(Crow vs. bald eagle faceoff at Bar-S Playfield on Saturday: Photo by Tom Madden)

Belated edition of today’s calendar highlights – four possibilities for your Monday evening:

NEW MEETUP HOURS @ COMMUNITY ORCHARD: 5-7 pm Mondays is the new meetup/work party time at the Community Orchard of West Seattle on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus – details here. (6000 16th SW)

PHYSICAL THERAPY NIGHT: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) hosts “Physical Therapy Night” – get a free one:one injury assessment with Biojunction Sports Therapy. (2343 California SW)

TINKERLAB DROP-IN: Week 1 was a hit – don’t miss week 2 at Delridge Library! 6 pm, something STEM-based and fun for everyone, all ages, free! Details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 6:30 pm, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Agenda includes something many local community councils have been doing – brainstorming what to apply for in the Neighborhood Street Fund, a once-every-three-years city grant program whose deadline for this cycle is days away. Live or work in ND? (Or, even if you don’t – everybody’s welcome.) Be there! (4408 Delridge Way SW)

(Saturday photo by David Hutchinson: Water Taxi passengers getting ready to sail onto fog-topped Elliott Bay)

The West Seattle Water Taxi is celebrating its spring/summer schedule, and that kicks off our Sunday list of what’s up:

WATER TAXI CELEBRATION: 8:30 am-8 pm, free rides on the West Seattle Water Taxi all day, with refreshments at Seacrest Pier 10:30 am-noon, which is also when you’ll find King County Council chair Joe McDermott and KCDOT Marine Division head Paul Brodeur to greet passengers and talk about the service. (1660 Harbor SW)

FIRST WEEKEND FOR BRUNCH AT MIOPOSTO: Day 2 of the first weekend of brunch at Mioposto (WSB sponsor) in Admiral. (2139 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, including the annual return of Langley Fine Gardens from Vashon, with plants! Also, look for the TAF Academy Speech Team with special performances. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

MEDITATION AND PRAYERS FOR WORLD PEACE: 11:30 am at Sound Yoga (WSB sponsor), all welcome: “Western Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Khedrub will come to West Seattle to give a teaching on Buddhist meditation and lead prayers dedicated to world peace.” All welcome; $10 suggested donation. (5639 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED TODAY … for a volunteer-appreciation celebration. Next week it’s back to the regular Thursdays-Sundays, noon-4 pm, schedule.

CLASSICAL STRING QUARTET: 3 pm, live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), celebrating 20 years of playing together. (5612 California SW)

LADIES MUSICAL CLUB: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, it’s a program of music by Seattle-area composers – details in our listing. (2306 42nd SW)

MUSIC NORTHWEST PRESENTS PIANO BRILLIANCE: 3 pm at Olympic Recital Hall at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), “piano music of the 21st century by African, American, and Russian composers—a one-of-a-kind concert, heard nowhere else on the planet.” More info in our listing. (6000 16th SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … by browsing our calendar for the days/weeks/months ahead!

(Seacrest photo shared by alextutu1821 in the WSB Flickr group)

Good morning! Since it’s the start of spring break for Seattle Public Schools, with many families out of town, the calendar for this weekend is a little quieter than usual. Still some fun things to check out:

FIRST WEEKEND DAY FOR THE WATER TAXI: The West Seattle Water Taxi now runs Saturdays and Sundays too. See the schedule here and remember, free rides all day tomorrow. (1660 Harbor SW)

STREET SCRAMBLE: “Urban adventure,” with registration starting at 8:30 am in the Alki Bathhouse vicinity if you’re not already signed up. Details here. (60th SW/SW Alki)

MIOPOSTO LAUNCHES BRUNCH IN ADMIRAL: 10 am, it’s the first day of the new weekend brunch at Mioposto (WSB sponsor) in Admiral. (2139 California SW)

PLANT SALE: 11 am-3 pm, first of the season at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) garden center on the north side of campus – info here. (6000 16th SW)

OPEN HOUSE: At West Seattle Nursery, 11 am-2 pm, it’s the Spring Open House, as gardening season gets going. (California SW/SW Brandon)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: This quiet spring-break Saturday might be the perfect time to visit the home of West Seattle’s history, open noon-4 pm today but closed tomorrow, you should note, just this weekend. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

BUY M’S TICKETS FROM WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYERS: 1-5 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor). From Caryn Johnson:

West Seattle players will be at Morgan Junction Thriftway from 1-5 selling Mariners tickets to the June 28th game against the Pirates. This is a team fundraiser as well as gives them a chance to play at Safeco Field next spring in the High School Baseball Classic. Donations are welcome and all tickets purchased and donated back to the team will be given to the local community centers. Come out and help support the team.

They’ve been having a great season, as Caryn’s been reporting, though Friday’s game ended with a 10-3 loss to Garfield. (California/Morgan)

USED BIKE SALE, & BIKE RIDE: 1-6 pm, Alki’s Guy Olson has organized “Alki’s first used bicycle sale!! Bring at least a bicycle or bicycle parts to sell, and bring a bicycle to ride. I’ll be blocking off the parking area in front of El Chupacabra on Alki beach, for the biggest bicycle sale and swap Alki Beach has ever seen! If you don’t have a bike, this will be your chance to buy yourself something.” Then at 6 pm, Guy invites all riders to join the Alki Beach Creeps for their monthly ride. (2620 Alki SW)

CYGNE: Live music – original fingerstyle blues and folk – at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. (5612 California SW)

AFROCOP WITH BILL HORIST: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THERE’S MORE … to see, on our complete calendar.

