(Monday’s sunset, photographed from Cove Park in Fauntleroy by Alex Vargas)

Lively Tuesday around West Seattle – here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CHILDREN’S THEATER: 11 am, fun interactive Japanese folk tales for ages 2 and up – details in our calendar listing. At Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), in Adams Hall. (3940 41st SW)

DINE OUT FOR LAFAYETTE: 4-8 pm at Marination Ma Kai, enjoy dinner with a view, while helping students at Lafayette Elementary School, who will benefit from part of the proceeds. (1660 Harbor SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COALITION: 6 pm at Southwest Library, come get involved in helping your community! All welcome. Here’s our report on last month’s meeting. (9010 35th SW)

LEARN ABOUT THE LEVIES: 6:30 pm at Madison Middle School, it’s the second of five meetings around the city that Seattle Public Schools is holding for input into, and information about, next year’s BEX V and Operations levies. Here’s our most-recent report on how the former – a six-year levy that includes school rebuilds and other major projects – might affect West Seattle. (3429 45th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS, LOCATION CHANGE: 6:30 pm, this month’s WSBC meeting is at Neighborhood House High Point: “Come join us to plan activities and advocate for sustainable, healthy transportation.” (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

YOUNG DESIGNERS’ FASHION SHOW: Miss Reese’s Fashion Club has a runway show tonight at VAIN West Seattle (WSB sponsor) in The Junction – young designers ages 7-10 modeling their own creations! Everybody welcome! (4513 California SW)

THE WHALE TRAIL’S MONTHLY MEETUP: 6:30 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), you’re invited to The Whale Trail‘s monthly meetup, free and open to the public, all ages:

There are just 76 individuals in the Southern Resident Killer Whale population (J, K and L pods), nearing their historical low. The threats that have brought these beloved and iconic pods to the edge of extinction are all human-caused: lack of salmon, toxin accumulations, and stress and noise from boats.

Together, we can make a difference for the orcas – if we act now, and work together. Join us to become part of the solution for the southern residents. Learn more about the issues, and get up to speed on current initiatives. Join a sub-pod, and put your skills to work for the whales. It’s all hands on deck for the orcas! Bring your ideas, your questions, and a snack to share. Please register at brownpapertickets.com so we know how many people to expect. Whale Trail meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at C&P Coffee in West Seattle. Meetings are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.

(5612 California SW)

DENNY CONCERT: 7 pm, Denny International Middle School‘s Senior Chamber Band is in concert at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium next door. (2600 SW Thistle)

AND THERE’S MUCH MORE … all on our calendar, which you can browse any time by going here.

(Cherry blossoms on 64th SW near Constellation Park, photographed by Jim Borrow)

Looking ahead to the rest of your Monday:

COUNCIL VOTE ON PARKING CHANGES: At the 2 pm City Council meeting, a vote is likely on legislation (first introduced last November) changing the city’s rules on offstreet parking – specifically how much is or isn’t required in new buildings, and how existing parking can be used. West Seattle/South Park Councilmember Lisa Herbold is proposing one change to what’s going up for a vote, as she explained in her weekly update. As always, the meeting will start with a public-comment period at City Hall. (600 4th Ave.)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library – this is the story time for kids of all ages. Free as always. (35th/Raymond)

PUGET RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: West Seattle’s newest community council meets tonight, 7 pm at the Puget Ridge Cohousing common house:

This month we will have Yun Pitre from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. She will provide us resources from the city. If, you have specific questions please come to the council. We will be reviewing by-laws as well.

If you’re driving to the meeting, you’re reminded to “please park on 18th and enter through the pathway entrance by the resident parking lot (by the mailbox). There will be signs directing you to the common house!” (7020 18th SW)

QUIZ NIGHT: Looking for Monday night fun? It’s Quiz Night at The Skylark, 7:30 pm, all ages, free, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar.

(Photo by John Westrock, shared via the WSB Flickr page)

It’s Easter Sunday, and Passover continues. From our Easter Etc. Guide and year-round West Seattle Event Calendar – plus a few other notes – here’s the list for today:

SPRING SCHEDULE: Washington State Ferries‘ spring schedule is now in effect, as previewed last night.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT FOREST LAWN: 6 am, Forest Lawn Cemetery (WSB sponsor) in High Point. It’ll move inside if the weather’s bad. (6701 30th SW)

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT ALKI BEACH: The West Seattle UCC churches are again joining for a sunrise service on the beach. 6:30 am, rain or shine! (Alki/57th SW)

OTHER EASTER SERVICES: 17 churches sent us their Holy Week/Easter schedules (thank you!) – see our guide for the times and locations of what they’re doing today/tonight.

