(Added 10:07 am: At ‘Jocks vs. Docs,’ Golden Tate from the Seahawks, Rob Weaver from Safeway, Tracy Taylor from KING 5)
Just some of what’s scheduled today/tonight on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘JOCKS VS. DOCS’: 10 am at Admiral Safeway – as announced late yesterday – sports stars, medical experts, and media personalities are joining forces for a bag-off in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (2622 California SW)

WINTER PREVIEW: Mountain to Sound Outfitters in The Triangle is showing off its winter lines in a special evening event, 6-9 pm, details in our calendar listing. (3602 SW Alaska)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: We just confirmed WWRHAH is back to its first-Tuesday meeting schedule as of tonight, Southwest Library, 6:15 pm. ADDED: The agenda:

6:15 – 6:20: Welcome! And Introductions
6:20 – 6:25: Community News
6:25 – 6:30: Update on SDOT by Infrastructure Committee
6:30 – 6:45 Safe Routes to School Grants
6:45 – 7:15: Roxhill Days follow up
7:15 – 7:20: Transit meeting on October 14th
7:20 – 7:40: Open Discussion
7:40 – 7:45: Wrapup and Cleanup

(35th/Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: Potluck meeting to celebrate WSBC’s first year, 6:30 pm, Beveridge Place Pub. Details on the WSBC site. (6419 California SW)

PUNK ROCK AEROBICS: New series starts 6:45 pm at Alki Bathhouse – details in our calendar listing. (2701 Alki SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Big game tonight at Chief Sealth International High School, hosting hosts West Seattle High School, 7 pm varsity, following 5:45 pm JV and C games. (2801 SW Thistle)

NIGHTLIFE: Our calendar listings include trivia at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) and at The Bridge; jazz at OutWest Bar; karaoke at Skylark Café and Club; singer/songwriter night at Shadowland … click any of those links for the full details. Are we missing YOUR listing? Please be sure you e-mail us the info – thank you!

Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BEAT THE BURN 5K: You’ll hear a siren on Alki at 9 am -that’ll mark the start of the Beat the Burn 5K, raising money to help young burn victims. Full schedule of the morning is in our calendar listing; if you haven’t registered already, you can come to the beach (near the bathhouse/Statue of Liberty Plaza) as early as 7:30 am. Shortly after 10 am, there’s a free kids’ dash. This race does NOT close the road, by the way. (60th/Alki)

WATCH THE GAME: Seahawks are on at 10 am and your viewing options include venues that open early – such as Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), open at 9 am with a breakfast special (6451 California SW), and OutWest Bar (California/Brandon), which announced recently it’s opening by 9:30 am on game mornings, and serving brunch. Skylark Café and Club (3803 Delridge Way SW) also has the game on its big screen, and brunch on the menu. Go, Hawks!

WEST SEATTLE CYCLERY SALE: Shopping opportunity today: “West Seattle Cyclery (WSB sponsor) is offering final markdowns on 2013 model bikes! All bikes in stock are 35 to 50 percent off original prices. The sale is limited to remaining bikes on hand, so hurry in for the best selection!” (4508 California SW)

LAST DAY FOR ALKI ARTS AT THE BEACH: The original 2820 Alki SW location of Alki Arts is closing after today (as first reported here last month), so stop by to say goodbye – and buy art! Details in our calendar listing. 11 am-8 pm.

GRETCHEN’S GRAINS: West Seattle foodpreneur Gretchen Evans is demonstrating her frozen cooked Gretchen’s Grains at PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) 11 am-2 pm today. She says they are now carried in more than 230 stores! (California/Stevens)

ROSE TASTING: Stottle Winery invites you to come try a holiday-intended rosé, noon-6 pm, details in the calendar listing. (3400 Harbor SW)

DELRIDGE CIDERPRESSING: It’s a fall tradition and it’s scheduled again today at the Delridge P-Patch – bring your apples and make cider with a hand-crank press from the West Seattle Tool Library. 1-4 pm. (5078 25th SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIKE: 3 pm at Skylark Café and Club: “People of all ages can sign up, get on our stage, and show us what they got! Full sound system, lights, our own sound person to dial them in, and a 16-track digital recording of their performance is available for purchase. Fun for the whole family!” (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KIM VIRANT WITH JEFF HASS: Performing live tonight at Feedback Lounge, 8:30 pm, benefiting animal-advocacy nonprofit AARF.

(PHOTO ADDED 3:42 PM: Some hardy souls braved the rain for Coffee With The Sallys)
Happy Saturday! Here’s our later-than-usual list of highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HELP FIGHT HUNGER: Until 3 pm, donate food/money to the West Seattle Food Bank at West Seattle Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy); 10 am-2 pm, same thing for the White Center Food Bank at Roxbury Safeway or the Albertsons on 128th. It’s part of a one-day regional event, as our preview explains.

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE: Arbor Heights Community Church invites you to come shop, until 3 pm. (42nd/102nd)

WALK FOR OPTIMISM: Advocacy for Parkinson’s Disease is the cause benefited by this first-ever local walk, set for 11 am in Lincoln Park – details in our listing.

REGISTER FOR THE MONSTER DASH: At West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), you can sign up for next month’s West Seattle Monster Dash by paying only the discounted early-bird fee, without online service charges, during the noon-4 pm registration party. (California/Charlestown)

COFFEE WITH THE SALLYS: The ongoing coffee-chat tour by City Council President Sally Clark and City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw comes to High Point Branch Library today – drop by any time 2:30 to 4 pm to chat with them. (35th/Raymond)

OKTOBERFEST AT PROST! WEST SEATTLE: The pub sends word that they’re celebrating Oktoberfest “all day (today) … We have 6 different Oktoberfest biers on draft including Licher, Ayinger, Paulaner, Weihenstephan, Hofbrau and Georgetown Tomtoberfest! Ace Pumpkin Cider will be flowing along with several traditional German Liqueurs to go along with your Liters of bier. Enjoy a Fest-size Wurst Sampler and Fest-size Bratwurst Sandwich for this celebration only! Lots of fun Oktoberfest swag to give out and Lederhosen and Dirndls always encouraged! Main festivities start around 4:00PM into the evening. Join us!” (3407 California SW)

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: The Admiral Theater is the only place to see it in Seattle again this year! Starts at 4 pm – details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE GREEN SPACE COALITION: As first reported here last Sunday, this group is forming to advocate for more open space in West Seattle – starting with the current Seattle City Light process of deciding what to do with several former substation sights in local neighborhoods; they would like to see it delayed until neighborhoods can explore mustering resources to get the sites preserved rather than sold off for housing or some other development. You’re invited to their launch meeting at 4:30 pm, High Point Branch Library. (35th/Raymond)

RAT CITY BRASS: Our area’s premier Tijuana Brass tribute band will be at Kenyon Hall tonight, 7:30 pm – details on the calendar. (7904 35th SW)

(added) THE SLAGS: Playing Poggie Tavern tonight – free! (4717 California SW)

Please see the calendar for other events – and if you know of one that’s been postponed/canceled by the weather, please let us know so we can share that info – thanks!

(Fog on Elliott Bay in early September, by Flickr member ezook, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING: Westside Professionals invite business owners to their happy hour/animal-advocacy-benefit event at Wallflower Custom Framing (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. (4735 44th SW)

WEST SEATTLE CHAMBER AFTERHOURS AT VENTANA: If you’re a West Seattle Chamber of Commerce member, you’re invited to tonight’s “afterhours” event at Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor) – but you have to RSVP ASAP! info@wschamber.com – event’s at 5:30-7:30 pm. (California/Findlay)

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: State Sen. Maralyn Chase is their special guest at the WSDW evening meeting, West Seattle Golf Course, 6 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (35th south of Avalon)

FAUNTLEROY SAFETY/CRIME-PREVENTION MEETING: Ice cream at 6:30, safety/crime-prevention information (with Southwest Precinct police leadership) at 7 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy. (9131 California SW)

NEW GENESEE HILL SCHOOL: Environmental information about the new Genesee Hill elementary-school project – especially of interest to those who live nearby – is the focus of a community meeting tonight at Schmitz Park Elementary at 7 pm; details of this Seattle Public Schools-presented meeting are on the Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood Council site. (50th/Spokane)

NICOLE HARDY READING: West Seattle author Nicole Hardy reads from her newly published “Confessions of a Latter-Day Virgin” at 7 pm tonight at Twilight Gallery. (SW Alaska west of California SW).

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by John Kieltyka)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE CHINESE CONVERSATION/CULTURE CLASS: The new series of “Chinese Corner” classes starts at 4 pm today at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the campus of South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor). Pre-register ASAP – just go here. More info in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW, north side of campus)

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ‘GROWTH BOUNDARIES’ MEETING: Eight days after proposed boundary/school-program changes (and more) were unveiled by Seattle Public Schools, you can hear about them firsthand – and offer your comments – at a district meeting tonight, 6:30 pm, West Seattle High School Commons (3000 California SW).

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: Busy agenda, as outlined on HPAC’s website – from a new proposal for raingardens to lessen the load on sewer/drainage systems in Highland Park, to an update on Westcrest Park development, to the fate of the two Seattle City Light surplus sites in Highland Park, and more. 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. (12th/Holden)

PURSE POKER: As previewed in our coverage of last week’s comedy showcase at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), it’s launching Purse Poker on Wednesday nights, 7 pm. No money – just bring a purse full of items to bet, explained on the FL home page. (6451 California SW)

‘URBAN BESTIARY’ BOOK LAUNCH: West Seattle author Lyanda Lynn Haupt‘s official launch event for “The Urban Bestiary” is tonight, 7 pm, Elliott Bay Books on Capitol Hill. (1521 10th Ave.)

CAGE THE ELEPHANT: Live, free in-store at Easy Street Records, in advance of their new album (out in less than 2 weeks). 7 pm. (California/Alaska)

TALARICO’S TRIVIA: Every Wednesday night for *years,* it’s Trivia Night at Talarico’s Pizzeria in The Junction, 8:30 pm – more in our calendar listing.

More nightlife, and daytime activities, on our calendar!

(WSB photo of bee-loved blooms at Emma Schmitz Overlook, photographed last Saturday)
What’s up? Some of the answers for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STORY TIMES: 10:30 am Toddler Story Time at West Seattle Branch Library (2306 42nd SW); 11:30 am Baby Story Time at Southwest Branch Library (35th/Henderson).

FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE: 11 am-2 pm, go see the cheesemaking team at Metropolitan Market-Admiral (WSB sponsor) make mozzarella, as part of the ongoing For the Love of Cheese celebration. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

CROSSTOWN-RIVALRY SOCCER: West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth International High School‘s girls-varsity soccer teams face off at 4 pm today, Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

‘SCHOOL YOUR PARENTS’ AT THE LIBRARY: 5:30 pm, families are welcome to come find out how much Delridge Branch Library can help with homework, studying, researching, more, at the “School Your Parents” event, explained in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSIT COALITION: Fight for the right to get where you’re going via bus. Grass-roots coalition launch meeting 6:30 pm, Neighborhood House’s High Point Center – agenda preview in our story from Monday. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

DESC PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: As the new 66-unit “supportive housing” complex gets close to completion on Delridge Way, the advisory committee meets again, with updates on the project (noted in our preview), 6:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: Learn about “Smart 911” at this month’s meeting – you don’t have to be a Block Watch captain (or even member) to attend; details on the WSBWCN website. Southwest Precinct meeting room, 6:30 pm. (Delridge/Webster)

CANCER-FIGHTING FUNDRAISER: Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor) hosts a Tuesday Tune-Up event to benefit the Brosio-Hamasaki-Stein Guild – explained in our calendar listing. (1936 Harbor SW)

Lots MORE nightlife on our calendar!

(Thanks to Dave in Admiral for sharing the rainbow – spotted just as the Seahawks game wrapped up)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and the WSB inbox:

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor) begins its fall semester today.

BUDGET SPEECHES: It’s budget season for local elected officials and the big events happen today – at 11 am, King County Executive Dow Constantine announces his, and at 2 pm, Mayor Mike McGinn announces his. Details to follow.

LIVE A HEART-HEALTHY LIFE: Free presentation by nationally known health/lifestyle expert Joe Piscatella at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), 3 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

THOUGHTS ON SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY’S FUTURE? City Librarian Marcellus Turner comes to West Seattle Branch Library tonight for a community conversation, 5:30-6:45 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

DELRIDGE GROCERY: As the announcement e-mail from Delridge Grocery puts it:

Your next, in-person opportunity to become a member/owner of Delridge’s future co-op grocery store is in (tonight). Please meet us at the Delridge branch of the Public Library at 5423 Delridge Way SW on Monday, September 23rd between 6:30 and 7:30pm to sign up with your cash, check or credit card.

Volunteers! If you are interested in helping to get our information out, if you have expressed interest in the past to help, or if you just want more general information this meeting is for you. We will have volunteer packets and general information ready for you to share with your friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Our t-shirts are also available for a reduced seasonal price of $10! Come get yours!

STAR ANNA @ EASY STREET: With a new album out, the acclaimed Star Anna performs a free in-store concert tonight at 7 pm at Easy Street Records – details on the ESR website. (California/Alaska)

(Live view from the east-facing WS Bridge camera; other cameras are on the WSB Traffic page)
First full day of fall, and we have a road-work reminder:

DELRIDGE REPAVING PROJECT’S FINAL PHASE: As announced two weeks ago, today is the scheduled start of the final phase of the almost-year-long repaving project, Henderson to Roxbury. Here’s the detour map:

Also:

FERRY SCHEDULE/FARE CHANGES: The Fauntleroy run is among those affected by the state’s fall schedule/fare changes, which kicked in Sunday.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSIT COALITION TOMORROW: Another reminder that this new advocacy group has its launch meeting tomorrow (Tuesday), 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center – details in our preview.

(Added 10:23 am: Rainbow over Alki, shared by Donna Riddick – thanks!)
Latest forecast still includes an alert for blustery conditions later. But in the meantime … from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

(WSB photo added 10 am: 1 Green Planet crew setting up for Recycle Roundup; info below)
RECYCLE ROUNDUP: Fauntleroy Church‘s twice-a-year Recycle Roundup is on, until 3 pm. 1 Green Planet is there to fill trucks with the recyclables you can’t just leave at the curb; see the list of what they’re accepting on the church website. (9140 California SW)

SALES! 9 am-5 pm, one more full day for the tent sale at Pacific Plumbing Supply (WSB sponsor) in Highland Park continues its annual tent sale (7115 W. Marginal Way SW) … Then 10 am-2 pm today, it’s “Sale Day” at the year-round West Seattle Farmers’ Market. (44th and Alaska)

MOUNTED PATROL OPEN HOUSE: Come meet the Seattle Police Mounted Patrol horses and humans at their first-ever open house. Their HQ is on the east side of Westcrest Park in Highland Park, and you’re welcome to visit between 1-5 pm, demonstrations at 2 & 4 (follow that link for driving/parking instructions, too). Rain or shine – it’ll be happening at their COVERED facility. (Entrance at 8600 8th SW)

CARDS FOR THE KIDS: West Seattle Junior Football‘s benefit Texas Hold-Em poker tournament at the Heartland Café/Benbow Room in The Admiral District, 3 pm – cash prizes, no-host bar. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WEST SEATTLE COOKING CLUB: This time, the theme is Greek – cook up some Greek food and bring it to Beveridge Place Pub to share during the WSCC‘s meeting starting at 3 pm. (6419 California SW)

MUSIC AND COFFEE: Erika Lundahl performs this afternoon at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

BINGO BENEFIT: At the Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) starting at 5 pm, it’s a new round of “Booze, Balls, and Bingo,” drag bingo raising money for nonprofits, this time including animal advocates who will have adoptable dogs outside the Feedback during the event – full details in our calendar listing.

UPDATE: The following event is canceled, per Alice, because of the soggy weather.