Another warmer-than-normal spring day – and it’s Friday, with Seattle Public Schools‘ spring break starting as soon as the day’s final bell rings. So you know it’s going to be busy at the beach. As for everywhere else, here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Until 4 pm, a mobile blood drive is under way at the Alki Masonic Center in The Junction. Closed noon-1 pm for a break; otherwise, walkups welcome; more info here. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

BUSINESS OPENING: Thanks to Kennedy for sharing the word that it’s day one for Bishops Barbershop in the east building of Junction 47. Go see Kyler Martz‘s mural! (42nd SW/SW Alaska)

WINE RELEASE AT VISCON CELLARS: Two new wines are being released at West Seattle winery Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) today and tomorrow, “a new Cabernet Sauvignon and new Cabernet Franc, both from 2012,” says proprietor Ben Viscon, who shares the photo:

The tasting room is open from 5-9 pm tonight, 2-7 pm Saturday. (5910 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE’S ROCKFORD PEACHES: You saw them here earlier this week – tonight it’s their only Bar-S game of the season, per Coach Sean. Go cheer the WSLL’s first all-girl coach-pitch team! Playing the Thunderbirds, 5 pm. (64th SW/SW Admiral Way)

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

LAST NIGHT FOR ‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: Haven’t seen the West Seattle High School musical comedy yet? Last chance!

7:30 pm at the WSHS Theater – more info here. (3000 California SW)

MORE LIVE MUSIC: Stoned Evergreen Travelers, Skull of Old Saul, Me Infecto at Parliament Tavern in Admiral, 9 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Busy day/night ahead in West Seattle, and here are some of the reasons why:

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE TALKS TREE-CUTTING: As first reported here Tuesday, the City Council’s Parks, Seattle Center, Libraries, & Waterfront Committee will talk this morning about the West Seattle illegal tree-cutting case during a discussion of “tree stewardship.” The meeting is at City Hall at 9:30 am and includes a public-comment period; it’ll be live on the Seattle Channel, cable 21 and seattlechannel.org. (500 4th Ave.)

OUR OCEAN & YOU: From Stacia Bell at Madison Middle School‘s library:

In preparation for Earth Day on April 22nd, underwater photographer and environmental speaker Annie Crawley will be visiting Madison Middle School on Thursday, April 7th to share some amazing underwater images with students and talk with them about the environmental challenges our planet faces from the impact of climate change and marine debris.

Through her stories and photographs, she hopes to teach students about the interdependence we have with the ocean and empower them to take action in protecting it. Grade-level assemblies will occur during 1st, 2nd and 4th period in the cafeteria and parents/guardians are welcome to join us. Contact Ms. Bell in the library if you have any questions.

(45th SW/SW Spokane)

TINKERLAB AT HIGH POINT LIBRARY: Earlier this week, we’re told, Tinkerlab‘s debut at Delridge Library was a hit.

4-6 pm today, you’ll find the all-ages STEM-activity program at High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

JUNCTION ART DEDICATION: 6 pm on the southeast corner of California and Alaska, all are invited to the dedication of Lezlie Jane‘s newest work, previewed here on Monday.

DESIGN REVIEW FOR 6058 35TH SW: 6:30 pm at the Sisson Building/Senior Center, the Southwest Design Review Board takes another look at this two-building mixed-use project – details and the newest design packet are here. (California SW/SW Oregon)

TWEEN THURSDAY AT THE Y: 6:30-8 pm, fun and games for grades 3-7 during the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) “Tween Thursdays” – all welcome, membership not required. Details here. (4515 36th SW)

LIVE/WORK IN/NEAR WHITE CENTER? 7 pm, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meets at NH Fire District HQ. As previewed on our partner site White Center Now, the agenda includes education equity and septic systems. (1243 SW 112th)

‘ADDAMS FAMILY’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm, your second-to-last chance to cheer the student performers and musicians putting on this musical version of “The Addams Family,” at the West Seattle High School Theater. Ticket info here. (3000 California SW)

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE? Check our complete calendar!

(Varied thrush, photographed by Mark Wangerin – click to open a larger view)

Our highlights for today start now and stretch across the next 12-plus hours!

DINE OUT FOR ROXHILL ELEMENTARY: Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) is donating part of its proceeds today to support enrichment programs at Roxhill Elementary. Joe’s dining room is open until 10 tonight. (9261 45th SW)

NETWORKING MEETUP: Noon at West Seattle Office Junction, take a break from your home office, local business, coffee-shop spot, wherever, and come network. Bring your lunch. (6040 California SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm matinée at the Senior Center of West Seattle, today showing “Rose of Washington Square” (1939) with Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Al Jolson. Suggested donation $1-$2. (California SW/SW Oregon)

SEALTH SHOP SUPPORTERS @ SCHOOL BOARD: 5:30 pm, the public-comment period starts at the Seattle School Board meeting at District HQ in SODO, and supporters of the budget-threatened wood-shop program at Chief Sealth International High School are on the list. Here’s the agenda for the full meeting, which starts at 4. (3rd S./S. Lander)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. No agenda yet but we’ve heard word of a guest to discuss plans for the upcoming tunneling-related Alaskan Way Viaduct closure. (California SW/SW Oregon)

JIM PAGE: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at the West Seattle High School Theater, go cheer student performers in the WSHS Drama Club/Music Department production of the musical “Addams Family.” Ticket info’s in our listing. (3000 California SW)

CHECK THE CALENDAR for even more!

