Four places where your presence could make a big difference tonight:

SCHOOL BOUNDARIES MEETING: 6:30 pm at Denny International Middle School, the final in a series of citywide meetings about Seattle Public Schools boundary changes. As explained in our recent preview, the only one proposed for our area is moving Sanislo Elementary back into the Denny/Sealth feeder zone, just a few years after it was moved into the Madison/WSHS zone. See the maps on page 18 of the meeting slide deck. (2601 SW Kenyon)

HOW TO GET FUNDED WITH SEATTLE PARK DISTRICT $: The voter-approved Seattle Park District levy has money for community-initiated projects/programs – tonight at 6:30 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center, learn how to apply for it. Details are in our calendar listing. (2801 SW Thistle)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, the FCA’s board meeting is open to the public. Note that this week’s hottest citywide topic is part of the heart of the agenda:

Fall Festival
Community Issues and Concerns – Officer Jon Flores
Fauntleroy Community Parking Subcommittee
City Council Proposal on Homeless Encampments
New Neighbor Bags
West Seattle Police Precinct Update – Lt Ron Smith
Ferry Update

(9131 California SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral, ANA’s agenda highlights – detailed in our calendar listing – include Southwest Seattle Historical Society updates and the Westside Neighbors Network. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

ALSO ON THE WSB WEST SEATTLE EVENT CALENDAR: Three live-music venues, two karaoke venues, and a free family movie! Just browse the calendar here – open any listing by clicking the plus sign to see the preview, and then click “read more” to get the full listing, including a map.

(Great blue heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what you need to know about what’s happening (and NOT happening) today/tonight in West Seattle:

HOLIDAY: The federal holiday Columbus Day is observed today – no postal mail; most if not all banks are closed. Local government facilities and schools are open.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Last day to register online in time for the November election – after this, you’ll have to sign up in person. So do it the easy way – go here!

ROXHILL PTSA TALKS (LIKELY) EC HUGHES MOVE: 6 pm at Roxhill Elementary, the PTSA meeting includes West Seattle’s school board rep Leslie Harris, to talk about the (not-yet-finalized) plan to move Roxhill to EC Hughes. Also note our report published last night on the work that’s planned for EC Hughes, in preparation for this. (30th SW/SW Roxbury)

HOW TO START A BUSINESS IN YOUR KITCHEN: Six-week workshop series at Delridge Library starts at 6 tonight – registration required, so check ASAP to see if there’s still room! (5423 Delridge Way SW)

NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED: If you live/work in North Delridge and want to keep this community council from having to call it quits, get involved now! Here’s the announcement, in case you missed it.

PIGEON POINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm in the library at Pathfinder K-8, with school, safety, and transportation issues on the agenda, as previewed here. (1901 SW Genesee)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY VOLUNTEER NIGHT & BARBECUE: 6:30-8 pm, West Seattle Tool Library volunteers past/present/future are invited – details here. WSTL is on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:45 pm, all welcome at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. This month’s book is “The Moonstone” by Wilkie Collins. (2306 42nd SW)

NIGHTLIFE: Two quiz venues and two music venues have events tonight – see them on the complete WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, frequently updated, and easily browsable 24/7.

(Thanks to Darlene for the photo of art someone created on the beach at Lincoln Park)

First, a reminder – THE VIADUCT IS OPEN – as reported here Saturday evening, the inspection ended early and today’s closure plan was canceled. Many reasons to stay in West Seattle anyway – here are some, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STITCHIN’ & SIPPIN’: 9 am-6 pm, quilt show and wine tasting at Alki Masonic Center in The Junction, presented by Grand Court of Washington Order of the Amaranth. $15 admission with tastings, $5 without. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Sunday, year-round, in the street in The Junction, 10 am-2 pm. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

SECOND GEAR SPORTS’ THIRD ANNIVERSARY: 11 am-5 pm, deals and treats as the anniversary “Garage Sale” continues at Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. Bring a donation for the West Seattle Food Bank Backpack Program for an extra 10% discount. Details in our calendar listing. (6529 California SW)

LAURA BERMES: Original music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm, by Laura Bermes, who will be joined by Danielle Eidenberg-Nopp. (5612 California SW)

LADIES’ MUSICAL CLUB: Free classical concert at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 3 pm, featuring 20th-century songs; program details are in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

WATCHING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE: So far we have three venues watching tonight’s 6 pm presidential debate – Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way) and Admiral Bird (California/Admiral) in The Admiral District, and Sound & Fog (4735 40th SW) in The Junction. (Any others? Please add a comment below or e-mail editor@westseattleblog.com and we’ll add – thank you!)

BOOKTOBERFEST: At The Skylark, 7 pm, karaoke with librarians! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

DEL REY: Tonight at Kenyon Hall, guitar/ukulele virtuoso Del Rey will be “joined by songwriter, storyteller, bottleneck virtuoso Steve James on guitar, slide guitar, and mandolin, and, in his first United States appearance, United Kingdom string master Adam Franklin on ukulele, guitar, and mandolin.” 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

JOHN LENNON BIRTHDAY BASH: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern, local luminaries play the music of the late great John Lennon on what would have been his 76th birthday. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

FIND MORE OPTIONS on our complete calendar!

