(Bushtit on quince, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via WSB Flickr group)

Today’s highlights are already under way!

GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE: It’s the start of sale season and West Side Presbyterian Church is first out of the gate, with its two-day sale under way already this morning. Shop until 6 pm today and again 9 am-3 pm Saturday. (3601 California SW)

CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC: Free four-part workshop for 4th- through 7th-graders at Southwest Library starts today, 3:30-5 pm. Preregistration is required, so call ASAP (see the listing) to sign yours up! (9010 35th SW)

FISH FRIDAY: Second of three dinner events at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center during Lent. 6-8 pm – prices and menu in our calendar listing. Part of the proceeds benefit charity. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

ART LOUNGE: Bring your art project(s) to Highland Park Improvement Club and enjoy a creative, fun atmosphere during the monthly Art Lounge. Beverages available. 21+. Doors open 7 pm. (1116 SW Holden)

DOG HOUSE PRAYERS: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

MOVIE NIGHT AND COMMUNITY CENTER PLAN REVIEW: Come help review the plan for South Park Community Center‘s future and enjoy a free showing of the Disney hit “Coco,” 7 pm at SPCC. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

FREE CONCERT: West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ first spring concert “Fate! Love! Destiny!” is at 7:30 pm, Chief Sealth International High School auditorium – see a quick video preview here. Free; donations accepted. (2600 SW Thistle)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY/TONIGHT … and preview your weekend, via our complete calendar.

(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Just a sampling of what’s happening around West Seattle today/tonight – and, as we begin, what’s NOT happening:

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES CLOSED: Today’s the one-day closure systemwide so staffers can have an “in-service day” – back to normal operations tomorrow.

‘THE GREATEST MOVIES YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF’: 1 pm today at the Senior Center of West Seattle, the matinee is 1946’s “Notorious.” $1 members/$2 non-members, and free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

DINE OUT FOR DAKOTA: As previewed here last night, five local restaurants – are donating part of their proceeds 5-10 pm to the Urban Homestead Foundation’s continuing quest to buy the former City Light substation site at 50th/Dakota.

FREE IN-STORE CONCERT, DOUBLE BILL: At Easy Street Records, 5 pm, short sets by Barrett Martin Group and All Souls, followed by an in-store signing session. Free and all-ages. (California SW/SW Alaska)

TALK ABOUT IT: 5:30-7:30 pm, be at Southwest Teen Life Center to be part of the West Seattle community conversation about choosing a new Seattle Police Chief. More info here, including an online survey. (2801 SW Thistle)

DANCE TIME! Musician Lauren Petrie plays, you dance. 6-8 pm at the Senior Center. No-host bar available, too. (4217 SW Oregon)

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DASH TRAINING RUN: 6:15 pm, be at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) for a free training run looking ahead to this month’s St. Patrick’s Day Dash. Wear green if you want. More info in our calendar listing. (2743 California SW)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: Parking, schools, and more are on the agenda, as previewed here. SWDC’s all-volunteer leadership wants to be sure you know that everybody’s welcome to come hear and talk about West Seattle issues – renters, owners, workers, students, whatever your stake in the area. 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

JIM PAGE: Singer-songwriter performing for you at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

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

ONLY THE BEGINNING … to see what else is up today/tonight/beyond, browse our complete calendar!

(Red-flowered currant, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Here are a half-dozen ways to spend part of your Tuesday night – and you can find more for today AND tonight on our full calendar:

TALK ABOUT IT: 5:30-7:30 pm, the next community conversation about choosing a new Seattle Police Chief is set for South Park. There’s one in West Seattle tomorrow night. Both are listed here. (8201 10th Ave. S.)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COALITION: 6 pm at Southwest Library, regular monthly meeting. Live and/or work and/or go to school in any of these communities? Be there! Agenda includes a crime/safety update from Southwest Precinct Lt. Ron Smith and ongoing topics/issues including Roxhill Park, Roxhill Bog, and HALA. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor). This month’s agenda includes:

– Delridge corridor planning
– Fauntleroy Boulevard Project response to delay
– Planning for Bike Month and bike buddies

All welcome. (41st SW/SW Alaska)

THE WHALE TRAIL: As announced at its last gathering (WSB coverage here), The Whale Trail is now hosting monthly meetings for updates on orcas and discussion of how to help them. Everyone’s invited tonight at 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – free but please pre-register if you can! (5612 California SW)

