Today’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar start with the second day of the peninsula’s biggest party of the year:

(“Live” SDOT camera from 42nd/Alaska, east end of festival zone – that’s GreenLife on the right)

QUICK LINKS FOR WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST, DAY 2: Official hours today are 10 am-6 pm, with rides continuing until 8 pm, and food, drinks, and music ending later. Our HQ is the Information Booth, with as-it-happens coverage all day and into the night (watch our Twitter feed for festival updates, too):

Shopping: 10 am-6 pm – here’s the list of both regular Junction merchants with sales and visiting vendors with booths
Kids’ rides: 10 am-8 pm – prices/info here
More activities – also listed here
GreenLife – Sustainable West Seattle‘s sustainability-and-more expo is in Junction Plaza Park off SW Alaska east of California – schedule is here
Food: More Junction restaurants are offering “extended service” this year, which for many means outdoor cafés – here’s the list, which also includes visiting vendors
Music: The main stage is on California north of Oregon), with performances starting at (updated – 11:30 am act canceled) 12:30 pm – here’s the schedule
Beer garden: Next to the stage, open late
Community groups: In the Info Booth – see the list/schedule here – some also are in booths on California and at GreenLife
Pet Junction: By Next to Nature, on west side of California north of Alaska – see the list here

See you at Summer Fest! Remember that traffic is detoured off California and Alaska in the festival zone. That means transit reroutes – the list is here.

Also ahead for your Saturday:

PAWS AND PAINT: Today only at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse during Summer Fest, your dog is the artist, 10 am-5 pm. Doggie pools and take-home kits, too! Benefit for Furry Faces Foundation. (4410 California SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are back at Constellation Park (63rd SW and Beach Drive SW) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) because today’s low tide is again very low, -3.5 feet at 12:26 pm.

WADING POOLS: Sunny and warm again today, so they’ll be open! In West Seattle, today’s wading pools are Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), until 8 pm, and Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander), noon-6:30 pm. Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is also open, 11 am-8 pm.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Open (UPDATED) 11 am-3 pm, with a 25 percent sale on plants! North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

COLMAN POOL CLOSURE: Again today, Colman Pool is closed to the public because of swim meets.

BAGELS AND PIZZA AT THE P-PATCH: Barton Street P-Patch invites you to visit 11:30-2:30 for pizzas and bagels from the wood-fired oven. Free; donations accepted. (34th/Barton)

GEOLOGY OF THE DUWAMISH VALLEY: Learn about it at the Duwamish Longhouse, 1-3 pm! (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

STELLALUNA: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, a puppet show based on the popular kids’ book! (2306 42nd SW)

SALSA ON ALKI BEACH: First time this year for the popular dance event! 5 pm-10 pm, with details in our calendar listing. (61st/Alki)

THEATER IN THE PARK: Tonight at 7 pm, GreenStage presents the Backyard Bard version of “The Winter’s Tale” at High Point Commons Park. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

And don’t forget …

NORTHBOUND I-5 CLOSURE: WSDOT says you CAN still get to/from West Seattle – here’s our original alert with the explanation, as these closures are scheduled to continue all weekend long.

(9-year-old Ezra exploring Thursday’s low-low tide at Lincoln Park, photographed by dad Eugene Lee)

What a day and night ahead! First, West Seattle’s biggest party of the year begins:

QUICK LINKS FOR WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST, DAY 1: The festival’s official hours today are 10 am-6 pm, but food, drinks, and music run later. We’re in the Information Booth as usual for as-it-happens coverage starting later this morning (watch our Twitter feed for festival scenes, too), but here meantime are the toplines:

Shopping: 10 am-6 pm – here’s the list of both year-round merchants with sales and visiting vendors with booths
Kids’ rides: 10 am-8 pm – here are ride hours and prices
More activities – also listed here
GreenLife – Sustainable West Seattle‘s sustainability-and-more expo is in Junction Plaza Park off Alaska east of California – schedule is here
Food: More year-round restaurants than ever are offering “extended service,” which for many means outdoor cafés – here’s the list of those restaurants plus visiting vendors
Music: Starts on the main stage (California north of Oregon) at 3:30 pm with a showcase by Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor); here’s the schedule
Beer garden: Next to the stage, open late
Community groups: In the Info Booth – see the list/schedule here
Pet Junction: By Next to Nature, on west side of California north of Alaska – see the list here

See you at Summer Fest! P.S. Transit reroutes are here

Also ahead for your Friday:

LOW-LOW TIDE: 9:30 am-1:30 pm, Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are out at Constellation Park (63rd SW and Beach Drive SW) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) because today’s low tide is VERY low, -3.6 feet at 11:38 am.

