(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.

(Male golden-crowned kinglet, “displaying,” photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Last Monday before Daylight Saving Time (which starts at 2 am next Sunday, March 13th) … Highlights from our calendar for today/tonight include some changes and fresh starts:

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

GIVE A PRICELESS GIFT: Give blood, 1-7 pm (closed 3-4 pm for break) at Peace Lutheran Church in Gatewood; info in our listing. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

COMMUNITY ORCHARD OF WEST SEATTLE’S NEW SEASON: Spring is almost here and it’s time to work in the orchard – stop by 4-6 pm today or find other opportunities via the info in our calendar listing. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS CC’S NEW NIGHT: Tonight’s the first time the Westwood-Roxhill-Arbor Heights Community Council is meeting on its new night, the first Monday of the month. Same time, 6:15-7:45 pm; same location, Southwest Library. At the heart of tonight’s agenda: SDOT and Metro, talking with WWRHAH about bus- and transit-center-related issues. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

WEST SEATTLE HI-YU: The all-volunteer group behind West Seattle’s only-one-of-its-kind community float (among other things) meets at 7 pm at Admiral Congregational Church – all welcome! (California SW/SW Hill)

AFTER HOURS AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, the cabaret series is back, tonight featuring Matt Owen with AW’s Mathew Wright – more here. (4711 California SW)

MORE NIGHTLIFE … on the calendar!

(Photo by Rahel O’Mara)

Good morning! First, traffic reminders if you’re heading east/north: The Alaskan Way Viaduct’s open, inspection done; but between the Battery Street Tunnel and just south of the Woodland Park Zoo, 99 is closed until noon for the Hot Chocolate Run. Also: The stadium zone will be busy this afternoon, with the Sounders’ match at 4 pm. Now, as to what’s up in West Seattle:

WEST SEATTLE ULTIMATE FAMILY FRISBEE: 10 am at Walt Hundley Playfield in High Point, all welcome. (6920 34th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street, in The Junction. Here’s the list of “what’s fresh” highlights. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

‘WE LOVE THE JUNCTION’: If you want to show support for the newly announced campaign to designate two historic Junction buildings as landmarks (see WSB coverage of Saturday’s announcement here), look for volunteers at the Farmers’ Market today. One the market opens, or if we get the info sooner, we’ll update with exactly where to find them. *UPDATE: They’re roaming the market.* (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

MEET THE LGBT COMMISSIONERS: 2-3:30 pm at Southwest Library, members of the city’s LGBT Commission will be there “for the first in a series of library events providing an opportunity for you to get to know the Commission and the work that they do. The Commissioners will provide a panel presentation and then open the floor up to Q-and-A.” More in our listing. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

ZUMBATHON FOR THE Y: 2:30-4:30 pm, all welcome, no RSVP required, for a Zumbathon to raise $ for the West Seattle and Fauntleroy YMCA (WSB sponsor) annual campaign. More here. UPDATE: This is at the Fauntleroy Y. (9140 California SW)

SEATTLE PRIDE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: This AAU program continues tryouts for the new season – today/tonight, it’s high-school-age players, girls 4-6 pm, boys 6-8 pm. Details on the Seattle Pride website. Tryouts are at the Seattle Lutheran High School gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

‘EARLY DAYS’ FAMILY NIGHT FUNDRAISER: 5:30-8 pm at Chaco Canyon Organic Café in The Triangle, “Come have some food, fun and pampering. There will be balloon animals, face painting, games, and crafts for kids. Adults can enjoy massages and facials,” plus a silent auction until 7, supporting West Seattle’s postpartum-support group Early Days. More here, including ticket info. (3770 SW Alaska)

COLE PORTER LOVE SONG BOOK: Five musicians perform the music of one legend, 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – ticket info’s in our listing. (7904 35th SW)

EVEN MORE … on our complete calendar!

First, we start with today’s big traffic alert – the Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection closure:

ALASKAN WAY VIADUCT CLOSED: This is the spring edition of WSDOT‘s twice-yearly Viaduct inspection. It’s scheduled for 6 am-6 pm today, and tomorrow if the work’s not all done today (as the West Seattle Transportation Coalition was told). We expect an evening update on the plan for tomorrow. If you’re taking Metro, find the reroutes here.

