(Friday sunset, photographed by Gene Pavola)

First Saturday of June! Your list of West Seattle happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, begins with two traffic alerts:

WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: The low bridge (Spokane Street Swing Bridge) is scheduled to close at 7 am for cylinder work – to all surface traffic, both motorized and non-motorized – and will stay closed potentially until 10 pm Sunday. (We’ll be watching for an early reopening; if you see it open before we do, please call or text 206-293-6302 if you can!)

16TH SW CLOSURE IN WHITE CENTER: The White Center Pride street festival (see listing below) will close 16th SW all day and into the very late night, between SW Roxbury and SW 100th.

Now, other notes for today/tonight!

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

PLANT SALE TO FIGHT LUNG CANCER: 9 am to 3 pm, one last session of Amy‘s famous plant sale, raising money to fight lung cancer. (3703 SW 107th)

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: 9 am-4 pm at the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex courts just west of Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), the Westside Pickleball League hosts its big tournament: “We will have 150 players playing 201 games throughout the day, ages 16-82, and from as far away as New Mexico. It is a fundraiser for the Chief Sealth International High School athletic department.”

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

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.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

CAPERS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 10 am-4 pm, help the Junction store (4525 California SW) celebrate 40 years in business – see our preview plus calendar listing. All-month 20 percent off storewide sale starts too!

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

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and 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.

BRUNCH POP-UP: 10:30 am-3 pm, Upwell hosts Villa Jerada! (4811 California SW)

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – Canceled this week, back next week.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library – Canceled this week.

LOOP THE ‘LUPE: Not too late to register if you’re not already signed up – go here or just show up! 11 am obstacle course 5K, noon Fun Run 5K, 12:15 pm Senior Saunter, 1 pm Kids’ Dash, plus barbecue, beer garden, music, all at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), fundraising for Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s social and community programs.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at Log House Museum (61st/Stevens), after registering here. Suggested donation $15.

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: Unique shopping event with local artists/crafters at Alki Beach, 11 am-5 pm.

‘NO KINGS’ PEP RALLIES: 11 am-1 pm, join West Seattle Indivisible on the corners at Morgan, Alaska, Admiral Junctions with signs and noisemakers to promote next Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: 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)

FIFTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the fifth of six preseason weekends before its 7-day-a-week season, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

FEATHER IN THE WIND POP-UP ART SHOW: Second of three days for this pop-up show featuring local artists in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), noon-6 pm, lineup in our calendar listing.

WHITE CENTER PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL: Noon-midnight, in the (closed) street on 16th SW from Roxbury to 100th, with music, DJs, dozens of vendors, all welcome.

VIP EXPERIENCE DURING WHITE CENTER PRIDE: Also starting at noon, ticketed experience offered by Boombox and Lumber Yard.

SOUTH DELRIDGE GATHERING DURING WHITE CENTER PRIDE: Terraplanted and Mr. B’s Mead Center have festivities until 8 pm in the 9400 block of Delridge Way, just north of Roxbury.

WEST SEATTLE HS STUDENT-ORGANIZED CAR SHOW: Noon-3:30 pm in the school parking lot, entries welcome as well as spectators! (3000 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-2 pm (closing early today) – see the exhibit about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

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

SIGN-MAKING PARTY FOR ‘NO KINGS’ RALLY: 1-4:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) with West Seattle Indivisible, looking ahead to next Saturday’s nationwide rallies.

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).

BUILDING WITH COILS: At the Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), 12:30-2:30 pm, “All materials included. Coils made using the extruder, you will create a pot or vase and add color with slip. Items created will be available for pick up after 2 weeks.” Contact Frances at 206-330-7027 to register.

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 you may 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.

WEST SEATTLE HS ALL-SCHOOL REUNION: 4-7 pm at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), as previewed here. See the schedule here, including the Classic Car Show just outside the school.

SIP AND SPIN: Introduction to wheel-throwing at Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th), 6-8:30 pm.

‘FORWARD TOGETHER’: 34th District Democrats‘ fundraising celebration, 6:30 pm at Washington State Black Legacy Institute (2656 42nd SW), ticket info in our calendar listing.

REIKI SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

WEST SEATTLE BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: Princess Pulpit, Malty and the Rain, Potholes at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm, $10 cover, all ages.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 7:05 pm home game tonight at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Mothtide, feat. Pruett and Pilot Seat, 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – get tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s the Future Shock Prince Tribute at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Up for Saturday night singing? 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!

