Thanks to Doug B for the photo! (More on his Flickr page.) Not entirely certain whether that’s Mom Goose or Dad Goose, so let’s just celebrate the spirit of parenthood, which comes in so many forms. And to that point, while brunch is awesome, Mother’s Day activities go beyond that … especially on a summer-like day … check out this list:

STILL IN THE MOOD FOR YARD/GARAGE/RUMMAGE SALES? Here in the aftermath of West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, the Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation is continuing its sale 9 am-2 pm today (details here). P.S. If you’re having a sale, you’re always welcome to post it in the Freebies/Deals/Sales section of the WSB Forums.

MOTHER’S DAY AT WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm as always, with food and flowers and special activities:

We’ll have a book booth from Readers to Eaters, with author readings and book sales:

10:30 – Jill Lightener – Edible Seattle: The Cookbook
11:30 – Rick Swann – Our School Garden! (children’s picture book)
12:30 – Sara Anderson – A Day At The Market (children’s book)

All Day: Master Gardeners will host a seed-planting booth for kids! (With sweet peas from Langley Fine Gardens on Vashon).

44th/Alaska in The Junction.

GLASS FLOWERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY: Not only can you buy them, you can watch glass sunflowers being created at Avalon Glassworks again today, 11 am-5 pm (SW Avalon Way just south of the West Seattle Bridge).

‘NICKELSVILLE’ ANNIVERSARY: As reported here on Friday, today marks one year since the encampment founded on a triangle of public land at West Marginal Way SW and Highland Park Way SW moved back, with the city not threatening eviction this time. The public is invited to events today that start at noon, including a double wedding.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA DANCE … with Dance for Joy @ Camp Long Lodge (5200 35th SW). 1-5 pm. See the schedule here.

TAKE MOM TO THE SEALTH MUSICAL: The last of three performances of “The Rehearsal Room” at the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium (2600 SW Thistle) is a 2 pm matinee today, with flowers and chocolate promised for the moms in attendance. Ticket info here.

LIVE GUITAR MUSIC: Jonathan Nicholson performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm (5612 California SW).

‘IRON BREWER COMPETITION’ … a special event this week for the West Seattle Cooking Club, with an unusual lineup of flavors. 4 pm, Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW).

THE MAMA-LOGUES: Mother’s Day evening performance at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW)! 7:30 pm, with wine, dessert, and the knowledge that the proceeds benefit family-nurturing nonprofits. Details here.

More on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar.