West Seattle, Washington
24 Monday
Summer weather’s not over yet – this week might see more 80ish temperatures – but summer wading-pool season is over at all but one West Seattle pool. We’ve been noting “final week” and “last day” in our daily highlight lists, but in case you don’t routinely check those, we wanted to make note of the closures. The wading pool shown above in our pre-season photo, Lincoln Park, is still open daily – weather permitting – noon to 7 pm through Labor Day.
Three reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch, all involving car prowling:
SEAVIEW PROWLERS: Sent by Patrick:
This morning around 6:10 AM there were two people wearing face masks who were seen entering a construction site in Seaview. They exited the site and proceeded to prowl a truck parked on the street using a flashlight. When they noticed one of the subcontractors had already arrived and was watching them, they quickly got into their white Honda Civic and sped off.
Honda was also seen a couple hours later driving slowing around the block and through the alley.
This occurred in the Seaview neighborhood west of California a couple blocks away from the West Seattle Nursery.
Possibly unrelated but there was a construction temporary power cord stolen off the site overnight last week.
Hopefully this could help someone avoid becoming a victim to a car prowl or theft.
ALLEY PROWLER: Also from Seaview, Pauline sent this Sunday morning video of a car prowler:
Vehicle GNC YUKON vehicleThre, no license plate
Date 08/23/2026
Time 0727
Driving along the alley (near California/Findlay) going to each vehicle trying to gain access.
STOLEN BAG: Nik‘s hoping someone will find his stolen tool bag – the photo shows a side view of it:
I’m writing today to mention and ask about my big red tool bag stolen out of my car, I was parked on Cambridge and 35th Ave SW. It’s a red Hilti tool bag with my hand tools, mostly labeled “Nik Balagot” in paint marker. It’s a long shot , so I’m hoping a community member might have seen it.
(Alki Point Lighthouse, from the water)
We’re now at the relatively quiet end of summer, with fewer special events, but that makes it a great time to check out some of the regular weekly events – such as the ones happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: The food drive is continuing daily at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our story has the list of the most-needed items.
SPRAYPARK OPEN: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), whatever the weather, 11 am-8 pm daily through Labor Day.
ONE WADING POOL STILL OPEN: Mostcity-operated wading pools are now closed for the season – with one in our area open daily through Labor Day, noon to 7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way, upper park near the north lot).
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily operation continues at the outdoor saltwater swimming pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly 2 pm meeting for previews and briefings is canceled today because the council is on its end-of-summer recess.
‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people going through grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.
PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome – just be ready to speak Spanish while participating!
ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to get centered on Monday nights in West Seattle – in the north end, there’s meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: In the south end, free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues on our list with trivia tonight – 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).
POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament, 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)
PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up at 7, play at 7:30, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Young singer(s) in the family? Registration is open until the end of the month for Endolyne Children’s Choir! Here’s the announcement they asked us to share with you:
Do you know a child who loves to sing? This Fall, embark on a musical journey with Endolyne Children’s Choir! Choristers will explore new horizons, discover the wonders of the fall and winter seasons, and build lasting bonds with friends and family. We are so excited to sing with you!
Endolyne Children’s Choir is a secular, non-audition, community choir open to any child in grades K-12 who loves to sing. We offer a joyful, inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional, social, and musical development.
Registration is open until August 30! Learn more here!
6:04 AM: Good morning. It’s Monday, August 24, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for sunshine, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise will be at 6:17 am today; sunset will be at 8:04 pm.
UPDATE ON CLOSURES
NB 1st Ave. S. Bridge – Open again since Sunday morning.
West Seattle low bridge: Closed to motor vehicles as of right now though its weekend closure was supposed to end by 4 am; check the camera below before heading that way. 7:30 AM: Open now.
Foot/bike path alongside West Seattle Bridge – Sound Transit says its work will close this path all week, as explained here
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
When you go see the new permanent exhibit at the Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s Log House Museum, set aside a considerable chunk of time, or plan on multiple visits – we couldn’t take it all in during our visit for the grand opening this past Thursday night, there’s so much to see and hear! There’s West Seattle Bridge history …
Other transportation history …
Native history …
Settler history …
Historic commemorations ..
