(Banded Alder Borer, photographed by Hilda Burton)

Good morning! Time to make the most of what’s left of summer, so here are our notes for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT: All floats have been released but as of early today, two are listed as not yet found.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run leaves from Ampersand Café (2536 Alki SW).

BACK TO SCHOOL SWAP SHOP: As previewed here, 9 am-1 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) – 9 to 10 am, drop off swap items and help prepare, 10 am-noon swap and shop, noon cleanup and prepare leftovers for donation.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Find the market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, still the heart of summer produce season (stone fruit, berries, cherries, greens), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re at the market today, also 10 am-2 pm, if you have a garden question/challenge/etc. that would benefit from expert advice.

SUNDAYS IN THE ALLEY: While you’re in The Junction, visit the alley behind Carmilia’s boutique (4528 California SW) for food, music, and fun, “a neighborhood party!”, 10 am-3 pm.

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRUCE UP LAFAYETTE’S PLAYGROUND: As previewed here, community volunteers are needed to help spruce up the Lafayette Elementary (California/Lander) playground before school – (corrected, 9 am-11 am).

DONATION DRIVE – CLOTHING AND FOOD: 11 am-3 pm outside Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – our preview has details on what’s most needed right now.

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: 11 am-5 pm outside Alki Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW), more than two dozen makers will be showing and selling today – see the list here.

SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, 11 am-8 pm, through Labor Day.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today as its 7-day-a-week season continues for two more weeks – noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, a 70-degree-plus/partly sunny the wading pool is expected to be open (check after 9:30 am at 206-684-7796); same for the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm; this is the last scheduled day of the season at EC Hughes.

NO ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Reminder, no more tours this year (as explained here).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Kick back and enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: 2 pm, Blues Afternoon with KornerBlues. (16th SW/SW 98th, White Center)

MAKE PINCH POTS: 2 pm class at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW).

BOOK PARTY AND ‘WRITE YOUR STORY’ SIGN-UPS: 3-4:30 pm, upstairs at Curious Kidstuff (4740 California SW), celebrate the book of stories published by “Write YOUR Story” participants, and sign up for the next free sessions, for ages 7-11, explained in our calendar listing.

YOGA AND CREATIVITY CLASS: 5 pm at Limber Yoga (7901 35th SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Tom Trulin)

From early morning until late night, here’s what’s on our list for you, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ENDURANCE RUN AT LINCOLN PARK: This is the first time Orca Running has presented One Step Closer, putting endurance runners on a 2-mile route through Lincoln Park, looping it for designated lengths from 3 hours to 18 hours. The runners doing the latter will start at 5 am; everyone is staggered so they’re finished in time for an 11 pm party. More info here.

WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT: As of very early this morning, three floats remained unfound – clues are here.

GARAGE/YARD SALES: See the newest listings in the WSB Community Forums.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs – go run with them today!

ALSO AT WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: First day for “GET Fit, a free group training program for the Seattle Marathon for getting people off the couch to do a half marathon.” Also 8 am start.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am outdoor meditation at Schmitz Preserve Park (5551 SW Admiral Way) – register here.

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKE: 9:30 am, meet at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Arboretum (6000 16th SW, north lot), for this month’s free guided hike, followed by a celebration (see a few listings down).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

ADMIRAL DISTRICT HISTORY TOUR: Sold out!

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this 10 am walk, which you can join even if you didn’t go on the introductory walk. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, in and around the courtyard at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more!

MASTER GARDENERS: Have a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

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 weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.

CELEBRATING FRED EPPS: Today is the Celebration of Life for Pegasus Book Exchange‘s Fred Epps, 11 am-3 pm at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). His family says, “All are welcome – please come and share your stories!”

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT TRAILS CELEBRATION: Following the aforementioned hike, this starts at 11 am at the SSC Arboretum – gather to celebrate 30 years of restoration work in Seattle’s largest contiguous forest – then take an 11:30 am hike to visit some of the important locations.

SOPASUPA – SOUTH PARK SUMMER PARTY: 11 am-9 pm at multiple South Park locations, free fun including a skate party, entertainment, Lucha Libre masked wrestling, more; our preview has the schedule and locations.

