(Photo by Paul Swortz via the WSB Flickr group pool – Harbor Ave sunrise from last week)
The calendar’s quieting down as the holiday approaches, but we have a few things to share:

SCHOOL REMINDER: Seattle Public Schools elementaries have no classes this week – parent/teacher conferences Monday-Wednesday, followed by the Thanksgiving 4-day break.

TURKEYS NEEDED: White Center Food Bank is hoping for more turkeys! They’re already running out of the hundreds collected so far. Here’s our update from Monday; they’re open till 6 tonight at 8th/108th.

LAST DAY FOR JAVA BEAN FOOD DRIVE: Java Bean Organic Coffee House, at 2920 SW Avalon Way, is wrapping up its 21st annual Food Drive for Northwest Harvest, collecting food on site such as stuffing mix, canned yams, cranberries, peanut butter and baby food.

FIRST DAY FOR COAT DRIVE: “Coats for Kids, Pizza for Parkas” charity drive benefiting the Atlantic Street Center starts today at Pizzeria 22 in the Admiral District. Owner Cary says, “We are accepting new or slightly used coats for ages infant to 18 years old. Those who donate will receive a coupon for one free Margherita Pizza. The offer is also good at all Via Tribunali’s and Cornuto Pizzeria as well. We hope to collect at least 200 jackets for those in need.”

**More giving opportunities are listed on the WSB West Seattle Holiday Events and Info page**

GOVERNOR IN WEST SEATTLE: Gov. Gregoire visits South Seattle Community College to talk about how her proposed “supplemental budget” affects education funding, 2:30 pm. (For those who have asked, it’s NOT open to the public. But we’ll be covering it.)

OPEN MIKE: Skylark Café and Club open-mike night hosted by Tekla & Brian of local band BLVD PARK, acoustic-only. Poetry and comedy are encouraged as well as all flavors of acoustic music!

TRIVIA TIME: Rock music/pop culture trivia at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm

(Westcrest Park photo by Flickr member mriggen, from the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

SCHOOL’S OUT ALREADY FOR MANY: Most Seattle Public Schools elementary and K-8 schools have no classes this week because of parent/teacher conferences, but as the district calendar points out, it varies by school, so check with yours if you’re not sure.

CAN YOU SPARE A TURKEY (OR TWO)? The West Seattle Food Bank is open to accept donations of frozen turkeys, and other holiday food, 9 am-7 pm today, 35th/Morgan. Lots of other ways to offer holiday help in West Seattle are listed on our WS Holidays page.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET VOTE: If there’s anything you’ve been watching – today’s the day the council takes its final vote, and one last round of potential changes is linked from the agenda for their 10:30 am meeting.

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT OPENS: New store’s first day of business after a “friends and family” open last night (WSB coverage here), 2620 California SW, 11 am.

LIFE’S JOURNEYS: Conversation group, 1-2:30 pm at West Seattle Senior Center. This group will explore the territory we find ourselves in when involved in a significant transition. Are you in a changing time—re: relationships, housing, health, mobility, losses, retirement, etc? Are you looking for ways to make new connections? We will share our stories, give and receive support, and learn coping skills and strategies for saying goodby to what was and welcome what may become. Facilitated by Laurie Becharas, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, and D’vorah Kost, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Cost: $20/month, donation. No one turned away for inability to pay.

WHAT’S THE HIGHEST-PRIORITY SAFETY PROBLEM TO SOLVE ON SEATTLE ROADS? That’s one of three questions you’ll be asked tonight during the mayor and council’s Road Safety Summit West Seattle session, 6 pm, Southwest Community Center, details here.

One last chance to browse the Fauntleroy Fine Art and Holiday Gift Fair – where we found photographers Julie and Terry Eggers – is part of what’s on the schedule today (from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar and West Seattle Holiday Events page):

KICKIN’ IT: West Seattle Sunday Soccer (for adults), 7:30 am, Delridge Playfield.

RUN IN LINCOLN PARK THIS MORNING: Fitness for Vitality “Run to Drums” in Lincoln Park, with kids’ dash too, details here

HELP LINCOLN PARK: Don’t let the rains of November keep you indoors! Get some green exercise with the Friends of Lincoln Park, who will be doing invasive plant removal from 9 am to noon. Dress for warmth, with sturdy shoes or boots. Bring hand clippers and garden gloves, or we’ll have extras. Meet at the kiosk in the north parking lot (Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Rose St).

INDOOR TAI-CHI: Lao-Shi Caylen Storm, a longtime martial arts instructor currently teaching for The Wushu/Tai-chi Center on California Ave. SW, moves class indoor for the winteri. Every Sunday morning at 9 am, $1, at the center, 5659 California SW.

J.F. HENRY HOLIDAY SALE/OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-5 pm, deals and treats (their famous cookies!) at J.F. Henry Kitchen, Tableware and Gifts (WSB sponsor), 4445 California SW in The Junction. Get money off your purchase by using the coupons on their home page – find them here.

‘THE SALLYS’ AT ‘THE MARKET’: The Sallys – City Councilmembers Sally Clark and Sally Bagshaw – host a booth at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market for cider and conversation, 10 am-11:30 am. (Market continues till 2 pm, 44th/Alaska)

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN HIGHLAND PARK: From organizers: “If there is an intersection within a mile of Highland Park Elementary that you think needs some pedestrian safety improvements, now’s your time to speak up! And you don’t have to commit to a two day workshop anymore – just show up for one or all of these sessions at Highland Park Elementary (signs will be on the front door showing you the way) :
10:45 – noon: Discussion of Pedestrian Safety, including engineering aspects of different safety measures (crosswalks/lights, etc.)
1 – 2 pm: Discussion of target locations in Highland Park
2 – 4 pm: Field visits to target locations
You can also email your suggestions to: walkhighlandpark@gmail.com.”

FAUNTLEROY FAIR: The 2011 Fauntleroy Fine Art & Holiday Gift Fair concludes 11 am-1 pm today at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) for the weekend with something for everyone by West Seattle artists.

BLOCKBUSTER ‘FAMILY FUN DAY’: As part of an open-house weekend at Blockbuster (2222 California SW), it’s family day from 12-4 pm, with a bouncy house for the kids as well as crafts and other entertainment.

CONCERT Music Northwest Concert Series 2011 – Russian Masterpieces, 3 pm. EUROPA Ensemble: Leonid Keylin, violin; Mara Finkelstein, cello; Jane Harty, piano. Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor-Rachmaninoff; Piano Trio #2-Shostakovich. 3 pm, Olympic Recital Hall at SSCC (6000 16th Ave SW). See website for tickets and more information.

RACKS FOR SACKS: Tracy Dart‘s breast-cancer-battling Team Tracy has organized a benefit – auction and more – tonight at The Bridge (35th just south of Avalon) to benefit not only their cause but the fight against men’s cancer (in conjunction with “Movember”). 6 pm; more details on this Facebook event page.

