From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and newly launched West Seattle Holiday Guide:

STUDENT WALKOUT: Multiple schools around the city plan a student walkout at 1:30 pm today. Locally, Chief Sealth International High School is the only local school announced as participating, as reported here on Friday night. A citywide announcement this morning says Garfield, Nova, Franklin, the Center School, and UW are also participating. A 2:30 pm rally at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill is planned as a followup, and then a 4:15 pm rally at Westlake Park downtown.

PHYSICAL THERAPY NIGHT: 5:30 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), a free one-to-one injury assessment with Biojunction Sports Therapy. (2743 California SW)

NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, NDNC’s Michael Taylor-Judd says, “we will be discussing long term plans for the Council and a number of other groups and issues affecting our neighborhood.” All welcome. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm, stories, songs, rhymes, and more at High Point Library, for children of all ages. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

QUIZ NIGHT: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, free, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

DADS’ BOOK CLUB: Second weekly meeting for this new group, 8:30 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. Here’s how to get involved. (12th SW/SW Holden)

(Harlequin ducks, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and newly launched Holiday Guide, highlights for today/tonight:

CURIOUS KIDSTUFF ONE-DAY SALE: West Seattle’s one and only toy store offers you a deal today – it’s a one-day sale at Curious Kidstuff (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, 10 am-5 pm, 15 percent off. (4740 California SW)

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

BOOK DONATIONS: As previewed here last night, the Chief Sealth Key Club welcomes donations of children’s books (particularly kindergarten-4th grade reading level) 10 am-2 pm at the West Seattle Kiwanis booth at the Farmers’ Market. (California SW just north of SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: 11 am-2 pm, the three-day show/sale concludes at Fauntleroy Church‘s Fellowship Hall. Participating artists are listed here. (9140 California SW)

BENEFIT BOOK SIGNING: As previewed here, First Lutheran Church of West Seattle pastor Ron Marshall signs his new book “Kierkegaard in the Pulpit: Sermons Inspired by His Writings.” Benefit for West Seattle Helpline and West Seattle Food Bank. (4105 California SW)

METROPOLITAN MARKET THANKSGIVING TASTE: 1-4 pm at Metropolitan Market-Admiral (WSB sponsor): “Taste our delicious fully-cooked Thanksgiving meal from our deli, with a variety of sides and desserts.” (41st/42nd/Admiral)

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS: Grief-support program at Grace Church, 2-4 pm; details in our calendar listing. (10323 28th SW)

BRAZILIAN MUSIC … with Choro Tocando at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

POLISH PIANO FESTIVAL: Three pianists perform Polish piano music, 3 pm in Olympic Hall at the south end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), presented by Music Northwest. (6000 16th SW)

CLASSICAL CONCERT: Free concert by the Ladies’ Musical Club, music for flute, soprano, and piano, 3-4 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

AND MORE … on our complete calendar page.

(Photo by David Hutchinson, looking toward downtown back on our foggy Thursday)

The holiday season revs up with shopping and donation opportunities, among the events on our calendar-highlights list for today/tonight, including:

STANDING ROCK DONATION DROPOFF & CARAVAN MEETING The West Seattleites taking donations to the ongoing Standing Rock Sioux-led pipeline-route protest will be at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation again 8 am-noon today (7141 California SW). And for those who have asked about a possible caravan, as mentioned in this followup, the donation-drive organizers will be at Uptown Espresso in The Junction 5-6 pm tonight (4301 SW Edmunds) for anyone interested in discussing it.

GREEN SEATTLE DAY: 9 am, volunteer to plant trees! West Seattle locations this year include Camp Long, the event hub (5200 35th SW), as well as Longfellow Creek and Orchard Street Ravine.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT HPIC: 10 am-3 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, more than 20 local vendors at the annual holiday bazaar. Food and drink (the bar’s open!) too. And Highland Park hoodies/T-shirts are on sale. (12th SW/SW Holden)

SHOREWOOD PTA HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 10 am-4 pm holiday bazaar at Shorewood Elementary, including Santa photos. (2725 SW 116th)

TURKEY DONATIONS: 10 am-2 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), you can donate a turkey and/or turkey-buying $ to the West Seattle Food Bank, which is hoping to help more than 300 local families have a happy Thanksgiving. (4201 SW Morgan)

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: 10 am-4 pm at the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall, it’s day two of the show and sale featuring area artists/craftspersons (listed here). Free admission. (9140 California SW)

SOUTHWEST SEATTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING: 10:30 am at the Providence Mount St. Vincent Chapel, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society gathers for its annual meeting. Business (including board/trustee voting and approval of bylaws amendments) is part of it but the setting will be the subject of a special presentation:

Sister Charlotte Van Dyke will tell the story (with PowerPoint) “Sisters of Providence Come to the West and the Early Beginnings of Providence Mount St. Vincent.” SWSHS executive director Clay Eals says, “We welcome non-members, and while we encourage them to become members (which they can do at the meeting), it isn’t necessary to be a member to attend.” (4831 35th SW)

‘RACE: THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION’: West Seattle Meaningful Movies, Reel Grrls, YUIR, and DNDA co-host this half-day film screening and interactive discussion about race. The film “Race: The Power of an Illusion” will be shown in three parts, with discussions after each one, and a community dinner by FEEST afterward. 1-6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

METROPOLITAN MARKET HOLIDAY SIDES TASTE: 3-6 pm at Metropolitan Market-Admiral (WSB sponsor). “Taste our pre-made options for the perfect sides for your holiday meal.” (41st/42nd/Admiral)

HOLIDAY CONCERT AND BAZAAR: 4-7 pm at Breath of Life Church, 3rd annual Holiday Concert and Bazaar features “live musical performances by the Celestial Ringers handbell choir as well as other talented musicians and vocalists from around the Pacific NW. Following the concert there’s food, bake-sale desserts, and a variety of unique crafts and gift items – all available to purchase.” (9807 26th SW)

