(Photo by Machel Spence)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE UPDATES: At noon online, the West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meets, with updates on bridge-repair planning, low-bridge access, and more. Here’s the agenda; here’s where to watch.

SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 pm online, the board holds its regular twice-monthly meeting, as the district edges toward returning some students to in-person learning. The agenda has viewing information.

BAR-S CLEANUP: 5:15-6:15 pm, you’re invited again this evening to show up at Bar-S (64th SW/SW Admiral Way) to help prepare it for the West Seattle Little League season – details in our preview.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm online, our area’s largest political organization has its regular monthly meeting. Register here to get the viewing/participation link; preview the agenda in this month’s newsletter.

What are we missing? Send your event info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Leslie Allen – someone adorned Luna Girls on Alki with flowers last weekend)

Checking the calendar for the rest of your Tuesday:

SSC SPEAKER SERIES: 1-2 pm online, South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) faculty present the first installment of the “Artist as Storyteller: Adaptation, Resiliency, and Environmental Justice” series. All welcome, free. Find the viewing link here.

DEMONSTRATE FOR BLACK LIVES: The twice-weekly streetcorner sign-waving continues:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Tuesday Mar 9, 4 to 6 p, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday Mar 11, 4 to 6 p, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness that will help tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Organized by Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

BAR-S CLEANUP: 5:15-6:15 pm, show up at Bar-S (64th SW/SW Admiral Way) to help prepare it for the West Seattle Little League season – details in our preview.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online, community members welcome at the FCA board’s monthly meeting. Here’s the agenda. Go here to register to attend.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Second week of this year’s sale, all online; our list includes links for local Scouts offering contact-free local delivery.

What are we missing? Send your event info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

It’s the first Sunday in March and the last Sunday of Standard Time – early next Sunday, we “spring forward” an hour. But in the much nearer term, here’s what’s happening:

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Here’s our updated list of more than 20 local churches’ online Sunday services (a few offer in-person options too), with the newest links – see it here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, the market’s on. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska; pickups for online orders are at California/Oregon)

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR: Last day for you to shop at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) and mention Lafayette Elementary at checkout, so the PTA will get part of the proceeds.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm online, get updates, and ask questions, about West Seattle’s only city-sanctioned tiny-house encampment. Videoconferencing link here, or call in at 253-215-8782, meeting ID 858 5523 4269, password 9701.

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center. (9600 15th Ave SW)

Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Thursday sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to the first weekend of March!

TRAFFIC ALERT – 1ST AVE. S. BRIDGE: The first overnight closure should be over by now, but again tonight, the southbound 1st Avenue South Bridge is supposed to close 9 pm-6 am. The West Seattle low bridge will be all-access for all those hours.

SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT: The Seattle Public Schools board has a five-hour online “retreat” today to talk about in-person learning, 8:30 am-1:30 pm. The agenda packet has information on how to watch/listen.

ROSS OPENS: Grand-opening day for the new store at Westwood Village, 9 am-11 pm.

COMPOST GIVEAWAY: 9 am-3 pm (while it lasts), compost will be given away for free, up to half a yard per household, bring your own container and shovel, and wear a mask. North lot at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), 6000 16th SW.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM: 1-5 pm, stop by the tasting room (5910 California SW) to sip, and/or buy, Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) wine.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: No fans allowed, but FYI – Chief Sealth International High School hosts Roosevelt at Southwest Athletic Complex at 4 pm, and West Seattle High School plays Cleveland at Memorial Stadium downtown at 5 pm. You can see the West Seattle-Cleveland game online, as Rainier Avenue Radio plans play-by-play, video and audio – here’s where to watch at gametime.

(Photo by Arlene Rubin)

Notes for a sunny Wednesday:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES CONTINUES: As we reported earlier this week, Girl Scouts are now selling cookies – including online orders from local Scouts who are offering no-contact delivery. Here’s how to order.

SCHOOL BOARD TALKS BUDGET: School-bus cuts? Price increases for school meals? The Seattle Public Schools board continues talking about ways to narrow a budget gap, with an online “work session” at 4:30 pm. The agenda includes background info and how to watch/listen. (No public-comment period at work sessions.)

