(Black-capped chickadee harvesting nesting material, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

We’ve made it to midweek! Here are highlights of what’s happening:

HOLY WEEK SERVICES & MORE: Check the list for today/tonight here.

OFFICE JUNCTION TOUR, MEETUP: 11 am, West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction (WSB sponsor), welcomes you to stop by for a tour. 12-1:15 pm, it’s the weekly local-biz meetup. All welcome! (6040 California SW)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library – stories, songs, rhymes, fun and free. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

GAME ON! 2-4:30 pm at High Point Library – “Spring Break special edition of board games and open play on the Kinect and Wii.” (35th SW/SW Raymond)

ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: 3-4:30 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) library, get help with the admission/enrollment process. Full details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

BOSTON MARATHON SUPPORT RUN: Join the free group run from West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) tonight at 6:15 pm, as a sendoff for locals who are headed to the Boston Marathon. (2743 California SW)

CITY COUNCIL POSITION 8 CANDIDATES: See all 10 of them at tonight’s 34th District Democrats meeting, which also is scheduled for an appearance by U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal. 6:30 pm social time, 7 pm program, The Hall at Fauntleroy – full agenda in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern – “Honky tonk for the soul with Billy Joe Huels of The Dusty 45s, featuring Robin Cady, Kohen Burrill, and guitar legend Rod Cook.” 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

TALARICO’S TRIVIA: The famous weekly 8:30 pm trivia hosted by Phil Tavel. Prizes! (4718 California SW)

AND THERE’S MUCH MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

Thanks to Sonya for that rainbow-and-more view, as part of a panorama from the Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge, shared via the West Seattle Blog Flickr group (almost 6,000 photos!). As with most photos published on WSB, you can click it to see a larger version. Meantime – here are highlights of what’s ahead for today/tonight:

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND EVENTS: See what’s on our West Seattle list for today/tonight/beyond by going here.

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: 5-8 pm, live music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor). No cover. Happy-hour specials are available until 6. (1936 Harbor SW)

KIDS’ CAFE MEALS PROGRAM: Free meals for anyone 18 and under, no paperwork/eligibility required. 3:30-4 pm at High Point Library (35th SW/SW Raymond), 4-4:30 pm at South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.)

MATH BUDDIES: 4-5 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, drop-in program for kids K-5 to play math games with a high-school “buddy.” (2306 42nd SW)

DROP-IN CHESS: 4:30-5:30 pm at High Point Library, for kids and teens, all skill levels. Chess sets and guidance from an adult coach are available. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm, The Sanctuary at Admiral. As previewed here, tonight’s discussions include light rail and the Chelan CSO project. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm, board meeting (but public is welcome) at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Agenda includes SPD, ferries, parking, the upcoming Fauntleroy Fall Festival fundraiser at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) on May 5th, the Schoolhouse Centennial coming up May 21st, and more. (9131 California SW)

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(Cherry blossoms at 12th/Trenton in Highland Park, photographed by Long Bach Nguyen)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Easter & More list:

WALK THE LABYRINTH AT TIBBETTS UMC: Now through 2 pm, the rainbow labyrinth at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) is open for contemplative walking. (Enter through north alley door between 40th and 41st)

SPRING BREAK MOVIE: 1 pm, watch “Up” at Southwest Library, free, snacks provided too. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

FREE TAX HELP: The deadline’s getting closer; free tax help is available on a drop-in basis today at Delridge Library, 2-7 pm. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

HELP OUT AT THE COMMUNITY ORCHARD: 3-5 pm is the weekly meetup/work party at the Community Orchard of West Seattle – all welcome to come learn about, and show some love for, the orchard, which is on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus’s north end. (6000 16th SW)

FREE MEALS FOR KIDS: 3:30-4 pm Mondays-Thursdays, youth 18 and under can get free meals at the High Point and South Park Libraries, no eligibility requirements and no questions asked. (35th SW/SW Raymond, 8604 8th Ave. S.)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

AND THERE’S MORE … especially at the libraries! See the complete list on our full calendar.

(Winged Space Needle? Elliott Bay photo by Lynn Hall)

First, a traffic alert if you are using Highway 99 today:

SOUTHBOUND 99 CLOSURE: WSDOT is scheduled to close southbound Highway 99 for construction work between Valley Street (lower Queen Anne) and the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel, 7 am-5 pm today.

Now – what’s happening in West Seattle today; most of our highlights are from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PALM SUNDAY: Holy Week services for which we’ve received listings, today through Easter, are on our Easter & More page.

