(WSB photo: Lincoln Park driftwood sculpture silhouette at sunset)

An eclectic Thursday as we edge ever closer to summer’s last big weekend …

COLMAN POOL REOPENING: As we just reported, Lincoln Park’s outdoor pool will reopen today, Parks has announced, after a 2 1/2-day closure for repairs. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOL: Per Parks’ daily hotline recording, it’s too cloudy/cool to open any of them in the city today.

MORE TEACHER PICKETING: This is the second of two days for Seattle Public Schools educators‘ informational pickets as their contract talks with the district go down to the wire. We photographed some picketing this morning, and others tell us they plan to be out after work this afternoon – update in the works.

END-OF-SUMMER PARTY: West Seattle (Admiral) Library is celebrating today, 3-4:30 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

BOOTCAMP & BEER: 6 pm at Fitness Revolution, a 50-minute bootcamp workout, followed by a beer at The Beer Junction – all as an
SOL (Save Our Lots) fundraiser – details here as well as the link for booking your spot. (4519 California SW)

TRIVIA: 7 pm and 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction. Free. Prizes! (4752 California SW)

THREE BANDS: 8 pm at The Skylark, Chase the Comet, Celia, and The Morning After. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK BEYOND THE HOLIDAY … via the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar!

(Aerial view of West Seattle, earlier this week, by Bill Schrier)

Highlights for the rest of your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOL OPEN: The Lincoln Park wading pool is open 11 am-8 pm today. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SPRAYPARK OPEN: It’s also the last full week of operations for Highland Park Spraypark, 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL CLOSED: Repairs continue at the outdoor saltwater pool on Lincoln Park’s shore. We’ll update separately when we hear its status for tomorrow.

MOVIE MATINEE: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, “Charlie Chan on Broadway” is this week’s feature. (4217 SW Oregon)

PICKETING PLANNED: As reported here last night, Seattle Public Schools teachers have voted to authorize a strike if they don’t have a contract agreement before the first day of school next week. Some local schools had informational picketing this morning; teachers at two others have told us they’re doing it this afternoon, Genesee Hill Elementary, 3:30-4:30 pm (5013 SW Dakota), and Louisa Boren STEM K-8, 3:55-4:55 pm (5950 Delridge Way SW).

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

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Signups at 7:30 pm, music (all genres – comedy welcome too) at 8:30 pm, at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Monday night’s sunset, photographed by Marc Milrod)

Quick look at what’s ahead for the rest of today/tonight during this pre-holiday week:

COLMAN POOL CLOSED: The pump problems aren’t fixed yet, so as previously noted, the outdoor pool at Lincoln Park remains closed today.

WADING POOL OPEN: The Lincoln Park wading pool is open, 11 am-8 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEEKLY FARMSTAND: Delridge Grocery Co-op‘s farmstand with the Little Red Hen Project and ROAR continues today in the Shell parking lot, 3-7 pm. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

TALK ABOUT HIKING WITH KIDS: 3 pm at Lincoln Park‘s north play area, hear from and talk with Susan Elderkin, author of the just-published “Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington” – details in our calendar listing. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DEGREE INFO: Interested in a new career direction? Get info tonight about this program at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor):

South Seattle College’s two-year (six quarter) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Hospitality Management degree program is specially designed to fit into the lives of Seattle’s busy working professionals and new graduates. Build on your two-year Associate degree, while learning the ins and outs of the hospitality industry…from marketing and sales, to management and human resources.

6-7 pm at the Northwest Wine Academy on the north end of campus. (6000 16th SW)

‘GEEKS WHO DRINK’ TRIVIA: 8 pm at Whisky West (WSB sponsor). What’s it like? Here’s the recap of how it went last week. (6451 California SW)

WHAT ELSE? Semi-quiet this week but things rev up for fall and winter soon and we’re continuing to add to our calendar daily – see it any time here, and if you have something to add, please e-mail us the info, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Moss and rock “hearts,” spotted near Colman Pool)

Last full week of summer break for everyone who’s not back in school already! As it begins:

WADING POOL OPEN: Last full week for Lincoln Park wading pool, and Seattle Parks says it WILL be open today, 11 am-8 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FILM HISTORY CLASS: 12:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Led by Terry Holm. (4217 SW Oregon)

END-OF-SUMMER PARTY: Everyone’s invited to High Point Library for an end-of-summer party, 4-7 pm – details here, including an ice-cream sundae bar starting at 6 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

QUIZ NIGHT: 7:30 pm weekly all-ages, no-cover quiz night at The Skylark. Prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Young Northern Flicker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for your Sunday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GET YOUR SCHMITZ PARK TRAIL MAP: 8 am to 10 am at the Admiral Way entrance to Schmitz Preserve Park – as explained here – three local Girl Scouts are planning to greet you with trail maps as part of their Silver Project. (5551 SW Admiral Way)

