(Photo by Peter Mangolds – sea lions leaping @ Jack Block Park)

From morning’s first light until late into the night, many options for your Earth Day Saturday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RECORD STORE DAY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Biggest day of the year at West Seattle’s own record store and café. Easy Street opens at 7 am, and three live musical performances are planned in the afternoon/evening – see the lineup in our calendar listing. (California/Alaska)

TAI CHI AT THE BEACH: 9 am at Alki Beach, by the Statue of Liberty, it’s the return of free Tai Chi at the Beach, with Lao-Shi Caylen Storm. Details in our calendar listing. (61st SW/Alki SW)

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY CLEANUP: 9 am-noon, volunteers are cleaning up at and around Lafayette Elementary in honor of Earth Day, as previewed here. (California/Lander)

WESTSIDE NEIGHBORS NETWORK FORUM: 9:30-11:30 am at West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle, come talk and learn about this newly organized network aimed at coalescing community support for aging in place and other ways to thrive. (36th/Snoqualmie)

BOOK SALE: 10 am-2 pm, celebrate Earth Day at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) by shopping the annual used-book sale! Details in our calendar listing. (3840 41st SW)

DUWAMISH ALIVE! 10 am-2 pm, multiple sites on the Duwamish River and in its watershed where you can volunteer, as previewed here. The official opening ceremony is at T-107 Park on the river. (4700 W. Marginal Way SW)

WYATT’S JEWELERS CELEBRATES 12 YEARS: 10 am-4 pm, anniversary celebration at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) in Westwood Village. Drinks, desserts, giveaways … and the anniversary sale. (2600 SW Barton)

VILLAGE GREEN REOPENS: Under new ownership, Village Green Nursery is reopening as of today, 10 am-6 pm. Peggy Johnson‘s art show is part of reopening weekend. (10223 26th SW)

GET TO KNOW THE WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: 1-3 pm at Neighborhood House High Point Family Resource Center, special event where you can find out about and sign up to be part of the West Seattle Timebank. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’ PREVIEW CONCERT: Professional singers and accompanist perform a preview concert at 2 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

EARTH DAY CONCERT WITH PAUL GERARD: 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC: “Join us for an evening of creation-centered music featuring original songs by Paul Gerard, celebrating our endlessly fascinating planet and its myriad creatures and environs.” More info in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

‘FROZEN’: 7:30 pm curtain tonight for the new ArtsWest production, a Tony-nominated play about a serial killer and the two women who track him down. (4711 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Legendary Tiny Giants, led by Ricky Gene Powell, performs starting at 9 pm at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Rambis, Alluvion, Kylmyys, Your City Sleeps, starting at 9 pm at The Skylark in North Delridge. $7 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE! See our complete-calendar page.

Thanks to Trileigh Tucker for the baby-hummingbirds photo! But unless you’re a baby bird, this is going to be too nice a night to just hang around the nest. Here are five highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LIVE MUSIC AT SALTY’S: 5-8 pm, the Dave Holo Trio gets jazzy at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), and you know it’s going to be a gorgeous night by the water. No cover/minimum; happy-hour specials until 6 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

PLANT FOR THE PLANET: On Earth Day Eve, your environmentally minded kid(s) can be part of the new monthly West Seattle meeting of Plant for the Planet (see our preview here). 7 pm at the Puget Ridge Cohousing Common House. RSVP by e-mail – our calendar listing explains how. (7020 18th SW)

WARRIOR’S CALL: HEALING THROUGH SERVICE: 7 pm at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, hear from the veterans of VeteransRespond, who “felt called to support environmental rights and Native Lands”:

The event will feature brave warriors who are veterans of both the US Armed Services and of the Standing Rock Movement. Joseph George, an Air Force Veteran; Brandee Paisano, a US Navy Veteran and Laguna Pueblo Native; and Mark Sanderson, a US Army Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart, will be among the powerful speakers telling their stories.

Opening ceremony and prayer will be led by members of the Duwamish Tribe.

The event is free. More info in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: Singer-songwriter Russell James Pyle is at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL: Next best thing to being out on the water is watching films about being out on the water – and if you agree, the Reel Paddling Film Festival‘s tour stop at Pershing Hall is where you’ll want to be, 7:15 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3618 SW Alaska)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … see our complete-calendar page.

