(Great Blue Heron, photographed by James Tilley)

Here’s our Monday list of what’s happening and NOT happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (got something to add? please let us know!):

‘WE ARE WEST SEATTLE’ SMALL-BIZ WEEK: Starting today, happening all week at multiple West Seattle businesses – see our calendar listing.

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION CLOSURE CONTINUES: Checking on whether it’s reopening Wednesday per the most-recent update.

BABY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s noon story time is open to babies/toddlers and their parents/guardians/caregivers. (9010 35th SW)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular 2 pm Monday “briefing meeting”; no public comment, but the agenda explains what’ll happen and how to view.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: On hold while The Missing Piece moves to new Junction location.

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee; book a spot here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play tonight! Easy Street Records’ every-other-Monday Music Quiz at 6:30 and 7:30 pm (4559 California SW) … 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: Doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45; the meditation meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: West Seattle HS and Chief Sealth IHS both have 7 pm home matches tonight – WSHS (3000 California SW) vs. Roosevelt, CSIHS (2600 SW Thistle) vs. Rainier Beach.

POOL TOURNAMENT: Play in The Corner Pocket‘s weekly pool tournament starting 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 with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing 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!

(Latest image fed by SDOT camera at California/Alaska)

Good morning – here’s what’s up for your Sunday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

GARAGE/YARD SALES: Check for listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a WSB Forums login, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run leaves from Olympia Coffee (3840 California SW).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: The Sunday games are on hiatus until The Missing Piece reopens in its new Junction location.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Find the market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in late-summer produce season (stone fruit, berries, tomatoes, greens, roots), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re at the market one last time today, also 10 am-2 pm, if you have a garden question/challenge/etc. that would benefit from expert advice.

WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN WORK PARTY: The garden needs you! The bees need you! 10 am-noon – here’s this month’s task list, all welcome, no experience necessary:

-General clean up/weeding/weed whacking
-Deep watering
-Seed collection for the High Point Library Seed Library
-Digging out posts no longer needed (heavy lifting here)

(Lanham/Graham)

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

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)

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

COLMAN POOL OPEN: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today noon-7 pm, wrapping up its first of two postseason weekends – see the schedule here.

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY TEA: My NecessiTea‘s event is sold out!

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Kick back and 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 MATINEE AT TIM’S: 2 pm, The Love Grubs, Richard Lodwig, Ray Baron at Tim’s Tavern. (16th SW/SW 98th, White Center)

WEST SEATTLE MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), discuss “Wise Blood.”

BACK-TO-SCHOOL WALK-BY BLESSINGS: Alki UCC‘s Pastor Emily will be in the front courtyard offering blessings along with pins, stickers, and snacks, to commemorate back-to-school week, 4-5 pm. (6115 SW Hinds)

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 5 pm, featuring the new album by 21 Pilots. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

DRAG BINGO: Play tonight at The Locöl (7902 35th SW), free, prizes, 21+, 5:30-7:30 pm, hosted by Jizzuhbell Johnson.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR @ EASTRIDGE CHURCH: 6 pm, food and conversation. (4500 39th SW)

SCREAM CLUB @ LINCOLN PARK: 7 pm gathering including a “collective scream,” Picnic Shelter #4 on the Lincoln Park shore. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

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!

(‘Fogbow’ photographed by Katie at Lincoln Park)

Welcome to the weekend! Here’s our West Seattle list for today, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox (if anything changes because of the air quality, please text us at 206-293-6302):

GARAGE/YARD SALES: See this weekend’s listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a login for that section, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

PUGET SOUND ZEN CENTER FALL DAY-SIT: 8 am at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) – registration and details here.

BENEFIT SALE: Girl Scout Troop 41843 is “holding a large, multi-family fundraising sale” 9 am-4 pm today (30th SW/SW Kenyon)

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am outdoor meditation at Schmitz Preserve Park (5551 SW Admiral Way) – register here.

LAFAYETTE PLAYDATE: Kindergarten and new-student families are invited to a 9-11 am playdate at the Lafayette Elementary playground (California SW/SW Lander).

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 10 am walk, which you can join even if you didn’t go on the introductory walk. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.

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

MASTER GARDENERS, LAST WEEKEND: Have a garden-related question? They likely have the answer! Last Saturday that they’ll be 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.

FOR THOSE WHO’VE LOST THEIR SPOUSE … class at Grace Church (10323 28th SW), 10:30 am-12:30 pm.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.

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

COLMAN POOL POST-SEASON SESSIONS: 12-7 pm swim sessions at Lincoln Park‘s heated saltwater pool (on the shore, this weekend and next weekend, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER, WITH CHILDREN’S MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here, and today from 2 pm to 5 pm there’s a special event – the Children’s Moonlight Festival, with crafts, treats, performances, and a mini-parade. (2236 SW Orchard)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open for you to enjoy 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 request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.

WEST SEATTLE PUZZLE SWAP: Drop into High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) 2-4 pm. “Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle and meet other puzzle enthusiasts! All puzzles to swap must be in good condition.” More info in our calendar listing.

FREE MASSAGE CLINIC: “Short, specific” massages for walk-ins at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

SALSA & BACHATA ON ALKI: Tonight’s edition of the big dance event is the last of the season, and starts with a lesson at 4:30 pm.

