(Wednesday’s sunset, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)

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

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whatever you’re growing, it’s the heart of gardening season! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, songs, learning activities geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds, 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

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

LOW-LOW TIDE: 11:07 am, it’s out to -3.0 feet. (Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are scheduled to be at Constellation Park 9 am-noon.)

WADING POOLS: Three of the city’s West Seattle wading pools are operating today – Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

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

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: 1:30 pm monthly meeting includes West Seattle property acquisitions, as previewed here; public comment is accepted in person or online, and the agenda explains how.

WHERE DOES IT GO? High Point Library hosts Sustainability Stewards to teach you about waste reduction, 2-4 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

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

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

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

MENDING WORKSHOP: 5-8 pm at KAVU in South Delridge – mending mentors will be there to help. RSVP here. (9064 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

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

ADMIRAL MUSIC IN THE PARKS: Second of three free Thursday night concerts presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 6:30 pm, featuring Michael Pearsall & Friends at California Place Park (California & Hill). BYO chair, blanket, etc. And if you knit, join the Seattle Yarn knitting circle during the concert!

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 6:30 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), with “The Butchering Art” the book this month.

LIVE MUSIC AT EASY STREET: Ollella live performance and record signing at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind & Teenage Rampage, 8 pm.

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

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, July 24, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Clouds making way for sun, high in the mid-70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:37 am; sunset will be at 8:53 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral, and that’s closing 60th during work hours as well as affecting bike lanes near work crews.

-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.

-Admiral Bridge work continues, with both directions now carried on the south side.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.

Washington State Ferries – WSF has resumed three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Issaquah. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (and certain special events).

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

(WSB photo: At Alki moments ago, as low-low tide approaches)

Here’s our quick reminders about what’s happening, and not happening, in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks during summer break.

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

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.0 feet at 10:20 am today!

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Two pools are scheduled to be open today in West Seattle – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

SSC ONLINE INFO SESSION: Learn about learning at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) during a 12:30 pm online information session today.

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

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

‘WILD ROBOT’ READ-ALOUD CLUB: Canceled this week.

REDUCE WASTE: 2-4 pm, “where does it go?” Get practical waste-reduction tips at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

WS CHAMBER AFTER-HOURS AT HOMESTREET: All invited to network at the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s after-hours event hosted by HomeStreet Bank, 5-7 pm (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

SMALL-BUSINESS HELP: Networking and resource-sharing, in English and Spanish, 5:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

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

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT: 6 pm, almost-weekly tournament at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required to play.

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

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

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, get creative at the studio! (3400 Harbor SW)

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

IRISH DANCE POP-UP CLASS: 6:30 pm, for teens and adults, no experience needed, at Emerald City Drama Club (4455 California SW).

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Robin nestlings photographed earlier this month by Janelle Otterholt, 9 days old at the time)

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

SUMMER FOOD: As noted here, multiple sites are set up in West Seattle for kids to get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks while school is out.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New participants as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) are open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course with a guest from the Northwest Adoption Exchange. (4470 35th SW).

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 1 pm, special earlier time for weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

SCIENCE WITH MS. C: For kids 5-12 at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 1:30-3 pm: “Each week Ms. C. will read a picture book and lead a hands-on paper engineering activity inspired by the story, like building bridges, mazes, towers, and more.”

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

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 4 pm monthly meeting online – open to the public; our calendar listing explains how to get the link.

FREE COMMUNITY NOTARY: Need something notarized? Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is offering a free notary service today, 4-6 pm – details in our calendar listing.

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

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

PLAY ALONG IN THE PARK: 6 pm, third of four Tuesday nights in which you can play along with West Seattle Community Orchestras musicians at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), or just watch/listen. Our preview has details.

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

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

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

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

TRIVIA X 4: Question: Where to play trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights? Answer: These four places – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

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

(Sunday night photo by Kevin Stock)

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

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks during summer break.

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

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

COLMAN POOL: Continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day (except for swim-meet closures), noon-7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) are scheduled to be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm “briefing meeting” today; see the agenda here; watch live via Seattle Channel. (No public comment at the briefing meetings.)