HIGH POINT FAMILY FEST: 4:30-7 pm party and potluck at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center – details in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way)

WSCO GALA: Doors open at 6 pm at Alki Masonic Center for the West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ fundraising dinner and auction, with entertainment including the West Seattle Big Band. Our calendar listing has full details including how to check if there’s still room. (40th SW/SW Edmundsd)

BEER CHURCH TURKEY BOWL & IPA RELEASE: 6-9 pm at West Seattle Bowl, the Beer Church‘s annual nonprofit-benefiting bowling party is sold out but you are invited to stop by to drink the new benefit Beer Church India Pale Ale that’s being released, while cheering on the bowlers. Details in our calendar listing. (39th SW/SW Oregon)

OLG CYO ITALIAN DINNER: 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center, fundraising dinner for OLG’s CYO sports programs. More info in our calendar listing, including how to check ASAP if there’s still room left. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

ROO FORREST AND FRIENDS: “Eclectic blend of originals and covers” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, in honor of Neil Young‘s (71st) birthday. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

We were asked about a “loud boom” heard in the 35th/Avalon vicinity after 2 am. Mystery to us until we received this e-mail from another area resident:

It’s about 2 am right now and a few moments ago, I heard a loud bang. I looked out my window (down onto SW Avalon Way) and saw two individuals (one male and one female both in their teens or 20’s) walking along the sidewalk. The male was actively trying to conceal something in his jacket. I saw a cloud of smoke move along the street. The two walked further down SW Avalon Way and then stopped and I promptly saw sparks light up on a tree. Shortly after, sparks flew out like fireworks. The two continued walking down SW Avalon Way.

Yes, that IS something to report to 911. Whether or not they have an officer to send out, at least the information could solve the mystery for other callers.

(Wednesday photo @ Lincoln Park by Anjanette Nelson-Wally, who says “the view helped me feel hopeful”)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FAMILY STORY TIME: Bring your preschooler/toddler(s) to Southwest Library, 10:30 am. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB HOLIDAY LUNCHEON: 11 am-2 pm at Fauntleroy Church. Details in our calendar listing, including who to call (quick!) to see if there’s still room! (9140 California SW)

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! 6 pm, starting at the Senior Center of West Seattle: “inviting the LGBTQ community and their friends and neighbors for social hour at the Center followed by dining out at Lee’s Asian Restaurant next door to the Center. Everyone is welcome to attend – no membership or sign up is required.” (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 6-9 pm. Here’s some of what you’ll find on this month’s Art Walk:

*Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW; WSB sponsor) – first-ever Jewelry Invitational

*Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) – photos by Graycie Viscon; wine-tasting fee waived for Art Walk participants

*Twilight Gallery and Boutique (4306 SW Alaska) – opening reception for “Intelligent Life” by Laura Allen

*Wallflower Custom Framing (4735 42nd SW) – Trees, by Tim McGuire

*Brace Point Pottery (4208 SW 100th) – visit the southernmost stop on the Art Walk map, in Arbor Heights

OPEN MICROPHONE AT C & P: Musicians/singers of all ages are welcome at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘INTERVIEW DAY’ AT THE MOUNT: Until 7 pm today, interviews and tours are offered during a job fair at Providence Mount St. Vincent. (4831 35th SW)

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE: The business of local government goes on, and right now, the City Council’s Budget Committee is talking again about councilmembers’ proposed changes to the mayor’s budget – as they continue to get to the point where any chances have to leave the budget balanced, meaning changes that add cost also have to spell out where the money will come from. The proposals are linked to the agenda, which you’ll find here; the meeting is live on Seattle Channel, online or Cable 21.

WESTWOOD-HIGHLAND PARK HALA REZONING WORKSHOP: We’ve been reporting on the proposed rezoning in “urban villages” as part of the city’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA). West Seattle has four UVs, and the first “community design workshop” for one of them, Westwood-Highland Park, is tonight. From the city calendar listing:

The goal of this workshop is to help inform City Council about your community’s vision of how our Urban Villages should look, feel, and function in support of important citywide goals for increased affordability, design quality, and housing options in neighborhoods throughout the city.

We welcome a lively interchange of ideas and opinions on the recently proposed zoning changes for your neighborhood, including where the boundary for urban villages should be drawn, what mix of zones best support the context and conditions of local areas, and how to encourage more housing options and elements of livability (including neighborhood amenities such as frequent and reliable transit, community-serving businesses, parks and schools).

The workshop is in the library at Chief Sealth International High School, 6 pm. (2600 SW Thistle)

DENNY INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA: 7 pm in the Denny library, it’s the PTSA’s “family meeting,” with information about updates and opportunities. (2601 SW Kenyon)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. See this month’s agenda here. (9131 California SW)

AMERICAN LEGION POST 160: 8 pm monthly meeting at Post 160. (3618 SW Alaska)

LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC: The Loose Heels, 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Thanks to Michael Taylor-Judd for sharing the photo from this morning, looking across Elliott Bay at our beautiful peninsula. Here’s a quick look at a few things you should know for the hours ahead:

ELECTION RESULTS VIEWING PARTIES: Not a big list, but here are the ones we found in West Seattle.

DINNER TO HELP WSHS ATHLETICS: Support West Seattle High School sports via the West Seattle Booster Club by getting dinner from Chipotle in The Junction tonight, 5-9 pm. Tell the cashier that you are supporting WSHS Athletics and half the proceeds will go to the cause. (4730 California SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IS OFF: The regular monthly ANA meeting has been postponed to a TBA date because of Election Night, per president Larry Wymer. (We’ll publish an announcement when there’s a new date.)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IS ON: 7 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, the FCA board IS going ahead with its regular meeting, according to president Mike Dey. (9131 California SW)

ELECTION NIGHT KARAOKE: By 9 pm, if you feel like singing, The Skylark is the place to be, for Baby Ketten Karaoke. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar page.

