Welcome to the final weekend of April! And thanks to Gary Jones for the Great Blue Heron photo at right. Your Saturday highlights:

EARTH DAY WALK: Meet up at either Holy Rosary (42nd/Genesee) or Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle) at 9 am to walk to Rotary Viewpoint Park (35th/Alaska), as explained here.

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION SPRING CLEAN: Can you volunteer for a bit this morning? Meet up at Junction Plaza Park at 9 am. (42nd/Alaska)

BENEFIT RUMMAGE SALE: Hope Lutheran youth have a big benefit sale today, 9 am-3 pm, to raise money for travel. (4456 42nd SW)

FIT FOR HER: Help provide clean water to women around the world by participating in this fitness fundraiser, 9 am-12:30 pm at South Park Hall. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

FREE COMPOST: Starting at 9 am and continuing while it lasts on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

HEALTHY KIDS DAY AT WEST SEATTLE Y: 10 am-1 pm, free family fun at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle, membership not necessary (although joining fees are waived if you’d like to try it). Entertainment and activities. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: 10 am-2 pm, any expired/unneeded/unwanted drugs can be taken for dropoff at the Southwest Precinct, no questions asked, during the spring Drug Take-Back Day. (2300 SW Webster)

POLITICAL MEETUP: 10 am-11 am at Cupcake Royale in The Junction, you’re invited to a weekly meetup presented by the 34th District Democrats “to inform all interested Democrats on ways to help plan and participate in the Annual Fundraiser and other events. The Annual Fundraiser is our main source of funding for the monthly meetings, hosting forums/debates/panels, printing and social media sharing of updates within our community and party, as well as all necessary maintenance. We also are preparing for cost of education and execution on the transition from caucus to primary.” 34th DDs membership not required – just drop in. (California/Alaska)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plants for sale at the garden center near the north entrance of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

ROCK AND GEM SHOW: 10 am-5 pm at the Masonic Center, first of two days for the free annual show presented by the West Seattle Rock Club. (4737 40th SW)

(added) INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY AT PEGASUS: 10 am-6 pm, Pegasus Book Exchange in The Junction celebrates Independent Booksellers Day with “free swag and deals all day long.” (4553 California SW)

CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR STREET FESTIVAL: 10:30 am-5 pm in downtown White Center – here’s the schedule. (15th SW/SW 98th)

BOOKSELLERS POP-UP: Alair is hosting Paper Boat Booksellers 11 am-5 pm for a shopping pop-up on behalf of Independent Booksellers Day. (3270 California SW)

SCHOOL ARTWORK SELECTION: Noon-12:30 pm at Delridge Library, help review artwork suggestions for beneath the new Louisa Boren STEM K-8 buddy bench. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ITSY BITSY SPIDER BENEFIT: Bring the family to Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden in North Delridge 3-6 pm for this event benefiting and celebrating co-op preschool. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

‘A NIGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA’: Help A Child Becomes Preschool (WSB sponsor) educate kids on the other side of the world – tickets still available for this fun(draiser) tonight, 7-10 pm. (4320 SW Hill)

‘WIZARD OF OZ’: Second night for this student production at Seattle Lutheran High School, 7:30 pm curtain in the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

CELEBRATE THE SIXTIES … with A Fine Company at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Ticket/reservation info is on the KH website. (7904 35th SW)

‘THE BEST YOU’VE EVER SEEN‘: Parliament Tavern show explained as “sensory overload.” In a good way, of course. 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admial Way)

WHAT ABOUT TOMORROW? Look into the future via our complete calendar.

(Sea anemone, photographed by David Hutchinson at Constellation Park)

Happy Friday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUND TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL: The Elected Leadership Group meets at 9:30 am at the ST board room downtown – with a public-comment period toward the start of the meeting – to recommend which West Seattle-to-Ballard routing/station locations they want to see go into environmental studies. We’re there and will be updating on Twitter as well as publishing a story as soon afterward as we’re able. (401 S. Jackson)

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: 10:30 am-2 pm at Daystar. Visitors welcome for all or part of the meeting; agenda info is in our calendar listing. (2615 SW Barton)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. Today’s movie is 1955’s “Soldier of Fortune.” $1 members, $2 nonmembers, free popcorn. (4217 SW Oregon)

COUNCILMEMBER HERBOLD’S OFFICE HOURS: 2-7 pm, drop-in hours with City Councilmember Lisa Herbold meeting with constituents at the Southwest Customer Service Center adjacent to Southwest Pool. (2801 SW Thistle)

PLANT SALE: The White Center Library Guild is selling plants at the library 10 am-2 pm today. (1409 SW 107th)

BOWLING BIRTHDAY PARTY: West Seattle Helpline‘s 30th birthday celebration at West Seattle Bowl! 6 pm – still tickets available last time we checked. (39th/Oregon)

CONCERT FOR AUTISM SPEAKS: 7 pm, a big lineup for the annual benefit show at The Skylark. Details here. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

‘WIZARD OF OZ’: Student production at Seattle Lutheran High School, 7:30 pm curtain in the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

JOHNNY & THE MOLES, STINGSHARK: Live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Not up early enough to catch today’s sunrise? Lynn Hall was!)

