Thanks to Jamie Kinney for the very summery photo of a Sweat Bee and flower. Summer officially arrives tonight, as noted in our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL TALKS FEDERAL CHANGES: Right now, the City Council is meeting as the Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes, a joint meeting with the King County Council Committee of the Whole. Here’s the agenda; you can watch live via (updated) King County TV’s YouTube channel.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Also open today, on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the session schedule here.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm signup, 6:30 pm performances during the last edition of Kenyon Hall‘s singer-songwriter open mic before the venue’s summer repair/maintenance break! (7904 35th SW)

COMEDY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, radio-style comedy troupe Midnight Mystery Theater at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

‘LOST’ POTTER’S FIELD WALKING TOUR: Special summer-solstice event – Invisible Histories leads you on a tour of the Georgetown site where 3,200+ people were buried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing.

‘HOUSE PARTY 2’ AT EASY STREET: Sold-out night of DJing and dancing, 7 pm, just noting as a reminder to ticketholders and/or curious passersby.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Second night for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link.

AMERICANA, COUNTRY/FOLK/ROCK AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, Rankin Crow, 21 Rails, The Bale Jumpers at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.

SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH: Provided it’s not pouring, educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen will be at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, upslope from the tennis courts and gardens) 8:30-9:30 pm for her quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch. (If the sun’s visible, it should vanish from view around 8:55. Also note that the solstice moment is 7:42 pm.) Free, all ages.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Hershe tonight! (4547 California SW)

PRIDE COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER: All month long, Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) offers a special cocktail, The Sylvia River-ita, with half the proceeds supporting Lambert House.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Painted stone attributed by texter to ‘Westwood mystery artist’)

Here are our Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can look ahead any time), starting with some changes for the Juneteenth holiday:

LIBRARIES: Seattle Public Library and King County Library System branches are all closed,

SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION: Many Seattle Parks facilities (but not all) are closed.

USPS: Juneteenth is a US Postal Service holiday.

BANKS: This is also a banking holiday.

STREET PARKING: For Seattle neighborhoods with city-operated pay stations, on-street parking is free today.

We have not received or found word of any organized Juneteenth celebrations in West Seattle; if you know of anything, please comment! Meantime, here’s the rest of the list:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Gardening season continues! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open today and every day through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Also open today, on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the session schedule here.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Poke Me.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

RAT CITY ART & FOOD WALK: The new third-Thursday tradition in White Center, starting at 5 pm at most of the two-dozen-plus participating venues – see our calendar listing for the lineup/map.

ART RECEPTION: 5-7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), reception for “found object assemblage” artist Elaine Woodhouse.

FREE MENDING WORKSHOP: 5 pm at KAVU (9064 Delridge Way SW) – details and RSVP link in our calendar listing.

POSTCARDS FOR DEMOCRACY: The long-distance-advocacy group has a bonus monthly happy-hour gathering at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), 5-7 pm.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: All-ages show at 7 pm with Shai Foxx, Silvermoon, DUK, Arc Flash. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ARTSWEST OPENING NIGHT: The curtain rises for new ArtsWest production “The Effect“ at 7:30 pm. Check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: The weekend spinning starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Mr. Moon, 8 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Great Blue Heron and pilings, photographed by Stewart L.)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new Junction location. (4522 California SW)

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: The open-daily season continues at Lincoln Park‘s outdoor, heated salt-water pool! Noon-7 pm; see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 3 pm, join Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something that’s broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

A TRIO OF MOONPATH POETS AT C & P: WordsWest Literary Series presents three poets published by MoonPath, Katy E. Ellis, Susan Landgraf, and Cindy Veach, 6-8 pm gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SUMMER DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

GAMES IN THE PARK FOR GROWNUPS: Meet in the Lincoln Park north parking lot by 6:30 pm and organizers will lead you to the location. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

THE DAISY CHAIN, LIVE: Album-release show at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

MUSIC BINGO: Two places to play tonight – at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm, and monthly MINGO at Three9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), 7:30 pm.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance at centerstage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Tonight’s preview performance is sold out, but check the website for other shows starting with opening night tomorrow. (4711 California SW)

Got something coming up that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The meeting that’s under way right now includes a discussion of West Seattle’s Sound Transit light rail and the city’s role in it, as well as a presentation about the state’s upcoming “Revive I-5” project. Here’s the agenda, which has all the document links. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Ready to follow up on “No Kings” participation? One way to do it is offered via this weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW).

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

HOMEWORK HELP: Done until next school year!

