(Alki swimmer, photographed on Sunday by James Bratsanos)

Time to swim into a new week! Here are your options for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT: At a special meeting under way right now, councilmembers are scheduled to appoint one of six finalists as a councilmember to fill the District 2 seat vacated when Tammy Morales resigned.

BABY STORY TIME: Songs, stories, learning activities for ages 0-2 at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), noon-12:30 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

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

D&D: 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 with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Four places to play tonight! Music trivia at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm sessions … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley has music Monday nights, with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm, it’s Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who contributes listings to our calendar – if you have something to add, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for your Sunday:

SKI SHUTTLE: Shuttle to Crystal Mountain now picks up at 7:15 am Sundays at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts in The Junction. (4310 SW Oregon)

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: First of three Catholic school open houses in West Seattle today – visit OLG (preschool through 8th grade) at 34th/Myrtle, 10 am-1 pm.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage!), plus beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

HELP THE SEED LIBRARY: Drop in 11 am-1 pm at the High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) to help pack and label seeds for the 2025 growing season.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

HOLY FAMILY BILINGUAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Second of three Catholic school open houses in West Seattle today – visit the pre-8th-grade school at 20th/Roxbury noon-3 pm.

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Third of three Catholic school open houses in West Seattle today. Visit the pre-8th-grade STEM+ school at 42nd/Genesee between noon and 1:30 pm.

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: Quick and fun way to start on your preparedness planning, 2 pm at TBA West Seattle location – here’s info on how to sign up (plus a list of upcoming parties).

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: 5 pm at Dragonfly (3270 California SW), accepting donations for California fire relief.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5:30 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

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

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

(Winterhazel bud, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

A traffic alert starts our Saturday list:

LOW-BRIDGE TROUBLE: SDOT is still working on the West Seattle low bridge, which won’t reopen to motor vehicles until the repairs are done, but may reopen to bicycles/pedestrians this morning. Check the live camera for its status. (9:10 am update: The bike/foot path is now open; vehicle lanes are not. …. 1:10 pm: As commenter Yoni points out and the live feed verifies, the bike/foot path is currently closed again … 6 pm: This evening the path is open …)

Now, here’s what’s happening, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

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

FREE CUP-FILLING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS: 9:30-11:30 am, second of four sessions for this free workshop at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW) – details here.

INTRODUCTORY WALK: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, you’re invited to join others for the weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

RETHINK THE LINK FORUM: Light-rail skeptics are hosting a town-hall-style discussion of Sound Transit‘s West Seattle Link Extension and what they see as its shortcomings, 10 am-noon at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

MORNING MUSIC: 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: Canceled today, resuming next week.

FAMILY READING TIME: Canceled today because Paper Boat Booksellers is moving.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is 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 also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

CAKE-DECORATING CLASS: Noon at BAKED in The Admiral District. Sign up here. (If sold out, check that page for other classes coming up.)

AT THE CLAY CAULDRON: Make heart vases with Frances, 12:30-3 pm. Our calendar listing explains how to register. (5214 Delridge Way 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).

PRE-VALENTINE WRITING EVENT: 2-6 pm during Queer Market at LumberYard Bar (9630 16th SW, White Center), write or copy a romantic message, as explained here.

TEA TASTING: Registration required for 2 pm tasting event at My Necessitea (3237 California SW).

WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free, drop-in, at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

BABY/TODDLER GROUP: At Viva Arts, Crawlers to Walkers Motor Skills play group, 3-4:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5:30 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

LIVE AT C & P: 6-8 pm. Chorando na Chuva at C & P Coffee, Brazilian music, no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: West End Girls drag spectacular, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here or at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ KP. (4547 California SW)

ABBA SKATE: Yes, ABBA! 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), 21+.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm start time for Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(Harbor seals seen off West Seattle this morning – photo by Carol Ann Joyce)

With the weekend in view, here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

MADISON FUNDRAISER AT DREAM DINNERS, LAST CALL: Today’s the deadline to place orders with Dream Dinners-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) to solve your meal challenges and help Madison MS‘s WEB mentorship program.