LUNA GIRLS PAINTINGS AT ALKI ARTS: Artist Lezlie Jane created the famous Luna Girls on Alki sculptures on the West Seattle shoreline and now has made paintings inspired by them. They’re at Alki Arts (6030 California SW) all month, with an opening reception 5-7 pm tonight.

EASY STREET SHOW CANCELED: The previously scheduled Liam St. John in-store performance is off, per ESR.

FIRST WEEKEND WITHOUT ALKI BEACH FIRES: Reminder that beach-fire season ended Labor Day, so this is the first weekend the fire rings are supposed to be out of service at Alki.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7), Pete Marshall & the New Broke West, The Mrs. Bill Larsens, The Rallies. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight, with rotating DJ Josh and DJ NightMere, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes with 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!

(Smoky sunrise at Seacrest – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here are your Friday options, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION: Reminder that the closure is now expected to continue through September 10.

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.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to check out local history – open noon-4 pm today.

QI-GONG: 12:30-1 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle: “We have wines for picnics, cookouts, hikes, camping, boating, and even just hanging out on the deck.”

OUTDOOR MOVIE + FREE ROCK CLIMBING: Climb at Camp Long 5-7 pm, then (at dusk, 8-ish) watch “Inside Out 2,” all free, as previewed here. You also can just come for the movie, of course. (5200 35th SW)

FIRST FRIDAY AT HPIC: 5:30-8:30 pm, last chance this season to party with your neighbors on the once-and-future Highland Park Improvement Club site – music, food, fun, all ages. (1116 SW Holden)

OPEN MIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) features an all-genres open mic tonight, 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: First local team home game of the season at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Chief Sealth IHS vs. Hockinson, 7 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Noir pop with Low Throes, special guest Mike Dormann, doors 7, show 8, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BINGO AT ADMIRAL PUB: Tonight!

Classic Bingo is every 1st and 3rd Fridays at the Admiral Pub at 7 pm. Free to play with cash prizes.

(2306 California SW)

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

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music and DJ – tonight, No Existo, Barnacle (record release)- 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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!

(Seen Tuesday night in Fairmount Ravine, photographed by SeanO!)

Here’s our list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, HOTWIRE: The Junction coffeehouse celebrates its 23rd anniversary, until 5 pm. (4410 California SW)

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

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), free.

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

DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is back today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two 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 Marigold Wood-Fired Pizza.

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

COMMUNITY SAFETY MEETING: Discussion of safety issues relating to the High Point Library/Neighborcare parking lot, 6 pm at the library (3411 SW Raymond).

DUSTY 45s FT. JOE ROSS & THE BIRDWATCHERS: Free live music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

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

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Tomas, 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!

(The Brothers at sunset, photo sent by Betsy)

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

ADMIRAL CVS: Today is the day the former Admiral Bartell Drugs is scheduled to reopen as a CVS drugstore.

WESTWOOD VILLAGE PANDA EXPRESS: Today is scheduled as a “soft open” for the new Panda Express at Westwood Village.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)

AQUATICS REMINDER: Since this is our first full list this week, one reminder that sprayparks and wading pools are now closed for the season. Colman Pool is closed today but has two postseason weekends ahead.

NO AMERICAN MAH JONGG TODAY: Afternoon meetups are on hold until The Missing Piece reopens in its new West Seattle Junction location.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix that broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm, “Nova” is this month’s book. Club meets at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Rhythm & Roots Night at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

FREE ART CLASS: 6 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

FREE QI-GONG CLASS: 6 pm, register here and meet at south Lincoln Park lot. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

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: An energetic way to enjoy your evening – join the weekly 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)

LISTENING PARTY: Big Thief/Double Infinity – hear it early at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: You can be in the spotlight – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SALSA & BACHATA CLASS: Open-level class with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm.

Planning something 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!

Quick preview today as we’re headed out on a story. First, almost everything on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for today is a regular weekly event, so please check there for what’s happening in the hours ahead.

Second, one thing not on the calendar: It’s switchover day for the third of three West Seattle drugstores converting to CVS. As we reported last week, the Admiral Bartell Drugs staff told us the plan for the changeover is to close at noon today, then reopen tomorrow as CVS. Jefferson Square made the switch last week, while the Rite Aid on California SW south of The Junction converted last month; the Westwood Village Rite Aid was not acquired, and it permanently closed last week.

(Photo by Stan Delles)

Good morning – here’s what’s up for the second day of Labor Day weekend, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

GARAGE/YARD SALES: See today’s listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a WSB Forums login, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)

ART ON THE CORNER: Local artist Bonnie is selling her work again all three days this weekend to raise money for the West Seattle Food Bank, 8 am-4 pm. (39th SW/SW Holden)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run leaves from Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).

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: Find the market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, still the heart of summer produce season (stone fruit, berries, cherries, greens, roots), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

… PLUS ZUCCHINI RACING! Also at the market today, 11 am-1 pm (at the south end), it’s the fun annual event to make and race “vegetable vehicles,” with support from the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle and West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor), as detailed in our preview.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re at the market today, also 10 am-2 pm, if you have a garden question/challenge/etc. that would benefit from expert advice.

DOCKTON ART WALK: Neighbors on Vashon/Maury Islands invite you to ferry over to visit artists in historic Dockton, 10 am-5 pm.

MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE: Whatever you’re grieving, this event promises support, 10:30 am at Nurture Wellbeing (6307 California SW) – registration info’s in our calendar listing.

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

SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open, 11 am-8 pm, second-to-last day of the season.

ART GARDEN OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-2 pm, you’re invited to drop in to this new creative space. (4316 SW Othello)

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)

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

COLMAN POOL OPEN: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

WADING POOL OPEN: Also at Lincoln Park,the wading pool is open, second-to-last day of the season, noon-7 pm.

NO ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: One last reminder, tours ended early this year (as explained here).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Kick back and 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 BENEFIT AT TIM’S: 2-10 pm, Good Neighbours Festival with eight bands raising money for two nonprofits. (16th SW/SW 98th, White Center)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Singer-songwriter Jim Page, 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 3 pm, featuring music by Sabrina Carpenter. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LOWMAN BEACH BENEFIT: 5-9 pm, live music and BBQ at Lowman Beach, to benefit Gaza relief. (7017 Beach Drive SW)

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30-6:30 pm at Bethany West Seattle (8600 9th SW), all welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

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 night sunset, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)

Some regular Saturday events are skipping this weekend because so many people leave town for the holiday, but as far as we know, here’s what IS happening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

GARAGE/YARD SALES: See this weekend’s listings in the WSB Community Forums. (If you have a sale to add, but don’t have a login for that section, go to westseattleblog/log-in – thanks!)

ART ON THE CORNER: Local artist is selling her work again this weekend to raise money for the West Seattle Food Bank, 8 am-4 pm. (39th SW/SW Holden)

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am outdoor meditation at Schmitz Preserve Park (5551 SW Admiral Way) – register here.

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 10 am walk, which you can join even if you didn’t go on the introductory walk. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.

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

MASTER GARDENERS: Have a garden-related question? They likely have the answer! Second to last Saturday that they’ll be at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

DOCKTON ART WALK: Neighbors on Vashon/Maury Islands invite you to ferry over today and/or tomorrow to visit artists in historic Dockton, 10 am-5 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 – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.

BENEFIT BARBECUE: “Dog Days of Summer” at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor), 11 am-3 pm fresh-grilled lunch available to benefit pet-assisting nonprofit.

11 am-2 pm, you’re invited to drop in to this new creative space. (4316 SW Othello)

WEST SEATTLE’S ONLY SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open for its last Saturday of the year, 11 am-8 pm.

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

‘DUNK FRANK IN THE TANK’ SALE & WSFB BENEFIT: Noon-6 pm, big event at Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) as we’ve been previewing – it’s not only a big sale with one-day deals, it’s also a fundraiser for the West Seattle Food Bank – TRG is donating 10 percent of sales – AND a chance to see TRG founder/proprietor Frank Gross get dunked in a tank: Get three chances when you show up with nonperishable food for WSFB and/or make a purchase, as previewed here.

WADING POOL: The one city-run wading pool scheduled to be open in West Seattle today is Lincoln Park, 12 pm-7 pm (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, near north parking lot).

COLMAN POOL: 12-7 pm swim sessions at Lincoln Park‘s heated saltwater pool (on the shore, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: No Saturday hours this weekend.

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

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open for you to enjoy 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 request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.

SALSA & BACHATA ON ALKI: Tonight’s edition of the big dance event starts with a lesson at 4:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: West Seattle’s own Acoustic Crisis, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LAST WEEKEND FOR ALKI BEACH FIRES: Reminder that beach-fire season ends Labor Day, so this is the last weekend the fire rings will be open at Alki.

KENYON HALL CABARET AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7), Kenyon Hall Cabaret drag show. All ages. $15 advance/$20 door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight, with rotating DJ Josh and DJ NightMere, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes with 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!

(Planting-strip sunflowers, seen in Gatewood)

Not leaving the peninsula for the holiday weekend? No worries, you can check out what’s happening here at home – here are your Friday options, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DRUGSTORE TRANSITION: As reported here Thursday, the Jefferson Square ex-Bartell Drugs planned to reopen this morning as CVS.

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION: As announced earlier this week, the closure is now expected to continue through September 10.

(Added: Photo of this morning’s flower stand)

FLOWER SALE: 10 am-noon, Chief Sealth IHS girls’ swim team fundraiser, $10 dahlia bouquets! (East side of 8300 block of 35th SW)

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 daily through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

WADING POOL: Lincoln Park is open through Labor Day too, 12-7 pm today (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, near north lot).

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool is open to the public for its last non-holiday weekday, noon-7 pm.

SEATTLE TERIYAKI HISTORY & MORE: Last chance to see this exhibit at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) – the museum is open noon-4 pm today, but closed tomorrow.

IN-STORE SIGNING AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 2 pm, Aly and AJ visit for a signing session – details here! (4559 California SW)

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle: “We have wines for picnics, cookouts, hikes, camping, boating, and even just hanging out on the deck.”

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) features singer-songwriter Danica Rozhanica tonight, 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover

HAND-BUILD ANIMALS: 6:30-9 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) – follow that link for sign-up and fee info.

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

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music and DJ – tonight, Dual Analog, Colony Drop – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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!

(Sunflowers and visitor, photographed by Tom Trulin)

Even as the holiday-weekend quiet approaches, there’s plenty to do! Here’s our list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Still lots of time left in gardening season! 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 every day through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

WADING POOL: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, near north lot) will be open noon-7 pm. Free.