MOVIE NIGHT/FOOD CARE: Movie Night and food drive at High Point Neighborhood Center, 6 pm – please bring canned food donations! The food drive will benefit Somcare, an organization working in Somalia to help those in need. somcare.org. High Point Neighborhood Association presents “Kung Fu Panda.” Come and enjoy this family movie with your children. 6400 Sylvan Way SW. Enter at the front entrance.

FOOD TRUCKS TODAY: Snout and Co. food truck at 35th/Graham … Damiana’s Blue Truck by West Seattle Convenient Care in The Triangle … 11 am start times (note: schedules subject to change)

(Fall in Schmitz Park, by Mark Bauschke)
Happy Saturday! With business open houses/sales and pre-Thanksgiving giving opportunities, the holiday season is really revving up today. From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

DONATE TURKEYS: White Center Food Bank turkey-donation drive 9 am-7 pm (frozen turkeys, chickens, holiday food); West Seattle Food Bank accepting turkeys and other holiday food, 4-5 pm today (and all day Monday); for more details on donating to both food banks at other times, see our roundup here.

DONATE FOOD AT THE TURKEY BOWL: Beer Church Turkey Bowl charity benefit, 6 pm tonight at West Seattle Bowl; even if you’re not bowling, you are invited to drop off WS Food Bank donations starting at 5:30 pm – last year the event netted a ton and a half of donated food!

GET A FREE TURKEY: If you or someone you know is in need, Eastridge Church is giving away turkeys starting at 9 am today – 500 turkeys and bags of groceries. 39th/Oregon, first come, first served (details here).

Also:

J.F. HENRY HOLIDAY SALE/OPEN HOUSE: 9 am-6 pm today and 10 am-5 pm tomorrow, deals and treats (their famous cookies!) at J.F. Henry Kitchen, Tableware and Gifts (WSB sponsor), 4445 California SW in The Junction. Get money off your purchase by using the coupons on their home page – find them here.

GOT PRE-THANKSGIVING WORK TO DO? West Seattle Tool Library open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (east side of main building) 9 am – 2 pm Saturday.

JUNCTION TRUEVALUE OPEN HOUSE: Junction TrueValue has its annual holiday open house 10 am-2 pm, with refreshments, prizes, discounts.

NORTHWEST ART AND FRAME OPEN HOUSE: 10:30 am-5:30 pm, the annual Holiday Open House at NW Art and Frame in The Junction (4733 California SW), with live artist demos, open house specials throughout the day, drawings, decorations, samples, treats.

JAMTOWN AT HIGH POINT CC: Fabulous Family Fun Series presentation at 10:30 am at High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave SW)! JAMTOWN Rhythms, with hands-on music and art for children, families, and music lovers of all ages. Become a part of a percussion instrument ensemble as you explore the music of Africa using handcrafted indigenous musical instruments ($5/person).

FAUNTLEROY FAIR: The 2011 Fauntleroy Fine Art & Holiday Gift Fair continues 11 am-3 pm today at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) for the weekend with something for everyone by West Seattle artists.

DONATE BIKES, TASTE WINE! Noon-5 pm at South Seattle Community College, it’s WIne & Bikes – donate unneeded bikes/parts, enjoy the new release of NW Wine Academy wine. More details here.

DESSERT WINE EVENT: Cairdeas Winery Special Release Event – 2009 Corcra, a Syrah-based dessert wine. Noon-5 pm, 3400 Harbor Ave, Suite 113. This event is in conjunction with Seattle Urban Wineries Holiday Open House.

PREPARING FOR ‘OCCUPY THE CAPITOL’: West Seattle Neighbors Against the Budget Cuts gathers at noon, Salvadorean Bakery, details here.

DISCOVERY SHOP’S ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Discovery Shop in The Junction (4535 California SW), raising money to fight cancer, celebrates its 21st anniversary, in The Junction. Refreshments are served 1 – 3 p.m. and all clothing is 2 for 1.

LAST CHANCES TO SEE ‘BEAN’: “Bean: The Musical Fruit” musical for kids of all ages, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 2:00 and 6:00 pm.

BLOCKBUSTER OPEN HOUSE: Weekend of special events at the Blockbuster store (2222 California SW). Today, they’re hosting a game tournament, featuring the newly released Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 at 4 pm. Entry is free with first-prize winner earning 6 months of unlimited movie/game rentals.

HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER: Charity Shopping & Silent Auction from 6-8 pm, at Pet Elements in Morgan Junction. Great event to help raise money for Seattle Humane Society! Bid on all sorts of gifts and certificates to awesome local businesses. Or, just come to shop. Pet Elements will be donating back 10% of all sales during event.

‘THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET’: At Kenyon Hall at 7:30 – Andrew Potter in “The Road to High Street“: Digital stories, music and video from a San Francisco street performer. Visit theroadtohighstreet.com for more information.

’80S FLASHBACK ADULT PROM AT SEALTH: Awesome ’80s Flashback Adult Prom at Chief Sealth International High School, to support the Class of 2012 Prom and Grad Night. Entire West Seattle community invited! 8-10 pm; details here.

FOOD TRUCKS TODAY: 3 food trucks back at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am, list here; Marination Mobile at 35th/Graham, 11 am-2 pm.

Thanks to Max for the photo looking out over downtown late last night. The clouds haven’t brought those rumored snowflakes so far, but the chance remains in the forecast. From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: Monthly meeting, 10 AM to 2 PM at Daystar Retirement Village (WSB sponsor), 2615 SW Barton St., Building #1. Registration and social time first, then business and the morning study program at 10:30 AM, Julie Gramm will share a collection of Basket Weaving Projects made by her mother Barbara Gramm. Commentary on the design and horticulture exhibits will follow. Lunch is at noon, brown bag with dessert and beverage provided by the club. It will be “Coming up Roses” for the afternoon program at 1 PM, when “consulting rosarian” Margaret Harris shares her love of roses. She will also touch on “Shakespeare in the Garden”. Visitors are welcome. Donation $5.

AFTERNOON DANCE: Dance to the music of Lauren Petrie at Delridge Community Center, 1:30-3:30 pm

MENASHE AND SONS JEWELERS’ EVENING EVENT: Event at Menashe and Sons Jewelers (WSB sponsor) tonight. You’re invited into their Junction store (4532 California SW) in for hors d’oeuvres, bubbly, and Bakery Nouveau cake, 5-9 pm.

FAUNTLEROY ART/GIFT FAIR BEGINS: The 2011 Fauntleroy Fine Art & Holiday Gift Fair takes over Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Avenue SW) for the weekend with something for everyone by West Seattle artists. 5-8 pm tonight (continuing tomorrow and Sunday); more details here.

STORYTELLING: Storytelling event at White Center Cultural Center (9421 18th Avenue SW), 5:30 pm, “Stories from a Filipino Life” with Chris Genese, an organizer with Washington Citizen Action Network.

TASTE SPANISH WINES: Bin 41 weekly wine tasting: Spanish wines from Frontaura y Victoria.

3 MORE CHANCES TO SEE ‘BEAN’: The original musical “Bean: The Musical Fruit” – for kids of all ages! – continues at 7 pm tonight, and 2 and 6 pm tomorrow, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Come early to meet, and take photos with, the characters!

MUDPIES AND LULLABIES: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW: (trio) lexicon presents — Mudpies and Lullabies: a guide to growing up. (trio) lexicon is a collaboration between Madeline and Richard Bersamina (vocalists) and Christina Bach (piano). Drawing on songs by Leonard Bernstein, Mozart, Mister Rogers and Sesame Street and poetry by Shel Silverstein and Lewis Carroll, this evening of singing and stories chronicles childhood and coming of age.

DONKEY BASKETBALL: Fundraiser tonight at West Seattle High School gym, 7 pm, adults $9/students $7, kids (K-6) $5. Teacher team vs. student team.

(Photo by Steve Mohundro, via the WSB Flickr group pool)
One week till Thanksgiving! From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BANK PARTY: Umpqua Bank (WSB sponsor) in the Admiral District has been open a few weeks, but officially celebrates its grand opening today, 9 am – 6 pm, with local food and drink.

DELRIDGE DESC FUNDING: Joint Recommendations Committee considers Delridge DESC project’s county funding, 9:30 am, Mercer Community Center on Mercer Island (more information at delridgeforum.blogspot.com)

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Want to learn how the “redistricting” of our state will change its political climate? Tim Ceis, Senate Democratic Appointee to the State Commission, speaks at the West Seattle Democratic Women luncheon meeting today at West Seattle Golf Course. Registration is from 11:15-11:30 am; program from 11:30 am-1 pm. $12/members; $15 nonmembers (or the minimum fee of $5, which includes coffee/tea and dessert). Call (206) 935-3216 to check on space availability.

GOT A BAND? MEET THE SKYLARK BOOKERS: From Skylark Café and Club: “Bands cancelled (tonight) so Skylark is doing a Meet & Greet with Jessie and Mackenzie, the booking agents. Bring your press kit and tell them about your band. 5-7 pm. Afterwards we will play vintage vinyl on the turntables and you will drink beer.”

COMMUNITY SAFETY COALITION: South Delridge/White Center Community Safety Coalition meets to discuss crime and safety issues in the area, St. James Annex, 9421 18th SW, 6 pm.

UNDERSTANDING LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS: Seminar hosted by Merrill Gardens at West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 4611 35th SW, 6 pm. Having difficulty understanding which long-term-care option is best for you or your loved one? You are not alone! Local experts will be on hand to help you better understand the difference between retirement living, assisted living, adult family home and skilled nursing facilities. Check availability – call Colleen at (206) 932-5480.

METRO CHANGES: Second and final scheduled meeting to talk about Metro’s future and “restructuring” the route system in West Seattle, 6:30 pm, Madison Middle School (details here). Note that this is scheduled to be open-house format, as was the first meeting last week (WSB coverage here), so there is no presentation – Metro managers are taking comments and answering questions on a one-to-one basis.

DESIGN REVIEW: Southwest Design Review Board’s second meeting to consider 3261 SW Avalon Way, 6:30 pm at WS Senior Center (California/Oregon) – here’s our report about the first meeting back in July.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Monthly meeting at 7 pm, Alki UCC (6112 SW Hinds).

‘BEAN’: Original family musical “Bean: The Musical Fruit” continues at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) tonight at 7. Tickets: Adults: $7; $5 student (present ID at will-call); $5 children 12 and under. Tells the tale of a character who just doesn’t quite fit in, finding her way in the world.

SHOP LATE THURSDAY: Happening Thursday nights in The Junction through the holidays. Till 9 pm; participating merchants are listed here.

AT CLICK! DURING ‘SHOP LATE THURSDAY’ TONIGHT: Poppi jeweler Dawn Benedetto and “Meat Lover’s Meatless Cookbook” author Kim O’Donnel at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. 6-9 pm.

Thanks to Machel Spence for the image of blooming moss in the Lincoln Park frost. A “special weather statement” warns that we might see a rain/snow mix in showers later this week. On to what’s up today/tonight – from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

TRIANGLE REZONING: The City Council’s Committee on the Built Environment takes up the West Seattle Triangle rezoning proposal, 9 am, City Hall. They’re not expected to vote today but may do so later this month. We’ll have a separate story up when the meeting gets under way, with Seattle Channel‘s video feed if you’d like to watch the meeting – it’s the last item on the agenda and we won’t put the feed up till it’s getting close, but you can check in on the feed sooner if you want; just go here.

WHITE CENTER DEVELOPMENT’S GRAND OPENING: At 3 pm today, tours and speeches will celebrate the grand opening of Unity Village (formerly Strength of Place Village, co-developed by West Seattle-based Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association).

YARROW SPA GRAND OPENING: 5962 Fauntleroy Way SW is the new home of Yarrow Spa, and they’re inviting you to come celebrate tonight, 4:30-7:30 pm. The opening will feature bites by chef Robin Leventhal, Babycakes by Cupcake Royale, plus specials and giveaways. From the announcement: “Yarrow Spa features 100% organic edible ingredients in all treatments and services.”

SAVVY SEATTLE WOMEN: They’re hosting the free workshop “Short Sales, Foreclosures and You,” with West Seattle real- estate lawyer Sharon E. Best presenting information and answering questions about how short sales and foreclosures can affect you, your credit, and your ability to buy or sell a home. 6-7:30 pm at the Prudential NW Realty office in Jefferson Square, 4700 42nd SW. No registration required; just show up. Info at Facebook.com/SavvySeattleWomen or call 206-708-9800.

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: Tonight’s monthly meeting will be highlighted by a discussion of the Delridge Way SW “boulevard” concept, with City Councilmembers Tom Rasmussen and Sally Bagshaw. 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.

Not the first morning in which windshield-scraping was required, but maybe the iciest. The weather’s changing, though: A “special weather statement” says wind might be on the way tomorrow; we’ll keep an eye on that as the forecast evolves later today. … On to the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HEART-HEALTHY COOKING: “Simple Cooking with Heart” demonstration at Delridge Community Center, 11 am-1 pm, sponsored by the American Heart Association and WalMart Foundation (4501 Delridge Way SW).

DANCE WITH THE WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND: USO Dance 7-9 pm, co-sponsored by The Kenney (WSB sponsor) at the Senior Center of West Seattle (California/Oregon). Dance music by West Seattle Big Band. Snacks and beverages available; ’40s attire encouraged; $5/person.

BOARD GAMES: The new West Seattle-based board-game group that’s met recently on Sundays is trying a weekday-evening meeting tonight: 7 pm, Beveridge Place Pub. Questions? Contact Gene at egene1@yahoo.com – there’s also an online group:
groups.yahoo.com/group/wsgamers

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH, OR NOT? Eight months after appointing Dr. Susan Enfield as interim Seattle Public Schools superintendent, the School Board is deciding whether to conduct a national search for a permanent superintendent – but first, it wants to hear about ” traits that members of the public would like to see in a Superintendent, so the board and citywide PTSA are hosting meetings including one tonight at 7 pm at Denny International Middle School. Child care available.

