(Sorrel tree – photo by Susan Romanenghi)

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

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Art is on display all around Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can visit any time this month during regular hours, which are 12 pm-8 pm today.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course. Guest speaker: State Attorney General Nick Brown. (4470 35th SW).

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

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

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS girls’ soccer Senior Night vs. Nathan Hale at 5 pm, Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

UKULELE PLAYERS EVENING MEETUP: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander).

REP. JAYAPAL’S TOWN HALL: 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW), our area’s U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal will hold a town hall about the government shutdown. RSVP required; link’s in our calendar listing.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) hosts “Unplugged: A Musical Gathering“ for acoustic music-making, All ages, no cover.

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

CREATE POTTERY: Second-to-last weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at closing-soon pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), register in advance to work on your project(s).

BIRDS AND BEES TALK: Every parent of a young child needs to know how to tackle this topic, and West Seattle Cooperative Preschools is bringing in expert educator Amy Lang for a presentation with advice at 7 pm tonight, South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) – more info in our calendar listing.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: New classes continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Our calendar listing has details including how to check if they have space. Newcomers are always welcome, and the first class is free. (WSB sponsor)

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

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE PFLAG: 7 pm monthly gathering at Admiral HUB (4320 SW Hill).

TRIVIA X 4: Four locations for trivia tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

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

(Canada Goose making a splash – photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s our list of what’s happening and NOT happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (got something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The art display continues at Southwest Library (9010 California SW) during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.

NEED MEDICARE INFO? Drop by Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) 1-4 pm to talk with an insurance adviser.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING: At 2 pm today, the council gets the latest economic/revenue forecast, as they get closer to decisionmaking in their review of the mayor’s 2026 budget proposal. The agenda has information on how to watch.

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE DROPOFFS: Today is the first of three Mondays when community members can drop off food and clothing for the drive 4-6 pm at the school’s “historic entrance” (3000 California SW, north side).

HOMEWORK HELP: Free drop-in homework help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4 pm to 5:45 pm.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT HIATUS: Still on hold until The Missing Piece reopens. in its new Junction location (no date yet as of our most-recent check).

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee; book a spot here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play tonight! Easy Street‘s every-other-week Music Quiz, 6:30 and 7:30 pm (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Doors open at 6:45 for 7 pm meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

(added) COMEDY AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: 7 pm, headlined by Monica Nevi. Tickets here while they last! (4210 SW Admiral Way)

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: At 7 pm, West Seattle HS‘s volleyball team hosts Seattle Prep (3000 California SW).

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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

Good morning – rain or shine, the Fauntleroy Fall Festival is today’s biggest event, so we’ll start the list with that:

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: Three hours of big fun, outdoors and indoors, on the grounds of the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, Church, and YMCA, both sides of the 9100 block of California SW, 2-5 pm. The festival-zone map is above; you can see the event schedule – activities, performances, demonstrations, community-organization booths – in our calendar listing. It’s all free – powered by donations and volunteers – except for the food and beverages available for purchase. Depending on the weather, some activities may move locations from where they’re mapped, so ask the nearest volunteer if you’re having trouble finding something. (Pre-festival – if you’re entering the cake contest, drop off your entry at The Hall at Fauntleroy on the south end of the schoolhouse by noon!)

Now, here’s what else is up for your Sunday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings!) and inbox:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run starts at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: The Sunday games are on hiatus until The Missing Piece reopens in its new Junction location (no date yet, as of our most recent followup).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Find the year-round market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early-fall produce season (stone fruit, berries, tomatoes, peppers, greens, roots, bulbs), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Two more weeks to visit Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see what artists are showing this year! Open today 10 am-6 pm

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

BOOK LAUNCH: As previewed here, local writer/photographer “Scuba Jess” has published another book in her series teaching kids about recycling – this one focusing on West Seattle’s biggest recycling facility, the NUCOR (WSB sponsor) steel mill – and is launching it with an 11 am-1 pm event at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW)

KIDS’ PUMPKIN DECORATING: 11 am-3 pm, pay-what-you-can pumpkin decorating drop-in at West Seattle Mercantile (3270 California SW).

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

GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH & BLOWING DEMO: Noon to 4 pm, Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) is open for live glass-blowing demos, and art-glass pumpkin-patch shopping, as part of “Refract.”

‘FEATHER IN THE WIND’ ART POP-UP: 12-6 pm, final day of multi-artist weekend show in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW)

FRESH HOP FEST & FALL BEER SHOWCASE: Noon-7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW).

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

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Jim Page performs 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: 3 pm, final performance of the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW)

‘THE DETENTION LOTTERY’ AT WSUU: 4 pm, play presenting “an inside view of the Immigration Court experience,” at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW). Free admission.

SHOW AND SIGNING AT EASY STREET: 4 pm, Ruel performs at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – free, all ages – with a signing for those who’ve bought Ruel’s newest album.

WATCHING THE BIG GAME: 5 pm, American League Championship Series Game 6 for the Mariners at Toronto! No specific watch list for this – pretty much anywhere you’ll find a bar/restaurant with a screen.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play. (4302 SW Alaska)

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

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

(Northern Flicker, photographed by Don Brubeck)

Here’s our West Seattle list for your Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Kick-start your weekend with a run! West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

SALTY HALF MARATHON & 10K: 8:30 am from Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1222 Harbor SW).

VACCINE CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), open to all, but follow that link to get an appointment first.

URBAN FARMING WORKSHOP: 9 am at Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon), last workshop in a series about growing food in an urban community garden, as previewed here. Today’s topic: “Summer gardening. Daily harvesting and succession planting.”

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

GUIDED WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKE: Meet at 9:30 am at Pathfinder K-8 lot’s south end (1901 SW Genesee)

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9:30 am-noon, visit to learn about the school. (42nd SW and SW Genesee)

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

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

SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Second-to-last week to shop at this market! Open 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, in and around the courtyard at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, sweet treats, body-care products, more, with a focus on BIPOC farmers/vendors!

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

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FREE WRITING GROUP: On hiatus; no gathering this week

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

NO KINGS WEST SEATTLE: If you can’t or don’t want to go to the main regional gathering at Seattle Center, hundreds are planning to rally at California/Alaska, 11 am-2 pm.

GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH & BLOWING DEMO: Noon to 4 pm, Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) is open for live glass-blowing demos, and art-glass pumpkin-patch shopping, as part of “Refract.”

‘FEATHER IN THE WIND’ ART POP-UP: 12-6 pm, second day of multi-artist weekend show in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

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

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

CLAY CAULDRON RETIREMENT CELEBRATION: 1-3 pm, food, music, crafts, with studio closing at month’s end (5214 Delridge Way SW)

SOLIDARITY SOUTH PARK: In conjunction with No Kings, all welcome to meet up at South Park Plaza just southwest of South Park Bridge and walk up onto the bridge.

ARTSCORPS BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION: 1 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), all welcome.

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

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

OLD TYME ADULTS FOR DEMOCRACY: 2-2:30 pm demonstration at California SW and SW Admiral Way.

MASONIC LODGE OKTOBERFEST: One last chance to get your beer and brats on! 2-6 pm at Alki Masonic Lodge (40th SW and SW Edmunds), $15 at the door.

PRIDE FAMILY BOOK CLUB: 2:30 pm at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th), the White Center Pride Committee hosts this gathering for rainbow families and allies.

FREE FOOD: Burb’s Burgers celebrates 1 year at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) with free food for the first 60 people who arrive, starting at 3 pm.

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)

‘CUP OF BLESSING’ FOR WS FOOD BANK: First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) presents this benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank, 5 pm, details in our calendar listing. (4105 California SW)

FALL FESTIVAL AT BRIDGE SCHOOL: The cooperative elementary (10300 28th SW) invites everyone to its fall festival, with cider, popcorn, more.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Roo Forrest and Friends play originals and covers. All ages, no charge.

ARTSWEST GALA: “An Eternal Feud,” fundraiser at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW) for ArtsWest, 6 pm.

LAUNCH PARTY: Treo Organic Salon in Fauntleroy is launching a hair-care line and inviting you to the launch party tonight, 6-10 pm. (9251 45th SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POGGIE: Two bands, Soul Dust and Primate Five, 7 pm, no cover. (4717 California SW)

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm curtain, final weekend for the current play at the Junction playhouse; ticket link in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

OUT AT THE BOX, HALLOWEEN EDITION: 8 pm drag show at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 21+, no cover.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7) tonight it’s Bigfoot Curious, Dreams Down Deep, 21+, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SALSA DANCE PARTY: 8-10 pm at Pegasus Pizza (4720 California SW).

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

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes as usual with 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(Seen on West Seattle’s most-famous marquee! WSB photo)

Better late than never – now that the busy morning is ending, here’s a quick look at the afternoon/evening – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH & BLOWING DEMOS: Noon to 4 pm, Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) is open for live glass-blowing demos, and art-glass pumpkin-patch shopping, as part of “Refract.”

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Community creations are on display throughout Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, until 6 pm today.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to learn about local history – open noon-4 pm today.

QI-GONG: 12:30-1 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

M’S VIEWING PARTY AT THE SKYLARK: No show tonight so The Skylark is opening at 2:45 pm and ready to rock the house with M’s support, and food/drink specials, during Game 5, first pitch just after 3 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(added) FREE FOOD AT OUNCES: 3 pm, first 60 customers, in celebration of Burb’s Burgers‘ first year there. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER: As previewed here, the West Seattle HS girls play Seattle Academy at Hiawatha Playfield (2700 California SW) at 4 pm and are hoping for a good community turnout as they celebrate their senior players.

WINE & PUMPKIN PAINTING: 5 pm at West Seattle Mercantile (3270 California SW). Check to see if openings remain!