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: The Class of 2025 celebrates commencement at 5 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown. Allow extra time for beefed-up security screenings. (400 5th Ave. N.) P.S. If you’re not going downtown, you can watch the live stream on the district’s YouTube channel.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

EVENING UKULELE MEETUP: West Seattle ukulele players meet on third Tuesdays, 6 pm at Good Society (California/Lander).

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Tonight at 6:15 pm, meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

TOASTMASTERS 832 HYBRID MEETING: 6:30 pm online and at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW), grow your leadership and communication skills!

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the weekly question “where can you play trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

MONTHLY PFLAG MEETING: 7:30 pm at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(California Poppy, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

Here’s what’s on our highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (are we missing something? let us know!):

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 am story time is open to wee ones and their parents/guardians/caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm for kids to keep cool! (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL STARTS EVERY-DAY SCHEDULE: Starting today and continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, noon-7 pm.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See city councilmembers look ahead to the rest of the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch.

HOMEWORK HELP: Done for the year.

WINE CLASS: 6 pm at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – get tickets here.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: No need to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! Every-other-week music quiz hosted by @pubquizdavid at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) has sessions at 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, and the meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

LAUGHTER: The monthly Routine Killers comedy show – five comedians! – will bring you some, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) – check for tickets here!

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starts at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE You can sing at 9 pm Monday nights – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Saturday on Elliott Bay – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Happy Father’s Day if you’re celebrating! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), 9 am.

WEST SEATTLE BRAKE SERVICE SALE: As previewed here, moving/closure sale for contents of the longtime business at 4464 37th SW, 9 am-2 pm again today.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with almost-summer produce (strawberries! lots of greens! asparagus!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays throughout the summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

(added) FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH: At the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW): “Brunch is from 10 am-1 pm, Fathers get it for free, others will be $15 each…so much good food!!! Kids under 10 years old, free also.”

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

DONATION DRIVE: 11 am-3 pm, monthly dropoff donation drive in the Alki UCC courtyard (6115 SW Hinds):

This month’s priority needs:

Clean and wearable Men’s Work/Casual Clothing
New Socks
Non-Perishable Food

We also welcome clean and wearable men’s/women’s outerwear suitable for the season, hygiene items and camping gear. Donations are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center. Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

WEST SEATTLE RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

FATHER’S DAY GAME PARTY: Noon-6 pm, Elsom Cellars in nearby SODO invites you to come play board games, card games, Jenga, Cornhole, other family favorites. (2960 4th Ave. S.)

SIXTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open again today during the last of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Third Sunday of the season for these free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

CRIBBAGE AT THE EAGLES: 2 pm, more-advanced play, membership not required. (4426 California SW)

LOW TIDE: Not mega-low, but low enough for an interesting beach walk with Dad (or whoever), -1.7 feet at 2:21 pm.

NEW BOOK CLUB: First-ever meeting of the West Seattle Modern Classic Book Club, 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW). This month’s book: “White Noise.”

ONE-ACT PLAY: Chief Sealth Drama student-directed production, “The Angel Intrudes,” 4 pm. Tickets $2. (2600 SW Thistle)

LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: Chop Chop with Kurt Reifler & the Watchdogs , 7 pm at Tim’s Tavern in White Center. (16th/98th)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Weekend’s end brings Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Our list of West Seattle happenings begins with today’s two biggest events:

MORGAN JUNCTION COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: The Morgan Community Association presents this festival, 10 am-2 pm in and around Morgan Junction Park (west side of California north of Fauntleroy Way), with free entertainment (see the schedule here), kids’ activities, local organizations and businesses (see the lineups here) – four hours of free fun to celebrate your community!

‘NO KINGS’ DEMONSTRATIONS: While the biggest Seattle gathering is on Capitol Hill, and local resistance group West Seattle Indivisible plans to travel there, several small rallies have been announced around West Seattle – here’s the list we published last night, also including rallying points for those taking Metro.

Here’s what else we have for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GAME OF SHROOMS: Up for a scavenger hunt? West Seattle’s own Potterings has hidden pottery mushrooms around the peninsula for you to find, as explained here, starting today.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

WEST SEATTLE BRAKE SERVICE SALE: As previewed here, moving/closure sale for contents of the longtime business at 4464 37th SW, 9 am-2 pm today (and tomorrow).

FREE PRENATAL FITNESS CLASS: This morning at the beach:

At 9:00 am, FIT4BABY West Seattle in collaboration with Prepare the Nest is holding a free prenatal fitness class open to anyone wanting to move their body during pregnancy. The class will take place at the Alki Statue of Liberty and welcomes mothers at any stage of pregnancy! Immediately following the class will be a short conversation with Birth Doula Bri Music from Prepare the Nest to discuss the benefits of having a doula present at birth and answer any questions people might have.