(“Early Easter Bunny” that Paul Taylor photographed on Saturday in his North Admiral yard)

CHURCH EGG HUNTS: Several of the churches that sent us their schedules included plans for egg hunts today, too – check the guide for times and locations!

CHURCH BREAKFASTS/BRUNCHES: Also part of some churches’ listings in the guide.

EAGLES’ EASTER BRUNCH: The West Seattle Eagles invite you to Easter Brunch, 9 am-1 pm,
open to the public, kid-friendly:

Roast Beef, Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy, Omelet Bar, Eggs to Order, Potatoes, Waffles with Strawberries & Whipped Cream, Confections, Fruit, Salad, Juice, Coffee, and Tea.

$12 Adults
$5 Children 10 and under

(4426 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Yes, even on Easter, the market is still on! 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

NO CAMP SECOND CHANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: Though the <strong>Community Advisory Committee for West Seattle’s city-sanctioned encampment usually meets on first Sundays, this month it meets next week (2 pm, April 8th, Arrowhead Gardens) because of the holiday.

(We don’t usually compile a closed/open list for Easter, but if you have or encounter a business that’s closed or keeping different hours, post a comment, or text us – 206-293-6302 – thank you!)

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

The big weekend is here, so we start with the egg hunts (and a bunny!), from the WSB Easter Etc. guide:

THRIFTWAY EGG HUNT: The legendary egg hunt atWest Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), ages 10 and under, 9 am (4201 SW Morgan)

ALKI CC EGG HUNT: Breakfast snacks (8:30 am, $2 donation) and egg hunt (10 am, free) at Alki Community Center, ages 3-11. (5817 SW Stevens)

DELRIDGE CC EGG HUNT: Egg hunt at Delridge Community Center, ages 12 and under, 10 am. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

HIAWATHA CC EGG HUNT: Egg hunt at Hiawatha Community Center, ages 2 to 10, 10 am. (2700 California SW)

HIGH POINT CC EGG HUNT: Egg hunt at High Point Community Center, all ages, 10 am. (6920 34th SW)

SOUTHWEST EGG HUNT: Egg hunt at Southwest Teen Life Center, ages 10 and under, 10 am sharp, arrive early or it will be over! (2801 SW Thistle – south side of the Pool)

EASTRIDGE EGG HUNT @ LINCOLN PARK: Egg hunt at Lincoln Park south meadow, presented by Eastridge Church, 11 am. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

‘THE REAL EASTER BUNNY’: Meet the “real Easter Bunny” at South Park’s Tin Dog Brewing! From 2-3:30, “Emmett the Flemish Giant, the size of a small dog, will be available to visit with! He is very mellow, sweet, and cuddly and is on a bunny leash. Free!” (309 S. Cloverdale)

OUNCES EGG HUNT: Egg hunt at Ounces beer garden, all ages, 3 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

SATURDAY SERVICES: Several of the 16 churches who shared their Holy Week/Easter schedules with us have Saturday services – see the list in our guide.

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

ANNUAL FAIRMOUNT RAVINE CLEANUP: 8:30 am, you are invited to join these intrepid neighbors in tidying up the ravine used by so many to get from Admiral to Alki. Here’s our preview. Treats! Bring tools and gloves; dress sturdily. Bags provided. (Fairmount and Forest)

WEST SEATTLE LINUX USERS GROUP: 9 am at Fauntleroy YMCA (WSB sponsor). (9140 California SW)

FINAL NIGHT FOR MAREE: As announced earlier this month, Marée Bistro and Bar on Alki says tonight is its final night, 5-10 pm. (2820 Alki SW)

ENDOLYNE JOE’S ON TV: The Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” show features notable “eat at Joe’s” eateries including West Seattle’s own Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor), 5 pm.

‘A CHORUS LINE’ AT WSHS: The “singular sensation” Broadway classic is this year’s student-performed musical at West Seattle High School, and your next chance to see it is 7:30 pm tonight in the WSHS theater. Ticket info here. (3000 California SW)

WEST END GIRLS ANNIVERSARY SHOW: The “drag extravaganza” hosted by Cookie Couture celebrates one year! 7 pm doors, 8 pm show at The Skylark – see the performer lineup and ticket info in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Pine siskin, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

It’s Good Friday and the start of Passover – for seasonal events including tomorrow’s egg hunts and services today through Sunday, see our special guide; below are other highlights, from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON: Noon at the Masonic Hall – details in our calendar listing. (4736 40th SW)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Almost every month, District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold has “district office hours” in West Seattle or South Park on a Friday afternoon/evening, and today’s the day. You’ll find her 2-7 pm at Southwest Customer Service/Teen Life Center in Westwood. No appointment necessary. (2801 SW Thistle)