BRACE POINT PROJECT MEETING: Noon-1 pm, Seattle City Light has an online community meeting for info and Q&A about the long-planned Brace Point Underground Cable Project. Go here to register for the meeting link.

COLMAN POOL: Also at Lincoln Park, the heated salt-water pool on the shore is open with sessions noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

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

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING: 1:30-4 pm, as previewed here, with update on the Enterprise Initiative that’s likely to affect the West Seattle light rail project. The agenda has info on attending and/or commenting online or in person.

END-OF-SUMMER PARTY AT WEST SEATTLE LIBRARY: 3-4:30 pm, drop in to celebrate what’s been a summer of lots of reading! And enjoy free cake! (2306 42nd SW)

DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library’s weekly event is canceled today (see special event below!).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two 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.

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: 5-8 pm at KAVU (9064 Delridge Way SW), all skill levels – our calendar listing has details and the RSVP link.

MAGIC AT THE LIBRARY: 5 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), see world-class magician Maritess Zurbano. Free, all ages.

DUSTY 45s WITH ABBIGALE: Free live music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

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

FREE FILM: As previewed here, screening of “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media,” 6 pm at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW), with panel discussion.

THE HIVES LISTENING PARTY: Free, all-ages event at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, be among the first to hear “The Hives Forever, Forever The Hives” – with freebies and giveaways.

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind and Teenage Rampage, 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!

(Dawn earlier this week, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our list of quick reminders about 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 (this is a last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)

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

ALSO AT HIGHLAND PARK PLAYGROUND: Another chance to learn to break! Beginners welcome too. Free 11 am class. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: The open-every-day season is in its final week at Lincoln Park‘s outdoor, heated salt-water pool! Noon-7 pm; see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOL OPEN: Also at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), West Seattle’s last still-open wading pool is expected to be open noon-7 pm, since the weather is expected to warm up through the day.

FREE MOVIE: All ages welcome to watch “The Wild Robot” at Southwest Library (9010 California SW), 1 pm.

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

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Fourth Wednesday brings the monthly dine-out fundraiser at The Neighborhood (6503 California SW), 3-9 pm, this time donating part of the proceeds to Alki Beach Academy.

COMMUNITY VOCAL TONING: You and your voice are invited, 5 pm at Alki Arts (6030 California SW).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix that broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, stop in and let your creative self be free! Our calendar listing has the sign-up link and details. (3400 Harbor SW)

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT: Play at the West Seattle Eagles‘ HQ (membership not required; 4426 California SW), 6 pm.

PIANO NIGHT AT UPWELL: Come enjoy music at Upwell Coffee (4811 California SW), 6-9 pm.

FREE ART CLASS: 6 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

FREE QI-GONG CLASS: 6 pm, meet at south lot of Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

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: An energetic way to enjoy your evening – join the weekly 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)

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: The club’s August meeting is tonight at 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW); this month’s book is Alua Arthur‘s “Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End.”

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: You can be in the spotlight – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SALSA & BACHATA CLASS: Open-level class with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm.

Planning something 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 Stan Delles)

Here’s the Tuesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION CLOSURE CONTINUES: Now extended through September 10.

RESTAURANT CLOSURE: As reported here, Il Nido (2717 61st SW) is planning to close starting today for about a week for emergency repairs.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are invited to this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

MEDICARE INFO DROP-IN: 11 am at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: In operation every day through next Monday, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) features speaker Larissa Del Piero, PhD, a clinical psychologist.

COLMAN POOL: The outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is also open, with sessions between noon and 7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOL: Also at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is the last city-run wading pool in operation, noon-7 pm. Free.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED: 2 pm weekly meeting is canceled as the council’s recess continues.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 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.

FREE DROP-IN ROCK CLIMBING: As previewed here, West Seattle park Camp Long (5200 35th SW) is hosting free climbing at Schurman Rock on Tuesday nights this month! Two sessions, first come/first served, 5-6 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm, and you can arrive up to half an hour early to get your spot. Gear provided!

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

CREATE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), register 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 info on registering 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: Four options for Tuesday night trivia – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

If you are 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!

(Late-summer ‘leaf art,’ as photographer Jerry Simmons described it)

Here’s our Monday list of what’s happening and NOT happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (got something to add? please let us know!):

SPORTS TRYOUTS: As noted here last week, West Seattle HS sports tryouts start this week (aside from football, which has already begun) – here’s what athletes’ families need to know.

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION CLOSURE CONTINUES: SPU just extended the closure – full story shortly; if you have to haul/dump something, find an alternative, or wait.

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

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm for one more week. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Also continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, noon-7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOL: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is the last West Seattle pool still open for the season, for one more week, noon-7 pm. Free.

NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular 2 pm Monday “briefing meeting” is NOT happening today because the council is on recess until after Labor Day (here’s the calendar).

ART SALON: 4-6 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor):

This is a monthly gathering of artistic, creative people interested in drawing, painting, printing, journaling, collaging and other creative pursuits. The purpose of this gathering is to provide encouragement and community. Creative people at all stages of development, both casual and professional, are welcome but this gathering is especially for beginners, people who are self-taught, and/or those who simply enjoy making art and think a monthly social gathering will help them make time each month for art! Together, let’s create a safe space for people of all abilities and interests to make art in the company of other creative people. This event is free! Bring your own supplies. Water based mediums only please.