EQUINOX SUNSET: Fall officially begins at 1:44 pm with the autumnal equinox, which means that – unless the weather is REALLY bad (which it might be – watch here for updates) – Alice Enevoldsen of Alice’s Astro Info (and monthly Skies Over West Seattle reports here), will meet you at Solstice Park east of north Lincoln Park for the sunset – as explained here – starting around 6:30 pm. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

(WSB photo added: WSHS athletes’ car-wash crew)
Happy Saturday! Here are highlights from the list of what’s up today, via the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ROAD-WORK ALERTS: Two reminders for the weekend – ramps from northbound I-5 to the West Seattle Bridge and Beacon Hill are closed until Monday morning, and pavement repair is scheduled today and tomorrow on East Marginal Way near Hanford.

SALES! 9 am-5 pm today (and again tomorrow), Pacific Plumbing Supply in Highland Park continues its annual tent sale, which it’s been advertising here on the WSB Event Calendar page to get the word out. Discounted fixtures include bathtubs, jetted tubs, kitchen sinks, toilets, more. (7115 W. Marginal Way SW) … Also, garage/yard-sale season isn’t quite over yet – there are a few listings in the Sales/Freebies section of the WSB Forums.

COMMUNITY CLEANUPS: Reminder that there are two today – Junction Plaza Park with the Junction Neighborhood Organization just started at 9 am, Walking on Logs (alongside the Fauntleroy end of the bridge) also a 9 am start – here’s our Friday reminder about both; every single participant (and all ages are welcome) makes a difference, including late arrivals!

BENEFIT CAR WASH: The West Seattle High School Girls’ Basketball and Volleyball Teams are raising money by washing cars at West Seattle Autoworks (WSB sponsor) this weekend. Today’s hours: 10 am-1 pm. They’re raising money for new uniforms. (35th and Webster)

WESTFEST, DAY 2: Holy Rosary School‘s annual fall festival continues today, 10 am-10 pm. Ride, food, entertainment info is in our preview; here’s the story from our visit last night. (42nd/Genesee)

WEST SEATTLE SOLAR TOUR: Visit the tour stops 11 am-2 pm, including, as featured here, Bob Huppe‘s home, with a solar installation in tribute to his son Ben, who designed it before his untimely death. The West Seattle map is here.

THRIFTWAY BARBECUE: 11 am-~4 pm, the final benefit barbecue of the season at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) – go have lunch and help local nonprofits! Look for the tent outside the store. (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan)

STORYTIME: At Barnes & Noble at Westwood Village; here’s Melissa‘s update on today’s 11 am storytime:

We have an awesome Curious George storytime planned for Saturday! We’re going to read the original story introducing Curious George, and we have some fun activities planned, as well as some great stuff for kids to take home! Wearing red shirts in honor of our favorite monkey is optional, but highly encouraged!

YOUNGSTOWN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER OPEN HOUSE: Go find out what happens inside the historic schoolhouse that is now the re-activated Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – open house 1-6 pm, performances 6-9 pm, food trucks in the parking lot all day; here’s the event page on Facebook. P.S. And there’s a dance party at 9:30 pm. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CHILD-CARE CONCERNS? Organize! Public meeting at 1:30 pm at Delridge Library – details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SWYFS GALA: Southwest Youth and Family Services‘ gala fundraiser starts at 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, with guest speaker former Sen. Tom Daschle; details in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

THE HOLLANDS @ KENYON HALL: “Merrymaking nomads” stop for the night at West Seattle’s historic Kenyon Hall, with a 7:30 pm performance – details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

SPOKEN WORD/PHOTOGRAPHY AT TWILIGHT: apertureSTOP! at 8 pm at Twilight Gallery – details in our calendar listing. (Alaska just west of California)

OKTOBERFEST: Elliott Bay Brewery Pub in The Junction celebrates it today/tonight (including live music 6-9 pm), as reported in our West Seattle Food Notes roundup earlier this week. (4720 California SW)

Even more nightlife on our calendar …

Mushroom season is back – thanks to Machel Spence for sharing that photo of a Lepiota colony at Schmitz Park! Might be a great day to take a walk in a local park if you can … and/or check out one of these events from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS SYMPOSIUM: Under way now until noon, first-ever event to help out local business organizations around the city, organized by City Council President Sally Clark; not happening in West Seattle, but local participants/sponsors include the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and West Seattle Junction Association, and your editor here is a speaker on the media panel at 10:50 am. (City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room)

PACIFIC PLUMBING SUPPLY SALE: Until 4 pm today, then all weekend, Pacific Plumbing Supply in Highland Park has its annual tent sale, which it’s been advertising here on WSB to get the word out. Big discounts; bathtubs, jetted tubs, kitchen sinks, toilets, more. (7115 W. Marginal Way SW)

PARKing DAY: Worldwide, this is a day for temporary mini-parks to be set up, mostly in parking spaces, to show alternate uses of public areas. As noted here on Thursday, four parks are planned here in West Seattle, 9 am-3 pm, from The Admiral District to Westwood Village – see the map and info here.

UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING: Volunteers’ efforts include work in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, 10 am-2 pm.