Thanks to Claudio Gonda for that bald-eagle photo from Me-Kwa-Mooks Park – see Claudio’s full Flickr set here. And now, let’s see what’s up for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY: Eat/drink at Zippy’s Giant Burgers in White Center today and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Highland Park Elementary PTA – details in our listing. (9646 14th SW)

DINE OUT TO SAVE KPLU: At Mioposto (WSB sponsor) in Admiral, a percentage of tonight’s dinner proceeds will go toward the campaign to raise money to save KPLU public radio. (If you’re reading this outside WS, note that Mioposto’s Bryant and Mt. Baker locations are participating, too.) More info here. (2139 California SW)

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: Live music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), “acoustic hits of the last 4 decades.” 5-8 pm, no cover. (1936 Harbor SW)

LEARN TO PLAY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: Ages 9 and up, first Tuesday of the month, at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor), 6 pm, free, everything provided, just bring yourself. (3727 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: All welcome at the monthly meeting, 6:30 pm at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. (41st SW/SW Alaska)

LOVE TO MAKE THINGS, AND MAKE FRIENDS? Two groups meet tonight – West Seattle Crochet and Knit Social Circle at Uptown Espresso in The Junction (California/Edmunds/Erskine), West Seattle Quilters at Senior Center of West Seattle (California/Oregon), both groups at 7 pm.

BILLY JOE & THE RC’S: Live at Parliament Tavern every Tuesday, 7 pm, featuring Billy Joe Huels and Robin Cady of The Dusty 45s, along with Rod Cook. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

BLUEGRASS JAM BAND: Live music at Löcol, 7 pm, no cover. (7902 35th SW)

SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: 9 pm every Tuesday at Shadowland. (California SW/SW Oregon)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar (which has even more for today/tonight, too).

(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights of what’s up for the rest of today/tonight:

COMMUNITY ORCHARD MEETUP/WORK PARTY: 4-6 pm, go visit the Community Orchard of West Seattle on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus to find out more about the orchard and see how to (or pitch in and) help. (6000 16th SW)

TINKERLAB: 6-7:30 pm, all ages are welcome to drop in at Delridge Library to “work on a fun STEM-based craft or challenge and tinker around with construction and builder kits” – more in our listing. Free! (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 6:15 pm at Southwest Library, come get involved with WWRHAH – tonight’s agenda is in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE HI-YU: 7 pm at Admiral Congregational Church, come get involved with the volunteers behind the city’s last neighborhood float (among other things) – details on tonight’s meeting are here; all welcome. (California SW/SW Hill)

And this note:

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY REGISTRATION: As previously announced, we’ll be opening registration for this year’s West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day before the day’s out – when we’re ready, you’ll see an announcement here on WSB as well as on our WSCGSD site at westseattlegaragesale.com. The big day this year is now less than six weeks away – Saturday, May 14th!

(Male pileated woodpecker, photographed Saturday by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, ideas for the first Sunday of April:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the heart of The Junction; here’s what’s fresh this week. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

JAZZ SUNDAY: 10:30 am, everyone’s invited to Admiral Congregational Church‘s traditional post-Easter, jazz-music-filled service – details in our listing. (California SW/SW Hill)

CATSINO: 2-6 pm at Beveridge Place Pub, play games and place bids to help four local animal-advocacy/-rescue groups. (6413 California SW)

EVAN HULSE, ZACH ROURKE, ABBY KARP … live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

FINAL PERFORMANCE OF ‘VIOLET’: 3 pm at ArtsWest, it’s closing day for “Violet.” (4711 California SW)

ASK THE AGES: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, avant-jazz music. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Photo by Kira B, a Madison Middle School student whose work is on Instagram, here)

Happy Saturday! Things you can do today/tonight in West Seattle (and nearby):

DONATE FOOD: 9 am-2 pm, the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle is collecting food for the WS Food Bank at WS Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy/Morgan; WSB sponsor) and the Junction QFC (42nd/Alaska).