(“Live” city-operated webcam looking north on The Viaduct)

We start with a reminder – the Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed for its twice-yearly inspection, until 6 pm today and again 6 am-6 pm tomorrow (if it reopens early, we’ll publish an update). Planning to use I-5 instead? Be aware that the Highway 520 floating bridge is closed too, and that could complicate things. But we have other reasons for staying in West Seattle:

DELRIDGE PROJECTS OPEN HOUSE: 9:30 am-noon at Southwest Teen Life Center – find out what’s new with multiple projects in eastern West Seattle, including plans for turning Metro Route 120 into RapidRide. Also, a resource fair with your chance to connect with local nonprofits, too. Here’s our preview. (2801 SW Thistle)

SECOND GEAR SPORTS ANNIVERSARY: 10 am-6 pm, Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) in Morgan Junction celebrates its third anniversary with a “garage sale” featuring deals and treats, as detailed in our calendar listing. Bring a donation for the West Seattle Food Bank Backpack Program! (6529 California SW)

CHILDREN’S ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, open house at Spanish-immersion preschool Children’s Academy of Seattle. (9635 17th SW)

BUDGET CUTS ANNIVERSARY: Until 7 pm, celebrating 8 years with $8 haircuts – bring donations for the West Seattle Food Bank. (3727 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

VIETNAMESE STORY TIME: 11:30 am at Delridge Library, stories, songs, and rhymes in Vietnamese, for ages 3+. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

PLANT SALE: 11 am-3 pm at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center on the north side of campus – 30 percent off plants! (6000 16th SW)

FAMILY GAME DAY: Looking for someplace indoors and fun to hang out? 11:30 am-3 pm, it’s Family Game Day at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor) – explained here. Meeples is a café as well as a game venue, so settle in for beverages and food, too. (3727 California SW)

PHONE-WIRE BASKET WEAVING: 1-3 pm, drop in and make art at Southwest Library! While you’re there, admire the artwork on display as part of the Community Showcase (WSB coverage here). Free, no registration required. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

ARTIST RECEPTION: Reception for artist Carolyn Autenrieth at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1:30-2:30 pm. (5612 California SW)

CLICK! DESIGN THAT FITS ANNIVERSARY: 5-8 pm, help Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) celebrate its 12th anniversary. In-store specials, gift-certificate drawings, and the first-ever Click! employee pop-up shop – all explained here. (4540 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC & KARAOKE … at Admiral Pub, 6 pm music with Lit End, 10 pm karaoke. (

JACK WILLIAMS IN CONCERT: Storyteller, guitarist, singer, songwriter – Jack Williams performs at 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall. (7904 35th SW)

THE ESOTERICS IN CONCERT: “Wilde,” as explained in our calendar listing, 8 pm at Holy Rosary. Ticket info here. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

EVEN MORE TO DO! You’ll find today’s full list on our complete calendar.

(David Hutchinson’s two views of the Alki Ave. light-pole-loving osprey)

Happy almost-the-weekend! Options for tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm at Barnes and Noble/Westwood Village, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society-presented series features Seattle University professor Steven W. Bender discussing “Mea Culpa – Lessons on Law and Regret from U.S. History.” Here’s his video invitation, provided by SWSHS:

This is a free, drop-in-when-you-can event. (2800 SW Barton)

DAVE HOLO TRIO: 5-7 pm, live New Orleans-style jazz at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), no cover. (1936 Harbor SW)

HPIC CORNER BAR: Starting at 6 pm, it’s the monthly big-fun night at Highland Park Improvement Club. A change in headliners – Ari Joshua and Phriends, with DJ Evan, will entertain you tonight; full Corner Bar details are on the HPIC website. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE Y: Lots of free fun at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) tonight, including swimming, 6-8:15 pm – details in our calendar listing. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: At 7 pm, West Seattle High School is home at Southwest Athletic Complex vs. Liberty – it’s homecoming and Senior Night, too. (2801 SW Thistle) … And if you’re wondering who’s playing at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) tonight, it’s a 7 pm game between Lakeside and Seattle Prep.

AUTHOR @ C & P: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), Teresa Mosteller reads from her book of poems “There Used to Be a Fish Called Salmon.” (5612 California SW)

FINALLY FRIDAY: 10 pm-2 am, monthly dance party at Parliament Tavern – details in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW YOUR WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Cloud formations over the Olympics on Wednesday – photo by Lynn Hall)

Half a dozen highlights for tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘SCREENAGERS’: This week’s social-media “creepy clown” scares/threats might be a good peg for discussion related to this film focused on the challenges faced by plugged-in tweens/teens and their families. All welcome at free showing in the Seattle Lutheran High School gym, 6:30 pm. (4100 SW Genesee)

TACOS FOR FOOTBALL: 5-9 pm at Pecado Bueno, the West Seattle Booster Club presents an all-you-can-eat taco bar, with food proceeds benefiting the WSHS football program. $15 for adults, $10 for 12 and under. (4540 California SW)

WSHS VS. SEALTH VOLLEYBALL: As previewed here last night, Chief Sealth International High School visits West Seattle High School for volleyball tonight – 7 pm at the WSHS Gym. (3000 California SW)

THE MOONDOGGIES: Celebrating their 10th anniversary with a live, free in-store show at Easy Street Records, 7 pm. (California SW/SW Alaska)

READ THE KORAN IN 4 WEEKS: First Lutheran Church of West Seattle Pastor Ron Marshall‘s long-running course starts its next four-week series tonight, 7 pm. Registration info is in our calendar listing. (4105 California SW)

‘HIDDEN GEMS OF MODERN MUSIC’: That’s what chamber ensemble Cursive promises to play tonight at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

MORE! See all the listings on our complete calendar.