METRO POLICE CHIEF @ CRIME COUNCIL: Metro Transit Police Chief Lisa Mulligan is the guest as the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meets, and local police will discuss crime trends as usual, plus there’s an opportunity for community crime concerns. Southwest Precinct (Webster/Delridge), 7 pm.

DIY WREATH-MAKING: At Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 7 pm. “Monica Cavagnaro will share ideas on themes, shapes, decorations and how-to’s! Participants bring: Greens: ivy, wisteria, evergreen … Decor: pine cones, ribbon, yarn, bulbs, berries, bells … Tools: wire, nippers, string”

NIGHTLIFE: Monthly Alauda belly-dance showcase at Skylark Café and Club, 7:30 pm … Rock music/pop culture trivia every Tuesday night at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm … Open mike at Mac’s Triangle Pub (Delridge/16th), 8 pm … Songwriters’ showcase at Shadowland, 9 pm.

(Tom Kelley photographed the junco on Gatewood Hill last week – thanks for sharing!)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

ROXHILL SKATESPOT: As previewed here again last night, new design alternatives for the Roxhill Park Skatespot will be shown tonight at Southwest Library, 6 pm.

NORTH DELRIDGE: Officer elections and a DESC-project update lead off the agenda for tonight’s North Delridge Neighborhood Council meeting, 6:30 pm, Delridge Library.

ROXHILL PTA Roxhill Elementary‘s PTA meets at 6:30 pm in the Roxhill cafeteria, 6:30 pm. Child care will be provided during the meeting.

SEWER-FACILITY DESIGN: Murray (Lowman Beach) CSO project design open house, Fauntleroy Church, 6:30 pm – details in our preview.

NIGHTLIFE: Among your Monday night options: Bingo at Alki UCC Church, doors at 5:30/play starts 6:30 … Jacob Lakatua Quartet at Löcöl, 7:30 pm … Waxy Monday vinyl-spinning guest-DJ action at West 5 (details here) … Trivia with Brian Calvert at Christo’s on Alki, 7 pm … Karaoke with Kelli at Skylark Café and Club, 9 pm

FOOD TRUCKS ADD ANOTHER NIGHT: For those following the evolving West Seattle food-truck scene, Highland Park Improvement Club says Lumpia World and Charlie’s Buns will be there (12th/Holden) for dinner Mondays, starting tonight, 5-8.

(Fall colors on Harbor Avenue, from Drew Atkins)
Happy Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HAPPENING NOW: The Holy Rosary Daisy Scout Troop will be hosting a bake sale all morning long. Look for the tent on the corner of 42nd/Genesee by the church steps. The fundraiser is giving part of their proceeds to homeless veterans in King County through the American Legion www.legion.org/auxiliary. Kamila Kennedy tells us, “The first graders have made beautiful patriotic signs and are baking away for Sunday. Come see us and support this event!”

ST. JOHN’S ARTS/CRAFTS SALE: St. John’s Arts & Crafts Co-Op Fall/Holiday Sale in the Parish Hall. St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, northeast corner of California/Hanford. ALL proceeds go directly to outreach, both locally and globally. A wide range of handmade items. Checks or cash only. Raffle (need not be present to win), and you’re invited to bring a donation for the West Seattle Food Bank. saintjohnonline.org

WHAT’S NEW AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska): Palouse Pastured Poultry is bringing organic turkeys today, since market managers say most of their regular vendors already have sold their Thanksgiving-season turkeys.

CURIOUS KIDSTUFF SALE: Big pre-holiday sale in The Junction — 11 am-5 pm, 25 percent off everything in stock @ Curious Kidstuff (WSB sponsor).

(added) OPEN HOUSE: West Seattle Natural Medicine, 3256 California Ave SW, 11 am-3 pm, has an open house today introducing Dr. Arika Dortero, ND, CLE, who will be providing pediatric/family care at the clinic.

‘THE ART OF LOVE’: Fundraiser for animal-advocacy group Furry Faces Foundation, wine and auction, Ola Salon (2942 Avalon Way), all ages welcome, admission free, bring $ for auction items and donations, 3-6 pm, details here.

SPECIAL BICYCLE EVENT IN WHITE CENTER: DubSea Bikes, 2-4 pm in downtown White Center, free repair event, details here.

NIGHTLIFE: V + The Noise with special guest Alessandra Rose, live at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) tonight at 7, to be video-recorded for a Kickstarter event … At Skylark Café and Club, the Tilted Thunder Railbirds Talent Show takes the stage at 8 pm (all ages) … The Bridge has Sunday karaoke tonight with Kelli at 9:30.

(Colleen Cooke and Terri Glaberson with CoolMom Toy Sale donations, pre-sorting!)
Busy, busy Saturday! Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

COOL MOM HOLIDAY TOY SWAP AND SALE: 9 am-2 pm, Fauntleroy Church, proceeds also benefit WestSide Baby. From CoolMom’s Terri Glaberson: “After months of preparation and gathering toys from the generous West Seattle communities and beyond, we have a stellar sale planned. There are mounds of books, games, puzzles, Legos, dolls and much more! The gently used toys seem extra stellar this year.”

ST. JOHN’S ARTS/CRAFTS SALE: St. John’s Arts & Crafts Co-Op Fall/Holiday Sale. 9 am-3 pm in Parish Hall. St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, northeast corner of California and Hanford. ALL proceeds go directly to outreach, both locally and globally. A wide range of handmade items available for purchase. Your purchase can make a very real difference in our community. Checks or cash only. We will have a raffle (need not be present to win), and we invite folks to bring a donation for the WS Food Bank. Handicap-accessible. www.saintjohnonline.org

OPEN HOUSE: The Cove School open house, 9 am. Toddler program accepting children 18 months -3 years old and a preschool/Pre-K program for 3-5 year olds next fall. Call 206-923-COVE for last-minute RSVP.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT THE MOUNT: Providence Mount St. Vincent is having its annual Holiday Bazaar today, 10 am to 4 pm, 4831 35th Avenue SW. Holiday gifts, collectibles and much more. Proceeds benefit The Mount’s resident programs and services.

LANDSLIDE PROTECTION: Free event sponsored by the city, teaching simple ways to protect yourself/your property from landslide problems, 10 am-noon, South Seattle Community College, Judge Warren & Nobie Chan Education Center, 6000 16th Ave. SW (across from the north parking lot).

‘FALL FORWARD’ AT WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Fall Forward with SCALLOPS, hosted by Sustainable West Seattle at the tool library, 10 am-2 pm, with mini-workshops including: Starting a Tool Library, Community Kitchens, Neighborhood Greenways.

NORTH DELRIDGE CLEANUP: This one is focused on fallen leaves (how timely, after last night’s storm)! 10 am-noon, meet at Delridge Community Center, more info on this Facebook event page

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: The famous annual Holiday Open House at West Seattle Nursery (California/Brandon) is today, 11 am-3 pm. Among the perks: Free espresso!

