(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s your reminder about what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can look days, weeks, months ahead

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open noon-8 pm today – drop in any time to see what’s on display for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The council is still in budget throes but does have a regular business meeting at 2 pm today in council chambers at City Hall downtown. The agenda document lists what they’re considering and explains how to comment. If you’re not going downtown, you can watch live via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards to be sent to voters in other states – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

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

HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER: Crosstown-rivalry girls’ soccer match today – Chief Sealth IHS vs. West Seattle HS at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), 4 pm.

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.

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

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Board meeting tonight at 6 pm, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse conference room (9131 California SW) and online, community welcome to attend – here’s the agenda.

‘SELF-DISCOVERY – HOW YOUR PAST SHAPES YOUR LIFE’: 6 pm presentation at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW), explained in our calendar listing, which has the RSVP link.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN: All runners welcome! Gather at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.

MAKE POTTERY: 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).

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! Tuesday nights bring Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options for your 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).

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Two 7 pm home matches – Chief Sealth IHS plays Ingraham (2600 SW Thistle), West Seattle HS plays Roosevelt (3000 California SW).

Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Though we have a lost/found/non-pets board in the WSB Community Forums, we periodically post unusual discoveries here on the main page, and this is one of those, from Felicia in South Delridge:

Recently when I went out to my car I noticed somebody left a little memorial charm on a nail on my garage. It looks a little banged up, so I’m suspecting somebody found it on the ground and assumed it was mine and left it there for me to find but it does not belong to me. I’m trying to get the word out as wide as I can because sadly, this is a memorial pendant for a small baby. It does not have a name, but the back says “J.H.H.T.T. 08/04/2020 – 10/02/2020”

I’ve attached photos of the charm in hopes it might be published to the blog and be reunited with the person who loved this child.

Contact us if it’s yours – westseattleblog@gmail.com – and we’ll connect you.

(Bubbly scene at Alki earlier this week – photo by James Bratsanos)

Here are the highlights of what’s happening in our area today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings):

SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, dive into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).

VACCINATION CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm with Seattle Visiting Nurse Association at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), flu and COVID shots offered, open to the community; our calendar listing has more information and the registration link.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Current Coffee (2206 California SW).

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE OPENING RECEPTION: 10 am-11:30 am, meet West Seattle neighbors showing their creations this month at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, with seasonal produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

WHILE YOU’RE IN THE JUNCTION … visit Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) for October’s first Sunday Small Business Pop-up Market.

DELUXE TAG SALE: Three fashionable vendors you probably know are throwing a “deluxe tag sale” 10 am-3 pm again today, “in the Alki neighborhood in the south side alley between 60th and 61st Ave SW off Admiral Way.”

NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE YET? Change that today! Special registration event at Fauntleroy UCC, starting at 11:20 am. (9140 California SW)

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: Noon-7 pm, last of three days of beer, food, and fun. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

GET READY! One more free “Ready Freddy Prep Party,” 1-1:45 pm with Alice Kuder of Just in Case, at Whisky West (6451 California SW) – our calendar listing has RSVP info.

‘PRESERVING YOUR HARVEST’: 1:30 pm class at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) – our calendar listing has info and the ticket link.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – Orville Johnson and Ross Robinson with Andrew Mason; bring food or money to donate to the West Seattle Food Bank.

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Closing performance for the award-winning “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – info and tickets here.

‘BEYOND LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT’: Five-week series of Sunday night events at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW):

We are pleased to be able to offer this series to our community and invite all who are interested in learning more about the history and future of the Duwamish tribe and the effects of colonization on the Indigenous community to join us.

5 pm-6 pm, no RSVP required.

‘SCREENAGERS: ELEMENTARY AGE EDITION’: As previewed here, 5:30 pm at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW), the Seattle premiere of the latest documentary in the “Screenagers” series – a must for parents of elementary students. Q&A with the filmmaker afterward. Co-presented by the Lafayette Elementary PTA. Advance tickets here.

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

Are you organizing and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Michael Ostrogorsky, West Seattle seen from city’s new Overlook Walk downtown)

Here’s what to know for today/tonight, 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 regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: 9 am at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), free community meditation – RSVP here.

VACCINATION CLINIC: School clinic, but community’s welcome too – flu and COVID shots available, 9 am-3 pm at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW).

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle has TWO farmers’ markets every weekend right now! Start your market shopping with this one – your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more, continuing weekly through late October! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Gardening season isn’t over yet! (Is it ever?) Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.

COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE: Rat City Studios and Rain City Clay‘s annual show at Dubsea Coffee officially opens with a 10 am reception. (9910 8th SW)

DELUXE TAG SALE: Three fashionable vendors you probably know are throwing a “deluxe tag sale” 10 am-3 pm both days this weekend, “in the Alki neighborhood in the south side alley between 60th and 61st Ave SW off Admiral Way.”

FREE WRITING GROUP: Canceled this week due to illness.

MORNING MUSIC: 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.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

OKTOBERFEST AT HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE: 11 am-7 pm, brats and beer, pretzels and polka, to celebrate Oktoberfest at HPCS. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

PCC PARTY: 35 years of PCC Community Markets (WSB sponsor) in West Seattle! Visit the store (2749 California SW) between noon and 4 pm to enjoy the festivities.