WALK THE LABYRINTH AT TIBBETTS: At Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), “We will have our rainbow labyrinth up all during Holy Week as a place of meditation and centering. The Labyrinth is made of heavy canvas and we ask that walkers remove shoes before starting. We will have hand-held labyrinths available for those who are mobility challenged and music will play softly in the background. Tibbetts welcomes ALL to come walk the labyrinth during one of the open times.” Today’s open time is noon-2 pm. (Entry through Fellowship Hall doorway off 41st SW/SW Andover)

FRESH FLOURS TURNS 1: As previewed here, today is the first-anniversary celebration at Fresh Flours Bakery in South Delridge. Dollar-off drinks and free heart cookies. Open 7 am-4 pm. (9410 Delridge Way SW)

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

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER’S 7TH ANNIVERSARY: Third and final day of the anniversary celebration at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), open 11 am-5 pm today, with free massage noon-2 pm. (2743 California SW)

AT C & P COFFEE: Brazilian music with Choro Tocando, 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

FREE CLASSICAL CONCERT: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, the Ladies Musical Club presents music for oboe, bassoon, and piano. Program details are in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 4-8 pm at Brace Point Pottery in Arbor Heights, it’s the Alki Arts “Old Home Week” exhibition reception – details in our calendar listing. (4208 SW 100th)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Cooking Churchill, Amy Denio. 7-10 pm: “A night of groove improv. Amy Denio of The Tiptons Sax Quartet opens.” 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Brant along Alki, photographed by Jim Borrow, who reminds us that these are migratory geese, here for what’s left of the seagrass they need to survive, and that they are easily disturbed, “and often will avoid feeding if they are impacted by human or human-generated activity. Unleashed dogs chasing or swimming after birds on our beaches have a particularly negative impact.”)

From morning until night, lots happening! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

25TH ANNUAL FAIRMOUNT RAVINE CLEANUP: 8:30-10:30 am, join neighbors in cleaning up the ravine that many use to get from Admiral to Alki, and help remove ivy from its trees. Here’s our preview. (Meet at Fairmount/Forest)

EGG HUNT AT HIAWATHA: 10 am sharp at Hiawatha Community Center, this year’s egg hunt is a week before the other city-run community centers have theirs. (2700 California SW)

25TH/TRENTON COMMUNITY CLEANUP: As previewed here, join the South Delridge Community Group and Westwood-Roxhill-Arbor Heights Community Council, 10 am-11 am, to help beautify a corner of the neighborhood. (25th/Trenton)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 7 years in business for West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), and special events today start at 11 am and continue through live music at 7 with Jared Mitchell. (2743 California SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE ARBORETUM CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, come help maintain your local botanical garden! Bring your own water bottle, gloves and hand tools. South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) north end. (6000 16th SW)

EGG HUNT FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH: As previewed here earlier this week, the Lions Club of West Seattle is presenting its first annual egg hunt for those with vision challenges, at the Seattle Lutheran High School gym, 11 am. Also bring unneeded eyeglasses to donate! (4100 SW Genesee)

‘GREEN WALL’ INSTALLATION: 11 am at South Park Library. “To reduce the impact of air pollution, the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/Technical Advisory Group and Just Health Action are partnering with the South Park Branch to install 7 artistic green wall panels, each 3 feet wide by 5 feet tall, creating a free standing vegetated trellis system.” Come see for yourself. (8604 8th S.)

BLUESTONE APARTMENTS’ GRAND OPENING: Noon-5 pm, with live music 1:30-4 pm, “grand-opening celebration for the BlueStone Apartments. Take a tour of the brand-new building complete with spacious outdoor courtyard, covered parking, and Live/Work spaces in addition to the well-appointed one- and two-bedroom apartments.” (9051 20th SW)

FREE KINDERMUSIK: All kids welcome, 12:30 pm at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor) in south Morgan Junction. (6959 California SW)

HIGH POINT PLAY AREA OPEN HOUSE, WITH OTHER CITY INFO: 1-3 pm, drop in to review design proposals for the play-area renovation at High Point Community Center – outdoors, weather permitting. You’ll also find information about other city departments, projects, and services, as explained by the city here. (6920 34th SW)

EASTER BUNNY BAR HOP: Three bars in Morgan Junction, 4-7 pm. Starts at The Bridge. (California/Graham)

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

MCGUIRE SISTERS SONGBOOK: At Kenyon Hall – “Pianist extraordinaire David Duvall has put together another musical extravaganza starring Caitlin Frances, Kim Maguire, and Meg McLynn singing The McGuire Sisters’ many hits.” 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

