(Thanks to Eugene for sharing the photo of his 3-year-old son, playing in autumn leaves!)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST: One more reminder, this happens at 11 am – the first nationwide test of this system, and remember, it’s JUST a test; don’t call police/fire/911. Here’s our preview from yesterday.

ROAD REMINDERS: Nightly closures of the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct set to continue tonight, 10 pm-5 am … Concrete-panel replacement at 16th/Myrtle scheduled to continue today.

WHALE TAIL ALE: It’s the sequel to Lowman Brau, and it too will raise money for charity – Whale Tail Ale is launched tonight in simultaneous parties starting at 6 pm, at West Seattle/White Center beverage establishments including Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) – full details here.

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) invites interested families to tonight’s Open House, 6:30-8:00 pm. The formal program starts at 6:30 pm in the school’s gymnasium (10015 28th SW) followed by an opportunity to tour the campus and meet students/staff. For more information about Explorer West and the admissions process: explorer-west.org

METRO MEETING: Tonight’s your first of two chances in West Seattle to talk about Metro Transit‘s future and its draft proposal for “restructuring” the route system, 6:30 pm, Chief Sealth International High School (details here)

LEARN ABOUT BACKYARD COTTAGES: Backyard cottage workshop by Ncompass Cottage Company (WSB sponsor) with Microhouse, 7 pm at Community School of West Seattle (9450 22nd SW); details here, including how to RSVP. **Afternoon note – Ncompass tells us the workshop is now a full house, no more room.**

COMMUNITY CENTERS’ FUTURE: Alki Community Center gets its turn tonight for a meeting to talk about how things might work under terms of the city’s proposed budget changes, 7 pm (details here)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: The group’s monthly meeting, 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (agenda here), 9131 California SW.

JOIN THE GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE: West Seattle Garden Tour Committee Meeting and Potluck. The West Seattle Garden Tour Committee is actively seeking new volunteers. The committee meets once a month at an appointed member’s home for a potluck and progress report. Interested in tonight’s meeting? E-mail westseattlegt@gmail.com or check out westseattlegardentour.com. to learn more. An agenda with meeting location and driving directions will be provided to anyone interested in attending.

At 11 am tomorrow, the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will be seen and heard on a variety of media – over-the-air/cable/satellite TV, radio, etc. The test is scheduled to last about (updated) thirty seconds. Authorities are worried people will call 911 to find out what’s going on – so in a word, DON’T. According to the official federal info about the test, here’s what you will hear and see:

During the test, listeners will hear a message indicating that “This is a test.” Although the EAS Test may resemble the periodic, monthly EAS tests that most Americans are already familiar with, there will be some differences in what viewers will see and hear. The audio message will be the same for all EAS Participants; however, due to limitations in the EAS, the video test message scroll may not be the same or indicate that “This is a test.” This is due to the use of the live EAN code – the same code that would be used in an actual emergency. The text at the top of the television screen may indicate that an “Emergency Action Notification has been issued.” This notification is used to disseminate a national alert and in this case, the test. In addition, the background image that appears on video screens during an alert may indicate that “This is a test,” but in some instances there might not be an image at all.

Delayed by breaking news, here’s our abbreviated daily preview, with 5 items worth noting before it’s too late:

ELECTION DAY: If you’re using a dropbox (downtown is the closest), your ballot needs to be in it by 8 pm. If you’re mailing your ballot, it has to be postmarked today. More info here. (P.S. USPS says as long as you get your ballot into a collection box before its last scheduled pickup time for today, it’ll have today’s postmark.)

TRAFFIC ALERT #1: SDOT crews are scheduled to start 2 weeks of work replacing concrete panels on 16th Avenue SW at SW Myrtle; details (including traffic logistics) here.

TRAFFIC ALERT #2: Overnight closures of the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct are expected to continue all week – 10 pm to 5 am again tonight; more details here.

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Monthly meeting at 7 pm, Admiral Congregational Church (California/Hill), with officer elections on the association‘s agenda.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting tonight for the Fauntleroy Community Association, all welcome, 7 pm at the schoolhouse (9131 California SW).

(Heron at Constellation Park, photographed by Melanie Dixon on Sunday morning)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WESTBOUND SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT CLOSURE, OVERNIGHT: SDOT plans to close the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct – the West Seattle Bridge between I-5 and Highway 99 – every night this week, as construction work to widen it continues. 10 pm-5 am, and during the closure, you will not be able to get onto the bridge from I-5 or Beacon Hill. Here’s the official announcement.

BINGO! Weekly bingo at Alki UCC Church (62nd/Hinds), doors open at 5:30 pm, games at 6:30 pm, usually running until about 8:30 pm, $7 buy-in. Hotline for information is [206] 935-5950.

NEW COFFEEHOUSE’S OPEN HOUSE: As reported here last week, the new Caffe Fiore in the Admiral District opens tomorrow, and invites you to a pre-opening open house tonight, 6-9 pm (2206 California SW).

‘WE ARE FAMILY’: The next event in the Community Lecture Series at Admiral Congregational Church is tonight at 7 (4320 SW Hill) Admiral resident Laura Sutkus will talk about family law: Appointing guardians, power of attorney, health care directives (living wills). $5 fee, cookies, coffee, and child care provided

KIDS’ ONLINE SAFETY: At 7 pm, you’re invited to Shorewood Christian School to hear from Stephanie Thomas of the Seattle Police Department, speaking about Internet Crimes Against Children and educating parents about inappropriate online behavior and what to watch out for when online and networking. (10300 28th SW)

HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: Under the mayor’s budget proposal, High Point Community Center becomes a sort of hub of community-center services in West Seattle. How will that work? What would you like to see? Bring your ideas to a meeting tonight at 7 pm ((more details here)

(Fall colors on the beach, from Mannie79 via the WSB Flickr pool)
Got any non-automatically-set clocks to turn back? Welcome back to Pacific Standard Time. Here are some of today’s highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BENEFIT BRUNCH: Benefit brunch to help the family of Ed Kingston, the volunteer soccer coach who died suddenly last month, West Seattle Eagles‘ Aerie, doors open 10 am – details here.

