(Ruddy Turnstone, photographed by David Hutchinson)

Quiet Sunday as the holiday weekend continues:

SWAG BAGS GIVEAWAY: As previewed Saturday, the last 100 “swag bags” assembled by the West Seattle Junction Association and West Seattle Chamber of Commerce are being given away at the West Seattle Kiwanis booth at the south end of the Farmers’ Market, starting at 10 am, while they last. (California/Alaska) *UPDATE: Gone in first five minutes of the market!*

SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY: 1-5 pm at Greenbridge Plaza, West Seattleite Michelle Carter and her family are hosting a back-to-school celebration with school supplies/backpack giveaways and more, in honor of her nephew, the hip-hop musician known as JuiceTheGod. (9800 8th SW)

LAST CHANCE TO TOUR THE LIGHTHOUSE: This is it – your last 2019 chance to tour Alki Point Lighthouse this summer! 1-4 pm is today’s window for free tours – get there by 3:45 pm. Free. (3201 Alki SW)

MUSIC AT C & P: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor):

“RandomPlay” is back, with Andrea Lynne. Her band will be playing their versions of a random selection of Blues, Jazz, Soft Rock and Folk tunes, along with a few of their originals. Instrumentalists will include Steve Heggem (Guitar), Henry Nielson (Piano), Gavin Wilson (Bass), and Von Kelly (Drums).

No cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8 pm, the Triangular Jazztet plays at The Alley. 21+. (4509 California SW)

(Fishing at Lincoln Park, photographed earlier this month by Lars Lindblad)

Welcome to the holiday weekend! The highlight list is shorter than many summer Saturdays, but we do have these events of interest:

HISTORY RIDE: Meet at Highland Park Improvement Club at 9:30 am to get ready for the 10 am “Cycle History 2019: The Places of Community” ride. Details on the official ride page. Presented by West Seattle Bike Connections and the Log House Museum. (1116 SW Holden)

SOUTH PARK BARRIO PARTY, WITH LUCHA LIBRE: Noon-8 pm at South Park Plaza:

The Lucha Libre masked-wrestling show is set for 3-5 pm. (14th Ave. S. & S. Dallas)

LOW TIDE: -1.5 feet at 12:09 pm isn’t mega-low, but it’s still a good opportunity for beachwalking.

ANIMAL-RESCUE BENEFIT: 1-3 pm at Ounces, drink beer and buy raffle benefits to support Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

CARRIE AKRE: The well-regarded local singer is live in-store at Easy Street Records, 7 pm, celebrating the release of her first new album in more than a decade. Free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

DOG HOUSE PRAYERS: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘THE BEST YOU’VE EVER SEEN: “Curated evening of music, film and visual effects,” 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Pacific Slope Flycatcher, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm daily operating hours continue for the Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale).

LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES: Youth science program at Southwest Library, 11 am-noon. Free. (9010 35th SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -2.1 feet again today, at 11:22 am.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: 1 pm, this week’s “Greatest Movie You’ve Never Heard Of” at the Senior Center of West Seattle is “Along Came Jones.” $1 members, $2 nonmembers. (4217 SW Oregon)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: The season starts with Chief Sealth International High School hosting a jamboree at 4:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

COSMO’S DREAM: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW).

FRIDAY NIGHT ROCK: The Tripwires, The Yes Maybes, Head at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Least Sandpiper, photographed at Constellation Park by David Hutchinson)

Highlights for your pre-holiday-weekend Thursday:

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Local advocates are reaching across the miles by mail. Read what it’s about here; drop in at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 10 am-noon. More info here. (5612 California SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -2.1 feet at 10:35 am.

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm daily operating hours continue for the Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale).

VOLUNTEER FAIR: Hundreds of people volunteer at Providence Mount St. Vincent and you can join them! 3-7 pm today, find out more at The Mount’s volunteer fair. (4831 35th SW)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: Backpacks, school supplies, haircuts offered at Southwest Youth and Family Services, 4-7 pm. (4555 Delridge Way SW)

RENDETTA & LEFT SIDE SUN: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm at The Skylark. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

INTO THE COLD & GUESTS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See today’s other listings via our full calendar.

(Black Turnstone, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared in the WSB Flickr group)

Highlights for an extra-warm Wednesday:

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm daily operating hours continue for the Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale).

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: 1 pm at the air-conditioned Senior Center of West Seattle, 1949’s “Armored Car Robbery” is this week’s movie. $1 members, $2 nonmembers, popcorn included. (4217 SW Oregon)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Eighth week for this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers, all grown by local residents, at the mini-farm by the stand. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

SSC ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) invites you to this 4:30 pm workshop “to assist future students and community members with the admission and enrollment process.” More info in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

DISASTER-SKILLS WORKSHOP: 5:30 pm at Southwest Library, presented by the city Office of Emergency Management:

This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in depth instruction on key preparedness actions. Participants will rotate through four stations, with each lasting 30 minutes. The workshop covers the following topics: (1) Fire Extinguisher Use, (2) Utility Control, (3) Water Storage and Purification and (4) Emergency Sanitation.

Free, but register here ASAP! (9010 35th SW)

PARKS SUPERINTENDENT @ HPAC: Jesús Aguirre, who recently returned to the role of Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent, is the guest at tonight’s <strong>Highland Park Action Committee meeting, 7 pm at HP Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)

YOUR TURN AT THE MIC: Open Mic night at Great American Diner and Bar, 7 pm signup, 7:30 pm performances. All ages. (4752 California SW)

HIP SHOT: Fusion jazz at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

<(Orange-Crowned Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for the last Monday of August …

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: The forecast is for sunshine and 70s, so Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pool and Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm.

END-OF-SUMMER CELEBRATION: 4-7 pm at High Point Library, all ages: “There will be bubbles, a tinfoil boat competition, create and design your own t-shirt activity (for youth ages 11+), crafts, games, prizes and an ice cream sundae bar (starting at 6 pm) for all.” (3411 SW Raymond)

WATERCOLOR CLASSES: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with artist Jennifer Carrasco. 6 pm. Contact the artist to see if spaces remain – info’s in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

QUIZ NIGHT #1: At The Skylark, 7:30 pm, free, with Quizfix. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

QUIZ NIGHT #2: Go play! 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, $2/player. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Osprey and Bald Eagle, photographed by Danny McMillin)

Ahead for your Sunday:

WS FARMERS’ MARKET, WITH COOKING DEMONSTRATION: 10 am-2 pm market as always, this time with a 10:30 am-noon cooking demonstration by vegan-cookbook author Sapana Chandra. Look for the Seattle Public Library tent.(California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

PASTOR’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY: Join First Lutheran Church of West Seattle in celebrating Rev. Ron Marshall‘s 40th anniversary of ministry here. 10:30 am worship, 11:45 am lunch, more info here. (4105 California SW)

ALKI BEACH PRIDE: 11 am-7 pm beach party celebrating Pride, with music, food trucks, and more. All ages. (2701 Alki SW)

DAY OF HEALING BELL-RINGING: As previewed here, West Seattle’s St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church plans to ring its bells at noon as part of a nationwide commemoration of the day 400 years ago when the first enslaved Africans were brought ashore in English-occupied North America. (3050 California SW)

FRAUD PREVENTION SEMINAR: 12:30 pm at Admiral Church, free. (4320 SW Hill)

2ND-TO-LAST CHANCE TO TOUR THE LIGHTHOUSE: After today, you have just one more chance to tour Alki Point Lighthouse this summer! 1-4 pm is today’s window for free tours – get there by 3:45 pm. Free. (3201 Alki SW)

THE TURBOS: Rocking C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SOCCER FOOD DRIVE: 5-8 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield, bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank and enjoy soccer-related games and activities with Highline Premier FC. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern, singers and instrumentalists welcome. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT’S AHEAD THIS WEEK … by browsing our complete calendar.

(Woodland Skipper, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Welcome, weekend! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: Start your weekend by shopping local artists/crafters’ creations during this one-day event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 8 am-2 pm. (5612 California SW)

GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) invites you to the free Saturday group run, leaving the shop at 8 am. (2743 California SW)

GREAT CROSS-SOUND RACE: Sound Rowers and Paddlers‘ annual race from Alki to Blakely Rock and back, 7 miles, starting at 9 am. (2701 Alki SW)

(added) WEST SEATTLE APPRECIATION DAY: Visit the Living Computers Museum (WSB sponsor) in nearby SODO today, 10 am-6 pm, to learn about computing history and get a ticket discount if you buy online! More info here. (2245 1st Ave. S.)

