West Seattle Monday: Schools; opera; nutrition; bridge work…

After a week of slowly ramping up post-holidays, you may need wings to keep up with this week. (Thanks to Trileigh Tucker for the Townsend’s Warbler photo – she says they’re not often seen around here this time of year, but that one turned up at her hummingbird feeder.) From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BRIDGE CLOSURE: Another four nights of Fauntleroy Expressway overnight closures are scheduled to begin tonight. We’ve noticed over the course of the past several weeks’ closures that the times and exact locations vary.

MEET YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Second chance to talk with West Seattle’s school-board rep Marty McLaren, 10 am-noon, West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 2306 42nd SW.

CITY COUNCIL STARTS THE NEW YEAR: First meeting since the holidays for the Seattle City Council, including the inaugural ceremony for re-elected members including Tom Rasmussen of West Seattle, 2 pm at City Hall downtown.

COOK SOMETHING UP: West Seattle Cooking Club! 2:30 pm at Beveridge Place Pub, theme “On a Stick.”

PRESCHOOL FAIR: West Seattle Preschool Fair, presented by the West Seattle Preschool Association, 5:30-7:30 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California SW (details here). Participating schools include WSB sponsors Community School of West Seattle, West Seattle Montessori School, and Westside School.

NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: January’s North Delridge Neighborhood Council meeting, 6:30 pm, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. See the agenda on the NDNC website.

PTA MEETING AT ROXHILL: Next Roxhill Elementary PTA meeting, 6:30 pm. Child care is available on-site for those who need it.

OPERA PREVIEW: “Attila” preview focused on Seattle Opera‘s upcoming production, West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6:30 pm – full details here.

TQI DIET CLASS: The anti-inflammation-diet class returns to The Kenney (WSB sponsor), 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, Room 2 Downstairs, Seattle. First of five classes, 6:30 to 8 pm.

HOW TO HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES: Family Promise of Seattle supporters gathering to celebrate past accomplishments and focus on the future, 7 pm, Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor).

TAI CHI: 7 pm at High Point Neighborhood Center (6400 Sylvan Way SW), Tao Jin: Foundations of a Tai Chi Lifestyle.
This class introduces basic concepts and movements of Tai Chi, as well as information on diet, mind-set, tools to facilitate a healthy lifestyle based on Tai Chi philosophy, energy regeneration, and the motivation in making positive life changes. Free to High Point’s SHA and Elizabeth House residents and KCHA Greenbridge residents. Others pay $10 to instructor on a drop-in basis. Contact instructor Caylen Storm via e-mail with questions: caylen_storm@yahoo.com

NIGHTLIFE: Trivia with Brian Calvert at Christo’s on Alki, 7 pm … Karaoke with Kelli at Skylark Café and Club, 9 pm … Talarico’s has karaoke @ 9:30 pm.

STUDENT SPORTS: Thanks to Mark Terao for sending info about today’s Madison Middle School basketball games – he says both teams are undefeated:

The West Seattle Madison Bulldogs Boys Varsity Basketball team faces Aki Kurose Middle School Monday January 9th at 4:30pm. The game will be played at Madison Middle School, with the Lady Bulldogs playing at 5:45 pm.

Both Boys and Girls Varsity teams have a season record of 3-0. The varsity boys defeated Whitman 55-42, McClure 51-32 and earning their latest wins against the talented Denny Middle School 60-45.

The Madison boys’ varsity team roster: 8th graders Nuradin Abdi, James Bonaci, Jayshaad Carlisle, Zach Gibson, Carter Golgart, George Hendricks, Brandon Jordan, Riley O’Neil, Michael Werlech; 7th graders Keith Edwards, Blue James, Nate Pryor, Jamiek Satterwhite, Jacob Terao, and Marques Titialii.

In high-school basketball today, Seattle Lutheran teams are on the road, visiting Tacoma Baptist.

NEW DODGEBALL LEAGUE: Tonight brings the first games of a new West Seattle adult-dodgeball league, playing Monday nights at 7:30 pm, 8:15 pm and 9 pm at the Chief Sealth International High School gym.

TW January 9, 2012 (8:24 am)

I noticed a Townsends in my yard on Admiral yesterday and thought it seemed awfully early.

Amalia January 9, 2012 (9:08 am)

I’ve have a male Townsend’s overwinter in my yard (a few consecutive years until about 3 years ago). I don’t think it’s too uncommon. Had another fall prey to a neighborhood cat last winter. Nice photo!

Petert January 9, 2012 (9:46 am)

I’ve seen Townsend’s Warblers foraging under a couple of trees in the Admiral district (California SW, across from the park) as early as Thanksgiving time, when on a long walk. I never see them down on Beach Drive, though.

Trileigh January 9, 2012 (10:09 am)

This is right by Lincoln Park, so I would think I might see them more often, but it’s just this year when I’ve really noticed them both in spring and winter. Such gorgeous little creatures!

Cheryl January 9, 2012 (11:57 am)

Nice pic @Trileigh, as always! This Bird Nerd loves all manner of bird pics. :-)

SJ January 9, 2012 (2:51 pm)

I saw one of these birds early this afternoon at our suet feeder. First one ever that we’ve noticed since feeding birds (10 years or so). Beautiful little guy. We’re in the Lincoln Park vicinity also. Great picture.

Trileigh January 9, 2012 (3:23 pm)

If anyone would like to see photos of the Townsend’s Warbler actually drinking from the hummingbird feeder, there are some at http://www.flickr.com/photos/trileigh. He’s back there (with his mate) as I type!

Laurie January 9, 2012 (3:45 pm)

Thank you! What a gorgeous bunch of photos you’ve taken. There was a similar little yellow bird at my hummingbird feeder last week, and – wouldn’t you know it? – I was outside and the camera was inside. The feeder’s owner, an Anna’s hummingbird, was extremely flustered and buzzing all around; I’m glad to finally have a name for this little interloper.

SpeakLoud January 9, 2012 (9:08 pm)

I want to give a huge WELL DONE to the West Seattle Preschool Association for proving an excellent Preschool fair tonight-it was well attended by both programs and parents-nice job you guys, thank you for supporting the community this way.

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