(Thanks to Kathleen Steele for another view of the leaf art that someone’s been creating in Lincoln Park)

Highlights for your Sunday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

RUN ON ALKI: Fitness for Vitality‘s 3-run series on Alki offers 3 options from 2.5K to 10K, all starting at 9:30 am, with registration starting at the Alki Bathhouse at 8:15 am if you’re not already signed up. Details here. (60th SW/Alki SW)

MOSS TOUR: Naturalist Stewart Wechsler‘s nature walk in Lincoln Park starts at 10 am (meet by kiosk in Lincoln Park’s north lot); optional coffee hour at Caffé Ladro (California/Myrtle) at 8:30 am. Details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in The Junction. Time to think Thanksgiving! (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

SALMON SPOTTING: As reported here last night, a spawner has been seen in Fauntleroy Creek, and if you’d like to go have a look, stop by the overlook between noon and 4 pm today and a volunteer will escort you to a close-up viewing spot. (SW Director St./upper Fauntleroy Way SW)

FROM BACH TO JOPLIN: That’s the musical range promised at this free (donations accepted) concert featuring organ music and more, 2 pm at Hope Lutheran Church; details in our calendar listing. (4456 42nd SW)

COUNTRY/FOLK/POP: Original music by Kari Lynch and Matt Gabriel at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

ANNUAL SOUSA BIRTHDAY BASH: It’s the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band at Kenyon Hall at 7:30 pm, celebrating the composer’s birthday and the band’s longevity. Info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

MORE! See our complete calendar for the rest of what’s up today, tonight, beyond.

(We probably won’t see The Mountain today. Friday photo, looking south along the Duwamish River, by Don Brubeck)

Many options for your Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HOLIDAY BAZAAR @ THE MOUNT: Second and final day of the holiday bazaar and bake sale at Providence Mount St. Vincent, 9 am-4 pm. (4831 35th SW)

DROP OFF DONATIONS FOR STANDING ROCK: As reported here last weekend, two West Seattleites are collecting donations to take to Standing Rock for the ongoing Native/Indigenous demonstrations aimed at changing an oil-pipeline route. If you are donating, today there are two places you can drop off items – the Westside Unitarian Universalist church (7141 California SW), 8 am-noon, and the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW), 10 am-5 pm.

HARBOR/AVALON/MANNING CLEANUP: Rain or shine, everyone’s invited to join neighbors and merchants, as previewed here earlier this week. Meet at 9 am in the Luna Park Café parking lot. (2918 SW Avalon)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STUFFED CAKES: 6th anniversary for Stuffed Cakes, 10 am-3 pm, with free mini-cupcakes while they last and free face-painting to 1 pm – details in our calendar listing. (9003 35th SW)

OPEN HOUSE #1: 10 am-1 pm, Holy Rosary School has an open house for prospective families interested in its preschool-8th grade programs. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

SOUTHWEST SEATTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GALA: 11 am-2 pm at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), the SW Seattle Historical Society‘s annual Champagne Gala Brunch, this year themed “Loving Our Landmarks.” Sold out, so this is just a reminder for those who have tickets – see the official program online for a preview of auction items and more. WSB is a media sponsor of the event. (1936 Harbor Ave. SW)

LONGFELLOW CREEK SALMON WATCH: Meet Puget Soundkeeper volunteers at 11:30 am at Dragonfly Pavilion to walk along the creek and look for salmon. (4107 28th SW)

BOOK LAUNCH: 2-4 pm at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor), it’s the launch party for Michele Babb‘s new book “Anti-Inflammatory Eating for a Happy, Healthy Brain: 75 Recipes for Alleviating Depression, Anxiety, and Memory Loss.” She’s bringing recipe samples to taste, too! (4540 California SW)

HOLIDAY PREVIEW: 2-6 pm at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) at Westwood Village, it’s “Bubbles and Bling,” with previews of holiday trends, including a rep from Gorjana – details in our calendar listing. (2600 SW Barton)

OPEN HOUSE #2: Community Acupuncture Project of West Seattle and other businesses invite you to stop in, 3-5 pm. Treats and freebies. (4545 44th SW)

DEATH CAFE: 5-7 pm, join neighbors and friends at Resting Waters to talk about the inevitable. As explained in our calendar listing, it’s not a support group, but truly meant to be a discussion. (9205 35th SW)

BOOKS & BRICKS FUNDRAISING DINNER: 5 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, you’re invited to a fundraising dinner for a mission to Kenya – details in our calendar listing. (3050 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE LIONS’ OKTOBERFEST DINNER: 5:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, a community fundraiser, and you’re invited – see the menu and other details in our listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: This month’s featured film is “Documented,” the story of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas.

Doors at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center open at 6:30, film at 7 pm, discussion afterward with Miriam Cervantes Gomez of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. (6400 Sylvan Way)

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: Tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), it’s Bon-Fulton, 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

WEST SIDE GLORY: The queer variety show returns to The Skylark, doors open at 8 pm, show at 9 pm. Ticket info and more in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THE SLAGS: Live at Poggie Tavern in The Junction, starting at 9 pm. 21+. (4717 California SW)

DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME ENDS: Tonight brings the end of Daylight-Saving Time- at 2 am Sunday, clocks “fall back” to 1 am.