LIT END: 4-piece band from Olympia with a mix of covers and originals at Poggie Tavern, 9 pm. (4717 California SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Denny Blaine and Steve Pearson’s British Racing Green: “Denny Blaine features the singing and songwriting talents of Jack Johnson and Steve Aliment. British Racing Green is fresh Americana in a cool pop wrapper.” $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Friday:

ULTA BEAUTY SOFT-OPENS: Though next weekend is the official grand-opening ceremony, we just confirmed that Westwood Village’s new Ulta Beauty store is open for business as of 10 this morning. (Thanks to Donna of nearby Giannoni’s Pizza for the tip.)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TURNS 7: As mentioned in this biznote, today is the first day of a three-day 7th-anniversary celebration at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), with free injury assessments 12:30 pm-2:30 pm, among other reasons to stop by. (2743 California SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: The monthly author series presented by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society continues 5-7 pm at Westwood Village Barnes & Noble with Judy Bentley, author of “Hiking Washington’s History,” whose video invitation shows you one of the spots she wrote about:

As always, this is a free drop-in event. (2800 SW Barton)

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s first-Friday fun is tonight, starting at 6 pm. Music is by DJ Dr. Lehr, with surf rock. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FISH DINNER: Final community dinner of fish, fries, and cole slaw (mac and cheese is an option too) at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center, 6-8 pm, details in our calendar listing. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

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

‘BONNIE & CLYDE,’ FINAL PERFORMANCE: Haven’t seen the Tony-nominated musical at West Seattle High School? One more chance, tonight!

(Curt Gerston Photography)

Curtain time for the WSHS Drama Club/Music Department presentation is 7:30 pm, in the WSHS Theater. (3000 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Thursday highlights from the calendar:

DINE-OUT BENEFIT AT ZIPPY’S: 15 percent of today/tonight sales at the White Center location of Zippy’s Giant Burgers go to the Seattle Walk MS through Team Blitz; the walk is happening this Sunday and participants remind you that “every dollar raised counts.” (9614 14th SW)

STORAGE FACILITY STREET VACATION: As previewed here, the proposal for a street vacation at 29th/City View goes back before the Seattle Design Commission this morning, ~10:30 am at City Hall. This time the SDC looks at the “public benefit package” proposed in exchange for the street vacation. (601 5th Ave.)

DESIGN REVIEW FOR HARBOR AVENUE TOWNHOUSES: The 30+-townhouse project that is now proposed for 3257 Harbor SW gets an “early design guidance” (size, shape, placement on site) review from the Southwest Design Review Board tonight, 6:30 pm, Sisson Building/Senior Center. See the design packet in our preview. (4217 SW Oregon)

STYLE ’17: The benefit fashion show for and by West Seattleite-founded and-led Northwest Hope and Healing is at Block41 in Belltown this year, 6:30 pm – check to see if tickets are still available! (115 Bell St.)

PATRICK GALACTIC: 7 pm, psych-pop at Whisky West. 21+. (6451 California SW)

‘BONNIE & CLYDE,’ 2ND-TO-LAST NIGHT: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, musical adaptation of the true-crime legend, presented by the WSHS Drama Club and Music Program. Our calendar listing includes ticket info. (3000 California SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG & BARGE ALBUM RELEASE: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern – details in our calendar listing. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND SO MUCH MORE … check the full calendar here!

Happy Wednesday! Highlights for today/tonight:

(Heart of The Junction, 1926. Hamm Building at left, Campbell Building at right. Photo courtesy SWSHS)

CAMPBELL BUILDING LANDMARK HEARING: As previewed again here on Monday, today’s the day the Landmarks Preservation Board is scheduled to decide on whether to designate a second West Seattle Junction building as an official city landmark. This time it’s the Campbell Building (home to tenants including Cupcake Royale and City Mouse), across California/Alaska from the newly designated Hamm Building. Today’s hearing starts at 3:30 pm on the lower level of City Hall and this item is expected around 4:30 pm, with an opportunity for public comment. (601 5th Ave.)

DANCE TIME WITH LAUREN PETRIE: Dance at the Senior Center of West Seattle with popular musician Lauren Petrie, 6-8 pm. All ages welcome. Admission info and more here. (4217 SW Oregon)

GLOBAL READING CHALLENGE FINALS AT DENNY: Denny International Middle School principal Jeff Clark explains what you’re invited to watch tonight:

In elementary schools across Seattle, kids look forward to competing in the Global Reading Challenge in partnership with the Seattle Public Libraries. We wanted to continue this fun reading competition at the middle school level, but the libraries weren’t able to expand. As a result, in partnership with Aki Kurose Middle School and the Nesholm Family Foundation, we’ve made own event. Each team read ten exciting books to prepare. Thank you to the fantastic Denny 6th and 7th grade literacy teachers, Ms. Nestor, and Mr. Treistman for making this happen! Congratulations to the four teams moving on to the final Global Reading Challenge (tonight) against Aki Kurose Middle School:

6th grade teams: Dave Kat and Books Yay
7th grade teams: Krusty Krab Krew and LOL

The in-house competition was full of excitement with the 7th grade teams battling it out to the final lightning round, and the 6th grade teams competing through two full rounds of questions – amazing reading, everyone. We are extremely proud of the over 175 scholars who participated! Come cheer on the final four when they compete against Aki (tonight) at 6:30 pm in the Denny/Sealth Auditorium. Read on, Dolphins!