WADING POOLS: Sunny and warm, so they’ll be open today! In West Seattle, that means Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), until 8 pm; EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden), noon-7 pm; Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander), noon-6:30 pm.

COLMAN POOL CLOSURE: Reminder that Colman Pool is closed to the public again today because of swim meets.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, Terry presents “The Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of.” Today: “Rhythm On The River” (1940). $1 members, $2 nonmembers, free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage presents the Backyard Bard version of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” at 7 pm in High Point Commons Park. Free. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

ART LOUNGE: Get creative at Highland Park Improvement Club! Doors open at 7 pm. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

ALAN EHRLICH … performs live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

AT KENYON HALL: Miles and Karina accompany Buster Keaton’s “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” – details in our calendar listing. 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

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

(Summer in the city! Alki scene photographed by Mark Jaroslaw)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, for our sunny Wednesday:

LOW-LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Another round of low-low tides has begun – lower than -3 feet the next three days! Today’s tide has already bottomed out but Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out at Constellation Park (63rd SW/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) until 11:30 am. Here’s their schedule for the next four days – and here’s the tide chart.

WADING POOLS OPEN – The wading pools scheduled to be open today, since the weather qualifies, are Lincoln Park until 8 pm (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), Hiawatha 12 pm-6:30 pm (Walnut/Lander), EC Hughes 12 pm-7 pm (2805 SW Holden).

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am, bring your littlest one(s) – up to 12 months old – to story time at High Point Library! (3411 SW Raymond)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARMSTAND: First weekly farmstand this summer for produce grown next to where it’s gold, 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW & SW Juneau)

POETRYBRIDGE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), with featured readers Jonathan Shipley and Christina Buckman – more info on the PoetryBridge website! (5612 California SW)

34TH DiSTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s largest political organization meets at 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, with agenda items – according to this month’s newsletter – including an endorsement for King County Prosecuting Attorney and a discussion of immigration policies. (9131 California SW)

LOTS MORE … for today/tonight/beyond, on our complete-calendar page!

(Pacific-slope Flycatcher, photographed by Mark Ahlness)

Just some of the highlights for today/tonight on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOLS: Open today! In West Seattle, that means Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 11 am-8 pm, and Delridge (Genesee/Delridge), noon-6:30 pm.

SOUTH SEATTLE FIBER ARTS CLUB: 11 am-1 pm, bring your project to Highland Park Improvement Club and be social while you create! (1116 SW Holden)

MOBILE BIKE REPAIRS: First BikeWorks session of the summer – free or reduced-price bicycle repairs on the driveway behind Neighborhood House High Point, 2-4:30 pm. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

DELRIDGE GROCERY FARMSTAND: Fresh produce 3-7 pm at the farmstand at the Shell across from Delridge Grocery Coop‘s future store. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT: West Seattle Little League‘s 11-12 All-Stars play Renton in a 6 pm semifinal game of the District 7 tournament at Bar-S Playfield on Alki Point. (64th SW/SW Admiral Way)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: Rescheduled July get-together is tonight – more social than business – all welcome, 6:30 pm at Beer Star in White Center. (SW 98th/16th SW)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GROUP: All welcome at SDCG’s monthly meeting, 7 pm at 2 Fingers Social. (9211 Delridge Way SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, all welcome. (9131 California SW)

NO ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING: The ANA meeting planned for tonight has been postponed – new date TBD.