CHEFS AT WS FARMERS’ MARKET: At the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska), you’ll find cooking demos today: 11:00 am- noon – Jeremy McLachlan of Salty’s on Alki demonstrates his favorite seasonal holiday recipes; 12:30-1:30 pm – Laurie Pflazer of Pastry Craft shows how to make desserts using local, seasonal ingredients.

BOARD GAMERS: Strategy board game group that plays games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassone and Dominion. New players who don’t mind some complexity and strategic thinking in games are welcome. Uptown Espresso, California and Edmunds, 1 pm. E-mail Gene at egene1@yahoo.com with questions, and join games.groups.yahoo.com/group/wsgamers/

TOOL LIBRARY: West Seattle Tool Library open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (east side of main building), 1-5 pm.

HOPE FOR JAN: Benefit for Jan Seeley (longtime WSB’er “JanS”) to help her as she awaits a kidney transplant. Silent auction, food/drink specials, and more, 2-5 pm at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 6451 California SW (more in this WSB Forums thread)

FINAL PERFORMANCE OF ‘THE FOREIGNER’: 2 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Avenue SW) – a comedy for all ages. More details here.

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: The community art show at Southwest Library has its artists’ reception today, 2 pm.

STOCKBOX GROCERS’ FINAL DAY: The prototype micro-grocery in Delridge (24th/Holden) must shut down after today (though its founders say they’ll be back!) – having a sale on remaining inventory, too (here’s our previous report).

DRUMMERS TRY FOR A RECORD: Not in West Seattle, but presented by West Seattle drummer Donn Bennett: The Woodstick Big Beat 2011 world-record attempt, hundreds of drummers at Juanita Field House, Juanita HS, 10601 NE 132nd, Kirkland, 2:00-4:00PM. Doors open 10 am. Raising money for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and Camp Korey. $12 for participants, $10 for spectators. More info at BennettDrums.com

FAREWELL PARTY: Farewell party for St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s departing Rev. Peter DeVeau and wife Mary, 5-8 pm (more details in our Saturday night report).

SWEET SHOW: HoneyHoney in-store performance at Easy Street Records in The Junction, free, 6 pm

AT KENYON HALL: Sousa Birthday Bash with the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band, 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall.

(Photo by Ted Johnson, from “The Foreigner,” continuing tonight at Fauntleroy Church)
Suggestions for your Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BUSINESS CELEBRATIONS: Ribboncutting scheduled at newly opened Petco (41st/Alaska) at 8:55 am; grand-opening celebration at newly opened Stuffed Cakes (35th/Henderson), noon-3 pm, lots of details here.

STORY TIME: At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds, 9:30 am: The PJ Library Storytime at Kol HaNeshamah Congregation. The PJ Library welcomes Erik Lawson as our guest musician, with PJ Library manager Amy Paquette as our storyteller. We will be reading the book “Ella’s Trip to Israel.”

WESTSIDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Westside School (WSB sponsor) is having an open house 10 am-noon. Families are welcome to stroll the entire campus, speak with teachers, parents, and students about Westside School. The Open House is for all levels, Preschool through Middle School. In addition, Westside is offering weekly campus tours. For more information, contact Director of Admission David Bergler, davidb@westsideschool.org. (More information on the Westside website.)

GREEN SEATTLE DAY: Your chance to get out and help keep Seattle green, maybe even make it a bit greener. Westcrest Park in Highland Park is a hub for this event – check out the work-party opportunities here; it all starts at 10 am.

RETURN OF THE FOOD TRUCKS: After a week away, the food truck pod is back at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am-3 pm. Scheduled: Lumpia World, I Want Curry Now, Charlie’s Buns. (1:11 pm note: WSB commenter says only Charlie’s showed up)

MEET ‘HELLO KITTY’: Not in West Seattle, but the International District’s sponsoring WSB this month to let you know what’s up at the Wing Luke Museum, and today they’re inviting you to come meet “Hello Kitty” and explore Shop-O-Rama, 1:30-3:30 pm at 719 South King Street – lots more info here.

(added) RACHEL AUSTIN AT CLICK! Meet the artist and see her “Cartography Series” creations, 2-5 pm at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction.

‘THE FOREIGNER’ IN FAUNTLEROY: This community play continues at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 2 pm and 7 pm. “The Foreigner” is a comedy for all ages. More details and ticket info here.

COMFORT FOOD THROWDOWN: Comfort Food Throwdown fundraiser for Family Promise of Seattle, 6 pm at Seattle Lutheran High School (41st/Genesee) (full details here) – or, for a bit extra, be part of the 4 pm pre-event with a cooking demo by Amy Finley!

ALSO ON STAGE: Not in West Seattle, but – Matt Jeakle and Colleen Devine, West Seattle residents and Holy Rosary School ’09 graduates, are starring in the comedy “You Can’t Take it With You” at Seattle Prep, tonight at 7 pm (with a 2 pm matinee tomorrow). William Jeakle says, “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy live theater, laugh like crazy, and support up-and-coming West Seattle actors. Spend some money to support live theater. After all, you can’t take it with you!”

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: West Seattle High School vs. Capital, postseason play in Olympia, 7 pm.

TEN-YEAR REUNION: Chief Sealth Class of 2001 10th Reunion, 7-10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria in West Seattle. Contact Arlana Angel – arlanaangel@gmail.com. And check out the Facebook group.

‘EVIL DEAD’: Two shows tonight at ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery for “Evil Dead,” based on the cult-classic Sam Raimi movies, 7:30 and 11 pm (tickets available online).

ON THE RUN: Chief Sealth runner Kenaia Neumann competes in state championships (WSB story here)

CHANGING BANKS TODAY? There’s been a national call to move your money to community banks and credit unions today. If you are thinking about this, note that two Pacific Northwest community banks are on the WSB sponsor team: Viking Bank in The Junction and Umpqua Bank, newly opened in Admiral.

SET THE CLOCK BACK: Daylight Saving Time ends tonight (actually early tomorrow) – at 2 am, it’ll become 1 am.