BUY BOOKS, HELP STUDENTS: 10 am-2 pm, it’s the annual Sanislo Elementary Book Sale (with a small “garage sale” too), raising money for 4th graders’ trip to Camp Sealth. More info here. (1812 SW Myrtle)

CELEBRATE ATOMIC BOYS’ ANNIVERSARY: The Admiral District retro-toys-and-candy shop Atomic Boys celebrates its 8th anniversary today, 10 am-6 pm. You’re invited to: “Stop by for drawings for great prizes, treats, and free balloons for kids.” (4311 SW Admiral Way)

SPRUCE UP THE BEE GARDEN: Looking ahead to next month’s festival, the West Seattle Bee Garden‘s pollination garden needs some TLC courtesy of helping hands like yours. 10 am-2 pm, come help prune, mulch, clean up, etc. Maybe even get a beekeeper-guided look at the bees! The garden is on the north side of High Point Commons Park. (SW Graham/Lanham)

SHOP THE SEATTLE MAKERS’ MARKET: Noon-4 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), meet local makers and browse/buy what they’ve created. (5612 California SW)

WINE TASTING: The Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 2-7 pm today. (5910 California SW)

WATCH & DISCUSS, #1: “The Mask You Live In” will be screened at 3 pm (doors open 2:30 pm, 25 tickets still available) by the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. The film “follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CHEER FOR JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY SKATERS: Southside Revolution‘s fourth bout of the season at Southgate Roller Rink has an Indiana Jones theme. Doors open 5:15 pm, skating starts 5:35 pm, details here. (9646 17th SW)

WATCH & DISCUSS, #2: West Seattle Meaningful Movies will show two episodes of “A Force More Powerful,” focusing on nonviolent-resistance movements; discussion afterward includes West Seattleite Liz Spoerri talking about her involvement in the “Delta 5” case and next month’s Break Free from Fossil Fuels. Doors open at 6:30, film at 7, no charge but donations welcome. At Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way)

LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC: Greg Spence Wolf sings and plays, 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company. (5612 California SW)

APPLAUD STUDENT PERFORMERS: Musical comedy “The Addams Family” is onstage again tonight at 7:30 at the West Seattle High School Theater, presented by the WSHS Drama Club and Music Department. Backstory in our listing.

(added) TAP YOUR TOES TO SPARKY AND RHONDA: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall:

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform throughout the U.S. and overseas, singing songs and telling stories from the American folk tradition. Sparky has been performing for over forty years and is internationally recognized as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller, and author. He accompanies himself with fingerstyle picking and bottleneck blues guitar, banjo, and spoons. Rhonda Rucker is a musician, children’s author, storyteller, and songwriter. Her blues harmonica, piano, old-time banjo, and bones add musical versatility to their performances.

Sparky and Rhonda deliver an uplifting presentation of toe-tapping music spiced with humor, history, and tall tales. They’ll take us on an educational and emotional journey that ranges from poignant stories of slavery and war to an amusing rendition of a Brer Rabbit tale and witty commentaries on current events. Their music includes a variety of old-time blues, slave songs, Appalachian music, spirituals, ballads, work songs, Civil War music, railroad songs, and a few of their own original compositions.

Front reserved table seats are $14. Row seating is $12 general and $10 seniors. With a reservation, row seating is only $10 general and $8 seniors. Elementary, middle, & high school students are $5, and pre-school children are free.

To reserve, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net with your request; you’ll receive an e-mail confirming your reservation.

(7904 35th SW)

SEE ‘FROM SILENT TO SOUND’: The Olio Theatrical Troupe presents an evening of music, comedy, and dance – details here, including ticket info (16 and under are free) – 7:30 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Gatewood. (7141 California SW)

LISTEN TO VINTAGE SOUL: The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, “a unique 60s and 70s vintage soul trio with Hammond B3, tasty guitar lines and old school-style pocket drumming,” is live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Thanks to Mark Wangerin for beautiful hummingbird images to grace this sunny, warm first day of April – rufous above, Anna’s below:

Now, highlights of what’s up for the rest of today/tonight:

TALK TO YOUR COUNCILMEMBER: Second session of in-the-district office hours for Councilmember Lisa Herbold today, noon-7 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle in The Junction. Appointment NOT required; just drop by. (4217 SW Oregon)

‘PULP FICTION’ @ WORDS, WRITERS, & WEST SEATTLE: Tonight, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society-presented meet-the-author event at Westwood Village Barnes & Noble features Greg Hatcher, “pulp fiction” genre writer, writing instructor for the Young Authors class at the West Seattle YMCA’s Community Learning Center, and comics/cartooning teacher (among other things):

Find out more about “new pulp movement.” More info in our listing – drop by between 5 and 7! (2800 SW Barton)

FREE ‘FAMILY NIGHT’ FUN: 6-8:25 pm, it’s another free, fun “Family Night” at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), all welcome, whether you’re a member or not. Obstacle course, games, running, swimming – details in our listing. (4515 36th SW)

WEST SEATTLE DRAMA CLUB BENEFIT: Tonight, see “The Addams Family” at West Seattle High School as part of a special fundraiser, “Taste of the Arts“!

(Photo courtesy WSHS Drama Club)

7 pm dessert and more, 8 pm performance – details here (including how to get your ticket). The money raised goes for program needs including body microphones, a sound-effects library, theater lights, monitors for musicians and in the dressing room, replacements for the worn/torn curtains … You can help! Be at WSHS tonight. (3000 California SW)

BILL DAVIE: “Alternative singer-songwriter” performs tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE BREWING COMEDY NIGHT: 8 pm at West Seattle Brewing, it’s comedy night with Cathy Sorbo – details in our listing. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AND THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar!

