First, a traffic reminder:

SOUTHBOUND HIGHWAY 99 CLOSED: Between the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge, SB 99 is closed for more pre-tunnel-transition work and scheduled to remain closed until early Monday; we’ll publish an update if it reopens early.

Now, what’s happening – first, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: You’re invited to shop the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 8 am-2 pm. (5612 California SW)

EASTRIDGE CHURCH TURKEY AND GROCERIES GIVEAWAY: 9 am, hundreds of turkeys and bags of groceries are offered to all, while supplies last. Info here. (39th/Oregon)

BAZAAR & BAKE SALE AT THE MOUNT: Second and final day of the Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale at Providence Mount St. Vincent, 9 am-4 pm. By the front entrance. (4831 35th SW)

BAZAAR AT THE MASONIC CENTER: More shopping at the Alki Masonic Center Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by Alki Court 21, Order of the Amaranth, 9 am-4 pm. (4736 40h SW)

THANKSGIVING TURKEY DONATIONS: Two ways to give to West Seattle Food Bank today, either turkey or money the WSFB can use to buy turkeys:

10 am – 2 pm, you can donate turkeys or $15 toward a turkey at the Junction True Value Open House in the Alaska Junction at Edmunds & 44th, or at the West Seattle Food Bank at the corner of 35th & Morgan (garage entrance on Morgan next to the bus stop).

BAZAAR AT A LIBRARY: White Center Library Guild Holiday Bazaar & Book Sale, 10 am to 3 pm at the library. (1409 SW 107th)

BAZAAR AT A CHURCH: Peace Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar: “Arts and crafts, silent auction with themed baskets, fair trade/global gifts, bake sale, gifts for everyone! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today (continuing Sunday). Free children’s crafts/activities and hot lunch available for purchase today.” (SW Thistle and 39th Ave SW)

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: At Arrowhead Gardens, 10 am-3 pm. Two dozen vendors; everything handcrafted. (9220 2nd SW)

OPEN HOUSE AT TRUE VALUE: Junction True Value Holiday Open House. Be sure to bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank, 10 am-2 pm – or turkeys as mentioned above! (4747 44th SW)

OPEN HOUSE AT NW ART AND FRAME:, 10 am-5:30 pm, “live artist demos, open house specials, lots of free drawings throughout the day, product demonstrations, all the latest in holiday decorations, FREE samples and of course … FREE treats & goodies! Products that are being demonstrated will be 20% during their demos.” (4733 California SW)

FOOD DRIVE AT 20TH ANNUAL BEER CHURCH TURKEY BOWL: No bowling lanes left but come down tonight and cheer for the participants, have a newly released Beer Church IPA, bring nonperishable food for the WS Food Bank. 5:30-8 pm at West Seattle Bowl. (39th/Oregon)

And now, from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar (and inbox):

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-11:30 am, prospective students and their families are invited to visit Explorer West (WSB sponsor) – details here. (10015 28th SW)

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE YOUTH FORUM: 10 am-1 pm event led by the Duwamish Valley Youth Corps at South Park Community Center – details here. Free trees, too. (8319 10th Ave. S.)

LONGFELLOW CREEK FLOOD REDUCTION & TRAIL CONNECTION PROJECT: 12:30-3:30 pm, drop-in session to see design concepts for the project (background info’s here). Live, work, study near here? Go see for yourself and tell the project team what you think. Look for the tent. (24th SW near SW Graham)

‘SEATTLE NOW & THEN’ TALK: At the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse, a 2 p.m. illustrated talk by Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard about their new book “Seattle Now & Then: The Historic Hundred.”

Clay Eals – who edited the book and is shown above with its creators in a WSB photo from September – adds:

The presentation will conclude with the updated “Now and Then” columns (from the book) that feature Princess Angeline and Chief Seattle (then) and Mary Lou Slaughter and Ken Workman (now). The talk is free, and books will be available for purchase and personal inscription.

(4705 W. Marginal Way)

ITALIAN DINNER FUNDRAISER: Dinner, dessert, dancing to raise money for CYO sports at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6 pm – ticket info’s in our calendar listing. (35th/Myrtle)

ONE MILLION TAMPONS PYNK PARTY: 6-9 pm at South Park Hall, details and tickets here! (1253 S. Cloverdale)

ROO AND THE FEW: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, “beloved classical pianists Joyce Gibb and Mike Carroll present an evening of classics by Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Piazzolla, and Chopin.” More info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘JANE EYRE’: Third night for the new musical at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets are available online – go here. (4711 California SW)

THE TIKIGRAPHS: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, “music inspired by the tiki pop culture phenomenon of the 1950s and 1960s.” $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE, YES, MORE! See everything by browsing our Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar.

(Photo by Susan Romanenghi)

With Thanksgiving now less than a week away, the holiday happenings are revving up, and they’re part of the highlight list for the hours ahead. From the West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar:

BAZAAR AT THE MOUNT: Until 4 pm, first of two days for Providence Mount St. Vincent‘s Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale. All welcome! (4831 35th SW)

FALL WINE RELEASE: First of two days for the fall wine release at Northwest Wine Academy on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 1-7 pm. (6000 16th SW)

HOLIDAY PARTY: Menashe and Sons Jewelers (WSB sponsor) holiday party in The Junction, 6 pm. (4532 California SW)

SLOUCHER: Live in-store, 7 pm at Easy Street Records, free and all ages! (California/Alaska)

FIVE BUCK BAND: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm, ’60s and ’70s with some contemporary sounds too. (5612 California SW)

SWEET, SWEET MUSIC: Pre-holiday concert with Trillium Soul at Fauntleroy Church – and dessert! 7:30 pm. (9140 California SW)

‘FOOLS’ FINALE AT WSHS: Final performance tonight for the West Seattle High School Drama Club production of Neil Simon‘s “Fools,” with curtain time at 7:30 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

‘JANE EYRE’: Second night for the new musical at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Get your ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

MORE FOR TONIGHT AND BEYOND: Find it on our complete calendar and in our Holiday Guide.

