(Texted photo of moonset earlier this week)

On with another sunny early-fall day! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Have lunch or dinner at Duke’s on Alki today/tonight and help raise money for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center via the Innovators Network. Here’s the flyer. (2516 Alki SW)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: 1:30 pm mobile blood drive at Admiral Safeway. (2622 California SW)

DELRIDGE FARMSTAND: The Delridge Grocery Co-op‘s weekly farmstand continues, 3-7 pm in the lot at the Shell station south of Delridge Library. P.S. See our report on last week’s Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meeting for a DGC update. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

FINANCIAL WELLNESS: Free class – dinner included! 5:30 pm at the Salvation Army in South Delridge. (9050 16th SW)

SEATTLE WISDOM: Book-talk group, free, discussing “Braving the Wilderness,” and you’re welcome even if you haven’t read it! 5:30-7 pm at Inner Alchemy. (7354 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: You don’t have to be a captain or even a Block Watch member to attend – all welcome, 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, for updates from local police plus a special guest to enlighten you about Mental Health First Aid. Full agenda details here. (2300 SW Webster)

OUNCES TRIVIA: Free trivia at 7 pm at Ounces. Prizes! (3809 Delridge Way SW)

‘GEEKS WHO DRINK’ TRIVIA: 8 pm at Whisky West (WSB sponsor). More info here. (6451 California SW)

TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING … browse our complete calendar here; if you have something to add, please e-mail us the info, the earlier the better, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Saturday rainbow, photographed by Jamie Kinney)

We start with two traffic alerts:

NB HIGHWAY 99 CLOSURE: While northbound 99 has reopened north of the stadium zone, it’s scheduled to remain closed today between the stadiums and the West Seattle Bridge, as explained here. We’ll publish a separate update if the closure ends early.

ADMIRAL WAY PAVING: SDOT announced on Friday that it hoped to repave about a block of the outside southbound lane of SW Admiral Way on the hill north of the bridge, which would mean lane closures 9 am-5 pm today.

And now, the happening highlights:

ORCA HALF: Hundreds of runners will be heading from Lincoln Park to Don Armeni this morning on the Orca Half course. No road closures – runners will be on sidewalks and the Alki Trail, and the parking lane in some spots. Pre-race packet pickup – it’s sold out! – starts at 6:30 am. Runners start in waves that begin at 8 am. Part of the proceeds benefit The Whale Trail. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: 9 am-3 pm, it’s the twice-yearly dropoff recycling event in the lot at Fauntleroy Church. Check the list of what 1 Green Planet will and won’t accept. (9140 California SW)

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH CENTENNIAL: 10 am bagpipe procession around First Lutheran Church of West Seattle before this morning’s service commemorating the church’s 100th anniversary. (4105 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, see what the first market of fall has to offer, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

COOKIES AND CIDER FOR HURRICANE HELP: 11 am-3 pm, Ysabel – who’s had benefit bake sales before – is raising money to help hurricane survivors by selling cookies and cider. Stop by her stand in Gatewood! (California SW/SW Portland)

2 FREE COMMUNITY SEMINARS: At noon and 1:30 pm at Evergreen Tang Soo Do:

Women’s Self-Defense – 12 pm-1 pm (ages 13 and older)

Anti-Bullying for Kids – 1:30 pm-2:30 pm (ages 5 and older)

Registration info is in our calendar listing. (5432 California SW)

‘SKELETON CREW’ MATINEE: 3 pm at ArtsWest in The Junction, first matinee for the new production. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

LANTERN FESTIVAL & COMPETITION: Want to try for a prize? Make and bring your own lantern! Or – just come enjoy performances, a Lion Dance, and arts/crafts (for kids). It’s all part of the Lantern Festival, 4:30-8 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center in Westwood. (2801 SW Thistle)

(Saturday rainbow, photographed by Elaine Dale)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … by browsing our complete calendar.

We start the Saturday list with a traffic alert:

NB HIGHWAY 99 CLOSURE: Northbound 99 is closed between the West Seattle Bridge and Battery St. Tunnel right now. As explained in detail here, part of 99 – from the stadium zone northward – will reopen “by [Saturday] evening” but the rest is scheduled to remain closed until early Monday. As usual, we will publish an update if it reopens early.

Now, here’s what’s happening in our area on this summer-to-fall-transition day/night (the autumn-equinox moment is at 6:54 pm):

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: 9 am-4 pm, this regional “ordinary revival” continues at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), as previewed here. (3940 41st SW)

KEEPING FAMILIES OUT OF COURT AND OUT OF CONFLICT: Free family-law workshop, 10 am-noon; details and registration here. (3909 California SW)

‘HARVEST OF AN EMPIRE’: Film screening and discussion as part of Welcoming Week at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 10 am-2 pm. Not recommended for those under 16. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

SEAVIEW UMC CENTENNIAL: 11 am service, followed by special lunch with entertainment, celebrating 100 years for Seaview United Methodist Church. All current and past members are welcome at the celebration. (4620 SW Graham)

(WSB photo from Dog Days of Summer’s first day last Tuesday)

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER, THE FINALE: Last session of the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual Dog Days of Summer. The pool has closed for the season otherwise – no more human swimming until next year – but before its annual cleaning, it’s open as a fundraiser. 11 am-1 pm. (11003 31st SW)

MARRA FARM FALL FEST: Noon-3 pm, the farm in nearby South Park welcomes you: “Come on by for food, kids’ activities, music, and a cider press. Bring a potluck item to share if you can.” (9026 4th Ave. S.)