STUDENTS COMPETE : Not in West Seattle, but if you or someone in your family is interested in robotics, there’s a festival today at Coe Elementary on Queen Anne with three teams from Lafayette Elementary‘s new club LaSER (Lafayette Science, Engineering, & Robotics) competing. Matt Jensen is coaching the Mystic Mindstormers and LEGO Minds, and Chris Burris is coaching Mega LaSER. Thanks to Matt for sharing the news and this link with the schedule, map, and other info. (Good luck!)

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND POP-UP MUSEUM: Noon-2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library branch, including a presentation by a graduate student on the concept of a “Pop-Up Museum” – bring an object that relates to the theme of “Thanksgiving,” to share with others during the meeting (then you can take it home), to help create the “Pop-Up Museum”! More at
loghousemuseum.info.

GET HEALTHIER: Health Fair today, 1-3 pm: High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave. SW). An interactive health fair with exhibits for the whole family. Come enjoy learning about health concerns such as diabetes, prenatal care, exercise, accessing health care, dental care, and more. Free food, as well as give-aways throughout the fair.

MUSIC AND COFFEE: Grand opening celebration for Caffè Delia till 2 pm, inside Proletariat Pizza in White Center, 9622A 16th Ave SW. Music starts at 11ish with Squirrel Butter, Casey MacGill’s Blue 4 Trio, Del Rey.

VETERANS APPRECIATION DINNER: Free Prime Rib and Ham dinner for all West Seattle veterans and guests. 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at American Legion Post 160, 3616 SW Alaska. Space is limited. To RSVP, please call Calvary Chapel West Seattle (sponsor) at 206 935-4487 or e-mail calvaryws@comcast.net.

HIGHLAND PARK FOOD TRUCKS: Highland Park Improvement Club says Lumpia World has confirmed they will be back after missing two weeks, and that Curry Now and Charlie’s Buns are joining them today, 11 am-2 pm (12th/Holden).

KILLER WHALE TALES GALA: West Seattle-headquartered educational program Killer Whale Tales invites you to its 11th Anniversary Gala Celebration Dinner & Benefit Auction at the Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W. Marginal Way SW. Northwest-inspired dinner, local beers and wines, and fantastic entertainment. 21+. Doors open at 6 pm. “Tucker” the orca-research dog is a guest star!

CONTINUING TONIGHT AT YOUNGSTOWN: “Bean: The Musical Fruit,” an original family musical having its world premiere at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, starting an eight-show run continuing through November 19th. Synopsis: “‘Bean: The Musical Fruit’ starts in the perfectly sculpted Patch. Every harvest, Mayor Tom A. Toe divides the Patch responsibilities based on two groups: fruits and vegetables. This year presents a challenge as Bean seems to be neither. Facing rejection, Bean and her best friend, Cel, set-off on a journey for answers from the reclusive and mysterious Nutty that lives in the Orchard. Bean and Cel ask what it means to belong, even when you’re different.” Doors open at 6:30, showtime at 7, come early to meet the characters (photo-taking encouraged).

TONIGHT AT KENYON HALL: Award-winning original roots bluegrass group Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising perform at Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Avenue SW, 7:30 pm. 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. Pre-school children are free, and Root Beer Floats are still only a dollar. To make a reservation, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net.

LAST SHOWS FOR ‘EVIL DEAD’: Closing night at ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery for “Evil Dead: The Musical,” 7:30 and 11 pm.

(Photo by David Hutchinson)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

VETERANS DAY: No school, no Water Taxi, reduced-weekday schedule for Metro, no USPS mail delivery, most government offices closed, most banks closed. City trash service is on a regular schedule; state liquor stores are open. … All Uptown Espresso stores (including The Junction and North Delridge) donate revenue today to American Lake Veterans’ Golf Course – details here

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT THE MOUNT: Providence Mount St. Vincent is having its annual Holiday Bazaar today (and tomorrow)! 10 am to 4 pm, 4831 35th Avenue SW. Holiday gifts, collectibles and much more. Proceeds benefit The Mount’s resident programs and services.

JUNCTION FOOD TRUCK POD: 1 truck scheduled for lunch today (11 am), 3 for dinner, at the food truck pod in The Junction (California/Edmunds; schedule here)

ROXHILL ELEMENTARY BENEFIT BOOK FAIR: Roxhill Elementary School Book Fair @ the Westwood Village Barnes and Noble from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Portion of book-sales proceeds benefit Roxhill. Also fun activities including Story Time with Roxhill’s Librarian Pat Bliquez, Principal Carmela Dellino, and Head Teacher Chris Robert; face painting; scavenger hunt; poetry jam; refreshments. If you can’t attend, you can support the school with B&N online purchases – through Nov. 18, enter Bookfair ID #10562619 at checkout.

HOPE LUTHERAN/SEATTLE LUTHERAN AUCTION/GALA: “Light Up the Night for Our Kids” benefit auction for Hope Lutheran School and Seattle Lutheran High School, at SLHS Gym (details here; we published a preview here).

WINE TASTING Bin 41 weekly wine tasting in The Junction, 6-7:30 pm. Tonight: Washington Wine Medley – take two! Showcasing wines from five local wineries.

TONIGHT AT KENYON HALL: At 7:30, it’s the legendary folk duo Reilly and Maloney. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information, please visit www.reillyandmaloney.com.

LIVE MUSIC: The Bridge has live music at 9:30 pm: Petting Zoo, a rock-n-roll cover band. No cover charge.

(Eagle photographed at Alki Point by Gary Jones last Sunday morning)
Good morning! From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET VOTES: The “Fauntleroy Way Green Boulevard” study is part of what’s on the agenda for final votes, 9:30 am (agenda here). Happening at City Hall, and live on Seattle Channel (cable 21 and online).

FLAG-RAISING: In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, there’s a flagraising ceremony today at South Seattle Community College (here’s our previously published preview).

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Tonight’s the night – 6-9 pm, dozens of venues from north to south, west to east, across the peninsula. We previewed some of them last night – take a look here – and see even more previews on the official WS Art Walk site! The walking map/participant list is here.

SHOP LATE THURSDAYS: It’s also another “Shop Late Thursday” in The Junction. Till 9 pm, participating merchants (listed here)

DUWAMISH VALLEY HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: The eastern half of the West Seattle peninsula is part of the area targeted by the new Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition-led effort announced last week – to partner with communities to work toward healthier air, water, lifestyles, etc. Tonight, everyone interested is invited to the Duwamish Valley Healthy Communities kickoff, 6 pm at South Seattle Community College’s Georgetown campus (6737 Corson Avenue South).

