(Barrow’s Goldeneye, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Just some of what’s happening today/tonight:

DINE OUT FOR ROXHILL: 4-8 pm, Marination Ma Kai at Seacrest will donate part of its proceeds to Friends of Roxhill Elementary. (1660 Harbor SW)

MATH BUDDIES: 4-5 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, “an opportunity for students to discover the joy of playing with real-world math through games and activities, and for teens to gain experience volunteering.” (2306 42nd SW)

DINE OUT TO FIGHT CANCER: 4-10 pm at Mioposto Admiral, part of the proceeds will support Cross Out Cancer. (2139 California SW)

MOCK TRIAL: As previewed here on Sunday, the Chief Sealth International High School Mock Trial team continues competition at 5 pm at the King County Courthouse – info here. (500 3rd Ave.)

COUNCILMEMBER MOSQUEDA AT WSBWCN: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is the guest at this month’s West Seattle Block Watch Captains’ Network meeting – more info here. SPD also will present an update on neighborhood crime/safety. All welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

TUNES AT THE TAVERN: 9 pm, the Suffering F-heads perform at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE OPTIONS … see our complete calendar here!

(The Olympics are out this morning, and James Bratsanos photographed them)

In the hours ahead …

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 2 pm at Southwest Library. This month’s book: “The Sympathizer ” by Viet Thanh Nguyen. If you want to get ready for next month’s meeting, the book will be “The Spiral Staircase” by Karen Armstrong. More info here. (9010 35th SW)

COUNCIL CONSIDERS HALA MHA AMENDMENTS: Following last week’s 107-speaker public hearing, a 2:30 pm City Council meeting will consider the fate of possible changes to the HALA Mandatory Housing Affordability upzoning. All documents are linked from the agenda. Public-comment period at City Hall; live stream at seattlechannel.org. (600 4th Ave.)

WHICH PROJECTS DO YOU WANT TO SEE FUNDED? Tonight’s the rescheduled South Park meeting for prioritizing proposed Neighborhood Street Fund projects in District 1. 6:30 pm at South Park Hall. Details are in our preview – including how to participate online (by Friday!) if you can’t get to the meeting. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Bring your kid(s) of any age to High Point Library for tonight’s story time at 6:30 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark. All welcome, free, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

Ways you can spend your Sunday:

48TH/CHARLESTOWN PARK COMMENTS: The rescheduled drop-in opportunity to talk with Seattle Parks reps about the future 48th/Charlestown park is today, 10 am-2 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. They’ll be in the ground-floor lobby, we’re told. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, see what’s fresh, from winter produce to meat, fish, cheese, beverages, and prepared food, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

‘TRICKLE DOWN TOWN’ SCREENING: 11:30 am at Fauntleroy Church, free screening of West Seattle filmmaker Tomasz Biernacki‘s homelessness-centered documentary “Trickle Down Town.” (9140 California SW)

SEED SWAP: As previewed here, whether you have seeds to “swap” or not, you’re welcome to visit the Seed Library at West Seattle (Admiral) Library for this 2-3:30 pm event. Free! Gardening season is so close! (2306 42nd SW)

DROP OFF DONATIONS FOR WSPC GARAGE SALE: 3-4:45 pm, your donations will be welcomed:

West Side Presbyterian Church’s HUGE garage sale will be held on March 8th and 9th – looking for more donations for this annual garage sale that helps fund youth events for the rest of the year.

·Curbside Donations Accepted: (Today) from 3 pm-4:45 pm – just pull up to the curb on California Ave SW and the youth will assist you in carrying your donations into the church. (Donations will also be accepted next Tues-Thurs 9 am-5 pm, but you’ll need to carry your things into the church. Feb 28th is the last day to donate.) Please make sure your donations are all clean and in working order. No TVs, appliances, large furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment, paint, drapes, tires, Christmas lights.