(Chestnut-backed chickadee, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE-OUT BENEFIT: Lincoln Park Co-op Preschool benefits from part of the proceeds today at MOD Pizza in West Seattle – mention the co-op when you order. 10:30 am-10 pm. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 11 am at Delridge Library – stories, songs, and rhymes! (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 6 pm meeting at Admiral UCC. Featured tonight: Screening of the movie “RBG.” (4320 SW Hill)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Learn about timebanking at this month’s meeting – all welcome, 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC. (6115 SW Hinds)

BILL DAVIE: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘JANE EYRE’: Opening night for the new musical at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Get tickets here! (4711 California SW)

‘FOOLS’ AT WSHS: Just two more chances to see the West Seattle High School Drama Club production of Neil Simon‘s “Fools,” with curtain time at 7:30 pm tonight. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

YES, THERE’S MORE … find it all on our complete calendar, and preview the pre-Thanksgiving holiday events via our Holiday Guide!

(Surf Scoter, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Seven from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of your Wednesday:

FOOD & DRINK FUNDRAISER: Restaurants and coffee shops around Seattle are donating 10 percent of their proceeds to the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project today in the Chefs+Together Seattle benefit. Check the list for updated local participation.

LUNCH AND LEARN: This month’s Equity in Education Coalition event is at noon at the Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center – exploring “The Intersection of Racism and Mental Health.” Details in our calendar listing. (605 SW 108th)

DENNY PTSA: 6:30 pm meeting in the Denny International Middle School library. (2601 SW Kenyon)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm, our area’s largest political organization meets for the first time since the election. Agenda info is in the newest newsletter (PDF). Meeting’s at The Hall at Fauntleroy. (9131 California SW)

‘THE DETENTION LOTTERY’: Second and final chance for this immersive theater experience written by a local immigration lawyer, as explained here. 7 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe. (35th/Myrtle)

POEMS AND STORIES: Monthly PoetryBridge event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm, with featured readers Benjamin Schmitt and Jason Kirk – details here. (5612 California SW)

‘FOOLS’ AT WSHS: Three more chances to see the West Seattle High School Drama Club (which provided the photo above) production of Neil Simon‘s “Fools,” starting at 7:30 pm tonight. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

AS ALWAYS, THERE’S MORE … see our complete calendar, and preview the pre-Thanksgiving holiday events via our Holiday Guide!

(Spotted sandpiper, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Lots going on in the hours ahead! Among the highlights:

DROP-IN CHESS: For kids/teens, 4:30-5:30 pm at High Point Library. All skill levels welcome! (3411 SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE MIDDLE SCHOOLS INFORMATION NIGHT: 6-8 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe – information on middle schools all over the area, plus a presentation at 6:30 pm that will be of interest to future middle schoolers’ families even if you aren’t school shopping. Admission free. (35th/Myrtle)

HOPE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 pm, preschool through 8th grade Hope Lutheran School in The Junction invites you to tour the campus and meet the staff. (42nd/Oregon)

FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY PTA: General membership meeting, 6:30 pm at the school. (3800 SW Findlay)

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: All are welcome to hear a presentation on our state’s new high-school graduation requirements, during tonight’s Chief Sealth International High School PTSA meeting. (2600 SW Thistle)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GROUP: Last meeting of the year, 7 pm at 2 Fingers Social. Come talk about the neighborhood’s present and the group’s future! (9211 Delridge Way SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm FCA board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, public welcome. Agenda includes ferry, crime, development updates, and other topics. (9131 California SW)

FLY-TYING: 7 pm at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) – check fast to see if there’s still room; our calendar listing explains how. (42nd/Oregon)

MORE FOR TONIGHT AND BEYOND! Just check our complete calendar and Holiday Guide.

The official Veterans Day observance doesn’t mean everything’s closed. Libraries, for example, are open. They’re part of our list of highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

TALK PUBLIC SAFETY WITH THE MAYOR: As previewed here last night, Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best are touring The Junction this afternoon, with a public coffee chat at Cupcake Royale at 4:15 pm. Got a public-safety question for them? Bring it. (California/Alaska)

PHYSICAL THERAPY NIGHT: Free evaluation at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), 5:30-7 pm. (2743 California SW)

WHEN IS HOME NO LONGER A SAFE OPTION? Free talk/discussion at Aegis Living of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 6 pm. Appetizers and refreshments. (4700 SW Admiral Way)

EVENING BOOK GROUP IN WESTWOOD: Southwest Library‘s evening book group meets at 6:45 pm. This month’s book is “Citizen Vince” by Jess Walter. (9010 35th SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP IN ADMIRAL: West Seattle (Admiral) Library‘s evening book group also meets at 6:45 pm. This month’s book is “Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher” by Timothy Egan. (2306 42nd SW)

AND THERE’S MORE! See our complete calendar here.

(Photo by Bob Spears, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Welcome to Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, in the street, in the heart of The Junction. At the south end, look for the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle with coffee and ticket sales for their December 1st pancake breakfast. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART & HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW, LAST CHANCE: The third and final day of the show runs 11 am-2 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church. See the list of participating artists in our calendar listing! (9140 California SW)

STRONG4SAM BARBECUE BENEFIT: At the West Seattle Eagles during the 1:25 pm Seahawks-Rams game:

To The Bone BBQ will be hosting a fundraising halftime meal at the West Seattle Eagles Aerie in an effort to raise money for the Strong4Sam foundation and Project Violet. Food, drinks, raffles & Seahawks football on the big screen will be had. Entry is free, but donations to the foundation are encouraged. Cash bar. 100% of the proceeds from food sales, raffle tickets, Strong4Sam products & donations go directly to the Strong4Sam foundation in support of Project Violet. Below is the story of why Strong4Sam was started.

In December 2014, Jeff and Kellea Taylor received the devastating news that their youngest son, 11 year old Sam, had an inoperable brain tumor. In the following months, their family was inundated with information about brain tumors and treatment options. They learned the hard way that, while effective, the existing treatment options come with difficult and painful side effects. It was during these early months that they also learned about Project Violet, a nonprofit research group at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, started by Sam’s doctor Dr. Jim Olsen, and dedicated to discovering more effective and less toxic therapies for pediatric cancer.

Born out of the Taylors’ desire to do everything possible to help Sam, Strong4Sam was created as a fundraising group in support of Project Violet, which is funded exclusively through private donations.

