(From Flickr user “Old Desolate,” via the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

PARTIAL FURLOUGH DAY FOR SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Because of a “partial furlough day” to save money, Seattle Public Schools will dismiss students three hours early – please check with your individual school for the exact bell times.

STORM-RESPONSE REVIEW: The City Council’s Transportation Committee gets a preliminary briefing on how things went during last week’s snow and ice. 9:30 am at City Hall, or live on the Seattle Channel (cable 21; seattlechannel.org).

MEMORY LOSS SEMINAR : Early Stage Memory Loss Seminar: If memory problems are affecting your life, attend this seminar to learn more about Early Stage Memory Loss. This seminar provides information specific to those experiencing memory loss and dementia. 10 am-1 pm, West Side Presbyterian Church (free but pre-registration requested, call 206-529-3868 or e-mail anita.souza@alz.org to see if there’s room).

JOB SEARCH GROUP: “Notes from the Job Search” help and networking group meets 11 am Tuesdays at C&P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor; 5612 California Ave SW), 11 am.

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: The new year is under way for WSCO, with some changes – all detailed here for returning AND new musicians; rehearsals at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle).

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS: Second in-person registration session for West Seattle Little League, 6-8:30 pm at West Seattle High School, more info here

WEST SEATTLE THUNDER SEEKING PLAYERS: One more sports note:

West Seattle Thunder Fastpitch 12U and 14U teams are each looking for 1 or 2 girls to complete their rosters for the upcoming tournament season. If your child was born in 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000 and are interested, please contact Greg Kormanik at gkormanik@comcast.net for more information and to schedule a tryout.

FINANCIAL SAVVY FOR FAMILIES: Free presentation by Len Skiena, in association with the Community School of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), which will provide free child care for attendees. 6 pm at CSWS, 9450 22nd SW. Questions? (206) 275-2700.

HOW TO DESCRIBE A SUSPECT: West Seattle Blockwatch Captains Network meeting, 6:30 pm, Southwest Precinct (Webster/Delridge). From the announcement: “Do you know how to give a good description of a suspicious person? What should you observe and take note of? Would police be able to identify the correct vehicle, person, or group of people based on your description? This month’s presentation: Skills training from SPD to help us provide better descriptions.” (All welcome, whether you’re a blockwatch captain or not.)

NIGHTLIFE: Open-mike night, acoustic/poetry/comedy, 7 pm at Skylark Café and Club … Rock music/pop culture trivia every Tuesday night at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm .. Trivia at The Bridge, $2 registration beginning at 8 pm and play starting at 8:30 pm … Starlite songwriter showcase, Shadowland, 9 pm … Karaoke at Talarico’s, 9:30 pm.