(SDOT MAP with travel times/video links; is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE)

7:33 AM: No incidents in our area but slow going around the region this morning, and rainy yet again.

8:16 AM: Crash reported on NB 99 in the stadium zone. SFD has been sent; SPD is on the way.

8:23 AM: Crash at 35th/Avalon. Thanks for the tip; SFD is being dispatched now. Tipster says two vehicles are involved.

8:39 AM: SDOT has found the NB 99 crash on the Lander camera (featured above). Blocking the right lane, they report.

8:55 AM: Now moved to the shoulder and no longer blocking, says SDOT. Meantime, the 35th/Avalon situation has moved to the Taco Time parking lot, so far as we can tell from the scanner.

(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

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

JOB SEARCH SUPPORT: 2-4 pm, weekly help at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FREE SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP: 3:30 pm-6 pm at Chief Sealth International High School – details here. (2600 SW Thistle)

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Home openers today for Chief Sealth IHS softball (vs. Vashon Island, 4 pm, at SW Athletic Complex), West Seattle HS baseball (vs. Thomas Jefferson, 4 pm, at Hiawatha), CSIHS soccer (vs. Bishop Blanchet, 4 pm, at SW Athletic Complex) and WSHS soccer (vs. Seattle Prep, 4 pm, at Walt Hundley Playfield).

DIY BIKES: You bring the bike and willingness to learn about repairs, DIY Bikes provides space and materials, 5-7:30 pm every Tuesday in March at West Seattle Tool Library. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: UPDATE: ANA says the guest speaker from SPD has canceled. Meeting’s still on. As previewed here last weekend, the Southwest Precinct Community Police Team is in the spotlight at tonight’s ANA meeting. Bring your neighborhood safety/crime questions/concerns. 7 pm, The Sanctuary at Admiral. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm is this month’s board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Public welcome as always but next week is the really big event – the annual membership meeting/food fest on March 21st. (9131 California SW)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … on the complete calendar.

(Photo by Trileigh Tucker)

What’s ahead for today/tonight in West Seattle, as a new week begins:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES CONTINUE: Today is the start of the last week of this year’s Girl Scout Cookie sales – go here to find out who’s selling, where, and when.

POP-UP CLOTHESLINE: As previewed here last night, the High Point Library is hosting the West Seattle Helpline with a pop-up edition of the Clothesline clothing bank, 4-6 pm. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

TRIANGLE TASK FORCE: 4:30 pm at Fauntleroy Church‘s Fellowship Hall, it’s the second-to-last scheduled meeting of the citizens’ advisory group put together to come up with “quick wins” to help improve the “Triangle Route” – Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. Public welcome; here’s the agenda. (9140 California SW)

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY PTA MEETING: As previewed here on Sunday, tonight’s Gatewood PTA meeting, 6:30-8 pm, will include a look at sketches for improvements to the school’s playfield. Community welcome. (4320 SW Myrtle)

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

ALL-AGES QUIZ NIGHT: 7:30 pm at The Skylark – all ages are welcome for Monday Quiz Night. Prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK AHEAD TO THE REST OF THE WEEK … and beyond, via our complete-calendar page.

(Rufous hummingbirds are returning to West Seattle! Photo by Mark Wangerin)

First thing – Daylight Saving Time arrived at 2 am, so check to be sure all your clock-equipped devices sprang forward an hour. Now, here’s some of what you’ll want to be on time for:

SECOND GEAR SPORTS CLEAT EXCHANGE: 9 am-noon, Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) is open early for youth baseball/softball players and families to come in and get cleats, as explained here. (6529 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm year-round. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

WHILE YOU’RE THERE … stop by Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) for a tasting: “We’ll be sampling Jacobsen Salt Co. treats from 11 am–3 pm. Try salts and candies and catch the buzz about their new Bee Local Smoked Honey Sauce, West Coast Wildflower Honey, and Honey Water.” (4540 California SW)

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY AND LUNCH: 11:30 am-1 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), as previewed here, you’re invited to lunch and craftmaking in the Fellowship Hall. (3940 41st SW)

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY GARDEN PARTY: 1-4 pm work party to build and install raised garden beds at Gatewood Elementary as part of its ongoing project. (4320 SW Myrtle)

WESTSIDE BABY COMMUNITEA: The organization that helps thousands of children each year has its annual gala tea fundraiser 2-4:30 pm at the Hilton Seattle Airport Conference Center. (17620 International Blvd.)