THE ART OF … ADOPTION: Friends of the Animals Foundation will be at Next to Nature with adoptable cats and kittens during the November Art Walk, Thursday the 10th, between 6 and 9 pm. Adoption fees will be reduced. Contact info@fafseattle.org or (206) 719-4864

ARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY AUCTION TONIGHT: From the announcement we received: “The Arbor Heights Elementary Community will gather at The Hall at Fauntleroy for the PTA’s 3rd Annual Dinner & Auction ‘Adventure is Out There’. Our goal is to raise $40,000, which provides 70% of the PTA’s annual income. This year’s auction focus is Science & Technology; to update/replace computer equipment and software and enhance the science curriculum. Other funds raised will go towards the General Fund which supports classroom programs such as Kindergarten Aides, Teacher Stipends and Field Trip Scholarships & Buses, School programs such as Safety Patrol, Emergency Preparedness and Assemblies, Arts programs such as Artist in Residency and Instrumental Music and Community Building programs such as Welcome Family BBQ and Young Author’s Day. For more information about the auction and to preview the auction catalog, please visit arborheights.wikispaces.com/AHPTA+Annual+Auction.”

SOUTHWEST SEATTLE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN: Tonight, Seattle-based designer Kathleen Bohlken is the guest, talking about new ideas for decorating home/office for the holidays. 6-8 pm at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant, 601 SW 153rd in Burien.

OPENING TONIGHT AT YOUNGSTOWN: “Bean: The Musical Fruit,” an original family musical having its world premiere at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, starting an eight-show run continuing through November 19th. Synopsis: “Bean: The Musical Fruit starts in the perfectly sculpted Patch. Every harvest, Mayor Tom A. Toe divides the Patch responsibilities based on two groups: fruits and vegetables. This year presents a challenge as Bean seems to be neither. Facing rejection, Bean and her best friend, Cel, set-off on a journey for answers from the reclusive and mysterious Nutty that lives in the Orchard. Bean and Cel ask what it means to belong, even when you’re different.” Doors open at 6:30, showtime at 7, come early to meet the characters (photo-taking encouraged).

FOOD BANK BENEFIT ‘GOBBLER’ ON SALE: Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) now donating $1 to the West Seattle Food Bank for every “Gobbler” drink purchased – read about it here.

FOOD DRIVE UNDER WAY: Java Bean Organic Coffee House at 2920 SW Avalon Way launches its 21st annual Food Drive for Northwest Harvest, collecting food on site till Tuesday, November 22nd: “Thanksgiving type foods such as stuffing mix, canned yams, cranberries, peanut butter and baby food are most appreciated.”

(Thanks to Eugene for sharing the photo of his 3-year-old son, playing in autumn leaves!)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST: One more reminder, this happens at 11 am – the first nationwide test of this system, and remember, it’s JUST a test; don’t call police/fire/911. Here’s our preview from yesterday.

ROAD REMINDERS: Nightly closures of the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct set to continue tonight, 10 pm-5 am … Concrete-panel replacement at 16th/Myrtle scheduled to continue today.

WHALE TAIL ALE: It’s the sequel to Lowman Brau, and it too will raise money for charity – Whale Tail Ale is launched tonight in simultaneous parties starting at 6 pm, at West Seattle/White Center beverage establishments including Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) – full details here.

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) invites interested families to tonight’s Open House, 6:30-8:00 pm. The formal program starts at 6:30 pm in the school’s gymnasium (10015 28th SW) followed by an opportunity to tour the campus and meet students/staff. For more information about Explorer West and the admissions process: explorer-west.org

METRO MEETING: Tonight’s your first of two chances in West Seattle to talk about Metro Transit‘s future and its draft proposal for “restructuring” the route system, 6:30 pm, Chief Sealth International High School (details here)

LEARN ABOUT BACKYARD COTTAGES: Backyard cottage workshop by Ncompass Cottage Company (WSB sponsor) with Microhouse, 7 pm at Community School of West Seattle (9450 22nd SW); details here, including how to RSVP. **Afternoon note – Ncompass tells us the workshop is now a full house, no more room.**

COMMUNITY CENTERS’ FUTURE: Alki Community Center gets its turn tonight for a meeting to talk about how things might work under terms of the city’s proposed budget changes, 7 pm (details here)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: The group’s monthly meeting, 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (agenda here), 9131 California SW.

JOIN THE GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE: West Seattle Garden Tour Committee Meeting and Potluck. The West Seattle Garden Tour Committee is actively seeking new volunteers. The committee meets once a month at an appointed member’s home for a potluck and progress report. Interested in tonight’s meeting? E-mail westseattlegt@gmail.com or check out westseattlegardentour.com. to learn more. An agenda with meeting location and driving directions will be provided to anyone interested in attending.

At 11 am tomorrow, the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will be seen and heard on a variety of media – over-the-air/cable/satellite TV, radio, etc. The test is scheduled to last about (updated) thirty seconds. Authorities are worried people will call 911 to find out what’s going on – so in a word, DON’T. According to the official federal info about the test, here’s what you will hear and see:

During the test, listeners will hear a message indicating that “This is a test.” Although the EAS Test may resemble the periodic, monthly EAS tests that most Americans are already familiar with, there will be some differences in what viewers will see and hear. The audio message will be the same for all EAS Participants; however, due to limitations in the EAS, the video test message scroll may not be the same or indicate that “This is a test.” This is due to the use of the live EAN code – the same code that would be used in an actual emergency. The text at the top of the television screen may indicate that an “Emergency Action Notification has been issued.” This notification is used to disseminate a national alert and in this case, the test. In addition, the background image that appears on video screens during an alert may indicate that “This is a test,” but in some instances there might not be an image at all.

Delayed by breaking news, here’s our abbreviated daily preview, with 5 items worth noting before it’s too late:

ELECTION DAY: If you’re using a dropbox (downtown is the closest), your ballot needs to be in it by 8 pm. If you’re mailing your ballot, it has to be postmarked today. More info here. (P.S. USPS says as long as you get your ballot into a collection box before its last scheduled pickup time for today, it’ll have today’s postmark.)

TRAFFIC ALERT #1: SDOT crews are scheduled to start 2 weeks of work replacing concrete panels on 16th Avenue SW at SW Myrtle; details (including traffic logistics) here.

TRAFFIC ALERT #2: Overnight closures of the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct are expected to continue all week – 10 pm to 5 am again tonight; more details here.

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Monthly meeting at 7 pm, Admiral Congregational Church (California/Hill), with officer elections on the association‘s agenda.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting tonight for the Fauntleroy Community Association, all welcome, 7 pm at the schoolhouse (9131 California SW).

(Heron at Constellation Park, photographed by Melanie Dixon on Sunday morning)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WESTBOUND SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT CLOSURE, OVERNIGHT: SDOT plans to close the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct – the West Seattle Bridge between I-5 and Highway 99 – every night this week, as construction work to widen it continues. 10 pm-5 am, and during the closure, you will not be able to get onto the bridge from I-5 or Beacon Hill. Here’s the official announcement.

BINGO! Weekly bingo at Alki UCC Church (62nd/Hinds), doors open at 5:30 pm, games at 6:30 pm, usually running until about 8:30 pm, $7 buy-in. Hotline for information is [206] 935-5950.

