(Sanderling in the surf, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Five highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of today/tonight:

COMMUNITY PREVENTION AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE COALITION: 4 pm at Neighborhood House‘s High Point Center, this meeting is for people who “are passionate about preventing youth substance abuse and making a difference” in the community – more information in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way)

AUTHOR READING: Christopher Anderson reads from “Economy and Ecology: How Capitalism Brought Us to the Brink” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. (5612 California SW)

TUESDAY TUNE-UP FOR CAMP VICTORY: 6:30-8:30 pm at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), tonight’s Tuesday Tune-Up event supports Camp Victory, for 5-to-18-year-olds who are survivors of sexual assault. More information in our calendar listing. Live music, no cover but donations gratefully accepted. (1936 Harbor SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, your monthly opportunity to hear from local police about crime trends and to tell them about your neighborhood crime/safety concerns. This month’s guest speaker is from our region’s major law-enforcement training center. (2300 SW Webster)

TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER: Show your trivia mastery while helping the Senior Center of West Seattle raise $, 7:30 pm at the center, with legendary local trivia host Phil Tavel. Details in our calendar listing. (SW Oregon/California SW)

Don’t let the rain keep you home. Here’s some of what you can do today in West Seattle:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, year-round, rain or shine. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Edmunds)

BARBECUE BENEFIT AT HALFTIME: Also in The Junction, at halftime of today’s Seahawks game, great food for a great cause:

Hot S’Awesome & Dell’ish will be hosting a fundraising halftime meal at the West Seattle Eagles Aerie #2643 during today’s Seahawks game in an effort to raise money for the Strong4Sam Foundation and Project Violet. Food, drinks, raffles, & football will be had. Entry is free, but donations to the foundation are encouraged.

Cash bar. 100% of the proceeds from food sales, raffle tickets, and auction products, & donations go directly to the Strong4Sam foundation in support of Project Violet.

(4426 California SW)

COUNCILMEMBER LARRY GOSSETT @ SOUTHWEST STORIES: 2 pm at High Point Library, King County Councilmember Larry Gossett is this month’s teller of “Southwest Stories“ – here’s his video invitation, courtesy of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, which presents the series along with the Seattle Public Library:

(35th SW/SW Raymond)

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: 2 pm, a “brief, beautiful, fun service” at Fauntleroy Church – details in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

WOUNDED HEALER ECUMENICAL LITURGY: 5:30 pm, the year-long Our Lady of Guadalupe focus on mental health closes with this event, inviting all to “meditate on mental, physical and emotional limitations that get in the way of living our lives abundantly.” More info in our calendar listing. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY/TONIGHT … via our complete calendar.

(AFTERNOON NOTE – CONTINUING TO UPDATE cancellations/closure list as info comes in)

(Friday afternoon photo by Mark Dale – sunbreak over Vashon, as seen from Gatewood)

So far, we’ve received word of four cancellations because of the impending storm, so we start our daily preview with those:

NOT HAPPENING TODAY/TONIGHT – POSTPONED OR CANCELED
*Solstice P-Patch Harvest Festival
*Hate-Free Delridge vigil
*Lions Club Oktoberfest dinner
*Mutts & Martinis “Yappy Hour”
(added, per principal) *Chief Sealth IHS homecoming dance
(added, per e-mail) *YMCA women’s swim
(added, per e-mail)*Highland Park Improvement Club Harvest Dinner, rescheduled

We can’t guarantee those are the only cancellations, but since the wind warning doesn’t take effect until mid-afternoon (with the National Weather Service currently expecting peak winds 4-9 pm), morning events are probably safe.

Three things in particular we know ARE happening:

DELRIDGE GROCERY COOP ANNUAL MEETING: 10 am-noon, the group working to open a grocery store on Delridge convenes members for its annual meeting and promises big news. Delridge Community Center. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

SOUND & FOG POP-UP: 10 am-3 pm, the coffee/wine bar hosts local vendors for a pop-up market. (4735 40th SW)

RAINWISE CONTRACTOR FAIR AND TREE GIVEAWAY: 11 am-2 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club – we did get a note saying this is DEFINITELY on. It’s the last contractor fair of the year to help you find out more about the program to help you deal differently with stormwater on your property and potentially get a rebate for installation of improvements such as cisterns and raingardens. And – pick up a free tree for post-storm planting! (12th SW/SW Holden)

(added) WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK HARVEST DINNER/AUCTION: Tonight at Seattle Design Center in SODO. WCFB e-mailed to say it IS still on.

There’s more on our calendar, but especially if it’s an evening event, we suggest you check directly with the venue before you go. If we hear of any more changes – or confirmations – we’ll update this list. If you know of one, please let us know as soon as you can – editor@westseattleblog.com or text/voice 206-293-6302 – thank you!

P.S. Seattle Parks has a closure list here – grass playfields are closed all weekend as is Camp Long.

P.P.S. Seattle Public Library just announced all its branches will close at 2:30 pm.

