(Remember the barred-owl cameo two days ago? Here’s Mark Wangerin’s full view of the owl)

First – today brings Good Friday and the start of Passover. For services and other events, see our Easter/Passover/Etc. page here.

Now – highlights from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

VINTAGE HOME MARKET: You can shop more than 20 local vendors at Daystar until 3 pm today. (2615 SW Barton)

PARK PUNKS @ LINCOLN PARK: Free this afternoon to give some time to a local treasure? Join the Park Punks cleanup at Lincoln Park, 1 pm-4 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BASEBALL: West Seattle HS hosts Chief Sealth IHS at Hiawatha, 4 pm. (2700 California SW)

SOUTH PARK COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: Open house 5-8 pm at the center, all welcome to learn and talk about its design, including the future spraypark. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

JOHN STEPHAN BAND: At Poggie Tavern in The Junction tonight, 9 pm. 21+. (4717 California SW)

JULIA FRANCIS, THE JELLYROLLERS: Your Friday night slate at Parliament Tavern starts at 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Wednesday sunset, photographed by Lynn Hall)

First, from the WSB Easter/Passover/Etc. Guide:

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES: More than half a dozen local churches that sent their schedules to us have special services tonight. Our guide has times, places, descriptions.

Now, from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘COME AS YOU ARE’ HAPPY-HOUR BENEFIT: 6-8 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral, happy-hour benefit for the West Seattle High School PTSA – details here. (2656 42nd SW)

ENVIRONMENTAL SLAM: Student competition at Youngstown Cultural Arts Station, 6:30 pm:

The Environmental Slam is a regional, student-focused, community event that features short presentations by middle and high school youth on a local and actionable environmental issue of their choosing. Student teams or individuals present their environmental issue in front of a live audience in the spirit of a “slam” style performance which is characterized by a short (5 minutes) informative and entertaining presentation. The Slam is intended to educate both the community audience and the students themselves as they research and develop their presentation.

(4408 Delridge Way SW)

FIND OUT ABOUT THE TIMEBANK: All welcome at the West Seattle Timebank‘s meeting at the Senior Center of West Seattle – find out about timebanking! Details here. (4217 SW Oregon)

ORCA TALK: Worried about our local orcas? 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), ind out the latest about them and efforts to help them at The Whale Trail‘s Orca Talk. Featured speaker: “Recovering the Southern Residents: lessons learned from other populations,” by Dr. Timothy Ragen. More info in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

SUPER KREWE: Brassy live music, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $8. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See it on our calendar and in our seasonal guide.

(Photos by Mark Wangerin: Red-breasted Sapsucker in Fauntleroy Park. Scroll down for another photo showing who else was watching)

First, a reminder of our special seasonal guide:

HOLY WEEK/EASTER/PASSOVER: Events all week, from services to egg hunts (and a few extras) through Easter Sunday are listed here.

And now, from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library – bring little ones up to one year old! (3411 SW Raymond)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle, this week’s movie is “Each Dawn I Die” (1939). $1 members, $2 nonmembers, free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

LIGHT RAIL: Big night on the road to West Seattle/Ballard light rail. 5-8 pm, the Stakeholder Advisory Group meets at the Sound Transit board room downtown to discuss what it will recommend for environmental studies of routing and station locations. Here’s the agenda. No public-comment period but the meeting is open to public observation. (401 S. Jackson)

GROUP RUN: 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor). Free; all welcome! (2743 California SW)

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Quarterly meeting, all welcome, with a variety of topics including the status of the Morgan Junction Park addition site. Here’s the agenda. 7 pm at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), lower level. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Neighborhood House High Point, come talk about what’s up in east West Seattle. Here’s the agenda. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

(Watching the Red-breasted Sapsucker – a Barred Owl!)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: Final “National Poetry Month” edition, as this is WordsWest‘s final season. Don’t miss it! 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), poetry greats Mark Doty and Ilya Kaminsky. (5612 California SW)

OPEN MIC: Alan Sobel hosts open-mic night at Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction. Signups start at 7. All ages! (4752 California SW)

CEPHALOPOD: Funk/jazz jam at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE? Plenty. See our seasonal page and full calendar!

