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Four highlights for your West Seattle Wednesday, morning to night

(Our favorite bird! Steller’s Jay photographed in Fauntleroy Park in April by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for today/tonight:

SPOT SHRIMP, DAY 2: Until 3 pm, it’s the second of two days for spot-shrimp fishing in Elliott Bay, until 3 pm, which means things are likely busy at Don Armeni Boat Ramp. (1222 Harbor SW)

PLAY & LEARN: 11 am, toddler- and preschooler-age children are welcome at Neighborhood House‘s High Point Center – details here. (6400 Sylvan Way)

SENIOR CENTER OF WEST SEATTLE BOARD MEETING: 5:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, it’s the monthly board meeting – public welcome. (Oregon/California)

INFORMATION NIGHT FOR DISTANCE-TRAINING PROGRAM: 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) – details here. (2743 California SW)

THOSE ARE JUST 4 – SEE MANY MORE on our calendar!

West Seattle Tuesday: Should schools’ bell times change? Plus: WSCO concert; JuNO, Fauntleroy, Admiral meetings; more!

May 12, 2015 9:49 am
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(Photo by Ed Swan, who identifies it as a Red Admiral butterfly, photographed in the Admiral area)

Wide-ranging lineup of highlights tonight:

SEATTLE GREENDRINKS HEADS WEST: 5:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – details here, including how to RSVP. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL INFORMATION FAIR AT WESTSIDE SCHOOL: Happening tonight:

Westside School will be holding a high-school information fair on Tuesday May 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The fair will host approximately 15 Admission Directors from the Seattle area, along with two boarding schools. We would like to invite students and parents to the fair, with the purpose of providing an opportunity to learn more about these great schools and the admission process. Some of the schools that will be in attendance are Bishop Blanchet, Seattle Prep, Kennedy, Seattle Lutheran, Annie Wright, St. Michaels University School (BC), Aviation High School, Academy Schools, and Holy Names Academy

Westside is in Sunrise Heights. (7740 34th SW)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: 6:30 pm at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium, program including works by Haydn and Beethoven, and a premiere work by West Seattle composer Robert Duisberg – details in our calendar listing. (2600 SW Thistle)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, JuNO meets with agenda highlights listed by director René Commons:

Our Guest Speaker is: Lynn Best, Director, Environmental Affairs, Seattle City Light. Lynn will advise our community on the current and future status of the Avalon Substation and adjoining restaurant property. Seattle City Light owns both properties (location is 35th ave and SW Genesee st at NE bridge entrance); the large concrete substation is cleared and fenced off – looks like a bunker, and the restaurant site – former terriyaki- was recently leased by them to Pecos Pit BBQ. We have asked Lynn to share with our community an an overview on the process of how sub station properties can convert to public green spaces. Are the sites marketed only to private investors; can there be a more rigorous evaluation process of converting sites as green spaces to benefit our dense urban community?

J u N O meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. … Working together to make our West Seattle Junction and Triangle Neighborhoods a better place to work, live and play!!! … (Also) We will discuss dates for Junction Plaza Park cleanup and future artwork concepts for this small but integral neighborhood park.

Emergency Hub – update on Saturdays event at Hiawatha
Fauntleroy Boulevard Improvement – discussion with updates
Juno Events – martini walk or pub crawl organizers needed
Juno Booth at WS Street Fair – ideas and volunteers needed

(Oregon/California)

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BELL TIMES: Should they change? The district is taking a closer look at three options for scheduling and would like to hear from you – whether you are a parent, staffer, neighbor, or anyone else with an opinion. The comment period is running out but you’re welcome at a meeting at 7 pm tonight at Chief Sealth International High School. Our calendar listing includes other ways to have a say, as long as you do it quickly. (2600 SW Thistle)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Public’s always welcome at the FCA‘s monthly board meeting, 7 pm in the conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. (9131 California SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral – learn about land use, how to find out what’s happening and how to have a say in it. All welcome. (42nd/Lander)

PUBLIC HEALTH CAFE ON CHILDHOOD ASTHMA: Is it linked to the environment? Hear from and talk with Dr. Catherine Karr, Pediatrician, UW research scientist, & Director of the NW Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit. 7 pm at Chaco Canyon Organic Café in The Triangle. Free, all welcome. (3770 SW Alaska)

MORE … today/tonight/beyond – just check out our calendar.

West Seattle Monday: See what’s up to start your week

(Male American Goldfinch, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)
A new week! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 pm, it’s the twice-monthly meeting of this group at Providence Mount St. Vincent – info in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)

NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 6:30 pm on the second Monday means it’s time for the NDNC to meet, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

PLANT-IDENTIFICATION WALK: Been to “Soundway Park“? That’s the site of tonight’s free 6:30 pm plant-identification walk with the Nature Consortium. Check to see if there’s room (if there isn’t sign up for a future hike!). Meet at the trailhead. (14th/Holly)

AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR? 6:30 pm, weekly on-air “meeting” for the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club – featured here on Sunday. Info for tonight (and every Monday):

The West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC) weekly net @ W7AW Repeater, 441.800, input +5, tone 141.3. Echolink and IRLP are also available -see westseattlearc.org for more info. The repeater is located at High Point.

EVENING BOOK GROUPS: Both meet at 6:45 pm, all welcome. At Southwest Library, they’re reading “Zeitoun” by Dave Eggers; at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, they’re reading the 2015 Seattle Reads book.