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

‘FEATHER IN THE WIND’ ART POP-UP: 5-7 pm opening reception for multi-artist weekend show in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW)

‘PEANUTS’ MUSIC AT EASY STREET: Listening party with Vince Guaraldi‘s “Peanuts” tunes, 5-6 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

FREE TEEN SWIM: 6-7 pm at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), free swim session for ages 13=18.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: One home game for a local team tonight, Chief Sealth IHS hosts Nathan Hale at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex, 7 pm.

BINGO! 7 pm at Admiral Pub, assuming the game’s over! 21+. (2306 California SW)

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Final weekend, curtain at 7:30 pm. See our calendar listing for the ticket link and synopsis. (4711 California SW)

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

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING: Skating with live bands – tonight, Dick Rossetti and Bulk Male, MANTA – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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

(Wednesday sunset photo by Tony Tschanz)

Yes, it’s game night again, but there’s more happening in West Seattle and vicinity before/during/after! Here’s our list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more for today/tonight/days and weeks ahead):

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

DROP-IN COWORK HANGOUT AT THE VOID: Coffee and connections, new weekly casual coworking hangout at The Void, 10 am-noon. (5048 California SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Fall is a perfect time to plant! Explore the possibilities – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Art is on display throughout Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.

LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT TAX DEDUCTIONS: Free hourlong lunch-and-learn event at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW; WSB sponsor), noon-1 pm.

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

DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is back today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)

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

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

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

RAT CITY ART AND FOOD WALK: At a variety of venues in South Delridge and White Center, 5-8 pm. See the participant list here.

MADAME B’S DARK BAZAAR: One of the Rat City stops is Madame B’s Dark Bazaar at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), where the bazaar is on from 5 to 8 pm, spooky storytelling 8-10 pm.

POSTCARDS FOR DEMOCRACY HAPPY HOUR: 5-7 pm gathering at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) for long-distance advocacy.

MARINERS’ ALCS GAME 4: Still looking for a place to watch? Here are some options.

‘WELCOME THE ORCAS’ KICKOFF: Meet up with The Whale Trail at Elliott Bay Brewing in The Junction (4720 California SW), 5:30-8:30 pm, for the kickoff of this all-fall-long event.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, now leaving from Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW), it’s the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

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

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL CANCELED: Because of the M’s game.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm doors, 8 pm music: Christopher Ellis, Polari, Lottie Johnston, Summerray. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Final week! 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has info including the ticket link. (4711 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind & Teenage Rampage, 8 pm.

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

Taya sent this photo out of desperation:

The car, a Honda Fit with plate starting in 7BT, is blocking their POD from getting picked up from the Alki neighborhood her family is about to move out of. Taya says the city can’t tow it for at least a week and it’s been there at least five days. If it’s your car, she begs you, come move it!

(Fall-colors contrast! Photo by Jerry Simmons)

We know, there’s just one marquee event in Seattle tonight. But in case you’re interested in alternatives – here’s what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and if we’re missing something – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!):

SANISLO ELEMENTARY DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: All day at Puerto Vallarta in The Junction, open until 11 pm. During dinner (5-8 pm), a piñata is planned around 6:30 pm

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is our weekly last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).

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

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The show continues, with art on display all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW), so you can visit any time during regular hours, 12 pm-8 pm today.

FREE MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: Also at Southwest Library, free all-ages screening of “Karate Kid: Legends,” 2:30 pm.

FREE KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm.

WATCHING THE GAME: We’re building a list if you don’t have a favorite spot to watch – check back here later as we add more – first pitch is right after 5 pm.

ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING FOR 2345 HOBART: 5 pm, as previewed here, the city is taking comments on a project that requires an exemption because of an Environmentally Critical Area on the site.

ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, new weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)

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

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, drop in and create! If you want some inspiration, this month’s spotlight project is a seasonal pumpkin luminary. (3400 Harbor SW)

FREE ART CLASS: 6-8 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

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

FAUNTLEROY FERRY TERMINAL COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP: Last scheduled meeting of this longrunning group, which will receive and discuss updates on the project, 6 pm online. Our calendar listing includes the link for registering to watch (no public-comment period).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: An energetic way to mark the middle of the week – the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome, regardless of pace!

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

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW and SW Juneau) – agenda highlights are in our calendar listing.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: hosts Garfield for volleyball at 7 pm (2600 SW Thistle).

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

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

TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia spots on our Wednesday list (be aware that game-watching might delay or cancel): Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: You’re invited to sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm. (2306 California SW)

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

(West Seattleite Dave Townsend photographed Mount Rainier under the full moon on a recent flight)

20 notes comprise our Tuesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: 10 am with Natalia – last-minute reminder, so mark your calendar for next week!. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Art is on display all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW), and you can visit any time this month during regular hours, which are 12 pm-8 pm today.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course. Guest speaker: Rick Newell from Route 21. (4470 35th SW).

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ONLINE COMMUNITY MEETINGS: The fall systemwide community meeting will be held twice today/tonight, 1 pm and 6 pm. You can register for either by going here.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Though it’s budget season, the council has a rare regular session at 2 pm – here’s the agenda (which explains how to comment); watch live via Seattle Channel.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Today’s games/matches are on the road.