REMINDER – COSMO 7K POSTPONED: The race that would have closed Alki Avenue for a while this morning has been postponed to September 16th because of air-quality concerns.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Late summer but still prime time for lots of fresh produce – that’s part of what you’ll find at the market 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

VERITY’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL KIT GIVEAWAY: Somebody in the family headed back to school? During today’s Farmers’ Market, Verity Credit Union (WSB sponsor) plans a special event including free back-to-school kits. (4505 California SW)

KITTEN ADOPTION: 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Friends of the Animals Foundation will be at Junction Petco with adoptable kittens. (4100 SW Alaska)

ARTS IN NATURE FESTIVAL, DAY 2: Second of two days at Camp Long, noon-6 pm. Art, music, performance, participation! See the schedule here; get your tickets here; see our Saturday coverage here. Presented by the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. (5200 35th SW)

FESTIVAL CENTROAMERICANO: After two years in West Seattle, this free festival moves to South Park Community Center this year. Live music, dancing, food, noon-6:30 pm. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

DOG DAY @ WEST SEATTLE BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Dogs are welcome on the third and final day of the first-ever West Seattle Beer and Music Festival! 1 pm-6 pm; go here for tickets and info on the beer, food, and music you’ll enjoy at the festival! And go here to find out about the CityDog Magazine Cover Dog Model Search happening as the event starts at 1 pm. At the Alki Masonic Lodge in The Junction. (4736 40th SW)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary welcomes you to this year’s second-to-last installment of their weekly 1 pm-4 pm tours (arrive by 3:45 pm) at historic Alki Point Lighthouse. (3201 Alki SW)

VFW’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: As previewed here, you are invited to visit the West Seattle VFW starting at 2 pm as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. All welcome! (3601 SW Alaska)

JONATHAN FOSTER: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD – and beyond – via our complete calendar!

(Recent visitors photographed by Mark Wangerin, who says Seal Sitters were out keeping watch)

Busy day and night! Here are the highlights:

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: Look for treasures at this one-day fair at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 8 am-2 pm: “Jewelry, toys, clothing, prints, paintings, furniture, and more.” (5612 California SW)

GREAT CROSS-SOUND RACE: The Sound Rowers and Paddlers club’s annual race from Alki is set to start at 9 am. You should be able to watch the start and finish from the boardwalk by Alki Bathhouse. (60th/Alki)

WEST SEATTLE CAR SHOW: Last-minute decision to enter? Load-in starts at 8 am. For WS Car Show spectators, visit the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus between 10 am and 3 pm. Show admission is free – food (fresh-grilled burgers and hot dogs) and beverages (including coffee and wine) are available for purchase. Kids’ activities, Seattle Chinese Garden tours, lots of ways to have fun along with admiring the cars! Presented by West Seattle Autoworks and Swedish Automotive (WSB sponsors), with co-sponsors including WSB. (6000 16th SW)

SHOP AT THE DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE: The Native Art Market and Jumble Days continue today, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

‘FIRED UP’ FAMILY DAY: The Log House Museum invites you to the nearby Homestead parking lot for a fun celebration of fire safety, with Seattle Fire and the Last Resort Fire Department. 11 am-1 pm. (2717 61st SW)

WEST SEATTLE BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Second day – two sessions (plus VIP options) – for the first-ever West Seattle Beer and Music Festival! 11 am-10 pm; go here for tickets and info on the beer, food, and music you’ll enjoy at the festival! At the Alki Masonic Lodge in The Junction. (4736 40th SW)

ARTS IN NATURE FESTIVAL: First of two days at Camp Long, noon-10 pm. Art, music, performance, participation! See the schedule here; get your advance tickets here. Presented by the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. (5200 35th SW)

AEGIS LIVING OF WEST SEATTLE’S GRAND OPENING: You’re invited to the open-house celebration for the new Aegis Living of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. Tours, food, music, and a special appearance by actress Loni Anderson. (4700 SW Admiral Way)

WEST SEATTLE OUTDOOR MOVIES FINALE: The WS Outdoor Movies season ends with the hit “Black Panther“:

The movie’s at dusk – 8:30-ish pm – outside the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor); you’re welcome to bring your chair/blanket and get your spot as early as 6:30. Along with concessions sold by the Y, Sweet Bumpas Ice Cream will be there, and the season’s last benefit raffle is raising money for the West Seattle Mural Project! (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

JANIE WURM AND FRIENDS: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), musicians Janie Worm and Caryn Kupferman with poet Annee Fisher, providing an evening of inspiration. (5612 California SW)

JAMES LEE STANLEY: Singer, composer, comedian – he’ll entertain you at historic Kenyon Hall, starting at 7:30 pm. Check to see if tickets are still available. (7904 35th SW)

WHAT ELSE? Our complete calendar page has the answer to that!