SCHOOL TOURS: Under way right now at Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee) until 10:15 am. (Here’s our list of all the schools with tours/open houses yet to come.)

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am free drop-in indoor play at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd): “Stay ‘N’ Play is our Friday morning open gym for infants and preschool kids. We open up our lower level with games, toys, a bouncy house and more for kids to run and play.”

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

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: The Dennis Rea / Blue Jay Blue, “musical travelogues,” 6-8 pm. No cover, all ages. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

AT THE CLAY CAULDRON: Make handbuilt animals with Kirsten, 6-9 pm. Our calendar listing explains how to sign up. (5214 Delridge Way SW)

MENOPAUSE TEA WORKSHOP: 6:30 pm at My Necessitea (3237 California SW), reservations required, $20.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Prelude to a Pistol, Dual Analog, Replicas perform at 8 pm (doors at 7) at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BASKETBALL: No home games on the schedule tonight.

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Illvester 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’s slate: Tomo Nakayama, Rub, & Leeni.

If you have something to add to our event lists or calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Doug Eglington)

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

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

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

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three events tonight at this venue – 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: Also a regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.

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

ALKI ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Prospective students and families are welcome, 5 pm at Alki ES’s Schmitz Park interim site (5000 SW Spokane).

ROXHILL ELEMENTARY TOURS: Prospective students and families are invited to tour Roxhill Elementary 5:30-6:30 pm tonight. (7740 34th SW)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS OPEN HOUSE: Prospective students and families are invited to learn about Chief Sealth International HS at tonight’s 6 pm open house. (2600 SW Thistle)

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm open house/tours for prospective HPES students and families. (1012 SW Trenton)

PATHFINDER K-8 OPEN HOUSE: Also welcoming prospective students and families tonight is Pathfinder K-8, 6 pm. (1901 SW Genesee)

LEARN ABOUT SCHOOL FUNDING: As previewed here, local PTSAs are organizing a teach-in event at 6 pm in the West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW) for everybody who wants to learn about public-school funding and how to advocate for it. All welcome.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run departs from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

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

Are we missing anything for today/tonight? Also – looking ahead – 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!

(Mount Rainier and Duwamish River one recent morning, photographed by James Bratsanos)

Here’s our list of what’s happening on your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR SANISLO: All day and night, Puerto Vallarta in The Junction is donating part of the proceeds to the Sanislo Elementary PTA. Join them there 4=-7 pm, including a piñata for the kids at 6:30 pm. (4727 California SW)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am in Lincoln Park – meet up at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT CANCELED: No reading time today because the shop is closing for its move to The Junction.

ALKI CO-OP PRESCHOOL’S NEW-LOCATION OPEN HOUSE: 11:30 am-2 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), where the school will move starting this fall.

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

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: At Southwest Library, 3 pm, for kids ages 1-3. (9010 35th SW)

HOMEWORK HELP: Volunteer helpers are available 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss 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). Not familiar with the WS Tool Library> Learn about it in our recent West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlight!

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

HPAC’S FIRST 2025 MEETING: Join the community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge in person at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 6:30 pm (earlier than usual because of library hours) – agenda is previewed in our calendar listing.

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

YOGA/MEDITATION/GONG BATH: 7-8:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska), $35, ticket info here.

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night 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.

MUSIC BINGO X 2: Two places to play on Wednesdays! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … Or, at Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

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

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., 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!

(Mallards in the sun on the Duwamish River, photographed by Steve Bender)

Big list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), with South Seattle College president Dr. Monica Brown speaking today.

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

PTA DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 4-9 pm at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW), the Fairmount PTA is hosting a dine-out fundraiser for the West Seattle School Equity Fund, which will benefit from part of the proceeds if you mention you’re ordering for the Fairmount Park fundraiser.

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

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.

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), acoustic musicians of all genres.

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

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: Singers invited! The Boeing Employees Choir – open to non-employees too – has open rehearsals again tonight and the next two Tuesday nights at the American Legion Post 160 hall (3618 SW Alaska), 6:30 pm.