Register here. (61st/Alki)

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – Canceled again, back June 28.

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 10:30 am-12:30 pm, pop-up silent-reading event at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at Log House Museum (61st/Stevens), after registering here. Suggested donation $15.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

CHIEF SEALTH IHS STUDENT-ORGANIZED CAR SHOW: 11 am-4 pm in the school parking lot, first one ever! (2600 SW Thistle)

EMERALD CITY ROMANCE WRITERS: Author and reader event 11 am-5 pm at South Seattle College‘s Brockey Center (6000 16th SW), as previewed here! Meet your fave love-story-teller, discover locally based writers you haven’t read yet, explore romance-related vendors, more.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

SIXTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the final of six preseason weekends before its 7-day-a-week season begins next week, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

GEORGETOWN CARNIVAL: Our neighbors to the northeast invite you to come on over, noon-10 pm, Airport Way S between Corson Ave & Bailey St. for “all kinds of quirky fun.” Details in our calendar listing.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-2 pm (closing early today) – see the exhibit about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 1:30 pm matinee show for the Pride edition of Kenyon Hall Cabaret – get tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

NORTHWEST FIRELIGHT CHORALE: In concert, 2 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), info and ticket link in our calendar listing.

HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO CLINIC: 3 pm with the West Seattle HS Girls’ Water Polo team at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle) – signup info is in our calendar listing.

FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.

ROLLER DERBY: Rainier Roller Riot bout “The Pack Is Queer,” 5:30 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

THE BREWS BROTHERS: Acoustic trio live at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, no cover, all ages.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 6:05 pm home game vs. the Seattle Blackfins at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.

ONE-ACT PLAY: Chief Sealth Drama student-directed production, “The Angel Intrudes,” 6:15 pm. Tickets $2. (2600 SW Thistle)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Brittany Davis album-release show for “Black Thunder,” 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Mountain Holler, The Flameglo, Oscillatina at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, $10 cover, all ages.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s Soul Focus FM at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

DANCE! Monthly Machine Learning night at The Lumber Yard in White Center, 9 pm-2 am. (9630 16th SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Up for Saturday night singing? 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Penny sent the photo, captioned, ‘A secret artist leaves work in Lincoln Park)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – shorter than usual as some regular venues have nothing on the calendar for tonight:

CITY COUNCIL TALKS REZONING: 9:30 am, the City Council meets as the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan. Here’s the agenda; you can watch live via Seattle Channel. (Note that the committee’s next major public hearing is June 23.)

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am – open gym for little kids is available at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

STUDENT FUNDRAISING RUNS: We’ve previewed these two that welcome community pledges of support – both are happening today:
–Roxhill Elementary Jog-A-Thon
–Alki Elementary Alki-A-Thon

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Hey, the sun’s supposed to be back this afternoon, so we’re reminding you that the spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm doors, 6:30 pm show for the first of two nights for Kenyon Hall Cabaret, Pride Edition. Tonight’s sold out, “limited tickets” for tomorrow – check here. (7904 35th SW)

GET CREATIVE: Make an egg carton at Potterings (3400 Harbor SW) – 6-9 pm. Registration info and other details are in our calendar listing.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Lady Coco tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight: Loose Wing, Low Hums.

PRIDE COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER: All month long, Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) offers a special cocktail, The Sylvia River-ita, with half the proceeds supporting Lambert House.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Susan Whiting Kemp)

Big day and night! Here are our Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can look ahead any time – this daily list is just a reminder):

Q&A DROP-IN FOR OVERFLOW-CONTROL PROJECT: 10 am-noon, visit Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW) to talk with project-team members about the new Combined Sewer Overflow project proposed to include a 7-million-gallon storage tank off West Marginal Way SW.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring gardening season continues! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

ALL ABOUT THE FIFA WORLD CUP: One year away from the mega-tournament that will include matches in Seattle! What do you need to know? The guest at today’s noon West Seattle Chamber of Commerce lunch at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) will explain.

DESIGN YOUR WORK LIFE: Free presentation at noon at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), youth up to 18 years old are invited to drop in and play.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, JUNE EDITION: Some events start as early as 4 pm; the major window is 5-8 pm. Here’s the preview we published on Wednesday including this month’s venue list for art and food/drink specials.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Swagg-N-Wagon.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

SOUTH PARK SAFETY: Walking tour with SDOT exploring future pedestrian possibilities. Meet at 4:30 pm at 7th Avenue South and South Henderson.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle! And it’s a West Seattle Art Club venue tonight, too!