DENNY PTSA MEETING: 7 pm, the Denny International Middle School PTSA meets in the school library. (2601 SW Kenyon)

West Seattle Sunday: Music for Mom (and everyone else), & more


Beach-ing or boating today? We start with two views from our summery Saturday – above, Rebecca shared the view from Argosy’s Goodtime II passing Alki en route back from Blake Island and below, from Upper Alki, JayDee caught a view of the Seattle Yacht Club‘s regatta before, according to its website, it was abandoned due to “light air”:


(Click either image for a larger view.) Now, on to our calendar highlights for the day ahead – whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day or just the second day of the weekend:

POST-GARAGE SALE DAY DONATIONS: Until 11 am, Clothes for the Cause collection continues at Alki Elementary (3010 59th SW); 10 am-3 pm, Stop n Shop at the Senior Center of West Seattle is taking dropoffs on the alley in back (SW Oregon just east of California SW); for details and other ongoing donation sites, see our big list.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Flowers, treats, all manner of freshness. 10 am-2 pm in The Junction. (44th/Alaska)

FLASH MOTHER’S DAY SALE: Shop local with/for Mom! 40 percent off at The General Store Seattle (WSB sponsor), in person or online. Open 10-7 today. (3400 Harbor SW)

TAKE MOM TO THE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, regular hours at the home of West Seattle’s history, the Log House Museum. (61st/Stevens)

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES’: 3 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (WSB sponsor) – almost sold out as of our check moments ago, but go here to see if tickets are available. (4711 California SW)

JEREMY SERWER: 3-5 pm, Jeremy Serwer performs folk/Americana music live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor); no cover. (5612 California SW)

LADIES MUSICAL CLUB: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library – “Join us for a Mother’s Day concert featuring music by Schumann, Granados, Bernstein and a U.S. premiere of Alfred Tokayer.” Free. (2306 42nd SW)

West Seattle Saturday: Community Garage Sale Day AND more!

(Photo from ready-in-advance Sale #28 – “plants, plants, plants” – sale pics: garagesale@westseattleblog.com)
Happy West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2015! The key links, again, before we also list what else is happening:

–More than 340 sales, of all sizes, all over West Seattle, 9 am-3 pm!
–Clickable, searchable online map here
–Downloadable/printable list/guide/map here
–Donation drives listed here (not just for sale aftermath – some are collecting through the day, in case you want to buy and donate, or aren’t having a sale but have stuff to unload, and some are collecting after today, too)
–As-it-happens coverage to come (and a few more key links)! But first, a look at what else is up today/tonight:

STAMP OUT HUNGER: Whatever you’re doing today, before you head out, fill a bag with food for the National Association of Letter Carriers‘ annual collection, and put it by your mailbox, mailslot, wherever your letter carrier delivers/picks up.

NEPAL SEEDS BENEFIT LEMONADE/TREAT STAND: 9 am-noon, lemonade/bake sale, as previewed here. (7800 block California SW)

MEET ‘RAINWISE’ CONTRACTORS: 10 am-noon at Highland Park Improvement Club (which has been honored for its sustainability innovations!), find out more about RainWise and meet contractors who install raingardens and/or cisterns, for which you might be eligible for a rebate. (12th/Holden)

MY THREE LITTLE BIRDS’ FIRST ANNIVERSARY: 10 am-5 pm, the upscale-kid-stuff-resale shop in south Morgan Junction celebrates its first birthday by throwing you a party – details in our calendar listing. (6959 California SW)

ALKI WALK TO HELP SHAPE FUTURE TOUR: 10:30 am, meet up at the Log House Museum to join a walk that’s billed as a “scouting expedition” as the museum creates the definitive Alki walking tour, with your input – as explained here. (61st/Stevens)

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

OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTIST TALK: For Katherine Arquette, Native Kaleidoscope Collection, at the Duwamish Longhouse, 1 pm – details here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

AFTERNOON TEA AT TIBBETTS: 2-4 pm, a first-of-its-kind afternoon tea at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) – details here. (3940 41st SW)

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION HUBS DRILL: 5-10 pm, the Emergency Communication Hubs around the city are participating in a quake-scenario drill, including two in West Seattle (Hiawatha and Ercolini). Details in our preview.

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: Doubleheader starts at 5:30 pm at Southgate Roller Rink – explained here. (9646 17th SW)

GARY BENSON, LIVE: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

BARNYARD MUSICAL MYSTERY, FINAL PERFORMANCE: 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School auditorium, the final performance of Lafayette Elementary‘s musical, as previewed here. (2600 SW Thistle)

MUSIC OF WEEZER, U2, GUNS & ROSES: 9 pm, all-ages show at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REALLY, THERE’S MORE … see it here.

West Seattle Friday: 6 options for your afternoon/evening

May 8, 2015 9:09 am
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Good morning! Summer-ish weather today (and tomorrow too), and a great day to be on the water – that’s the carrier John C. Stennis (CVN 74) with the Bremerton ferry, photographed by Greg Snyder, back today from at-sea training. Somewhat quiet schedule for today/tonight, as we head toward a big weekend (Mother’s Day on Sunday, West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day tomorrow):

FREE BAKING CLASS FOR TEENS: 3 pm at Delridge Community Center – learn how to bake, free! (4501 Delridge Way SW)

METRO LEAGUE HIGH-SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Games tonight at Southwest Athletic Complex in West Seattle and Steve Cox Memorial Field in White Center.

RUDY’S WEST SEATTLE GRAND OPENING PARTY: 6-10 pm, music, food, beer, freebies to celebrate the grand opening of Rudy’s Barbershop (WSB sponsor) in West Seattle, as previewed here on Thursday. (4480 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATING: 6:30-8:30 pm, roll the night away at Alki Community Center. (5817 SW Stevens)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, The Syncopaths take the stage. (7904 35th SW)

LIVE AT THE FEEDBACK: 8:30 pm, Buckets of Rain CD-release show at Feedback Lounge. (6451 California SW)

MORE! on the calendar.