(One more look before the petals all fall: Cherry blossoms in Fauntleroy)

Morning to night, highlights of an option-filled Thursday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ACTIVE DADS PLAYGROUP: 10 am-noon at Neighborhood House High Point Center, open play and socializing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at Southwest Library, bring your toddler(s) and preschooler(s), ages 1-5. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

AFTERNOON DANCE TIME: 2-4 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle with Lauren Petrie. All ages, abilities, skill levels welcome; no-host bar for 21+. No host bar with $3 beer, wine, and cocktails. “Join our fun and friendly community of dancers!” Admission $7 nonmembers, $5 members. (4217 SW Oregon)

4.20 @ ORIGINS CANNABIS: 3-7 pm, live music, deals, and fun to celebrate 4.20 at Origins Recreational Cannabis (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. (4800 40th SW)

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library, drop in for a fun STEM-based craft or challenge. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

BEER TASTING: 5-8 pm at The Beer Junction, certified cicerone Melissa Twist from Pennsylvania’s Victory Brewing visits. (4511 California SW)

ENVIRONMENTAL SLAM: 6-8:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, middle- and high-school students’ multimedia presentations inspiring others to take action. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

JUNCTION, ARBOR HEIGHTS PROJECTS @ DESIGN-REVIEW DOUBLEHEADER: Two projects return to the Southwest Design Review Board tonight, with both reviews at the Senior Center/Sisson Building (California/Oregon): 6:30 pm, 4754 Fauntleroy Way SW, a 7-story, 108-apartment, 103-offstreet-parking-space proposal on the NE corner of California/Edmunds; see the design packet here. 8 pm, 4220 SW 100th, an 8-townhouse, 1-live-work-unit, 8-offstreet-parking-space proposal; see the design packet here. Both reviews include public-comment opportunities.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC, with the agenda including discussions from transportation projects, including the SW Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing, to the off-leash-at-the-beach crackdown. (6115 SW Hinds)

HUMPBACK & GRAY WHALES IN PUGET SOUND: 7 pm at the Dakota Place Park Building, as previewed here, The Whale Trail presents John Calambokidis talking about the increase in humpback and gray whales in Puget Sound. Tickets available online. (California/Dakota)

FREE STRETCHING CLASS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle Performing Arts in The Junction, free class with tonight featuring input from a physical therapist. (California/Edmunds)

‘FROZEN’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse, it’s opening night for the newest production – details in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

NIGHTLIFE AND MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

(Cooper’s Hawk, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Busy day/night ahead:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library, bring your up-to-12-months-old little ones for fun! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

OFFICE JUNCTION TOUR & MEETUP: 11 am tour, noon-1:15 pm weekly community meetup at West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction (WSB sponsor) – all invited to drop in. (6040 California SW)

COFFEE WITH A COP: Starbucks has partnered with police departments nationwide to host these conversations, and this is the first one in West Seattle, 1-2:30 pm at the Junction Starbucks. Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Pierre Davis told us at last night’s West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting (our report on that is coming up later today) that he’s planning to be there along with others from SPD. (California/Alaska)

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 pm, monthly gathering at Uptown Espresso in The Junction – more info in our calendar listing. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at a new location – Neighborhood House High Point Center – the DNDC will get an update on West Seattle’s two recently approved Neighborhood Street Fund projects, Harbor/Avalon/Spokane/Manning and Chief Sealth IHS Walkways. SDOT‘s Natalie Graves will present the updates, as she did at the Southwest District Council meeting earlier this month (WSB coverage here). Other topics include the conversion of Metro Route 120 into Delridge’s RapidRide H Line. Here’s the full agenda (PDF).(6400 Sylvan Way SW)

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at The Kenney, Morgan Junction’s neighborhood council has another info-packed quarterly meeting including the neighborhood’s response to the proposed HALA Mandatory Housing Affordability upzoning – see the full agenda here (PDF). All welcome. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AWARD-WINNING POETS AT WORDSWEST: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), WordsWest Literary Series celebrates National Poetry Month with two national-award-winning poets, Terrance Hayes and Jane Wong, as previewed here. (5612 California SW)

FAUNTLEROY BOULEVARD PROJECT: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) Rotary Room, the second meeting of the Fauntleroy Way Neighborhood and Business Association to talk about the project; since our preview published here, it’s also been announced that city reps will be there, including SDOT and City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. (36th/Snoqualmie)

DEADGRASS: Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia tunes at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

(Crow harassing immature bald eagle over west slope of Gatewood Hill – photo by Mark Dale)

Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

JOB-SEARCH HELP: 2-4 pm at Neighborhood House High Point Center, drop in to “work one-on-one with a coach and get help searching for opportunities, filling out applications, creating a cover letter and resume, practicing interview skills, and more. You are also welcome to use our computer lab with free use of Wi-Fi, printing, fax, scanning, and copying.” Free weekly event, open to all. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: 5-8 pm, live music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor). No cover/minimum; happy-hour specials available until 6 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

’13TH’ SCREENING & POTLUCK DINNER: 6:30 pm at Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall, a “special screening of ‘13th‘ (trailer), an Oscar-nominated documentary exploring the history of race & criminal justice in America.” Free; bring a potluck dish to share. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, it’s your monthly chance to hear about local crime/safety trends and ask police about your neighborhood concerns. (Like the early-morning gunfire in North Delridge – story to come.) Also a special guest who will discuss the SPD Safe Place program and the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum. All welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic instrumentalists and singers are welcome to come play at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library – bring the kids for stories, rhymes, and songs. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

MORE ON OUR COMPLETE CALENDAR … see it all here!

