(Photo by Jim Borrow, who says murmurations of European Starlings have been happening at Alki Point the past few nights)

Here’s what’s ahead for your Thursday:

USS NIMITZ HEADING OUT: Alert for ship-watchers – you can expect an aircraft carrier sighting late this morning as the USS Nimitz deploys from Bremerton.

HAWKS NEST WEST OPENS: As previewed here last night, the new bar/restaurant on Alki officially opens at 3 pm. (2806 Alki SW)

MOVE BOREN STEM K-8? As previewed here yesterday and last week, Seattle Public Schools officials will be at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 at 6:30 tonight to talk about the possibility they’ll propose moving the school to another building. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

DESIGN REVIEW FOR 5458 CALIFORNIA SW: What could be the final Southwest Design Review Board meeting for the six-live-work-unit project at California/Findlay is set for 6:30 pm tonight. The meeting at the Senior Center/Sisson Building includes a public-comment period. (4217 SW Oregon)

MARY LAMBERT AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, free Easy Street Records in-store concert by chart-topping, Grammy-nominated singer Mary Lambert – backstory in our calendar listing. All ages. (California SW/SW Alaska)

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: 7 pm at North Highline Fire District headquarters, the community council for White Center and vicinity meets. The agenda is previewed on our partner site White Center Now. (1243 SW 112th)

‘SWEENEY TODD’: Opening night at ArtsWest Playhouse, 7:30 pm curtain. Details in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

HORSE & TIGER: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm-midnight: “A night of funky instrumental improv, featuring members of The True Loves.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

(Sun through the trees along the track at Hiawatha, photographed last weekend)

Highlights for the rest of your Wednesday:

CAREER FAIR: Under way now until 1 pm at Bartell Drugs‘ corporate headquarters in West Seattle:

Interview on-site for: Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, Cashier, Receiving/POS Clerk, 2nd Assistant Manager, Assistant Manager, Store Manager. Entry level and management level roles available.

Bring your resumé. (4025 Delridge Way SW, #400)

LAST DAY FOR WEST SEATTLE PCC BEFORE CONSTRUCTION CLOSURE: After today, PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) closes its current store in advance of the site owner’s redevelopment project, which will include a new, larger PCC store. Here’s our story from last week about your options during construction. (2749 California SW)

LOWMAN BEACH SEAWALL MEETING: The north seawall at Lowman Beach Park is crumbling. Seattle Parks is looking at removing it. Will the tennis court east of it stay? Parks invites you to learn, and comment, at an open house tonight at The Hall at Fauntleroy, 6:30-7:30 pm. (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+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WEEKLY OPEN MIC: No cover, 21+, 8:30 pm at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar.

Last night’s aurora postponed our plans to publish two beautiful sunset photos – so we’re featuring them here instead. Above, by Chris Frankovich; below, by Jim Borrow.

Now, highlights for the second day of your holiday weekend:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: See what all this sunshine has ripened! 10 am-2 pm in the street in The Junction. (California between Oregon and Alaska)

AMERICAN LEGION POPPIES, DAY 2: 10 am-4 pm again today at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), American Legion Post 160 is distributing Memorial Day poppies, as previewed here. (4201 SW Morgan)

LOW-LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: 11:30 am-3:30 pm at Constellation Park south of Alki Point and at Lincoln Park, you’ll find volunteer Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists to help you explore the shore responsibly during the low-low tide, which is -3.2 feet today at 1:30 pm.

COLMAN POOL, DAY 2: The outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park continues its first preseason weekend, open at noon – schedule info in our preview. (To get to the pool, walk or bicycle from either end of the park – here’s a map.)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS, DAY 2: 1-4 pm today, you can tour the historic Alki Point Lighthouse; last group enters at 3:40 pm. Free, courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. (3201 Alki SW)

MODE MUSIC STUDIOS PRESENTS OPEN MIC AT SKYLARK: 3-6 pm, it’s the monthly Get On Stage/Get Involved all-ages, no-cover open-mic event at The Skylark, presented by next-door neighbor Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor). Details on the Skylark calendar. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BLUES AND ORIGINALS: That’s what Brian Butler plays, and he’s performing at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm today. (5612 California SW)

MELANCHOLIC POP: That’s what you’ll find at Parliament Tavern at 8 pm tonight, with Echo Ravine, Mujahedeen, Jordan Campbell performing. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

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

(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Good morning and welcome to the holiday weekend!