Got something for the calendar? Please send info via e-mail – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(California sea lion, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC: Southwest Library series starts for 4th through 7th graders, 2:30 pm. Free but registration is required – check to see if there’s room! (9010 35th SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUPS: Two meet tonight at local libraries at 6:45 pm – Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is discussing “Orange is the New Black” by Piper Kerman; West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) is discussing “Run” by Ann Patchett.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS, WEEK 2: Second of four Monday nights for the Seattle Chamber Music Society‘s free series at Delridge Community Center Park – at 7:30 pm, an ensemble plays live, and then at 8 pm the sound system carries live audio from the SCMS Summer Festival concert at Benaroya Hall. Bring your own blanket/chair, bring a picnic, bring the family, bring your neighbors! Here’s what last week was like. (Genesee/26th SW)

MONDAY QUIZ: 7:30 pm, all ages, prizes – longrunning quiz night at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Great Blue Heron, photographed above Alki Point by Jim Borrow)

Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT: West Seattle Little League‘s home park Bar-S in Alki continues hosting the District 7 11/12 All-Star Tournament, with WSLL’s team coming off an 18-0 win Saturday to play Rainier at 9 am today – see the brackets here. (64th SW/SW Admiral Way)

HELP FIGHT LITTER: 9:30 am-11 am, community-organized litter cleanup in Morgan Junction. All welcome – see our preview for details. (6540 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, fresh-grown produce, locally farmed meat, handcrafted beverages, cheeses, more. In the street in The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

COOKING DEMONSTRATION AT WSFM: 10:30 am-noon, West Seattle-residing cookbook author/chef Kim O’Donnel is at the Farmers’ Market, preparing recipe(s) from her book PNW Veg. You can get your copy nearby at Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW; WSB sponsor) while you’re there. (California SW near SW Alaska)

WADING POOLS: Expected to be open again today. Your West Seattle wading pools will be Lincoln Park (11 am-8 pm; 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Delridge (noon-6:30 pm; Delridge/Genesee)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary invites you to visit 1 pm-4 pm (get there by 3:45 pm) to see inside historic Alki Point Lighthouse. (3201 Alki SW)

DJ’ING AT C & P: Darryn Ray spins jazz and dance 78-rpm records at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar.

(Western Tanager, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

The weekend has begun – here are your Saturday highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WATCH WORLD CUP SOCCER: Whisky West (WSB sponsor) is opening early for the Sweden/England World Cup match – 6:30 am. (6451 California SW)

ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT: West Seattle Little League‘s home park Bar-S in Alki is home to the District 7 11/12 All-Star Tournament starting this morning at 9 am, with WSLL facing PacWest in one of the first games – see the brackets here. (64th SW/SW Admiral Way)

WALK IN THE WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: This 10 am walk isn’t your basic nature walk:

“Come back to your senses” is the third of a series of hikes on the first Saturday of each month, guided by members and friends of the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails Group, each with a theme. Andrea D’Asaro, of Awaken to Mindfulness, and Ken Workman, great-great-great-great-grandson of Chief Seattle, will lead a Mindfulness Walk focusing on clearing the senses and calming restless minds. The one-mile walk will be slower than hiking, pausing along the way to observe sense perceptions and experience this native forest with fresh eyes and ears. Participants will learn about the connection between Native culture and mindfulness and cultivating a deep connection with the earth.

Meet at the trailhead. (14th SW/SW Holly)

SEAFAIR PIRATES LANDING: 10 am-5 pm, it’s an all-day party at Alki Beach, with vendors, kids’ rides, and around 1:30 pm – could be earlier or later, though! – the arrival of the Seafair Pirates, sailing in, and then usually wading ashore, near the Alki Bathhouse. (60th SW/Alki SW)

WADING POOLS: Expected to be open today, your West Seattle wading pools will be Lincoln Park (11 am-8 pm; 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Hiawatha (noon-6:30 pm; Walnut/Lander)

STORYTIME FEATURING ‘NECK AND NECK’: 11 am at Westwood Village Barnes & Noble. (2600 SW Barton)

GARY DAVIS: “Eclectic” singer/songwriter performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

THE GEMINI: Live in-store at Easy Street Records in The Junction, 7 pm – West Seattle’s own Jeff Rouse and his new band. Free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

FAMILY VAUDEVILLE: Saturday night fun at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm – details, including ticket info, are in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

SEE THE FULL LIST … for today/tonight/beyond, by going to our complete-calendar page.