(Golden-crowned kinglet, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and archives:

BABY STORY TIME: 4- to 12-month-old in the family? This is for you! 11:30 am at High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

GET OUT OF THE HOME OFFICE/COFFEE SHOP … and meet other local solopreneurs/small-bizpeople/etc. at the weekly lunchtime meetup at West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction. Noon-1 pm, bring your lunch, see who else shows up. (6040 California SW)

CITY COUNCIL’S FIRST BUDGET HEARING: Something you want the Council to change in the mayor’s budget proposal? Or, NOT change? Take to the microphone at City Hall during the first public hearing of this year’s budget process. 5:30 pm. Here’s our preview from last night. Free child care available. (600 4th Ave.)

WSHS GOLF TEAM BENEFIT: If you dine at Chipotle in The Junction 5:30-10 pm tonight, tell the cashier you’re supporting West Seattle High School Golf, and half the proceeds will go to the WS Booster Club in support of the golf team. (4730 California SW)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: Whether or not the mayor’s plan to slash support for neighborhood-district councils gets City Council approval, the Southwest District Council, with reps from groups around western West Seattle, has voted to go on. How will that work? They plan to talk about it at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (SW Oregon/California SW)

FIRST WSHS PTSA MEETING: The first general West Seattle High School PTSA meeting of the year starts at 7 pm tonight in the school library:

Please come to our first PTSA General Meeting of the year! Meet your WSHS PTSA board members, hear from your WSHS Principal team, and learn about the re-visioning of high school to better educate our students. Think about stepping up to chair our West Seattle 5K fundraiser, be a PTSA vice president, or legislative liaison. Questions? Visit our web page for contact information and more.

(3000 California SW)

JIM PAGE: The singer-songwriter performs live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

DUOPHONICS: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 7:30 pm. 21+, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

EVEN MORE for today, tonight, beyond … just browse the complete calendar, here!

(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MATH BUDDIES: Drop-in program at West Seattle (Admiral) Library for kids in grades K-5, 4-5 pm – play math games with teen volunteers. (2306 42nd DW)

FREE CHINESE-LANGUAGE CLASSES: Eight weeks, 4:30-6 pm, starting today, at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge – info (including how to check if there’s still room) is in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: Live acoustic music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-WATCHING: 6 pm, it’s the one and only scheduled debate between the major-party vice presidential candidates Tim Kaine (D) and Mike Pence (R). OutWest is watching (California SW/SW Brandon) – anyone else?

‘DRINKING LIBERALLY’: Monthly meetup at Pizzeria 22 in The Admiral District, 6-7:30 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4213 SW College)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library, for kids 1-5 and their families. Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: Live music at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, 7-9 pm, with Siggie the Vintage Man (photo above) – more about Siggie, here. (6451 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern, “a night of original music and stories with Jared Mitchell, Ian Jones, and October’s guest, Trevor Ridge.” 21+, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Killdeer, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Lots going on already today but we don’t want to miss the chance to look ahead to what’s up tonight! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘REAL FOOD’ POP-UP FILM FESTIVAL: 6 pm at Delridge Library, 10 short films about sustainable food and farming. Full details in our calendar listing. Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

TINKERLAB: “Ecosystems” is the theme for tonight’s drop-in STEM-based craft event, also at Delridge Library at 6 pm. Full details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 6:15 pm at Southwest Library, with agenda highlights in our calendar listing. Live/work in the area and have something else you’re concerned about? Bring it! (35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE HI-YU – NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION: 7 pm at West Seattle Library, your chance to help as West Seattle Hi-Yu reorganizes and decides on its path forward, as previewed here. All welcome. (2306 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: 7 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Into quilting? Be there! (SW Oregon/California SW)

NIGHTLIFE: Tonight, your options include Cracker Factory at West Seattle Brewing in The Triangle, Pub Quiz at Shadowland in The Junction, and All-Ages Trivia at The Skylark in North Delridge.

(2 of about half a dozen harbor porpoises seen off Alki Point Friday – photographed by Gary Jones)

Happy Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MAKING THE MOSSES AND WILDFLOWERS GROW: With naturalist Stewart Wechsler, 10 am-1 pm at Lincoln Park – details on his website, including preregistration information. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm – the market continues its weekly sessions in the street year-round. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: 1-2:30 pm, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church offers the traditional blessings for your pet(s) in the West Seattle High School parking lot just north of the church. (3000 California SW)

SPIDERS OF THE DUWAMISH: 1-3 pm, learn about them at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse; naturalist Jeff Rahlmann gives a talk and then leads a walk in nearby Herring House Park.

