From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WORK PARTY WITH A VIEW: Seacrest Garden work party: Help maintain the beautiful native-plant garden on the shore of Elliott Bay! Weeds need to be pulled and mulch needs to be spread. All tools and gloves will be provided, plus some snacks and beverages to keep you fueled up! Now till noon, 1660 Harbor SW.

BRIGHT HORIZONS’ WEST SEATTLE CELEBRATION: The new child-care center at Link (like BH, a WSB sponsor) celebrates with family fun including a performance by The Not-Its at noon. Full schedule here. 38th/Alaska (map).

IN CASE YOU SEE A LOT OF HELICOPTERS… (Or hear them, given the weather …) The nearby Museum of Flight is having helicopters fly in for today’s American Heroes Air Show, gates open at 10 am. See full story here

SWAC SIGNUPS: SWAC Football/Cheer (WSB sponsor) registration at Roxbury Safeway, 11 am-2 pm, ages 7-14 welcome for the season starting with August practices.

LUNCH FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Fundraising barbecue at West Seattle Thriftway with proceeds to benefit Pencil Me In For Kids, starts 11 am.

TOUR THE LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, today and every Thursday-Saturday, 61st/Stevens (more info here).

SWIM OUTDOORS, EVERY DAY TILL FALL: Colman Pool starts its 7-day-a-week summer operations today.

USO FUNDRAISER: USO Fundraiser and the presentation “Eleanor Roosevelt, Her Life and Times,” Merrill Gardens at Admiral Heights (2326 California Ave SW). 12 – 4 pm. Cost is $10. Lunch served 12 – 1 pm, raffle 1:30 PM, and featured presentation at 2:30 pm. RSVP to 206.938.3964.

VOLUNTEER AT THE CHINESE GARDEN: Seattle Chinese Garden is having a Volunteer Orientation from 1 – 4 pm. It starts with a guided tour which meets in the Garden’s entry court. Volunteers are needed to help with gardening, staffing the Discovery Center, and working in the office. For more information, please see this webpage or call the office at 206.934.5219.

BAKE/CRAFT SALE: Bake sale and homemade crafts sale for Power of Hope, a non-profit organization focusing on youth empowerment through arts. All proceeds go to camp tuition for underprivileged youth. Bake sale will be held Saturday, June 18th 1:30PM-6PM and Sunday June 19th from 10 AM-3 PM at the West Seattle junction- outside the Key Bank @ 4701 California Avenue Southwest. Delicious homemade delicacies will include traditional and unique goodies, diabetic friendly cookies, plus vegan and gluten free treats!

TOUR NICKELSVILLE: Nickelsville potluck/open house, organized by members of the WSB Forums, open house 2-6 pm, potluck at 5 pm (more details here), West Marginal Way/Highland Park Way

WSLL CELEBRATION: West Seattle Little League ribbon-cutting ceremony formally celebrating their new snack shack. The dedication will be held at 3 pm at Bar-S Playfield. Read WSB story here

BINGO TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER: The Half Racks team is holding a Bingo For Boobs fundraiser to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-day Cancer Walk. Each team member has to raise $2,300. The fundraiser will be at the West Seattle Senior Center on Saturday, June 18th. The doors open at 6 pm and bingo starts at 7 pm. We will have food and drinks available, and tickets are $20 each and include a free dauber!

DANCE ON THE SAND: Salsa on Alki Beach, 6-10 pm. Sponsored by BelltownDanceStudio & Century Ballroom.

WHITE CENTER ART WALK – WITH A FILM FESTIVAL! Short films are part of tonight’s White Center Art Walk, 6-9 pm – details, venues, artists here