(Harlequin duck, photographed Tuesday by Mark Wangerin, whose work is now on display at the West Seattle YMCA)

Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of today/tonight:

BABY STORY TIME: Bring your up-to-12-months-old baby to High Point Library for story time at 11:30 am! Free as always. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

GRAND OPENING: 5:30-7:30 pm, drop by Schoeb Chiropractic at Charlestown Center. Fundraising raffle to benefit the Urban Homestead Foundation. (3727 California SW)

WRITING CIRCLE WITH HUGO HOUSE IN WEST SEATTLE: 6 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, writers are invited to a Hugo House-facilitated writing circle as part of “Seattle Writes.” Details in our calendar listing. (2306 42nd SW)

CHIEF SEALTH PTSA MEETING: 6:30 pm in the Confucius Center on campus, it’s PTSA business first, then at 7 pm, college-information night, as described here. (2600 SW Thistle)

WEST SEATTLE HS PTSA MEETING: 7 pm in the West Seattle High School library. (3000 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: One night after the election, it’s the regular monthly meeting of our area’s largest political organization. The agenda includes upcoming issues such as ranked-choice voting. 7 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy. (9140 California SW)

‘APOCALYPSE AT LITTLE BIGHORN: THE DEMISE OF A CULTURE’: Veteran Park Ranger, author, and documentary producer Steve Adelson presents a reading at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor): “Apocalypse At Little Bighorn – The Demise Of A Culture.” 7 pm. Find out more about Adelson, who has West Seattle roots, and the presentation in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

SHAKESPEARE MEETS STAR WARS: 7:30 pm is the next performance of the West Seattle High School Drama presentation of “William Shakespeare’s The Star Wars Verily, A New Hope” inthe WSHS Theater. (3000 California SW)

THE ROLLING BLACKOUTS: “Eclectic honky-tonk” at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Photo by Joan Miller)

Thanks for the photos! Another day off to a beautiful start. First and most important highlight:

ELECTION DAY: Everything you need to know (including links to candidate/ballot measure info) is in this reminder we published last night. 8 pm is your deadline to get your ballot to a dropbox – High Point Library is the ONLY ballot dropbox in West Seattle (SW Raymond just east of 35th SW) – no stamp required; if you are mailing it, get it to the Post Office in time to be sure it’ll have today’s postmark. One round of results is expected tonight, around 8:15 pm, and we of course will have an update here.

(Photo by Don Brubeck)

Also today/tonight:

CITY COUNCIL TALKS BUDGET: As also previewed here last night, there are items of West Seattle interest on the list of possible budget changes that councilmembers are discussing today – the meeting is under way now and you can watch live at seattlechannel.org or cable 21.

ROTARY’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY: Noon at Alki Masonic Center, the Rotary Club of West Seattle celebrates its 70th anniversary. All are welcome at its no-host buffet lunch, which will include a proclamation by King County Executive Dow Constantine and a talk by Clay Eals, local writer and historian, whose “presentation is expected to entwine the histories of our community with that of the Rotary Club of West Seattle.” (4736 40th SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COALITION: 6:15 pm at Southwest Library, with an agenda including neighborhood-safety help – see our preview and calendar listing. All welcome. (9010 35th SW)

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-8 pm tonight, families with prospective Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) students are invited to “explore classrooms, talk to our faculty and staff, and engage with our parents and students.” (10015 28th SW)

TOM PETTY TRIBUTE: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern:

A host of extraordinary local musicians will be gathering to pay their respects to the late Tom Petty. Featuring Julian Lorentz, Cami Voss, Kelly Van Camp, Jared Britt, Craig Corvin, Alex Barron, Joe Ross, Ryan Barber, Jessie Summa Russo, Scott M.X. Turner, Eden Greer, Tom “Bear” Hubbard, and many special guests. Donations will be collected on behalf of Mary’s Place as a way to extend his charitable contributions toward helping the homeless.

No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Photo by Peter Commons)

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(Olympic Mountains this morning, photographed from Gatewood by Mark Dale)

Got a future preschooler in the house? Or a future college student? Education-related events are a big part of the highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RENTAL REGULATIONS: City-organized workshop at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 1-3 pm, open to all but mostly geared toward information that rental properties’ owners need to know about the newest city regulations. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SSC ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: Planning to study at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)? 2-3:30 pm, get help with the process in this workshop at the SSC library. (6000 16th SW)

GET HELP WRITING COLLEGE ESSAYS: It’s college-application time and 11th/12th graders who are applying can get essay help today (and next Monday) with the Bureau of Fearless Ideas in Room 252B at Chief Sealth International High School, 4-6:30 pm. (2600 SW Thistle)

A CHILD BECOMES PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6-8 pm, prospective families are welcome to visit A Child Becomes Preschool (WSB sponsor) to see the school and meet staff during tonight’s open house. (4320 SW Hill)

SING OUT YOUR MONDAY: Two Monday night karaoke events on our calendar – Yen Wor Village starting at 7:30 pm in The Admiral District, and Talarico’s starting at 10 pm in The Junction.

WHAT ELSE IS ON THE CALENDAR? See for yourself – and look into the future! – by going here.

Though the National Weather Service canceled the big snow alert, we’re seeing showers right now. So who knows what the rest of the day will bring? Only thing we know for sure – these calendar highlights:

MARK WANGERIN PHOTO SHOW: The West Seattle photographer who has shared so many spectacular bird photos with WSB over the years has 18 of them on display right now at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle. You can see them on the wall between the women’s and men’s locker rooms any time the Y is open – 10 am to 8 pm on Sundays, 5:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m. weekdays, 7 am-6 pm on Saturdays. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Rain, shine, OR snow, the Sunday market happens year-round. 10 am-2 pm in the street in The Junction. (California between Alaska and Oregon)

LONGFELLOW CREEK CELEBRATION: 1-4 pm, come to Dragonfly Pavilion and celebrate 25 years of community engagement with eastern West Seattle’s creek. Take a nature walk, learn about salmon, and more – backstory and details in our calendar listing. (28th SW/SW Dakota)