Here are our Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

MEDICARE INFORMATION: 11 am presentation at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

COFFEE WITH A COP: If you’re on the unincorporated side of the line, King County Sheriff’s Deputies are your police, and they’re scheduled to be at White Center Starbucks (16th SW/SW 100th) for an 11 am-1 pm meet-and-greet.

SSC MURAL CELEBRATION: All are welcome to South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Robert B. Smith Building Courtyard noon-2 pm for refreshments, music, and a chance to see SSC’s first mural, “We Carry the Light, We Carry the Sky.” Details here. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

DOG PARK INFO SESSION: As previewed here, you can stop by the site of West Seattle’s future second official off-leash area 4-6 pm to see the schematic design, ask questions, and offer comments. (4432 35th SW)

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), youth up to 18 years old are invited to drop in and play.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Birrieria Pepe el Toro.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle! And it’s a West Seattle Book Club venue tonight, too (see listing below).

SUMMIT ATLAS GRADUATION: Congratulations to the Class of 2025. Their ceremony starts at 6 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) venue Brockey Center. Ticketed event, so this is just a reminder for those already set to go. (6000 16th SW)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

A NIGHT OUT WITH WESTSIDE BABY: Annual fundraiser to help provide necessities for local families in need, 6 pm; ticket link is in our calendar listing. (10002 14th SW)

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

DUSTY THURSDAYS: 6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (98th/16th, White Center). From West Seattle’s own Billy Joe Huels:

Dusty Thursdays concert series is returning at Tim’s Tavern 6-9 pm on the outdoor stage. Each week we will feature a top local band (most hailing from West Seattle) followed by The Dusty 45s. It’s free, all-ages and everyone is welcome!

Featured tonight – The Everlovers.

(Photo courtesy Sad Dad Autumn)

SISTERS’ SHOWCASE: Three West Seattle sisters comprise the band Sad Dad Autumn, and they’re performing at The Good Society 6:30 to 7 pm tonight! Details in our calendar listing

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: Starting at 7 pm, it’s the monthly night when you bring the book to your choice of venue and read, then chat (or not)! Our calendar listing includes this month’s venues.

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community coalition for White Center and vicinity meets at 7 pm at the North Highline Fire Station (1243 SW 112th).

JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 8 pm comedy show at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) – our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Tomas, 8:30 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Tuesday sunset photographed by Jen Popp)

Here’s what’s on our list for the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new Junction location. (4522 California SW)

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Second week of operations; open every day 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FIGHTING PHONE AND ONLINE SCAMS: Learn what you need to know in this free event at Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

JOB FAIR: Teens and young adults are the focus of the Peace N The Hood job fair at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1320 SW 102nd, White Center), 3-5 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION’S SKATE PROM: 5:30-7:30 pm, skate (or not) and enjoy other fun at Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby‘s Royal Masquerade Prom fun(draising) event at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). This recent WSB story previews the event and tells you a bit about SSR!

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

FARMERS’ MARKET TRIVIA NIGHT: Special trivia event at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) to benefit markets including West Seattle, 6 pm.

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: This month’s book is “Contact” by Carl Sagan for the 6 pm gathering at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details here and pre-registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)

RHYTHM AND ROOTS NIGHT: 6-8 pm live music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). All ages, no cover.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY RUN & FUN: As previewed here, the Global Running Day edition of the 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) features ASICS shoe tryouts, treats, and more!

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 3: And we have three regularWest Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance to take the stage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Alki during Monday’s sunrise, photographed by John Graham)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring a guest from the WSU School of Medicine.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), first class of the month, all levels welcome.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: More daylight for evening runs, as sunset approaches its latest point – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

SOUTHWEST PRECINCT ADVISORY COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at High Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW), the quarterly meeting for the community to hear from and talk with local police. Plus special guest panel with City Attorney Ann Davison, City Council president Sara Nelson, and community-safety leader Natalie Walton-Anderson from the mayor’s office. All welcome. (Afternoon update: We’ve just learned Davison won’t be there after all.)

TOASTMASTERS 832: Work on your leadership and speaking skills with this group meeting online and in person, 6:30 pm at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW).

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the question “who’s got trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

WATER TAXI ADDS SAILINGS: ICYMI our other mentions, tonight’s the first weeknight the West Seattle Water Taxi adds sailings – 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 pm from downtown – for Mariners’ home games.

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Anjie Nelson-Wally)

It’s the first Monday of June, and the forecast suggests sunny, seasonably warm weather all week. Here’s what’s on our highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 AM story time is open to wee ones and their caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See councilmembers look ahead to the rest of the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch.