But you don’t really have to leave the “island” anyway. Look at everything that’s happening today/tonight:

ADMIRAL ADOPT-A-STREET: As previewed here on Friday, the Admiral Neighborhood Association would love your help this morning, cleaning up. Treats and coffee pre-cleanup, free sack lunch afterward, provided by Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor), which is where you’ll meet, 8:45-9, to get going. Tools and supplies provided. All ages welcome. (42nd/41st/Admiral)

KID-STUFF SALE: The big kid-stuff consignment sale to benefit West Seattle Cooperative Preschools is 9 am-1 pm today at the VFW Hall in The Triangle. More than 7,000 items, according to pre-event updates. (3601 SW Alaska)

DUWAMISH ROWING CLUB PRACTICES: First Masters’ practice of the season, 9-noon; first Youth practice of the season, noon-2 pm. The Duwamish Rowing Club’s boathouse is near Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park – details in our listing. (10th Ave. S./S. Elmgrove)

FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AT CAMP LONG: 10 am-3 pm, youth 10-20 are invited to enjoy a long list of free outdoor activities, organized by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Seattle Parks, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Camp Long – which is where you’ll find it all happening. Here’s our Friday preview, including parking info. (5200 35th SW)

DUWAMISH FOREST RESTORATION DAY: 10 am-3 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – see the schedule here. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

OPEN HOUSE: Cometa Playschool invites you to an open house at the Spanish-language-immersion preschool’s Admiral location. (4402 SW Walker)

WINE TASTING: 2-7 pm, you’re invited to the tasting room of West Seattle winery Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor), to enjoy premium wine and good company. (5910 California SW)

CLEAT & GEAR SWAP: 4-7 pm, Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) is co-hosting this first-ever swap/sale event with West Seattle Baseball, looking ahead to baseball season: “Join us to trade in outgrown cleats for newer ones! Get the first shot at this season’s best used and new baseball gear at a special price. This event is open to all families with baseball players.” (6529 California SW)

JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: It’s bout night for Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby, headquartered at (and bouting tonight at) Southgate Roller Rink. 5:15 pm doors – details in our listing. (9646 17th SW)

SILENT FILM SHORTS WITH LIVE MUSIC: 6 pm at Admiral Bird – check the film list here! (California SW/SW Admiral)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: Tonight’s presentation is “Education, Inc.” – start the night with socializing at 6:30 pm, then the movie at 7 pm; details here. At Neighborhood House’s High Point Center. (6400 Sylvan Way)

PEEK-A-BOO BENEFIT: The Ruby Room, which provides dresses for women who need them, is the beneficiary of Ola‘s annual “rocktail party,” with music, fashion trends (by Carmilia’s), more. 7-10 pm; details in our calendar listing. (2942 SW Avalon Way)

FOLK MUSIC … with Lukas Papenfusscline, performing live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FIND EVEN MORE TO DO … on our complete calendar!

(Adult sharp-shinned hawk, our area’s smallest hawk per photographer Mark Wangerin – 11″, 5 ounces)

Your weekend starts in a matter of hours. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s how it leaves the launch pad:

WEST SEATTLE ‘OFFICE HOURS’ FOR YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Noon-7 pm today, it’s the first round of “in the district” office hours promised by City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. Just go to the Southwest Neighborhood Service Center, which is in the same building as Southwest Pool and Southwest Teen Life Center. More info in our calendar listing. (2801 SW Thistle)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: The “cookie booth” locations outside local stores (etc.) kick off this afternoon at 3 pm – see where to find your nearest one, in the links we put together here.

WINE TASTING: Visit the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room 5-9 pm to enjoy community and premium wines. (5910 California SW)

‘HOW SEATTLE BECAME A BIG-LEAGUE SPORTS TOWN’: Hear author Dan Raley talk about that at this month’s Words, Writers, and West Seattle event. Here’s his video preview courtesy of the series-presenting Southwest Seattle Historical Society:

See Dan 5-7 pm at Barnes & Noble/Westwood Village, free. (2800 SW Barton)

BIG BAND DINNER DANCE AT WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL: 6-9 pm, fun(draiser) featuring dinner courtesy of ProStart culinary students, music with WSHS musicians, and the West Seattle Big Band! Tonight’s schedule is part of our preview; other details are in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

FREE EVENING OF FAMILY FUN AT THE Y: 6-8:25 pm at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), from games to swimming – details here. All welcome, membership not required, no charge. Bring non-perishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank if you can. (4515 36th SW)

FISH FRIDAY FOR LENT: Second of three drop-in dinners presented by the Knights of Columbus in the Our Lady of Guadalupe gym. 6-8 pm, fish, fries, and slaw, adults $10, kids 12 and under $6. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club hosts the monthly pop-up, starting at 6 pm, with the Yadda Yadda Blues Band at 7:30 pm, all ages until 9 pm. Wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages too. (12th SW/SW Holden)

NATE MANUEL: Live acoustic music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

COLE PORTER LOVE SONGS: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – details here, including how to make your reservation. (7904 35th SW)

PREVIEW THE REST OF YOUR WEEKEND … via our complete calendar.

