West Seattle Saturday: 13 possibilities, plus Viaduct reminder

March 5, 2016 6:07 am
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First, we start with today’s big traffic alert – the Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection closure:

ALASKAN WAY VIADUCT CLOSED: This is the spring edition of WSDOT‘s twice-yearly Viaduct inspection. It’s scheduled for 6 am-6 pm today, and tomorrow if the work’s not all done today (as the West Seattle Transportation Coalition was told). We expect an evening update on the plan for tomorrow. If you’re taking Metro, find the reroutes here.

But you don’t really have to leave the “island” anyway. Look at everything that’s happening today/tonight:

ADMIRAL ADOPT-A-STREET: As previewed here on Friday, the Admiral Neighborhood Association would love your help this morning, cleaning up. Treats and coffee pre-cleanup, free sack lunch afterward, provided by Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor), which is where you’ll meet, 8:45-9, to get going. Tools and supplies provided. All ages welcome. (42nd/41st/Admiral)

KID-STUFF SALE: The big kid-stuff consignment sale to benefit West Seattle Cooperative Preschools is 9 am-1 pm today at the VFW Hall in The Triangle. More than 7,000 items, according to pre-event updates. (3601 SW Alaska)

DUWAMISH ROWING CLUB PRACTICES: First Masters’ practice of the season, 9-noon; first Youth practice of the season, noon-2 pm. The Duwamish Rowing Club’s boathouse is near Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park – details in our listing. (10th Ave. S./S. Elmgrove)

FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AT CAMP LONG: 10 am-3 pm, youth 10-20 are invited to enjoy a long list of free outdoor activities, organized by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Seattle Parks, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Camp Long – which is where you’ll find it all happening. Here’s our Friday preview, including parking info. (5200 35th SW)

DUWAMISH FOREST RESTORATION DAY: 10 am-3 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – see the schedule here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

OPEN HOUSE: Cometa Playschool invites you to an open house at the Spanish-language-immersion preschool’s Admiral location. (4402 SW Walker)

WINE TASTING: 2-7 pm, you’re invited to the tasting room of West Seattle winery Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor), to enjoy premium wine and good company. (5910 California SW)

CLEAT & GEAR SWAP: 4-7 pm, Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) is co-hosting this first-ever swap/sale event with West Seattle Baseball, looking ahead to baseball season: “Join us to trade in outgrown cleats for newer ones! Get the first shot at this season’s best used and new baseball gear at a special price. This event is open to all families with baseball players.” (6529 California SW)

JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: It’s bout night for Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby, headquartered at (and bouting tonight at) Southgate Roller Rink. 5:15 pm doors – details in our listing. (9646 17th SW)

SILENT FILM SHORTS WITH LIVE MUSIC: 6 pm at Admiral Bird – check the film list here! (California SW/SW Admiral)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: Tonight’s presentation is Education, Inc.” – start the night with socializing at 6:30 pm, then the movie at 7 pm; details here. At Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way)

PEEK-A-BOO BENEFIT: The Ruby Room, which provides dresses for women who need them, is the beneficiary of Ola‘s annual “rocktail party,” with music, fashion trends (by Carmilia’s), more. 7-10 pm; details in our calendar listing. (2942 SW Avalon Way)

FOLK MUSIC … with Lukas Papenfusscline, performing live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FIND EVEN MORE TO DO … on our complete calendar!

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