The snow’s mostly gone, but the memories aren’t. So we’re sharing Eugene‘s great Friday morning photo from Myrtle Reservoir Park as we look ahead to your Saturday. First, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

SANTA! Sightings today include:

SANTA AT CAPERS: From CAPERS in The Junction, bring-your-own-camera Santa photos 9 am-noon. Free but monetary donation for the West Seattle Food Bank suggested. (4525 California SW)

SANTA AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE: Fauntleroy Schoolhouse Santa photos with Gail Ann Photography – here’s how to get an appointment, or drop in 9 am-4 pm. (9131 California SW)

SANTA PAWS: Get your Santa-and-pet photo during Santa Paws at West Seattle Windermere from 10 am-1 pm: “This is a free event that invites families, and their pets, to come take a picture with Santa! We are accepting canned-food donations for the West Seattle Food Bank.” (4526 California SW)

[UPDATE: Santa Al is actually at My Three Little Birds TOMORROW (Sunday) 11 am-2 pm!]

Also from the Holiday Guide today:

FIRST TIME EVER! West Seattle’s first Alternative Giving Fair with some 20 local and national non-profits welcoming donations that feed the hungry, support elders, care for creation, and strengthen community for all children. At Fauntleroy Church, 10 am-2 pm. Here’s a video invitation from Karyn Frazier, via the Southwest Seattle Historical Society (which is participating):

(9140 California SW)

CONCERT: Endolyne Children’s Choir “Winter Fantasy” Concert, 11 am at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. Free (suggested donation $5/person, $20/family). “Featuring all three of our choirs, with singers in grades K-10. We’ll perform a variety of winter and holiday favorites, including songs celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, among many others. Reception will follow the show.” (3050 California SW)

LUNA PARK CRAFT FAIR: 11 am-4 pm, on the patio at Luna Park Café: “Handmade crafts from Luna Park Cafe employees and friends. Original art, prints, photography, jewelry, candles, terrariums, soaps, buttons, patches and much more. Great ideas for stocking stuffers and gifts from local artists.” (2918 SW Avalon Way)

ART UNDER $100: This huge sale starts with a VIP Hour ($20 via Brown Paper Tickets) from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, then free entry 2-8 pm. Presented by South Park Arts at Seattle Design Center.” (5701 6th Ave S.)

PARTY ON THE PORCH: It’s a Holiday Party on the Porch at the Log House Museum. 2-4 pm, before the Christmas Ship comes to Alki. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

HOLIDAY CRAWL: West Seattle Santa pub crawl, 6 pm – full details in our calendar listing. 21+.

‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’: Join Twelfth Night Productions this holiday season for “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play.” The show’s at Kenyon Hall. Buy your ticket(s) online at this Brown Paper Tickets link or before the show at the venue box office. (7904 35th SW)

CHRISTMAS SHIP IN WEST SEATTLE AND SOUTH PARK: This is it – the Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship in West Seattle, plus its first-ever stop in South Park! Here are the stops are on the schedule for this night:

-3:25 to 3:45 pm at Lowman Beach Park
-4:10 to 4:30 pm at Alki Beach Park (here’s what else is happening before and after)
-8:00 to 8:15 pm at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park
-9:05 to 9:25 pm at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor)

Dickens Carolers are this evening’s performers for all stops.

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Now, from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

INTRO TO FLY CASTING: Free class at Lincoln Park, offered by Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) – more info in our calendar listing. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

IMMIGRATION RESOURCE FAIR: At Denny International Middle School, 10 am-1 pm – details in our calendar listing. (2601 SW Kenyon)

SOUNDERS MATCH @ OUNCES: If you’re looking for someplace to watch tonight’s MLS Cup (Sounders FC vs. Toronto, 5 pm) – Ounces will have it on the screens indoors and outdoors. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

BLAKE TOMASH: Singer-songwriter performs live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

LIT END: 4-piece band from Olympia, live at Poggie Tavern, 9-midnight. 21+. (4717 California SW)

EVEN MORE LIVE MUSIC FOR TONIGHT … at other West Seattle venues, on our complete calendar!