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.

(Friday’s sunrise, photographed by Karen Baer)

Happy Saturday! Spring officially arrives tonight. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s some of what you can do in the meantime:

SCOUTING FOR FOOD: Local Boy Scout/Cub Scout troops are collecting today in their annual door-to-door donation drive. The usual advance flyering was somewhat thwarted by last Sunday’s windstorm, so check our story (and the comments) to see if you’re in an area where they’ll be going door-to-door.

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: The National Wheelchair Basketball Association‘s women’s championship tournament continues all day, starting at 8 am, in the West Seattle High School gym – see our report here. No admission to drop in and cheer! (3000 California SW)

FREE TAX-PREP HELP: The United Way’s free drop-in help for qualifying taxpayers continues at the West Seattle Food Bank, 10 am-2 pm, explained here. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

VIETNAMESE STORYTIME: 11:30 am-noon at Delridge Library – details here. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

READING DIFFICULTIES? Longtime educator Robert Femiano‘s free workshop is 1-4 pm at High Point Library, for parents of preschool, elementary, and ELL students – details here. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SPRING BINGO BENEFIT: 6 pm at Seattle Lutheran High School‘s gym, fun(draiser) for the Saints’ athletics program – details in our listing. (4100 SW Genesee)

BLACK-AND-WHITE MOVIE NIGHT: “King Kong” – the 1933 version – at Admiral Bird, 6 pm. (California SW/Admiral Way SW)

EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH: 6:45 pm at Solstice Park, welcome the spring equinox with NASA Solar System Ambassador and Skies Over West Seattle correspondent Alice Enevoldsen‘s sunset watch. The equinox moment is 9:30 pm; Alice’s educational sunset events are always timed with the sunset that’s closest to the equinox or solstice moment, and that means this one. The gathering spot with the equinox/solstice markers is just upslope from the park’s tennis courts, which are across Fauntleroy from the north end of Lincoln Park. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

STEREO EMBERS AT EASY STREET: 7 pm free, all-ages live in-store Easy Street Records performance by Stereo Embers. (California SW/SW Alaska)

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

‘MORNING STAR’: Award-winning comedic drama presented by Seattle Jewish Theater Company at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 8 pm concert at Holy Rosary features two world premieres. Ticket info is on the orchestra’s website. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

MORE ON THE CALENDAR … take a minute to go over and browse (all on one page, where you can preview tomorrow and beyond, too).

(Thursday sunset from Upper Alki, photographed by JayDee)

Sun’s out again as the final West Seattle Friday of winter moves ahead (spring arrives at 9:30 pm our time Saturday night). Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are some options for enjoying it:

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MATINEE: 1 pm, “Burke’s Bijou” at the Senior Center of West Seattle presents “Take Shelter” (2011). Suggested donation $1-$2. (4217 SW Oregon)

MOVIE NIGHT AT HPIC: At Highland Park Improvement Club – doors open at 6, kids’ short at 6:15, main feature at 7. See the HPIC website for info on what’s being shown tonight. Free; bring $ for concessions; chairs provided, and/or BYO pillows and blankets. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FINAL ‘FISH FRIDAY’: The Knights of Columbus Council No. 12175 is serving up its final “Fish Friday“ of this year’s Lent season – fish, fries, and slaw at the Our Lady of Guadalupe gym, 6-8 pm, $10/adults, $6 kids 12 and under. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

FAMILY CONNECT ‘LUCK OF THE IRISH’: 6:30-8 pm at the West Seattle Family YMCA (WSB sponsor), one last round of St. Patrick’s Day-themed fun. Free for members, $5 for community participants. Details here. (4515 36th SW)

FIVE BUCK BAND: 7-9 pm, mix of ’60s and ’70s music, live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), with the Five Buck Band. (5612 California SW)

CLASSICAL CONCERT: Folk songs, too! At Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm, with pianist Maggie Cole and sopranos Nancy Argenta and Ingrid Attrot, who have collaborated together for decades. Reservation info is in our listing. (7904 35th SW)

THE SLAGS, SNOWDAY, BASEMENT BROTHERHOOD: 9 pm live music at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District, no cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

One more note:

COMMENT DEADLINE FOR ‘FESTIVAL STREET’: As noted here a month ago, today is the deadline for comments on the “festival street” proposal for SW Snoqualmie that is part of the expansion plan for the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) – our February story explains how to have your say.