LIVE FOLK MUSIC: Lucas Biespiel and Benny Gilbert, 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), folk singers-songwriters. (5612 California SW)

FREE CLASSICAL CONCERT: Ladies’ Musical Club presents French and British Duets of the Late Romantic Period, 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. See the program here.

‘PUNK WITH A SIDE OF GARAGE ROCK’: Three bands at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. $6 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Alki Statue of Liberty, photographed Friday evening by Greg Snyder)

Happy Saturday! First, a transit note:

METRO SERVICE CHANGE: This starts today. Here’s our story from earlier this month about what’s scheduled to change in West Seattle.

Now, highlights for today and tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CUB SCOUTS GOING DOOR TO DOOR: Arbor Heights Cub Scout Pack 799 is going around with doorhangers today, explaining that they will return next Saturday (March 18th) to pick up food donations.

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN GARAGE SALE: Second and final day of the big garage sale at West Side Presbyterian Church, 9 am-2 pm. Bake sale too! (3601 California SW)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY GROUP CLEANUP: Just one hour can make a big difference. Join the South Delridge Community Group 10 am-11 am for their monthly community cleanup. (Alley between 16th and 17th, Henderson to Barton)

HIGH-SCHOOL BASEBALL: Noon at Southwest Athletic Complex, the Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks – who won their home opener on Friday – play Eisenhower. (2801 SW Thistle)

FREE SATURDAY AFTERNOON KINDERMUSIK: Bring your kid(s) to My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor) for the return of free Saturday afternoon Kindermusik, 12:30 pm. (6959 California SW)

LOCAL BANDS IN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: As previewed here earlier this week, the marching bands from West Seattle HS, Chief Sealth IHS, and Denny International Middle School are listed among the participants in today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown. (NB on 4th Ave. from James)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Tasting room for Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor) is open 1-7 pm on Saturdays. (3804 California SW)

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room for Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) is open 2-7 pm on Saturdays. (5910 California SW)

PRINCESS BALL: 3:30-5:30 pm at the VFW Hall in The Triangle – details including ticket info here. (3601 SW Alaska)

LIONS CLUB ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: 5:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, the West Seattle Lions Club‘s annual dinner/karaoke event. More info here – call to RSVP if you can! (4217 SW Oregon)

THE SLAGS WITH EEK-A-MARK & FRIENDS: 8 pm at Poggie Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)

THREE BANDS: Pilot to Bombardier, The Problem, Ben Mohr in a night of rock at Parliament Tavern. 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

And remember to spring forward …

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS: 2 am Sunday, it will suddenly be 3 am Sunday.

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Friday – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN GARAGE SALE: Day 1 of the big annual sale is on until 5 pm. Bake sale too! (3601 California SW)

ART IN SOCIAL JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM: Day 2 of the symposium at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center runs noon-5 pm. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ART LOUNGE + PAINTING CLASS: As long as you’re at least 21, you’re welcome tonight, starting at 7 pm, at Highland Park Improvement Club for the next edition of the new Art Lounge – bring your project(s) and work on them. Optionally – you can sign up (there’s a fee) for the Bottles and Brushes class also happening tonight. Details here. (12th SW/SW Holden)

GROVER & ARRAN FAGAN: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FREE SYMPHONY CONCERT: West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ Symphony Orchestra performs tonight at 7:30 pm, Chief Sealth International High School auditorium, featuring violin soloist Dr. Quinton Morris:

Here’s our preview (with a bit of video) from earlier this week. Admission free – donations accepted! (2600 SW Thistle)

NOT DEAD YET: The popular West Seattle band plays tonight at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, 9 pm. (6451 California SW)

BAKELITE 78: Live music with an “eclectic mix,” playing at Parliament Tavern in Admiral starting at 9 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Tuesday evening photo by Don Brubeck)

Six events for the rest of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETUP: 10 am-11 am at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor), free meetup hosted by West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor) co-proprietor Christine. (9261 45th SW)

LOCAL BIZ MEETUP: Then at noon at WS Office Junction, any and all local businesspeople are invited to the weekly meetup at West Seattle’s only coworking center. (6040 California SW)

‘DAY WITHOUT WOMEN’: So far, we have heard of only one West Seattle event – staffers from Genesee Hill Elementary School planning to rally across the street after school gets out. (If you are involved with, or know of, anything else, please let us know – 206-293-6302 text or voice, editor@westseattleblog.com e-mail. Thank you!)

