS) 53 - Furry Pride 2025 at Kenmore Lanes, Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup

When Furballs Strike 53 is set for Saturday, June 7! It will be our annual "Furry Pride" themed event as we celebrate Pride Month together on the lanes. There will be many

www.meetup.com

1 1

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · May 31

Are you attending #WFS53 next Saturday?
Do you like pizza?
Socializing w/furries?
Bottomless 🥤/🍟/🥗?
Pawsome door prizes?

Come to the official WFS dinner after bowling, catered by our host center Kenmore Lanes: www.meetup.com/furlife/even...

Just $10, includes pride-themed cupcakes & a goodie bag!

WFS 53 Group Dinner - Pizza Party at Kenmore Lanes!, Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 5:30 PM | Meetup

**EDIT: We are now running a separate door prize raffle just for dinner attendees! Everyone will get one ticket, we'll have lots of prizes to give away including plush, pri

www.meetup.com

1 2

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · May 25

Our late Spring furbowl #WFS53 is less than 2 weeks away on 6/7! Please get your bowling pre-regs in, instructions on the Meetup Event Page: www.meetup.com/furlife/even... & website bowlwfs.net

We have ALL 50 lanes booked in anticipation of another sellout, let’s fill those spots ^^

When Furballs Strike (WFS) 53 - Furry Pride 2025 at Kenmore Lanes, Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup

When Furballs Strike 53 is set for Saturday, June 7! It will be our annual "Furry Pride" themed event as we celebrate Pride Month together on the lanes. There will be many

www.meetup.com

2 2

Reposted by FurLife: Pacific NW Furries

Bea! @jurassicbea.bsky.social · May 24

Hey folks! I'll be back at #WFS53 in 2 weeks IN FURSUIT!!

I'll also be bowling and not robbing the snack machine this time! 😅

📸 @gryphonfluff.bsky.social
✂️ @hounds-teeth.com

2 4 61

FurLife: Pacific NW Furries @furlifenw.bsky.social · Apr 27

We’re thrilled to announce @rialto.bsky.social as our #WFS53 featured DJ! He’s returning for the 2nd time, having previously been with us at WFS 44.

Since then he’s performed his signature electro house beats at numerous cons including VancouFur & AC, as well as many local events. Welcome back 🦁!

1 2 9