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

The Olympics are beautiful this morning – above, our shot from Alki (by WSB’s Patrick Sand); below, a panorama from James Bratsanos:

Now, a look at what’s up for the rest of today/tonight:

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Stop by the home of West Seattle’s history and check out the featured exhibit about Ivar Haglund, whose 111th birthday is being celebrated this month. Noon-4 pm, Thursdays-Sundays. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

WHAT IF WHITE CENTER WERE PART OF SEATTLE? Informal discussion about potential annexation, with city and county reps, 5:30-6:30 pm at Dubsea Coffee in Greenbridge. (9910 8th SW)

INJURY PREVENTION: Free seminar at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) with Dr. Nate Moore from Elite Sports and Spine, 6:30 pm, details here. (2743 California SW)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC. (6115 SW Hinds)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – all ages, many talents, details here. (5612 California SW)

BELLY-DANCING SHOWCASE: The monthly Alauda showcase shakes things up tonight at The Skylark, 7:30 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ART & POP CULTURE TRIVIA NIGHT: At Treehouse Lounge in The Admiral District, hosted by Geeks Who Drink. 8 pm. (2206 California SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG AND BARGE … performs at 9 pm at Parliament Tavern: “Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with bluegrass, punk, Irish, and union songs.” (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY/TONIGHT/TOMORROW/BEYOND … via our complete calendar.

(Hamm and Campbell Buildings in The Junction, 1926, subject of tonight’s ‘Town Hall.’ Photo courtesy SWSHS)
Many ways to spend the rest of your Wednesday in West Seattle! Highlights include:

BABY STORY TIME: Three story times are on our calendar for this morning, including Baby Story Time at High Point Library, 11:30 am-noon.

NETWORKING MEETUP: Noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle Office Junction, all welcome – bring your lunch! (6040 California SW)

‘HOPE FOR THE SILENT EPIDEMIC’ … is at the heart of the invitation to today’s monthly Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction. Details in our listing. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

ALKI HOMESTEAD @ LANDMARKS BOARD: Last Friday, we covered the prelude to this: During today’s 3:30 pm Landmarks Board meeting, proposed repairs/renovations to the Alki Homestead will be considered; a “certificate of approval” must be given before they can proceed, since it’s a city landmark. Public welcome, and there will be an opportunity for comment. City Hall Boards and Commissions Room (600 4th Ave.)

JUNCTION LANDMARK CAMPAIGN ‘TOWN HALL’: Find out more about the “We Love The Junction” campaign to get landmark status for the historic Campbell and Hamm Buildings at California/Alaska (historic photo above) – 6 pm “town hall” meeting at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library. More info here; our coverage of the original March 5th announcement is here. (2306 42nd SW)

WORLD LANGUAGE EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: All are welcome to visit Westside School (WSB sponsor) 6:30-7:30 pm tonight to see and hear what students have been learning in world-language classes – more info in our listing. (10404 34th SW)

WHAT BETTER WAY TO SPEND ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVE … than Irish set dancing at Kenyon Hall! 6:30 pm; details in our listing. (7904 35th SW)

POETRY @ WORDSWEST: Tonight’s edition of the monthly WordsWest Literary Series at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) features two poets, Seattle Civic Poet (and West Seattle resident) Claudia Castro Luna and Oliver de La Paz. 7 pm – details in our listing. (5612 California SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. This month’s agenda includes reviewing the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund projects proposed by community members in eastern West Seattle. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

34TH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS: Monthly meeting at 7 pm, American Legion Post 160 hall in The Triangle. (3618 SW Alaska)

‘THE MASK YOU LIVE IN’: Screening for parents; the film “follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity.” 7:30 pm at Madison Middle School, after short 7 pm PTSA meeting – details in our listing. (45th SW/SW Spokane)

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

Today’s featured photo comes with an explanation from photographer Mark Wangerin: “Perhaps West Seattleites walking through our parks of conifer forest have heard a series of loud, high-pitched, and complex notes, and wondered what was producing it. The answer may be the tiny, elusive Pacific Wren down amongst the salal and ferns.” So now you know! The Audubon website to which we usually link bird names in photo captions, by the way, usually includes audio – so click the “listen” button on this page to hear those “notes” firsthand (and click the photo for a larger “lightbox” view).