(3601 California SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’ FINAL PERFORMANCE: 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, your last chance to see Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this musical. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CORREO AEREO: 3-5 pm, live Latin American music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. (5612 California SW)

BLUEGRASS JAM: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern, “bring your acoustic instruments and your voice to sing and play along with some good ol’ down-home folks.” All welcome, as long as you’re 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE? See the full list on our complete calendar.

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Saturday! First:

ROAD-WORK ALERT: SDOT told us earlier this week that – weather permitting – its crews would be out today removing the temporary bus lane that was put into place for buses to use the 4th Avenue exit from the eastbound West Seattle Bridge. You can use the views on our Traffic Cams page to see if this work is under way and if so, how it’s affecting traffic.

Now, from the calendar:

GROUP RUN: Be at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) at 8 am and get moving! Free. (2743 California SW)

THE BIG PLUNGE, PLUS BEER FEST & FOOD TRUCKS: Big fun at Alki Bathhouse for much of the day – The Big Plunge fundraising “polar bear swim” for Special Olympics of Washington, plus a beer and food-truck festival! The newest details:

8:00 a.m. – Onsite registration opens
10:00 a.m. – DJs start spinning on the Main Stage
11:00 a.m. – Food Trucks and Winter Beer Festival open
1:00 p.m. – PLUNGE! (participants will be plunging in waves)
3:00 p.m. – Event ends; Food trucks and winter beer festival close

Food trucks include Big Dogs, Bread and Circuses, Charlie’s Buns ‘N Stuff, Ezell’s Chicken, Kiss My Gritz, Off the Rez, Pecos Pit BBQ, Piroshky Piroshky, Vet Chef, The Cheese Pit and Thai-U-Up.

Featured breweries at the winter beer festival include Big Time Brewery, Elliott Bay Brewing, Elysian Brewing Company, Georgetown Brewing, Redhook Brewery, and Seattle Cider Company.

Entertaining the crowds from the Main Stage will be a lineup of local DJs featuring Blueyed Soul, DJ Aquaphina, DJ Shane, Harmony Soleil and Sean Majors.

(2701 Alki Ave. SW)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: 10 am-5 pm at the Duwamish Longhouse in West Seattle:

Join us for our first annual health and wellness fair at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center! Receive free information from our health and wellness booths set up by organizations including University of Washington Health and Dental, Seattle Indian Health Board, and more. Receive free screenings and enter our raffle while gathering information on Native health and wellness.

(4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

ESSENTIAL OILS 101: Community class at Highland Park Improvement Club, 10 am-10:30 am, all welcome. (1116 SW Holden)

CELEBRATE COMIC CREATORS: 2:30-4:30 pm at Southwest Library, come to a reception for the youth who spent time this week creating comics. (9010 35th SW)

POP-UP SPANISH EVENING: Two seatings at Tin Dog Brewing in South Park, starting at 5:30 pm, with food, drink, and dancing. (309 S. Cloverddale)

CAMPAIGN PARTY: Phil Tavel‘s District 1 City Council campaign has its first South Park party tonight at 7 pm, featuring the West Seattle Big Band, at South Park Hall. Ticket info here. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

CASEY MACGILL TRIO: 7:30 pm, a Kenyon Hall favorite! Details and ticket info here. (7904 35th SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’: Second-to-last chance to catch Twelfth Night Productions‘ musical, 7:30 pm curtain time at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

BASKETBALL: New time for the West Seattle High School boys’ regional game against Eastside Catholic – 8 pm at Issaquah High School. (700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah)

DAD: Hits of the ’80s and ’90s, raising money for Westside Lacrosse, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, $8, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE OPTIONS! See our full list on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar!