HEALTHY AND WEALTHY TEENS: Four-week series continues today, 2:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

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

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

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

COMEDY: Greg Beachler headlines tonight’s show at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm, tickets still available at last check – see our calendar listing for the link.

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), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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

(Saturday photo by Chris Frankovich)

Our Sunday list includes three outdoor-theater performances in one park, plus the third and final day of the Alki Art Fair, and other events, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

ALKI ART FAIR FINALE: 10 am-6 pm, one more day for you to enjoy art and music along the Alki Beach promenade. See the music lineup here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Back to its normal location this week, on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, the heart of summer produce season, plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, flowers, more.

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

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

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, no matter what the weather, 11 am-8 pm.

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool is expected to be open, as is the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Weekly free tours during the summer, but not the next two Sundays, so if you’ve been intending to go, do it today! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

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

ALKI TEA DANCE: At Seacrest, Marination ma kai is hosting two DJs, 3-8 pm, with a 21+-only patio, for its first-ever “Alki Tea Dance”! (1600 Harbor SW)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), singer-songwriter David Johnson performs, no cover, all ages.

LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS: The 10U All-Star tournament continues at Bar-S Playfield on Alki Point, and the 10U West Seattle Little League Baseball All-Stars play today at 3 pm. (64th SW/SW Admiral Way)

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK X 2: GreenStage has two free Shakespeare performances in Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) today/tonight – 3 pm, it’s “Much Ado About Nothing,”, and at 7 pm, it’s “Richard III.“

IRISH DANCE POP-UP CLASSES: Preschoolers at 4 pm, older kids at 5:30 pm, both at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

FREE OUTDOOR YOGA: 6 pm at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (4500 block of Beach Drive SW) with Dragonfly.

(Photo courtesy Dacha Theatre)

UPDATE: We just confirmed that this has been canceled, possibly to be rescheduled in early August, due to illness. OUTDOOR THEATER – ‘THE GROWN-UPS’: Interested in non-Shakespeare outdoor theater? That’s available in West Seattle tonight too! Dacha Theatre presents “The Grown-Ups” one more time at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm – see our calendar listing for details.

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

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

Our Saturday list begins with three big events in West Seattle today:

(‘Live’ SDOT camera at California/Alaska, which closes for 5K and parade)

WEST SEATTLE GRAND PARADE: More than 90 entries! The parade presented by the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation starts from California/Lander with SPD’s Motorcycle Drill Team around 10:45, rest of parade at 11, proceeding southbound to California/Edmunds. As we’ve mentioned all week, parking restrictions on and near the route start at 7 am; street closures start not much later. Buses are rerouted too. See all our previews by scrolling here.

FLOAT DODGER 5K: Before the parade, the 5K run/walk presented by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) as a fundraiser for the West Seattle Food Bank starts from Hiawatha at 9:30 am. You can still sign up on site and join in! Afterward WSR hosts a beverage garden and parade watch party (2743 California SW).

ALKI ART FAIR, DAY 2: Biggest day of this art and music festival on the promenade and green by the Alki Bathhouse, 10 am-5 pm booths, 11 am-7 pm live music. More than 90 artists! Kids’ Zone and Emerging Artists areas too, plus a silent auction inside the bathhouse 11:30 am-3:30 pm. (Here’s our Day 1 coverage.)

Here’s what else is on the Saturday schedule – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Not today, since West Seattle Runner is presenting the Float Dodger 5K this morning!

STEM IMPROVEMENT DAY: Volunteer cleanup/beautification/etc. work at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW), 9 a-5 p.

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

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKE: Free guided hike, this month leaving at 9:30 am from Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee) on Pigeon Point.

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate even if you didn’t take the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

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

COURTYARD YOGA: 10 am at WEND Jewelry (3278 California SW).

MASTER GARDENERS: Got a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

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

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

CHROME AND COMMUNITY: Eazy Duz It Car Club‘s annual show in White Center, also featuring performances and vendors, 11 am-7 pm on 16th Avenue SW between Roxbury and 100th.