FREE SWING DANCE LESSONS: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), “Intro lessons for East Coast Swing start at 6:30 PM and Intermediate Foxtrot with Swing start at 7:45. First class is free, so come and check it out.” More info here.

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).

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SONICS MOVIE: As previewed here last night, free screening of “Boom: A Film About The Sonics” at 7 pm, Easy Street Records (California/Alaska), Q&A with director afterward.

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

TRIVIA X 6: Now SIX trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … 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) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Cold, clear morning – photo by James Bratsanos)

Here’s what you need to know for this West Seattle Monday. First, the major MLK Day closures:

LIBRARIES: Closed.

SEATTLE PARKS FACILITIES: Here’s their plan.

MAIL/POST OFFICE: This is a USPS holiday.

‘PARKING HOLIDAY’: No charge for street parking in city neighborhoods with pay stations.

SOLID WASTE PICKUP: West Seattle is NOT one of the areas of the city where it’s delayed a day this week.

Here’s what is happening:

MLK DAY OF SERVICE: Here’s the roundup of local volunteering opportunities that we published last week.

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

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, including first-time players.

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

COMEDY: Monthly “Routine Killers” comedy show at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm. West Seattle’s own Travis Sherer headlines! A few tickets left – go here fast.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! 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); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley has music Monday nights, with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm, it’s Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(River otter, photographed Saturday in Alki area by Rainer Klett)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, another short Sunday list:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).

MEETING TO CHOOSE LEGISLATIVE FINALISTS: 10 am meeting – in person for Precinct Committee Officers and candidates, online for everyone else – as second-to-last step in appointing a successor for former State Sen. Joe Nguyen and potentially the successor for State House Rep. Emily Alvarado, the only candidate for the seat he vacated to lead the state Commerce Department. Details in last night’s preview.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage!), plus beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: Open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

DONATION DRIVE: Warm clothes, blankets, socks, nonperishable food are among what Alki UCC is accepting in the front courtyard today, 11 am-3 pm, as previewed here. (6115 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 2:30 pm matinée performance for Bernard Struber and The Mighty Wurlitzer at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – info, program notes, tickets here.

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC NOVELS (& MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). This month: “Cannery Row.”

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5:30 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

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

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

(Photo by Michael Rohter)

Happy Saturday! Here’s the list for today/tonight from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

FREE CUP-FILLING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS: 9:30-11:30 am, first of four sessions for this free workshop at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW) – details here.

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

INTRODUCTORY WALK: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, you’re invited to join others for the weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

PEOPLE’S PROTEST IN WEST SEATTLE: Those not going to the big march downtown today can join demonstrators in The Junction 10 am-2 pm, as explained in our calendar listing.

MORNING MUSIC: 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 READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is 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 also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

CAKE-DECORATING CLASS: Noon at BAKED in The Admiral District. Sign up here. (If sold out, check that page for other classes coming up.)

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).

SONG CIRCLE: 1-3 pm, Sandra‘s monthly song circle meets a week earlier than usual this month. Our calendar listing explains how to connect.

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: 4:15-8ish pm, second bout of the season at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). Tickets available online.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Blood Lemon performs in-store at 5 pm. (4559 California SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5:30 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

LIVE AT C & P: 6-8 pm. Roo Forrest and Friends at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Bernard Struber & The Mighty Wurlitzer, doors 7 pm, show at 7:30 pm, ticket info and program notes in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Bigfoot Curious, TriMic, KatzenVäter, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, $10k. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Tomas. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm start time for Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(Olympic Mountains’ appearance this morning, photographed by James Bratsanos)

The weekend is almost here! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) hosts the annual Seattle Colleges celebration of Dr. King, 9:30 pm to 2 pm at Brockey Center, main program 10:30 am-12:30 pm.

CITY LIGHT’S ‘BOMB CYCLONE’ OUTAGE RESPONSE: The utility’s report to city councilmembers is one of the items on this morning’s meeting of the council’s Sustainability, City Light, Arts & Culture Committee, 9:30 am. Here’s the agenda; you can watch via Seattle Channel.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am free drop-in indoor play at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd): “Stay ‘N’ Play is our Friday morning open gym for infants and preschool kids. We open up our lower level with games, toys, a bouncy house and more for kids to run and play.”