In May 2015, after raising and donating over $40,000 for Project Violet, the Taylors established the Strong4Sam Foundation with the following mission: Strong4Sam is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating community awareness and raising funds for innovative research to discover more effective and less toxic therapies for pediatric cancer.

(4426 California SW)

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION PRACTICE: 2 pm-4 pm at Admiral UCC, practice bystander-intervention skills with Anti-Hate Alaska Junction, as explained here. (4320 SW Hill)

PRAIRIE DAWN LIVE @ C & P: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), Prairie Dawn performs “jazz influenced duo with an eclectic repertoire of standards and originals.” No cover. (5612 California SW)

J MASCIS LIVE IN-STORE: 6 pm, two days after new album “Elastic Days” went on sale, J Mascis is live in-store at Easy Street Records. Free. All ages. (California SW & SW Alaska)

TOMORROW & BEYOND … look into the future via the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and newly launched Holiday Guide.

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

First big Saturday of the holiday season, though these aren’t ALL holiday highlights:

SPECIAL TIME/PLACE FOR WS LINUX USER GROUP: If you’re going to the Seattle GNU/Linux Conference, catch up with WSeaLUG there. 8 am – info here – at Seattle Central College on Capitol Hill. (1701 Broadway)

CLEAN UP ROXHILL PARK: Grab your gloves and go help the neighbors who’ve been taking care of Roxhill Park for years. 9 am, meet in the parking lot. (29th SW/SW Barton)

WHITE CENTER SUMMIT: 9 am breakfast, 10 am summit, all welcome at Evergreen High School. (830 SW 116th)

HPIC HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Today’s the day for the legendary Highland Park Improvement Club Holiday Bazaar, 10 am-3 pm. 20+ vendors! Lunch for sale! Bar open! (1116 SW Holden)

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: 2nd of 3 days and the longest, 10 am-4 pm. Vendors are listed in our report from the first night. At the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall. (9140 California SW)

SHOREWOOD ELEMENTARY HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 10 am-4 pm at the school, featuring handmade goods and Santa photos, among other things. (2725 SW 116th)

NURSERY OPEN HOUSE: West Seattle Nursery holiday open house, 11 am-2 pm, with special presentations and demonstrations. (California/Brandon)

TAPROOT SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-1 pm, this K-5 school invites you to its Fauntleroy Schoolhouse open house. (9131 California SW)

LOOK FOR SALMON @ ‘OPEN CREEK‘: Noon-3 pm, you’re invited to visit Fauntleroy Creek, where you just might see spawning salmon. Go to the fish-ladder overlook and wait for a volunteer to come escort you to creekside. More info here. If you’ve never been before, this Google Street View shows you the entrance. (Upper Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Director)

HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY, OUNCES! Noon-10 pm, Ounces in North Delridge is celebrating its second anniversary with free pizza and more. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

CANNA CULTURE GRAND OPENING: 1-5 pm, it’s a party celebrating the opening of Canna Culture, in what had been the original location of Canna West Seattle (WSB sponsor), with art, food, education, and more, as detailed here. 21+. (5435 California SW)

VISCON CELLARS WINE RELEASE: Day 2! Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) has just released “a 2015 Unoaked Chardonnay and our 2014 Heart Box Red Merlot. Just in time for the Thanksgiving Holidays, both these wines pair great with traditional holiday meals.” The tasting room/wine bar is open 2-7 pm today. (5910 California SW)

BOOK DRIVE: 2-4 pm at Aegis West Seattle (WSB sponsor). Bring books, get cocoa and cookies! (4700 SW Admiral Way)

VETERANS DAY DINNER: It’s an annual tradition – free spaghetti dinner for veterans and their families as well as others with connection to the armed services. Dinner starts at 5:30 pm at American Legion Post 160; program at 6. (3618 SW Alaska)

NELSON WRIGHT & STEVE BECK: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), singer-songwriters “in the Americana tradition.” (5612 California SW)

‘FOOLS’ NIGHT 3: 7:30 pm curtain time for the West Seattle High School Drama Club‘s production of the Neil Simon. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

THE OLD GROWTH QUARTET: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – “the band features an eclectic repertoire of traditional and original music, with deep roots in bluegrass, country, and folk.” (7904 35th SW)

BENEFIT FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS: Country singer/songwriter Lauren Davidson‘s show at The Skylark benefits the Wounded Warriors Project. Doors at 8, music at 9, advance tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our complete calendar.

(Thursday night’s sunset, before the clouds rolled in! Photo by Robin Sinner)

Five for tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

VISCON CELLARS WINE RELEASE: Two new wines, and you can get them starting tonight!

(Photo courtesy Viscon Cellars)

Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) is releasing “a 2015 Unoaked Chardonnay and our 2014 Heart Box Red Merlot. Just in time for the Thanksgiving Holidays, both these wines pair great with traditional holiday meals.” The tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm tonight, 2-7 pm Saturday. (5910 California SW)

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND GIFT SHOW: Tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday, local artists (see the list here) are showing and selling in the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall. Tonight, you’re invited to stop by 5 pm-8 pm. (9140 California SW)

GO SKATING: Alki Community Center turns roller rink most Friday nights, 5:45-7:45 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (5817 SW Stevens)

SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – “new lineup each month featuring four local singer-songwriters performing their original material. Anchored and hosted the second Friday of each month by West Seattle’s own Tom Humphreys. Each performer gets a 25-minute set in the showcase.” (5612 California SW)

‘FOOLS’ NIGHT 2: 7:30 pm, it’s your second chance to see the West Seattle High School Drama Club‘s production of the Neil Simon. Ticket info in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP TONIGHT AND BEYOND … by checking our complete calendar.