HIGH-SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Crosstown-rivalry game – West Seattle HS visits Chief Sealth IHS, 4 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL SWING DANCE FUN(DRAISER): 6:30 pm at Madison MS, dance the night away with student music and the renowned West Seattle Big Band, while bidding in a silent auction for great items. Ticket info is in our calendar listing; food and drink available for separate purchase. (3429 45th SW)

NAKED GIANTS: Free in-store record-release concert at Easy Street Records, 7 pm! All ages. (California/Alaska)

‘A CHORUS LINE’ AT WSHS: Someone called us this morning to say they were there for opening night last night, and the students’ performance was awesome. Go see for yourself, 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater; ticket info is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

(Photo courtesy West Seattle Drama Club – see “A Chorus Line” info below)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TRIANGLE ROUTE TASK FORCE: 4:30-7 pm at Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall, it’s the next meeting of the task force that’s continuing to work on Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route issues with Washington State Ferries. We’ll add the agenda when we get it. (update – see it here) Public welcome. (9140 California SW)

FREE TAX HELP: 5-9 pm at West Seattle Food Bank, no appointment necessary, but read the info here to be sure you bring what’s needed. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

HIGH SCHOOL INFO NIGHT: At Madison Middle School, 8th graders and their families are invited to come have dinner and look ahead to their first year at West Seattle High School, 6:30 pm. (3429 45th SW)

‘A CHORUS LINE’ OPENING NIGHT: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, you can be among the first to see the new WSHS production of the long-running Broadway classic! Ticket info is in our calendar listing.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: See the updated list on our Easter Etc. page – we now have schedules for 15 churches (editor@westseattleblog.com for late additions) as well as other seasonal events.

(Red-breasted merganser, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Easter Etc. list, for the rest of your Wednesday:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ARTHUR’S! The Admiral District restaurant turns 1 year old today, and through 10 pm, here’s what’s planned for the celebration. (2311 California SW)

FILL A SOCCER GOAL WITH FOOD: As previewed here, you’re invited to drop off nonperishable food, 4:30-9 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield, for Highline Premier Football Club‘s drive to fight hunger. (34th/Myrtle)

SCHOOL BOARD’S BEX V WORK SESSION: Which West Seattle school(s) will get projects on next year’s BEX V levy? The School Board has a work session today to continue the planning process, as previewed here. The public is welcome to observe, 4:30-7:30 pm at district HQ in SODO. (3rd/Lander)

SLEEP BETTER TO RUN BETTER: 7 pm sleep clinic at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) – more info, and how to RSVP, here. (2743 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, get involved with your community! HPAC agenda details are here. (1116 SW Holden)

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: This week’s schedules from a dozen churches are now part of our Easter Etc. page, as well as egg hunts and other events.

TRIVIA FOR A CAUSE: The West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) is the beneficiary of tonight’s trivia night at Talarico’s in The Junction – here’s how to be part of it. (4718 California SW)

THAT’S JUST THE START … see what else is up today/tonight/beyond, via our complete-calendar page.

(Brant, photographed by Katy Coffey. Enjoy the view before they go!)

Blustery Tuesday so far, but that’s no reason to stay home … check out our highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR MADISON MUSICIANS: 4-10 pm at Mioposto in Admiral, part of the proceeds will benefit the Madison Middle School band program. (2139 California SW)

MUSIC WITH A VIEW: 5-8 pm at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), Justin Kausal-Hayes plays “acoustic hits of the last 4 decades.” No cover. (1936 Harbor SW)

REP. JAYAPAL’S WEST SEATTLE TOWN HALL: 6-7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, as previewed here, our area’s U.S. House Rep. Pramila Jayapal plans a town-hall meeting to find out what’s on your mind. (9131 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS’ NETWORK: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, get an update from police and hear City Attorney’s Office precinct liaison Joe Everett explain “the structure of the criminal court system” as well as what he does. Here’s the full preview on the WSBWCN website. All welcome, whether you’re involved with a Block Watch or not! (2300 SW Webster)

MEDITATION & DISCUSSION: 7-8:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

HOLY WEEK SERVICES LIST: See it here – now with 11 churches’ schedules, plus the Easter Sunday sunrise services, and other seasonal events like Saturday’s egg hunts. (Something to add? Send it as soon as you can! editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!)

(Tug and barge passing Alki, photographed by Jim Borrow)

Quick look at highlights for the rest of your West Seattle Monday:

DINE OUT TO HELP THE HELPLINE: All day – until closing at 10 pm – MOD Pizza‘s new West Seattle restaurant is giving a portion of proceeds to help the West Seattle Helpline. Just show the special flyer, which you can do via your phone – it’s linked in our calendar listing. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LAST CHANCE TO REVIEW LOCAL PARK/STREET $ SUGGESTIONS: The fifth and final District 1 meeting for you to look at potential local projects in Your Voice, Your Choice – ideas for spending city $ on streets/parks. Just stop by Southwest Library between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Here’s the list of what you’ll be considering. (9010 35th SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30-7 pm at High Point Library – bring kids of all ages. Free and fun. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Our seasonal list includes services throughout the week, from the churches that have sent us their schedules – not too late for us to add more (send info ASAP to editor@westseattleblog.com).