(Fledgling Cooper’s Hawk, photographed in Schmitz Park by Jeremiah Holt)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOLS: Open today! In West Seattle, that means Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), until 8 pm; EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden), noon-7 pm; Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander), noon-6:30 pm.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, Terry presents The Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of. Today: “Year by the Sea” (2016). $1 members, $2 nonmembers, free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

CORNER BAR: Sixth anniversary of the monthly pop-up-bar-and-more at Highland Park Improvement Club, 6 pm, with music starting around 8. This month’s band – Roxbury Saints! More details in our calendar listing. (1116 SW Holden)

TX TRUMBO: Performing with Alan Sobel at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

LIVE IN-STORE: 7 pm, Snuff Redux plays Easy Street Records. Free, live, all-ages. (California/Alaska)

RIOT AT THE DOJO: 8 pm at The Skylark, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE! Preview the weekend, and beyond, by browsing our complete-calendar page.

(Newly fledged Downy Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

What’s up for this day after the 4th, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STEM BOARD GAMES: Come play at the Southwest Library, 11 am. (9010 35th SW)

WADING POOLS: The Seattle Parks hotline says they’ll be open today. So in West Seattle that means Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 11 am-8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) noon-7 pm, Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) noon-6:30 pm.

COLMAN POOL: Also open today – city-run outdoor saltwater pool on the shore in Lincoln Park. Here’s the schedule of sessions noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FREE LUNCH, SNACKS: Two locations where kids/teens up to 18 can get free food today – no need to go hungry during summer break: Delridge Library, noon-1 pm (5423 Delridge Way SW; details here), and High Point Library, 3-4 pm (3411 SW Raymond; details here).

TRIVIA TIMES TWO: 7 pm and 8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar in The Junction. Free, with prizes! (4752 California SW)

THREE BANDS: Live music at The Skylark in North Delridge, 8 pm, with Night Lunch, Sunstang, and Reji Marc. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Rufous Hummingbird, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Welcome to a quiet (so far) pre-holiday Tuesday! A few notes:

WADING POOLS: Seattle Parks says they’ll be open today! That means Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 11 am-8 pm and Delridge (Genesee & Delridge), noon-6:30 pm.

DELRIDGE GROCERY FARMSTAND: Fresh produce 3-7 pm at the farmstand at the Shell across from Delridge Grocery Coop‘s future store. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS MEETING RESCHEDULED: No WSBC meeting tonight but you’re invited to a “more social” get-together next Tuesday, July 10th, 6:30-8:30 pm at Beer Star in White Center. (16th SW/SW 98th)

FREE YOGA & CHILD CARE: All welcome at Neighborhood House High Point, 6 pm. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS: All welcome at tonight’s meeting, 6:30 pm at Brookdale West Seattle. (4611 35th SW)

TRIVIA: Play it with Geeks Who Drink at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), 8 pm. (6451 California SW)

Looking ahead to the holiday? Our West Seattle 4th of July page is here!

(Seen on the Duwamish River, from the West Seattle ‘low bridge’ – photo by Don Brubeck)

Happy Sunday and welcome to July!

COMMUNITY YOGA: Monthly 9 am yoga at South Park Hall – details in our calendar listing. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

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

DIAPER DRIVE + DISCOUNT: Final day that gift shop Alair will give you this deal if you drop off diapers:

Alair is a dropoff point for the WestSide Baby diaper drive! This weekend only, everyone that brings in diapers or wipes for those in need will receive 25% off any one item in the store. The diapers do not have to be a brand-new package – WestSide Baby accepts open packages of diapers.

Alair is open 11 am-5 pm today. (3280 California SW)

WADING POOLS: The city will update its hotline by midmorning (206-684-7796) to say whether they’ll be open today. If they are, your West Seattle wading pools today will be Lincoln Park (11 am-8 pm; 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Delridge (noon-6:30 pm; Delridge/Genesee).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, visit the home of West Seattle’s history – check out the new exhibit “Fired Up.” (3003 61st SW)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary invites you to visit 1 pm-4 pm (get there by 3:45 pm) to see inside historic Alki Point Lighthouse. (3201 Alki SW)

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH: 3 pm matinee at ArtsWest; get tickets here. (4711 California SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar.