KING COUNTY TOWN HALL: At 6 pm, our area’s County Councilmember Joe McDermott is one of four leading an online Town Hall tonight, spotlighting the pandemic response and other key issues. For viewing/call-in info, go here. Got a question? Send it in advance via this page.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: A Port of Seattle update is among the featured topics when this coalition of West Seattle and South Park community advocates meets online at 7 pm. All welcome. Our calendar listing has information on viewing/participating.

Are we missing anything? Please send event info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jim Borrow)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, mailbox, and coverage previews:

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR: Shop at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) through Sunday, mention Lafayette Elementary at checkout, and the PTA gets part of the proceeds. Open 11 am-6 pm today.

TERMINAL 5 UPDATE: The West Seattle project is on the agenda for today’s Northwest Seaport Alliance managing members’ meeting, 11:30 am online. The agenda has information on listening/commenting; to view the meeting stream, go here.

DEMONSTRATION: 4-6 pm, Scott leads the twice-weekly demonstration for Black lives on the corners at 16th/Holden:

Come build awareness that will help tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

DICK’S BURGERS, LOCAL FRIES: While the Dick’s Drive-Ins truck visits Admiral Pub 4-7 pm, you’re welcome to buy fries (and other food/drink!) while sitting in across-the-street businesses Mission Cantina (WSB sponsor) and Arthur’s. You are welcome to sit inside Admiral Pub, too. All three food/drink establishments are in the 2300 block of California SW.

WEST SEATTLE SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION: In case you missed the weekend announcement, it’s now open!

(Photo by Marc Milrod)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET: 5:56 pm.

(Saturday morning’s moonset, photographed by Greg Snyder)

Last day of the month – here are ways you can spend it!

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Every week we update our list of more than 20 local churches’ online Sunday services (a few offer in-person options too), with the latest links; find them here.

GIVE: Alki UCC‘s latest donation drive will accept food and certain items of clothing, 10 am-3 pm. (6115 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, the market’s on. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska; pickups for online orders are at California/Oregon)

DINE-OUT BENEFIT AT MOD PIZZA WWV: 10:30 am-10 pm, the Louisa Boren STEM K-8 PTA will benefit from today’s fundraiser at MOD Pizza at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton). Use the code GR179557L – or mention the school; you can order in-store or online, for pickup or delivery, directly from MOD.

DINE-OUT BENEFIT AT MISSION CANTINA: 11 am-8 pm, dine in, or take out from, or even buy a gift card from Mission Cantina (2325 California SW; WSB sponsor), and the Alki Elementary PTA will get part of the proceeds. They note: “To order regular menu items, please call Mission directly at 206-937-8220. Please note, we are encouraging families to work with the restaurant directly rather than use 3rd party apps such as Grubhub and Ubereats, to help the staff get more of the funds from tips and orders.”

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center. (9600 15th Ave SW)

Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by James Bratsanos – Friday morning’s moonset)

It’s a full-moon morning. Here are some options for the hours ahead:

WINE-TASTING: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) has reopened its tasting room (25 percent capacity) 1-4 pm Saturdays – stop by for a glass and/or to buy wine, which you can preorder online.

WEST SEATTLE ARTIST’S RECEPTION: 2-6 pm, the original Fogue Studios in Georgetown is hosting an opening reception today for acclaimed West Seattle artist Warren Pope‘s retrospective, “Rage Against the Dying of the Light.” Masks required. (5519 Airport Way S.)

BIKE RIDE SUPPORTING BUSINESSES: If you see a large number of bicycles outside Jones Barbecue and West Seattle Brewing in The Triangle around mid-afternoon – that’s the end of the Peace Peloton ride from Shoreline, explained here.

MOVIE – OR JUST POPCORN: In addition to reopening for movies, the historic Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) is also selling popcorn to go, 3:30-6:30 pm.