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING: 2 pm at Admiral UCC – learn how to intervene safely in a hate-based event. Check ASAP to see if there’s still room. (4320 SW Hill)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm at Arrowhead Gardens – public welcome. This is the regular monthly meeting of the citizen advisory committee dealing with concerns, issues, and questions related to the city-sanctioned encampment on Myers Way. (9200 2nd SW)

CLEAR AND SWEET 360: Seattle-based visual/dance arts team zoe | juniper presents a “multidisciplinary” screening of their film, free, 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library: “The screening will feature a projection of the 2D version of the film and the opportunity to experience the VR 360º version on provided headsets.” (2306 42nd SW)

CORREO AEREO: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “sumptuously soulful music in Mexican, Argentinian & Venezuelan folk traditions.” 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

HOLIDAY FOOD AND WINE PAIRING CLASS: 6 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, as previewed here – it’s dinner as well as a class! Check ASAP to see if there’s still room. (1116 SW Holden)

SOUSA BIRTHDAY BASH: The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band‘s annual bash at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Check ASAP to see if there’s still room. (7904 35th SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar, here.

(Fall colors in White Center, photographed by Gill Loring)

First Saturday of November is a busy one! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, morning through night:

C & P COFFEE’S HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: First bazaar/arts-crafts fair of the season in West Seattle! One day only at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 8 am-2 pm. (5612 California SW)

GREEN SEATTLE DAY: 9 am-noon, tree-planting work parties in some of our area’s most precious green spaces. If you want to show up and volunteer, looks like two West Seattle areas still need more help – Westcrest Park (info and directions here) and Me-Kwa-Mooks (info and directions here).

HELP BUILD SANISLO’S LEARNING GARDEN: 9 am-noon, join your neighbors in building the new Learning Garden at Sanislo Elementary on Puget Ridge – details in our preview. (1812 SW Myrtle)

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, independent K-5 Tilden School (WSB sponsor) welcomes prospective families to come visit this morning. (4105 California SW)

DELRIDGE GROCERY CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING: 10 am-noon at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) in University Building room 100: “We’ll discuss the status of the co-op and celebrate all we have accomplished over the last year.” Park in the north lot. Directions here. (6000 16th SW)

SOUTH PARK RESOURCE FAIR: 10 am-2 pm at South Park Community Center:

We have 16 City Departments who will be there sharing program information, funding opportunities, and discount programs. The Mobile Customer Service Center will be parked out front and there will be trainings offered all day on: Personal Safety, 911, and Tenants Rights. Come for an hour or stay the whole time! Be one of the first in the door to receive a free tote bag. Child care, light refreshments, and interpretation provided in Spanish and Vietnamese.

(8319 8th Ave. S.)

FIRE STATION 32 OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-1 pm, your chance to get up close and personal with West Seattle’s new fire station in The Triangle. Also meet artist Sean Orlando, who created the unique public artwork on the station’s side! (3715 SW Alaska)

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FORM HELP: 11 am-5 pm at Southwest Library, get help filling out the FAFSA/WASFA forms. (9010 35th SW)

SWSHS CHAMPAGNE GALA BRUNCH: 11 am at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), it’s the big annual fundraiser for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. (1936 Harbor SW)

FIRST ANNIVERSARY AT OUNCES, DAY 2: 2-8 pm, Ounces continues celebrating its first anniversary, with MaxMobile pet adoptions 3-6 pm and Books & Beer, also 3-6 pm – details in our calendar listing. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

FALL FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES: Miss Sheryl’s Ballet is raising money for students’ travel by inviting you to a fun fall festival, 3:30 pm at the West Seattle VFW Hall in The Triangle. Details in our calendar listing. (3601 SW Alaska)

2ND ANNUAL CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE HOMELESS: Fundraising concert at The Skylark, 5 pm-1 am, with all proceeds going to help Mary’s Place help people experiencing homelessness. Details in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIE: Doors open at Neighborhood House High Point at 6:30 pm for “An Inconvenient Sequel” – event details in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

WHATEVERLY BROTHERS: Harmonious! Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S THE STAR WARS VERILY, A NEW HOPE: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater, it’s the current student production – more info here.

(Photo courtesy Jennifer Parker)

(3000 California SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG AND BARGE: 8 pm, West Seattle Brewing Company. Bellingham’s Dandelion opens. No cover. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

And don’t forget …

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS: Overnight tonight – at 2 am Sunday – we “fall back” an hour, as Daylight Saving Time departs, until its return March 11, 2018.

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, for the rest of this somewhat-flaky Friday:

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY WALK-A-THON: Until 1 pm, the annual fundraising walk is on at the elementary school in The Admiral District. As shown in our photo above, students got a special “Star Wars”-themed visit from members of the 501st Legion. WSB is among the walk-A-Thon’s community sponsors. They’re taking online donations, too. (26xx California SW)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, OUNCES! The beer garden/taproom in North Delridge is celebrating its first anniversary, 4 pm-10 pm. See our calendar listing for details on the fun. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

MOLLY RINGLE AT WW&WS: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s monthly local-author series Words, Writers, & West Seattle features Molly Ringle tonight. Here’s her video invitation:

Meet Molly by dropping in 5-7 pm at Barnes & Noble/Westwood Village. Free! (2600 SW Barton)

‘NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS’: The West Seattle Helpline‘s annual dinner/auction raises money for emergency assistance – including homelessness prevention. 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Check to see if any tickets remain! (9131 California SW)

HPIC CORNER BAR: The monthly first-Friday pop-up bar at Highland Park Improvement Club opens at 6 pm. Tonight’s featured musical act: The Yada Yada Blues Band. (1116 SW Holden)

BETH AND FRIENDS: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S STAR WARS’: Yes, really! Or, rather, “verily.” See it yourself at the West Seattle High School Theater as the new WSHS production is onstage again tonight at 7:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

‘THE NANCE’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse, “a musical play set in the raucous world of 1930s burlesque,” directed by AW artistic director Mathew Wright. Ticket info in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm-midnight, Wild Wild Mexico, Final Body, P.S., and New Felts. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar, where you also can preview the weekend, and beyond!