Thanks to Sean for the photo above – described as “‘mammatus clouds’ over our house on 49th/Graham” during the Tuesday storm – and thanks again to everyone who contributed photos and info during our coverage. Much quieter so far today, so it’s on to the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for our highlights:

EYES ON THE SKY FOR A SPECIAL FLIGHT: Around 10:30 this morning, the final flight of the first Boeing 727 will take it from Paine Field in Snohomish County to Boeing Field east of us (landing around 10:45 am); it will become part of the Museum of Flight‘s collection. Info here, and the MoF’s page is here – with info on streaming, too.

NETWORKING MEETUP: Noon-1:15 pm at West Seattle Office Junction (WSB sponsor) – working at home? at a coffee shop? or at a WS workplace? Drop in, bring your lunch, see who else shows up, network! (6040 California SW)

FREE TAX-PREP HELP: Evening session of the United Way‘s free-for-many tax-prep help at the West Seattle Food Bank, 5-9 pm, no appointment necessary. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY NIGHT: 6-8 pm at West Seattle High School, as previewed here last night. Dinner and resource fair! (3000 California SW)

TRAINING RUN: 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), meet up for a group training run to get ready for the St. Paddy’s Dash. Free, no need to pre-register, just show up! (2743 California SW)

FAUNTLEROY EXPRESSWAY PROJECT BRIEFING: During tonight’s 6:30 pm Southwest District Council meeting, SDOT will present a briefing about the upcoming closures for re-replacing earthquake-safety cushions on the Fauntleroy Expressway (west/southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge) – here’s our most-recent coverage. Other topics include reviewing local projects proposed for the Neighborhood Street Fund, and an update on the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) expansion project. The meeting’s at the Sisson Building/Senior Center. (California SW/SW Oregon)

TRIVIA FUNDRAISER: From Talarico’s trivia host Phil Tavel – 8:30 pm tonight, the weekly trivia night “is the 3rd annual fundraiser for the YMCA’s children’s education programs. $4 per person, gift bags, champagne, raffles, all for a very good cause. Please call Talarico’s to make a reservation if you plan on coming (206-937-3463). Trivia to help support after-school programs for kids.” (4718 California SW)

(Townsend’s Warbler in Fauntleroy Park, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

First and foremost – remember that a wind advisory is up for this afternoon/evening, so we’ll be tracking the weather if it really does kick up. In the meantime, looking ahead to the rest of today/tonight, including listings from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BIKE-SHARE BAILOUT? 2 pm at City Hall, the City Council’s Sustainability and Transportation Committee takes up the issue of whether the city will bail out/take over the Pronto bike-share system. Though it has no stations in West Seattle, this is of local interest because District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold is proposing an amendment that would reject the proposal to bail it out and take it over. She explains that she supports bike share, but that a private firm is best to operate it. The meeting will also be live on Seattle Channel, online or cable 21. (600 4th Ave.)

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS: Their invitation for you:

Come join us at our semi-annual club speech competition on March 1! This meeting is our “International Speech” and “Evaluations”
competition. See our members compete in delivering inspirational speeches or in speech evaluations, applying their best skills to try to advance to the next level of the competition. This event allows guests to see Toastmasters in a broader light than just speech practice. We compete and win! 5:30 for early setup, 6:00 for briefing, 6:30 to 8:00 for the meeting, including the speeches.

(4611 35th SW)

PECOS PIT RESTAURANT SAFETY CONCERNS: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, members of the Junction Neighborhood Organization and neighbors will meet with reps of the under-construction Pecos Pit restaurant at 35th and Genesee to talk about neighborhood safety concerns including the drive-through that’s being added to the building. Among other goals, they hope to “identify possible solutions for enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists around the site and especially at the drive-through egress.” JuNO’s René Commons says any interested community members are welcome to attend. (California SW/SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) in The Junction – here’s what’s on the WSBC agenda this month. All welcome. (41st SW/SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE CROCHET & KNIT SOCIAL CIRCLE: 7-9 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction, all welcome, beginner to expert. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

LIVE MUSIC: Tuesday night means time for Billy Joe and The RCs, 7:30 pm at Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way), and the Starlight showcase at 9 pm at Shadowland. (California SW/SW Oregon).