RALLYGOERS’ SAFETY TRAINING, 2 SESSIONS: 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm sessions with West Seattle Indivisible at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). Registration information is in our calendar listing,

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

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting, community members welcome, in person at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) or online (attendance info here). More info in the agenda document.

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

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

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: New classes continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Our calendar listing has details including how to check if they have space. Newcomers are always welcome, and the first class is free.

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

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four locations for trivia tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

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

(‘Live’ SDOT traffic cam in The Junction)

Good morning – here’s what’s up (and not) for your Sunday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings!) and inbox:

GARAGE/YARD SALES: Check for last-minute listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a WSB Forums login, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run starts at Upwell Coffee (4811 California SW).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: The Sunday games are on hiatus until The Missing Piece reopens in its new Junction location (no date yet, as of our most recent followup).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Find the year-round market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early-fall produce season (stone fruit, berries, tomatoes, peppers, greens, roots, bulbs), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

SIGN MAKING: Preparing for next week’s “No Kings” rallies (see pre-rally listing below too), 10 am-noon sign-making event at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

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

COZY GAMING SUNDAYS: Get cozy at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) in The Junction!

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

CIDER FUNDRAISER AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: Noon-3 pm, supporting City Fruit with fresh-pressed cider. (5275 California SW)

‘NO KINGS’ PRE-RALLY IN THE JUNCTION: Following up on Saturday’s mini-march along Alki (reader video above), another promotional pre-rally looking ahead to next Saturday’s nationwide rallies, meet at 12:30 pm at California SW and SW Edmunds.

ART DROP-IN: In conjunction with the ongoing Southwest Artist Showcase, Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) hosts a drop-in art event with artist Eileen Jimenez.

RECLAIMING OURSELVES: Start of four-session workshop to deal with the “polycrisis” and endless bad-news cycle, 2 pm, explained in our calendar listing (which also has the registration link). At Nurture Wellbeing (6307 California SW).

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

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Student Showcase with vocal-music students performing 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: 3 pm matinee performance of the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: Monthly general meeting, 3:30 pm at the Center for Active Living. (4217 SW Oregon)

WATCHING THE BIG GAME: 5 pm, American League Championship Series play begins for the Mariners at Toronto! Looking for the most intense West Seattle watching spot? That might be the Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

YALE WHIFFENPOOFS X ENDOLYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The legendary a cappella group returns to West Seattle to sing with, and for, the Endolyne Children’s Choir, 6:30 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW). Check here for tickets.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play. (4302 SW Alaska)

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

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

(11:28 AM UPDATE: Added SR3 event, which was already in our calendar, and White Center/South Delridge Haunted Marketplace, which was not)

(Recently reopened Salmon Bone Bridge over Longfellow Creek – photo by Manuel Valdes)

Here’s our West Seattle list for your Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Kick-start your weekend with a run! West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

VACCINE CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), open to all, but follow that link to get an appointment first.

URBAN FARMING WORKSHOP: 9 am at Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon), second-to-last workshop in a series that will teach you about growing food in an urban community garden, as previewed here. Today’s topic: “Spring gardening. Be ready for the growing season.”

FREE FIT4BABY CLASS: Prenatal fitness at FIT4MOM Studio (2707 California SW), 9 am.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

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

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

SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.

TOT DISCO: $2 for your little one to dance at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-11:30 pm. Adults free)

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Third-to-last week to shop at this market! Open 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, in and around the courtyard at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, sweet treats, body-care products, more, with a focus on BIPOC farmers/vendors!

MORNING JAZZ AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Theo Mcgaughey Jazz Trio performs.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FREE WRITING GROUP: On hiatus; no gathering until mid-October

ALKI HISTORY WALK: Last one of the year, 11 am – openings remain as of early this morning. Meet at the Log House Museum. (61st/Stevens)

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

NO KINGS 2.0 PRE-RALLY: One week before the next mass “No Kings” demonstrations, West Seattleites will meet up at Alki Statue of Liberty today and walk around drumming (etc.) to spread the word, starting at noon. (61st SW and Alki SW)

FRESH HOP BEER FEST: Today is the most celebratory day of this three-day festival at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) – noon to 11 pm, more than 40 fresh-hop beers on tap, with tasting tickets and a four-ounce commemorative glass. DJ spins 2-6 pm.

WHITE CENTER HAUNTED MARKETPLACE: Starting at noon, businesses in White Center and South Delridge welcome you for special seasonal events!

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

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

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

SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: Three Saturdays a month at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW), open 1 pm-10 pm.

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

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

MEET SR3 AT ALKI COFFEE: 2 pm, find out about the sea-life work of SR3, which operates a marine-mammal hospital/rehab center – they’ll be at Alki Coffee (2742 Alki SW).

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)

GRRRIZZLY LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm record-release show for GRRRizzly live in-store (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

COMEDY AND AXE THROWING: That’s what Axe Kickers in Top Hat invites you in for tonight, starting at 7 pm. (10843 1st Ave. S.)