DENNY IMS POETRY SLAM: 6 pm at the Denny International Middle School Galleria (2701 SW Kenyon), see and hear dozens of student poets perform their work. Community members invited!

JUNCTION PRIDE CELEBRATION: 6 pm, meet up at VAIN (4513 California SW), then at 6:30 pm, head to Walk-All-Ways to dance and celebrate!

DUWAMISH CEMETERY HISTORY: Join Invisible Histories for tonight’s Words, Writers, Southwest Stories, online at 6 pm, to learn about this almost-forgotten history. Register here to get the link.

LEARN ABOUT SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS: As previewed Wednesday, 6 pm panel discussion/Q&A at Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton) – free to attend, RSVP requested if you can.

THE ART OF MUSIC: Three performances tonight to complement the Art Walk, all running 6 pm-7:45 pm – one in Admiral, one in The Junction, one in Morgan Junction. See the lineup here.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIE: 6:30 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

SEA LEMON AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm performance, free, all ages. Signing too, if you’ve bought the album! (4559 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Lady Coco, 9 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photographed on Beach Drive by Thomas Bach)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new Junction location. (4522 California SW)

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

(added) ONO GRINDS WITH SPD: “Coffee with a cop” meet-and-greet with Seattle Police, Hawaiian style, 11 am-1 pm at Marination ma kai (1600 Harbor SW).

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 3 pm, join Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.

DROP-IN Q&A ABOUT BARTON REPAVING PROJECT: 5:30-7 pm outside ex-Bed Bath Beyond at Westwood Village, your chance to talk with team members for this upcoming work (now set for next year instead of this year).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS’ ENDORSEMENT MEETING: 6 pm online, as previewed here. You can go here to register for the link (all can observe the meeting but endorsement votes are limited to qualified members).

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: Monthly event at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), 6 pm. All players, all ages, welcome!

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details here and pre-registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: Celebrate the beauty and powerof words! 6-8 pm PoetryBridge gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance at centerstage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS GRADUATION: 8 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown (401 5th Ave. N.) Note increased security screening – arrive early.

Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES: West Seattle Food Bank‘s weeklong donation drive at PCC West Seattle (2749 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues today. The store is open until 11 pm,

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring student awards and scholarship presentations.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

PRE-FATHER’S DAY MEAT MARKET: Five days until Father’s Day – a unique event at Lady Jaye (4523 California SW), 4-8 pm – if Dad is a devoted carnivore, this is the place to get something to cook for him OR something already cooked, during what LJ bills as “the ultimate Wagyu experience.”

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

FAUNTLEROY CULVERTS MEETING: The first of the major Fauntleroy Creek culvert-replacement projects, beneath 45th SW north of Wildwood, is set for construction to start next year. Tonight the Fauntleroy Community Association and Seattle Public Utilities host a community meeting for updates and Q&A, replacing the first half of FCA’s regular monthly board meeting, 6 pm, at a larger venue – The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: On this long night, enjoy the late light with a run – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the weekly question “who’s got trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Early summer flowers – photo by Susan Whiting Kemp)

Here’s what’s on the highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (are we missing something? let us know!):

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 AM story time is open to wee ones and their parents/guardians/caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm for kids to keep cool! (1100 SW Cloverdale)

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See city councilmembers look ahead to the rest of the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch.

HOMEWORK HELP: K-12 students can get free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: No need to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three places you can play tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starts at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE Time to sing at 9 pm Monday nights – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Tiny cup fungi photographed by Jay Speidell in the West Duwamish Greenbelt)

Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, but starting with a traffic reminder:

WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: The low bridge (Spokane Street Swing Bridge) is closed for cylinder work – to all surface traffic, both motorized and non-motorized – and will stay closed potentially until late tonight. (We’ll be watching for an early reopening; if you see it open before we do, please call or text 206-293-6302 if you can!)

Now here’s what’s on the happening list:

JUNIOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Regional meet at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), 9 am-4 pm.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from Uptown Espresso in The Junction (California/Erskine/Edmunds), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

CAPERS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 10 am-4 pm, help the Junction store (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor) celebrate 40 years in business – see our preview plus calendar listing. All-month 20 percent off storewide sale is happening now too!

GRIEF WALK: 10 am – explained here. Meet at the SW Hinds entrance to Schmitz Preserve Park. (5099 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with almost-summer produce (strawberries! lots of greens! asparagus!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays this spring and summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to buy it? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

FIFTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open again today during the fifth of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

FEATHER IN THE WIND POP-UP ART SHOW: Third of three days for this pop-up show featuring local artists in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), noon-6 pm, lineup in our calendar listing.