West Seattle Thursday: Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood Council meeting; praying & rallying on Alki; ‘Barnyard Musical Mystery’

May 7, 2015 11:02 am
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(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin in Fauntleroy Park)

For tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, drop by, pitch in; it’ll be a perfect evening to work and learn outdoors. BYO gloves/water. (6000 16th SW)

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: 6:30 pm, it’s the annual gathering at Alki Beach, sponsored by the West Seattle Ministerial Association. (61st/Alki)

‘BARNYARD MUSICAL MYSTERY’: 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School auditorium, it’s the first of three performances of Lafayette Elementary‘s musical, as previewed here. (2600 SW Thistle)

GENESEE-SCHMITZ NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm, general meeting at West Side Presbyterian Church (WSB sponsor), with agenda including the new school under construction on Genesee Hill and Seattle Green Spaces Coalition. (3601 California SW)

CELL-ANTENNA OPPONENTS’ RALLY: 7 pm at the Alki Beach fire pits, the group opposed to 12 cell-phone antennas proposed atop an Alki apartment building plan a rally, as previewed here. (59th/Alki)

WHAT ELSE IS UP, YOU ASK? Just go here to see.

West Seattle Wednesday: Admiral Way project @ Southwest District Council; belly-dancing classes; bike-commuting clinic; more

May 6, 2015 10:37 am
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(WSB photo: Bainbridge ferries and fog in the distance, seen from Duwamish Head this morning)
Looking ahead to what’s up for the rest of today/tonight:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am, bring your 4- to 12-month-old to High Point Branch Library for story time. Free. (35th/Raymond)

HOW ABOUT A WALK ON THE BEACH? 1:09 pm, low tide is out to -1.5 feet today.

ADMIRAL WAY PROJECT @ SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, the Southwest District Council is scheduled to hear about the Admiral Way Safety Project, proposing road changes along Admiral west of California, as presented to the Admiral Neighborhood Association last month. Also on the agenda, an update on the status of “Walking on Logs.” Public welcome. (Oregon/California)

FREE BICYCLE-COMMUTING CLINIC: 6:30 pm at Cycle U – if you’ve been thinking about getting to work on two wheels, come hear tips and ask questions – details here. (3418 Harbor SW)

NEW TIME FOR FRISBEE PICKUP GAME: West Seattle Ultimate Family Frisbee is now playing at Fairmount Playfield at 6:30 pm, half an hour later than before. (Fauntleroy/Brandon)

BELLY-DANCING CLASS: 7:15 pm, new class series begins at Delridge Community Center. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES’: 7:30 pm, a new week of performances starts at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. Check ticket availability here and buy yours online. (4711 California SW)

AS ALWAYS, YOU’LL SEE EVEN MORE if you take a moment to browse our calendar.

West Seattle Tuesday: GiveBIG continues; Gelarto ‘soft open’; benefit for fire victims; WWRHAH; knee-pain help …

(Pam Mandel from Nerd’s Eye View photographed this great blue heron @ Constellation Park)

Here’s what’s up for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll always find even more listings than what we get to spotlight here):

GIVEBIG, UNTIL 11:59 PM! The annual donate-a-thon is under way – here’s our list of West Seattle, White Center, South Park nonprofits to which you can donate, making them eligible for extra “stretch” money. (Also note Dine Out for Hunger” participants in White Center.)

GELARTO SOFT OPEN: The gelato-and-coffee shop on Alki Beach that we first told you about in March says it’s “soft-opening” at noon today. They’re still working on an organic-dairy provider, so no dairy-inclusive coffee drinks just yet. (59th/Alki)

HELP FIRE FAMILIES: 4 Morgan Junction establishments are donating part of their proceeds tonight to help the three families who lost homes in the big Pelly Place fire last Thursday. Details in our preview.

HIGH-SCHOOL SOFTBALL: West Seattle High School varsity team hosts Eastside Catholic at Southwest Athletic Complex, 3:30 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION: 6 pm, music, food, and dance at Delridge Community Center. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

CINCO DE MAYO ‘TACO TUESDAY’: 6 pm event at Alki Bathhouse – details in our calendar listing. (60th/Alki)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 6:15 pm at Southwest Branch Library, with agenda including:

6:20-6:45: Delridge Basin Sewer System Improvement with Tara Wong Esteban, SPU, & Kelly Pajek from the Arts Department: This is the project currently underway at 22nd Ave SW and Henderson/Barton Pl.

6:45-7:10: Arbor Heights Micro-Surfacing Project Update with Art Brochet: Did your street get missed? This is an opportunity to hear from SDOT what streets will be completed this time.

7:15-7:30: Committee & Neighborhood Council Updates

7:30-7:40: WWRHAH Elections!

