(Red-flowering currant with raindrop, photographed by Ann Anderson)

Big day – winter turns to spring. Here’s what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SPRING PLANT SWAP: All week. “Bring plants to swap or repot, pots to fill or trade, seeds to share,” noon-3 pm daily at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) – details in our calendar listing.

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “The Half Naked Truth.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, councilmembers preview the week ahead (here’s the agenda) and get another briefing on the ongoing State Legislature session. You can watch online or on cable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET: The district’s money crunch is the topic of a community briefing online tonight at 6 pm. (The link also has connection info. A YouTube stream is also planned.) Send questions in advance by going here.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH: Spring officially arrives at 2:24 pm, and four hours later, you’re invited to join educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen for a West Seattle change-of-seasons tradition – sunset watch at Solstice Park (uphill from the tennis courts at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW). 6:30-7:30 pm, rain or shine (Alice says only “dangerous weather” cancels), all ages.

NEW OPEN MIC: You’re welcome at the new weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 6:30 pm – info in our calendar listing.

D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.

MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Have a West Seattle/White Center event for our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Blossoming tree near Don Armeni Boat Ramp, via Chi K Photography)

Here’s what to know about as we go into the second half of winter’s last weekend, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road work just east of the low bridge is expected to continue today, 7 am-3 pm.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Last day for in-person cookie sales. You can look up all the “cookie booths” – locations, dates, times – by going here.

BENEFIT BOOKFAIR: Today’s also the last day you can help Alki Co-op Preschool raise money by shopping with Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) – details are in our calendar listing.

ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update these – see today’s lineup here.

EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS: First of three days with photo sessions at My Three Little Birds (4736 California SW) in The Junction. Our calendar listing has info and the signup link.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market offers almost-spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

WINTER CLEARANCE SALE: Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) is offering end-of-season deals at its Winter Clearance Sale – details here. Open today 10 am-5 pm.

OPEN HOUSE: New bar Revelry Room – in the speakeasy space behind the storefront at 4547 California SW – is having an open house today, 10 am-2 pm.

DONATION DRIVE: Before winter ends, here’s one more chance to donate warm clothing and/or food and/or hygiene items at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 11 am-3 pm.

FREE COVID VACCINATIONS: Available for children and adults, no appointment needed, noon-4 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center (35th/Myrtle).

SEATTLE BADGERS BENEFIT: 2-8 pm, Lady Jaye (4523 California SW) is donating part of today’s proceeds to the Seattle Badgers softball team – details in our calendar listing.

MUSIC AT C & P: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), music with Jean Mann, Alicia Healey, Deb Seymour. No cover.

MAGICAL STRINGS AT KENYON HALL: Doors at 3 pm, show at 3:30 pm, Celtic music and dance – more info and ticket link in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Presented by Inner Alchemy, 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

LATIN SUNDAYS: DJ at The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 9 pm.

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Leucistic crow at Lincoln Park, photographed by Cynthia Barrientos)

Last Saturday of winter – and we could see a high past 60. Here are events and notes for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RAPIDRIDE H LINE, DAY ONE: As of this morning, Metro Route 120 is officially RapidRide H Line, between Burien and downtown.

ROAD-WORK ALERT: 7 am-3 pm, SDOT is working just east of the low bridge:

For the next two weekends, March 18-19 and March 25-26, we’ll be working on the S Spokane St on-ramp to the Spokane St Swing Bridge. To help address freight traffic back-ups and improve traffic flow near the terminals, we’re reconfiguring the westbound travel lanes to create a longer area for merging and changing lanes.

Work hours are 7 AM to 3 PM. During the work, people driving from East Marginal Way S will not be able to merge onto the Spokane St Swing Bridge. The driving detour is using SR 99 or the overpass on the Spokane St Viaduct

SCOUTING FOR FOOD FYI: As previewed here, you might get a door hanger about this door-to-door food drive; if you can donate, set out your bag early next Saturday (March 25).

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES: Final weekend of in-person sales! Find nearby “cookie booths” by using this lookup.

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: 8 am at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), just show up to throw with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family.

RECYCLE/REUSE/SHRED EVENT: 9 am-noon or until the trucks fill up, bring your recyclables/reusables and/or shredding (see the list here of what to, and not to, bring) to this free event in the north lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) – approach from the northbound side of 16th.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF WEST SEATTLE OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, come visit! (9450 22nd SW)

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)

GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY GROUP: Continuing at 10:30 am today, “Grace Church will host a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is a one-time charge of $20 for the GriefShare journal.” Meeting in the church basement. (10323 28th SW)

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out about Marco’s music here.