LEARN ABOUT POTTERINGS MEMBERSHIP: Become a member at the studio! Find out how it works during a 1 pm info session today. (3400 Harbor SW)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Third Sunday of the season for these free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE RHODIES FC HOME MATCH: 2 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) vs. Tacoma.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

JUMP ROPE SHOW: Not only can you watch West Seattle’s own Rain City RopeWorks jump-rope athletes show off, you can jump with them too! 2:30 pm at the Holy Rosary School Gym (42nd/Genesee).

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Circle of Songs, acoustic showcase, 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: General meeting at 3:30 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), with topics including next Saturday’s “No Kings” rally, plus a fundraising bake sale.

KARAOKE FOR THE SPIRIT: As Pride Month continues, West Seattle’s queer-affirming churches gather at 7 pm tonight at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) for uplifting singing.

CORNER POCKET TRIVIA: 7 pm every other Sunday. (California/Alaska)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Weekend’s end brings Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday sunset, photographed by Gene Pavola)

First Saturday of June! Your list of West Seattle happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, begins with two traffic alerts:

WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: The low bridge (Spokane Street Swing Bridge) is scheduled to close at 7 am for cylinder work – to all surface traffic, both motorized and non-motorized – and will stay closed potentially until 10 pm Sunday. (We’ll be watching for an early reopening; if you see it open before we do, please call or text 206-293-6302 if you can!)

16TH SW CLOSURE IN WHITE CENTER: The White Center Pride street festival (see listing below) will close 16th SW all day and into the very late night, between SW Roxbury and SW 100th.

Now, other notes for today/tonight!

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

PLANT SALE TO FIGHT LUNG CANCER: 9 am to 3 pm, one last session of Amy‘s famous plant sale, raising money to fight lung cancer. (3703 SW 107th)

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: 9 am-4 pm at the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex courts just west of Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), the Westside Pickleball League hosts its big tournament: “We will have 150 players playing 201 games throughout the day, ages 16-82, and from as far away as New Mexico. It is a fundraiser for the Chief Sealth International High School athletic department.”

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

CAPERS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 10 am-4 pm, help the Junction store (4525 California SW) celebrate 40 years in business – see our preview plus calendar listing. All-month 20 percent off storewide sale starts too!

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

BRUNCH POP-UP: 10:30 am-3 pm, Upwell hosts Villa Jerada! (4811 California SW)

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – Canceled this week, back next week.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library – Canceled this week.

LOOP THE ‘LUPE: Not too late to register if you’re not already signed up – go here or just show up! 11 am obstacle course 5K, noon Fun Run 5K, 12:15 pm Senior Saunter, 1 pm Kids’ Dash, plus barbecue, beer garden, music, all at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), fundraising for Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s social and community programs.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at Log House Museum (61st/Stevens), after registering here. Suggested donation $15.

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: Unique shopping event with local artists/crafters at Alki Beach, 11 am-5 pm.

‘NO KINGS’ PEP RALLIES: 11 am-1 pm, join West Seattle Indivisible on the corners at Morgan, Alaska, Admiral Junctions with signs and noisemakers to promote next Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

FIFTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the fifth of six preseason weekends before its 7-day-a-week season, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

FEATHER IN THE WIND POP-UP ART SHOW: Second of three days for this pop-up show featuring local artists in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), noon-6 pm, lineup in our calendar listing.

WHITE CENTER PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL: Noon-midnight, in the (closed) street on 16th SW from Roxbury to 100th, with music, DJs, dozens of vendors, all welcome.

VIP EXPERIENCE DURING WHITE CENTER PRIDE: Also starting at noon, ticketed experience offered by Boombox and Lumber Yard.

SOUTH DELRIDGE GATHERING DURING WHITE CENTER PRIDE: Terraplanted and Mr. B’s Mead Center have festivities until 8 pm in the 9400 block of Delridge Way, just north of Roxbury.

WEST SEATTLE HS STUDENT-ORGANIZED CAR SHOW: Noon-3:30 pm in the school parking lot, entries welcome as well as spectators! (3000 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-2 pm (closing early today) – see the exhibit about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

SIGN-MAKING PARTY FOR ‘NO KINGS’ RALLY: 1-4:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) with West Seattle Indivisible, looking ahead to next Saturday’s nationwide rallies.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BUILDING WITH COILS: At the Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), 12:30-2:30 pm, “All materials included. Coils made using the extruder, you will create a pot or vase and add color with slip. Items created will be available for pick up after 2 weeks.” Contact Frances at 206-330-7027 to register.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.