(Barred owl in Fauntleroy Park, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

First Sunday of spring! From our calendar and inbox …

VIADUCT *NOT* CLOSING: As announced Saturday afternoon, the inspection is done and there’s NO closure today.

PALM SUNDAY SERVICES: Our West Seattle Easter Etc. guide includes listings from many local churches, today through Easter. (And we’re still adding – please e-mail info to editor@westseattleblog.com.)

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE: 9 am is the start of the second day of play for WSLL, and you’re invited to see the Minors and Majors teams as the Jamboree continues today until about 7:30 pm. Bar-S Fields are on Alki Point. (64th SW/SW Admiral Way)

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

INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL – WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES: The final day of the first-ever Intersections Festival at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center includes workshops at 12:15 pm as well as two performances – noon and 1:15 pm. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

LANE NORBERG: His Under the Trees Spring Tour stops at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 3-5 pm today. (5612 California SW)

‘HIR’ FINALE – SOLD OUT: Just in case you were thinking of going to the closing performance of “Hir” at ArtsWest at 3 pm today, sorry, we checked and it’s sold out as most recent shows have been! (4711 California SW)

MEMORIAL BONFIRE: Dealing with the loss of a loved one? Providence Hospice of Seattle invites you “to gather for a Memorial Bonfire at Alki Beach Park to share stories and remember loved ones who have died.” 6-7:30 pm at the fire pits near the Bathhouse. (2701 Alki SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE CHOIR CONCERT: Free concert at 7 pm at Olympic Hall on the south end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Program details here. (6000 16th SW)

THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar.

We start with the big traffic reminder – the Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed for inspection:

The closure is scheduled to continue until 6 pm, and if it’s not finished today, 6 am-6 pm again tomorrow. We’ll update whenever it reopens, whether at 6 or sooner, and should have the Sunday info by then.

Also of note before we get to the list of what’s up in West Seattle:

MARCH FOR OUR LIVES: As previewed here Friday, one of the students organizing the march from Capitol Hill to Seattle Center is a West Seattle resident, Emilia Allard. Also, WS participants are invited to meet up at the playground area in the southeast corner of Cal Anderson Park; the rally’s at 10 am, march at 11 am.

Now, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WHITE CENTER 5K: Even if you’re not already registered for this fun run/walk, you can sign up on site at White Center Heights Park starting at 8 am; racers go at 9 am – more info here. Three White Center nonprofits are the beneficiaries. (7th SW/SW 102nd)

NEW LACROSSE TEAM: You’re invited to cheer for the new girls’ team launched by the Southwest Titans Lacrosse Club, first game 9 am at Pathfinder K-8, as previewed here. (1901 SW Genesee)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS: The every-two-years caucus is happening today, and the gathering place for Democrats in the 34th District – which includes West Seattle – is Evergreen High School in White Center, starting at 10 am. Lots of info here. (830 SW 116th)

YACHT RACE FYI: 10 am-2 pm, if you’re looking to the north or west, you might see the Corinthian Yacht Club’s Three Tree Point race in progress.

FOREST LAWN EGG HUNT AND CELEBRATION: The egg hunt for ages 12 and under at Forest Lawn Cemetery (WSB sponsor) is at noon, but the family activities start at 10 am and continue until 2 pm – details in our calendar listing. (6701 30th SW)

MOMENTIA MIX: 10:30 am-noon at Camp Long:

A free monthly event for community members with memory loss and their family and friends at Camp Long. Enjoy community, tasty treats, and a different creative activity each month, including music, movement, improv, art, bingo, and more!

(5200 35th SW)

(added) WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON STARTS: From West Seattle Little League‘s Kathy Powers:

It’s baseball season! West Seattle Little League will kick off our season today / tomorrow. Games will start at 2 pm today at Bar-S and Alki for our younger kids (4-8 year olds). Tomorrow, games are at Bar-S from 9 am – 7:30 pm for our older kids (9-12 year olds). We invite the community to come enjoy some baseball, good company and a snack!