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

GAME NIGHT: It’s Monthly Game Night @ Spruce Hill Winery (WSB sponsor) and T2 Cellar, just minutes away, 6 pm in SODO (2960 4th Ave. S.). “Bring your own board game or cards or use ours. We will have 10% off bottles purchased for consumption in the tasting room, and $5 off a cheese plate when you buy two glasses of wine. Contact info@sprucehillwinery.com or T2Cellar@gmail.com to make a reservation.”

KENYON HALL SHOWCASE: Monthly songwriter incubator open mic at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), signups at 6, music at 6:30 – more info here.

REIKI SOUND BATH: 6 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska), tickets here.

ALBUM-RELEASE SHOW AT THE SKYLARK: Foul Blooded, Dead Electric, Pharaohs Comet perform at 8 pm (doors at 7) to celebrate Foul Blooded‘s new album, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth IHS hosts Bishop Blanchet tonight, 7 pm girls’ varsity, 8:30 pm boys’ varsity. (2600 SW Thistle)

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ B——-d 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. Tonight’s slate: ILS, Glose.

If you have something to add to our event lists or calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Texted photo from Monday’s moonrise/sunset – note the pink reflection)

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

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

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

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three events tonight at this venue – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Delfino’s Chicago-Style Pizza.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: A regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.

WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK OPEN HOUSE: Come learn about the White Center Food Bank – which also serves south West Seattle – and celebrate the Lunar New Year a bit early, with food, music, and art at the WCFB HQ, drop in 5-8 pm. (10016 16th SW)

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

WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run departs from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Hybrid meeting, online or in-person at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 7 pm. Agenda details and attendance info are in our calendar listing; all are welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Dxngelo, King Zaae, West of Eden, BnH Deluxe, doors at 6, music at 7, $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

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

Are we missing anything for today/tonight? Also – looking ahead – 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!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our list of what’s happening on your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am in Lincoln Park – meet up at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

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

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: At Southwest Library, 3 pm, for kids ages 1-3. (9010 35th SW)

HOMEWORK HELP: Volunteer helpers are available 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

CHIEF SEALTH IHS/DENNY IMS THRIFT SHARE: Happening this afternoon/evening at the Chief Sealth International High School galleria (2600 SW Thistle):

Chief Sealth and Denny Pop-Up Thrift Share
January 15, 2025
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Chief Sealth Galleria
2600 SW Thistle
Sizes are for all ages and genders. Everything is free. Bring a bag.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss 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). You can learn more about the WS Tool Library in our recent West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlight!

DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW) with Jolene Granby. Free to play!

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

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

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm, all welcome at MoCA‘s quarterly hybrid meeting, online or in-person at WSUU’s downstairs event room off the parking lot, agenda and participation info here. (7141 California SW)

YOGA/MEDITATION/GONG BATH: 7-8:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska), $35, ticket info here.

PIANO NIGHT: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) – all requests!

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night 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.

MUSIC BINGO X 2: Two places to play on Wednesdays! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … Or, at Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: One girls’ varsity home game tonight. West Seattle HS (6-4) hosts Seattle Prep (9-4) at 7:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

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

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., 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 – and if it’s a holiday event, send it for the Holiday Guide – thank you!

(Monday night sunset, photographed by
John-Michael Bennett III)

Here’s today’s list – highlights of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can preview what’s happening days, weeks, even months ahead:

SENATOR & CANDIDATES @ POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: As previewed Monday, you can talk with State Sen. Joe Nguyễn and four candidates for the State House appointment that may result from his impending departure for the state Commerce Department during the Postcards 4 Democracy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Second lunch meeting of 2025, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), with the Student of the Month presentation.

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

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

WSHS BOYS’ BASKETBALL DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 5-8 pm at West Wings (2329 California SW), 25% of the proceeds benefit the team.

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 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 6 pm board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), community members welcome. Here’s the agenda.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: 6:15 meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for the free weekly track run.