CELEBRATION FOR MARGARET MIAULLIS: Stop by the West Seattle Eagles 1-4 pm to wish Margaret Miaullis a happy 100th birthday! (4426 California SW)

SABAR IN THE PARK: 1-7 pm at Westcrest Park, two 2-hour dance classes with a 2-hour drum class inbetween, “featuring traditional Sene-Gambian West African music.” (9000 8th SW)

AXE THROWING: Haven’t tried it yet? Your chance is today at Ounces, 1-4 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Day 2 of the second annual WSBMF begins with doors opening for VIP ticketholders at 1:30 pm, general admission at 3 pm. Music and beer lineup here; even more info’s on the ticketing page here. Dogs allowed today, 3-7 pm. Special highlight – .5K Run4Food at 2:45 pm, raising $ for the festival’s spotlight beneficiary West Seattle Food Bank. And the 10 pm #NotDoneYet afterparty! It’s all happening at Alki Masonic Center. WSBMF community co-sponsors include WSB. Attendees must be 21+. (4736 40th SW)

PAUL GERARD: “Golden voice and heartfelt lyrics” – hear for yourself at C & P Coffee Company, 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

TYRONE HASHIMOTO: His “first official performance” at Kenyon Hall! 7:30 pm. More info (including ticketing) in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

FLOORED FACES & GUESTS: Psychedelic rock starting at 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Swainson’s Thrush, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

It’s the gateway to your weekend!

BINGO: Weekly bingo! 11 am-2:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: WSBMF is back for a second year, starting tonight at 5. First, a video invitation from Michael Browder of Project 968 (a festival sponsor, and a WSB sponsor too):

The festival starts at 5 pm at the Alki Masonic Center in The Junction. Here’s the schedule – with music starting when Fly Moon Royalty takes the stage at 6:45 pm. Even more info on the ticketing page. See you there! (4736 40th SW)

CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: 5:30 pm, dinner’s available for purchase; 6 pm, music begins. 85th Street Big Band‘s classic sounds close out the series tonight. Free, bring your own chair/blanket. South side of Providence Mount St. Vincent campus. (4831 35th SW)

‘BOBCAT BOB’: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), music with Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

ROCK OUT FOR SEA LIFE: At The Skylark, benefiting SR3. Doors at 7, music at 8, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

JOHN STEPHAN BAND: Blues/rock at Poggie Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4717 California SW)

THE LAST-MINUTE MAYBES: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See it all on our complete calendar.

(House Finch, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Morning through night, highlights of what’s happening:

CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-11 am, visit and learn about the acclaimed program at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). Find the Culinary Arts Building via this campus map. (6000 16th SW)

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Reach across the miles via mail! Read what it’s about here; drop in at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 10 am-noon. Organizer Kathy Rawle sent this photo of last week’s meetup:

More info here. (5612 California SW)

DRAGONFLY GARDEN’S FUTURE: As reported here last week, community volunteers and the artist who designed Delridge’s Dragonfly Garden/Pavilion are concerned about Seattle Parks’ plan to cover its distinctively shaped planting beds with grass. They’re meeting with Parks reps at the site at 12:30 pm; anyone interested is welcome to be there too. (28th SW/SW Dakota)

CLOTHESLINE GRAND REOPENING: Join the West Seattle Helpline to celebrate the reopening of its Clothesline clothing bank, 5:30-7:30 pm. Tours and more! (4425 41st SW)

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFTER-HOURS: The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s monthly “after hours” networking event this month is at Quail Park Memory Care of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, 5:30-7:30 pm, free for Chamber members, $10 nonmembers. (4515 41st SW)

FESTIVAL PLANNING: Last chance to help plan the upcoming World Music Festival at Roxhill Park! Meet at the picnic tables in the park’s northwest corner, 6-7:30 pm. (29th SW/SW Barton)

THE DAN DUVAL GOOD VIBES TRIO: Live at the Pacific Room/Alki Beach, 6-9 pm. No cover. (2808 Alki SW)

CASPAR BABYPANTS @ HIAWATHA: The Admiral Neighborhood Association-presented concert series’ 2019 finale is the everpopular, ever-lively Caspar Babypants, beloved by kids, often earworm-inducing for grownups, 6:30-8 pm on the east lawn at Hiawatha. Free! Bring your own chair/blanket/picnic. (Walnut south of Lander)

KIRO SKIRO & FRIENDS: Triple bill at The Skylark, 7 pm, $8, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE, FOR ALL AGES! See today’s other listings via our full calendar.

