(Alki sunset photographed by Jay Strevey)

Sunset-watching, community-group participation, and more – here’s what’s up in the hours ahead, trom the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NETWORKING AT LUNCHTIME: Bring your lunch and ponder telecommuting/coworking/networking while getting ready to be Viaductless for two weeks. Or, drop in even if you’re a regular on-the-peninsula worker/entrepreneur. Noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor) – more here. (6040 California SW)

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: Monthly meeting 1-3 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction – info in our calendar listing. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

FAMILY FUN AT ROXHILL: 6 pm tonight, it’s Family Health and Fitness Night at Roxhill Elementary:

There will be food, prizes, Zumba, community organizations, fitness activities, and giveaways! It will be a fun night for the whole family.

(30th SW/SW Roxbury)

COED ULTIMATE FRISBEE: 6 pm pickup game every Wednesday night at Fairmount Park Playfield, all welcome. (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), this month featuring “Poetry in Music and Music in Poetry” with Jenifer Browne Lawrence and Lana McMullen; “Favorite Poem” by Victoria Melton, Seattle Public Schools music teacher. More info in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm monthly meeting at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. The agenda:

7:05 p.m. Welcome & Introductions

7:15 p.m. DNDC Updates & Announcements
· CNC Report
· Update on NSF Project
· West Seattle Grand Parade
· Other announcements

7:30 p.m. Northwest Seaport Alliance Terminal 5 EIS

7:40 p.m. Neighborhoods SLI (Statement of Legislative Intent)

8:00 p.m. Southwest Youth & Family Services

8:15 p.m. Councilmember Lisa Herbold

8:50 p.m. Other DNDC Business
· Next month Neighborhood Street Fund Project Reviews and Ranking

(4408 Delridge Way SW)

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm quarterly meeting at The Kenney. Agenda:

7:00 Introductions and Morgan Minute Updates

· April 28, 2016: Morgan Junction Business Mixer at Zeeks Pizza
· Morgan Junction Sidewalk Improvements
· Morgan Junction Park Expansion status
· Murray CSO Update

7:05 Introducing Morgan Junction HALA Focus Group members

7:15 Old Business

· Lowman Beach shoreline retaining wall (David Graves)

· Morgan 2015 NPSF award status
· June 18, 2016 Morgan Junction Community Festival
o – – Music and Entertainment Lineup – –

8:00 New Business

· SW District Council updates
· 2016 Morgan NSF prioritization
· Seattle Summer Parkways

8:30 Adjournment

(7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

34TH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS: 7 pm at American Legion Post 160. Guest speaker tonight: Michael Waite, running for State Treasurer. (3618 SW Alaska)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET: 8:07 pm is the official time (you can always find it on the WSB West Seattle Weather page)

LOTS OF NIGHTLIFE! See the listings on our complete calendar!

Biggest event of the day, the continued very-warm weather, likely back into the 80s. Our showcase image above is from Christopher Boffoli, who explains: “Just thought I’d share an image I grabbed yesterday from Richey Viewpoint (beach) that demonstrates a ‘superior’ (or cold water) mirage resulting from warm air over the cold water of the Sound which creates a strange lens effect – in this case – on the tree line in the distance behind the Fauntleroy ferry. Cliff Mass mentioned this effect too in an image he posted on his weather blog yesterday.” Now, on with calendar highlights:

POOL SCHEDULE: As featured in our story last night looking ahead to summer swim season, city-run Southwest Pool is open to the public year-round, so if the expected high in the 80s has you looking to cool off in the water, see the schedule for today/tonight here. (2801 SW Thistle)

MATH BUDDIES: Drop-in help for K-5 students at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 4-5 pm, thanks to teen volunteers. More info here. (2306 42nd SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:30 pm at High Point Library; this month’s title is “Bucking the Sun” by Ivan Doig.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: If you have neighborhood crime/safety concerns, this is the monthly chance to take them directly to local police. Local crime trends and concerns comprise the first part of the 7 pm meeting at the Southwest Precinct; then there’s a spotlight topic, which is scheduled to be “parking enforcement” this time around. All welcome. (Delridge/Webster)

TRIVIA FUNDRAISER: 7:30 pm, fundraising trivia at the Senior Center of West Seattle, hosted by Phillip Tavel from the longrunning Wednesday night trivia at Talarico’s. Make your reservation ahead of time and get a discount – info is in our calendar listing. (California SW/SW Oregon)

LOTS MORE for today/tonight, on our complete calendar!