(Purse seiner off Alki Point – explained by Beach Drive Blog; photo by Danny McMillin via Flickr)
Happy Friday! From the West Seattle Events calendar:

FOOD TRUCK POD: 1 truck due at lunch, 3 for dinner, at Uptown Espresso lot on the south end of The Junction, schedule here

SPA DAY AT PHARMACA: It’s Spa Day at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy (WSB sponsor), 1-5 pm (p.s. did you know they have a longstanding discount coupon here on WSB? find it and print it here).

COUNCILMEMBER VISITS SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER: Supporters of SW Community Center, which faces major changes under the mayor’s proposed budget, invite community members to join them in talking with City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen at 2 pm today – more details here.

IN-STORE WINE TASTING: At Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) in Admiral, 5-7 pm

WASHINGTON WINE MEDLEY: That’s the theme of Bin 41‘s weekly wine tasting, 6-7:30 pm.

‘THE FOREIGNER’ IN FAUNTLEROY: You’re invited to a community play this weekend at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Avenue SW), with four performances through Sunday, starting at 7 pm tonight. The Fauntleroy Players of yore come to life again with “The Foreigner,” a comedy for all ages. More details and ticket info here.

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: Final performance for West Seattle High School’s Drama Club production, 7:30 pm at WSHS Theater. More info here.

Our recent photo of the Fauntleroy ferry dock includes the type of weather said to lie ahead for us today (remember, we have a weather page!) – nice till clouds creep in late in the day. Meantime, here are some of tonight’s highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HOLIDAY FOOD TASTING: The annual West Seattle Thriftway holiday-food tasting is 4-7 pm, and they’re having a wine tasting at that same time as well (Fauntleroy/California).

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOD TRUCK: The Junction’s new “food truck pod” in the Uptown Espresso lot will have its first Thursday night visitor – I Want Curry Now is scheduled to be there for dinner tonight, 5-8 pm.

SHOP LATE IN THE JUNCTION: It’s back, just in time for the holidays. 6-9 tonight, at participating merchants (listed here), and every Thursday till the last one before Christmas.

HELP THE HELPLINE: From the official announcement by West Seattle Helpline: “Give the gift of warmth and light this year! We are holding our 14th annual fall fundraiser dinner event for West Seattle families that are facing a one-time emergency. Proceeds will be used to help families that have faced emergency situations with rent and utilities so that they may remain in their homes with heat and water. This mission becomes even more vital as the weather turns colder and the need is especially great this year.” 6-9 pm tonight at Duwamish Longhouse; tickets can still be purchased this morning – call 206-932-2746 (or go online).

BOOK SIGNING: Party at The Cask for author/entrepreneur/athlete/basketball coach Sonya Elliott, 6-8 pm (more info here).

GET READY! Not sure you’re ready for disaster – be it a winter storm, an earthquake, or who knows what? Check out tonight’s free city-presented SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) preparedness class at Southwest Library, 6:30 pm.

STORMWATER: LIFE IN THE GUTTER: One-man performance written and performed by Stokley Towles, tracing a tale of rainwater and runoff in a way you’ve never seen or heard it before. Free! 6:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW.

(added) POTLATCH AT ALKI ELEMENTARY: Just in from the school’s arts-ed rep Karen Hinkey: “Alki PTA has been thrilled to welcome Ronn Wilson as this year’s Artist-in-Residence. “Of Cedar and Salmon” is a multicultural, hands on enrichment program which has allowed all students to experience the native arts and cultures of the Pacific Northwest Coast. For the past 5 weeks, students in every classroom have been immersed in Native clans within the school and have learned arts and crafts, games, legend writing and more… During the residency, Ronn’s artistic talents have been on display while creating an original piece of Native American artwork which will be presented to the school at tonight’s potlatch ceremony. Reflections of a potlatch will include an artistic replica of a Kwakwakawaka ceremonial house and a dramatic presentation of traditional Northwest Coast art. The ceremony begins promptly at 7 pm in the school gym and doors will be closed at that time. Please, NO photographs or video during the performance at the request of the Wilson family. Photographs can be taken after the performance. ”

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: Your second-to-last chance to catch West Seattle High School’s Drama Club production, 7:30 pm at WSHS Theater. More info, photos, cast list, etc., can be found here.

(By smohundro from the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BUSINESS OPENINGS: Opening day for Umpqua Bank (WSB sponsor) in West Seattle’s Admiral District, next to Admiral Safeway, and Petco‘s new location at Capco Plaza (41st/Alaska), both at 9 am.

METRO CHANGES IN WEST SEATTLE: Before its official meetings later this month, Metro presents its proposed West Seattle changes tonight at the Southwest District Council meeting, 7 pm, South Seattle Community College board room. Also on the agenda: SDOT rep explaining changes on West Seattle roads that have been or are being made for RapidRide. Here’s our preview (including linked maps to meeting location).

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: West Seattle High School’s Drama Club production, 7:30 pm at WSHS Theater. More info here.

PRIDE SKATE: Second edition of Pride Skate at Southgate Roller Rink – Halloween sequel; wear your costumes! 9-11 pm; more info on FB.

(WSB photo taken last week during our morning West Seattle Water Taxi coverage at Seacrest)
A bit of a Halloween holdover as November begins, with a few of the following highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

STORY TIMES AT SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES: From the SPL Calendar of Events – baby story times at 10:30 (West Seattle/Admiral) and 11:30 (Southwest) am today, Somali story time at 1:30 pm (High Point), family story time at 7 pm (Delridge)

DREAM DINNERS’ OPEN HOUSE, BOOK SIGNING: Taste the November/holiday menu and meet Western Washington entrepreneurs turned authors at the West Seattle Dream Dinners (WSB sponsor) store 5:30-7:30 pm tonight, 4701 41st Ave SW, Ste 110. More details – including a bonus just for RSVP’ing – in our preview published earlier this morning.

SKELETON THEATRE, NIGHT TWO: At 36th/Hanford, the animatronic production Skeleton Theatre is on for its second and final night tonight. Full details on its official website; shows are 6-9 pm, every half-hour – here’s our preview from Sunday night and our Monday night coverage.

TOASTMASTERS TELL TALES: West Seattle Toastmasters Club 832 invites you to its annual “Tales of the Hearth” guest night at The Kenney (WSB sponsor; 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW) at 6:30 pm. All welcome; more details in our preview published earlier this morning.