(64th SW/SW Admiral Way)

SPAGHETTI DINNER & AUCTION FOR WSHS BASEBALL: As previewed here, you’re invited to West Side Presbyterian for a spaghetti dinner (5-9 pm) and silent auction (5-7 pm) to raise money for West Seattle High School‘s baseball team. (3601 California SW)

RAINIER ROLLER GIRLS: Roller-derby bout at Southgate Roller Rink, starting with VIP doors at 5:30 pm. All ages. Find out more about the RRG here.
(9646 17th SW)

DINNER & AUCTION FOR CONCORD: As previewed here, 6-9 pm at (corrected) South Park Neighborhood Center, you’re invited to dine and bid to benefit Concord International (Elementary) School. (8201 10th Ave S)

BOOK SIGNING: At the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle, Charles M. Buerge, the author of “Chief Seattle and the Town That Took His Name” plans a signing, 6-8 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL: The comedy festival continues through Sunday at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in North Delridge, with performances at 7 pm and 9 pm tonight – lineups and ticket info are here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ROO FORREST AND FRIENDS: 7-9 pm, performing “an eclectic mix of originals and covers,” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). (5612 California SW)

BEYOND THE HIGHLIGHTS … see what else is up, via our complete-calendar page! And the full list of egg hunts and other seasonal happenings, including church services for Holy Week and Easter, is here.

(Dark-eyed Juncos, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via WSB Flickr group)>

Before we get too much further into this soggy/snowy Friday, five calendar highlights:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: If you’re not already at the meeting, you’re welcome to join them at Daystar for the 12:45 pm presentation, “Early Blooming Plants” by David Clausen, head gardener at Seattle University. (2615 SW Barton)

COMMUNITY POW-WOW: All are welcome at this annual celebration at Highland Park Elementary, 6-10 pm, with the grand entrance, featuring HPES students as Young Head Man and Young Head Woman, scheduled at 7 pm. (1012 SW Trenton)

FINAL FISH FRIDAY: The final Fish Friday dinner of the season at Our Lady of Guadalupe is tonight, 6-8 pm at Walmesley Center. Fish, mac and cheese, cole slaw, fries – prices in our calendar listing. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL: This comedy festival “focused on equity, inclusion, and representation” continues through Sunday at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in North Delridge, with shows tonight at 7 pm (hosted by Lu Smith) and 9 pm (hosted by Justin Huertas) – lineups and ticket info here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

RAGTIME AT KENYON HALL: Ragtime master Bob Milne is at Kenyon Hall tonight, 7:30 pm – ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

AS ALWAYS, THERE’S MORE … for today, tonight, and beyond, on our complete WSB West Seattle Event Calendar. Also see the WSB Easter Etc. page for egg hunts, church services, etc., starting this weekend!

(American Wigeons, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for your Thursday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP: Patients, family, friends, all welcome for this monthly discussion group at the Senior Center of West Seattle, 3:30 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 6 pm registration, 6:30 pm meeting at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) Rotary Room – agenda/guest details here. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: SDOT reps are tonight’s special guests at WSTC‘s meeting, 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point:

Thursday’s scheduled guests include Joel Miller, Bike Share Program Manager at Seattle Department Of Transportation who will join us to discuss Seattle’s bike share pilot program and Bill LaBorde, Chief Policy Advisor at SDOT with project updates including Fauntleroy Way and the 27-point West Seattle Bridge corridor memo. As a bonus, we will also likely get an ST3 update from WSTC Board Member Deb Barker who serves on Sound Transit’s Stakeholder Advisory Group.

All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

‘ARMOR OF LIGHT’: 6:30 pm at Admiral UCC Church, a documentary screening looking ahead to Saturday’s March for Our Lives. (4320 SW Hill)

INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL: 7 pm, it’s opening night for this four-day event at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, described as:

Intersections: A Celebration of Seattle Performance is a comedy festival focused on equity, inclusion, and representation. The festival will showcase performers in improv, sketch, stand-up, burlesque, drag, storytelling, spoken word, music, theatre, and dance. We are focusing on inclusion in terms of race, gender, disability, and LGBTQIA+. We hope these performances will bring new voices to the forefront, and spark conversation and action for social justice and representation in our community.

Ticket and lineup info here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SOMETHING FOR OUR CALENDAR? editor@westseattleblog.com – as far in advance as possible – thank you!

(Trillium, photographed at Schmitz Preserve Park by Mark Ahlness, shared via WSB Flickr group)

Looking ahead to the rest of your Wednesday:

PARKING-RULES CHANGES: The City Council’s Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee meets at 9:30 am, with its agenda including the latest changes suggested for the city’s “parking reform” proposals. See them here. Meeting is at City Hall, and live via Seattle Channel (cable 21 or seattlechannel.org).

WOMEN’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA & GIRLS’ JAZZ BAND: 7 pm concert at Chief Sealth International High School, featuring adult musicians and the girls they’ve been mentoring in an eight-week program – details here. Admission and parking free. Donations accepted. (2600 SW Thistle)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), this month’s theme is “Who Tells Her Story?” with featured readers Melinda Mueller and Dianne Aprile. Admission free, as always. See the full preview here. (5612 California SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, reps from community groups and other organizations around eastern West Seattle, with agenda including a guest from the King County Dispute Resolution Center. All welcome! (1116 SW Holden)

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA: 7 pm at the school, with scheduled speakers including principal Dr. Robert Gary – see the agenda highlights here. (3429 45th SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7 pm at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, no cover, 21+. (6451 California SW)

THAT’S JUST THE START … see even more on our complete calendar! And look ahead to spring events and services via our WSB West Seattle Easter, Passover, and More page.