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 included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee; book a spot here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play tonight! Easy Street Records’ every-other-Monday Music Quiz at 6:30 and 7:30 pm (4559 California SW) … 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: Doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45; the meditation meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

SALSA & BACHATA CLASSES: Learn the dances with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW), 7 and 8 pm classes.

POOL TOURNAMENT: Play in The Corner Pocket‘s weekly pool tournament starting 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 with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing 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 sunset behind Mt. Jupiter, photographed by Dan Ciske)

Good morning – here are our notes for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE CONTINUES; The low bridge is closed for repairs, as announced here, expected to reopen by 10 pm tonight.

‘BEND IT LIKE BOOKER’ CONCLUDES: Started 10 am Saturday, continues until 11:15 am Sunday – 25 hours of stories, conversations, and community, convened by the 34th District Democrats at the Machinists Union Hall in southwest South Park (9125 15th Place South) – here’s our preview; here’s a list of some of the participants. Tickets $10; through that link, you can buy a ticket to watch online too.

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

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: Find the market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, still the heart of summer produce season (stone fruit, berries, cherries, greens), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re at the market today, also 10 am-2 pm, if you have a garden question/challenge/etc. that would benefit from expert advice.

SUNDAYS IN THE ALLEY: While you’re in The Junction, visit the alley behind Carmilia’s boutique (4528 California SW) for food, music, and fun, “a neighborhood party!”, 10 am-3 pm.

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

UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: 10:30 am rally at Alki Statue of Liberty, noon picnic at Alki Beach, as previewed here.

COZY GAMING SUNDAY: 11 am-5 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (upstairs at 4517 California SW), you’re invited to get out of the heat and play.

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

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)

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

COLMAN POOL OPEN: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today as its 7-day-a-week season continues for two more weeks – noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

WADING POOL OPEN: Also at Lincoln Park,the wading pool is expected to be open, noon-7 pm.

FREE COMMUNITY PICNIC AND CONCERT: Admiral Church invites you to come enjoy a free hot-dog lunch at noon followed by a 1 pm concert on the lawn – all welcome; details in our calendar listing. (4320 SW Hill)

ATTENTION, NEW LAFAYETTE FAMILIES! Play date for incoming Lafayette Elementary kindergarteners and other new students, 2-4 pm at school playground. (California SW/SW Lander)

NO ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Reminder, no more tours this year (as explained here).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Kick back and 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)

JAZZ AT TIM’S: 3-7 pm, 4th annual Jazz Renion with Reggie Goings and friends. (16th SW/SW 98th, White Center)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). This month’s title: “One Hundred Years of Solitude” (1967) by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez.

FREE OUTDOOR YOGA: 5 pm at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (4500 block Beach Drive SW) with Dragonfly.

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 5 pm, featuring music by The Deftones. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

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!

From early morning until late night, here’s what’s on our list for you, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, starting with major traffic alerts:

(Traffic camera showing south side of California/Admiral closure)

TRAFFIC ALERTS/BUS CHANGES; The low bridge is closed for repairs all weekend, as announced here; California SW is closed between Admiral Way and College Street until late tonight for the Admiral Block Party (more on that event below); if you have to leave the peninsula, check the revised WSDOT road-work plan. Also see Metro‘s site for route revisions resulting from closures.

GARAGE/YARD SALES: See the newest listings in the WSB Community Forums.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS SALE: Patricia‘s getting out of the Halloween business after years of spirited decorating and is selling all her gear to raise money for the West Seattle Food Bank, 9 am-4 pm. (2:30 PM UPDATE: Sold out! So no second day of the sale.) (2752 38th SW)

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am outdoor meditation at Schmitz Preserve Park (5551 SW Admiral Way) – register here.

ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY: 10 am to 9 pm, in the closed-to-traffic street on California Avenue SW between Admiral and College, this year’s end-of-summer festival presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association is bigger than ever! Vendor/business/organization booths are open 10 am until 6 pm (or later); here’s the participant list. Live music is on the midblock main stage 11 am-9 pm – here’s the lineup:

Justin Kausal-Hayes – 11 am
Sad Dad Autumn – 12:00 pm
School of Rock – 1:15 pm
Michael Pearsall – 2:30 pm
Potholes – 3:45 pm
Baby Crow Flight School – 5:15 pm
Six Killers – 6:30 pm
Sun King – 7:45 pm
Justin Kausal-Hayes – 11 am
Sad Dad Autumn – 12:00 pm

Local restaurants have extended outdoor cafés so you can enjoy food and drink as part of the festival fun! Come hang out with your neighbors and support your neighborhood purveyors.

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 10 am walk, which you can join even if you didn’t go on the introductory walk. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

BEND IT LIKE BOOKER: 10 am today until 11:15 am Sunday – 25 hours of stories, conversations, and community, convened by the 34th District Democrats at the Machinists Union Hall in southwest South Park (9125 15th Place South) – here’s our preview; here’s a list of some of the participants. Tickets = $10 donation; through that link, you can buy a ticket to watch online too.

FAREWELL TO FOUNDER: Sarah Skamser, who founded the Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is retiring, and you’re invited to stop by and say goodbye 10 am-2 pm.

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

MASTER GARDENERS: Have a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this 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 – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.

