(photo by Matt Durham of MattDurhamPhotography.com)
Time for tidings of great … plaid … as in “Plaid Tidings,” opening tonight at ArtsWest; that, along with the Admiral Theater “Grease” sing-along, plus your chance to help deck the halls of the Log House Museum, as well as Santa’s arrival at Westwood Village and new hours for the White Center Swap Meet (WSB sponsor) — all part of the 36 West Seattle-and-vicinity events on our handy list ahead:

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ALL WEEKEND: Raffle tickets for $5,000 gift-certificates giveaway now available at participating West Seattle Junction (WSB sponsor) merchants; second page of this flyer has the list

ALL WEEKEND: Movies (and more) at the Admiral Theater

ALL WEEKEND: Southwest Pool is open again! Swim-session schedule here

ALL WEEKEND: West Seattle history on display @ Log House Museum at Alki, Thursdays-Sundays, noon-4 pm

FRIDAY: Christmas trees go on sale at West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor), West Seattle Bros (on Alaska between Howden-Kennedy and Bank of America) – trees also available at QFC and both West Seattle Rite-Aid stores (Holy Rosary’s lot starts up tomorrow; tree sales started earlier this week at Tony’s)

FRIDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Nico and Zoe Toys now open in their ActivSpace storefront, 11 am-2 pm on Fridays only (more info here)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Work party at Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area, noon-3 pm

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Special sale at Junction Windermere office hosted by Kim Tingley and Barb Ogden of “No Wire Hangers” and “Flutter”: Jewelry, scarves, purses, glassware, cool “cheaters” and other great gift items for the holidays. 1-6 pm, beverages and snacks served, percentage of proceeds to West Seattle Helpline

FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Holiday open house at Jan’s Beauty Supply in The Junction, 3-5 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Family skating at Alki Community Center: “This weekly event at Alki Community Center is suitable for all ages and all abilities! This is a great time to practice your skills and tricks while experiencing a roller-rink atmosphere. You can always look forward to the Limbo, and friendly racing. If you don’t have your own skates, you can borrow a pair of ours!” 6:45-8:45 pm ($3/person)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Dominoes game night at Red Cup Espresso in The Junction, starting at 7 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Opening night for “Plaid Tidings” at ArtsWest, 7:30 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor): Sidd Finch, Bumtech, Furniture Girls, starts at 9 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian, guitarist Barry Pollack, 6-9 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at C & P Coffee with Bobcat Bob, 6-8 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Easy Street After Hours with Elder Mason and The Camellias, 9:30 pm (full details here)

SATURDAY: Opening day for the Holy Rosary Christmas Tree lot behind Admiral Safeway: 15% of the proceeds go to West Seattle Food Bank, the West Seattle Lifeline, and the Salvation Army’s Hickman House; the official tree-lot website is here – official blessing of the lot @ 2 pm

SATURDAY MORNING: Schmitz Preserve work party, 9 am-noon (more info here)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: White Center Swap Meet (WSB sponsor) weekend starts at Southgate Event Center in White Center (former roller-skating rink on 17th SW south of Roxbury), new hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Help decorate the Log House Museum for the holidays! Between 12 noon and 4 pm, bring an ornament to put on the tree or any other decorations you’d like to contribute. Or just come to help, meet your museum neighbors, and see the inside of the log house you’ve always been curious about. We’ll provide hot cider and cookies. The gift shop will be open, too. LHM, one block south of Alki Avenue. 3003 61st Ave. SW; 206-938-5293

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Santa at Westwood Village (by Bed Bath Beyond), noon-4 pm, free pix with food bank donation, plus a Giving Tree for the Salvation Army (here’s the flyer with full details)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at C & P Coffee with Thomas Starks, 6-8 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Friend To Friend – www.200orphanagesworldwide.org Wine-Sipping Friends of Orphans Event: Mission Latin Restaurant and Lounge; 2325 California Ave. SW,
Learn how you can help build orphanages for the little ones around the world. Organizations worldwide are serving as our hands and hearts helping the little ones know every day they are orphaned, but not forgotten. Help get the word out to groups, people or corporations who have the heart and means to help us help the little ones! Let’s Build An Orphanage! Together we can make a difference. Event runs 6-8 pm – RSVP: 206-251-1850, 320-217-4944 or e-mail janh@200orphanagesworldwide.org

SATURDAY NIGHT: UNCOMFORTABLY STUFFED WITH TURKEY, TATERS AND SWEET POTATO PIE? LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BURN OFF THOSE FAT GRAMS? Then come to West Seattle’s Admiral Theater for the “Grease” sing-along! Starring John Travolta & Olivia Newton John – the karaoke version is a fun, campy way to sing along with all of the hits from one of the best musicals ever. Boys’ lyrics come up in blue, girls in pink. Immediately after, we will have a sock hop in the theater. Dance in the aisles and on the stage to all the hits of the 50’s. Family event, tickets $7 (available online); 7:30 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian, Dos Guitarras with Latin jazz, 7:30-10:30 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: “Plaid Tidings” at ArtsWest, 7:30 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) with Mighty Shiny, Slippage (CD release party), Green Pajamas, starts at 9 pm

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: White Center Swap Meet (WSB sponsor) at Southgate Event Center in White Center (former roller-skating rink on 17th SW south of Roxbury), new hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

SUNDAY MIDDAY: West Seattle Farmers’ Market @ The Junction, 10 am-2 pm (remember, it’s year-round!)

SUNDAY MORNING: West Seattle Christian Church celebrates new multipurpose building and kicks off Advent series (adventconspiracy.org) with 10 am service

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Discovery Shop (thrift store raising money for the American Cancer Society) now open in The Junction on Sundays till the last one before Christmas, 11 am-3 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: West Seattle Hi-Yu Junior Court royalty selling Hi-Yu fundraiser hand-blown glass ornaments at the Kiwanis Booth at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, noon-2 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Santa at Westwood Village (by Bed Bath Beyond), noon-4 pm, free pix with food bank donation, plus a Giving Tree for the Salvation Army (here’s the flyer with full details)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Wyatt’s Jewelers in Westwood Village, open house with refreshments 2-5 pm, having a diaper drive for Westside Baby ALL WEEK (bring in a pack of diapers & we’ll give you an additional 10% off)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Matinee performance of “Plaid Tidings” at ArtsWest, 3 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT: All-ages live music @ Skylark (WSB sponsor) with Candysound, The Ronz, Rat City Ruckus, starts at 7 pm

Are we missing anything? Let us know! And between weekends, keep an eye on our continuously updated Events page.