(One of Alki’s resident river otters, dining on sole – photo by Mark Wangerin)
Fishing through our inbox and the frequently updated WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (thanks as always to everyone who continues to share events/meetings/etc. so we can help get the word out!), here are 8 notes and highlights for today/tonight:

CO-WORKING IN WEST SEATTLE: While West Seattle Office Junction continues working toward its permanent co-working site, they’re continuing to host gatherings, and everybody interested in co-working is invited, whether you’ve been involved with the organization before or not. Today, noon-1 pm at Mind Unwind (2206 California SW), you’re invited to a discussion about planning member workshops and other events – learning new business skills, networking, etc.

CHAT WITH THE ROLLERGIRLS: With White Center roots and some West Seattle players, the Rat City Rollergirls are local heroines. The Seattle Times (WSB partner) is hosting a live chat with two Rollergirls at noon today – here’s the link. (If you missed their recent WC bouts – check out our coverage on White Center Now.)

EARLY-DISMISSAL DAY FOR SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Students are out two hours early today.

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AT SSCC: 4-7 pm, have fun and learn about the only college headquartered in West Seattle – South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor), 6000 16th SW:

Explore your options at South Seattle Community College’s annual College Night. Everyone is invited to this free event – neighbors, high school students, parents and families, counselors, career changers, and anyone with questions about college.

Faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions about everything South has to offer, and the many ways you can Start Here, Go Anywhere!

· Begin training for your dream job in one of our career-ready programs, including Automotive, Culinary Arts, Business Information Technology, Landscape Horticulture, Wine Technology, Nursing, and more.
· Start your four-year transfer degree here.
· Finish your bachelor’s degree with South’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Hospitality Management program or with our university partners – City University, and Eastern Washington University.
· Get information on financial aid and scholarships.
· Learn about how to get involved in one of South’s clubs, resource centers, or student government.

Refreshments will be served and prize drawings will be held throughout the evening.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETS … not in West Seattle, but two agenda items of local interest: First, the Denny International Middle School Jazz Band is scheduled to open the meeting at 4:30 pm; second, items up for consideration include the design contract for the new Arbor Heights Elementary School. Here’s the agenda; the meeting’s at district HQ in SODO, as usual.

CITY TRANSPORTATION BOSS IN WEST SEATTLE: Peter Hahn, director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, will be at tonight’s Southwest District Council meeting, 6:30 pm @ SW Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle) – public welcome, and council leaders promise Q/A, if you have something to say/ask about SDOT projects/issues.

WESTWOOD/ROXHILL/ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Second meeting of West Seattle’s newest community council, 6:30 pm at Southwest Library (35th/Henderson), with Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Solomon as the featured guest. Here’s our preview from last night; here’s the Facebook event page.

FREE WAX CLINIC … for skiers/boarders at Mountain to Sound Outfitters, 7 pm tonight, 3602 SW Alaska. Free but sign up here, ASAP!