Before we go into afternoon storm-watch mode – a quick look ahead to 5 things happening tonight (by which time the weather might calm – the wind advisory currently is set to expire at 6 pm):

FREE FAMILY FUN AT THE Y: 6-8 pm, pumpkin-decorating, games, face-painting, and more, at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), free for everyone. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

WSHS VS. CSIHS ‘HULING BOWL’: We just checked and the game’s still on – 7 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, the annual crosstown football rivalry match between West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth International High School (this year’s home team, and it’s their Homecoming Night too). Pre-game barbecue too. (2801 SW Thistle)

FILM FESTIVAL: 6:30 pm cocktails & concessions, 7 pm screening, as the international short-film festival Shnit makes a stop at Highland Park Improvement Club. This is a 21+ event; $7 admission for HPIC members, $10 for nonmembers. (12th SW/SW Holden)

GARY BENSON: Solo musician live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FOUR BANDS @ PARLIAMENT: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern – Stuporhero, Blanco Bronco, Botherations, Pops Spoiler & His Deadbeats. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Yes, a storm is still brewing. But the forecasters say the big wind isn’t due in until very late tonight. So, so far, a full schedule of events is still planned for this evening:

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR: As mentioned in this morning’s followup on the Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) remodeling, 5-7 pm at Admiral MM, you’re invited to the first “oyster happy hour” – 99 cents each. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

VOLLEYBALL RAISING $ TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER: West Seattle High School‘s volleyball teams invite you to watch them play Ingraham tonight at WSHS and to contribute to their breast-cancer-fighting fundraiser:

The photo was shared by WSHS head coach Staci Stringer, who says, “We would like to invite the West Seattle community to our Breast Cancer awareness volleyball match at 7 at West Seattle! JVC/JV starts at 5:30. We will be asking for donations at the door and would love to raise awareness and some funds for research.” (3000 California SW)

OPEN HOUSE FOR CHIEF SEALTH INTERNATIONAL HS FAMILIES: Tonight: “CSI will be hosting our annual Open House. This is an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn about their classes. A spaghetti dinner will be served starting at 5:30 pm. The official welcome to Open House will be given by Principal Fraser-Hammer beginning at 6:30. During the welcome, families will hear from the counseling department and from representatives from our International Baccalaureate and Academy programs. At 6:50, families will be given time to travel to their student’s first period. Families will spend 10 minutes in each class and then will move on to the next class period. The last class period will end at 8:25.” (2600 SW Thistle)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 6-9 pm at venues around the peninsula. See previews and locations on the official West Seattle Art Walk website.

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! 6 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle: “Inviting the LGBTQ community and their friends and neighbors for social hour, light dinner at the Center, followed by ArtsWest’s production of Ibsen’s ‘Ghosts’. Everyone is welcome to attend – no membership or signup is required.” (SW Oregon/California SW)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), express yourself musically! (5612 California SW)

SEATTLE OPERA PREVIEW: 7 pm, preview “Hansel and Gretel,” free, with live music, at Kenyon Hall!

With refreshing humor and Wagnerian orchestration, this atmospheric fable explores universal themes of poverty, peril, and bravery, culminating in happiness for all—save for one very bad witch! Deepen your enjoyment of this provocative, dreamy, and melodious opera as you get an inside look into Seattle Opera’s upcoming production. Featuring professional singers and accompaniment at the Steinway, this hour-long presentation will take you on a journey through the story and music of Humperdinck’s masterpiece. There is no charge for this performance.

(7904 35th SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG & BARGE: “Unbridled bluegrass, Irish and folk tunes with a side of punk” – live music at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District, 9-11 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THERE’S ALWAYS MORE on our complete-calendar page.

(Alki Beach photo by Tyson Rowley)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, which has even more for today/tonight, a few highlights:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library, bring your 4- to 12-month-old(s)! Free as always. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

LOCAL BIZ MEETUP: This week’s free meetup at West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction (WSB sponsor), is for local businesspeople – just drop in, noon-1:15 pm. (6040 California SW)

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Those signed up for public comment at 5:30 pm at tonight’s Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors meeting downtown (see the list on the agenda) are set to talk about topics including Chief Sealth IHS, the sports-transportation concerns raised by West Seattle HS, district support for treaty rights of the Duwamish Tribe (with chair Cecile Hansen on the speaker list), and more. (3rd S. & S. Lander)

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-8 pm open house for families considering Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) – more info in our calendar listing. (10015 28th SW)

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS FOR RUNNERS: Tonight’s the night, 7 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), a free self-defense class so runners can help protect themselves. Please RSVP – our calendar listing explains how. (2743 California SW)

CHIEF SEALTH PTSA MEETING: All welcome, 7 pm in the library. It’s this year’s Resources meeting – as explained on the PTSA website, lots of information about lots of things you should know about. (2600 SW Thistle)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, the major agenda items for our area’s largest political organization are getting out the vote and reviewing leadership roles. (9131 California SW)

NORMAN AND FRIENDS: 8 pm, acoustic and alt-country music at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Four places where your presence could make a big difference tonight:

SCHOOL BOUNDARIES MEETING: 6:30 pm at Denny International Middle School, the final in a series of citywide meetings about Seattle Public Schools boundary changes. As explained in our recent preview, the only one proposed for our area is moving Sanislo Elementary back into the Denny/Sealth feeder zone, just a few years after it was moved into the Madison/WSHS zone. See the maps on page 18 of the meeting slide deck. (2601 SW Kenyon)

HOW TO GET FUNDED WITH SEATTLE PARK DISTRICT $: The voter-approved Seattle Park District levy has money for community-initiated projects/programs – tonight at 6:30 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center, learn how to apply for it. Details are in our calendar listing. (2801 SW Thistle)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, the FCA’s board meeting is open to the public. Note that this week’s hottest citywide topic is part of the heart of the agenda:

Fall Festival
Community Issues and Concerns – Officer Jon Flores
Fauntleroy Community Parking Subcommittee
City Council Proposal on Homeless Encampments
New Neighbor Bags
West Seattle Police Precinct Update – Lt Ron Smith
Ferry Update

(9131 California SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral, ANA’s agenda highlights – detailed in our calendar listing – include Southwest Seattle Historical Society updates and the Westside Neighbors Network. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

ALSO ON THE WSB WEST SEATTLE EVENT CALENDAR: Three live-music venues, two karaoke venues, and a free family movie! Just browse the calendar here – open any listing by clicking the plus sign to see the preview, and then click “read more” to get the full listing, including a map.

(Great blue heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what you need to know about what’s happening (and NOT happening) today/tonight in West Seattle:

HOLIDAY: The federal holiday Columbus Day is observed today – no postal mail; most if not all banks are closed. Local government facilities and schools are open.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Last day to register online in time for the November election – after this, you’ll have to sign up in person. So do it the easy way – go here!

ROXHILL PTSA TALKS (LIKELY) EC HUGHES MOVE: 6 pm at Roxhill Elementary, the PTSA meeting includes West Seattle’s school board rep Leslie Harris, to talk about the (not-yet-finalized) plan to move Roxhill to EC Hughes. Also note our report published last night on the work that’s planned for EC Hughes, in preparation for this. (30th SW/SW Roxbury)

HOW TO START A BUSINESS IN YOUR KITCHEN: Six-week workshop series at Delridge Library starts at 6 tonight – registration required, so check ASAP to see if there’s still room! (5423 Delridge Way SW)

NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED: If you live/work in North Delridge and want to keep this community council from having to call it quits, get involved now! Here’s the announcement, in case you missed it.

PIGEON POINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm in the library at Pathfinder K-8, with school, safety, and transportation issues on the agenda, as previewed here. (1901 SW Genesee)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY VOLUNTEER NIGHT & BARBECUE: 6:30-8 pm, West Seattle Tool Library volunteers past/present/future are invited – details here. WSTL is on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:45 pm, all welcome at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. This month’s book is “The Moonstone” by Wilkie Collins. (2306 42nd SW)

NIGHTLIFE: Two quiz venues and two music venues have events tonight – see them on the complete WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, frequently updated, and easily browsable 24/7.

(Thanks to Darlene for the photo of art someone created on the beach at Lincoln Park)

First, a reminder – THE VIADUCT IS OPEN – as reported here Saturday evening, the inspection ended early and today’s closure plan was canceled. Many reasons to stay in West Seattle anyway – here are some, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STITCHIN’ & SIPPIN’: 9 am-6 pm, quilt show and wine tasting at Alki Masonic Center in The Junction, presented by Grand Court of Washington Order of the Amaranth. $15 admission with tastings, $5 without. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

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

SECOND GEAR SPORTS’ THIRD ANNIVERSARY: 11 am-5 pm, deals and treats as the anniversary “Garage Sale” continues at Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. Bring a donation for the West Seattle Food Bank Backpack Program for an extra 10% discount. Details in our calendar listing. (6529 California SW)

LAURA BERMES: Original music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm, by Laura Bermes, who will be joined by Danielle Eidenberg-Nopp. (5612 California SW)

LADIES’ MUSICAL CLUB: Free classical concert at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 3 pm, featuring 20th-century songs; program details are in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

WATCHING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE: So far we have three venues watching tonight’s 6 pm presidential debate – Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way) and Admiral Bird (California/Admiral) in The Admiral District, and Sound & Fog (4735 40th SW) in The Junction. (Any others? Please add a comment below or e-mail editor@westseattleblog.com and we’ll add – thank you!)

BOOKTOBERFEST: At The Skylark, 7 pm, karaoke with librarians! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

DEL REY: Tonight at Kenyon Hall, guitar/ukulele virtuoso Del Rey will be “joined by songwriter, storyteller, bottleneck virtuoso Steve James on guitar, slide guitar, and mandolin, and, in his first United States appearance, United Kingdom string master Adam Franklin on ukulele, guitar, and mandolin.” 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

JOHN LENNON BIRTHDAY BASH: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern, local luminaries play the music of the late great John Lennon on what would have been his 76th birthday. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

FIND MORE OPTIONS on our complete calendar!