HOMEWORK HELP: K-12 students can get free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

INTRO TO ZEN: Monthly free event preceding weekly meditation (later in list), 5:30 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW).

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: No need to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! Every-other-week Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm …. and the weekly events: 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starts at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, you’re invited to karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Crab photographed off Alki by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to June! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PADDLE BATTLE PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Seattle Booster Club fundraiser. If you’re not playing, go cheer! 8 am-5 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex courts (2801 SW Thistle, west of SW Pool).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run is a Pride Party starting at Marination ma kai (1660 Harbor SW), 9 am.

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

KINDIE WEST FINALE: The family-music series at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) concludes at 10 am with the rescheduled Johnny Bregar concert.

SPREAD MULCH, HELP BEES: A big pile of mulch is at the heart of the West Seattle Bee Garden‘s monthly work party, and EVERYONE is welcome. 10 am-noon. (Lanham/Graham)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with almost-summer produce (strawberries! lots of greens! asparagus!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays this spring and summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

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

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to buy it? 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.

COMMUNITY MEAL: ur Lady of Guadalupe 7th graders have planned and will. present “Voices for Refugees and Immigrants: A Community Meal” at noon in Walmesley Center north of the church. All welcome to hear stories, enjoy food, and join in a donation drive, as previewed here.

FOURTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open again today during the fourth of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

COMMUNITY SALMON RELEASE: Hundreds of students release thousands of fry into Fauntleroy Creek every year, and today it’s your turn, if you’re interested! Visit the creek by walking into Fauntleroy Park‘s SW Barton entrance between 1 and 3 pm, and you’ll find volunteers at the footbridge with baby fish awaiting freedom.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Second Sunday of the season for these free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION FC HOME MATCH: 2 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) vs. FC Olympia.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: 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)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jim Page, “a lyrical genius with a guitar,” performs 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LUKE FITZPATRICK @ KENYON HALL: Doors 6:30, concert 7 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW): Luke Fitzpatrick‘s concert-length experimental work Nesting Dolls & Dreamscapes, performed on instruments including the Hall’s Mighty Wurlitzer. Tickets here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Weekend’s a wrap – enjoy Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

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 Brooke Gosztola, who says these are 2 of her 3 ‘backyard bunnies’)

Last Saturday in May – here’s your list of West Seattle happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

PLANT SALE TO FIGHT LUNG CANCER: 9 am to 3 pm, another session of Amy‘s famous plant sale, raising money to fight lung cancer. (3703 SW 107th)

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

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.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

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

SEATTLE SPEAKING PROJECT: Your chance to speak up, with this Toastmasters group’s special 10 am online meeting.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY GATOR FAIR: Free family-friendly fun at the school (4320 SW Myrtle), 10:30 am-2:30 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 – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

HOLDEN NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INFO: 11 am-1 pm drop-in info session at BedHead Coffee (16th/Holden) with the latest on the Highland Park project, as previewed in our report on this past week’s HPAC meeting.

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

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Visit the Log House Museum for today’s 11 am-noon open house and learn how! (3003 61st SW)

WOMEN’S CLOTHING SWAP: 11 am-3 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW), swap benefiting and presented by nonprofit Leaps and Bounds Children’s Therapy – see our calendar listing for the explanation of how it works.

FOURTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the fourth of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: After the aforementioned volunteer open house – explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

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

ART & SOL: Arts Corps‘ end-of-school celebration with art, performances, more, all ages welcome, noon-2 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), free.

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).

MAKE PINCH-POT ANIMALS: At the Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), noon-2 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

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 you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

‘THE SPACE HE LEFT’: This “yoga journey into the loss of a father” is set for 2-4:30 pm at Limber Yoga (7901 35th SW), $65, preregister here.

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: 6-8 pm, Gary Benson‘s mellow solo songs, no cover, all ages, at C & P (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Racoma performs at 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

THE WIZARD OF OZ: Denny International Middle School presents the youth edition of this classic at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), 7 pm, free.

DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: Cookie Couture is on hiatus but, with Fraya Love and Kenzie, drag extravaganza West End Girls carries on at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here.

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Up for Saturday night singing? 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!

(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Delayed by breaking news, here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Until 11:30 am – open gym for little kids is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

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

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

‘KICKOFF TO PRIDE’ PARTY: 5 pm to 7:30 pm on the playground at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW), “Food trucks, dance party, Pride popsicles, bubble machine, photo station, community partners, lots of fun!” More in our calendar listing. Community welcome.