(Horned Grebe with a gunnel for lunch, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Get your weekend going early! Here are highlights for the hours ahead:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: Hostas and ferns are the spotlight topic during today’s 10:30 am-2 pm meeting of the West Seattle Garden Club at Daystar Retirement Village (WSB sponsor) – more information in our calendar listing; visitors are welcome for all or part of the meeting. (2615 SW Barton)

BINGO! Weekly bingo session at the Senior Center of West Seattle, 11 am-2:30 pm. Must be at least 18 to play. Info in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

CITY COUNCILMEMBER’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: 2-7 pm, you can drop in to the South Park Community Center to talk with District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold during her monthly “district office hours.” (8319 8th Ave. S.)

BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School girls’ team has a regional playoff game at 6 pm vs. Meadowdale HS. They’re playing at Garfield HS. It’s a must-win game so the more fans, the better! (400 23rd Avenue)

BOBCAT BOB: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), it’s the return of ever-popular Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice! No cover. (5612 California SW)

BENEFIT CONCERT: Big lineup of regional bands at The Skylark tonight, 7:30 pm, helping the Northshore Fire Foundation raise money for nonprofits – details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE MUSICAL’: Start of the second and final weekend for Twelfth Night Productions‘ show, 7:30 pm curtain at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

EVEN MORE … on our complete calendar!

(Another “snowbird” – this time a robin photographed by Susan Romanenghi)

Highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

KING COUNTY PARKS LEVY: County Executive Dow Constantine and County Councilmembers will be at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center at 10 am to announce the countywide replacement levy plan they’ll be sending to voters. (1321 SW 102nd)

PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP: 2 pm at Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), preparedness expert Dave Nichols leads a free workshop. (4515 41st SW)

HALA HEARING: 5:30 pm at City Hall downtown, it’s the last major public hearing before the City Council‘s scheduled vote next month on HALA Mandatory Housing Affordability upzoning for much of the city. (600 4th Avenue)

9201 DELRIDGE DESIGN REVIEW: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, the Southwest Design Review Board considers the “mini-warehouse” proposed for 9201 Delridge Way SW. See the design packet here. Meeting includes a public-comment period. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Also at the Senior Center/Sisson Building at 6:30 pm, you’re invited to learn about timebanking. Bring a potluck dish if you want – not required. (4217 SW Oregon)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC, all welcome at the monthly meeting. (6115 SW Hinds)

LORD SHAMBLETON AND SWINGSET: Live music, 7 pm at The Skylark. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KO ELECTRIC: Live music with Kate Olsen and friends at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm, no cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE … on our complete calendar!

(This West Seattle “snowbird” is a Cedar Waxwing, photographed by Matthew Olson)

Some of today/tonight’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library – stories, songs, and rhymes. Free, as library programs always are. (2306 42nd SW)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am, bring the littlest member(s) of the family to this fun time at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC: 2:30 pm at Southwest Library, it’s a special midwinter-break series for students. Free but registration required. (9010 35th SW)

FREE TAX HELP: It’s that time of year. If you need help, here’s a chance to get it, no appointment required, via the United Way‘s free tax-help sessions at the West Seattle Food Bank. 5-9 pm – more info in our calendar listing. (35th/Morgan)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: Reps of groups and organizations from around eastern West Seattle meet for the first time this year, 7 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. The agenda’s in our calendar listing. All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), WordsWest presents “What We Do, What We Say” with Michele Bombardier and Natasha Moni, and the Favorite Poem read by student Mihna Born. Readings, book sales, giveaways! (5612 California SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7 pm at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), a jazzy night with Jeff Ferguson and friends. No cover. (6451 California SW)

BENEFIT TRIVIA: This week’s trivia at Talarico’s benefits the West Seattle Helpline in its mission to help neighbors in need – details in our calendar listing. 8:30 pm. $2/person. (4718 California SW)

LEFT HAND SMOKE: Rock ‘n’ roll at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm, no cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THAT’S JUST PART OF IT … see the full lineup via our complete calendar, and if you have something coming up, let us know!