(“Backyard raptor” photographed by Gary Jones)

Lots going on:

HOLY WEEK CONTINUES: Our list of local churches’ special services/events is here.

SYML AT EASY STREET: Solo performance in-store at 6 pm, signing to follow. Free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

STUDENT ART SHOW: Chief Sealth International High School‘s International Baccalaureate program invites you to come see its students’ visual-arts creations, years in the making. 6:30-8 pm. (2600 SW Thistle)

ZECHARIAH VALETTE: “Professional pianist and vocalist extraordinaire” performs at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), musical selections from the ’50s through the ’70s, and all are invited, 6:30 pm. Free. More info here. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: Reading/read the 2019 Seattle Reads book? “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui is the featured title for this month’s High Point Library book group, 6:30 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

TOASTMASTERS: Local club 832 invites you to visit at 6:30 tonight at Brookdale West Seattle. What’s Toastmasters, you ask? The club is “part of Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organization that teaches speaking and leadership skills. Toastmasters educational program offers self-paced supportive learning environment where you can build your leadership skills, improve speaking skills and gain self-confidence.” Second floor. (4611 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: Monthly chance to hear from and talk with local police about West Seattle crime/safety concerns, as well as a special guest – this month from the Internet Crimes Against Children unit. 7 pm at Southwest Precinct. (2300 SW Webster)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: Tonight’s acoustic night at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. All genres, all ages. Come play! (5612 California SW)

MEET THE CANDIDATE: City Council candidate Phil Tavel‘s drop-in “Tuesdays with Tavel” event is 8-10 pm, upstairs at Ephesus Restaurant this week. “Share comments, suggestions and concerns about issues or opportunities in D1.” (5245 California SW)

AND THERE’S MORE: Here!

(Seen from West Seattle, photographed by R: Celebrity Eclipse, first cruise ship to call in 2019)

First, this reminder:

HOLY WEEK: Church listings for the week leading up to Easter continue, part of this special WSB page. (If your church hasn’t sent its schedule yet, it’s not too late – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

Next, highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LIBRARYLAB – IT’S ELECTRIC! 4-7 pm drop-in event at Delridge Library. “Learn about electronic components and basic principles of electronics with Snap Circuits” in today’s all-ages LibraryLab activity. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

JUNCTION 7-11 SITE PROJECT FEEDBACK: 5-6 pm drop-in “early community outreach” event for the 4800 Erskine Way project, 60+ apartments with no offstreet parking, planned for the Junction 7-11 site. Meeting is at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

MACRAME MONDAY: 6-8 pm at Bird on a Wire. Ticket required – buy yours online here – for instruction and materials. (35th/Henderson)

PIGEON POINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm in the library at Pathfinder K-8 School. (1901 SW Genesee)

MONDAY OPEN MIC: Signups start at 7:30 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our year-round event calendar here, and our Easter/Passover/Etc. seasonal guide here.

(Saturday’s pre-sunset view from Duwamish Head, photographed by David Hutchinson)

Happy Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOBBY SALE: Providence Mount St. Vincent‘s jewelry sale benefiting its foundation continues, 9 am-5 pm today. (4831 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Fourth one of spring, which means more fresh-grown food each week as we get further into growing season. Scallions and green garlic are among the newest returnees. The market runs 10 am-2 pm in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

‘TRICKLE DOWN TOWN’ AT TIBBETTS: You are invited to see West Seattle filmmaker Tomasz Biernacki‘s look at Seattle homelessness, “Trickle Down Town,” at 11:30 am at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) – no admission charge; details here. (3940 41st SW)

CHORANDO NA CHUVA: Live Brazilian music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover; all ages. (5612 California SW)