And now – highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOOD FEST: Live and/or work in Fauntleroy? As previewed here last weekend, the annual membership get-together of the Fauntleroy Community Association includes free bites and sips from local eateries, as you mingle with neighbors, renew your FCA membership, find out about local organizations, and vote on this year’s leadership. 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. (9131 California SW)

TERMINAL 5 TEST: Just another reminder that the second-to-last “rapid-load” piling test – fast but loud – is scheduled for around noon today; more information (including a link to video showing what it looks/sounds like) is in this update.

STREET VACATION FOR SODO ARENA? Hot topic for many, from the maritime industry to sports fans. 5:30 pm City Council public hearing at City Hall downtown on the issue of whether to “vacate” public right-of-way for the proposed arena – background documents/agenda here. (600 4th Ave.)

PRAWNAPALOOZA: 6 pm food/music/more event (21+) at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor) – call ASAP to see if reservations are still available – number’s at the end of our listing. (1936 Harbor SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, be there to bring up your neighborhood crime/safety concerns and questions with local police. Also, tonight’s scheduled featured speaker, as announced by WSCPC president Richard Miller at last month’s meeting, is from SDOT, talking about pedestrian safety. (2300 SW Webster)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: 7 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle – details in our listing. (California SW/SW Oregon)

NIGHTLIFE: Live music and karaoke are among the listings you’ll find on our complete calendar.

(Thanks to Wade for the photo of Sunday’s double rainbow on Alki)

Busy Monday already – and here are highlights of what’s scheduled for the rest of today/tonight:

EARLY DAYS’ NEW LOCATION: Today’s the second Monday, 10:30 am-noon, for this parenting-support group to meet at Nurturing Expressions (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. More info here. (4746 44th SW, Suite 201)

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS: A free twice-monthly support group, 1:30-3 pm, meets today in the east dining room at Providence Mount St. Vincent – details here. (4831 35th SW)

ANOTHER PORT TEST: Another “rapid-load” piling test is scheduled at Terminal 5 around 3 pm today, the port told us last week. See our report for a video clip showing exactly what happens during these tests.

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE: If you can spare some time in the late afternoon/early evening, it’s time to work in the orchard – stop by 4-6 pm today or find other opportunities via the info in our listing. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

GAME NIGHT WITH SHELTERBOX: 6:15 pm at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor), play games AND find out about ShelterBox, which “provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.” More here. (3727 California SW)

NO NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT … it’s been canceled, but community members are urged to attend this week’s Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meeting, 7 pm Wednesday at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

BLUES AND MORE: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, Rippin Chicken takes the stage. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE OUR COMPLETE CALENDAR for even more – browse it here, any time.

(Another beautiful jay photographed by Mark Wangerin – this time a Western Scrub-Jay found by the Duwamish River)

Tonight, we “spring forward” as Daylight Saving Time arrives at 2 am Sunday. But first, a big day/night in West Seattle – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (which you can browse any time of the day or night to see what’s ahead), highlights include:

24th ANNUAL FAIRMOUNT RAVINE CLEANUP: It’s along the route so many take between the water and Admiral, so this cleanup is of interest even if you’re not a nearby resident. Spend an hour or two helping not only clean up the ravine but also clipping ivy off its trees – more info here. Treats for volunteers. Meet at 8:30 am. (Fairmount/Forest)

GATHERING OF NEIGHBORS: 9 am-1 pm, drop in for any or all of this year’s “Gathering of Neighbors” at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center and talk/hear about West Seattle’s “growing pains” – the challenges, the opportunities, and more. See our preview for what’s happening, who’s talking/listening, and when. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SOFTBALL JAMBOREE: 9 am-4 pm, 10 teams at Southwest Athletic Complex, including all three of our local high schools. Free to watch – 2-inning games will be ongoing at the upper and lower fields. See the schedules and addresses in our preview (including Sealth vs. WSHS at 9:55 am on the lower field).

SHOP, DINE, HAVE FUN ALL AT ONE EVENT: 9 am-3 pm at the Seattle Lutheran High School Gym, Soroptimist International of Seattle South is throwing a fun(draising) event including “food, Easter baskets, plant starts, yard art, garden gnomes, gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Kids can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and there will be an area for little ones to color while their parents shop.” There’s an admission charge – details in our listing. (4100 SW Genesee)

GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE: 9 am-2 pm, it’s the second and final day of West Side Presbyterian‘s megasale, indoors and out – just look for this (which we photographed yesterday afternoon):

(3601 California SW)

LOCALS IN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: The Denny IMS, WSHS, and Chief Sealth IHS bands are all in the parade downtown today. It starts at 12:30 pm, heading north from 4th/James. Route, running order, more, all here.

