(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.

(First two photos by Erica Sokoloff)

Another Saturday full of possibilities! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are some of them:

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The West Seattle Lions Club‘s benefit breakfast with all-you-can-eat pancakes and more is ready for you to drop in 8-11 am at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. $8 donation. (4217 SW Oregon)

HELP FINISH THE ROXHILL ELEMENTARY/EC HUGHES PLAYGROUND: It’s wood-chip-moving day! Friends of Roxhill appreciates volunteer help – 9 to 11 am or 11 am to 1 pm, as explained here. If you haven’t already signed up, just show up – the playground’s on the north side of the campus. (7700 34th SW)

MORGAN JUNCTION COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm at Morgan Junction Park, presented by the Morgan Community Association, with highlights including the Bubbleman, live music, Bark of Morgan dog parade, Spatter of Morgan painting activity, Desmond Hansen painting a mural, and lots more. The entertainment and activities schedules, plus food menus, are here; the vendor/community group (etc.) booth list is here. (6311 California SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: This month’s final -3-feet-or-lower low tide is -3.4 at 1:30 pm, and you will find Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Constellation Park (63rd SW/Beach Drive SW) 11 am-3 pm.

COLMAN POOL: This is the last “pre-season weekend” for the outdoor salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park, with swim sessions noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NURTURING THE ENVIRONMENT & FOOD ACCESS: This is part of the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association‘s “Let’s Talk Race” series, 1-6 pm at Camp Long. Food and child care provided. More info here. (5200 35th SW)

‘LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL’: 3 pm matinee at ArtsWest – “a stirring portrait of jazz legend Billie Holiday as she performs one of her last solo concerts, four months before her death. Ticket info and more here. (4711 California SW)

WHISKY WEST TURNS 2: The festivities start at 6 pm as Whisky West (WSB sponsor) celebrates 2 years! Featuring special beers with the team from Farmstrong Brewing. (6451 California SW)

ROO AND THE FEW, WITH FRIENDS: Covers and originals, at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH, EARLY: Change-of-seasons skywatching with Alice Enevoldsen is a few days before the summer solstice because of her schedule this time around, but it should be a beautiful evening and she hopes to see you 8:30-9:30 pm at West Seattle’s Solstice Park. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SO LONG, SOUTH SOUND TUG & BARGE: The resistance-songs trio’s final gig is tonight, 9 pm-midnight, at Parliament Tavern.

(Photo courtesy South Sound Tug & Barge. L-R, Charles Churchill Rowan, Steve Duda, Scott MX Turner)

No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SOMETHING FOR THE CALENDAR? Please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Black-Headed Grosbeak, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, where you’ll find even more options for the rest of your Friday:

LOW-LOW TIDE: It doesn’t often get much lower than this. -3.7 feet at 12:42 pm. Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are out at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) through 2 pm.

CITY COUNCILMEMBER’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: If you have something to bring up with City Councilmember Lisa Herbold, you’ll find her at South Park Community Center, 2-7 pm today, for this month’s round of “district office hours.” (8319 8th Ave. S.)

YOUTH ARTS SHOWCASE: Totem Star invites you to Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 6-8 pm:

We are proud to announce that we’ll be celebrating the release of the Respect The Vibez Mixtape, a collaboration between Totem Star and Youth Speaks Seattle, featuring over twenty original songs and poems recorded in the Totem Star studio from January 2017 through May 2018. Youth Speaks Seattle will also be releasing their Chapbook at the event! Join us for an evening of amazing youth performances and the opportunity to get your physical copy of the new mixtape and chapbook!

(4408 Delridge Way SW)

SETH FREEMAN: Guitar master performing live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

REALLY LOW LOW TIDE: Out VERY far today – to -3.5 feet at 11:55 am. Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out again at Constellation Park (63rd SW/Beach Drive SW) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – today, until 1 pm.

