(Sunday night’s last sailboat, photographed by Jim Borrow)

A few possibilities from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ORCHARD MEETUP: Most Mondays bring a 5-7 pm meetup at Community Orchard of West Seattle on the northeast end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus – a great way to spend some time out in the fresh air during our lengthening spring evenings. (6000 16th SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm, High Point Library – for kids of all ages, and their families! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

MYERS WAY HOMELESSNESS MEETING: The third “community conversation” convened by the city is tonight, 7 pm, at the Joint Training Facility in southeast West Seattle. As announced, this is intended to address issues/questions/concerns in addition to the city sanctioning of Camp Second Chance, which recently convened its Community Advisory Committee (WSB coverage here). And if you have a question about the new unsanctioned RV encampment east of Highland Park, we’re told the city will be ready to answer that too. (9401 Myers Way S.)

ALL-AGES QUIZ: Monday night quiz at The Skylark, 7:30 pm, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE ON OUR CALENDAR … for today/tonight and beyond; check it out here.

(Northern flickers, photographed by Mark Dale)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

FLORAL CROWNS AT FLEURT: While the rainy weather has forced Fleurt to cancel its plans for a floral-tepee photo booth, the shop is still selling custom-made floral crowns while supplies last, 11 am-1 pm, as a Mother’s Day special. (4536 California SW)

GLASS BLOWING, LIVE! 11 am-5 pm, take Mom to Avalon Glassworks in Luna Park to see glass artists in action. (2914 SW Avalon Way)

MEET THE HOUNDS: Greyhound Pets‘ meet-and-greet at Mud Bay in Admiral, 11 am-1 pm. (2611 California SW)

FREE CONCERT: Ladies Musical Club Opera presents “Fairytales, Folklore, and Legend,” 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. Program details are in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

ERYN BENT: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3 pm. Find out about her on the C & P website. (5612 California SW)

‘FROZEN’: See some drama with your mama! 3 pm is the final performance of “Frozen” at ArtsWest. We just checked online, and tickets are still available as of right now. (4711 California SW)

PIANOMANIA AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Peter Mintun and Lou Magor in concert at Kenyon Hall. Check to see if reservations are still available! (7904 35th SW)

And one more note …

POST-COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY DROPOFFS: From our post-WSCGSD roundup of who’s taking unneeded items, the Clothes for the Cause trailer is at Alki Elementary again today for dropoffs (details here); books to be donated to local schools can be dropped off at Hotwire Coffee or Roxbury Lanes (details here); and Second Gear Sports (6529 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 11 am-5 pm and accepting sports-related gear/apparel/bikes for consignment.

Whatever the weather … this is a big day. The highlights begin with a big event for hundreds of sellers and thousands of shoppers:

(Photo sent Friday night by Sale #284 – three generations, one century, one garage!)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY: Yes, many of today’s 300+ listed/mapped sales ARE in garages, or carports, or under canopies – the 13th annual WSCGSD is a rain-or-shine extravaganza. Official sale hours are 9 am-3 pm; see the clickable online map/list here, and/or get the downloadable/printable list/map guide here (17 pages, 4 MB). We’ve been reading (and proofreading) the listings for weeks and can confirm, SO MUCH COOL STUFF. Updates throughout the day here on WSB **and** on the official WSCGSD site, westseattlegaragesale.com.

SHOP TO DONATE – OR DONATE SALE LEFTOVERS: It’s a WSCGSD tradition – donation drives synergizing with Sale Day. Five have contacted us this year – collecting items from clothing to books to plant starts – see the list here.

STAMP OUT HUNGER: USPS carriers’ one-day door-to-door food drive is today! Leave your bag of food out in the morning, by your mailbox or wherever your mail is picked up. Questions? Here are answers!

GIRL SCOUTS’ CAR-WASH BENEFIT: 9 am-3 pm, Girl Scout Troop 40890 is having a fundraiser car wash at the Les Schwab Tires lot – stop by between garage sales, and/or to get Mom’s car clean before Mother’s Day! $7 donation (and they will take VISA/MasterCard). More info here. (3801 SW Alaska)

DAKOTA PLACE PARK CLEANUP: 9 am-noon, volunteers of all ages are welcome – details here. (California SW/SW Dakota)

FREE CHILD-DEVELOPMENT SCREENING: 9 am-noon, Leaps and Bounds is scheduling free, short screening sessions – check to see if appointments are still available. (6965 California SW)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GROUP CLEANUP: 10 am-11 am – monthly event coordinated by the South Delridge Community Group; see full details here. Meet at 17th SW/SW Henderson.

5400 DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10 am-noon. Meet outside Delridge Library. Details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

EXPERIMAC GRAND OPENING: The newest retail store in Morgan Junction celebrates its grand opening with a 10 am ribbon-cutting and party until 1 pm. (6040 California SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY’S GARAGE SALE DAY EVENT: Open noon-7 pm, Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor) says, “We’re having a BIG Syrah sale and pouring fresh Semillon from the keg. And selling some good stuff!” Stop by the tasting room for an afternoon break! (3804 California SW)

COMMUNITY TEA: Another refreshing event this afternoon – 2-4 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor):

Calling all moms, daughters, grandmas, aunts, sisters, besties … you are warmly invited for a lovely afternoon of Tea! The day before Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the special women in our lives. Tibbetts welcomes all to an afternoon of tea and conversation, with a broad selection of teas and delicious sweets and savories. We have juice for our younger guests and coffee for those who prefer. Tickets are $9 each at the door.