FLY-TYING AND BEER: It’s “Tie One On Tuesday” at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, 7 pm. Details here, including how to reserve your spot. (4502 42nd SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Bring the kid(s) to Delridge Library at 7 pm. Free and fun. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

(Photo by Jim Borrow)

Welcome to a new week! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, highlights for your Monday:

FREE TAX HELP, DROP-IN: 2-7 pm at Delridge Library, no appointment needed, first-come, first-served. Details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

DINE OUT FUNDRAISER: 5-11 pm at Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction, part of the proceeds go to the Seattle Lutheran High School grad-night fundraiser. (4752 California SW)

PUGET RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm at Puget Ridge Cohousing, with tonight’s agenda including leadership votes. Reminder from the announcement: “If you are driving, 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!”

QUIZ NIGHT X 2: Two venues with Monday night quizzes – 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm at Shadowland (4458 California SW).

CLOSURE REMINDER: The Southwest Pool closure continues this week.

(Saturday photo from Upper Alki, by Don Brubeck)

Here’s what you need to know for this late-winter Sunday:

MORNING TRAFFIC ALERT: The Battery Street Tunnel is closed both ways, along with parts of Highway 99 north of it, now through 11:15 am for the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K, as previewed here.

WEST SEATTLE ULTIMATE FAMILY FRISBEE: Now an hour earlier, 9 am at Walt Hundley Playfield in High Point. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

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

MAXMOBILE AT THE MARKET: According to the Seattle Humane calendar, the big yellow MaxMobile will have adoptable pets at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market today. Usually parks at the north end of the market.(California/Oregon)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES: Multiple locations around West Seattle feature Girl Scouts selling cookies as early as 9 am – go here and enter your zip code.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm, community room at Arrowhead Gardens. All welcome at monthly meeting of community members who get briefed on, and discuss, encampment updates and issues. (9200 2nd SW)

SOUNDERS FC HOME OPENER: Not in West Seattle but if you’re headed downtown in the afternoon – for something besides the match – be aware this is happening at CenturyLink Field, 2 pm. (800 Occidental Ave. S.)

CORREO AEREO: Live Latin American music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘HIR’ MATINEE: First matinee for the new production at ArtsWest, 3 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)

OSCARS VIEWING PARTIES: 6th annual party at OutWest Barthe b (5401 California SW), red carpet at 3:30 pm, show at 5, with “ballots and prizes for Oscars trivia, best-dressed bar attendees, most winners guessed” plus champagne … The LumberYard Bar (9619 16th SW, White Center), starting at 4 pm … Prost West Seattle (3407 California SW) is having one starting at 5 pm, promising “Oscar Bingo, silly prizes, and popcorn during the show” … Anywhere else? Comment, or e-mail us, and we’ll add!

AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, acoustic-guitar masters Mark Goldenberg and Eric Skye are in concert at Kenyon Hall.

(Photo provided with concert announcement)

Read more about them – including ticket info – in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … via our complete calendar!

(Red-Breasted Mergansers, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to the first Saturday in March! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and archives, here are highlights of what’s up:

KID-STUFF SALE: As previewed here last night, the big annual West Seattle Cooperative Preschools-benefiting Kids Sale is 9 am-1 pm at the VFW Hall in The Triangle. Clothing, gear, furniture, toys, more – here’s some of what they were sorting when we stopped by last night:

More info here. (3602 SW Alaska)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: First weekend of the annual sale! Multiple locations around West Seattle where you’ll find Girl Scouts and cookies starting at 10 am – go here and enter your zip code.

BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST: The Pacific Northwest Mahonia Evaluation Project’s next work party at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) is 10 am-noon today – find out here how to join in. (6000 16th SW)

FREE TAX HELP: No appointment needed – drop-in help at West Seattle Food Bank, three days a week including 10 am-2 pm Saturdays through April 19th. Our calendar listing explains what you should bring. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School girls’ state-tournament finale is at 1 pm at the Tacoma Dome, playing for 3A third place vs. Stanwood. Ticket info is on the right side of the brackets page. (2727 E D St, Tacoma)

TRYOUTS: Metro Elite basketball tryouts with Coach Tony Pryor, 5 and 6 pm at the Seattle Lutheran High School gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

WOMEN’S CLOTHING EXCHANGE: 5-8 pm at Admiral Pub – you’re invited even if you don’t have anything to swap. Details in our calendar listing. (2306 California SW)