FOOD TRUCK LAUNCH: 4-8 pm, brand-new local food truck Who’s Eating Gilbert’s Greats will be outside The NOOK in Admiral, 2206 California SW.

Are we missing anything? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Machel Spence)

Busiest day this week! Here’s what’s happening:

FOOD FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm, get takeout or delivery directly from (not via third party) MOD Pizza at 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW and mention Alki Cooperative Preschool – or use code GR176595A – and the nonprofit school will get a share of the proceeds.

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD SEES SCENARIOS: 1:30 to 4 pm, the Sound Transit Board‘s monthly meeting includes its first look at possible “realignment scenarios” – which could include delaying projects including West Seattle light rail. The agenda includes information on how to watch/listen/comment.

CRYSTAL-BOWL MEDITATION AT THE BEACH: The Woo-Woos have been visiting Lowman Beach Park (7017 Beach Drive SW) for outdoor crystal-bowl meditation in support of clean water worldwide. You’re invited to join them again 2:30 pm-3 pm today.

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: At 3:30 pm, you can watch Gov. Inslee‘s latest pandemic briefing/media Q&A by going here.

DEMONSTRATION: From the announcement of this regular twice-weekly event:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Thursday, Feb. 25, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness that will help tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors, and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: 4 pm, with reopening info on the agenda, which includes information on how to watch/listen.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: 6:30 pm, independent broker Patrice Lewis (WSB sponsor) answers your questions. Our calendar listing includes how to RSVP to get the viewing link.

BRIDGES & GONDOLAS AT WSTC:6:30 pm, this month’s West Seattle Transportation Coalition agenda includes SDOT on city bridges, WSDOT on the 1st Avenue South Bridge, and West Seattle SkyLink on the gondola concept. Viewing/listening/participation info is in our calendar listing.

Anything we’re missiing? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Harley Broe)

A few notes about what’s happening:

PORT COMMISSION: Seattle port commissioners meet at noon online, followed by a 1:30 pm “study session” focused on economic recovery. Here’s the agenda, with viewing and commenting info.

DEMONSTRATE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: Here’s the announcement of the regular twice-weekly event:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Thursday, Feb. 25, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness that will help tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors, and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

SCHOOL BUS CUT? The School Board plans a work session at 4:30 pm, online, to talk about possible cuts in transportation services, including the controversial proposal to drop bus service for most “option schools,” including two in West Seattle. Our preview includes a link to the agenda with viewing information.

SUNSET: 5:45 pm.

(Lincoln Park, photographed Saturday by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

We start with a second day for these two traffic alerts:

1ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE: WSDOT is scheduled to again close two northbound lanes of the bridge 6 am-noon for grid-deck work.

WEST MARGINAL PAVEMENT REPAIR: The road surface around those old tracks north of the Duwamish Longhouse is being repaired, with city crews scheduled to work 8 am-3:30 pm again today.

Also today:

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Every week we update our list of more than 20 local churches’ Sunday online services (a few also offer in-person options), with the latest links; find them here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, the market’s back after last week’s snow-out. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska; pickups for online orders are at California/Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center. (9600 15th Ave SW)

Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Late-winter bloom that survived the snow, photographed by Marc Milrod)

Welcome to the weekend! We start with (updated) three travel alerts:

1ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE: WSDOT is closing two northbound lanes of the bridge 6 am-noon today and tomorrow for grid-deck work.

WEST MARGINAL PAVEMENT REPAIR: The road surface around those old tracks north of the Duwamish Longhouse is going to be fixed, with city crews working 8 am-3:30 pm each day this weekend and next and possibly the weekend after that.

(added) CITY LIGHT WORK: Headed eastbound in the Roxbury corridor late this morning, we noticed City Light crews blocking the outside SB/WB lane of 1st Ave. S./Olson (uphill from the 509 ramps). Unannounced work but there have been longterm streetlight outages there; we’ll check with SCL on Monday.