STUDENT FUNDRAISER: 6-8 pm at Marination Ma Kai, part of the proceeds go to the Junior ASB at West Seattle High School. (1660 Harbor SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s largest political organization meets at 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. See the agenda on the 34th Dems’ website. (9131 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Killdeer, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From early afternoon to late night, seven options from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE JOB-SEARCH SUPPORT: Looking for work? Get free support 2-4 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, as explained here. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

COUNCILMEMBER HERBOLD @ WWRHAH: 6:15 pm in the upstairs meeting room at Southwest Library, the Westwood-Roxhill-Arbor Heights Community Council welcomes you to this month’s meeting, featuring a conversation with City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor), monthly meeting – open agenda, all welcome. (41st SW/SW Alaska)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Songs, stories, and rhymes with your children’s librarian at Delridge Library, 7 pm. Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BOOSTER CLUB: 7 pm in the library at West Seattle High School, with the agenda including discussion of an upcoming fundraising event. (3000 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC: Jared Mitchell & The Wing Tips and Gregg Graham are performing at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

BABY KETTEN KARAOKE: Not the boring kind of karaoke. 9 pm, The Skylark. You can search the Baby Ketten website for songs you’d love to sing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WONDERING WHAT’S AHEAD: Peek at the future via our complete-calendar page.

(Bald eagle watching M/V Walla Walla – photo by Dan Ciske)

Before we get too much further into the afternoon – four reminders for tonight, from the WSB Calendar:

TOWN HALL WITH YOUR U.S. HOUSE REP: Not in West Seattle, but this might be the closest “town hall” to our area for U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, whose district includes WS, so it’s in our calendar; 5:30 pm at the Great Hall in Town Hallhttps://townhallseattle.org/ downtown. (1119 8th Ave.)

MORGAN JUNCTION REZONING: Each of West Seattle’s three other city-designated urban villages has had a city-coordinated Community Design Workshop to talk about proposed Mandatory Housing Affordability rezoning under the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda, and tonight, it’s Morgan Junction’s turn. 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, as previewed here last night, come hear about HALA and then talk about what’s proposed in Morgan Junction. (9131 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE HI-YU’S FUTURE: 6 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, the board discusses two options for the future, as previewed here, and the question, what would be missed without Hi-Yu, which has 82 years of history? All welcome. (2306 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE PRIDE AAU BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: Tonight, 7-9 pm at West Seattle High School, senior, junior, and sophomore boys are invited to try out. Details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

TOMORROW AND BEYOND … look ahead via our full-calendar page.

(Photo by Jim Clark – on Saturday, along the Duwamish River near Cecil Moses Park)

Happy Sunday! First, if you’re heading off-peninsula:

TRAFFIC ALERT: While the Alaskan Way Viaduct’s twice-yearly inspection is OVER, as announced Saturday, there’s still a closure this morning/early afternoon north of downtown, as explained here.

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES: Day 3! Info’s in our Friday night story. (Various locations)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, regular hours at the home of West Seattle’s history. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

BLOCK PARTY: As previewed here, 2-3:30 pm, the Urban Homestead Foundation is hosting a Block Party on SW Dakota between 49th and 50th SW, “bringing neighbors together to celebrate the potential of what this vacant piece of land could be for our community. All are welcome! We’ve gotten a street permit along Dakota and we’re working on getting donated food and beer.”

‘BECKY’S NEW CAR’: Final performance for the Twelfth Night Productions comedy, 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Full details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘MILK LIKE SUGAR’: Matinee for the new ArtsWest production, 3 pm. Details here. (4711 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), Jen Tal and the HuZBand perform. (5612 California SW)

HAWAI’I IN WEST SEATTLE: West 5‘s monthly Hawai’i Aloha Happy Hour returns today, 4-6 pm, with music by Aunty Manu Lono and Kalei Medeiros. (4539 California SW)

MORE LIVE MUSIC: Tony Salvata at Parliament Tavern, 6-8 pm: “An early evening of country rock blues.” 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Surfbirds photographed this week south of Alki Point by Mark Wangerin)