‘THREE TALL WOMEN’: This matinée is the final performance by Twelfth Night Productions this run, 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

LADIES’ MUSICAL CLUB: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, “a concert of music for voices, violin, and piano” – details in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

JOYCE MAJOR: The author of an adventure geared to 8- to 13-year-olds will read from it during this 4-6 pm event at Flying Apron in The Junction. (4709 California SW)

DRUNKEN OWL THEATER: Monthly theater event at Parliament Tavern, 7 pm, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: Enjoy jazz at The Alley behind Be’s in The Junction, starting at 8 pm. 21+. (4509 California SW)

WHAT ELSE? The full lineup for today, tonight, and beyond is on our full calendar.

(Photo by Marc Milrod – sculpture by Lezlie Jane, “Luna Girls on Alki“)

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

RECORD STORE DAY @ EASY STREET: It’s practically a holiday! Easy Street Records opens at 7 am, promising “free coffee and bacon” for shoppers. Here’s what else awaits you. (California/Alaska)

RUN! Free group run with West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), which is where you’ll want to meet up by 8 am to be part of it. (2743 California SW)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood – there’s a mobile drive on the SW Barton side of Westwood Village today, 9:30 am-3:30 pm (closed 11:30 am-12:30 pm for a break) – info here.

FREE TAX HELP: The deadline’s almost here – 10 am-2 pm, free volunteer help is available at the West Seattle Food Bank if you qualify – read this last-minute reminder first. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

BENEFIT BARBECUE: First of the season, scheduled to start at 11 am at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), with proceeds benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank. (4201 SW Morgan) 11:34 AM NOTE: Canceled – stormy weather. They’ll try again in two weeks.

WEST SEATTLE NURSERY OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-2 pm, treats and demonstrations during the spring open house at West Seattle Nursery. (5275 California SW)

1606 CALIFORNIA PROJECT MEETING: 12:45-1:45 pm, drop by the West Seattle (Admiral) Library to meet the project team and share early-stage comments. (2306 42nd SW)

10TH ANNIVERSARY FILM SCREENINGS: See three films at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse, celebrating its 10th anniversary, 4:30 pm – details here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

THE WELL SAID: Duo performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SEATTLE JEWISH THEATER AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm curtain:

The Seattle Jewish Theater Company presents “My Name is Asher Lev.” A young Jewish prodigy faces a difficult choice between art and faith. Adapted by Aaron Posner from the novel by Chaim Potok, directed by Shana Bestock, and produced by Art Feinglass.

More info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘THREE TALL WOMEN’: Second-to-last chance to see the Twelfth Night Productions presentation of this Edward Albee play, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

NIGHTLIFE … is part of what else you’ll find on our complete calendar!

We start with the night’s biggest event … the West Seattle Art Walk! Here’s the spring quarter map/venue list:

Note the venues offering food/drink specials in support of the Art Walk, some with artists, some without. As for the art – previews are here, with some amazing features this month, including:

JEWELRY: Shelli Markee at Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW, WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm.

COOKING WITH CANNABIS: At Canna West Seattle Culture Shop, 5435 California SW, “Mary J. White, author of Every Day Mary J, will be signing copies of her book in-store! Since this event takes place during the art walk the Culture Shop will also feature spray artist Zcans! There will also be complimentary refreshments.” (21+)

WEST SEATTLE ART NEST: Calligrapher Claire Braby, 5-8 pm at 4138 California SW.

HOTWIRE COFFEE: Live painting, live DJ, and free tarot readings, 5-8 pm with artist Maggie Sharar at 4410 California SW.

CAPERS: West Seattle artist Cathy Woo shows paintings at 4525 California SW starting at 5 pm.

ROSEFIT: New WSAW participant at 4519 California SW will reveal a mural by Mari Shibuya, starting at 6 pm.

VIRAGO GALLERY: Mixed-media artist Alisa Sikelianos-Carter starting at 5 pm, 4537 California SW.