(Anna’s Hummingbird in flight, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

First – from the WSB Easter & More page:

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY EGG HUNT: 9 am; indoors; free. (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

LI’L BUG STUDIO EGG HUNT: 9:15 am; indoors; $10 per child. (10007 13th SW)

COMMUNITY-CENTER EGG HUNTS: 10 am at Alki (5817 SW Stevens), Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW), High Point (6920 34th SW), and Southwest (2801 SW Thistle) centers. Free.

LINCOLN PARK EGG HUNT: 11 am, presented again this year by Eastridge Church, in the south meadow. Free. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WALK THE TIBBETTS LABYRINTH: 9 am-noon at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), you’re invited to walk the indoor labyrinth. (Entry through Fellowship Hall doorway off 41st and Andover)

SATURDAY SERVICES: See the list for churches, times, locations.

Now, from our calendar and previews:

FIRST WEEKEND FOR WEST SEATTLE WATER TAXI: This is the first weekend since the West Seattle Water Taxi went to its spring/summer schedule, which includes weekend service. See the schedule here.

APRIL POOLS DAY: Free and fun safety lessons and swimming at Southwest Pool, 10:30 am-noon. (2801 SW Thistle)

FREE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: As previewed here, women and girls 10+ are invited to a free three-hour self-defense seminar today at Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Seattle (WSB sponsor). Noon-3 pm; RSVP ASAP. Donations accepted (cash or check) to help New Beginnings. (5050 Delridge Way SW)

FREE KINDERMUSIK: 12:30 pm at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor). All kids welcome. (6959 California SW)

WINE TASTING AT WELCOME ROAD: The tasting room is open at Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor), 1-7 pm. (3804 California SW)

BIRDS OF THE DUWAMISH RIVER VALLEY: Free nature walk from the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse, 1-3 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

WINE TASTING AT VISCON CELLARS: The tasting room is open at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor), 2-7 pm. (5910 California SW)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR: Leslie Harris, who represents West Seattle and South Park on the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors, invites you to drop in and talk, 3-5 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

FOOD TASTING: 3-6 pm at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) in Admiral, try roasted leg of lamb with mint. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

RAINBOW BINGO: Doors open at 5:30 pm at South Park Neighborhood Center for Rainbow Bingo benefiting the South Park Senior Center. Dinner included (served at 6 pm); cash prices; bingo (starting at 7 pm) called by Aunt Betty Malone; silent auction; beer, wine, jello shots and snacks for sale too. Cash-only event. 21+. Buy tickets online at spseniors.org or leave message at 206-767-2544. (8201 10th Ave. S.)

SECOND CHANCE PROM: 7 pm at West Seattle Golf Course – loved your prom? Hated it? Missed it? Here’s your second chance. It’s a fundraiser for the Ruby Room, which gets donated dresses and accessories to girls who otherwise can’t attend theirs. Lots more info in our calendar listing. (4600 35th SW)

‘THE DYBBUK’: Seattle Jewish Theater Company presents the classic “The Dybbuk” at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Details including reservation/ticket info are on the venue website.(7904 35th SW)

LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT: See our calendar for multiple venues!

P.S. We don’t know if any flyovers are planned, but …

SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES NIGHT @ THE SAFE: That’s the theme for tonight’s Mariners vs. Rangers game at Safeco Field, 6:10 pm, with pregame ceremonies starting at 5:30 pm. So if you happen to see military aircraft in the area early this evening – now you know.

Highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

HOLY WEEK SERVICES/EVENTS: Ten local churches have sent us information about Holy Week/Easter services and you’ll find it all on our special page – along with the Sunday sunrise service at Forest Lawn (WSB sponsor), plus egg-hunt listings for tomorrow and Sunday, and more.

WALK THE LABYRINTH AT TIBBETTS: Today and tonight bring two open times for walking the rainbow labyrinth at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) – now through 4 pm, and 6 pm-8 pm: “The Labyrinth is made of heavy canvas and we ask that walkers remove shoes before starting. We will have hand-held labyrinths available for those who are mobility challenged and music will play softly in the background.” (Entry through Fellowship Hall doorway off 41st SW/SW Andover)

Also today/tonight:

ULTA BEAUTY GRAND OPENING: Thanks to the reader who sent that photo of the long line waiting to get in just before 10 am – even though the new Westwood Village Ulta Beauty store soft-opened a week ago. The official grand-opening celebration is scheduled to last all weekend. (2800 SW Barton)

YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK KICKOFF PARTY: For youth 12-19, block party at Southwest Teen Life Center 2-6 pm, pool party 8-9:30 pm. More info here. (2801 SW Thistle)

GIANT JENGA: Come play, 3:30-4:30 pm at Southwest Library! (35th SW/SW Henderson)

DAVE HOLO TRIO: Live New Orleans jazz at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

GARY BENSON: Solo folk singer at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘A NIGHT OF WEIRD ROCK’: 9 pm-midnight, Llama, Swedish Finnish, No One Can Save Us (Green Pajamas tribute) at Parliament Tavern. 21+. $5 cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

YES, THERE’S MORE … check out our complete calendar, and preview the weekend while you’re there!