(“Live” city-operated webcam looking north on The Viaduct)

We start with a reminder – the Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed for its twice-yearly inspection, until 6 pm today and again 6 am-6 pm tomorrow (if it reopens early, we’ll publish an update). Planning to use I-5 instead? Be aware that the Highway 520 floating bridge is closed too, and that could complicate things. But we have other reasons for staying in West Seattle:

DELRIDGE PROJECTS OPEN HOUSE: 9:30 am-noon at Southwest Teen Life Center – find out what’s new with multiple projects in eastern West Seattle, including plans for turning Metro Route 120 into RapidRide. Also, a resource fair with your chance to connect with local nonprofits, too. Here’s our preview. (2801 SW Thistle)

SECOND GEAR SPORTS ANNIVERSARY: 10 am-6 pm, Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) in Morgan Junction celebrates its third anniversary with a “garage sale” featuring deals and treats, as detailed in our calendar listing. Bring a donation for the West Seattle Food Bank Backpack Program! (6529 California SW)

CHILDREN’S ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, open house at Spanish-immersion preschool Children’s Academy of Seattle. (9635 17th SW)

BUDGET CUTS ANNIVERSARY: Until 7 pm, celebrating 8 years with $8 haircuts – bring donations for the West Seattle Food Bank. (3727 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

VIETNAMESE STORY TIME: 11:30 am at Delridge Library, stories, songs, and rhymes in Vietnamese, for ages 3+. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

PLANT SALE: 11 am-3 pm at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center on the north side of campus – 30 percent off plants! (6000 16th SW)

FAMILY GAME DAY: Looking for someplace indoors and fun to hang out? 11:30 am-3 pm, it’s Family Game Day at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor) – explained here. Meeples is a café as well as a game venue, so settle in for beverages and food, too. (3727 California SW)

PHONE-WIRE BASKET WEAVING: 1-3 pm, drop in and make art at Southwest Library! While you’re there, admire the artwork on display as part of the Community Showcase (WSB coverage here). Free, no registration required. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

ARTIST RECEPTION: Reception for artist Carolyn Autenrieth at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1:30-2:30 pm. (5612 California SW)

CLICK! DESIGN THAT FITS ANNIVERSARY: 5-8 pm, help Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) celebrate its 12th anniversary. In-store specials, gift-certificate drawings, and the first-ever Click! employee pop-up shop – all explained here. (4540 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC & KARAOKE … at Admiral Pub, 6 pm music with Lit End, 10 pm karaoke. (

JACK WILLIAMS IN CONCERT: Storyteller, guitarist, singer, songwriter – Jack Williams performs at 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall. (7904 35th SW)

THE ESOTERICS IN CONCERT: “Wilde,” as explained in our calendar listing, 8 pm at Holy Rosary. Ticket info here. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

EVEN MORE TO DO! You’ll find today’s full list on our complete calendar.

(David Hutchinson’s two views of the Alki Ave. light-pole-loving osprey)

Happy almost-the-weekend! Options for tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 5-7 pm at Barnes and Noble/Westwood Village, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society-presented series features Seattle University professor Steven W. Bender discussing “Mea Culpa – Lessons on Law and Regret from U.S. History.” Here’s his video invitation, provided by SWSHS:

This is a free, drop-in-when-you-can event. (2800 SW Barton)

DAVE HOLO TRIO: 5-7 pm, live New Orleans-style jazz at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), no cover. (1936 Harbor SW)

HPIC CORNER BAR: Starting at 6 pm, it’s the monthly big-fun night at Highland Park Improvement Club. A change in headliners – Ari Joshua and Phriends, with DJ Evan, will entertain you tonight; full Corner Bar details are on the HPIC website. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE Y: Lots of free fun at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) tonight, including swimming, 6-8:15 pm – details in our calendar listing. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: At 7 pm, West Seattle High School is home at Southwest Athletic Complex vs. Liberty – it’s homecoming and Senior Night, too. (2801 SW Thistle) … And if you’re wondering who’s playing at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) tonight, it’s a 7 pm game between Lakeside and Seattle Prep.

AUTHOR @ C & P: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), Teresa Mosteller reads from her book of poems “There Used to Be a Fish Called Salmon.” (5612 California SW)

FINALLY FRIDAY: 10 pm-2 am, monthly dance party at Parliament Tavern – details in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW YOUR WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Cloud formations over the Olympics on Wednesday – photo by Lynn Hall)

Half a dozen highlights for tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘SCREENAGERS’: This week’s social-media “creepy clown” scares/threats might be a good peg for discussion related to this film focused on the challenges faced by plugged-in tweens/teens and their families. All welcome at free showing in the Seattle Lutheran High School gym, 6:30 pm. (4100 SW Genesee)

TACOS FOR FOOTBALL: 5-9 pm at Pecado Bueno, the West Seattle Booster Club presents an all-you-can-eat taco bar, with food proceeds benefiting the WSHS football program. $15 for adults, $10 for 12 and under. (4540 California SW)

WSHS VS. SEALTH VOLLEYBALL: As previewed here last night, Chief Sealth International High School visits West Seattle High School for volleyball tonight – 7 pm at the WSHS Gym. (3000 California SW)

THE MOONDOGGIES: Celebrating their 10th anniversary with a live, free in-store show at Easy Street Records, 7 pm. (California SW/SW Alaska)

READ THE KORAN IN 4 WEEKS: First Lutheran Church of West Seattle Pastor Ron Marshall‘s long-running course starts its next four-week series tonight, 7 pm. Registration info is in our calendar listing. (4105 California SW)

‘HIDDEN GEMS OF MODERN MUSIC’: That’s what chamber ensemble Cursive promises to play tonight at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

MORE! See all the listings on our complete calendar.

