(Photo from early this morning, by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s ahead today/tonight, from the West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

CRANES ARRIVAL: No ETA yet but the ship carrying the new port cranes for Terminal 5 has just entered the Strait of Juan de Fuca so it’s still hours away. (Added: Track the ship here; at 12:23 pm it’s just approaching Port Angeles so this may be an after-dark arrival.)

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Free drop-in indoor gym for kids 5 and under and their caregivers, 10-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Open 10 am-2 pm for plant shopping, north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

JAPANESE STORY TIME: 10:30 am with Sayoko at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)

WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD HOLIDAY BAZAAR/BOOK SALE: 11 am-4 pm, day one of this two-day fundraising sale at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th).

SHUG’S GRAND OPENING: As previewed here, it’s grand-opening day for Shug’s Mini, noon-9 pm. (3800 California SW)

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room/wine bar open 1-6 pm on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), student-produced wine by the glass or bottle.

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room/wine bar open – wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Try the newly released red wines!

FRIENDSGIVING: Fundraiser party for nonprofit Mode Music and Performing Arts, start at 5:30 pm at SODO Park (3200 1st Ave. S.) – check to see if tickets remain!

PARROTHEADS RAINBOW BINGO: Fundraiser party for the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, featuring Rainbow Bingo with Sylvia O’Stayformore, 5:30 pm at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) – check to see if tickets remain!

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Let the West Seattle High School Key Club cook dinner for you tonight! 6 pm spaghetti-dinner fundraiser at WSHS (3000 California SW), 6 pm. Not just food, but fun too, imcluding bingo.

OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm signups, 6:30 pm music at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – more info is in our calendar listing.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: The Brews Brothers at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover.

DANCE NIGHT AT THE SPOT: Fridays are DJ Dance Night at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

‘THE LARAMIE PROJECT’: Final night for West Seattle High School‘s student production, 7:30 pm – ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Bent Not Broken, The Cells at The Skylark: “Local West Seattle rock bands BENT NOT BROKEN and THE CELLS will take the stage at The Skylark Cafe on November 17th at 8 pm sharp with all original modern hard hitting rock and a flair for the eclectic. Come and support live local music at one of West Seattle’s iconic rock venues.” (3803 Delridge Way SW), all ages until 10 pm.

DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Music 9 pm-1 am on Fridays! (4547 California SW)

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