(Red-breasted Nuthatch, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

The weekend’s in sight! And so are many cool happenings:

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET & JUMBLE DAYS: Until 5 pm today (and again 10 am-5 pm Saturday), shop at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse! (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

WADING POOL: The only one in West Seattle that hasn’t closed for the season, Lincoln Park, will be open today, 11 am-8 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ANJU GRAND OPENING: As first reported on our partner site White Center Now, today is the official grand opening for Anju, a new bar in White Center featuring “Korean-based bar food,” according to proprietor Sam Jo (who provided the photo at right, showing the “‘Jack Move’ – rum-based cocktail with canary melon and brulee’d pineapple puree). Opens at 3 pm. (9641 15th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: First session of the first-ever West Seattle Beer and Music Festival! 4-10 pm for VIP ticketholders, 5-10 pm general ticketholders, go here for tickets and info! At the Alki Masonic Lodge in The Junction. (4736 40th SW)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT FINALE: Another summer series comes to a close – this time, live music at Providence Mount St. Vincent. 5:30 pm, dinner (kalbi ribs!) is available for purchase; 6-7:30 pm, free concert with the 85th Street Big Band. (4831 35th SW)

TX TRUMBO: Singer-songwriter live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

ROXHILL PARK MOVIE: First-ever free family outdoor movie night presented by Roxhill Park Champions! Bring your chair/blanket to the lawn in the heart of the park starting at 7:30 pm; “Wall-E” is the movie, onscreen at dusk, around 8:15 pm. As previewed here, free treats for the first 100 people. (29th/Barton)

SEE THE FULL LIST FOR TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND … on our complete calendar.

(WSB photo of Colman Pool, last Saturday)

What’s ahead for your clearer-weather Thursday:

POOL UPDATE: While Colman Pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is reopening post-smoke, the Seattle Parks hotline says it’s too cloudy/cool for wading pools, so those will NOT reopen today after all. Sprayparks are open, though, including Highland Park (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

PARACHUTE STORY TIME: 11:30 am behind Neighborhood House High Point:

Please join us for outdoor story time in Commons Park with Seattle Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, Nathalie Gelms. Nathalie will read, sing, and lead activities with a parachute. This program is designed for children and families. Plan to stay after story time for our “Kids and Teens Eat Free” meal program from 12 pm – 1 pm inside the building.

(6400 Sylvan Way SW)

ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO: 1-3 pm, kids 2-10 are invited, with parents/guardians/caregivers, to drop in at Delridge Library and work on arts/crafts projects. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SDOT AVALON/35TH PROJECT OPEN HOUSE: 5:30-7:30 pm, drop in at American Legion Post 160 for a look at what SDOT is proposing in the SW Avalon Way (and three blocks of 35th SW, and one block of SW Alaska) rechannelization/repaving project now that it’s at the 60 percent design milestone. Here’s our preview. (3618 SW Alaska)

JEWELRY SHOPPING: Menashe and Sons Jewelers (WSB sponsor) presents its second annual Ladies’ Night tonight. Visit the store between 6 and 9 pm. (4532 California SW)

CASPAR BABYPANTS @ HIAWATHA: The last of this year’s 6 free Summer Concerts at Hiawatha is likely to be the biggest, as family-rock fave Caspar Babypants performs. 6:30 pm on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center. Rain or shine – if the former happens, the concert moves into the gym. Bring your own chair/blanket. (Walnut/Lander)

FLY-TYING WITH BRITA FORDICE: 7 pm at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor), a fly-tying workshop with the local legend! Check to see if tickets remain. (4502 42nd SW)

LOTS MORE … on the full WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.

(WSB photo: Duwamish River from the high bridge, as seen Tuesday midday)

First, from the “because it’s smoky” file:

A PLACE TO PLAY: Second day for St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church to be open until 1 pm for kids 0-5 to play indoors. (3050 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE YMCA: The main location in The Triangle is open again today for anyone – nonmembers too – who needs to get indoors and find respite from the smoky air. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

POOLS CLOSED: Seattle Parks announced closures of outdoor pools, including Colman Pool and Lincoln Park wading pool.

NO FARM STAND: The High Point Market Garden Farm Stand‘s regular Wednesday afternoon opening is canceled this week.

Any other smoke-related changes/closures today? Please let us know and we’ll add to the list.

