No Viaduct? No problem! That’s the latest “live” look at the bridge – but there are lots of things to do without leaving the peninsula. (Although if you really must leave, you can go walk on the viaduct 9:30 am-12:30 pm – details here.) From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:
DECORATE A PUMPKIN: PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) has a pumpkin decorating party for kids, drop by 9:30-12:30! (California/Stevens)
THINK SNOW! SKI SWAP: Ski/snowboard swap presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters at the VFW Hall across the street (36th/Alaska), 10 am-6 pm.
WOMEN’S CAR CARE SEMINAR: 10 am at Tom’s Automotive Service (WSB sponsor), 3615 SW Oregon (call 206-937-1144 to check if there’s space).
FAMILY MATTERS: A week of “Family Matters” presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church begins. Full lineup here; today, community-resources fair, 10 am-2 pm (9140 California SW).
EUROPAKIDS PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: EuropaKids International Preschool (WSB sponsor) is celebrating its 6th year in West Seattle with a fall open house at 10:30 am today at Southwest Community Center to introduce its new Mandarin Chinese program.
TODAY’S FOOD TRUCKS: Food trucks at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am. Lumpia World, I Want Curry Now, Charlie’s Buns … Marination Mobile sends word that during its regular 35th/Graham visit 11 am-2 pm, “Just a heads up that your friendly neighborhood Big Blue taco truck will start selling jars of Nunya Sauce and Pickles in a Pepper today. Jars are $8 and come with a free slider or taco.” … And the BUNS burger truck is scheduled to debut at the new California/Edmunds “pod” for dinnertime.
HALLOWEEN GALA: At Salty’s on Alki at 11:30 am, it’s the Southwest Seattle Historical Society Log House Museum 2011 Annual Halloween Gala. See Facebook Event page here.
ADOPT A CAT: West Seattle’s only animal shelter, Kitty Harbor (3422 Harbor Ave SW), is open noon-6 pm.
LEND A HAND: Work party at Nickelsville to help spread donated gravel, volunteers needed 1-3 pm, details here including location.
FREE WORKSHOP: Free remodeling/building workshop at Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor), 2 pm, info here
VISIT THE TOOL LIBRARY: Saturday hours at the West Seattle Tool Library, on the east side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, are now through 2 pm.
OLG HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Our Lady of Guadalupe annual Halloween Carnival, 4-8 pm, parish hall. Kids, wear costumes! Lots of activities and fun.
SCARY DUWAMISH STORIES: Told by Native Storyteller Johnny Moses, 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW. Local Native American tales of witches and soul loss. $10 general. $5 seniors/students. $3 frybread. Doors open at 5 pm. Children welcome, but parents should use their best judgment. Tales will be scary & gory. Wear your costume if you dare. Free parking. Free admission for enrolled Duwamish members.
FILM FESTIVAL FINALE: Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (WSB sponsor)’s third of three days with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle – schedule here; first film at 6 pm.
EARLY HALLOWEEN, WITH YOUR DOG! Muttster Mash, 7-10 pm, pet costume contest and more at Muttley Crew Cuts, including an auction. Benefits Animal Aid and Rescue Foundation.
THEATER IN HIGHLAND PARK: Highland Park Improvement Club is hosting an evening of theater tonight at 7pm (pay what you can). It is a one-night-only production by local theater company Playworks of Arthur Miller’s “I Can’t Remember Anything.”
‘EVIL DEAD’: ArtsWest‘s gory, campy production continues its run tonight, 7:30 pm, tickets available online.
WINTERNACHT: The Cabiri’s annual Ghost Game production, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – including dessert! Tickets at brownpapertickets.com/event/188904
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