(Barred owl, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

Before the day gets too much further along, seven EIGHT highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LIBRARY LAB – CODING WITHOUT COMPUTERS: Wednesdays continue to be early-release days, so students 6-12 years old are invited to drop by the West Seattle (Admiral) Library 2:30-4 pm to “try out simple analog coding with gadgets and games!” (2306 42nd SW)

(added) PIZZA FOR PRESCHOOL: Lincoln Park Co-op Preschool is benefiting from a portion of the proceeds tonight at Proletariat Pizza in White Center, 4-9 pm. Just mention “Co-Op” when you order, whether dine-in or takeout. (9622 16th SW)

TOP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEMENTIA: Free seminar at 6 pm at Aegis Living of West Seattle (WSB sponsor). All welcome. (4700 SW Admiral Way)

MYRTLE STAIRWAY MEETING: 6 pm at the Southwest Precinct, as noted in this recent report, a community meeting is planned to discuss the SDOT stairway project on SW Myrtle between 25th and Sylvan. (2300 SW Webster)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, with agenda items including the Highway 99 transition, city outreach related to Sound Transit light rail, and how to file missing-person reports. All welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

‘UNDERSTANDING YOUR CULTURAL LENS FOR OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY’: 7 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center, “an interactive workshop to explore our cultural lenses. Cultural lenses affect how we walk through the world and how we interact with people from different cultural backgrounds.” All welcome. (7000 35th SW)

DUTCH SHUFFLEBOARD: Play Sjoelen, 7 pm at Tin Dog Brewing in South Park. (309 S. Cloverdale)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 7:30 pm signup, 8:30 pm music at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WHAT ELSE IS UP? See our complete calendar by going here!

It’s Election Day! So we’re starting the highlights for today/tonight with the election-related list:

(Photo courtesy Taproot School, whose students were out by the Fauntleroy ferry dock)

VOTE! If you haven’t done it yet, here’s the info you need – where, when, how.

WATCH PARTIES: Want to watch the national (and then local/regional) results? Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW) welcomes you, 4-10 pm; Sound and Fog (4735 40th SW) welcomes you, 5-9 pm.

CANDIDATES’ PARTIES: Want to hang out with the 34th District State Senate candidate of your choice? Shannon Braddock and supporters will be in West Seattle, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW); Joe Nguyen and supporters will be in White Center, at Drunky’s Two Shoes BBQ (9655 16th SW).

Now, a few non-election highlights:

SANISLO ELEMENTARY PTA: 6 pm meeting in the school library. All welcome! Door prizes! (1812 SW Myrtle)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COALITION: 6:15 pm at Southwest Library, or arrive early! The agenda:

6 pm: Light refreshments/Room setup
6:15 pm: Community Introductions
Lt Steve Strand – SPD: Crime stats, discussion of Community Concerns
Community Announcements
WWRHAH’s focus & goals for 2019?
Community Speakers for 2019?
Open Floor for other items

(9010 35th SW)

STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS: As previewed here last night, the West Seattle High School girls’ soccer team is playing in the state championships! They’re visiting Gig Harbor High School at 7 pm. (14105 Purdy Dr. NW, Gig Harbor)

MEDITATE! If you need to re-center after the national results, and/or can’t stand the suspense waiting for state/local results, check out Tuesday night meditation at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 7 pm. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

(Sunday evening sunset photo by Eugene Lee)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood, the Bloodmobile is at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) today, 10:30 am-4:30 pm by the clock tower. More info here. (6000 16th SW)

LIBRARY LAB – CODING WITH COLOR: Stop by the Delridge Library 4-7 pm for this activity! “Program an Ozobot Bit by drawing lines and color segments. Make your own maze or game and put the Ozobot to work!” (5423 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN HOUSE AT A CHILD BECOMES PRESCHOOL: 6:30-8 pm, come find out more about A Child Becomes (WSB sponsor):

Drop by at any time during the Open House to visit our classrooms, talk with our teachers and the school’s director. We can answer your questions about our curriculum and our admissions process. Children are welcome!

Educating preschoolers in three classrooms:

Caterpillar: ages 2 ½ – 3
Butterfly: ages 3 – 4
Sunbeam: ages 4 – 5

Enter our school from behind the Admiral UCC church and through the play yard.

(4320 SW Hill)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: 7 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, all welcome to come talk about quilting and join in community projects. (4217 SW Oregon)

(Sunday evening sunset photo by David Hutchinson)

LOOK AHEAD … via our complete calendar, which is updated often, so if you have something to add, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Bushtit, photographed at Lincoln Park by Trileigh Tucker)

Welcome to Sunday and Standard Time! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

VOTE! Best place to take your ballot at this point is an official dropbox, and West Seattle now has two, in The Junction and High Point. Addresses and maps are on the official King County Elections ballot-dropbox page. Your deadline is 8 pm Tuesday (November 6th).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, see what’s fresh this week! (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

‘ELECTION DAY CAKE’ SAMPLES: 10:30 am-11:30 am (time approximate), chef/cookbook author Kim O’Donnel plans to be at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market to offer samples of, and the recipe for, Election Day Cake. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

HONEY GIRL BOOKS POP-UP: 2 pm at Curious Kidstuff in The Junction, meet Honey Girl Books and Gifts proprietor Julia Douthwaite Viglione, who will answer questions about her upcoming “Write Your Story” workshop for kids as well as selling from her books/gifts line. (4740 California SW)

CAMP 2ND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm at Arrowhead Gardens‘ community room, all are welcome at the monthly meeting of the committee convened for updates and concerns about the city-sanctioned Myers Way encampment. (9200 2nd SW)

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS: 2-4 pm at Grace Church, one-day grief-support seminar. (10323 28th SW)

AT C & P COFFEE: Choro Tocando performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

LADIES’ MUSICAL CLUB: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, free “concert featuring oboe duets and songs from American and British musical theater.” (2306 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE: 5 pm meeting, speaker, and potluck. All welcome. Details in our calendar listing. At Alki UCC. (6115 SW Hinds)

AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Yet Another Sousa Birthday Bash with the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band:

Kenyon Hall fans can’t get enough of this only-in-Seattle ensemble. Every year they play our favorite Sousa marches, directed by the delightfully droll Liz Dreisbach. For this occasion we eschew Root Beer Floats, opting instead for free birthday cake for all.

Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? .Today, tonight, beyond – see it all on our complete calendar.

(Photo by Jim Borrow)

Many highlights as your first weekend of November begins:

GREEN SEATTLE DAY: Want to be part of this mega-work party? DIRT Corps would love to see you at Westcrest Park, 9 am-noon.

IS WEST SEATTLE READY? All the spots are filled so this is mostly a reminder to those with (free) tickets, today’s the day for the second round of this preparedness extravaganza. 9 am-noon at Hiawatha Community Center. (2700 California SW)

JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Games all day and into the evening at Southwest Athletic Complex. The West Seattle Wildcats Junior Football organization has teams playing in games at 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

FIND OUT ABOUT CO-LIVING: Westside Neighbors Network invites you to come learn about – no obligation – its Co-Living Resource, as explained here. 9:30 am-2 pm at American Legion Post 160. (3618 SW Alaska)

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon at Tilden School (WSB sponsor) – “We invite interested families to our first open house of the school year; tour the classrooms, and chat with the teachers and specialists who make Tilden extraordinary.” Enter on west side of the building, as explained here. (4105 California Ave SW)

COPPER COIN ANNIVERSARY: First of three days of specials celebrating the Admiral District restaurant’s sixth anniversary: “10 am to 2 pm. Join us for Brunch this Saturday and Sunday to check out some tasty new items and spin the Prize Wheel! Every table gets to spin the Wheel and win a Deal, ranging from $5 off your meal to $25 Gift Certificates!” (2329 California SW)

SEE ART, MAKE ART: Seattle artist and educator Angelina Villalobos shows kids (10 and up) and adults how to paint self-portraits, 10:30-noon at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHAMPAGNE GALA BRUNCH: 11 am at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s big brunch fundraiser, featuring Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard being interviewed by Connie Thompson, and much more. (1936 Harbor SW)

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE & HEALING: 1-6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, it’s the next session in DNDA’s “Let’s Talk Race” series. Details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘OPEN CREEK’ IN FAUNTLEROY: 1-4 pm, you are invited to visit Fauntleroy Creek and look for spawning salmon, as previewed here. But if it is too stormy this afternoon, they’ll have to cancel for safety reasons – check back here, one of the places we’ll update if that happens. (Meet at fish-ladder overlook at upper Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Director)

ACUPUNCTURE OPEN HOUSE: 2:30-4:30 pm, visit the Community Acupuncture Project‘s “Get Cozy” Open House for everything from cocoa to free ear acupuncture. (4545 44th SW)

SEE ART, E-ART: 4-5:30 pm at Southwest Library – “Paint your masterpiece but without the mess! Learn how to paint and sketch using “Artrage,” natural painting software for the iPad. Ages 10 and up.” Free. (9010 35th SSW)

INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT: Kenya fundraiser @ St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 5-7 pm. (3050 California SW)

‘TRICKLE DOWN TOWN’ @ WS MEANINGFUL MOVIES: West Seattle filmmaker Tomasz Biernacki‘s new documentary about homelessness is in the spotlight at West Seattle Meaningful Movies, 6:30 doors and social time, 7 pm film, followed by discussion, at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: Deb Seymour and Thaddeus Spae perform at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

AT KENYON HALL: Double bill at 7:30 pm:

Opening the show, Bara Gwin will perform Fez Noz or Night Party music from Brittany, France. The group uses powerful instrumentation, complex arrangements, and ads a generous serving of original material to the Breton recipe.

Malke & the Boychiks, veteran klezmers Peter Lippman, Kim and Nancy Goldov, and Marc Smason are joined by the soulful, up-and-coming violinist Theodora Teodosiadis, to round out the evening.

Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE’ FINALE: Your last chance to visit the spooky homemade show on Alki Avenue. Read about it at nightfall1031.wordpress.com. 7:30-10:30 pm.

Alert that it “might be too scary for younger children.” (2130 Alki SW)

BENEFIT FOR ROOM CIRCUS MEDICAL CLOWNING: Doors at 8, show at 8:30 pm, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center: A night of music to raise money for this group that is “committed to alleviating the isolation and stress of hospitalized children and their families through the healing art of laughter and play.” You can get your ticket(s) online. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FALL BACK! Tonight’s the night. At 2 am Sunday, we “fall back” an hour to 1 am, and Daylight Saving Time is over until next year.

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … today, tonight, beyond … in our complete calendar.

(Black turnstones in flight, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

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

CANDY DONATION DROPOFF: Until 2:25 this afternoon, you can still drop off unwanted/unneeded Halloween candy at the Lafayette Elementary office to be donated to Operation Gratitude. (California/Lander)

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATING: Go rollerskating 5:45-7:45 pm at Alki Community Center! (5817 SW Stevens)

CORNER BAR: The monthly “pop-up party” at Highland Park Improvement Club starts at 6 pm. Live music with The Mews starts around 8; DJ Dr. Lehl is on hand too; all ages, no cover, more details here. (1116 SW Holden)

MEZZE: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and bossa.” 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

“WELCOME TO NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE”: Post-Halloween chance to visit the spooky homemade show on Alki Avenue with a story. Read about it at nightfall1031.wordpress.com. 7:30-10:30 pm, and tonight they have candy. Alert that it “might be too scary for younger children.” (2130 Alki SW)

ALBUM RELEASE: Dead Sonics live at The Skylark, with Sus & Mitchell Siburg, doors at 8, show at 9, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SEE WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE WEEKEND … by previewing our complete, frequently updated calendar!

(Love the leaves before they go! WSB photo by Christopher Boffoli)

Welcome to November! Here’s what’s up for the rest of today/tonight:

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE PICKUP: One more reminder that participants in the Southwest Library‘s annual showcase need to go get their artwork and take it home. The library’s open until 8 tonight. (9010 35th SW)

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

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY HOLIDAY TASTE: 4-7 pm, come to West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) to sample food you might consider for your holiday meals/parties. (4201 SW Morgan)

FALL TRASH BASH: Join the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s community cleanup. Meet at 4:30 pm. (California/Charlestown)

SKELETON THEATRE, NIGHT 2: 6-9 pm, second and final night for this year’s edition of the animatronic show.