(Townsend’s Warbler, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CONSTRUCTION STORY TIME: 11:30 am at the High Point Library, which is close to the only construction site in West Seattle that has a tower crane – though probably not for long, as it looks to have topped out. Construction workers read to the kids! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

THRIFTWAY’S HOLIDAY TASTE: Always a hot ticket. Actually, no ticket required – it’s free to go sample the annual West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) Holiday Taste, 4-7 pm, to get ideas for your holiday celebrations. (4201 SW Morgan)

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS @ MISSION: At Mission Cantina in The Admiral District: “Light a candle at our ofrenda (altar) to honor departed loved ones. Pig roast & drink specials start @ 4:00 pm, Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana @ 7:00 to 8:00 pm. For more information, see our website.” (2325 California SW)

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS @ WHITE CENTER LIBRARY: Sugar Skull Decoration at White Center Library, 4-5:30 pm:

Learn how to decorate a pre-molded sugar skull, the making of ‘papel picado and a small banner in honor to a loved one. A significance of the Altar will be discussed, where sugar skulls play an important part, among others elements such as: marigolds, candles, photos, pan de muerto, etc. Class will be illustrated with books, photos and colorful memorabilia about Dia de los Muertos.

(1409 SW 107th)

ALKI ELEMENTARY PTA: 6:30 pm meeting. (3010 59th SW)

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community council for White Center and vicinity talks tonight about marijuana. 7 pm, North Highline Fire District HQ. (1243 SW 112th)

‘WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S STAR WARS’: What do you get when you blend The Bard with The Force? See for yourself in the West Seattle High School Theater as the new WSHS production debuts tonight at 7:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

‘GHOST GAME XI: BEYOND THE VEIL’: While no longer available online, this page for The Cabiri‘s show suggests tickets might remain for tonight’s show, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE NANCE’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse, “a musical play set in the raucous world of 1930s burlesque,” directed by AW artistic director Mathew Wright. Ticket info in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

(Pigeon guillemot in winter plumage, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am-noon at High Point Library. For babies up to a year old. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING: Something to say about the budget that the City Council is in the midst of shaping – what you do or don’t want it to include? The last major public hearing in this year’s process is tonight at City Hall downtown. Two unrelated hearings precede it, so it’s expected to start around 5:50 pm – see the agenda here. (600 4th Ave.)

SKELETON THEATRE, NIGHT 2: Missed it on Halloween? See the animatronic show tonight, scheduled for continuous performances 6-9 pm. Here’s our report from last night. (36th SW/SW Hanford)

JUST IN – FAUNTLEROY REZONE @ SW DISTRICT COUNCIL: On Monday, we broke the news of an early-stage proposal to rezone a site in the center of Fauntleroy’s Endolyne district for a proposed 5-story mixed-use building. We just received the agenda for tonight’s Southwest District Council meeting, and two board members from the Fauntleroy Community Association are scheduled to talk about it. The meeting is at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle; other agenda items are in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

KENNEDY CATHOLIC HS OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-8:30 pm at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (WSB sponsor) in Burien, prospective families are invited to visit to find out more about the school. The schedule for the event is here. (140 S. 140th St.)

(Last night’s sunset, photographed by Lynn Hall)

JIM PAGE: The singer-songwriter performs live tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: At 8:30 pm, hosted by Phil Tavel, at Talarico’s Pizza in The Junction. (4718 California SW)

LOTS MORE! on our complete calendar.

(Photo courtesy of the ‘haunted pumpkin patch’ creator)

Starting highlights for today/tonight – we’ve continued adding to the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide, especially spookily decorated houses that you’ve kindly let us know about, like the one above!

‘HAUNTED PUMPKIN PATCH’ ON ALKI: Just got word of this last night. An Alki resident who “has worked in the Halloween Industry for 20 years” decided it’s time to “bring the Halloween spirit to Alki,” so tonight and tomorrow, 7:30-10:30 pm, “visitors are welcome to walk through the haunted pumpkin patch in our front yard, full of carved pumpkins, skeletons, zombies, and giant spiders.” (2130 Alki Ave SW)

COSTUME STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library: “It is story time at the High Point Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers in their favorite costumes to enjoy not-so-spooky stories and fun with our children’s librarian.” (35th SW/SW Raymond)

HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW: Continuing through Halloween night, see animated lights and characters from the team behind West Seattle Yuletide. 6-10 pm nightly. (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

(Saturday night’s sunset, photographed by a reader who wished to be anonymous)

And from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

VOTER REGISTRATION: New arrival or, for another reason, never before registered in this state? You can still register to vote in the November 7 election if you do so in person by end of the day. Nearest place is downtown.

ART ON THE iPAD: That’s the theme of today’s free interactive Tinkerlab activity at Delridge Library, 4-5:30 pm, all ages. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

FREE BARRE CLASSES: Barre Bohemian in Upper Morgan has three free classes each day this week, morning and afternoon – next one at 4:30 pm – sign up here. (6531 35th SW)

MONDAY MEDITATION: 7 pm at SoundYoga (WSB sponsor), “The Three Root Delusions” wraps up this series of Monday night meditation sessions. All welcome. Class fee $12. (5639 Californai SW)

MONDAY QUIZ: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, no cover, all ages, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

FULL LIST FOR TODAY/TONIGHT … is on our complete calendar.

(Halloween decorations at 2747 44th Ave SW – just added to our guide – thanks for the pic!)

Hallo-weekend continues – highlights from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION HARVEST FESTIVAL: This is today’s big event, presented by the West Seattle Junction Association (with co-sponsors including WSB). See our full preview here; see the schedule on the WSJA website. 10 am-2 pm, with free activities and games throughout, plus the chili cookoff ($10 donation for the West Seattle Food Bank) at 11 am, costume parade at 11:30 am, business trick-or-treating noon. We’ll be there for the entire festival with as-it-happens coverage. (California SW is closed between Oregon and Edmunds for the festival, and SW Alaska between 44th and 42nd)

(WSB photo)

HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW: From the folks who bring you West Seattle Yuletide. 6-10 pm. (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY: 6 pm with The Heebie Jeebies at The Skylark. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LARRINGTONS RANCH HAUNTED HOUSE. 7 pm-10 pm. Suggested for ages 10 and up. Free “but we accept donations of cans toward support of the local food bank.” (Erskine Way/SW Hudson)

And here are the non-Halloween highlights, from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LAST WEEKEND DAY FOR WEST SEATTLE WATER TAXI: Tomorrow, the WS Water Taxi goes to its five-day-a-week, commute-times-only schedule until next spring, so today is its last weekend day of 2017.