Now, what IS happening – indoors:

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, “Bright Road” (1953) is this week’s movie. $1 members/$2 nonmembers. (4217 SW Oregon)

EXPLORERS – EV3 ROBOTS: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, for ages 9-12. Free but registration required – check with the library to see if there’s room. (2306 42nd SW)

DIESEL & HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE: 6-7 pm, come learn about this program at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

BARGE FIRE INFORMATIONAL MEETING: As previewed here, the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition has organized agencies/departments involved with the June fire and/or its aftermath to provide updates and answer questions. At South Seattle College’s Georgetown campus; all welcome. (6737 Corson Ave. S.)

JEFF FERGUSON’S TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7 pm at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), live music – details here. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

THERE’S MORE, AS ALWAYS … just go here to see our complete calendar!

(Fishing at Seacrest, across from the smoked-out skyline – photo by Marie Tweedy)

The wildfire smoke and resulting unhealthy air are, unfortunately, Topic A today. And related annoucements begin our highlights list:

ESCAPING THE SMOKE: As previewed here last night, two local places are offering the chance to come indoors: The West Seattle YMCA (3622 SW Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor), all day/night; St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), now through 1 pm for kids through age 5 who need an indoor place to play.

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Daily through Labor Day (unless the weather is cool/cloudy), the schedule is now down to Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), both 11 am-8 pm.

CHIEF BEST SWEARING-IN: 1 pm, the second of three around-the-city community swearing-in ceremonies for new Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is at South Park Community Center. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

TEARS OF JOY PUPPET THEATRE: 2 pm at Delridge Community Center, join Tears of Joy for a show based on the life of the monarch butterfly. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

MOBILE BIKE REPAIRS: Sixth BikeWorks session of the summer for 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: The Delridge Grocery Coop continues its weekly farmstand today, 3-7 pm at the Shell across from DGC’s future Cottage Grove Commons store. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:30 pm at air-conditioned High Point Library. This month’s book is “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison. (3411 SW Raymond)

UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic musicians and singers are invited to jam at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at air-conditioned Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

GEEKS WHO DRINK: Tonight, you’re invited to join the weekly trivia night at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), 8 pm. 21+. (6451 California SW)

(Monday night’s smoke-reddened moon, photographed by Marc Milrod)

MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND … on our complete calendar.

(Prolific bird photographer Mark Wangerin says this is the first Cassin’s Vireo he’s ever photographed!)

WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK: We’re now down to the ones that are open daily through Labor Day (unless the weather is cloudy and not expected to pass 70 degrees) – Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), both open 11 am-8 pm.

TEQUILA PAIRING DINNER: 5 pm at Mission Cantina (WSB sponsor), a pairing dinner with Tequila Fortaleza, starting with a cocktail hour and live music, and continuing through four courses. Details and ticket info are in our calendar listing. (2325 California SW)

FOCUS GROUP: Opinions about crime, safety, policing? The Seattle University-convened focus groups continue with a session today for the “commercial Harbor Island community,” 6-7 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Looking for something to enjoy indoors with your kid(s) until the smoke clears? Story time is at the well-air-conditioned High Point Library at 6:30 tonight! (3411 SW Raymond)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … and see the rest of what’s up for today/tonight … via our calendar!

Good morning! Here are highlights for your Sunday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE LINCOLN PARK A LITTLE LOVE: Join Friends of Lincoln Park for a forest-restoration work party to start your Sunday, 9 am-noon. All ages welcome. More info in our calendar listing. Meet at the north parking lot kiosk. (Fauntleroy/Rose)

OPEN-AIR BOUTIQUE, ART SALE, FOOD DRIVE: 9 am-4 pm, it’s the second and final day of well-known West Seattle artist Sheila Lengle‘s sale. Bring canned food for the West Seattle Food Bank. (7757 15th SW)

FUNDRAISING CAR WASH: This U14 girls’ soccer team is raising money for travel today by washing cars:

10 am-6 pm, you’ll find them at the West Seattle Les Schwab. All proceeds support their campaign to travel to North Carolina and compete for the national championship. (Fauntleroy/Alaska)

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

WADING POOLS: Your West Seattle wading pools: Lincoln Park (11 am-8 pm; 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and the last day of the season for Delridge (noon-6:30 pm; Delridge/Genesee)

CITYDOG MAGAZINE COVER DOG MODEL SEARCH: Noon-2 pm, bring your pup to West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) and have their photo taken for a chance to be on the cover of West Seattleite-founded CityDog Magazine! $10 fee benefits Doney Memorial Pet Clinic. (4201 SW Oregon)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary leads 1 pm-4 pm tours (arrive by 3:45 pm) at historic Alki Point Lighthouse – third-to-last chance this year! (3201 Alki SW)

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

MUTTS & MARTINIS: A “yappy hour” raising money for Furry Faces Foundation, 2-6 pm – read all about it here. At Cascade Heights in White Center. Humans must be at least 21 years old. (9832 15th SW)

‘LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL’: 3 pm closing performance of “Legally Blonde” with Twelfth Night Productions at the West Seattle High School Theater. (3000 California SW)

SQUARE DANCE AND POTLUCK: Wrap up your weekend with neighbors and friends at South Park Hall, 5 pm. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD, AND BEYOND … by checking out our complete calendar.