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

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

CHEER WSHS BASEBALL AT T-MOBILE PARK: 11 am, admission is free to see the West Seattle High School baseball team play Lake Washington at T-Mobile Park. (1250 1st Avenue S.)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

COCKTAIL 101 CLASS: 1 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)

‘SHE KILLS MONSTERS’ MATINEE & EVENING SHOWS: 2 pm and 7:30 pm, two chances to see the Chief Sealth International High School Drama Club present the school’s first full-length play in some time – see our preview for info including the ticket link. (2600 SW Thistle)

VOLUNTEER FAIR: Bonus reason to visit the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW) – 2-4 pm volunteer fair – come find out about helping out!

THE CHURCH AT EASY STREET: Live acoustic performance and signing, 6 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

MUSIC AT C & P: 7 pm, Roo Forrest and Friends at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, with Crow Kid, Love Visa, Sabrina Pirzada, Triple Bogie at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10, 21+.

NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The orchestra presents “Music for the Soul,” 8 pm at Holy Rosary (42nd/Genesee) – see the program and ticket info in our preview.

MUSIC AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm-midnight, The Lumberjax play acoustic ’80s music. (4717 California SW)

OUT AT THE BOX: 9:30 pm, drag and more at Box Bar (5401 California SW).

If you have a show, event, meeting, seminar, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

Here are West Seattle highlights for the rest of your Friday:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person cookie sales continue through Sunday – use this lookup to find times and locations of “booths” near you!

BEVERAGE FUNDRAISER: Genesee Hill Elementary PTA benefits from beverage purchases at Hotwire Coffee today (open until 5 pm) – tell them that’s why you’re there! (4410 California SW)

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

HOT SAUCE TASTING: Come to HomeStreet Bank (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) 1-3 pm for tastings with Papa Tony’s Hot Sauce, plus a raffle!

IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE: Youth dancers from the Comerford School of Irish Dance perform at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 1-1:30 pm. Free, all welcome, RSVP to the center.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus is open 1-6 pm Fridays (and Saturdays).

CAKE POP-UP: Lovely and Dapper Desserts and others are at The Nook (2206 California SW), 5-10 pm.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

HIGHLAND PARK PUB: For St. Patrick’s Day, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way) is transforming into Highland Park Pub, 6-9 pm.

STEM COMMUNITY WEEK: The finale of Louisa Boren STEM K-8‘s Community Week is an art showcase and raffle tonight, 6-8 pm, all welcome! (5950 Delridge Way SW)

FISH DINNER: You’re invited to dine at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center (35th/Myrtle), 6-8 pm.

KENYON HALL OPEN MIC: Second edition of the monthly songwriter-incubator open mic, performers and spectators welcome, signups at 6, music at 6:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

(added) BASEBALL: Home opener for West Seattle High School, 7 pm vs. Capital, Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

LAUGH UNTIL YOU DIE: Comedy Mafia tonight at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 7 pm – here’s the ticket link.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Vocal duo Zojo at 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BENEFIT SHOW AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm, with Tim Turner Band, benefiting Sanislo Elementary. All ages until 10 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘SHE KILLS MONSTERS’: The Chief Sealth International High School Drama Club presentation has a public performance at 7:30 pm – ticket info in our calendar listing. (2600 SW Thistle)

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

(Male Bushtit gathering organic cotton for nesting – photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Here are highlights for the rest of your Thursday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person sales continue through Sunday – use this lookup to find cookie booths near you.

BENEFIT BOOKFAIR: All week, you can help Alki Co-op Preschool raise money by shopping with Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) – details are in our calendar listing.

MEDICARE INFORMATION: Presentation at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 11 am-noon.

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

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Alaskan Dumplings truck will be visiting.

STEM COMMUNITY WEEK: 4-6 pm today, activities open to the community continue at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW) – today, an engineering workshop.

RAINWISE WEBINAR: Are you eligible for RainWise? Find out more about it online at 5 pm – details and registration link are in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: 6 pm online, watch and discuss videos on the topic “Saving Native Plants to Save Ourselves” – details in our preview.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Meet up at Highland Park Corner Store at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Attend in person or online, 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). Agenda includes SPD and Seattle Parks discussions.