HAPPY 3RD ANNIVERSARY, PEEL & PRESS: The Morgan Junction restaurant/bar is celebrating its third anniversary by donating 10 percent of proceeds to the West Seattle Food Bank as holiday turkeys and chickens. Open today 9 am-10 pm. (6503 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK TRAFFIC-CIRCLE CLEANUP: Many hands make light work!

This weekend we will finish cleaning up four roundabouts in Highland Park in preparation for new trees, shrubs, and ground cover. We could really use extra hands! If you live, walk or drive near the intersections listed below, or you love to garden, or you just want to meet some neighbors, come on out and pitch in!

10 am – 11:30 am: 12th Ave SW & SW Trenton — install new plants & mulch
12 pm – 1:30 pm: 12th Ave SW & SW Thistle — install new plants & mulch
2 pm – 3:30 pm: 10th Ave SW & SW Thistle — install new plants & mulch
4 pm – 5 pm: 12th Ave SW & SW Kenyon — install new plants & mulch

Bring your own tools/wheelbarrow/etc. if you can.

SALMON-WATCHING: As reported here yesterday, the first coho have come home to Fauntleroy Creek, so volunteers will be there 2-3:30 pm to assist you in trying to see them. No dogs. Meet at the fish-ladder overlook across and upslope from the ferry dock. (Upper Fauntleroy Way & SW Director)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 3-6 pm, open mic at The Skylark, presented by neighboring Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor), all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PACIFICO: Pop act from Louisiana performs at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

RHIANNON AND FRIENDS: 7:30 pm concert at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

THERE’S MORE ON OUR CALENDAR … see it all here!

Thanks to James Bratsanos for the fall colors! First on our highlights list, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide (which we’re updating daily through next week):

WEST SEATTLE MONSTER DASH: 6th annual West Seattle Monster Dash in Lincoln Park to benefit South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. 9:30 am 5K, 10:30 am kids’ dash, 11:30 am awards ceremony and costume contest. Registration info here. (Fauntleroy/Cloverdale)

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY HALLOWEEN PARTY: Annual kids’ Halloween party at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), 11 am-1 pm. Decorate a mini-pumpkin and win a treat bag! (Fauntleroy/Morgan/California)

TIBBETTS UMC HALLOWEEN PARTY: 5-7 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor): “Halloween is coming right up, and it’s time to paint some pumpkins! Tibbetts United Methodist Church extends an open invitation to the public to join us for the Community Halloween Party. We welcome all to this FREE and fun gathering that includes a warm meal, pumpkin painting, a few carnival games, and of course some candy. We will be serving hearty fall soup and savory pumpkin soup. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall.” (NE corner of 41st Ave SW and Andover Street)

HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW: Halloween Light Show by the people who bring you West Seattle Yuletide. 6-10 pm nightly through Halloween – probably a little later tonight. (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

HAUNTED HOUSE: First of three nights (also Sunday and Tuesday) for Larringtons Ranch Haunted House. 7 pm-10 pm. Suggested for ages 10 and up. Free “but we accept donations of cans toward support of the local food bank.” (Erskine Way/SW Hudson)

‘GHOST GAME XI’: The Cabiri in “Ghost Game XI: Beyond The Veil” dessert theater at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, doors open 7:30 pm. Full details here; buy your ticket(s) here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘COME AS YOU AREN’T’: Skylark Café and Club‘s 12th Annual “Come as You Aren’t” battle of the bands, starting at 7:30 pm, $15 cover, 21+ – see the lineup here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘WEREWOLF’: Spend the night playing Halloween Werewolf – 8 pm at Meeples Games. Get there early to get signed up. Costume contest during intermission. Recommended for 12+. (3727 California SW)

COSTUME & KARAOKE CONTEST: At Mac’s Triangle Pub in South Delridge, 9:30 pm-1:30 am. (9454 Delridge Way SW)

There’s even more in the Halloween Etc. Guide!

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

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: 10 am-2 pm, take your no-longer-needed/usable/etc. prescription drugs to the Southwest Precinct for dropoff, no questions asked. (2300 SW Webster)

HELP BEAUTIFY HIGHLAND PARK: Traffic circles need you! 10 am – 12:30 pm: 10th Ave SW & SW Thistle — remove overgrowth & dead plants; 2 pm – 4:30 pm: 12th Ave SW & SW Kenyon — remove summer annuals.

SOUTHWEST ART SHOWCASE PICKUP: From Southwest Library – it’s time to pick up the art exhibited by community members all month – 95 pieces by 43 neighborhood artists! Here are some of them:

If you’re among the exhibitors, get to the library, 10 am-6 pm today, 1 pm-5 pm Sunday. (9010 35th SW)

‘DISCOVERING SEATTLE PARKS’: 11 am at White Center Library:

Hear about some of the best parks in the city from West Seattle resident Linnea Westerlind, author of the guidebook “Discovering Seattle Parks: A Local’s Guide” (Mountaineers Books 2017). Linnea has researched and visited every single one of Seattle’s more than 400 public parks, and now she shares the best and most interesting public spaces in this new book. Free slideshow presentation and Q&A. Books available for purchase.

