West Seattle Friday: Food bank, Roxhill benefits; Musica Sacra…

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(Machel Spence photographed this saw-whet owl with her cameraphone by Pathfinder K-8)
Happy Friday! The forecast promises some weekend sun. Here are highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Events Calendar:

(added) CARNE ASADA BOWL: A soccer celebration at Chief Sealth International High School! Today’s reminder from athletic director Sam Reed:

Today’s the day for the 5th Annual Carne Asada Bowl, the annual soccer game between the CSI Seahawks and the SBOC Internationals!

Former Principal John Boyd, a former principal of both schools actually, came up with the idea years ago as a way to unite two communities that share much in common – many of our past and current Chief Sealth players have transitioned into high school through the BOC – and celebrate soccer as a diverse, worldwide sport. Current Sealth Principal Chris Kinsey took the idea and ran with it, ensuring that we will keep the traditional alive!

The event features a game between the two teams, a giant trophy for the winning team, and a community feast including Carne Asada prepared by Sealth’s own Delfino Munoz and a myriad of sides prepared by Sealth soccer supporters including parents Dave and Nenita Rosario.

The best part? This is yet another free event, with soccer starting at 4:00pm and food following – Don’t worry, the players, referees and coaches all get to eat first!

FREE TEEN ZUMBA: 5 pm tonight at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle).

‘INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE’: The West Seattle Food Bank‘s annual dinner/auction benefit is tonight at The Hall at Fauntleroy, social time at 5:30, dinner at 7, keynote speaker Ron Sims. (Usually sold out, but lots of other ways to support WS Food Bank!)

WINE TASTING: Bin 41 in The Junction features Dusted Valley from Walla Walla with winemaker Chad Johnson, 6-7:30 pm.

ROXHILL ELEMENTARY ‘NIGHT FOR THE STARS’: Work downtown? Don’t leave – go to the Roxhill fundraiser “Night for the Stars” at 415 Westlake, 6:30 pm. Full details in our original preview.

‘SACRED MUSIC, DIFFERENT VIEWS’: Musica Sacra Chamber Chorale‘s concert is at Holy Rosary Church tonight at 7:30 pm – concert details here.

FRIDAY NIGHTLIFE: Alan Ehrlich performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 6-8 pm; also, live music at Skylark Café and Club at 9 pm – check their site for the lineup; the Benbow Room has live music at 9 too (here’s their lineup).

Preview the weekend via the calendar (and let us know if we’re missing something)!

lk May 4, 2012 (9:15 am)

Love the owl picture! What a cool sighting. Grateful MS so frequently shares her talent for noticing the beauty around us with the WSB.

The Velvet Bulldog May 4, 2012 (9:35 am)

Machel’s photos are amazing anyway, and the fact that she took this one with her cell phone is jaw-dropping.

AlkiAnne May 4, 2012 (9:44 am)

Absolutly amazing picture…and with a camera phone! Unbelievable.

ad May 4, 2012 (9:58 am)

machel- too bad you didn’t have your real camera! but the photo is still awesome. i love his big eyes. thanks for sharing!

Aman May 4, 2012 (12:34 pm)

Great Photo! How’d you get that Owl to pose? You related to Dr. Dolittle?

anne May 4, 2012 (1:05 pm)

Wow, that is an amazing shot!! Thank you so much for sharing.

Lfauntleroy May 4, 2012 (2:42 pm)

This is a seriously cool looking owl. Machel is amazing to capture this on her phone camera.

ws_s May 4, 2012 (3:15 pm)

This looks like a Western Screech Owl. Their population has gone way down since Barred Owls moved into the region. It’s fantastic to see this guy. I wish there were a LOT more like him around.

WestSide45 May 4, 2012 (6:32 pm)

Definitely a Northern Saw-whet. Check out the white forehead and the absence of ear tufts. They are pretty tame and have a great call.

mehud May 4, 2012 (8:43 pm)

Picked up an injured Saw-whet owl on Myers Way not too long ago. He was a beautiful little fellow, no bigger than my hand. Thank you for the gorgeous photo of the healthy one.