The sun’s out and there’s plenty to do! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DONATIONS FOR WELCOMING REFUGEE FAMILIES: For the second and final Saturday, as previewed here, you can drop off donations of to make welcome baskets for refugees. The list is in the linked preview; take your donations to Hope Lutheran Church in The Junction, main entrance, 9 am-noon today. (4456 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE KIDS’ SALE: Shop this giant consignment sale at the VFW Hall in The Triangle, benefiting West Seattle Cooperative Preschools. 9 am-1 pm. (3601 SW Alaska)

ADOPT-A-STREET CLEANUP: Join the Admiral Neighborhood Association for a few hours of beautification – with treats and coffee first, a sack lunch for you to take home afterward. Meet by 9 am outside Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor). Tools and bags provided. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES: Day 2! Info’s in our Friday night story. (Various locations)

YOUTH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY: 10 am-3 pm at Camp Long, it’s a day of free outdoor fun, as previewed here. Activities will include “archery, high-wire challenge course, rock climbing, rifle shooting, dutch oven cooking, orienteering, fire building, tomahawk throwing, geocaching, robotics.” More here. (5200 35th SW)

NORTH SHOREWOOD PARK WORK PARTY: 10 am-2 pm, give this King County park just south of West Seattle some TLC; you’ll also get a tour of its forested trails, and some environmental education as a bonus. Details here. (10061 21st SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Following last night’s heartbreaker, the West Seattle High School boys play for 3rd place in the state tournament at 1 pm at the Tacoma Dome, vs. Lincoln HS. Brackets and ticket info are here; for directions and parking information, go here.

AUDITIONS: Angry Cat Productions in West Seattle needs actors for April show “Empty” by Mark Reinhardt, directed by Donna Austin. Auditions are happening at West Seattle Christian Church, 1-5 pm today – e-mail ASAP to book a time. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

CLEAT EXCHANGE: For youth baseball/softball players and their families – it’s the first day of this year’s cleat exchange at Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) in Morgan Junction, explained here. Additional deals and treats while you’re there. (6529 California SW)

FAUNTLEROY CHILI COOKOFF: 6-8:30 pm at Fauntleroy UCC Church, $10/person or $25/family gets you chili, cornbread, root-beer floats, and something you generally don’t get to do at dinnertime – vote! Vegetarian and meat options. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: This month’s featured film is “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret” – doors open at 6:30 pm, movie at 7, at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, with “optional facilitated discussion” afterward. Details here. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

GROVER & ARRAN FAGAN: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘BECKY’S NEW CAR’: Second and final weekend for this comedy presented by Twelfth Night Productions, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Info’s in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘MILK LIKE SUGAR’: More in the mood for drama? You’ll find it at 7:30 pm at ArtsWest, during the first weekend of “Milk Like Sugar” by Kirsten Greenidge. Details are in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

AFROCOP WITH BILL HORIST: 9 pm, live music at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SAINT JOHN AND THE REVELATIONS: 9 pm, live music at Whisky West in Morgan Junction. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

And a reminder:

ALASKAN WAY VIADUCT CLOSURE: Scheduled until 6 pm tonight, and 6 am-6 pm tomorrow.

(Looking north over West Seattle from SW Roxbury vicinity – photo by Long Bach Nguyen)

You don’t have to be airborne to see that the weekend’s almost in view. Here’s what’s ahead for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

BLANKET DRIVE, FINAL DAY: Final day of this donation drive, blankets for children served by Mary’s Place are being collected at Gatewood Elementary until 3:30 pm today. MP says twin-size blankets are what they need most. (4320 SW Myrtle)

LORRAINE BANNAI @ WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm at Barnes & Noble/Westwood Village, Lorraine Bannai talks about her book “Enduring Conviction: Fred Korematsu and His Quest for Justice” in this month’s Words, Writers, West Seattle event – here’s her video invitation:

As the author notes, what Mr. Korematsu fought for is far more than history – its relevance continues to this moment. WWWS is a free drop-in event, coordinated by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. (2600 SW Barton)

WSHS BIG BAND DINNER DANCE: 6 pm tonight at West Seattle High School, student-prepared food, student-performed music, AND the West Seattle Big Band, all part of this fun(draiser). Details in our calendar listing, including the ticket link. (3000 California SW)

’60s/’70s MUSIC: That’s what you’ll find with the Five Buck Band at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