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm curtain, third weekend for the current play at the Junction playhouse; ticket link in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7) tonight it’s Picador, Auntie Death, Bandski, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes as usual with 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(Fall colors! Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here are Friday notes – what’s happening and NOT happening – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The artworks on display are placed all around Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.

NO STAY ‘N’ PLAY: The free drop-in indoor playtime for little ones is canceled this week

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

BABY STORY TIME: 11 am at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to learn about local history – open noon-4 pm today.

QI-GONG: 12:30-1 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

FRESH HOP BEER FEST: Second day of 3-day celebration, with 24 fresh-hop beers on tap at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), 3 pm-midnight

WINE & CHEESE: 3-5 pm, enjoy pairings at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW) – ticket link is in our calendar listing.

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK BENEFIT: “Cultivating Community”‘s is the theme for the WCFB’s fundraiser at Sea Mar Community Center (9635 Des Moines Memorial Drive), 6 pm – check here to see if tickets remain.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Hilltop Family Band, T Reckless, Archie Motion, Fair Weather Foes, doors 6, music 7, $10 cover, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

FREE TEEN SWIM: 6-7 pm at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), free swim session for ages 13=18.

MUSIC AND THROWING: 6:30 pm at Axe Kickers in Top Hat (10843 1st Ave. S.):

Come join us for an incredible night of live music and unlimited axe throwing featuring Seattle’s own Moonlight Remedy, Eric, Thompson, and the undercover Cowboys, and more. Food truck on site, live music, and unlimited axe throwing, all for $20 at the door!!!!

21+.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: This week no home games for local teams at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Live music with KOBA, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

BINGO! 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 21+.

D&D WITH WEST SEATTLE RAINBOW GIRLS: Girls 11-18 are invited to join in the Rainbow Girls‘ D&D campaign tonight at 7 at Alki Masonic Center (40th SW and SW Edmunds).

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Weekend 3, curtain at 7:30 pm. See our calendar listing for the ticket link and synopsis. (4711 California SW)

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

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING: Skating with live bands – tonight, Bexley, Fox Medicine – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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

(Photo by Janelle Otterholt)

Sorry for the delay of our list of what’s happening today/tonight, but here it finally is, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more for today/tonight/days and weeks ahead):

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

DROP-IN COWORK HANGOUT AT THE VOID: Coffee and connections, new weekly casual coworking hangout at The Void, 10 am-noon. (5048 California SW)

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

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The artworks on display are placed all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.

CHAMBER ELECTION FORUM: West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s monthly lunch hosts Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson, 11:30 am at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Fee.

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

FRESH HOP BEER FEST: 3-day celebration starts today at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), 3 pm-midnight

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: 4 pm, West Seattle HS hosts Garfield for girls’ soccer at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).

EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY GRAND OPENING: The rebuilt high school in White Center opens its doors to the community tonight for a celebration and self-guided tours, 4-7 pm. (830 SW 116th, White Center)

DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is back today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)

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

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

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Aimed at families with preschoolers through 4th graders. 4:30-6:30 pm open house. (35th/Myrtle)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Dozens of displays and venues, from Alki to Morgan Junction, most open starting at 5 pm. To see who’s having receptions tonight, as well as who’s offering food/drink specials, see this page.

THE ART OF MUSIC: To enhance tonight’s Art Walk, three mini-concerts are scheduled, all 6 pm-7:45 pm, at venues in The Admiral District, The Junction, and Morgan Junction. See the artists and venues here.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online presentation/discussion, this time about navigating gender. Our calendar listing includes info and the registration link.

BOOK LAUNCH: West Seattle author Bob Wyss launches “Black Gold” tonight at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), 6:30 pm, as previewed here.

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

JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE AT TIM’S: In White Center tonight: John Lennon celebration with Joe Ross and Friends, live music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), it’s the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

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

’90S TRIVIA: Play at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7 pm.

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Third week! 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has info including the ticket link. (4711 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with Supreme La Rock, 8 pm.

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

(Photo by Robert Spears, last night)

Here’s what’s happening for your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and if we’re missing something – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!):

CHIEF SEALTH IHS FUNDRAISER @ PANDA EXPRESS: Get food from/at Westwood Village‘s new Panda Express 10 am-10 pm today and a percentage will support CSIHS. Our calendar listing has the code to use if you’re ordering online; otherwise, just tell them you’re there for the benefit.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).

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

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The artworks on display are placed all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 12 pm-8 pm today.

NO AMERICAN MAH JONGG TODAY: Afternoon meetups are still on hold until The Missing Piece reopens in its new West Seattle Junction location.

FREE KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: hosts Roosevelt for slowpitch softball at 3 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

ARBOR HEIGHTS WALKING TOUR: SDOT is leading a walking tour of places in Arbor Heights that might get sidewalks with Transportation Levy funding. Meet at Arbor Heights Elementary (3701 SW 104th) at 5 pm.

ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, new weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix your broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).

POETRY AT C & P: PoetryBridge at C & P Coffee, 6-8 pm. (5612 California SW)

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, drop in and create! If you want some inspiration, this month’s spotlight project is a seasonal pumpkin luminary. (3400 Harbor SW)

FREE ART CLASS: 6-8 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

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

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required, come play!