(Golden-crowned kinglet, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and archives:

BABY STORY TIME: 4- to 12-month-old in the family? This is for you! 11:30 am at High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

GET OUT OF THE HOME OFFICE/COFFEE SHOP … and meet other local solopreneurs/small-bizpeople/etc. at the weekly lunchtime meetup at West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction. Noon-1 pm, bring your lunch, see who else shows up. (6040 California SW)

CITY COUNCIL’S FIRST BUDGET HEARING: Something you want the Council to change in the mayor’s budget proposal? Or, NOT change? Take to the microphone at City Hall during the first public hearing of this year’s budget process. 5:30 pm. Here’s our preview from last night. Free child care available. (600 4th Ave.)

WSHS GOLF TEAM BENEFIT: If you dine at Chipotle in The Junction 5:30-10 pm tonight, tell the cashier you’re supporting West Seattle High School Golf, and half the proceeds will go to the WS Booster Club in support of the golf team. (4730 California SW)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: Whether or not the mayor’s plan to slash support for neighborhood-district councils gets City Council approval, the Southwest District Council, with reps from groups around western West Seattle, has voted to go on. How will that work? They plan to talk about it at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (SW Oregon/California SW)

FIRST WSHS PTSA MEETING: The first general West Seattle High School PTSA meeting of the year starts at 7 pm tonight in the school library:

Please come to our first PTSA General Meeting of the year! Meet your WSHS PTSA board members, hear from your WSHS Principal team, and learn about the re-visioning of high school to better educate our students. Think about stepping up to chair our West Seattle 5K fundraiser, be a PTSA vice president, or legislative liaison. Questions? Visit our web page for contact information and more.

(3000 California SW)

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

DUOPHONICS: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 7:30 pm. 21+, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

EVEN MORE for today, tonight, beyond … just browse the complete calendar, here!

(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MATH BUDDIES: Drop-in program at West Seattle (Admiral) Library for kids in grades K-5, 4-5 pm – play math games with teen volunteers. (2306 42nd DW)

FREE CHINESE-LANGUAGE CLASSES: Eight weeks, 4:30-6 pm, starting today, at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge – info (including how to check if there’s still room) is in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: Live acoustic music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-WATCHING: 6 pm, it’s the one and only scheduled debate between the major-party vice presidential candidates Tim Kaine (D) and Mike Pence (R). OutWest is watching (California SW/SW Brandon) – anyone else?

‘DRINKING LIBERALLY’: Monthly meetup at Pizzeria 22 in The Admiral District, 6-7:30 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4213 SW College)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library, for kids 1-5 and their families. Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: Live music at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, 7-9 pm, with Siggie the Vintage Man (photo above) – more about Siggie, here. (6451 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern, “a night of original music and stories with Jared Mitchell, Ian Jones, and October’s guest, Trevor Ridge.” 21+, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Killdeer, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Lots going on already today but we don’t want to miss the chance to look ahead to what’s up tonight! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘REAL FOOD’ POP-UP FILM FESTIVAL: 6 pm at Delridge Library, 10 short films about sustainable food and farming. Full details in our calendar listing. Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

TINKERLAB: “Ecosystems” is the theme for tonight’s drop-in STEM-based craft event, also at Delridge Library at 6 pm. Full details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 6:15 pm at Southwest Library, with agenda highlights in our calendar listing. Live/work in the area and have something else you’re concerned about? Bring it! (35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE HI-YU – NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION: 7 pm at West Seattle Library, your chance to help as West Seattle Hi-Yu reorganizes and decides on its path forward, as previewed here. All welcome. (2306 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: 7 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Into quilting? Be there! (SW Oregon/California SW)

NIGHTLIFE: Tonight, your options include Cracker Factory at West Seattle Brewing in The Triangle, Pub Quiz at Shadowland in The Junction, and All-Ages Trivia at The Skylark in North Delridge.

(2 of about half a dozen harbor porpoises seen off Alki Point Friday – photographed by Gary Jones)

Happy Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MAKING THE MOSSES AND WILDFLOWERS GROW: With naturalist Stewart Wechsler, 10 am-1 pm at Lincoln Park – details on his website, including preregistration information. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm – the market continues its weekly sessions in the street year-round. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: 1-2:30 pm, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church offers the traditional blessings for your pet(s) in the West Seattle High School parking lot just north of the church. (3000 California SW)

SPIDERS OF THE DUWAMISH: 1-3 pm, learn about them at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse; naturalist Jeff Rahlmann gives a talk and then leads a walk in nearby Herring House Park.