JAZZ/BLUES JAM: Monthly event at Kenyon Hall! Free! Young musicians invited to jam, and everyone’s invited to watch/listen. Doors at 6, music at 6:30. (7904 35th SW; check out our recent in-depth update on Kenyon Hall)

COFFEEHOUSE SHOWCASE: WestSide Music Academy Student Showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Deep Contact, Happy Chems, John Thornburg and the Moon Kids, doors 6 pm, show 7 pm, all ages, at The Skylark, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AMATEUR RADIO TECHNICIAN LICENSE CLASS: 7 pm online, offered by West Seattle Amateur Radio Club – info in our calendar listing.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Ichy tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight: Smokey Mirror (TX), Nudity, SUX​.

ANOTHER REMINDER – BEACH FIRE SEASON & PARK HOURS CHANGES: Tonight begins the second week of beach-fire season at Alki and earlier closing times there and at two other West Seattle parks, Don Armeni Boat Ramp and Hamilton Viewpoint – go here for Seattle Parks info about the changes.

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!

(West Seattle from the sky – photo sent by Anne earlier this week – West Duwamish Greenbelt in center)

Here’s our list of Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), youth up to 18 years old are invited to drop in and play.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s C. Davis Texas BBQ.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

FREE MENDING WORKSHOP: 5:30 pm at KAVU (9064 Delridge Way SW), bring what you need to mend, and learn from mending mentors! Our calendar listing includes an RSVP link where you can also note what you’ll be bringing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

DUSTY THURSDAYS: 6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (98th/16th, White Center). From West Seattle’s own Billy Joe Huels:

Dusty Thursdays concert series is returning at Tim’s Tavern 6-9 pm on the outdoor stage. Each week we will feature a top local band (most hailing from West Seattle) followed by The Dusty 45s. It’s free, all-ages and everyone is welcome!

Featured tonight – Freddy Luongo & Longshots.

HOW TO GET RAINWISE: You might be eligible for subsidized RainWise installation. Find out more at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), tonight at 6:30 pm. Our calendar listing has details, including how to check if you’re eligible.

THE WHALE TRAIL AT C & P COFFEE: At 7 pm, The Whale Trail‘s spring gathering features updates on the Southern Resident orcas and a celebration of the concluding career of one of their champions – details in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

‘WIZARD OF OZ’ PRESENTED BY DENNY IMS: Performances tonight and Saturday at 7 pm, free admission, <strong>Chief Sealth IHS Auditorium (2600 SW Thistle).

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 7 pm at Two Fingers Social (9211 Delridge Way SW), the club discusses “Stiff” this month.

FOXWARREN LISTENING EVENT: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), be among the first to hear Foxwarren‘s new album – free, all ages.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind & Teenage Rampage, 7 pm on.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Kim R’s ‘mutant foxglove’ in Seaview)

Many places to keep cool happen to be hosting events in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new Junction location. (4522 California SW)

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am at Dragonfly (3270 California SW):

Gentle Chair Yoga
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Class is recurring weekly.
45 minutes, $20 drop-in
Please register in advance.
Use this Link

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: First week of operations, just in time for a semi-heat wave! Open 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Lowest of the year! 12:20 pm, out to -4.1 feet.

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

DINE-OUT BENEFIT: Part of the proceeds from food/beverages at or from The Neighborhood (6503 California SW) 3-9 pm will benefit Sanislo Elementary.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.

WORRY-FREE WEDNESDAY: Today’s free presentation is about ensuring your end-of-life wishes are honored. 4 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), RSVP requested.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

Q&A WITH YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS: 34th District Democrats‘ forum with Sen. Emily Alvarado and Reps. Brianna Thomas and Joe Fitzgibbon, all welcome, 6 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW).

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details here and pre-registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

HPAC’S MAY GATHERING: Topics include new sidewalks, the Holden Natural Drainage System project, and RV camping, as previewed here – 6:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready for the stage? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor, low-low tide wildlife revealed earlier this spring)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: The meeting under way now (started at 9:30 am) includes an update on police hiring (not likely to start any sooner than 10:10 am). The agenda explains how to watch.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -4.0 feet at 11:34 am. Pick a beach, and tread lightly!

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring Mathew Wright from ArtsWest.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 4 pm online meeting is open to the public.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

CROWN-MAKING PARTY: 5:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), West Seattle Indivisible is making crowns for the June 14 “No Kings” rally.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: More daylight means more time for evening runs – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the question “who’s got trivia in West Seattle tonight?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(‘Sailing’ sea lion, photographed by Stewart L.)

Day two of the holiday weekend – here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ART ON THE CORNER: Second of three days for art sale to benefit nonprofit work, 8:30 am-3 pm. (39th/Holden)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon), 9 am.

