(Colleen Cooke and Terri Glaberson with CoolMom Toy Sale donations, pre-sorting!)
Busy, busy Saturday! Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

COOL MOM HOLIDAY TOY SWAP AND SALE: 9 am-2 pm, Fauntleroy Church, proceeds also benefit WestSide Baby. From CoolMom’s Terri Glaberson: “After months of preparation and gathering toys from the generous West Seattle communities and beyond, we have a stellar sale planned. There are mounds of books, games, puzzles, Legos, dolls and much more! The gently used toys seem extra stellar this year.”

ST. JOHN’S ARTS/CRAFTS SALE: St. John’s Arts & Crafts Co-Op Fall/Holiday Sale. 9 am-3 pm in Parish Hall. St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, northeast corner of California and Hanford. ALL proceeds go directly to outreach, both locally and globally. A wide range of handmade items available for purchase. Your purchase can make a very real difference in our community. Checks or cash only. We will have a raffle (need not be present to win), and we invite folks to bring a donation for the WS Food Bank. Handicap-accessible. www.saintjohnonline.org

OPEN HOUSE: The Cove School open house, 9 am. Toddler program accepting children 18 months -3 years old and a preschool/Pre-K program for 3-5 year olds next fall. Call 206-923-COVE for last-minute RSVP.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT THE MOUNT: Providence Mount St. Vincent is having its annual Holiday Bazaar today, 10 am to 4 pm, 4831 35th Avenue SW. Holiday gifts, collectibles and much more. Proceeds benefit The Mount’s resident programs and services.

LANDSLIDE PROTECTION: Free event sponsored by the city, teaching simple ways to protect yourself/your property from landslide problems, 10 am-noon, South Seattle Community College, Judge Warren & Nobie Chan Education Center, 6000 16th Ave. SW (across from the north parking lot).

‘FALL FORWARD’ AT WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Fall Forward with SCALLOPS, hosted by Sustainable West Seattle at the tool library, 10 am-2 pm, with mini-workshops including: Starting a Tool Library, Community Kitchens, Neighborhood Greenways.

NORTH DELRIDGE CLEANUP: This one is focused on fallen leaves (how timely, after last night’s storm)! 10 am-noon, meet at Delridge Community Center, more info on this Facebook event page

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: The famous annual Holiday Open House at West Seattle Nursery (California/Brandon) is today, 11 am-3 pm. Among the perks: Free espresso!

STUDENTS COMPETE : Not in West Seattle, but if you or someone in your family is interested in robotics, there’s a festival today at Coe Elementary on Queen Anne with three teams from Lafayette Elementary‘s new club LaSER (Lafayette Science, Engineering, & Robotics) competing. Matt Jensen is coaching the Mystic Mindstormers and LEGO Minds, and Chris Burris is coaching Mega LaSER. Thanks to Matt for sharing the news and this link with the schedule, map, and other info. (Good luck!)

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND POP-UP MUSEUM: Noon-2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library branch, including a presentation by a graduate student on the concept of a “Pop-Up Museum” – bring an object that relates to the theme of “Thanksgiving,” to share with others during the meeting (then you can take it home), to help create the “Pop-Up Museum”! More at
loghousemuseum.info.

GET HEALTHIER: Health Fair today, 1-3 pm: High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave. SW). An interactive health fair with exhibits for the whole family. Come enjoy learning about health concerns such as diabetes, prenatal care, exercise, accessing health care, dental care, and more. Free food, as well as give-aways throughout the fair.

MUSIC AND COFFEE: Grand opening celebration for Caffè Delia till 2 pm, inside Proletariat Pizza in White Center, 9622A 16th Ave SW. Music starts at 11ish with Squirrel Butter, Casey MacGill’s Blue 4 Trio, Del Rey.

VETERANS APPRECIATION DINNER: Free Prime Rib and Ham dinner for all West Seattle veterans and guests. 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at American Legion Post 160, 3616 SW Alaska. Space is limited. To RSVP, please call Calvary Chapel West Seattle (sponsor) at 206 935-4487 or e-mail calvaryws@comcast.net.

HIGHLAND PARK FOOD TRUCKS: Highland Park Improvement Club says Lumpia World has confirmed they will be back after missing two weeks, and that Curry Now and Charlie’s Buns are joining them today, 11 am-2 pm (12th/Holden).

KILLER WHALE TALES GALA: West Seattle-headquartered educational program Killer Whale Tales invites you to its 11th Anniversary Gala Celebration Dinner & Benefit Auction at the Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W. Marginal Way SW. Northwest-inspired dinner, local beers and wines, and fantastic entertainment. 21+. Doors open at 6 pm. “Tucker” the orca-research dog is a guest star!

CONTINUING TONIGHT AT YOUNGSTOWN: “Bean: The Musical Fruit,” an original family musical having its world premiere at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, starting an eight-show run continuing through November 19th. Synopsis: “‘Bean: The Musical Fruit’ starts in the perfectly sculpted Patch. Every harvest, Mayor Tom A. Toe divides the Patch responsibilities based on two groups: fruits and vegetables. This year presents a challenge as Bean seems to be neither. Facing rejection, Bean and her best friend, Cel, set-off on a journey for answers from the reclusive and mysterious Nutty that lives in the Orchard. Bean and Cel ask what it means to belong, even when you’re different.” Doors open at 6:30, showtime at 7, come early to meet the characters (photo-taking encouraged).

TONIGHT AT KENYON HALL: Award-winning original roots bluegrass group Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising perform at Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Avenue SW, 7:30 pm. Reserved table seats are $14. Row seating is $12 general and $10 seniors. With a reservation, row seating is only $10 general and $8 seniors. Elementary, middle, & high school students are $5. Pre-school children are free, and Root Beer Floats are still only a dollar. To make a reservation, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net.

LAST SHOWS FOR ‘EVIL DEAD’: Closing night at ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery for “Evil Dead: The Musical,” 7:30 and 11 pm.