QUILTING SHOWCASE: West Seattle Quilters‘ first-ever showcase! Stop in at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, 1-4 pm. More than 40 quilts will be on display!

And there’s still time to buy $1 raffle tickets for the quilt (photo above, provided by WS Quilters) that’s raising $ for the Senior Center, as seen during Summer Fest. (4217 SW Oregon)

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: 3-5 pm, Leslie Harris – West Seattle/South Park rep on the Seattle Public Schools Board as well as its president – will be at Southwest Library to talk with anyone who shows up. Drop in when you can. (9010 35th SW)

OPEN HOUSE: Spa Phoebe invites you to drop by its newly opened location, 3-6 pm, as previewed here. (4801 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NEIGHBORHOOD BARBECUE: 4-7 pm, Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) invites you over for a family-friendly barbecue, including fun for kids. (3940 41st SW)

CIDER TASTING: Sound & Fog invites you to its Finnriver Cider tasting, 4-7 pm. 21+.

MICHAEL BROWNE @ KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, historic Kenyon Hall presents “a performer who’s been called a street-smart archivist and an absolute treasure.” Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘SKELETON CREW,’ NIGHT THREE: 7:30 pm curtain for the new production at ArtsWest. Check ticket availability by going here. (4711 California SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING! Our complete calendar is always available.

(Kirk Keppler outside Wyatt’s Jewelers in Westwood Village, where PARKing Day is a tradition – see below)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of your Friday:

LAST DAY FOR GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO: As reported here earlier this week, Great Harvest Bread in The Junction is closing after today, and Flying Apron will be moving in. Great Harvest’s posted Friday hours go until 7 pm. (4707 California SW)

PARKing DAY: The annual day in which the city encourages turning street parking spaces into mini-parks. Hours vary. On the SDOT map are Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor; photo above) at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) and at Cottage Grove Park (5206 26th SW) in North Delridge; there’s one planned outside Cottage Grove Commons (5444 Delridge Way SW) featuring the Delridge Grocery Coop; and one on Delridge across from Louisa Boren STEM K-8 after school (5900 block Delridge Way SW).

COUNCILMEMBER LISA HERBOLD’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: Our area’s city councilmember will be at the South Park Community Center today, 2-7 pm. Drop-in visitors welcome – last meeting will start at 6:30 pm. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

TAKE YOUR DOG TO THE POOL: Today, the second-to-last session of the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual Dog Days of Summer. The pool has closed for the season otherwise – no more human swimming until next year – but before its annual cleaning, it’s open as a fundraiser. 5-7 pm. (11003 31st SW)

ALKI SKATING! The Alki Community Center welcomes back Friday night skating, 5:45-7:45 pm. (5817 SW Stevens)

WORLD DANCE PARTY: West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) is hosting a World Dance Party, all ages, as part of Welcoming Week, 6-8 pm. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND: Senior Center of West Seattle benefit show and dinner featuring West Seattle Big Band playing the music of Frank Sinatra, starting with 6 pm happy hour. Check to see if tickets remain! (4217 SW Oregon)

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: As previewed here, tonight starting at 6:30 pm, this “ordinary revival” is being hosted by Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor). All welcome. Ticket/registration info is here. (3940 41st SW)

FOOTBALL: West Seattle HS is home at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm, vs. Nathan Hale. Chief Sealth IHS is on the road vs. Cleveland at Memorial Stadium (401 5th Ave N) downtown, 7:45 pm. Seattle Lutheran HS is at Muckleshoot Tribal School (15209 SE 376th St, Auburn), 5 pm. And at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) tonight, O’Dea is home vs. Blanchet at 7 pm.

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

‘SKELETON CREW,’ NIGHT TWO: 7:30 pm, it’s the second performance of the new production at ArtsWest. Check ticket availability by going here. (4711 California SW)

PREVIEW YOUR WEEKEND – AND BEYOND! Our complete calendar is always available for you to browse.

(WSB photo: Southwesternmost West Seattle Junction flower basket, earlier this week)

Seven notes for the rest of your Thursday:

SUPPORT GROUP: 1 pm in the second-floor café at Senior Center of West Seattle, the monthly brain-injury-support group meets. More info here. (4217 SW Oregon)

YOUR DOG, THEIR POOL: Today’s the third session of the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual Dog Days of Summer. The pool has closed for the human-swimming season – so before its annual cleaning, the club opens it to dogs for swimming, as a fundraiser. 5-7 pm. (11003 31st SW)

MOVE? REMODEL? This free workshop could help you decide. 6 pm at Graystone Mortgage in Jefferson Square. (4726 42nd SW)

DESIGN REVIEW DOUBLEHEADER: As previewed here, the Southwest Design Review Board looks at two projects tonight – 3201 SW Avalon Way (6:30 pm; here’s the packet) and 7617 35th SW (8 pm; here’s the packet). Both are Early Design Guidance reviews, focused on the building’s size/shape/site placement, both include public-comment periods, and both are at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC, with an agenda including a noise-enforcement update and renewal of the Statue of Liberty Plaza maintenance agreement. (6115 SW Hinds)

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

‘SKELETON CREW’ OPENING NIGHT: 7:30 pm, the new production at ArtsWest opens. Tonight’s sold out but we’re mentioning it in case you want to get tickets for an upcoming performance. (4711 California SW)

WONDERING WHAT ELSE IS UP? Quick! Check our full calendar!