As always, there’s lots on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar. Here are five of the highlights:

2347 44TH SW PROJECT ‘EARLY OUTREACH’: If you have comments and/or questions about the four-house project planned at this site, join project-team reps there at 5:30 pm for a site walk and “early outreach” meeting. (2347 44h SW)

NEW SDOT DIRECTOR, PLUS AVALON PROJECT … those are the highlights of the agenda for tonight’s West Seattle Transportation Coalition meeting. All welcome to come hear from new SDOT director Sam Zimbabwe as well as Adonis Ducksworth from the Avalon/35th/Alaska repaving/rechannelization projet, 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

4-HAND PIANO CONCERT: Come to The Kenney (WSB sponsor) at 6:30 pm for an “American Souvenirs” 4-Hand Piano Concert with Dainius and Asta Vaicekonus. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DRAG RACE, WITH PIE: As noted here on Wednesday, A la Mode Pies in The Junction will be open later Thursday nights – starting tonight – until 10:30 pm so you can watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and enjoy the shop’s festive fare, including, of course pies as well as, among other things, boozy milkshakes. The show’s on at 9. (4225 SW Alaska)

INTO THE COLD: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral way)

(Horned Grebe, photographed by Mark Wangerin as these birds get ready to head to Alaska)

Here are highlights of what’s happening in the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always browse days, weeks, months ahead)

POP-UP NEIGHBORHOOD STREET FUND VOTING: Don’t want to vote online? Here’s another option. Look for SDOT at Roxbury Safeway 3-6 pm today. Here’s more on the NSF vote and other ways to be part of it. (9620 28th SW)

LEARN HOW TO ‘STOP THE BLEED’: 6 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, important preparedness info – free! But you need to RSVP. Still room as of right now. (2306 42nd SW)

DOWNSIZED BICYCLE MASTER PLAN: SDOT is downsizing its list of projects from the Bicycle Master Plan to be implemented over the next few years, and invites you to come talk about it, as previewed here Tuesday. 6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, with presentation at 6:15, “café-style conversation” to follow. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, HPAC’s monthly meeting focuses on options for a new barrier/fence to keep vehicles off Riverview Playfield. Also planned, a preview of next month’s vote on merging Riverview and South Delridge into HPAC. (1116 SW Holden)

OPEN MICS: At Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) with signups at 7; at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) with signups at 7:30.

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: You know him, you love him, he rocks! 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SOMETHING FOR THE WSB CALENDAR? Please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – preferably at least a week before your event – thank you!

(Juvenile Bald Eagle, photographed by Gary Jones)

An eclectic Tuesday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DROP-IN CHESS: 4:30-5:30 pm, kids and youth are welcome to drop in and play at High Point Library. Chess sets are available as well as guidance from an adult chess coach. (3411 SW Raymond)

CANDIDATES’ DEBATE: They’ve had two forums – now, the first debate-style event for the District 1 City Council candidates, as previewed here. This is presented by the 34th District Democrats as a standalone event, 6:30 pm at Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School. All welcome. (20th & Roxbury)

GUARDIAN ONE @ BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: Well, the helicopter itself won’t be there – the parking lot’s not quite landing-pad-sized – but reps from the King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit will be. The <strong>West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network will also hear from SPD during the 6:30 pm meeting at the Southwest Precinct, all welcome, block watch participation not required. (2300 SW Webster)

CLIMATE SCIENCE ON TAP: “Is It Climate Change or Just Bad Weather?” Tackle the topic with Cascadia Action Network‘s gathering at Beveridge Place Pub, 7 pm – details in our calendar listing. 21+ venue. (6413 California SW)

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse: “The District 1 Community Network is a meeting open to all community group and interested individuals who would like to work together on topics of interest within District 1.” (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

MOE WEISNER QUARTET: Jazz at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. Starts at 8 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THAT’S NOT ALL … see for yourself here.