Today’s events:

SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS: Delayed a week because of the snow, noon-2 pm, eligible players can sign up for Southwest Little League at the Log Cabin at Steve Cox Memorial Park, 1321 SW 102nd in White Center.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: You’re invited to help clean up around the bridge and West Marginal Way this afternoon, 1-4 pm, equipment provided. Here’s all the info, including where to go and how to RSVP.

FREE FOOD: 2-4 pm, boxes at Greater Seattle Filipino-American SDA Church, 2620 SW Kenyon, while they last.

BE A MASTER COMPOSTER/SUSTAINABILITY STEWARD: Seattle Tilth says today’s the deadline to apply:

Are you a Seattle resident who loves to get your hands dirty and want to share your environmental knowledge and passion with others in your community? Get trained by Tilth Alliance to become a Master Composter & Sustainability Steward! Learn about composting, soil, sorting compostables and recyclables, reducing waste and improving water quality in 12 classes, then take action in your community. Learn more and apply by Saturday, February 20.

(Tuesday photo by Gene Pavola)

Reminders about what’s happening for the rest of this busy day:

ENDOLYNE JOE’S REOPENS: The restaurant at 9261 45th SW in Fauntleroy reopened today, 11 am-8 pm, with curbside service and limited indoor dining. The new menu includes $5 specials for those short on cash, and ways for those who aren’t to help cover others’ costs.

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: Noon-1:30 pm online event presented by South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). Here’s the viewing link.

WATCH MARS LANDING WITH ALICE: 12:20-1:15 pm, West Seattle skywatching expert/educator Alice Enevoldsen is hosting an online viewing event for the Perseverance landing – register ASAP! The info’s here.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice is 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden; signs available if you don’t bring your own.

WEST MARGINAL WAY OPEN HOUSE: At the heart of SDOT‘s proposal for West Marginal Way north of the Duwamish Longhouse is a two-way protected bicycle lane in what’s currently the outside southbound motor-vehicle lane. Our most recent report is here. Tell SDOT what you think, and/or ask questions, during tonight’s online open house at 6 pm; viewing links are here.

SUMMIT ATLAS OPEN HOUSE: The charter middle/high school in Arbor Heights has an online open house for interested students/families tonight, 6 pm – info (including registration link) here.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: The community is welcome at tonight’s board meeting, featuring guests from Seattle Parks and Seattle Police, 7 pm online. Here’s the viewing link or call 206-337-9723 – Meeting ID 995 1615 6974 and passcode 638862.

Thanks to Laura Thomas for the photo of a squirrel taking refuge in a birdhouse. Today it should be safe to emerge – warming into the upper 40s, close to normal for this time of year, as what’s left of the snow continues to melt. Notes for today/tonight:

REMINDER, GARBAGE/RECYCLING DELAYED ONE DAY ALL WEEK: Waste Management is scheduled to pick up Monday customers today, which means Tuesday customers will be on Wednesday, etc.

CITY COUNCIL: Their first meetings of the week are also delayed a day, because of Monday’s holiday; the 9:30 am “briefing meeting” is under way now, and the “full council” meeting is at 2 pm – agendas are here, with information on commenting/viewing.

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: 2:30 pm, Gov. Jay Inslee gives his next briefing on the pandemic, with media Q&A. You can watch the live stream here.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott will lead the twice-weekly streetcorner sign-waving in support of Black lives, 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you can’t bring your own.

CITY ATTORNEY AT WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: The monthly meeting to hear from and talk with West Seattle police has a special guest tonight, just announced: City Attorney Pete Holmes (who recently announced he is running for re-election). The meeting is online at 6 pm – here’s the Teams link for watching and/or participating. (Our archives show his last visit to the group was in 2015.)

(Tuesday sunset, photographed by Patti Waterfall)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:

STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS’ BRIEFING: The weekly COVID-19 briefing with state Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah and others is online at 1 pm; you can watch it here.

(added) WINTER WEATHER BRIEFING: The mayor, city department heads, and transportation executives (Metro, Sound Transit) will have a pre-storm briefing at 2 pm. You’ll be able to watch here.