Morning through night, here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GROUP RUN & INJURY PREVENTION CLINIC: Join West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) for a free group run and injury-prevention clinic, starting at 8 am. (2743 California SW)

WADING POOLS, INCLUDING ANOTHER FINALE: Another West Seattle wading pool is open for its last day of the season today – Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander, noon-6:30 pm). Also open today: Delridge (Genesee/Delridge, noon-6:30 pm) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, 11 am-8 pm).

‘STELLALUNA’ PUPPET SHOW: 11:30 am at High Point Library, Tears of Joy Theatre presents a puppet show based on the beloved children’s book. (3411 SW Raymond)

DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL: Noon-5 pm at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park, celebrate and learn about Seattle’s only river. The festival includes cultural performances – here’s the schedule:

12:45 Danza Azteca
1:15 Los Chapitos del Rancho
1:45 Traditional Hula Dancing
2:00 Traditional Somali Dancing
2:20 Traditional Vietnamese Dancing
2:40 Thai Classical Music and Dance
3:05 Traditional Vietnamese Dance
3:45 Traditional Bhutanese Dance
4:20 Traditional Guatemalan Folklore
4:35 Baile Folklorico Angeles de Mexico
5:00 Chaotic Noise Marching Band

Lots more going on, including chances to get out on the water. (7900 10th Ave. S.)

MAXMOBILE AT THRIFTWAY FOR PET ADOPTIONS: 3-6 pm, West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) hosts the Seattle Humane MaxMobile with adoptable pets. (4201 SW Morgan)

SALSA ON ALKI: Dance the night away on the beach promenade, 5-10 pm. (61st SW/Alki SW)

WEST SEATTLE OUTDOOR MOVIES: “Coco” – and more! Special fun this week at the second-to-last WS Outdoor Movies event of the summer – games, food, facepainting, all detailed in our preview. Come as early as 6:30 pm; movie starts around 8:45 pm. Outside the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

ROO FORREST AND FRIENDS: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “an eclectic mix of originals and covers.” (5612 California SW)

‘LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL’: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, go see Twelfth Night Productions perform the musical version of the hit movie. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

MARKET STREET DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND: Performing at historic Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Ticket info’s in our calendar listing; band info’s on their website. (7904 35th SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our complete calendar!

(Steller’s Jay, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

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

WADING POOLS, INCLUDING ONE CLOSING AFTER TODAY: The city says wading pools will be open today. But in West Seattle, aside from Lincoln Park (daily through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), it’s the final week for most; and today is the EC Hugheswading pool’s last day (noon-7 pm, 2805 SW Holden). Also open today: Hiawatha (noon-6:30 pm, Walnut/Lander).

NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY POP-UP: As previewed here and here, a former shipping container has been recycled into an example of what you can do with thrift-shop stuff, and it’s open to the public on the north lawn at Don Armeni Boat Ramp until 8 pm. (1222 Harbor SW)

LATINO CULTURAL CELEBRATION AT MYRTLE RESERVOIR PARK: If you’ve missed previous performances at local parks, you have another chance – 6 pm at Myrtle Reservoir Park, a fusion of music, dance, and poetry, explained in our calendar listing. Free. (35th/Myrtle) **UPDATE: After going over at 6 and finding nothing happening, we researched further. Our source was the “Arts in Parks” brochure listing this at 6 pm. But the performers’ website says 7 pm.**

MUSIC AT THE MOUNT: Maia Santell and House Blend are performing tonight on the south side of the Providence Mount St. Vincent campus as their free summer concert series continues. Dinner (tonight’s entree is skirt-steak salad) is available for purchase starting at 5:30; show at 6. Free popcorn and snow cones! (4831 35th SW)

‘BOBCAT BOB’: The always-popular performer is back at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) tonight, 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL’: Second weekend begins for this Twelfth Night Productions show, 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater. (3000 California SW)

THREE BANDS: At Poggie Tavern in The Junction, starting at 8:30 pm, Wonky, Suburban Vermin, Mitchell Siburg play. No cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)

Got something for our calendar? Send the info as far in advance as possible to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Band-tailed Pigeon, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOLS: Open today – but remember, this is the last week for many. Today’s West Seattle pools are Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 11 am-8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) noon-7 pm, and Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) noon-6:30 pm.