BENEFIT BARBECUE: “Dog Days of Summer” at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor), 11 am-3 pm fresh-grilled lunch available to benefit pet-assisting nonprofit.

LOW TIDE ARTS STUDIO OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-3 pm, drop in to visit the studio in the Fauntleroy Church/Y building – make art, enter a raffle, tour the space, look ahead to fall workshops! (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE’S ONLY SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm.

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

WADING POOL: The one city-run wading pool scheduled to be open in West Seattle today is Lincoln Park, 12 pm-7 pm (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, near north parking lot).

COLMAN POOL: 12-7 pm swim sessions at Lincoln Park‘s heated saltwater pool (on the shore, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the exhibit about Seattle Teriyaki, only one week left! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: 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 request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.

BEER JUNCTION BIKE CLUB: All ages, all levels, 2 pm ride, starts and ends at The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), plus 4 pm smash-burger pop-up!

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

ALSO AT NEPENTHE: Summer mini-market starting at 3 pm!

WEST SEATTLE ROPER ROMP: Get out your wig and caftan and Mrs. Roper spirit for this annual costumed pub crawl, starting with a 5 pm meetup at Junction Plaza Park. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Singer-songwriter Paul Gerard, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Pete Droge performs in-store, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7), The Elephant Room, Karismata, Anona. 21+. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight with rotating DJ Josh and DJ NightMere, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Closing out our Saturday list, 0 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!

(Sunset earlier this week, photographed by Mike Burns)

Here are our notes about what’s happening, and NOT happening, for your Friday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION: As suggested by a reader, we’re continuing to remind you that it’s closed for most of the rest of the month. (We’re checking today to see how things are going.)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER AND FAREWELL TO SARAH: 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, and you’re invited to stop by 10 am-2 p to say farewell to Sarah Skamser, who is retiring as director of the program (the farewell continues tomorrow if you can’t get there today).

LAFABRIQUE SALE: 10 am-3 pm, rare designer fabric sale at LaFabrique in west South Park’s Cloverdale Business Park (309 S. Cloverdale).

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open daily until Labor Day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

WADING POOL: Lincoln Park is the last one open in West Seattle, 12-7 pm today (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, near north lot).

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool is open to the public today, noon-7 pm.

SEATTLE TERIYAKI HISTORY & MORE: Second-to-last week to see this exhibit at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) – the museum is open noon-4 pm today.

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

ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY PRE-PARTY: California SW closes at 1 pm so setup can begin for Saturday’s Admiral Block Party in the street north of Admiral Way SW, and that means a Pre-Party!

3:30 – 5 pm music in the street with Billy Rosewarne and Ashton Hart Wecker
5 pm – 10 pm DJs in front of the main stage

COMEDY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) features comedy troupe Midnight Mystery Theater, 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover

SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: Final scheduled concert is canceled too.

HAND-BUILD ANIMALS: 6:30-9 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) – follow that link for sign-up and fee info.

OUTDOOR MOVIE AT CAMP LONG + CLIMBING: Camp Long is showing “The Wild Robot” at dusk (the sun goes down around 8 pm tonight) in the meadow, and you can come early for free rock climbing 5-7 pm – details in our preview. (5200 35th SW)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Dean Johnson performance and signing – secure a spot at this free, all-ages show by buying his new LP in the store. (4559 California SW)

MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, show at 8, The Harper Conspiracy, Spider Lounge, Room for Cream at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.

OUTDOOR MOVIE AT MAARTEN PARK: Another free movie at dusk (8-ish), “The Emperor’s New Groove.” BYO chair/blanket. (42nd SW/SW Juneau)

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

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music and DJ – tonight, Goth Skate: DJs, Bands- Serpent Skirt, 2 Libras, Drag, Tarot, Gogos – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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!

(Sunflower photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Many ways to enjoy the hours ahead! Here’s our list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Still lots of time left in gardening season! 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).

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

WADING POOL: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, near north lot) will be open noon-7 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: Also at Lincoln Park, the heated salt-water pool on the shore is open with sessions noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

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

DROP-IN CHESS: Teens are invited to come play at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:30 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two 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 Thai-U-Up.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – 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 AND FOOD WALK: It’s the third Thursday of the month, so, starting at 5, it’s the Rat City Art and Food Walk! You can wander South Delridge and north White Center business districts – more than 100 artists at 30+ locations, listed here.

POSTCARD HAPPY HOUR: Extra monthly session for Postcards4Democracy long-distance advocacy, 5-7 pm at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW).

DUSTY 45s WITH ROXBURY SAINTS: West Seattle music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

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

STEELHEAD CONSERVATION: That’s the topic tonight at 6:30 pm at Emerald Water Anglers (4707 California SW), with John McMillan. Call the shop to see if there’s room left to attend.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: It’s All Happening, Mason Derleth, Oscar Warnersmith, 7 pm, all ages, $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MUSIC BOOK TALK: Live, free, all-ages event at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, Duff McKagan moderates discussion of “Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County To The World” by Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn.

’70S DANCE PARTY: Get a leather-fringe vest and bell-bottom pants and go boogie at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 7-9 pm. 21+.

REIKI GONG BATH IMMERSION: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska).

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Silk Safari, 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!