Two things you should know today:

DON ARMENI BOAT RAMP CLOSED TODAY: West Seattle’s boat ramp is out of service today, as explained here.

NO RAMP ACCESS AT LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The museum is open noon-4 om as usual but its access ramp is out of service because of repairs, until next week. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

And finally, a few other highlights from our full WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! The Senior Center of West Seattle partners with Generations Aging With Pride for a community conversation themed “Don’t Call Me a Senior.” 6 pm. Free dinner! Details here. (4217 SW Oregon)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 6 pm at Southwest Library: “Join us to hear Kurt Armbruster discuss his newest railway history, ‘Pacific Coast, Seattle’s Own Railroad’.” (9010 35th SW)

WHITE CENTER SAFETY: Talk about it with residents, businesspeople, and King County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bill Kennamer, 6:30 pm at RJB Photo Studio. (9649 16th SW)

OPEN MIC: All ages, all genres! At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

JESSIE McKENNA & FRIENDS: Plus the Jaydogs. 8 pm at The Skylark, $8, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SOUL BLAZERS: “Soul/funk mashup” at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE … listed on our full calendar!

(Photo by Trileigh Tucker, who explains: “Red-breasted Nuthatch working hard to excavate his nest. You can see the sawdust flying!”)

Highlights for the rest of your Wednesday:

CODING WITHOUT COMPUTERS: 2:30-4 pm, 6-to-12-year-olds are invited to drop in at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library for this session of LibraryLab. (2306 42nd SW)

RIVERVIEW PLAYFIELD: As explained here, special Highland Park Action Committee meeting at 5:30 pm at the south end of the park, to talk with Seattle Parks about barrier options. (12th & Webster)

FREE GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) at 6:15 pm. All runners welcome. (2743 California SW)

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, all five candidates currently campaigning for the District 1 City Council race will appear in their second side-by-side forum, during the 34th District Democrats‘ meeting. All welcome, nonmembers included, no admission fee. AFTERNOON UPDATE: The 34th DDs tell us Isaiah Willoughby will not be participating as he has not confirmed to them that he’s a Democrat, which is a prerequisite for the group’s forums. (9131 California SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: Peter Munro and Judith Roche are the featured readers at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – full details here. 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

YADA YADA BLUES BAND: Live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm, no cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … see our full calendar!

Remember the nest reminder last month, courtesy of Kersti Muul? She sent the photographic update above, showing baby hummingbirds that hatched almost three weeks ago. The reminder still stands … be careful with shrubbery/tree work! Now, on to a few calendar highlights:

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at the Masonic Center. Guests welcome. Today’s scheduled program celebrates “Students of the Month.” (4736 40th SW)

KIDS CAFE: School’s out but the afternoon free meals continue for kids and teens, 2:45-3:45 pm at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: The FCA‘s board meets at 7 pm; Fauntleroy Schoolhouse conference room, community members welcome. Agenda’s in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION: Call before noon for an appointment, to see if there’s room at tonight’s 7-9 pm clinic at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

(Monday evening photo by David Hutchinson)

J.D. HOBSON BAND: 8:30 pm at Parliament Tavern: “Groovy, soulful blues and Americana.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS ON THE CALENDAR! Go here.

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Flying into spring-break week – here are Monday highlights:

FREE TAX HELP: 1 week until the IRS deadline. Delridge Library has free tax help available 2-6:30 pm today. Drop-in, first-come first-served, as explained here. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

EARLY OUTREACH MEETING FOR DELRIDGE PROJECT: As previewed last week, the developers of 8415 Delridge Way SW invite community members to an “early outreach” informal meeting about the 14-townhouse project. Drop-in meeting 4:30-5:30 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUPS: 6:45 pm at West Seattle (2306 42nd SW) and Southwest (9010 35th SW) Libraries. WS is reading “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui, this year’s “Seattle Reads” book; SW is reading “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion. If you can’t go tonight, follow those links to get a start on next month’s books!