(WSB photo: Dogs in the pool at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club on Tuesday. Scroll down for info on tonight’s session)

Highlights for the rest of your Wednesday:

ROXHILL PARK WALK: Walk with Sound Steps at 3 pm: “Join your neighbors for a walk on the Longfellow Creek Trail, through Roxhill Park on a .5 mile loop – stop there or continue on for another loop for 1 mile total. Meet at the trail entrance on Barton.”

OPEN HOUSE: Ticor Title invites you to visit its new West Seattle office on the south end of The Junction for a 4-7 pm open house. Refreshments! (4817 California SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARMSTAND: Weekly farmstand open for you to buy organic produce grown where it’s sold, 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW & SW Juneau)

PUPS IN THE POOL: Today’s the second session of the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual Dog Days of Summer. The pool has closed for the human-swimming season – so now it’s open to dogs for swimming, as a fundraiser. 5-7 pm. (11003 31st SW)

INJURY NIGHT: Free individual injury assessments at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) with Dr. Nate Moore, starting at 6 pm. Plus – a medical-device demonstration that’ll be of interest – details in our calendar listing. (2743 California SW)

SEARCH AND RESCUE CLASS: Still room in this free 6 pm class at the Joint Training Facility:

When a large disaster happens, first responders and other city services may be overwhelmed. Transportation may be disrupted and communication may be difficult. It is vital that city residents are prepared to be self-sufficient during these times. Having knowledge of some key disaster skills is a crucial part of that preparedness effort. This training provides an overview of light search and rescue skills and basic rescuer safety. When first responders are overwhelmed, residents may apply some of these techniques to help those around them in need.

This Workshop covers the following topics:
-Rescuer safety
-Basic search techniques
-Basic rescue techniques (lifts, carries, cribbing).

Register here. (9401 Myers Way S.)

DENNY IMS PTSA 6:30 pm in the school library, it’s the first meeting this school year for the Denny International Middle School PTSA. (2601 SW Kenyon)

EARLY AUTUMN-EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH 6:30 pm at Solstice Park, join Alice Enevoldsen for an early edition of the fall-equinox sunset watch! Sunset’s around 6:55 pm. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, DNDC resumes its monthly meetings. Agenda info is in our calendar listing. (1116 SW Holden)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), tonight’s WordsWest event is “New Beginnings: School Shoes, Firewood, and Falling Leaves” with Greg November and Joannie Stangeland. More info here. Admission free! (5612 California SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: Jazz at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), starting at 7 pm. No cover. 21+. Details here! (6451 California SW)

THAT’S JUST THE START … there’s more on our complete calendar.

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights as we wade into your Tuesday!

WEST SIDE JOB FAIR: Bring your resumé – multiple copies – and get ready to interview on the spot as 30+ West Seattle employers interview for 100+ jobs. 10 am-1 pm at Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction. Presented by the West Seattle Junction Association and WS Chamber of Commerce; WSB is the media sponsor. (4752 California SW)

YMCA PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: 10 am-11 am and 4:30-5:30 pm, you’re invited to open houses for the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) preschool at the Schmitz Park school building. (5000 SW Spokane) and a 10-11 am open house for the Y’s preschool at the Louisa Boren STEM K-8 building. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

PEDESTRIAN AND MOBILITY FAIR: Geared toward seniors but all are welcome, 11 am-1 pm at Alki Beach Bathhouse, lunch provided. Find out ways to help be sure you can keep getting around! (2701 Alki SW)

DOGS IN THE POOL: Today’s the first session of the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual Dog Days of Summer, with the pool open to dogs after it’s closed for the season to humans. 5-7 pm. (11003 31st SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: First meeting after summer break. Your concerns and questions for local police are at the heart of tonight’s agenda – it’s your chance to bring them up outside of a 911 call. 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct. (2300 SW Webster)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA: First meeting of the year for the Chief Sealth International High School PTSA, 7 pm in the Confucius Center on campus. (2600 SW Thistle)

UNPLUGGED: All acoustic musicians/singers are welcome! At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … on our complete calendar!

(From Lincoln Park – photographed this weekend by Catherine Gile)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTHWEST POOL REOPENING: As announced Friday, the pool’s closure for upgrades has been cut short, and it instead will be open on a “limited schedule” that you can see here (PDF), including noon-6:30 pm today. (2801 SW Thistle)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: 1-7 pm blood drive at Peace Lutheran Church in Gatewood, closed 3-4 pm for a break. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

EARLY DESIGN OUTREACH FOR 5616 CALIFORNIA SW: 4 pm at High Point Library, it’s the second “Early Community Outreach for Design Review” meeting in West Seattle since the new process launched. This time, as previewed here, the project is 5616 California SW, proposed for eight townhouses. (3411 SW Raymond)

VOLLEYBALL! The West Seattle High School volleyball team plays Bainbridge HS, JV/C games at 4:30, varsity at 6. It’s Middle School Night – explained in our preview. Admission free! (3000 California SW)

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES’ FUTURE: By year’s end, the state ferry system has to finalize its next long-range plan – through 2040 this time – and send it to legislators. 5-7 pm, stop by Fauntleroy Church to learn more about what WSF envisions in its draft plan and/or to add your comments. (9140 California SW)

FOR THE FULL LIST … see our complete calendar!