HOPE’S OPEN HOUSE: Open house at Hope Lutheran School, 7 pm (42nd/Oregon). Event details on this Facebook page.

TRIVIA: Rock music/pop culture trivia 8 pm tonight (and every Tuesday night) at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor).

If you missed Saturday’s coverage (with video showing what it’s like to drive the new route, both directions) – yes, The Viaduct is now open, ahead of schedule; that’s the latest live image, above. Metro buses return to their Viaduct routing as of this morning. So if you have to leave the peninsula, you have that option, but why leave? Here’s what’s up:

“DINE AND DRINK FOR PINK”: Part of today’s food/beverage proceeds from 7 participating West Seattle establishments go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, organized by Team Tracy. All day/night. More details on this Facebook event page.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska). From market management:

Jonboy caramel apples, anyone?! Organic Honeycrisp apples dipped in infamous caramel. Don’t be scared! … We got eggs, raw milk, butter now & local ancient grain flours coming soon! … Thanks to all who gathered for our Pear-Fect event last week – we raised $185 for the WS Food Bank! Cheers! Next week, join us for our “Eat Local for the Holidays” event! Chef demo, tastings, coupons, recipes … hooray!

FALL DAKOTA PLACE WORK PARTY: Grab your gloves, a trowel or a shovel and join a work party at Dakota Place Park. 1-4 pm. Rain or shine. Weeding, pruning, more. For more information, please contact Jennifer at cargalj@comcast.net

HALLOWEEN PORTRAITS AT FAUNTLEROY SCHOOLHOUSE: Help support the schoolhouse’s new mission as a center for community activity, and get a professional photo of your Halloween “look,” with the expertise of Gail Ann Photography! 1-3 pm at the schoolhouse (9131 California SW)

HAUNTED BOAT TOUR The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition‘s annual spooky sailing with your chance to hear local Native American supernatural legends, spooky settler stories from Georgetown and South Park, and learn about the terrifying toxic chemicals in the Duwamish River. The tour happens rain or shine. Guests must RSVP through Brown Paper Tickets ($25 donation). Leaves Harbor Island Marina, 1 pm today.

CONCERNED ABOUT HEALTH CARE? 34th District Health Action Team of Health Care For All -WA is having a meeting today at 2:15 PM, at Southwest Library (35th/Henderson) meeting room. From organizers: “Everyone is invited who is concerned about health care in this country. On Sunday, we plan is to read, view and discuss HB 1096 and SB 5601. The possibility for Universal Health Care for Washington citizens is alive.”

TRICK OR CAN: “Trick or Can,” 3-5 pm. HPFC Eagles soccer-team members plan to go door to door in some West Seattle (and vicinity) neighborhoods collecting food-drive donations – so have a can or two ready just in case! (Here’s our previously published preview with more details.)

MUSIC NORTHWEST: Music Northwest Concert Series 2011 – “Ein Feste Burg:
Music for Reformation,” 3 pm. At First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (4105 California SW). Seattle Pro Musica directed by Karen Thomas. See website for tickets and more information.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: Twelfth Night Productions‘ production of “War of the Worlds, A Live Radio Play.” 4 pm today at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets available online at Brown Paper Tickets (brownpapertickets.com/event/199850), or at the door.

WINTERNACHT: 6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. It’s The Cabiri’s fifth-annual Ghost Game production, second-to-last performance. Dessert included. Purchase your ticket at brownpapertickets.com/event/188904.

WHITE CENTER PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST: First ever! Bring your carved pumpkin to Triangle Park at 16th and Roxbury between 6 and 7 pm; judging starts at 7. More info here.

EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest in The Junction, the musical based on the cult-favorite movies. (More info, including ticket-purchase link, here.)

FOOD TRUCK NOTE: Snout and Co. food truck NOT here at 35th/Graham (expected back next weekend).

(WSB photo of the 2008 crowd trick-or-treating in The Junction)
If you can’t scare up something to do today and tonight, you’re not trying. Here’s some of what’s happening around the peninsula today, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

GARAGE SALE/RAFFLE WITH A TWIST: Garage Sale and Raffle for the West Seattle Food Bank, sponsored by Life Learning Center & Life Preschool in the Community Hall in the main building of Life Church. 3420 SW Cloverdale, now through 4 pm. Accepting canned food or money for purchases of the many treasures that are for sale. Bake sale too!

IT’S JUST A DRILL: If you come across a group of people with radios, maps, charts, sounding like something serious is going on – it’s just emergency-preparedness practice as West Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs join in a drill, 9 am-noon.

BOOK SALE BONANZA: Huge used-book sale at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), 3940 41st Ave SW, 10 am – 1 pm. Early holiday shopping – or hey, get books to give to trick-or-treaters.

DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR MURRAY PUMP STATION CSO CONTROL FACILITY: Daylong design workshop at Gatewood Elementary‘s cafeteria, 4320 SW Myrtle, 9:30 am-3 pm. The purpose of this meeting is for the project team and community to work in small groups to brainstorm ideas on ways to design the storage facility planned across the street from Lowman Beach Park to reduce combined-sewer overflows into Puget Sound.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: Clean out your medicine cabinet, where unused/unneeded/expired prescription drugs are a potential danger in multiple ways. Drop them off at the Southwest Precinct (Webster/Delridge), 10 am-2 pm. (Dropoff box last time was in the lobby, so if you don’t see anyone outside, just go in – door is on the west side of the building, next to the parking lot.)

200-POUND PUMPKIN: Barton Street P-Patch (34th/Barton) invites you to stop by 10 am-2 pm as they’ll be offering pumpkin-carving, plus they’ll raffle off a nearly 200-pound pumpkin! Details here (including a coupon for a discount on pumpkins at nearby Tony’s Produce so you can buy one and bring it over for carving)

HALLOWEEN ON THE RUN: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) hosts a registration event and packet pickup for tomorrow’s Run Scared 5K and 4K Walk from 10-7 today. Anyone who registers gets 10% everything in the store. Shelly Aaron from West Seattle Bodyworks will also be on site to offer free massage. The Run Scared 5K is held in Seward Park and all proceeds go to benefit the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.