OPEN MIC: Signups start at 7:30 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

QUIZ NIGHT: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, free, all ages, with prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK AHEAD! Our complete calendar is here.

(Saturday sunbreak on the Arroyos shore, photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

Highlights for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PUGET PARK TRAILS NEED YOU: 9 am, meet at the Puget Park trailhead:

Community support is needed for this month’s work party; we will construct a log and gravel ramp to smooth a steep muddy transition on the trail that leads to the bench near the ramp constructed last season. Several neighbors have come together to lead this Puget Ridge family friendly community event. Please stop by and give whatever time you have, every little bits helps, even just swing by to say “thank you”. Our presence and participation at this event demonstrates to Seattle Parks that we care and appreciate improvements they are making to the parks in our neighborhood.

(19th SW/SW Dawson)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: See what’s new as we get further into spring. 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TURNS 9: 11 am saunter/sprint starts the third and final day of the West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) birthday party – plus discounts, raffles, treats – details here. (2743 California SW)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Questions, comments, concerns about West Seattle’s city-sanctioned encampment? 2 pm, all are welcome at the monthly meeting of its all-volunteer Community Advisory Committee. Representatives from the city and from camp operator LIHI are usually there too. The meeting’s in the community room on the east side of the Arrowhead Gardens complex, which is a few blocks north of C2C. (9200 2nd SW)

RAVEIS KOLE: Bellingham-based duo live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘THREE TALL WOMEN’: Twelfth Night Productions‘ matinée performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Edward Albee play, 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

DENNIS JAMES AT THE MIGHTY WURLITZER: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, pipe-organ accompaniment for three classic silent comedies. Check ASAP to make sure there’s still room! (7904 35th SW)

MAURICE & HIS THING: Maurice Caldwell‘s many-faceted performance, live at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … via our full calendar. See it here!

(“Crows playing air tag,” as photographer Danny McMillin – featured in one of tonight’s listings, below – describes it)

Welcome to the first day of the first weekend in April! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER’S 9TH ANNIVERSARY, DAY 2: The 8 am group run at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) starts the second of three days celebrating WSR’s 9th anniversary. Raffles, treats, and deals too – details in our calendar listing. (2743 California SW)

SHOW SOME FAIRMOUNT RAVINE LOVE: This is the 27th year that neighbors have led a community cleanup in Fairmount Ravine. The more helping hands, the better! Meet them at the south end of the ravine at 8:15 am. Just a little of your time will make a big difference – details are in our calendar listing. Refreshments provided! (Fairmount & Forest)

YMCA GARAGE SALE & BAKE SALE: 9 am-1 pm, the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) welcomes you to stop by and check out the sales! (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

HIKE THE WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: New season of hikes! 10 am – “Bird watching hike with Scott Markowitz, an international birder, member of the board of directors at Tahoma Audubon.” Meet at Puget Park trailhead. (4418 21st SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Spend part of your Saturday morning at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 11-11:30 am. (2306 42nd SW)

DANNY McMILLIN PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: Not in West Seattle, but not far – and you’ve probably seen some of the photographer’s work here on WSB! “Birds in the ‘Hood,” 6-10 pm at The Bakeréé in Georgetown. 21+. (74 S. Lucile)

NO NUKES: West Seattle Meaningful Movies focuses on nuclear weapons this month. 6:30 pm, doors open at Neighborhood House High Point – more info here. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SUN BREAKS: 7 pm live in-store at Easy Street Records, all ages, free. (California/Alaska)

‘THREE TALL WOMEN’: Edward Albee‘s play, presented by Twelfth Night Productions, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

AT KENYON HALL: Singer/composer/filmmaker Alexandra Blakely, 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

THREE BANDS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, First Saint Street, Aromatics, Phood perform. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE THE REST OF WHAT’S UP … by checking out our full calendar!