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Monthly meeting, 6 pm, this time via Zoom – see the agenda here.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: An energetic way to mark the middle of the week – the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome, regardless of pace!

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

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

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia spots on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: You’re invited to sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm. (2306 California SW)

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

(Last night – photo by Jerry Simmons)

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

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: 10 am with Natalia – last-minute reminder, so mark your calendar for next week!. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The artworks on display are placed all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 12 pm-8 pm today.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) features a speaker from PeaceTrees Vietnam. (WSB sponsor)

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING: As previewed Monday, 1 pm afternoon (online/phone) and 4:30 pm evening (in-person) sessions. See the agenda here, with information on how to participate; watch live via Seattle Channel.

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

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Both West Seattle HS golf teams play Franklin at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), 3 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: First week of this school year’s free drop-in homework help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4 pm to 5:45 pm.

DINE OUT FUNDRAISER FOR LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY: 4-9 pm, get food at/from Admiral Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor), and part of the proceeds support programs at Lafayette Elementary!

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

BE AN ADMIRAL VOLUNTEER! Admiral Neighborhood Association meetup for people interested in volunteering for fall and winter, 6:30 pm at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor).

TALK WITH POLICE: Southwest Precinct Advisory Council – which is really just everyone who shows up – meets at 6:30 pm at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds, right off the parking lot). Get updates from police and ask questions.

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

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: New classes continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Our calendar listing has details including how to check if they have space. Newcomers are always welcome, and the first class is free. (Above is video we recorded during last week’s class!)

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

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 5: Five locations for trivia tonight – special sessions of Taylor Swift trivia at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

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

(Full moon setting early this morning – photo by James Bratsanos)

Here’s our list of what’s happening and NOT happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (got something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The artwork on display are viewable all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW) during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.

HOMEWORK HELP: Free drop-in homework help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4 pm to 5:45 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Here’s who’s playing at home: At 4:30 pm, Chief Sealth IHS‘s slowpitch-softball team hosts Ballard (3000 California SW).

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT HIATUS: Still on hold until The Missing Piece finishes moving to new Junction location (no date yet as of our most-recent check).

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee; book a spot here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play tonight! Easy Street‘s every-other-week Music Quiz, 6:30 and 7:30 pm (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Doors open at 6:45 for 7 pm meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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

(This morning’s moonset, photographed by Carol Ann Joyce)

Good morning – here’s what’s up for your Sunday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings!) and inbox:

EXTRA WATER TAXI RUNS: On this day/night with big games downtown (1:05 pm Seahawks, 5:03 pm Mariners), the West Seattle Water Taxi is following its summer-Saturday schedule tonight – last run from downtown leaves at 10:45 pm.

GARAGE/YARD SALES: Check for listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a WSB Forums login, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)

FLU/COVID VACCINE CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm at Chief Sealth IHS (2600 SW Thistle), open to all, but follow that link to get an appointment first.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run starts at Moonshot Coffee (9622 16th SW, White Center).

UW BEACH-VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: The Huskies are back at Alki Beach today for the second day of a two-day tournament, starting at 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: The Sunday games are on hiatus until The Missing Piece reopens in its new Junction location (no date yet, as of our followup this week).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Find the year-round market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early-fall produce season (stone fruit, berries, tomatoes, peppers, greens, roots, bulbs), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN: You’re invited to help work in the Bee Garden today as fall begins. 10 am-noon. (Graham/Lanham)

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

SOUTHWEST ART SHOWCASE OPENING RECEPTION: 11 am-12:30 pm, come see the entries in this year’s community art showcase at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) and meet some of the artists.

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

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

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: Third and final day at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), open noon-7 pm today. That includes Kids’ Day activities. See today’s full schedule on the Ounces website.

COMMUNITY CLOG DANCING LESSONS: 1 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), all welcome at this introductory session.

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

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Theo Mcgaughey Jazz Trio performs 3-5 pm – come early to get your beverage – at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: Discussing Ira Levin‘s “Rosemary’s Baby” at 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: 3 pm matinee performance of the newest play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 4 pm listening party for Taylor Swift‘s album ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-8 pm, live music with PëtrichØr & Trashasaurus Rex, free, all-ages. (9444 Delridge Way SW)

SCREAM CLUB SEATTLE: 7 pm at Lincoln Park Picnic Shelter 4 (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), second monthly gathering to, yes, have a communal scream.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play. (4302 SW Alaska)

JET CITY AT ARTSWEST: Improvised comedy musical at 7:30 pm; our calendar listing has the ticket link. (4711 California SW)

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

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

(Photo by Tom Trulin)

Welcome to the first weekend of October! Here’s our big West Seattle list for Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

TRAFFIC/TRANSPORTATION/PARKING ALERTS: Many parking spaces are off-limits today (and Monday) between Don Armeni Boat Ramp and Luna/Anchor Park because of a film shoot … South Park Bridge is closed again 7 pm tonight to 6 am Sunday because of Duwamish River cleanup work … The Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry route remains on a two-boat-plus-unscheduled-third-boat schedule (as linked here).

