(Weather-ruffled crow, photographed by Robin Sinner)

For the final day of the 4-day holiday weekend, here’s what’s happening, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar:

ST. NICHOLAS FAIRE: Online bidding continues today, with themed gift packages available – and dream getaways too – all raising money for the West Seattle Food Bank in this virtual version of First Lutheran Church of West Seattle‘s annual fundraiser fair – go here to browse and bid.

KIWANIS ONLINE AUCTION: Help the service club continue its work with local kids by bidding on items including local gift cards. Browse and bid by going here.

CHURCHES: Most are both streaming and holding in-person services (one church, Alki UCC, is resuming those starting today). Here are this week’s links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Today’s fresh offerings will include Christmas trees!. Shop 10 am-2 pm on California between Oregon and Alaska. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (The market is a WSB sponsor.)

TOYS FOR TOTS: During the market, you can drop off new unwrapped toys at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth (west side, near the north end). … Also collecting for Toys For Tots: C&P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), open 7 am-7 pm.

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET AND HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR: Final day for native artists and crafters selling their creations at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW), 10 am-5 pm. Note that you’re likely to park in the SPU lot across West Marginal Way; crossing guards will assist you in getting to the Longhouse. (Here’s our Day 1 coverage.)

OUTDOOR ART MARKET: Fogue Gallery (4130 California SW; WSB sponsor) is hosting a family-friendly outdoor pop-up outdoor art market, noon-5 pm – Art Under $100, Art Sale 20%-60% Off, Crafts, Gifts, Prints, Cards, Jewelry. Complimentary hot cider and cookies. Ornament decorating.

UKULELES: Live music at KeyBank Plaza in The Junction at 1 pm in support of the mentioned-above Kiwanis Toys for Tots Drive! (California/Alaska)

HOLIDAY DOG PARADE: Delight residents of The Kenney by bringing your dog to participate in the parade! Meet at Fauntleroy and Othello by 1:30 pm. More info in our calendar listing.

‘WE’VE BATTLED MONSTERS BEFORE’: Today is the first matinee performance of the world-premiere two-person musical at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm, get tickets here.

HANUKKAH BEGINS: At sundown, the first of eight nights of Hanukkah begins.

NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 8 pm to 1 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

Got an event for listing in our calendar and previews? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Welcome to Saturday! From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar:

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!
As we often say, EVERY day should be Small Business Day – support your local independent businesses wherever and whenever you can. But for today, here are some of the extra events going on to draw you in:

Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW; WSB sponsor) – Gift With Purchase while they last! Here’s everything you’ll find. Open 10 am-6 pm.

Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) – 10 years in business for Thunder Road Guitars!

Open today 10 am-5 pm, “15% off most guitars and amplifiers, 15% off all pedals and free local delivery (West Seattle).” Sale is online, too.

Fogue Gallery (4130 California SW; WSB sponsor): Family-friendly outdoor pop-up outdoor art market – Art Under $100, Art Sale 20%-60% Off, Crafts • Gifts • Prints •Cards • Jewelry. Complimentary hot cider and cookies. Ornament decorating. Noon-5 pm.

Wyatt’s Jewelers: “Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) in Westwood Village will be having a sale on their website from November 27th through November 29th. Enjoy 15% off when you spend $150+ and free shipping on orders over $200. Use code “JEWEL15” when you check out at wyattsjewelers.com.”

Emerald Water Anglers: Throughout November, Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) is “donating 5% of all our November sales to the Wild Steelhead Coalition in support of their advocacy work. Any purchase of $250 receives a free WSC hat. It’s a great time to get a little holiday shopping done and help a great cause while you are doing it. Because it’s now or never for wild steelhead.” (4502 42nd SW)

Mode Music Studios (3803 Delridge Way SW; WSB sponsor) – Through Monday night, save up to $70 with free registration plus 10 percent off private lessons and classes.

Seattle E-Bike: Sale! Seattle E-Bike (WSB sponsor) – 10% off all bikes in stock, 20% off all accessories in stock, and 25% all accessories with purchase of a bike! (4517 California SW)

Brocante Beach House: “Please stop by the Brocante Beach House today for Shop Small/Shop Local day! We are stocked with holiday items, vintage treasures, gifts and much more! Special store hours on 11/27 from 11-6! We will have refreshments, a raffle (one raffle ticket per customer per purchase) and lots of holiday spirit! Come join the fun down on Alki Beach!” (2622 Alki SW)

Seattle Yarn (5633 California SW) – Pop-ups!

(added) Youngstown Coffee at Doll Parks Collective (California/Oregon) – “Youngstown is at Doll Parts Collective from 10am to 1pm in the Alaska Junction with free coffee, hot cocoa and quiche samples. They’re selling Tres Lecheria cakes and bagged beans.”

Junction gift wrapping – 11 am – 2 pm, get what you buy in The Junction wrapped in The Junction, at Junction Windermere (4526 California SW).

Also happening:

ST. NICHOLAS FAIRE: Online bidding continues with fun themed gift packages available, all raising money for the West Seattle Food Bank in this virtual version of First Lutheran Church of West Seattle‘s annual fundraiser fair – go here to browse and bid.

KIWANIS ONLINE AUCTION: Help the service club help local kids by bidding on items including local gift cards. Browse and bid by going here.

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET AND HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR: Native artists and crafters are selling their creations at the Longhouse, 10 am-5 pm today and Sunday:

Parking: the Longhouse parking lot is reserved for elders and disabled. The adjacent north lot is reserved for vendors and customers. Additional parking at the SPU (Seattle Public Utilities) for customers is across the street. Parking attendants and crosswalk guides will be on hand to guide you. Enjoy soup and fry bread by Cecile Hansen.

Here’s our Day 1 coverage. (4705 West Marginal Way SW)

CHRISTMAS SHIP: The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship has two more West Seattle stops tonight: Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor) at 5:35 pm, Alki Beach Park (60th/Alki) at 8:35 pm. The Dickens Carolers will be on board to serenade those watching from land and sea. (Here’s our Night 1 coverage.)

POP-UP ART FAIR: Before the Christmas Ship’s arrival, browse and buy art, enjoy music, sip cocoa at Alki Bathhouse (60th SW/Alki SW) 4-8 pm – more here.

‘WE’VE BATTLED MONSTERS BEFORE’: Tonight is the second night for the world-premiere two-person musical at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm, get tickets here.

(Spanning the entire holiday season in two inflatables – photo tweeted by Claire)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar:

ST. NICHOLAS FAIRE: Online bidding continues with fun themed gift packages available, all raising money for the West Seattle Food Bank in this virtual version of First Lutheran Church of West Seattle‘s annual fundraiser fair – go here to browse and bid.

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET AND HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR: Shop Native artists and crafters are selling their creations at the Longhouse, 10 am-5 pm daily through Sunday:

Parking: the Longhouse parking lot is reserved for elders and disabled. The adjacent north lot is reserved for vendors and customers. Additional parking at the SPU (Seattle Public Utilities) for customers is across the street. Parking attendants and crosswalk guides will be on hand to guide you. Enjoy soup and fry bread by Cecile Hansen.

(4705 West Marginal Way SW)

THUNDER ROAD GUITARS ANNIVERSARY SALE: 10 years in business for Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor)! Open today 10 am-5 pm, “15% off most guitars and amplifiers, 15% off all pedals and free local delivery (West Seattle).” Sale is online, too.

HOLY ROSARY TREE LOT: This year’s Holy Rosary Tree Lot, north of the school, opens today:

The lot, located on the Holy Rosary School playground, will open Friday, November 26 and remain open through December 18. The lot will offer Noble, Douglas and Fraser firs ranging in height from 2-10’.  Specialty heights, up to 11′, may be requested.

Holiday greenery is also for sale. Circle and cross wreaths, garland sold by the foot and Seattle Lutheran poinsettias will be available for pre-order or to purchase at the lot.

Multiple purchase options will be available:
1. Shop the lot, masks required
2. Pre-purchase on the school web site
3. Delivery available for an additional $25 fee, as a fundraiser for the 8th grade class. 

In addition to proceeds benefiting Holy Rosary School and Seattle Lutheran (poinsettias only), two local charities will also receive a portion of the proceeds: Salvation Army Hickman House and West Seattle Food Bank & Clothesline. Let’s work together as a community and fill the shelves at the West Seattle Food Bank. Bring 5 Cans of Food, Receive $5 Off Your Purchase!

Lot hours, directions and additional information may be found
at holyrosaryws.org/give/tree-lot.

Open until 9 pm tonight.

FOGUE GALLERY POP-UP: Family-friendly outdoor pop-up at Fogue Gallery (WSB sponsor):

Looking for a unique and thoughtful gift? Consider handmade, local, gifts made with love from small- businesses. Bring joy to an artist and the lucky recipient.
Art Under $100,
Art Sale 20%-60% Off
Crafts • Gifts • Prints •Cards • Jewelry
Complimentary hot cider and cookies
Ornament decorating

Noon-5 pm. (4130 California SW)

OTHER SHOPPING SPOTLIGHTS … for today and beyond are in our Holiday Guide.

CHRISTMAS SHIP: The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship will make three West Seattle stops on its first two nights of the season, starting with one tonight: Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1220 Harbor SW), 5:35 pm. The Dickens Carolers will be on board to serenade those watching from land and sea.

CASEY MACGILL: 7 pm tonight, streamed show presented by Kenyon Hall becomes available – info here.

‘WE’VE BATTLED MONSTERS BEFORE’: Tonight is the official opening night for the world-premiere two-person musical at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm, get tickets here.