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: 10 am-2 pm, with spring produce (lots of greens! asparagus too) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, you can look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays this spring and summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

BACH & PANCAKES EXTRAVAGANZA: Kenyon Hall says presale tickets for this 10 am-1 pm event are sold out but they will accept walkups – as explained here. (7904 35th SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: The first of six days with low-low tides! Today it’s out to -2.2 feet at 10:07 am.

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

MOON ROOM HOLIDAY WEEKEND SALE: Moon Room Shop and Wellness is “offering 15-20% off items in store and online” again today and Monday. Find Moon Room (a WSB sponsor) online here or in person at 5902 California SW, open 11 am-5 pm today.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get something done? 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.

THIRD WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open again today during the third of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: First Sunday of the season for these free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

RHODIES FC’S SECOND HOME GAME: 2 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Rhodies FC‘s 2 pm match vs. Lane United FC (tickets here).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: 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)

POCKET TRIVIA: Every other Sunday, 7 pm trivia at Corner Pocket (4302 SW Alaska).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Wrap up your weekend with Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

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!

(Wisteria, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

First official day of the three-day holiday weekend, and the forecast looks perfect (unless you prefer rain). Here’s your list of West Seattle happenings – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

ART ON THE CORNER: Art sale to benefit nonprofit work, 8:30 am-3 pm. (39th/Holden)

MURAL PAINTING: 9 am-6 pm, this is the rescheduled painting day for the Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook wall mural with artist Nalisha Estrellas.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

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.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: The second event is this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Second one this year! 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW), with a celebration today including a 10:15 am ribboncutting ceremony. Here’s our report from last Saturday.

KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Got a knife that needs to be ready for your Memorial Day cookout (or something else)? Kneighborhood Knives is back, 10 am-4 pm again today, $12/knife, at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW).

BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Both high-school teams have state-tournament games today – Chief Sealth IHS plays xx at WF West HS in Chehalis, 10 am, in the 2A tournament; West Seattle HS plays Gig Harbor at Lincoln HS (701 S. 37th) in Tacoma, 1 pm, in the 3A tournament.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re out again in the community, ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and 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 – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

MOON ROOM HOLIDAY WEEKEND SALE: Moon Room Shop and Wellness is “offering 15-20% off items in store and online” today, Sunday, and Monday. Find Moon Room (a WSB sponsor) online here, or in person at 5902 California SW.

SPRAYPARK SEASON BEGINS: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is scheduled to start daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

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

THIRD WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the third of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

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 newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

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

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).

MAKE CERAMIC YARD/GARDEN ART: At the Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), 1-3 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

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

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: 6-8 pm, Theo Mcgaughey‘s jazz trio performs, no cover, all ages, at C & P (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Antarcticans, Dandelion, Transience, Modesto, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.

KLEZMER AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Eleni Govetas Kompanía feat. Virovka at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets here.

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing, 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

BEACH FIRE SEASON & PARK HOURS CHANGES: Tonight’s the second night of beach-fire season at Alki, where closing time is now earlier (as it is at two other West Seattle parks, Don Armeni Boat Ramp and Hamilton Viewpoint) – go here for Seattle Parks‘ reminder about the changes.

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!

(California Poppy, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am open gym for little kids is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Got a knife that needs to be ready for your Memorial Day cookout (or something else)? Kneighborhood Knives is back, 10 am-4 pm today and Saturday, $12/knife, at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW).

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

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

HIGH TEA AT THE KENNEY: 2 pm, you’re invited!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Afternoon Tea Party
Place: The Kenney Senior Living, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 2 p.m.

Join us for a traditional high tea. Wear your “Sunday best” and come ready to socialize, enjoy afternoon tea treats, and engage in some friendly competition! All are welcome!

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION FC HOME OPENER: First home match of the season for West Seattle Junction FC, 7 pm vs. Lane United FC at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). “Blue Out” night – all fans requested to wear blue!

WEST SEATTLE STORY SLAM: New event at Kenyon Hall! 7 pm open-mic storytelling, sign up to tell a story or just sit and watch/listen. Free! (7904 35th SW; check out our in-depth update on Kenyon Hall)

COFFEEHOUSE COMEDY: Midnight Mystery Theater at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover.

FREE CONCERT AT THE LONGHOUSE: Ryan Littleeagle performs at 7 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW), all ages, no admission charge.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: The Retromancers, Fools in the Rain, Pirate Radio, doors 7 pm, show 8, at The Skylark, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buttnaked tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight: Foul Blooded, Nordus​.

BEACH FIRE SEASON & PARK HOURS CHANGES: Tonight’s the first night of beach-fire season at Alki, where closing time will be earlier (as it will at two other West Seattle parks, Don Armeni Boat Ramp and Hamilton Viewpoint) – go here for Seattle Parks‘ reminder about the changes.

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!

(Photo by Carolyn Newman, drill participants in view at/near Seacrest)

Here’s our list of Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, including the drill happening right now:

DRILL CONTINUES: This is happening on and off West Seattle shores, including helicopters and boats. We’ll have a separate update later – here’s the original preview/alert – but note that this apparently stretches beyond the Elliott Bay shores previously mentioned (some sightings off Beach Drive too). This is expected to continue throughout the day, as late as 7 pm.

(10:43 AM UPDATE: We’re just back from a photo/interview op in the T-5 lot where helicopters are landing and taking off. Three KCSO helicopters – one Guardian One [above], both Guardian Twos – are involved today and we’re told they’ll be done flying by 3:30. Separate report to come, and lots of photos.) Back to what else is happening:

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

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the latest on where they’re playing today.

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), youth up to 18 years old are invited to drop in and play.

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Dine at Talarico’s Pizzeria 4-9 pm and part of the proceeds go to the WSHS ASB. (4718 California SW)

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Cascadia Pizza Co..

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

WORKSHOP AT C & P COFFEE: “Stories that Heal: A Writing Workshop and Collaborative Reading from Alternative Perspectives” – 6 pm – details in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES COMMUNITY MEETING: Online at 6 pm, get updates from WSF staff, plus Q&A. Register here.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: More into walking than running? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

DUSTY THURSDAYS: 6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (98th/16th, White Center). From West Seattle’s own Billy Joe Huels:

Dusty Thursdays concert series is returning at Tim’s Tavern 6-9 pm on the outdoor stage. Each week we will feature a top local band (most hailing from West Seattle) followed by The Dusty 45s. It’s free, all-ages and everyone is welcome!

Featured tonight – Tom Bennett & The Rolling B.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with Radio Diffusion Internationaal, 7 pm on.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am at Dragonfly (3270 California SW):

Gentle Chair Yoga
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Class is recurring weekly.
45 minutes, $20 drop-in
Please register in advance.
Use this Link

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES COMMUNITY MEETING: Online at noon, get updates from WSF staff, plus Q&A. Register here. (If you can’t attend this one, there’s one more session, 6 pm Thursday.)

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.

HIGHLAND PARK WALKING TOUR: Where should SDOT build new sidewalks/walkways? Join a walking tour today, 5-6:30 pm, starting from Highland Park Elementary (1012 SW Trenton).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details and registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)

VINYL NIGHT: DJ Depeche Mike at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), celebrating his birthday with a set mixing of the ’80s, ’90s, more, 6-9 pm.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

MUSIC BINGO x 2: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm. … Also, monthly MINGO at Three9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), 7:30 pm.

TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready for the stage? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring a guest from the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

ONLINE PERSONAL-SAFETY CLASS: Seattle Police present a free personal-safety class online tonight, 5-7 pm. For registration link and other info, see the original announcement.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic musicians and singers are invited to C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, and listeners are welcome too!

FREE CONCERT: West Seattle Community Orchestras’ second and final free concert of the season, 6 pm at Chief Sealth IHS Auditorium (2600 SW Thistle).

UKULELE PLAYERS’ EVENING MEETUP: Once a month you can bring your uke and hang out at The Good Society (California/Lander), 6-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: More daylight means more time for evening runs – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

TOASTMASTERS HYBRID MEETING: Grow your leadership and communication skills with West Seattle Toastmasters 832! They meet online and in person at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW) at 6:30 pm.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Opening-round game for West Seattle HS, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) vs. University – you can cheer them on in person; click the TIX icon beneath this game on the bracket page for ticket info.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the question “who’s got trivia in West Seattle tonight?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE PFLAG: Monthly meeting of the group now in its second year, 7:30 pm at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Rainbow photographed this morning by Chris Frankovich)

Here’s what’s on our list for your West Seattle Monday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ALL-DAY PUBLIC HEARING: As previewed here last night, the City Council is spending all day – and into the night – listening to public comments on rezoning plans. This was scheduled to start at 9:30 am but it’s not too late to get in queue for the online or in-person sessions, or to send in a comment via email; here’s how.

BABY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s noon story time is back on the schedule today. (9010 35th SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE INFO SESSION: Visit Cascade Hall on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) at 1 pm today to learn about SSC and how to get on the path toward enrolling there.

HOMEWORK HELP: K-12 students can get free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: You don’t have to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! Every-other-week Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm …. and the weekly events: 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

DOUBLE-HEADLINER COMEDY SHOW: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), two headliners at this month’s show – a few tickets still available when we checked before publishing this list!

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, you’re invited to karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

It’s finally here – the peninsula’s biggest run/walk of the year!

The West Seattle 5K, organized by and benefiting the West Seattle High School PTSA, takes off from 61st/Alki around 9:30 am, heading to Anchor/Luna Park and back; Alki/Harbor Avenues, and some side streets, will close to through traffic starting around 8 am. Still need to register? Do it online. Or just come down to cheer the 1,600+ participants – and the special band assembled for the occasion! (The WS5K’s community co-sponsors include WSB.)

Here are other highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way), 9 am.

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: 10 am-2 pm, with spring produce (lots of greens! asparagus too) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, you can look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays this spring and summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

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

ALKI UCC DONATION DRIVE: Drop off donations in the church‘s front courtyard 11 am-3 pm:

This month’s priority needs:
Clean and wearable Men’s Work/Casual Clothing
New Socks
Non-Perishable Food
We also welcome clean and wearable men’s/women’s outerwear suitable for the season, hygiene items and camping gear. Donations are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center. Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

(6115 SW Hinds)

(WSB photo by Dave Gershgorn)

PEONY FESTIVAL: 11 am-4 pm again today at the Seattle Chinese Garden (north end of South Seattle College campus, 6000 16th SW) – arts and crafts today but no performances; our calendar listing has the schedule link.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get something done? 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.

SECOND WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open again today during the second of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

‘THE IDOLATRY OF WHITENESS’: Third session of six-week class at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), noon-1:15 pm. Details in our calendar listing.

RHODIES FC’S FIRST HOME GAME, + MARCH TO THE MATCH: Gather at EC Hughes Playground (2805 SW Holden) for a 12:30 pm “March to the Match,” with activities, heading for Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) for Rhodies FC‘s 2 pm match vs. Salmon Bay (tickets here).

DISASTER RESILIENCE BIKE RIDE: 1 pm family-friendly ride to demonstrate the roles bicyclists can play after catastrophe. Meet at Salvation Army in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: 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)

CALLING ALL ADVANCED CRIBBAGE PLAYERS: 2 pm twice-monthly fast-paced play at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required.

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – this month’s title is “The Great Gatsby.”

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Fan Club performs album-release show, 5 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

YOGA & CREATIVITY CLASS: 5 pm at Limber Yoga (7901 35th SW), $29.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Wrap up your weekend with Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

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

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s your list of West Seattle happenings – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CLEANUP: Start signing up at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) at 8:30 am to find out how you can be part of the 9 am-noon cleanup; don’t worry if you can’t stay all three hours, whatever time you can give is perfect!

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run. (And congratulate WSR on their “Business of the Year” Westside Award!)

MURAL PAINTING: 9 am-3 pm, community help is invited as a mural is painted on a breezeway at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) – details in our preview.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKE: Free guided hike! Meet at 9:30 am at the Arboretum on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

REPAIR EVENT: Got something that needs fixing? First-come first-served event 9:30 am-12:30 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park Fieldhouse (1321 SW 102nd, White Center).

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.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: The second event is this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: First day of the year! 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW). Here’s our preview.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re out again in the community, ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and 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), Jon Wall performs uke and harmonica music.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

THE CREATIVE BLEND: Meetup with Tamika Jamison to talk coffee and creativity, books and brews, 10:30 am at Dubsea Coffee (9910 8th SW).

FAMILY STORY TIME: Canceled at High Point Library this week.

PEONY FESTIVAL: 11 am-4 pm both days this weekend at the Seattle Chinese Garden (north end of South Seattle College campus, 6000 16th SW) – performances today only; our calendar listing has the schedule link.

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

WEST SEATTLE 5K PACKET PICKUP: Registered for tomorrow’s big run/walk before this past Thursday? You can pick up your packet/bib between noon and 5 pm today at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor).

(add) BEE FEST: Organizers had said this would be a small neighborhood-only event this year, but this morning have decided to extend the invitation to everyone to stop by:

12-3 pm, West Seattle Bee Garden in High Point. Come learn about the honey bees and native bees with demonstration hives, chat with Tilth Alliance, Master Gardeners and other community partners, and enjoy some family friendly activities in the High Point Bee Garden. (3108 SW Graham)

SECOND WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the second of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

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 newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

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

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).