COURTYARD DEDICATION AND FILM SCREENING: Providence Mount St. Vincent dedicates a courtyard in honor of Dyke R. Turner, “the architect whose passion and vision helped bring The Mount’s Intergenerational Learning Center to life.” The event starts with a film screening at 4 pm and continues with the dedication at 5:15 pm, followed by a reception. Details are in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)

BARBECUE AT THE KENNEY: The annual outdoor community barbecue at The Kenney is today, 5:30-7 pm. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT HIAWATHA: This year’s fifth free show at 6:30 pm on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center, this week featuring The Service Providers, as previewed here. Presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, with co-sponsors including WSB. (Walnut south of Lander)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK GATHERING: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, enjoy a potluck and learn about timebanking – details here. (4217 SW Oregon)

WHAT ELSE IS UP? Find out any time by checking our complete calendar.

(2 photos of juvenile Cooper’s Hawks today. Above, by Jeremiah Holt, who says it was “banded by the folks at urbanraptorconservancy.org in Pigeon Point. They conduct scientific research and monitor raptors and how they respond to human-altered landscapes.”)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox, highlights for the hours ahead:

WADING POOLS: Wednesday in West Seattle means 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).

SEXUAL-ASSAULT AWARENESS RALLY: Noon-1:30 pm at West Seattle Stadium, you are invited to a student-organized rally. It’s the result of an “action project” chosen by students in a city Parks summer program. (4432 35th SW)

LET’S PAINT AN ORCA! High Point Library tells us there’s plenty of room for kids 9 through 12 years old to join in this afternoon’s “Let’s Paint an Orca” program – 2-3:30 pm, so never mind the registration info in our calendar listing – just show up. Free! (3411 SW Raymond)

(Wider view of a juvenile Cooper’s Hawk, by Kersti Muul)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARMSTAND: This summer’s sixth weekly farmstand for organic produce that’s grown where it’s sold here in West Seattle, 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW & SW Juneau)

STATE FERRY TASK FORCE: The Washington State Ferries Triangle Route Task Force continues to work on issues including a new schedule for the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth run. Its next meeting is 4:30-7 pm today in the Fauntleroy Church fellowship hall – here’s the agenda (PDF). Public welcome. (9140 California SW)

SEATTLE YARN GOODBYE/HELLO: 6-8 pm at Seattle Yarn, say hello to new owners Destiny Itano and Cheryl Lea, and say goodbye to former owner Ruth Bowen – background in our recent story. (5633 California SW)

YES, THERE’S MORE … just visit our complete calendar.

(Pigeon Guillemot, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Half a dozen highlights for the rest of your mid-August Tuesday:

WADING POOLS: Open! West Seattle’s Tuesday pools are Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 11 am-8 pm, and Delridge (Genesee/Delridge), noon-6:30 pm.

NURSING PROGRAM INFO: Interested in studying nursing at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)? 11 am info session today! (6000 16th SW)

MOBILE BIKE REPAIRS: Fifth BikeWorks session of the summer! You’ll find 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, WITH BBQ: The Delridge Grocery Coop adds a community barbecue to its weekly farmstand today, 3-7 pm at the Shell across from DGC’s future store. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, SPECIAL LOCATION: 6:30 pm, the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s summer meeting is at the newly complete Aegis Living of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), including a tour. All welcome! (4700 SW Admiral Way)

GEEKS WHO DRINK: Tonight is the weekly trivia night at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), 8 pm. 21+. (6451 California SW)

PEEK INTO THE FUTURE … by checking out our complete calendar, where you’ll find more for today/tonight AND weeks/months beyond!

Sorry to miss the daily highlights list today – but we hope by now you’ve checked our always-available West Seattle Event Calendar, where you’ll find cool stuff happening for the rest of today, including these four:

–Beach naturalists at two West Seattle locations until 1:30 pm
–‘Paws and Paint’ beer-garden party in Morgan Junction
–Back-to-back “Backyard Bard” performances in Delridge
–“Legally Blonde” matinee

Plus – the city says its Sunday-schedule wading pools ARE open today.

(Pelagic Cormorant, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Saturday is here, and rain or shine, so is some big fun! Don’t forget the NB I-5 traffic alert. And here are other reasons to stay on the peninsula:

LOW TIDE, WITH SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION: Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out today, 10 am-1 pm, at Constellation Park (63rd SW/Beach Drive SW) and at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), where sign-language interpretation will be available today. Low tide is -2.9 feet at 11:22 am.)

