Today’s highlights start with the 44th Annual Rock and Gem Show, “Gems in Bloom,” presented by the West Seattle Rock Club (WSB sponsor), 10 am-5 pm (tomorrow too) at the Masonic Hall, 40th/Edmunds. While rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, gemstones, crystals and more will be on display, it’s an active show too, with demonstrations, a chance for kids to make a “gem tree,” and items for sale. Best part: FREE. … As usual, many local parks/greenspaces have work parties (listed on the Green Seattle Partnership website), but the biggest work party today will be the Pigeon Point Neighborhood Council membership and neighbors in action for their Spring Clean, including the staircase from Charlestown/19th to East Marginal Way (as well as what you see on Jim Sander‘s creation at left), starting 9 am (volunteers welcome!) … Peak season starts today for Washington State Ferries, which means a price change on some routes … Two more WSB sponsors have big events today: West Seattle Montessori School has a fundraising Plant Sale for the first time this year, with a Master Gardener on hand to answer questions and a lot more, all detailed on the school’s website, 9 am-2 pm … And it’s Trunk Show day at Click! Design That Fits, for poppi jewelry, including a 5-8 pm artist reception with poppi’s Dawn Benedetto – full details on the Click! site – Facebook invite here … Several yard/garage (and other) sales are posted in the WSB Forums‘ Freebies/Deals/Sales/Etc. section, where it’s free to list sales of all types (including businesses’ special events and deals) – find them here … In White Center, Evergreen Aquatic Center is rededicated at 10:30 followed by a free community swim till 1 … More on the WSB Events calendar!