(Thanks to Steve Cameron for the photo of the Golden Pheasant that’s sighted locally now and then – most recently in Fauntleroy)

Here’s what you need to know for the rest of your weekend:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: The southbound Highway 99 closure, north of the West Seattle Bridge, is scheduled to continue until late tonight (we’ll publish an update when we get word it’s over). Plus – Alki Avenue is closed this morning until about 10:30 am for the first event on the rest of our list:

COSMO 7K: This wildfire-smoke-postponed 7K run/5K walk-run takes off from Alki Bathhouse at 9:30 am. If you aren’t already registered, you can do that on site starting at 8 am. There’s also a kids’ run (not in the street) for ages 10 and under, starting at 10:30. Northwest Hope and Healing is the Cosmo 7K beneficiary. (60th SW/Alki SW)

ECO-FRIENDLY WORKOUT! Join Friends of Lincoln Park at 9 am to help restore the forest:

Join the Friends of Lincoln Park as we work to bring the beautiful mature forest of our park into restoration. Lincoln Park, on the shores of Puget Sound, includes 80 acres of forest. Unfortunately, our Seattle forests are threatened by nonnative, invasive plants. We promise you a good workout AND good karma! Kids welcome!

Continues until noon. Meet near north parking lot kiosk. More info in our calendar listing. (Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Rose)

MISSION TO SEAFARERS: 9:15 am at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, hear from Ken Hawkins, executive director of “the largest and oldest international maritime ministry in the world.” (3050 California SW)

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

2ND TIME SALE, 2ND DAY: 11:30 am-2 pm, go see what hasn’t already been snapped up at Fauntleroy Church‘s Fellowship Hall – huge sale AND bake sale. Half-price in the final hour. (9140 California SW)

JAMTIME: 1-4 pm music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with ever-popular Jamtime! (5612 California SW)

PAWS & PAINT ‘YAPPY HOUR’ + ADOPTION: Bring your own dog to create art, and/or adopt one! 1-4 pm event with Furry Faces Foundation at West Seattle Nursery. Music by Tim Scallon. (5275 California SW)

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING: 2 pm at Admiral UCC: “Learn to safely, effectively, and compassionately intervene in a hate-based interaction.” More info here. (4320 SW Hill)

SOUTHWEST STORIES – SCHURMAN ROCK: Learn about the history of Camp Long and Schurman Rock in Jeff Smoot‘s talk presented by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, 2 pm at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

ART SALE & FUNDRAISER: 3-7 pm, a “garden party” with handmade glass flowers for sale, plus a silent auction, with part of the proceeds going to Two at a Time. (4443 52nd SW)

KHMER MUSIC NIGHT: 7 pm, all ages, DJ Jenny and friends invite you to The Skylark:

A night of dancing featuring Cambodian contemporary pop music! $10 suggested donation. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SEE THE REST OF WHAT’S UP TODAY & BEYOND … on our complete calendar!

(Thanks to Larry Murante for the Alki view of Thursday’s sunset)

Your mid-September Saturday includes many options, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – but first, a traffic reminder:

HIGHWAY 99 CLOSURE: Remember that SB 99 between the Battery Street Tunnel and West Seattle Bridge is scheduled to remain closed until late Sunday night. If anything changes, we’ll publish a separate update.

Now, reasons to stay on the peninsula!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Start your weekend with a full belly and a warm feeling you’ve done a good deed, via the Lions Club benefit Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Center of West Seattle, 8 am-11 am. (4217 SW Oregon)

2ND TIME SALE, 1ST DAY: As previewed here on Friday, Fauntleroy Church‘s Fellowship Hall is brimming with well-arranged, nicely priced treasures. You can even prep for winter:

Open for your shopping pleasure 9 am-4 pm. (9140 California SW)

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER: As previewed here, the West Seattle High School Booster Club is raising money for the athletic program with a sale of new brand-name mattresses at the school today, 10 am-5 pm. (3000 California SW)

NATIVE PLANT TREASURE HUNT: 10 am, take a guided walk in the West Duwamish Greenbelt:

Come learn about native plants, the importance of urban forests, and the problems posed by invasive species. See if we can find Maidenhair fern, Piggyback plant and other plants rarely seen in Seattle. Guided by Steve Richmond of Garden Cycles, a forest restoration company. The hike is just over a half mile long, but Steve will stop along the way to point out native plants and talk about the restoration efforts underway.

(Meet at 1900 SW Dawson trailhead)

WESTFEST: 10 am-10 pm, second and final day/night of Holy Rosary School‘s fall festival. All invited. Food, music, rides, games. And bring diapers for WestSide Baby! (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

SECOND GEAR SPORTS’ 5TH ANNIVERSARY: Five years since Second Gear Sports opened in Morgan Junction, and at today’s 10 am-6 pm anniversary sale, you get the gifts – detailed in our calendar listing. (6529 California SW)

FIESTAS PATRIAS PARADE & FESTIVAL: 11 am parade, 1 pm festival, in South Park, a celebration of Latin American cultures – the parade route’s linked in our calendar listing. The festival’s at the end of the parade route, the South Park Community Center. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

BENEFIT CAR WASH: The Seattle Lutheran High School cheer squad invites you to get your car washed at their benefit, 11 am-2 pm at West Seattle Autoworks (WSB sponsor), by donation. (35th SW/SW Webster)

WEST SEATTLE LINUX USERS GROUP PICNIC: Instead of the regular meeting time/place, WSeaLUG is going to the beach! 11 am-2 pm picnic at Lincoln Park Shelter 3. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: German-style beer, music, food, noon-10 pm, family-friendly, all welcome at Ounces! (3809 Delridge Way SW)