In the library’s upstairs meeting room. (35th/Henderson)

ABOUT YOUR ACHING KNEES … 6:30 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), Elite Sports and Spine “will be presenting on knee pain,” according to WSR’s announcement: “This topic will include patellofemoral syndrome and ITB syndrome. They will cover causes, signs and symptoms as well as treatment strategies: including strengthening and stretching. West Seattle Runner will be offering 10% off all injury prevention merchandise, including inserts.” (2743 California SW)

DEAD MEN WALKING: Live in-store, free, all ages, 7 pm at Easy Street Records. (California/Alaska)

West Seattle Monday: Hi-Yu, HPE PTA, on-air ‘meeting,’ more…

May 4, 2015 9:04 am
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Thanks to Elaina Alonzo for that photo of bubble-blowing on Alki during Sunday’s sunset (first published on the WSB Facebook page). Looks like it’ll be another beautiful night at the beach (and elsewhere) – but in the meantime, here are highlights for today/tonight:

HIGHLAND PARK PTA: As previewed here last night, Highland Park Elementary‘s PTA is having its final meeting of the school year, starting with a 5:30 pm potluck before the 6 pm meeting. (1012 SW Trenton)

SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR’S COMMUNITY MEETING: West Seattle/South Park’s rep on the Seattle Public Schools board, Marty McLaren, hosts one of her periodic community-conversation meetings, 6-7:45 pm at (UPDATED LOCATION) Southwest Branch Library. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: Every Monday night at 6:30 pm, weekly on-air “meeting”:

The West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC) weekly net @ W7AW Repeater, 441.800, input +5, tone 141.3. Echolink and IRLP are also available -see westseattlearc.org for more info. The repeater is located at High Point.

HI-YU MEETING: During tonight’s 7 pm West Seattle Hi-Yu meeting at Admiral Congregational Church, the candidates for Senior Court Queen will present judged essay readings, as part of the process leading up to the coronation later this month. More meeting details here. (California/Hill)

YOU’LL FIND MORE TO DO … if you check out the full list of events for today/tonight (and beyond).

West Seattle Sunday: Tree walk; FRED ‘talk’; free cupcakes; more…

Photo by Bill Bacon)

Happy Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PROFESSOR @ PEACE LUTHERAN: Starting at 9:15 am, a guest presenter today at Peace Lutheran Church in Gatewood:

Professor Patrick Henry, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Literature at Whitman College, will be a guest presenter at Peace Lutheran Church (39th and SW Thistle). Dr. Henry will give a special presentation on the community of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France, who, along with neighboring villages, offered safe haven to Jewish refugees during WW2, saving thousands of lives.

The schedule for his presentations – all of which are open to the community – is in our calendar listing. (39th/Thistle)

NORTH DELRIDGE TREE WALK: 10 am, meet Tree Ambassador Patrick at Greg Davis Park to tour neighborhood green spaces and learn some Cottage Grove history. Free, all welcome. (26th/Brandon)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with plants, new produce, more. (44th/Alaska)

(added) BASEBALL GEAR DONATION DRIVE: A local father and son are collecting bats and gloves in good condition to take to Nicaragua this summer, 11 am-3:30 pm at Hiawatha Playfield. (2700 California SW)

FREE CUPCAKE & CENTURYLINK 1-GIG INFO: 11 am-3 pm at Cupcake Royale in The Junction, CenturyLink has a drop-in info session about its 1 Gig service, with a free cupcake for everyone who stops by, while they last.

(WSB photo, added after event began)
Note: CL is sponsoring WSB to promote this event. (California/Alaska)

FRED LAUGHS: This time around, the Kol HaNeshamahFRED Talks” series presents “fun, frolicking, female-focused comedy,” with Connie Burke and Jake Fawcett. 3 pm – more info in our listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Max García Conover & The Ghost of Paul Revere perform at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

WEST MY FRIEND: 7:30 pm at historic Kenyon Hall, playing “everything from indie-roots to chamber-folk.” More info in our listing. (7904 35th SW)

YOU’LL FIND EVEN MORE … on our calendar.

West Seattle Saturday: On the water, on land; today, tonight…

Highlights of what’s happening today/tonight, starting with two sea-related sights:

(Added: WSB photo, Water Taxi making its way past shrimpers late Saturday morning)
SPOT SHRIMP SEASON: In case you missed our mention, that’s what all the fishing boats are out on the bay for – until 3 pm, and then one more day this year, May 13th, 7 am-3 pm. Take note that this means big traffic at Don Armeni Boat Ramp once the boats start coming back in – Gretchen shared this photo of the outbound lineup this morning:

(1222 Harbor SW)

ALSO ON THE WATER: First cruise ship of the year arrived before 6 am – Lynn Hall shared this photo of Westerdam headed for Pier 91 as a state ferry passed:

Westerdam will head back out around 4 pm. You can see this year’s cruise-ship schedule here.

Now, what’s happening on shore:

BOY SCOUTS’ BIG SALE: Until 4 pm at American Legion Post 160 in The Triangle, Troop 284‘s multi-family sale (added – photo sent by Karen):

Credit cards accepted. (3602 SW Alaska)

FRIENDS OF LINCOLN PARK: 9 am-noon, join them to show the park some TLC, as explained here. (Fauntleroy/Rose)

ST. JOHN’S RUMMAGE SALE: 9 am-3 pm, second day of the “Fabulous & Famous” sale at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Admiral. (3050 California SW)

THRIFTWAY BARBECUE: Benefit barbecue season begins at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) – starting at 11 am (until 4 or as long as supplies last), look for the tent by the south entrance. (added) Today’s menu: “Slow-cooked pork tacos with fresh salsa, sour cream and homemade cabbage topping, with water for a $6 donation.” (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

VOLUNTEER WITH SWSHS: You don’t have to be a historian to help the Southwest Seattle Historical Society as a volunteer! All kinds of things you can do. Find out by showing up for the next orientation session at 11 am today at the Log House Museum. (61st/Stevens)

FREE BICYCLE-MAINTENANCE CLINIC: 11 am at Cycle U in West Seattle – details here. (3418 Harbor SW)

WALK AROUND WEST SEATTLE: Feet First-presented walk starts at 1 pm at Dakota Place Park, to explore the changes in The Junction/Triangle – details here. (California/Dakota)

OPEN HOUSE AT GLOW [NATURAL AESTHETICS] MEDISPA: 4-7 pm, come celebrate the grand opening of Glow [natural aesthetics] Medispa (WSB sponsor) – prizes, raffles, special offers. (5400 California SW)

‘LOVE BUZZ’: This year’s St. Baldrick’s event organized by Emily Austin to raise money to fight childhood cancer is happening 4-7 pm at Metropolist in SODO, with lots of West Seattle participation – go get buzzed and/or cheer on others who choose to. (2931 1st Ave. S., Suite A)

‘THE MAMA-LOGUES’: At Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 7 pm, benefiting nonprofits including WestSide Baby, it’s a “comedy about motherhood … new and improved for 2015.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

TONIGHT’S LIVE MUSIC: See the calendar for listings at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), the West Seattle Eagles, Feedback Lounge, and The Skylark.