(Photo courtesy Robin Kanev)

We start by wishing good luck to the Enlightened Eagles, the Pathfinder K-8 team that is West Seattle’s sole representative in tonight’s citywide Global Reading Challenge finals. You’re welcome to cheer them on in the auditorium at the Central Library downtown (1000 4th Ave.), 7 pm, admission free.

Back here on the peninsula, it’s also a busy day/night. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR TWO SCHOOLS: 5-8 pm at adjacent White Center businesses Lil’ Woody’s, CTO, and Beer Star, a portion of the proceeds benefit two local schools – Boren STEM K-8 and Concord International. (

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOOD FEST/MEMBERSHIP MEETING: It’s the annual chance to sample local eateries while learning what’s up in the community, voting for FCA leadership, and renewing your membership, all starting at 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. This is not a “sit down and listen” meeting – more like mingling. (9131 California SW)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Art viewing at West Side Presbyterian Church, explained in our calendar listing. See the 14 artworks inthe chapel 6-8 pm. (3601 California SW)

(Crescent moon, photographed by Danny McMillin)

SPRING EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH: Starting at 6:30 pm (with sunset around 7:10 pm), join expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen at Solstice Park for the ninth anniversary of her quarterly sunset watches – this is the first one after this morning’s spring equinox. All ages welcome and encouraged. It’s free and on a drop-in/stop-by basis, so you can be there for a few minutes or for the entire hour or so that Alice will be there. Uphill from the tennis courts. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

EXTEND ENCAMPMENT ANOTHER YEAR? 6:30 pm at the Joint Training Facility, it’s the city-organized meeting to take comment on whether to officially extend the permit of sanctioned encampment Camp Second Chance to remain on the Myers Way Parcels for another year. Note that the JTF is an adults-only facility. (9401 Myers Way S.)

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY PTA: 6:30 pm meeting at the school – agenda details here. (2645 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, your chance to hear crime-trend updates from, and ask questions of, local police. Plus a special guest this month will bring his insight into current regional illegal-drug trends. All welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

TIE ONE ON TUESDAY: Fly-tying (and beer!) at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) – preregistration required; details here. (4502 42nd SW)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING! 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), acoustic instrumentalists and singers welcome. (5612 California SW)

LOTS MORE ON THE CALENDAR – browse it here!

(Sunday morning view of The Brothers, photographed from Alki Beach by David Hutchinson)

Last day of winter, but spring seems to have arrived early, as evidenced by the two beautiful photos gracing today’s list. Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTHWEST SEATTLE YOUTH ALLIANCE: This group working on “community and school strategies to reduce and prevent underage drug and alcohol use” meets at noon at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SOUTHWEST POOL IS OPEN AGAIN: We confirmed that the city-run indoor pool reopened Sunday, one day later than planned after almost three weeks of maintenance work. Today’s swim sessions per the schedule include adult/senior, noon-1:30 pm; lap swims, 3-4 pm and 5:30-6:30 pm; public swim, 7:30-8:30 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

FREE TAX HELP: Drop in, no reservation required, but it’s first-come, first-served, 2-7 pm today at Delridge Library – details here. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

LIGHT SEARCH AND RESCUE: Want to be REALLY prepared in case of catastrophe? This class offered by the city at the Joint Training Facility in southeast West Seattle might be for you. 6-8 pm. Check to see if there’s room – free but registration required. (9401 Myers Way S.)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library, for kids of all ages! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

(Sunday moonset, photographed by Chris Frankovich)

LAST SUNSET OF WINTER: 7:20 pm, according to the daily list on the WSB West Seattle Weather page; moonset, 9:58 pm. And remember that tomorrow (Tuesday) night brings Alice’s spring-equinox sunset watch!

(Cooper’s Hawk in Seaview sunshine, photographed by Jeremiah Holt)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: See what’s fresh at the last market of winter – spring starts Tuesday morning. 10 am-2 pm in the street in The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

RUN CLUB: Kid- and dog-friendly run leaves Ounces in North Delridge at noon on Sundays. All levels welcome. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

SIGN-MAKING FOR THE MARCH: Looking ahead to next Saturday’s March for Our Lives, you’re invited to Admiral UCC to make signs, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm. (4320 SW Hill)

JAMTIME: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. (5612 California SW)

SOUTHWEST STORIES: The speaker series presented by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and Seattle Public Library returns with curator Phil Hoffman talking about the Log House Museum’s new “Navigating to Alki” exhibit. 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library.