WINE AND CHEESE TASTING: Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) in Admiral invites you to stop by 4-7 pm for a big event that’s part of the For the Love of Cheese: “We will be featuring artisan cheeses such as Mt. Townsend Seastack and Cirrus, Mifroma Gruyere, Le Chatelain Brie and Camembert, and Somerdale Shropshire, paired with our wine offerings.” (41st/42nd/Admiral)

LAST ONE IN THE POOL IS A … DOG (FIRST ONE, TOO): Day 4 of the “dogs in the pool, without people” post-season fundraiser at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, 5-7 pm. Get more info in our original preview. (11003 31st SW)

WESTFEST BEGINS: Holy Rosary School‘s annual fall festival starts tonight, 6-10 pm (and continues tomorrow). Ride and entertainment info is in our preview. (42nd/Genesee)

MOVIE NIGHT AT HPIC: Tonight’s Highland Park Improvement Club movie hint: A 1964 classic, rated G, featuring a “supernanny” who flies in … Doors open at 6:30, movie’s at 7. It’s free, but bring some $ for concessions. (12th/Holden)

FOOD BANK BENEFIT AT EASY STREET: Branden Daniel and The Chics, 7 pm in-store, bring a nonperishable food item for the West Seattle Food Bank, as previewed here yesterday. (California/Alaska)

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Chief Sealth International High School has varsity football at home at 7, hosting Rainier Beach across the street at SW Athletic Complex … For West Seattle High School, the varsity football team is playing Franklin at Memorial Stadium downtown, 7:45 pm.

(Lincoln Park photo by WSB Flickr group member Biankat)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and the inbox), eight highlights/notes for today/tonight:

SPYDER MOWER IN ACTION: Seattle Parks shares the heads-up that you will see a piece of heavy equipment known as a Spyder mower in action clearing overgrowth/invasives today at West Seattle Golf Course and Rotary Viewpoint Park (best known for its totem pole, at 35th/Alaska).

SALUTE TO SOUTH: With the school year starting next Monday at South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor), today is the annual celebratory community reception, and you’re invited. SSCC president Gary Oertli and faculty will be there, too. Northwest Wine Academy on campus, light refreshments including some of NWA’s student-produced wine, 3:30-5:30 pm. (6000 16th SW)

HAVE DESSERT AT CAMP LONG: As previewed here Wednesday, tonight’s the dessert auction/live-music benefit at Camp Long Environmental Learning Center, 7-9 pm – bring the kids for an optional nature program. (5200 35th SW)

DOGPADDLE: Day 3 of the “dogs in the pool, without people” post-season fundraiser at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, 5-7 pm, details in our original preview. (11003 31st SW)

(added) LAFAYETTE PTA: First meeting of the year at Lafayette Elementary, and Curriculum Night too – 6:30-8 pm. (California/Lander)

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA: As previewed here on Wednesday, the WSHS PTSA’s first meeting of the year is tonight, 7 pm, in the school library. All welcome to take a look at the year ahead! (3000 California SW)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Tonight’s 7 pm monthly meeting in the parlor at Alki UCC will include a Seattle Police briefing on the summer season that’s wrapping up – more agenda notes are on the ACC website. (6115 SW Hinds)

FULL MOON: Tonight’s the official full moon for this month, as noted in the most-recent edition of our monthly special report “Skies Over West Seattle.” Moonrise is just about concurrent with sunset, right after 7 pm – you can find the exact times of moonrise, moonset, sunrise, and sunset on the WSB Weather page, any time.

(Pileated woodpecker)
We’ve dubbed this Woodpecker Wednesday, with three photos from Mark Wangerin (thank you!) woven through our daily preview. Meantime, we have a partly sunny day forecast ahead, and from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, these events of note happening today/tonight:

ALL-DAY ARTHRITIS BENEFIT: Massage Envy West Seattle (WSB sponsor) is donating $10 from every one-hour massage today to the Arthritis Foundation – details in our calendar listing. (north side of Westwood Village)

(Northern Flicker)
DOGPADDLE: Today’s the second day of the “dogs in the pool, no people” post-season fundraiser at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, 5-7 pm, details in our original preview. (11003 31st SW)

WEST SEATTLEITES PERFORM AT FRINGE FESTIVAL: Not in West Seattle, but involving West Seattleites – Tas de Pierres Theatre debuts tonight with “Grave Love“ at the NW Film Forum, two one-acts, “Flora/Dora” and “The Juliet Project,” featuring movement, puppetry, and text, created & directed by Jennifer Crooks, stage-managed by Maikel Van der Verren, both West Seattleites. Showtime is 6 pm. If you miss it tonight, other dates are 9 pm tomorrow, 3:30 pm Saturday, 1 pm Sunday. (1515 12th Avenue)

(Downy woodpecker)
DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: Tonight’s 7 pm monthly meeting of reps from community councils and other key organizations around eastern West Seattle will include a guest appearance by City Councilmember Tim Burgess, looking ahead to the council’s annual budget process, as well as discussions of K-5 STEM at Boren (now officially proposed to become K-8, as reported here Tuesday) and the Delridge Grocery co-op as it gets ready to open in the new Delridge Supportive Housing building next year. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, public always welcome. (4407 Delridge Way SW)

‘UNPLUGGED!’: The Seattle Classic Guitar Society‘s open-microphone event is 7-9 pm tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – details in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

FEEDBACK FUNNYNESS: A rare chance to enjoy live comedy in West Seattle – tonight’s the night for the “Fantasy Island” comedy slate headlined by West Seattleite Mona Concepcion, also featuring West Seattleite Cait Parks, and other area comics. It all starts at 8 pm at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) – free! (6451 California SW)

Lots more for today/tonight – just check our calendar.

(Live view from the east-facing WS Bridge camera; other cameras are on the WSB Traffic page)
Good morning! So far, nothing unusual reported as we head to the heart of the commute.

7:50 AM: The low bridge was closed to vehicle traffic to let a boat through, but has just reopened, per SDOT‘s Twitter feed.

EVENING NOTE: Metro has gone public with the info about its September 28th “service change,” including three West Seattle routes’ changes – here’s our story.