Historic recreation …
And memories of celebrations …
Of course, someday the Thursday night event will be part of history too. So a ceremonial ribbon was cut:
So was a cake!
And of course key figures in making “Beyond Alki” reality had something to say – SWSHS board president Kathy Duncan talked about how it’s meant for a wide variety of museum visitors, and how an array of sponsors helped it become reality:
As introduced by Duncan, Natasha Varner from 4Culture spoke next, praising SWSHS for its recounting of this area’s “muanced, complex history”:
Much of that history begins with tribes, and two representatives spoke at the grand opening – Kristina Pearson of the Duwamish Tribe suggested that “Chief Seattle would be proud of us”:
As she said, Chief Seattle also led the Suquamish people, whose current chair Leonard Forsman spoke too, stressing the importance of sharing tribal culture “in this museum and beyond”:
Final speaker was the executive director of the historical society, Elizabeth Rudrud, who talked about “Beyond Alki” as a new way to discover West Seattle history:
The museum is open to the public 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays, as well as noon to 4 pm Thursdays and Fridays, at 3003 61st SW. Be sure to take time to stop and listen to audio that’s also part of “Beyond Alki,” as did this well-known visitor on Thursday night:
(That’s Easy Street Records‘ Matt Vaughan, in a corner of the exhibit featuring his corner – the exhibit’s audio, by the way, includes a special recording of a turn-of-the-20th-century classic:)
Learn about the museum’s own history, too, when you go.
(WSB photo and video by Jason Grotelueschen)
Above, Lori McConnell, co-owner/founder of West Seattle Runner, is wearing a T-shirt from the Float Dodger 5K, one of the reasons she is the recipient of the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s Patrick Sand Community Advocate Award, announced at Saturday’s Admiral Block Party. Your editor here was honored to join ANA’s Dan and Joanie Jacobs in presenting the second annual award in the spirit of the late WSB co-founder. Here’s our video of the short ceremony on the festival stage:
Among the many community events and programs offered by West Seattle Runner (a WSB sponsor) is a series of free group training programs for runners and walkers, all getting ready to fire up for fall, as previewed here. Lori is the second annual recipient of this award; the first, announced at last year’s Admiral Block Party, was sustainability advocate Stu Hennessey of Alki Bike and Board. Watch the ANA’s website to see when nominations reopen next year.
It’s a late-summer tradition at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market – zucchini racing! Today was the day that kids got to use zucchini, provided for free, to make a “veggie vehicle” to try on the track:
We have a bit of video too and will add that later.
The photo and report were sent by Ella:
We had a Vespa style scooter stolen from outside of our home on Beach Drive between 10 pm and 10 am this morning. We are sending this information in case anyone spots this in west Seattle.
Make: Genuine
Model: Buddy (2007)
Color: sage green
License plate: 5L0248
Has a silver front rack
Has Bucket trunk in the back to store a helmet
Has a green sticker that says “south sound scooters”
Note that the rack was added after the photo was taken. Call 911 if you see it.
Going to The Junction? Don’t miss this season’s final Sundays in the Alley behind Carmilia’s – a mini-fair with vendors and music – The Sheltones are playing oldies today:
Vendors today include Angie with The Little Merle…
Chelsea and her pop-up bakery …
And Swirl Vintage…
All this will be happening until 3 pm – you can go through Carmilia’s, or access the alley from either end, on Alaska or Oregon.
Thanks to Eddie for the tip and photo. WSDOT has announced that the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge has reopened early, so you can drive, ride, or walk on it again.
Checking the police log from early this morning – the Charlestown/California 7-11 was held up at about 2 am; police-radio archives indicated 911 got the call with a half-hour delay. Only two details were mentioned via radio – that the robbers had a gun and got away with money, and that the descriptions (which were not broadcast) matched those of robbers who hit the 14th Avenue South gas station in South Park about half an hour earlier.
(Friday sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s what to know for your late-summer Sunday – our list for today/tonight, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
CLOSURE REMINDERS: The West Seattle low bridge remains closed to drivers until early tomorrow, the bike path alongside the bridge is in the second day of a weeklong closure, and the northbound 1st Ave. S. Bridge is closed until late tonight (update: it reopeed this morning!) – all covered here.
WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is back on the run today – meet at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
KINDIEWEST FREE CONCERT & MORE: 10 am-1 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), free family-music performances and much more, as previewed here.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in late-summer produce-and-products season, 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.