(WSB photo – seen at Lincoln Park during a Friday night walk)

Here’s what’s ahead as your pre-holiday weekend begins:

RECYCLING/SHREDDING EVENT: Gather up your recyclables and your in-need-of-shredding documents and get yourself to the West Seattle Junction‘s east-side parking lot, 9 am-1 pm. Free! Read this first for the info you need before you go. (42nd SW south of SW Oregon)

‘FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER’ MARCH, NEW LOCATION/TIME: As noted here last night, this march has moved to High Point Commons Park, 10 am gathering, 11:30 am marching. (Sylvan/Lanham)

DIAPER DRIVE + DISCOUNT: Gift shop Alair offers you a deal if you bring diapers:

Alair is a dropoff point for the WestSide Baby diaper drive! This weekend only, everyone that brings in diapers or wipes for those in need will receive 25% off any one item in the store. The diapers do not have to be a brand new package- WestSide Baby accepts open packages of diapers that the kiddos outgrew as well.

Alair is open 10 am-7 pm today. (3280 California SW)

GARDEN CENTER SALE: 25 percent off plants at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center today. Open 10 am-3 pm on the north end of campus. (6000 16th SW)

WADING POOLS: We’re awaiting the city’s daily announcement (usually by mid-morning) of whether they’ll be open today. If they are, your West Seattle wading pools today will be Lincoln Park (11 am-8 pm; 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Hiawatha (noon-6:30 pm; Walnut/Lander)

LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out at Constellation Park (63rd SW/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 11:45 am-1:45 pm because the tide is out to -1.4 feet at 12:57 pm.

NORTH DELRIDGE CRIME/SAFETY/POLICE CHAT: 2 pm at Delridge Library, share your thoughts on these topics with Seattle University researchers who are working with SPD on the Microcommunity Policing Plans. Can’t get there? Share feedback here. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

DUWAMISH TRIBE BENEFIT GALA: 4 pm, doors open at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse for the 12th annual gala fundraising dinner and auction. Online ticket sales have ended but you can call to see if tickets are available at the door. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

SYML AT EASY STREET: 5 pm acoustic set by SYML at Easy Street Records, free and all ages. (California/Alaska)

THREE BANDS: Star Meets Sea, Racoma, Garden Chat, 8 pm at The Skylark, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Osprey with nesting material, photographed along the Duwamish River by Mark Wangerin)

If you’re not busy planning your holiday getaway, here’s what you should know about this pre-holiday-week Friday:

NO WADING POOLS: Not warm/sunny enough to open them today, says Seattle Parks.

LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out at Constellation Park (63rd SW/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 11 am-2:30 pm because the tide is out to -1.6 feet at 12:22 pm.

‘HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest, and there are still a few tickets as of this morning. (4711 California SW)

THREE BANDS: Pellegrini, Rabble House, Glass Beaches at The Skylark, 8 pm, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Photo by Deborah Kasperson)

Here are the highlights of what’s ahead for your Thursday:

PROFESSOR FICKLESTEIN’S ENERGY EXTRAVAGANZA: Fun free show for ages 4-12 at Southwest Library, 11 am. Details in our calendar listing! (9010 35th SW)

STATE SENATE CANDIDATES’ FORUM: It’s the centerpiece of the West Seattle Democratic Women‘s monthly meeting in the Rotary Room at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor). 11:15 am registration/social time, noon forum. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch. Free admission for WSDW members, $5 room/program charge for non-members. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

SUMMER MEALS FIELD DAY: Free food and fun activities for kids, noon-3 pm at Roxhill Park. Kickoff for United Way’s Summer Meals program. (29th SW/SW Barton)

CHAMPION HYDROPLANE VISITS WEST SEATTLE: 3-5 pm, you’re invited to come see the defending national-champion hydroplane Miss HomeStreet at West Seattle’s HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) branch. (4022 SW Alaska)

TALK ABOUT CRIME/SAFETY/POLICE: Live/work/study in Westwood, Roxhill, Arbor Heights? 5 pm tonight, Seattle U researchers invite you to a conversation at Southwest Library that will help shape your local microcommunity policing plan. (9010 35th SW)

DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME: Pride Month continues at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) with Mama T reading stories 6:30-7:30 pm – details in our calendar listing. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: All welcome at the monthly WSTC meeting, 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

READ THE KORAN IN 4 WEEKS: The next session of Rev. Ron Marshall‘s long-running course starts at 7 tonight at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle. Details in our calendar listing. (4105 California SW)

MORE! on our complete-calendar page.