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES’: The musical at ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery (WSB sponsor) is a hot ticket – only a few left for tonight as of early this morning. 7:30 pm curtain time – if you can’t get in tonight, buy in advance for another night/day! (4711 California SW)

Have a great Saturday!

West Seattle Friday: What’s up for today and tonight

(Pine siskin, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Quick look at highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ST. JOHN’S RUMMAGE SALE: Day 1 of the big sale at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church – on now until 7 pm. (3050 California SW)

THRIFTWAY TENT SALE: First day of West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor)’s three-day tent sale. (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

TONY’S OPENING: Speaking of tents – today’s the day Tony’s Market in Westwood told us they plan to open for the season. (35th/Barton)

FAIRMOUNT PARK POETRY: Celebration of student poets at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1 pm. (5612 California SW)

MARY McGOUGH’S CLOSING RECEPTION: Also at C & P, 4 pm today – details here.

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm at Barnes & Noble/Westwood Village, it’s the next installment of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society-presented author series, this time featuring Jan Koutsky:

Words, Writers & West Seattle presents … from Avenue Collection on Vimeo.

Read more about it on the SWSHS website. P.S. You can be a volunteer for SWSHS – next orientation 11 am tomorrow! (2800 SW Barton)

FOOD BANK ‘INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE’: Ticket sales are over but if you have yours, here’s your reminder that the West Seattle Food Bank‘s big annual benefit (with co-sponsors including WSB) is tonight at the Seattle Design Center.

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s monthly Corner Bar is tonight starting at 6, featuring music by the Cold 102’sdetails here. (12th/Holden)

THE MAMA-LOGUES: “A comedy about motherhood,” benefiting organizations including WestSide Baby, 7 pm tonight at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – details here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

BELLS OF THE SOUND: Puget Sound’s premier handbell choir is in concert, 7:30 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) – details here. (3940 41st SW)

SOULFUL SONGWRITERS: Three, count ’em, three, in concert at 7:30 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Gatewood – details here. (7141 California SW)

MORE! on our calendar – check it any time.

Dining Out for Life; otter talk; CSIHS Multicultural Night; Style ’15; advice for parents of teens; & more for your West Seattle Thursday

(Chickens on Alki Avenue! Photo by Lynn Hall)

It’s a big Thursday – here are some of the reasons why:

DINING OUT FOR LIFE: 5 West Seattle restaurants are participating in this year’s edition of the one-day/one-night benefit for Lifelong – some for lunch, some for dinner, some for lunch/dinner. Details and list are in our preview.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: 3:30 pm at Walt Hundley (34th/Myrtle), West Seattle High School boys-varsity soccer hosts Nathan Hale; 3:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, WSHS varsity softball hosts Seattle Prep. (Sealth teams are on the road today.)

DIRTY MOVIE: “Symphony of the Soil” screens at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) at 5 pm, followed by a networking mixer and panel discussion, co-sponsored by the Landscape Horticultural program – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

MULTICULTURAL NIGHT @ CHIEF SEALTH: 6-8 pm in the Galleria, you’re invited to come see Chief Sealth International High School students celebrate the many cultures to which they trace their origins, with food, entertainment, and more. (2600 SW Thistle)

STAYING CONNECTED TO YOUR TEEN: 6:30 pm at West Seattle High School, important information and advice for parents of teenagers – as previewed here. Free. (3000 California SW)

ALL ABOUT OTTERS: The Whale Trail‘s “Orca Talk” this month is actually an “Otter Talk” – learn from Leo Shaw about river otters (the ones you see around here) and sea otters (the ones you don’t). At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm, tickets available online here. (5612 California SW)

FASHION SHOW BENEFITING NW HOPE AND HEALING: 7 pm at Showbox SODO, it’s the annual “Style” fashion-show fundraiser for West Seattleite-led Northwest Hope and Healing‘s work helping breast-cancer patients. We’re told you can still buy tickets at the door; event details here. (1700 1st Ave. S.)

PUNDAMONIUM: Are you the punniest person you know? The “pun slam” at The Skylark is for you. 7 pm – details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

YOU KNOW THERE’S MORE … there’s ALWAYS more on the calendar, for today/tonight and beyond.

West Seattle Wednesday: Six ways to put more into your midweek

(Raven at Lincoln Park: Photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via WSB Flickr group)

Happy Wednesday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FOR JUST ONE HOUR – GET OUT! Working at home is great! But sometimes a little lonely. The solution? The weekly West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor) meetup – details here. Starts at noon. (6040 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE LAND-USE COMMITTEE: 6 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library – if you’re interested in land use and/or development, be there. Tonight’s guest is Paul Haury from SeattleNERD.org.