What we dubbed West Seattle Art Walk 2.0 launches tonight, and that’s our first spotlight event:

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: As previewed here earlier this week, starting tonight, the second-Thursday art walk expands its hours to “5 pm to late,” and adds spotlighted food-and-drink places where you’ll find specials in support of WSAW. The venue list is above – the spots with stars have artists, some of which are listed in this update on the Art Walk website.

Also today/tonight:

DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURE CONTINUES: As first noted Monday, the center closure continues this week – but the egg hunt on Saturday IS on!

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: This is Maundy Thursday and you’ll find special services listed on our Easter & More page, plus two sessions today/tonight for labyrinth walking at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW; WSB sponsor).

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library, drop in to make a fun STEM-based craft. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

WESTSIDE NEIGHBORS NETWORK FORUM: What would you want out of this “virtual village” that’s being built by your neighbors to help support West Seattleites as they get older? Come to tonight’s forum at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 6:30 pm. (36th/Snoqualmie)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), for musicians of all genres. (5612 California SW)

SUPER Z ATTACK TEAM, PINTO WAGONFIRE: 8-11 pm, “jazzy math rock” at Parliament Tavern. 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Black-capped chickadee harvesting nesting material, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

We’ve made it to midweek! Here are highlights of what’s happening:

HOLY WEEK SERVICES & MORE: Check the list for today/tonight here.

OFFICE JUNCTION TOUR, MEETUP: 11 am, West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction (WSB sponsor), welcomes you to stop by for a tour. 12-1:15 pm, it’s the weekly local-biz meetup. All welcome! (6040 California SW)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library – stories, songs, rhymes, fun and free. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

GAME ON! 2-4:30 pm at High Point Library – “Spring Break special edition of board games and open play on the Kinect and Wii.” (35th SW/SW Raymond)

ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: 3-4:30 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) library, get help with the admission/enrollment process. Full details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

BOSTON MARATHON SUPPORT RUN: Join the free group run from West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) tonight at 6:15 pm, as a sendoff for locals who are headed to the Boston Marathon. (2743 California SW)

CITY COUNCIL POSITION 8 CANDIDATES: See all 10 of them at tonight’s 34th District Democrats meeting, which also is scheduled for an appearance by U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal. 6:30 pm social time, 7 pm program, The Hall at Fauntleroy – full agenda in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern – “Honky tonk for the soul with Billy Joe Huels of The Dusty 45s, featuring Robin Cady, Kohen Burrill, and guitar legend Rod Cook.” 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

TALARICO’S TRIVIA: The famous weekly 8:30 pm trivia hosted by Phil Tavel. Prizes! (4718 California SW)

AND THERE’S MUCH MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

Thanks to Sonya for that rainbow-and-more view, as part of a panorama from the Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge, shared via the West Seattle Blog Flickr group (almost 6,000 photos!). As with most photos published on WSB, you can click it to see a larger version. Meantime – here are highlights of what’s ahead for today/tonight:

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND EVENTS: See what’s on our West Seattle list for today/tonight/beyond by going here.

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: 5-8 pm, live music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor). No cover. Happy-hour specials are available until 6. (1936 Harbor SW)

KIDS’ CAFE MEALS PROGRAM: Free meals for anyone 18 and under, no paperwork/eligibility required. 3:30-4 pm at High Point Library (35th SW/SW Raymond), 4-4:30 pm at South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.)

MATH BUDDIES: 4-5 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, drop-in program for kids K-5 to play math games with a high-school “buddy.” (2306 42nd SW)

DROP-IN CHESS: 4:30-5:30 pm at High Point Library, for kids and teens, all skill levels. Chess sets and guidance from an adult coach are available. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm, The Sanctuary at Admiral. As previewed here, tonight’s discussions include light rail and the Chelan CSO project. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm, board meeting (but public is welcome) at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Agenda includes SPD, ferries, parking, the upcoming Fauntleroy Fall Festival fundraiser at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) on May 5th, the Schoolhouse Centennial coming up May 21st, and more. (9131 California SW)

Got something to announce to the community via the WSB calendar? Please send the information in plain text in the body of your e-mail – not as a document or image – as far in advance as you can, to editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!