(2600 SW Thistle)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: As previewed here last night, three transportation projects are at the heart of the agenda when the SWDC meets tonight, 6:30 pm, Senior Center/Sisson Building. Public welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

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

‘BONNIE & CLYDE’: The West Seattle High School Drama Club and Music Department production of the musical version of the legend of “Bonnie and Clyde” continues tonight – third-to-last chance to catch it – 7:30 pm at the WSHS Theater. More info here. (3000 California SW)

Thanks to @MetPatrick22 for the first of several views shared of this morning’s glorious sunrise. Besides the imminent Bertha breakthrough – not expected for a few more hours, WSDOT says – here’s what else is notable today:

DINE AT JOE’S, HELP STUDENTS: Dine-out fundraiser all day/night at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) for the Alki Elementary PTA. Go for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner! (9261 45th SW)

JOB SEARCH HELP: Looking for work? 2-4 pm, stop by Neighborhood House High Point Center to “work one-on-one with a coach and get help searching for opportunities, filling out applications, creating a cover letter and resume, practicing interview skills and more.” More info in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

CONSTANTINE CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, King County Executive Dow Constantine officially kicks off his second re-election campaign. (9131 California SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 6:15 pm, Southwest Library. The Delridge RapidRide H Line is the big topic, as previewed here, including mobility issues at the Westwood transit hub and how else this route will deal with the Westwood-Highland Park Urban Village. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. “Green space” issues in The Junction and Triangle will be discussed with city reps. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor), busy agenda including an SDOT rep with an update on the Spokane/Harbor/Avalon/Manning project. (4022 SW Alaska)

LOTS MORE ON THE CALENDAR … see it here.

(Photo by Jim Borrow @ Constellation Park)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE TAX HELP: The federal deadline is nearing and the Seattle Public Library, United Way of King County, and AARP continue offering free drop-in help around the area. Today’s session is 2-7 pm at Delridge Library – details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: Should be a perfect spring day for the regular Monday work party/meetup at the orchard on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, and you are invited to stop by, help out, learn more about the orchard, 3-5 pm. (6000 16th SW)

MONDAY QUIZ: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, free, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CRACKER FACTORY: Live music at West Seattle Brewing Company in The Triangle, 8 pm. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

And a reminder …

2 DAYS UNTIL WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY REGISTRATION: Signups for this year’s WSCGSD (which happens on Saturday, May 13th) start this Wednesday (April 5th) – we’ll publish the announcement here and on the WSCGSD website when it’s on!

(Yellow-Rumped Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

April’s first Sunday includes these highlights:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, in the street, in The Junction. Now that it’s spring, you can expect the selection of produce to grow every week! (California SW, between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Perfect day to visit the home of West Seattle history. Noon-4 pm. (61st & Stevens)

CATSINO: 2-6 pm at Beveridge Place Pub, fun annual fundraiser with casino-style games, benefiting animal-advocacy groups. (6413 California SW)

STAR WARS DESTINY/SPIRIT OF REBELLION: Preview event at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor), 4 pm – details here; check to see if there’s still room! (3727 California SW)

CLAMOR! A MUSICAL INSURGENCY: As previewed here on Saturday, this multi-artist slate is a benefit for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: “Music is the medium — Resistance is the message!” Doors open at 5:30, music starts at 6:30. All ages. $10 suggested donation. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Female Northern Flicker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to the weekend and to a brand-new month! Here’s what’s happening today/tonight:

ADOPTABLE CATS: Friends of the Animals Foundation will be at Petco in The Junction 11 am-2 pm with adoptable cats. (41st/Alaska)

MIRACLE MARCH FOR LOLITA: Join forces with local orca advocates in seeking freedom for Lolita/Tokitae, the orca stolen from Puget Sound in 1970 and living alone in a tank in Miami. Meet at 11, march at 11:45, speakers and ceremony details here. (61st/Alki)

FREE KINDERMUSIK: 12:30 pm at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor), children of all ages welcome. (6959 California SW)

SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF ‘BONNIE & CLYDE,’ WITH RECEPTION: 6 pm reception, 7:30 pm performance at West Seattle High School – includes treats, music, priority seating, as explained here. (3000 California SW)

WHITE CENTER JUBILEE DAYS FUNDRAISER: 6 pm prime-rib dinner and “unofficial official mayor of White Center election” at the White Center Eagles HQ, raising money for this summer’s Jubilee Days festival – details here. (10452 15th SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: This month’s film is “13th.” Doors open 6:30 pm, film at 7, followed by discussion, at Neighborhood House High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

BEATLES TRIBUTE TO BENEFIT STAR OF HOPE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), Flaming Pies performs a Beatles tribute to raise money for Star of Hope to help educate children in Africa. (5612 California SW)

DUTCHBOY COFFEE ART SHOW: Come enjoy this “teeny tiny art show” at Highland Park’s corner coffeehouse, 7-9 pm. (1513 SW Holden)

DANNY O’KEEFE & MARY FLOWER: “Two legendary performers join forces to present a rare evening of extraordinary music” at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

AND THERE’S MORE … just check out the full WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.

Friday’s here – last day of March! Four options for the rest of the day and tonight …

(Photo courtesy Westside Drama)

BONNIE & CLYDE @ WSHS: A musical adaptation of the crime-and-romance classic is onstage again tonight at West Seattle High School‘s Theater, 7:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

Also tonight:

STEM FAIR AT DENNY: You’re invited to Denny International Middle School tonight, 6:30-8 pm. Principal Jeff Clark says, “Our scholars have been working hard on their science and engineering projects all month. Please join us to see the projects and celebrate their achievements!” (2601 SW Kenyon)

‘WEST END GIRLS’: As previewed here on Wednesday, this is a drag extravaganza, produced and hosted at The Skylark by West Seattleite Cookie Couture. At 8 pm, watch the new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race; at 9:30 pm, the live show goes on. Ticket info and more in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ROCK X 3: Melodramus, Megasapien, Lark Vs. Owl at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Towboat Bering Titan with a barge on Elliott Bay, photographed from Upper Alki by Jim Borrow)

Morning through night, some options for your Thursday;

DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY STORY SHARE AND SKETCH: New weekly program at High Point Community Center, 10 am-noon: “A free storytelling and art-making experience for people living with memory loss, led by skilled facilitators. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Care partners welcome.” More info here. (6920 34th SW)

TINKERLAB DROP-IN CRAFTS: All ages welcome at this weekly drop-in STEM-based crafts event at High Point Library, 4-5:30 pm. More info here. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SOUTH LANDER STREET BRIDGE PROJECT: 4-6:30 pm, new information promised at the open house for this SDOT project. At Metropolist in SODO. (2931 1st Ave. S.)

GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL: For Madison Middle School families, students included, 7 pm @ the school library – details in our calendar listing. (45th SW/SW Spokane)

TAP STATION TRIVIA NIGHT: Monthly trivia event, all ages, free to enter, 7 pm. (7900 35th SW)

LIVE MUSIC @ WHISKY WEST: Jim Marcotte at 7 pm, no cover, 21+. (6451 California SW)

ORCA TALK: Tonight’s edition of The Whale Trail‘s speaker series focuses on saving salmon, without which our Southern Resident Killer Whales will starve. 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). Ticket info and more details are in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

‘BONNIE & CLYDE’ AT WSHS: Opening night for the new West Seattle High School production, “a thrilling musical with a non-traditional score” – 7:30 pm, WSHS Theater. More info in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

THERE’S MORE! – on our complete calendar.

(Brant flying past Lincoln Park’s Point Williams – photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

What you should know for your West Seattle Wednesday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more):

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSURE: Today’s the day we warned you about:

All locations of The Seattle Public Library and the book drops at Central Library will be closed (today) for a staff in-service day. Regular operating hours will resume (tomorrow).

Need a library? The King County Library System’s White Center branch is close, 1409 SW 107th.

FREE TAX HELP: Tonight’s session of free drop-in help with your tax return is 5-8 pm at the West Seattle Food Bank – explained here. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 7:30 pm signup, 8:30 pm performances at The Skylark. Free. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIBUTE TO TRIO: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern: “A fabulous mix of Seattle-based performers pays tribute to TRIO, the original recording by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris, in honor of its 30th anniversary.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Great blue herons nesting – photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Good morning! Four highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, where you’ll find even more of what’s happening:

DIY BIKES: Bring your bike and be ready to learn how to fix it with the help of DIY Bikes! 5-7:30 pm at the West Seattle Tool Library on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct. Hear from and talk with local police; possible guest speaker from the 911 Center. All welcome – you don’t have to be involved with a Block Watch. (2300 SW Webster)

STUDENT ART SHOW AT CSIHS: 7-8 pm in the library at Chief Sealth International High School, you’re invited to come see eight exhibits by student artists:

IB Visual Art Show – INdepenDENT

How does the visual expression of ideas make a mark or ‘indent’ on those around us?