FREE SAUNA: As previewed here Friday, Metro is bringing a mobile sauna to Seacrest (Cove 2) so you can sweat and then plunge into Elliott Bay (or vice versa), 8 am-10 am. (1660 Harbor SW)

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Kick-start your weekend with a run? West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

GARAGE/YARD SALES: Anyone having a yard/garage sale today? Check listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a login for that section, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)

VACCINE CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW), open to all, but follow that link to get an appointment first.

URBAN FARMING WORKSHOP: 9 am at Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon), the second workshop in a series that will teach you about growing food in an urban community garden, as previewed here. Today’s topic: “Winter gardening. You can grow a variety of vegetables year-round.”

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

UW BEACH-VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: The Huskies are back at Alki Beach today (and tomorrow) starting at 9 am.

WEST SEATTLE ALZHEIMER’S WALK: Don’t want to, or can’t, go to the big walk downtown? A local support group has again organized a smaller West Seattle walk on the same day. Meet up at 9:30 am at 35th/Myrtle, by the water tower.

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

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

SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Just a few more weeks to shop at this weekly market! Open 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, in and around the courtyard at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, sweet treats, body-care products, more!

WHITE CENTER HEIGHTS TREE PLANTING: Big planting event 10 am-1 pm – sign up here ASAP! (10208 7th SW)

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

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FREE WRITING GROUP: On hiatus; no gathering until mid-October

ALKI HISTORY WALK: 11 am – openings remain as of early this morning. Meet at the Log House Museum. (61st/Stevens)

FREE ECO-TOUR: Starting at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 West Marginal Way SW), 11 am-noon.

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

OKTOBERFEST AT HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE: Beer, brats, pretzels, games, more, noon-7 pm celebration at Highland Park Corner Store. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: More Oktoberfest! Second day of festivities at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), open noon-9 pm today.

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Bonus monthly Saturday morning session of long-distance handwritten advocacy, noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

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

FAUNTLEROY PUMPKIN SEARCH: Come to the Endolyne business district 1-3 pm for the Fauntleroy Community Association‘s Pumpkin Search. (9200 block 45th SW)

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

SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: Three Saturdays a month at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW), open 1 pn-10 pm.

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

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

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Bring your furry, scaly, feathered, etc. friend(s) to the St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church parking lot (3050 California SW) for the annual blessings in honor of St. Francis, 2 pm.

WESTSIDE NEIGHBORS SHELTER OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 pm, the shelter in The Triangle opens its doors for a Q&A and presentation. (3618 SW Alaska)

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MEDICAL HARM: Learn how in this free presentation at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 3 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)

LITTLE FREE ART GALLERY: Grand reopening, 4-5 pm, as previewed here. (38th SW between Morgan and Graham)

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Monthly unplugged event Circle of Songs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, no cover, all ages.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm at Morpho performs live in-store (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm curtain, second weekend for the curret play at the Junction playhouuse; ticket link in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7) tonight it’s Full Life Crisis, The Cheap Cassettes, Memphis Radio Kings, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes with 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

Here are Friday options, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Free drop-in indoor playtime for little ones is back, 10 am-11:30 am Fridays at Arbor Heights Community Church. (4113 SW 102nd)

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE – DROPOFFS CONTINUE: As explained in our calendar listing, the annual Southwest Artist Showcase starts this weekend at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can participate just by bringing in up to 3 artworks for inclusion. Library’s open 10 am-6 pm today for the third day of dropoffs.

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

BABY STORY TIME: 11 am at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

FREE ECO-TOUR: Starting at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 West Marginal Way SW), 11 am-noon. (Saturday too, if you miss this one!)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to learn about local history – open noon-4 pm today.

QI-GONG: 12:30-1 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: The festivities start today/tonight, 3-10 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), including the Stein Hold Tournament 5-7:30 pm.

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

CHILI COOKOFF: Westside Interfaith Network‘s Chili Cookoff fundraiser, 6 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW)

DESTINATION DELRIDGE: DNDA‘s big benefit at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 6 pm. Check to see if tickets remain!

FREE TEEN SWIM: 6-7 pm at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), free swim session for ages 13=18.

OPEN MIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, all-genres open mic at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BOOK LAUNCH: Local author Ashton Macaulay launches “One Night at Kedasi,” a sci-fi comedy novel, 6:30 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: This week with a home game at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle HS vs. Franklin at 7 tonight.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Live music with War Babies, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

BINGO! 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 21+.

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Weekend 2 of the new production, 7:30 pm. See our calendar listing for the ticket link and synopsis. (4711 California SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, Vitamin D/a>. (4547 California SW)

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING: Skating with live bands – tonight, Sam Russell and the Harborrats, Echo Ravine – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s our lively list of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more):

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

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

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE – DROPOFFS CONTINUE: As explained in our calendar listing, the annual Southwest Artist Showcase starts this weekend at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can participate just by bringing in up to 3 artworks for inclusion. Library’s open 10 am-6 pm today for the second day of dropoffs.