(1409 SW 107th)

FALL WINE RELEASE: Day 2 at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – releasing the 2013 BLACK Red Wine Blend, and the 2014 Rhyme & Reason Syrah. Tasting room open 2-7 pm. (5910 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS’ GALA: Doors open 6 pm at Alki Masonic Hall in The Junction for a night of dining, dancing, bidding to help WSCO help youth musicians – featuring the West Seattle Big Band. More details in our most-recent preview. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

BLUEGRASS & BEYOND: 3-Play Ricochet at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

THE DENNY BLAINE GROUP & THE MOBERLYS: Seattle rock pioneers hit the stage! 9 pm-midnight. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Steller’s Jay, who needs no Halloween costume! Photographed by Mark Wangerin)

It’s Hallo-weekend! So we begin with highlights from the WSB Halloween (Etc.) Guide:

PRESCHOOL TRICK OR TREATING: 10-11:30 am at Holy Rosary School: “We are inviting all children age 5 and under with an adult to come trick or treat INSIDE at our Holy Rosary classrooms! We will have a mix of candy and non-candy items.” (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

SPOOKY CARNIVAL: 5:30-7:30 pm at Alki Community Center, ages 11 and younger: “Spooky fun for the whole family! Carnival games and prizes and a Spooky Haunted Scream Room for brave trick or treaters.” $0.25/ticket or $5/unlimited bracelet. (5817 SW Stevens)

FALL FESTIVAL: 5:30-7:30 pm, at High Point Community Center. All ages, free. “Join High Point Community Center staff and enjoy a family evening of fun. We will have Halloween games, booths, face painting, art and craft activities, and snacks. Fun for all ages. Come one, come all!” (6920 34th SW)

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 6-8 pm at Hiawatha Community Center. “Start your Halloween off with a frighteningly fun-filled evening for the family! Wear your costumes and enjoy carnival games, crafts, and spooktacular activities.” Ages 2-12. $5/child. (2700 California SW)

HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW: Tonight’s the first night of the Halloween Light Show by the folks who bring you West Seattle Yuletide. 6-10 pm nightly through Halloween – probably a little later on October 28th and 31st. (38th SW between Genesee and Dakota)

HALLOWEEN FAMILY SWIM: Free swim 7-8 pm at Southwest Pool! “We will have music and prizes for all the goblins, creatures, and superheroes of the night. Space is limited to 125 people. Anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied in the water by an adult.” (2801 SW Thistle)

THE CABIRI’S ANNUAL SHOW, OPENING NIGHT: The Cabiri in “Ghost Game XI: Beyond The Veil” dessert theater at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, doors open 7:30 pm. Full details here; buy your ticket(s) here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

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

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: 10:30 am-2 pm, you’re invited to all or part of the meeting – details in our calendar listing. At Daystar. (2615 SW Barton)

PEEL & PRESS’S 3RD ANNIVERSARY: 3 pm to 1 am, dine and drink at Peel & Press (WSB sponsor) in honor of their third anniversary – 10 percent of the proceeds are going to buy turkeys and chickens for the West Seattle Food Bank this holiday season! (6503 California SW)

FALL WINE RELEASE AT VISCON CELLARS: 5-9 pm at the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room, stop in to try the newly released fall wines: “We are releasing the 2013 BLACK Red Wine Blend, always a favorite with our customers. The new 2013 BLACK will be sure to live up to the legacy of its predecessors. Also releasing a new wine to our lineup, the 2014 Rhyme & Reason Syrah.” (5910 California SW)

SHNIT SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL: It’s back! 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. 21+. Details in our calendar listing. (1116 SW Holden)

ALAN EHRLICH: “Insightful, original songs” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

POWER POP ROCK: With The Riffbrokers, The Cheap Cassettes, Llama at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm-midnight. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Glaucous-winged gull at Lowman Beach, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Here’s what’s ahead for the rest of your Thursday! First, from the WSB Halloween Etc. Guide:

TODDLER PUMPKINPALOOZA 10 am-noon, for ages 1-5 at High Point Community Center: “Join the center staff and enjoy age-appropriate Halloween games, booths, face painting, art and craft activities, and snacks.” $5. (6920 34th SW)

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK PARTY: 6-7:30 pm at Delridge Community Center. Free: “Our 3rd annual Glow in the Dark Party! Snacks, games, and music are just the beginning of the fun. Come glow with us! Wear your costume, face paint, or anything that will illuminate the party. This event brought to you by the Delridge Advisory Council.” (4501 Delridge Way SW)

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

HOME SAFETY AND FALL PREVENTION: 10 am class at the Senior Center of West Seattle – info here. (4217 SW Oregon)

COPPER COIN’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY: 11:30 am-11 pm – here’s how the Admiral restaurant is celebrating. (2329 California SW)

MAYORAL CANDIDATES @ WSDW: 11:30 am at West Seattle Golf Course, it’s the WS Democratic Women‘s meeting, with mayoral candidates Cary Moon and Jenny Durkan scheduled to answer questions approximately 12:30-1:15 pm. Open to the public, though it’s too late to get in a lunch order. (4600 35th SW)

MONSTER DASH EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Already registered for Saturday’s West Seattle Monster Dash? Or, still need to sign up? Stop by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) 4-6 pm today. And get a discount on your WSR purchases while you’re there! More info here. (2743 California SW)

BUSINESS RESOURCES: This month’s West Seattle Chamber of Commerce After-Hours features “roundtable discussions that explore the challenges of the business community and the resources available to deal with the challenges.” 5:30 pm at Pershing Hall/American Legion Post 160 in The Triangle. (3618 SW Alaska)

WINE NIGHT AT ENDOLYNE JOE’S: First “Wine Night” at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) in Fauntleroy – 6-8 pm. Wine and ticket details here. (9261 45th SW)

FORUM ON TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES: The West Seattle Transportation Coalition is devoting this month’s meeting to a “forum on transportation alternatives for seniors and people with disabilities.” More info here. Special location: Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 7-8:30 pm, the open house at Seattle Lutheran High School on the north end of The Junction “will feature a tour of the facility, as well as interaction with Seattle Lutheran’s faculty and administration.” Enter through the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

ORGAN & DRUM JAZZ … with The Suffering F-Heads at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUSIC AFTER FOOTBALL: 8:30 pm-11 pm at Hawks Nest West on Alki, live music with Zechariah Valette after Thursday Night Football. (2806 Alki SW)

(Anna spotted the little rock with a big message in The Junction, and shared the photo)

Busy morning already – time now to look ahead to the rest of today and tonight. First, from the WSB Halloween (Etc.) Guide:

PUMPKIN-CARVING BASH: 6:30-8:30 pm, Pumpkin-Carving Bash raising money for the West Seattle Food Bank, co-sponsored by Origins Cannabis (WSB sponsor) at Heylo Cannabis in SODO. 21+. $10 tickets – treats, games, prizes, music by DJ Iggy – at this Eventbrite link. Meet at Origins in West Seattle, 4800 40th SW, at 6 pm to take their free trolley.