CANASTA AND CLASSIC CARDS: 7:30 pm Friday is open gaming for card players at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor) – click that link and check the right sidebar on the Meeples home page for info. (3727 California SW)

‘BECKY’S NEW CAR’: Ever want to escape your life? Go see what happens in this comedy presented by Twelfth Night Productions, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Info’s in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘MILK LIKE SUGAR’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest, it’s the second night for the new production “Milk Like Sugar” by Kirsten Greenidge. Info’s in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER @ THE SKYLARK: Tonight’s second school fundraiser features three bands at The Skylark, starting at 9 pm, $10 cover starting at 8 pm, to benefit Arbor Heights Co-op Preschool: “Rockin’ Night Out featuring West Seattle bands: Gravel Road, Sweet Jesus, and Michael Work.” Here’s the flyer. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: After last night’s win, the West Seattle High School boys continue state-tournament play at 9 pm tonight at the Tacoma Dome, vs. Garfield HS. Brackets and ticket info are here; for directions and parking information, go here.

NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE: Rubies in the Dust, 9 pm-midnight at Parliament Tavern. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND MORE … just check our complete calendar!

(Pine siskin, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Half a dozen highlights for the rest of your Thursday:

BLANKET DRIVE CONTINUES: As explained here, blankets for children served by Mary’s Place are being collected at Gatewood Elementary until 3:30 pm today, and again 7:30 am-3:30 pm on Friday. (4320 SW Myrtle)

FREE TAX HELP: 5-9 pm at West Seattle Food Bank/Community Resource Center – details, including who’s eligible, are in our calendar listing. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

DESIGN REVIEW FOR PCC-SITE PROJECT: 6:30 pm at the Sisson Building/Senior Center, the Southwest Design Review Board meets for what could be the final review of 2749 California SW, the four-story, 108-apartment, 158-offstreet-parking-space project that will also include a new 21,000-sf PCC Natural Markets (WSB sponsor) store, all on the site of the current store.

(Rendering courtesy Hewitt Architects)

The rendering above is from the official “design packet,” which you can see here; see our coverage of the recent “sneak peek” community meeting here; see our coverage of the previous SWDRB meeting here. The meeting will include an opportunity for public comment. (4217 SW Oregon)

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School boys open state-tournament play tonight at the Tacoma Dome, vs. Wilson HS, at 7:15 pm. Brackets and ticket info are here; for directions and parking info, go here.

‘MILK LIKE SUGAR’ OPENING NIGHT: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest, it’s opening night for the new production “Milk Like Sugar” by Kirsten Greenidge. Synopsis, ticket info, and more are in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

CROSS RHYTHM TRIO: 8-11 pm, live music at Parliament Tavern, with Ben Bloom, Jason Gray, and Grant Schroff of Polyrhythmics providing “some funky, soulful grooves.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE …via our complete-calendar page.

(Tuesday morning photo by Jim Borrow)

Lots in the works for this midweek, first-of-the-month day/night. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BLANKET DRIVE: As previewed here last night, blankets for children served by Mary’s Place are being collected at Gatewood Elementary until 3:30 pm, and again 7:30 am-3:30 pm Thursday and Friday. (4320 SW Myrtle)

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: As we publish this at 9 am, the West Seattle High School girls are scheduled to be tipping off against Lincoln HS as the state 3A championships get under way at the Tacoma Dome. WSB is there and we’ll be updating at least quarterly, if not more often, via Twitter, with the final score here as soon as the game ends.

NETWORKING MEETUP: Join West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor) co-proprietor Stefan for this week’s networking meetup, open to all – members or not! – at our area’s only coworking center, noon-1:15 pm. Get out of your home office/local-biz office/telecommuting spot and meet people! (6040 California SW)

ASH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, EVENING SERVICES: Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) is having two services today, with all welcome – 12:30 pm and 7 pm. (3940 41st SW)

WINE TASTING: Join the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce for a special event at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor), 5:30-8:30 pm. Check ASAP to see if there’s still room! (5910 California SW)

HALA REZONING PROPOSAL FOR WESTWOOD-HIGHLAND PARK URBAN VILLAGE: 7-8:30 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, you’re invited to be part of a community-organized/-led meeting to talk about the HALA Mandatory Housing Affordability rezoning proposals for this area and how the community should respond to them. More info in our preview. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FAUNTLEROY WAY ASSOCIATION: 7:30 pm, a new residents-and-businesses group is meeting at the Rudy’s/Realfine space to talk about the Fauntleroy Boulevard project, as previewed here. (4480 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BUCKETS OF RAIN: 8-11 pm, rock ‘n’ roll at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Photo by Trileigh Tucker – who says she did remove the snow from the feeder post-photo so this Anna’s Hummingbird could get her access back!)

