(Pacific Slope Flycatcher, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)
Big Saturday! Here are some of the ways you can enjoy it:
PRE-BEE FESTIVAL ‘HONEY RUN’: Informal run around High Point Commons Park starting at 8:30 am, preceding the West Seattle Bee Festival. (SW Graham/Lanham)
JUNCTION SPRING CLEAN: Even if you’re not pre-registered, show up at Junction Plaza Park at 9 am today to be part of a fun morning helping The Junction shine, as previewed here. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)
TLC FOR PUGET PARK’S TRAILS: Meet at the trailhead at 9 am to join neighbors and Seattle Parks in improving “this important piece of a future trails network within the greenbelt.” Whatever time you can give will be appreciated. Tools provided, but gloves and sturdy footwear are recommended. (1900 SW Dawson)
KOL HANESHAMAH EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE: 9:15 am-12:15 pm at the West Seattle synagogue – learn about the children’s education program, as explained in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)
WEST SEATTLE BEE FESTIVAL: 10 am-3 pm in and around High Point Commons Park, inside Neighborhood House High Point, and at the West Seattle Bee Garden itself! Newest info on the schedule is here. 11 am kids/pets parade, 11 am-2 pm vendor fair, 11 am-2 pm plant/seed/tool swap, noon bee-hive demonstration at the garden, noon-1:30 pm international finger-food buffet inside NH … those are just a few of the highlights! (6400 Sylvan Way SW)
THRIFTWAY BENEFIT BARBECUES BEGIN: Starting at 11 am under the tent outside West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), it’s the first of this season’s benefit barbecues – details here. (4201 SW Morgan)
WEST SEATTLE 5K REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP: Noon-6 pm, if you haven’t registered yet for tomorrow morning’s West Seattle 5K, stop by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) and get it done! That’s also when you can pick up your bib, T-shirt, and packet if you are already signed up. (2743 California SW)
CELEBRATE SPRINGER! The 15th anniversary of the rescue of orphaned orca Springer will be celebrated starting with two events on Vashon Island today – 1 pm, “Springer’s Story” at Vashon Theatre (17723 Vashon Highway SW), and 5 pm Whale Trail sign dedication at Point Robinson. (3705 SW Point Robinson Road)
HIGHLAND PARK UNCORKED! Wine-tasting fundraiser for and at Highland Park Improvement Club (with sponsors including WSB). Doors open 5:30 pm, tasting starts at 7 pm. Check to see if there are still tickets. Raffle, auction, more. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)
ART SHOW WITH MUSIC: 6-10 pm at Muse Gallery and Studio in North Delridge, one night only, art by Casey Brookbush with music by Jake Carden. (3801 Delridge Way SW)
MARIO KART TOURNAMENT: 7 pm at Tap Station. No entry fee. All ages. (7900 35th SW)
4 GROUPS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: 7:30 pm at historic Kenyon Hall, Mallet Head performs, billed as three duos and a trio. Our calendar listing explains. (7904 35th SW)
DAD PERFORMS TO HELP KIDS: 9 am-midnight at Parliament Tavern, it’s the local band DAD, raising money for local students. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … on our full-calendar page.
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