AUDITION FOR ‘LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER’: Local auditions for interested in writers start at 1:15 pm at High Point Library – explained here. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The West Seattle High School ASB hopes you’ll come have dinner with them tonight – (updated start time) 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, $10 adults, $7 kids at the door, spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert, beverages, and they’re selling T-shirts too – ASB officer Angelo Guerrero e-mailed us the info and promises it’ll be a lot of fun. Questions? angeloguerrero850@gmail.com (3000 California SW)

ULTIMATE ORIENTEERING AT LINCOLN PARK: Navigate in the dark! The Cascade Orienteering Club is hosting a nighttime orienteering event at Lincoln Park – sign up at 6 pm, start time 7 pm, details in our calendar listing. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DANNY O’KEEFE: The legendary singer/songwriter is live at Kenyon Hall tonight, 7:30 pm – check ASAP to see if there’s still room. Here’s how. (7904 35th SW)

THE ESOTERICS IN CONCERT: 8 pm at Holy Rosary, choral music based on poets’ work – full details (including ticket info) in our calendar listing. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

MAURICE AND HIS THING: 9 pm, live at Parliament Tavern. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

NO, THIS ISN’T *EVERYTHING* – take a quick run through the calendar for even more.

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Friday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE: Now through 5 pm, it’s the first of two days for the annual West Side Presbyterian Church Gigantic Garage Sale. More here. (3601 California SW)

FOR TEENS – ARTISTS IN ACTION: 4-5:30 pm at Southwest Library, ages 11-18 are invited to “get creative, have fun and win prizes” – more info here. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: 5:30-10 pm, leave the kid(s) for a fun night, and have one of your own. Last call to sign up for the Parents’ Night Out planned for tonight by West Seattle High School senior Gabby Carufel, as part of her project to raise money to buy audiobooks for learning-disabled schoolmates. More info here. (3000 California SW)

ARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY DINNER/AUCTION: 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, it’s the biggest benefit of the year, to help AHES students. Everyone’s welcome – check here for ticket availability. (9131 California SW)

TRAVIS HARTNETT @ ADMIRAL BIRD: 6:30 pm-8 pm, live music with Travis Hartnett at Admiral Bird. (California SW/SW Admiral)

NELSON WRIGHT @ C&P: Singer-songwriter Nelson Wright performs live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

NERDY 30s & 40s OF WEST SEATTLE: 7 pm, the inaugural meetup! At The Bridge. More info here. (California SW/SW Graham)

PANAMA HOTEL JAZZ, BENEFITING WEST SEATTLE HELPLINE: Another one-of-a-kind concert at Alki UCC, benefiting West Seattle Helpline, 7:30 pm – ““music made from memories,” a combination of stories about the Japanese internment during WWII and original jazz compositions by Steve Griggs. More info here. (6115 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: 7:30 pm at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium, a free concert by WSCO (donations appreciated):

Beethoven: Overture to Egmont
Mahler: Four songs from die Ruckert-Leider featuring Evan Norberg, Baritone
– Ich atmet’ einen linden Duft
– Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen
– Liebst du um Schönheit
– Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder!
Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre
Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite

Say hello to the musicians at the reception over cookies and snacks after the concert!

In the CSIHS Auditorium. (2600 SW Thistle)

MORE, MORE, MORE … on our complete calendar (where you can preview the weekend, too).

(Added: Photo by Dan Spengler, taken at Don Armeni, 11:36 am, with seagull photo-bombing rainbow shot)

Calmer weather tonight! That’s good news for our spotlight event and other highlights ahead:

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Just hours away! Here’s the map/venue list:

You’ll find highlights on the official Art Walk website. Among the venues are these WSB sponsors: Works by Jesse Link – who you might know for his murals, including Lofts at The Junction and The Shack – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW); “The Art of Music” at South Seattle College‘s gallery (6000 16th SW); works by Michelle Salazar at Wallflower Custom Framing and Shooting Gallery (4735 42nd SW); art by Sarah Ghanooni at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (4410 California SW);

Also:

GET ZIPPY’S, HELP ROXHILL: Until nine tonight, Zippy’s Giant Burgers in White Center is donating part of its proceeds to the Roxhill Elementary PTSA – details here. (9614 14th SW)

SEATTLE PRIDE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: Last night of tryouts for high-school-age players – girls 5-7 pm, boys 7-9 pm, at the Seattle Lutheran HS gym. Details here. (4100 SW Genesee)

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! “All GLBTQ, their friends and neighbors are invited; no membership required” invited for a fun evening featuring happy hour, light meal, and then “Violet” at ArtsWest. Meet at the Senior Center of West Seattle at 6 pm. (California SW/SW Oregon)

WINE TASTING, ART, MUSIC … at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. Bring an appetizer; enjoy Brazilian music by Choro Tocando. More here. (5612 California SW)

MORE … on our calendar!