Details in our calendar listing. Free. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

SOUTHWEST LIBRARY ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 2 pm, meet your neighbors showing work in this year’s Community Artist Showcase at Southwest Library. Free coffee and dessert. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

TOTE BAG GIVEAWAY: While you’re at Southwest Library, starting at 2 pm, the Friends of The Seattle Public Library is giving away tote bags in honor of its 75th anniversary, while they last. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

SEATTLE WRITES – CONFLICT: Author Karen Finneyfrock will help writers work with conflict, “the machine of fiction,” in a free 2 pm workshop at the Delridge Library, as part of Seattle Writes. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SCRATCHDOG STRINGBAND: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “Americana/rockgrass” trio from Portland performs. (5612 California SW)

Morning rainbow! Thanks to James Bratsanos (above) and Lynn Hall (below) for the views.

(Lynn suggests it’s a tribute to the Huskies and Mariners, who both won last night – M’s play again at home tonight, 6:10 pm, still in wild-card contention.) Now on to what’s up for your Saturday:

PARKING-LOT SALE: Second and final day for Shorewood Christian School‘s parking-lot sale, 8:30 am-4 pm. (10300 28th SW)

(added) MILES FOR MIDWIVES: Didn’t have an announcement about this but we just saw the signs! This year’s Miles for Midwives fun(draising) run/walk starts at 10 am on the south end of Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

YOU CAN HELP! DONATE FOOD: 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate (WSB sponsor) will be at West Seattle Thriftway (also a WSB sponsor) to collect donations for the West Seattle Food Bank, both nonperishable food items and $. (4201 SW Morgan)

BENEFIT BARBECUE: While you’re at Thriftway donating food, buy a fresh-grilled brat for $5 from the store’s last benefit barbecue of the year. Charities are Team Seattle and Seattle Children’s Hospital. 11ish am-3ish pm. (4201 SW Morgan)

OPEN HOUSE #1: Children’s Academy of Seattle is having a 10 am-noon open house for its Spanish-immersion program, ages 2 months to 5 years. (9635 17th SW)

WHITE CENTER ‘BIKE PLAYGROUND’ OPENS: 11 am-1 pm, it’s the grand opening of the first “bike playground” of its kind, in White Center’s Dick Thurnau Memorial Park. (11050 10th SW)

COOKBOOK SIGNING: Noon-2 pm at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) in Admiral, meet cookbook author Kim O’Donnel and talk with her about “The Meat Lover’s Meatless Celebrations.” (41st/42nd/Admiral)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 1 pm at West Seattle Stadium, the Seattle Lutheran High School Saints are scheduled to play Rainier Christian. (4432 35th SW)

OPEN HOUSE #2: 1-4 pm, White Crane Wellness welcomes you to an open house to find out about its alternative-health-care services, now that it’s under new ownership. (3435 California SW)

CAMP COLMAN BEAN FEED IN WEST SEATTLE: 5:30 pm dinner and more, celebrating and supporting the Y’s Camp Colman, at West 5 in The Junction. Details in our calendar listing; pre-registration is closed but tickets will be available at the door. (4525 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES … presents Michael Moore‘s “Where to Invade Next” – details in our calendar listing. Doors open 6:30 pm, movie at 7, “no charge, but donations gratefully received.) At Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way)

DANCE MS: West Seattle Big Band headlines this benefit dance, raising money to fight multiple sclerosis. 7 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle; suggested $15 donation includes hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. (SW Oregon/California SW)

‘THE LADIES WITH A SONG’: At Kenyon Hall tonight, 7:30 pm, Laurie Clothier in “The Ladies With a Song,” described as “a salute to the female entertainers of the 1940s and 1950s, starring Kenyon Hall favorite Laurie Clothier in a new one-woman show celebrating sixteen legendary performers, including Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Ethel Merman, and Ginger Rogers. She’ll be accompanied at the Steinway by David Duvall.” (7904 35th SW)

‘GHOSTS’: ArtsWest‘s first production of the 2016-2017 season, curtain time 7:30 pm; info in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

PARLIAMENT’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY: 9 pm, help the Parliament Tavern celebrate its first anniversary! Live music with Gnarlene and The Frisky Pigs, The Black Chevys, Dynamite Nugget. 21+, no cover.

44TH STREET BLUES BAND: 9 pm at Poggie Tavern in The Junction – read more about them in our calendar listing. 21+, no cover. (4717 California SW)

3 BANDS AT SKYLARK: 9 pm, The Feral Folk, Tigers of Youth, and Finger Guns. 21+, $7 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AND THERE’S MORE ... on our complete calendar. (West Seattle/White Center event to list? See the info atop the calendar to find out how to send yours in.)

(The view from Upper Alki this past Wednesday night – photographed by JayDee)

The weekend is within view! Here are highlights for today/tonight in West Seattle, from our calendar:

PARKING-LOT SALE: Shorewood Christian School‘s fall parking-lot sale is on until 4 pm today and again 8:30 am-4 pm tomorrow. Details in our calendar listing. (10300 28th SW)

DROP OFF YOUR ART FOR SOUTHWEST LIBRARY SHOWCASE: Today’s the second of three days that you can drop off your visual-art work for showcasing starting Sunday in the 25th annual community showcase at Southwest Library – details in our preview from earlier this week – the branch is open 10 am-6 pm today. Musicians can upload work for the showcase without going to the branch, as explained here. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

‘STAR WARS’ MATINEE: Sneak out and see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. $1 members/$2 nonmembers. (SW Oregon/California SW)

(update) CITY COUNCILMEMBER’S IN-DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS CANCELLED: We had added a mention of City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s office hours this afternoon/evening, but just got word at 10:55 am that they’re canceled “because of illness.”