In the Fellowship Hall. (3940 41st SW)

CAPOEIRA BRASIL OPEN HOUSE: After shopping the garage sales, this new Morgan Junction business invites you to stop by its open house, 3-6 pm – details in our calendar listing. (6965 California SW)

HIGHLINE PREMIER FC TRYOUTS: High-school girls from birth years 2002-1999 are invited to Highline Premier FC (WSB sponsor) tryouts tonight at Walt Hundley Playfield, 6-7:30 pm. More info here. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

‘THE MAMA-LOGUES’: Yes, motherhood can be funny … and this show proves it. 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, benefiting WestSide Baby and Open Arms Perinatal Services. Details in our calendar listing. 13+. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

PIANOMANIA AT KENYON HALL: Peter Mintun and Lou Magor! 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall. Details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

ALL YOU CAN EAT + EXTRA NOODLES: “Hard blues rock” at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LEANNE WILKINS AND THE WEATHERED: Live at Whisky West, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

AND THERE’S MORE ON THE CALENDAR! See it all here.

Your West Seattle Thursday highlights start with the May Art Walk – second month in its newly expanded format!

The Art Walk revs up earlier now – as early as 5 pm – and continues late. Plus, this is the second month that some food and drink spots are offering specials to help inspire you to get out and explore. Here’s the highlights list on the West Seattle Art Walk website – also featuring stops outside The Junction (including two WSB sponsors – Viscon Cellars, north of Morgan Junction at 5910 California SW – no tasting fee during Art Walk! – and the South Seattle College Art Gallery on the Puget Ridge campus, 6000 16th SW).

Also today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COOKBOOK LAUNCH PARTY: It’s not just Art Walk night at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, it’s also launch-party night for acclaimed cookbook author (and West Seattle resident) Kim O’Donnel. Her new creation PNW Veg is just out – read about it here, and stop by Click! to meet her and get the book, 6:30-9 pm. (4540 California SW)

MORGAN JUNCTION SPRING FLING: 5:30-7:30 pm, stop by Lika Love (6031 California SW), West Seattle Cellars (6026 California SW), Third Stone Massage (6026 California SW), The Skin Butik (6057 California SW), Limber Yoga (6019 California SW), and The Bridge (6301 California SW) for “champagne, giveaways, specials” in celebration of the growing Morgan Junction business district.

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! 6 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle – details in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Not in WS but if you want to hit the road to cheer them on, the West Seattle High School boys play Garfield at Interbay, 6 pm tonight. Here’s the bracket. (3027 17th Ave. W.)

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

DEEP CUTS WITH DJ KINGBLIND: Starting at 8 pm at Maharajah Cuisine of India. (4542 California SW)

MANY MORE LISTINGS FOR TODAY/TONIGHT – see them all here.

(Spotted sandpiper, photographed by Mark Wangerin at T-107 Park on the Duwamish River)

Here are highlights of what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight:

GIVEBIG, UNTIL 11:59 PM: If you missed it earlier, here’s our list of West Seattle and White Center nonprofits accepting donations as part of this year’s GiveBIG drive, which continues until 11:59 tonight.

OPENING DAY: As reported here earlier this week, Sushi Samurai‘s Alki location opens today, 11:30 am-7 pm. (2758 Alki SW)

AUTHOR ANGELA FLOURNOY @ SW LIBRARY: 12:30-1:40 pm, the author of this year’s Seattle Reads book, “The Turner House,” Angela Flournoy, is at Southwest Library to discuss and sign her book. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

HOMELESSNESS UPDATE: During the City Council’s 2 pm Human Services and Public Health Committee meeting, an update on the city’s homelessness crisis is scheduled. The meeting’s at City Hall downtown, and live on Seattle Channel. (600 4th Avenue)

METRO LEAGUE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Day 1, this afternoon at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

CLOTHING/JEWELRY FUNDRAISER: 5-8 pm at the Junction RE/MAX office, Rosemary Blackwell and Marion Lisko are selling fashion clothing and jewelry to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. (4400 SW Alaska)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. See tonight’s agenda here. It includes some endorsements plus a look at the Democracy Vouchers program. (9131 California SW)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA: 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School in the Confucius Center: “We will be voting on the 2017-18 budget, updating our Standing Rules and electing new Executive Board Officers.” Light refreshments. (2600 SW Thistle)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 8-11 pm, live music at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOTS MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT … on our complete-calendar page!