Here’s our coverage from last night. Free. (36th/Hanford)

DESIGN REVIEW DOUBLEHEADER: As previewed early today, the Southwest Design Review Board has two Early Design Guidance meetings tonight to look at West Seattle projects, with public comment at both: 3015 63rd SW at 6:30 pm, 4508 California SW at 8 pm. Both meetings are at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-8 pm, families considering John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (WSB sponsor) are welcome to visit. (140 S 140th, Burien)

VIADUCT & MORE AT NORTH HIGHLINE UAC: 7 pm im White Center, all are welcome at the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council‘s monthly meeting, with guests including WSDOT talking about the viaduct-to-tunnel transition. Meeting’s at North Highline Fire District HQ. (1243 SW 112th)

(Lone Snow Goose seen Monday at Constellation Park – photographed by David Hutchinson)

Your Tuesday highlights, from our Halloween Etc. Guide and Event Calendar:

TODDLER PUMPKINPALOOZA: For ages 1-5 at High Point Community Center, 10 am–noon. “Join the High Point Community Center staff and enjoy age-appropriate Halloween games, booths, face painting, arts and craft activities, and snacks.” $5. (6920 34th SW)

KIDS EAT FREE: Costumed kids eat free at Pecos Pit-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 3 pm-close – details here. (4400 35th SW)

EARLY DESIGN REVIEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR 5009 FAUNTLEROY: 5 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, an early community discussion for feedback on this proposed 6-unit project. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FREE MEETUP TO LEARN ABOUT POWERAPPS: 6-8 pm at West Seattle Coworking (WSB sponsor), you’re invited to a free meetup to learn about building apps with the help of a Microsoft application called PowerApp. No, you do NOT need to be a code expert to work with this. Details here. (6040 California SW)

SUGAR SKULLS: Make them at White Center Library, 6-7 pm:

Learn how to decorate a pre-molded sugar skull, the making of ‘papel picado,’ and a small banner in honor of a loved one. Significance of the Altar will be discussed, where sugar skulls play an important part, among other elements such as: marigolds, candles, photos, pan de muerto. Class will be illustrated with books, photos and colorful memorabilia about Dia de los Muertos.

(1409 SW 107th)

SPOOKY STORIES: Come hear some at Southwest Library – plus a craft activity! “Miss Amanda will read classic ghost stories at the Southwest Branch. Prepare to be spooked! Intended for ages 5 and up.” 6:30-7:30 pm. (9010 35th SW)

TALES FROM THE HEARTH: West Seattle Toastmasters invite you to come listen to “tall tales, impromptu humor, and suspense,” 6:30-8 pm in the Theater Room at Brookdale West Seattle. More info in our calendar listing. (4611 35th SW)

SOCCER PLAYOFFS: The West Seattle High School girls play for Metro third place tonight at Southwest Athletic Complex, 7 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

“WELCOME TO NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE”: A spooky homemade show on Alki Avenue with a story. Read about it at nightfall1031.wordpress.com. Rain hampered preps to launch it last night but its creator invites you to visit tonight, 7:30-10:30 pm. Alert that it “might be too scary for younger children.” (2130 Alki SW)

THERE’S MORE … in our Halloween Etc. Guide and Event Calendar!

(Downy Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Short list for the rest of your Monday, after a busy weekend! First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

“WELCOME TO NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE”: A spooky homemade show on Alki Avenue goes live tonight, with quite a story. Read about it at nightfall1031.wordpress.com. First night tonight, 7:30-10:30 pm. Alert that it “might be too scary for younger children.” (2130 Alki SW)

And from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

LIBRARY LAB – CHAIN REACTIONS: 4-7 pm at Delridge Library, “learn about chain reactions by setting up stick bombs (popsicle sticks woven in special configurations that build up tension), dominoes, and more. LibraryLab is a time for people of all ages to experiment, play, and create amazing inventions.” (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WSHS FOOTBALL DINE-OUT BENEFIT: Starting at 6:30 pm, all-you-can-eat taco bar at Pecado Bueno in The Junction, $15, benefiting the West Seattle High School football program via the Booster Club. (4523 California SW)

QUIZ NIGHT: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, all ages, no cover, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Lincoln Park fall colors, photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

Good morning! From the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide and year-round Event Calendar:

PUGET PARK TRAIL WORK PARTY: 9 am-noon, the hardy volunteers who regularly work in this area of the West Duwamish Greenbelt could use some help, as explained here. (Meet at 19th/Dawson)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION HARVEST FESTIVAL: Rain or shine, on California between Oregon and Edmunds and on Alaska between 42nd and 44th, the Harvest Festival, presented by the West Seattle Junction Association with co-sponsors including WSB, is on! Festival runs 10 am-2 pm, with free, fun activities throughout (here’s the list); chili cookoff ($10 to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank) starts at 10 am and continues while the chili lasts, costume parade at 11:30 (meet by Junction Plaza Park at 42nd/Alaska), trick-or-treating starts at noon. Rain or shine! We’ll be there for as-it-happens coverage.

FARMERS’ MARKET: Part of the Harvest Festival! 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California between Alaska and Oregon)

TERRY BROOKS: The West Seattle-residing best-selling author will be at Barnes and Noble/Westwood Village at 1 pm to speak and to sign books, including his newest, “Street Freaks” and “The Skaar Invasion.” (2600 SW Barton)

PAUL DORPAT: Not in West Seattle but lots of West Seattle connections to this book launch, including that local author/journalist/historian Clay Eals edited the book: 1 pm at the Central Library downtown, it’s the launch event for “Seattle Now and Then, The Historic Hundred.” Free admission but get there early – seating is first-come, first-served. (1000 4th Ave.)

TEEN WRITING WORKSHOP: 2-4 pm at Delridge Library. “Teens are invited to join poet Ann Teplick in a poetry-writing workshop that explores the themes of self-care and resilience. … Please bring a pen/pencil and paper or fully-charged laptop.” (5423 Delridge Way SW)

KIDS EAT FREE: Costumed kids eat free daily through Halloween at Pecos Pit-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 3 pm-close – details here. (4400 35th SW)

CORREO AEREO: Music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

DRUM TO CALL THE SALMON HOME: It’s a Fauntleroy Creek tradition. 5 pm, gather at the fish ladder overlook across from the ferry terminal and up the slope (event moves to nearby covered carport if the rain hasn’t stopped – follow the driveway just east of the viewpoint). Bring fish jokes as well as whatever you want to use to drum. Or just bring yourself! All ages welcome. (Fauntleroy/Director)

HALLOWEEN MUSIC: “The Heebie Jeebies will once again play an all-ages show at 6:00 pm at The Skylark. We will be joined by Runt and the Heebie Jeebie Juniors.” $5 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THOSE ARE JUST THE HIGHLIGHTS … full lists are in our WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide and year-round Event Calendar.