Happy midweek! Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOCAL BIZ MEETUP: At noon, take a break, bring your lunch, see who shows up for this week’s meetup at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor). Free! (6040 California SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm, Terry’s Matinee Treats on the second floor of the Senior Center of West Seattle, featuring “Mud” with Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon. Here’s the trailer:

Suggested donation $1-$2. (California SW/SW Oregon)

DINE OUT AND HELP WSHS’S TRACK TEAM: 5-10 pm, Pecado Bueno in The Junction is donating All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar proceeds to the West Seattle High School track team, which is raising money for much-needed new uniforms. $15/person, $10/kids 12 and under. (4523 California SW)

GROUP RUN & FREE ROLLERSIZER CLASS: First, the run leaves West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) at 6:15 pm; then, the free class – bring a yoga mat! Details here. (2743 California SW)

STUDENT SAFETY MEETING: 7 pm, come talk about keeping students safe on and off campus at Chief Sealth International High School and Denny International Middle School. In the Sealth library; hosted by CSIHS and its PTSA. (2600 SW Thistle)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, looking ahead to the March 26th caucuses and reviewing social-equity issues from the almost-over Legislature session. (Added 1:40 pm – details)

7:30 Our main program: Panel discussion, moderated by Attorney and 34th PCO Jamila Johnson.
How Did Good Social Equity Policy Fare in Olympia?

Panel Members:
Rachel Myers, Executive Director, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance/Washington Housing
Alliance Action Fund
Janet Chung, Legal & Legislative Counsel, Legal Voice
Doug Honig, Communications Director, ACLU of Washington

8:10 Elect representatives to the State Democratic Convention to serve on the Credentials, Rules, and
Platform and Resolutions Committees.

8:20 New Business
 Endorsements may be considered
 Appointment of PCOs
 Resolutions

More info here. (9131 California SW)

‘VIOLET’: Second week of ArtsWest‘s newest production, curtain time 7:30 pm for the musical summarized as: “On a cross-country bus trip in search of a minister to heal her scarred face, one woman discovers the true meaning of beauty, courage, and love.” (4711 California SW)

MORE! on our complete calendar.

(Photo by Lori McCallister)

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

FREE CHINESE LANGUAGE/CULTURE CLASSES: 4:30-6 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the campus of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), the next series of “Chinese Corner” language/culture classes starts today and continues for seven more Tuesdays. Check ASAP to see if there’s still room! Our listing has details.

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: Live acoustic music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), no cover, 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

SEATTLE PRIDE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: High-school-age player tryouts continue tonight – 5-7 pm for girls, 7-9 pm for boys, at the Seattle Lutheran High School gym; more info here. (4100 SW Genesee)

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE: “We have more control over our endings than you may think,” say organizers of tonight’s free film and discussion, “Speaking of Dying,” a “visually beautiful film” telling the stories of people who have become comfortable talking about what happens to us all. The screening is presented by West Seattle-based Care at Home of Washington, at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (SW Oregon/California SW)

LIVE, WORK, SHOP IN ADMIRAL? Your community council meetings tonight. Safety and crime are on the agenda, with Community Police Team Officer Jon Flores as the guest at tonight’s Admiral Neighborhood Association meeting, 7 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral. If you have safety/crime concerns, be there. Also on the agenda – talk with ANA’s new leadership about the organization’s future direction – focus, frequency of meetings, etc. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

LIVE, WORK, SHOP IN FAUNTLEROY? Your community council has its monthly board meeting tonight, open as always, 7 pm at the historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. (9131 California SW)

STORY TIME: Free and fun for kids 1-5 pm, family story time tonight at the Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

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

BEN HARPER @ EASY STREET: The 7 pm free in-store show is sold out to those who pre-ordered Ben Harper‘s new LP, but we’re mentioning it in case you wonder about the crowd at Easy Street Records tonight. (California SW/SW Alaska)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … with a quick browse of our complete calendar.