Too warm for more snow, so you shouldn’t have trouble getting to anything on the list for today/tonight:

LAST DAY FOR YUMMY TERIYAKI: As reported here last week, Yummy Teriyaki is closing in The Junction after a decade-plus, and told us that today is its last day. (If you missed our Sunday story, Falafel Salam is taking over the space.) 11 am-9 pm. (4746 California SW)

EARLY DAYS PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP: Parents of babies are invited to the Early Days drop-in support group – twice weekly in West Seattle, including 1 pm Tuesdays at Nurturing Expressions (WSB sponsor), as explained in our listing. NE has moved across the street, by the way! (4727 44th SW)

EDUCATED WINE TASTING … is what you’ll learn in Dieter Schafer‘s three-week class starting 6 pm tonight at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). Details in our calendar listing – call ASAP to see if there’s still space. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: You don’t have to be in a Block Watch to come to the Southwest Precinct and talk with local police and West Seattle neighbors during tonight’s 6:30 pm meeting. Here’s the preview on the WSBWCN site. (2300 SW Webster)

‘TAME THE TEARS – PARENTING POSITIVELY’: 7 pm tonight at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center on Puget Ridge, West Seattle Cooperative Preschools and Parent Map present author/professor/parenting adviser Dr. Laura Kastner. Discounted tickets are still available online until mid-afternoon – go here, or buy at the door. (6000 16th SW)

FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATION GATHERING: 7 pm Tuesdays at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center: “Based on Tibetan Buddhist practice, non-denominational, free and open to all. Meditation instruction offered at the start of each evening, with tea and open discussion following group meditation for any who wish to participate.” More info in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

EDENJONELL: “Love songs and stuff” at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm-11 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Wishing you an excellent Tuesday.

(Black turnstone in flight – photographed by Steve Director)

Happy Monday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, four highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

FREE TAX HELP: You’ll find it today at Delridge Library – just drop in between 2 pm and 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

TRIANGLE IMPROVEMENT TASK FORCE: 4:30 pm at the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall, it’s the third meeting of the citizens’ advisory group working on ideas to fix problems related to Washington State Ferries‘ Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth, aka Triangle, route. See the agenda here. All welcome. (9140 California SW)

SUSTAINABLE WEST SEATTLE’S ANNUAL MEETING: 7 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, you’re invited as Sustainable West Seattle sets its 2017 goals and elects new officers. All welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

ALL-AGES QUIZ NIGHT: 7:30 pm at The Skylark – all ages are welcome for Monday Quiz Night. Prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK AHEAD TO THE REST OF THE WEEK … on our complete-calendar page.

(No, it’s not a river otter that Bruce Easter photographed near Alki Point. Check out the tail!)

Last Sunday in February, and here’s what’s happening:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Produce, beverages, cheese, meat, more, direct from the growers/makers. 10 am-2 pm in the street. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

10 AM UPDATE – POSTPONED BY WEATHER – FRUIT-TREE-PRUNING BASICS: 11 am-1 pm, you’re invited to the Community Orchard of West Seattle for a talk and mini-demo. From our calendar listing, “If you have your own hand pruners, please bring them. If not, we will have some to lend out. We suggest you bring water, gloves, and dress for weather. Hot beverages and light snacks will be provided.” Free. The orchard is on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MICROPHONE/BENEFIT: As previewed here, the monthly Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) all-ages open-microphone event next door at The Skylark is a benefit this month for Social Justice Fund NW. Sign up at 3 pm, get onstage at 4 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘BECKY’S NEW CAR’: A change-of-life comedy by Steven Dietz, presented by West Seattle’s own Twelfth Night Productions, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 3 pm matinee. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

OSCAR PARTY: 5th annual Academy Awards-viewing party at OutWest Bar, 4-9 pm. 21+. (5401 California SW)

CHORO TOCANDO: Live Brazilian music @ C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

GEORGE HARRISON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Joe Ross of Green Pajamas performs a night of songs by George Harrison, who would have turned 74 this weekend. 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THAT’S JUST PART OF THE LINEUP … see everything that’s on the calendar for today, and beyond, by going here.