(Another “snowbird”! Yellow-rumped Warbler, photographed by Greg Harrington)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘NEVER AGAIN IS NOW’: Day of Remembrance events at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), 10:30 am panel discussion, noon keynote speech by Mark Mitsui, president of Portland CC. All welcome. At Brockey Center on the south side of campus. (6000 16th SW)

ENVISIONING SEATTLE’S SMALL-LOT ZONING FUTURE: 5:30 pm at Southwest Library, with local architect Matt Hutchins:

Seattle is going to change thousands of residential lots from “Single Family” to “Residential Small Lot” (RSL) as part of the MHA zoning reform. The rules covering RSL designations have been rewritten, and there are many questions about how it will affect our neighborhoods such as South Park, Highland Park, and the Junctions.

All welcome for a discussion of those questions and more. (9010 35th SW)

NAVIGATION TEAM @ CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: As previewed here on Sunday, city Navigation Team members including Sgt. Eric Zerr are the scheduled guests at tonight’s 7 pm meeting of the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council. At the Southwest Precinct, whose leadership will be there as always with local crime/safety updates. All welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

ADVOCACY FOR BIRDS AND CLIMATE – WHAT YOU CAN DO: 7 pm lecture at Senior Center of West Seattle. Registration required – details here. (4217 SW Oregon)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic musicians welcome at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

PARLIAMENTALITY PRESENTS: “A night of groove-driven adventures,” 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE … see all the listings on our complete calendar!

(Another “snowbird” photo by Mark Wangerin – a Downy Woodpecker)

A lively day-before-Presidents Day – here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Tulips from Alm Hill Gardens are among the items you’ll find at this week’s market in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

ALKI OYSTER FEST: 1-6 pm at the West Seattle Brewing Tap Shack and neighboring Ampersand Café, a celebration of oysters, with music, beverages, raffles, more – details in our calendar listing. (2536 Alki SW)

JAMTIME: Live bluegrass/old-time music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE MUSICAL’: 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, presented by Twelfth Night Productions. (4711 California SW)

SKYLARK ART MART: With music, comedy, more, 3-7 pm at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THEATER AT THE TAVERN: Monthly edition of Drunken Owl Theater at Parliament Tavern, 7 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(3:29 pm update – sold out!) SILENT MOVIE WITH MUSIC: Rin-Tin-Tin in “Clash of the Wolves” plus Dennis James on the Mighty Wurlitzer at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing! (7904 35th SW)

THAT’S NOT ALL! See for yourself, here.

(Another “snowbird” photographed by Mark Wangerin – varied thrush)

Happy weekend! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: 9 am; details in our calendar listing. (5601 California SW)

FREE TRASH DROPOFF: 10 am-3 pm at West Seattle Stadium, the city will accept garbage dropoffs because of the pickups missed during the snow. (4432 35th SW)

WSHS ALUMNI FUNDRAISER: 10 am-6 pm, CAPERS in The Junction is donating part of today’s proceeds to the West Seattle High School Alumni Association – you can support them just by shopping.

WEST SEATTLE MOMENTIA MIX: 10:30 am-noon at Camp Long, “free social event for community members with memory loss and their families and friends.”

(added) TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: 3-5 pm at Delridge Library, drop in and talk with Seattle Public Schools board president – and West Seattle/South Park elected rep – Leslie Harris. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

BASKETBALL: After Friday victories, West Seattle High School‘s basketball teams are in the district semifinals today, both games at Sammamish HS in Bellevue: The boys vs. Ingraham at 5 pm, girls vs. Garfield at 6:30 pm. (100 140th Ave. SE)

GUSTER AT EASY STREET: Signing and free in-store concert at Easy Street Records, 6 pm. Details here. (California/Alaska)

NATASHA STRUELENS: Solo artist at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND – THE MUSICAL’: Second night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new show, directed by Harry Turpin, with Faith Bennett Russell as Artistic and Cultural Adviser. 7:30 pm curtain at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ABBAGRAPHS & DJ DISCO ROYALE: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. Wear your best ’70s threads! $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP …browse our complete calendar!