DIG IN AT LUNA PARK: Meet at 9 am at Luna Park Café to help get the area ready for an upcoming beautification project. Tools provided; work party’s on until noon. Here’s our preview. (2918 SW Avalon Way)

GET A POPPY: 10 am-4 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), American Legion Post 160 is distributing Memorial Day poppies, as previewed here. (4201 SW Morgan)

COLMAN POOL OPENING DAY: The outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park starts its first preseason weekend today at noon – schedule info in our preview. (Never been? To get there, walk or bicycle from either end of the park – here’s a map.)

EXPLORE THE SHORE DURING LOW-LOW TIDE: Low-low tide today, down to -3.5 feet at 12:42 pm. Go to Constellation Park or Lincoln Park 10:30 am-2:30 pm to meet up with Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists!

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS BEGIN: 1-4 pm today, weekend tour season starts at the historic Alki Point Lighthouse, as previewed here; last group enters at 3:40 pm. Free, courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. (3201 Alki SW)

DUWAMISH RIVER HISTORY: 1-3 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse: “Geologist Devin O’Reilly shares how glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes & humans have shaped the river” over the past 15,000+ years. Free; more info here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

STEVE NORRIS & PAT GILL: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

CHAMPAGNE HONEYBEE: Live music at Whisky West, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

MOLASSES, 45TH STREET BASS: 9 pm, live music at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

CHECK OUR CALENDAR … for more of what’s up today/tonight/beyond.

(Northern Flicker looking as if it’s ready to swoop into the weekend. Photo by Mark Wangerin)

Ways to spend this sunny, summery pre-Memorial Day weekend Friday:

LOW-LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: The midday low tide is even lower today, -3.2 feet at 11:56 am. Explore with a Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalist, 10 am-2 pm at Constellation Park or Lincoln Park.

VISIT THE HOME OF WEST SEATTLE’S HISTORY: The Log House Museum is open noon-4 pm today. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

COUNCILMEMBER HERBOLD’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: 2-7 pm, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold is holding office hours at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Drop-ins welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

INDIE FOLK: That’s the music Tara Velarde makes, and you can see/hear her at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

WEEN-IVERSARY: For the 20th anniversary of Ween‘s “The Mollusk,” Boys Club will play the album in its entirety, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Wednesday sunset photo from Constellation Park, by Vy Duong)

Here’s what’s big today/tonight!

LOW-LOW TIDES BEGIN: Tides get really low during the holiday weekend, and it starts today with a -2.5 foot low-low tide at 11:12 am. Go beach-walking … but tread lightly!

BEER TASTING AND VETERANS’ FUNDRAISER: Pelican Brewing is at The Beer Junction 5-8 pm and half the proceeds go to the West Seattle VFW, with Memorial Day poppies being distributed too – details in our calendar listing. (4511 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK FIND IT, FIX IT WALK: Doors open at Highland Park Improvement Club at 5:30 pm for pre-walk mingling, and then the walk starts at 6:30 pm – see the map and description of planned stops in our preview (if you can’t join at the start, join along the way). This is your chance to come show city leaders (including department heads as well as elected officials) what you want to see fixed in Highland Park. (1116 SW Holden)

WSHS STUDENT SHOWCASE/13TH YEAR PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP EVENT: 6 pm at West Seattle High School, more than 100 career-tech student projects are on display, and the event also will include information about the 13th Year Promise Scholarship – one free year of college – adding WSHS in a year. Details in our calendar listing; all welcome. (3000 California SW)

2-DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC MEETING: 6 pm tonight at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, the city is convening a by-request public-comment meeting about two microhousing projects in one block of California SW, 5952 and 6016, as previewed here. (4217 SW Oregon)

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: The big West Seattle Helpline fundraiser at The Hall at Fauntleroy, with more than 40 food/beverage providers is tonight. Helpline says “a limited number of tickets” for 6:30 pm general admission are expected to be available at the door. (9131 California SW)

MOVE OR REMODEL? Free workshop at 6:30 pm, with firms including Niederberger Contracting (WSB sponsor). Held at Graystone Mortgage in Jefferson Square. (4726 42nd SW)

MUCH, MUCH MORE on our complete-calendar page!

(Photo from Al – sunrise skyline from earlier this week)

Calendar highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) invites future students to this workshop to help with the admissions and enrollment process, 4:30-6:30 pm in the library on campus. (6000 16th SW)

WSHS MULTICULTURAL POTLUCK: Everyone’s invited, 6-8 pm tonight – bring a dish to serve 6-8 people if you can, you’re still welcome if you can’t – for food and performances and community, at the West Seattle High School Commons. (3000 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, including a look ahead to tomorrow night’s Find It, Fix It Walk. (1116 SW Holden) CANCELED: We’re told the HPAC meeting is off, with the FIFI Walk coming up tomorrow.