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

FAMILY READING TIME WITH AUTHOR: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time, with a special guest this week: “Join us for Family Reading Time as we welcome local author Corinn Reinhard to read her book ‘My Brother Has Two Houses’.” (4522 California SW)

WADING POOLS: City-run wading pools that’ll be open in West Seattle today are Lincoln Park (12 pm-7 pm) and Hiawatha (12 pm-5:30 pm).

COLMAN POOL CLOSED: Second and final day of scheduled swim meet at Lincoln Park‘s heated saltwater pool means it’s closed to the public.

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

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

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

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

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

‘HER INK, HER VOICE’: 2 pm free community event at Washington State Black Legacy Institute (2656 42nd SW):

Her Ink, Her Voice brings to life the extraordinary journey of Susie Revels Cayton, daughter of the first Black U.S. Senator and co-editor of The Seattle Republican. Set against the backdrop of the Reconstruction Era and early 20th-century Seattle, Cayton’s story is one of defiant optimism, community journalism, and unyielding advocacy.

The program will be followed by an interactive Q&A and audience discussion, encouraging dialogue around Cayton’s enduring impact and the historical relevance of her work in today’s social and political landscape. Light refreshments will be served.

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE #1: 3 pm, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), GreenStage presents “Richard III.” Free.

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

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

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

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE #2: 7 pm, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), GreenStage presents “Much Ado About Nothing.” Free.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm (doors at 6), catch It’s All Happening, Oscar Warnersmith, 11:59, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: For Saturday night singers, 10 pm karaoke awaits you at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(Sunrise photo by Kent Rhodes)

First on our list, today’s marquee event:

ALKI ART FAIR: The three-day art and music festival begins at 2 pm today, in and around Alki Beach Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW) and the promenade that stretches westward from it. Today’s 2-8 pm schedule focuses on the artists (listed here); DJ Fishlure will spin but live music (listed here) doesn’t start until tomorrow. Our calendar listing has the festival overview.

Now – see what else is happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm), Delridge, and Hiawatha (both noon-5:30 pm) will be open today.

COLMAN POOL CLOSED: The heated salt-water pool is; closed to the public today/tomorrow because of a swim meet.

SEATTLE TERIYAKI HISTORY: See this new exhibit at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) while the museum is open noon-4 pm today.

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

DUBSEA FISH STICKS: 6:35 pm home game at Steve Cox Memorial Park vs. the Northwest Honkers – tickets here.

‘FREELANCE BEAVER DETECTIVE’: Premiere of film featuring Pamela Adams‘ work documenting the local beaver population 7 p at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) – ticket info here.

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE: 7 pm, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), GreenStage presents “Richard III”, free.

AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, Darbi Dhufo, Wave Function, Jackie Tulsa, Spencer List at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW). 21+.

SUNSET REIKI SOUND BATH: 7:30 pm at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) with Inner Alchemy. Info and ticket link are in our calendar listing.

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

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music – tonight, featuring The Highsteppers, “Two sets of incredible music to skate and boogie down to!” – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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

(Pond Lily in Fauntleroy, photographed by Tom Trulin)

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

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whatever you’re growing, it’s the heart of gardening season! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

FILM SHOOT AT DON ARMENI: Reminder that, as reported here Wednesday, a film shoot will be happening at the south end of Don Armeni Boat Ramp‘s lot (1222 Harbor SW), until about 1 am, but the boat facilities themselves will remain open.

(added) ‘GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON’: Protest planned in The Junction at California/Alaska, 11 am-1 pm, in memory of Rep. John Lewis.

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

WADING POOLS: Three of the city’s West Seattle wading pools are operating today – Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

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

MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: Southwest Library will host an all-ages screening of “The Minecraft Movie” at 2:30 pm. (9010 35th SW)

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

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

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

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Monthly “happy hour” for evening advocacy-postcard-writing, 5-7 pm at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW).