(Photographer David Hutchinson captioned this, ‘Seahawk seen in West Seattle’ – osprey on piling off Harbor SW)

What’s happening – and not happening – today/tonight in West Seattle:

NO WADING POOLS TODAY: Per Seattle Parks, today won’t hit the “sunny/above 70” bar to fill and open them.

BABY STORY TIME: Bring your up-to-12-month-old(s) to High Point Library at 11:30 am for stories, songs, and rhymes. (3411 SW Raymond)

LIVE AND/OR WORK IN ADMIRAL? You’re invited to talk crime/safety/police with Seattle University researchers tonight at 5 pm at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library, as previewed here. (2306 42nd SW)

ORCA HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION PARTY: Before tonight’s 6:15 pm weekly run at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), you can sign up for the end-of-summer Orca Half – running in West Seattle again this year – at a discount! (2743 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club – see the June agenda here. (1116 SW Holden)

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

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our complete calendar!

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed in Lincoln Park by Kersti Muul)

Looking ahead to the rest of your Tuesday:

WADING POOLS: The Seattle Parks wading pools that are scheduled to be open on Tuesdays are open today! That means, in West Seattle, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 11 am-8 pm and Delridge Playfield (Delridge/Genesee) noon-6:30 pm.

WEEKLY FARMSTAND: Fresh produce, 3-7 pm at the Delridge Grocery Coop‘s summer farmstand. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

CHRONIC PAIN AND CANNABIS: Free presentation at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with West Seattle resident and senior citizen cannabis expert Richard S. Sowa. (5612 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: All welcome at the last meeting before summer hiatus. No special guest, so it’s all about neighborhood concerns, including discussion with police, as previewed here. 6:30 pm at Southwest Precinct. (2300 SW Webster)

TRIVIA: Tonight and every Tuesday night at 7:30 pm, play trivia with Geeks Who Drink at Whisky West (WSB sponsor) in Morgan Junction. (6451 California SW)

LOTS MORE … on our complete calendar!

(Western Tiger Swallowtail, photographed at Jack Block Park by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN TOUR: 9 am-5 pm, 12 local gardens are showing off for tour ticket-buyers – tour at your own pace. If you haven’t already bought a ticket book, two local outlets – West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) and Junction True Value (4747 44th SW) – both open at 9 am. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits. The tour gardens’ addresses are in the ticket book.

FUNDRAISER FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION: Sign we spotted at Caffe Ladro in Morgan Junction:

Here’s the Instagram post mentioned on the board. West Seattle Caffe Ladro is open until 6:30 pm. (7011 California SW)

BAKE SALE FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION: Thanks to Anne for the tip on this. 10 am-1 pm bake sale raising money for #FamiliesBelongTogether – with many local families contributing. (4146 44th Ave SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, fresh produce, meat, cheese, beverages, more! Plus cut flowers, plants, ready-to-eat treats …In the street in the heart of The Junction. (California between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

WSHS CLASS OF 1988 REUNION: 11 am-5 pm, it’s the 30-year reunion for West Seattle High School‘s Class of ’88, at and around Lincoln Park picnic shelter #5, which is near the north play area/wading pool. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LINCOLN PARK WADING POOL: Second day of the season! 11 am-8 pm near the north play area. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SUMMER CAMP FAIR: Noon-3 pm at Mode Music and Performing Arts, come find out about and sign up for summer camp – music, drama, cooking, sewing …! See our preview for details. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: 1-4 pm (arrive no later than 3:45), the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary welcomes you to the weekly free tours of historic Alki Point Lighthouse. (3201 Alki SW)

DAN LUNDIN AND FRIENDS: Mix of easy-listening covers and originals at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

P.S. Going to – or participating in – the Pride Parade downtown? Here’s all the official info.

We start with two closure reminders – first, SB Highway 99 is closed between the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge for viaduct-to-tunnel-related work, scheduled to reopen 6 am Sunday.

Second, the West Seattle “low bridge” closure for emergency repairs continues, with completion not expected before midweek.