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – open mic for musicians/singers of all genres.

If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Camellia at Lincoln Park, photographed by Ann Anderson)

Here’s the lineup for the rest of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and previews we’ve published):

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person sales continue – use this lookup to find cookie booths near you – Sunday’s your last chance!

$ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Today’s the last chance for small nonprofits to apply for a Verity Credit Union (WSB sponsor) microgrant – details here.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION: Two days early, with Silver Sounds at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 1-2 pm – RSVP requested.

COMEDY OPEN MIC: 3-6 pm, performers and spectators are welcome at Alki Café on the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus – details (and a map) are in our preview.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

STEM COMMUNITY WEEK: 4-6 pm today, activities open to the community continue at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW) – today with visitors from the Pacific Science Center.

TRIVIA x 6: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

‘ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?’ Bonus benefit trivia tonight, 7-10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), with prizes, food, drinks, raffle, more, benefiting Maslow’s Closet.

JAZZ NIGHT AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: 6:30 pm, piano/saxophone duo at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

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

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

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Time for you to take the stage! 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Mount Jupiter in the Olympics viewed from Alki Beach on Sunday morning – photographed by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person sales continue – use this lookup to find cookie booths near you.

BENEFIT BOOKFAIR: All week, you can help Alki Co-op Preschool raise money by shopping with Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) – details are in our calendar listing.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials and chess for all levels of expertise. For more information, contact Conwell: conwell@conwelld.net.”

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

PI DAY: Part of Community Week at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW), 4-6 pm, with Girls Rock Math and Mathnasium. All welcome!

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

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 6 pm online meeting for updates and questions about West Seattle’s only tiny-house village.

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

LEGISLATORS’ ONLINE TOWN HALL: 6:30 pm online, 34th District legislators are holding a town hall, as previewed here, ehere you’ll find information about viewing as well as how to send advance questions.

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm general meeting at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), in person, with a guest from Seattle PD as well as a discussion of the summer-concert plan in light of Hiawatha‘s continued closure.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm board meeting, community welcome, online or in-person at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).

TRIVIA X 3: Three establishments where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!

You can always look into the future via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Alki Bathhouse this morning – photo by Jerry Simmons)

Highlights for the rest of today, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Final week of this year’s in-person sales. Use this lookup to see where and when to find them in your zip code.

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “Here Comes the Groom.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, councilmembers preview the week ahead (here’s the agenda) and get another briefing on the ongoing State Legislature session. You can watch online or on cable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

COMMUNITY WEEK AT LOUISA BOREN STEM K-8: As explained here – first event, 4-6 pm wetlands walk with Delridge Neighborhood Development Association & Nature Consortium. “Learn from nature experts about your environmental impact on our neighborhood and the greater PNW at a wetland just two blocks away from STEM K8.” (5950 Delridge Way SW)

NEW OPEN MIC: You’re welcome at the new weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau) – info in our calendar listing.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.

MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Have a West Seattle/White Center event for our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Squirrel at Lincoln Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what we’ve sprung into on the first day of Daylight Saving Time 2023 (sunset, by the way, will be at 7:10 pm):

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Second weekend for in-person cookie sales – just one week left. You can look up all the “cookie booths” – locations, dates, times – by going here.

ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update these – see today’s lineup here.

GROUP RUN & GOOD SOCIETY AFTERPARTY: Join West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) for the Leprechaun Leg Group Run and after-gathering at The Good Society, starting at 9 am from the Hiawatha track (2700 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market offers almost-spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

ART POP-UP: Second-to-last day for artist Reeve Washburn‘s pop-up at California/Oregon, 10 am-2 pm.

MERMAID HARPIST: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Irish harp music with Halcyon the Mermaid. No cover.

LADIES MUSICAL CLUB: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), free classical concert with Ladies Musical Club – see the program in our calendar listing.

YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Presented by Inner Alchemy, 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

LATIN SUNDAYS: DJ at The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 9 pm.

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Camellias at Lincoln Park – photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Daylight Saving Time starts tonight (early Sunday, 2 am, spring forward to 3 am) – here are options for what to do in the meantime, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES: Second weekend of in-person sales! Find nearby “cookie booths” by using this lookup.

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: 8 am at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), just show up to throw with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family.