Back to our original list:

READING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD: Family event at West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, free. Details in our calendar listing. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Tonight’s home game at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) is Chief Sealth International High School vs. Ballard, 7 pm … West Seattle HS plays Cleveland at 5 pm at Southeast Athletic Complex (8815 Seward Park Ave. S.) … Tonight’s game at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) is O’Dea vs. Seattle Prep, 7 pm.

PAUL GERARD: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

3 BANDS AT PARLIAMENT: Live music at Parliament Tavern featuring Sun Thieves, Star Meets Sea, Superedge, 9 pm, 21+, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

3 BANDS AT SKYLARK: Live music at Skylark Café & Club featuring Ghenes, Greeneedle, and Eclipxica, 9 pm, 21+, $7 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

West Seattle firefighters are in The Junction today as part of Seattle Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 27‘s annual “Fill the Boot” drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You’ll see them until noon and then 2-5 pm – in our photo above, that’s firefighter Jennifer from Ladder 11. Here’s what else is going on:

DROP OFF YOUR ART FOR SOUTHWEST LIBRARY SHOWCASE: Today’s the first of three days that you are invited to drop off your visual-art work for showcasing starting this weekend in the 25th annual community showcase at Southwest Library – details in our preview from earlier this week. If you’re a musician, you can upload your work right now, as explained here. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

BENEFIT BAKE SALE: During the Delridge Grocery Farm Stand 4-7 pm today (“or until we run out of baked goods”), a Camp Fire group plans a bake sale to raise money for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, in memory of group leader Katie‘s dad. Details in our calendar listing – including an invitation to donate baked goods – just drop them off during the sale! (Delridge Way SW/Puget Boulevard SW)

COOKBOOK SIGNING: Leslie Mackey signs “More from Macrina“ 5-7 pm at Admiral Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor), as part of the ongoing “Kitchen Superstars” series. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

COLLAGE WORKSHOP: With artist Linda McClamrock, 6:15 pm tonight and next Thursday night at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has details, including how to sign up if there’s still room. (5612 California SW)

COMMUNITY MEETING AT THE KENNEY: 6:30 pm in the meeting rooms downstairs, community members are invited to talk about The Kenney‘s future, including potential expansion of its independent-living units, as previewed here on Wednesday. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DENNY CURRICULUM NIGHT: Families are invited to find out more about what and how their kids are learning this year, 6:30 pm at Denny International Middle School. (2601 SW Kenyon)

WEST SEATTLE HS CURRICULUM NIGHT: It’s also Curriculum Night for families of students at West Seattle High School, 6:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

‘GHOSTS’: Second week for the first production of ArtsWest Playhouse‘s new season, curtain time 7:30 pm. (4711 California SW)

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Five possibilities for your Wednesday:

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, caregivers are invited to come “share your challenges, frustrations, successes with other caregivers.” More in our calendar listing. (SW Oregon/California SW)

FARM-STAND FINALE: 4-7 pm today, it’s the last day of the season for the High Point Market Garden Farm Stand, fresh produce sold steps from where it was grown and harvested. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

IRISH SET DANCING: At Kenyon Hall, lessons at 6:30 pm, dancing 7-9 pm, details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, HPAC is back for the fall monthly-meeting season. Lots to talk about – see for yourself here. (12th SW/SW Holden)

MUSIC OF JERRY GARCIA: That’s what you’ll hear from tonight’s featured band at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District, 9 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! on our days-and-weeks-at-a-scroll WSB West Seattle Event Calendar page.

(Mount Rainier, Seacrest, and Salty’s – one of tonight’s spotlight event locations – photographed Sunday by Robert Spears)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

VOTER REGISTRATION DAY & BALLOT-BOX CELEBRATION: 4-7 pm at High Point Library, in honor of National Voter Registration Day, celebrate the new ballot dropbox (ready for its second election, next month) and register to vote if you aren’t already registered. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

BOEING FIELD MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE: What’s in the future for the airport closest to West Seattle? 5-7 pm tonight, you’re invited to an open house about the Boeing Field (King County International Airport) Master Plan. It’s at the airport’s South Arrivals area. (7277 Perimeter Road S.)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, WSBWCN’s featured guest is from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, talking about prosecuting repeat property-crime offenders. Here’s the preview on the WSBWCN website. You don’t have to be in a Block Watch to attend – all welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Live/work in The Junction? See what’s up with your neighborhood organization. 6:30 pm at the Sisson Building/Senior Center. Agenda highlights are in our calendar listing. (SW Oregon/California SW)

TUESDAY TUNE-UP: Live music and awareness-raising at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 6:30-8:30 pm, benefiting Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST), as explained in our calendar listing. (1936 Harbor SW)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: Live music at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, 7-9 pm. No cover; 21+. (6451 California SW)

JOE ROSS & THE BIRD WATCHERS: Live New Orleans honky-tonk music at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District, starting at 8 pm. No cover; 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Harbor seal seen at Don Armeni, briefly, early Sunday evening – photographed by Robert Spears)

Tonight’s biggest event is happening thousands of miles away:

WATCHING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IN WEST SEATTLE: Hosting a viewing party for tonight’s first presidential-candidates debate (in Hempstead, NY, starting at 6 pm our time), or at least putting it up onscreen at your establishment/venue? Not too late to get onto our list, which has five options as of the moment we’re publishing this. Let us know in a comment here or via editor@westseattleblog.com – thanks!