OPEN HOUSE AT THE KENNEY: You’re invited to The Kenney (WSB sponsor)’s Fall Open House! 10:30-2:30 p.m.
Buffet Lunch 11:30 am-1 pm. Come and experience what life at The Kenney is all about! Hear about the benefits of moving into a CCRC, tour the beautiful campus and join us for a delicious lunch! The Kenney is West Seattle’s only Continuing Care Retirement Community.

FOOD TRUCKS: Not in Highland Park today – there’s a festival downtown.

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Playoff games today at West Seattle High School – both Chief Sealth International High School and WSHS have games at 11 am; winners of those games face off Saturday evening. Concessions today/tonight benefit WSHS Volleyball Team.

THRIFTWAY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY: West Seattle Thriftway Halloween party for kids, 11 am-1 pm for ages 1-10, deli area.

‘DAY OF THE DEAD’ SAND SCULPTING: At Village Green Perennial Nursery, lower driveway, noon-dusk today and tomorrow – more here.

‘LIFE IN THE GUTTER’: Uncover the world of urban rainfall and trace its travels from the clouds to the city’s streets, homes and businesses and the sewer lines below in Stormwater: Life in the Gutter, a one-man performance written and performed by Stokley Towles, part performance, part exhibition offering a gutter’s eye view of Seattle’s drainage system and the Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) employees who guide, monitor and maintain stormwater flow in the city. Free. Noon, High Point Library, 35th/Raymond.

TRICK OR TREAT IN THE JUNCTION! Trick-or-treaters and businesspeople both get in the spirit for this big, free event – West Seattle Junction trick-or-treating, 1-3 pm at participating businesses, just go to The Junction and follow the crowds!

ZOMBIFY YOURSELF: Atomic Boys in the Admiral District is holding a special event with West Seattle artist Brendan Wenberg of Strange Child, Inc. He will be set up from 1-6 on Saturday, at Atomic Boys. There will be a full line of his t-shirt designs, special edition sculptures, and he will be able to create “Zombictures” of you….and your friends…and/or family (caricatures start at $30). 4311 SW Admiral Way.

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE LONGHOUSE: Duwamish Longhouse hosts a Halloween Party, 6-8 pm, 4705 W. Marginal Way. Lots of Halloween fun. Children of all ages. Family friendly event. Games, prizes & refreshments. $5 donation welcome.

COME AS YOU AREN’T: Annual “Come as You Aren’t” Battle of the Bands at Skylark Café and Club, 7 pm: All fourteen acts have 3 songs each to wow the crowd and judges, as they out-rock and glam each other for possession of the coveted Golden Cowbell™. Is that Clutch Douglass or Salt ‘n’ Pepa? Hotels or The Misfits? Behold the supergroup formed from Stevedore and Mannequin BBQ as they channel The Supremes, and shiver with fright as experimental duo Perish The Island entertains with selections from Goblin’s soundtrack to Suspiria. Diversity and virtuosity have always set this event apart, and this year’s lineup is no exception… KEXP DJ and founding member of the Young Evils Troy Nelson, two-time Golden Cowbell winner Lori Campion, and Skylark owner-booker Jessie SK will judge the bands. The Golden Cowbell™ and runner-up prizes will be awarded shortly following the last set. This event is free, 21+, 7 pm to get a seat, bands start at 8 pm.

(Photo courtesy Ron Dugdale)
‘WAR OF THE WORLDS’: Twelfth Night Productions presents “War of the Worlds, A Live Radio Play.” On a bleak autumn night in 1938, aliens from Mars invaded Earth, or rather, that was the tale brought to life by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre over the airwaves. The radio broadcast was an unprecedented mix of dramatic “news reports” and science fiction inspired by the H.G. Wells novel which caused widespread panic and made Welles a celebrity. Shared bill with “Sorry, Wrong Number.” 7:30 pm, tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/199850), and at the venue, Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th SW.

‘EVIL DEAD’: The blood-spattered musical hit at 7:30 pm at ArtsWest.

‘WINTERNACHT’: 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Cabiri’s fifth-annual Ghost Game production. The eleven fearless acrobats, aerialists and dancers of their Cabiri performance troupe will step into a frozen wasteland in Winternacht, a collection of seven ancient tales from across the continents. More information at http://www.cabiri.org/ Purchase your ticket at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/188904

GRAVE DANGER HALLOWEEN PARTY: At Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm, with a costume contest, drink specials, and more.

HELL’S BELLES AT ROCKSPORT: Join the Rocksport Bar & Grill for its 16th annual Halloween Costume Party bash featuring HELL’S BELLES, the ultimate all female tribute band to AC/DC. Doors at 8 pm. Tickets in advance on the Rocksport website.

‘ROCKY HORROR’ AT THE ADMIRAL: Admiral Theater usually hosts the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” extravaganza the first Saturday of the month, but this one’s “early” for Halloween. Midnight!

… and more (MANY Halloween parties tonight) … this is just what we received notices about … any time you want to contribute an event to the calendar, just send us a bit of info, editor@westseattleblog.com!

Chris shares this photo of a jewelry box, and word of what else he found with it at a West Seattle park this afternoon:

I found a broken Jewelry Box with a lid inscribed with “Mother” multiple times at the entrance to Myrtle Reservoir Park this afternoon. Found what I presume are the contents strewn all over the grass there and, while nothing looks to be of great value, I thought the owner might want back what could be recovered. I have all the items I could find and will gladly turn them over to a someone who can identify any of the items. I’m guessing this was stolen from a home and dumped, but I suppose it could’ve been a car. Most of the items are pieces of jewelry and watches, and some music stuff. I figured the owner would be able to describe these items if they wanted to claim it. I can be reached at gulliver.chris@gmail.com or 503.406.8079.