HOPE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL/TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 pm-7:30 pm at the main Hope Lutheran School (WSB sponsor) campus (4456 42nd SW), find out about these two programs.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: Singers invited! The Boeing Employees Choir – open to non-employees too – has open rehearsals tonight and the next three Tuesday nights at the American Legion Post 160 hall (3618 SW Alaska), 6:30 pm.

FREE SWING DANCE LESSONS: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), “Intro lessons for East Coast Swing start at 6:30 PM and Intermediate Foxtrot with Swing start at 7:45. First class is free, so come and check it out.” More info here.

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).

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, WITH FOOD/COAT DRIVE: The Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s next general gathering is at 7 pm tonight, and you’re encouraged to bring nonperishable food and/or gently used/new coats to donate to the West Seattle Food Bank (whose reps are among the speakers) – our calendar listing has details. Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: Now SIX trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … 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) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

Hosting an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

A CLEANER ALKI: The local volunteer cleanup group is out until 11:30 am :

We’ve been helping Jeremy with a cleanup along the Duwamish Trail and look to do another section this week, this time we’ll start down under the First Avenue Bridge off Highland Park Way, which will more or less complete the West Seattle section of the trail all the way to the WS Bridge.

Parking & Meet-Up
Parking shouldn’t be a problem as there’s plenty under the bridge, but it’s a little confusing getting there. From West Seattle take West Marginal just past Subway, take a left on Highland Park Way and then another left on 2nd Ave SW, then a right on Michigan and follow around the underside of the bridge to parking. Look for the van. I’ll have my phone on me if you need to reach out at 206-852-9552.

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

BLUE ANGELS JET VISITS: As reported on Sunday, the Blue Angels‘ #7 jet is due to land at Boeing Field in the 1:30-2:30 pm vicinity for winter planning meetings.

CITY COUNCIL: The councilmembers’ second briefing meeting of the year is at 2 pm – here’s the agenda, which also explains how to watch (no comment period during briefings).

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

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, including first-time players.

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School boys host Seattle Prep tonight, varsity at 7:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

CONCESSIONS FUNDRAISER: And if you’re going to the game(s), we received this announcement:

The West Seattle High School softball team is selling concessions at the WSHS basketball games tonight (JV at 6 pm, V at 7:45 pm). There will be pizza, mini Bundt cakes, drinks and other goodies. Many items sold out last week so come by early and often! Proceeds go toward uniforms, travel, and team events. Direct donations can also be made here (note ‘for softball’ so it easily gets to the team!):

PayPal: paypal.me/WSBooster
Venmo: @WSBooster

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Four places to play tonight! Every-other-week music quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 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); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley has music Monday nights, with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm, it’s Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo sent by Manuel on Saturday)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, it’s a short list of what’s happening today:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Fresh Flours (9410 Delridge Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage!), plus beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: Open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

(added) FISHER SCONE WAGON: For fans of the famous fair-style scones, a telephone tip points out it’s at Metropolitan Market today (41st/Admiral). Schedule says it opens at 10:30 am, though a closing time’s not listed.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FREE CLASSICAL CONCERT: The Ladies’ Musical Club performs at West Seattle (Admiral) Library at 3 pm – program is in our calendar listing.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

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

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

(Mount Rainier from Constellation Park at sunset – photo by David Hutchinson)

Happy Saturday! Here’s the list for today/tonight from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

SAM MIND + BODY FEATURING WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: Downtown, but with West Seattle participation! A free day of self-indulgence including silent reading time with the West Seattle Book Club, doors open at 8:30 am at Olympic Sculpture Park (2901 Western Avenue) – details and schedule in our calendar listing.

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

INTRODUCTORY WALK: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, you’re invited to join others for the weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, visit independent K-5 Tilden School (4105 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our preview explains what they want you to learn about Tilden.

THE BRIDGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, the cooperative elementary at 10030 28th SW invites you to visit: “Kids welcome, snacks and coffee served. Staff and current families will be onsite to show families around and answer questions. Come find out what makes cooperative elementary unique and learn about our whole-child approach to education!”