(Friday clouds, seen from West Seattle – photo by Monica Zaborac)

Some dramatic weather these past few days, and maybe a bit more, according to the first of these two alerts:

WEATHER ALERT: This Special Weather Statement warns of possible snow showers tonight into tomorrow. We’ll keep watch on the forecast through the day and update with any changes.

TRAFFIC ALERT: This morning, the two right lanes of NB 99 on the 1st Avenue South Bridge are scheduled for closure while crews make repairs, now through about 11:30 am. Could last longer if crews have to stop down for a marine-traffic bridge opening. (Check this camera.)

And now – highlights of what’s happening today/tonight!

DROP OFF SUPPLIES FOR WELCOME BASKETS FOR REFUGEES: As previewed here, a donation drive in West Seattle welcomes certain items to make welcome baskets for refugees. You can drop them off (the list is in the linked preview) 9 am-noon today at Hope Lutheran Church in The Junction, main entrance. (4456 42nd SW)

CLASSES FOR CAREGIVERS: 9:30 am-noon at Alki UCC, today’s topics are “Self Care for the Caregiver” and “Family Dynamics & Communication.” Full details in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

NATURE WALK: Join West Seattle naturalist Stewart Wechsler for “Natural Community Service and Admiration Stroll” to lend Mother Nature a hand or two or more. 10 am in Fauntleroy Park. Full details on his website. (SW Barton entrance, between 40th SW and 41st SW)

CLEAT EXCHANGE – ADVANCE TURN-IN: Got one or more youth-baseball/softball players participating in this year’s Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) cleat exchange? The advance drop-offs continue through Tuesday, as explained and previewed here. (6529 California SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: All three local teams in the playoffs have games today – the West Seattle High School girls play Edmonds-Woodway HS in regionals at noon at Bellevue College (3000 Landenholm Circle SE). Afterward, same location, the West Seattle HS boys play a regionals game against Timberline HS, 2 pm. Also at 2, the Seattle Lutheran High School boys play Napavine HS in a regionals game at WF West HS (in Chehalis).

CHILDBIRTH CLASS: 1-4 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, a free class taught by a local facilitator trained and certified by the International Childbirth Education Association: “Come learn about comfortable movement during pregnancy and labor, the birthing process, coping with pain, newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum care.” (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

HIGH POINT PLAY AREA: Drop in to talk about the plan for renovating the play area by the High Point Community Center, which is where the open house is happening, 1-3 pm – details in our calendar listing. (6920 34th SW)

WEST SEATTLE PRIDE AAU BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: 4 pm for boys 4th-6th grade, 5:30 pm for boys 7th-8th grade, tryouts at Seattle Lutheran High School – details here. (4100 SW Genesee)

‘BECKY’S NEW CAR’: 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, it’s the second Twelfth Night Productions performance of this comedy – details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

MALLET HEAD: At Kenyon Hall at 7:30 pm, virtuoso percussionist and West Seattle native Tom Collier performs the second concert of the new Mallet Head Series, joined by Dan Dean on bass and Tom Korn on drums. (7904 35th SW)

PARLIAMENTALITY HOUSE BAND: All-star funk, 9 pm-midnight at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Looking ahead to tomorrow – any West Seattle venues having an Oscar-watching party? We’re making a last-minute list – editor@westseattleblog.com or text 206-293-6302 – thanks!

(Photo by Michael Dupille, from a photo shoot with his ‘mondo glass mussels’ on the West Seattle shore)

Lots of fun on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of today/tonight – including:

THE GREATEST MOVIES YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF: The Friday-afternoon movie series continues at the Senior Center of West Seattle, with 1963’s “Winter Light” onscreen at 1 pm. $1 members, $2 nonmembers. (4217 SW Oregon)

DESTINATION DELRIDGE: Tonight’s the night for the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association fundraiser at Metropolist, 6 pm. Check ASAP to see if tickets remain. (2931 First Ave. S.)