This show features mini exhibits by Seniors and Juniors in the IB Art program. The 4 solo Senior exhibits showcase a self-curated exhibition of work over the 2-year course. Four small-group exhibits highlight the work by juniors and seniors from this year. Each group is curated and presented to showcase the theme or intention of the art.

(2600 SW Thistle)

OPENING RECEPTION FOR ‘CHANGE’ PHOTO EXHIBIT BY SCOTT MX TURNER: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern – “An opening-night soiree with wine, merriment, and Charley Rowan on piano and accordion. Turner takes photos of things most people walk right past. He brings his camera wherever he goes, snapping images of objects left behind and moments quickly forgotten.” The show runs for two months, but come celebrate tonight! 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(From the WSB Flickr group: Vashon water taxi M/V Sally Fox passing Alki, photographed by Raul Baron)

Good morning and welcome to a new week! Four highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of your Monday:

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: New moms, this free monthly drop-in group is for you and your baby, 10:30-noon at Neighborhood House‘s High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FREE TAX HELP: The deadline is getting closer, and if you need help, you might qualify for the ongoing free tax-prep help offered at various locations around the area. Today’s drop-in session is 2-7 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: You’re invited to stop by for the weekly Monday work party – bring gloves and water – 3-5 pm. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

TRIANGLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S LAST SCHEDULED MEETING: 4:30-7 pm today, it’s the last scheduled meeting of the citizens’ advisory group that’s been working on some “quick fixes” for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry route-related problems. Here’s the agenda. All welcome to attend; meeting’s in the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall. (9140 California SW)

Looking ahead … does your business/church/organization have an Easter/Passover/spring-festival/etc. event coming up in West Seattle/White Center? (Including restaurants with special brunch/dinner plans.) We’re working on our special seasonal event page and would love to get the info on what you’re planning, ASAP – editor@westseattleblog.com – thanks!

(Barred owl in Fauntleroy Park, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Short list compared to Saturday – here’s what we have:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Year-round, rain or shine, in the street in The Junction, 10 am-2 pm. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREE: Day 2 for West Seattle Little League is scheduled for Minors on the field right now (9-10 year-olds), Majors (11-12) starting at 1:45, playing through 7:15 pm, but keep an eye on the weather. Bar-S Playfields. (64th SW/Admiral Way)

SEED SWAP: 2-3:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, it’s the third annual Seed Swap: “Bring as much information as you have about your seeds, such as variety, growth habit and days to maturity. Please – no hybrid seeds, old seeds or GMO seeds.” Co-hosted by Seattle Farm School. (2306 42nd SW)

GET ON STAGE/GET INVOLVED! Second monthly open-microphone event at The Skylark, presented by Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor). This month’s spotlight organization/beneficiary is Mary’s Place, which helps families experiencing homelessness (and is operating the newly opened King County shelter in White Center). Signups at 3, music at 4, all ages; more info in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SILVER LINING: “Neo-retro” music, live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

ALBUM RELEASE SHOW: SeaNote live at The Skylark to celebrate its album release, with the help of Portland Timbre. 7:30 pm, all ages, $5 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE via our full-calendar page!

(Rufous hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

It’s a Saturday full of fun … with many events giving you the chance to have a good time for a good cause. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WHITE CENTER 5K: Not signed up yet? You can register before the 9 am race at White Center Heights Park – details here. (7th SW/SW 102nd)

SEAFAIR COMMODORES BOWL-A-THON: The day’s first bowling fundraiser at West Seattle Bowl raises money for the Seafair Scholarship Program for Women and for the Commodores, one of the Seafair families. Check-in starts at 9, bowling shortly after. Info in our calendar listing. (39th SW/SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREE: The West Seattle Little League season begins at Bar-S Playfield with T-Ball players at 9:30 am, coach pitch at 12:30 pm, rookies at 3:45 pm. Games go through 7:15 pm. Older kids play Sunday. (64th SW/SW Admiral)

COMMUNITY GENERAL STORE SPRING CELEBRATION: 10 am-2 pm, the Community General Store invites you to “come celebrate our new pocket theater with food, story-telling, poetry, and music! We’ll have an open mic, a few select instruments, and drinks to share. Please bring your friends, family, and a dish to pass. This event is family-friendly and free for all!” (5214 Delridge Way SW)

FIRST ANNIVERSARY: Westside Bicycle is celebrating its first year 10 am-6 pm today. (3418 Harbor SW)

(added) SEATTLE-MADE POP-UP: At Sound & Fog, 10 am-3 pm.