WESTWOOD VILLAGE END-OF-SUMMER FESTIVAL: Parking lot party 11 am-2 pm with “carnival-style activities” including games, prizes, treats, face painting, north side of the center. (2600 SW Barton)

WEST SEATTLE’S ONLY SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

ALKI BEACH PRIDE: Noon-8 pm at the beach, the 11th annual celebration of love and community – with performers, vendors, DJs, health/wellness offerings, more, and a street party, with Alki Avenue closed to through traffic 57th to 61st. For the entertainment schedule, see our preview.

SUPER DELI MART CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY: Free food and fun, including kids’ activities, noon-5 pm. (35th SW/SW Barton)

TOUR DE PINTS, WEST SEATTLE: Ride your bike to multiple West Seattle venues, starting in White Center at noon at Future Primitive Brewing (9832 14th SW). Free.

WADING POOLS: City-run wading pools scheduled to be open in West Seattle today IF afternoon weather permits – call 206-684-7796 after 9:30 am – are Lincoln Park (12 pm-7 pm) and Hiawatha (12 pm-5:30 pm, last day of its season).

COLMAN POOL: 12-7 pm swim sessions at Lincoln Park‘s heated saltwater pool (on the shore, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the exhibit about Seattle Teriyaki, only two weeks left! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

MAKE AN EGG CARTON WITH POTTERINGS: Get creative at the cozy pottery studio during this 1-4 pm workshop – our calendar listing has the registration link and details. (3400 Harbor SW)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar, and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.

ALSO AT NEPENTHE: Summer mini-market starting at 3 pm!

P-PATCH PIZZA: Fresh-baked pizza at Barton P-Patch as a fundraiser for its operation, by donation, 4-6 pm. Live music too. (34th SW/SW Barton)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7), The Local Music Scene Presents: Seattle Summer Showcase with Asterhouse, Batbox, and Camden West. $15. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ John Simmons at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight with rotating DJ Josh and DJ NightMere, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Closing out our Saturday list, there’s 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Web catching raindrops, photo sent by Eddie)

Here are our notes about what’s happening, and NOT happening (mostly thanks to the rain), for your Friday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FLOAT HUNT FINALE: Today is the last scheduled day to hunt for the remaining floats in the West Seattle Glass Float Hunt – 13 out there as of moments ago; check here for clues and status.

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION: As suggested by a reader, here’s another reminder that it’s closed for most of the rest of the month.

BROWNIES’ FLOWER SALE: Troop 44100 is scheduled to be at the NE corner of 35th/Thistle until noon, selling bouquets for $10.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

WADING POOLS CLOSED: Lincoln Park, Delridge, and Hiawatha will be CLOSED today because of the weather – and that means Delridge is now closed until next year because today was its last scheduled day.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool is open to the public today, noon-7 pm.

SEATTLE TERIYAKI HISTORY & MORE: Time’s running out to see this exhibit at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) – the museum is open noon-4 pm today.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: Backpacks, barbecue, bouncing, more at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle), 3-6 pm.

WINE AND WILLS: “Estate Planning Made Easy“ at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 3-4:30 pm, free – “This special event features a panel of estate planning experts who will demystify the process and answer your questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting.”

ACCESS WALK INFO EVENT: 4-7 pm at Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW), talk with reps of this upcoming fundraising walk to support reproductive health care.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) features singer-songwriter Shaun Crawford, 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover

SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: For a second consecutive week, tonight’s 6 pm concert is canceled – here’s the announcement:

Due to recent COVID-19 cases, rain forecast, and recommended health precautions, the Summer Concert originally scheduled for August 15 at Providence Mount St. Vincent has been canceled. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to prioritize the safety and well-being of our residents and community. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back on August 22 for an evening of swing music favorites from 20s, 40s, and 50s with the 85th Street Big Band!

HAND-BUILD ANIMALS: 6:30-9 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) – follow that link for sign-up and fee info.

MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Folk-rock tonight! Doors at 7, show at 8, Blackheart Honeymoon, The Night Shift, Sunbittern at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $15.

SUNSET REIKI SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) with Inner Alchemy – our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Nate Thousand spins tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music and/or DJ – tonight, Good on Toast, Checkered Record – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!