BENEFIT BAKE SALE AND PET-ITEM DONATION DRIVE: Gwen and Muriel do this every year for the Seattle Humane Society:

Delicious cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more! They are also collecting donations for the Humane Society including cat or dog food (wet or dry), animal toys, or new scratching posts. Cash and check donations are very welcome.

10 am-3 pm. (36th SW/SW Dakota)

DELRIDGE TRIANGLE CLEANUP, WITH FREE FOOD: First 20 volunteers to show up for this morning’s Delridge Triangle cleanup get treated to free lunch at nearby Boss Drive-In! 10 am – details are in our calendar listing. (18th/Barton)

DELRIDGE DAY: 11 am-3 pm at Delridge Community Center Park, it’s the annual community-organized festival for eastern West Seattle! Here’s our preview; here’s the schedule of music and performances. (Delridge/Genesee/26th SW)

SPF30 AT ALKI BEACH: Sub Pop Records‘ mega-music 30th-birthday party at Alki is today/tonight, noon-10 pm, free admission, four stages – one on each side of the Bathhouse, one at 57th/Alki, one at Alki Playfield. After this map, the key infolinks from our many previews:

Transportation/transit/parking/road closures
Music schedule
Vendors/nonprofits/food trucks
Followups including answers to questions about closures, etc.
KEXP‘s video and audio streaming

We’ll be on site throughout with ongoing coverage, so keep checking back on WSB (and our Twitter feed too).

FASHION SHOW PRESENTED BY UNIFIED OUTREACH: 5 pm dinner and fashion show at West Seattle Christian Church‘s Activity Center in The Junction – details in our calendar listing. Free! (4400 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE OUTDOOR MOVIES: “A Wrinkle in Time” is onscreen tonight in this week’s West Seattle Outdoor Movies presentation outside the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor).

Since the day is starting with an iffy forecast, a rainout is possible, and we’ll update IF organizers decide to postpone the movie. Otherwise, gates open 6:30 pm in the parking lot on the southwest side of the Y; movie’s at dusk – around 8:45; bring your own chair/blanket. The West Seattle Timebank is tonight’s raffle beneficiary; the Y sells and benefits from concessions. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

‘LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL’: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, go see Twelfth Night Productions perform the musical version of the hit movie. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON … by browsing our complete calendar!

(Wilson’s Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

We’re continuing to cover the Harbor Avenue situation here. But in the meantime, we have to get other info out too – so, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

JUNCTION RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE? If you have comments/questions about the possible RPZ, an SDOT drop-in event is under way at Cupcake Royale in The Junction until 11:30 am. Backstory here. (California/Alaska)

ELVIS AT THE MOUNT! Danny Vernon‘s “Illusion of Elvis” is what you’ll see tonight on the south side of the Providence Mount St. Vincent campus as their free summer concert series continues. Dinner (salmon caesar, or burgers/hot dogs) is available for purchase starting at 5:30; show at 6. Free popcorn and snow cones! (4831 35th SW)

LATINO CULTURAL CELEBRATION: 6 pm at Westcrest Park, enjoy an evening of music, dance, and poetry – details in our calendar listing. (9000 8th SW)

ART LOUNGE: Monthly 21+ creative space at Highland Park Improvement Club – 7 pm. Bring your projects! Consider modeling! (1116 SW Holden)

ROY BOOK BINDER: The blues legend is at Kenyon Hall tonight, 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

‘LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL’: Opening night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new show, 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater. (3000 California SW)

ANIMA: Multimedia cultural event at Duwamish Waterway Park, 8:30 pm – details in our calendar listing. (7900 10th Ave. S.)

(Rhinoceros Auklet, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Lots happening! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOLS IN WEST SEATTLE: The ones open today are Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 11 am-8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) noon-7 pm, and Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) noon-6:30 pm.

EXHIBIT OPENS: Grand opening today, noon-2 pm, for “Sound Spots,” the new exhibit about our area’s music history at the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s Log House Museum. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

SEAHAWKS/THUNDERBIRDS ANTHEM: Program for all ages at 2 pm at Southwest Library:

Write and record your own Seahawk anthem! Teaching artists from STYLE (Songwriting Through Youth Literature Education) use the Native American story behind the inspiration for the Seattle Seahawks logo, the transformation mask for the Thunderbird, to create a Seahawks team anthem. Learn about Native American culture with indigenous Coast Salish storyteller Roger Fernandes and create and record a Seahawks team anthem.

Free; no registration required. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5 pm “until late”! Here’s the map/venue list:

As always, some participants have artists, some have food/drink specials meant to entice Art Walk-ers, some have both! You can preview some of tonight’s spotlighted art via the official WSAW website, including WSB sponsors Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW, with Factory 43 tonight) and Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW, with Debbie Bianchi tonight, and tasting fees waived for Art Walk-ers).

