(Photo by Deborah Achak, via the WSB Flickr group – recent turf war between great blue heron and crows, near Lowman Beach)
Here’s some of what’s up today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Today, bring the little one(s) to Southwest Branch Library at 11 am to enjoy story time! (35th/Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY HOLIDAY TASTE: 4-7 pm, come to WS Thriftway (WSB sponsor) and sample food and drink to consider for your holiday gatherings. (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE: Tonight’s your chance to tour West Seattle Montessori School (WSB sponsor) – it’s the fall open house, 6 pm-7:30 pm. Here’s the official flyer. (11215 15th SW)

WEST SEATTLE CYCLERY BIKE CLUB LAUNCH: First meeting at West Seattle Cyclery (WSB sponsor), 7 pm! Topics to include:

• Clinics with local coaches
• Discounts on products
• Team and shop rides, runs and gatherings
• Multi-day rides around the PNW

See our calendar listing for more info, including how to be part of it even if you can’t make tonight’s meeting. (4508 California SW)

GENESEE-SCHMITZ NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: GSNC‘s general meeting is at 7 tonight, West Seattle Presbyterian Church. (3601 California SW)

USO BENEFIT: Casino-style games, silent auction, more, at the annual USO Fundraiser at Emeritus @ Admiral Heights (WSB sponsor) 7-9 pm – details in our calendar listing. (2326 California SW)

OPEN MICROPHONE: Thursday is open-mike night at Diva Espresso in The Triangle, 7-9 pm. (4480 Fauntleroy Way SW)

Not in West Seattle but of interest:

WHAT SHOULD BE IN THE NEXT PARKS LEVY? As previewed here last week, tonight is the hearing at which you can tell the Parks Legacy Advisory Committee your thoughts about proposed priorities for the potential parks-funding levy that might go to voters next year. This is your chance to advocate for specific West Seattle projects and/or priorities (such as – money for maintenance, which wasn’t in the last levy). The hearing is at 6 pm (but show up earlier to sign up), Miller Community Center on Capitol Hill. (330 19th Ave. E.)

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community council for White Center and other nearby unincorporated-area communities has its monthly meeting tonight – very busy agenda, with details on our partner site White Center Now. NHUAC meets at 7 pm at the North Highline Fire District‘s HQ. (1243 SW 112th)