GARY BENSON: Folk music in the classic style with Gary Benson at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

SWING DANCE & DESSERT AUCTION: Benefit at Shorewood Foursquare Church featuring the West Seattle Big Band. 7 pm (following free dance lesson 6-6:45). Call to see if tickets remain. (10300 28th SW)

RONNY COX: A Kenyon Hall favorite is back. You might know Ronny Cox from the movies; after the show, you’ll remember him for his music. 7:30 pm – more info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘BECKY’S NEW CAR’: Opening night at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new comedy – details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … on our complete-calendar page.

(Looking north along the East Waterway at the mouth of the Duwamish River – photo by Don Brubeck)

Busy morning – but there’s still time for this lineup of highlights for the rest of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BURGERS FOR MENTORS: Empower Mentoring Program gets part of the proceeds today at Zippy’s Giant Burgers in White Center, open until 9 pm – details in our calendar listing. (9614 14th SW)

FREE TAX HELP: 5-9 pm at the West Seattle Food Bank/Community Resource Center, courtesy of United Way of King County volunteers. Details in our calendar listing. (35th SW & SW Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: The Fauntleroy Boulevard project is the big agenda item when WSTC meets at 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, as previewed here last weekend. (6400 Sylvan Way)

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION WORKSHOP: 6:30 pm, free workshop at Fauntleroy UCC Church “to learn practical, safe alternatives to doing nothing in bullying or harassment situations.” (9140 California SW)

ORCA TALK: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), this Orca Talk presented by The Whale Trail and Seal Sitters will bring you the “rare firsthand story of an orca rescue,” as previewed here. (5612 California SW)

METROPOLITAN MARKET REMODEL TALK: The Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) Admiral remodeling work is about to resume, and as reported here last Friday, company leadership knows customers have questions and concerns about what’s changed so far and what’s next, so they’re inviting you to a gathering at the store 7-8:30 pm tonight to talk with the CEO and store director, preview what’s next, and enjoy some bites. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

TRIVIA NIGHT: Monthly trivia at Tap Station, 7 pm. All ages welcome. Prizes! (7900 35th SW)

OF COURSE, THERE’S MORE … for today, tonight, and beyond, on our complete-calendar page!

Unusual aircraft sightings – from helicopters to commercial jetliners – often bring questions, and we try to get answers. Twice today, here in Upper Fauntleroy, we noticed loud flyovers; both times, we looked them up on our favorite flight tracker, and they were commercial flights from Sea-Tac. The second one, an hour or so ago, brought in questions, so we asked Sea-Tac Airport spokesperson Perry Cooper if anything unusual was happening at the airport. Cooper had information about the most recent flyover (which showed on our tracker as a Delta flight to Shanghai) and we thought we’d share it in case you heard/saw it too:

We were, and have been, in south flow today; however, the tail winds for south flow were too strong at the time for this widebody aircraft and the pilot requested to take off to the north. So, for only this aircraft, the traffic was spaced out so he could take off to the north. Due to the fact the rest of the traffic was coming into south flow, they directed the aircraft to turn quickly to the west to get out of the traffic flow as soon as possible. This pattern would be similar to what we see when the Blue Angels practice in the summer, and they direct traffic to turn more quickly to the west in north flow to stay out of their practice pattern. Some of our own Port staff were out in the field today and noticed it when it happened as well.

P.S. One of the people who also noticed this points out that Sea-Tac has a noise-complaint hotline. Reversing it in web search, we discovered the Sea-Tac and Boeing Field numbers are part of a city-prepared one-sheet with info on all types of possible noise, not just aircraft – you might want to save it.

(Feeder fight! Hummingbirds photographed by Maris Avots)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, highlights for the rest of your Tuesday:

FREE CAR-SEAT SAFETY CHECKS: 10 am-2 pm at Swedish Automotive (WSB sponsor), you are invited to stop by to have a certified specialist take a free look at the installation of your infant/child car seat(s). (7901 35th SW)

CAREER NIGHT: 4-5 pm, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate (WSB sponsor) invites you to come learn about a career in real estate. (4700 42nd SW, Suite 600)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:30 pm at High Point Library. “Ten Little Indians” by Sherman Alexie is this month’s title. All welcome! (35th SW & SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, the WSCPC meets, providing your chance to talk with local police about neighborhood crime/safety concerns, to hear updates on local crime trends, and to hear from a special guest – this month is the rescheduled appearance of an SPD “active shooter situation” expert. (2300 SW Webster)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic open-microphone gathering at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG AND BARGE: 8 pm, live music at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

YES, THERE’S MORE! See our complete calendar here.