Featuring
SilverSheep Jewelry
Irene Akio Illustrations
Radley Raven (men’s accessories)
Uphill Designs (outdoor adventure gear)

(4735 40th SW)

WEST SEATTLE CLOTHESLINE GRAND OPENING: As previewed here, you are invited to stop by the new location of West Seattle Helpline‘s “free clothing store,” and bring a donation if you can! Noon-3 pm. Free barbecue! (4401 42nd SW)

FREE KINDERMUSIK: All kids welcome, especially babies/toddlers, 12:30 pm – free weekly Kindermusik at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor) in south Morgan Junction. (6959 California SW)

HRC BOWLING FOR EQUALITY: Three sessions of benefit bowling at West Seattle Bowl – 3 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm – as detailed in our calendar listing, raising money for the Human Rights Campaign, with hostess Dolly Madison. (39th SW/SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK OPEN HOUSE: 3 pm-6 pm, visit the West Seattle Food Bank for a firsthand look at its new “shopping model.” Beverages and appetizers – all welcome, all ages! (35th SW/SW Morgan)

JOYAS MESTIZAS RECITAL/BENEFIT: Doors open at Hiawatha Community Center at 5 pm for silent-auction bidding, recital at 6 pm featuring “traditional folklorico dances from regions across Mexico, performed by youth ages 5-20!” More in our calendar listing. (2700 California SW)

BURGUNDY PEARL: Acoustic duo Peggy Sullivan and Ron Dalton at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

DUWAMISH ROWING CLUB FUN(DRAISER): 6 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, your ticket includes chili dinner and drink, special guest speaker Bob Ernst, silent auction and drawing, special guest speaker Bob Ernst (former UW rowing coach), and DJ playing the vinyl you bring. Details in our calendar listing. Proceeds benefit youth programs presented by our area’s only rowing club. (12th SW/SW Holden)

WEST SEATTLE BOOSTER CLUB FUN(DRAISER): 7:30 pm at Slim’s Last Chance, band The Groove Surfers at 9, with proceeds benefiting WSHS athletics, band, and cheer. (5606 1st Ave. S.)

TERESA TUDURY: Comedy singer-songwriter at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

MORE SATURDAY NIGHTLIFE … see the listings on our complete-calendar page!

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

Highlights for your Friday!

COUNCILMEMBER LISA HERBOLD’S OFFICE HOURS: Got something to bring up with your City Councilmember? Lisa Herbold has in-district office hours noon-7 pm today at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

FRIDAY FISH FRY: 6-8 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Walmesley Center, you’re invited for dinner – fish, fries, and slaw, with a portion of the proceeds donated to CRS Operation Rice Bowl – details here; all welcome. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND ART SHOW: Hope Lutheran School is raising money for a student trip to Washington, D.C., with a “free-will offering” spaghetti dinner and art show tonight, 5-8 pm. Details here. (42nd SW/SW Oregon)

COMMUNITY POW-WOW: 6-10 pm at Highland Park Elementary, all welcome for dancing, food, drumming, arts and crafts, and more – details here. (1012 SW Trenton)

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: Ages 3-11 welcome, at >West Seattle High School, Junior ASB fundraiser; details here including how to RSVP. (3000 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE LIONS CLUB OPEN HOUSE: Stop by the Senior Center/Sisson Building 5:30-8:30 pm to find out more about the Lions Club of West Seattle while enjoying free hot dogs, popcorn, and beverages. (4217 SW Oregon)

MADISON SWING DANCE AND AUCTION: The Madison Middle School music program’s benefit event is tonight, 6-9 pm in the Madison Commons, featuring the West Seattle Big Band as well as Madison student groups, swing-dance lessons, more. Details/ticket info here. (45th/Spokane)

‘WOMEN IN THE OPEN WATER’: Panel discussion with Northwest swimmers, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – details here. (5612 California SW)

THE ROLLING BLACKOUTS: Best band name on today’s calendar. 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THREE BANDS: Triple bill at The Skylark, 9 pm. $7 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE … on our complete calendar!

For your planning purposes – we just heard about this, announced on the Seattle Public Library home page:

All locations of The Seattle Public Library and the book drops at Central Library will be closed Wednesday, March 29 for a staff in-service day. Regular operating hours will resume Thursday, March 30.