SUNDAYS IN THE ALLEY: While you’re in The Junction, check out this season’s finale of the returning weekly summertime party behind Carmilia’s (enter through 4528 California SW)! 10 am-3 pm. Food, vendors, music.
MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
LIBRARY CLOSURE: Today starts the third week of the West Seattle (Admiral) Library‘s three-month closure for HVAC work. See all other locations and their days/hours here.
‘LITTLE SEATTLE TO CANADA BIKE RIDE’: 10:30 am, meet by Hiawatha wading pool – details in our calendar listing. (2700 California SW)
SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing through Labor Day at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.
LAST GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: Noon-4 pm again today, Avalon Glassworks is open for one last round of this almost-fall favorite. (2914 SW Avalon Way)
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily public sessions at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
WADING POOLS OPEN TODAY: Forecast is for sunshine and a 70+ high, so these two city-run wading pools should be open, both noon-7 pm: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden, last day of the season).
MAKERS’ ART MARKET @ ALKI: Yes, there’s one again today! 11 am to 5 pm, more than two dozen regional makers/artists are selling their creations at Alki Beach, near the Bathhouse. (2701 Alki SW)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY PLAYDATE: Incoming kindergarteners, other new students, and their families are invited to the Lafayette playground (2645 California SW) 2-4 pm.
‘RENT’ FINAL SHOW ON VASHON: Take the ferry to see the final performance of this production of the classic musical, 2 pm! (19600 Vashon Highway)
KARAOKE AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm karaoke at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), with KJ Morgue Anne.
‘EVOLVING MEN’: 5-8:30 pm men’s group at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
‘SUNDAY SERVICE’: A “fake revival” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm, music and more, tons of details (including ticket info) in our calendar listing.
BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(WSB photo by Jason Grotelueschen)
Caftans, wigs, and … bowling balls! That’s how this year’s West Seattle Mrs. Ropers Romp got rolling this afternoon. The goofy group of ’70s TV-character imitators began their annual Junction crawl at West Seattle Bowl. A long list of other venue visits was to follow, including the annual group shot (sadly we couldn’t hang around for that). Today’s festivities came just five weeks after the group won first place in their category in the West Seattle Grand Parade.
Tomorrow’s the day! 10 am Sunday, the place for families to be is the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW). We got more details today about tomorrow’s free-admission KindieWest concert – and more:
We are so excited and the lineup has gotten even bigger! Head over to KindieWest Music Fest at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (behind the building in the back parking lot) tomorrow for our free family-friendly community concert.
What’s happening on August 23rd 10 am-1 pm
Music program:
West Seattle Community Orchestras Instrument Petting Zoo
Sunshine Music Together LLC interactive program
The Harmonica Pocket
Eli Rosenblatt
Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies
Westside School teacher finalePlus!
Off The Block Games with lawn games
Fauntleroy Children’s Center student-led store and playground open
@filterandshotcoffee (yes for tired parents)
Sugar and Spoon dessert truck
La Casa Del Sabor food truck (local neighborhood favorite)
No RSVP required – just show up!
4:33 PM: In addition to the planned closures of the West Seattle low bridge and the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge, one more area bridge is out of service right now – the South Park Bridge is out of service due to a mechanical problem. No ETA on a fix. (Thanks for the tips!)
5:38 PM: SDOT says the bridge is working again.
(Our first as-it-happened report on today’s festival is here)
3:36 PM: Still a lot of music left at the 2026 Admiral Block Party – above is our clip from Troy Aylesworth‘s powerful set last hour, and after Admiral Neighborhood Association president Joanie Jacobs delivered another round of announcements, Billy Rosewarne is on the main stage now, and while vendors will fold up around 6 pm, the music is set to go three hours beyond that, so lots of time to come down and enjoy it while dining outdoors in expanded spaces like Arthur’s and Mission Cantina:
Though they’re outside the festival zone, other Admiral venues will welcome you too – Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor), The Benbow Room, Otter on the Rocks … Here’s the list from the festival website:
Meantime, for kids who love face-painting, an artist is set up in front of the Admiral Theater!
