Just in case you wondered. We’ve been out here at the West Seattle Junction Car Show all day and heard it – and several people have pinged it since. Thanks to Damon and Patrick for the quick answer when we put the question out via Twitter. (added) Also via Twitter, there’s one report it was two F-15s from a New Orleans-based group.

11:16 AM: We’re live on site at the West Seattle Junction Car Show (and proud to be a co-sponsor again this year) – and lots of people are out and about! Here’s the “live” look from SDOT’s camera by KeyBank, pointed north:

The first raffle winner (ticket sales benefit Pencil Me In For Kids) has just been announced. We’re right in front of Easy Street Records and Café:

(Those are our first-ever freebies on the table – not sure how long they’ll last, but we thought we’d offer something practical, since winter weather – as unthinkable as it seems right now – is a place where WSB community collaboration has always shone!) Right around the corner from us is where you’ll find the raffle tickets, at a booth on Easy Street’s south side. Adding more photos shortly. Tip: Don’t wait till the last hour to come down – in the past, we’ve seen early departures. Also, in case you’re wondering about music, it’s classic oldies – ’60s and ’70s.

ADDED 11:56 AM: Zucchini 500 racing at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market around the corner!

The zucchini celebration even extends to the 50-pound version that you’ll find at the ROckridge Cidery booth:

Even though The Junction’s streets are closed (same “footprint” as Summer Fest), the Farmers’ Market is on, full strength, till 2 pm as always. Thanks to all the cool people who have stopped by to say hi – including a dozen or so who told us they moved here recently and use WSB (even before they got here) to plug into what’s going on. Also just talked to longtime WSB sponsor BJ from Brunette Mix, which is here in The Junction (on SW Oregon). Great to see EVERYBODY who is out and about – lots of smiles regarding the great weather. We’re gathering more photos right now – adding shortly.

12:53 PM UPDATE: Show organizer Michael Hoffman tells us they’ve set a record for registrations – 222! This year, you might recall, motorcycles and scooters were welcomed too – here’s some of what we’ve seen so far:

And of course – more cars! Here’s a 1963 Imperial Crown, entry #105:

Also from ’63, a Mercury Monterey, entry #66:

All the cars look great, gleaming in the sun … now we’re at the time of day where it’s shining on both sides of the street:

2 PM UPDATE: One more hour of prime viewing time before the awards! Here’s a 1974 Volkswagen Westfalia, entry #36:

And a ’65 Mustang, entry #163:

Previous photos are by Patrick Sand; next two are by WSB contributing photojournalist Christopher Boffoli, with a closer look at some of the beautiful details:

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Remember the scooter rally’s coming up right after the car show too – one of the organizers, Hotwire’s Lora Swift, is here chatting with us now; they did a dry run on the route, and she says it was “awesome.” Get your scooter to Hotwire at 4410 California SW by 4 pm. (Whether you’re rallying or not, you’re also invited to the “Quadrophenia” screening at Feedback Lounge tonight!)

3:38 PM UPDATE: The show’s wrapping up with the final award having just been presented – we have recorded video of the entire ceremony and will add that later (added – here’s that video):

Among the many winners, this 1934 Pontiac convertible:

The cars are still on display – the timing’s worked out better this year, along with the increased turnout and great weather. The announcer just noted the street will reopen by 6 pm, so take note of that, in case you were wondering. The raffles during the day raised $700 for PMIFK. Watch for more photos later – either added to this story, or in a “Report #2”! (And if you have a gallery of your own – we know a LOT of people were out taking photos – send us a link, so we can include it!)

LATE-NIGHT NOTE: Updated fundraising total – between the raffles and the “50/50” drawing, $950 raised, according to organizer Hoffman – and that, like the registration total, is a record, he says.

That’s a “live” look at the heart of The Junction (courtesy of SDOT’s traffic cam), where the fifth annual West Seattle Junction Car Show is under way till about 4 pm – with afterparties this year! Here’s the full lineup of highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events Calendar:

TRAFFIC ALERTS:
*California SW is closed Oregon to Edmunds and SW Alaska 42nd to 44th for the car show.
*If you missed it last night – the northbound 99 weekend closure is OVER – the highway reopened Saturday night.
*However, there IS a Sunday night southbound 99 closure, as is usual lately – 9 pm-5 am, between the Battery Street Tunnel and West Seattle Bridge.

(More of the earlybirds in place even before 8 this morning!)
WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION CAR SHOW: Under way till 4 pm in the heart of The Junction. Classic cars, motorcycles, and scooters this year – come see who showed up; the streets are closed and it’s free to wander. (added) Here’s video as entries were rolling in this morning:

At car-show central by California/Alaska, come buy tickets for the fundraising raffle (benefits Pencil Me In For Kids) and come see us as we cover the show “live” from the WSB booth after 9 or so (right by Easy Street Records). We’re offering the first-ever WSB-branded freebie:

First-come, first-served, limited quantity, and all that boilerplate – hey, it’s going to get cold one of these days. And if you throw it in the glovebox, you have our number handy, any time. P.S. The car show has afterparties too – later in this preview …

SHOW LINCOLN PARK SOME LOVE: Friends of Lincoln Park work party, 9 am-noon, everybody welcome! Details in the calendar listing.

ZUCCHINI 500 RACES AT WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Car show day means zucchini on wheels, too! Bring kids to the WSFM, which IS on today as always, for this fun fall tradition – details here.

FAUNTLEROY CHURCH 2ND-TIME SALE FINALE: 11 am-1 pm, the second and final session of the big sale (here’s our report from Saturday). 9140 California SW. Discounts!

END OF SUMMER BARBECUE: Super Deli Mart at 35th/Barton is throwing a party today, noon-5 pm – details on the calendar.

MEMORIAL FOR ADA HALLBERG: The longtime Alki advocate, whose passing was announced last month, will be remembered at 2 pm today at Alki UCC. Here’s her obituary, as published here last month.

CAR SHOW AFTERPARTY #1 – SCOOTER RALLY: Meet at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) at 4410 California SW at 4 pm and head on out! Here’s our preview, including a map of planned stops en route to Skylark Café and Club (3803 Delridge Way SW).

DONATION YOGA CLASS: At Bikram Yoga Seattle in The Junction, benefiting ArtsWest, 5 pm – more info here.

ROSH HASHANAH WITH KOL HANESHAMAH: This West Seattle synagogue’s service is at Seattle First Presbyterian tonight – tickets not required but nonmembers must register – details here.

ALSO: ROSH HASHANAH IN WEST SEATTLE: Here’s the announcement we received:

Looking for some spirited davenning, the sound of the shofar, lots of great food and new friends? Come join us here in West Seattle for Rosh Hashanah which begins Sunday evening, Sept. 16. For more information please call Rabbi Greer at (732) 534-2284 or visit: seattlekollel.org/new/events.php Shanah Tovah!

CAR SHOW AFTERPARTY #2 – ‘QUADROPHENIA’ SCREENING: 8 pm at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor). Drink specials and more. On The Feedback’s brand-new big screen, which we photographed last night while at the guitar show:

LIVE MUSIC: Venues include Skylark, Löcol, C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor), this afternoon and evening – see the listings (and even more of today’s events) on the WSB West Seattle Events Calendar.

(West Seattle’s Friday sunrise – photo shared by Ashley – thanks!)
Last official weekend of summer – fall starts exactly one week from today (the equinox is at 7:49 am our time on Saturday 9/22). Not a moment to be bored, from traffic changes to big events:

NORTHBOUND 99 CLOSED: Between the West Seattle Bridge and Royal Brougham Way, northbound 99 is closed right now and scheduled to be closed until early Monday, as WSDOT gets ready to open the new elevated northbound section in SODO. (Here’s our photo-tour report of Thursday’s media briefing at the site.)

RIDE AROUND THE SOUND: West Seattle’s South Seattle Community College is the starting point for several versions of this many-options bike ride to raise money for the American Lung Association. Even if you’re not registered, you can register there before starting the ride, 6:30-8 pm for two of the longer rides, 11 am for the 12-mile family ride. Full details here.

SECOND-TIME SALE: At Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 9 am-3 pm, “in and around the Fellowship Hall,” browse and buy at the big sale. Bake sale too!

HOLY ROSARY WESTFEST, ALL DAY & INTO THE NIGHT: 10 am-10 pm, it’s the second, final, and biggest day of Holy Rosary School‘s family festival, WestFest (on the campus along 42nd north of Oregon). Lots of info in our preview from earlier this week.

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: Check in (and register if you hadn’t done so online already) at Duke’s on Alki, then head across the street and start cleaning up. as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day! 10 am-noon; details in the calendar listing.

ONE LAST DOGPADDLE: 10 am-1 pm today is the final session of swimming for dogs only at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s pool (already closed to humans for the season). Details/map here.

THE NOT-ITS AT HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER: Fun band! They’re headlining a Family Fun Saturday at HPCC, starting at 10:30 am – $5 admission if you didn’t buy an advance ticket.

FIESTAS PATRIAS: Head to South Park for the parade at 11 am and festival afterward. Our partners at The Seattle Times have a detailed preview here.

HIGH POINT CC OPEN HOUSE: Right after The Not-Its’ show, 11:30 am is the start of an open house to which you’re invited, so you can find out more about the community center’s programs and facilities.

SECOND-TO-LAST DAY FOR COLMAN POOL: The renovation-shortened season ends tomorrow at West Seattle’s only city-owned outdoor pool (on the shore in Lincoln Park). Today, swim sessions run noon-7 pm – see the schedule for the breakdown.

HONEY HARVEST! Noon-4 pm, special event with Seattle Bee Works at West Seattle Produce – details on this Facebook event page.

PHOTOSYNTHESIS GRAND OPENING: 6-9 pm, see the art/wellness space and find out more about Photosynthesis.

GUITAR AND GEAR SHOW: At Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), a first-of-its-kind show, followed by Aaron Daniel performing live at 9 pm.

NIGHTLIFE: Several listings for today – see the calendar!