Details in our calendar listing. Free. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

SOUTHWEST LIBRARY ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 2 pm, meet your neighbors showing work in this year’s Community Artist Showcase at Southwest Library. Free coffee and dessert. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

TOTE BAG GIVEAWAY: While you’re at Southwest Library, starting at 2 pm, the Friends of The Seattle Public Library is giving away tote bags in honor of its 75th anniversary, while they last. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

SEATTLE WRITES – CONFLICT: Author Karen Finneyfrock will help writers work with conflict, “the machine of fiction,” in a free 2 pm workshop at the Delridge Library, as part of Seattle Writes. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SCRATCHDOG STRINGBAND: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “Americana/rockgrass” trio from Portland performs. (5612 California SW)

Morning rainbow! Thanks to James Bratsanos (above) and Lynn Hall (below) for the views.

(Lynn suggests it’s a tribute to the Huskies and Mariners, who both won last night – M’s play again at home tonight, 6:10 pm, still in wild-card contention.) Now on to what’s up for your Saturday:

PARKING-LOT SALE: Second and final day for Shorewood Christian School‘s parking-lot sale, 8:30 am-4 pm. (10300 28th SW)

(added) MILES FOR MIDWIVES: Didn’t have an announcement about this but we just saw the signs! This year’s Miles for Midwives fun(draising) run/walk starts at 10 am on the south end of Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

YOU CAN HELP! DONATE FOOD: 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate (WSB sponsor) will be at West Seattle Thriftway (also a WSB sponsor) to collect donations for the West Seattle Food Bank, both nonperishable food items and $. (4201 SW Morgan)

BENEFIT BARBECUE: While you’re at Thriftway donating food, buy a fresh-grilled brat for $5 from the store’s last benefit barbecue of the year. Charities are Team Seattle and Seattle Children’s Hospital. 11ish am-3ish pm. (4201 SW Morgan)

OPEN HOUSE #1: Children’s Academy of Seattle is having a 10 am-noon open house for its Spanish-immersion program, ages 2 months to 5 years. (9635 17th SW)

WHITE CENTER ‘BIKE PLAYGROUND’ OPENS: 11 am-1 pm, it’s the grand opening of the first “bike playground” of its kind, in White Center’s Dick Thurnau Memorial Park. (11050 10th SW)

COOKBOOK SIGNING: Noon-2 pm at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) in Admiral, meet cookbook author Kim O’Donnel and talk with her about “The Meat Lover’s Meatless Celebrations.” (41st/42nd/Admiral)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 1 pm at West Seattle Stadium, the Seattle Lutheran High School Saints are scheduled to play Rainier Christian. (4432 35th SW)

OPEN HOUSE #2: 1-4 pm, White Crane Wellness welcomes you to an open house to find out about its alternative-health-care services, now that it’s under new ownership. (3435 California SW)

CAMP COLMAN BEAN FEED IN WEST SEATTLE: 5:30 pm dinner and more, celebrating and supporting the Y’s Camp Colman, at West 5 in The Junction. Details in our calendar listing; pre-registration is closed but tickets will be available at the door. (4525 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES … presents Michael Moore‘s “Where to Invade Next” – details in our calendar listing. Doors open 6:30 pm, movie at 7, “no charge, but donations gratefully received.) At Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way)

DANCE MS: West Seattle Big Band headlines this benefit dance, raising money to fight multiple sclerosis. 7 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle; suggested $15 donation includes hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. (SW Oregon/California SW)

‘THE LADIES WITH A SONG’: At Kenyon Hall tonight, 7:30 pm, Laurie Clothier in “The Ladies With a Song,” described as “a salute to the female entertainers of the 1940s and 1950s, starring Kenyon Hall favorite Laurie Clothier in a new one-woman show celebrating sixteen legendary performers, including Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Ethel Merman, and Ginger Rogers. She’ll be accompanied at the Steinway by David Duvall.” (7904 35th SW)

‘GHOSTS’: ArtsWest‘s first production of the 2016-2017 season, curtain time 7:30 pm; info in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

PARLIAMENT’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY: 9 pm, help the Parliament Tavern celebrate its first anniversary! Live music with Gnarlene and The Frisky Pigs, The Black Chevys, Dynamite Nugget. 21+, no cover.

44TH STREET BLUES BAND: 9 pm at Poggie Tavern in The Junction – read more about them in our calendar listing. 21+, no cover. (4717 California SW)

3 BANDS AT SKYLARK: 9 pm, The Feral Folk, Tigers of Youth, and Finger Guns. 21+, $7 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AND THERE’S MORE ... on our complete calendar. (West Seattle/White Center event to list? See the info atop the calendar to find out how to send yours in.)