AIRPORT PLAN MEETING: If you’re interested in air traffic over our area – Sea-Tac’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan open house/presentation meeting tonight should interest you. The Port of Seattle, which operates the airport, says, “This meeting is highly recommended for anyone living near the airport, especially those concerned with growth, and the subsequent increased noise and pollution.” Child care and interpretation available. It’s happening 4:30-7 pm at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Georgetown Campus, Room C122. (6737 Corson Ave. S.)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Starting at 5 pm, it’s the West Seattle Art Walk‘s June edition! Here’s this quarter’s walking map/venue list:

Here’s the list of spotlighted artists and venues for this month. WSB sponsors participating include Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW), featuring a group show with watercolor artists, and Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW), where it’s your last chance to see the spring show by Jessie Summa Russo.

CHIEF SEALTH 10TH GRADERS’ SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL: As previewed here on Wednesday, 10th graders at Chief Sealth International High School are presenting their first-ever short-film festival, and you’re invited! Three screenings tonight, with different films (and panel discussions) at each one, 5, 6:30, 8 pm in the Sealth Auditorium. (2600 SW Thistle)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: Eric Wagner talks about his book “Penguins in the Desert,” centered on his time studying the largest penguin colony outside of Antarctica. 6 pm at Southwest Library, co-presented by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. (9010 35th SW)

‘ON BEING GENDERED’: Free three-session workshop begins at Admiral UCC, 6:30 pm – info, including how to register, is in our calendar listing. (4320 SW Hill)

WSHS CONCERT: Second of this week’s two concerts by award-winning student musicians, 7 pm at West Seattle High School: Classical Favorites featuring the WSHS Concert Band and Orchestra. (3000 California SW)

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

THERE’S MORE! See our complete calendar.

(Tuesday evening photo by David Hutchinson)

Ahead for the rest of your Wednesday:

LOW-LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are at Constellation Park (Beach Drive SW/63rd SW) and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) until 12:30 pm today to answer your questions during the low-low tide, which bottoms out at 11:11 am, -3.0 feet.

COWORKING GRAND-OPENING PARTY: The Inc.‘s new coworking space at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church is hosting a family-friendly grand-opening party until 12:30 pm – bring the kid(s)! Details in our calendar listing. (3050 California SW)

PLAYGROUND MEETING: Drop by Seattle Parks’ EC Hughes Playground for a look at the “preferred design” for its renovation project (not related to the EC Hughes school-playground project). 1-3 pm. (2805 SW Holden)

SMASH BATTLE ROYALE TOURNAMENT: 3:30-5:30 pm at Southwest Library, for ages 12-18: “Teens gather in an all-out Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament. Only the strong will survive and claim glorious victory! Are you the strongest?” Pizza too! Plus info about summer programs. (9010 35th SW)

LADIES’ NIGHT FOR RUNNERS: 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor):

We will be hosting a Ladies Night after our group run at West Seattle Runner tonight. Kick off the night with a group run at 6:15 pm (or join us after around 7pm for after run festivities). We will have Christa, a Brooks representative, onsite doing bra fittings so you can demo bras to find the perfect fit, finally!! For the run, you will be able to demo a bra and try it on for size and motion control!!! After the run, we will have shopping, bubbly, and jewelry! There will be a photo booth! We will also do a raffle drawing with something from Park Lane, Brooks, and Rodan and Fields. Come check out the full jewelry collection being brought to the NW – Park Lane! The jewelry is gorgeous and there are amazing customer specials along with a sale you won’t want to miss!

(2743 California SW)

POEMS AND STORIES: Pamela Carter, Samanthe Sheffer, and Stacey Panek Danner are the featured readers at Poetrybridge‘s monthly event tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Tonight’s 7 pm meeting at The Hall at Fauntleroy is scheduled to include endorsements for the August primary.

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

LOTS MORE! See it all on our complete-calendar page.