(Northern Flicker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Before we get too much further into April’s first Friday, some of the highlights for the hours ahead:

YMCA GARAGE & BAKE SALE: Until 7:30 pm at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle, benefit garage and bake sale – stop by and shop! If you miss it today, 9 am-1 pm tomorrow too. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

BEER AND CHOCOLATE: Enjoy both while supporting the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, 5:30 pm at the Duwamish Longhouse – ticket info in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

CORNER BAR: The monthly pop-up bar at Highland Park Improvement Club starts at 6 tonight! See the HPIC website for more details on this month’s edition. (1116 SW Holden)

‘INTO THE WOODS’ FINAL PERFORMANCE: 7:30 pm curtain time tonight for the last performance of the West Seattle High School Drama Club production of “Into the Woods.” Our calendar listing includes ticket info. (3000 California SW)

ALBUM RELEASE: OSFE at The Skylark, 8 pm. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THREE BANDS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, The Whags, Secret Band, Black Ends. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH, MUCH MORE … just browse our complete calendar!

(American Robin, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights of what’s happening – and what’s not! – in the hours ahead:

SOME SEATTLE PARKS FACILITIES CLOSED TODAY: City-run community centers and pools are among the Seattle Parks facilities closed for a day of staff training – full details here.

COTTAGE GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: Local residents will gather at 5 pm at Delridge Library “for a discussion about the Seattle Office of Housing (OH) oversight responsibilities pertaining to DESC Cottage Grove Commons and updates on outstanding community issues.” (5423 Delridge Way SW)

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

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community council for White Center and vicinity meets tonight, 7 pm at North Highline Fire District HQ. Preview the agenda via our partner site White Center Now. (1243 SW 112th)

‘INTO THE WOODS’ AT WSHS: Seen it yet? 7:30 pm curtain time again tonight for the West Seattle High School Drama Club production of “Into the Woods.” Our calendar listing includes ticket info. (3000 California SW)

‘JOHN’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm curtain. You can check here for ticket availability. (4711 California SW)

WARTUX ALBUM-RELEASE PARTY: Wartux debuts at The Skylark in celebration of their newly released self-titled album! 8 pm doors, 9 pm show. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE, AS ALWAYS! Just hop over to our full calendar to see the rest.

(Black-capped Chickadee with quince, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared in the WSB Flickr group)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SEATTLE READS ‘THE BEST WE COULD DO’: Thi Bui‘s book is the official Seattle Reads title this year. Talk about it at noon at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

OZOBOTS: LibraryLab starts at 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library – all-ages drop-in! (2306 42nd SW)

DANCE TIME WITH LAUREN PETRIE: 6 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, keyboard musician Lauren Petrie plays for your dancing pleasure. (4217 SW Oregon)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, with Sound Transit light rail on the agenda – including a discussion of the property-acquisition process. (4217 SW Oregon)

SMALL BUSINESS & COMMUNITY FORUM WITH COUNCIL CANDIDATE: 6-7:30 pm at Flying Apron, with City Council District 1 candidate Jesse Greene:

Join small business leaders from the West Seattle, Morgan, and Admiral Junction Business Associations for a forum with Jesse Greene! Jesse, owner of Uncle Woody’s Popcorn in South Park, is a candidate for Seattle City Council here in District 1. Jesse will address Seattle’s most pressing issues, from homelessness and affordability to the feature of neighborhood businesses, as well as share his inspiring personal story. Bring your questions and passion for West Seattle’s future! Hosted by Angela Cough of Flying Apron Bakery.

(4709 California SW)

JIM PAGE: 7-9 pm, singer-songwriter Jim Page performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘INTO THE WOODS’ AT WSHS: With a 7:30 pm curtain time, the second and final week begins for the West Seattle High School Drama Club production of “Into the Woods.” Our calendar listing includes ticket info. (3000 California SW)

THE LOOSE HEELS & FRIENDS: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, “danceable country classics.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE IS AHEAD? Preview our complete calendar any time by going here.