(Amanita in Lincoln Park, by Machel Spence, who says it’s a sign of fall she awaits each year! Don’t eat them, though.)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Lunch meeting today at the West Seattle Golf Course. Executive Director Craig Salins from Washington Public Campaigns will speak on the organization’s goals and activities as well as discuss its current financial difficulties; a Families & Education Levy representative will discuss the importance of supporting this levy. The Discussion Group meets from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 am, on ‘Implications of Occupy Wall Street — Seattle.’ Registration is from 11:15-11:30 am with the program from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Cost is $12 members; $15 non-Members OR the minimum fee of $5 which includes coffee/tea and dessert.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’: Tonight there are five Family Matters presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full lineup here, 5 and 7 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL:The Chief Sealth International High School Varsity Volleyball team hosts a Metro League playoff game at 5:30 pm, with its winner playing the Seahawks at 7:30 pm. Doors open for both contests at 5 pm. $7 for adults and $5 for students.

COMMUNITY SAFETY COALITION: The South Delridge/White Center Community Safety Coalition meets for the first time since “Operation Center of Attention” was announced, St. James, 9421 18th SW, 6 pm.

DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: The ongoing series of meetings to talk about community-center changes in next year’s city budget moves to Delridge Community Center tonight, 7 pm (details here).

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: The West Seattle High School Drama Club presents “The Desperate Hours” by Joseph Hayes, 7:30 pm, WSHS Theater. $7 with reservation (email reservations@westsidedrama.com or call 206-252-8834), $12 at the door.

‘EVIL DEAD’ CONTINUES: “Evil Dead: The Musical” continues tonight at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery in The Junction, 7:30 pm.

That photo is from our visit to last Sunday’s rehearsal of “The Desperate Hours,” the West Seattle High School Drama Club production that opens tonight. WSHS drama teacher Andrew Finley explains it’s a chance for the cast members to do some serious acting, as it’s a drama about an average family whose world is shattered when escaped convicts break into their home. More info, including the cast lineup, is on this page of the Westside Drama website. Tonight’s showtime is 7:30 pm. Big discount if you make an advance reservation for your ticket -$7, compared to $12 at the door. E-mail reservations@westsidedrama.com or call 206-252-8834.

Also from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

CITY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING: Not in West Seattle, but we know West Seattleites who are planning to attend: Got something to say about the city-budget proposal before elected officials start making final decisions? Avoid the Viaductless rush-hour traffic home and go participate in your government. This is your last major chance to speak out in person – the second Seattle City Council budget hearing. Signups at 5 pm, hearing starts at 5:30 pm. City Hall downtown.

TRANSIT MASTER PLAN: This is NOT specifically related to the proposed Metro changes on which we reported last night, but it’s a great place to voice your ideas/concerns about the city’s transit future – in and out of West Seattle. The open house runs 6-8 pm, West Seattle Eagles hall, 4426 California SW (more info here)

PTA MEETING: Sanislo Elementary, 6:30 pm

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: Highland Park Action Committee meeting, 7 pm, HP Improvement Club at 12th/Holden. Co-chairs Billy and Carolyn Stauffer say, “We’ll be discussing a potpourri of things from Westcrest park, to p-patches, a little more on Emergency Preparedness, and some Nickelsville.”

ATTENTION, POETS AND STORYTELLERS … AND PROSPECTIVE AUDIENCE MEMBERS! Poetry Bridge presents Poems & Tales (4th Wednesday each month) at C&P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 5612 California SW, 7-9 pm. Featured readers for October are Priya Keefe and Rayn Roberts followed by open mic for poets and storytellers. FREE and open to all; beverages available at C&P. For additional information, visit poetrybridge.net.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’ CONTINUES: Family Matters presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full list here; tonight, 5 pm presentations on healthy cooking and caring for older adults; two 7 pm presentations, “Parenting is Always Letting Go” and “Talking and Listening to Youth.” 9140 California SW.

(Harlequin duck dust-up, by Danny McMillin – click for larger image)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BYE-BYE, BLUE WILLOW LUNCHEONETTE: As reported here over the weekend, today is the last day of lunch at Blue Willow Luncheonette in The Junction. The space is changing owners, with a new café on the way, and the Blue Willow Catering operation is moving to a commercial kitchen. They are offering lunch specials today as a “thank you” to patrons.

COMMUNITY CENTERS’ FUTURE: The series of meetings at individual community centers continues with a meeting tonight at Hiawatha Community Center to talk about what hours/programs you’d like to see under the cty’s new plan, 6:30 pm (details here)

OPEN HOUSE: Seattle Lutheran High School open house, 6:30 pm, more info here.

BIG NIGHT FOR ‘FAMILY MATTERS’: Multiple Family Matters presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church (9140 California SW) – full lineup here; tonight, five presentations/events – 5 pm, emergency preparedness, and “Family Love Letter”; 6:30 pm, Family Zumba; 7 pm, Young People and Safety (Technology), and “Praise Vs. Encouragement.”

HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Chief Sealth will host Bishop Blanchet at 6:00 pm, Southwest Athletic Complex.

ADVISORY GROUP FOR OVERFLOW-CONTROL PROJECT: First meeting of the Murray CSO Control Facility Design Advisory Group, 6:30-8:30 pm. Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (Board Room; 9131 California SW). This is an organizational meeting for the group that will help oversee the design of the storage-tank project across from Lowman Beach Park, but public is welcome. (More on the project status in a report coming up on WSB later this morning.)

BLOCKWATCH CAPTAINS: West Seattle Blockwatch Captains Network meets at 6:30 pm, Southwest Precinct – agenda details here

CANCELED: In case you hadn’t already heard, the West Seattle Candidates’ Forum that was scheduled for tonight has been canceled.

Before it’s too late – a few quick reminders for the rest of the afternoon and tonight:

ADMIRAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ MEETING: The new group forming with the help of the Admiral Neighborhood Association meets again this afternoon at Merrill Gardens-Admiral Heights (WSB sponsor) from 4-5:30 pm.

CRUISE PRESENTATION: AAA West Seattle‘s free presentation at Merrill Gardens-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), wine/appetizers at 5, presentation at 6.

HISTORIC SEATTLE MEETS IN WS: Historic Seattle membership meeting at The Sanctuary at Admiral, 5:30 pm (details here)

EAT LOCAL NOW! Tickets still available for dinner celebration at SODO Park, fundraiser for groups including Sustainable West Seattle and CoolMom, details here – and we’ve just added the menu to our most-recent preview – see it here.