(Photo by Kate Baigrie, looking at West Seattle from the Smith Tower this morning)

Happy Friday! Here’s just some of what’s happening today/tonight. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PROVIDENCE MOUNT ST. VINCENT HOLIDAY BAZAAR: It’s getting more holidayish day by day, and today that’s because it’s the first day of the holiday bazaar and bake sale at The Mount, continuing until 4 pm and then again Saturday 9 am-4 pm. Lots of details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 5 pm, Conrad Wesselhoeft is this month’s featured writer at Barnes & Noble in Westwood Village, talking about and reading from his young-adult novel “Dirt Bikes, Drones and Other Ways to Fly.” (2800 SW Barton)

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s popular monthly Corner Bar starts at 6 tonight; featured musicians this month, Rippin’ Chicken. (12th SW/SW Holden)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 7 pm, Chief Sealth International High School takes on Cleveland at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) … Also at 7, West Seattle High School is on the road at Lincoln, in Tacoma.

FINAL NIGHT FOR WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, it’s your last chance to see “A Bright Room Called Day.” Details including ticket info are on the Westside Drama website. (3000 California SW)

BLUES AND BOOGIE WOOGIE: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, Arthur Migliazza is back with guest artist Bob Malone – details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

NIGHTLIFE AND MORE: Live music and more – all on our complete calendar!

(Another beautiful Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Four highlights from what’s up for the rest of today/tonight, via the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

THRIFTWAY HOLIDAY TASTE: 4-7 pm, West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) invites you to come sample appetizer, main course, side-dish, and dessert possibilities as you start thinking about your holiday-season celebrations – Thanksgiving, for starters, is only three weeks from today! (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL & ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: Looking for school(s) for next year? Thursday night brings a chance to find out more about West Seattle Montessori School and Academy (WSB sponsor). From 6 to 7:30 pm, the open house “gives parents and prospective families a chance to meet our staff, teachers and tour the facilities. You’ll be able to view samples of student work and pick up application materials. Our teachers and staff are available during and after the Open House to answer questions.” (11215 15th SW)

9030 35TH SW DESIGN REVIEW: 6:30 pm at the Sisson Building/Senior Center, the Southwest Design Review Board looks at this proposed mixed-use building with 40 apartments and ground-floor retail. The design packet is linked in our preview; the meeting includes a public-comment period. (4217 SW Oregon)

WHITE CENTER SHELTER UPDATE @ NHUAC MEETING If you are interested in the proposal to open a shelter at the former King County Public Health building at 8th SW/SW 108th, which we’ve continued to follow via our White Center site, WhiteCenterNow.com, tonight county department head Adrienne Quinn is scheduled to speak at the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting, which is tackling other topics too. All welcome, 7 pm, NH Fire District headquarters. (1243 SW 112th)

SEE MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT … by going here.

(Hummingbird colors with a backdrop of fall colors in Fauntlee Hills – photo by Jamie Kinney)

Happy Wednesday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30-noon at High Point Library, for babies 4-12 months old. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

LUNCHTIME MEETUP: Noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor), whether you’re a solopreneur, telecommuter, coffee-shop denizen, and/or aspiring coworker, come to our area’s only coworking center for a free lunchtime meetup and see who else shows up! (6040 California SW)

‘THE GREATEST MOVIES YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF’: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle, with free popcorn! This week, 1984’s “Secret Honor” with Philip Baker Hall. (4217 SW Oregon)

SOMALI STORY TIME: 5 pm at High Point Library, stories and songs in Somali. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

KENNEDY OPEN HOUSE: John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (WSB sponsor) in Burien invites all interested students and their families to tonight’s Open House to meet faculty and find out about the school. (140 S. 140th)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Sisson Building/Senior Center, with an agenda including “continued discussion about the district council moving forward, a short visit from Metro Transit Planner Dale Cummings, and a conversation about the history of local murals.” Also, nominations for next year’s SWDC executive committee. All welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

‘A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY’: Third-to-last chance to see the West Seattle High School Drama Club production:

(Photo courtesy WSHS Drama)

Curtain time in the WSHS Theater is 7:30 pm. Full details on the Westside Drama website. (3000 California SW)

BILLY JOE AND THE RC’S: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. No cover; 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Busy news day so far, and more to come, but we want to mention these five events happening in the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar. The art at left, by the way, was photographed by Shelley in Lincoln Park a few days ago:

WEST SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CLEANUP: As previewed here, meet at the California/Charlestown 7-11 at 4:30 pm to join the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce crew that’ll be picking up trash.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION: As part of the DNDA Cultural Events Series, you’re invited to a free community celebration of El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 5-8 pm. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT: Find out not just about Hope Lutheran School (WSB sponsor) kindergarten, but also about how to know whether your child is ready for kindergarten, at tonight’s 6:30 pm event. (4456 42nd SW)

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Considering Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) for 6th, 7th, 8th grade? 6:30 pm tonight, you’re invited to the second of this fall’s three open houses. (10015 28th SW)

SKELETON THEATRE: If the rain kept you home last night, tonight you get another (drier) chance to see Skeleton Theatre‘s animatronics-music-and-video extravaganza, “The Death of Rock.” 6-9 pm, 20-minute shows running continuously. (36th SW/SW Hanford)

(The entrance to Nightmare on 44th, the only local Halloween attraction with an Instagram feed so far as we know!)

After a very busy Halloweekend, Halloween has arrived. From the WSB West Seattle Halloween (etc.) Guide, here’s what’s happening, where, and when:

TOT GYM PUMPKINPALOOZA: At Hiawatha Community Center, 11 am-1 pm: “The event is designed for kids ages 0-5 and will be $3 per child – games, prizes, costumes, and a bounce house.” (2700 California SW)

STATE FERRIES’ COSTUME CONTEST: First-ever costume competition for walk-on passengers aboard all Washington State Ferries sailing 3-6 pm. WSF is “encouraging all walk-on customers, young and old, to come aboard dressed for Halloween. On all sailings during this time, the captain or a crewmember will watch from the wheelhouse and select their favorite costume from the walk-on passengers. The lucky winner will be invited up to the wheelhouse to meet the captain for a behind-the-scenes tour of the ferry.”