(Cherry blossoms at 12th/Trenton in Highland Park, photographed by Long Bach Nguyen)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Easter & More list:

WALK THE LABYRINTH AT TIBBETTS UMC: Now through 2 pm, the rainbow labyrinth at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) is open for contemplative walking. (Enter through north alley door between 40th and 41st)

SPRING BREAK MOVIE: 1 pm, watch “Up” at Southwest Library, free, snacks provided too. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

FREE TAX HELP: The deadline’s getting closer; free tax help is available on a drop-in basis today at Delridge Library, 2-7 pm. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

HELP OUT AT THE COMMUNITY ORCHARD: 3-5 pm is the weekly meetup/work party at the Community Orchard of West Seattle – all welcome to come learn about, and show some love for, the orchard, which is on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus’s north end. (6000 16th SW)

FREE MEALS FOR KIDS: 3:30-4 pm Mondays-Thursdays, youth 18 and under can get free meals at the High Point and South Park Libraries, no eligibility requirements and no questions asked. (35th SW/SW Raymond, 8604 8th Ave. S.)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

AND THERE’S MORE … especially at the libraries! See the complete list on our full calendar.

(Winged Space Needle? Elliott Bay photo by Lynn Hall)

First, a traffic alert if you are using Highway 99 today:

SOUTHBOUND 99 CLOSURE: WSDOT is scheduled to close southbound Highway 99 for construction work between Valley Street (lower Queen Anne) and the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel, 7 am-5 pm today.

Now – what’s happening in West Seattle today; most of our highlights are from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PALM SUNDAY: Holy Week services for which we’ve received listings, today through Easter, are on our Easter & More page.

WALK THE LABYRINTH AT TIBBETTS: At Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), “We will have our rainbow labyrinth up all during Holy Week as a place of meditation and centering. The Labyrinth is made of heavy canvas and we ask that walkers remove shoes before starting. We will have hand-held labyrinths available for those who are mobility challenged and music will play softly in the background. Tibbetts welcomes ALL to come walk the labyrinth during one of the open times.” Today’s open time is noon-2 pm. (Entry through Fellowship Hall doorway off 41st SW/SW Andover)

FRESH FLOURS TURNS 1: As previewed here, today is the first-anniversary celebration at Fresh Flours Bakery in South Delridge. Dollar-off drinks and free heart cookies. Open 7 am-4 pm. (9410 Delridge Way SW)

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

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER’S 7TH ANNIVERSARY: Third and final day of the anniversary celebration at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), open 11 am-5 pm today, with free massage noon-2 pm. (2743 California SW)

AT C & P COFFEE: Brazilian music with Choro Tocando, 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

FREE CLASSICAL CONCERT: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, the Ladies Musical Club presents music for oboe, bassoon, and piano. Program details are in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 4-8 pm at Brace Point Pottery in Arbor Heights, it’s the Alki Arts “Old Home Week” exhibition reception – details in our calendar listing. (4208 SW 100th)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Cooking Churchill, Amy Denio. 7-10 pm: “A night of groove improv. Amy Denio of The Tiptons Sax Quartet opens.” 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Brant along Alki, photographed by Jim Borrow, who reminds us that these are migratory geese, here for what’s left of the seagrass they need to survive, and that they are easily disturbed, “and often will avoid feeding if they are impacted by human or human-generated activity. Unleashed dogs chasing or swimming after birds on our beaches have a particularly negative impact.”)

From morning until night, lots happening! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

25TH ANNUAL FAIRMOUNT RAVINE CLEANUP: 8:30-10:30 am, join neighbors in cleaning up the ravine that many use to get from Admiral to Alki, and help remove ivy from its trees. Here’s our preview. (Meet at Fairmount/Forest)

EGG HUNT AT HIAWATHA: 10 am sharp at Hiawatha Community Center, this year’s egg hunt is a week before the other city-run community centers have theirs. (2700 California SW)

25TH/TRENTON COMMUNITY CLEANUP: As previewed here, join the South Delridge Community Group and Westwood-Roxhill-Arbor Heights Community Council, 10 am-11 am, to help beautify a corner of the neighborhood. (25th/Trenton)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 7 years in business for West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), and special events today start at 11 am and continue through live music at 7 with Jared Mitchell. (2743 California SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE ARBORETUM CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, come help maintain your local botanical garden! Bring your own water bottle, gloves and hand tools. South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) north end. (6000 16th SW)

EGG HUNT FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH: As previewed here earlier this week, the Lions Club of West Seattle is presenting its first annual egg hunt for those with vision challenges, at the Seattle Lutheran High School gym, 11 am. Also bring unneeded eyeglasses to donate! (4100 SW Genesee)

‘GREEN WALL’ INSTALLATION: 11 am at South Park Library. “To reduce the impact of air pollution, the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/Technical Advisory Group and Just Health Action are partnering with the South Park Branch to install 7 artistic green wall panels, each 3 feet wide by 5 feet tall, creating a free standing vegetated trellis system.” Come see for yourself. (8604 8th S.)