Thanks to David Hutchinson for another baby photo from the resident Canada geese. *Scroll to the end of this story for his side note regarding the photo. First – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: 11 am-3 pm at Daystar – details in our listing. (2615 SW Barton)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS MULTICULTURAL NIGHT: 6 pm, everyone’s invited to the Chief Sealth International High School Galleria: “One of CSI’s favorite community events, Multicultural Night is a fun-filled evening of cultural performances, community information, and free food that represents the ethnic diversity of our student body. This is one of the events that truly make us a global village!” (2600 SW Thistle)

SQUIRREL BUTTER & SCOTT KNICKERBOCKER: An evening of American roots music @ C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover; tips appreciated. (5612 California SW)

‘SAVE A UNICORN’ BENEFIT: 7 pm at The Skylark, benefit to help Amanda Hutchins conquer cancer. Singing, dancing, rope-jumping, more – it’s a variety show. Tickets available here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘ADDAMS FAMILY’ AT WSHS: The new West Seattle High School Drama Club & Music Department musical comedy opens tonight in the WSHS Theater! 7:30 pm; ticket info here, production info here. (3000 California SW)

MORE FOR TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND … on our complete calendar.

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*The side note from photographer David, mentioned above: “I know that Canada geese aren’t the most popular bird on the planet, but this little guy is kind of cute. This is another good reason for compliance with the dogs on a leash rule. These geese are generally terrified of dogs (especially large or active ones), even if the dogs are leashed but the owners approach too close. Over the years I have noticed that when the geese make a break to escape to the water by scrambling over the large rocks lining the shore, the small goslings can’t keep up and frequently fall in the large gaps in the rocks and are then trapped – or injure their legs trying to jump across. My wife and I have taken quite a number of the injured ones to PAWS where they usually end up having to be euthanized.”

It isn’t spring on WSB without a Canada-gosling(s) photo by David Hutchinson, whose note accompanying the photo above said, “Noticed these 3 goslings with parents heading for shore along Harbor Ave this past weekend. Spring has arrived.” (Scroll down for Lise Thivierge‘s photo of goose and goslings on shore.) And now, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

4 STORY TIMES: Coming up at local libraries in the hours ahead – Toddler Story Time at 10:30 am at Southwest Library (35th SW/SW Henderson), Preschool Story Time at 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), Baby Story Time at 11:30 am at High Point Library, and Somali Story Time at 5 pm, also at High Point (35th SW/SW Raymond).

DREAM DINNERS ‘FREEZER SALE’: 10:30 am-12:30 pm, see what’s pre-assembled and ready to buy in the freezer at Dream Dinners-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), on the street-level outer east side of Jefferson Square. (4701 41st SW)

ENTREPRENEUR MEETUP: Bring your lunch to West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor), noon-1:15 pm, and meet other local entrepreneurs. (6040 California SW)

FINAL WEEK FOR ‘VIOLET’: Been to the musical @ ArtsWest yet? Time’s running out. Tonight, it’s a 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)

TALARICO’S TRIVIA: The biggest local trivia night, 8:30 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria in The Junction. Details in our listing. (4718 California SW)

(Monday sunset, by Chris Frankovich)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DREAM DINNERS FREEZER SALE: This is one of two times a year when you can stop by Dream Dinners-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) and pick up pre-assembled entrees, sides, desserts, etc. Today’s day 1, 4:30-7 pm – details in our listing. DD is on the street-level eastern exterior of Jefferson Square. (4701 41st SW, Suite 110)

BILLY JOE AND THE RC’S: Live at Parliament Tavern, no cover, 7-9 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

YARN FANS, UNITE: The West Seattle Crochet and Knit Circle welcomes all, 7-9 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: Weekly showcase at Shadowland in The Junction, 9-11 pm. (4458 California SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … with a quick trip to see our complete calendar.

First – thanks as always to Mark Wangerin for awesome bird photos. These three, above and interspersed below, feature a flock of dunlin that he says “has been resting and feeding south of the Alki Lighthouse.” Two of the photos have a few other seabirds mixed in with the dunlin. Meantime – Monday’s usually a quiet day on our event calendar, so you don’t need wings to get to these afternoon/evening events:

FREE TAX-PREP HELP: 3-7 pm at Delridge Library, courtesy of the AARP – but you need an appointment; our calendar listing explains how to get one. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

QUESTIONS ABOUT 4528 44TH SW PROJECT? 4-6 pm today is the drop-in, open-house-style meeting presented by the development team to answer any questions about soon-to-start construction of the six-story, 58-microapartment project. All welcome. Upstairs at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD MEETUP/WORK PARTY: 4-6 pm, stop by the Community Orchard of West Seattle on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus – find out more about COWS and, if you can, pitch in to help! (6000 16th SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: High Point Library welcomes families with kids of all ages, 6:30 pm, to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with the children’s librarian. As are all library events, this is free. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

MOVIE MONDAY: Double feature at Parliament Tavern, 7 pm, free: “Jason and the Argonauts” and “The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad.” (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AFTER HOURS AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, Justin Huertas and Kirsten DeLohr Helland guest-star in “an intimate and lively night of song and laughter with Artistic Director Mathew Wright on piano.” More info here. (4711 California SW)