(Some Elliott Bay traffic this morning, photographed by Jim Borrow)

Despite a little summer rain, there’s a lot going on!

LIBRARY LAB – GIZMOS & GADGETS: 1-3 pm, all ages are welcome to drop in at Delridge Library for this Summer of Learning activity. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle, 1990’s “Alice” is this week’s movie. (4217 SW Oregon)

TOUR THE SSC CAMPUS: Fall quarter is still a month away so you have time to find out more about South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), starting with today’s 3 pm campus tour! (6000 16th SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Seventh week for this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers, all grown by local residents, at the mini-farm that’s adjacent to the stand. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HIRING EVENT: Interested in joining the Child Development team at Neighborhood House? 4-6 pm hiring event today in High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FESTIVAL PLANNING: Last chance to help plan the upcoming World Music Festival at Roxhill Park! Meet at the picnic tables in the park’s northwest corner, 6-7:30 pm. (29th SW/SW Barton) (This actually happens Thursday!)

BUSINESS LAUNCH PARTY: You’re invited:

The launch party for Sifted Tea, owned and operated by West Seattle locals Sonia and Jeffrey Carlson, will be held on Wednesday, August 21st from 7 pm-10 pm at West Seattle Grounds. We will have samples of our cacao tea — 100% sifted organic cacao husks — as well as raffle prizes, including artwork and artisan coffee mugs.

(2141 California SW)

JAZZ NIGHT: Every Wednesday, 7-10 pm at Whisky West. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

PUNK/JAZZ … with The Suffering F-heads at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … by browsing our complete calendar.

(The real “Seahawk” as photographer Chris Frankovich describes it – an osprey, with snack)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: The forecast is for sunshine and 70s later, so Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pool and Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE INFO SESSION: Interested in the bachelor’s-degree Hospitality Management program at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)? You’re invited to an info session at 1 pm. (6000 16th SW)

WATERCOLOR CLASSES: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with artist Jennifer Carrasco. 6 pm. Contact the artist to see if spaces remain – info’s in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: New members always welcome. Twice-monthly meetings, 7 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

QUIZ NIGHT: Go play! 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, $2/player. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(American Goldfinch, photographed in West Seattle by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Sunday!

START YOUR DAY RESTORATIVELY … with Friends of Lincoln Park, 9 am-noon. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street, in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

STAPLES BLOCK PARTY: Second day of the Westwood Village store’s “block party” with discounts on school supplies, a donation drive so you can buy them for students in need, vendors, and food trucks, 10 am-6 pm. (2501 SW Trenton)

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK: Looks like a sunny, warm afternoon, so that’s wading-pool weather. Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm; Delridge wading pool (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-6:30 pm – last day! Meantime, Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

FESTIVAL CENTROAMERICANO: The celebration of Central American cultures is back at Westcrest Park this year! Live performances (listed here). Noon-7 pm; free. (9000 8th SW)

‘BETWEEN THE LINES’ OPENS: First day to see the new Log House Museum exhibit – as previewed here. Noon-4 pm. (61st SW & SW Stevens)

FREE GRILLED-CHEESE SANDWICHES: Courtesy of Seattle Baking Company, at Ounces, noon-6 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

TOUR ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: Third-to-last chance for tours this year! 1-4 pm tours of the historic lighthouse on Alki Point – get there by 3:45 pm. No admission charge. (3201 Alki SW)

‘9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL’: Final performance of the Twelfth Night Productions show at the West Seattle High School Theater, 3 pm. Ticket info and more here. (3000 California SW)

ALL-AGES SHOW: Garden Party, B’Boys, Castoffs, doors at 5, music at 6, at The Skylark. $5 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

DRUNKEN OWL THEATER: 7 pm, Parliament Tavern‘s “monthly theater event featuring a real live acting troupe reading works from local playwrights.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … by browsing our full calendar.