SALSA ON ALKI: Last scheduled session for this year! 5 pm lesson, then dancing. Details in our calendar listing. Happening at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza.(61st SW/Alki SW)

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

HANZ ARAKI BAND: The singer and flute player prominent in the Irish music scene brings his band to Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm – details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

(Belted kingfisher, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Quick look at the highlights:

DAY OF CARING AT WESTCREST PARK: 10 am-2 pm work party as part of the United Way Day of Caring. Meet by the P-Patch garden. (See map for location)

‘FILL THE BOOT’ FINALE: 9 am-7 pm, firefighters are in The Junction one last day for the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association donation drive. (California/Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE REALTY APPRECIATION PARTY: You’re invited! Stop by 4-9 pm on the rooftop deck to join West Seattle Realty (WSB sponsor) in celebrating many things, including community. (2641 42nd SW)

COMMUNITY DRUMMING CIRCLE: Inner Alchemy welcomes all to join in, 5-6:30 pm at Myrtle Reservoir Park. (35th/Myrtle)

WESTFEST: Holy Rosary School‘s annual “Carnival of Community” starts tonight, 6-10 pm. And remember to bring diapers for WestSide Baby! (42nd/Genesee)

‘A GRAND AFFAIR’: No ticket(s) yet? Buy yours at the door for the West Seattle Food Bank‘s cocktail party, with mock casino gaming, hosted beer/wine/appetizers, and more fun. Starts at 6:30 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral. (42nd/Lander)

HULING BOWL: The annual football faceoff between Chief Sealth International High School and West Seattle High School is at 7 pm tonight, Southwest Athletic Complex. WSHS fans are wearing white, CSIHS fans are wearing red, according to school promotion. Winner gets the rotating trophy! (2801 SW Thistle)

ART LOUNGE: Bring your project to Highland Park Improvement Club starting at 7 pm. Bar is open. 21+. Work in a creative atmosphere! (12th SW/SW Holden)

MUCH MORE ON OUR COMPLETE CALENDAR – see it all here!

(Our favorite bird! Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

What’s happening – and NOT happening – for the rest of your Thursday:

SEATTLE PARKS 1-DAY CLOSURES, + SOUTHWEST POOL 1-MONTH CLOSURE: Just a reminder, as previewed last week, today’s the day many Seattle Parks facilities are closed for staff training. And Southwest Pool starts a monthlong closure for work including accessibility upgrades.

ROBOTS, ROBOTS, ROBOTS: 4 pm at High Point Library, a fun and free Library Lab session! (3411 SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Second Thursday of the month means it’s Art Walk night, 5 pm “until late”! Here’s the map/venue list:

Some participating venues have artists, some have food/drink specials for Art Walk-ers, some have both! Some of tonight’s spotlighted art and artists are featured in this preview on the official WSAW website, including WSB sponsors Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW, with Erik Railton tonight), Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW, with Debbie Bianchi tonight, and tasting fees waived for Art Walk-ers), and Wallflower Custom Framing (4735 42nd SW, with Michelle Salazar tonight).

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! LGBTQ community members and friends gather at the Senior Center of West Seattle starting at 6 pm. No registration – just show up! (4217 SW Oregon)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society/Seattle Public Library author series continues with Shirley Enebrad, 6 pm at Southwest Library:

Shirley Enebrad will talk about her book, “Six-Word Lessons for Surviving a Devastating Diagnosis: 100 Lessons to Help You Navigate a Healthcare Crisis,” which is a useful road map, of sorts, to the newly diagnosed patient and his or her family and friends to make their journey easier. The fewer surprises one has, the more confident and empowered one feels. Fear must be controlled as much as possible to help create a positive outcome. Six-Word Lessons for Surviving a Devastating Diagnosis offers practical tips to help calm fears, give hope, and to promote health and healing.

(9010 35th SW)

AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE: Tonight at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), 6-7 pm at TEC-Room 127:

South Seattle College’s Aeronautical Technology department, including the Aviation Maintenance Technology degree program, will be holding an open house from 6-7 p.m. in TEC 127. Meet with Aeronautical Technology department staff and faculty, learn more about the application process and discover funding resources for college!

(6000 16th SW)

TALK/FIND OUT ABOUT SCHOOL LEVIES: Last major chance to comment/learn before the Seattle Public Schools Board finalizes the six-year BEX V levy that it will send to voters early next year along with the three-year Operations Levy. 6:30-8 pm at West Seattle High School – here’s our preview looking at which local projects are under consideration. (3000 California SW)

OPEN MIC, OPEN TO ALL: All genres welcome at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) for the monthly open-microphone event, 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

LOTS MORE ON THE LIST! See it all on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar.

(Black turnstone, photographed at Constellation Park by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION: South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) welcomes prospective students to a Professional and Technical Information Session, 10 am-noon in the library. More info here. (6000 16th SW)

ROXHILL PARK WALK: Walk with Sound Steps at 3 pm: “Join your neighbors for a walk on the Longfellow Creek Trail, through Roxhill Park on a .5 mile loop – stop there or continue on for another loop for 1 mile total. Meet at the trail entrance on Barton.”