BLUESTONE APARTMENTS’ GRAND OPENING: Noon-5 pm, with live music 1:30-4 pm, “grand-opening celebration for the BlueStone Apartments. Take a tour of the brand-new building complete with spacious outdoor courtyard, covered parking, and Live/Work spaces in addition to the well-appointed one- and two-bedroom apartments.” (9051 20th SW)

FREE KINDERMUSIK: All kids welcome, 12:30 pm at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor) in south Morgan Junction. (6959 California SW)

HIGH POINT PLAY AREA OPEN HOUSE, WITH OTHER CITY INFO: 1-3 pm, drop in to review design proposals for the play-area renovation at High Point Community Center – outdoors, weather permitting. You’ll also find information about other city departments, projects, and services, as explained by the city here. (6920 34th SW)

EASTER BUNNY BAR HOP: Three bars in Morgan Junction, 4-7 pm. Starts at The Bridge. (California/Graham)

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

MCGUIRE SISTERS SONGBOOK: At Kenyon Hall – “Pianist extraordinaire David Duvall has put together another musical extravaganza starring Caitlin Frances, Kim Maguire, and Meg McLynn singing The McGuire Sisters’ many hits.” 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

LIT END: 4-piece band from Olympia with a mix of covers and originals at Poggie Tavern, 9 pm. (4717 California SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Denny Blaine and Steve Pearson’s British Racing Green: “Denny Blaine features the singing and songwriting talents of Jack Johnson and Steve Aliment. British Racing Green is fresh Americana in a cool pop wrapper.” $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Friday:

ULTA BEAUTY SOFT-OPENS: Though next weekend is the official grand-opening ceremony, we just confirmed that Westwood Village’s new Ulta Beauty store is open for business as of 10 this morning. (Thanks to Donna of nearby Giannoni’s Pizza for the tip.)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TURNS 7: As mentioned in this biznote, today is the first day of a three-day 7th-anniversary celebration at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), with free injury assessments 12:30 pm-2:30 pm, among other reasons to stop by. (2743 California SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: The monthly author series presented by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society continues 5-7 pm at Westwood Village Barnes & Noble with Judy Bentley, author of “Hiking Washington’s History,” whose video invitation shows you one of the spots she wrote about:

As always, this is a free drop-in event. (2800 SW Barton)

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s first-Friday fun is tonight, starting at 6 pm. Music is by DJ Dr. Lehr, with surf rock. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FISH DINNER: Final community dinner of fish, fries, and cole slaw (mac and cheese is an option too) at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center, 6-8 pm, details in our calendar listing. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

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

‘BONNIE & CLYDE,’ FINAL PERFORMANCE: Haven’t seen the Tony-nominated musical at West Seattle High School? One more chance, tonight!

(Curt Gerston Photography)

Curtain time for the WSHS Drama Club/Music Department presentation is 7:30 pm, in the WSHS Theater. (3000 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Thursday highlights from the calendar:

DINE-OUT BENEFIT AT ZIPPY’S: 15 percent of today/tonight sales at the White Center location of Zippy’s Giant Burgers go to the Seattle Walk MS through Team Blitz; the walk is happening this Sunday and participants remind you that “every dollar raised counts.” (9614 14th SW)

STORAGE FACILITY STREET VACATION: As previewed here, the proposal for a street vacation at 29th/City View goes back before the Seattle Design Commission this morning, ~10:30 am at City Hall. This time the SDC looks at the “public benefit package” proposed in exchange for the street vacation. (601 5th Ave.)

DESIGN REVIEW FOR HARBOR AVENUE TOWNHOUSES: The 30+-townhouse project that is now proposed for 3257 Harbor SW gets an “early design guidance” (size, shape, placement on site) review from the Southwest Design Review Board tonight, 6:30 pm, Sisson Building/Senior Center. See the design packet in our preview. (4217 SW Oregon)

STYLE ’17: The benefit fashion show for and by West Seattleite-founded and-led Northwest Hope and Healing is at Block41 in Belltown this year, 6:30 pm – check to see if tickets are still available! (115 Bell St.)

PATRICK GALACTIC: 7 pm, psych-pop at Whisky West. 21+. (6451 California SW)

‘BONNIE & CLYDE,’ 2ND-TO-LAST NIGHT: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, musical adaptation of the true-crime legend, presented by the WSHS Drama Club and Music Program. Our calendar listing includes ticket info. (3000 California SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG & BARGE ALBUM RELEASE: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern – details in our calendar listing. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND SO MUCH MORE … check the full calendar here!