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

AT KENYON HALL: Guitars for Vets Benefit Concert at 7 pm, benefiting program providing guitar lessons to veterans with PTSD. Performances by Cabin Fever, Roo & the Few, Abby K, Canote Brothers, Honeyville Rascals, Bruce Blood Band, Burgundy Pearl, and 3 Play Ricochet. Tickets $20. (7904 35th SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG & BARGE: 8-11 pm at West Seattle Brewing in The Triangle, no cover. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FLASHBACK: “Sounds of the 60’s: Beatles, Doors, Buffalo Springfield, Rolling Stones, Moody Blues and so many more. Bringing love, peace & music to Great American Diner & Bar.” 8-10:30 pm, no cover, no minimum. (4752 California SW)

THERE’S MORE! on our complete calendar.

(Waterfowl at the White Center bog, photographed by Gill Loring)

Our highlights are a little late today because of this morning’s big news. But they’re all happening tonight anyway, so you have hours to decide, if one (or more) isn’t already in your plan:

DESTINATION DELRIDGE: 6 pm reception, followed by dinner and dancing, at Metropolist in SODO, raising money for the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. More info in our calendar listing – check to see if tickets remain! (2931 1st Ave. S.)

CORNER BAR: 6 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, it’s the monthly pop-up bar/community celebration. The Jelly Rollers will play a few sets between 7:30 and 11; DJ Dr. Lehl is on hand too; food and drink available for purchase. All ages. (1116 SW Holden)

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL SWING DANCE/DINNER: 6:30 pm in the West Seattle High School Commons, dine and dance with student musicians and chefs and the West Seattle Big Band, in this annual fun(draiser)! Ticket info in our preview. (3000 California SW)

SOUL JAMBALAYA: As previewed here, tonight’s the night for the 8th annual edition of this musical celebration, featuring student musicians as well as amazing performers with gospel, blues, jazz, funk, and reggae. 7 pm at the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium. Free; donations accepted for student music education. (2600 SW Thistle)

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SHOW: Tom Esch performs at The Skylark tonight, with part of the proceeds going to suicide prevention/mental-health awareness, as explained in our calendar listing. Doors at 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

IN THE FINAL FOUR: As we reported last night, the West Seattle High School girls are in the state 3A semifinals!

(Photo from Thursday night’s quarterfinal game, by WSB’s Patrick Sand)

They play Gig Harbor at the Tacoma Dome tonight at 9 pm for a berth in Saturday’s championship game. Want to go cheer them on? Ticket info is on the right side of the bracket page. (2727 E. D St, Tacoma)

WHAT ELSE IS UP? Go here to see.

Five options for tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and our coverage archives:

ALKI ELEMENTARY PTA: 6:30 pm meeting includes voting on the school yearbook cover-art contest. (3010 59th SW)

DESIGN REVIEW DOUBLEHEADER: Two projects go before the Southwest Design Review Board tonight at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. First, 3015 63rd SW, the Alki apartment project previewed here in January, proposed for 11 units and 19 offstreet parking spaces. See the design packet here – including three “massing” options.

This is the Early Design Guidance review, which means a focus on size and shape of the building rather than a deep dive into design details; it starts at 6:30 pm. Then at 8 pm, the board gets its second and potentially final look at 9049 20th SW in South Delridge:

It’s outlined on the city website as a proposal “to expand a building currently under construction. Expansion includes an increase of the building footprint and an additional 3 stories. The proposed uses are 22 apartments, 6 small efficiency dwelling units and 7,777 sq. ft. of office on the ground floor. Parking for 35 vehicles to be provided off-site at 9051 20th Ave SW.” See the design packet here. Both sessions will have public-comment periods. (4217 SW Oregon)

QUESTIONS ABOUT GANG ACTIVITY? You might be interested in one of the guests at tonight’s North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting in White Center, King County Sheriff’s Office Det. Joe Gagliardi. NHUAC will also hear from a representative of LIHI, which operates city-sanctioned Camp Second Chance on Myers Way, and from the Disabled American Veterans, who have a center on Delridge. All welcome, 7 pm at North Highline Fire District HQ. (1243 SW 112th)

WSHS GIRLS AT STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Over the next three days, the state’s 3A girls-basketball championship will be decided. The West Seattle High School girls’ first game is tonight, 7:15 pm at the Tacoma Dome vs. Seattle Prep. The public is welcome to cheer them on; admission prices are on the right side of the bracket page. (2727 E. D St, Tacoma)

OPENING NIGHT FOR ‘HIR’: The ArtsWest/Intiman joint production of the comedy “Hir” by Taylor Mac opens at ArtsWest tonight, directed by Jennifer Zeyl, 7:30 pm. Production and ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING … via our complete calendar.