(Susana shared the photo husband Brian Meister took on Saturday)
Word of the day: Meetings – some that matter to West Seattle are not *IN* West Seattle. News will emerge from most if not all of them. All are open to the public, in case you are interested in hearing/seeing for yourself, firsthand. And we have a few other highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, starting with a side-by-side look at the mayoral-election rivals:

MAYORAL FORUM IN WEST SEATTLE: The McGinn-vs.-Murray battle comes to West Seattle this afternoon for the first (and only, so far as we have heard) time in the general-election campaign, with vote-counting just 7 weeks away, vote-casting starting sooner. Public’s welcome – 1 pm at West Seattle Senior Center. (California/Oregon)

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: 3:30 pm, Hope Lutheran – details in our calendar listing. (42nd/Oregon)

VIADUCT STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP: The community stakeholders groups that now have a joint meeting quarterly (or so) will get together today 4-6 pm at Safeco Field‘s Ellis Pavilion to hear the latest on topics including the about-to-resume tunnel-boring process.

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ETC.: Another not-in-West-Seattle-but-of-major-interest meeting is happening in downtown – at 4:30 pm, the Seattle School Board meets for a work session on the long-awaited “growth boundaries” draft, which will redraw some boundaries for next school year and – of particular interest here – either change or reaffirm the district’s previously voiced intent of making Fairmount Park Elementary a neighborhood school when it reopens, expanded, in fall 2014. The K-5 STEM community is waiting to hear results of its campaign to either move to FP (instead of the district-proposed Schmitz Park, when it is vacated in 2016) or stay at Boren with room to become a K-8. The district is offering an embargoed media briefing late this morning but saying it will not publicly release the proposal until the start of the board meeting. It’s open to the public, but does *not* include a public-comment period. 4:30 pm, district HQ. (3rd/Lander)

TRANSIT/TRANSPORTATION MEETING: Will the State Legislature take action on transportation money before its next session – possibly helping Metro Transit avoid cuts? The Senate Transportation Committee is touring the state to see what people have to say, and the first metro-area meeting is tonight in Bellevue, 6-9 pm. (Stevenson Elementary, 14220 NE 8th)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, the third meeting of the relaunched community council for The Junction and The Triangle. Development-related topics – and how to make sense of processes like alley vacation – are on the agenda, which is detailed in our calendar listing. All welcome. (California/Oregon)

CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, the WSCPC is back from summer break. You’ll hear about crime trends, as well as hearing from tonight’s guests, the principals of adjoining Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth International High School, and there is an opportunity to bring up your neighborhood concerns, too. (Delridge/Webster)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Campfire OK performs at 7 pm, live, in-store, free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

ALAUDA BELLYDANCE SHOWCASE: Tonight marks its fourth anniversary at Skylark Café and Club, 7:30 pm, free/all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

The featured photo is from the weekend – some of the spectators who stopped to watch as the crane for 4730 California went up over the course of about eight hours on Saturday (WSB coverage here). One day later, another spectator event on the same stretch of street – the West Seattle Car Show (here’s our coverage of that, with the winners’ list added). But now, it’s a brand-new week, time to look ahead, so here are a few calendar highlights for today/tonight:

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: “I Heard the Owl Call My Name” by Margaret Craven is this month’s book; all welcome to join the group at Southwest Branch Library, 2 pm. (35th/Henderson)

BEATS AND EATS: After-school program for teens at Delridge Community Center, 3:30-4:30 pm on Mondays – learn cooking and DJing/music production! Details in our listing. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

MENTOR MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS: It’s something you’ll benefit from too – and you can find out how, at an informational session, tonight at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

HOW TO HELP PUGET SOUND: Sustainable West Seattle‘s community forum tonight focuses on what you can do to help Puget Sound – simple actions that can be incorporated into your daily life. Come learn about them, and share them with others. Presenters include “Diver Laura” James with the Tox-Ick.org project. Senior Center of West Seattle, 7 pm. (California/Oregon)

That’s another photo from the West Seattle Car Show, which is on right now – fog or shine! Here are the toplines on that and other highlights for today, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (follow that link for even more listings):

WEST SEATTLE CAR SHOW: Sixth annual edition (co-sponsored by local businesses including WSB), with participating classic vehicles lining California SW in the heart of The Junction – closed to traffic – until mid-afternoon. The official end time is 4 pm but awards start around 3 and given that the weather might worsen later, we suggest you come see the pre-1980 cars/trucks/motorcycles early! If you’re coming by bus, note the reroutes here.

ZUCCHINI 500: As has been a tradition for years, WS Car Show day is also Zucchini 500 day at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, which you will find in its usual spot at 44th/Alaska. Kids can make zucchini-mobiles and run them on the track, 10 am-1 pm (the market continues until 2).

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN WORK PARTY: From the SCG at South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor), a photo and invitation:

Enjoy a few hours outdoors in a beautiful setting at the Garden’s monthly work party. Many hands help banish the weeds. Meet new garden manager Bob Seely, who recently moved to Seattle from the East Coast, where he managed large private gardens. Bob also has lived in Japan and has deep appreciation for both Japanese and Chinese garden style.
Drop in any time during the morning; some volunteers might stay beyond noon. Bring garden gloves and your favorite weeding hoe or tool.