(Bewick’s Wren, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

As things continue returning to something resembling normal, post-snow, here are the calendar highlights for today/tonight – reasons to go out!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: This afternoon’s movie at the Senior Center of West Seattle is “The Fisher King” (1991), 1 pm, $1 members/$2 nonmembers, free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School girls and boys teams both have district-tournament games today – girls vs. Holy Names Academy, 4 pm at Chief Sealth International HS (2600 SW Thistle); boys vs. Mercer Island HS, 8:15 pm at Sammamish HS. (100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue)

DINE OUT FOR SANISLO: They’re calling it the “Valentine Do-Over,” but really, who needs an excuse? Just go to 2 Fingers Social in South Delridge 5-10 pm and part of your dinner tab will go to the Sanislo Elementary PTA. (9211 Delridge Way SW)

BERD & LYLE: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. No cover. (5612 California SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND – THE MUSICAL’: Opening night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new show, directed by Harry Turpin, with Faith Bennett Russell serving as Artistic and Cultural Adviser. 7:30 pm curtain at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

3 BANDS: Black Planes, Sweet Jesus, Floored Faces at The Skylark, 8 pm. $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CAVEMAN EGO & DUST MICE: “Eclectic double bill” at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm, $6 cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Have a great Friday!

(Steller’s Jay in the snow, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Moving back toward “normal” today, we are also resuming our daily calendar highlights. Just in time for this big monthly event:

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, VALENTINE EDITION: Not just art venues and food/beverage specials, but also a “passport” event with prizes this time around – explained on the WSAW website. Here’s the venue map/list:

WSB sponsors that are among the participants:
–Canna West Seattle (5435 California SW) – group show
–Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW) – artist Ryan McAbery
–Verity Credit Union (4505 California SW) – artist Sandrina Reyes
–Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW) – artist Amy Stone plus Intrigue chocolate-truffle samples
–Welcome Road Winery (3804 California SW)

Also today/tonight (with much more on our calendar):

VALENTINE’S VOLUNTEERING: As previewed here late last night, WestSide Baby would love some help catching up from snow closures. 11 am-8 pm volunteer-a-thon. (10004 14th SW)

COUNCILMEMBER AT CHAMBER LUNCH: Today’s West Seattle Chamber of Commerce lunch is headlined by City Councilmember Lisa Herbold, scheduled to talk about HALA Mandatory Housing Affordability as it gets closer to a vote. Fee for lunch; check with the Chamber to see if there’s space. At The Kenney (WSB sponsor), 11:30 am. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

VALENTINE’S POP-UP: Need something for your Valentine? Stop by VAIN (WSB sponsor) 5 pm-8 pm:

Floral popup PLUS 25 percent off jewelry. (4513 California SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: Betsy Bell is this month’s featured author, 6 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

POSTSEASON BASKETBALL: The interrupted-by-snow postseason finally begins. The West Seattle High School boys have a must-win game vs. Roosevelt at 7 pm. (1410 NE 66th)

OPEN MIC: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), all genres welcome. (5612 California SW)

MIA DAY & FRIENDS, LIVE IN-STORE: Free and all ages at Easy Street Records, 7 pm: “Easy Street’s very own Mia Day will be in for a special Valentine’s Day in-store performance.” (California/Alaska)

(Photo by Mary Burki – hummingbirds crowding a feeder)

First, the request, since we’re still in wintry weather and more is expected: If you cancel/postpone an event, please let us know – even if it’s not on our calendar! – so we can help get the word out. Tens of thousands of West Seattleites are checking WSB for weather-related information, as it’s a central, visible-to-all, no-membership-required hub. Email westseattleblog@gmail.com or text/call our 24/7 hotline – 206-293-6302 – thanks!

