(Photo by Lynn Hall)

After the lightning … rainbows this morning! Thanks for the photos. Views are interspersed with today/tonight’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ST. JOHN’S RUMMAGE SALE: Until 7 pm tonight at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, it’s the first of two days for the big annual rummage sale. (3050 California SW)

(Photo by Barbara Greenlee)

URBAN BIRD TREATY CELEBRATION: 10 am bird walk, 11 am ceremony, and you’re invited! Near the north play area at Lincoln Park. Here’s the backstory. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BAKE SALE AND SPRING BAZAAR: 10 am-4 pm at Providence Mount St. Vincent, you’re invited to stop, shop, snack. (4831 35th SW)

RANGER RICK POP-UP VISIT: 11:30 am at High Point Library in honor of Seattle Wildlife Week. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s next “district office hours” session is noon-5 pm today at Southwest Neighborhood Service Center, same building as Southwest Teen Life Center and Pool. Just drop in. (2801 SW Thistle)

(Photo by Westside Business of the Year winner Trish Throop)

COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Come to the Disabled American Veterans West Seattle Chapter Hall in North Delridge – whether you are a disabled veteran or community supporter, all are welcome. 5-9 pm; details in our calendar listing. (4857 Delridge Way SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm at Barnes and Noble/Westwood Village, Kurt Armbruster is the featured author this month. Here’s his video invitation courtesy of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society:

He’s talking about “Before Seattle Rocked: A City and Its Music.” Free, drop-in event. (2800 SW Barton)

HPIC CORNER BAR: Doors open at 6 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. All ages welcome. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available from no-host bar. Come hang out with your neighbors! (12th SW/SW Holden)

‘FIRST DATE’: First night of the second and final weekend for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new play, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center: “When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)