WESTWOOD VILLAGE TRICK-OR-TREATING: Merchants at the shopping center welcome trick-or-treating 5-7 pm. (2600 SW Barton)

LIGHT SHOW: Halloween Light Show at the home of West Seattle Yuletide. 5-10 pm and maybe a bit later. (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

KIDS’ KARNIVAL: 6-8 pm, for kids through 5th grade, at West Side Presbyterian Church. Come enjoy crafts, bouncy house, games, slide and prizes! (3601 California SW)

FALL FEST/TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6 pm at Grace Church: “Games, Prizes, Inflatables, Food Trucks, an appearance by the Seahawks mascot Blitz, and the 10th Annual Trunk or Treat!” (10323 28th SW)

MEEDS MANOR HAUNTED HOUSE: Tonight’s the night for the Meeds Manor Haunted House, 5-9:30 pm: “The haunted house will take you through the outside perimeter of our house with pirates, zombies, clowns, ghosts, and more. This event is FREE for all ages. We are collecting non-perishable food items for the West Seattle Food Bank. (5415 49th Ave SW)

ANIMATRONICS – NIGHTMARE ON 44TH: 6-9 pm, “Nightmare on 44th“: Animatronics and more in a spooky West Seattle yard. 10th anniversary! Rain OR no rain, it’s on, says creator David, who also notes: “This year we have new LED lighting throughout all of the shows – all of the graveyard shows have been rebuilt from scratch with some new music, better lighting sequences and a couple of new graves. The shows run on a 16.5 minute sequence loop.” (44th SW between Charlestown and Andover)

ANIMATRONICS – SKELETON THEATRE: The ST crew says “The Death of Rock” – a favorite from earlier this decade – is back this year. Shows tonight and tomorrow, 20 minutes long and running continuously, 6-9 pm each night – more info and a sneak peek at skeletontheatre.com – which is also where you can donate online to support the labor-intensive animatronic show. (36th SW/SW Hanford)

NON-HALLOWEEN EVENTS: Just a few – check our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for those!

Happy Sunday! First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween (etc.) Guide:

(WSB photo from 2015 Harvest Festival)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION HARVEST FESTIVAL: In the heart of The Junction, 10 am-2 pm, on California between Oregon and Edmunds, and on Alaska between 42nd and 44th. Schedule:

10 am-2 pm: Activity booths (free!)
10 am-2 pm: Farmers’ Market
11 am: Chili competition (KeyBank corner – 9 competitors – $10 gets you a taste of each and a vote, to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank)
11:15 am: Start gathering for costume parade
11:30 am: Costume parade, led by the West Seattle High School Marching Band
Noon: Trick or treating

ART GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: At Avalon Glassworks in Luna Park, the Art Glass Pumpkin Patch continues: “Dozens of handmade glass pumpkins in all colors are available for purchase to decorate your home or give as gifts. See live glass blowing and pick your pumpkins. Glass-blowing demonstrations are free to watch; Pumpkins cost $20-$95 each. Also at the pumpkin patch, limited-edition glass apples to benefit White Center Food Bank.” Live glass-blowing 11 am-5 pm today. (2914 SW Avalon Way)

‘I SCREAM’: Halloween Hop at Shelby’s Bistro and Ice Creamery, noon-2 pm during Harvest Festival. Games, prizes, DJ. (4752 California SW)

HAUNTED HOUSE: Go get spooked in the Haunted House at the new location of ReMAX in The Junction, noon-2 pm during Harvest Festival. (4400 SW Alaska)

TRICK OR TREATING IN WHITE CENTER: Trick-or-treating 3-6 pm at participating businesses. More info on this Facebook event page. Plus, Kimya Dawson in concert at Full Tilt Ice Cream, 3 pm! (9629 16th SW)

PARTY AT THE LONGHOUSE: Duwamish Longhouse Halloween Party, 5-7 pm, Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center: “Lots of Halloween fun. Children of all ages. Family-friendly event. Games, prizes & refreshments. Free/$10 suggested donation per family welcome.” (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

LIGHT SHOW: Halloween Light Show by the people who bring you West Seattle Yuletide. 5-10 pm. New zombies this year, plus a talking pumpkin, and more. (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

HEEBIE-JEEBIES: The Heebie-Jeebies’ “all ages (kids encouraged) Halloween show at The Skylark – Seattle’s only Halloween band. $5 cover. 7 & 9 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

GHOST GAME X: The Cabiri in “Ghost Game X: For Life Eternal” dessert-theater cabaret at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 7:30 pm. Ticket info – see if any are left! – is in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

And from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: If you missed it above – yes, there IS a Farmers’ Market during the Harvest Festival, in the street as usual, 10 am-2 pm as usual. (California between Oregon and Alaska)

UKESTRA SEATTLE: Ukulele music, live, at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

SING & DRUM THE SALMON HOME: 5 pm, join the gathering at the Fauntleroy Creek overlook to sing, drum, dance, and wish for the coho’s homecoming. All welcome, all ages. BYO drum. (SW Director and upper Fauntleroy Way SW)

LAST SUNDAY FOR WATER TAXI, AND EXTENDED SERVICE: This is the last weekend day of the year for the West Seattle Water Taxi, with the fall/winter schedule starting Monday, and it also will have extended service because of tonight’s Sounders FC playoff match, 6:30 pm vs. FC Dallas.