(Photograph by Mark Wangerin, who explains, “Black-Headed Grosbeaks have arrived in numbers from their vacation in Mexico”)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PRESCHOOL PREVIEW AT WESTSIDE SCHOOL: Westside School (WSB sponsor) is re-launching preschool, and 10-11 am this morning, parents/guardians are invited to come meet teachers and find out more about the program. (10404 34th SW)

RESIST/WRITE: This group invites you to its meeting at 6:30 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction “to discuss projects such as blogging, videos for youtube, economic boycotts, etc. to formulate a visible national resistance. Serious focused individuals welcome.” (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at The Sanctuary @ Admiral, with an agenda including HALA, the 4th of July Parade, the Summer Concerts at Hiawatha series, and (updated 10:10 am) Community Police Team Officer Jon Flores, who has just confirmed he’ll be there, according to ANA president Larry Wymer. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, monthly board meeting, public welcome. (9131 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7-7:30 pm tonight at Delridge Library – bring kids of all ages! (5423 Delridge Way SW)

(Alki Beach last weekend – photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

As we head into Monday afternoon … here are four calendar highlights for tonight:

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm, it’s the Monday Meetup – stop by, learn about the orchard, help out. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND PROJECT: 6 pm in the cafeteria at Gatewood Elementary, before the 6:30 pm PTA meeting, see the final draft design for the southwest corner of the playground, as previewed here. All welcome – and then see how to help make it happen! (4320 SW Myrtle)

SEATTLE READS ‘THE TURNER HOUSE’: This year’s “Seattle Reads” book, “The Turner House” by Angela Flournoy, is the subject of two book groups meeting at local libraries tonight, both at 6:45 pm – at Southwest Library and at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. All welcome. (P.S. – The author will be visiting SW Library on Wednesday afternoon!)

MONDAY QUIZ: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, no cover, all ages, prizes! Details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Barred owls, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Sunday! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Volunteers are cleaning up in Morgan Junction this morning starting at 9 am. Can you help? Details in our calendar listing. (California/Fauntleroy)

WESTSIDE PLANT AND GARDEN ART FAIR: 10 am-2 pm, the fair continues at WSUU in Gatewood. Here’s the event schedule. (7141 California SW)

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: This event too continues for a second day. 10 am-4 pm at the SCG on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Here’s the activity/performance schedule. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction – see what’s fresh and who’s returning! (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

POSTCARD-MAKING FOR NUCLEAR-WEAPONS CONCERNS: Noon-1:30 pm in The Junction, West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice invite people of all ages to help make postcards with messages of concern over nuclear-weapons spending: “Let’s tell our elected leaders we don’t need or want another nuclear-arms race. … Show (your elected representatives) how you would like to spend a trillion dollars!” (California/Alaska)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2-4 pm, open to the public – it’s the next meeting of the Community Advisory Committee for Camp Second Chance, the city-sanctioned encampment on the Myers Way Parcels. Meeting details are here; a tour will be included. (9701 Myers Way S.)

LIVE SWING MUSIC: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm, with Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifters. (5612 California SW)

‘FIRST DATE,’ LAST SHOW: 3 pm is the closing performance of “First Date,” the Twelfth Night Productions comedy at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

(Golden-crowned kinglet, photographed by Mark Wangerin, who says it requires much time and patience to catch a view of these guys!)

Spring is really and truly starting to unfold … and you can tell from the long list of West Seattle weekend events … these are just some of what’s on our calendar for today/tonight!

TROOP 284 GARAGE & BAKE SALE: 8 am-4 pm at Admiral Congregational Church – just received this photo:

See what the troop’s selling to raise money for camp and outdoor activities. (4320 SW Hill)

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST RUMMAGE SALE: 9 am-3 pm, second and final day of the big “famous and fabulous” sale at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, in the parish hall. (3050 California SW)

DONATIONS FOR REST: 9 am-noon, women helped by Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST) will benefit from your donations of new black leggings and undergarments, dropped off at Hope Lutheran Church. (4456 42nd SW)

FIND OUT ABOUT HALA REZONING AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS … at the city’s open house this morning at Westside School (WSB sponsor), 10 am-noon. Here’s our most-recent preview. (10404 34th SW)

WESTSIDE PLANT AND GARDEN ART FAIR: 10 am-3 pm, day one of the Westside Plant and Garden Art Fair at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Gatewood Hill. Including a balloon artist to entertain the kids, noon-2 pm today. Details in our calendar listing. (7141 California SW)

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of the South Seattle College campus, with today’s highlights including a lion dance at 11:30 am, Bubbleman at 12:30 pm, and a performance with Chinese Dance, Song, Shaolin Martial Arts, and Sichuan Face Changing at 2 pm. (6000 16th SW)

KAREN KONZUK AT CLICK! 10 am-6 pm, stop by Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction for a trunk show and new collection preview with jewelry artist Karen Konzuk:

The folks at Click! shared the photo and tell us, “The new collection is called Stellar Continuum and features diamond dust and concrete with stainless steel.” (4540 California SW)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: 10 am-2 pm, come find out about the orchard on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, and lend a hand. Details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

VIETNAMESE STORY TIME: 11:30 am-noon at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

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

SASSAFRAS POP-UP LAUNCH PARTY: 5-9 pm, apparel, tea, lipstick, and more at Virago in The Junction. (4306 SW Alaska)

NUCLEAR-WEAPONS CONCERNS @ WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: “Command and Control” is this month’s film. See the trailer here. Doors at Neighborhood House High Point open at 6:30 pm; film at 7, followed by facilitated discussion. Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility will be represented. No admission charge, but donations are welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

‘FIRST DATE’: Second-to-last chance to see Twelfth Night Productions’ “First Date,” 7:30 pm curtain at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.