And from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (which you can use to look ahead days, weeks, even months at a time, any time):

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS: Seminar presented by Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) at Spruce Apartments, 2-4 pm – here’s how to RSVP. (4555 39th SW)

LONGFELLOW NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS DROP-IN MEETINGS: SPU is planning more “natural drainage” – such as roadside raingardens – in eastern West Seattle, and there are two locations for concurrent drop-in sessions 4-6 pm where you can get information and ask questions. (Corner of 30th Ave SW and SW Barton AND corner of 24th Ave SW and SW Kenyon)

UTILITIES & MORE @ HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, it’s the monthly meeting of Highland Park Action Committee, with agenda highlights including the Seattle City Light meter changes, Seattle Public Utilities’ West Marginal Way SW operations center project, and more, as detailed here. (1116 SW Holden)

POEMS AND STORIES: The monthly Poetrybridge event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) is at 7 pm tonight, with featured readers Margaret Roncone & Sam Roxas-Chua. Plus, the community microphone! (5612 California SW)

MOSTLY ACOUSTIC MUSIC: 7:30 pm-11 pm at Parliament Tavern – King Moon, Whisperer, William Hall & The Raccoons. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

If you use a Seattle Public Library branch for printing/copying services – take note that a new system will be installed at all locations next month. Here’s the announcement we just received:

This November, The Seattle Public Library is upgrading to a new print and copy system to offer patrons more options for printing. Public printers and copiers at all Library locations will be replaced.

The new system will:

· Allow payment by credit card at print release kiosks
· Make change for cash payments
· Offer a wide variety of paper sizes
· Provide color printing
· Provide higher speed printing and copying

Replacing the current print and copy system will begin Monday, Nov. 6 and should be completed by Monday, Nov. 27.

Patrons will no longer pay for print services online — all payments can be made through the print release kiosk at the copier or printer. Copy machines will now accept both credit and cash payments.

Printing and copying prices will remain the same:

· $.15 for a single-sided black and white page (8.5″ x 11″ and 8.5″ x 14″)
· $.30 for a single-sided black and white page (11″ x 17″)
· $.50 for a single-sided color page (8.5″ x 11″ and 8.5″ x 14″)
· $1 for a single-sided color page (11″ x 17″)

For more information, visit our Using Library Equipment page, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.

(Red-breasted sapsucker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

One week until Halloween and the fun gets into high gear starting tonight. First, from the WSB Halloween (Etc.) Guide:

OCTOBER 24: Halloween Story Time and Costume Swap, 7 pm at Delridge Library: “Families are invited to join children’s librarian Miss Bea for Halloween stories and fun plus a costume swap! Bring Halloween costumes and accessories your children have outgrown and swap them for others that are new to you. Please bring only items that are in good condition and are appropriate for children. For families and children ages 6 and under.” (5423 Delridge Way SW)

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

LOUISA BOREN STEM K-8 SITE UPDATE: As previewed here Monday, the long-promised followup to last June’s meeting about whether Seattle Public Schools wants to move the school to a new site. 6 pm at the school. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT: 6:30 pm at Hope Lutheran School (WSB sponsor):

Is my child ready for kindergarten? We will provide information regarding kindergarten readiness and what to look for in kindergarten from our Preschool Director Mrs. Figgins, as well as hear more about our kindergarten program from our highly experienced teacher, Mrs. Neafcy.

(4456 42nd SW)

COUNCILMEMBER HERBOLD @ BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: West Seattle/South Park City Councilmember Lisa Herbold is the special guest at tonight’s West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting, 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct. Got a question for her, especially about safety/crime issues? This is the place to be. All welcome – you don’t have to be involved with a Block Watch to attend. You’ll also hear a crime-trend briefing from precinct leadership. (2300 SW Webster)

Thanks to West Seattle photographer/pilot Long Bach Nguyen for aerial views of fall colors at High Point, above and below – as we start the week with some excellent weather for fall activities. Today’s highlights start with an event from the WSB Halloween (Etc.) Guide, which is full of fun happening now through November 1st:

PUMPKIN JUNCTION: The Beer Junction‘s annual celebration of pumpkin beers, ciders, and meads continues through Halloween – go here to see what’s on today’s list. (4511 California SW)

Got a Halloween/harvest/pumpkin/etc. event that’s NOT in our guide? Please send us info ASAP – editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you! Meantime, from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TINKERLAB AT DELRIDGE LIBRARY: STEM-based activities for all ages – today, 3-D Printing, 4-5:30 pm. Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

DELRIDGE BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS RELEASE & MIXER: Help Delridge businesses grow! Come to Ounces to meet local businesspeople and find out what the recent business survey revealed. 5:30 pm mixer, 6 pm results presentation. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

RON GALLO LIVE IN-STORE @ EASY STREET: 7 pm at Easy Street Records, you’ll see and hear Ron Gallo perform – free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

MONDAY MEDITATION: Tonight’s theme is “Developing Patience.” 7-8:30 pm at SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) – more info in our calendar listing. (5639 California SW)

(Added: Fall colors this morning by Fauntleroy Creek overlook)

Here’s what’s up for your Sunday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DUWAMISH NATIVE ART & CRAFTS MARKET: 10 am-6 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle. Come shop! Free parking for shoppers. More info here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm year-round, so come see what’s fresh – fruit, vegetables, juices, nuts, cheeses, meat, fish, beans, and much more. (The market’s own weekly preview mentions cranberries and radicchio as among the new arrivals.) In the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

KINDNESS ROCKS: Join the project with a 10 am-noon session today at Lil’ Bug Studio. (10007 13th SW)

NEW SCOUTING GROUP: First weekend meeting for new all-gender scouting group that’s part of the Baden-Powell Service Association. Noon at Lincoln Park‘s North Play Area. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

STEVE ITTERLY: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

DRUM AND SING TO CALL THE SALMON HOME: Annual tradition along Fauntleroy Creek – all welcome, all ages, to drum and sing to call the salmon home to spawn. BYO drum – or just bring your voice! 5 pm on the porch of the house below the creek overlook – just off SW Director from the northeast end of the overlook that’s across Fauntleroy Way from the ferry terminal.