HEALTH FAIR & RESOURCE EVENT: 10 am-2 pm, Highland Park Elementary (1012 SW Trenton) offers a variety of services and resources for community members who need them. Free food truck too!

MORNING MUSIC: 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 READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is 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 also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE: 1-3 pm, celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Longhouse’s grand opening with this drop-in event. (4705 W. Marginal Way 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).

PRE-CRAWLER MOTOR-SKILLS GROUP: 3 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIE: 6:30 pm, “A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks,” movie at 7, discussion 8:30-9, WSUU (7141 California SW); more info in our calendar listing.

BENEFIT FOR THE SKYLARK: Bent Not Broken, My Next Planet, Space Tractor, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, $10 donation to benefit The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, Soul Focus FM DJs. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm start time for Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(Evening at Duwamish Head – photographed by David Hutchinson)

Before breaking news interrupted this morning, we were working on today’s daily list. Though daylight’s about to leave, we still have seven entertainment events – mostly music – to mention for tonight, if you haven’t fully filled your calendar yet – mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

RINGO STARR’S NEW ALBUM: Listening party at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6 pm.

: Monthly drag show, 7 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – ticket info here.

SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

SHOW TO BENEFIT THE SKYLARK: Opaline, Seastar, Irene Peña perform at 8 pm (doors at 7) to benefit The Skylark, all ages until 10 pm, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

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. Tonight’s slate: Vinta, M.O.S.S, Afrocop.

If you have something to add to our event lists or calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Biggest event on the schedule for the hours ahead is the first West Seattle Art Walk of the year – here again is the list of venues, both those showcasing art, and those with food/drink specials:

Here’s the updated preview of specific receptions and specials for tonight, and our preview of several highlights. Most – but not all! – start around 5 pm.

Also happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

CITY COUNCILMEMBER AT CHAMBER: As previewed last night (follow that link for RSVP info), City Councilmember Rob Saka speaks to the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce during their 11:30 am lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW).

STATE REPRESENTATIVE AT C&P: As noted in that same preview, State House Rep. Emily Alvarado will be at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) for a coffee chat at 1 pm

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

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three events tonight at this venue – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Paparepas.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: A regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s cozy tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle – and art, as Viscon Cellars is an Art Walk venue!

MUSIC HISTORY: As previewed here (follow that link for RSVP info), this month’s Words, Writers, Southwest Stories online presentation tells the “Untold Story of Northwest Rock ‘n’ Roll,” starting at 6 pm.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run is now departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.

DORIS BROWN HERITAGE DOCUMENTARY: As previewed here, a West Seattle directory’s film “Last Lap,” about former longtime West Seattleite with an incredible running career Doris Brown Heritage, has its Seattle premiere at 7 pm tonight on Queen Anne, with Heritage herself scheduled to attend.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8 pm.

COMEDY: Jokes at The Junction comedy show, 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) – go here for ticket(s)!

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

P,S. As pointed out by a commenter, today is the National Day of Mourning for former president Jimmy Carter, and most USPS services are suspended for the day, among other things.

(Tuesday photo by J. Whitaker)

Here’s our list of what’s happening on your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CLOTHING DONATION DRIVE: As previewed here, today is the second of two days you can take clothing donations – all ages/sizes – to Chief Sealth International High School‘s office until 4 pm for their collection to help families. (2600 SW Thistle)

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

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

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: At Southwest Library, 3 pm, for kids ages 1-3. (9010 35th SW)

HOMEWORK HELP: Volunteer helpers are available 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss 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). You can learn more about the WS Tool Library in our recent West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlight!

KIWANIS CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Visitors are always welcome at the Kiwanis dinner meeting, 6 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), with a guest speaker talking about his work in Ukraine and elsewhere in Europe.

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), monthly cribbage night, all welcome – all ages, membership NOT required. Coincides with the Eagles’ Taco Night, so you can buy tacos if interested.