(Thursday night photo by Jim Borrow)

Welcome to the weekend!

‘GET FIT, WEST SEATTLE’: 8 am, it’s the first (short!) run – or walk – in this free program to get you from couch to half-marathon, courtesy of West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), where you’ll meet. “Designed for beginners!” (2743 California SW)

TAI CHI AT THE BEACH: 9 am by Statue of Liberty Plaza on Alki, an hour with instructor Caylen Storm. Free but “portraits of presidents welcome.” As are you, whatever your skill level. (60th SW/Alki SW)

STAPLES ‘BLOCK PARTY’: 9 am-9 pm at the Westwood Village store, a back-to-school prep party that’s more than shopping – though you can get a deal on school supplies for your family and/or to donate to others – also other vendors, food trucks, more. (2501 SW Trenton)

LAFAYETTE KINDERGARTENERS’ PLAYDATE: 10 am, families with incoming Lafayette Elementary kindergarteners are invited to bring them to the school playground to get acquainted. (2645 California SW)

HONORING TWO HISTORY-MAKING VETERANS: 11 am at DAV Chapter 23 HQ in North Delridge, you’re invited to an event that, as previewed here, will honor two history-making Black veterans, and more. (4857 Delridge Way SW)

DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL: Noon-5 pm at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park, celebrate and learn about Seattle’s only river, as previewed here. (7900 10th Ave. S.)

CITYDOG MAGAZINE COVER DOG SEARCH: Noon-2 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), get your dog photographed for a chance at appearing on CityDog Magazine‘s cover! Details in our preview. (4201 SW Morgan)

CROSS-SOUND SWIM: As previewed last night, Tricia Elmer is swimming from Bremerton to Alki Point today, likely to finish around 12:30 pm – you can watch the tracking signal here. (10:51 AM UPDATE: The attempt was called off after 2 1/2 hours.)

‘9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL,’ TWO PERFORMANCES: 3 pm matinee and 7:30 pm evening performance of Twelfth Night Productions‘ version of the classic tale, told tunefully, at West Seattle High School Auditorium. Get your ticket(s) here. (3000 California SW)

GATHERING FOR PEACE: 6 pm at The Salvation Army in South Delridge:

Come together as a community to be people of peace in a hurting world. … Some of us need to grieve, some of us need a safe place to share our stories, some of us need an extra dose of hope, and all of us need to generate ideas for how we can move forward offering dignity and respect to all of those in our sphere of influence.

(9050 16th SW)

JOE T. COOK BLUES BAND: 8 pm at Poggie Tavern, “Minneapolis bluesman Joe T. Cook and his band of west coast all stars perform high energy, traditional Chicago and Texas blues, originals, and swing for dancing. No cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)

SUMMER JAMS, VOL. 3: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE OTHER OPTIONS … on our complete calendar.

(Red-breasted Nuthatch, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOLS AND SPRAYPARK OPEN: Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open until 8 pm, Hiawatha wading pool (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm (second-to-last day of the season!), and the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open until 8 pm.

BINGO! Weekly bingo! 11 am-2:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

TALK WITH YOUR COUNCILMEMBER: 2-7 pm, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold is holding this month’s “district office hours” at South Park Community Center. Drop-ins welcome. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: 5:30 pm, dinner’s available for purchase; 6 pm, music begins. The ABBAgraphs‘ ABBA-tribute performance continue the series tonight. Free, bring your own chair/blanket. South side of Providence Mount St. Vincent campus. (4831 35th SW)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), live music with Nelson Wright, Steve Beck, & Brian Cutler. (5612 California SW)

OUTDOOR MOVIE: “Captain Marvel” is this week’s movie at Aegis Living, 7 pm. (4700 SW Admiral Way)

‘9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL’: This summer’s Twelfth Night Productions show continues tonight at the West Seattle High School Theater, 7:30 pm. Ticketing info and more here. (3000 California SW)

MARLEY’S GHOST: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, celebrating the release of their latest album. (7904 35th SW)

3 BANDS AT THE PARLIAMENT: Human Ottoman, Moon Letters, and Funk Jazz with Peter Daniel, 9 pm, $8. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOTS MORE! See it all on our complete calendar.

