(Sharp-Shinned Hawk, photographed on “the edge of Fauntleroy Park” by Mark Wangerin)

Nothing in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide for today/tonight (aside from ongoing listings for all-season-long happenings like tree sales and light shows), so everything below is from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am-noon, bring your 4- to 12-month-old(s) to High Point Library for a fun, free story time. Remember that this branch will close for renovations starting next Monday, so drop by while you still can! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

LUNCHTIME NETWORKING: Noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle’s only coworking center, Office Junction, you’re invited to bring your lunch and meet other nontraditional workers/entrepreneurs/etc. (6040 California SW)

DINE OUT FOR ALKI ELEMENTARY: 2-9 pm at Shelby’s Bistro and Ice Creamery in The Junction, 10 percent of proceeds go to help Alki Elementary School. (4752 California SW)

DINE OUT FOR WSHS ASB: 3-10 pm at Chipotle in The Junction, part of the proceeds go to help the West Seattle High School ASB. (4730 California SW)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 8:30 pm at The Skylark in North Delridge – details online. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOTS MORE … for today, tonight and beyond … on our complete calendar!