(Photos by Mark Wangerin, who discovered along the Duwamish River that Osprey are back!)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT, HELP SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Dine at Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in The Junction today – lunch and/or dinner – and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Seattle Lutheran HS Seniors’ Graduation Celebration. Open 10:30 am-11 pm. (4727 California SW)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood, take note that the Bloodmobile will be at the Masonic Center in The Junction 12:30 pm-3 pm. (4736 40th SW)

LOW TIDE: Good time for beachwalking if you can – low tide is out to -1.4 feet at 1:47 pm. (Chart)

LIBRARYLAB, EARTH DAY EDITION: 3:30 pm-7:30 pm, drop in at Delridge Library:

The Seattle Public Library is partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities to host an extra special LibraryLab on Earth Day at the Delridge Branch (we’re taking over the whole library that day!). We will be learning about ecosystems by exploring the one in our backyard. Learn about the history of the Longfellow Creek Watershed restoration project, play games, use microscopes to look at samples of stream water, try an art activity, look at huge maps of the watershed and get information on current restoration projects and how you can get involved. This is an all-ages event and free (of course).

(5423 Delridge Way SW)

TQI DIET: New five-week series of classes starts at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), 6:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

OPEN MIC NIGHT: 7:30 pm is when signups start at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PEEK AT THE WEEK AHEAD … via our complete calendar.

(A Rufous Hummingbird again today, but a very different view – this one, photographed by Kersti Muul)

First, from our West Seattle Easter/Passover/Etc. page:

SUNRISE SERVICE AT FOREST LAWN: As announced by the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle, 6 am at Forest Lawn (6701 30th SW; WSB sponsor).

SUNRISE SERVICE ON ALKI BEACH: 6 am, West Seattle’s three UCC churches join for an early service on the beach, all welcome. (57th SW & Alki SW)

OTHER EASTER SERVICES:: See the listings on our page!

EGG HUNTS: Several churches are having them today – that info’s also in our listings.

And from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Sunday, holiday or not! 10 am-2 pm, in the street, in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

JAMTIME: 1-4 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), bluegrass and old-time music. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

HOMINY HASH: Acoustic music at Parliament Tavern, 7 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

ULTIMATE FAMILY VARIETY SHOW: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – big fun! Details and ticket info are in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … via our complete calendar!

(Rufous Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via WSB Flickr group)

Welcome to a very busy Saturday! First, the seasonal highlights:

FULL LIST OF EGG HUNTS: They’re happening from morning through afternoon, at businesses and at community centers and parks, and there’s even one for adults! The full list is on our Easter/Passover/Etc. page along with other special eents.

COMMUNITY SEDER: The Kol HaNeshamah community seder happening on this second night of Passover is at capacity, so we’re just mentioning it as a reminder if you preregistered.

SERVICES: Church services for today, tonight, and tomorrow are on our special page too.

Now, highlights of what else is up today/tonight, (mostly) from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RIDE FOR MAJOR TAYLOR: Cascade Bicycle Club‘s ride benefiting the Major Taylor program leaves White Center Bicycle Playground at 8 am and, after a route through south King County, to Tacoma, and onto Vashon Island, will pass through West Seattle on the way back as riders ferry from Vashon to Fauntleroy and return to WC. Full details and course map here.

TAI CHI AT THE BEACH BEGINS: First Saturday of the season for Tai Chi at Alki Beach with Caylen Storm! 9 am near Statue of Liberty Plaza. Free, “but portraits of presidents are welcome” – more info in our calendar listing. (61st SW and Alki SW)

PANCAKES! First-ever community all-you-can-eat pancake feed at Nepenthe, 9 am-noon. (9447 35th SW)

DUWAMISH ALIVE! – T-107 OPENING EVENT: Before a day of volunteering along, and in the watershed of, Seattle’s only river, hear from local advocates and leaders at the T-107 Park opening ceremony, 9:30 am. (4750 W. Marginal Way SW)

DUWAMISH ALIVE! – COMMUNITY FAIR AT ROXHILL PARK/BOG: 11 am-1 pm, come to Roxhill Park to have fun, enjoy a free lunch, and learn about its role as the headwater site of Longfellow Creek, during this first-ever community fair. (29th SW and SW Barton)

WEST SEATTLE BOAT SWAP: First-ever swap and scratch-and-dent sale! Noon-6 pm at American Legion Post 160. (3618 SW Alaska)

CANNA 420 CARNIVAL: The unofficial holiday for cannabis aficionados is here, and Canna West Culture Shop invites you (provided you’re at least 21) to a carnival! 2-6 pm. Music, magic, art, free Husky Deli ice cream, and more – details here. (5435 California SW)

WSHS BASEBALL AT T-MOBILE PARK: 6:30 pm, you can get in for free at the big baseball stadium downtown as West Seattle HS plays Ballard in this year’s High School Baseball Classic. (1250 1st Ave. S.)

PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL: 6:30 pm at American Legion Post 160, the festival’s world tour stops in West Seattle, with the screening presented by Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters. (3618 SW Alaska)

AT KENYON HALL: The Ray Skjelbred Trio in concert, 7:30 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

NIGHTLIFE: Music way into the night – see the listings on our full calendar.

(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.