(American Wigeon, photographed by Mark Wangerin, who says your best bet of seeing one locally is the High Point retention pond)
The weekend is within reach! Here are the highlights for today/tonight, as we edge ever closer:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: 10 am-2 pm, it’s the monthly meeting at Daystar Retirement Village, with the day’s schedule described in our calendar listing, including a morning presentation on becoming a Master Gardener and an afternoon presentation on roses. (2615 SW Barton)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: As previewed here earlier this week, this afternoon marks the start of the official cookie-selling season – you’ll find Girl Scouts outside more than a few local businesses as early as 2 pm today (our preview link includes the search tool you can use to find cookie sales near you).

LIVE AT SALTY’S: Start your weekend before the sun sets! The True Romans, 5-8 pm at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), no cover. (1936 Harbor SW)

BOTTLE RELEASE PARTY: Crux Fermentation Project brings Freakcake to The Beer Junction, 5-8 pm. (4511 California SW)

JUMPIN’ JIVE SWING DANCE: 6 pm tonight, it’s the Madison Middle School benefit that’ll get you up and dancing – details in our recent preview. Featuring student musicians AND the West Seattle Big Band; in the Commons. (45th/Spokane)

MOVIE ON THE WALL: 6 pm, free movie for families at the Salvation Army Community Center, “Dolphin Tale 2,” in the small gym. (9050 16th SW)

RAINBOW BINGO, MARDI GRAS EDITION: Doors open at the Senior Center of West Seattle and treats are available at 6, entertainment at 6:30, bingo at 7. Check to see if any reservations are left! Details in our calendar listing. (Oregon/California)

SWEET, SWEET MUSIC: 7:30 pm at Fauntleroy Church – details here. (9140 California SW)

SECOND AND FINAL WEEKEND FOR ‘GODSPELL’: West Seattle-based Twelfth Night Productions is back with this timeless musical

(Photo courtesy Twelfth Night Productions)
Curtain time is 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ALBUM RELEASE SHOW … for the Rafael Tranquilino Band, 9 pm at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), no cover. (6451 California SW)

AND THERE’S MORE … for today, tonight, and days/weeks/months beyond, on our calendar.