THAT’S NOT ALL … you’ll find more for today/tonight/beyond on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.

(Photo by Lynn Hall)

After the lightning … rainbows this morning! Thanks for the photos. Views are interspersed with today/tonight’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ST. JOHN’S RUMMAGE SALE: Until 7 pm tonight at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, it’s the first of two days for the big annual rummage sale. (3050 California SW)

(Photo by Barbara Greenlee)

URBAN BIRD TREATY CELEBRATION: 10 am bird walk, 11 am ceremony, and you’re invited! Near the north play area at Lincoln Park. Here’s the backstory. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BAKE SALE AND SPRING BAZAAR: 10 am-4 pm at Providence Mount St. Vincent, you’re invited to stop, shop, snack. (4831 35th SW)

RANGER RICK POP-UP VISIT: 11:30 am at High Point Library in honor of Seattle Wildlife Week. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s next “district office hours” session is noon-5 pm today at Southwest Neighborhood Service Center, same building as Southwest Teen Life Center and Pool. Just drop in. (2801 SW Thistle)

(Photo by Westside Business of the Year winner Trish Throop)

COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Come to the Disabled American Veterans West Seattle Chapter Hall in North Delridge – whether you are a disabled veteran or community supporter, all are welcome. 5-9 pm; details in our calendar listing. (4857 Delridge Way SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm at Barnes and Noble/Westwood Village, Kurt Armbruster is the featured author this month. Here’s his video invitation courtesy of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society:

He’s talking about “Before Seattle Rocked: A City and Its Music.” Free, drop-in event. (2800 SW Barton)

HPIC CORNER BAR: Doors open at 6 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. All ages welcome. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available from no-host bar. Come hang out with your neighbors! (12th SW/SW Holden)

‘FIRST DATE’: First night of the second and final weekend for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new play, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center: “When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

(Wednesday morning peek view of The Olympics, photographed by Jim Borrow)

Quick look ahead to tonight, before the afternoon arrives…

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: Multi-vendor event at Alair gift shop, 5-9 pm – details in our calendar listing. Refreshments, raffle, more. (3280 California SW)

INCOME-TAX TOWN HALL: This was scheduled even before the City Council’s vote this past Monday on a resolution of intent to pursue a city “high-earner” income tax. The resolution’s co-sponsor Councilmember Lisa Herbold is on the program for the organization Trump-Proof Seattle‘s “town hall” meeting tonight in Olympic Hall on the south end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Program starts at 6 pm. (6000 16th SW)

DESIGN REVIEW X 2: The Southwest Design Review Board meets tonight at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, with two projects on the agenda: 6:30 pm, it’s an Early Design Guidance review for the downsized 1250 Alki SW project, now proposed as a six-story building with ~44 condominiums, 66 offstreet-parking spaces. See the design packet here. Then at 8 pm, another EDG meeting, this time for the newest proposal for 4800 40th SW, a four-story building with 67 units, 46 underground parking spaces, and 5,400 square feet of commercial space. See the design packet here. Both meetings will have public-comment periods. (4217 SW Oregon)

HELP PLAN HIGHLAND PARK’S FIND IT, FIX IT WALK: First meeting of the community “action team” planning the May 25th event – everyone’s invited to be part of it, just show up! – is tonight, 6:30 pm, at Highland Park Elementary. (1012 SW Trenton)

GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL, PART 2: 7 pm tonight at Madison Middle School, it’s the second part of this two-part series, this time for Madison parents/guardians only. RSVP requested – our calendar listing shows how. (45th SW/SW Spokane)

EVEN MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

(Horned grebe with breeding plumage – photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Morning through night, here’s what’s up around West Seattle:

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER @ ENDOLYNE JOE’S: Today/tonight, dine at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) and part of the proceeds go to the Fauntleroy Fall Festival, a free, fun, volunteer-run event. Go have breakfast, lunch and/or dinner! (9261 45th SW)

BABY STORY TIME: Bring your one-year-old-and-under wee ones to High Point Library, 11:30 am-noon. Free and fun. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

OFFICE JUNCTION MEETUP: Entrepreneur? Solopreneur? Telecommuter? Or … ? West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction (WSB sponsor), invites you to its free weekly meetup, noon-1:15 pm. (6040 California SW)

COFFEE WITH A COP, THE SEMI-SEQUEL: Concerns/comments/questions for local police? Drop by the Junction Starbucks any time between 1-2:30 pm today for the rescheduled Coffee With a Cop chat. (California/Alaska)

EVENING DANCE TIME: Everyone’s invited to the Senior Center of West Seattle 6-8 pm for evening dance time with musician Lauren Petrie. All ages; 21+ can buy $3 drinks from the no-host bar. (4217 SW Oregon)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. Agenda items include the Chelan CSO project and an update on the indoor-tennis center proposed for the courts west of Southwest Pool. (4217 SW Oregon)

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

‘THE KARATE KID’: Wednesday nights, Tap Station plays a favorite movie on the big screen in the back. 7 pm tonight, it’s “The Karate Kid.” (7900 35th SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING … check our complete calendar here.