GOT SOMETHING FOR THE CALENDAR? editor@westseattleblog.com – as far in advance as possible – thank you!

(Some “wearing of the green” for this Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Welcome to Saturday! First, some transportation notes:

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC/TRANSIT ALERTS FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY: The St. Patrick’s Day Dash downtown this morning will bring reroutes for buses including these serving our area – each route number links to the reroute explanation: RapidRide C Line, 21, 131, 132. The reroutes are scheduled to end around 11 am. No local bus routes are on the list to be affected by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade that travels along 4th Avenue downtown starting at 12:30 pm, but if you’re headed downtown, be aware of the road closures.

And now, highlights of what’s happening in West Seattle:

WEST SEATTLE LINUX USERS GROUP: 9 am at the Fauntleroy YMCA (WSB sponsor), all Linux enthusiasts welcome. Coffee and doughnuts promised. (9140 California SW)

SCOUTING FOR FOOD: At least two local troops are picking up food donations today at homes where they left doorhangers last weekend – Boy Scout Troop 284 (details here) and Cub Scout Pack 799 (details here). 799 will also be accepting dropped-off donations 10 am-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Elementary. (3701 SW 104th)

MAD ABOUT MAHONIAS: It’s not just a work party, it’s science too. 10 am-noon, the Mahonia Evaluation Project welcomes you to South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – here’s why. (6000 16th SW)

CLEAN UP ALKI BEACH: 10 am-noon, Puget Soundkeeper would love to have your help – details here. Meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza. (61st SW/Alki SW)

UNDERSTANDING AUDIOBOOKS: 10:30 am at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, this free and fun event with West Seattleite, TV host, and audiobook producer Brian Callanan and author Wendy Terrien takes you into the world of audiobooks. All welcome. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

JEWELRY POP-UP: Susan Goodwin is at CAPERS in The Junction, noon-6 pm. (4525 California SW)

LEARN TO MAKE FRY BREAD: 1-3 pm class at the Duwamish Longhouse – learn fry-bread-making from the tribe’s chair Cecile Hansen. Call for your reservation – info’s in our listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT: 1:30 pm, bring your team to Ounces for a scavenger hunt! (3809 Delridge Way SW)

LIONS CLUB ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: No-host bar opens at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Details in our calendar listing. All ages. (4217 SW Oregon)

ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH SUSTAINABLE WEST SEATTLE: 6:30-9 pm, come hang out with SWS at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) and learn about getting greener while celebrating the saving of C & P. (5612 California SW)

NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: In concert tonight at Holy Rosary, 8 pm. Program details are in our calendar listing, as is ticket information. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

LOTS MORE … happening today/tonight; check our full calendar.

(Our favorite bird! Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Ahlness)

Here are highlights for your mid-March Friday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: “Lust for Life” from 1956 is the movie this afternoon, 1 pm, at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

DAVE HOLO TRIO: Music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm, New Orleans jazz with a view! (1936 Harbor SW)

ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Tonight you can enjoy the West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble in concert, 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium. From the former’s rehearsal, conducted by Anton Coleman:

(Thanks to WSCO for that video from a rehearsal for tonight’s concert!) Admission free; donations accepted. (2600 SW Thistle)

STEVE ITTERLY: Singer-songwriter performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

GET QUIET: 7-8 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe, all welcome for quiet “prayer, meditation, adoration.” (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

WATCH THE SUNSET: 7:16 pm tonight, the first Friday of Daylight Saving Time, per the WSB West Seattle Weather page. Robert Spears shared this from last night’s sunset:

Also tonight:

AFTER-HOURS STOMP: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, Arthur Migliazza and Carole J. Bufford perform “a knockout musical road trip.” Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND while seeing what else is up today/tonight, via our complete calendar!

(Serene morning view from The Arroyos, photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

Happy Thursday! Lots going on …

MAYOR IN WEST SEATTLE: For the third time in three weeks, Mayor Jenny Durkan is making an official visit to West Seattle. At 10 am today, she’s announcing an update to the city-funded preschool program at a facility in the 6500 block of Delridge. So if you notice media vehicles, that’s what’s going on.