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

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: 4 pm, Chief Sealth IHS hosts Squalicum for slowpitch softball, Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), and West Seattle HS hosts Lincoln for girls’ soccer, Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).

COMMUNITY CLOTHING SWAP: KAVU in South Delridge (9064 Delridge Way SW) is hosting this swap – bring in your swappable clothing dtarting at 4 pm, swap/shopping is 5-7 pm, as explained in our calendar listing.

DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is back today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)

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

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

WINE AND JAZZ NIGHT: Support the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon) while enjoying good wine and good music, 5-9 pm. Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

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

FAUNTLEROY CULVERTS MEETING: Get the latest information – and answers to your questions – from Seattle Public Utilities, 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW), as the first of these projects nears.

NEED A NOTARY? 6-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DUSTY 45s FT. SPECIAL GUESTS: In White Center tonight: Free live music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) with The Dusty 45s featuring Not Dead Yet and the Joel Astley Band.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), it’s the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

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

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: October’s first class is at 6:30 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), all skill levels welcome.

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: The club is back after summer break. Choose your venue, bring your own book. 7 pm start – locations are in our calendar listing.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES: A mini-campaign forum is part of what’s planned for tonight’s North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting at the North Highline Fire Station in White Center (1243 SW 112th), 7 pm.

GAMING WATCH PARTY: 7 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs), celebrate “the premiere of Campaign IV of Critical Role and witness the birth of Araman!”

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

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Blankslate, Tiny Monsters, Raegan Leilani. Doors at 7 pm. Music at 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Second week! 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has info including the ticket link. (4711 California SW)

COMEDY SHOWCASE: 8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) – our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Marc Muller, 8 pm.

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

This area’s U.S. House Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a West Seattle resident, has a list of questions/answers about the federal government shutdown, and we’re sharing it in case it’s helpful. The questions addressed on this list are not about the politics of the shutdown but about its effects – questions you might have about federal-government services such as Medicare, Social Security, passport applications, etc. See it here.

(Lincoln Park photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening for October’s first Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and if we’re missing something – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!):

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).

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

FREE ECO-TOUR: Starting at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 West Marginal Way SW), 11 am-noon. (Friday and Saturday too, if you miss this one!)

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE – DROPOFFS BEGIN: As explained in our calendar listing, the annual Southwest Artist Showcase starts this weekend at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can participate just by bringing in up to 3 artworks for inclusion. Library’s open noon-8 pm today for the first day of dropoffs.

NO AMERICAN MAH JONGG TODAY: Afternoon meetups are still on hold until The Missing Piece reopens in its new West Seattle Junction location.

FREE KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: hosts Roosevelt for slowpitch softball at 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) … West Seattle HS hosts Holy Names in volleyball, 7 pm (3000 California SW).

ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, new weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix your broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).

MUSIC AT C & P: Rhythm and Roots Night at C & P Coffee, 6-8 pm: “For fans of roots, blues and heritage music and acoustic music with a variety of instrumentation beyond guitar (dobro, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, hand drums, etc.)” All ages, no cover. (5612 California SW)

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, drop in and create! If you want some inspiration, this month’s spotlight project is a seasonal pumpkin luminary. (3400 Harbor SW)

FREE ART CLASS: 6-8 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

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

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required, come play!

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) – this month’s book is “The Midwich Cuckoos” by John Wyndham.

PIANO NIGHT AT UPWELL: 6 pm, music with your beverage(s) at Upwell Coffee and Wine! (4811 California SW)

TONE CIRCLE: 6 pm at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), “show up and sing!” Preregistration required. $20.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: An energetic way to mark the middle of the week – the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome, regardless of pace!

GET RAINWISE: In-person event at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) with info on how to get a rebate for a cistern and/or rain garden on your property, if you’re eligible! 6:30 pm.

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

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

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia spots on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: You’re invited to sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm. (2306 California SW)

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

(The sun’s end-of-day appearance on Monday, photographed by Carol Ann Joyce)

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

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING: Morning and afternoon sessions, 9:30 am start, individual department presentations continue. See the agenda here; watch live via Seattle Channel.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: 10 am with Natalia – last-minute reminder, so mark your calendar for next week!. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) features a speaker from PeaceTrees Vietnam. (WSB sponsor)

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

DINE OUT FUNDRAISER FOR WSHS FOOTBALL: Both dine-in and online orders are eligible for this fundraiser at West Wings (2329 California SW) benefiting the West Seattle High School football program, 4-8 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS girls’ soccer hosts Rainier Beach at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 4:30 pm.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

HIGHLY CAPABLE/ADVANCED LEARNING DISCUSSION: 6:30 pm regional gathering for Seattle Public Schools families/staff involved with or interested in these services, at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle).

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

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: New classes continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Our calendar listing has details including how to check if they have space. Newcomers are always welcome, and the first class is free.

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

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four options for Tuesday night trivia – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

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