(Amanita in Lincoln Park, by Machel Spence, who says it’s a sign of fall she awaits each year! Don’t eat them, though.)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Lunch meeting today at the West Seattle Golf Course. Executive Director Craig Salins from Washington Public Campaigns will speak on the organization’s goals and activities as well as discuss its current financial difficulties; a Families & Education Levy representative will discuss the importance of supporting this levy. The Discussion Group meets from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 am, on ‘Implications of Occupy Wall Street — Seattle.’ Registration is from 11:15-11:30 am with the program from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Cost is $12 members; $15 non-Members OR the minimum fee of $5 which includes coffee/tea and dessert.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’: Tonight there are five Family Matters presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full lineup here, 5 and 7 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL:The Chief Sealth International High School Varsity Volleyball team hosts a Metro League playoff game at 5:30 pm, with its winner playing the Seahawks at 7:30 pm. Doors open for both contests at 5 pm. $7 for adults and $5 for students.

COMMUNITY SAFETY COALITION: The South Delridge/White Center Community Safety Coalition meets for the first time since “Operation Center of Attention” was announced, St. James, 9421 18th SW, 6 pm.

DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: The ongoing series of meetings to talk about community-center changes in next year’s city budget moves to Delridge Community Center tonight, 7 pm (details here).

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: The West Seattle High School Drama Club presents “The Desperate Hours” by Joseph Hayes, 7:30 pm, WSHS Theater. $7 with reservation (email reservations@westsidedrama.com or call 206-252-8834), $12 at the door.

‘EVIL DEAD’ CONTINUES: “Evil Dead: The Musical” continues tonight at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery in The Junction, 7:30 pm.