‘BOYS IN THE BAND’: At 7 PM, The Admiral Theater & OutWest Bar present one showing only of the 1970 classic “Boys in the Band.” Event is 21+, with beer/wine available upstairs. Tickets $7.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’: The week of special presentations/events continues at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full lineup here; tonight, “Preventing Bullying,” 7 pm.

FOLLOWING UP ON THE WHITE CENTER RAIDS: The multiagency “Center of Attention” operation reached into West Seattle, too, according to the map included in this followup on our partner site White Center Now, with context on what inspired investigators to start the work. Tonight, 7 pm at Wiley Center in White Center’s Greenbridge development, US Attorney Jenny Durkan and others will lead a community meeting to talk about the raids and how to improve community safety in the future.

(Saturday demolition photo by Ian Molee)
No notable problems getting around on Viaductless Day 1 of 9 – but of course, it’s still the weekend. Tomorrow, we’ll be tracking both morning and evening commutes (and everything inbetween). But till then – once again today, there’s no reason to leave. From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska). Today’s highlights from market managers:

Which is better — Cake or Pie? Contestants will be featuring their favorite pie or cake recipe featuring luscious local pears. Dessert entries will show up at 10 am. Judges will taste and judge between 10 am and noon. Once the judging is complete, YOU CAN TASTE THE PIES AND CAKE in exchange for a donation to the West Seattle Food Bank. … ALSO, please welcome new and returning vendors: Jonboy Caramels, Lantern Brewery (sampling local beer), Lyall Farms (sweet potatoes, grapes and horseradish – of course!), Golden Glen Dairy (butter!), Millingwood (EGGS), Sea Breeze Farms and Bloom Creek CRANBERRIES!

WHILE YOU’RE IN THE JUNCTION: Friends of the Animals Foundation will have volunteers on site at Next to Nature from 11 am – 3 pm to help you find the perfect rescued feline companion.

TODAY’S WEST SEATTLE FOOD TRUCKS: Snout and Co. food truck scheduled to debut, 11 am, at 35th/Graham … also Damiana’s Blue Truck is scheduled to be back by West Seattle Convenient Care in The Triangle (3623 SW Alaska).

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Jonathan Nicholson performs, 3-5 pm, at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor).

JOHN DOE AT EASY STREET: As first previewed here earlier this month, John Doe will play in-store, live, free, Easy Street Records in The Junction, 4:30 pm.

CALL THE SALMON HOME: 5 pm, at the Fauntleroy Fish Ladder viewpoint. Bring a drum of any kind and your singing voice to call in our coho spawners. If you’d like to help put together the salmon story to be acted out, call 206.938.4203. More details on the Fauntleroy Community Association website.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’: Two “Family Matters” presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full lineup here; today, “Understanding Suicide,” 5 pm, and a conversational with/about nontraditional families at 7 pm.

FOOD DRIVE: Food drive at Mars Hill Church-West Seattle to help replenish what was stolen from a Salvation Army storage container, continuing all day till 5 pm, donation bins in the commons area of the church, details on this Facebook event page.

No Viaduct? No problem! That’s the latest “live” look at the bridge – but there are lots of things to do without leaving the peninsula. (Although if you really must leave, you can go walk on the viaduct 9:30 am-12:30 pm – details here.) From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

DECORATE A PUMPKIN: PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) has a pumpkin decorating party for kids, drop by 9:30-12:30! (California/Stevens)

THINK SNOW! SKI SWAP: Ski/snowboard swap presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters at the VFW Hall across the street (36th/Alaska), 10 am-6 pm.

WOMEN’S CAR CARE SEMINAR: 10 am at Tom’s Automotive Service (WSB sponsor), 3615 SW Oregon (call 206-937-1144 to check if there’s space).

FAMILY MATTERS: A week of “Family Matters” presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church begins. Full lineup here; today, community-resources fair, 10 am-2 pm (9140 California SW).

EUROPAKIDS PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: EuropaKids International Preschool (WSB sponsor) is celebrating its 6th year in West Seattle with a fall open house at 10:30 am today at Southwest Community Center to introduce its new Mandarin Chinese program.

TODAY’S FOOD TRUCKS: Food trucks at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am. Lumpia World, I Want Curry Now, Charlie’s Buns … Marination Mobile sends word that during its regular 35th/Graham visit 11 am-2 pm, “Just a heads up that your friendly neighborhood Big Blue taco truck will start selling jars of Nunya Sauce and Pickles in a Pepper today. Jars are $8 and come with a free slider or taco.” … And the BUNS burger truck is scheduled to debut at the new California/Edmunds “pod” for dinnertime.

HALLOWEEN GALA: At Salty’s on Alki at 11:30 am, it’s the Southwest Seattle Historical Society Log House Museum 2011 Annual Halloween Gala. See Facebook Event page here.

ADOPT A CAT: West Seattle’s only animal shelter, Kitty Harbor (3422 Harbor Ave SW), is open noon-6 pm.

LEND A HAND: Work party at Nickelsville to help spread donated gravel, volunteers needed 1-3 pm, details here including location.

FREE WORKSHOP: Free remodeling/building workshop at Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor), 2 pm, info here

VISIT THE TOOL LIBRARY: Saturday hours at the West Seattle Tool Library, on the east side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, are now through 2 pm.

OLG HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Our Lady of Guadalupe annual Halloween Carnival, 4-8 pm, parish hall. Kids, wear costumes! Lots of activities and fun.

SCARY DUWAMISH STORIES: Told by Native Storyteller Johnny Moses, 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW. Local Native American tales of witches and soul loss. $10 general. $5 seniors/students. $3 frybread. Doors open at 5 pm. Children welcome, but parents should use their best judgment. Tales will be scary & gory. Wear your costume if you dare. Free parking. Free admission for enrolled Duwamish members.

FILM FESTIVAL FINALE: Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (WSB sponsor)’s third of three days with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle – schedule here; first film at 6 pm.

EARLY HALLOWEEN, WITH YOUR DOG! Muttster Mash, 7-10 pm, pet costume contest and more at Muttley Crew Cuts, including an auction. Benefits Animal Aid and Rescue Foundation.