MADISON MS PTA & BIRDS-BEES TALK: After a short Madison Middle School PTA meeting at 7 pm, stay for a 7:30 presentation with Amy Lang on “The Birds & The Bees for Parents of Middle Schoolers.” Details in our calendar listing. (45th SW/SW Spokane)

BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY BASH: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

The beautiful weather continues (don’t tell anyone, but the extended forecast even suggests sunshine on Memorial Day itself, so don’t worry that you’re missing out before the holiday weekend arrives). Thanks for the photos – above, by John Hinkey; below, by Jim Borrow.

And now … what’s on the calendar for today/tonight:

PRESCHOOL PREVIEW: As part of Westside School (WSB sponsor) reintroducing preschool, prospective parents are invited to classroom observation this morning, 10-11 am. (10404 34th SW)

DINE OUT FOR HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY: 4-9 pm, dine at Proletariat Pizza in White Center and 20 percent of the food/beverage sales will go to the Highland Park Elementary PTA, to support the playground project. Important: Show this flyer. (9622 16th SW)

AVALON PAVING/RECHANNELIZATION PROJECT OPEN HOUSE: 5:30 pm-7 pm at Delridge Community Center, a drop-in event to learn about and comment on what’s proposed along SW Avalon Way from the bridge to 35th SW. And we’ve just learned while writing this, new information reveals that it’s more than a paving project – it’s also a rechannelization project – story to come. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Pickup game at 6 pm, Fairmount Playfield. (Fauntleroy Way/SW Brandon)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, with special guest Community Police Team Officer Todd Wiebke, talking about how to plan what you would do if you found an intruder in your home. (2300 SW Webster)

SUPER KREWES: “Side musicians” live at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

We start today’s list with what’s both an event reminder and a traffic alert:

WEST SEATTLE 5K: At 8 this morning, Alki SW will close, between 63rd and Don Armeni, for the ninth annual West Seattle 5K run/walk. It’s a benefit for West Seattle High School, with sponsors including WSB. If you’re not signed up, you can still be part of it – last-minute registration starts at 8 near the start of the course. Race starts from 61st/Alki around 9:20 am. (61st/Alki)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street, in The Junction. The Master Gardeners are there too for free plant/gardening advice! (California between Oregon and Alaska)

SECOND GEAR SPORTS BENEFIT FOR GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY: Get geared up for summer at Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) in Morgan Junction today – open 11 am-5 pm – 10 percent of the day’s proceeds go to the Gatewood Elementary playground project! (6529 California SW)

FAUNTLEROY SCHOOLHOUSE CENTENNIAL: Today’s celebration starts with the “group hug” photo outside the schoolhouse at 11:30 am – all welcome to be part of it to show your appreciation for this historic building! – and continues with snacks, speakers, stories, performances – including Bubbleman! – and more. (9131 California SW)

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

COSTUMED BIKE PARADE: Part of the community-organized Alki Daze celebration – starts at 2 pm. (63rd/Alki to Don Armeni and back)

STREETCAR HISTORY: 2 pm at Delridge Library, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and Seattle Public Library present this month’s edition of Southwest Stories – as previewed here last night, streetcar/railway historian Mike Bergman takes a look back at the Highland Park/Lake Burien line that went through much of eastern West Seattle, and beyond. Free! (5423 Delridge Way SW)

MEDIEVAL WOMEN’S CHOIR PREVIEW: 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, join members of the choir for a preview of their upcoming concert – details in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

RICHARD RUSSELL AND FRIENDS: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

RED SEA: 8 pm-11 pm, “Alternative Eastern European rock” at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Pacific Slope Flycatcher, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

Big Saturday! Here are some of the ways you can enjoy it:

PRE-BEE FESTIVAL ‘HONEY RUN’: Informal run around High Point Commons Park starting at 8:30 am, preceding the West Seattle Bee Festival. (SW Graham/Lanham)

JUNCTION SPRING CLEAN: Even if you’re not pre-registered, show up at Junction Plaza Park at 9 am today to be part of a fun morning helping The Junction shine, as previewed here. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)

TLC FOR PUGET PARK’S TRAILS: Meet at the trailhead at 9 am to join neighbors and Seattle Parks in improving “this important piece of a future trails network within the greenbelt.” Whatever time you can give will be appreciated. Tools provided, but gloves and sturdy footwear are recommended. (1900 SW Dawson)

KOL HANESHAMAH EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE: 9:15 am-12:15 pm at the West Seattle synagogue – learn about the children’s education program, as explained in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE BEE FESTIVAL: 10 am-3 pm in and around High Point Commons Park, inside Neighborhood House High Point, and at the West Seattle Bee Garden itself! Newest info on the schedule is here. 11 am kids/pets parade, 11 am-2 pm vendor fair, 11 am-2 pm plant/seed/tool swap, noon bee-hive demonstration at the garden, noon-1:30 pm international finger-food buffet inside NH … those are just a few of the highlights! (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

THRIFTWAY BENEFIT BARBECUES BEGIN: Starting at 11 am under the tent outside West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), it’s the first of this season’s benefit barbecues – details here. (4201 SW Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE 5K REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP: Noon-6 pm, if you haven’t registered yet for tomorrow morning’s West Seattle 5K, stop by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) and get it done! That’s also when you can pick up your bib, T-shirt, and packet if you are already signed up. (2743 California SW)

CELEBRATE SPRINGER! The 15th anniversary of the rescue of orphaned orca Springer will be celebrated starting with two events on Vashon Island today – 1 pm, “Springer’s Story” at Vashon Theatre (17723 Vashon Highway SW), and 5 pm Whale Trail sign dedication at Point Robinson. (3705 SW Point Robinson Road)

HIGHLAND PARK UNCORKED! Wine-tasting fundraiser for and at Highland Park Improvement Club (with sponsors including WSB). Doors open 5:30 pm, tasting starts at 7 pm. Check to see if there are still tickets. Raffle, auction, more. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

ART SHOW WITH MUSIC: 6-10 pm at Muse Gallery and Studio in North Delridge, one night only, art by Casey Brookbush with music by Jake Carden. (3801 Delridge Way SW)

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT: 7 pm at Tap Station. No entry fee. All ages. (7900 35th SW)

4 GROUPS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: 7:30 pm at historic Kenyon Hall, Mallet Head performs, billed as three duos and a trio. Our calendar listing explains. (7904 35th SW)

DAD PERFORMS TO HELP KIDS: 9 am-midnight at Parliament Tavern, it’s the local band DAD, raising money for local students. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … on our full-calendar page.

Highlights for the rest of your Friday:

DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD MEET: Go cheer for local high-school standouts this afternoon/evening at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

WINE TASTING @ VISCON CELLARS: 5-9 pm, start your weekend with a stop at the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room. (5910 California SW)

ALKI DAZE: First night of a weekend-long bicycle-centered celebration organized by Alki resident Guy Olson. Meet and greet at 6 pm at Alki Bike and Board in The Admiral District; ride to Alki at 7:30; bonfire follows. Full details here.

STATE SOCCER PLAYOFFS: West Seattle High School‘s boys-soccer team plays Gig Harbor 6 pm tonight at Memorial Stadium downtown, in the quarterfinals of the state tournament. (401 5th Ave. N.)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: 6:30 pm, free concert featuring the WSCO Intermediate Orchestra and Wind Symphony at the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium – here’s a preview WSCO shared from rehearsal, with musicians led by conductor Mike Jauregui:

Program details in our calendar listing. (2600 SW Thistle)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: “Solo acoustic performer in the Americana style who sings 85% covers and 15% originals,” C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

SWEET, SWEET MUSIC: 7:30 pm concert and dessert at Fauntleroy Church. (9140 California SW)

THERE’S MORE … just check out our complete-calendar page!

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here are highlights of what’s ahead today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DANCE TIME WITH LAUREN PETRIE: 2-4 pm, go dance at the Senior Center of West Seattle in The Junction, with live music by Lauren Petrie! More info in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

GLO DENTAL STUDIO GRAND-OPENING CELEBRATION: 4-6 pm, you’re invited to Glo Dental Studio (WSB sponsor) for the grand-opening celebration, starting with a ribbon-cutting, continuing with refreshments, and great specials – details in our calendar listing. (3295 SW Avalon Way)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: 6-8 pm gathering tonight at White Center Library, with guest speaker Rachel Glass from Hate-Free Delridge. Details in our calendar listing. (1407 SW 107th)

SOUTHWEST DESIGN REVIEW BOARD: One project on the agenda, 6:30 pm tonight at the Senior Center/Sisson Building – the Early Design Guidance review (size/shape/location) for 4417 42nd SW, “a 4-story apartment building containing 58 units and 4 live-work units,” with 29 underground parking spaces. The project is called Junction Landing; it’s one door north of, and proposed by the same local team behind, Junction Flats. See the design packet here; we first mentioned this project back in December. The meeting includes a public-comment period. (4217 SW Oregon)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC, the ACC agenda includes a “focus group” conversation with the Southwest Precinct’s new grad-student research analyst to discuss crime/safety issues. (6115 SW Hinds)

LIVE MUSIC AT WHISKY WEST: 7-9 pm, David Johnson performs “melodic arrangements on guitar & piano.” No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