SCHOOL TOUR: Roxhill Elementary is hosting a virtual kindergarten tour with staff available to talk about what students will be experiencing and learning about in the fall. 3:30 pm, click here to view (Meeting ID: 966067499#).

SCHOOL BOARD; The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors meets online, starting at 3:30 pm. The agenda includes viewing info.

FERRY SYSTEM’S COMMUNITY MEETING: Second of two meetings for Washington State Ferries, with system updates and time for Q&A. 6 pm online – registration required. (We covered the first meeting Tuesday morning – watch for that report here later today.)

ONLINE DROP-IN WRITING CIRCLE: This Hugo House-sponsored, Seattle Public Library-coordinated event at 6 pm would be happening at the branch in Admiral if we were back in pre-pandemic mode. But you can attend online – preregister here.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS; Our area’s largest political organization meets online at 7 pm. Registration required for attendance.

Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Much to check out in the hours ahead:

CITY COUNCIL TALKS VACCINATION, TWICE: 9:30 am, the city’s vaccination efforts are reviewed by the Public Safety and Human Services Committee (agenda/viewing/commenting info here); 2 pm, equity and distribution roundtables are planned during the Governance and Education Committee meeting (agenda/viewing/commenting info here).

WSF COMMUNITY MEETING: 11 am online, first of two Washington State Ferries community meetings with systemwide updates and a chance to hear from the new WSF head Patty Rubstello. Preregistration required; info’s in our preview.

DEMONSTRATION: From organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Tuesday Feb 9, 4 to 6 p, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday Feb 11, 4 to 6 p, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness that will help tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors, and stand for racial justice. Scott at PR Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

Here’s the flyer.

ALKI ELEMENTARY TOUR/OPEN HOUSE: Online at 6:30 pm, for all families interested in attending Alki Elementary next school year. Here’s the attendance info.

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online – here’s the announcement:

Admiral Neighborhood Association General Meeting from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

ANA invites residents and local business to virtually attend the general meeting tonight. Topics include Small Business Support, ArtWalk 2020 activity and 2021 plans, Southwest Precinct crime update, Crime Stoppers and more! Please join us via Google Meet:

meet.google.com/kyr-qvsr-phu / Phone Number 321-804-3475‬ / PIN: ‪152 976 864#‬

Here’s the full agenda.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online board meeting, community members welcome. Here’s the agenda; register at here to get the attendance info.

(Photo by Marc Milrod)

Besides Super Bowl Sunday, here’s what else is happening:

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Every week we update our list of more than 20 local churches’ Sunday online services (a few also offer in-person options), with the latest links; find them here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, the market’s open. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska; pickups for online orders are at California/Oregon)

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER @ MISSION CANTINA: Get food/drink from Mission Cantina (WSB sponsor) today, takeout or dine-in (outdoor seating available), 11 am-8 pm, and help the Fairmount Park Elementary PTA. Details in our calendar listing. (2325 California sW)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Monthly online meeting at 2 pm for updates on and questions about the tiny-house encampment in southeast West Seattle. All welcome. Video participation link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/85855234269?pwd=aG1yeDkzTWtmS0MyVENLUzRsYXNBQT09 – If needed: Meeting ID: 858 5523 4269, Password: 9701. Same codes apply if you dial in – 253-215-8782

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center. (9600 15th Ave SW)

Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(State ferry M/V Kaleetan, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Welcome to February’s first weekend!

ALKI COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Start your weekend by volunteering – join Jessica‘s monthly community cleanup at Alki Beach, 10 am. Details are in our calendar listing. (56th/Alki)

HOPE FACTORY OPEN HOUSE: Not in West Seattle, but its roots are – this new tiny-home-building factory started as an all-volunteer operation at Camp Second Chance. You’re invited to visit its new SODO home today, 10 am-4 pm. (5 South Nevada)

SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS: Noon-2 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center. You can also register online. (1321 SW 102nd)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM: 1-4 pm Saturdays, Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) is opening for tastings, glasses, and/or bottle sales, as previewed here. (5910 California SW)

CIRCA ANNIVERSARY: Circa reopens for indoor dining (at 25% capacity) today and offers specials to celebrate its 23rd anniversary, as previewed here. (2605 California SW)

(Wednesday morning photo by Chris Frankovich)

Lots going on today/tonight:

PANDEMIC BRIEFING: The state Health Department‘s weekly briefing is at 10:30 am; you can watch here.