(Spotted Towhee ready for takeoff, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Until noon, drop in at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) to join in. (5612 California SW)

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Seattle Parks says afternoon sun and 70+ temps are expected, so it will open the pools: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm – last day of the season for that one. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

ARTS & CRAFTS STUDIO: Parents/caregivers and kids 2-10 are welcome to drop in at Delridge Library 1-3 pm to work on a weekly art project. Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: As previewed here, 4-6 pm, the new West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor)-operated half-day preschool location at Hallows Church welcomes prospective families. (3420 SW Cloverdale)

FREE BARBECUE: The Kenney (WSB sponsor) welcomes you for a summer barbecue on its park-like back lawn, with free food and live music, 5:30-7 pm. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT HIAWATHA: 6:30 pm on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center, the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s series of free Thursday night concerts continues with The Highsteppers. Bring your own chair/blanket! (Walnut/Lander)

PLAY GAMES WITH WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: 6:30 pm at Meeples Games, the Timebank invites you to a fun meetup. RSVP required as there’s a space limitation – info’s in our calendar listing. (3727 California SW)

CEPHALOPOD: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern – “Charlie Akeley’s superstar funk/jazz jam band featuring Thaddeus Turner, Joe Doria, and Chris Poage plus guests” – $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! Continue on to our full calendar to see what else is happening.

(Tuesday night sunset, photographed by Lynn Hall)

Made it to midweek! Highlights for the hours ahead:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: While Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, and continues daily (weather permitting) through Labor Day, this is the last week for others – Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm today (last day: this Saturday), South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm today (last day: tomorrow). And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm, daily through Labor Day.

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Sixth week for this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers, all grown by nearby residents, at the mini-farm that’s just steps away from the stand. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HIRING EVENT: Interested in joining the Child Development team at Neighborhood House? 4-6 pm hiring event today in High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SSC ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: 4:30-5:30 pm, future students can come get help with the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) admissions process – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

‘GET FIT, WEST SEATTLE’ INFO NIGHT: 7 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), as previewed last night. Come to the shop tonight to find out about the FREE couch-to-half-marathon program that gets going this Saturday! (2743 California SW)

LEGISLATION SPOTLIGHT @ 34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, this month’s 34th District Democrats meeting includes a special program highlight “about the state of sexual assault legislation and reform in Washington,” also addressing “the issues survivors face, what has been accomplished, and what’s next.” (9131 California SW)

NEW MONTHLY JAM NIGHT: Joe Doria and Friends, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our complete calendar.

(Great Blue Heron out fishing, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

What’s up for the rest of your Tuesday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Sunny, warm day, so enjoy the pools: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

DESIGN AN APP: Summer of Learning programs continue at Seattle Public Library branches, including this one at 2 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

VEGAN POP-UP: Cycle Dogs sends word their truck is back in West Seattle, 5-9 pm at Ounces, “an all-vegan food truck, serving comfort fast food; dogs, burgers, fries & other noms. If you’re not vegan, you’ll be blown away by how much you like the experience. We guarantee it. For reals.” (3809 Delridge Way SW)

TRACK WORKOUT: Free workout with West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor); meet at the store by 6:30 pm. (2743 California SW)

OPEN MIC: The microphone is yours after 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Black-throated Gray Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, highlights as a new week begins:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK: Since the forecast is for sunshine and 70s later, they’re expected to be open: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pool is open 11 am-8 pm, Delridge wading pool (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park wading pool is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

FREE SUMMER MEALS: Three weeks until schools reopen, so local efforts continue to make sure no kids/teens go hungry. Various locations and times – use this lookup to find them.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE TOUR: Find out more about West Seattle’s own college duing this 1 pm tour:

Get to know the people, programs, and services available at South Seattle College! Tours include visits to departments and classrooms including our Academic Programs, Professional/Technical Programs, Enrollment Services, Student Life, Diversity and Retention, and Campus Resources. Enjoy a leisurely walk around our beautifully-landscaped campus and learn what makes South Seattle College a great place to fulfill your educational and career goals!