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARMSTAND: 4-7 pm, buy fresh-grown organic produce right next to the mini-farm in High Point. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

FREE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 4:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, first session of a free weekly writing/book-making workshop for ages 8-12 – details in our preview. Taught by writer-designer Julia Douthwaite Viglione. (2306 42nd SW)

STATE SENATE CANDIDATES’ DEBATE: During the 34th District Democrats‘ monthly meeting, 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, 34th District State Senate candidates Shannon Braddock and Joe Nguyen are scheduled to debate. Find more agenda info in the organization’s latest newsletter. (9131 California SW)

WRITERS! 6-7:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, attend a “free drop-in writing circle facilitated by established local writers from Hugo House!” Jeanine Walker is tonight’s facilitator. (2306 42nd SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: The new season of monthly readings at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) starts at 7 pm, featuring Cheryl Latif and John Burgess. (5612 California SW)

MORE … on our complete calendar.

Half a dozen highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of today/tonight:

‘FILL THE BOOT’: The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association donation drive with Seattle firefighters includes one West Seattle site, until 7 pm and again 9 am-7 pm daily through Friday:

(WSB photo)

Firefighter Patrick Dunn from Station 37 was in the Junction when we stopped by this morning. (California/Alaska)

DELRIDGE FARMSTAND: The Delridge Grocery Co-op‘s weekly farmstand continues, 3-7 pm in the lot at the Shell station south of Delridge Library. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GROUP: 7 pm at 2 Fingers Social. Agenda includes a discussion with the 9201 Delridge storage project’s architect. (9211 Delridge Way SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm in the conference room just inside the entrance to the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Agenda info is in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

OUNCES TRIVIA: Free trivia at 7 pm, with prizes, at Ounces. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

‘GEEKS WHO DRINK’ TRIVIA: 8 pm at Whisky West (WSB sponsor). Details here. (6451 California SW)

WHAT ELSE? Our complete calendar is here; if you have something to add, please e-mail us the info, the earlier the better, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sanderlings, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to Monday. We begin with a holiday:

ROSH HASHANAH: Jewish New Year celebrations are under way and we have two listings of events in West Seattle:

–Kol HaNeshamah (WSB sponsor), here
–Torah Learning Center of West Seattle, here

Also on our calendar for today/tonight:

WEST SEATTLE YMCA REOPENS: The facilities-improvement week is over and it’s back to regular schedule for the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor)’s main branch in The Triangle. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood, consider visiting today’s mobile blood drive at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center, 1 pm-7 pm (closed for a break 3-4 pm). More info here. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE CAMPUS TOUR: Thinking about studying at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), where the next quarter starts in just two weeks? Take this afternoon’s tour! 1:30 pm – details here. (6000 16th SW)

ATTENTION, WOULD-BE ENTREPRENEURS: If you’re considering starting your own business, there’s a lot you need to know. (Trust us.) Experts and mentors will be at Delridge Library 6-8 tonight to tell you all about it. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUPS: Tonight at 6:45 pm, the groups at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) and at West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW) meet. SW is reading “The Sisters” by Mary Lovell; WS is reading “Tender at the Bone” by Ruth Reichl. All welcome.

Something to add to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(New carving at Lincoln Park – photo sent by Darlene)

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

END-OF-SUMMER BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Alki Volleyball Association games 8 am-6 pm at the beach. (2400 Alki SW)

FINISH IT! AT WESTCREST PARK: A massive blackberry-clearing task will be finished this morning with your help – and the celebration will include homemade blackberry jam. Full details here. 10 am-noon at Westcrest Park. (5th SW/SW Cloverdale)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the heart of The Junction, end-of-summer freshness! (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

MINISTRY FAIR, SALAD POTLUCK, DESSERT CONTEST: 11 am at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor):

Tibbetts United Methodist Church is hosting a Salad Potluck, Dessert Contest, and Ministry Fair after worship service ~11:30 am-1:30 pm, in Adams Hall on the basement level of Tibbetts UMC.

Please bring any kind of salad or salad ingredient(s) and we’ll have a feast of fellowship. In theory, at least, salad leaves plenty of room for a dessert contest and you are the judges! This year the ministry fair will also focus on explaining the unique structure behind each of our four ministry areas – Stewardship, Worship, Outreach, and Discipleship. All are welcome! The leadership team looks forward to seeing you there!

(3940 41st SW)

GREYHOUND MEET-AND-GREET: 11 am-1 pm at Mud Bay in Admiral, meet retired racing greyhounds and find out about adoption, and more! (2611 California SW)

SAN GENNARO FESTIVAL: Last chance to go to Georgetown to enjoy this West Seattleite-founded Italian-American festival, with music, food, more. (S. Angelo/Ellis Ave. S.)

BOUNCY HOUSE AND BARBECUE: After the 10:15 am service at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, a parking-lot barbecue picnic to celebrate the end of summer and start of a new program year. Face-painting and bouncy house, too. All welcome. (3050 California SW)

COLMAN POOL, LAST 2018 DAY: The outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park finishes its sole post-season weekend this year today, noon-7 pm. See the schedule of swim sessions here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NEW CLEAR NEWS: West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice hope to see you for this publication distribution in The Junction, noon-1 pm. (California/Alaska)

CAMP 2ND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm at Arrowhead Gardens, find out what’s happening with West Seattle’s city-sanctioned encampment. Public comments/questions welcome. (9200 2nd SW)

FORMERLY CHORO TOCANDO: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), you knew them as Choro Tocando but: “Now that we are more than a duo, our expanded group name is Chorando na Chuva, which translated means ‘Crying in the Rain’.” No cover. (5612 California SW)

FRIENDLY COED FUTSAL NIGHT: Go play futsal with the new Queen City Futsal folks, 6-9 pm at the Salvation Army. Maybe even find a team to join, or just go to see what it’s all about. Everyone 18+ is welcome. (9050 16th SW)

EREV ROSH HASHANAH AT KOL HANESHAMAH: Rosh Hashanah eve; gather at 7 pm at Kol HaNeshamah (WSB sponsor). The High Holy Days schedule is in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

THAT’S NOT ALL … see our complete calendar for today/tonight/beyond!

