Long before the budget battles of fall arrive, the city is trying to gather comments on the future of its community centers. This year, you’ll recall, saw some drastic changes – here in West Seattle, Alki Community Center was the hardest hit, losing operating hours and staff, running as a “limited operation” center. Should that continue? Should more go that way? Or should hours be restored? The city is mulling 9 options, detailed here; you can speak out on them at a meeting tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7 at Jefferson Community Center on Beacon Hill (closest meeting to West Seattle), or by taking this online survey before the month is out.