Now, from our calendar (where you’ll find the full list), three notes for today/tonight:

LUNAR NEW YEAR @ HIAWATHA: 2:30 pm tweens/teens party at Hiawatha Community Center. (2700 California SW)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm, upstairs at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. Scheduled guests are Donna Sandstrom from The Whale Trail and City Councilmember Lisa Herbold; see the agenda here. All welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7 pm at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), no cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

(Cormorant in sunset reflection, photographed by Dan Ciske)

It’s not all about the football on this you-know-what Sunday. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, stroll the market to find out what’s fresh this week. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm at Arrowhead Gardens, the monthly meeting for updates, questions, and concerns related to the sanctioned encampment on the Myers Way Parcels. (9200 2nd SW)

SUPERB OWL PARTY: 2 pm at Parliament Tavern, which opens early for “the annual epic throwdown between the folks from that one corner vs. the folks from that other corner. Hosted by Science Mike.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

OPEN HEARTS: 2 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, a “celebration of Brazilian and American music in support of Centro Espirita Beneficente, Uniao do Vegetal // Nucleo Claridade Divina.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

AUTHOR AT C & P: 3 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor):

West Seattle author Elise Hooper will be offering an alternative to devouring Super Bowl seven-layer dip this Sunday (2.3.19) by visiting C & P Coffee Company at 3 PM to give a talk about Learning to See, her new novel about pioneering photographer Dorothea Lange. Publisher’s Weekly says, “Historical fiction fans will gobble up Hooper’s novel and be left with the satisfied feeling that they have lived through much of the 20th century with Dorothea Lange.” Library Journal describes Learning to See as “a fascinating and sometimes surprising introduction to a woman known for her iconic photographs but not her eventful life.”

Hooper’s previous novel, The Other Alcott, a 2017 Washington State Book Award nominee that People Magazine called “irresistible,” told the story of the real women behind the beloved characters in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. The New York Times Book Review raved “[May’s] adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s, a milieu too little appreciated today.”

Page 2 Books will be providing book sales and Hooper will be giving a brief talk about her work, answering questions, and signing books.

(5612 California SW)

FAMILY MEDITATION: 5 pm at West Seattle Contemplative Church. Open to all. Free but RSVP requested at WSContemplativeChurch.org. (4157 California SW)

‘WOMEN OF WAKANDA’: Variety show and fundraiser at The Skylark, 6 pm, all ages – details in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7 pm music at The Alley in The Junction. (4509 California SW)

LOOK BEYOND … via our complete calendar.

We start with reminders about today’s biggest event:

(Photo by Long Bach Nguyen, from just after the Alaskan Way Viaduct’s permanent closure earlier this month)

VIADUCT/TUNNEL PARTY: Along with all the event details on the official website, key points of the schedule are in our Friday report.

WEST SEATTLE WATER TAXI SCHEDULE: It’s running today only, on a special schedule you can see here. Free parking at Pier 2, too, with a shuttle to/from the dock. But be sure to get your car out by 7:45 pm or else it’ll be locked in until Monday morning! And remember that the 773/775 shuttles are NOT running.

If you’re headed downtown for other things, remember there are road closures and bus reroutes. Also happening today:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), 8 am. Free! (2743 California SW)

PRIORITIZE PROJECTS: As previewed here, you are invited to help prioritize projects in West Seattle/South Park that are up for a share of Neighborhood Street Fund money. Be at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center at 10:30 am. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

2000 SW ORCHARD SITE TOUR: As part of the Design Review process’s Early Community Outreach for a development proposal here, you’re invited to join project-team reps for a site tour at 11 am. (2000 SW Orchard)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library – bring your up-to-12-month-old(s)! (3411 SW Raymond)

M. BUTTERFLY: 7:30 pm curtain at ArtsWest. “Clever parallels to the famous opera Madame Butterfly abound in this fearless play about a French diplomat who falls for a Chinese opera star.” Check ticket availability here. (4711 California SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: Swinson and the Expedition, Smackout Pack, live at 8 pm, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT THE PARLIAMENT: Selectcop w/19ADD, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE THE FUTURE … via our full calendar, here.