(Thanks to Rose De Dan for the photo of decorations near 38th/Lander)

Two sets of highlights again today/tonight. First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

MONSTER DASH: 6th annual West Seattle Monster Dash in Lincoln Park to benefit South Seattle College/West Seattle Cooperative Preschools. 9:30 am 5K, 10 am raffle/awards ceremony, 10:30 am kids’ dash and costume contest. Last-minute registration 8:15-9 am. (Fauntleroy/Cloverdale)

THRIFTWAY PARTY: 11 am-1 pm, West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) annual Halloween party for kids. (4201 SW Morgan)

QFC PARTY: Noon-2 pm, Westwood Village QFC plans a Halloween party for kids. Come in costume. Prizes! (2600 SW Barton)

CARNIVAL IN WHITE CENTER: King County Parks Family Halloween Carnival, 2-5 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park. Details here. (1321 SW 102nd)

GLOW-ZONE BOWLING: West Seattle Bowl is offering Halloween Family Glow Zone, 4-6 pm – buy a lane and get more than bowling! $84.95 per lane for up to 6 people. Check ASAP for availability. Costume contest too! (39th SW/SW Oregon)

OLG CARNIVAL: 4-7 pm, Halloween Carnival at Our Lady of Guadalupe School in the Walmesley Center: “Inflatables, petting zoo, professional face painting, live DJ, Cake Walk, fortune teller, selfie station, costume contest, all your favorite games, delicious food and drink, and a bigger and better Trunk-or-Treat!” Wristbands and tickets on sale, online, in advance. (35th SW & SW Myrtle)

PET COSTUME CONTEST: A Dog’s Dream White Center, 5-7 pm, offers its “first Halloween Yappy Hour Costume Competition! Prizes awarded for the best dog costume, best human costume and grand prize for the best coordinated costumes. Join us for light refreshments for humans, and warm soup for your dogs provided by Honest Kitchen.” Prizes. (9620 14th SW)

LONGHOUSE PARTY FOR KIDS: Duwamish Longhouse Halloween Party, 5-8 pm: “FREE – Children’s Halloween Party! Please join us for a fun night of music, dancing, ghoulish treats and activities for your whole family. The Duwamish are happy to host a community party that celebrates our youth and families. Contests for best costume of all ages.” (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

LIGHT SHOW: West Seattle Yuletide‘s Halloween light show by Ken and Cora Iverson‘s light show east of The Junction is back, 6 to 9 pm tonight – “later if there’s an audience” – and 6-10 pm on Halloween. Inbetween – possible shows Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. (East side of 38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

COSTUME PARTY: Voodoo on the Bayou Halloween costume party, benefiting Senior Center of West Seattle, 7 pm-midnight at The Sanctuary:

Enjoy a fun filled night packed with entertainment: dance with DJ Jason Tokita of Injoy Entertainment, enjoy live performance painting with artist Chris Kelleher, savor live jazz music, get real with tarot reading by Angela Maria-Fava & a few surprises! Your mistress of ceremonies? Sylvia O’Stayformore along with her Voodoo Vixens. Nosh on bites, sip on top shelf cocktails and dance the night away! Costume contest with cash prizes.

Get your ticket(s) by going here. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

PARTY AT THE ALLEY: Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at The Alley in The Junction, starting at 7 pm. Proprietor Jade Nguyen says, “We will have a costume contest judged by the crowd, and drink specials all night!” (Behind 4509 California SW)

‘WEREWOLF’ AT MEEPLES: Spend the night playing Halloween Werewolf – 7 pm at Meeples Games:

A whisper travels through the village. People are waking up to find their loved ones mauled. Monsters lurk among us, taking Human form in the day, but by night… the WEREWOLF hunts! Spend your Halloween playing the classic guessing and bluffing game WEREWOLF, here at Meeples Games! Everyone who convenes will be part of the village, and each turn night will fall… and someone will die! The villages must discover the identity of the werewolf – or werewolves – while there are still enough of them left to fight! Reena will be our storyteller. Are you brave enough to face the werewolf… or clever enough to survive as one?

(3727 California SW)

SOUTH PARK COSTUME CRAWL: 8-11 pm, prizes! 21+. Eight venues; see the poster.

‘COME AS YOU AREN’T: The Skylark’s‘s 12th annual “Come as You Aren’t” battle of the bands, starting at 8 pm, $10 cover, 21+. Check The Skylark’s website for the lineup. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

And from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

(Friday night sunset, photographed by Chris Frankovich)

DELRIDGE GROCERY CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING: 10 am-noon at the DAV Hall, find out where the co-op is along its journey to opening a food store. (4857 Delridge Way SW)

TOUR A REMODELED HOME: Go here for free tickets to the Remodeled Homes Tour, this year including a West Seattle home remodeled by Potter Construction (WSB sponsor). 10 am-5 pm. (Map here)

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-1 pm, you’re invited to tour the school. (42nd/Genesee)

DRUG TAKEBACK DAY: 10 am-2 pm, bring your unwanted/unneeded medication to the Southwest Precinct for the twice-annual dropoff event. (2300 SW Webster)

2 CHANCES TO MAKE ART HAPPEN: Both at Southwest Library as part of the monthlong Community Art focus – 10:30 am-noon, Reverse Glass Painting; 1 pm-4 pm, Cellphone Photography. (9010 35th SW)

THE REAL STORY OF ALKI’S SETTLERS: 2 pm at Alki UCC, not your standard history presentation: “The Town of Alki: Great Hopes and Fountainhead of Tears – Join Alki resident and historian Phil Hoffman for an engaging and provocative presentation on Alki’s earliest days.” (6115 SW Hinds)

POSTSEASON SPORTS: 5 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle High School girls’ soccer vs. Seattle Prep … 5:45 pm at Memorial Stadium (401 5th Ave. N.), Chief Sealth International High School football vs. Roosevelt.

