(Looking toward south Bainbridge Island from Alki around 10:20 am)
The forecast suggests the weather will improve this afternoon. Rain or no rain, in most cases, so far as we’ve heard, the show(s) must go on (but let us know if something’s been canceled – and we’ll let you know the outdoor movie’s status by mid-afternoon). Here are some highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HI-YU COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Fundraising breakfast under way till noon, at Admiral Congregational Church Hall, 4320 SW Hill, $6/adults and $3/kids under 12. From Hi-Yu: “All money raised supports the Scholarship Program for Women. Please join us to learn more about West Seattle Hi-Yu and to meet this year’s royalty. West Seattle Hi-Yu will also be accepting donations for WestSide Baby and West Seattle Food Bank. We hope to see you there!”

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: It’s an indoor facility, so this may be the perfect day to check out the West Seattle Tool Library at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (northeast side of main building), now till 2 pm (9-2 are the regular Saturday hours).

WALKER ROCK GARDEN SCHEDULED TO BE OPEN FOR AN HOUR: Yes, one hour. That’s what its website says. 9:30-10:30 am. 5407 37th SW; here’s our most recent story.

EUROPAKIDS INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: New WSB sponsor welcomes you to its open house, 10:30 am, introducing its new Mandarin Chinese program (as explained here). For location and to RSVP, call Nicole at (206) 708-5784.

‘STUFF THE BUS’ SCHOOL-SUPPLIES DRIVE: At PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 10 am-4 pm, look for the big school bus in the parking lot. Bring school supplies to donate!

‘TRACKING CRITTERS IN THE URBAN GARDEN’: Community Orchard of West Seattle FREE Event: “Managing Property Next to a Greenbelt – Tracking Critters in the Urban Garden.” 10 am – 12 noon. Animal trails are all around us and all it takes are careful eyes and a little practice to spot them. At this class, we’ll be looking at how common species interact with their local environment, including our gardens and orchards. You’ll learn how and where these animals move and how to identify their tracks and signs in your own backyard. The orchard is on the north side of the South Seattle Community College campus, 6000 16th SW.

WHITE CENTER JUBILEE DAYS STREET FAIR: 10 am – 11 pm along 17th SW between Roxbury and 100th SW. Festival info at JubileeDays.org

BELLY DANCING FESTIVAL: 24th annual Mediterranean Fantasy Festival, free! Non-stop music and entertainment with more than 275 dancers from all over the West Coast. The grounds of Hiawatha Community Center are covered with the bright tents of vendors selling a wide variety of crafts and goods, everything from jewelry to complete belly dance costumes. 11 am-8 pm. Performing schedule, and other info, here.

JULY SHOWERS BRING AUGUST FLOWERS: The South Seattle Community College Garden Center is open to sell plants (etc.) today, on the north end of campus, 6000 16th SW, 11 am-3 pm.

BEACH NATURALISTS OUT FOR LOW TIDE: Find them at South Alki and Lincoln Park (near Colman Pool), 11 am-2 pm. (Low tide is at quarter past noon, -1.8 feet)

FILM FESTIVAL: Remembering Chief Seattle Film Festival at Duwamish Longhouse (4705 W Marginal Way SW), free showings at 11 am, 12:30 pm, and 2 pm. “Chief Seattle” by BJ Bullert, and “Chief Seattle Speaks to Our Time: Interpreted in Lushootseed” by Vi Hilbert. Free admission/parking; Frybread For Justice sales support the Duwamish Legal Fund.

SWAC SIGNUPS: SWAC Football/Cheer (WSB sponsor) registration at Westwood Village Big 5, 11 am – 2 pm.

WALKING TOUR: Southwest Seattle Historical Society Log House Museum Riverside Walking Tour, 11 am – 2 pm. See Facebook Event page here

BOOKMAKING FOR KIDS: Free program at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 1 pm.

ICE-CREAM SOCIAL: Peace Lutheran Church (8316 39th SW) will host an ice-cream social from 2 – 5 pm on the patio and sidewalk. Games for kids, ice cream for everyone, and a cupcake walk so you can have cake and ice cream.

POLITICAL SLUGFEST: During the 34th District Democrats‘ annual Summer Picnic/Barbecue, which starts at 4 at Lincoln Park, you’re invited to a “political celebrity softball game” – candidates vs. incumbents – details here.

WEST SEATTLE ARTIST IN WHITE CENTER: West Seattle artist Corianton Hale opens a show at Company in WC at 5 tonight, during the White Center Art Walk. Details on this Facebook event page.

STREET PARTY IN SUNRISE HEIGHTS: Sunrise Heights Neighborhood Association Street Party and Dance with the band Bottle Rocket and Moon Girl. The party starts at 5 pm on 30th SW between Othello and Myrtle. There will be live music, a bounce house for the kids, and lots of good times with neighbors! $10 for dinner.

WEST SEATTLE OUTDOOR MOVIES IN THE JUNCTION: First scheduled event tonight – organizers plan to check the weather again at mid-afternoon and we’ll bring you an update on WSB (plus Facebook and Twitter) on its status. Scheduled movie at dusk, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” courtyard next to Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor), 4410 California SW, with pre-movie entertainment. Free but bring $ for concessions benefiting nonprofits. (If it’s rained out, “Bueller? Bueller?” will be rescheduled for late August.)

MOVIES ON THE LAWN: Presented by Unique Families of Seattle. Free outdoor movie at 9246 36th Ave SW, 9 pm (donations welcome). Private residence so space is limited, must RSVP to attend. Email joanna@uniquefamiliesofseattle.org. Scheduled movie: Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (We’ll check with organizers on their rain plans.)