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Another bonus Saturday session of long-distance get-out-the-vote advocacy, noon-2 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new West Duwamish Greenbelt exhibit! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also 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).

\NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR, WITH FLASH SALE: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. And today’s the last day of a FLASH SALE – see our calendar listing for details.

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: 2-9 pm, second of three days of beer, food, and fun. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

TRIO OF TRIOS: 2:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – “In just over an hour, this program will take listeners through three centuries, with three different composers and three different combinations of instruments.” Find the program, performers, and ticket link here.

BOOKS AND BRICKS BENEFIT: Enjoy international cuisine and a fun night to benefit education in Kenya, 5 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR MADISON MUSIC: At the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), 5:30 pm, all welcome, details in our calendar listing.

DESTINATION DELRIDGE – CASINO NIGHT: DNDA‘s biggest fundraiser of the year! 6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

CIRCLE OF SONGS: Monthly unplugged-music event, 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.

AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm doors, 8 pm music, Stout Pounders plus Mayfly at The Skylark, $10 at the door, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Alain Johannes live in-store, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

GUARDS AT THE TAJ: “Dark comedy” in its final weekend at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm – a few tickets remained as of early today, available here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Alice Camille. (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

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

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

(Wednesday’s sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Time to review our reminder list of what’s happening in West Seattle and vicinity for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (go there any time to look into the future):

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Last of four days to bring your artwork to Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase, as explained in our preview. Library hours today are 10 am-6 pm.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY RETURNS: Free weekly drop-in indoor play for little ones at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), 10 am until 11:30 am.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Fall is here, and season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am until 3 pm.

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: 3 pm to 10 pm – today’s the first day of this year’s Oktoberfest celebration at Ounces in North Delridge. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

VISCON CELLARS: Venture south of The Junction, where this tasting room/wine bar is open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FOOTBALL: One home game tonight – Chief Sealth IHS hosts Lakeside at 6 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

PLAY GAMES: Game Night at Spruce Hill Winery (WSB sponsor) & T2 Cellar, 7-9 pm, just minutes away in SODO, bring your own game(s) or use theirs. Reservations recommended – our calendar listing explains how. (2960 4th Ave. S.)

3 WEST SEATTLE BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW):

West Seattle’s very own Full Life Crisis is playing the Skylark Cafe on Friday, October 4th! This will be the debut of FLC’s new drummer Lee Brown!! Come check out the thunderous rhythm and tight power pop that is their signature sound! FLC will be joined by the legendary Slags, and also prog rockers Alki Heathens. It will be an evening of great local music at one of the best live music venues in Seattle! Doors open at 7 pm and Full Life Crisis takes the stage at 8 pm! $10 cash at the door.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Naked Giants show and signing, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Final weekend for this “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm.

VISIT YOUR FIRE STATION: 8 pm to 8:15 pm tonight, join your local firefighters in remembering those who’ve lost their lives:

In a gesture of remembrance, Seattle Fire will pull their apparatus out front of each station to flash their red lights continuously between 8-8:15 p.m. Please note: Stations that are on an emergency response may not be in quarters to participate.

Community members are invited to show their support for firefighters by visiting their neighborhood station to observe the remembrance or change out an exterior light with a red bulb for the evening.

West Seattle’s five fire stations are 11, 29, 32, 36, and 37. Addresses and other info are on this page.

MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s bands at Southgate Roller Rink are Crazy Eyes, Wild Powwers, The Fabulous Downey Brothers. 9 pm doors, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. (9646 17th SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Twilight is spinning tonight! (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

Are we missing anything? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Black Turnstone visiting Alki, photographed by Rainer Klett)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

NAVIGATING MEDICARE: Presentation at The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon) “to get a clearer understanding of how it all works,” 11 am.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!

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

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Isidro’s Tacos.

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park – details in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm weekly run from The Good Society (California & Lander).

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)

PIANO BAR: Monthly music/dancing event at The Center for Active Living, 7 pm. $10 at the door. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 7-9 pm, first gathering since West Seattle’s biggest book club changed its name! Bring your own book to any of the locations listed here.

VOLLEYBALL: One home match tonight, Chief Sealth IHS (8-1) hosts Rainier Beach, 7 pm. (2600 SW Thistle)

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community coalition for White Center and vicinity meets in person for the first time since pre-pandemic, 7 pm, North Highline Fire District HQ. (1243 SW 112th)

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Final week for the “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm.

COMEDY: Jokes in the Junction (Great American Diner)
Local headliner Greg Beachler will be closing out this monthly show at Great American Diner. $10! Tickets at CozyComedy.com.

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

(Steve Bender photographed this Chorus Frog at White Center Pond)

Here’s our reminder list of what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always preview the days and weeks ahead – we add to it frequently – and you’ll find even more events than we spotlight in the list):

ROSH HASHANAH: The Jewish New Year begins at sundown and continues until sundown Friday.