(Common Goldeneye, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Love birds? One of tonight’s West Seattle highlights is for you! But first…

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: “From Headquarters,” at Senior Center of West Seattle, 1 pm. $1 members/$2 non-members – and free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: Always fun for afterschool afternoons now that Wednesdays are early-release days – self-directed STEM-craft activity, 2:30-4 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

FOR THE BIRDS: Community conversation/listening session with Seattle Audubon at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 6:30-8:30 pm – explained here. (5612 California SW)

BE A PUGET SOUND STEWARD: The work is in West Seattle, but tonight’s info session is in Tukwila:

EarthCorps has been working with the Port of Seattle to restore sites along the Duwamish River for the past several years through the Puget Sound Steward program. Puget Sound Stewards improve and sustain natural areas along estuaries, rivers and beaches throughout the Puget Sound Region, including Terminal 105 and Terminal 107 along W Marginal Way. These volunteers work as a team to help EarthCorps keep the Duwamish shoreline healthy, run restoration events, adapt management plans, and educate the community. EarthCorps provides the education and resources to support stewards in their role and stewards commit to volunteer 25 hours throughout the year in return. To learn more about the program join us for an info-session on February 28th at the Tukwila Community Center, 6:30-7:30 pm – snacks and refreshments provided! Register today on EarthCorps calendar; contact Project Manager Mariska Kecskes at mariska@earthcorps.org with any questions.

(12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, you’re invited to HPAC’s annual meeting – which includes briefings by Seattle Police and City Light (find out about the Advanced Metering Program) as well as voting for HPAC leadership. Full details here. (1116 SW Holden)

SKYLARK OPEN MICROPHONE: At The Skylark – 7:30 pm signup, all ages until 10 pm, full recordings of your set available for purchase – more info here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THAT’S NOT ALL … see our complete-calendar page for everything happening today/tonight/beyond!

(White-crowned sparrow, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Thought-provoking presentations and chances to learn are part of the highlights for the rest of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

AFTERSCHOOL MEALS: Just a periodic reminder that Kids’ Café afterschool meals are available at High Point Library, 2:45-3:30 pm, to anyone under 18. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

(added) DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Go to Puerto Vallarta in The Junction between 3 pm and 11 pm, tell them you’re dining out for Seattle Lutheran High School, and SLHS gets 20 percent of proceeds. (4727 California SW)

ARTIST RECEPTION WITH GERRAD STOCKDALE: 6 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – showcasing art including a deck of cards; details here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

REVIEW SOUTH PARK’S YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE SUGGESTIONS: 6-8 pm at South Park Community Center, you’re invited to help evaluate the area’s suggestions for Your Voice, Your Choice park/street-grant money – check this map to see what’s suggested and where. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

THE OPIATE EPIDEMIC – WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW: The mother of a 20-year-old who died of a drug overdose has important information for families, 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center. All welcome. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

LEARN ABOUT ‘CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN’: Be at tonight’s West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting for a CPTED presentation by Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Danner. All welcome, whether you’re in a Block Watch or not. 6:30 pm at the precinct. (2300 SW Webster)

ROXHILL PARK’S FUTURE: 6:30 pm at Southwest Library, be part of planning how the Park Commons program could bring a brighter future to Roxhill Park. (9010 35th SW)

JONATHAN KAUFFMAN @ WESTSIDE SCHOOL: The award-winning writer speaks about his new “Hippie Food” book in a Town Hall Seattle presentation at Westside School, 7:30 pm. Ticket info’s in our listing. (10404 34th SW)

THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

(Surf scoter, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for February’s final Monday:

SOUTHWEST POOL CLOSURE: Reminder that Southwest Pool – our area’s only city-run indoor pool – is scheduled to be closed for work today through March 16th. The co-housed SW Teen Life Center and Customer Service Center remain open (except for March 11-16), Parks says.