(Bald Eagle vs. Crow @ Alki Point, photographed by Gary Jones)

Tuesday highlights, from (mostly) the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LAST DAY FOR LIGHT RAIL ‘SCOPING’ COMMENTS: Your last chance to get your comment into the official record before the next phase of Sound Transit West Seattle light-rail planning ends today. Here’s how to comment.

BABY STORY TIME: Got a 1-year-old or younger? Come to Southwest Library for Baby Story Time, 10:30 am. Free as always. (9010 35th SW)

TERMINAL 5 LEASE VOTE: As previewed here, Seattle and Tacoma port commissioners meet today as the Northwest Seaport Alliance‘s managing members, with an agenda full of lease votes and other items key to the future of Terminal 5. 11:30 am at the Sea-Tac Airport Conference Center. (17801 International Blvd.)

LEARN IRISH DANCING: Beginning Irish Dance classes at 4:45 pm, VFW Hall in The Triangle. (3601 SW Alaska)

WWRHAH: 6:15 pm at Southwest Library, community info and involvement with the Westwood-Roxhill-Arbor Heights Community Coalition. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point – lots on the agenda. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: For kids of all ages, 7 pm at Delridge Library. Free as always. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WAX & OIL: DJs and painting at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE THE FULL LINEUP … for today/tonight/beyond, via our complete calendar!

(WSB photo, tree in Gatewood)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, as we start a new month:

SECOND-TO-LAST DAY FOR LIGHT RAIL ‘SCOPING’ COMMENTS: Just a reminder that if you have something to say about routing/station location(s) for West Seattle light rail and haven’t commented during the “scoping” period, tomorrow’s the deadline. Here’s how to comment.

FREE TAX HELP: 2-6:30 pm at Delridge Library, drop in for free tax-return help. Here’s info on eligibility and what to bring. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

BRENDAN KOLDING CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: The fourth campaign kickoff event in the District 1 City Council race is 6-9 pm at Ounces. This one’s for Brendan Kolding, who says he’ll speak at 7 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AT SOUND YOGA: New series, no experience required, details here. 7 pm meditation and contemplation. (5639 California SW)

STEVE EARLE @ EASY STREET: 7 pm performance free and signing at Easy Street Records. Details here! (California/Alaska)

OPEN MIC: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar.

(Surf Scoter, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Our later-than-usual look at highlights for your Sunday, all from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

GENDER WORKSHOP: 1 pm at Admiral Church – details here. (4320 SW Hill)

COMMUNITEA: Tickets are sold out, so this is just a reminder if you’re going! WestSide Baby‘s annual tea benefit at the Sheraton downtown is today – 1 pm social hour, 2 pm program. (1400 6th Ave.)

THE REPLACEMENT PARTS: Live music 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

BLUEGRASS JAM: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern. Come sing and play! Or – watch and listen. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

NEW TIME! The Triangular Jazztet is now playing 8-10 pm Sundays at The Alley in The Junction. 21+. (4509 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … by browsing our complete calendar.

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by David Hutchinson)

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

WATER TAXI NOW RUNNING ON WEEKENDS: The West Seattle Water Taxi is now on its 7-day-a-week schedule.

MENTAL-HEALTH FIRST AID: 8 am-4:30 pm at Denny International Middle School, “parents from throughout the community (are invited) to participate in this training to help everyone become more familiar with the signs and symptoms of mental-health needs in students between the ages of 12 and 18.” (2601 SW Kenyon)

GROUP RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8 am, meet at the shop. Free! (2743 California SW)

TIBBETTS UMC BOOK SALE: 10 am-2 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor). “Hardbacks $1 and paperbacks only 50 cents. Books for all ages and interests. Stop by our café and have a treat and a cup of coffee for a donation of any amount.” (3940 41st SW)

ALKI RESTROOM REPLACEMENT: Any time between 10 am-noon, stop by the little brick comfort station on the Alki Beach path to find out about and/or comment on replacement plans. (57th SW/Alki SW)

WESTCREST PARK WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU: 10 am-2 pm restoration party – full details in our calendar listing. (9000 8th SW)

