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(Seen from Luna/Anchor Park this past Tuesday)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

ALASKAN WAY S. DETOUR: 1st of 2 traffic alerts for today. If you use Alaskan Way, read this – it starts this morning.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 11:15 am at Delridge Library – more story-time info on the full list, here.

CURIOUS ABOUT ‘OCCUPY’?: 6 pm meeting at West Seattle (Admiral) Library with info for those curious about Occupy Seattle – details here.

FEEDBACK LOUNGE’S NEW COCKTAIL MENU: When you’ve won “Best of Western Washington” two years in a row, runner-up another year, and that’s every year you’ve been around – your cocktails are hot stuff. And so tonight, it’s An Event as Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) debuts Matt Johnson’s latest drink creations, 6 pm.

READ THE KORAN IN FOUR WEEKS: At the First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 935-6530, the first of four sessions is scheduled for the course Pastor Ron Marshall has led four times a year since 2003. The official announcement asks: “Have you wanted to know for yourself what the Koran says in a world where Islam is mentioned nearly every day in the news?” and adds, “The $50 registration fee includes an authorized translation of the Koran for your keeping. Worksheets and other background handouts from Islamic scholars will be provided for each class session the week before.” Call ASAP to see if there’s room.

LIVE MUSIC: At Skylark Café and Club featuring: Arkansas and the River Bandits, Relentless Rhythm Machine, Lights From Space. $5 cover, 9 pm, Facebook event page here.

ANOTHER SCHEDULED FAUNTLEROY EXPRESSWAY CLOSURE: The seismic work continues, and another overnight closure of the west end of the West Seattle Bridge is scheduled.

ADDED – MEMORIAL FOR MARCELYN SHADOW: Thanks to those who e-mailed with mention of this: A memorial for West Seattle resident Marcelyn Shadow, who taught students in Seattle Public Schools‘ APP program for more than 30 years (mostly at Washington Middle School), is planned for 3:30 pm today at Peace Lutheran Church (39th/Thistle). There’s more information on the Hamilton website.

Jiggers January 5, 2012 (7:28 am)

Owner Matt of Feedback was well respected as a mixologist way before when he used to work at the Metropolitan Steakhouse Grill in downtown years ago.

WSB January 5, 2012 (7:48 am)

True – both he and Jeff have pretty amazing resumés pre-Feedback as well as what they’ve done since opening – TR

Julie January 5, 2012 (9:09 am)

Ms. Shadow was a brilliant teacher. What a terrible loss.

Thugbee January 5, 2012 (9:38 am)

The boat looks like an Imperial Stormtrooper transport

Rick January 5, 2012 (9:45 am)

Darnnit! The kids promised me they wouldn’t mess with the boat while I was out of town!

Phyllis January 5, 2012 (10:05 am)

Thank you, WSB, for informing Ms. Shadow’s neighbors of her service today. Many local writers have Ms. Shadow to thank for sharing her creativity and love of language, and for providing a safe harbor for geekiness in those pubescent years. R.I.P.