Thanks to John Kieltyka for sharing the photo of that somewhat-soggy squirrel during last weekend’s deluge. Cloudy but dry so far today; here are highlights for the hours ahead:

TUNNEL-MACHINE WATCH: The first big piece of the machine will be lifted out of the repair pit sometime today (backstory in our project update from earlier this week). This WSDOT update includes a link to the camera you can check in on.

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY ‘LADIES NIGHT’: 6-8 pm, a don’t-miss chance to get a swag bag (if you’re there early!) and check in not only with the folks at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) but also other great local businesses like Illusions Hair Design (also a WSB sponsor). As noted on the Thriftway website, “food, wine, fun, prizes!” And Thriftway’s anniversary sale is under way now too. (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

DESIGN REVIEW X 2: Tonight at the Senior Center of West Seattle, the Southwest Design Review Board gets its first look at two projects – 6:30 pm, the CVS drugstore at 4722 Fauntleroy Way SW (see the “packet” here), 8 pm, the 44th SW Studios microhousing building at 4528 44th SW (see the “packet” here). As always, the meeting will include public-comment periods for both projects. (Oregon/California)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Also at the Senior Center at 6:30 pm, the monthly West Seattle Timebank meeting, starting with a 6:30 pm potluck – details here. (Oregon/California)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Crime/safety is the top topic for tonight’s 7 pm ACC meeting at Alki UCC‘s parlor. (62nd/Hinds)

OPEN MICROPHONE … third Thursdays at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm – details in our listing. (5612 California SW)

THAT’S JUST PART OF WHAT’S HAPPENING … see lots more listings, for today/tonight and beyond, on our calendar.