A CAPPELLA CONCERT: The group Under Construction from Harvard University will perform a free concert in the chapel at The Mount at 1 pm today and everyone is welcome. (4831 35th SW)

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY ART WALK, WITH FOOD TRUCK! You’re invited! 5-7 pm, come to Gatewood Elementary and admire the displays of student art for free – and if you want to have dinner, bring some money for the Yummy Box food truck that’ll be on site! (4320 SW Myrtle)

RESOURCE FAIR AT DENNY: 5:30-7:30 pm, starting with a light dinner, and including activities for kids, Denny International Middle School families are invited to come find out about “housing resources, health information, tutoring information, college scholarships, and much more!” (2601 SW Kenyon)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Potluck dinner and informative guests – that’s what you’ll find at this gathering, 6:30-8 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

SUMMER FEST COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: 6:30-8 pm, drop by Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction for a conversation with the West Seattle Junction Association about WS Summer Fest. Ideas? Concerns? Questions? All welcome. (4752 California SW)

SUB POP AT ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Tonight’s 7 pm ACC meeting at Alki UCC will include reps from Sub Pop Records talking, and answering questions, about the August 11th megaparty. (We covered Tuesday’s Admiral Neighborhood Association briefing here.) All welcome. (6115 SW Hinds)

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Speak Easy, Thom Joseph, Glass Souls perform. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON … by browsing our full calendar here.

(Red-Breasted Sapsucker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Looking ahead at your Wednesday morning, afternoon, and evening:

SCHOOL WALKOUTS: Students at local high schools and middle schools say they are participating in the 10 am #NationalStudentWalkout in support of gun-law reform, as previewed here.

JOB FAIR: 10 am-1 pm at Neighborhood House High Point: “Employers will be on site and ready to hire. Come professionally dressed and prepared with your resume.” Child care and refreshments provided. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library, bring your baby up to one year old for stories, songs, and rhymes. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MATINEE: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, “Q Planes” is this week’s movie. $1 members/$2 nonmembers, free popcorn. (4217 SW Oregon)

LEARN MARITIME WELDING: Interested in exploring this career option? Be at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) at 4:30 pm for an information session – details here. (6000 16th SW)

LIGHT RAIL MEETING: The Stakeholder Advisory Group for Sound Transit‘s West Seattle (and Ballard) light rail project will meet 5-8 pm at Union Station downtown – agenda and supplementary documents here. Public is welcome, but note that there’s no spoken-comment period planned. (401 S. Jackson)

YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE: 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, help review some of the proposals for a share of $3 million city park/street project grants. (2306 42nd SW)

WSHS INFORMATION NIGHT IN HIGH POINT: 6-7:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point, find out more about West Seattle High School – details in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

RAPIDRIDE H LINE DISCUSSION: The future Delridge-and-beyond RapidRide H Line is one of the agenda items for tonight’s 6 pm meeting of the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board at City Hall downtown. (600 4th Ave.)

POETRYBRIDGE: Paul Nelson and John Olson are the featured readers for tonight’s 7 pm PoetryBridge event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – details here. (5612 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Health care is on the agenda for tonight’s 7 pm meeting at The Hall at Fauntleroy. (9131 California SW)

MORE ON THE CALENDAR … browse it here.

(Pileated woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights as your week begins with spring-like weather! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE: Can’t get to an evening meeting to review proposed projects for a share of $3 million? 10 am-noon today, stop by Southwest Youth and Family Services in North Delridge and share your thoughts. (4555 Delridge Way SW)

MEET-AND-GREET OPEN HOUSE: The coworking-and-child-care business The Inc, expanding to West Seattle, invites you to stop by their future space at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church 10 am-noon. (3050 California SW)

FOR RUNNERS: Physical Therapy Night at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) – stop by 5:30-7 pm for a professional assessment. (2743 California SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUPS: Both start at 6:45 pm: At Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), this month’s book is “Surveillance” by Jonathan Raban; at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), this month’s book is “Broken for You” by Stephanie Kallos.

(Sunday sunset photo by Chris Frankovich)

GO WATCH THE SUNSET! First weeknight since Daylight Saving Time began – 7:10 pm sunset tonight. You can check sunset/sunrise and moonset/moonrise times any time via the WSB West Seattle Weather page.

The unusually angled birds were photographed by Katy Coffey. And you might be forgiven for feeling a little sideways yourself, now that Daylight Saving Time has arrived. Here are today’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE ZUMBINI CLASS: 9:30 am at Lee’s Martial Arts, free demo class for little ones and a parent/caregiver. Details in our calendar listing. (3270 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE ULTIMATE FAMILY FRISBEE: 9:30 am start time today at Walt Hundley Playfield. All welcome. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

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

MEET THE GREYHOUNDS: Meet-and-greet with Greyhound Pets Inc. at Admiral Mud Bay, 11 am-1 pm.

FREE CONCERT: Ladies’ Musical Club, 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, featuring songs for soprano and mezzo-soprano, with Molly Tomlinson, soprano; Katie Stevenson, mezzo-soprano; Maria Khavin, piano. (2306 42nd SW)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET … This year’s first Daylight Saving Time sunset will be at 7:09 pm. (You can always find sunset/sunrise and moonset/moonrise times on the WSB West Seattle Weather page.)