MORE OF WHAT’S UP today/tonight/beyond, on our complete calendar.

We’ve been showered with rainbows these past few days – here’s our Sunday gallery, and now another rainbow sighting over the bay this morning – thanks to Kanit Cottrell for the photo above, from the 7:45 am Water Taxi. Now, on to four things from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (go there to find even more):

777 ENGINE OPEN HOUSE/CELEBRATION: As mentioned here Friday, the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Aviation Maintenance Tech program has received a truly big donation – a Pratt and Whitney 777 engine, courtesy of Boeing, which SSC says has never before donated an engine to a college. An open house is planned (with ribbon-cutting) 1-2 pm, and a reception next door at the Northwest Wine Academy 2-3 pm. All welcome. North side of campus. (6000 16th SW)

PACIFIC NW BOARD GAME LEAGUE: Celebrate Leap Day by doing something new – if you haven’t been playing Monday nights at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor), this might be your chance to jump in. 6:30 pm – explained here. (3737 California SW)

GUN SAFETY FOR FAMILIES: 7 pm at A Child Becomes Preschool (co-housed with Admiral UCC Church), a conversation about kids, guns, and safety. All welcome. (4320 SW Hill)

LAST NIGHT FOR COMPANY BAR: As reported on our partner site White Center Now, popular WC bar Company is closing after tonight. DJ Plantkiller is expected tonight to play it out. (9608 16th SW)

(Seen on Alki this weekend! Photo by Lynn Hall)

From our frequently updated West Seattle Event Calendar, 10 things you can do today/tonight:

FREE WORKOUT: Get moving! Every 4th Sunday, the free “Joyful Fitness: An Introduction to Nia” is offered at the Center for Movement and Healing, as explained here. (7901 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in The Junction. Here’s what’s fresh this week! (California SW, between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

CLEAT/GEAR SWAP DROPOFF: 11 am-5 pm today, it’s the first day you can drop off gently used baseball gear in advance of the first-ever swap event at Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor), as explained here. (6529 California SW)

JOEY CLAYTON MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER: Noon-3 pm at The Lounge by Duos Catering in Luna Park, come help a family that is dealing with the unimaginable … losing their 8-year-old son to cancer. A donation of any amount at the door is your admission for a gathering with complimentary food and beverages, celebrating Joey Clayton and his family, including his U.S. Marine Corps veteran dad. Here’s the flyer. (2940 SW Avalon Way)

CLOTHES FOR THE CAUSE: Final collection day, 1-3 pm, at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), collecting clothes and textiles as a fundraiser for the Y – do some pre-spring cleaning and drop off what you no longer need! Here’s what they’re accepting. (4515 36th SW)

FOLK-ROCK: Live music with Laura Bermes at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

SEATTLE PRIDE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: It’s tryout time for this local AAU-affiliated youth-basketball program; today, girls in 4th, 5th, 6th grades are invited to try out 1-2:30 pm; girls in 7th and 8th grades 2:30-4 pm; boys in 4th, 5th, 6th grades 4:30-6 pm, boys in 7th and 8th grades 6-8 pm. All tryouts are at the Seattle Lutheran High School gym. More info here, including the registration link. (4100 SW Genesee)

OSCAR NIGHT PARTY AT THE PUB: 5 pm at Prost! West Seattle, including free popcorn and Oscars bingo. (3407 California SW)

NERDCORE HIP-HOP: That’s what you’ll get from Death Star during its 7 pm all-ages show tonight at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

HOLLYWOOD TIME TRAVEL: While some of the world celebrates Hollywood as it is today, you can go to historic Kenyon Hall and explore Hollywood as it was a century ago – silent movies, accompanied by organist and vocalists. 7:30 pm – details here, including how to check (ASAP!) if there’s room. (7904 35th SW)

MORE FOR TODAY, AND BEYOND … check out our complete calendar.