BOOKTOBERFEST – LIBRARY KARAOKE: 6-11 pm at The Skylark:

It’s Libraryoake: Karaoke with Librarians! Belt it out for the love of books! Do you love to sing karaoke AND love books? Then this is the event for you. The library is hosting a special Booktoberfest edition of Libraryoke at the Skylark Café in West Seattle where you are highly encouraged to sing songs inspired by or about books and libraries. There will be prizes for singers who choose bookish songs or who dress up as their favorite authors or literary characters. Parents can bring youth and teens to sing as well. Feel free to bring books to swap and share, as there will also be a book exchange.

All ages. The event is free – drinks and food are not. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

P.S. Checked our West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide yet? All the Halloween/harvest/fall/etc. events from here through November 1st – and if we’re missing yours, please e-mail us the info – editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!

(Photo by Patrick Wirth – who found this falcon hawk perched outside his window one recent morning)

Welcome to the weekend! Highlights of what’s happening in West Seattle, from our calendar:

DUWAMISH ALIVE! Work parties along the river and in the watershed, 10 am-2 pm; this twice-yearly event is usually rain or shine. At T-107 Park in West Seattle, it will start with speakers including West Seattle/South Park City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. (4700 W. Marginal Way SW). Other events include tree planting at Greg Davis Park on Longfellow Creek (at Juneau) and at Point Rediscovery (10040 Des Moines Memorial Dr.). Find other events via our preview.

22ND/HENDERSON FOLLOWUP: 10 am-4 pm, volunteer work party on the slope where goats cleared away the overgrowth a year ago. All welcome; service hours available for students. (22nd SW/SW Henderson)

DUWAMISH NATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET: 10 am-6 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle, second day of this month’s market. Details in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

OPEN HOUSE: At Holy Rosary School, 10 am-1 pm, preschool through 8th grade. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUPPORTING SAFEFUTURES YOUTH CENTER: Support an organization that’s working with vulnerable youth in our community. Come to the benefit breakfast 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – details here. (7904 35th SW)

EMBROIDERY AT THE LIBRARY: Part of Southwest Library‘s art-making series, embroidery for 7 and up, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Free. (9010 35th SW)

(added) FALL MAKERS DAY: Under way until 4 pm at CAPERS in The Junction, which sent the photo:

“Featuring local artists and makers. Fine art, children’s art and clothing, jewelry and chocolate are featured in the Pop-Up shops today until 4 pm.” (4525 California SW)

OCTOBERFEST: 1-7 pm at Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor), all ages: “Enjoy Bavarian noshes and our new 2014 Roadtrip Red – the perfect fall wine. No dirndl or lederhosen required. Tastings are just $5 (waived with bottle purchase) and noshes are gratis.” (3804 California SW)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: West Seattle/South Park Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors rep Leslie Harris welcomes you to her community-conversation drop-in meeting, 3-5 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

TINKERLAB STEM CHALLENGE: 3-4:30 pm at Southwest Library; all ages welcome. Free. (9010 35th SW)

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

SCHOLARSHIP FUND BENEFIT: West Seattle Hall of Fame member Tom Collier performs at Kenyon Hall to raise money for the WSHS Scholarship Fund, 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

WEST END GIRLS: A DRAG SPOOKTACULAR: Pre-Halloween edition of the drag showcase at The Skylark, doors at 8, show at 9, details here. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

DARWIN’S FINCHES, MANNEQUIN BBQ, BABY CROW FLIGHT SCHOOL: “Rock with stellar musicianship” and “songbird vocal harmonies” at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm-midnight. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Sanderling, photographed at Constellation Park this week by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DUWAMISH NATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET: 10 am-6 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle – details in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

THE STORY WITH NIKKITA OLIVER: 3:30 pm-5 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Totem Star presents a youth-led conversation with Nikkita Oliver. (Adults are welcome too, to observe.) Details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth International High School‘s last regularly scheduled home game – also homecoming and Senior Night – is at Southwest Athletic Complex, 5 pm, vs. Bainbridge Island High School … West Seattle High School is on the road vs. Bishop Blanchet (8400 Wallingford Ave. N.), 7 pm.

TASTING ROOMS: The Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room north of Morgan Junction is open 5-9 pm. (5910 California SW) … The Welcome Road Winery (WSB sponsor) tasting room south of Admiral is open 5-8 pm. (3804 California SW)

NATURAL WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm at Sound and Fog in The Junction. (4735 40th SW)

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATING: Skate at Alki Community Center, 5:45-7:45 pm! (5817 SW Stevens)

SQUARE DANCING & DINNER AT HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY: 6 pm dinner, 7 pm dancing, free! at Highland Park Elementary (but if you can make a donation, it’s also a fundraiser for the HPE PTA). All welcome. (1012 SW Trenton)

HARVEST DANCE AT THE Y: 6:30-8 pm, fun hoedown at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), free to members, $10/family for nonmembers. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

BOBCAT BOB: Live music with the one and only “Bobcat Bob” (Bob Rice) at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Johnny & The Moles and Pistil Whipped Project, 9 pm-midnight, rock/jazz. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Eastern gray squirrels, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for today/tonight:

‘GREAT SHAKEOUT’ EARTHQUAKE DRILL: Are you participating? Many are, at 10:19 am today – practicing to “drop, cover, and hold on.” Genesee Hill Elementary in West Seattle is the official media site for Seattle Public Schools participation, and we’re planning to be there.