(Seen off Alki this morning – photographed by Jim Borrow)

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

NEED A JOB? Your search can be easier with help. 2-4 pm today and every Tuesday, you are invited to drop by Neighborhood House High Point and get help, as explained in our calendar listing. And be sure to check the local-job listings here on WSB, too. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FREE CONCERT: West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ Student Strings and Debut Orchestra are in concert at 6 tonight at the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium. Admission free, and of course donations are appreciated. Program includes “Harry Potter” highlights! (2600 SW Thistle)

DRINKING LIBERALLY: Drop in and talk politics – 6-7:30 pm at Pizzeria 22 in The Admiral District. (4213 SW College)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Agenda for 6:15 pm meeting tonight, upstairs meeting room at Southwest Library:

6:15-6:25: Introductions & Community News

6:25-6:35: Seattle City Council Candidate Hisam Goueli; Intro and Q&A

6:35-7:45: WWRHAH and the Future: Let’s decide on interim leadership and acknowledge the group’s successes to date, and look to how to move into the future.

We need to think deeply and state openly: why we think we meet, how we think we can better serve our community/drive local engagement , and how can we might better utilize relationships to the other existing West Seattle community groups as our allies and resources.

(35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: All welcome at this month’s West Seattle Bike Connections meeting, 6:30 pm at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. (41st SW/SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE BOOSTER CLUB: 7 pm, the club that works to help WSHS sports programs meets at the West Seattle High School Library. (3000 California SW)

TO LOOK AHEAD, ANY TIME ... just check our complete calendar!

(Kayakers with brant – photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – with two notes about City Council and County Council today, too:

‘HIGH-EARNER INCOME TAX’ RESOLUTION @ CITY COUNCIL: West Seattle/South Park City Councilmember Lisa Herbold is introducing a resolution (co-sponsored by Council President Bruce Harrell) at this afternoon’s City Council meeting (2 pm) regarding a “high-earner” city income tax, as she explained in her most recent online update. This is a resolution – a statement of intent, not actual legislation, which theoretically would come later. There’s a public-comment period at the meeting at City Hall, and it will also be live via Seattle Channel (online or cable Channel 21).

ARTS-ACCESS TAX @ COUNTY COUNCIL: Though at one point last month the proposed arts-access sales-tax increase was reported to have stalled in County Council consideration, it’s back and a council announcement says it will be considered by county councilmembers during today’s 1:30 pm meeting. They could vote to send it to the August ballot. The meeting is at the county courthouse downtown, and will be live on KCTV (online too).

GLOBAL GENDER-EQUITY COMMUNITY NIGHT: This will be hosted 5:30-7 pm tonight at West Seattle High School by the WSHS UNICEF Club, which “wants to invite all families, parents, and students around West Seattle! It is going to be a fun evening full of activities and learning about how education, gender equity, and the power of women all play a role in the global theater. Come be inspired by the youth of your community and their passions.” (3000 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library – bring the kids! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

MONDAY NIGHT QUIZ: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, all ages, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

And a traffic-alert reminder, again:

OVERNIGHT BRIDGE CLOSURES SET TO START TONIGHT: 9 pm until 5 am tonight, the west end of the West Seattle Bridge – west of Delridge – is set to be closed for streetlight work. Here’s the SDOT advisory.

(Brant, photographed by David Hutchinson, who says, “One of the benefits of being a Seal Sitter is to be out along the shoreline. Lots of wildlife to view, including large groups of Brant along Alki Beach, getting ready for their trip north.”)

Happy Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, wander the street in the heart of The Junction and see what’s fresh! (California between Oregon and Alaska)

MASTER GARDENERS @ FARMERS’ MARKET: Have a gardening question/plant issue? 10 am-2 pm, it’s the Master Gardeners‘ first clinic of the season at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market – look for their booth. (California between Oregon and Alaska)

ROCK AND GEM SHOW: The West Seattle Rock Club‘s annual show continues today, 10 am-5 pm at the Masonic Center in The Junction. Free and fun, with activities as well as displays. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD WORK PARTY: 10 am-1 pm, you’re invited to the Community Orchard of West Seattle on Puget Ridge to help out – details in our calendar listing. North end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY’S SPRING RELEASE: Noon-4 pm, at the tasting room for Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor): “Enjoy noshes paired with our new summer-ready releases, including a Malbec fit for BBQ and our new Semillon.” (3804 California SW)

LOOKING FOR PRESCHOOL? Noon-2 pm, open house at Holy Rosary School‘s preschool – details in our calendar listing. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

OPEN HOUSE: If you’re looking for a home, 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath 6733 48th SW near Lowman Beach has an open house 1-4 pm today and it’s being advertised on WSB to get the word out.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Speaking of the beach – at 2:41 pm, it’s a -2.1′ low-low tide. You might even see a Dungeness crab, as did Heather‘s son at Constellation Park:

If you can’t get out today, maybe next month, when the lowest tides will be even lower – some below -3′.