MARCO DE CARVALHO AND FRIENDS: 10:30 am-noon, morning music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

APOLOGY CEREMONY: 1-5 pm at Duwamish Longhouse, join healers and advocates in an apology, for the Duwamish and for all Native people. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

BABY GOATS: 4-6 pm at Tin Dog Brewing in South Park, baby goats are visiting! (309 S. Cloverdale)

(Recent sunset photographed by Lynn Hall)

THE JUMP MONKEYS: 7-9 pm, live blues at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘INTO THE WOODS’: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, curtain time for the new Westside Drama Club production. (3000 California SW)

RANGER AND THE RE-ARRANGERS: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – find show and ticket info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

CHRISTY McWILSON: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, “alt-country superstar Christy McWilson returns … with her signature sound, and more NW country with friends Pineola.” $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE EVERYTHING IN OUR CALENDAR … by going here.

(Photo by David Hutchinson. Ever wonder what that boat’s doing off Alki? It’s explained here.)

Some of what’s up for your final Friday of March:

COUNCILMEMBER’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: West Seattle/South Park City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s monthly district office hours are 2-7 pm today, Southwest Customer Service Center. (2801 SW Thistle)

PUZZLE ROOM: LibraryLab invites you to drop in for “a puzzle room challenge. Can you break into one of our locked boxes in 30 minutes or less?” 4-5:30 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

SOUTH PARK SPRAYPARK: Seattle Parks is having an “open house” for your comments on changes at the South Park Community Center, including a spraypark plan. Stop by 5-8 pm. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

MADISON MS MUSIC FUNDRAISER: Swing dance and silent auction! 6:30-9 pm, featuring the West Seattle Big Band as well as student musicians. (3429 45th SW)

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

‘INTO THE WOODS’: 7:30 pm curtain for the second night of the West Seattle High School spring production. Check our calendar listing for details including ticket info. (3000 California SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Natalie Wouldn’t, The Bandulus, and The Drove. $8. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: “A little bit of pop” with Welcome Strangers, Bucket of Honey. 9 pm at the Parliament Tavern. $8. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE? Check our complete calendar!

(Red-breasted Merganser, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DRINK BEER, FIGHT BRAIN TUMORS: Ounces‘ co-proprietor Laurel Trujillo has organized this multi-brewery/taproom fundraiser as she prepares for brain surgery – it’s raising money not for her personally but for brain-tumor research. Ounces is open at 4 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

LIBRARYLAB: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library – “Learn about electronic components and basic principles of electronics with Snap Circuits.” All ages. (3411 SW Raymond)

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ‘AFTER HOURS’: 5:30-7:30 pm, this month at Westside School (WSB sponsor). Free to Chamber members, $10 nonmembers. (10404 34th SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point – agenda info here. Guests are from bike-share companies Lime and Jump. WSTC will also talk about light-rail scoping comments. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

‘INTO THE WOODS’ OPENING NIGHT: 7:30 pm curtain for the first performance of the West Seattle High School spring play:

Our calendar listing has more details including ticket info. (3000 California SW)

TUNES AT THE TAVERN: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, Into The Cold and The Will Moore Band. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE … on our complete calendar!

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights of what’s happening (and not happening) in the hours ahead:

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSURE: Reminder – all SPL facilities are closed today.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, 1942’s “This Gun for Hire” is today’s movie. $1 members, $2 nonmembers, free popcorn. (4217 SW Oregon)

FREE TAX HELP: 5-9 pm, drop-in tax help at the West Seattle Food Bank – eligibility explained here. (35th SW & SW Morgan)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, crime and safety are hot topics tonight for HPAC. More agenda details here. (1116 SW Holden)

PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT: 7 pm at West Seattle High School, parents from around the community are welcome to come learn about “Teens, Tech, and Sexuality” with expert advice. Details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, from rock to rockabilly! No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? Get the answers by browsing our complete calendar!