JUNCTION JAMS: New open-to-everyone open-air jam session in The Junction, recently launched. Organizer James Egan says, “We have guitars, violins, ukelele, accordion, and shakers to borrow and we are doing all invite public jams, family friendly at 5 pm to 11 pm. If anyone wants to pick up any instrument and shake off performance anxiety with a set of other musicians who play just for fun, no applause, no money, this is a great social event to also meet other WS musicians. We need groupies and have tambourines and do blues, covers of Beatles, Stones, others if you know them, or play around anyone’s originals . We do a great version of Creep with violin — I can pick out most anything. This is really fun and I invite all the West Seattle musicians and people who like live music to come to 4722 California Ave SW and jam with us, with or without instrument, we have some great guitars and harmonicas that chime in and the more the merrier!!” Here’s the Meetup.com link.

WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK: The White Center Food Bank – which also serves south West Seattle – recently switched to a “grocery store” model and you are invited to its grand-opening party, 5:30-7:30 pm. (8th SW/SW 108th)

THE BOOT, AMPLIFYING VOICES PAST AND PRESENT: 6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, “the 25th Anniversary of our Summer Young Writers Workshop known as The Boot. Witness the bravery and hear the stories of these talented young writers.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: Local author Peter Stekel talks about Western Washington wildflower hikes, 6-7:30 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT HIAWATHA: 6:30 pm, free show on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center, as previewed here – tonight’s band is General Mojo’s, in the fourth of this summer’s six concerts presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, with co-sponsors including WSB. Bring your own chair/blanket! (Walnut south of Lander)

OPEN MICROPHONE: Be the music-maker at the all-genres C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) open-microphone event, 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

SEE IT ALL! Our complete calendar is here.

(Beautiful sunrise! Thanks to Susanna Moore from Niederberger Contracting [WSB sponsor] for the photo)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are your Wednesday highlights:

EAT & DRINK & FIGHT HOMELESSNESS: 15 West Seattle food/drink venues are participating in a regional day/night of donating part of their proceeds to the homelessness-help campaign in connection with Pearl Jam‘s The Home Shows concerts. We have the West Seattle list broken out (and a link to the full regional list) here.

WADING POOLS: Wednesday in West Seattle means 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: Bring your little ones up to 12 months old, 11:30 am at the air-conditioned High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE @ REGIONALS: 4 pm is game time for the West Seattle Little League All-Stars vs. Oregon at the Northwest Regionals in San Bernardino. Game is on the ESPN+ streaming service; we’re verifying whether Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) will again be screening it and will update.

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARMSTAND: This summer’s fifth weekly farmstand for organic produce that’s grown where it’s sold, 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW & SW Juneau)

DANCE TIME WITH LAUREN PETRIE: 6-8 pm, dance at the Senior Center of West Seattle! All welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

TWILIGHT TOUR OF LONGFELLOW CREEK: Can’t make it to daytime nature walks? 6:30 pm-8 pm, join the King Conservation District “for a FREE twilight tour about how to restore your stream, lake or wetland property to a more natural state.” RSVP for exact meetup location – here’s how.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: 6:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, “The Eldest Son” (a documentary short)

Since 2008, West Seattle filmmakers Scott Squire and Amy Benson have been documenting the lives of one Nepali family, The Darnals. The first film in the series, Drawing the Tiger, premiered in 2015 winning the Best Film Award from the Northwest Film Forum as well as the UNICEF award from Film South Asia. The Eldest Son is the second installment.

Free. (7904 35th SW)

‘DRINK & LINK’ SOUND TRANSIT BRIEFING: 7 pm at Ounces, all welcome – catch up on what’s up with West Seattle light-rail planning. Food truck on site! (3809 Delridge Way SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: Live music at Whisky West (WSB sponsor), 7 pm – info in our calendar listing. (6451 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm monthly meeting at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Main agenda topic: “Make a Difference: Things You Can Do to Get Involved.” (9131 California SW)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … just visit our complete calendar.

(Parasailing over Elliott Bay, photographed this weekend by David Hutchinson)

Moving on with our Monday:

WADING POOLS: Today’s scheduled-to-be-open West Seattle wading pools are Lincoln Park (11 am-8 pm; 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Delridge (12 noon-6:30 pm; Delridge Way/Genesee).

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library, which has excellent air conditioning! (3411 SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: Join their meeting at 7 pm at the also-well-cooled Senior Center/Sisson Building! (4217 SW Oregon)

TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark. All ages – free – with prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOTS MORE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD, AND BEYOND … on our complete calendar!