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

SOFTBALL WATCH PARTY: The West Seattle Little League Softball 10U All-Stars go for the state championship tonight in Vancouver (WA), and as noted here Wednesday, West Wings (2329 California SW) is hosting a watch party at 6 pm.

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

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

ADMIRAL MUSIC IN THE PARKS: First of three free Thursday night concerts presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 6:30 pm, featuring Lookout Mountain Lookout at Belvedere Park (3600 SW Admiral Way). BYO chair, blanket, etc. And if you knit, join the Seattle Yarn knitting circle during the concert!

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: FlĂ¼r, Daughters of Venus, As You Wish, all ages, doors 6, music 7, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm in-person meeting at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Cide, 8 pm.

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

(Photo by Rosalie Miller, who says this is a leafcutter bee napping in a calendula blossom)

Here’s what’s happening, and not happening, in the (hot!) hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks.

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

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Two pools are scheduled to be open today in West Seattle – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

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

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

‘WILD ROBOT’ READ-ALOUD CLUB: 1 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), starting today! Info here.

PINATA WORKSHOP: 2-3:30 pm hands-on workshop, registration not required, at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

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

DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby. Find the reservations link in our calendar listing.

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

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, get creative at the studio! (3400 Harbor SW)

POST-SUMMER-FEST ALTERNATIVE DANCE PARTY: With DJ Depeche Mike spinning 6-9 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

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

GAMES IN THE PARK WITH GROWN-UPS: 6:30 pm, meet by the kiosk at the north lot of Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW): “Come get silly with us and enjoy the laughter that erupts! Bring your awkward, frustrated, giddy or chill feelings – this is a come-as-you-are party and a friendly space to connect and play.”

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

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Hybrid quarterly meeting at 7 pm, at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW/SW Juneau) or via Zoom. Follow the link for agenda topics and the video connection.

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Stewart L.)

Music and more on our list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: As noted here, multiple sites are set up in West Seattle for kids to get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks while school is out.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New participants are welcome to join this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) are open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

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

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

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

FREE COMMUNITY NOTARY: Need something notarized? Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is offering a free notary service today, 4-6 pm – details in our calendar listing.

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

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

PLAY ALONG IN THE PARK: 6 pm, second of four Tuesday nights in which you can play along with West Seattle Community Orchestras musicians at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), or just watch/listen. Our preview has details.

UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic musicians, it’s your night at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Monthly evening meetup to sing and play, at Good Society (California/Lander), 6 pm.

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

TOASTMASTERS 832 HYBRID MEETING: Develop your leadership/communication skills by meeting with this group online or in person at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW), 6:30 pm – full details in our calendar listing.

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).

WS BIG BAND CONCERT IN THE PARK: 7 pm at High Point Commons Park (behind 6400 Sylvan Way SW), enjoy the big sound of the West Seattle Big Band‘s annual Concert in the Park, free, bring your own chair/blanket to sit on.

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

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

TRIVIA X 4: Question: Where to play trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights? Answer: Four options – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE PFLAG: Monthly meeting at 7:30 pm, Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

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

(Seen from Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry, photo by Anne Higuera)

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

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks.

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

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

COLMAN POOL: Continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day (except for swim-meet closures), noon-7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) are scheduled to be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE INFO SESSION: 1 pm, in person at Cascade Hall. Come find out about learning at SSC! (6000 16th SW)

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm “briefing meeting” today; see the agenda here; watch live via Seattle Channel. (No public comment at the briefing meetings.)

HEALTHY AND WEALTHY TEENS: Four-week series starts today, 2:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – we’re catching up on what’s been in queue while we were immersed in Summer Fest; if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Live traffic, or lack of it again today, camera at California/Alaska)

We begin the Sunday list with the final day of West Seattle Summer Fest, and the temporarily relocated Farmers’ Market:

SUMMER FEST DAY 3: Festival hours are 10 am-5 pm. Highlights include:
-Music 11 am-4 pm on the West Side stage (SW Alaska by Wells Fargo drive-thru), lineup list here.