Here’s what else is up:

BACK TO SCHOOL: Day 1 of the fall semester at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor).

DONATE A PINT, GET A PINT: West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is hosting a Bloodworks NW donation drive today, 1-7 pm, and offering a free pint of ice cream as an incentive to everyone who registers to donate. Can’t tell from the Bloodworks website if any spots are available, so call 800-398-7888 to inquire if you’re not signed up already. (4201 SW Morgan)

CITY BUDGET: As explained here, the mayor presents his budget today, and then the City Council review kicks off. Watch at 2 pm via seattlechannel.org.

STRATEGIZING SOLUTIONS FOR TEAM TRANSPORTATION TROUBLE: As previewed here last week, a meeting at West Seattle High School tonight, 7 pm in the library, will be a strategy session for taking concerns to the School Board about transportation changes that have resulted in athletes having to miss multiple classes on away days. Others around the city affected by this are invited too; details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

(Sunday night’s sunset from Lincoln Park, photographed by Cameron Oliva)

MUSIC @ WEST SEATTLE BREWING: Mondays 8 pm-11 pm, Cracker Factory performs live at West Seattle Brewing Company in The Triangle. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

(Photo by David Hutchinson – two California sea lions whose barking entertained onlookers at Duwamish Head)

Good morning and welcome to a big Sunday!

TRAFFIC ALERTS: 8 am-5 pm, traffic and parking restrictions along Alki and Harbor Avenues because of Seattle Summer Parkways (activity info below); from 56th SW east to Don Armeni, the inland lane will remain open to motorized traffic so residents can get to and from their homes; from 56th to 63rd, the road is open to people walking, running, biking … Also remember that Harbor Island detours continue, so if you’re headed to the Seahawks game or any place else across the bay, you will want to use the high bridge (or the Water Taxi!), not the low bridge.

Now, what’s happening:

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: 9 am-3 pm, Fauntleroy Church‘s Green Committee hosts 1 Green Planet in the church parking lot, so you can drop off recyclables that you just can’t put out at curbside. Be sure they are on this list of what’s accepted (which includes some reminders of what’s not), however. And please go as early as you can – the last hour tends to get stacked up. (9140 California SW)

ORCA HALF: 9:30 am, the first-ever running of this half-marathon will start from Don Armeni Boat Ramp, as an early kickoff to Seattle Summer Parkways. Runners will head toward Lincoln Park, and back. (1222 Harbor SW)

SEATTLE SUMMER PARKWAYS ON ALKI: 11 am-4 pm, the newest edition of the city-organized “car-free day” event invites you to come walk, ride your bike, dance, play games, enjoy music, participate in dozens of activities – the newest list is in our preview from last night. (Alki/Harbor Aves. from 63rd SW to Don Armeni)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, see what’s fresh for this first weekend of fall! (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

DISASTER RELIEF CARGO BIKE TRIALS: 11 am, departing from Summer Parkways, it’s a bicycle ride and a disaster-preparedness exercise all in one. Four of West Seattle’s Emergency Communication Hubs will be “activated” for the event – Alki, Morgan Junction, Ercolini Park, North Delridge – as explained here. (61st/Alki and beyond)

CITY SCOOP: Free ice cream while you share your thoughts with the city, 1-3 pm during Seattle Summer Parkways – look for the tent near the main stage. (61st/Alki)

‘HANSEL AND GRETEL’ PREVIEW: 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, a free preview lecture looks ahead to the Seattle Opera production of “Hansel and Gretel.” (2306 42nd SW)

CONCERT TO END GUN VIOLENCE: 3 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), you are invited to one of the 300+ concerts across the country united in the cause of ending gun violence. Details in our calendar listing. Free; donations accepted for Everytown. (3940 41st SW)

CHORO TOCANDO: Live Brazilian music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: Last Sunday of the month brings the free all-ages open-microphone event at The Skylark, signup at 3, music 4-7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Surfbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and coverage archie, here’s how your weekend starts:

FIRST, A ROAD-WORK REMINDER: If you were planning to use the low bridge to get to/from downtown and vicinity this weekend, you might want to reconsider.