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante is this month’s title for the Southwest Library afternoon book group, 2 pm. (9010 35th SW)

DROP-IN TAX HELP: That April deadline gets ever closer. Drop in for free help today, 2-7 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

MEATLESS MONDAY: Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Verde is today’s recipe for Chef Kim O’Donnel‘s Meatless Monday cooking demo at West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 4:30 pm. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

HELP DECIDE HOW TO SPEND $3 MILLION: 5:30-7:30 pm, first “project development” meeting for this year’s Your Voice, Your Choice park/street grant proposals in District 1 (West Seattle and South Park), as explained here. North side of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – at Chan Education Center. (6000 16th SW)

SUSTAINABLE WEST SEATTLE MEETUP: Don’t just despair about problems – be part of the solution! Sustainable West Seattle will make it easy for you – be at tonight’s meetup, where, among other things, you’ll meet neighbors who already are making a difference, as previewed here – see the comments, too! 7 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar.

(Dunlin, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to another blustery Sunday! 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/Alaska)

AUDUBON SOCIETY NATURE CAMP MEETUP: 1-4 pm at Ounces in North Delridge, come find out about Seattle Audubon‘s new Nature Camp in West Seattle. John the Falconer will be there with birds until 3 pm. More info here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION WORKSHOP: 2-3:30 pm at Admiral UCC Church, walk-ins welcome if you didn’t pre-register for this free workshop – “learn how to protect a targeted person and de-escalate an incident of harassment or hate speech.” (4320 SW Hill)

SEED SWAP: Get ready for gardening season! 2-3:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, it’s the fourth annual Great Seattle Seed Swap, presented by Seattle Farm School – details in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

CLOSING PERFORMANCE: 3 pm matinee concludes Twelfth Night Productions‘ run of “Next to Normal” at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SEATTLE GREEN SPACES COALITION: 3 pm meeting at Delridge Library – all welcome. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ANDREA AND JOSEPH: Jazz, blues, and more, 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). (5612 California SW)

THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

(Alki gulls, photographed by Paul Twibell, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

The weekend has arrived! Be ready for more blustery weather, especially later in the day – keep everything charged. In the meantime, your West Seattle Saturday options include:

WEST SEATTLE MOMENTIA MIX: 10:30 am-noon:

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)

VIETNAMESE STORY TIME: 11:30 am at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

MAYOR IN WEST SEATTLE: 1-2 pm, be at Senior Center of West Seattle in The Junction, hear from Mayor Jenny Durkan, and talk with reps from various city departments, as previewed here. (4217 SW Oregon)

‘THE CREATION OF WHITENESS’: The Delridge Neighborhood Development Association‘s “Let’s Talk Race” series continues with this half-day event at Fauntleroy Church/YMCA, 1-6 pm – details here. Free, including community child care and dinner; pre-register here if you can. (9140 California SW)

BASKETBALL: The district-champion West Seattle High School girls’ first game in regional/state play is tonight at 6 pm, at Bellevue College, vs. Garfield HS. (3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue)

‘HAMILTASCHEN,’ A PURIM SPIEL: 6-8 pm at Kol HaNeshamah – details in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

GARY BENSON: Solo performer @ C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

RANGER AND THE RE-ARRANGERS: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall: “Their repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger’s unique originals.” Ticket info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, it’s your second-to-last chance to see Twelfth Night Productions present this “unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness.” Tickets at the venue or online. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST END GIRLS: “A drag extravaganza,” 8 pm at The Skylark in North Delridge. 21+. Tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

FIRST-TIMERS: The New Triumph and Gems play Parliament Tavern for the first time, 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE? Check our complete calendar!

(Winter colors, photographed by Don Brubeck and shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Highlights for your Friday:

SEE THE SHIP WITH THE CRANES: You can check here to see where Zhen Hua 28, the heavy-lift ship bringing 4 huge cranes to the Port of Tacoma, is now (off South Whidbey Island as we publish this at 9:18 am). We’ll publish a separate story when it’s in range. Here’s our previous report with backstory. 10:29 am update: A reader just texted this photo from Point No Point in North Kitsap as they went by:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: Meets 10:30 am-2 pm at Daystar, and you’re welcome to stop in for any part or all of the program – details in our calendar listing. (2615 SW Barton)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. 1924’s “The Iron Horse” will be on the screen today. (4217 SW Oregon)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: 2-7 pm at South Park Community Center, you are invited to drop in during this month’s “district office hours” with City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

DINE OUT TO HELP WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL: 4-10 pm, Mioposto in Admiral will donate part of its restaurant proceeds to the West Seattle High School ASB. (2141 California)

FISH FRIDAY AT OLG: One of three Friday nights during Lent when you’re invited for a fish dinner at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center – 6 to 8 pm, details here. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

KEVIN KILLMON: Indie/alternative rock and pop originals, and covers too, live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: Twelfth Night Productions‘ play starts its second and final weekend at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 7:30 pm curtain. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

MORE FOR TODAY, AND BEYOND … find it via the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.