(The view from Upper Alki this past Wednesday night – photographed by JayDee)

The weekend is within view! Here are highlights for today/tonight in West Seattle, from our calendar:

PARKING-LOT SALE: Shorewood Christian School‘s fall parking-lot sale is on until 4 pm today and again 8:30 am-4 pm tomorrow. Details in our calendar listing. (10300 28th SW)

DROP OFF YOUR ART FOR SOUTHWEST LIBRARY SHOWCASE: Today’s the second of three days that you can drop off your visual-art work for showcasing starting Sunday in the 25th annual community showcase at Southwest Library – details in our preview from earlier this week – the branch is open 10 am-6 pm today. Musicians can upload work for the showcase without going to the branch, as explained here. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

‘STAR WARS’ MATINEE: Sneak out and see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. $1 members/$2 nonmembers. (SW Oregon/California SW)

(update) CITY COUNCILMEMBER’S IN-DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS CANCELLED: We had added a mention of City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s office hours this afternoon/evening, but just got word at 10:55 am that they’re canceled “because of illness.”

Back to our original list:

READING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD: Family event at West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, free. Details in our calendar listing. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Tonight’s home game at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) is Chief Sealth International High School vs. Ballard, 7 pm … West Seattle HS plays Cleveland at 5 pm at Southeast Athletic Complex (8815 Seward Park Ave. S.) … Tonight’s game at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) is O’Dea vs. Seattle Prep, 7 pm.

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

3 BANDS AT PARLIAMENT: Live music at Parliament Tavern featuring Sun Thieves, Star Meets Sea, Superedge, 9 pm, 21+, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

3 BANDS AT SKYLARK: Live music at Skylark Café & Club featuring Ghenes, Greeneedle, and Eclipxica, 9 pm, 21+, $7 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

West Seattle firefighters are in The Junction today as part of Seattle Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 27‘s annual “Fill the Boot” drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You’ll see them until noon and then 2-5 pm – in our photo above, that’s firefighter Jennifer from Ladder 11. Here’s what else is going on:

DROP OFF YOUR ART FOR SOUTHWEST LIBRARY SHOWCASE: Today’s the first of three days that you are invited to drop off your visual-art work for showcasing starting this weekend in the 25th annual community showcase at Southwest Library – details in our preview from earlier this week. If you’re a musician, you can upload your work right now, as explained here. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

BENEFIT BAKE SALE: During the Delridge Grocery Farm Stand 4-7 pm today (“or until we run out of baked goods”), a Camp Fire group plans a bake sale to raise money for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, in memory of group leader Katie‘s dad. Details in our calendar listing – including an invitation to donate baked goods – just drop them off during the sale! (Delridge Way SW/Puget Boulevard SW)

COOKBOOK SIGNING: Leslie Mackey signs “More from Macrina“ 5-7 pm at Admiral Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor), as part of the ongoing “Kitchen Superstars” series. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

COLLAGE WORKSHOP: With artist Linda McClamrock, 6:15 pm tonight and next Thursday night at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has details, including how to sign up if there’s still room. (5612 California SW)

COMMUNITY MEETING AT THE KENNEY: 6:30 pm in the meeting rooms downstairs, community members are invited to talk about The Kenney‘s future, including potential expansion of its independent-living units, as previewed here on Wednesday. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DENNY CURRICULUM NIGHT: Families are invited to find out more about what and how their kids are learning this year, 6:30 pm at Denny International Middle School. (2601 SW Kenyon)

WEST SEATTLE HS CURRICULUM NIGHT: It’s also Curriculum Night for families of students at West Seattle High School, 6:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

‘GHOSTS’: Second week for the first production of ArtsWest Playhouse‘s new season, curtain time 7:30 pm. (4711 California SW)

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Five possibilities for your Wednesday:

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, caregivers are invited to come “share your challenges, frustrations, successes with other caregivers.” More in our calendar listing. (SW Oregon/California SW)

FARM-STAND FINALE: 4-7 pm today, it’s the last day of the season for the High Point Market Garden Farm Stand, fresh produce sold steps from where it was grown and harvested. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

IRISH SET DANCING: At Kenyon Hall, lessons at 6:30 pm, dancing 7-9 pm, details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, HPAC is back for the fall monthly-meeting season. Lots to talk about – see for yourself here. (12th SW/SW Holden)

MUSIC OF JERRY GARCIA: That’s what you’ll hear from tonight’s featured band at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District, 9 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! on our days-and-weeks-at-a-scroll WSB West Seattle Event Calendar page.