(Chestnut-backed Chickadee, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

So much happening! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LIGHT RAIL NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM: Sound Transit‘s second West Seattle neighborhood forum is your next chance to find out firsthand where light-rail planning stands, and to offer your opinion o route and station locations. 9-11:30 am in the gym at Seattle Lutheran High School. Our most recent coverage is here (including new ST visualizations) and here (including other points of evaluation). (4100 SW Genesee)

HPIC’S GIANT YARD SALE: Rain or shine – indoor if it’s rainy, outdoor if it’s not – 9 am to 3 pm, it’s the annual BIG sale at Highland Park Improvement Club.

(Added 9:59 am: Photo sent from HPIC sale)

Music, beverages, food, shopping! (1116 SW Holden)

EARLY DESIGN OUTREACH FOR ALKI REDEVELOPMENT: 10 am at Alki Community Center, it’s the first West Seattle community meeting as part of the new Early Outreach component of the city’s Design Review process. You’re invited to come get information and/or ask questions about a five-townhouse project proposed for 1772-1774 Alki SW, as previewed here. (5817 SW Stevens)

HISTORIC RIVERSIDE WALKING TOUR: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society invites you to the “annual ‘Historic Riverside Walking Tour’ with the legendary Frank Zuvela returning again as our guide!” 10 am-noon. Meet at the Riverside Memorial to learn about the largely Croatian community that thrived on fishing and related industry, nestled between the Duwamish River and Pigeon Point.” $5 donation/person to benefit SWSHS. (Meet at W. Marginal Way SW/SW Marginal Place)

SAN GENNARO FESTIVAL, DAY 2: The West Seattleite-founded Italian-American street fair continues today/tonight in Georgetown, 10 am-10 pm. (S. Angelo/Ellis Ave. S.)

BARTON P-PATCH PIZZA PARTY: Between 11 am and 3 pm, visit the P-Patch to enjoy fresh-baked bagels or pizza from the garden’s outdoor oven. Music too! (34th SW/SW Barton)

CAMP LONG MOUNTAIN FEST: Rise above it all and celebrate climbing during this all-day festival at Camp Long, 11 am-5 pm – details are in our preview. (5200 35th SW)

SUNDODGER MEET AT LINCOLN PARK: The annual collegiate cross-country meet at Lincoln Park brings runners from 5 schools including UW and Seattle U. It’s set to start at 11 am; here’s a preview. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

COLMAN POOL SECOND-TO-LAST DAY: The outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park is open for one post-season weekend this year, noon-7 pm. See the schedule of swim sessions here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FOREST & FISH: Noon, optional traditional salmon-bake lunch ($15) and then a free 1-3 pm “informative workshop on forest and fish surrounding the local area,” at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE SOCCER CLUB’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: 12:30-3:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, celebrate half a century of youth-soccer history with WSSC! Details in our preview. Everyone’s welcome. (2801 SW Thistle)

MARTIN ELLIS AT THE MIGHTY WURLITZER: Organ concert at Kenyon Hall, 1:30 pm, “under the auspices of the Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society, for a special matinée concert. Martin has a wide and varied history as a master of the organ keyboard. He’s a featured artist at conventions of The American Theatre Organ Society, and is revered for his stylish performances. Tickets are $15. Children 16 or under, when accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free of charge.” (7904 35th SW)

ANTIQUE APPRAISALS: 1-3 pm, get yours appraised during a special event at Daystar. (2615 SW Barton)

PAELLA FOR THE HELPLINE: 6-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), a chef-prepared paella feast benefiting the West Seattle Helpline – details in our calendar listing; check to see if tickets remain! *1:50 PM UPDATE – C&P tells us it’s sold out.* (5612 California SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth International High School plays Black Hills (from Tumwater) tonight at Southwest Athletic Complex, 7 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

JACK WILLIAMS AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, the singer/songwriter and master guitarist performs at historic Kenyon Hall. Find ticket info and more background in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

THERE’S EVEN MORE … see the full list on our complete-calendar page.

(One of West Seattle’s suddenly abundant wild rabbits, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

The weekend’s in view! Here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

OPEN HOUSE: South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) welcomes “friends, family, and community members who are ready to go back or attend college for the first time” to the TRiO Educational Opportunity Center, 11 am-3 pm – just drop in. (6000 16th SW)

CORNER BAR: The monthly “pop-up party” at Highland Park Improvement Club features Deal – a Grateful Dead tribute band! 6 pm doors open, 8 pm-ish is when the music begins. All ages, all welcome. (1116 SW Holden)

PAELLA AND FLAMENCO FUNDRAISER: Starts with tapas and sangria at 6 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle – call to see if tickets are still available. (4217 SW Oregon)

SAN GENNARO FESTIVAL: This annual Italian-American celebration, founded by West Seattleites, starts tonight in Georgetown, 6 pm-10 pm. Free and family-friendly. (South Angelo & Ellis Ave. S.)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: West Seattle High School is home at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm, vs. North Creek. At West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), Seattle Prep is home vs. Redmond.

ERIC APOE: “Pop and underground music with cinematic imagery” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

CROHN’S & COLITIS BENEFIT SHOW: 8 pm at The Skylark, $5 cover for Half Acre Day and Double Or Muffin raising money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. 21+. More than music! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND, AND BEYOND … via our complete calendar.