Good morning! (Thanks to Lynn Hall for the photo, looking west and showing Duwamish Head and Alki Point.) From the WSB Easter Etc. page and regular year-round calendar:

EASTER SERVICES/EVENTS: Churches’ schedules are listed (if sent to us) and linked from the WSB Easter Etc. page – some are having brunches and/or Easter egg hunts too.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm as always. Special feature: “Bring the family … and find one out of a dozen toy eggs dispersed around the farmers’ booths and redeem a special prize from the market manager!” Here’s the fresh list. (44th/Alaska)

AVALON GLASSWORKS: Blowing glass as usual on Easter Sunday, 11 am-5 pm – info here. (2914 SW Avalon Way)

PLAY GAMES! Meeples Games (WSB sponsor) is open, with six game groups on the schedule today (see the right side of the Meeples home page), or – just drop in to enjoy games, beverages, food, etc. (3727 California SW, upstairs)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM IS CLOSED … back to regular noon-4 pm Sunday hours next week.

EGG DECORATING: At Mind Unwind/Treehouse Lounge, 1-6 pm, all ages, all supplies included, $10/half-dozen, $15 dozen. (2206 California SW)

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES ARE OPEN … regular hours today, 1 pm-5 pm.

OTHER CLOSURES/CHANGES: We don’t make a list for Easter – just for the big holidays toward year’s end – but do be aware that you’ll likely find a few businesses closed; check before you go.

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Big Saturday around West Seattle and beyond. For today/tonight, we’re breaking the list into three parts – first, local Democrats’ caucuses, the first step toward choosing delegates for the presidential nominating convention:

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES: They start at 10 am – more than a dozen locations around West Seattle alone. Get there early. Your location is determined by which precinct you live in; if you don’t already know where you’re going, here’s all the info, as published here Friday. The caucuses are the first step toward delegate selection for our state’s representation at the nominating convention; there’s a presidential primary vote later this spring but that will not figure into the Democrats’ process.

Now, egg hunts and more as we start Easter weekend:

THRIFTWAY EGG HUNT: The famous egg hunt at West Seattle Thriftway, for ages 1-10, promising 30,000 eggs filled with fun. 9 am; get there early. (California/Fauntleroy)

COMMUNITY CENTER EGG HUNTS: 10 am is the start time – be there by 9:45 – for the city’s community-center egg hunts, at Alki Community Center, Delridge Community Center, Hiawatha Community Center, High Point Community Center, Southwest Teen Life Center/Southwest Pool.

EASTRIDGE EGG HUNT: Another annual tradition – Eastridge Church‘s egg hunt with 10,000 candy-filled eggs, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, inflatables, prizes, more, at south meadow of Lincoln Park, 11 am. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LABYRINTH WALKING: Last chance to contemplate while walking the labyrinth set up in Adams Hall at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor); hours today are noon-3 pm. (3940 41st SW)

EASTER-EGG DECORATING: Drop by Mind Unwind/Treehouse Lounge in The Admiral District, 3-8 pm – all supplies provided. Cost and other info here.

PURIM SHPIEL: One more Purim celebration for Kol HaNeshamah is happening tonight – 7 pm at Kenyon Hall, everyone is invited to “Shushan Abbey, the Motown Musical.” (7904 35th SW)

And from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more):

METRO ‘SERVICE CHANGE’: Remember, this is the day that Metro’s next round of service changes take effect. The big one for West Seattle: Rapid Ride C Line has now split from Rapid Ride D, and the C Line goes to South Lake Union. All the info’s here.

SEAFAIR COMMODORES BOWL-A-THON: Join the Seattle Seafair Commodores at West Seattle Bowl – there might still be room for individual bowlers to join their fundraising event for the Seafair Scholarship Program for Women. Registration at 9 am; bowling starts shortly thereafter. Think summer! Details in our listing. (39th SW/SW Oregon)

‘FOOD CHAINS,’ FREE SCREENING: 3 pm, join the Delridge Grocery Co-op at Delridge Library for this film in honor of Farmworker Awareness Week. Details in our listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

‘DRAWING THE TIGER,’ FREE SCREENING: 4 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, see the award-winning documentary produced by West Seattleites Amy Benson and Scott Squire, who will be there for Q/A afterward. More info in our preview. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SOUND HEALING: An evening of breath work and a sound-healing concert at Cuddle Club Seattle in Morgan Junction, 6 pm. Info, including how to register, is in our listing. (6417 California SW)

SUE QUIGLEY: Singer-songwriter Sue Quigley performs live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

(Thanks to Kira B, a Madison Middle School student, for sharing her photo!)

Two sets of possibilities for the rest of your Friday. First, from the WSB Easter, Etc. page, where you’ll also find Good Friday service listings:

EGG-DECORATING: Go get some done at Mind Unwind/Treehouse Lounge – 4-8 pm, all ages, all supplies included, $10/half-dozen, $15 dozen. (2206 California SW)

LABYRINTH-WALKING: noon-3 pm and 6-9 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), you’re invited to walk the labyrinth set up in Adams Hall. (3940 41st SW)

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

MINI-POW-WOW: Third annual event presented by the Niksokowaak Community Pow Wow Association at Highland Park Elementary – all welcome – 6-10 pm; details in our listing. (1012 SW Trenton)

DINGO! BENEFIT FOR WSHS TEACHER: 7 pm at West Seattle High School, bingo and dessert dash to benefit teacher Charlie Ketler in his fight against pancreatic cancer. Details in our listing. (3000 California SW)

DUWAMISH ROWING CLUB BENEFIT MOVIE NIGHT: Another benefit tonight, 7 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle, raises money for the only rowing club on the Duwamish River. This year’s movie is “Man On Wire.” Details in our listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Christopher Mitchell, Eric Dodd & the Kook Brothers perform tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

PREVIEW YOUR WEEKEND … via our complete calendar, here.