DISASTERS DON’T WAIT! That’s why you should spend a little time today exploring preparedness at a free Ready Freddy Prep Party, 1 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

PET-A-PUP: Meet adoptable German Shepherd puppies at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 2-5 pm.

VINTAGE CLOTHING POP-UP: 2-5:30 pm, vintage-clothing pop-up at The Locöl Kitchen & Bar (7902 35th SW) with Holly Main Vintage.

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

BASEBALL: West Seattle HS plays Ballard for the Metro League championship at 4 pm, Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd).

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: 6-8 pm, Roo Forrest & Friends perform, no cover, all ages, at C & P (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

MOONGIRL AT ALKI ARTS: Intimate concert with Moongirl, 6-8 pm in the gallery, donation at the door. (6032 California SW)

MASSY FERGUSON LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing, 10 pm 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!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SPECIAL SALE: All week, 10 am-2 pm daily (ending today), The Mount’s thrift shop Emilie’s Treasures has been having a special sale – details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am open gym for little kids is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

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

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

WEST SEATTLE WINE WALK: The West Seattle Junction Association says online ticket sales are over for tonight’s sip-and-stroll event, but if you go to one of the check-in locations (Row House, 4203 SW Oregon, or John L. Scott, 4445 California SW) at 5 pm, a few are still available “at the door.” Info here. Also if you’re going to be in The Junction, Wine Walking or not, look for Beecher’s Cheese at KeyBank Plaza with soup/cheese samples.

STEEL GUITAR AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, monthly Fraser Hammer plays pedal steel guitar at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW). Free, all ages.

COULD YOU HUG A CACTUS? The Bridge School‘s musical, first of two performances, 6 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), more info here.

SIP ‘N’ SPIN: Spend your evening at Rain City Clay in Arbor Heights! 6 pm start; see if there’s room.(4208 SW 100th)

SINGER/SONGWRITER INCUBATOR NIGHT: Signups at 6, music at 6:30 at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: Free concert at Chief Sealth IHS Auditorium (2600 SW Thistle), 7 pm.

BASEBALL: 7 pm, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Nathan Hale in a postseason game at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd, White Center).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Dreams Down Deep, Mallard, Snowmound, doors 7 pm, show 8, at The Skylark, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Hershe tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight: JAMN, Thief Motif​.

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!

(Shining view across Elliott Bay last night – photo by Stewart L.)

Here’s our list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT/COFFEE-SHOP FUNDRAISER: Alki Co-op Preschool benefits from part of the proceeds at Ampersand Café (2536 Alki SW) today, open until 2 pm.

SPECIAL SALE: All week, 10 am-2 pm daily through Friday, The Mount’s thrift shop Emilie’s Treasures is having a special sale – details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring Eric Liu, CEO and co-founder of Citizen University.

SLOWDIVE SIGNING: Slowdive members are at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) at 1 pm for a special signing to comemmorate their record re-releases.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

SPORTS: West Seattle HS plays Eastside Catholic for the Metro League baseball championship at 4 pm, Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd, White Center) … And there’s a district-tournament game for WSHS softball, also at 4 pm, at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

SCULPTURE’S FATE: We’ve been reporting on the city’s decision to “deaccession,” and dismantle, the Paragon bones-of-a-boat sculpture on West Marginal Way SW. The Seattle Arts Commission meets at 4 pm today and is scheduled to vote on this. Meeting attendance info is here.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 6 pm FCA board meeting, community members welcome too, conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW). See the agenda here.

WEST SEATTLE FILMMAKER’S SCREENING: 6 pm at the Vashon Theater, filmmaker Patricia Boiko screens “five powerful youth documentaries that tackle today’s toughest issues.” (17723 Vashon Highway, Vashon Island)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: More daylight means more time for evening runs – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Last ANA general gathering before summer event season revs up! 7 pm at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), all welcome; see the agenda preview here.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Black-headed Grosbeak, photographed Friday by Jon Anderson)

Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SPECIAL SALE: All week, 10 am-2 pm daily through Friday, The Mount’s thrift shop Emilie’s Treasures is having a special sale – details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)

BABY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s noon story time is back on the schedule today. (9010 35th SW)

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

SPORTS: Two local 4 pm high-school postseason games – West Seattle HS plays in the Metro League tournament semifinals vs. Eastside Catholic at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd) in White Center, and WSHS softball plays a District 2 tournament game vs. Sammamish at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

HOMEWORK HELP: K-12 students can get free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: You don’t have to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three places you can play tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, singers are invited to karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!