Thanks to Kersti Muul for the photo taken in Lincoln Park this morning. Snow photos welcome at editor@westseattleblog.com or texted to 206-293-6302 … meantime, here’s a quick look at highlights for the day/night ahead:

TODDLER STORY TIME: 11 am at High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 5-6 pm at West Seattle’s only charter school Summit Atlas, which is enrolling 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th grades for next year.(9601 35th SW)

WESTSIDE NEIGHBORS’ NETWORK MOVIE NIGHT: Members and non-members, all welcome. 5:30 pm potluck dinner (entree provided), 6 pm movie (chosen from suggestions). More info in our calendar listing. (4707 36th SW)

ART OPEN HOUSE: Art by Lauren Olson, and free massage, during 6-9 pm open house at Nepenthe Massage. (9447 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point, see the presentation of the Junction Neighborhood Organization Land Use Committee’s proposal for undergrounding part of the West Seattle light-rail line, as previewed here; also hear from County Council President Joe McDermott about transportation issues including light rail – he co-chairs the Elected Leadership Group for the West Seattle-to-Ballard light-rail line and is a member of the Sound Transit board. All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar!

(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Lynn Hall)

A beautiful start to the day – from there, here are highlights of what’s happening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library. For kids of all ages! (9010 35th SW)

FREE TAX HELP: 1-5 pm at Delridge Library. Appointment not necessary! More info here. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: Snap circuits are the theme for today’s 2:30-4 pm session at West Seattle (Admiral) Library – something cool to do while there’s no school, though all ages are welcome, not just students! (2306 42nd SW)

NATURALISTS @ WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), the monthly wordfest presents “Loving the World from Starlings to Shorelines” with featured writers Elizabeth Bradfield and Lyanda Lynn Haupt. (5612 California SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: Tonight’s agenda is in our calendar listing – including city reps talking about transportation planning. 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: Live music at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, 7 pm. (6451 California SW)

OPEN MIC: At Great American Diner and Bar, hosted by Alan Sobel. 7 pm signups, 7:30 pm performances. (4752 California SW)

MORE! Just browse our complete-calendar page.

(Townsend’s Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights of what’s ahead for the rest of your Tuesday:

BABY STORY TIME: Two this morning, both at 10:30, one at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), one at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: 1:30-3 pm at Jerry Brockey Center on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) college campus, all welcome:

South Seattle College invites you to the 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration, hosted by the Southeast Asian Association, AANAPISI, The Center for International Education and the United Student Association. Traditionally a cultural experience celebrated in China, Mongolia, Vietnam and Korea, South’s annual event will feature cultural games, learning activates, presentations and FREE snacks and light refreshments. Performances will include a Lion Dance, Chinese and Vietnamese traditional dances, K-pop and martial arts routines. All students, faculty, staff and community members welcome!

(6000 16th SW)

ONE MORE LIGHT-RAIL OPEN HOUSE: The third of three Sound Transit open houses to answer questions and take feedback on the West Seattle (and Ballard) light-rail projects is tonight, and it’s not far – Union Station on the south side of downtown, 5:30-7:30 pm. And remember the “online open house” continues through March 5 – go here. (401 S. Jackson)

TALK WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS: 6-7 pm, Reps. Eileen Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon, who represent this area in the State House, are having a “telephone town hall.” You might get a call – and you can call in, or check out a live stream, if you don’t. Our preview explains how.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: This is your chance to bring questions and concerns to Southwest Precinct police leadership, as well as hearing their updates on local crime trends firsthand. Also, a special guest: SPD’s Bias Crimes Unit Det. Elizabeth Wareing. 7 pm in the precinct meeting room, right by the front door, off the parking lot. (2300 SW Webster)

TIE ONE ON TUESDAY: Fly-tying and beer at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor), 7 pm, please RSVP – our calendar listing explains how, and has full details. (4502 42nd SW)

UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), acoustic musicians and singers of all genres welcome! (5612 California SW)

THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar.