(Photo by Joseph Aprile – hummingbird @ feeder in Westwood)

Looking ahead to today/tonight in West Seattle – first, from our West Seattle Easter Etc. page:

LABYRINTH WALKING AT TIBBETTS: Now until 2:00 pm and 6:00-9:00 pm are the hours for today/tonight; the labyrinth at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor)’s Adams Hall is open to all for contemplation. (3940 41st SW)

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES: Five local churches that have sent their schedules have services tonight – just scroll through our page.

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

WATER BOTTLE DRIVE: Last-minute call for help in a student-led drive to collect new or barely used water bottles for youth experiencing homelessness – read about it here. Drop off at Westside School (WSB sponsor) or at organizer Clayton’s house (address in the story) – also, Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) at 4410 California SW is collecting bottles to donate, too.

DRAFT SOUND TRANSIT 3 PLAN: How much light rail will be proposed for West Seattle in the draft Sound Transit 3 plan? It’s expected out at today’s ST board meeting, starting at 1:30 pm at the ST Board Room at Union Station downtown. Meeting is open to the public. (401 S. Jackson)

GOING TO SEE SPRINGSTEEN? Remember to bring something for the West Seattle Food Bank – as explained here.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. Agenda just received includes:

Board Elections. If you would like to run for a board position, declare yourself a candidate! We will have the election in May. All even numbered positions are up this year; two-year term.

Metro Transit: Stephen Hunt to present information on the Metro Long Range Plan

Old / New Business:
! Sound Transit 3: Summary from Gathering of Neighbors; Draft plan released
! Lander St Overpass: City looking for letter of support for grant seeking.
! Fauntleroy Blvd. Project issues update
! Occidental Vacation: Does WSTC weigh in or not?
! West Seattle Bridge/Duwamish Waterway Corridor: SDOT progress on spending $600,000 for study & traffic controls, and 27 Point Memo in report — document release & report to Council Mar. 31
! Future space for WSTC general meetings: HP Neighborhood House, Kenney, or –?

(6400 Sylvan Way)

TWEEN THURSDAYS AT THE Y: 6:30-8 pm, fun and games for grades 3-7 during the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) “Tween Thursdays” – all welcome, membership not required. Details here. (4515 36th SW)

‘GEEKS WHO DRINK’ TRIVIA NIGHT … at Treehouse Lounge in The Admiral District, 8-10 pm, explained here. (2206 California SW)

PUNDAMONIUM: All-ages comedy pun slam at The Skylark in North Delridge – sign up at 7, slam at 8, details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE POSSIBILITIES … are on our complete calendar.

(Barred owl, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

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

NETWORKING MEETUP: Noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle’s only coworking center, WS Office Junction (WSB sponsor) – all welcome. (6040 California SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, this afternoon’s movie is “My Lucky Star” (1938) with Sonja Henie, Joan Davis, Cesar Romero. $1-$2 suggested donation. (4217 SW Oregon)

PURIM CELEBRATIONS: Two events tonight, with details on the WSB page for Holy Week, Easter, Purim, etc. – 6:30 pm at Kol HaNeshamah (6115 SW Hinds) and 8 pm for the West Seattle Torah Learning Center, at the WS Veterans Center (3618 SW Alaska).

GROUP RUN: Try water bottles and hydration belts during tonight’s 6:15 pm group run from West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) – all welcome. (2743 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, join HPAC for an information-packed meeting:

Updates:
SPD
RV Safe lot
Highland Park Elementary PTA – Highland Park Playground Improvement
West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails

New Business:
Update and recommendation for 4 projects for the 2016 Neighborhood Parks & Street Fund
Date for Highland Park Neighborhood Clean Up Day – Possible dates Saturday, April 30th or Saturday, May 7th 10 am – 2 pm – Focus on 3 areas

Facilitated discussion: Developing HPAC Structure
Review Monthly Meeting Time
Review Number of meetings per year

Possible Sub-Committees
Outreach and Community Engagement
Highland Park Playground Improvement
Street/Sidewalk/Alleyway Improvement
Community Survey

Facilitated discussion: Neighbor Assessment of Highland Park
Help us document neighborhood streets issues (speeding, accidents, etc.), lack of sidewalks, alleyways, and traffic issues for future grants, advocacy, and engagement.

(12th SW/SW Holden)

POEMS AND STORIES: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), the monthly gathering for poets, storytellers, and those who enjoy their work, including a community microphone. Larry Crist and Christine Clarke are tonight’s featured readers. (5612 California SW)

LOTS MORE – please check out our complete calendar for the rest of what’s up today/tonight/beyond.