An intrepid photographer, Bob’s son, risked life and limb to take the photo of the Garden site and sweeping skyline view. September/October Public Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 5 pm • Admission is FREE

Get to the garden from the north entrance of SSCC. (6000 16th SW)

SECOND-TIME SALE: Fauntleroy Church‘s big sale has an encore period for shoppers today, 11 am-1 pm. Might even be some holiday decor left (our photo is from sale prep on Friday):

Details on the church website. (9140 California SW)’

CHILDREN’S POTLATCH: The Duwamish Longhouse hosts this free event with storytelling, kids’ crafts, and Duwamish singing/dancing, noon-3 pm; details in our calendar listing. (4705 West Marginal Way SW)

WANTED – LOVING HOMES: Got room in your heart and home for a cat/kitten? While you’re in The Junction for the WS Car Show and Farmers’ Market, stop by Next to Nature for the Friends of the Animals Foundation‘s adoption event, noon-3 pm. (4543 California SW)

JET CITY METRO AT SKYLARK: Did you catch this middle-schooler band’s story (and music video) here in the other day? (If not, go here, now!) They’re on the all-ages bill at Skylark Café and Club today, 4 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

HIGH POINT NIGHT OUT: The High Point neighborhood decided to have its own “Night Out” instead of joining in the nationwide event last month – and tonight’s the night. Six picnics in six parks, among other plans UPDATE: With the weather, events have been moved indoors, to Neighborhood House’s High Point Center (6400 SW Sylvan Way). It all starts at 6 pm.

With shopping opportunities including the Second-Time Sale in Fauntleroy (our photo above is from the Friday prep), work parties, sports, Yom Kippur observances, a free fashion show, and much more – what a day/night this will be, in and around West Seattle! Lots going on … starting early:

TRAFFIC ALERT: If you are heading northbound on 99 this morning, please note that it’s down to one lane across the Aurora Bridge until 11 am today (and again 5 am-11 am on Sunday).

RIDE AROUND THE SOUND: Starting as early as 6:30 am, bicycle riders taking part in this American Lung Association benefit will get going from the starting line (which is also the finish line) at South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor). See the schedule here. (6000 16th SW)

CONSTRUCTION CRANE ARRIVAL: It’s not always a pre-announced event when a construction-project crane arrives, but this one is in the heart of The Junction, so here’s a reminder (details in our story from a week ago): The crane for 4730 California, the ex-Petco project, is scheduled to arrive around 7 am and will be put into place over the ensuing few hours.

VASHON SHEEPDOG CLASSIC: 7 am-5 am, explained in our calendar listing. Just a ferry ride away! And here’s a dog to root for:

West Seattle’s Lien Animal Clinic shared the photo of Mojo Hickman, a nationally ranked herding dog they treated with stem-cell therapy for arthritis. Lien vets will be at the sheepdog event noon-3 pm – stop by and say hi.

SECOND-TIME SALE: Fauntleroy Church‘s big sale has its first of two days today, 9 am-3 pm – details in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

(added) CROSS-COUNTRY AT LINCOLN PARK: The Sundodger Invitational is happening at Lincoln Park all day – perhaps the biggest meet of the year in the park. Here’s its website; no West Seattle schools are listed as participating, but the 29 schools who are, come from all over the state.

YOM KIPPUR WITH KOL HANESHAMAH: You don’t have to be a member to join in today’s events with Kol HaNeshamah (WSB sponsor) – here’s the schedule:

8:45 am-9:15 am Children’s Service
9:30 am-1:30 pm Morning Service
** Please bring your own Chumash (Book of Torah) if you would like to follow the Torah readings. **
2:00 pm-4:00 pm Afternoon Workshops
4:00 pm-6:45 pm Afternoon Service (Yizkor, Ne’ila)

It’s all happening at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, California/Hanford.

YOM KIPPUR WITH WEST SEATTLE TLC: Today’s Yom Kippur schedule for the West Seattle Torah Learning Center:

Morning Prayer Service 8:45 am
Torah Reading, Yizkor 10:30 am
Neilah final service) 6:45 pm
Light break-fast (snack) served at the conclusion of the fast at 8:09 pm

ADMIRAL ADOPT-A-STREET: This morning, join the Admiral Neighborhood Association for a cleanup along nearby streets/sidewalks. All ages welcome; treats provided at the start and finish – tools and bags provided too. Meet outside Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) at 9 am. (41st/Admiral)

PAINTING PARTY AT K-5 STEM: Time to repaint the playground and add some playcourts, as well as some other work, now that the portables are gone and a new school year is under way. Join the K-5 STEM at Boren community and lend a hand, starting at 9:30 am today. Details in our original preview. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

BICYCLE SALE: West Seattle Cyclery (WSB sponsor) invites you in to check out deals this weekend. From proprietor Brad: “”West Seattle Cyclery is having a sale on all 2013 bikes. Save 20-45% off all 2013 bikes in stock. We have Road, Mountain, Commuter and Recreational bikes in stock. Every bike purchased comes with a FREE Basic Fit and 1 year of FREE adjustments.” (4508 California SW; hours here)

FIESTAS PATRIAS PARADE: Who doesn’t love a parade? This one is unique in our area, spotlighting Latin American cultural pride and traditions in a parade winding through nearby South Park, followed by a fiesta. Parade starts at 11 am; see the route and fiesta locations here. (P.S. West Seattle Bike Connections is participating with helmets/fittings/bike info.)