WEST SEATTLE ULTIMATE FAMILY FRISBEE: 6 pm pickup game at Fairmount Playfield. (Fauntleroy/Brandon)

HELP FOR PARENTS: 7 pm at Olympic Hall on the south end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, you’re invited to be reassured and enlightened about setting your little one(s) on a path to lifelong learning. Free talk with expert Anoo Padte, as previewed here, presented by West Seattle Co-op Preschools. (6000 16th SW)

UKULELE RECITAL: 7 pm at the Admiral Bird. (California/Admiral)

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES,’ WEEK 2: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), your next chance to see the new production of this “feverishly rompy rock-musical.” (4711 California SW)

MORE NIGHTLIFE (AND DAYLIFE) … on our calendar!

Voting; Guardian One pilot @ Block Watch Captains’ Network; and what else is up for the rest of your West Seattle Tuesday

Thanks to Machel Spence for today’s featured photo! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights for today/tonight:

GET YOUR BALLOT IN: It’s special-election day/night, with one measure on the ballot here – the countywide levy to raise money to replace the area’s emergency-radio system. You can vote without a stamp by dropping your ballot at the White Center or West Seattle van by 8 pm (don’t be late) – we photographed Joe and Fred at the van outside the Greenbridge Library (8th SW south of Roxbury) on Monday:

The West Seattle van is at WS Stadium – turn in and find them on the driveway. (4470 35th SW)

GUARDIAN ONE PILOT @ WEST SEATTLE BLOCKWATCH CAPTAINS’ NETWORK: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, this month’s WSBWCN meeting features a chance to find out more about our area’s only law-enforcement helicopter patrol, and to ask questions. All welcome – you don’t have to be a Block Watch Captain, but if you’re curious about how Block Watches work, this is a good place to find out. (Webster/Delridge)

HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL ACADEMIC FAIR: 6:30 pm – details in our calendar listing. (42nd/Oregon)

FREE COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC: Starts at 7 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. Appointments required – our calendar listing explains how to make one. (Oregon/California)

NIGHTLIFE … see the listings on our calendar page. And have a great rest of your Tuesday!

West Seattle Monday: Bike-commuting workshop; baseball; more…

Need some Monday inspiration? West Seattle wildlife photographer extraordinaire Mark Wangerin says it took two hours of hiding in the bushes to get that image, and the one below, of a male Rufous Hummingbird. So with that dedication in mind … we present five Monday highlights (no hiding required) from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SEALTH-WSHS BASEBALL GAME: 4 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, watch our area’s two biggest high schools face off in baseball – Chief Sealth IHS hosting West Seattle HS. (2801 SW Thistle)

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO COMMUTE BY BIKE? 6-7:30 pm at Delridge Library, West Seattle Bike Connections invites you to a free workshop to find out – perfect timing, with Bike Month starting on Friday. No RSVP needed, just show up. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WAYNE’S 1,000 CONSECUTIVE SWIM: Wayne Kinslow, the guy who swims off Alki every single day, will hit 1,000 consecutive days – almost three years without missing a day! – today. According to a Facebook notice, he’s inviting you to join him to celebrate, and to swim! Meet at the Alki fire pits at 6:30 pm, group swim around 7, potluck/bonfire afterward (bring a side dish or drinks). (60th/Alki)

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

WEST SEATTLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: Every Monday night at 6:30 pm, weekly on-air “meeting”:

The West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC) weekly net @ W7AW Repeater, 441.800, input +5, tone 141.3

Echolink and IRLP are also available -see westseattlearc.org for more info. The repeater is located at High Point.

West Seattle Sunday: Recycling; rocks; pancakes; peonies; ‘Cinderella’ & ‘Picasso’ finales; first ‘Angry Housewives’ matinee…

(Bald eagles on the lookout in East Alki, photographed by Lynn Hall)

Happy Sunday! We start with a transportation note:

YES, THE WEST SEATTLE WATER TAXI IS RUNNING LATE TONIGHT … if you’re interested in taking it to and/or from the 6:30 pm Sounders-Portland match – details here.

Now, options for what you might do today:

RECYCLE ROUNDUP @ FAUNTLEROY CHURCH: 9 am-3 pm, it’s the spring edition of the Fauntleroy Church Green Committee/1 Green Planet twice-yearly partnership, and you are invited to bring your recyclables for free dropoff – but first, please check this list of what will, and won’t, be accepted. (9140 California SW)

HAVE PANCAKES WITH WEST SEATTLE BASEBALL: 9 am-noon at West Seattle Eagles in The Junction, enjoy a pancake breakfast benefiting West Seattle Baseball – details in our preview. (4426 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK IMPROVEMENT CLUB SPRING CLEAN: Meet in the HPIC courtyard at 9 am – here’s what to bring and what to expect. (12th/Holden)

WEST SEATTLE ROCK AND GEM SHOW: Second of two days for the annual show presented by the West Seattle Rock Club (WSB sponsor) – 10 am-5 pm at the Alki Masonic Center, free admission/parking, activities, displays, cool stuff to see and do. (40th/Edmunds)

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: Second of two days, 10 am-4 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden – you’re entertainment, displays, food, more. (6000 16th SW)

SDOT @ WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Question or comment about the proposed transportation levy, before it’s revised? Talk to SDOT reps at the West Seattle Farmers Market today, 10 am-2 pm. (44th/Alaska)

CHAPEL-NAMING CELEBRATION MASS AT THE MOUNT: 11 am at Providence Mount St. Vincent, you are invited to a Mass celebrating the naming of The Mount’s chapel in honor of William Pigott, a lead donor in the original 1924 fundraising that made the center possible – more details here. (4831 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BUILDERS ON GREEN HOME TOUR: 11 am-5 pm, today’s stops on the Northwest Green Home Tour include two North Seattle projects by West Seattle builders, Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor) at stop N16, 103 N. 73rd St., and Mighty House at stop N25, 5708 26th Ave. NE .