(Juvenile bald eagle drying out at Alki Point, photographed by Gary Jones)

First – thanks for all the great photos! We’re featuring four here this morning (one of them ours), interspersed with today/tonight’s list, and more are in queue. On to the calendar highlights:

BABY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library – bring your baby, up to one year old, for a fun, free half-hour. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

(Lincoln Park, photographed last week by 14-year-old Conor)

COUNCILMEMBER, SPD AT BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS’ NETWORK: All welcome to hear from, and bring questions/concerns to, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold and Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Pierre Davis at tonight’s West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting – you don’t even have to be in a Block Watch. 6:30 pm at the precinct meeting room, right off the parking lot. (2300 SW Webster)

(Along Alki Avenue on Monday afternoon: WSB photo)

TUESDAY TUNE-UP FOR FULL LIFE CARE: Music, awareness, fun, and fundraising at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor) 6:30-8:30 pm tonight, as the Tuesday Tune-Up with pianist Victor Janusz and friends benefits Full Life Care – explained here. No cover, but donations gratefully accepted. (1936 Harbor SW)

CROCHET, KNIT, SOCIALIZE … with the circle that meets 7-9 pm Tuesdays at Uptown Espresso in The Junction. All skill levels welcome. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

BILLY JOE & THE RC’S: Rocking the Parliament Tavern, 7-9 pm, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Monday’s peek sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

HEY! THAT’S NOT EVERYTHING! The one place to find all our listings – for today/tonight/beyond – is the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.

(Bushtit – a really tiny bird! – photographed by Mark Wangerin)

The final full week of March is the first full week of spring. Here are the highlights, most from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HOLY WEEK AND MORE: Our special page with events and services for this week includes Tibbetts UMC (WSB sponsor) labyrinth-walking 9 am-2 pm and 6 pm-9 pm today/tonight. (3940 41st SW)

EARLY DAYS: Every Monday, 10:30 am-noon, this parenting-support group meets at Nurturing Expressions (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. (4746 44th SW, Suite 201)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD MEETUP/WORK PARTY: 4-6 pm, you’re invited to the Community Orchard of West Seattle on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus to find out more about COWS and see how to help. (6000 16th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY PTA: Monthly meeting tonight, 6 pm. From PTA president Holly Briscoe: “We will continue our Vision, Mission, and Core Values work, hear from Ms. S, our counselor, and learn about upcoming events (Hint, hint, Earth Day Cleanup). There will be snacks, child care, and a Spanish interpreter. All are welcome!” (1012 SW Trenton)

‘BUILD OUR MOVEMENT’ MEETUP: 6 pm political meetup at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center with State Sen. and congressional candidate Pramila Jayapal. Details here. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

Q&A FOR FUN, #1: 7:30 pm, it’s trivia/quiz time at The Skylark in North Delridge, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Q&A FOR FUN, #2: 8 pm, it’s pub-quiz night at Shadowland in The Junction. 21+ (California SW/SW Oregon)

(Bald eagle, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to the first full day of spring! Highlights for the day and night ahead:

FERRY-SCHEDULE CHANGE: As of today, the Washington State Ferries system is on its spring schedule – go here to see it.

PALM SUNDAY SERVICES: Holy Week services are part of our special “Easter, Etc.” page, along with seasonal activities like egg hunts.

LAST DAY FOR GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: If you don’t already know where and when to find them, use the lookup box on the Girl Scouts of Western Washington website.

WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN WORK PARTY: Help get the garden ready for spring (and the next WS Bee Festival, coming up in May) – 10 am-2 pm, they can use all the help they can get! Details here. It’s on the north side of High Point Commons Park. (Graham/Lanham)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Among the highlights for today’s WSFM, 10 am-2 pm, is the return of Cascadia Edible Landscapes, per market managers. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: The National Wheelchair Basketball Association Women’s Championship Tournament wraps up with consolation-round games at 9 am and the championship battle at 11 am, the defending champion Denver Lady Nuggets vs. the Milwaukee Lady Bucks, in the gym at West Seattle High School. Admission free. If you just can’t be there, you can check out the live stream here. (3000 California SW)

LABYRINTH WALK: Come walk and meditate at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), noon-3 pm and 6-9 pm. See the full Holy Week schedule on our special page. (3940 41st SW)

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

WESTSIDE BABY COMMUNITEA: 2 pm at the Hilton Seattle Airport Conference Center, help the organization that helps thousands of families every year; it’s WestSide Baby‘s 15th annual benefit tea – info here. (17620 International Blvd.)

SOUTHWEST STORIES: 2 pm at High Point Library, the new Southwest Seattle Historical Society series “SouthWest Stories” begins with Rob Ketcherside talking about the Morgan Street Drive-In Market, which used to be where West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is now. Here’s Rob’s video invitation:

Get there early, since space is limited. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHOIR: 2 pm at Olympic Hall on the south end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, “Songs of Spring and Rebirth.” Free admission. (6000 16th SW)

SILENT MOVIE SUNDAY @ KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, hear Kenyon Hall‘s Mighty Wurlitzer accompanying the work of Buster Keaton. Details here. (7904 35th SW)

OF COURSE … there’s more! See the complete calendar here.