-Kids Zone 10 am-5 pm, with free fun as well as ticketed inflatables (SW Alaska east of California)

-Food Court 10 am-5 pm, in the street AND the lot behind KeyBank, with shade and seating for the first year (west of California)

-Free filtered water to refill your cup/container, available at stations around the festival

-In addition to vendors, year-round businesses have sidewalk sales, special streetside booths, more

-Festival merch is at the Info Booth, as are we, and local nonprofits/community groups.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Today only, it’s relocated, to California SW north of SW Oregon, because of Summer Fest. Same hours, 10 am-2 pm, most of the same vendors (some skip festival week). Remember that SW Oregon remains OPEN to through traffic – with officer assistance – so be extra-careful coming and going. See you in The Junction!

ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER: California from Oregon to Edmunds and Oregon to Genesee, Alaska from 42nd to 44th, continuing until the festival is broken down late tonight.

Here’s what else is on the Sunday schedule – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MOON ROOM SUMMER SALE: The Moon Room Shop and Wellness (California/Juneau) is continuing to offer “15-20% off In-Store and Online” today! Find this WSB sponsor online at moonroomshop.com.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run leaves from Fresh Flours in South Delridge.

‘LITTLE STP’ BIKE RIDE: It’s an annual tradition, riding your bike to the festival (or The Junction in general) via this ride from North Admiral (SW Seattle Street) to Gatewood (SW Portland Street) and then to The Junction – 9:15 am – details in our preview.

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

MASTER GARDENERS: No clinic today.

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

DYING – EVERYONE’S DOING IT: 11 am discussion of end-of-life issues at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, no matter what the weather, 11 am-8 pm.

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool will be open, as will the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Weekly free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

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

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

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Today is the closing performance for the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – check here for tickets.

MAYOR VISITS WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: As previewed here, membership meeting for WSI at 3:30 pm, starting with a half-hour scheduled appearance by Mayor Bruce Harrell. at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon)

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

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

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

(Live traffic, or lack of it this weekend, camera at California/Alaska)

We start the Saturday list with the biggest day of West Seattle Summer Fest‘s three days:

SUMMER FEST DAY 2: Festival hours are 10 am-8 pm, with music later. Highlights include:
-Music 11 am-11 pm on the main stage (California north of Oregon), 11 am-7 pm on the West Side stage (SW Alaska by Wells Fargo drive-thru), both lineup lists here.

-Kids Zone 10 am-8 pm, with free fun as well as ticketed inflatables (SW Alaska east of California)

-Pop-up performances include: Irish Dancers at noon, bubbles and balloons 1 pm-3 pm

-Food Court 10 am-past 8 pm, in the street AND the lot behind KeyBank, with shade and seating for the first year (west of California)

-In addition to vendors, year-round businesses have sidewalk sales, special streetside booths, more

-Festival merch is at the Info Booth, as are we, and local nonprofits/community groups. See you in The Junction!

Here’s what else is on the Saturday schedule – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GARAGE/YARD SALES: Here are today’s listings in the WSB Community Forums.

MOON ROOM SUMMER SALE: The Moon Room Shop and Wellness (California/Juneau) is continuing to offer “15-20% off In-Store and Online” today and Sunday! Find this WSB sponsor online at moonroomshop.com.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run. (And sign up for the WSR-presented Float Dodger 5K, now just one week out!)

ROXHILL PARK COMMUNITY DAY: Volunteering opportunity 9 am-3 pm. (2850 SW Roxbury)

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate even if you didn’t take the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

STORY TIME IN HIGHLAND PARK: 10 am story time at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).

SOCCER CLINIC WITH RHODIES & JUNCTION FC: 10 am-noon for kids ages U8-U15, at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW).

ONE SEATTLE DAY OF SERVICE: 10 am-2 pm volunteering opportunities all over the city.

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

COURTYARD YOGA: 10 am at WEND Jewelry (3278 California SW).

MASTER GARDENERS: Got a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

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

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

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at the Log House Museum (61st SW/SW Stevens) to learn what you didn’t know about the Alki area!