(Reader photo – thank you! – swimmer off Alki)

First day of February – here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOUISA BOREN K-8 STEM MIDDLE-SCHOOL TOUR: 10:15 am-11:30 am, families with prospective middle-school students (6th-8th grade) are welcome to visit. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, “Steel Magnolias” (1989) is this week’s movie. $1 members, $2 nonmembers. Free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

CORNER BAR: 6 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, the monthly pop-up bar. “Speakeasy” is this month’s theme! (12th SW/SW Holden)

BASKETBALL: Senior night for Seattle Lutheran High School and Chief Sealth International High School. SLHS (4100 SW Genesee) is playing Crosspoint, with girls’ Senior Night activities at 5:45 pm before the 6 pm game, boys just before their 7:30 pm game; CSIHS (2600 SW Thistle) is playing West Seattle High School, 7 pm girls varsity, 8:30 pm boys.

TRILLIUM SOUL: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “Guitars, pianos, percussion and beautiful three-part harmony in folk, jazz and gospel genres describes the style of Trillium Soul – Sarah Ackers, Betsy Boyer, and Bronwyn Edwards Cryer.” (5612 California SW)

JOSEPHINE COUNTY: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, “a gathering of four powerful traditional musicians, sharing their expertise, knowledge, and enthusiasm for music ranging from the United States to French Canada to Ireland and back.” (7904 35th SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, “ambassadors of rock ‘n’ roll”! $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING … by browsing our complete calendar.

(Brant, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER STORY TIMES: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) and 11:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

PHIL TAVEL CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: 6 pm at Easy Street Records, the first candidate to register in the District 1 City Council race is hosting his official campaign kickoff, with speeches starting at 6:30 pm. (4556=9 California SW)

BOREN STEM K-8 MIDDLE-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm, prospective Louisa Boren STEM K-8 middle-schoolers and families are invited to an open house. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

DENNY INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 pm at Denny International Middle School, prospective students and families are invited to an open house. (2701 SW Kenyon)

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 7 pm, prospective SLHS students and families are welcome to visit. (4100 SW Genesee)

M. BUTTERFLY, WEEK 2: 7:30 pm, ArtsWest begins its second week of performances. Check here for ticket availability. (4711 California SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Reality Check performs at The Skylark. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT THE PARLIAMENT: 9 pm, Into the Cold – “Heavy-duty rock meets three-part harmony.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE? See our complete calendar for more events happening today/tonight and beyond.

(Monday’s Alki Point sunset, photographed by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOUISA BOREN K-8 STEM MIDDLE-SCHOOL TOUR: 10:15 am-11:30 am, families with prospective middle-school students (6th-8th grade) are welcome to visit. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCHEON: Lunch and entertainment at 11:30 am at the Senior Center of West Seattle – check to see if there’s last-minute room. (4217 SW Oregon)

TRACK-WORKOUT RUN: 6:30 pm, be at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) to join this week’s free track-workout run. (2743 California SW)

LEARN ABOUT BUGS: The next 4-lecture series by West Seattle entomologist Jen Paur of Tiny Science starts at the Senior Center, 5:30 pm. Registration info and other details are in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library, for families with kids of all ages. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

TAVERN TUNES: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, jazz/rock with the Suffering F’heads. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THERE’S MORE … if you visit our complete calendar.

(Spotted Towhee, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

New week! Time for highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (thanks to everyone who’s sent listings):

CAMP FIRE CANDY SALE: The annual candy sale is on; in West Seattle, you are welcome to go buy yours at the Camp Fire Council‘s regional HQ. (2414 SW Andover)

WALK IN THE PARK: 10 am, meet up to walk in Lincoln Park with Sound Steps – info here. Meet at the south end of the north parking lot. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LA LECHE LEAGUE: Breastfeeding support group meets at Neighborhood House High Point, 10 am-noon. (6400 Sylvan Way)

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 2 pm at Southwest Library. This month’s book is “Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks. (9010 35th SW)

SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS: 6:30 pm at Aegis Living of West Seattle. (4700 SW Admiral Way)

MONDAY QUIZ: They have questions, you have answers. All ages. Prizes, too! 7:30 pm at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THAT’S NOT ALL … as you’ll see on our complete calendar.

(Alki Point eagle and crow, photographed by Gary Jones)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: All three local Catholic schools have open houses today:
–Our Lady of Guadalupe, 9 am-1 pm (34th/Myrtle)
–Holy Family, 10:30 am-2 pm (9615 20th SW)
–Holy Rosary, 12 pm-1:30 pm (4142 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, year-round, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

(update: canceled) AFTERNOON TUNES: Stone Shoulder plays folk-rock at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. (5612 California SW)

M. BUTTERFLY: First matinée of ArtsWest‘s new production, 3 pm. (4711 California SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7-9 pm at The Alley in The Junction. (4509 California SW)

BLUEGRASS JAM/SINGALONG: Bring your instrument(s) – and/or voice – to Parliament Tavern‘s last-Sunday jam. 9 pm. 21+ (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar.

(Cormorant, photographed by Susan Romanenghi)

The second post-Viaduct week is ending and the weekend’s in view. Here are highlights for the rest of your Friday:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: 10:30 am-2 pm at Daystar Retirement Village (WSB sponsor), all welcome – info in our calendar listing. (2615 SW Barton)

COUNCILMEMBER MOSQUEDA IN WEST SEATTLE: (Updated time) Noon-2:30 pm, you’ll find citywide Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) for drop-in conversations, first-come first-served. (5612 California SW)

COUNCILMEMBER HERBOLD’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: 2-7 pm, District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold has drop-in office hours at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Be there by 6:30 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

BASKETBALL: The only home game tonight features the Seattle Lutheran High School girls vs. Forest Ridge, 6 pm. (4100 SW Genesee)

AT C & P COFFEE: Singer-songwriter Keith Howell at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. (5612 California SW)

M. BUTTERFLY: Second night for the new production at ArtsWest in The Junction, 7:30 pm curtain. Check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

AT THE PARLIAMENT: Live music 8 pm at Parliament Tavern – Low Hums, Time Pieces, Dumb Thumbs. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Grim Statistic, Artemis Moon, Trauma Del Rey, and Amateur Eyes. 8 pm at The Skylark, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING … by browsing our complete calendar!

(River otter with lunch, photographed by Mark Wangerin. Yes, these are the otters you see in/near Puget Sound)

Lucky you – you don’t have to plunge into Puget Sound to get your next meal. You have options. Like the event starting today’s highlights list:

DINE OUT FOR ROXHILL: Until 9 pm tonight, Zippy’s Giant Burgers in White Center is donating part of its proceeds to Roxhill Elementary kids. (9614 14th SW)

WEST SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Today’s luncheon is the annual meeting to look ahead to the Chamber‘s future. 11:30 am at The Sanctuary at Admiral. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

‘SEATTLE NOW & THEN, THE HISTORIC HUNDRED’: As previewed here Tuesday night, you’re invited to this free illustrated presentation with the book’s authors PauL Dorpat and Jean Sherrard and editor Clay Eals, 6 pm at Aegis Living. Appetizers and beverages, also free! (4700 SW Admiral Way)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm, with special guest County Executive Dow Constantine. More on the agenda in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SOUTHWEST DESIGN REVIEW BOARD: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, in a meeting that will include public comment, the board reviews 18 townhomes proposed for 5242-5248 California SW. See the design packet here. (4217 SW Oregon)

M. BUTTERFLY, OPENING NIGHT: The new production at ArtsWest opens tonight, 7:30 pm curtain. Check here for ticket availability. (4711 California SW)

LUCKY BROWN’S FUNKWAYS: Band debuts at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm! Be there – providing you’re 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THAT’S NOT ALL … see our full calendar here!