‘BYE, BYE BIRDIE’: 2:30 pm curtain time for the final performance of Seattle Lutheran High School‘s production of the classic musical, in the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

GET ON STAGE/GET INVOLVED: Open-microphone event for all ages with Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) at The Skylark next door. Sign up at 3 pm, get on stage starting at 4 pm, find out about this month’s beneficiary Social Justice Fund NW, which will have a representative there. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

UKESTRA AT C & P: The 14-member ukulele ensemble will perform at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 3-5 pm.

‘FIRST DATE’: 3 pm curtain time for Twelfth Night Productions‘ comedy, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

RAJAA GHARBI’S OPENING RECEPTION: 4-7 pm, you’re invited to international artist/poet Rajaa Gharbi‘s new studio/gallery in The Junction for the opening reception: “Framed prints of selected paintings and drawings from Rajaa’s exhibitions held between 1987 and 2015 will be sold with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting local nonprofit K-Love 4 Art.”

(That work – image provided by the gallery – is titled “Moons, Desires, and Rumi’s Mistresses.”) More info in our calendar listing. (4425 41st SW)

THERE’S MORE … as you’ll see on our complete-calendar page!

(Great Blue Heron rock-hopping at low tide – photographed by Kersti Muul)

From the beaches to the businesses, something for everyone today/tonight. Here are the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE TAI CHI AT THE BEACH: Second Saturday of the season for Lao-Shi Caylen Storm‘s free Tai Chi at Alki, 9 am, by Statue of Liberty Plaza. (61st SW/Alki SW)

COMMUNICATORS’ DISASTER DRILL: 9 am-noon, you’re invited to observe in the south-side field at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), one of multiple sites citywide where the Seattle Auxiliary Communications Services has a disaster drill, “Operation Spring Break,” simulating the immediate aftermath of a major earthquake, this morning. (6000 16th SW)

HEALTHY KIDS DAY: 10 am-1 pm at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle. See all the activity highlights in this preview from earlier this week. Free, all welcome, nonmembers as well as members. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION DAY OF GIVING: 10 am-6 pm, ~30 West Seattle Junction shops and restaurants will be donating part of their proceeds to nonprofits – see who’s participating and which nonprofits they’ve chosen by going here. Also note that while Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) is participating, their storefront is closed – they’re at the Tacoma Guitar Festival today and will be donating part of what they sell while there.

FREE SHREDDING/E-CYCLING: 10 am-1 pm in The Junction’s northeast parking lot, presented by West Seattle Windermere. (Off 42nd SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP GAMING DAY: 10 am-midnight at Meeples Games, come for a scheduled event and/or open gaming! Our calendar listing has the lineup as well as a reminder that they’re collecting nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank. (3727 California SW)

(added) DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: 10 am-2 pm, Southwest Precinct – drop off your unwanted/expired prescription drugs to get them safely out of your home. (2300 SW Webster)

(added) ROCK AND GEM SHOW: The West Seattle Rock Club‘s annual show is 10 am-5 pm at the Masonic Center. Free admission. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

GREEN HOME TOUR: Four West Seattle stops are part of the Northwest Green Home Tour today – all listed, with addresses, in our calendar listing. 11 am-5 pm. Free.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY’S SPRING RELEASE WEEKEND: 1-5 pm at Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor): “Enjoy noshes paired with our new summer-ready releases, including a Malbec fit for BBQ and our new Semillon.” More info here. (3804 California SW)

PRINCESS ANGELINE NATIVE TEA PARTY: 1-3 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and Cultural Center, “Native & English teas, cakes, and finger sandwiches with a lump of sunshine. Your hostess is Princess Angeline’s great-great-grand-niece, Cecile Hansen,” Duwamish Tribe chair. Music too. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

EXPLORE THE SHORE AT LOW TIDE: 1:51 pm, -2.4′ low-low tide. But don’t be sad if you miss it – next month we’ll have some -3′ low-low tides.

FREE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: 3:30 pm at Seattle Integrated Martial Arts, “donation-based with proceeds going to organizations and services helping women deal with and prevent sexual assault.” (4159 Fauntleroy Way SW)

MUSIC NIGHT OUT FOR DENNY/SEALTH: 5:30 pm at Fauntleroy Church, dinner, auction, and music to celebrate and raise money for Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth International High School musicians – details in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

BELLS OF THE SOUND: The popular handbell group presents a jazz concert at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (3940 41st SW)

‘BYE, BYE BIRDIE’: 7:30 pm curtain time for Seattle Lutheran High School‘s production of the classic musical, in the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

‘FIRST DATE’: Twelfth Night Productions‘ comedy has a 7:30 pm curtain time tonight, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

A NIGHT OF SINGER-SONGWRITERS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, Abby K (CD release!), Amanda Navares, Jared Mitchell & The Wingtips perform. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SCOTT MX TURNER: Live music at Whisky West, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

See even more on our complete calendar! And an advance reminder …

2 WEEKS TO WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY: Saturday, May 13th, is the big day – with 310+ sales of all sizes, all around the peninsula, signed up to be on The Map, which will be available one week from today! Watch for our next preview later today.