NEW COFFEEHOUSE’S OPEN HOUSE: As reported here last week, the new Caffe Fiore in the Admiral District opens tomorrow, and invites you to a pre-opening open house tonight, 6-9 pm (2206 California SW).

‘WE ARE FAMILY’: The next event in the Community Lecture Series at Admiral Congregational Church is tonight at 7 (4320 SW Hill) Admiral resident Laura Sutkus will talk about family law: Appointing guardians, power of attorney, health care directives (living wills). $5 fee, cookies, coffee, and child care provided

KIDS’ ONLINE SAFETY: At 7 pm, you’re invited to Shorewood Christian School to hear from Stephanie Thomas of the Seattle Police Department, speaking about Internet Crimes Against Children and educating parents about inappropriate online behavior and what to watch out for when online and networking. (10300 28th SW)

HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: Under the mayor’s budget proposal, High Point Community Center becomes a sort of hub of community-center services in West Seattle. How will that work? What would you like to see? Bring your ideas to a meeting tonight at 7 pm ((more details here)

(Fall colors on the beach, from Mannie79 via the WSB Flickr pool)
Got any non-automatically-set clocks to turn back? Welcome back to Pacific Standard Time. Here are some of today’s highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BENEFIT BRUNCH: Benefit brunch to help the family of Ed Kingston, the volunteer soccer coach who died suddenly last month, West Seattle Eagles‘ Aerie, doors open 10 am – details here.

CHEFS AT WS FARMERS’ MARKET: At the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska), you’ll find cooking demos today: 11:00 am- noon – Jeremy McLachlan of Salty’s on Alki demonstrates his favorite seasonal holiday recipes; 12:30-1:30 pm – Laurie Pflazer of Pastry Craft shows how to make desserts using local, seasonal ingredients.

BOARD GAMERS: Strategy board game group that plays games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassone and Dominion. New players who don’t mind some complexity and strategic thinking in games are welcome. Uptown Espresso, California and Edmunds, 1 pm. E-mail Gene at egene1@yahoo.com with questions, and join games.groups.yahoo.com/group/wsgamers/

TOOL LIBRARY: West Seattle Tool Library open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (east side of main building), 1-5 pm.

HOPE FOR JAN: Benefit for Jan Seeley (longtime WSB’er “JanS”) to help her as she awaits a kidney transplant. Silent auction, food/drink specials, and more, 2-5 pm at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 6451 California SW (more in this WSB Forums thread)

FINAL PERFORMANCE OF ‘THE FOREIGNER’: 2 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Avenue SW) – a comedy for all ages. More details here.

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: The community art show at Southwest Library has its artists’ reception today, 2 pm.

STOCKBOX GROCERS’ FINAL DAY: The prototype micro-grocery in Delridge (24th/Holden) must shut down after today (though its founders say they’ll be back!) – having a sale on remaining inventory, too (here’s our previous report).

DRUMMERS TRY FOR A RECORD: Not in West Seattle, but presented by West Seattle drummer Donn Bennett: The Woodstick Big Beat 2011 world-record attempt, hundreds of drummers at Juanita Field House, Juanita HS, 10601 NE 132nd, Kirkland, 2:00-4:00PM. Doors open 10 am. Raising money for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and Camp Korey. $12 for participants, $10 for spectators. More info at BennettDrums.com

FAREWELL PARTY: Farewell party for St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s departing Rev. Peter DeVeau and wife Mary, 5-8 pm (more details in our Saturday night report).

SWEET SHOW: HoneyHoney in-store performance at Easy Street Records in The Junction, free, 6 pm

AT KENYON HALL: Sousa Birthday Bash with the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band, 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall.

(Photo by Ted Johnson, from “The Foreigner,” continuing tonight at Fauntleroy Church)
Suggestions for your Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BUSINESS CELEBRATIONS: Ribboncutting scheduled at newly opened Petco (41st/Alaska) at 8:55 am; grand-opening celebration at newly opened Stuffed Cakes (35th/Henderson), noon-3 pm, lots of details here.

STORY TIME: At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds, 9:30 am: The PJ Library Storytime at Kol HaNeshamah Congregation. The PJ Library welcomes Erik Lawson as our guest musician, with PJ Library manager Amy Paquette as our storyteller. We will be reading the book “Ella’s Trip to Israel.”

WESTSIDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Westside School (WSB sponsor) is having an open house 10 am-noon. Families are welcome to stroll the entire campus, speak with teachers, parents, and students about Westside School. The Open House is for all levels, Preschool through Middle School. In addition, Westside is offering weekly campus tours. For more information, contact Director of Admission David Bergler, davidb@westsideschool.org. (More information on the Westside website.)

GREEN SEATTLE DAY: Your chance to get out and help keep Seattle green, maybe even make it a bit greener. Westcrest Park in Highland Park is a hub for this event – check out the work-party opportunities here; it all starts at 10 am.

RETURN OF THE FOOD TRUCKS: After a week away, the food truck pod is back at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am-3 pm. Scheduled: Lumpia World, I Want Curry Now, Charlie’s Buns. (1:11 pm note: WSB commenter says only Charlie’s showed up)

MEET ‘HELLO KITTY’: Not in West Seattle, but the International District’s sponsoring WSB this month to let you know what’s up at the Wing Luke Museum, and today they’re inviting you to come meet “Hello Kitty” and explore Shop-O-Rama, 1:30-3:30 pm at 719 South King Street – lots more info here.

(added) RACHEL AUSTIN AT CLICK! Meet the artist and see her “Cartography Series” creations, 2-5 pm at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction.

‘THE FOREIGNER’ IN FAUNTLEROY: This community play continues at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 2 pm and 7 pm. “The Foreigner” is a comedy for all ages. More details and ticket info here.

COMFORT FOOD THROWDOWN: Comfort Food Throwdown fundraiser for Family Promise of Seattle, 6 pm at Seattle Lutheran High School (41st/Genesee) (full details here) – or, for a bit extra, be part of the 4 pm pre-event with a cooking demo by Amy Finley!

ALSO ON STAGE: Not in West Seattle, but – Matt Jeakle and Colleen Devine, West Seattle residents and Holy Rosary School ’09 graduates, are starring in the comedy “You Can’t Take it With You” at Seattle Prep, tonight at 7 pm (with a 2 pm matinee tomorrow). William Jeakle says, “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy live theater, laugh like crazy, and support up-and-coming West Seattle actors. Spend some money to support live theater. After all, you can’t take it with you!”

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: West Seattle High School vs. Capital, postseason play in Olympia, 7 pm.

TEN-YEAR REUNION: Chief Sealth Class of 2001 10th Reunion, 7-10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria in West Seattle. Contact Arlana Angel – arlanaangel@gmail.com. And check out the Facebook group.

‘EVIL DEAD’: Two shows tonight at ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery for “Evil Dead,” based on the cult-classic Sam Raimi movies, 7:30 and 11 pm (tickets available online).