CITY BUDGET BRIEFING: Happening right now (started at 9:30), the City Council, meeting as the Select Budget Committee, is continuing to get department-by-department overviews of Mayor Harrell‘s budget proposal. Today: the Office of Housing and Seattle Fire Department. Documents are linked to the agenda here; live stream is via Seattle Channel.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy at 10 am. Details in our calendar listing.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

SOUND TRANSIT DROP-IN MEETING #3: 11 am to 1 pm, Sound Transit reps will be at Gallery B612 (1915 First Ave. S.) in SODO for the last of three drop-in meetings to answer questions about the West Seattle light-rail project, now that its Final Environmental Impact Statement is out and the ST Board has to finalize routing and station locations. Sstrictly drop-in, no presentation planned, no open-mic commenting, etc.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Second of four days to bring your work to Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase, as explained in our preview. Library hours today are 12 pm-8 pm.

TODDLER STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

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

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss 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).

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four trivia options tonight: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night 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).

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

MUSIC BINGO X 2: One night, two games! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … At Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

KUNDALINI YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm with Inner Alchemy at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35; ticket link is in our calendar listing.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The spotlight is yours! 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., 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!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s your reminder about highlights for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can look days, weeks, months ahead

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: First of four days to bring your work to Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase, as explained in our preview. Library hours today are 12 pm-8 pm.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING: Department-by-department presentations continue at 9:30 am and 2 pm today in council chambers at City Hall downtown. The agenda document includes the slide-deck links for today’s presenters – CARE, SPD, and Human Services. If you’re not going downtown, you can watch live via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards to be sent to voters in other states – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

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

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION DINE-OUT BENEFIT AT MIOPOSTO: Get food/drink from Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight, help the Admiral Neighborhood Association keep presenting awesome events! 4-9 pm – details in our calendar listing.

SOUND TRANSIT ‘DROP-IN SESSION’: Questions about West Seattle light rail? Sound Transit is hosting another “drop-in session” – no presentations, just info-boards and Q&A opportunities with ST reps (here’s our coverage of the first one), 4:30-6:30 pm at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds) in The Junction.

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.

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

(added) DEBATE WATCH PARTY: The vice presidential candidates’ one and only debate is at 6 pm our time tonight, and we just got this announcement:

West Seattle Realty and Good Society are hosting a debate-watch party again tonight. We’ll be playing debate bingo, some prizes and almost certainly enjoying some good laughs. No dogs or cats will be harmed during this event! 6:00 pm at Good Society and of course with sound.

Good Society is at California/Lander.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN: All runners welcome! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA: Topics tonight, as previewed here, include safety at CSIHS – updates from Principal Ray Morales – and upcoming PSAT/SAT testing. All welcome, 6:30 pm in the library. (2600 SW Thistle)

GET READY! Can you spare 45 potentially lifesaving minutes for a free preparedness party with Just in Case‘s Alice Kuder? Next one is tonight at 6:30 pm at Whisky West (6451 California SW) – our calendar listing has the RSVP link.

GET RAINWISE: Eligible for a rain garden and/or cistern undeer this program? Meet contractors and get info 6:30-7:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

MAKE POTTERY: 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).

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday nights bring Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN MIC: Your night to shine at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm. (21+)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options 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).

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Two 7 pm home matches – Chief Sealth IHS plays Cleveland (2600 SW Thistle), West Seattle HS plays Bishop Blanchet (3000 California SW).

JOE P, LIVE: Live in-store concert by Joe P, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – free, all ages.

Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our highlight list for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY DEPARTMENTS PRESENT THEIR BUDGETS: The City Council’s review of the 2025-2026 budget proposal continues all day today, with sessions at 9:30 am and 2 pm. Right now they’re getting individual departments’ presentations; scheduled today are the Office of Sustainability and Environment, SDOT, Parks Department, and the Department of Early Learning and Education. Their slide decks are all linked on the agenda, which explains how to comment. You can watch live via Seattle Channel.

BABY STORY TIME: Bring little ones up to 2 years old to Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), noon-12:30 pm, for story time!

SPORTS: The Chief Sealth International High School girls’ soccer team (4-1-2) hosts Evergreen HS from White Center at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 3:30 pm.

FOOD TRUCK IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: Neighbors want you to know there’s a new location for the rotating weekly food-truck visit, 4000 block of SW 107th.

FAMILY FUN – FREE DINNER AND A MOVIE: Come enjoy dinner and watch “Inside Out 2” (trailer above), with a discussion afterward, at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), 5:30 pm – free, RSVP requested, link and more details are in our calendar listing.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday brings “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

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

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Three places to play as the week begins – 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: All are invited to free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MEDITATION IN ALKI: The Alki Dharma Community also hosts Monday night meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 7-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnam is open – tonight you can listen to live music from The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

SING! 9 pm start for Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Damselfly, photographed by Steve Bender at White Center Pond)

Here’s what you should know today, starting with traffic FYI’s, then the list of what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more happenings):

SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT OPEN: The plan for work all weekend again changed early Saturday, so the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5) is fully OPEN.

1ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE: Lane-closure alert on the southbound side for “routine inspection,” 6 am-noon.

OFF-PENINSULA ALERTS: Leaving West Seattle at some point today/tonight? Other major regional road-work alerts are here.

SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, dive into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).

THE MISSING PIECE TURNS 4: 9 am-10 pm, The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW) celebrates its fourth anniversary all weekend with a variety of special offerings and sales – details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, with seasonal produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

OKTOBERFEST AT THE BEER JUNCTION: 11 am-11 pm, “brats, beer, pretzels” and more Oktoberfest fun. (4511 California SW)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Arrive at 2:30 for 3 pm gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – see our calendar listing for this month’s topic(s).

‘OPERATION: THE MOUNTAINEERS’: Opera lecture at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), 3 pm:

Tibbetts United Methodist Church will host a lecture on the forgotten Edwardian opera “The Mountaineers” by Guy Eden and Reginald Somerville. The event is directed by Scott Farrell, the current choir director at Tibbetts UMC, and it occurs on the 115th anniversary of the opera. Farrell will share a mountain of research on “The Mountaineers” including historical context, the original London cast and plot, critical response and revisions, historical production photos, and video clips from 21st-century performances. The event is FREE to attend, and does not include a worship service.

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Third matinee for the award-winning “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – info and tickets here.

DENNIS JAMES & THE MIGHTY WURLITZER: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), see and hear its magnificent (and endangered) organ in action! Check for ticket availability.

‘AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), laughter and music. Check for ticket availability.

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

Are you organizing and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what to know for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – but first, traffic reminders:

SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT, 1ST AVE. S. BRIDGE, AND … Resurfacing work continues on the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5), so the eastbound lanes are scheduled to be closed all weekend – that COULD end early, so check cameras before you go (9:31 am note, per commenter and camera, it DOES appear to have ended early, like last weekend) … Also, the 1st Ave. S. Bridge is scheduled to have two southbound lane closures now until noon today, for maintenance … And if you’re leaving the peninsula, review these alerts (including the 520 bridge across Lake Washington) first!

Now the events:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

THE MISSING PIECE TURNS 4: 9 am-10 pm, The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW) celebrates its fourth anniversary with a variety of special offerings and sales – details in our calendar listing.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: 9 am at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), free community meditation – RSVP here.

INTRODUCTORY TRAINING ON TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE: 9 am-5 pm daylong training at Westside Unitarian Universalist (7141 California SW), community invited to learn “caring ways to engage with community relationship, conflict and trust-building.” More information, including registration links, in our calendar listing.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle has TWO farmers’ markets every weekend right now! Start your market shopping with this one – your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more, continuing weekly through late October! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)

WEST SEATTLE MINI ALZHEIMER’S WALK: Not going downtown for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s? Join the West Seattle Caregivers Support Group for an unofficial walk around Gatewood. Meet at 39th/Holden by 10 am. Free and friendly … wear purple if you can.

WEST SEATTLE ECO-FAIR: As previewed here, it’s your second annual chance to talk with local advocates and organizations about what you can do to make a difference in our beloved planet’s environmental challenges. 10 am-2 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center (35th/Myrtle), highlighted by Jeff Renner speaking at noon.

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: Don’t miss a free chance to get in the spirit of Preparedness Month before it’s over! 10 am-10:45 am “prep party” with Alice Kuder from Just In Case, at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW) – our calendar listing has RSVP info.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.

SSC GARDEN CENTER, WITH THE OTTER PUP: Summer gardening season isn’t over yet! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm. Plus: The Otter Pup is open by the center, with coffee, ice cream, and other treats!

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

MORNING MUSIC: 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.

DREAM DINNERS TEST KITCHEN PARTY: 11 am-1 pm, learn about solving the perennial “what’s for dinner?” problem at Dream Dinners West Seattle‘s Test Kitchen Party, previewed here (with info on RSVPing via text). Dream Dinners is on the east side of outer Jefferson Square (4701 41st SW).

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Bonus Saturday session of long-distance get-out-the-vote advocacy, noon-2 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

OKTOBERFEST AT THE GOOD SOCIETY: 12 pm-10 pm, street party to celebrate Oktoberfest, with beer, food, even a costume contest at 5 pm. (California/Lander)

OKTOBERFEST AT THE BEER JUNCTION: 12 pm-midnight, the three-day celebration continues, with “brats, beer, pretzels,” more. (4511 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new West Duwamish Greenbelt exhibit! (61st/Stevens)

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

DOG ICE-CREAM SOCIAL: Noon-2 pm at Mud Bay (2611 California SW) as part of Neighborhood Pet Store Day festivities.

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: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

SONG CIRCLE: 1-3 pm, monthly gathering with Sandra – details in our calendar listing, including how to contact her to get the location.

BIKE RIDE: As part of Oktoberfest, The Beer Junction is organizing a Bike Club ride, “all bodies welcome,” 2 pm, meet behind the store (4511 California SW).

(added) VOLLEYBALL: Undefeated West Seattle HS hosts Eastside Catholic at 2 pm. (3000 California SW)

BURGER PLANET ANNIVERSARY PARTY: 3-7 pm, the White Center restaurant (9614 14th SW) celebrates its first anniversary with a costume contest, gaming tournament, costume contest, and more – details in our calendar listing.

SAVE THE MIGHTY WURLITZER! 2 SHOWS: As previewed here – at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), two benefit shows today/tonight will raise money to help preserve the historic hall’s organ – 4 pm and 6:30 pm. At last check some tickets remained for both – buy yours here.

‘ROCK BLOCK TO SOOTHE YOUR SOUL’: 3-band lineup at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW) in White Center, doors open 6 pm: 7 pm Actual Wolf, 8 pm Any Given Session, 9 pm Seola Station. $15/door.

AT THE SKYLARK: Monthly “West End Girls” West Seattle drag extravaganza! 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, ticket info here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

GUARDS AT THE TAJ: “Dark comedy” in its third weekend at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm – get tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Repoman. (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

KARAOKE AT THE PIZZERIA: Saturday is for singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.

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

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Time to review our reminder list of what’s happening in West Seattle and vicinity for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (go there any time to look beyond same-day):

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING: Happening all day – see our preview.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY RETURNS: Free weekly drop-in indoor play is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), now until 11:30 am.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: With fall just days away, season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, now until 3 pm. Plus, until 2:30 pm, while you’re there, you can visit The Otter Pup for coffee, ice cream, and other treats!

OKTOBERFEST AT THE BEER JUNCTION: Open noon-11 pm – today’s the first day of this year’s Oktoberfest celebration. (4511 California SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION WINE WALK SOLD OUT: If you didn’t get your tickets, you’re out of luck this time, but watch here (and here on WSB too) for word of next year’s first Wine Walk!

VISCON CELLARS: Not going on the Wine Walk? Venture south of The Junction, where this tasting room/wine bar is open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FOOTBALL: Doubleheader tonight – West Seattle HS hosts Lincoln at 4:30 pm, Chief Sealth IHS hosts Ingraham at 7:30 pm, both games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

POTTERING CLASS SOLD OUT: Check here for Lora‘s other upcoming classes.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7 pm, singer-songwriter Dan Lundin at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

AT THE SKYLARK: Fian, Cuvier, Sun Mother, doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, $10 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Third weekend for this “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm.

MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s bands at Southgate Roller Rink are Marmalade, Jamn, Jaws of Brooklyn. 9 pm doors, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. (9646 17th SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, check here to see who’s spinning tonight! (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

Anything missing? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Great Blue Heron, photographed near Salty’s by David Hutchinson)

If you haven’t already checked the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

SEATTLE PARKS CLOSURES: Many programs and facilities – including Southwest Pool – are closed today for staff training.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room/wine bar open Thursdays-Saturdays 1 pm-6 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Food too – stop by to sip and nosh!

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: A presentation on the newly published West Seattle Link Final Environmental Impact Statement is on the agenda for the Sound Transit Board meeting at 1:30 pm, as is a motion addressing planning how to deal with the project’s ballooning costs. Here’s the agenda, with info on how to comment and how to watch online.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: 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 making its last visit to HPCS – and bringing a jazz band!

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

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: One home contest on the schedule – the West Seattle High School Wildcats host Seattle Prep, JV and JVC at 5:30 pm, Varsity at 7. Fans are invited to dress in white. (3000 California SW)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park – details in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm weekly run from The Good Society (California & Lander).

GET READY! Free emergency-preparedness party with Just In Case – 6:30 pm at Whisky West (6451 California SW); our calendar listing has the RSVP link.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)

HOME-BUYING CLASS: As previewed here, West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) invites you to a free class tonight for prospective homebuyers. RSVP appreciated (info@westseattlerealty.com) but not required.

BOOK CLUB LAUNCH: Morbidly Curious Book Club‘s West Seattle chapter launches tonight at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), 7 pm. .

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Third week for the “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm.

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

(WSB photo, seen Tuesday along California SW north of The Junction)

Big day ahead. Here’s our reminder list of what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always preview the days and weeks ahead – we add to it frequently):

CITY BUDGET BRIEFING: Happening right now (started at 9:30), the City Council, meeting as the Select Budget Committee, is getting its first official briefing on Mayor Harrell‘s budget proposal. Documents are linked to the agenda here; live stream is via Seattle Channel.

NEW LIBRARY HOURS: The fall schedule begins today for Seattle Public Library branches.

TODDLER STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

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

SOUND TRANSIT DROP-IN MEETING #1: 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Sound Transit reps will be at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) for the first of three drop-in meetings to answer questions about the West Seattle light-rail project, now that its Final Environmental Impact Statement is out and the ST Board has to finalize routing and station locations. ST tells us this is strictly drop-in, no presentation planned, no open-mic commenting, etc.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SCHOOL BOARD REP GINA TOPP: Want to talk about the school-closure proposals that are now being “retooled”? Or something else related to Seattle Public Schools? Our area’s elected board director Gina Topp will be at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) 5-6 pm for Q&A/conversation.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss 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).

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES’ ONLINE MEETING #2: Second and final chance for Q&A at the fall systemwide community meeting, held online at 6 pm. RSVP here to get the link. (Here’s our report on the first session Tuesday afternoon.)

WESTSIDE BABY ‘BEYOND THE BASICS’: The nonprofit’s White Center hub (10002 14th SW) is where you can attend tonight’s annual benefit to help WS Baby help local babies and children, 6 pm. Check for tickets here.

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four trivia options tonight: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night 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).

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

DONAVON FRANKENREITER, LIVE: Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) hosts an in-store show and signing. Free but advance purchase of his new record is required. 7 pm.

PIANO NIGHT AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: All requests! 7 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUSIC BINGO X 2: One night, two games! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … At Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The spotlight is yours! 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., 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!

(Photo by Janelle Otterholt)

Here’s our reminder list of highlights for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can look days, weeks, months ahead:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards to be sent to voters in other states – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES COMMUNITY MEETING: Noon online, the first of two sessions for WSF’s fall systemwide community meetings. Go here to get the link to attend.

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: Regular weekly full City Council meeting, 2 pm in council chambers at City Hall downtown. The agenda document explains how to comment, either remotely or in person. Watch live via Seattle Channel. Today’s action items include a boundary change for the West Seattle Junction Association‘s jurisdiction.

HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER: The Chief Sealth IHS girls play at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 4:30 pm, vs. Annie Wright.

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.

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

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN: First weekly run of fall – all runners welcome! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.”

MAKE POTTERY: 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).

BENEFIT SHOW: Amity Band and Friends at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW), raising money for Enigma ASD Services. $15 suggested donations.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday nights bring Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN MIC: Your night to shine at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm. (21+)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options 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).

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Chief Sealth IHS plays at home, 7 pm (2600 SW Thistle), vs. Garfield.

LISTENING PARTY: Early chance to hear Billy Strings’ new album, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – free, all ages.

Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(First sunrise of fall – Sunday morning photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s the highlight list from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar happens weekly!

BABY STORY TIME: Bring little ones up to 2 years old to Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), noon-12:30 pm, for story time!

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: At 2 pm, councilmembers take turns discussing what’s ahead for the week. Here’s the agenda (which explains how to listen in – no comment period at these meetings).

FOOD TRUCK IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: Neighbors want you to know there’s a new location for the rotating weekly food-truck visit, 4000 block of SW 107th.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday brings “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

HAVE FUN GETTING READY: 6:30 pm, Alice Kuder of Just In Case is leading another of her free Ready Freddie Prep Parties at Whisky West (6451 California SW) – RSVP here to be sure there’s room

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

COMEDY! Start your week with laughs during monthly comedy night at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm. Our calendar listing includes the lineup and ticket link.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Three places to play as the week begins – 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: All are invited to free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MEDITATION IN ALKI: The Alki Dharma Community also hosts Monday night meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 7-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnam is open – tonight you can listen to live music from The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

SING! 9 pm start for Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

AT THE BEACH: As of tonight, Alki Beach Park is back to “regular” closing time, and beach-fire season is over.

If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to fall! The equinox moment was 5:43 am, so the season has officially changed, and here’s what you should know today, starting with three FYI’s:

SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT OPEN: The plan for work all weekend changed early Saturday, so the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5) is now fully OPEN. (You can doublecheck this traffic cam to be sure.)

STATE FERRIES’ FALL SCHEDULE: This starts today. Biggest change is that the unscheduled “ghost boat” on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth run will now also sail on weekends when staffing and vessels are available.

LAST EARLY-CLOSING NIGHT AT ALKI: This is the day that Seattle Parks announced would be the last for early closing at Alki Beach Park (and Golden Gardens).

The beach is in fact where we start the list of what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, jump into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).

VACCINATION CLINIC: Open to the public, 9 am-3 pm with the Visiting Nurse Association at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), appointment required: “Patients will be able to get a flu shot, COVID-19 vaccine, or both in the same appointment. We can vaccinate kids 4 and up for flu and 5 and up for COVID-19. We will be using the updated Moderna products for 2024. Each patient needs their own registration, in their name, with their information.” Here’s the registration link.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, with seasonal produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

GRAND OPENING: Today’s the big day for Charcuterie by Annalise (6032 California SW), noon-5 pm, as previewed here.

BOOK LAUNCH: 2-4 pm, “Plum Blossom Wine,” a translated book of poetry, celebrated at Seattle Chinese Garden (6000 16th SW) – one of the translators is garden docent/volunteer Sibyl James. The publisher says the book “gives voice to an important female Chinese poet writing in a time when literature was dominated by men.”

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Second matinee for the award-winning “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – info and tickets here.

COLORING BOOK RELEASE: 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), a DJ set with Marco Collins celebrates the release of “Color Me, I’m Sick: A Grunge Coloring Book.”

FALL EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH: Join Alice Enevoldsen at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, upslope) at 6:30 pm to mark the change of seasons and learn about what “equinox” really means. Free, all ages.

HAVE FUN GETTING READY: 6:30 pm, Alice Kuder of Just In Case is leading another of her free Ready Freddie Prep Parties at Whisky West (6451 California SW) – RSVP here to be sure there’s room.

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

Are you organizing and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Eugene Lee – along Beach Drive during Friday sunset)

Our weekend begins! Here’s what to know for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, starting with three reminders:

SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT: Resurfacing work continues on the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5), so the westbound lanes are closed all weekend, and that means you can’t get to the WS Bridge from I-5 – full list of ramp effects here. (10:28 AM: As commenters have pointed out and live camera verifies, there are NO closures right now despite the SDOT announcement. We know crews were working late last night, so what we’re trying to find out now is whether they finished early or plan to resume later. UPDATE: SDOT verifies that it’s open for the rest of the weekend.)

LOW BRIDGE FULLY OPEN: If you lost track of this, one more reminder that the low bridge reopened to drivers on Friday afternoon and is now open to all modes of travel.