(Harbor seal, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD PLANT SALE: Gearing up for gardening? Noon-4 pm, the White Center Library Guild‘s fundraising sale offers plant starts and gardening books, at the library. (1409 SW 107th)

LOW-LOW-TIDE SEASON: First minus-two-foot-plus daytime low-low tide of the year, 1:03 pm, -2.3 feet. Even lower tomorrow!

LIVE MUSIC AT SALTY’S ON ALKI: New Orleans jazz with the Dave Holo Trio, 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

RECEPTION FOR STUDENT ARTISTS: 5:30-7:30 pm at ArtsWest, come meet the high-school student artists whose work is on display in “Exploration and Manipulation.” (4711 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: Siggie the Vintage Man, solo acoustic Americana, 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘FIRST DATE’: Opening night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new play, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center: “When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘FROZEN’: This “Tony Award-nominated play about a serial killer and two women who track him down” continues at ArtsWest, 7:30 pm. (4711 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Four bands play hard rock, metal, punk, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: The spotlight is on Seattle women musicians tonight, 9 pm. $7 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Common loon, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

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

DINING OUT FOR LIFE: Five West Seattle/White Center restaurants are participating in this year’s dine-out fundraiser to benefit Lifelong:

Buddha Ruksa

Locöl Barley & Vine

Mission Cantina

El Chupacabra Alki (for lunch only)

Noble Barton (White Center)

LOW-LOW TIDE: 12:18 pm, -1.8 feet, excellent for beach walking, especially considering the weather. Even lower the next three days!

RAINWISE CELEBRATION: Come celebrate the RainWise accomplishments at Peace Lutheran Church in Gatewood – and learn about “green stormwater infrastructure” and what it can do for you. 4:30-6:30 pm. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

CHIEF SEALTH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MULTICULTURAL NIGHT: Free food, fun, performances. Doors open at 5, performances start at 6. In the CSIHS Galleria. (2600 SW Thistle)

BEER-TASTING EVENT: 5-8 pm at The Beer Junction, with Lagunitas Brewing. (4511 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH: 6-7:30 pm, all are invited – parents, students, staff, other community members – to a student-led panel discussing mental-health issues and concerns. In the West Seattle High School library. More info in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

(added) MAYORAL CANDIDATE CARY MOON’S VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: At 6 pm, you’re invited to join in a “virtual town hall” with mayoral candidate Cary Moon. It had been promoted as RSVP-only, but we asked for the access info, since we don’t publish RSVP-only physical-space events either, and the campaign provided this:

To participate in Cary Moon’s virtual town hall online, click here at 6 PM
To join Cary Moon’s town hall by phone, call 855-756-7520 at 6 PM then enter this code: 35167#

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point, with One Center City – big changes ahead downtown, affecting buses to/from West Seattle too – at the center of the agenda. (6400 SW Sylvan Way)

XOLIE MORRA: 7 pm solo performance at Whisky West. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

‘FROZEN’: 7:30 pm curtain for the Tony-nominated drama at ArtsWest Playhouse. (4711 California SW)

THE DEEP CUTS WITH DJ KINGBLIND: Starting at 8 tonight and every Thursday at Maharajah in The Junction. (4542 California SW)

BENEFIT FOR NW CHILDREN’S FUND: Live music tonight at The Skylark starting at 8, raising money for the NW Children’s Fund.

Also …

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9 pm TONIGHT is the deadline to sign up your sale, if you’re having one on the 13th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day (Saturday, May 13th) – then we get busy with the map and listings so they’ll be ready a week in advance for shoppers. Here’s where to sign up.

(Darwin’s barberry, blooming three weeks later than usual. Photographed at Don Armeni Boat Ramp)

Quick look at highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MEETUP: Noon-1:15 pm, the weekly meetup at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor), our area’s only coworking center. (6040 California SW)

ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: Applying to South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)? 3-4:30 pm today, you’re welcome at a drop-in workshop at the SSC Library to help you with the admissions process – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

STARTING A BUSINESS? Tonight’s expert-led workshop at WS Office Junction might be perfect for you. 6:30-8 pm. $10. RSVP required – see our calendar listing for the info. (6040 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE TALKS FIND-IT, FIX-IT WALK & MORE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, all welcome at this month’s Highland Park Action Committee meeting. Major agenda item: May 25th is the date set for the city’s Find-It, Fix-It walk in Highland Park, and a city point person will be there to talk about the planning process and what to expect, while HPAC talks about the preferred stops along the way. Full meeting preview here. (12th SW/SW Holden)

POETRY AND STORYTELLING: Monthly Poetrybridge event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

BUCKETS OF RAIN: Rock ‘n’ roll “with a touch of the blues” at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP for tonight, tomorrow, beyond, by checking our complete-calendar page, here.