(Tuesday sunset, photographed by Gene Pavola)

Here’s our list of quick reminders about what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: Go here for info on multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks during summer break – last week of the program.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so set your calendar for next Wednesday morning if interested!).

KIDS’ STORY TIME AT WEST SEATTLE MERCANTILE: 10:30 am, story time and crafts, this week inspired by the book “The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!.” (3270 California SW)

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)

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

ALSO AT HIGHLAND PARK PLAYGROUND: Learn to break! Beginners welcome too. Free 11 am class. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

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

WADING POOL OPEN: Also at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), the wading pool is expected to be open noon-7 pm.

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).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix that broken gizmo instead of tossing 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).

SUMMER DRAG BINGO: 6 pm, play at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), check first to get a reservation.

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, stop in and let your creative self be free! Our calendar listing has the sign-up link and details. (3400 Harbor SW)

FREE ART CLASS: 6 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

FREE QI-GONG CLASS: 6 pm, meet at south lot of Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

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: An energetic way to enjoy your evening – join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

ALSO AT WS RUNNER – MARATHON TRAINING INFO: The free training session for intermediate/advanced runners who want to get ready for the Seattle Marathon is tonight at West Seattle Runner, 6:30 pm.

GAMES IN THE PARK FOR GROWNUPS: 6:30 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), meet in the north lot.

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

MUSIC BINGO x 2: at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm, and monthly MINGO at Three9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), 7:30 pm.

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: You can be in the spotlight – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SALSA & BACHATA CLASS: Open-level class with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm.

Planning something 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 Jerry Simmons)

Another late edition of the daily reminder list, thanks to very-early-morning breaking news – here’s what we have, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION CLOSURE CONTINUES: Through month’s end – if you have to haul something, find an alternative, or wait.

SUMMER FOOD: This is the last week for multiple sites availablein West Seattle for kids to get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks while school is out, as noted here.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are invited to this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: In operation every day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

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

COLMAN POOL: The outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is also open, with sessions between noon and 7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOL: Also at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is the last city-run wading pool in operation, noon-7 pm. Free.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED: 2 pm weekly meeting is canceled as the council’s recess continues.

COMMUNITY NOTARY DAY: Need something notarized? Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is hosting another Community Notary Day, 4-6 pm.

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL BENEFIT BBQ BLOCK PARTY: 5-7 pm, SW Henderson is closed in front of The Birdhouse (35th/Henderson, west side of intersection), for a dinner pop-up with part of the proceeds going to the Fauntleroy Fall Festival (which is now two months away)! Our preview includes a menu link; the “block party” plan includes tables and chairs so you can dine there!

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 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.

FREE DROP-IN ROCK CLIMBING: As previewed here, West Seattle park Camp Long (5200 35th SW) is offering free climbing at Schurman Rock on Tuesday nights this month! Two sessions, first come/first served, 5-6 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm, and you can arrive up to half an hour early to get your spot.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS! The monthly evening get-together is scheduled tonight at 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander).

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

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

PFLAG WEST SEATTLE: Monthly meeting of this support group, 7 pm at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

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 registering 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).

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

TRIVIA X 4: Four places for Tuesday night trivia – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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).

If you are 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!

(Steller’s Jay, photographed in Admiral by Stan Delles)

Here’s our Monday list of what’s happening and NOT happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (got something to add? please let us know!):

WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT OVER: Here’s where and when they were all found.

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION CLOSURE CONTINUES: Through month’s end – if you have to haul something, find an alternative, or wait.

LAST WEEK FOR SUMMER FOOD: As originally noted here, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks during summer break – this is the last week for this year’s program.

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

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm for two more weeks. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Also continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, noon-7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOL: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is the last West Seattle pool still open for the season, and the city says it WILL be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE INFO SESSION: Find out about learning at SSC! 1 pm in-person session – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION: 1-3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) – story time, crafts, and free cake!

NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular 2 pm Monday “briefing meeting” is NOT happening today because the council is on recess until after Labor Day (here’s the calendar).

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 included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three places to 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)

LISTENING PARTY AND GIVEAWAY: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), be one of the first to hear Minus The Bear‘s new LP, and get a chance to win an autographed test pressing.

ALKI MEDITATION: Doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45; the meditation meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

SALSA & BACHATA CLASSES: Learn the dances with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW), 7 and 8 pm classes.

POOL TOURNAMENT: Play in The Corner Pocket‘s weekly pool tournament starting 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 with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

COMEDY SHOW – SOLD OUT! Tickets are all gone for Susan Rice‘s show at Otter on the Rocks.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing 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!

(Banded Alder Borer, photographed by Hilda Burton)

Good morning! Time to make the most of what’s left of summer, so here are our notes for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT: All floats have been released but as of early today, two are listed as not yet found.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run leaves from Ampersand Café (2536 Alki SW).

BACK TO SCHOOL SWAP SHOP: As previewed here, 9 am-1 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) – 9 to 10 am, drop off swap items and help prepare, 10 am-noon swap and shop, noon cleanup and prepare leftovers for donation.

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: Find the market on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, still the heart of summer produce season (stone fruit, berries, cherries, greens), plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re at the market today, also 10 am-2 pm, if you have a garden question/challenge/etc. that would benefit from expert advice.

SUNDAYS IN THE ALLEY: While you’re in The Junction, visit the alley behind Carmilia’s boutique (4528 California SW) for food, music, and fun, “a neighborhood party!”, 10 am-3 pm.

