Not the first morning in which windshield-scraping was required, but maybe the iciest. The weather’s changing, though: A “special weather statement” says wind might be on the way tomorrow; we’ll keep an eye on that as the forecast evolves later today. … On to the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HEART-HEALTHY COOKING: “Simple Cooking with Heart” demonstration at Delridge Community Center, 11 am-1 pm, sponsored by the American Heart Association and WalMart Foundation (4501 Delridge Way SW).

DANCE WITH THE WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND: USO Dance 7-9 pm, co-sponsored by The Kenney (WSB sponsor) at the Senior Center of West Seattle (California/Oregon). Dance music by West Seattle Big Band. Snacks and beverages available; ’40s attire encouraged; $5/person.

BOARD GAMES: The new West Seattle-based board-game group that’s met recently on Sundays is trying a weekday-evening meeting tonight: 7 pm, Beveridge Place Pub. Questions? Contact Gene at egene1@yahoo.com – there’s also an online group:
groups.yahoo.com/group/wsgamers

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH, OR NOT? Eight months after appointing Dr. Susan Enfield as interim Seattle Public Schools superintendent, the School Board is deciding whether to conduct a national search for a permanent superintendent – but first, it wants to hear about ” traits that members of the public would like to see in a Superintendent, so the board and citywide PTSA are hosting meetings including one tonight at 7 pm at Denny International Middle School. Child care available.

METRO POLICE CHIEF @ CRIME COUNCIL: Metro Transit Police Chief Lisa Mulligan is the guest as the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meets, and local police will discuss crime trends as usual, plus there’s an opportunity for community crime concerns. Southwest Precinct (Webster/Delridge), 7 pm.

DIY WREATH-MAKING: At Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 7 pm. “Monica Cavagnaro will share ideas on themes, shapes, decorations and how-to’s! Participants bring: Greens: ivy, wisteria, evergreen … Decor: pine cones, ribbon, yarn, bulbs, berries, bells … Tools: wire, nippers, string”

NIGHTLIFE: Monthly Alauda belly-dance showcase at Skylark Café and Club, 7:30 pm … Rock music/pop culture trivia every Tuesday night at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm … Open mike at Mac’s Triangle Pub (Delridge/16th), 8 pm … Songwriters’ showcase at Shadowland, 9 pm.