(Carved creations @ Brookdale Admiral Heights, photographed Friday afternoon)

Welcome to Saturday! First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween (etc.) Guide:

MONSTER DASH: 5th annual West Seattle Monster Dash in Lincoln Park to benefit South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. 9 am 5K, 10 am kids’ dash, 10:30 am awards ceremony and costume contest. Registration info here. (Fauntleroy/Cloverdale)

PCC PARTY: Kids’ pumpkin-decorating at PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 9-noon. PCC provides the pumpkins, decorating supplies, and a healthy snack. (California SW & SW Stevens)

THRIFTWAY PARTY: Annual kids’ Halloween party at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), 11 am-1 pm. (Fauntleroy/Morgan/California)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM PARTY: Family Halloween on the Porch at the Log House Museum, with “cool crafts, spooky stories and special treats.” 1-3 pm. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

KENYON HALL PARTY: Family Halloween Party at Kenyon Hall, 3 pm.

Fun for the whole family, featuring a Silent Movie Comedy accompanied by Bob White at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ and a Costume Parade and Contest, with age-appropriate prizes. We’ll serve Free Popcorn and Pirates’ Brew Punch, and we’ll reserve room for kids to cut a rug on the dance floor. Tickets for adults are $8 ($5 if you wear a costume and are accompanied by a child). Elementary, middle, and high school children pay $5, and pre-school children are free. We accept cash and checks at the door, and doors open at 2:45 for the 3:00 party.

(7904 35th SW)

OLG CARNIVAL: 4-8 pm, Halloween Carnival at Our Lady of Guadalupe School in the Walmesley Center. (35th SW & SW Myrtle)

LIGHT SHOW: Halloween Light Show by the folks who bring you West Seattle Yuletide. 5-10 pm, maybe a bit later tonight and Halloween. New zombies this year! (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

HOLY ROSARY HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: “Holy Rosary’s first Halloween Celebration is in the School Hall from 6:15 p.m. (right after Mass) to 8:00 p.m. This event is for kids preschool age on up, and is open to the West Seattle community so please invite your friends! The event is put on by the Holy Rosary Youth Group (grade 6-8 students and high school). There will be Halloween games! photo booth! face painting! fun and spooky house! treats! Cost is only $2 and all proceeds will go to the Youth Group.” (42nd/Genesee)

PUB PARTY: Admiral Pub Halloween Party, 7 pm-close. “Costume contest, prizes and giveaways all night long,” according to poster. (2306 California SW)

GHOST GAME X: The Cabiri in “Ghost Game X: For Life Eternal” dessert-theater cabaret at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 7:30 pm. Ticket info and other details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

COME AS YOU AREN’T: Skylark Café and Club‘s 10th Annual “Come as You Aren’t” battle of the bands, starting at 8 pm, $10 cover, 21+ – see the latest lineup here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

HALLOWEEN ‘WEREWOLF’ AT MEEPLES: Spend the night playing Halloween Werewolf – costumes encouraged! at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor). 8:30 pm:

Join Hank as he guides the Townsfolk and Werewolves through an evening of fun and adventure.

Cost: FREE!
Registration: None, nada, zipola
Costumes: YES! Recommended, but not required

One minute you’re a Villager, defending your theoretical home with every fiber of your being. The next, you’re a Werewolf, framing your friends and accusing them of wanting to destroy your village, when really it’s you who’s been infiltrating it all along. Each game becomes an epic phenomenon, designed to test your personal judgment and moral character.

(3727 California SW)

And from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

MAHONIA RESEARCH: Be part of a first-of-its-kind research project at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Arboretum, as explained here. 9 am-noon, north end of campus. (6000 16th SW)

FINAL WEEKEND FOR SOUTHWEST LIBRARY ART SHOWCASE: It’s time for artists to come pick up their work at Southwest Library if they’ve been part of this month’s community showcase, and also your chance to take a last look at what’s on display! 10 am-6 pm today. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY: The WSHS Drama Club presentation of “A Bright Room Called Day” continues its first weekend with a 7:30 pm performance at the WSHS Theater (photo courtesy WSHS):

We’re told, “With our current political climate, this show couldn’t be more timely or relevant.” (3000 California SW)

RYEGRASS: Kenyon Hall hosts this popular bluegrass band, 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

Finally, two transportation notes:

EAST MARGINAL WAY/DIAGONAL CLOSURE: If you’re planning to use Highway 99 south of the West Seattle Bridge, be aware of this weekend-long work. One note: Contrary to the alert, it appears from the SDOT live-video cam, that the West Seattle Bridge exit from SB 99 is in use.

LAST WATER TAXI WEEKEND OF THE YEAR: After this weekend, the West Seattle Water Taxi switches to its five-day-a-week, mornings/afternoons-only schedule for the rest of fall/winter.

Thanks to Vanessa for the rainbow photo! The forecast promises a partly sunny day, which is great for all the Hallo-weekend events about to happen. First, what’s up for today/tonight as listed in the WSB West Seattle Halloween (etc.) Guide:

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOL TRICK-OR-TREATING: An indoor event happening this afternoon: “We are inviting children age 5 and under with an adult to come trick or treat INSIDE at our Holy Rosary classrooms! We will have a mix of candy and non-candy items.” 1-2:30 pm. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

TRICK-OR-TREAT IN THE ADMIRAL DISTRICT: Trick-or-Treating in The Admiral District, participating merchants – look for this sign on the door or window:

3-6 pm. (California/Admiral and vicinity)

COSTUME CONTEST: Kids’ Halloween Costume Contest, 3-6 pm at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor). Prizes for cutest, scariest, most-creative costumes. (41st/42nd/Admiral Way)

LIGHT SHOW: Halloween Light Show by the folks who bring you West Seattle Yuletide. 5-10 pm. New zombies this year! (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