Now, highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BENEFIT GARAGE SALE/BAKE SALE: Boy Scout Troop 284‘s sale is under way until 4 pm at Admiral UCC. (4320 SW Hill)

PANCAKES FOR FOOTBALL: As previewed here Friday, Chief Sealth International High School‘s football program is fundraising this morning with all-you-can-eat pancakes and a beverage for just $5, at the Denny Galleria next door. 10 am-noon. (2601 SW Kenyon)

LINCOLN PARK WADING POOL: Despite the cloudy sky, Seattle Parks says today is forecast to be warm and sunny later, which means first day for Lincoln Park wading pool, 11 am-8 pm. The pool is near the north play area. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FIELD DAY: Between noon today and 10 am Sunday, you’re invited to visit the amateur radio operators who will be set up on the south end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) for the annual Field Day – full details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

SUMMER SOUNDS: A new music festival featuring local youth performers, and more: “This family event will feature a variety of musical performances and activities, including cultural pieces, participatory art pieces, and our annual carnival.” 1-4 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 SW Sylvan Way)

FULL TILT ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Ten years for the local ice cream chain that started in White Center! That’s where you’ll drop by tonight for the anniversary celebration, 5-10 pm. (9629 16th SW)

WEST END GIRLS: The Pride edition of this monthly drag extravaganza at The Skylark, hosted by Cookie Couture. Doors at 7, show at 8, performer list on the ticketing page. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SILENT FILMS WITH LIVE MUSIC: 8 pm at South Park Hall, all ages, $5 admission. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

THE FULL LIST FOR TODAY AND BEYOND … is on our complete-calendar page.

(Sunset earlier this week, photographed from Alki by David Hutchinson)

Today is the first full day of summer, which arrived very early Thursday. And as mentioned in the morning traffic coverage, it’s the last day of school for Seattle Public Schools. The calendar’s pretty quiet but we do have a few highlights:

COLMAN POOL: Remember that the outdoor saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park is now open 7 days a week, with swim sessions noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

GAME ON! Last day of school, and students are invited to celebrate with games at High Point Library, 2-4:30 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

STEVE ITTERLY: Singer-songwriter performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH’: The “off-Broadway smash hit” has a 7:30 pm curtain time tonight at ArtsWest and a few tickets remained when we checked. (4711 California SW)

BOBCAT & SHADOW CATS: Live music at The Skylark, doors at 8, music at 9, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET … 9:10 pm. You can always check the sun/moon times (and some other things) on the WSB West Seattle Weather page.

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Photo by Tony Welch)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for today/tonight:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library, for little ones up to 12 months old and their parents/caregivers. (3411 SW Raymond)

LUNCH AND LEARN: The Equity in Education Coalition presents another “Lunch and Learn” event at Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center: “Often equity, anti-racism, and equality get ‘buzzworded’ – they are superficially used by powerful people, organizations, and institutions to indicate some small measure of ‘hey, I swear we’re not racist.’ Not only is this confusing for everyone, but this misuse actually undermines the work and scholarship of racial-justice movements. We wanted to take a moment to break down what these concepts mean and illuminate their actual applications with community leaders and equity advocates.” Starts at noon. (605 SW 108th)

LIGHT RAIL STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP: 5-8 pm at Sound Transit‘s board room on the south end of downtown, the SAG is into the second “level” of reviewing potential routes/station locations for the West Seattle and Ballard light-rail extensions. Public welcome, but note that there’s no comment period. Here’s the agenda. (401 S. Jackson)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES – EARLY START TIME: 6 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), kids are the focus at the Summer Reading! edition of WordsWest – here’s our preview. (5612 California SW)

JUNCTION TRUE VALUE LADIES’ NIGHT: 6-8 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4747 44th SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club – no guest this time, but if you live/work in east West Seattle, you are invited to come talk and learn about your community! Here’s the agenda. (1116 SW Holden)

(Anna’s Hummingbird sipping from ‘Hot Lips’ Salvia, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via WSB Flickr group)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COLMAN POOL: Second day of the 7-day-a-week schedule for outdoor, saltwater Colman Pool in Lincoln Park, noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEEKLY FARMSTAND: Fresh produce, 3-7 pm at the Delridge Grocery Coop‘s summer farmstand. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GRADUATION: This year’s SSC graduation is part of the Seattle Colleges combined ceremony at Safeco Field, 4 pm:

Seattle Colleges students from across the district will join for a combined commencement ceremony at Safeco Field. The combined ceremony brings together graduates from all three campuses — South Seattle College, Seattle Central College and North Seattle College. The larger venue allows more family and friends to attend, offers convenient parking and public transportation options, and provides technology and space to support graduates, faculty/staff and guests who have audio, visual, and mobility needs. A Promising Future is this year’s commencement theme, recognizing the promise of our graduates and the work of faculty and staff toward their success. Students, their families and friends, Seattle College employees, and community members are all encouraged to attend.