(Song sparrow, photographed in Lincoln Park by Robin Sinner, shared via WSB Flickr group)

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 Oregon and SW Alaska)

ALKI OYSTER FEST: 11 am-6 pm, oysters, wine, beer, and music at West Seattle Brewing‘s Alki location and nearby Ampersand Café. Proceeds support Puget Sound Restoration Fund. More info in our calendar listing. (Alki SW/58th SW)

JAMTIME: Bluegrass and old-timey music, 1-4 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), with Jamtime. (5612 California SW)

‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: First matinée for Twelfth Night Productions’ new play. 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Tickets available online as well as at the venue before the performance. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

PING-PONG TOURNAMENT: Play ping-pong with the West Seattle Supper Club at Whisky West, 5-9 pm. Prizes! 21+. (6451 California SW)

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed during a recent sunbreak by Mark Wangerin)

Eclectic list, both in venues and activities, for today/tonight – see for yourself!

EARTHQUAKE EDUCATION: Not in West Seattle, but at least one well-known local is participating – it’s the public day at the Living with Earth Hazards in Western Washington – 2018 Geohazards Symposium at McCaw Hall @ Seattle Center. WS-residing reporter/author Sandi Doughton, who wrote ” Full Rip 9.0: The Next Big Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest,” is keynote speaker at 9 am and 1:30 pm. Full list of the day’s speakers – all free and open to the public – is here. More info here. (321 Mercer St.)

HIAWATHA COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURE: Starting today and continuing through next weekend, the center is closed for floor-refinishing work.

SEWING GUILD: The American Sewing Guild‘s monthly neighborhood meeting is 10 am-noon at The Kenney; all welcome. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

MEET THE MAHONIAS: It’s not just a work party, it’s a citizen science project! 10 am-noon at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – more info in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

WSHS BASKETBALL PLAYOFF GAMES: The district playoffs continue with games today for both West Seattle High School teams, both at Bellevue College. At 3 pm the boys play Garfield in a must-win game to determine who gets the final spot in regionals. At 8:15 pm, the girls play Cleveland in the district title game. (3000 Landerholm Circle SE)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL-BOARD REP: 3-5 pm at High Point Library, drop in for this month’s community conversation with West Seattle/South Park’s rep on the Seattle School Board, Leslie Harris, who is also the president of the board. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

ROLLER DERBY: The Rainier Roller Girls’ second bout of the season is tonight, 5:45-8:30 pm at Southgate Roller Rink – full details here. The theme is a flashback to the ’80s, and you can be part of it too. (9646 17th SW)

MUSICAL LOVEFEST & DONATION DRIVE: 7 pm-midnight at South Park Hall, with a simple price of admission – a box of tampons (you’ve heard about this, right?) or pads, or socks, for people experiencing homelessness. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

BRANDI CARLILE: 7 pm in-store at Easy Street Records – “to celebrate her new album, By The Way, I Forgive You, which drops today! Buy Brandi’s new album at our store … and we’ll give you a wristband that will get you into the in-store & signing.” Online sales don’t qualify you for this – so get down to the store, and then to the show. (California/Alaska)

MALLET HEAD: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – “Cool jazz fills the hall once again, courtesy of Seattle’s vibes wizard, Tom Collier” and friends. (7904 35th SW)

‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: Second performance of Twelfth Night Productions‘ new play, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Tickets available online as well as at the venue. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

THE ABBAGRAPHS: ’70s nostalgia with The ABBAgraphs and DJ Vodka Twist, 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. “’70s attire encouraged; contests and prizes for best ’70s threads!” $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THERE’S EVEN MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

Half a dozen ways to spend the rest of your Friday:

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MATINEE: Terry’s “Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of” series presents “The Book of Eli,” 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. Free popcorn! (4217 SW Oregon)

BASKETBALL: It’s another 3:30 pm West Seattle HS vs. Bellevue HS district-playoff game at Sammamish HS – but this time, it’s the boys. (100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue)

FILM SCREENING & COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: “Get Out”, an Oscar-nominated film described as “a stinging criticism of white liberalism,” at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7-10 pm. Info here. (7141 California SW)

‘BOBCAT BOB’: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), it’s Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice! 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

CAR SEAT HEADREST: 7 pm in-store at Easy Street Records, free and all-ages BUT entry is only guaranteed with a wristband given for pre-orders of the band’s new album – info here. (California/Alaska)

‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: 7:30 pm opening-night curtain for Twelfth Night Productions‘ new play, “an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness.” At Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

MORE! for today, tonight, and beyond – just go to our complete-calendar page.