THEATER IN HIGHLAND PARK: Highland Park Improvement Club is hosting an evening of theater tonight at 7pm (pay what you can). It is a one-night-only production by local theater company Playworks of Arthur Miller’s “I Can’t Remember Anything.”

‘EVIL DEAD’: ArtsWest‘s gory, campy production continues its run tonight, 7:30 pm, tickets available online.

WINTERNACHT: The Cabiri’s annual Ghost Game production, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – including dessert! Tickets at brownpapertickets.com/event/188904

Yes, there’s more happening than Viadoom/Viacrunch/Viaclosure/etc. That starts at 7:30 tonight. But here’s what else is up, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

VIADUCT CHAT: For closure coverage, we’re teaming up with our friends at KING 5 to add a little extra oomph (hey, they have a chopper, we don’t). First collaboration: 11 am today, live online chat led by KING’s traffic reporter Tracy Taylor, with your editor here assisting. We should have the chat box here on WSB once it starts, but if we don’t, you’ll definitely be able to participate here.

WALK-A-THON: Lafayette Elementary‘s annual fundraiser is happening today throughout the school day, and you’re welcome to drop by the (newly renovated!) playground to show your support.

TAKE A HIKE! Monthly free guided eco-hike with the Nature Consortium, 1 pm, 14th/Holly trailhead, RSVP to nancy@naturec.org

SKI/SNOWBOARD SWAP – DROPOFF DAY: Ski/snowboard swap this weekend at Mountain to Sound Outfitters, 4-7 pm today, full details here.

FALL FESTIVAL: Free event tonight at High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave SW), 6-8 pm. Ages 3 and older. Everyone in the family is invited to join in on an evening of fun! Kids will enjoy a variety of “frightfully fun” skill challenging games and activities. This event is created in a way that provides thrills without unnecessary fright for walking toddlers up to eleven years old. If able, we request a donation of a non-perishable food item to be donated to the West Seattle Food Bank.

HALOWEEN CARNIVAL: Free event at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), Ages 12 and under. Get dressed up and join us for evening of family fun featuring games and sweet treats. The Balloon Buffoon will be in attendance, twisting his award-winning balloon animals. 6-8 pm.

MORE EARLY HALLOWEEN FUN: A Spooky Good Time at the West Seattle Family YMCA, 4515 36th Ave. SW, 6:30-8 pm.A free, exciting evening with the Y’s own Mad Scientist, who will delight the whole family with his spooky experiments! There will be kid-friendly, hands-on activities for all ages.

FILM FESTIVAL: Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (WSB sponsor)’s second of three days with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle – schedule here; first film at 6 pm.

WINE TASTING: Weekly wine tasting at bin 41 – from 6-7:30 pm: Pinot Noir is the one varietal that fascinates so many winemakers around the globe. We are always fascinated how the varietal can taste so different from different regions. This tasting will feature an array of Pinot Noir from around the world.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: High school football – West Seattle HS hosts Chief Sealth (WS Stadium), 7 pm in the Huling Bowl, with pre- and during-game festivities (here’s our earlier preview) – bring a WS Food Bank donation! Also tonight, Seattle Lutheran vs. Chief Leschi, 7:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex in WS

OPENING NIGHT FOR WINTERNACHT: Tonight at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Cabiri’s fifth-annual Ghost Game production. More details in our preview from earlier this week.

Thanks to WSB contributor Keri DeTore for the photo of Delridge’s Dragonfly Pavilion in that sunshine we enjoyed earlier this week … nowhere to be found at the moment. But we can always dream. In the meantime, things to consider for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

LEARNING WHILE HELPING: From Matt Evans at West Seattle Academy/WS Montessori (WSB sponsor): Students are doing park cleanups at Lincoln Park and Alki today. “The clean-ups are an extension of our Leadership class in the middle school, and the result of a class brainstorm about how we can give back to our community. We will be armed with trash bags and rubber gloves to help make Lincoln Park and Alki litter-free, so if you see our students at either location today, show them your appreciation with a ‘Thanks!’.”

ROXHILL SKATESPOT’S DOWNTOWN REVIEW: Seattle Design Commission looks at Roxhill Skatespot, 1 pm, Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall.

WSHS SPIRIT DINNER AND AUCTION: West Seattle High School Athletics are the beneficiary for tonight’s gala sponsored by the PTSA and WSHS Foundation, The Hall at Fauntleroy, doors open at 5:30 pm for silent auction/appetizers/drinks, dinner is at 7, live auction/dessert dash/raffle at 7:30 pm. Call to see if tickets are still available – 206-252-0476 or e-mail rjlee@seattleschools.org.

LESBIAN AND GAY FILM FESTIVAL IN WEST SEATTLE: Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (WSB sponsor)’s first of three days with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle – schedule here – first screening tonight is at 6 pm.

LOWMAN BEACH SEWER-OVERFLOW PROJECT: The Murray (that’s the pump station at Lowman Beach) Combined Sewer Overflow project will be updated at a community meeting, 6:30 pm, Fauntleroy Church fellowship hall (9140 California SW).

GIRL SCOUT INFO NIGHT: Girl Scouts have another free family information night in West Seattle – this time it’s at WS (Admiral) Library, 6:30 pm.
For more information, please visit GirlScoutsWW.org or call 425-614-1126

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Monthly meeting at Alki UCC Church Parlor, 6215 SW Hinds, 7 pm – topics include landslide mitigation (see recent WSB story) and community-center changes.

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: If the budget-cut proposal to change Southwest Community Center into a Teen Life Center and Neighborhood Service Center goes through, what programs and hours should the center keep? City-led discussion tonight, 7 pm (details here)

In lieu of our regular daily preview, pre-empted by this morning’s developing story, please check out the WSB West Seattle Events calendar to see what’s up today/tonight. In Morgan Junction, the Morgan Community Association has its quarterly meeting at 7 at The Kenney; to the east, the Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meets at 7 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, with a vision for Delridge Way’s future on the agenda. Plus, early Halloween, with “Evil Dead” opening at ArtsWest and a special spooky Art Jam at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor). Full list here.