(The Olympic Mountains putting on a show this morning – photo by Lynn Hall)

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

LOOKING FOR WORK … can be easier with help. 2-4 pm today and every Tuesday, you are welcome to drop by Neighborhood House High Point and get help, as detailed in our calendar listing. Don’t forget to check the job listings here on WSB, too. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

PLAY CHESS … that’s the invitation for young players who drop by High Point Library, 4:30-5:30 pm. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SOCCER TRYOUTS: Highline Premier FC (WSB sponsor) has tryouts tonight at Walt Hundley Playfield in High Point, as previewed here: Girls 5:45 – 7:15 pm and boys 7:15 – 8:45 pm. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION … is what you’ll hear and talk about at tonight’s monthly meeting of the West Seattle Block Watch Captains’ Network, 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct. You don’t have to be a BW captain – you don’t even have to be in a BW – all are welcome. Special guest is new SW Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Burbridge. (2300 SW Webster)

DISCUSS RACISM … at the first of four gatherings in a new series at Fauntleroy UCC Church, centered on the book “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.” 6:30 pm; details in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

STORIES AND SONGS … are at the heart of Family Story Time tonight at 7 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ORIGINAL ELECTRIC JAZZ … is what you’ll hear at Parliament Tavern tonight starting at 8 pm, with saxophonist Kate Olson and friends. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Thanks to Corey Scherrer for the photo, taken around 6:30 pm Saturday from a flight on approach to Sea-Tac. At ground level, here’s some of what’s up today/tonight in West Seattle:

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT: 10:30 am at Neighborhood House High Point, free drop-in monthly meeting for moms, offered through the Family Center – more info in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE ORCHARD: 3-5 pm, the Community Orchard of West Seattle on the northeast end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus welcomes you to visit, learn, and help out, as explained in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

SOCCER: Chief Sealth International High School hosts crosstown rival West Seattle High School at Southwest Athletic Complex, 4 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND FAMILY SAFETY: 5 pm workshop at Roxhill Elementary, offered by Seattle Public Library, Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, Seattle Public Schools, and ACLU of Washington, offered in English and Español; details in our calendar listing. (9430 30th SW)

TINKERLAB: Free drop-in STEM craft/activity session, 6-7:30 pm at Delridge Library. Tonight: “Learn to program BB-8™ by Sphero, a small app-enabled droid inspired by ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘.” (5423 Delridge Way SW)

HALIBUT 101: Seafood-cooking class at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. Check ASAP to see if there’s still room – info’s in our calendar listing. (1936 Harbor SW)

EVEN MORE … happening today/tonight – just check our complete-calendar page.

(“Dunlin are moving through, headed for the High Arctic,” reports photographer Mark Wangerin)

Ways to spend your Sunday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: Don’t need it? Can’t sell it? Recycle it! 9 am-3 pm today at Fauntleroy Church, it’s the spring Recycle Roundup. Here’s the list of what will and won’t be accepted. Free, but the Green Committee – which organizes this popular event – gratefully accepts contributions. If you’re coming to drop some stuff off, don’t wait till the last minute – things move faster earlier! (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, year-round, in the street, in The Junction. Returning for the season today – Langley Fine Gardens from Vashon Island, which says they’re bringing “tomato, cold-weather veggie and herb starts, as well as our usual unusual flower starts”! (California between Oregon and Alaska)

VILLAGE GREEN NURSERY REOPENS – ART & SEED SWAP TODAY: 10 am-6 pm, second day of reopening weekend at Village Green Nursery. We stopped in on Saturday for this photo of new proprietors Noah and Sarah:

Today they are again hosting Peggy Johnson‘s oil-painting show “Nature.” Also today, a seed swap at 1 pm. (10223 26th SW)

RECYCLE YOUR VASES/CONTAINERS AT FLEURT: Earth Day weekend again brings the vase/container recycling event at Fleurt in The Junction, which is celebrating its 8th anniversary this month. Bring yours in and “receive a little gift from Fleurt.” Open today 11 am-4 pm. (4536 California SW)

EARTH DAY STORYTELLING: 2-4 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and Cultural Center – see the lineup of storytellers and musicians here. Free. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

FRANK ZUVELA @ SOUTHWEST STORIES: 2 pm at South Park Library, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and the Seattle Public Library present this month’s “SouthWest Stories,” featuring Frank Zuvela talking about “Riverside Lives! Little-Known Stories of a Croatian Fishing Community.” Here’s his video invitation:

Learn about a historic West Seattle community you might never have heard about. Free! (8604 8th Ave. S.)

CAM BRADFORD: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

MUSIC NORTHWEST PRESENTS ‘CELLOS!’ 3 pm at Olympic Recital Hall on the south end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus – musician and program details here. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS’ ENSEMBLE: 6:30 pm, special performance at Providence Mount St. Vincent Chapel. Free – all welcome. (4831 35th SW)

LUCKY BROWN & THE SGs: Music-release party at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD …on our complete-calendar page.

(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.