ANTI-DRILLING RALLY: 2 pm at Myrtle Edwards Park downtown, it’s the next in the series of rallies by opponents of offshore oil drilling in the Arctic and the Port of Seattle‘s lease of Terminal 5 in West Seattle for Shell’s Arctic-bound vessels, a prelude to three promised days of protest closer to T-5 in mid-May. (3130 Alaskan Way S.)

LAST CHANCE TO CATCH ‘CINDERELLA’: Seattle Lutheran High School presents the musical “Cinderella,” in the Menashe Family Gym, 2:30 pm – more info on the school website; tickets at the door. (41st/Genesee)

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES’ MATINEE: 3 pm at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor); tickets available online. (4711 California SW)

‘PICASSO’ MATINEE: Twelfth Night Productions‘ final performance of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin, 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are available online. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MICROPHONE: Sign up at 3, performances start at 4, at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WHAT ELSE IS UP? Check our calendar.

West Seattle Saturday: So much to see and do, all day & night…

(Photo by Yuri Levchenko, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

So much happening today/tonight!

POST-EARTH DAY CLEANUP AT HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY: 9 am-noon, come help Highland Park Elementary School in honor of Earth Day. Meet on the blacktop behind the school; coffee and treats provided. (1012 SW Trenton)

HEALTHY KIDS’ DAY: 10 am-1 pm, the annual fun fest at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) – see the list of activities here – all free. (36th/Snoqualmie)

WESTSIDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, come find out more about Westside School (WSB sponsor) *at its current campus* (but questions about its new one are welcome). More info on the school website. (7740 34th SW)

HELP OUT AT THE BEE GARDEN: Just three weeks until this year’s West Seattle Bee Festival. At the WS Bee Garden at High Point Commons Park today:

Lavender, Lilies, Currants and more! Come help us put them in the ground at the Bee Garden Work Party!! 10 am-2 pm. Snacks, drinks, tools, and gloves provided! Go Bees!

(31st/Graham)

ROCK AND GEM SHOW: First of two days for the annual show presented by the West Seattle Rock Club (WSB sponsor) – 10 am-5 pm at the Alki Masonic Center, free admission/parking, displays, activities, more! (40th/Edmunds)

KID-STUFF CONSIGNMENT SALE: 9 am-1 pm, big benefit sale for the West Seattle Co-op Preschools‘ scholarship fund – as previewed here on Friday, more than 4,529 items are up for grabs at the VFW Hall – admission is a $1 donation to the scholarship fund. (3601 SW Alaska)

FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT/FOREST HIKE: 10 am-noon, presented by the Nature Consortium, at Pigeon Point Park – explained here. (1901 SW Genesee)

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm today and tomorrow at the Seattle Chinese Garden – you’re advised to get there early! (6000 16th SW)

CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR STREET FESTIVAL: 10:30 am-5 pm in White Center – music, dance, other performances, games, contests, free fun. (SW 98th between 15th and 16th SW)

EARTH MONTH BAKE SALE: 11 am-3 pm today and tomorrow at Shanti Salon and Spa in North Admiral. (2138 California SW)

BUY MARINERS TICKETS, HELP WSHS BASEBALL: Noon until ?, West Seattle High School baseball players will be at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) selling tickets for the June 22nd Mariners-Royals game – it’s linked to their annual appearance in the High School Baseball Classic at Safeco Field, as explained here. (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan/42nd)

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT AGING/DEMENTIA: 2-3:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library – caring for an aging loved one? Get guidance on important topics, as explained in our calendar listing. Free. (2306 42nd SW)

‘CINDERELLA’: Seattle Lutheran High School presents the musical “Cinderella,” in the Menashe Family Gym, 7:30 pm – more info on the school website; tickets at the door. (41st/Genesee)

OWL HOOT: 7:30 pm at Camp Long Environmental Learning Center – but you need to pre-register, so do that ASAP! (5200 35th SW)

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES,’ NIGHT 3: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor); tickets available online – just a few as of early this am, so hurry! (4711 California SW)

‘PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE’: Twelfth Night Productions presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin, an “Off-Broadway absurdist comedy,” 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are available online. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SIDE GLORY: 8 pm doors, 9 pm show at the Skylark – West Seattle’s queer variety show is back! 21+ only. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

FEEDBACK LOUNGE TURNS 6: Happy anniversary, Feedback Lounge! 9 pm, Unplugged Led Zeppelin tribute as part of the festivities. (6451 California SW)

EVEN MORE HAPPENING TODAY/TONIGHT … see for yourself on our calendar.

West Seattle Friday: ‘Art For Food’; free lunch; fashion show; theater x 2; film festival; more…

(Barrow’s goldeneyes, photographed at Lowman Beach by Trileigh Tucker)

Great day and night ahead! Here are some reasons why:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: 10 am-2 pm meeting at Daystar building #3, starting with registration (first program begins at 10:30), bring your lunch – details in our listing. (2615 SW Barton)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood, consider stopping by PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) 10 am-4 pm today (except for the noon-1 break closure) – look for the bus in the parking lot. (California/Stevens)

FREE LUNCH: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, join Seaview United Methodist Church for the free soup-and-sandwich lunch offered every fourth Friday. (4620 SW Graham)

‘ART FOR FOOD’ FOR WC FOOD BANK: 6-8 pm, an art show at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center to benefit the White Center Food Bank, with wine and cheese, and live music by The Ellis Brothers. Tickets online, here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FASHION SHOW @ WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 7-8:30 pm, styles from Oiselle – a Seattle-owned company! – are on the runway at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor). Discounts, bites, more.

REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL: 7 pm, Mountain to Sound Outfitters presents the film festival’s West Seattle stop at Pershing Hall – details in our preview. (37th/Alaska)

‘BOBCAT BOB’: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

CAMP FUNDRAISER WITH WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND: 7 pm at Shorewood Christian Church, the West Seattle Big Band is performing at a summer-camp fundraiser – the night starts with dance lessons at 6 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (10300 28th SW)

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES,’ NIGHT 2: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), your second chance to see the new production of this “feverishly rompy rock-musical.” (4711 California SW)

‘PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE,’ WEEKEND 2: Twelfth Night Productions presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin, an “Off-Broadway absurdist comedy (that) places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904,” 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are available online. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our calendar, with more for today/tonight and beyond.

West Seattle Thursday: Housing forum; ‘Angry Housewives’; WS Transportation Coalition; more…

(Photo by Lynn Hall)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HOUSING FORUM: 12:30-2:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, hosted by City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen – come hear and ask about housing issues including affordability and renters’ rights. The focus is on, but not limited to, seniors – all are welcome. (Oregon/California)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, drop by, pitch in!

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 6 pm, a night of political parody – check ASAP to see if any room remains. West Seattle Golf Course clubhouse. (4470 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House‘s High Point Center, tonight’s agenda includes talking about West Seattle priorities for the transportation levy – what do you think should be in the letter WSTC writes about that? – and hearing from board candidates. (6400 Sylvan Way)

‘ANGRY HOUSEWIVES’ OPENING NIGHT: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (WSB sponsor), it’s back, 30 years after the first production, the show that is still in the books as having “the longest sold-out run of a musical in Seattle history.”

West Seattle Wednesday: Earth Day freebies; beach cleanup; space talk; comedy; blood drive; Highland Park Action Committee…

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Thanks to Mark Wangerin for the photo of a pigeon guillemot that’s now sporting its springtime look. As we bask in unexpected sunshine, here’s what’s ahead for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SEEDS FOR EARTH DAY: With your coffee (or any other purchase) at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) today, get a packet of wildflower seeds, in honor of Earth Day. (4410 California SW)

MINI-PLANTS FOR EARTH DAY: Also in The Junction, an Earth Day traditiona at Fleurt (celebrating its 5th anniversary!) – drop off an unwanted pot or jar, get a mini-plant. (4536 California SW)

BLOOD DRIVE: The Bloodmobile is at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) 10:30 am-4:30 pm today, with a break from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm. All who can donate are welcome to stop by and do so; more info here. (6000 16th SW)

GET OUT OF THE (HOME) OFFICE: Noon meetup at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor) for entrepreneurs, at-home workers, etc. – come network, take a break from the usual setting, see what everyone else is up to. (6040 California SW)

BEACH CLEANUP FOR EARTH DAY: 2:30-4 pm, join the local Surfrider Foundation chapter in cleaning up Alki Beach, as previewed here.

YOUTH-LED COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ABOUT SAFETY: 5:30 pm at High Point Community Center, be part of a youth-facilitated discussion about community safety, world-café style – explained here. (6920 34th SW)

TALK ABOUT SPACE! NASA Solar System Ambassador Dr. Ron Hobbs is at Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) at 6:30 pm, and the community is invited:

Dr. Hobbs’ presentation, titled “Exploring Strange New Worlds; A Space Exploration Update,” will introduce exciting developments in space exploration. This talk is aimed to inspire upper elementary and middle school students and their families. Admission is free of charge. An RSVP is requested by email at events@explorer-west.org.

In this special Earth Day Explorer presentation, Dr. Hobbs will talk about the new frontiers including the latest discoveries in comets, dwarf planets, and the Mars rover. With the goal of igniting enthusiasm and imagination of the new frontiers that lie in outer space, Dr. Hobbs will also illustrate the ways that the discoveries from these missions will impact our life on earth.

Please note the RSVP request above. (10015 28th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 6:30 pm potluck, 7 pm meeting at Highland Park Improvement Club – as previewed here, a new city employment initiative will be discussed. Plus, District 1 City Council candidate Chas Redmond. (12th/Holden)

COMEDY SHOWCASE: 8 pm at Feedback Lounge, hosted by West Seattle’s own Mona Concepcion, it’s the Jay Wendall Walker 55th Anniversary Show – laugh it up! (6451 California SW)

AND THIS IS JUST THE START … see everything else happening today/tonight (and beyond) by going to our calendar.

West Seattle Tuesday: Low tide; City Attorney @ Crime Prevention Council; ‘Tuesday Tune-Up’ at Salty’s; more

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Thanks to “Diver Laura” James for the video from Constellation Park at low tide – one place you might consider being when the tide’s out to -1.7 feet again at 1:31 pm today. (Check tides – as well as forecasts, sun/moon times and phases, and more – on the WSB West Seattle Weather page, any time.)

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

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Branch Library, kids/teens welcome to stop in and play, all skill levels, coaches/game sets on hand, free. (35th/Raymond)

TUESDAY TUNE-UP FUNDRAISER: 6:30-8:30 pm, enjoy live music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor) while helping raise money for Ladybug House during the Tuesday Tune-Updetails here. (1936 Harbor SW)

CITY ATTORNEY AT CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, find out about local crime trends, ask questions about neighborhood concerns, and hear from this month’s special guest, City Attorney Pete Holmes. All welcome. (Webster/Delridge)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: Join them tonight at 7 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. (Oregon/California)

SEE INTO THE FUTURE … more events for today, plus what’s up tomorrow and way beyond, all on the calendar page.