ON THE RUN: Chief Sealth runner Kenaia Neumann competes in state championships (WSB story here)

CHANGING BANKS TODAY? There’s been a national call to move your money to community banks and credit unions today. If you are thinking about this, note that two Pacific Northwest community banks are on the WSB sponsor team: Viking Bank in The Junction and Umpqua Bank, newly opened in Admiral.

SET THE CLOCK BACK: Daylight Saving Time ends tonight (actually early tomorrow) – at 2 am, it’ll become 1 am.

(Purse seiner off Alki Point – explained by Beach Drive Blog; photo by Danny McMillin via Flickr)
Happy Friday! From the West Seattle Events calendar:

FOOD TRUCK POD: 1 truck due at lunch, 3 for dinner, at Uptown Espresso lot on the south end of The Junction, schedule here

SPA DAY AT PHARMACA: It’s Spa Day at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy (WSB sponsor), 1-5 pm (p.s. did you know they have a longstanding discount coupon here on WSB? find it and print it here).

COUNCILMEMBER VISITS SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER: Supporters of SW Community Center, which faces major changes under the mayor’s proposed budget, invite community members to join them in talking with City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen at 2 pm today – more details here.

IN-STORE WINE TASTING: At Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) in Admiral, 5-7 pm

WASHINGTON WINE MEDLEY: That’s the theme of Bin 41‘s weekly wine tasting, 6-7:30 pm.

‘THE FOREIGNER’ IN FAUNTLEROY: You’re invited to a community play this weekend at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Avenue SW), with four performances through Sunday, starting at 7 pm tonight. The Fauntleroy Players of yore come to life again with “The Foreigner,” a comedy for all ages. More details and ticket info here.

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: Final performance for West Seattle High School’s Drama Club production, 7:30 pm at WSHS Theater. More info here.

Our recent photo of the Fauntleroy ferry dock includes the type of weather said to lie ahead for us today (remember, we have a weather page!) – nice till clouds creep in late in the day. Meantime, here are some of tonight’s highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HOLIDAY FOOD TASTING: The annual West Seattle Thriftway holiday-food tasting is 4-7 pm, and they’re having a wine tasting at that same time as well (Fauntleroy/California).

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOD TRUCK: The Junction’s new “food truck pod” in the Uptown Espresso lot will have its first Thursday night visitor – I Want Curry Now is scheduled to be there for dinner tonight, 5-8 pm.

SHOP LATE IN THE JUNCTION: It’s back, just in time for the holidays. 6-9 tonight, at participating merchants (listed here), and every Thursday till the last one before Christmas.

HELP THE HELPLINE: From the official announcement by West Seattle Helpline: “Give the gift of warmth and light this year! We are holding our 14th annual fall fundraiser dinner event for West Seattle families that are facing a one-time emergency. Proceeds will be used to help families that have faced emergency situations with rent and utilities so that they may remain in their homes with heat and water. This mission becomes even more vital as the weather turns colder and the need is especially great this year.” 6-9 pm tonight at Duwamish Longhouse; tickets can still be purchased this morning – call 206-932-2746 (or go online).

BOOK SIGNING: Party at The Cask for author/entrepreneur/athlete/basketball coach Sonya Elliott, 6-8 pm (more info here).

GET READY! Not sure you’re ready for disaster – be it a winter storm, an earthquake, or who knows what? Check out tonight’s free city-presented SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) preparedness class at Southwest Library, 6:30 pm.

STORMWATER: LIFE IN THE GUTTER: One-man performance written and performed by Stokley Towles, tracing a tale of rainwater and runoff in a way you’ve never seen or heard it before. Free! 6:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW.

(added) POTLATCH AT ALKI ELEMENTARY: Just in from the school’s arts-ed rep Karen Hinkey: “Alki PTA has been thrilled to welcome Ronn Wilson as this year’s Artist-in-Residence. “Of Cedar and Salmon” is a multicultural, hands on enrichment program which has allowed all students to experience the native arts and cultures of the Pacific Northwest Coast. For the past 5 weeks, students in every classroom have been immersed in Native clans within the school and have learned arts and crafts, games, legend writing and more… During the residency, Ronn’s artistic talents have been on display while creating an original piece of Native American artwork which will be presented to the school at tonight’s potlatch ceremony. Reflections of a potlatch will include an artistic replica of a Kwakwakawaka ceremonial house and a dramatic presentation of traditional Northwest Coast art. The ceremony begins promptly at 7 pm in the school gym and doors will be closed at that time. Please, NO photographs or video during the performance at the request of the Wilson family. Photographs can be taken after the performance. ”

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: Your second-to-last chance to catch West Seattle High School’s Drama Club production, 7:30 pm at WSHS Theater. More info, photos, cast list, etc., can be found here.

(By smohundro from the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BUSINESS OPENINGS: Opening day for Umpqua Bank (WSB sponsor) in West Seattle’s Admiral District, next to Admiral Safeway, and Petco‘s new location at Capco Plaza (41st/Alaska), both at 9 am.

METRO CHANGES IN WEST SEATTLE: Before its official meetings later this month, Metro presents its proposed West Seattle changes tonight at the Southwest District Council meeting, 7 pm, South Seattle Community College board room. Also on the agenda: SDOT rep explaining changes on West Seattle roads that have been or are being made for RapidRide. Here’s our preview (including linked maps to meeting location).

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: West Seattle High School’s Drama Club production, 7:30 pm at WSHS Theater. More info here.

PRIDE SKATE: Second edition of Pride Skate at Southgate Roller Rink – Halloween sequel; wear your costumes! 9-11 pm; more info on FB.

(WSB photo taken last week during our morning West Seattle Water Taxi coverage at Seacrest)
A bit of a Halloween holdover as November begins, with a few of the following highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

STORY TIMES AT SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES: From the SPL Calendar of Events – baby story times at 10:30 (West Seattle/Admiral) and 11:30 (Southwest) am today, Somali story time at 1:30 pm (High Point), family story time at 7 pm (Delridge)

DREAM DINNERS’ OPEN HOUSE, BOOK SIGNING: Taste the November/holiday menu and meet Western Washington entrepreneurs turned authors at the West Seattle Dream Dinners (WSB sponsor) store 5:30-7:30 pm tonight, 4701 41st Ave SW, Ste 110. More details – including a bonus just for RSVP’ing – in our preview published earlier this morning.

SKELETON THEATRE, NIGHT TWO: At 36th/Hanford, the animatronic production Skeleton Theatre is on for its second and final night tonight. Full details on its official website; shows are 6-9 pm, every half-hour – here’s our preview from Sunday night and our Monday night coverage.

TOASTMASTERS TELL TALES: West Seattle Toastmasters Club 832 invites you to its annual “Tales of the Hearth” guest night at The Kenney (WSB sponsor; 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW) at 6:30 pm. All welcome; more details in our preview published earlier this morning.

HOPE’S OPEN HOUSE: Open house at Hope Lutheran School, 7 pm (42nd/Oregon). Event details on this Facebook page.

TRIVIA: Rock music/pop culture trivia 8 pm tonight (and every Tuesday night) at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor).