(Added 10:17 am – an intrepid dozen-plus turned out in chilly rain/wind for Admiral cleanup!)
While we wait and watch the weather – here’s the latest “special weather statement” – there’s plenty else to do. From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

ADMIRAL CLEANUP: Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s quarterly Adopt-A-Street cleanup, meet outside Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) at 9 am – free breakfast and lunch.

COVE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: The Cove School, with a toddler program and preschool program, hosts its final open house of the season at its location in Fauntlee Hills, 9-10:30 am. Call to RSVP ASAP, 206-923-COVE.

FIND OUT ABOUT BECOMING A VOLUNTEER NATURALIST: Open house for those interested in information about being a volunteer naturalist. Camp Long, 10 am-1 pm, 5200 35th SW. From the announcement: “Do you love sharing nature with others? Are you interested in learning more about the flora and fauna of the Seattle’s many parks? Then you might be the perfect candidate for the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist program. … Training for Volunteer Naturalists begins in March of 2012. The deadline for applications is February 10.”

TALK WITH YOUR REP ON THE SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD: With the board’s decision about “short-term capacity management” – reopen Boren as a new “option” elementary? add more portables to several local elementaries? or? – today is your final pre-vote chance to talk with School Board rep Marty McLaren, 11 am-1 pm at Delridge Library (Brandon/Delridge).

AVALON CENTER OPEN HOUSE: Avalon Center (WSB sponsor) is having an open house 11 am-3 pm today, 6959 California SW. From the announcement: “Everyone is invited to stop by to meet the staff. There will be a light brunch buffet and great conversations.”

CAT ADOPT-A-THON BENEFITING TERI ENSLEY & FURRY FACES: As announced earlier this week, at Kitty Harbor (3422 Harbor Ave. SW) noon-6 pm today, a cat adopt-a-thon will benefit fire victim Teri Ensley and her animal-advocacy organization Furry Faces Foundation.

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS OPEN HOUSE: Open House at Bright Beginnings Preschool Program, Hiawatha Community Center (2700 California SW), 1-3 pm. Bright Beginnings is operated by the Associated Recreational Council in partnership with the Parks Department. From the announcement: “We provide rich environments with different learning areas, consistent schedules and routines, large and small group times and outdoor play.”

SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL DEDICATION: Fallen Soldiers Memorial dedication at Vietnamese Cultural Center (on SW Orchard north of Home Depot, west of Delridge), 1 pm, public invited, especially Vietnam War veterans and their families. Read about it in our recent preview.

FEELING CRAFTY? Monthly Crafting party group in Delridge with its first meet-up today, 1-6 pm. From the announcement: “The cost is $10/person and it includes: snacks, appetizers, door prizes, make n takes, and more. Space is limited so interested folks should inquire/rsvp to me at phillippiagoldsmith@live.com – Participants can come work on their sewing, scrapbooking, card making, knitting projects with other people. Youth are welcome!”

AT THE LONGHOUSE: “Remembering Medicine Songs of Chief Seattle’s Time” with Johnny Moses, 6 pm at Duwamish Longhouse (details on this Facebook event page).

Note: After publishing the roundup, we learned this event has been postponed – watch for news of a new date! ‘WINEMAKER’S DINNER’ TO BENEFIT WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK: Endolyne Joe’s and Sozo Wines are hosting it tonight at 7 pm, $60 per person, five-course meal with wine. Check to see if reservations remain – 206–937-5637.

RAT CITY BRASS @ KENYON HALL: At Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW): 7:30 pm tonight, it’s Rat City Brass, described in the announcement as “a dynamic eight-piece band that specializes in the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.” Reserved table seats are $14. Row seating is $12 general and $10 seniors. With a reservation, row seating is only $10 general and $8 seniors. Elementary, middle, and high school students are $5. Pre-schoolers are free. To make a reservation, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net.

AT THE CLUBS/LOUNGES/COFFEEHOUSES: Cool Cats at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm … The Buckets at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 9 pm … Estafets, Bone Cave Ballet, Debutante Year at Skylark Café and Club, 9 pm … Candylandia dance party at Benbow Room of the Heartland Café, 9 pm-2 am … DJ/karaoke with Tony B at Rocksport, 10 pm …