If you need to go to a library that day, the King County Library System‘s White Center branch isn’t far – 1409 SW 107th.

(Wednesday sunset from Cormorant Cove Park, photographed by Mike Jensen)

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

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: Work on a fun STEM-based craft at High Point Library after school, 4-5:30 pm. Free. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE WORK PARTY: 5:30 to dusk tonight is the first of two work parties to help West Seattle Little League recover from damage done by vandals last weekend, as the teams look ahead to the start of play. Here’s the update from WSLL:

Work parties will be Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th from 5:30 to dusk.

Work to be done:

• rebuilding pitching mound on south field – 1 volunteer needed
• filling trenches in infields (rain runoff has created trenches in both infields)
• sweeping loose material from outfield lips back into the skins
• top dressing edges of infield skins along edges of infield grasses
• resurfacing pitching mound areas in front of rubbers
• pressure washing north field bleachers and dugouts
• cleaning bulk material from hillside on north field parking area
• edging / weeding parking lot
• filling potholes on gravel road
• cleaning out bollard holes for easy locking of bollards
• painting of wooden bleachers
• hang new hooks in storage shed (hooks to be used for hanging of tools/ organization
• removing grass from under south field bleachers / spread rock under bleachers to match North Field bleachers
• installing fence cap on south field 1st base line close to scoreboard
• cleanup of bulk area
• weed eating fence lines – bring a weed eater if possible
• check scoreboard / microphone/ make sure all tech is working properly
• cleaning tools and machines
• cleaning doors / walls in bathrooms
• prep for painting of doors (and painting doors if possible)
• addressing graffiti in men’s room that is still visible
• general cleaning and prep of shack for opening day!

Please consider bringing work gloves and tools to help!

This is happening at Bar-S Playfields. (6425 SW Admiral Way)

WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm to 7:30 pm, you’re invited to an open house at West Seattle Montessori & Academy (WSB sponsor):

West Seattle Montessori School & Academy Open House gives parents and prospective families a chance to meet our staff, teachers and tour the facilities. You’ll be able to view samples of student work and pick up application materials. Our teachers and staff are available during and after the Open House to answer questions.

(11215 15th SW)

NICK LICATA @ WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 6 pm at West Seattle Golf Course, WS Democratic Women are hosting former City Councilmember Nick Licata, who’ll talk about his book. Check to see if there’s still room. (4600 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House‘s High Point Center. Tonight’s WSTC agenda includes open board positions and an SDOT guest to talk about Delridge RapidRide H Line. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SERA CAHOONE: Live, free, all-ages in-store performance at Easy Street Records in The Junction, 7 pm. (California/Alaska)

MORE NIGHTLIFE … check it out on our complete calendar!

(Northern Flicker woodpecker, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

Busy day and night ahead!

WHITE CENTER SHELTER JOB FAIR: The new family shelter in the old King County Public Health building in White Center opens today. Mary’s Place, which is operating it, is first having a job fair, 10 am-11:30 am – more info here. (8th SW/SW 108th)

CANNABIS EDUCATION FOR SENIORS: 1-2 pm at the Senior Center. (4217 SW Oregon)

DIY BIKES: You bring the bike, and a willingness to learn how to fix and maintain it! 5-7:30 pm at the West Seattle Tool Library. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE – HELP REVIEW PROJECTS! 5:30-7:30 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, it’s the third of four meetings – previous attendance NOT required – to take a look at park/street projects proposed by your West Seattle/South Park neighbors, and see which ones could be put up for a community vote in June. Backstory here. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND FOOD FEST: 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, it’s the annual membership meeting for the Fauntleroy Community Association, dubbed “Food Fest” because local eateries provide bites for attendees. Free but FCA hopes you will renew/launch your $25/year membership while there. (9131 California SW)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: 6:30 pm meeting at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, with topics from upzoning to parking, and more, as previewed here. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct – this is your monthly chance to bring neighborhood crime/safety concerns/questions directly to local police, face to face, and to hear their updates on local crime trends. (2300 SW Webster)

GLOBAL READING CHALLENGE: Good luck to the Literature Lions of Genesee Hill Elementary School, the only West Seattle team in the finals of the Seattle Public Library Global Reading Challenge, as previewed here – 7 pm in the auditorium at the Central Library downtown – spectators welcome! (1000 4th Ave.)

PEACEFUL PARENT, HAPPY KIDS: Parenting lecture at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Brockey Center, 7 pm, with Dr. Laura Markham – details and ticket info in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: Open-microphone event for acoustic musicians at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

THE PISTOL SISTERS: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. No cover. 21+ (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE AS ALWAYS … just check out our complete-calendar page!