(Local photographer Patrick McCaffrey sent us this – taken from the Kingston ferry, but you have to love the Mount Rainier view)

Good morning! Calendar highlights for this almost-summery Monday:

TEENY TUNES: New music classes for infants/parents and toddlers/parents start this morning, 10:30 and 11:30 respectively, at Delridge Community Center – see our calendar page for both listings. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 2 pm at Southwest Library, all welcome. “A Visit from the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan is this month’s book. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

HIGHLAND PARK PLAYGROUND & HP ELEMENTARY PTA: 2 meetings in one at the school tonight, of interest to the entire HP community: “Not only is this the first day back to school after Spring Break, but it is also the monthly PTA Meeting. Come out to hear about upcoming events, including the city’s plans for Highland Park Playfield, HPE’s annual Earth Day Clean up, updates on the HPE playground project, and more! City Park presentation at 5:30 followed by PTA meeting at 6:00. Snacks will be provided. Both Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be available. All are welcome!” (1012 SW Trenton)

TINKERLAB: 6 pm drop-in science/tech/engineering/math (STEM) fun for all ages at Delridge Library – details in our listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

DENNY PTSA: 7 pm tonight in the Denny International Middle School library, all are welcome at the PTSA meeting, with topics including looking ahead to summer learning opportunities, and volunteering for the school’s first-ever walk-a-thon. (2601 SW Kenyon)

SPRING COCKTAIL CLASS: 7 pm tonight at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor) – call ASAP to see if there’s a spot! (1936 Harbor SW)

PUB QUIZ: Play tonight at Shadowland in The Junction, 8 pm. (California SW/SW Oregon)

(The ospreys are back from South America and nesting, reports Mark Wangerin, who shared this image and the one at the end of this roundup)

Today is much quieter than Saturday – but the calendar isn’t entirely empty:

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL, DAY 2: 10 am-4 pm, the second of two days for this celebration at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus on Puget Ridge. See the schedule here, including demonstrations, Q&A, food, other vendors, more. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in The Junction – with today’s features including a noon cooking demonstration, and new vendors – details here. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

6TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION @ WEST SEATTLE RUNNER, DAY 3: Final day of the celebration/sale at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), continuing during store hours 11 am-5 pm – details here. (2743 California SW)

MEET THE GREYHOUNDS: 11 am-1 pm at Mud Bay in The Admiral District, Greyhound Pets Inc. invites you to a meet-and-greet. (2611 California SW)

SOUTHWEST STORIES: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s monthly series continues with a look at “West Seattle Heritage in Jazz,” featuring vibraphonist Tom Collier, who recorded this music-enhanced video invitation:

2 pm at Delridge Library, Collier will talk AND play. SPL, by the way, co-sponsors the series. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

OPERA PREVIEW LECTURE: 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, “an entertaining preview lecture on Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Wagner’s stirring fable which recounts the stormy romance between a supernatural sea captain and a young woman obsessed with his legend.” (2306 42nd SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … next week, next month, beyond, via our complete calendar.

(West Seattle tulips: From the WSB Flickr group, by Flickr member Yel0Rose)

Spectacular Saturday ahead … weather-wise as well as in terms of your many, many options, including these:

RECORD STORE DAY @ EASY STREET: Biggest day of the year at Easy Street Records in The Junction, and it starts at 7 am. In the very-early-morning hours, the store posted this Instagram video showing prospective shoppers how things are laid out inside. See our preview for details, including events this afternoon and evening. (California SW/SW Alaska)

6TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION @ WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: The 8 am group run with Pearl Izumi starts the second day of the celebration at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), continuing during store hours 10 am-6 pm – details here. (2743 California SW)

BOY SCOUT TROOP 484’S MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 8 am-4 pm at Admiral Congregational Church:

Bake sale too! More info here. (California SW/SW Hill)

RIDE FOR MAJOR TAYLOR: It’s not a race, it’s a ride, so departures from the starting line at Chief Sealth International High School start at 9 am – that’s also when you can register to participate, if you haven’t already. See our preview for more info. (2600 SW Thistle)

SEASON STARTS FOR TAI CHI ON THE BEACH: 9 am, first 2016 session of Tai Chi on the Beach with Lao-Shi Caylen Storm, free. Details in our calendar listing. (Near the Bathhouse, 60th SW/Alki SW)

DUWAMISH ALIVE! KICKOFF & RESTORATION/CLEANUP EVENTS: The spring edition of Duwamish Alive! gets going with a 9:30 am kickoff event at Greg Davis Park in North Delridge (2600 SW Brandon), and continues with volunteer restoration/cleanup events 10 am-2 pm at multiple locations from West Seattle to Georgetown to South Park to Tukwila. Pigeon Point Park was said to be most in need of additional volunteers – so if you’re not signed up somewhere yet, just go there at 10! Full event details and addresses are on the official website.