WEST SEATTLE HS ALL-SCHOOL REUNION: 4-7 pm at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), as previewed here. See the schedule here, including the Classic Car Show just outside the school.

SIP AND SPIN: Introduction to wheel-throwing at Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th), 6-8:30 pm.

‘FORWARD TOGETHER’: 34th District Democrats‘ fundraising celebration, 6:30 pm at Washington State Black Legacy Institute (2656 42nd SW), ticket info in our calendar listing.

REIKI SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

WEST SEATTLE BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: Princess Pulpit, Malty and the Rain, Potholes at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm, $10 cover, all ages.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 7:05 pm home game tonight at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Mothtide, feat. Pruett and Pilot Seat, 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – get tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s the Future Shock Prince Tribute at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Up for Saturday night singing? 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Here are our Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring gardening season continues! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

MEDICARE INFORMATION: 11 am presentation at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

COFFEE WITH A COP: If you’re on the unincorporated side of the line, King County Sheriff’s Deputies are your police, and they’re scheduled to be at White Center Starbucks (16th SW/SW 100th) for an 11 am-1 pm meet-and-greet.

SSC MURAL CELEBRATION: All are welcome to South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Robert B. Smith Building Courtyard noon-2 pm for refreshments, music, and a chance to see SSC’s first mural, “We Carry the Light, We Carry the Sky.” Details here. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

DOG PARK INFO SESSION: As previewed here, you can stop by the site of West Seattle’s future second official off-leash area 4-6 pm to see the schematic design, ask questions, and offer comments. (4432 35th SW)

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), youth up to 18 years old are invited to drop in and play.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Birrieria Pepe el Toro.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle! And it’s a West Seattle Book Club venue tonight, too (see listing below).

SUMMIT ATLAS GRADUATION: Congratulations to the Class of 2025. Their ceremony starts at 6 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) venue Brockey Center. Ticketed event, so this is just a reminder for those already set to go. (6000 16th SW)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

A NIGHT OUT WITH WESTSIDE BABY: Annual fundraiser to help provide necessities for local families in need, 6 pm; ticket link is in our calendar listing. (10002 14th SW)

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

DUSTY THURSDAYS: 6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (98th/16th, White Center). From West Seattle’s own Billy Joe Huels:

Dusty Thursdays concert series is returning at Tim’s Tavern 6-9 pm on the outdoor stage. Each week we will feature a top local band (most hailing from West Seattle) followed by The Dusty 45s. It’s free, all-ages and everyone is welcome!

Featured tonight – The Everlovers.

(Photo courtesy Sad Dad Autumn)

SISTERS’ SHOWCASE: Three West Seattle sisters comprise the band Sad Dad Autumn, and they’re performing at The Good Society 6:30 to 7 pm tonight! Details in our calendar listing

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: Starting at 7 pm, it’s the monthly night when you bring the book to your choice of venue and read, then chat (or not)! Our calendar listing includes this month’s venues.

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community coalition for White Center and vicinity meets at 7 pm at the North Highline Fire Station (1243 SW 112th).

JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 8 pm comedy show at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) – our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Tomas, 8:30 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Tuesday sunset photographed by Jen Popp)

Here’s what’s on our list for the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new Junction location. (4522 California SW)

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Second week of operations; open every day 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FIGHTING PHONE AND ONLINE SCAMS: Learn what you need to know in this free event at Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

JOB FAIR: Teens and young adults are the focus of the Peace N The Hood job fair at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1320 SW 102nd, White Center), 3-5 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION’S SKATE PROM: 5:30-7:30 pm, skate (or not) and enjoy other fun at Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby‘s Royal Masquerade Prom fun(draising) event at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). This recent WSB story previews the event and tells you a bit about SSR!

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

FARMERS’ MARKET TRIVIA NIGHT: Special trivia event at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) to benefit markets including West Seattle, 6 pm.

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: This month’s book is “Contact” by Carl Sagan for the 6 pm gathering at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details here and pre-registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)

RHYTHM AND ROOTS NIGHT: 6-8 pm live music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). All ages, no cover.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY RUN & FUN: As previewed here, the Global Running Day edition of the 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) features ASICS shoe tryouts, treats, and more!

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 3: And we have three regularWest Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance to take the stage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Alki during Monday’s sunrise, photographed by John Graham)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring a guest from the WSU School of Medicine.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), first class of the month, all levels welcome.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: More daylight for evening runs, as sunset approaches its latest point – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

SOUTHWEST PRECINCT ADVISORY COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at High Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW), the quarterly meeting for the community to hear from and talk with local police. Plus special guest panel with City Attorney Ann Davison, City Council president Sara Nelson, and community-safety leader Natalie Walton-Anderson from the mayor’s office. All welcome. (Afternoon update: We’ve just learned Davison won’t be there after all.)