(Mount Rainier, Seacrest, and Salty’s – one of tonight’s spotlight event locations – photographed Sunday by Robert Spears)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

VOTER REGISTRATION DAY & BALLOT-BOX CELEBRATION: 4-7 pm at High Point Library, in honor of National Voter Registration Day, celebrate the new ballot dropbox (ready for its second election, next month) and register to vote if you aren’t already registered. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

BOEING FIELD MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE: What’s in the future for the airport closest to West Seattle? 5-7 pm tonight, you’re invited to an open house about the Boeing Field (King County International Airport) Master Plan. It’s at the airport’s South Arrivals area. (7277 Perimeter Road S.)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, WSBWCN’s featured guest is from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, talking about prosecuting repeat property-crime offenders. Here’s the preview on the WSBWCN website. You don’t have to be in a Block Watch to attend – all welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Live/work in The Junction? See what’s up with your neighborhood organization. 6:30 pm at the Sisson Building/Senior Center. Agenda highlights are in our calendar listing. (SW Oregon/California SW)

TUESDAY TUNE-UP: Live music and awareness-raising at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 6:30-8:30 pm, benefiting Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST), as explained in our calendar listing. (1936 Harbor SW)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: Live music at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, 7-9 pm. No cover; 21+. (6451 California SW)

JOE ROSS & THE BIRD WATCHERS: Live New Orleans honky-tonk music at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District, starting at 8 pm. No cover; 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Harbor seal seen at Don Armeni, briefly, early Sunday evening – photographed by Robert Spears)

Tonight’s biggest event is happening thousands of miles away:

WATCHING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IN WEST SEATTLE: Hosting a viewing party for tonight’s first presidential-candidates debate (in Hempstead, NY, starting at 6 pm our time), or at least putting it up onscreen at your establishment/venue? Not too late to get onto our list, which has five options as of the moment we’re publishing this. Let us know in a comment here or via editor@westseattleblog.com – thanks!

Here’s what else is up:

BACK TO SCHOOL: Day 1 of the fall semester at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor).

DONATE A PINT, GET A PINT: West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is hosting a Bloodworks NW donation drive today, 1-7 pm, and offering a free pint of ice cream as an incentive to everyone who registers to donate. Can’t tell from the Bloodworks website if any spots are available, so call 800-398-7888 to inquire if you’re not signed up already. (4201 SW Morgan)

CITY BUDGET: As explained here, the mayor presents his budget today, and then the City Council review kicks off. Watch at 2 pm via seattlechannel.org.

STRATEGIZING SOLUTIONS FOR TEAM TRANSPORTATION TROUBLE: As previewed here last week, a meeting at West Seattle High School tonight, 7 pm in the library, will be a strategy session for taking concerns to the School Board about transportation changes that have resulted in athletes having to miss multiple classes on away days. Others around the city affected by this are invited too; details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

(Sunday night’s sunset from Lincoln Park, photographed by Cameron Oliva)

MUSIC @ WEST SEATTLE BREWING: Mondays 8 pm-11 pm, Cracker Factory performs live at West Seattle Brewing Company in The Triangle. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

(Photo by David Hutchinson – two California sea lions whose barking entertained onlookers at Duwamish Head)

Good morning and welcome to a big Sunday!

TRAFFIC ALERTS: 8 am-5 pm, traffic and parking restrictions along Alki and Harbor Avenues because of Seattle Summer Parkways (activity info below); from 56th SW east to Don Armeni, the inland lane will remain open to motorized traffic so residents can get to and from their homes; from 56th to 63rd, the road is open to people walking, running, biking … Also remember that Harbor Island detours continue, so if you’re headed to the Seahawks game or any place else across the bay, you will want to use the high bridge (or the Water Taxi!), not the low bridge.

Now, what’s happening:

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: 9 am-3 pm, Fauntleroy Church‘s Green Committee hosts 1 Green Planet in the church parking lot, so you can drop off recyclables that you just can’t put out at curbside. Be sure they are on this list of what’s accepted (which includes some reminders of what’s not), however. And please go as early as you can – the last hour tends to get stacked up. (9140 California SW)

ORCA HALF: 9:30 am, the first-ever running of this half-marathon will start from Don Armeni Boat Ramp, as an early kickoff to Seattle Summer Parkways. Runners will head toward Lincoln Park, and back. (1222 Harbor SW)

SEATTLE SUMMER PARKWAYS ON ALKI: 11 am-4 pm, the newest edition of the city-organized “car-free day” event invites you to come walk, ride your bike, dance, play games, enjoy music, participate in dozens of activities – the newest list is in our preview from last night. (Alki/Harbor Aves. from 63rd SW to Don Armeni)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, see what’s fresh for this first weekend of fall! (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

DISASTER RELIEF CARGO BIKE TRIALS: 11 am, departing from Summer Parkways, it’s a bicycle ride and a disaster-preparedness exercise all in one. Four of West Seattle’s Emergency Communication Hubs will be “activated” for the event – Alki, Morgan Junction, Ercolini Park, North Delridge – as explained here. (61st/Alki and beyond)

CITY SCOOP: Free ice cream while you share your thoughts with the city, 1-3 pm during Seattle Summer Parkways – look for the tent near the main stage. (61st/Alki)

‘HANSEL AND GRETEL’ PREVIEW: 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, a free preview lecture looks ahead to the Seattle Opera production of “Hansel and Gretel.” (2306 42nd SW)

CONCERT TO END GUN VIOLENCE: 3 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), you are invited to one of the 300+ concerts across the country united in the cause of ending gun violence. Details in our calendar listing. Free; donations accepted for Everytown. (3940 41st SW)

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

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: Last Sunday of the month brings the free all-ages open-microphone event at The Skylark, signup at 3, music 4-7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)