WEST SEATTLE BOWL REOPENS: 3 pm today, as previewed here. (39th/Oregon)

LIVE ONLINE SHOPPING EVENT: 4-9 pm, join Junction businesses online for live Valentine’s shopping! Go here to be part of it.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Seattle Public Schools will stream an online briefing/Q&A session about returning to in-person learning at 5:15 pm; our preview has information on how to watch.

(Wednesday sunset, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET: 5:15 pm.

ONLINE TOURS/OPEN HOUSES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS: 5:30 pm kindergarten tour for Roxhill Elementary, 5:30 pm middle-school tour for Pathfinder K-8, 5:30 pm tour for Lafayette Elementary, 7 pm open house for Denny International Middle School – find all those links here.

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community council for White Center and vicinity meets online at 7 pm. Agenda items include an update from the White Center Food Bank – which serves part of West Seattle – as it looks ahead to a move. Here’s how to watch/participate.

Anything we’re missing? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Snow-capped Olympics this morning, photographed by Lynn Hall)

Notes for the hours ahead:

WESTSIDE SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN TOUR: Online tour at 1:30 pm for prospective Westside School (WSB sponsor) kindergarten families. Email tedh@westsideschool.org for participation information.

PATHFINDER K-8 ELEMENTARY TOUR: Online tour at 5:30 pm for prospective K-5 families at Pathfinder K-8. For participation information, see our calendar listing.

WEST MARGINAL WAY OPTIONS: On Sunday, we reported on what SDOT is now considering for southbound West Marginal Way SW, north of the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse. Tonight at 6 pm, a presentation/discussion is part of the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board‘s online monthly meeting. The agenda has information on how to watch/comment.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: All are welcome as the West Seattle/South Park coalition of community advocates meets online at 7 pm. Our calendar listing includes agenda topics and how to watch/participate.

(Panoramic view of the Olympics this morning, photographed by James Bratsanos)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET: 5:14 pm. Might even be visible!

How rainy has it been? The through-the-windshield, under-the-bridge view by Jerry Simmons captures it. Through early this morning, the official gauge at Sea-Tac had recorded almost an inch, and we’re almost four inches past normal for the year so far. Off-and-on rain is expected for the rest of the day. A few other notes:

(added) FOOD TRUCK: Tuk Tuk, serving Lao food, is at Origins Cannabis (40th/Edmunds; WSB sponsor), 11 am-1:30 pm – thanks for the tip!

TERMINAL 5 UPDATE: This is on the agenda when Seattle and Tacoma port commissioners meet online at 11:30 am as the Northwest Seaport Alliance managing members – info’s in our preview.

COVID TESTING AT MADISON MS: Noon-4 pm, Neighborcare is offering a walk-up, outdoor COVID-19 testing clinic. All welcome. (3429 45th SW)

CURBSIDE LIBRARY SERVICE; Noon-6 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

(Photo by Jim Borrow)

January’s final weekend begins …

COFFEE & BEIGNETS: First Saturday for the new Realfine Coffee expansion location features a pop-up appearance by Jet City Beignet (WSB sponsor), 8 am-1 pm. (35th SW & SW Kenyon)

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: Open for you (masks required) to wander – details here. (6000 16th SW)

CURBSIDE LIBRARY SERVICE: Noon-6 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

VISUAL JOURNALING WORKSHOP: Presented by Seattle Public Library, 1:30 pm online. Register no later than an hour before it starts. Our calendar listing explains how.

ONLINE CONCERTS: Students from School of Rock-West Seattle are performing in two online concerts today – 4 pm (“Black Music Matters”) and 7 pm (“Rock ‘n’ Roll Resistance”). Watch them here.

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