That’s not just a portable, that’s the Stockbox Grocers mini-mini-market, expected to open today, after a couple days’ extra preparation. It’s one of today’s highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar and other announcements.

STOCKBOX OPENING: From Carrie at Stockbox, just announced by e-mail:

Pending our final permit inspection this morning, Stockbox Grocers will open for business this afternoon at 2 pm! Stop by anytime to check out the store or to make a purchase: we are based in the parking lot of the WestHaven Apartments at 2201 SW Holden. The store is in the parking lot off of the 24th at SW Holden and our hours are:
Monday-Friday 2 pm to 8 pm
Saturday-Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
We have had an exciting week setting up the store and meeting many of our new neighbors. The visitors that we have had continue to comment on how much variety we were able to fit into the store – so I hope that we can surprise you too! We have a mix of inventory including produce, milk, frozen pizza, cleaning supplies, polenta, beans, cereal, baking supplies, chips and snacks, soup, ice cream, eggs, and more!

Also today/tonight:

SAVE IT FOR A GRAINY DAY: West Seattle Cooking Club meets. Today’s theme: Bring something cooked with grains. 2 pm, Beveridge Place Pub.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: First of six days for canine swimming sessions – dogs only, pool is closed for people until next year! – at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, fundraiser for water-polo team, 5-7 pm, details here.

NORTH DELRIDGE MEETING: Monthly North Delridge Neighborhood Council meeting, 6:30 pm. Dragonfly Pavilion at 28th/Dakota (weather permitting – otherwise, Delridge Library), including development updates and a look ahead to Saturday’s Delridge Day festival.

FREE TAI CHI: Weekly “Foundations of a Tai Chi Lifestyle” class, 7 pm, outdoors on the Plaza (Commons Park Amphitheater) or indoors when wet at Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW). Questions? Contact: caylen_storm@yahoo.com.