(From the WSB Flickr group: February rainbow over Delridge Skatepark, by Flickr member Alextutu1821)

Happy weekend! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: 9:30 am-3:30 pm, the Bloodworks NW mobile blood drive will be on the south side of Westwood Village (closed for a break 12:30-1:30 pm). Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome; more here. (2600 SW Barton)

FREE TAX PREP: The United Way‘s free tax-preparation assistance continues 10 am-2 pm today at the West Seattle Food Bank – details here. (35th SW/SW Morgan)

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: You don’t have to go through it alone. 10 am-noon, the first meeting at Grace Church in a new session of GriefShare, for those mourning a loved one. Details here. (10323 28th SW)

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT WORK PARTY: 10 am-2 pm, the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group plans a work party – you can drop in for all or part. Info here. (Walk in from 14th SW/SW Holly)

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Three local teams have regional playoff games today/tonight. The West Seattle High School girls face Lynnwood at noon at Everett Community College (2000 Tower); also at noon, the Seattle Lutheran High School girls face Mount Vernon Christian, at Mount Vernon HS (314 N. 9th St.); the SLHS boys play Columbia Adventist at 8 tonight at Renton HS (400 S. 2nd St.).

SEATTLE PRIDE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: This AAU basketball program is expecting its biggest season yet! Girls’ tryouts today, 4th, 5th, 6th graders 1-2:30 pm, 7th and 8th graders 2:30-4 pm. Details here including registration link. Boys tryouts follow: 4th, 5th, 6th grades 4:30-6 pm, 7th and 8th grades 6-8 pm – details and registration link here. Tryouts are at the Seattle Lutheran HS Gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

CRAB-BOIL BENEFIT: Alki Masonic Lodge #152 invites you to its annual crab-boil benefit for the school awards it presents each year. Crabs, clams, potatoes, chowder, salad – check ASAP to see if tickets remain! 4-7 pm at the Alki Masonic Center in The Junction. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

A NIGHT OUT WITH KILLER WHALE TALES: As previewed here, this event at 7:30 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) is your chance to learn more about this West Seattleite-led program that has educated thousands of students about Puget Sound’s endangered and beloved Southern Resident Killer Whales. Details here. (5612 California SW)

BLUEGRASS, WITH RYEGRASS: Ryegrass performs at 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – details here, including how to make your reservation. (7904 35th SW)

MORE LIVE MUSIC! See the nightlife listings on our complete calendar.

P.S. IT’S SALE SEASON: As spring approaches, so do yard/garage/etc. sales, and some are posted for this weekend in the WSB Forums‘ Freebies/Deals/Sales section.

When the Huffington Post recently republished a list titled “15 Reasons Why You Should Move to Seattle Immediately, None of Which Involve the Space Needle” – it had a bit of West Seattle flavor. Niederberger Contracting (WSB sponsor) was surprised to find out a photo of its recent remodeling project was part of the list – illustrating “#13: You could live in this adorable Craftsman.”

(Photo by Aimee Chase, Vista Estate Imaging)

The house isn’t identified or labeled in the list, so apparently someone working on it just randomly found the photo. It’s in North Admiral, at 1729 41st SW, and currently listed for sale after being “re-built for modern living” – preserving its Craftsman charm, instead of tearing it down and building something else – by Niederberger Contracting’s proprietors, who are also the 1905 house’s current owners.

Other West Seattle-ish touches we noted: Right before the house, the list also includes: “#11: Your daily commute could include whale watching. (Water taxis!)” – very West Seattle, of course. No photo, but we have one with a Water Taxi view taken just this week:

(Photo by Don Brubeck)

And then there’s “#12: And you could see an active volcano from, like, your backyard.” More than a few West Seattle backyards have Mount Rainier views, and some get Mount Baker on clear days. Which, as the last item on the list points out, can be a bit scarce.

(Anna’s Hummingbird at Jack Block Park, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here are highlights of what’s ahead for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STORY TIMES: You can always consult our calendar for what’s ahead at local libraries. Today, it’s Preschool Story Time 10:30-11 am at Southwest Library (35th SW/SW Henderson) and Toddler Story Time 11:30 am-noon at High Point Library (35th SW/SW Raymond).

SHOREWOOD FUNDRAISER AT ZIPPY’S: A portion of proceeds today at Zippy’s Burgers in White Center will benefit the Shorewood Christian School yearbook fund. (9614 14th SW)

HCC PATHWAY AT MADISON MS: It started with Fairmount Park Elementary, and next year, Highly Capable Cohort students will also be served at Madison Middle School, creating an HCC Pathway in West Seattle. 7 pm tonight in the Madison library, families are invited to find out more about how this will work. (3429 45th SW)

‘SCREENAGERS’: In our glued-to-the-screens world, what should parents do about their kids’ screen time? This new film explores the issue. Come see it for free and talk with the filmmaker afterward, tonight at Fauntleroy Church‘s Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP if you haven’t already – our preview explains how. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, WSTC gets briefed on the ~2-week Alaskan Way Viaduct closure that’s expected when the Highway 99 tunnel machine goes under the AWV, including how Metro is planning for it. (6400 Sylvan Way)

GENESEE-SCHMITZ NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church, the year’s first meeting of the Genesee-Schmitz NC – see agenda highlights in our calendar listing. (3602 California SW)

FIVE BUCK BAND: Relax with live music tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

PUNDAMONIUM: 7 pm signup, 8 pm start for this “pun slam” at The Skylark – explained here. Want to compete? Just show up! First come, first served. Tickets $6. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AS ALWAYS, THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar.

(By Flickr member Charge, shared via WSB Flickr group)

Our daily look at what’s up for the rest of the day/night, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HIGHLINE PREMIER FC SOCCER TRYOUTS: They start tonight at Highline Stadium, 6 pm for boys born 2000-2001, 7:30 pm for boys born 1998-1999 – see the full tryout calendar, and register, by going here. (430 S. 156th, Burien)

SEATTLE SYMPHONY AND STUDENT ORCHESTRAS: 6:15 pm, as previewed here, the music starts at Chief Sealth International High School‘s auditorium, with CSIHS and WSHS orchestras before the Seattle Symphony takes the stage at 7; the program also spotlights West Seattle Community Orchestra musicians. Free! Bring $ for Denny-Sealth Performing Arts benefit bake sale. (2600 SW Thistle)

‘TELL ME WHAT TO SAY’: Free parenting seminar, plus wine tasting and appetizers, starting at 6:30 pm at Northwest Wine Academy on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Details in our preview – including the e-mail address for registering. (6000 16th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm, monthly meeting at Highland Park Improvement Club. Spotlight topic: New leadership for HPAC. (12th SW/SW Holden)

POEMS AND STORIES: Claudia Castro Luna, Seattle’s Civic Poet (and a West Seattleite), is a featured reader, along with Janet Yoder, at Poetrybridge‘s monthly Poems and Stories event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), including a community microphone. 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

TREEHOUSE OPEN MIC: Signups at 7:15 pm, event starts at 7:30 pm – music, poetry, comedy, whatever you bring to the Treehouse Lounge. (2206 California SW)

(Photo by Dan Ciske)

Thanks to everyone who sent photos of this morning’s beautiful moonset – the “Snow Moon” that rose right after sunset last night went down right around sunrise today; we’re featuring four views (remember, you can click a photo to open a larger view in “lightbox” mode). Should be another gorgeous moonrise tonight – just after 7 pm, according to the WSB West Seattle Weather page. Here’s what else is ahead tonight:

CHIEF SEALTH IHS SHOWCASE: 6-7 pm, as previewed here last weekend. All welcome as Chief Sealth International High School showcases its programs, both academics and athletics. (2600 SW Thistle)

BLACK HISTORY MONTH DINNER: Right across the street from the school, the CSIHS Black Student Union is presenting an all-community Black History Month dinner at Southwest Teen Life Center tonight, 6-7:30 pm. Details here. (2801 SW Thistle)

(Photo by John Kalinoski)

CRIME, SAFETY, TRANSPARENCY: Southwest Precinct police will brief the West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network at 6:30 tonight about the latest crime/safety concerns around the peninsula – and WSBWCN leaders have booked a special guest: SPD’s new director of transparency and privacy, Mary Perry. All welcome – you don’t have to be part of a Block Watch to attend. (2300 SW Webster)

(Photo by Lynn Hall)

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HOUSING LEVY? Later this year, you’ll be asked to vote on an expanded Seattle Housing Levy that the mayor says is a key part of this year’s work to alleviate the housing-affordability crisis. Hours after he went public with his first proposal, it was discussed at a meeting in West Seattle – where participants asked city reps to come back for a longer discussion/briefing. Tonight’s the night. If you have comments/questions, the place to be is the Senior Center of West Seattle, 6:30-8 pm. (California SW/SW Oregon)

(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

WEST SEATTLE CROCHET AND KNIT CIRCLE: Don’t just sit home with your yarn … bring it to Uptown Espresso in The Junction for this weekly meetup, open to all, regardless of skill level. Starts at 7 pm. (California/Erskine/Edmunds)

MORE NIGHTLIFE: Music, trivia, karaoke – see the times/places on our complete calendar.