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)

POTTERY SALE: Direct from the artist, 10 am-2 pm (4111 47th SW).

GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY GROUP: Continuing at 10:30 am today, “Grace Church will host a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is a one-time charge of $20 for the GriefShare journal.” Meeting in the church basement. (10323 28th SW)

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out about Marco’s music here.

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

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

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

ART POP-UP: Second-to-last day for artist Reeve Washburn‘s pop-up at California/Oregon, noon-5 pm.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history is noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: At the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, NWA is open for tasting 1-6 pm today.

(correction, this is NEXT Saturday, March 18) VOLUNTEER FAIR: Bonus reason to visit the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW) – 2-4 pm volunteer fair – come find out about helping out!

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Richard Stuverud, featuring Kurt and Al Bloch from Bad Scene. 6 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW). Free, all ages.

SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: 7 pm, monthly showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

COLORING BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: West Seattleite Bradi Jones has published “Look What the Cat Colored In,” an adult coloring-activity book, and is launching it with a party at West Seattleite-owned Flight Path in Burien (1832 S. 120th), 7 pm. Full details in our calendar listing.

‘SNOW WHITE’: Early 20th-century silent film meets live early-21st-century score – by a Vashon Island harpist. 7:30 pm at Kenyon HalL (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm tonight. Reserve your ticket(s) before going!

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, indie/emo/punk with Worms in Dirt, Sadgasm, Puppy Feet, Dead Sonics at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10, 21+.

If you have a show, event, meeting, seminar, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Latest ‘live’ image from SDOT camera at Admiral Junction)

Almost the weekend! Here are West Seattle highlights for the rest of your Friday:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person cookie sales continue – use this lookup to find times and locations of “booths” near you!

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus is open 1-6 pm Fridays (and Saturdays).

CAKE POP-UP: Lovely and Dapper Desserts is at Till Dawn (5048 California SW), 3-7 pm.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: Weekly 4-6 pm event for 12+, $5 per player – learn about and play “Magic: the Gathering” at Meeples Games (3727 California SW)

(added) CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: 6-7:30 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), meet Phil Tavel at his official City Council candidacy kickoff.

AT EASY STREET: Free, all-ages in-store performance by Oranj Goodman, 7 pm. (4559 California SW)

SOUND BATH: For the Full Worm Moon, 7:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35, with Maari Falsetto.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm live music, with Pent Up!, Kitty Junk, i-90 Fiasco. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Sunrise photo by Susanna Moore of WSB sponsor Niederberger Contracting)

Here are highlights for the rest of your Thursday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where you’ll find them playing today.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Where Ya At Matt truck will be visiting.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: It’s the second Thursday and that means art all over the peninsula! 5 pm is the official start time but as noted in our preview last night, some artist receptions are starting earlier. Food/drink specials are part of the Art Walk too! Plan your evening with this month’s full list of participating venues and artists – find it on the Art Walk website.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: Annabel Quintero‘s memoir of surviving 9/11 – and more – is in the spotlight at the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s monthly writer showcase, 6 pm, at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) or online. Registration required – the link is in our preview.

SUMMIT ATLAS OPEN HOUSE: Prospective middle/high-school families can sign up for a tour time at West Seattle’s only charter school (9601 35th SW) – starting at 6 pm.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Meet up at Highland Park Corner Store at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.

DIODE EDITIONS POETRY READINGS: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – go here to see who’s reading.

PIANO COVERS BY REQUEST: Tonight’s live music at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) with Chris Crow, 7 pm, by request!

If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Our usual place for lost/found listings, aside from pets (who have their own page), is this section of the WSB Community Forums. But Holy Rosary found a wallet and tells us it includes “time-sensitive” contents, so we’re amplifying this in case it will help. The items in the wallet, found on the church steps, include no contact info, but there is a name, part of which is included in the listing. If you know of someone who lost their wallet, you can check that listing here.

(View from the low bridge – photo by Don Brubeck)

Here’s the list for your Wednesday:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person sales continue – use this lookup to find cookie booths near you, and/or check our list of local troops who have told us where they’ll be (to add yours, email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com).

HISTORY HOUR: Special presentation 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): Local author Elise Hooper, “who writes novels centered on trailblazing women who have been overlooked by history,” will be the guest speaker for Women’s History Month.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

TRIVIA x 6: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

LIVE AT EPHESUS: Kimball & The Fugitive Trio now plays Ephesus Greek Restaurant (5245 California SW), 6:30 pm Wednesdays.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s biggest political group meets online at 7:30 pm (or join for pre-meeting programming at 6:30). Register for the link on the group’s website; see the agenda here.