Now, highlights of what’s happening:

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Donate blood if you can, via the Bloodworks NW event today in The Junction, 9 am-3 pm (with an 11-noon break). Details in our calendar listing. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)

HIAWATHA TREE WALK: Explore the trees of historic Hiawatha Playfield/Community Center, 10 am-noon with Tree Ambassador Al. Free. Details in our calendar listing. (2700 California SW)

LAST CHANCE FOR YOUR DOG TO SWIM @ AHSTC: 11 am-1 pm, it’s the last session of this year’s “Dog Days” canine-only swimming at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, after the end of the human swimming season. Details in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: 11 am registration, play starts at noon, at The Bridge in Morgan Junction – more info in our calendar listing. (6301 California SW)

OKTOBERFEST AT ELLIOTT BAY: Get in the Oktoberfest mood today at Elliott Bay Brewing in The Junction, with special Bavarian-themed dishes, plus live music 6-9 tonight. (4720 California SW)

LIBRARY ANNIVERSARY: If the South Park Library is your closest branch, you might want to go help celebrate its 10th anniversary today, noon-4 pm, including a tote-bag giveaway 1-3 pm. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

HATE-FREE DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GATHERING: All West Seattleites are welcome to the first community event organized by the new Hate-Free Delridge group. 4-8 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, free dinner at 5 pm, bring a dessert to share if you want to. Music, activities, and a chance to share your ideas for standing against hate. (Added) Here’s the full schedule:

4:00 Doors open, with fun activities for children and everyone
5:00 Free dinner; dessert potluck
5:00 to 7:00 Live music, by Delridge musicians
7:00 to 8:00 An open mic–for sharing ideas, stories, and musical talents

(4408 Delridge Way SW)

ARTIST RECEPTION AT TWILIGHT: West Seattle-based artist Kate Petty‘s paintings are on display at Twilight Gallery and Boutique in The Junction, and you can meet her at tonight’s reception, 5-8 pm. More info in our calendar listing. (4306 SW Alaska)

FIRST WEEKEND FOR ‘GHOSTS’: 7:30 pm curtain time tonight for ArtsWest‘s season-opening production. Get tickets here. (4711 California SW)

2 BANDS AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Starting at 9 pm; details in our calendar listing. 21+, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

3 BANDS AT SKYLARK: Starting at 9 pm, The Harper Conspiracy, General Vicinity, and Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers. 21+; $7 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

OF COURSE, THERE’S MORE … for the rest of today/tonight, plus tomorrow and way beyond. Browse it all via our complete calendar.

Highlights for tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more for today/tonight):

SPORTS NIGHT: “Family Connect” Sports Night at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. Details here. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

BETH O’CONNOR & FRIENDS: “Earthy singer-songwriter” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth International High School is home at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm, vs. Garfield, which plans another anthem protest… West Seattle High School is on the road vs. Ballard at Memorial Stadium downtown (401 5th Ave. N.), 7:45 pm … And at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) tonight, it’s O’Dea hosting Bishop Blanchet, 7 pm.

INTIMATE BAROQUE: 7:30 pm, it’s the Kenyon Hall debut of classical ensemble Intimate Baroque, presenting “French Enchantments.” More info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘GHOSTS’: Second night of ArtsWest‘s season-opening play, “Ghosts” by Henrik Ibsen:

In that photo by Michael Brunk are Suzanne Bouchard in the role of Helene Alving and Noah Racey in the role of Pastor Manders. Curtain time is 7:30 pm; ticket info is here. (4711 California SW)

COSTUMED PUB CRAWL: As previewed here earlier this week, 7:30 pm, meet at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor) for a costumed pub crawl in Morgan Junction to celebrate Seattle Coworking Week. (6040 California SW)

BOYS CLUB, A TRIBUTE TO WEEN: 9 pm, Poggie Tavern in The Junction, no cover. (4717 California SW)

THREE BANDS AT PARLIAMENT: Pops Spoiler & His Deadbeats, Toxic Shellfish, Shower Power, described as “beer-soaked rock from Tacoma,” live at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District, 9 pm, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Thanks to David Hutchinson for the photo of the Schooner Adventuress as it passed Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza earlier this week. Adventuress is 103 years old and is operated by the educational nonprofit Sound Experience. … Now, looking into the near future via the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DELRIDGE GROCERY FARM STAND: 4-7 pm just north of the Delridge P-Patch, support the Delridge Grocery Cooperative by buying fresh produce at the weekly farm stand. (Delridge Way SW/Puget Boulevard SW)

LANDER STREET BRIDGE OPEN HOUSE: 4-6 pm, with a presentation at 5:15 pm, be at Metropolist to find out the latest – and ask your questions – about the revived Lander Street Bridge (formerly Overpass) project in SODO. (2931 1st Ave. S.)

‘DOG DAYS’ AT ARBOR HEIGHTS SWIM & TENNIS CLUB: Third day for the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club fundraiser allowing dogs to swim after the pool has closed to people for the year. 5-7 pm; details in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

EVENING OF YMCA MEMORIES: 5:30-7:30 pm at the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall, “HiSTORY, HerSTORY, OurSTORY, YourSTORY – An Evening of West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA Memories.” RSVP deadline has passed but our calendar listing has contact information you can use to see if there’s still room. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: The WSTC resumes its monthly meeting schedule tonight at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, 6:30 pm. Here’s the agenda:

6:30 – Welcome & Introductions
6:45 – How Will I Travel the Waterfront in a Post-Viaduct World? with featured guest Angela Brady, Manager for Project Delivery for the Waterfront from the City of Seattle’s Office Of The Waterfront
7:15 – Q&A
7:25 – 35th Ave SW project with featured guest Jim Curtin from SDOT
7:55 – Q&A
8:00 – Consideration of Sound Transit 3 for Endorsement

