WSB photojournalist Christopher Boffoli took that photo of the newly completed staircase through Orchard Street Ravine in Gatewood, site of a work party tomorrow morning. Tomorrow’s also prime time for egg hunts; though we have a special page with Easter (and Friday/Saturday) services here, and an overall Easter page (including Saturday/Sunday egg hunts) here, those events are just part of what’s in this West Seattle Weekend Lineup – with other highlights including West Seattle Nursery‘s spring open house, and lots more going on this weekend, more than three dozen events ahead on our list brought to you by Skylark Cafe and Club:

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ALL WEEKEND – REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY! Sign up online at westseattlegaragesale.com

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

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

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

LIST OF EASTER WEEKEND SERVICES IN WEST SEATTLE HERE

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: “The Descent of SockMonkey” art exhibit at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Lee Tyler Post, live music at C and P Coffee, 6-8 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: Southwest Community Center teen egg hunt (ages 12+), bring a flashlight, meet at Teen Life Center, 7:15 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Active Ingredients Jazz trio @ The Bohemian, 8-11 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: At Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor): Live music with Throwback Suburbia, Lund Bros, I Love Myselfs, starts at 9 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Bad Key and Superfuse, live music at Redline Music and Sports

FRIDAY NIGHT: Alki/Hiawatha teen egg hunt (ages 12+), Alki Community Center, bring a flashlight, 9:15 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: The Bug Nasties, Down With People, Green Handshake, Easy Street After Hours, 9:30 pm

LIST OF EASTER WEEKEND SERVICES IN WEST SEATTLE HERE

SATURDAY: Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Southwest Advisory Council, Southwest Community Center, 8:30-11 am (from the spring brochure)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Orchard Street Ravine work party, 9 am-1 pm (more details here)

SATURDAY MORNING: Easter Egg Hunt at West Seattle Thriftway – a spring tradition! 9-10 am

SATURDAY MORNING: *Welcome to Nia!* Free Class Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Start your day with a free introductory Nia class led by Jill Pagano and Lesley Tinker, Certified Nia Instructors. Nia is a cardiovascular and conditioning practice for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Done barefoot to music, each Nia class provides a unique focus for warming up, moving, and cooling down. Click here for details and registration.

SATURDAY MORNING: Easter Egg Hunt at Hiawatha, Delridge, Alki, High Point, Southwest Community Centers, 10 am

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Urban Forest Restoration Volunteers Needed: Delridge Natural Area
Corner of Delridge Way SW & SW Graham
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact: Mike Arizona, 206-290-8805 or m_a1533@yahoo.com
Come help us remove invasive plants, put down a layer of mulch and plant native plants and trees. The Delridge Natural Area is a beautiful site with the Longfellow Creek meandering through it. Two beaver ponds have developed as well, creating habitat for many different kinds of wildlife. Be sure to wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt and boots and if you have work gloves bring them as well – I have a supply of gloves as well. Also, bring water and a snack. If you have any questions, please contact me.

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Orchard Street Ravine work party, meet at 14th/Holly, 10 am-2 pm More info here

APRIL 11: Chief Sealth students invite you to help clean up a local greenbelt!
Ø WHERE: West Duwamish Greenbelt . Located right next to Cooper Elementary School . (Meet in the Parking Lot)
Ø TIME: 10am-3pm
Ø WHEN: Saturday April 11th
Ø Help remove Invasive species and Plant Native trees and shrubs
Ø Help create new educational Learning Spaces
Ø Refreshments provided

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: SENIOR GRAD NIGHT FUNDRAISER CAR WASH – Come get your car washed between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the West Seattle High School parking lot. We are raising money to support the Senior Grad Night Party. We will also be having a bake sale.

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: West Seattle Nursery’s 26th Annual Spring Open House, 11 am to 3 pm
Spring Fever at West Seattle Nursery!
Come and see our nursery bursting with plants and color. Our 2009 Rose and Rhododendron collection is here and we have our largest and most beautiful selection of Japanese Maples ever! Get answers to your gardening questions from our knowledgeable staff. Enjoy complimentary espresso drinks and delicious appetizers.
11 am to 3 pm: A representative from the Seattle Rose Society will be on hand to dispense advice and answer any and all questions about roses. We have, for your edification and enjoyment, put together a host of interesting, useful and fun gardening seminars. Please join us for:
Sally Ann Sadler’s Vegetable Gardening in Containers 11:15 am to 12:15pm
Connie Wurm’s Raising Urban Chickens 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Jana Sorsen’s Edible Flowers 1:45pm to 2:15pm
Mary Holdsworth’s Elegant Container Gardening 2:30 to 3 pm. West Seattle Nursery is proud to support the West Seattle Food Bank. Please bring donations of canned food with you to our Spring Open House on Saturday, April 11, 2009 and we’ll make sure they make it to the Food Bank the following Monday.

SATURDAY: Eastridge Christian Assembly presents an Easter Egg hunt at Lincoln Park, 11 am

SATURDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: “The Descent of SockMonkey” art exhibit at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: West Seattle Family YMCA (WSB sponsor) presents Parents Night Out, 5:30-10 pm @ West Seattle location. Kids ages 3 months – 12 years have a safe and fun evening at the Y while parents go out or relax at home. $22.50-$30 depending upon child’s age/membership status. Space is limited. Registration required.

SATURDAY NIGHT: An Evening with Mr. Peter Ali, Contemporary Native Flute Master
Doors open at 6 p.m. (Performance begins at 7 p.m.), Duwamish Longhouse
Native Flute player Peter Ali will be performing a variety of songs on Flutes, all of which he made. Considered one of the best Traditional Flute players, the Duwamish Tribe is proud to present him.
Admission will be $25 per person at the door. Admission $20 for Elders & Students

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at C and P Coffee with David Ramirez, 6-8 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Schmitz Park at Night. Come for a guided nocturnal walk through the old growth forest at Schmitz Park Preserve. The Barred Owls may be hooting, the Trilliums will be trilling, the yellow swamp lanterns will be stinking among the enormous trees. Hike is fairly easy, but a bit hilly and the trail a bit wet in spots. We’ll hoot for owls and I’ll bring the bat detector to hear the bats’ sonar. An adventure is guaranteed! Call 684-7434 to register and for directions to Schmitz Park. Please register by April 10. Instructor: Stewart Wechsler
Location: Schmitz Preserve
Course 39663 April 11 Sat 7 – 9 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6
Please register by calling Camp Long at 206 684-7434.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian with flamenco guitar by Marco De Carvalho, 8-11 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) with Pillow Army, The Royal Bear, Bone Cave Ballet, starts at 9 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: ’80s dance party with Notorious Sensation at Rocksport

LIST OF EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES IN WEST SEATTLE HERE

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

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: We’ll be blowing glass on Easter Sunday 10 am-4 pm at Avalon Glassworks. The public is invited to stop by and watch what we’re making. A fun attraction if you are out with the family on Easter!

SUNDAY MIDDAY: Live music at The Bohemian during Jazz Sunday Brunch, Barry Pollack on classical guitar, 11 am-2 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Cargo bike ride, meet at Delridge Playfield at 1 pm (full details here)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Live music at C and P Coffee with Blugrass Jamtime, 1-5 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT: All-ages live music @ Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) with KJ Sherman, Julia Massey, Llewellyn, starting at 7 pm

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