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

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

RIVIAN CARAVAN AND MEETUP: Drive a Rivian? Meet up in the back lot of Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) at noon for a caravan around Alki and an attempt to break the record for most Rivians gathered.

WADING POOLS: City-run wading pools that’ll be open in West Seattle today are Lincoln Park (12 pm-7 pm) and Hiawatha (12 pm-5:30 pm).

COLMAN POOL: Swim in the heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the schedule here.

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

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

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

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

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

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE PARADE PREP: 1:30-5:30 pm, help build the group’s “walking float,” a Democracy Garden, for next Saturday’s West Seattle Grand Parade – meet at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

ROCKIN’ THE JUNCTION: Just north of Summer Fest, the Junction Church is hosting a mini-music festival 2-8 pm. (California/Genesee)

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

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

SALSA ON ALKI: Waterfront dancing returns, starting with a lesson at 4:30 pm – details here.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 6:05 pm home game vs. Redmond at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center) with the Dick’s Drive-In food truck. Sold out online (check the box office).

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE: 7 pm, High Point Commons Park (behind 6400 Sylvan Way SW), GreenStage presents the Backyard Bard abbreviated version of “Taming of the Shrew.” Free.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Final weekend for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, with a 7:30 pm performance tonight. Online tickets sold out, so check the box office. (4711 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, ska and rocksteady with Good on Toast, Omega Theory, Skantraceptives, benefit show, $15, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm as part of the Summer Fest DJ Stage – tonight it’s Mr. Moon and Teddy Ruckspin at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

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

MACHINE LEARNING DANCE NIGHT: 9 pm-2 am at The Lumber Yard in White Center (9630 16th SW).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: For Saturday night singers, 10 pm karaoke awaits you at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

We start the Friday list with Day 1 of the peninsula’s biggest party of the year:

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST AT A GLANCE: Official festival hours are 1 pm to 8 pm, with mainstage music and the beverage garden continuing later. The festival stretches along California SW from the main stage (in the Post Office vicinity between Genesee and Oregon) to Edmunds, and along SW Alaska from the Kids’ Zone (California to 42nd this year) to the food zone (California to 44th and the parking lot behind KeyBank). The schedules for both music stages (the smaller West Side Stage is west of California) are here; the food/drink info (including year-round businesses) is here; the vendors (etc.) list is here; the Kids Zone info, including advance inflatable ticket/pass purchase and fun free offerings too, is here. As we’ve done annually for 15+ years, we’ll be covering the festival nonstop while on Team Info Booth all three days; see you there!

Here’s what else is happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MOON ROOM SUMMER SALE: The Moon Room Shop and Wellness (California/Juneau) is offering “15-20% off In-Store and Online” today through Sunday! Find this WSB sponsor online at moonroomshop.com.

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm), Delridge, and Hiawatha (both noon-5:30 pm) will be open today.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool has sessions between noon and 7 pm; see the schedule here. (And the slide is open Fridays!)

SEATTLE TERIYAKI HISTORY: See this brand-new exhibit at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) while it’s open noon-4 pm today.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -2.4 feet at (updated) noon.

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

SCREENPRINTING AT EASY STREET: 5-8 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) during the first night of Summer Fest, live screenprinting – free, or buy a blank T-shirt!

PICKUP SOCCER FOR KIDS: Local dad leads pickup soccer games at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW), 5:30-7 pm, RSVP via email to iamcasanova2024@gmail.com.

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE: 7 pm, High Point Commons Park (behind 6400 Sylvan Way SW), GreenStage presents the Backyard Bard abbreviated version of “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Free.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Final weekend for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link, but online tickets are sold out tonight, so check at the box office.

AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, Cinema Riot, Death Spa, Animal Adjective at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ HerShe tonight, and check the earlier afternoon/evening Summer Fest DJ lineup here! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music – tonight, Sweat at the Disco – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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

We start with two huge events tonight!