FOSSIL HUNTERS: Join visitors from the Burke Museum at High Point Library, 5:30 pm, to learn about the clues fossils give us into the world of long ago. All ages welcome. (3411 SW Raymond)

EVENING BOOK GROUPS: 6:45 pm, at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) and West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW). SW is reading “The Moor’s Account” by Laila Lalami, WS is reading “Old Filth” by Jane Gardam.

QUIZ NIGHT: Are you the person with all the answers? Or at least most of them? Go play! 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, $2/player. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Juvenile osprey, probably on one of its first flights, reports photographer Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to August’s second weekend! Off to a rainy start; most events are usually “rain or shine” but we’ll update if we hear of any changes. (The National Weather Service says the showers are expected to decrease later this morning.) From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DELRIDGE DAY: 11 am-3 pm at Delridge Community Center and Park, a free festival full of fun is scheduled. Entertainment, activities, a skating competition, the Urban Survival Skills Fair, backpack giveaway, the Southwest Precinct Picnic with treats and police-equipment demos, Sustainable West Seattle‘s GreenLife Expo, more. WSB is a community co-sponsor and we’ll be on site for as-it-happens coverage. More in our preview. (4501 Delridge Way SW) *UPDATE: The festival is on. The skateboard competition, however, is delayed until 2 pm.*

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: 9U-14U tryouts for Seattle Rawlings Tigers baseball, 12 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex. Info’s in our calendar listing. (2801 SW Thistle)

‘STORIES OF THE STARS’: 3-4 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library – “‘The Stories of the Stars’ is a non-stop kid-friendly puppet-romp full of excitement and fun for everyone.” (2306 42nd SW)

TASTE AND LEARN: Maguey Melate Night at Mission Cantina (WSB sponsor), 4:30-6:30 pm, mezcal tastings and menu favorites. 21+. More info and tickets here. (2325 Caliornia SW)

PIZZA AT THE P-PATCH: 5-8 pm at Barton Street P-Patch, all are welcome for an evening of fresh-baked pizza in the garden oven, plus music! (34th/Barton)

SUNRISE HEIGHTS BLOCK PARTY: Live in Sunrise Heights? 5-10 pm, join your neighbors! (29th SW between Othello and Webster)

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage presents “Henry IV” at 7 pm in Lincoln Park. Free! (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ROO FORREST AND FRIENDS: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

RAY SKJELBRED TRIO: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, Ray is “joined by bassist Matt Weiner and saxophonist Jacob Zimmerman — sweet jazz for a summer evening.” Ticket info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL’: New Twelfth Night Productions show continues tonight at the West Seattle High School Theater, 7:30 pm. Ticketing info and more here. (3000 California SW)

SUMMER JAMS VOL. 2: Hot musical lineup at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

ANY CHANGES … because of the weather, please text/call us – our 24-hour hotline is 206-293-6302 – so we can update; thank you!

(Wilson’s Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Weekend’s almost here! But first …

POKEMON-ECON: Got a Pokémon fan in the family? South Park Hall is hosting this event now until 2 pm as a fundraiser. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

WADING POOLS AND SPRAYPARK OPEN: Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open until 8 pm, Hiawatha wading pool (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm, and the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open until 8 pm.

BINGO! 11 am-2:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

LEMONADE STAND TO HELP REFUGEES/IMMIGRANTS: 3:30-5:30 pm at Fauntleroy ferry dock, as previewed last night, kids from Taproot School will be selling lemonade to help immigrant/refugee families. (4829 SW Barton)

FREE TACOS: Visit Ounces between 5 and 9 pm for free tacos from the Qt food truck. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: 5:30 pm, dinner’s available for purchase; 6 pm, music begins. The Loose Heels‘ country covers continue the series tonight. Free, bring your own chair/blanket. South side of Providence Mount St. Vincent campus. (4831 35th SW)

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage presents “Taming of the Shrew” at 7 pm in Lincoln Park. Free! (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ART LOUNGE: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s monthly open night for artists starts at 7 pm. Bar’s open! (1116 SW Holden)

‘9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL’: New Twelfth Night Productions show debuts tonight at the West Seattle High School Theater, 7:30 pm. Ticketing info and more here. (3000 California SW)

DEAL, A JERRY GARCIA CELEBRATION: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, $8 cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOTS MORE! See it all on our complete calendar.