4:52 PM: On stage right now, for a few more minutes, The Royal Oui:
Shortly after 5 pm, before the music continues, a special event on stage – the ANA will honor this year’s recipient of a special community-spirit award they launched last year in the spirit of the late WSB co-founder Patrick Sand. We’ll be there for that and will update here afterward!
5:44 PM: Congratulations to Lori McConnell of West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor)! Full report with video later.
Onstage after the presentation, it’s the local band Not Dead Yet:
P.S. Still time to get to the ANA booth by West Wings and buy a $10 prize-drawing ticket to help them raise money for future events – besides the Admiral Block Party, the ANA also presents Admiral District trick-or-treating, Winter Wonderland, the West Seattle Fourth o July Kids’ Parade, and the concert series Admiral Music in the Parks.
8:35 PM: Thanks to Ian for the photo from DAD’s set:
12:00 PM: SFD is sending a big “rescue extrication” response to an address near the Chelan Cafe. Updates to come.
12:05 PM: This is reported to be a two-vehicle crash with initial concern that someone was trapped, but police on the scene say no one’s trapped.
(WSB photos)
12:14 PM: Our crew just sent that photo from the scene, which is better described as under the bridge, and says the two vehicles are a Grand Cherokee and a BMW, and that westbound traffic is blocked. (They added that a Honda was towed from the scene but its involvement wasn’t clear.)
12:31 PM: According to the log, and our crew, all SFD crews have cleared the scene. We’ll be checking with them regarding injuries.
3:55 PM: SFD tells us a 57-year-old man was treated, and in stable condition when taken to a hospital by AMR ambulance.
10:59 AM: The West Seattle Ukulele Players – who meet to jam every week – are the first musicians on the main stage at the 2026 Admiral Block Party, just wrapping up its first hour!
We’re on site to cover the street festival all day, right next to the booth for the Admiral Neighborhood Association, which coordinates and presents the ABP.
Bigger than ever! It’s free to attend but you can support the ANA via $10 prize-drawing tickets on sale at their both (right by West Wings).
On the other side of us is the PCC West Seattle booth, with free samples. Lots of coverage to come.
And remember that if you’re riding your bike here, there’s a special secure bike corral outside Alki Bike and Board on California just across Admiral Way from the south end of the festival zone.
11:35 AM: One of this year’s new ABP features is the health/wellness zone -it’s over in the festival’s north end, by Anytime Fitness. And along the way, there’s fun stuff for Block Party-goers of all ages:
This is your chance to meet local businesspeople, too – here are two whose new digs are just south of the festival zone:
That’s Chad from The Bass Shop and Frank from Thunder Road Guitars, both now headquartered at 2611 California SW (both are also WSB sponsors).Their table is right by the festival stage, fittingly enough. They have merch, swag, and an invitation:
While we’re talking about music, the second band of the day is coming up at noon,Sad Dad Autumn.
12:34 PM: After unrelated breaking news, we’re back on festival patrol.
The Mariner Moose is here, posing for photos with fans.
And the music continues!
1:12 PM: Above is a sample of Sad Dad Autumn‘s set. On stage now are other young local musicians, from School of Rock.
2:09 PM: It’s turned into a sunny, mildly breezy day – come on down if you haven’t been already! Two more of the businesspeople you can meet, also WSB sponsors – Paula with Timeless Kitchen Design, whose canopy is in front of Hoste:
And Ross from West Seattle Coworking (which has locations in Westwood and north of The Junction as well as a new addition in Columbia City:
Ross is down near the north end of today’s festival zone, at California/College, and is next to a vendor selling plants – you’ll also find, art, apparel, and jewelry in that area! Meantime, the School of Rock has wrapped up its main-stage set, and Troy Aylesworth is up next.
P.S. Our coverage continues withe report #2 – see it here.
For those asking about the emergency response at 44th/Fauntleroy, originally dispatched as a “scenes of violence” call – this was dispatched as a suspected suicide victim in a vehicle.
If you or anyone you know experiences thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is always available.
10:02 AM: Most of the responders have cleared and the street is fully open.
ADDED MONDAY AFTERNOON: The King County Medical Examiner’s Office says the victim was a 36-year-old man who indeed died by suicide.
Atop our highlight list today – the Admiral Block Party!
ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY: Bigger than ever and happening in the street, starting at 10 am, with dozens of vendors, a new health/wellness zone, and live music beginning at 11 am. California is closed between Admiral and College, and College is closed between California and 42nd. The festival presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association. Restaurants in the festival zone have set up sidewalk/street cafes. Here’s the music lineup:
More info here – we’re among the community co-sponsors, and we’ll see you there!
Here are Saturday’s other highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW).
BULL STEWART ALKI BEACH CLASSIC: Starting at 9 am, the 30th anniversary edition of this competition will bring lifting and other strength feats/sports to the beach. Free admission.
CAMP LONG FUNDRAISER: Today’s the last of three dates with two times the high-ropes course at Camp Long is open as a fundraiser, 9 am and 1 pm sessions. (5200 35th SW)
FREE MEDITATION: For a calm start to your Saturday, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am, free – details in our calendar listing.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)
DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, bring your dachshund to Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.
MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm – take them your toughest garden questions and get free expert answers! (Delridge/Orchard)
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.
SPRAYPARK SEASON: The season continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, swim in the outdoor saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW); here’s the session schedule.
WADING POOLS: Two West Seattle wading pools open today – Hiawatha (2700 California SW, last day of the season) noon-5:30 pm and Lincoln Park noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
WESTWOOD VILLAGE END-OF-SUMMER FESTIVAL: Noon-3 pm activities and kids’ entertainment at the shopping center (2600 SW Barton).
LAST GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: Noon-4 pm today and tomorrow, Avalon Glassworks is open for one last round of this almost-fall favorite. (2914 SW Avalon Way)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
KING QUINTET AT KENYON HALL: 1:30 pm, program details on the Kenyon Hall website (7904 35th SW) along with ticket info.
WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: Music and wrestling in the street! The entertainment starts on 16th SW in downtown WC at 2 pm – here’s the schedule.
WEST SEATTLE MRS. ROPER ROMP: Get your wig and caftan ready and join the fun, starting with 3 pm bowling and continuing into the night. Details and locations in our calendar listing.
FLUTES IN THE FOREST: 3 pm, free classical music concert in Schmitz Preserve Park, flutes and keyboard, featuring a “variety of trios.” (5551 SW Admiral Way)
WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: 3 pm short, specific sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW).
WINE IN THE WOODS: 4 pm benefit for DNDA at a local home – RSVP link is in our calendar listing.
SUNRISE HEIGHTS BLOCK PARTY: Music, food, fun, neighborhood camaraderie,5-10 pm on 30th SW between SW Myrtle and SW Othello.
LIVE MUSIC AT MR. B’S: 6-10 pm, Sprig, Bonita Fishwife, Rodeo Coven at Mr. B’s Mead Centere (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover, all ages.
(Friday night sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, be among the first to hear new music by Alex Warren, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
‘RENT’ AT VASHON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Take the ferry to see the fourth night of this production of the classic musical! (19600 Vashon Highway)
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Yost, Jessi Alice, Clash Valian starting at 8 pm, $10 cover, 21+. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ King Coko. (4547 California SW)
SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).
KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm, Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night karaoke with Rone starts at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Planning a West Seattle event that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
First, the two bridge-closure reminders:
NORTHBOUND 1ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE: Closed to all surface traffic now through late Sunday night.
WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE: Scheduled to close to vehicle traffic 7 am today through 4 am Monday; SDOT says the bike/foot path will remain open.
Three other closures:
BIKE/FOOT PATH ALONGSIDE BRIDGE: Sound Transit says part of the path will be closed for about a week of its investigative work starting today.
ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY: California between Admiral and College, and College between California and 42nd, are closed to traffic for this festival, through late tonight.
WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: 16th SW will be closed through late tonight for this festival.
5:18 AM: Police checking out calls about suspected gunfire in South Delridge around 3 am didn’t find evidence until an hour later, when, according to dispatch audio, they got a call from someone who had seen it. They told dispatch that they found casings in the bus lane at Delridge Way and SW Henderson, after seeing someone firing a gun out of the window of a van. The investigation was going to be taken over by the King County Sheriff’s Office, as they have jurisdiction at bus-related facilities, after an initial SPD response. No injuries reported.
6:07 AM: Police investigating new reports in the South Delridge/Roxhill Park area a short time ago so far say people they’re talking to in the area believe this one was fireworks. (Call 911 if you find evidence otherwise.)
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