West Seattle Saturday: Green Seattle Day; ‘Comfort Food Throwdown’ tonight; set your clock back…

(Photo by Ted Johnson, from “The Foreigner,” continuing tonight at Fauntleroy Church)
Suggestions for your Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BUSINESS CELEBRATIONS: Ribboncutting scheduled at newly opened Petco (41st/Alaska) at 8:55 am; grand-opening celebration at newly opened Stuffed Cakes (35th/Henderson), noon-3 pm, lots of details here.

STORY TIME: At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds, 9:30 am: The PJ Library Storytime at Kol HaNeshamah Congregation. The PJ Library welcomes Erik Lawson as our guest musician, with PJ Library manager Amy Paquette as our storyteller. We will be reading the book “Ella’s Trip to Israel.”

WESTSIDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Westside School (WSB sponsor) is having an open house 10 am-noon. Families are welcome to stroll the entire campus, speak with teachers, parents, and students about Westside School. The Open House is for all levels, Preschool through Middle School. In addition, Westside is offering weekly campus tours. For more information, contact Director of Admission David Bergler, davidb@westsideschool.org. (More information on the Westside website.)

GREEN SEATTLE DAY: Your chance to get out and help keep Seattle green, maybe even make it a bit greener. Westcrest Park in Highland Park is a hub for this event – check out the work-party opportunities here; it all starts at 10 am.

RETURN OF THE FOOD TRUCKS: After a week away, the food truck pod is back at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am-3 pm. Scheduled: Lumpia World, I Want Curry Now, Charlie’s Buns. (1:11 pm note: WSB commenter says only Charlie’s showed up)

MEET ‘HELLO KITTY’: Not in West Seattle, but the International District’s sponsoring WSB this month to let you know what’s up at the Wing Luke Museum, and today they’re inviting you to come meet “Hello Kitty” and explore Shop-O-Rama, 1:30-3:30 pm at 719 South King Street – lots more info here.

(added) RACHEL AUSTIN AT CLICK! Meet the artist and see her “Cartography Series” creations, 2-5 pm at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction.

‘THE FOREIGNER’ IN FAUNTLEROY: This community play continues at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 2 pm and 7 pm. “The Foreigner” is a comedy for all ages. More details and ticket info here.

COMFORT FOOD THROWDOWN: Comfort Food Throwdown fundraiser for Family Promise of Seattle, 6 pm at Seattle Lutheran High School (41st/Genesee) (full details here) – or, for a bit extra, be part of the 4 pm pre-event with a cooking demo by Amy Finley!

ALSO ON STAGE: Not in West Seattle, but – Matt Jeakle and Colleen Devine, West Seattle residents and Holy Rosary School ’09 graduates, are starring in the comedy “You Can’t Take it With You” at Seattle Prep, tonight at 7 pm (with a 2 pm matinee tomorrow). William Jeakle says, “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy live theater, laugh like crazy, and support up-and-coming West Seattle actors. Spend some money to support live theater. After all, you can’t take it with you!”

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: West Seattle High School vs. Capital, postseason play in Olympia, 7 pm.

TEN-YEAR REUNION: Chief Sealth Class of 2001 10th Reunion, 7-10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria in West Seattle. Contact Arlana Angel – arlanaangel@gmail.com. And check out the Facebook group.

‘EVIL DEAD’: Two shows tonight at ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery for “Evil Dead,” based on the cult-classic Sam Raimi movies, 7:30 and 11 pm (tickets available online).

ON THE RUN: Chief Sealth runner Kenaia Neumann competes in state championships (WSB story here)

CHANGING BANKS TODAY? There’s been a national call to move your money to community banks and credit unions today. If you are thinking about this, note that two Pacific Northwest community banks are on the WSB sponsor team: Viking Bank in The Junction and Umpqua Bank, newly opened in Admiral.

SET THE CLOCK BACK: Daylight Saving Time ends tonight (actually early tomorrow) – at 2 am, it’ll become 1 am.

5 Replies to "West Seattle Saturday: Green Seattle Day; 'Comfort Food Throwdown' tonight; set your clock back..."

  • thee November 5, 2011 (9:44 am)

    West Seattle House Concert:

    2 Man Gentlemen Band

    tonite at 5 p.m. only a a couple spots left!

    for info:

    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=293937577291765

  • LivesinWS November 5, 2011 (11:36 am)

    The Foreigner turned out to be a very funny play! I’d highly recommend it.

  • new fan of the Fauntleroy Players November 5, 2011 (12:52 pm)

    This is a great play, last night’s show was FUNNY! Great developement of charactors and each of the actors were engaging. THREE more shows, Sat. and Sun at 2pm and Sat night at 7. Tickets at the door, at Fauntleroy Church.

  • Jsv November 5, 2011 (1:08 pm)

    Food Trick not Truck! At highland park and only Charlie’s buns showed up. Lumpia and curry aren’t here.

    • WSB November 5, 2011 (1:11 pm)

      Sorry to hear that. I have heard food trucks can be unpredictable, to say the least, changing their plan at the last minute, but I know HPIC had word as recently as yesterday that all three were planning on being there. – TR

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