SOUTHWEST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES GALA: 5:30 pm at Seattle Design Center, a night of celebration to support the Delridge-based nonprofit. (5701 6th Ave S.)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS GALA: 6 pm at Alki Masonic Lodge, as previewed here, help WSCO raise money to keep offering free participation to young musicians. (4736 40th sW)

GARY DAVIS: 7-9 pm, C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) live music. (5612 California SW)

MALLET HEAD BENEFIT FOR WSHS: 7:30 pm, West Seattle High School alum Tom Collier and friends perform at Kenyon Hall to raise money for scholarships. Check ASAP to see if reservations are still available! (7904 35th SW)

Have a spectacular Saturday!

(Male Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

First, events from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

MORNING TRICK-OR-TREATING FOR LITTLE ONES: Holy Rosary School hosts Preschool Trick-or-Treat: “Come join us for our 3rd Annual Preschoolers Trick-or-Treat, open to kids age 5 and under. Trick-or-Treat at Holy Rosary School classrooms indoors! A mix of non-candy and candy items will be handed out. You do not need to be a Holy Rosary student to attend! Open to all preschoolers!! Free event.” 10:30 am-noon. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

FALL FESTIVAL: 5:30-7:30 pm at High Point Community Center. “Join High Point Community Center staff and enjoy a family evening of fun. We will have Halloween games, booths, face painting, arts and crafts activities, and snacks. Fun for all ages. Come one, come all.” (6920 34th SW)

PUMPKIN PAINTING: 6-8 pm at Verity CU-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, free pumpkin painting and treats. (4505 California SW)

SPOOKY FEST: 6-8 pm carnival at Alki Community Center: “Enjoy spooky fun and carnival games for the whole family! Carnival games. The Scream Room is open from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for those that dare. Dress in costume and remember to bring a bag for your goodies.” Free admission, 25¢/game; 50¢ for popcorn; $6 for unlimited games and 1 popcorn . (5817 SW Stevens)

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: At Hiawatha Community Center, 6-8 pm. “Start your Halloween off with a frighteningly fun-filled evening for the family! Wear your costumes and enjoy carnival games, crafts, and spooktacular activities.” $5/child. (2700 California SW)

SOUND OF SPOOKINESS: Halloween Spooktacular Radio Show at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm:

The Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound (REPS) present classic radio dramas performed live on stage, in a family-friendly program filled with chills, laughs, music, and live sound effects. The program features everything from Inner Sanctum to Ozzie & Harriet.

Ticket info’s in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

DOING THE TIME WARP AGAIN, #1: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Highland Park Improvement Club, 9 pm. Bar opens at 8. “21+ event. Free showing, although donations for the club are encouraged.” (1116 SW Holden)

DOING THE TIME WARP AGAIN, #2: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” (R) at the Historic Admiral Theater, 11:59 pm Friday night. Tickets available online:

It’s the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when their car halts in the rain. They both look for contact, only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Especially when a large group of Transylvanians dance to the ‘Time Warp’, Dr. Frank-N-Furter builds his own man and a whole host of participation for the audience to enjoy.

(2343 California SW)

And from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY WALK-A-THON: As previewed here, it’s on until 1:30 pm (with community sponsors including WSB). Bake sale too – stop by the schoolyard and show your support for local students. (California/Lander)

MAMMOGRAM VAN: Until 4:30 pm, the SCCA Mammogram Van is at Roxbury Safeway. Check to see if they have appointments available. (28th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING: 10:30 am-2 pm. You’re invited to stop by for any part of the meeting at Daystar. Agenda info here. (2615 SW Barton)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: 2-7 pm, Councilmember Lisa Herbold holds district office hours at Southwest Neighborhood Service Center – drop-ins welcome but note that final meeting will start at 6:30 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

PAUL GERARD: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 6-9 pm, “local singer-songwriter whose songs explore the spirit and soul of the Pacific Northwest.” (5612 California SW)

BENEFIT WITH MAGIC AND MUSIC: 8:30 pm at Parliament Tavern, a night of entertainment benefiting AIDNW (Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest). $10 donation. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND … in our frequently updated calendar and Halloween Etc. Guide!

(Autumn color photographed in The Junction by Lisa Ruiz)

First highlight is from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide, one of ~40 Halloween/fall/harvest/etc. special events happening between now and November 1st:

GLOW IN THE DARK PARTY: At Delridge Community Center, 6-7:30 pm. Free! “Come glow with us at our annual Glow in the Dark Party! Snacks, games, and music are just the beginning of the fun. Wear your costume, face paint, or anything that will illuminate the party. This event brought to you by the Delridge Advisory Council.” (4501 Delridge Way SW)

And now from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

ROXHILL MURAL AND PLAYGROUND CELEBRATION As previewed here, you’re invited to the official celebration of the community-created playground and mural at Roxhill Elementary at EC Hughes, 5:30 pm. (34th SW/SW Holden)

TALK ABOUT CITY SURVEILLANCE TECH: 5-6:30 pm at the American Legion Post 160 Hall in The Triangle. Format includes presentation and small-group discussion. This is focusing on certain city surveillance technologies, not all of them, though you are welcome to comment on any or all of it, as explained here. (3618 SW Alaska)

HOW TOO LITTLE SLEEP AFFECTS YOUR COGNITIVE HEALTH: Learn about it tonight at Aegis Living of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 6 pm. Free, with “heavy appetizers” and beverages provided. (4700 SW Admiral Way)

HEAR ABOUT CITY ELECTRIC-CAR TECH: In the spotlight at the West Seattle Transportation Coalition’s monthly meeting at Neighborhood House High Point:

Public Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Electric Vehicle pilot program
Victor Couto & Jacob Orenberg, Seattle City Light

Learn more – seattle.gov/light/electric-Vehicles

The program is currently in implementation and will install 20 electric vehicle fast chargers throughout the utility’s service territory in 2018 & 2019 as a contribution to the goals of the Mayor’s Climate Action Plan and support of Drive Clean Seattle Initiative.

All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 7-8:30 pm at SLHS on the north side of The Junction:

Seattle Lutheran High School has a unique and successful approach to education. Join us for our Open House to discover what makes us uniquely better. It will feature a tour of the facility, as well as interaction with Seattle Lutheran’s faculty and administration.

(4100 SW Genesee)

ART SHOW AND FOOD BANK BENEFIT: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – bring donations for WSFB. (5612 California SW)

GOT SOMETHING FOR THE CALENDAR AND/OR GUIDE? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!