(1250 1st Ave. S.)

SOUTHWEST SEATTLE YOUTH ALLIANCE CELEBRATION: The alliance invites you to its Celebration of Youth Successes, 5:30-7:30 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center: “Free food, mural exhibit, student-led social-justice projects.” (2801 SW Thistle)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:30 pm at High Point Library, come talk about this month’s book, “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. (3411 SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct. Bring your questions and neighborhood concerns to local police. Spotlight guest will bring the latest information on regional drug trends. (2300 SW Webster)

UNPLUGGED! 5-7 pm, C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) welcomes acoustic musicians to join in. (5612 California SW)

GOT SOMETHING FOR THE CALENDAR? Send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!

(Pigeon Guillemot, photographed in Fauntleroy by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ALKI COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURE: Just a reminder, this weeklong closure starts today. (5817 SW Stevens)

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Summer parade season wouldn’t be the same without the All-City Band, directed by Denny International Middle School assistant principal Dr. Marcus Pimpleton. Today/tonight you can support the band by dining at West Seattle MOD Pizza and showing the flyer that’s linked in our calendar listing, 10:30 am-10 pm. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

COLMAN POOL GOES 7 DAYS A WEEK: The short but glorious 7-day-a-week schedule for outdoor, saltwater Colman Pool in Lincoln Park starts today, noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: Planning to, or thinking about, attending South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)? You’re invited to a 2-3:30 pm admissions workshop on campus – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

DUWAMISH RIVER AUTOMATA: 4-7 pm at Delridge Library:

Be inspired by the past and present stories of people who care for this amazing river by making fun and playful cardboard mechanical toys. Makers will be able to understand simple mechanisms by building cardboard automata, exploring levers, cams, and other mechanisms, as a means to make their mechanical toy work. Presented by Makers of South Seattle. For families with kids ages 8 and up.

(5423 Delridge Way SW)

FREE FAMILY CARNIVAL: The fifth- and sixth-graders of White Center Heights Elementary invite you to come enjoy the school carnival they’ve planned, with a variety of fun STEAM activities! All welcome, 4:30-6:30 pm – more info in our calendar listing. (10015 6th SW)

MADISON CONCERT: 7 pm end-of-year concert by Madison Middle School‘s band, in the school commons. (3429 45th SW)

(Photo by Paul Nicholson. “Bessie on a Barge” is a Washington Dairy Farmers promotion making the seagoing rounds)

Happy Father’s Day! Here are today’s highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

EARLY WORLD CUP VIEWING: Want to watch the Mexico/Germany World Cup match this morning with fellow fans? Prost! (3207 California SW) is opening at 7:30 am, The Westy (7908 35th SW) is opening at 8 am, and West Seattle Brewing (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open too. Anybody else? Text us so we can add – 206-293-6302.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, see what’s fresh this week! And come say hi to opening-soon Verity Credit Union (WSB sponsor), which will have a booth this week. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

WESTWOOD VILLAGE STREET FAIR: 11 am-5 pm, vendors, kids’ activities, and more at the shopping center’s annual free family festival. (2600 SW Barton)

LOW-LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: One more day of low-low tide, -2.6 feet this time at 2:20 pm, with Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists out noon-3:30 pm at Constellation Park (63rd SW and Beach Drive SW) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Should be a beautiful afternoon to tour the historic lighthouse on Alki Point. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary hosts free tours 1-4 pm (don’t arrive later than 3:45 pm). (3201 Alki SW)

JAMTIME: Bluegrass and old-time music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-3 pm. (5612 California SW)

SQUARE DANCE AND POTLUCK: 5 pm at South Park Hall, all ages, all dances taught, $5. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

PREVIEW THE WEEK … with a look at our complete calendar.