DANCE IN THE AFTERNOON: Free between 2 and 4 pm? Go to the Senior Center of West Seattle for dance time with music by Lauren Petrie. (4217 SW Oregon)

TINKERLAB: All ages welcome for free, fun STEM-themed crafts at High Point Library, 4-5:30 pm. Today’s theme: Snap Circuits. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

TEEN HUNT AND COSTUME CONTEST: From the WSB Halloween Etc. Guide – ~6 pm at Hiawatha Community Center, for ages 11-17: “A flashlight, goodie bag, and strong spirit is all you need to capture prizes in our grounds. YCTP intern staff will award a ‘spookiest’ and ‘most original’ costume prize prior to the hunt. Hunt begins promptly at dusk.” Free! (2700 California SW)

(added) WOMEN’S NIGHT AT CLICK: 6-9 pm at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor):

We’re welcoming three woman-owned businesses tonight, and you’re invited!

Bring a friend and check out the new holiday collection from Hobo. The local rep is bringing one of her favorites to give away in a drawing, and we’re offering a (super cute!) gift with bag purchase while supplies last.

Meet the makers: Ann of Chikahisa Studio and Lauren of Naked Truth Beauty will both be here. You’ve seen Chikahisa jewelry at Click!; Ann will be bringing a bigger selection including rings! Naked Truth is a line of natural beauty products (with eco-friendly packaging) made right here in the PNW. The party is in the upstairs loft, and we’ll have snacks and bubbly beverages to sip while you shop.

(4540 California SW)

KNOW WHO YOU’RE VOTING FOR? If you’re still making up your mind – or just want to reinforce the decision you’ve made – candidates in three key citywide races will be part of a West Seattle forum tonight, co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Transportation Coalition. 6:30 pm doors open at American Legion Post 160 in The Triangle. City Council Position 8 is up first, then Position 9, then Mayor, and organizers say all candidates have RSVP’d. All welcome, no admission charge. (3618 SW Alaska)

DESIGN REVIEW FOR 2715 CALIFORNIA SW: 6:30 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle, the Southwest Design Review Board takes its next look at the mixed-use project called Admiral Station. See the design packet here. The meeting will include a public-comment period. (2715 California SW)

PREPAREDNESS @ TIMEBANK: West Seattle Timebank‘s topic during the 6:30-8 pm meeting at the Senior Center of West Seattle is preparedness – more info in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

MAKE HATS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED: 7 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor):

It’s beginning to get cold out and a perfect time to knit a warm hat for others less fortunate than ourselves. If you’re a knitter (or crocheter), or if you’re someone who wants to learn how to knit, please feel free to join us on Thursday 10/19 at 7 pm. Tibbetts is at 3940 41st SW; entry in the alley door. We’ll have several patterns available for you. If you have supplies, feel free to bring your odds and ends of yarn and some needles and join the fun and fellowship!

(Fall colors at Myrtle Reservoir Park – photographed by Steve Mohundro, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Big Wednesday night! Yes, we know the weather might go bad, but there’s always a chance the forecast won’t pan out, so here are the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PUMPKIN CARVING: From the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide, pumpkin carving tonight at Arthur’s in The Admiral District, 5-7 pm, with extended happy hour for participants, plus prizes! (2311 California SW)

CLIMATE-CHANGE CONVERSATION: Concerned or confused about climate change? 6 pm potluck, 7 pm presentation/conversation at Peace Lutheran Church, all welcome – details here. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

SISTERS, LIVE IN-STORE: See local faves Sisters live at Easy Street Records, 7 pm, free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm on the lower level of The Kenney, it’s the quarterly meeting of the Morgan Community Association. See the agenda in our calendar listing. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

COUNCIL CANDIDATES @ DELRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, the Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meets. The agenda highlight, from chair Mat McBride:

Our guests this month are City Council 8 candidates Jon Grant and Teresa Mosqueda, who will be there to answer questions about the job they’re applying for. NOTE – one of these two people will be your elected representative in a few weeks. This is a great opportunity to make a personal and community connection with them. The DNDC is open and welcome to all. Tell your friends.

(1116 SW Holden)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: The October edition is tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm:

Celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month, WordsWest Literary Series welcomes award-winning poet Roberto Ascalon and poet and playwright Robert Flor for “Home and Away,” an evening of poetry ranging from the unforgiving city streets to a small fishing town in Alaska, inquiring into the nature of place and community.

Full details in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS: The local GOP organization for West Seattle, White Center, Vashon, and part of Burien meets tonight at 7 pm at Seattle Open Door Church in Burien. (625 SW 149th)

DEADGRASS: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern, with the music of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

’70S GLAM SKATE WITH DJ MCLOVIN: 8:30-11 pm at Southgate Roller Rink, adult skate with 21+ bar. 21+. (9646 17th SW)

LOTS MORE HAPPENING TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND – see the full list on our complete calendar page.

(Belted kingfisher, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for today/tonight:

HOUSING FAIR: Seniors looking for information about housing options can find it Under way until 12:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT: Neighborhood House High Point has visitors from Seattle Children’s Theatre for today’s 10:30-11:30 am preschool-enrichment program – a story drama workshop: “If you’ve ever wished you could go inside a storybook, then Story Drama is perfect for you. Together, we will read a different book and explore elements of the story through acting, art, and interactive, multi-sensory props. Experience the excitement of drama and working as an ensemble while actively enjoying the best in children’s literature.” Geared toward ages 3-5 but all kids welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

HALA ‘OPEN HOUSE’ – COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS: 6 pm-7:30 pm, open house before and after a 6:30 presentation, at High Point Community Center. We’ve previewed both elements of this event:

–Comprehensive Plan Amendments – focused on the West Seattle Junction, Westwood-Highland Park, and Morgan Junction urban villages – here’s our preview

–Accessory Dwelling Units – your opinion is sought here no matter where you live, as it’s a citywide policy – here’s our preview

(6920 34th SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct. Tonight’s focus is on local crime trends and neighborhood concerns – Seattle Police will be there to listen to yours. (2300 SW Webster)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library – bring your kid(s) of all ages. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 8-11 pm, South Sound Tug & Barge: “West Seattle’s favorite power folk/punk/blues/gospel/bluegrass trio.” 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)