(Osprey, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library, bring your 1- to 3-year-old(s) for story time. (9010 35th SW)

ARTISTS’ GROUP: Whatever you work in, or are working on, come to the Senior Center of West Seattle 2-4 pm Thursdays. (4217 SW Oregon)

SHERIFF @ NORTH HIGHLINE UAC: The community council for White Center and vicinity hosts King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht tonight, 7 pm at North Highline Fire District HQ. Here’s the full agenda preview. (1243 SW 112th)

THREE BANDS: Sundog, Dirty Rugs, The Rainiers at The Skylark. 7 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 2: 7 and 8 pm, two rounds of free trivia at Great American Diner and Bar. (4752 California SW)

(Glaucous-winged Gull with a snack, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Highlights of what’s ahead this afternoon/evening:

HOT TOPICS FOR SENIORS: Be at Southwest Library, noon, to talk about issues in the 2018 elections, as explained in our calendar listing. (9010 35th SW)

WALK IN ROXHILL PARK: Join Sound Steps at 3 pm: “Join your neighbors for a walk on the Longfellow Creek Trail, through Roxhill Park on a .5 mile loop – stop there or continue on for another loop for 1 mile total. Meet at the trail entrance on Barton.”

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARMSTAND: 4-7 pm, buy fresh-grown organic produce right next to the mini-farm in High Point. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: 5-8 pm at the Sound Transit board room downtown, it’s the next meeting of the Stakeholder Advisory Group for the West Seattle and Ballard light-rail extensions. Public welcome to observe, but be aware that there’s no open-microphone comment period. Today’s highlight: The SAG is expected to get technical-evaluation information about the potential routes/station locations under consideration. (401 S. Jackson)

AVALON PROJECT, WHALE TRAIL @ SW DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, all are welcome to join the Southwest District Council – reps from groups and organizations around western West Seattle – for this month’s meeting. The agenda includes an SDOT update on the Avalon repaving/rechannelization project plus Donna Sandstrom from The Whale Trail. (4217 SW Oregon)

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

JIM PAGE: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

OF COURSE, THERE’S MORE … see our complete calendar to find out what else is up.

(Spotted sandpiper, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

What’s ahead for the rest of your Tuesday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE YMCA CLOSURE CONTINUES: Just a reminder that West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) remains closed for work this week but the Fauntleroy branch is open as usual.

RIBBONCUTTING @ ROXHILL ELEMENTARY AT EC HUGHES: As previewed Monday, 11 am ceremony followed by tours of the renovated historic campus in Sunrise Heights. (7740 34th SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: Interested in applying to South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), especially as a transfer student and/or to get professional/technical training? This 5 pm workshop is for you – full details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm monthly meeting at Neighborhood House High Point – agenda info’s here. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

THE WHALE TRAIL: Tonight’s Orca Talk, as previewed here, will teach you about harbor porpoises in the Salish Sea – as well as providing an update on the Southern Resident Killer Whales. 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – get your ticket in advance. (5612 California SW)

‘GEEKS WHO DRINK’ TRIVIA: 8 pm at Whisky West (WSB sponsor). More info here. (6451 California SW)

THERE’S MORE! Our complete calendar is here; if you have something to add, please e-mail us the info, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Pileated woodpecker, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

The holiday weekend continues! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CLEAN UP MORGAN JUNCTION: All ages welcome as the Litter League meets up at 9:30 am at the Morgan Junction BECU ATM to fan out and clean up. Just a little time makes a big difference. Bring and wear gloves – everything else supplied. (6540 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction, see what’s fresh! (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

POOLS: Will today’s weather be warm enough for Lincoln Park wading pool to open? We’ll update when Parks decides. Meantime, Colman Pool will be open noon-7 pm as the end of its season nears – today, tomorrow, and next Saturday-Sunday. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LAST CHANCE TO TOUR ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: This is it! Last Sunday afternoon of the season for free tours of historic Alki Point Lighthouse with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. 1 pm-4 pm, but don’t get there any later than 3:45 pm. (3201 Alki SW)

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION WORKSHOP: 2 pm at Admiral UCC – details in our calendar listing. (4320 SW Hill)

CORREO ARREO: Award-winning Latin American music group live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

GOT AN EVENT TO LIST? E-mail us the info – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday night at the beach, photographed by Laura Goodrich)

Happy September! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, highlights for your Saturday:

BIKE RIDE: “Work It, West Seattle,” a ride exploring local labor history. Free and fun. Starts at 9:30 am at Delridge Community Center. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

POOLS: The forecast sounds promising, so the Lincoln Park wading pool should be open, 11 am-8 pm (MIDMORNING UPDATE: The city will NOT open wading pools today.) Also in Lincoln Park, Colman Pool was repaired earlier this week and will be open, noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BENEFIT BARBECUE: 11 am-2 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), as previewed here last night, meet Dave from ShelterBox USA and help the disaster-relief organization by buying lunch at the benefit barbecue! (4201 SW Morgan)

HIGH HOLY DAYS PREPARATION WORKSHOP: 6 pm at Kol HaNeshamah. Details in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

IN-STORE CONCERT: 7 pm, the School of Rock House Band plays Easy Street Records. Free, all ages! (California/Alaska)

THE JOE T. COOK BLUES BAND: Live at Poggie Tavern in The Junction, 8 pm. 21+. (4717 California SW)