POETRYBRIDGE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Three featured readers, Kathryn Thurber-Smith, Alex Smith, and J. Kates.

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

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Time for you to shine! 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: New! 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Planning an event – meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

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

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person sales continue – use this lookup to find cookie booths near you, and/or check our list of local troops who have told us where they’ll be (to add yours, email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com).

REGISTRATION FOR PARKS PROGRAMS: Registration for spring Seattle Parks programs opens at noon. See the citywide brochure here.

STATE OF THE COUNTY: West Seattle-residing King County Executive Dow Constantine presents this year’s State of the County address at 1 pm. Watch via King County TV, on cable or streamed online.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials and chess for all levels of expertise. For more information, contact Conwell: conwell@conwelld.net.”

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.

‘DISCOVER SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE’ OPEN HOUSE: 3-6 pm at the Puget Ridge main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) – info in our calendar listing.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

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

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

PURIM IN OUTER SPACE: All are invited to the Purim party presented by TLC of West Seattle at Outer Space Seattle (2830 Alki SW), 6:15 pm.

OPEN MIC AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Hosted by Michael Pearsall, 7 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

TRIVIA X 3: Three establishments where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

BINGO AT LARRY’S: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!

You can always see the future via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Mallard at Lincoln Park, photographed by Susan Romanenghi)

Highlights for this afternoon/evening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Fourth day of this year’s in-person sales. Use this lookup to see where and when to find them in your zip code.

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “The Dam Busters.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, councilmembers preview the week ahead (here’s the agenda) and get another briefing on the ongoing State Legislature session. You can watch online or on cable via Seattle Channel.

OPEN HOUSE AT SSC’S GEORGETOWN CAMPUS: 3-6 pm, you’re invited to visit, and learn about programs at, the Georgetown campus of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). It’s at 6737 Corson Avenue South. Details are in our calendar listing.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

NEW OPEN MIC: The new weekly BedHead Open Mic debuts tonight at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau) – info in our calendar listing.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

BEFORE THE BADGE: Online dialogue tonight with Seattle Police trainees as part of the “Before the Badge” program; pre-registration required – info’s in our calendar listing.

D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.

MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Have a West Seattle/White Center event for our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Here are highlights of what’s scheduled today – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Above is a photo from Troop 41843, which reports “a surprise visit from Western Washington Girl Scouts CEO Andrea Anderson Friday night to kick off the first night of Girl Scout Cookie Booths! What a great surprise! Thank you for coming out Andrea AND for your purchase!” Troop 41843 is one of the troops selling again today – their times/places are added to our spotlight calendar listing – and you can look up all the “cookie booths” by zip code by going here.

ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update these – see today’s lineup here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market offers late-winter produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: Late winter edition! Shop artists and makers at Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), 11 am-4 pm. See a vendor list in our calendar listing.

MACKLEMORE VISITS EASY STREET: 3-5 pm meet-and-greet for buyers of his new album – sold out, so we’re just mentioning it in case you wonder what the crowd’s all about.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), with Judy Kaplan and Steven Cristol. Help them support WSFB!

YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Presented by Inner Alchemy, 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

LATIN SUNDAYS: DJ at The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 9 pm.

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Rainbow, photographed last Monday by Jerry Simmons)

One week until Daylight Saving Time, two weeks until the vernal equinox … an almost-spring weekend begins! Here are your Saturday highlights:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES: Day 2 of in-person sales! Find nearby “cookie booths” by using this lookup – also see our calendar listing for dates/times/places local Scouts plan to be (and if your troop is participating, email us your dates/times/locations – westseattleblog@gmail.com – so we can add to the list).

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: 8 am at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), just show up to throw with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family.

VOLUNTEER AT LINCOLN PARK: Today’s 9 am-noon event has filled all slots! See this calendar for upcoming opportunities in various West Seattle parks.

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)

VOLUNTEER WITH SEATTLE STREET FIXERS: Two locations near the West Seattle Bridge, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, explained in our calendar listing.

GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY GROUP: Continuing at 10:30 am today, “Grace Church will host a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is a one-time charge of $20 for the GriefShare journal.” Meeting in the church basement. (10323 28th SW)

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out about Marco’s music here.