ELLIOTT BAY DRILL: As noted here last night, the Water Taxi is part of a U.S. Coast Guard drill scheduled for 9 am-3 pm today.

Now the events:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY/PATHFINDER SALE – GIVE OR TAKE: This is a two-part event – 8 am to 10 am, stop by to donate items; 9 am-3 pm, stop by to take items (and donate money in exchange if you can) – benefiting Highland Park Elementary PTA and Pathfinder K-8 PTSA, happening at 11th SW & SW Cloverdale. Bake sale too!

OTHER GARAGE SALES TODAY: See what’s listed in the WSB Community Forums!

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: Don’t want to/can’t sell or donate it? Can’t recycle it at the curb? Today might be your big chance to get it out of your life – the free dropoff Recycle Roundup is 9 am-3 pm outside Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) – our calendar listing shows what they will and won’t accept this time.

TWO COMMUNITY CLEANUPS: 9 am at Alki Beach and 10 am at High Point — just show up and clean up!

HEAVILY MEDITATED: 9 am at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), free community meditation – RSVP here.

BIG BLUE TRUCK: The Northwest Center‘s donation-dropoff truck (WSB sponsor) is back in West Seattle, every weekend. You’ll find it outside WaFd Bank (4102 California SW). Our calendar listing has info on what items the truck will accept. 9 am-5 pm.

GUIDED HIKE IN THE WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: Your monthly chance to explore a green gem in West Seattle, guided by people who know and love it – meet at Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee) by 9:30 am.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle has TWO farmers’ markets every weekend! Start your market shopping with this one – your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more, continuing weekly through late October! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)

WESTFEST: Holy Rosary School‘s fall community festival, 10 am-10 pm. Entertainment, kids’ rides, carnival-style games, food booths, bingo. Entertainment lineup is in our calendar listing. (Behind the school, off 42nd SW between SW Genesee and SW Dakota)

WEST SEATTLE ART TOUR: 10 am-5 pm, 50 artists are waiting to meet you during this annual celebration, showing and selling their work at 14 locations around the peninsula. Free self-guided tour – plan your stops here.

AUTUMN EQUINOX TEA CEREMONY: 10 am in Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), hosted by Linh Le; check to see if tickets remain.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.

SSC GARDEN CENTER, WITH THE OTTER PUP: Summer gardening season isn’t over yet! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm. Plus: The Otter Pup is open by the center, with coffee, ice cream, and other treats!

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

MORNING MUSIC: 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.

OPEN HOUSE: Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) welcomes you, 11 am-1 pm, to see what senior living is like

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

‘CONNECTING IN GRIEF’ DAY RETREAT: 11 am-5 pm retreat at Camp Long (5200 35th SW) with three grief guides, explained here (along with cost and registration information).

SECOND USE FALL FEST: The salvage firm in SODO wants to invite West Seattleites over to its celebration – sale, games, free food, more. (3223 6th Ave. S.)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new West Duwamish Greenbelt exhibit! (61st/Stevens)

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

DOG SWIMMING IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: Last day that your dog is welcome to swim in the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club pool before it’s drained for the offseason. 12:30-5 pm, $5. More info in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

(added) PEACE PICNIC: 1-4 pm potluck in the park – details in our calendar listing. (4570 W. Marginal Way SW)

COCKTAIL CLASS: 1 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) – check before going to see if tickets remain.

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: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

AT THE SKYLARK: Third night for Emerald City Kings’ Ball, 8 pm, 21+ – tonight is competition night. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

RAY SKJELBRED AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7 pm, music 7:30 pm – get your ticket(s) here. (7904 35th SW)

GUARDS AT THE TAJ: “Dark comedy” in its seond weekend at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm – get tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Tomas. (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

KARAOKE AT THE PIZZERIA: Saturday nights, you can sing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.

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

(Photo by James Tilley: Orange-crowned warbler with blackberries)

Here’s our reminder list of what’s happening in West Seattle and vicinity for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always preview what’s coming up beyond same-day):

STAY ‘N’ PLAY RETURNS: Free weekly drop-in indoor play is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), until 11:30 am.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: With fall just days away, season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, now until 3 pm. Plus, until 2:30 pm, while you’re there, you can visit The Otter Pup for coffee, ice cream, and other treats!

LISTENING EVENT WITH FREE PIZZA: Easy Street Records listening event for Father John Misty‘s new music, 1 pm – RSVP here. (4559 California SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

DOG SWIMMING IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: Second-to-last day that your dog is welcome to swim in the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club pool before it’s drained for the offseason. 4-7 pm, $5 per visit. More info in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

VISCON CELLARS: The tasting room/wine bar is open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FOOTBALL: This year’s crosstown rivalry game, West Seattle HS vs. Chief Sealth IHS in the Huling Bowl, is set for 6 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

WESTFEST: Holy Rosary School‘s fall community festival starts tonight, 6-10 pm. Entertainment, kids’ rides, carnival-style games, food booths, bingo. Entertainment lineup is in our calendar listing. (Behind the school, off 42nd SW between SW Genesee and SW Dakota)

AT KENYON HALL: Signups at 6 pm, music at 6:30 pm, for Kenyon Hall‘s monthly open-mic showcase. (7904 35th SW)

COFFEEHOUSE COMEDY: Midnight Mystery Theater at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm.

