(Photo courtesy David Rosen, taken last Monday afternoon)

WATER TAXI PARTY: On the first Sunday after its new season began, with a new vessel among other changes, the West Seattle-to-downtown run of the King County Water Taxi (WSB sponsor) throws a party today. Free rides all day, and a special celebration at Seacrest noon-2 pm, including performances by jump-ropers and singers from Lafayette Elementary.

HONK FEST WEST: There’s bound to be dancing in the streets as this raucous live-band event comes to West Seattle for the first time – for free! Venues line The Junction, noon-6 pm; map links and band schedules are here.

JADE WEST CAFE FAMILY BENEFIT: It’s in Wallingford but we know at least one big West Seattle delegation will be there to show support for Wah Wong and son Jason, badly hurt when a drunk driver hit them four months ago: 3-course Italian lunch, silent auction and live music, noon-4 pm at at Perché No Pasta and Vino, 1319 North 49th (map). Here’s our earlier preview.

DOG MAKEOVERS FOR THE CURE: It’s a fundraiser for a local Breast Cancer 3-Day team, and it’s happening 9 am-4 pm at Muttley Crew Cuts – a bake sale as well as dog makeovers! – more details in the WSB Forums.

DELRIDGE PRODUCE COOPERATIVE’S “BORSCHT & BAGELS”: 2:30-4:30 pm at Southwest Youth and Family Services, join DPC for a light lunch and strategy session to plot the next steps in bringing Delridge more fresh fruit and vegetables. Here’s the Facebook event invite.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: Asparagus is among the new arrivals as the market holds its regular 10 am-2 pm weekly session at 44th/Alaska. Here’s the Ripe ‘n’ Ready fresh list.

And more on the West Seattle Weekend Lineup!