(6400 Sylvan Way)

FALL EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH WITH ALICE: The autumn equinox happened at 7:21 am today and so that means tonight is the official quarterly sunset watch with NASA Solar System Ambassador Alice Enevoldsen at West Seattle’s Solstice Park. Sunset’s just before 7, so get there by 6:35 pm. Free and fun for all ages. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FREE FALL FISHING SEMINAR: 7 pm at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) – RSVP ASAP to be sure you have a spot – info’s in our calendar listing. (42nd SW/SW Oregon)

OPENING NIGHT FOR ‘GHOSTS’: ArtsWest Playhouse in The Junction begins its new season with Henrik Ibsen’s “Ghosts.” 7:30 pm curtain; more info in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

AND THERE’S MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND … including nightlife! … on our complete-calendar page.

(Barred owl, photographed in Lincoln Park by Mark Wangerin)

Lots on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for today/tonight – here are some of the highlights:

PLAY AND LEARN: Ages 4 weeks to 5 years are welcome to join West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) staff at Lincoln Park, near the zipline, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm. Free! (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

COWORKING MEETUP: As previewed this morning – noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor). Bring your lunch! (6040 California SW)

COOKBOOK SIGNING: 3:30-5:30 pm at Admiral Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor), meet Amy Pennington, showcasing her cookbook “Fresh Pantry.” (2320 42nd SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN: Second-to-last chance for fresh-picked produce at the farm stand this year, 4-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

SOMALI STORYTIME: 5 pm at High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

‘DOG DAYS’ AT ARBOR HEIGHTS SWIM & TENNIS CLUB: Second day for the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club to raise $ for its teams by inviting dogs to swim after the pool has closed its season for humans. 5-7 pm; details in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: As previewed last night, the DNDC has invited City Councilmembers to talk with them about district councils’ future. Also on the agenda, ranking Neighborhood Street Fund projects now that SDOT has done its assessment of the community-generated proposals. 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: 7-9 pm, WordsWest kicks off its new season at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with “Library Lit: It Takes a Community,” featuring Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall & friends. More info in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

AMATEUR STANDUP AND STORYTELLING NIGHT: Also previewed here this morning, 7-10 pm at WS Office Junction, as part of Seattle Coworking Week. (6040 California SW)

MORE NIGHTLIFE and other listings on our complete calendar – find it here!

Thanks to JayDee for the radiant view of last night’s sunset. Can’t guarantee anything that gorgeous again tonight, but if you want to watch in realtime, sunset’s just after 7. The WSB West Seattle Weather page has sunset/sunrise/moonset/moonrise times any time you want to check. Meanwhile, from our calendar (which you also can check 24/7/365 to see what’s coming up):

ENDOLYNE JOE’S, ORIGINAL BAKERY REOPEN: After a week-long closure because of roof work in their building, Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) and The Original Bakery are open again. (45th SW/Wildwood)

‘DOG DAYS’ SWIM SESSION #1: It’s postseason “pooches in the pool” time at the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club. This is the first of five days for the annual furry fundraiser – 5-7 pm today; details in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

LIVE MUSIC @ SALTY’S: 5-8 pm, Justin Kausal-Hayes performs at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor). (1936 Harbor SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, bring your neighborhood crime/safety concerns to local police, who also will talk about current crime trends; plus, a special guest from Seattle Public Schools will talk about student-safety issues including bullying and harassment. (2300 SW Webster)

LIVE MUSIC @ WHISKY WEST: 7-9 pm, Siggie the Vintage Man performs at Whisky West in Morgan Junction. No cover; 21+. (6451 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC @ PARLIAMENT: 8-11 pm, South Sound Tug and Barge performs at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District. No cover; 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Something for our calendar? editor@westseattleblog.com – text in the body of your e-mail, please, NOT in a doc or image – thank you!

Thanks to those who e-mailed and texted the rainbow photos from downtown, looking toward West Seattle, first thing this morning! No names with either one, so we don’t have credits – anytime you text us, or send e-mail from your phone, please consider including your name so we can give credit where credit’s due!

Now, a few highlights for what is technically the last Monday of summer:

FREE COWORKING AT OFFICE JUNCTION: It’s Coworking Week and West Seattle’s only coworking center, Office Junction (WSB sponsor), is offering you free coworking from 9 am-5 pm all week. Get out of the home office, coffee shop, wherever you hang out (or get your boss to let you telecommute for at least part of the week) – here’s the invitation, from Christine at Office Junction:

Bring your work, your laptop, and lunch and enjoy our space, good company by our members, free coffee/tea, fast internet and productive energy. We have a quiet, library-style area and a more social, chatty one. You set up where you feel comfortable. Just come, sign our waiver, log on to our fast guest network, and start working.

More info here. And look for an update about other events at WSOJ celebrating Coworking Week! (6040 California SW)

DIABETES PREVENTION: Free program at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 6:30 pm. See our calendar listing for info on finding out whether you qualify. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: 7-8:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. More info in our calendar listing. (SW Oregon/California SW)

MUSIC @ WEST SEATTLE BREWING: Mondays 8 pm-11 pm, Cracker Factory performs live at West Seattle Brewing Company in The Triangle. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

MORE NIGHTLIFE … on our complete-calendar page!