KAREN KONZUK COLLECTION LAUNCH @ CLICK! 10 am-5 pm at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, jewelry-maker Karen Konzuk‘s new Stellar collection launches. Find out more on the Click! website. (4540 California SW)

MIOPOSTO BRUNCH: Second weekend for brunch starting at 10 am at Mioposto in Admiral (WSB sponsor) – you might need fuel to keep going with this schedule of events. (2139 California SW)

CLOSING DAY FOR JF HENRY: 10 am-6 pm, it’s the last day of the retirement sale at JF Henry Cooking and Dining, whose owners say they’re closing after today. (4445 California SW)

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm, the first of two days for this springtime celebration at the Seattle Chinese Garden just north of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus on Puget Ridge. See the schedule here, including 11:15 am lion dance, followed by Bubbleman. (6000 16th SW)

APRIL POOL’S DAY: 10:30 am-noon, free and fun chance to learn about water safety and go swimming at Southwest Pool. More info here. (2801 SW Thistle)

DELRIDGE STEWARDSHIP/WETLANDS GROUNDBREAKING: 11 am, with students and community leaders joining in the celebration, explained here. (23rd SW/SW Findlay)

WSHS BASEBALL @ THE SAFE: 12:30 pm, the West Seattle High School baseball team plays in the annual High School Baseball Classic at Safeco Field, facing Olympic HS (from Bremerton). Admission is free; Safeco garage parking is only $5. Go cheer for the Wildcats. (1250 1st Ave. S.)

TEA PARTY @ THE LONGHOUSE: The annual Duwamish Princess Angeline Native Tea Party is hosted by Princess Angeline’s great-great-grand-niece, Duwamish Tribe chair Cecile Hansen. Native and English Teas and more, $10 suggested donation, 1-3 pm; details here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

NANCY PEARL @ FULL TILT: The Northwest’s legendary librarian, Nancy Pearl, is a guest scooper at Full Tilt Ice Cream in White Center at 2 pm, celebrating the first in a series of new flavors honoring local icons. Part of the proceeds will go to the White Center Library Guild. (9629 16th SW)

HUSKIES VS. DUCKS AT ALKI: 2:30 pm-~5:45 pm on two courts at Alki Beach, the University of Washington beach-volleyball team plays its first-ever home game, hosting regional rivals, the University of Oregon. Admission free; more info in our preview. (57th SW/SW Alki)

ROO FORREST AND FRIENDS: Relax with live music – a mix of covers and originals – at the end of a busy day. Roo Forrest and Friends are performing at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT … there’s even more for today/tonight on our calendar (and for tomorrow, next week, beyond!).

(Alki Trail turns pink! Photo by Don Brubeck)

If you haven’t already checked our calendar – here are highlights of what’s yet to come this afternoon/evening in West Seattle:

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER’S ANNIVERSARY SALE: Today through Sunday, West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) celebrates its 6th anniversary, and you get the gifts, including sale prices and refreshments. Details here, including tomorrow morning’s group run. Open until 7 pm tonight. (2743 California SW)

BASEBALL: 3:30 pm, West Seattle High School hosts Roosevelt HS at Hiawatha. (2700 California SW)

WINE TASTING AT VISCON CELLARS: 5-9 pm, the tasting room for West Seattle winery Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) is open! (5910 California SW)

MOVIE NIGHT AT HPIC: With bees! Doors to the Highland Park Improvement Club open at 6 pm, special event at 6:15 pm, movie at 7 – full details here. (12th SW/SW Holden)

FAMILY BOOT CAMP AT THE Y: 6:30-8 pm – details here. Members free, community participants $5. Bouncing, jumping, lots more lively ways to have fun and be fit. (4515 36th SW)

4 STOPS FOR LIVE MUSIC: Dave Holo Trio at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm (1936 Harbor SW); C & P Coffee; the rhythm-section members of Polyrhythmics join Lucky Brown tonight at Parliament Tavern, 9:30 pm (4210 SW Admiral Way).

Biggest event on tonight’s schedule – the April edition of the West Seattle Art Walk! Here’s the map/venue list – note that this list stretches from Arbor Heights to Admiral to Puget Ridge and beyond:

6-9 pm, you’ll find art at those 15 locations, and at most of them, you’ll also get to meet the artist(s). See the official Art Walk site at wsartwalk.com for highlights.

