(Bee with crocus in Thursday’s sunshine, photographed by Tom Trulin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for this afternoon/evening:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: Today’s the first day of in-person cookie sales – see our preview for info received from four local troops that’ll be among the sellers, plus how to see who else will have cookie booths!

ONLINE AUCTION: Bidding ends at (corrected) 7 pm for the Fairmount Park Elementary PTA‘s fundraising auction.

SCRABBLE CLUB: Come play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café in the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus is open 1-6 pm Fridays (and Saturdays).

THE GOOD SOCIETY TURNS 3: Party starts today, as previewed here. Open 3 pm-10 pm. (California/Lander)

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: Weekly 4-6 pm event for 12+, $5 per player – learn about and play “Magic: the Gathering” at Meeples Games (3727 California SW)

CORNER BAR ON THE ROAD: Highland Park Improvement Club takes its first Friday gatherings on the road! Tonight, 6-10 pm, join them at the West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Featuring music from Tio Nacho’s House, plus DJs!

BIG BAND DINNER DANCE: 6 pm at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), benefit featuring student musicians and the West Seattle Big Band. Email to see if tickets are still available – address is in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm live music, with Candice Rose and friends. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!