HIAWATHA CARNIVAL: Halloween Carnival at Hiawatha Community Center, 6-8 pm. “Start your Halloween off with a frighteningly fun-filled evening for the family! Wear your costumes and enjoy carnival games, crafts, and spooktacular activities.” $5/family. (2700 California SW)

ALKI CARNIVAL: 6-8 pm, carnival at Alki Community Center, ages 5-11: “Alki’s inviting all the little goblins in town to join us for a howling good time. Enjoy carnival inspired games, and walk through our scream room, if you dare.” $1 per game or $10 unlimited bracelet. (5817 SW Stevens)

THE GREAT PUMPKIN BASH: For kids, free games, prizes, candy, and contests, at Westwood Christian Community, 6:30 pm. (9252 16th SW)

LISTENING PARTY: At Easy Street Records, 7 pm, free, all ages, Stranger Things Soundtrack Halloween Listening Party. “The soundtrack to Netflix’s Stranger Things is coming out on vinyl 10/28 and we’re gonna have a party! We’re gonna hang some Christmas lights, set up a waffle bar, play some Dungeons & Dragons, and host a Halloween costume contest!” (California SW & SW Alaska)

GHOST GAME X: The Cabiri in “Ghost Game X: For Life Eternal” dessert-theater cabaret at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 7:30 pm. Tickets, showtimes, details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

And now from the rest of the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LAFAYETTE WALK-A-THON: Until 1 pm, it’s fundraising walk-a-thon day at Lafayette Elementary.

Thanks to Megan Smith for the photo; she also wanted to shout out to West Seattle Runner WSB sponsor) for their support. Stop by and donate! (California/Lander)

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: Until 2 pm, their meeting is on at Daystar Retirement Village in Westwood – you can drop in! Agenda details are in our calendar listing. (2615 SW Barton)

CASUAL WATER: Live guitar music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY’: Second night for the West Seattle High School Drama Club production, at the WSHS Theater, 7:30 pm curtain time. Details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

MUCH, MUCH MORE FOR TODAY, TONIGHT, BEYOND … on our complete calendar page!

First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween (etc.) Guide, which has dozens of events happening between now and next Tuesday:

(WSB photo from a past Pumpkinpalooza)

TODDLER PUMPKINPALOOZA: At High Point Community Center, 10 am–noon. “Join the High Point Community Center staff and enjoy age-appropriate Halloween games, booths, face painting, arts and crafts activities, and snacks.” $5. (6920 34th SW)

HPES DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: “Please join the Highland Park community for our Dia de los Muertos Celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Highland Park Elementary School Cafeteria. This is a potluck event, so bring your favorite dish to share. There will be music, food, dancing, arts and crafts, and many more fun activities.” (1012 SW Trenton)

GLOW IN THE DARK PARTY: Tonight at Delridge Community Center, 6-7:30 pm. Free! “For ages 12 and under: Come dressed in your best glow-in-the-dark costume, or any costume, and try the glow-in-the-dark ring toss, tic-tac-toe, bowling, and other fun games.” (4501 Delridge Way SW)

LIGHT SHOW BEGINS:: First night of the Halloween Light Show by the folks who bring you West Seattle Yuletide. 5-10 pm nightly through Halloween (probably a little later on October 29th and 31st). New zombies this year: “Larry and Skully will be joining the Wicked Witch of the West, our dancing skeleton, Skelington. And this year our talking pumpkin will be joined by a trio of back-up singers.” (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

DESSERT THEATER: First of five nights to see The Cabiri in “Ghost Game X: For Life Eternal” dessert-theater cabaret at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 7:30 pm. Tickets, showtimes, details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

And non-Halloween (etc.) events from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STATE FERRIES MEETING: Something to say or ask about the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route of Washington State Ferries? Tonight is your chance, 5-6:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. (9131 California SW)

ADMIRAL REZONING: Tonight’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda Focus Group meeting at City Hall involves the group looking at “medium-density urban villages,” including Admiral – this group’s first meeting since the draft maps for potential Mandatory Housing Affordability rezoning were released last week (WSB coverage here). Public welcome, with a comment period toward meeting’s end – 6-8 pm. (600 4th Ave. downtown)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, with an agenda including a presentation about the city’s “Drive Clean” and electric-vehicle initiatives as well as discussions of ongoing issues including the planned bus-shelter removals on the southeast corner of 44th/Alaska in The Junction. All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way)

WSHS PLAY’S OPENING NIGHT: The West Seattle High School Drama Club‘s “Bright Room Called Day” opens at 7:30 pm in the WSHS Theater – here’s a photo from dress rehearsal:

Full details, including ticket info, in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

MUCH MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND – just take a quick look at our complete calendar.

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

(Engine 37 firefighter with Fauntleroy Fall Festival-goer last Sunday)

FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME: 11:15-11:45 am at Delridge Library, bring preschoolers to meet firefighters and learn about fire safety during a fun special story time. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ENTREPRENEUR MEETUP: Noon-1:15 pm, it’s free meetup day at West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction (WSB sponsor). Bring your lunch if you want to and go meet new people! (6040 California SW)

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 3-4:30 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle, talk with others who know exactly what you’re going through. (4217 SW Oregon)

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT HOMELESSNESS: Come to tonight’s Highland Park Action Committee-presented panel discussion (in place of the regular monthly HPAC meeting) ready to learn, listen, and talk, 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. (12th SW/SW Holden)

POEMS AND STORIES: The monthly Poetrybridge event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) features Rayn Roberts and Chris Jarmick, plus a community microphone. (5612 California SW)

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

KNATHAN RYAN: At Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm, Knathan Ryan of The Bruised Hearts Revue celebrates a night of acoustic sounds. No cover; 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

P.S. This is the ONLY day/night of the week with nothing in the WSB West Seattle Halloween (etc.) Guide – but check it out when you can, as we’ve added even more to the list of what’s up (for all ages!) between now and next Tuesday. And if we’re missing something, there’s still time for us to add it – e-mail the info (plain text in your message) ASAP to editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!