(Double-crested cormorant taking flight, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Morning through night, highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CHIEF SEALTH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURS: Current 8th graders and families are invited to tour at 9:30 am today. (2600 SW Thistle)

LOCAL AUTHOR’S STORY TIME: Kerri Kokias reads from her kids’ book “Snow Sisters” at Southwest Library at 10:30 am. (9010 35th SW)

PAN AFRICAN FESTIVAL FINALE: 1 pm-3 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), four days of special programs are coming to an end with a finale celebration. All welcome. (6000 16th SW)

COOKING CLASS – KNIFE SKILLS: 4:30 pm at West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), with Chef Kim O’Donnel. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School girls play Bellevue in the district playoffs, 3:30 pm at Sammamish High School. (100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue)

MULTICULTURAL NIGHT AT CHIEF SEALTH IHS: Annual event! Doors open 5 pm, performances begin at 6 pm. Everyone’s welcome. (2600 SW Thistle)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Join the Timebank for a game night and potluck! 6:30-8 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

(added) 9201 DELRIDGE WAY SW DESIGN REVIEW: We first mentioned the date for this a month ago and almost forgot to include it today! 6:30 tonight at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, the storage building proposed for a site currently holding automotive businesses gets its first Southwest Design Review Board.

This is the Early Design Guidance phase, so that’s why the rendering is mostly just for “massing” – size and shape. Public comment will be taken at the hearing. Find more project info here. (4217 SW Oregon)

(added) SOUND TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL OPEN HOUSE #2: If you didn’t get to the West Seattle open house on Tuesday, this one in Ballard (and the last one, downtown) has the same info, since they’re all about the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions. 6:30-8:30 pm, Leif Erikson Lodge. (2245 NW 57th St)

SAVING SALMON, SAVING ORCAS: West Seattle-based regional advocacy/awareness organization The Whale Trail invites you to C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) for an update on salmon and the whales who need them for survival. 7 pm; ticket info in our preview. (5612 California SW)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Tonight’s agenda includes an SDOT rep talking about the ongoing work at 59th/Admiral. 7 pm, Alki UCC. (6115 SW Hinds)

THERE’S MORE! Just check out our complete-calendar page … any time.

Happy Valentine’s Day! And thanks to Mary for the photo of a neighbor’s work at the 17th/Cloverdale traffic circle. Now on to WSB West Seattle Event Calendar highlights for the rest of your Wednesday:

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: Day of Remembrance Presentation by UW professor Dr. Gail Nomura, noon-1 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) in the Olympic Hall Theater on the south end of campus.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which provided redress for Japanese Americans forcibly removed and incarcerated in WW II. Dr. Nomura will reflect on the injustices and hardships of the incarceration and discuss how it relates to our society today. She will also highlight individuals who challenged the incarceration—including Gordon Hirabayashi who is featured in “Ancestry Is Not a Crime,” a photo exhibit on display in our library for the month of February. The exhibit is on loan from the Seattle University Law Library.

Admission is free and open to all. (6000 16th SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm matinée at the Senior Center of West Seattle. This week, it’s 1945’s “The Southerner.” More info here. (4217 SW Oregon)

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: Robots are starring in this afternoon’s drop-in Tinkerlab session at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 2:30-4 pm. All ages welcome. (2306 42nd SW)

BASKETBALL: Seattle Lutheran High School‘s girls are in the playoffs and hosting Friday Harbor at the SLHS gym this afternoon, 4:45 pm. (4100 SW Genesee)

FERRY CEREMONY: If you want to get way into the Valentine’s Day mood, be on the 5:10 pm state ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon and Southworth – we’re told a couple that’s been married five years will be renewing their vows, with the help of a radio DJ, and everyone’s invited to the ceremony. Free treats, too.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s largest political organization meets at 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. The agenda – which you can see in full in the latest newsletter (PDF) – includes discussions of the homelessness crisis and “safe injection sites.” (9131 California SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: Get poetic tonight, 7 pm, with the monthly PoetryBridge event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). Michael Hickey and Michael Butz are this month’s featured readers. (5612 California SW)

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: 7 pm cocktails, 7:30 pm dinner/performance of “Death at the Disco” – something unusual for your Valentine’s Day dinner. Check to see if any tickets remain. At The Sanctuary at Admiral. (42nd/Lander)

JUST THE START! See more highlights for today, tonight, beyond, by going here.