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

ALSO AT WS RUNNER – INFO NIGHT FOR ‘GOT FIT’: 6:30 pm at the shop, Info Night for free group-training program for intermediate-level runners who want to get ready for a half-marathon.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: The group’s every-other-year reorganization meeting is online tonight at 6:30 pm – register here for the link. Agenda and candidates (so far) can be found here.

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: Second meeting for this new book club, 6:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) – this month’s book is “Starship Troopers.”

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

YOGA/MEDITATION/GONG BATH: 7-8:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska), $35, tickets here.

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night 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.

MUSIC BINGO X 2: Two places to play on Wednesdays! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … Or, at Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Two girls’ varsity home games tonight. Chief Sealth IHS hosts Seattle Academy (2600 SW Thistle); West Seattle HS hosts Garfield (3000 California SW), both at 7:30 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The mic is yours! 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., 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 – and if it’s a holiday event, send it for the Holiday Guide – thank you!

(Recent Alki scene, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s today’s list – highlights of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can preview what’s happening days, weeks, even months ahead:

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards sent to voters in other states – the work continues post-election – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: First lunch meeting of 2025, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), with guest speaker King County Executive Dow Constantine; also, a tribute to WSB co-founder Patrick Sand.

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

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

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 PRESCHOOL FAIR (WSB sponsor): Meet reps from 15 area preschools, all in one place, the Hope Lutheran School North Campus gym (4100 SW Genesee) – no preregistration required, admission is free, drop in between 5:30 and 7 pm. Our preview has the list of preschools planning to participate.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: 6 pm, first class of 2025, at High Point Community Center. All levels welcome. (6920 34th SW)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: 6:15 meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for the 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).

TIDEPOOLING: Join Seattle Parks at Me-Kwa-Mooks (4500 block Beach Drive SW), 7 pm, to walk across the street and explore tidepools, 7-9 pm. Preregistration and fee required – do that here.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: Now SIX trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … 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) … Just added; Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Two boys’ varsity home games tonight. Chief Sealth IHS hosts Seattle Academy (2600 SW Thistle); West Seattle HS hosts Garfield (3000 California SW), both at 7:30 pm.

Hosting an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Live SDOT cam in the heart of The Junction)

Post-holiday, routines are resuming – here’s the list for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Blood-donation pop-up in West Seattle today – check if appointments remain. (4001 44th SW)

A CLEANER ALKI: The local volunteer cleanup group is out until 11:30 am in South Park:

We’ll be Sprucing along the Duwamish Trail South Park Connector to clear leaves and foliage growing out onto the trail. The stretch we’ll work on runs about two city blocks so you can park on either end though we’ll likely park on the south end by 10th Ave. S. & S. Henderson by the pedestrian overpass bridge over 99. The other end of the trail comes out at S. Trenton. We’ll be cutting back brambles, scraping the trail and limbing low hanging branches. There will also be trash-picking opportunities along the path and into the woods. Feel free to reach out with any questions at 206-852-9552.

FREE SEEDS: That’s one of the rewards you can get if you help out with this – High Point Library invites volunteers to drop in 11 am-1 pm and help pack seeds for the HP Seed Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

(added) CITY COUNCIL: Back from holiday break, the councilmembers’ first briefing meeting of the year is at 2 pm – here’s the agenda, which also explains how to watch (no comment period during briefings).

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

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, including first-time players.

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! 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); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnamhas music Monday nights, with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm, it’s Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Ferry in Saturday’s murk, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s happening today:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Top Pot Doughnuts (4709 California SW).

HIGH TIDE: 12.8-foot “king tide” at 9:05 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage!), plus beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

CANDIDATE FORUM: 10 am online forum organized by the 34th District Democrats as part of the process to fill at least one legislative vacancy – link and participant info here.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to make your project happen, or to assemble a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: Monthly music in support of the WSFB (bring cash and/or nonperishable food to donate), 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), this month: Misha Yolleck and Michael Partington.

DRIFTWOOD’S 2ND ANNIVERSARY: As previewed here, Driftwood (2722 Alki SW) turns two today, and is celebrating with a 4-8 pm open house-style party – get your ticket(s) here.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

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

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring – and/or in our Holiday Guide (which runs through New Year’s Day)? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!