AT THE SKYLARK: Emerald City Kings’ Ball festival continues, doors at 7 pm, performances at 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: 7:30 pm “Hugo” at Maarten Park (42nd/Juneau), free, with popcorn!

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Second weekend for this “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm.

MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s bands at Southgate Roller Rink are Gaytheist, Old Iron, Benzo. 9 pm doors, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. (9646 17th SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Vitamin D! (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

Anything missing? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Wednesday photo of Elliott Bay by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

If you haven’t already checked the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop late-summer-and-beyond plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room/wine bar open Thursdays-Saturdays 1 pm-6 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Food too – stop by to sip and nosh!

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: A presentation on the newly published West Seattle Link Final Environmental Impact Statement is on the agenda for the Sound Transit Board‘s Executive Committee meeting at 1:30 pm. Here’s the agenda, with info on how to comment and how to watch online.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Tummy Yummy at HPCS.

DOG SWIMMING IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: Fifth of seven days during which your dog is welcome to swim in the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club pool before it’s drained for the offseason. 4-7 pm, $5 per visit. More info in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Two home contests on the schedule – in girls’ soccer – the West Seattle High School Wildcats host Roosevelt, 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW and SW Myrtle), and in volleyball, Chief Sealth IHS hosts Seattle Academy,7 pm (2600 SW Thistle).

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

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Some tickets are expected to be available at the door – 5:30 pm VIP entry, 6 pm general admission, almost 30 food and beverage purveyors offering tastes and sips at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW) to raise money for the West Seattle Food Bank – here’s the newest info.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM EXHIBIT OPENS: 6-8 pm, first chance to see the new West Duwamish Greenbelt exhibit at the home of West Seattle’s history! RSVP and find out more by going here. (61st/Stevens)

PAINT AND SIP: Get creative, 6 pm at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) – registration link is in our calendar listing

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park – details in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm weekly run from The Good Society (California & Lander).

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)

BLUES NIGHT: 6:30-9 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), every Thursday it’s blues night.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Half-hour general meeting before board working session, 7 pm, online. Agenda and connection info are in our calendar listing.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Naima Bock performs free, all-ages in-store show, 7 pm. (4559 California SW)

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Second week for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm.

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

(Western leafcutter bee ‘foraging in sunflower patch,’ per photographer Rosalie Miller)

Here’s our reminder list of what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always preview the days and weeks ahead – we add to it frequently):

TODDLER STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

SCHOOL-CLOSURE PROTEST: Supporters of local schools on the potential-closure lists plan to participate in a protest at 3:45 pm outside Seattle Public Schools‘ SODO HQ (3rd Ave. S. and S. Lander), as previewed here.

DOG SWIMMING IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: Fourth of seven days during which your dog is welcome to swim in the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club pool before it’s drained for the offseason. 4-7 pm, $5 per visit. More info in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

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

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss 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).

CREATE ‘BEE SIPPERS’: 6-9 pm Potterings class with Lora at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), $40 – our calendar listing has details, including how to reserve your spot.

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four trivia options tonight: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night 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).

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: Free! Join Alice Kuder from Just In Case for a fun, fast 45-minute start on your preparedness journey, 6:30 pm at Whisky West (6451 California SW) – our calendar listing explains how to RSVP, for tonight or any of the six other free parties Alice has planned.

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

MUSIC BINGO X 2: One night, two options! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … At Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo at 7:30 pm Wednesdays, hosted by Mingo Maniac.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The spotlight is yours! 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can get it onto West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Live traffic cam from the heart of The Junction)

Here’s the list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can look days, weeks, months ahead:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards to be sent to voters in other states – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

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: Regular weekly full City Council meeting, 2 pm in council chambers at City Hall downtown. The agenda document explains how to comment, either remotely or in person. Watch live via Seattle Channel. Hot issues this week include what to put on the ballot for funding Seattle’s voter-approved social-housing developer.

DOG SWIMMING IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: Third of seven days during which your dog is welcome to swim in the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club pool before it’s drained for the offseason. 4-7 pm, $5 per visit. More info in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

RAINWISE: If you’re eligible for this program offering rebates to install cisterns and/or raingardens, there’s an online event at 5 pm with more info, including a chance to hear from prospective contractors. Our calendar listing has all the info.

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.

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

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting, community members welcome – 6 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) or online; agenda’s in our calendar listing.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN: The weekly run continues on into fall – all runners welcome! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.”

MAKE POTTERY: 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: 7 pm general gathering at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill) – bring a gently used winter coat to donate to the West Seattle Food Bank Clothesline. Agenda includes an update from police (got questions for them?), recap of summer events, preview of what’s ahead this fall.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday nights bring Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN MIC: Your night to shine at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm. (21+)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options 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).

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Chief Sealth IHS plays at home, 7 pm (2600 SW Thistle), vs. Nathan Hale.

LISTENING PARTY: Early chance to hear Bright Eyes’ new album, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), with a “very exciting giveaway” – free, all ages.

WEST SEATTLE PFLAG: 7:30 pm in the lounge at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!