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

Eight things you should know about the rest of your Tuesday:

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) students finish their year with a half-day. (10015 28th SW)

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NURSE? 11 am-1 pm informational session today for the nursing program at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – full details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

DELRIDGE GROCERY FARMSTAND: The Delridge Grocery Coop brings back its weekly farmstand for summer, starting 3-7 pm today by the Shell station. (5441 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI NOISE ENFORCEMENT: As announced by City Councilmember Lisa Herbold in her update on efforts to crack down on excessive vehicle noise, especially on Alki, there’s a meeting at the Southwest Precinct tonight to hear about SPD’s plans. 6:30 pm. (2300 SW Webster)

WSHS SPRING CONCERT #1: West Seattle High School musicians invite you to two spring concerts this week – first one is 7 pm tonight, “A Night of Jazz.” (3000 California SW)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GROUP: Live/work in South Delridge? Join your neighbors at tonight’s South Delridge Community Group meeting, 7 pm at 2 Fingers Social. Kids welcome until 8 pm. (9211 Delridge Way SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly business meeting, public always welcome – 7 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. We’ll add the agenda here when we get one. (9131 California SW)

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)

SEE THE FUTURE! Check out our complete calendar here.

(Photo by Carolyn Newman)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, as a new week begins:

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

LEARN TO ROW! The Duwamish Rowing Club has sessions this month, for both youth and adults, and the next one starts tonight – this one’s for youth:

DRC will be offering 3 three weeklong learn-to-row classes this June. Two sessions will be for adults and one session for youth, ages 10 to 18.

For Youth (ages 10 to 18):
Session #2
· Monday, June 11th at 6-8 pm
· Wednesday, June 13th at 6-8 pm
· Sunday, June 17th at 9 am to 12 pm

No experience necessary; we teach everything you need to know. Adult classes are for 18 and up. $60 for three classes (7 hours of instruction) – scholarships available. Please contact rowdrc@gmail.com if the fee is a hardship. Cash or Check to ‘SPARC’, sorry no credit cards.

Tonight is dry-land training, at South Park Community Center. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:45 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. This month’s title is “Men We Reaped” by Jesmyn Ward. All welcome! (2306 42nd SW)

SOUND TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL DISCUSSION: Sound Transit reps will be at the Pigeon Point Neighborhood Council tonight to talk specifically about the future West Seattle light-rail line’s North Delridge/Pigeon Point prospects. All welcome. 7 pm, Pathfinder K-8. (1901 SW Genesee)

MADISON CONCERT: The Madison Middle School Orchestra performs at the school at 7 pm. (3429 45th SW)

CAROLINE ROSE IN-STORE: 7 pm at Easy Street Records, Caroline Rose performs a free all-ages in-store concert with songs from her new album. (California/Alaska)

(Saturday evening photo by James Bratsanos)

We start our Sunday list with today’s big traffic alert:

NORTHBOUND HIGHWAY 99 CLOSURE: From the West Seattle Bridge to Green Lake, the NB 99 closure is scheduled to continue until ~2:45 pm for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. P.S. You can check the traffic cameras here.

Now, what’s happening on the peninsula:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, more fresh vegetables and fruit are appearing every week! Plus local meat, cheese, fish, bread, beverages, and much more, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

GREYHOUND MEET-AND-GREET: 11 am-1 pm, Greyhound Pets Inc. will be at Admiral Mud Bay, ready for you to meet “these gentle souls.” (2611 California SW)

WHALES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: In honor of Orca Month, Whale Scout has three naturalists out in West Seattle today, noon-2 pm, to talk with you about whales and help you look for them: Lowman Beach [map], Colman Pool [map] in Lincoln Park, and Constellation Park [map].

COLMAN POOL: The salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park concludes another pre-season weekend with noon-7 pm swim sessions today. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ALKI LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Another round of free weekly tours of historic Alki Point Lighthouse with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 1-4 pm. (3201 Alki SW)

SINGER-SONGWRITERS: Sarah O’Dea & Maddy Smith perform at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar page!