Happy Wednesday! Highlights for today/tonight:

(Heart of The Junction, 1926. Hamm Building at left, Campbell Building at right. Photo courtesy SWSHS)

CAMPBELL BUILDING LANDMARK HEARING: As previewed again here on Monday, today’s the day the Landmarks Preservation Board is scheduled to decide on whether to designate a second West Seattle Junction building as an official city landmark. This time it’s the Campbell Building (home to tenants including Cupcake Royale and City Mouse), across California/Alaska from the newly designated Hamm Building. Today’s hearing starts at 3:30 pm on the lower level of City Hall and this item is expected around 4:30 pm, with an opportunity for public comment. (601 5th Ave.)

DANCE TIME WITH LAUREN PETRIE: Dance at the Senior Center of West Seattle with popular musician Lauren Petrie, 6-8 pm. All ages welcome. Admission info and more here. (4217 SW Oregon)

GLOBAL READING CHALLENGE FINALS AT DENNY: Denny International Middle School principal Jeff Clark explains what you’re invited to watch tonight:

In elementary schools across Seattle, kids look forward to competing in the Global Reading Challenge in partnership with the Seattle Public Libraries. We wanted to continue this fun reading competition at the middle school level, but the libraries weren’t able to expand. As a result, in partnership with Aki Kurose Middle School and the Nesholm Family Foundation, we’ve made own event. Each team read ten exciting books to prepare. Thank you to the fantastic Denny 6th and 7th grade literacy teachers, Ms. Nestor, and Mr. Treistman for making this happen! Congratulations to the four teams moving on to the final Global Reading Challenge (tonight) against Aki Kurose Middle School:

6th grade teams: Dave Kat and Books Yay
7th grade teams: Krusty Krab Krew and LOL

The in-house competition was full of excitement with the 7th grade teams battling it out to the final lightning round, and the 6th grade teams competing through two full rounds of questions – amazing reading, everyone. We are extremely proud of the over 175 scholars who participated! Come cheer on the final four when they compete against Aki (tonight) at 6:30 pm in the Denny/Sealth Auditorium. Read on, Dolphins!

(2600 SW Thistle)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: As previewed here last night, three transportation projects are at the heart of the agenda when the SWDC meets tonight, 6:30 pm, Senior Center/Sisson Building. Public welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

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

‘BONNIE & CLYDE’: The West Seattle High School Drama Club and Music Department production of the musical version of the legend of “Bonnie and Clyde” continues tonight – third-to-last chance to catch it – 7:30 pm at the WSHS Theater. More info here. (3000 California SW)

Thanks to @MetPatrick22 for the first of several views shared of this morning’s glorious sunrise. Besides the imminent Bertha breakthrough – not expected for a few more hours, WSDOT says – here’s what else is notable today:

DINE AT JOE’S, HELP STUDENTS: Dine-out fundraiser all day/night at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) for the Alki Elementary PTA. Go for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner! (9261 45th SW)

JOB SEARCH HELP: Looking for work? 2-4 pm, stop by Neighborhood House High Point Center to “work one-on-one with a coach and get help searching for opportunities, filling out applications, creating a cover letter and resume, practicing interview skills and more.” More info in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

CONSTANTINE CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, King County Executive Dow Constantine officially kicks off his second re-election campaign. (9131 California SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 6:15 pm, Southwest Library. The Delridge RapidRide H Line is the big topic, as previewed here, including mobility issues at the Westwood transit hub and how else this route will deal with the Westwood-Highland Park Urban Village. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. “Green space” issues in The Junction and Triangle will be discussed with city reps. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor), busy agenda including an SDOT rep with an update on the Spokane/Harbor/Avalon/Manning project. (4022 SW Alaska)

LOTS MORE ON THE CALENDAR … see it here.

(Photo by Jim Borrow @ Constellation Park)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE TAX HELP: The federal deadline is nearing and the Seattle Public Library, United Way of King County, and AARP continue offering free drop-in help around the area. Today’s session is 2-7 pm at Delridge Library – details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: Should be a perfect spring day for the regular Monday work party/meetup at the orchard on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, and you are invited to stop by, help out, learn more about the orchard, 3-5 pm. (6000 16th SW)

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

CRACKER FACTORY: Live music at West Seattle Brewing Company in The Triangle, 8 pm. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

And a reminder …

2 DAYS UNTIL WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY REGISTRATION: Signups for this year’s WSCGSD (which happens on Saturday, May 13th) start this Wednesday (April 5th) – we’ll publish the announcement here and on the WSCGSD website when it’s on!