STORY TIME AT BARNES & NOBLE: Melissa says, “Fall is in the air (93 degree days notwithstanding…), so we’ll be reading ‘Fall Ball,’ a story for our football fans, and ‘Leaf Man.’ We’ll also be making our own leaf people! 11 am. (Westwood Village, south side)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 1:30 pm at West Seattle Stadium, the Seattle Lutheran High School Saints host Lake Roosevelt. (4432 35th SW)

BARBECUE POTLUCK AND BIKE RIDE: Unicycle, bicycle, tricycle ride around Alki Point after a barbecue potluck at Lincoln Park – it all starts 1:30 pm, informal and fun, annual tradition among friends old and new, and you can join in – details here. (Shelters 53-56)

FIELDHOUSE CELEBRATION: In nearby White Center, King County Parks is celebrating the ~75th anniversary of the historic fieldhouse at Steve Cox Memorial Park with a 2-5 pm event today, including a 3:30 pm program – details on our partner site White Center Now. (1321 SW 102nd)

MAC FASHION HOUSE RUNWAY EXTRAVAGANZA: As part of the city’s Work Readiness in the Arts Program (WRAP), the West Seattle-based Unified Outreach arts nonprofit presents a Fashion Show Extravaganza, produced and modeled by youth, starting with a 5 pm meet and greet before the 6 pm fashion show. We stopped by during rehearsals on Friday:

Admission is free; 50 custom outfits shown on the runway will also be offered at silent auction. Comedian Nate Jackson emcees, with musical performances by Tyrone. (WSC Activity Center, 4400 42nd SW)

And even more in our calendar …

Don’t stay home tonight – it’s West Seattle Art Walk night! Go here for the walking map/venue list. Here are a few highlights (followed by tonight’s other West Seattle happenings):

FINAL ART WALK AT ALKI ARTS: The gallery at the beach is closing at the end of the month, as first reported here last month, and tonight’s the final West Seattle Art Walk night at Alki Arts. Co-proprietor Diane Venti has always thrown a great party on WSAW night, with art and music – tonight the latter is courtesy of AA fave MoonGirl. Here’s a preview. (2820 Alki SW)

CHRISTOPHER BOFFOLI AT CLICK! As reported here earlier this week, longtime WSB contributing photojournalist Christopher Boffoli has published a book of his world-famous photos, “Big Appetites,” and tonight’s the first book-signing event, at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) during Art Walk. Painter Ann Duffy is at Click! tonight too! (4523 California SW)

‘ICONIC WOMEN SERIES‘: That work by Kristina Griffith will be featured in the opening reception and artist talk tonight at Twilight Gallery – details in our listing. (4306 SW Alaska)

ROOF BARBECUE AT WEST SEATTLE OFFICE JUNCTION: Our area’s first coworking space invites you to a roof barbecue (great view!) tonight, along with its art display featuring Wesley Mayer. (5230-B California SW)

MORE ARTIST/VENUE PREVIEWS – on the official West Seattle Art Walk website!

Also tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

EQUILIBRIUM FITNESS OPEN HOUSE: This new Junction business welcomes you to an open house 3-6 pm. (4740 44th SW)

ARBOR HEIGHTS BARBECUE & PTA MEETING: Here’s the official flyer for tonight’s back-to-school barbecue (5 pm) and PTA meeting (6:30 pm):

The school’s at 37th and 104th.

WINE CLUB, WITH ART AND MUSIC: 2nd Thursday also means Wine Club at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). Photographer Machel Spence is featured tonight, plus the music of Choro Tocando. Details in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

IRISH DANCE CLASSES BEGIN … at the VFW Hall in The Triangle, 6:15 pm. Details in our calendar listing.

‘HEALTHY HAPPY HOUR‘: Health info and healthy treats, 6:45-8 pm at Ampersand Café – details (and RSVP contact) in our calendar listing. (2536 Alki SW)

FALL KAYAK SALMON-FISHING SEMINAR: Mountain to Sound Outfitters is hosting the seminar at its storefront in The Triangle – led by Ocean Kayak pro staff member Scott Brenneman:

You can feel it in the air, fall is upon us. As the leaves begin to turn golden, salmon continue closer to their spawning grounds. It is time to change tactics and locations for September and October. So let’s have a talk about targeting salmon from a kayak in our Northwest estuaries. Learn about what you need for a successful day on the water.

With over 10 years of experience kayak fishing in the Pacific Northwest I will share some of the subtle techniques that I have refined over the years. Topics cover safety, rigging your kayak, terminal tackle, hardware and bait. Our discussion will also include the popular estuaries of our region and how to correctly fish them throughout the tide cycles.

M2SO is at 3602 SW Alaska.

(Thanks to Sean for the photo of the flag at half-staff at Station 29 in Admiral)
Three highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

9/11 LUMINARIA BAGS AT ALKI ARTS: As noted here Monday, Alki Arts and the Southwest Seattle Historical Society decided to leave the bags from 2001’s post-9/11 remembrances – displayed in “The Earth Cried Out” on Sunday (WSB coverage here) – up through closing time tonight. You can see them noon-7 pm. (2820 Alki SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: 4-7 pm every Wednesday through early October – buy organic produce just steps away from where it was grown. Info in our calendar listing. (32nd/Juneau)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: West Seattle’s largest political group meets at 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, and agenda highlights shared by chair Marcee Stone-Vekich include:

9/11 Remembrance (with member Ron Schoenberg, who was there).

Program: Celebration of Labor
• Jonathan Rosenblum, Campaign Director, Working Washington, discusses the $15 minimum wage for fast-food Workers and the Sea-Tac Good Jobs Initiative.

• Seattle Education Association President Jonathan Knapp reports on the Seattle Teachers Contract Negotiations.

The group also will consider campaign contributions and two resolutions, on gun-sale background checks and on development. Full agenda here; The Hall is at 9131 California SW.