Also from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TINKERLAB: The next in this series of creative, fun, free STEM-related drop-in events at local libraries is 4-6 pm at High Point Library – details here. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

EDUCATION CONVERSATION: As previewed here last night, 5-7 pm, you’re invited to Neighborhood House’s High Point Center to talk about hopes, dreams, and concerns related to local schools, the only West Seattle event scheduled as a prelude to the Mayor’s Education Summit later this month. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FREE TAX PREP: Time’s running out to get your taxes done, and if you need help, you have a few more chances for the free assistance offered by the United Way of King County, including 5-9 pm tonight at the West Seattle Food Bank – details here. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! 6 pm, meet at the Senior Center of West Seattle: “Social time followed by dining out at Lee’s Asian Restaurant. All GLBTQ and their neighbors and friends are welcome. No membership required. Come and meet your neighbors and build community.” (California SW/SW Oregon)

LIVE MUSIC: Guitarist Travis Hartnett plays the Admiral Bird tonight, 6-8 pm. (California SW/SW Admiral Way)

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

(Tuesday night’s surprise sunset colors, photographed by JayDee from Upper Alki)

Some of what’s up for your Wednesday:

WEST SEATTLE TRIO @ WHITE HOUSE SCIENCE FAIR: As mentioned here last night, the award-winning underwater-robotics team AMNO & CO. is part of today’s White House Science Fair, and the live stream starts on the White House website at 10 am our time – it’ll be here.

LIBRARY STORY TIMES: Spring break is a great time to check these out if you haven’t gone before and have the chance to do it today/tonight. Three today – Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW); Baby Story Time, 11-11:30 am at High Point Library (35th SW/SW Graham); Somali Story Time, 5-5:30 pm, also at High Point Library.

FREE HEALTH WORKSHOP: Noon at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), learn about “energy enhancement” as part of the Y’s ongoing Wellness/Disease Prevention series. Free! More info here. (4515 36th SW)

LOCAL BIZ MEETUP: Noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle’s only coworking center, Office Junction (WSB sponsor) – local businesspeople are invited to come network – take a break, get a change of pace and place! (6040 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE/WHITE CENTER VIETNAMESE TEA TIME & CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 pm, new addition to the calendar, at Greenbridge Community Center:

Please come to meet with friends, exchange information, storytelling, entertainment, singing, and planning for future meetings. We can help with language support (translation/interpreter) or settle the bills such as electricity, water , cable TV, internet. Hosted by Tram Chung, a family support worker serving Vietnamese elders and caregivers in West Seattle, White Center, Burien, and South King County.

(9800 8th SW)

PLAY GAMES! Star Wars and D&D game groups play at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor) tonight – see the schedule on the right side of the Meeples homepage. (3727 California SW)

COED ULTIMATE FRISBEE: New 6 pm drop-in game with the folks who bring you West Seattle Ultimate Family Frisbee. 6 pm at Fairmount Park playfield – rain cancels. (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BOSTON SENDOFF & WEEKLY GROUP RUN: Going to Boston for the Marathon? Join the weekly group run at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) tonight at 6:15 pm, followed by a celebratory sendoff – details here. (2743 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s largest political organization meets at 7 pm tonight at The Hall at Fauntleroy. The agenda (see it here) includes this weekend’s Legislative District Caucus and candidate forums for three statewide positions. (9131 California SW)

OPEN MICROPHONE: 8:30 pm at The Skylark (all ages until 10, then 21+) – details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE! See for yourself on our complete WSB West Seattle Event Calendar.

Two neighborhood councils meet tonight, and that’s part of what’s on the highlight list:

LOW TIDE: Low enough for a beach walk if you’re able to take a break, -0.8 feet at 3:39 pm, which is a little higher than when we took the photo above at Alki on Monday afternoon.

MATH BUDDIES: Teen volunteers are at West Seattle (Admiral) Library 4-5 pm to play math-related games and activities with K-5 students, Just drop in! (2306 42nd SW)

DREAM DINNERS’ OPEN-HOUSE DEAL: If you’re new to Dream Dinners-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), you have two chances tonight to make three family dinners for half-price ($24.99 total). Sign up here for 5:45 pm or here for 7 pm – both have a few spots open as of this writing. DD-WS is on the east side of outer Jefferson Square. (4701 41st SW, Suite 110)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library, bring the kids and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with the children’s librarian. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral. Agenda highlights are in the preview we published last weekend, from housing to transit. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (in Room 6B this month). The FCA agenda includes an update on the Lowman Beach pump-station project, vanpool parking, and the future of the publicly owned house by Cove Park. (9131 California SW)

NIGHTLIFE AND MORE … to see what else is up, please check our complete calendar!

(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.