(Yellow-Rumped Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

April’s first Sunday includes these highlights:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, in the street, in The Junction. Now that it’s spring, you can expect the selection of produce to grow every week! (California SW, between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Perfect day to visit the home of West Seattle history. Noon-4 pm. (61st & Stevens)

CATSINO: 2-6 pm at Beveridge Place Pub, fun annual fundraiser with casino-style games, benefiting animal-advocacy groups. (6413 California SW)

STAR WARS DESTINY/SPIRIT OF REBELLION: Preview event at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor), 4 pm – details here; check to see if there’s still room! (3727 California SW)

CLAMOR! A MUSICAL INSURGENCY: As previewed here on Saturday, this multi-artist slate is a benefit for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: “Music is the medium — Resistance is the message!” Doors open at 5:30, music starts at 6:30. All ages. $10 suggested donation. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Female Northern Flicker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to the weekend and to a brand-new month! Here’s what’s happening today/tonight:

ADOPTABLE CATS: Friends of the Animals Foundation will be at Petco in The Junction 11 am-2 pm with adoptable cats. (41st/Alaska)

MIRACLE MARCH FOR LOLITA: Join forces with local orca advocates in seeking freedom for Lolita/Tokitae, the orca stolen from Puget Sound in 1970 and living alone in a tank in Miami. Meet at 11, march at 11:45, speakers and ceremony details here. (61st/Alki)

FREE KINDERMUSIK: 12:30 pm at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor), children of all ages welcome. (6959 California SW)

SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF ‘BONNIE & CLYDE,’ WITH RECEPTION: 6 pm reception, 7:30 pm performance at West Seattle High School – includes treats, music, priority seating, as explained here. (3000 California SW)

WHITE CENTER JUBILEE DAYS FUNDRAISER: 6 pm prime-rib dinner and “unofficial official mayor of White Center election” at the White Center Eagles HQ, raising money for this summer’s Jubilee Days festival – details here. (10452 15th SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: This month’s film is “13th.” Doors open 6:30 pm, film at 7, followed by discussion, at Neighborhood House High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

BEATLES TRIBUTE TO BENEFIT STAR OF HOPE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), Flaming Pies performs a Beatles tribute to raise money for Star of Hope to help educate children in Africa. (5612 California SW)

DUTCHBOY COFFEE ART SHOW: Come enjoy this “teeny tiny art show” at Highland Park’s corner coffeehouse, 7-9 pm. (1513 SW Holden)

DANNY O’KEEFE & MARY FLOWER: “Two legendary performers join forces to present a rare evening of extraordinary music” at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

AND THERE’S MORE … just check out the full WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.

Friday’s here – last day of March! Four options for the rest of the day and tonight …

(Photo courtesy Westside Drama)

BONNIE & CLYDE @ WSHS: A musical adaptation of the crime-and-romance classic is onstage again tonight at West Seattle High School‘s Theater, 7:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

Also tonight:

STEM FAIR AT DENNY: You’re invited to Denny International Middle School tonight, 6:30-8 pm. Principal Jeff Clark says, “Our scholars have been working hard on their science and engineering projects all month. Please join us to see the projects and celebrate their achievements!” (2601 SW Kenyon)

‘WEST END GIRLS’: As previewed here on Wednesday, this is a drag extravaganza, produced and hosted at The Skylark by West Seattleite Cookie Couture. At 8 pm, watch the new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race; at 9:30 pm, the live show goes on. Ticket info and more in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ROCK X 3: Melodramus, Megasapien, Lark Vs. Owl at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Towboat Bering Titan with a barge on Elliott Bay, photographed from Upper Alki by Jim Borrow)

Morning through night, some options for your Thursday;

DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY STORY SHARE AND SKETCH: New weekly program at High Point Community Center, 10 am-noon: “A free storytelling and art-making experience for people living with memory loss, led by skilled facilitators. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Care partners welcome.” More info here. (6920 34th SW)

TINKERLAB DROP-IN CRAFTS: All ages welcome at this weekly drop-in STEM-based crafts event at High Point Library, 4-5:30 pm. More info here. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SOUTH LANDER STREET BRIDGE PROJECT: 4-6:30 pm, new information promised at the open house for this SDOT project. At Metropolist in SODO. (2931 1st Ave. S.)

GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL: For Madison Middle School families, students included, 7 pm @ the school library – details in our calendar listing. (45th SW/SW Spokane)

TAP STATION TRIVIA NIGHT: Monthly trivia event, all ages, free to enter, 7 pm. (7900 35th SW)

LIVE MUSIC @ WHISKY WEST: Jim Marcotte at 7 pm, no cover, 21+. (6451 California SW)

ORCA TALK: Tonight’s edition of The Whale Trail‘s speaker series focuses on saving salmon, without which our Southern Resident Killer Whales will starve. 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). Ticket info and more details are in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

‘BONNIE & CLYDE’ AT WSHS: Opening night for the new West Seattle High School production, “a thrilling musical with a non-traditional score” – 7:30 pm, WSHS Theater. More info in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

THERE’S MORE! – on our complete calendar.