TOASTMASTERS 832: Work on your leadership and speaking skills with this group meeting online and in person, 6:30 pm at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW).

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the question “who’s got trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

WATER TAXI ADDS SAILINGS: ICYMI our other mentions, tonight’s the first weeknight the West Seattle Water Taxi adds sailings – 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 pm from downtown – for Mariners’ home games.

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Anjie Nelson-Wally)

It’s the first Monday of June, and the forecast suggests sunny, seasonably warm weather all week. Here’s what’s on our highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 AM story time is open to wee ones and their caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See councilmembers look ahead to the rest of the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch.

HOMEWORK HELP: K-12 students can get free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

INTRO TO ZEN: Monthly free event preceding weekly meditation (later in list), 5:30 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW).

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: No need to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! Every-other-week Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm …. and the weekly events: 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starts at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, you’re invited to karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Crab photographed off Alki by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to June! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PADDLE BATTLE PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Seattle Booster Club fundraiser. If you’re not playing, go cheer! 8 am-5 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex courts (2801 SW Thistle, west of SW Pool).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run is a Pride Party starting at Marination ma kai (1660 Harbor SW), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

KINDIE WEST FINALE: The family-music series at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) concludes at 10 am with the rescheduled Johnny Bregar concert.

SPREAD MULCH, HELP BEES: A big pile of mulch is at the heart of the West Seattle Bee Garden‘s monthly work party, and EVERYONE is welcome. 10 am-noon. (Lanham/Graham)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with almost-summer produce (strawberries! lots of greens! asparagus!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays this spring and summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to buy it? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

COMMUNITY MEAL: ur Lady of Guadalupe 7th graders have planned and will. present “Voices for Refugees and Immigrants: A Community Meal” at noon in Walmesley Center north of the church. All welcome to hear stories, enjoy food, and join in a donation drive, as previewed here.

FOURTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open again today during the fourth of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

COMMUNITY SALMON RELEASE: Hundreds of students release thousands of fry into Fauntleroy Creek every year, and today it’s your turn, if you’re interested! Visit the creek by walking into Fauntleroy Park‘s SW Barton entrance between 1 and 3 pm, and you’ll find volunteers at the footbridge with baby fish awaiting freedom.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Second Sunday of the season for these free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION FC HOME MATCH: 2 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) vs. FC Olympia.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jim Page, “a lyrical genius with a guitar,” performs 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LUKE FITZPATRICK @ KENYON HALL: Doors 6:30, concert 7 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW): Luke Fitzpatrick‘s concert-length experimental work Nesting Dolls & Dreamscapes, performed on instruments including the Hall’s Mighty Wurlitzer. Tickets here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Weekend’s a wrap – enjoy Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Brooke Gosztola, who says these are 2 of her 3 ‘backyard bunnies’)

Last Saturday in May – here’s your list of West Seattle happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

PLANT SALE TO FIGHT LUNG CANCER: 9 am to 3 pm, another session of Amy‘s famous plant sale, raising money to fight lung cancer. (3703 SW 107th)

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.

SEATTLE SPEAKING PROJECT: Your chance to speak up, with this Toastmasters group’s special 10 am online meeting.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY GATOR FAIR: Free family-friendly fun at the school (4320 SW Myrtle), 10:30 am-2:30 pm.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

HOLDEN NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INFO: 11 am-1 pm drop-in info session at BedHead Coffee (16th/Holden) with the latest on the Highland Park project, as previewed in our report on this past week’s HPAC meeting.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Visit the Log House Museum for today’s 11 am-noon open house and learn how! (3003 61st SW)

WOMEN’S CLOTHING SWAP: 11 am-3 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW), swap benefiting and presented by nonprofit Leaps and Bounds Children’s Therapy – see our calendar listing for the explanation of how it works.

FOURTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the fourth of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: After the aforementioned volunteer open house – explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

ART & SOL: Arts Corps‘ end-of-school celebration with art, performances, more, all ages welcome, noon-2 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), free.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

MAKE PINCH-POT ANIMALS: At the Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), noon-2 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

‘THE SPACE HE LEFT’: This “yoga journey into the loss of a father” is set for 2-4:30 pm at Limber Yoga (7901 35th SW), $65, preregister here.

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: 6-8 pm, Gary Benson‘s mellow solo songs, no cover, all ages, at C & P (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Racoma performs at 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

THE WIZARD OF OZ: Denny International Middle School presents the youth edition of this classic at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), 7 pm, free.

DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: Cookie Couture is on hiatus but, with Fraya Love and Kenzie, drag extravaganza West End Girls carries on at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ Cray at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Up for Saturday night singing? 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Delayed by breaking news, here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Until 11:30 am – open gym for little kids is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center (a WSB sponsor) is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW) campus.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

‘KICKOFF TO PRIDE’ PARTY: 5 pm to 7:30 pm on the playground at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW), “Food trucks, dance party, Pride popsicles, bubble machine, photo station, community partners, lots of fun!” More in our calendar listing. Community welcome.

JAZZ/BLUES JAM: Monthly event at Kenyon Hall! Free! Young musicians invited to jam, and everyone’s invited to watch/listen. Doors at 6, music at 6:30. (7904 35th SW; check out our recent in-depth update on Kenyon Hall)

COFFEEHOUSE SHOWCASE: WestSide Music Academy Student Showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Deep Contact, Happy Chems, John Thornburg and the Moon Kids, doors 6 pm, show 7 pm, all ages, at The Skylark, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AMATEUR RADIO TECHNICIAN LICENSE CLASS: 7 pm online, offered by West Seattle Amateur Radio Club – info in our calendar listing.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Ichy tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight: Smokey Mirror (TX), Nudity, SUX​.

ANOTHER REMINDER – BEACH FIRE SEASON & PARK HOURS CHANGES: Tonight begins the second week of beach-fire season at Alki and earlier closing times there and at two other West Seattle parks, Don Armeni Boat Ramp and Hamilton Viewpoint – go here for Seattle Parks info about the changes.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(West Seattle from the sky – photo sent by Anne earlier this week – West Duwamish Greenbelt in center)

Here’s our list of Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring gardening season continues! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), youth up to 18 years old are invited to drop in and play.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s C. Davis Texas BBQ.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

FREE MENDING WORKSHOP: 5:30 pm at KAVU (9064 Delridge Way SW), bring what you need to mend, and learn from mending mentors! Our calendar listing includes an RSVP link where you can also note what you’ll be bringing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

DUSTY THURSDAYS: 6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (98th/16th, White Center). From West Seattle’s own Billy Joe Huels:

Dusty Thursdays concert series is returning at Tim’s Tavern 6-9 pm on the outdoor stage. Each week we will feature a top local band (most hailing from West Seattle) followed by The Dusty 45s. It’s free, all-ages and everyone is welcome!

Featured tonight – Freddy Luongo & Longshots.

HOW TO GET RAINWISE: You might be eligible for subsidized RainWise installation. Find out more at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), tonight at 6:30 pm. Our calendar listing has details, including how to check if you’re eligible.

THE WHALE TRAIL AT C & P COFFEE: At 7 pm, The Whale Trail‘s spring gathering features updates on the Southern Resident orcas and a celebration of the concluding career of one of their champions – details in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

‘WIZARD OF OZ’ PRESENTED BY DENNY IMS: Performances tonight and Saturday at 7 pm, free admission, <strong>Chief Sealth IHS Auditorium (2600 SW Thistle).

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 7 pm at Two Fingers Social (9211 Delridge Way SW), the club discusses “Stiff” this month.

FOXWARREN LISTENING EVENT: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), be among the first to hear Foxwarren‘s new album – free, all ages.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind & Teenage Rampage, 7 pm on.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Kim R’s ‘mutant foxglove’ in Seaview)

Many places to keep cool happen to be hosting events in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new Junction location. (4522 California SW)

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am at Dragonfly (3270 California SW):

Gentle Chair Yoga
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Class is recurring weekly.
45 minutes, $20 drop-in
Please register in advance.
Use this Link

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: First week of operations, just in time for a semi-heat wave! Open 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Lowest of the year! 12:20 pm, out to -4.1 feet.

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

DINE-OUT BENEFIT: Part of the proceeds from food/beverages at or from The Neighborhood (6503 California SW) 3-9 pm will benefit Sanislo Elementary.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.

WORRY-FREE WEDNESDAY: Today’s free presentation is about ensuring your end-of-life wishes are honored. 4 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), RSVP requested.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

Q&A WITH YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS: 34th District Democrats‘ forum with Sen. Emily Alvarado and Reps. Brianna Thomas and Joe Fitzgibbon, all welcome, 6 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW).

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details here and pre-registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

HPAC’S MAY GATHERING: Topics include new sidewalks, the Holden Natural Drainage System project, and RV camping, as previewed here – 6:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready for the stage? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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