BELLYDANCING: The monthly Alauda showcase at The Skylark is tonight, starting at 7:30 pm. No cover. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Thanks to John Bartell for the Tuesday night sunshine photo from Brace Point)

We’ve arrived at midweek and the weekend’s in view. But first – six highlights for your Wednesday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library – bring the little one(s) up to 12 months old. (35th SW/W Raymond)

FREE SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP: 3:30-5:30 pm at West Seattle High School Library. While this is aimed at girls and women, all are welcome – details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

ROXBURY PAVING OPEN HOUSE: As we’ve been reporting, SDOT might move up the SW Roxbury paving project to 2019, and tonight is your chance to find out more and get your questions answered by dropping in at an open house, 5:30-7 pm at Southwest Library. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

ULTIMATE FRISBEE PICKUP GAME: Join your neighbors for an informal pickup game at 6 pm Wednesdays, starting tonight at Fairmount Playfield. (Fauntleroy Way SW/SW Brandon)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), this month’s WordsWest Literary Series event:

“Disruption and Repair” with Laura Da’ and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha

Both Laura Da’ and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha are incredible poets who bring unique perspectives from their extraordinary backgrounds.

We also host a community member to share his or her favorite poem as part of the Favorite Poem Project. This month: Pathfinder K-8 Teacher Kelly Riggle Hower.

Free; all welcome. (5612 California SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SENDS CALENDAR LISTINGS! editor@westseattleblog.com – plain text in the body of your e-mail, as far in advance as possible. Thank you!

(Western Tanager, photographed at T-107 Park on the Duwamish River by Mark Wangerin)

Before afternoon arrives – here are tonight’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FIND IT, FIX IT WALK PLANNING MEETING: As noted here last night, the next community planning meeting for Highland Park’s May 25th city-presented Find It, Fix It Walk is tonight at HP Elementary, 6:30 pm. (1012 SW Trenton)

SEATTLE READS ‘THE TURNER HOUSE’: High Point Library convenes a book group tonight at 6:30 to talk about this year’s “Seattle Reads” book, Angela Flournoy’s “The Turner House.” (35th SW/SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, community crime concerns/trends plus scheduled special guest Capt. Eric Sano, commander of the SPD Traffic Unit. (2300 SW Webster)

‘THE LION KING’: 7 pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe (WSB sponsor) 8th graders perform their annual musical in the Walmesley Center. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

‘UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING’: Acoustic musicians of all types are invited to C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) for this monthly gathering, 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG AND BARGE: 8 pm, local band playing bluegrass, folk, and Irish music, live at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND EVEN MORE … just check our complete calendar!

(Sunday night’s last sailboat, photographed by Jim Borrow)

A few possibilities from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ORCHARD MEETUP: Most Mondays bring a 5-7 pm meetup at Community Orchard of West Seattle on the northeast end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus – a great way to spend some time out in the fresh air during our lengthening spring evenings. (6000 16th SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm, High Point Library – for kids of all ages, and their families! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

MYERS WAY HOMELESSNESS MEETING: The third “community conversation” convened by the city is tonight, 7 pm, at the Joint Training Facility in southeast West Seattle. As announced, this is intended to address issues/questions/concerns in addition to the city sanctioning of Camp Second Chance, which recently convened its Community Advisory Committee (WSB coverage here). And if you have a question about the new unsanctioned RV encampment east of Highland Park, we’re told the city will be ready to answer that too. (9401 Myers Way S.)

ALL-AGES QUIZ: Monday night quiz at The Skylark, 7:30 pm, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE ON OUR CALENDAR … for today/tonight and beyond; check it out here.

(Northern flickers, photographed by Mark Dale)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

FLORAL CROWNS AT FLEURT: While the rainy weather has forced Fleurt to cancel its plans for a floral-tepee photo booth, the shop is still selling custom-made floral crowns while supplies last, 11 am-1 pm, as a Mother’s Day special. (4536 California SW)

GLASS BLOWING, LIVE! 11 am-5 pm, take Mom to Avalon Glassworks in Luna Park to see glass artists in action. (2914 SW Avalon Way)

MEET THE HOUNDS: Greyhound Pets‘ meet-and-greet at Mud Bay in Admiral, 11 am-1 pm. (2611 California SW)

FREE CONCERT: Ladies Musical Club Opera presents “Fairytales, Folklore, and Legend,” 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. Program details are in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

ERYN BENT: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3 pm. Find out about her on the C & P website. (5612 California SW)

‘FROZEN’: See some drama with your mama! 3 pm is the final performance of “Frozen” at ArtsWest. We just checked online, and tickets are still available as of right now. (4711 California SW)

PIANOMANIA AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Peter Mintun and Lou Magor in concert at Kenyon Hall. Check to see if reservations are still available! (7904 35th SW)

And one more note …

POST-COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY DROPOFFS: From our post-WSCGSD roundup of who’s taking unneeded items, the Clothes for the Cause trailer is at Alki Elementary again today for dropoffs (details here); books to be donated to local schools can be dropped off at Hotwire Coffee or Roxbury Lanes (details here); and Second Gear Sports (6529 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 11 am-5 pm and accepting sports-related gear/apparel/bikes for consignment.

Whatever the weather … this is a big day. The highlights begin with a big event for hundreds of sellers and thousands of shoppers:

(Photo sent Friday night by Sale #284 – three generations, one century, one garage!)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY: Yes, many of today’s 300+ listed/mapped sales ARE in garages, or carports, or under canopies – the 13th annual WSCGSD is a rain-or-shine extravaganza. Official sale hours are 9 am-3 pm; see the clickable online map/list here, and/or get the downloadable/printable list/map guide here (17 pages, 4 MB). We’ve been reading (and proofreading) the listings for weeks and can confirm, SO MUCH COOL STUFF. Updates throughout the day here on WSB **and** on the official WSCGSD site, westseattlegaragesale.com.

SHOP TO DONATE – OR DONATE SALE LEFTOVERS: It’s a WSCGSD tradition – donation drives synergizing with Sale Day. Five have contacted us this year – collecting items from clothing to books to plant starts – see the list here.

STAMP OUT HUNGER: USPS carriers’ one-day door-to-door food drive is today! Leave your bag of food out in the morning, by your mailbox or wherever your mail is picked up. Questions? Here are answers!

GIRL SCOUTS’ CAR-WASH BENEFIT: 9 am-3 pm, Girl Scout Troop 40890 is having a fundraiser car wash at the Les Schwab Tires lot – stop by between garage sales, and/or to get Mom’s car clean before Mother’s Day! $7 donation (and they will take VISA/MasterCard). More info here. (3801 SW Alaska)

DAKOTA PLACE PARK CLEANUP: 9 am-noon, volunteers of all ages are welcome – details here. (California SW/SW Dakota)

FREE CHILD-DEVELOPMENT SCREENING: 9 am-noon, Leaps and Bounds is scheduling free, short screening sessions – check to see if appointments are still available. (6965 California SW)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GROUP CLEANUP: 10 am-11 am – monthly event coordinated by the South Delridge Community Group; see full details here. Meet at 17th SW/SW Henderson.

5400 DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10 am-noon. Meet outside Delridge Library. Details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

EXPERIMAC GRAND OPENING: The newest retail store in Morgan Junction celebrates its grand opening with a 10 am ribbon-cutting and party until 1 pm. (6040 California SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY’S GARAGE SALE DAY EVENT: Open noon-7 pm, Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor) says, “We’re having a BIG Syrah sale and pouring fresh Semillon from the keg. And selling some good stuff!” Stop by the tasting room for an afternoon break! (3804 California SW)

COMMUNITY TEA: Another refreshing event this afternoon – 2-4 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor):

Calling all moms, daughters, grandmas, aunts, sisters, besties … you are warmly invited for a lovely afternoon of Tea! The day before Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the special women in our lives. Tibbetts welcomes all to an afternoon of tea and conversation, with a broad selection of teas and delicious sweets and savories. We have juice for our younger guests and coffee for those who prefer. Tickets are $9 each at the door.

In the Fellowship Hall. (3940 41st SW)

CAPOEIRA BRASIL OPEN HOUSE: After shopping the garage sales, this new Morgan Junction business invites you to stop by its open house, 3-6 pm – details in our calendar listing. (6965 California SW)

HIGHLINE PREMIER FC TRYOUTS: High-school girls from birth years 2002-1999 are invited to Highline Premier FC (WSB sponsor) tryouts tonight at Walt Hundley Playfield, 6-7:30 pm. More info here. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

‘THE MAMA-LOGUES’: Yes, motherhood can be funny … and this show proves it. 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, benefiting WestSide Baby and Open Arms Perinatal Services. Details in our calendar listing. 13+. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

PIANOMANIA AT KENYON HALL: Peter Mintun and Lou Magor! 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall. Details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

ALL YOU CAN EAT + EXTRA NOODLES: “Hard blues rock” at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LEANNE WILKINS AND THE WEATHERED: Live at Whisky West, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

AND THERE’S MORE ON THE CALENDAR! See it all here.

Your West Seattle Thursday highlights start with the May Art Walk – second month in its newly expanded format!

The Art Walk revs up earlier now – as early as 5 pm – and continues late. Plus, this is the second month that some food and drink spots are offering specials to help inspire you to get out and explore. Here’s the highlights list on the West Seattle Art Walk website – also featuring stops outside The Junction (including two WSB sponsors – Viscon Cellars, north of Morgan Junction at 5910 California SW – no tasting fee during Art Walk! – and the South Seattle College Art Gallery on the Puget Ridge campus, 6000 16th SW).

Also today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COOKBOOK LAUNCH PARTY: It’s not just Art Walk night at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, it’s also launch-party night for acclaimed cookbook author (and West Seattle resident) Kim O’Donnel. Her new creation PNW Veg is just out – read about it here, and stop by Click! to meet her and get the book, 6:30-9 pm. (4540 California SW)

MORGAN JUNCTION SPRING FLING: 5:30-7:30 pm, stop by Lika Love (6031 California SW), West Seattle Cellars (6026 California SW), Third Stone Massage (6026 California SW), The Skin Butik (6057 California SW), Limber Yoga (6019 California SW), and The Bridge (6301 California SW) for “champagne, giveaways, specials” in celebration of the growing Morgan Junction business district.

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! 6 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle – details in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Not in WS but if you want to hit the road to cheer them on, the West Seattle High School boys play Garfield at Interbay, 6 pm tonight. Here’s the bracket. (3027 17th Ave. W.)

OPEN MICROPHONE AT C & P: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), open-microphone event for musicians of all genres. (5612 California SW)

DEEP CUTS WITH DJ KINGBLIND: Starting at 8 pm at Maharajah Cuisine of India. (4542 California SW)

MANY MORE LISTINGS FOR TODAY/TONIGHT – see them all here.

(Spotted sandpiper, photographed by Mark Wangerin at T-107 Park on the Duwamish River)

Here are highlights of what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight:

GIVEBIG, UNTIL 11:59 PM: If you missed it earlier, here’s our list of West Seattle and White Center nonprofits accepting donations as part of this year’s GiveBIG drive, which continues until 11:59 tonight.

OPENING DAY: As reported here earlier this week, Sushi Samurai‘s Alki location opens today, 11:30 am-7 pm. (2758 Alki SW)

AUTHOR ANGELA FLOURNOY @ SW LIBRARY: 12:30-1:40 pm, the author of this year’s Seattle Reads book, “The Turner House,” Angela Flournoy, is at Southwest Library to discuss and sign her book. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

HOMELESSNESS UPDATE: During the City Council’s 2 pm Human Services and Public Health Committee meeting, an update on the city’s homelessness crisis is scheduled. The meeting’s at City Hall downtown, and live on Seattle Channel. (600 4th Avenue)

METRO LEAGUE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Day 1, this afternoon at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

CLOTHING/JEWELRY FUNDRAISER: 5-8 pm at the Junction RE/MAX office, Rosemary Blackwell and Marion Lisko are selling fashion clothing and jewelry to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. (4400 SW Alaska)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. See tonight’s agenda here. It includes some endorsements plus a look at the Democracy Vouchers program. (9131 California SW)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA: 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School in the Confucius Center: “We will be voting on the 2017-18 budget, updating our Standing Rules and electing new Executive Board Officers.” Light refreshments. (2600 SW Thistle)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 8-11 pm, live music at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOTS MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT … on our complete-calendar page!

(Photograph by Mark Wangerin, who explains, “Black-Headed Grosbeaks have arrived in numbers from their vacation in Mexico”)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PRESCHOOL PREVIEW AT WESTSIDE SCHOOL: Westside School (WSB sponsor) is re-launching preschool, and 10-11 am this morning, parents/guardians are invited to come meet teachers and find out more about the program. (10404 34th SW)

RESIST/WRITE: This group invites you to its meeting at 6:30 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction “to discuss projects such as blogging, videos for youtube, economic boycotts, etc. to formulate a visible national resistance. Serious focused individuals welcome.” (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at The Sanctuary @ Admiral, with an agenda including HALA, the 4th of July Parade, the Summer Concerts at Hiawatha series, and (updated 10:10 am) Community Police Team Officer Jon Flores, who has just confirmed he’ll be there, according to ANA president Larry Wymer. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

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

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7-7:30 pm tonight at Delridge Library – bring kids of all ages! (5423 Delridge Way SW)

(Alki Beach last weekend – photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

As we head into Monday afternoon … here are four calendar highlights for tonight:

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm, it’s the Monday Meetup – stop by, learn about the orchard, help out. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND PROJECT: 6 pm in the cafeteria at Gatewood Elementary, before the 6:30 pm PTA meeting, see the final draft design for the southwest corner of the playground, as previewed here. All welcome – and then see how to help make it happen! (4320 SW Myrtle)

SEATTLE READS ‘THE TURNER HOUSE’: This year’s “Seattle Reads” book, “The Turner House” by Angela Flournoy, is the subject of two book groups meeting at local libraries tonight, both at 6:45 pm – at Southwest Library and at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. All welcome. (P.S. – The author will be visiting SW Library on Wednesday afternoon!)

MONDAY QUIZ: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, no cover, all ages, prizes! Details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

Happy Sunday! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Volunteers are cleaning up in Morgan Junction this morning starting at 9 am. Can you help? Details in our calendar listing. (California/Fauntleroy)

WESTSIDE PLANT AND GARDEN ART FAIR: 10 am-2 pm, the fair continues at WSUU in Gatewood. Here’s the event schedule. (7141 California SW)

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: This event too continues for a second day. 10 am-4 pm at the SCG on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Here’s the activity/performance schedule. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction – see what’s fresh and who’s returning! (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

POSTCARD-MAKING FOR NUCLEAR-WEAPONS CONCERNS: Noon-1:30 pm in The Junction, West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice invite people of all ages to help make postcards with messages of concern over nuclear-weapons spending: “Let’s tell our elected leaders we don’t need or want another nuclear-arms race. … Show (your elected representatives) how you would like to spend a trillion dollars!” (California/Alaska)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2-4 pm, open to the public – it’s the next meeting of the Community Advisory Committee for Camp Second Chance, the city-sanctioned encampment on the Myers Way Parcels. Meeting details are here; a tour will be included. (9701 Myers Way S.)

LIVE SWING MUSIC: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm, with Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifters. (5612 California SW)

‘FIRST DATE,’ LAST SHOW: 3 pm is the closing performance of “First Date,” the Twelfth Night Productions comedy at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

(Golden-crowned kinglet, photographed by Mark Wangerin, who says it requires much time and patience to catch a view of these guys!)

Spring is really and truly starting to unfold … and you can tell from the long list of West Seattle weekend events … these are just some of what’s on our calendar for today/tonight!

TROOP 284 GARAGE & BAKE SALE: 8 am-4 pm at Admiral Congregational Church – just received this photo:

See what the troop’s selling to raise money for camp and outdoor activities. (4320 SW Hill)

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST RUMMAGE SALE: 9 am-3 pm, second and final day of the big “famous and fabulous” sale at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, in the parish hall. (3050 California SW)

DONATIONS FOR REST: 9 am-noon, women helped by Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST) will benefit from your donations of new black leggings and undergarments, dropped off at Hope Lutheran Church. (4456 42nd SW)

FIND OUT ABOUT HALA REZONING AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS … at the city’s open house this morning at Westside School (WSB sponsor), 10 am-noon. Here’s our most-recent preview. (10404 34th SW)

WESTSIDE PLANT AND GARDEN ART FAIR: 10 am-3 pm, day one of the Westside Plant and Garden Art Fair at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Gatewood Hill. Including a balloon artist to entertain the kids, noon-2 pm today. Details in our calendar listing. (7141 California SW)

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of the South Seattle College campus, with today’s highlights including a lion dance at 11:30 am, Bubbleman at 12:30 pm, and a performance with Chinese Dance, Song, Shaolin Martial Arts, and Sichuan Face Changing at 2 pm. (6000 16th SW)

KAREN KONZUK AT CLICK! 10 am-6 pm, stop by Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction for a trunk show and new collection preview with jewelry artist Karen Konzuk:

The folks at Click! shared the photo and tell us, “The new collection is called Stellar Continuum and features diamond dust and concrete with stainless steel.” (4540 California SW)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: 10 am-2 pm, come find out about the orchard on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, and lend a hand. Details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

VIETNAMESE STORY TIME: 11:30 am-noon at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

FREE KINDERMUSIK: 12:30 pm at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor). (6959 California SW)

SASSAFRAS POP-UP LAUNCH PARTY: 5-9 pm, apparel, tea, lipstick, and more at Virago in The Junction. (4306 SW Alaska)

NUCLEAR-WEAPONS CONCERNS @ WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: “Command and Control” is this month’s film. See the trailer here. Doors at Neighborhood House High Point open at 6:30 pm; film at 7, followed by facilitated discussion. Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility will be represented. No admission charge, but donations are welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

‘FIRST DATE’: Second-to-last chance to see Twelfth Night Productions’ “First Date,” 7:30 pm curtain at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.

THAT’S NOT ALL … you’ll find more for today/tonight/beyond on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.