(One more photo from Herring’s House Park during last weekend’s Duwamish Alive! – see the gallery from WSB’s Leda Costa here)

Here are some highlights for the rest of your Tuesday. First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween (etc.) Guide:

EL VESTIDO DE TLAMANALLI: Looking ahead to Dia de los Muertos, at the South Park Library, 6:30 pm tonight – “El Vestido de Tlamanalli“:

In this beautiful fable, author and actress Nora Girón-Dolce takes us on an imaginary trip to the beginnings of the Mexican tradition of setting up the offering and altar for the dead. The audience will participate in the setting of a small offering that will help them understand its elements and their meaning. This program is presented entirely in Spanish. For children ages 3-11.

Details here. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

Now, two reasons you might want to go downtown tonight:

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING: This is the council’s second evening public hearing to listen to what you want to, and/or don’t want to, see in the city budget. 5:30 pm at City Hall – signups for speakers start at 4:30 pm, according to the detailed budget-process update in City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s latest online post. (600 4th Ave.)

DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED JUNCTION REZONING: Remember those maps we published last week, the draft proposals for rezoning in “urban villages” as part of what the city calls Mandatory Housing Affordability? The process that led to those maps includes ongoing meetings of “focus groups” and the next one – open to the public – is tonight at City Hall. This group includes reps from the West Seattle Junction area, the West Seattle “urban village” with the most proposed changes.

(Direct link to West Seattle Junction map)

Particularly if you are a property owner in the area, you might want to go. 6 pm in Room 370. (600 4th Ave.)

And from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, on-peninsula highlights for tonight:

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: Live at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. No cover. Come early for Happy Hour specials 3-6 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

DANCE AUDITIONS: A grant-funded program for young dancers 7-12 years old has hip-hop auditions at 6:30 pm, Bollywood auditions 7:15 pm, both at Dakota Place Park. Details and preregistration info are in our calendar listing. (California SW/SW Dakota)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, with an update from local police plus guests including Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Solomon – see the preview at the end of last night’s Crime Watch roundup. You don’t have to be a Block Watch captain, or even member, to attend – all welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

JOE ROSS & THE BIRD WATCHERS: Honky-tonk jazz at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOTS MORE TO CONSIDER … on our complete-calendar page.

Thanks to James Bratsanos for capturing the brief moment this morning when the sunrise turned the Olympics’ new snowcaps pink, before the grayness reclaimed it all. Now, on to what’s ahead for the rest of today/tonight. First, as Hallo-week begins, here are two events from the WSB Halloween (etc.) Guide:

DECORATE SUGAR SKULLS: 4-6 pm, faculty and families of the Southwest Early Learning Bilingual Preschool are inviting you to join them in decorating sugar skulls for an upcoming Dia De Los Muertos celebration! At the SWEL Bilingual Preschool. (5405 Delridge Way SW)

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 5-7 pm at The Salvation Army‘s gym. “Come dressed up in costumes to win a costume contest, play carnival games, win prizes, and of course- a ton of candy before Halloween even gets here! Free. Fun. Safe. All ages. No drugs or alcohol permitted.” (9050 16th SW)

And from our regular year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: 6 pm at Delridge Library, this week’s drop-in Tinkerlab STEM-based crafts focus on “Future Fashion” – details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES MONDAY QUIZ: 7:30 pm at The Skylark. Free! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CRACKER FACTORY AT WSBC: 8 pm at West Seattle Brewing Company in The Triangle, live music with Cracker Factory. No cover; 21+. (4515 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PUB QUIZ @ SHADOWLAND: 8 pm at Shadowland in The Junction, they have questions, you have answers! (California SW/SW Oregon)

SOMETHING FOR THE CALENDAR AND/OR HALLOWEEN (ETC.) GUIDE? E-mail the info – plain text in the body of your e-mail, please, not as an attachment – to editor@westseattleblog.com; thank you!

P.S. Reminder – Southwest Pool is closed for the next three weeks, as previewed/explained here.

(Morning beach scene, photographed by Don Brubeck)

Good morning! First, this weekend’s road-work reminder:

LOWER SPOKANE STREET DETOURS: Through tonight, you need to be aware of the detours if you’re headed for Harbor Island or using other parts of the surface route east of the low bridge – details are in this SDOT alert.

Now, the happenings – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. The WSFM is open year-round. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

SKI SWAP: 11 am-4 pm, it’s the annual West Seattle Ski Swap, presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters at Post 160 next door. (3618 SW Alaska)

SNOOP YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE FEATURING COACH SNOOP DOGG: It’s the West Coast Clash – Seattle Ravens vs. Pomona Steelers – at noon at West Seattle Stadium, presented by the Snoop Youth Football League – whose founder Coach Snoop Dogg will be on hand – and Seattle Parks. Lots of background in this Seattle Medium preview. Tickets $5 youth/$10 adults. (4432 35th SW)

JUNCTION EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION HUB OPENS: Noon-3 pm, a special chance to go get familiar with West Seattle’s newest volunteer-powered Emergency Communication Hub – the 13th Hub is in The Junction, in the parking lot at Hope Lutheran Church. (42nd SW/SW Oregon)

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: 2-5 pm in and around Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, The Hall at Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy Church/YMCA, it’s three big hours of fun – see the activity list/schedule here! Everything’s free except the food if you choose to indulge – here’s the list of what’s being sold and at what price. Go have a great time! (9131-9140 California SW)

LIZ NAVARRO @ C & P: Texas singer-songwriter performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

MAGGIE LAIRD @ SKYLARK: All-ages show, 6-9 pm, $5 cover, at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)