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST EVE: This is “locals’ night” before the three-day festival, with the streets closed for Summer Fest setup and sidewalk cafĂ©s open, plus music performances and more, even face painting! Come down after 5 pm and wander! We’ve previewed it multiple times already, so here again are those links with everything to know:

–Street-closure timeline, with first closure as early as 2 pm
–Calendar listing with lineup
–Full list of live music

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: This is also happening, not only in The Junction – where it enhances Summer Fest Eve – but also in other areas of the peninsula, from Alki to Morgan Junction. Here’s the venue list, for art and/or food and drink specials:

Individual venue and artist previews are listed here. All seven The Art of Music performances, 6-7:45 pm, are previewed here.

Here’s what else is happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

WADING POOLS: The city says it’s expecting sunshine and warm-enough temperatures this afternoon to open the wading pools, so that means Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

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

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

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

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

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

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: The monthly 6 pm online speaker series focuses tonight on totem poles, with Rebecca Albiani; our calendar listing has info on how to get the viewing link.

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

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

’90s TRIVIA: Monthly event at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7 pm.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Final week begins for new ArtsWest production “The Effect“ at 7:30 pm. Tonight is sold out – check here for tickets for other performances before the run ends Sunday. (4711 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock, 8 pm.

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

(Recent sunrise colors from Luna/Anchor Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening, and not happening, in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks.

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

COAST SALISH CLASS TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW):

Ty Juvinel, Tulalip tribal member, carver, and storyteller, brings local legends and history to life through stories and Pacific Northwest tribal art.

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Despite this morning’s cloudy weather, the city says the pools WILL open today – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

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

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

‘WILD ROBOT’ READ-ALOUD CLUB: 1 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), starting today! Info here.

PICKUP SOCCER FOR KIDS: Free pickup games at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW), ages 9-13, 5:30-7 pm. RSVP to organizer at iamcasanova2024@gmail.com.

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

DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby. Find the reservations link in our calendar listing.

CRIBBAGE: New schedule for cribbage at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), including 6 pm tonight.

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

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, get creative at the studio! (3400 Harbor SW)

NO 34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS MEETING: This month, the group skips the usual second-Wednesday meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Ken Williford)

Here’s our (later than usual, apologies) list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here, there are multiple sites in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks.

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) are open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

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

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

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

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

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

PLAY ALONG IN THE PARK: First of four Tuesday nights in which you can play along with West Seattle Community Orchestras musicians at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), or just watch/listen. Our preview has details.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting, community members welcome, 6 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse conference room near front door (9131 California SW).

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

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).

WS JUNCTION FC’S LAST HOME MATCH: 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), as previewed here.

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

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

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

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

(Lincoln Park, seen from ferry)

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

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) are scheduled to be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm “briefing meeting” today; see the agenda here;
watch live via Seattle Channel. (No public comment at the briefing meetings.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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

(Goldenrod Crab Spider on Calendula, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

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

BIG-BILL AFTERMATH: West Seattle Indivisible is hosting a community gathering to come together and “be in community to process our emotions and potentially learn about or share some ideas for action and resistance” regarding the bill just passed by Congress and signed. 8:30-9:30 ampm at Alki Statue of Liberty. (61st SW/Alki SW)

ART ON THE CORNER: Last day of three-day art sale, proceeds to nonprofit, 8:30 am-3 pm at 39th SW/SW Holden

WESTIES RUN CLUB: No run today.

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

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with summer produce (berries! lots of greens!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, plants, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon – but remember that next week, July 13, it’ll be a block further north because of Summer Fest)

MASTER GARDENERS: No clinic at the market today or next Sunday.

BEE GARDEN: As previewed here, the West Seattle Bee Garden‘s monthly work party needs weeding help most of all this time! 10 am-noon – with cake! – Lanham/Graham.

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

(added) MAKERS ART MARKET: 11 am-5 pm by Alki Beach Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW) – shop more than two dozen artists/crafters.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, no matter what the weather, 11 am-8 pm.