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

SPRUCE UP LAFAYETTE’S PLAYGROUND: As previewed here, community volunteers are needed to help spruce up the Lafayette Elementary (California/Lander) playground before school – (corrected, 9 am-11 am).

DONATION DRIVE – CLOTHING AND FOOD: 11 am-3 pm outside Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – our preview has details on what’s most needed right now.

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: 11 am-5 pm outside Alki Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW), more than two dozen makers will be showing and selling today – see the list here.

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

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)

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

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today as its 7-day-a-week season continues for two more weeks – noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, a 70-degree-plus/partly sunny the wading pool is expected to be open (check after 9:30 am at 206-684-7796); same for the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm; this is the last scheduled day of the season at EC Hughes.

NO ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Reminder, no more tours this year (as explained here).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Kick back and 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)

LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: 2 pm, Blues Afternoon with KornerBlues. (16th SW/SW 98th, White Center)

MAKE PINCH POTS: 2 pm class at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW).

BOOK PARTY AND ‘WRITE YOUR STORY’ SIGN-UPS: 3-4:30 pm, upstairs at Curious Kidstuff (4740 California SW), celebrate the book of stories published by “Write YOUR Story” participants, and sign up for the next free sessions, for ages 7-11, explained in our calendar listing.

YOGA AND CREATIVITY CLASS: 5 pm at Limber Yoga (7901 35th SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

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 Tom Trulin)

From early morning until late night, here’s what’s on our list for you, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ENDURANCE RUN AT LINCOLN PARK: This is the first time Orca Running has presented One Step Closer, putting endurance runners on a 2-mile route through Lincoln Park, looping it for designated lengths from 3 hours to 18 hours. The runners doing the latter will start at 5 am; everyone is staggered so they’re finished in time for an 11 pm party. More info here.

WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT: As of very early this morning, three floats remained unfound – clues are here.

GARAGE/YARD SALES: See the newest listings in the WSB Community Forums.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs – go run with them today!

ALSO AT WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: First day for “GET Fit, a free group training program for the Seattle Marathon for getting people off the couch to do a half marathon.” Also 8 am start.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am outdoor meditation at Schmitz Preserve Park (5551 SW Admiral Way) – register here.

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKE: 9:30 am, meet at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Arboretum (6000 16th SW, north lot), for this month’s free guided hike, followed by a celebration (see a few listings down).

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.

ADMIRAL DISTRICT HISTORY TOUR: Sold out!

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this 10 am walk, which you can join even if you didn’t go on the introductory walk. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

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

MASTER GARDENERS: Have a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this 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 – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.

CELEBRATING FRED EPPS: Today is the Celebration of Life for Pegasus Book Exchange‘s Fred Epps, 11 am-3 pm at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). His family says, “All are welcome – please come and share your stories!”

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT TRAILS CELEBRATION: Following the aforementioned hike, this starts at 11 am at the SSC Arboretum – gather to celebrate 30 years of restoration work in Seattle’s largest contiguous forest – then take an 11:30 am hike to visit some of the important locations.

SOPASUPA – SOUTH PARK SUMMER PARTY: 11 am-9 pm at multiple South Park locations, free fun including a skate party, entertainment, Lucha Libre masked wrestling, more; our preview has the schedule and locations.

WESTWOOD VILLAGE END-OF-SUMMER FESTIVAL: Parking lot party 11 am-2 pm with “carnival-style activities” including games, prizes, treats, face painting, north side of the center. (2600 SW Barton)

WEST SEATTLE’S ONLY SPRAYPARK: 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)

ALKI BEACH PRIDE: Noon-8 pm at the beach, the 11th annual celebration of love and community – with performers, vendors, DJs, health/wellness offerings, more, and a street party, with Alki Avenue closed to through traffic 57th to 61st. For the entertainment schedule, see our preview.

SUPER DELI MART CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY: Free food and fun, including kids’ activities, noon-5 pm. (35th SW/SW Barton)

TOUR DE PINTS, WEST SEATTLE: Ride your bike to multiple West Seattle venues, starting in White Center at noon at Future Primitive Brewing (9832 14th SW). Free.

WADING POOLS: City-run wading pools scheduled to be open in West Seattle today IF afternoon weather permits – call 206-684-7796 after 9:30 am – are Lincoln Park (12 pm-7 pm) and Hiawatha (12 pm-5:30 pm, last day of its season).

COLMAN POOL: 12-7 pm swim sessions at Lincoln Park‘s heated saltwater pool (on the shore, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the exhibit about Seattle Teriyaki, only two weeks left! (61st/Stevens)

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

MAKE AN EGG CARTON WITH POTTERINGS: Get creative at the cozy pottery studio during this 1-4 pm workshop – our calendar listing has the registration link and details. (3400 Harbor SW)

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 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.

ALSO AT NEPENTHE: Summer mini-market starting at 3 pm!

P-PATCH PIZZA: Fresh-baked pizza at Barton P-Patch as a fundraiser for its operation, by donation, 4-6 pm. Live music too. (34th SW/SW Barton)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7), The Local Music Scene Presents: Seattle Summer Showcase with Asterhouse, Batbox, and Camden West. $15. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight with rotating DJ Josh and DJ NightMere, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Closing out our Saturday list, there’s 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!