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

DUWAMISH RIVER UPDATES: Find out what’s new with multiple sites along the river, give feedback, and get lunch, all at South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave. S.), 11 am-1 pm.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

THE GOOD SOCIETY TURNS 3: Party all weekend. Open noon-10 pm today. (California/Lander)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history is noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: At the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, NWA is open for tasting 1-6 pm today.

MEET WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Community meeting at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) with this area’s Seattle Public Schools board rep Leslie Harris, 2 pm – drop in, talk, listen.

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Red Dress, (corrected time) 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW). Free, all ages.

CAVORT: Celtic music at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm tonight.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm, “Pisces Fest” at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), no cover.

If you have a show, event, meeting, seminar, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

We did too. As did police, and they’ve concluded the same thing we did – just fireworks. Don’t know exactly where but sounded rather close to the Gatewood/Upper Fauntleroy line.

(Bee with crocus in Thursday’s sunshine, photographed by Tom Trulin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for this afternoon/evening:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: Today’s the first day of in-person cookie sales – see our preview for info received from four local troops that’ll be among the sellers, plus how to see who else will have cookie booths!

ONLINE AUCTION: Bidding ends at (corrected) 7 pm for the Fairmount Park Elementary PTA‘s fundraising auction.

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus is open 1-6 pm Fridays (and Saturdays).

THE GOOD SOCIETY TURNS 3: Party starts today, as previewed here. Open 3 pm-10 pm. (California/Lander)

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: Weekly 4-6 pm event for 12+, $5 per player – learn about and play “Magic: the Gathering” at Meeples Games (3727 California SW)

CORNER BAR ON THE ROAD: Highland Park Improvement Club takes its first Friday gatherings on the road! Tonight, 6-10 pm, join them at the West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Featuring music from Tio Nacho’s House, plus DJs!

BIG BAND DINNER DANCE: 6 pm at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), benefit featuring student musicians and the West Seattle Big Band. Email to see if tickets are still available – address is in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm live music, with Candice Rose and friends. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

(Female Common Merganser in breeding plumage, photographed off Jack Block Park by Ann Anderson)

Here are highlights for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome, weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where you’ll find them playing today.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Birrieria Pepe El Toro truck will be visiting.

DEVELOPMENT MEETING: 5 pm online, the city is convening a meeting for comments on a proposed 11-unit development in Delridge, at 6504 24th SW, on an “environmentally critical” site near Longfellow Creek. The meeting notice explains how to participate, by video or phone, and how to comment.

TAE KWON DO: Tonight at 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), the West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club starts March lessons. New students can join at any time, and beginners are welcome.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Meet up at Highland Park Corner Store at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.

SILENT BOOK CLUB: The West Seattle Silent Book Club – read by yourself, then talk if you want – meets at 11 locations this month, starting at 7 pm tonight. They’re all listed here.

PIANO BAR: Join Larry Knapp and friends for music and more at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) 7-10 pm – bar’s open too, and musicians are welcome as well as spectators.

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community council for White Center and vicinity meets online at 7 pm, all welcome. Agenda and attendance info can be found in our calendar listing.

JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 8 pm comedy show at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), presented by West Seattle-based Cozy Comedy. Ticket link is in our calendar listing!

If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Barred Owl, photographed near Schmitz Park by Maria Johnson)

Looking ahead for the rest of today/tonight:

DONATE SOCKS: Last day for the sock drive – new, please – at West Seattle Grounds (2141 California SW), open until 4 pm.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials and chess for all levels of expertise. For more information, contact Conwell: conwell@conwelld.net.”

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is also viewable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

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

‘WRITING WITH THE DUWAMISH RIVER’: Not West Seattle, but of local interest: The four-week course previewed here starts tonight, 5-7 pm, at Hugo House on Capitol Hill (1634 11th Avenue). More info in our calendar listing.

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

TRIVIA X 3: Three establishments where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!

You can always see the future via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Snowy Sunday morning along the Duwamish River – photo by Ann Anderson)

Highlights for this afternoon/evening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “She Had to Say Yes.” Free popcorn! Advance registration required – our calendar listing explains how.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, councilmembers preview the week ahead (here’s the agenda) and get another briefing on the ongoing State Legislature session. You can watch online or on cable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.

MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Have a West Seattle/White Center event for our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!