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool will be open, as will the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Weekly free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

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

WEST SEATTLE MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), “Lucky Jim” by Kingsley Amis is this month’s book.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Today brings an afternoon performance for the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – check here for tickets.

SOCCER: 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle Junction FC vs. Snohomish FC. Bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank! Get tickets here.

ASTROLOGY FUNDRAISER: Astrologer Stephanie Gailing is doing 15-minute readings, 5:30-8 pm, at Sebastiano’s Natural Wines (3278 California SW), raising money to support the ACLU.

THEATER BY THE CAMPFIRE: Dacha Theatre presents “The Grown-Ups“ at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm. Get tickets here.

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

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

(Seen on Alki on Friday – photo by Lora Radford)

A bit quieter than many summer Saturdays since it’s right after a holiday, but we do have some options for today/tonight – maybe you can try something you don’t usually have time to! – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run. (And sign up for the WSR-presented Float Dodger 5K, now just two weeks out!)

ART ON THE CORNER: 8:30 am-3 pm art sale in Gatewood to raise money for nonprofits. (39th SW/SW Holden)

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate even if you didn’t take the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

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

COURTYARD YOGA: 10 am at WEND Jewelry (3278 California SW).

MASTER GARDENERS: Got a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

PARENT & PUP: Get creative at Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th) in Arbor Heights, 10 am.

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

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

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at the Log House Museum (61st SW/SW Stevens) to learn what you didn’t know about the Alki area!

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

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

MODE MUSIC STUDIOS STUDENT SHOWCASE: Noon-1:30 pm, live music with Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) students at Tim’s Tavern in White Center (SW 98th/16th SW), no cover!

WADING POOLS: City-run wading pools expected to be open in West Seattle today are Lincoln Park (12 pm-7 pm) and Hiawatha (12 pm-5:30 pm).

COLMAN POOL: Swim in the heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the schedule here.

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

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

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

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

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

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Monthly noon Saturday gathering for advocacy-at-a-distance at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRAND OPENING: Starting at 1 pm, Fourth Emerald Games celebrates its opening day in The Junction, as previewed here. Upstairs at 4517 California SW.

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

SALSA ON ALKI: Waterfront dancing returns, starting at 4:30 pm – details here.

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Circle of Songs, monthly acoustic event, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover, all ages.

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

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Third weekend for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, with a 7:30 pm performance tonight. (4711 California SW)

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

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

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: For Saturday night singers, 10 pm karaoke awaits you at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

(St. John’s Wort blossom, photographed by Steve Bender)

With the holiday weekend almost here, we have a shorter-than-usual list for your West Seattle Thursday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

MEDICARE INFORMATION PRESENTATION: Get your questions answered, 11 am at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

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

WADING POOLS: The city says it’s expecting sunshine and warm-enough temperatures this afternoon to open the wading pools, so that means Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm – see the schedule here.

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

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

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

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

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

NO WESTIES RUN CLUB: With the holiday approaching, the Westies are skipping this week.

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

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

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Maple Valley’s Lucia Flores-Wiseman, seen (and heard!) on “The Voice,” performs at Easy Street (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Third week begins for new ArtsWest production “The Effect“ at 7:30 pm. Check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

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

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

(Hydrangea blossom, photographed by Janelle Otterholt)

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

PINT FOR A PINT: Blood drive today until 4 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th SW/SW Myrtle) with special gift – a pint of Seattle Sorbets – for donors. Check our calendar listing for link to see if spots are available.

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here Monday, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks.

CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The meeting that just began includes items related to Sound Transit’s in-city light-rail projects, including West Seattle. Here’s the agenda, which has all the document links. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

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

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

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Open today – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

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

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

‘WILD ROBOT’ READ-ALOUD CLUB: 1 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), starting today! Info here.

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

CRIBBAGE: New schedule for cribbage at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), including 6 pm tonight.

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) – this month’s book is “Inverted World.”

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

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, get creative at the studio! (3400 Harbor SW)

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

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

SOCCER: West Seattle Junction FC home match vs. Midlakes United, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). “Kick Cancer Night.” Get tickets here.

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

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

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

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

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