If you missed Saturday’s coverage (with video showing what it’s like to drive the new route, both directions) – yes, The Viaduct is now open, ahead of schedule; that’s the latest live image, above. Metro buses return to their Viaduct routing as of this morning. So if you have to leave the peninsula, you have that option, but why leave? Here’s what’s up:

“DINE AND DRINK FOR PINK”: Part of today’s food/beverage proceeds from 7 participating West Seattle establishments go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, organized by Team Tracy. All day/night. More details on this Facebook event page.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska). From market management:

Jonboy caramel apples, anyone?! Organic Honeycrisp apples dipped in infamous caramel. Don’t be scared! … We got eggs, raw milk, butter now & local ancient grain flours coming soon! … Thanks to all who gathered for our Pear-Fect event last week – we raised $185 for the WS Food Bank! Cheers! Next week, join us for our “Eat Local for the Holidays” event! Chef demo, tastings, coupons, recipes … hooray!

FALL DAKOTA PLACE WORK PARTY: Grab your gloves, a trowel or a shovel and join a work party at Dakota Place Park. 1-4 pm. Rain or shine. Weeding, pruning, more. For more information, please contact Jennifer at cargalj@comcast.net

HALLOWEEN PORTRAITS AT FAUNTLEROY SCHOOLHOUSE: Help support the schoolhouse’s new mission as a center for community activity, and get a professional photo of your Halloween “look,” with the expertise of Gail Ann Photography! 1-3 pm at the schoolhouse (9131 California SW)

HAUNTED BOAT TOUR The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition‘s annual spooky sailing with your chance to hear local Native American supernatural legends, spooky settler stories from Georgetown and South Park, and learn about the terrifying toxic chemicals in the Duwamish River. The tour happens rain or shine. Guests must RSVP through Brown Paper Tickets ($25 donation). Leaves Harbor Island Marina, 1 pm today.

CONCERNED ABOUT HEALTH CARE? 34th District Health Action Team of Health Care For All -WA is having a meeting today at 2:15 PM, at Southwest Library (35th/Henderson) meeting room. From organizers: “Everyone is invited who is concerned about health care in this country. On Sunday, we plan is to read, view and discuss HB 1096 and SB 5601. The possibility for Universal Health Care for Washington citizens is alive.”

TRICK OR CAN: “Trick or Can,” 3-5 pm. HPFC Eagles soccer-team members plan to go door to door in some West Seattle (and vicinity) neighborhoods collecting food-drive donations – so have a can or two ready just in case! (Here’s our previously published preview with more details.)

MUSIC NORTHWEST: Music Northwest Concert Series 2011 – “Ein Feste Burg:
Music for Reformation,” 3 pm. At First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (4105 California SW). Seattle Pro Musica directed by Karen Thomas. See website for tickets and more information.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: Twelfth Night Productions‘ production of “War of the Worlds, A Live Radio Play.” 4 pm today at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets available online at Brown Paper Tickets (brownpapertickets.com/event/199850), or at the door.

WINTERNACHT: 6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. It’s The Cabiri’s fifth-annual Ghost Game production, second-to-last performance. Dessert included. Purchase your ticket at brownpapertickets.com/event/188904.

WHITE CENTER PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST: First ever! Bring your carved pumpkin to Triangle Park at 16th and Roxbury between 6 and 7 pm; judging starts at 7. More info here.

EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest in The Junction, the musical based on the cult-favorite movies. (More info, including ticket-purchase link, here.)

FOOD TRUCK NOTE: Snout and Co. food truck NOT here at 35th/Graham (expected back next weekend).

(WSB photo of the 2008 crowd trick-or-treating in The Junction)
If you can’t scare up something to do today and tonight, you’re not trying. Here’s some of what’s happening around the peninsula today, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

GARAGE SALE/RAFFLE WITH A TWIST: Garage Sale and Raffle for the West Seattle Food Bank, sponsored by Life Learning Center & Life Preschool in the Community Hall in the main building of Life Church. 3420 SW Cloverdale, now through 4 pm. Accepting canned food or money for purchases of the many treasures that are for sale. Bake sale too!

IT’S JUST A DRILL: If you come across a group of people with radios, maps, charts, sounding like something serious is going on – it’s just emergency-preparedness practice as West Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs join in a drill, 9 am-noon.

BOOK SALE BONANZA: Huge used-book sale at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), 3940 41st Ave SW, 10 am – 1 pm. Early holiday shopping – or hey, get books to give to trick-or-treaters.

DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR MURRAY PUMP STATION CSO CONTROL FACILITY: Daylong design workshop at Gatewood Elementary‘s cafeteria, 4320 SW Myrtle, 9:30 am-3 pm. The purpose of this meeting is for the project team and community to work in small groups to brainstorm ideas on ways to design the storage facility planned across the street from Lowman Beach Park to reduce combined-sewer overflows into Puget Sound.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: Clean out your medicine cabinet, where unused/unneeded/expired prescription drugs are a potential danger in multiple ways. Drop them off at the Southwest Precinct (Webster/Delridge), 10 am-2 pm. (Dropoff box last time was in the lobby, so if you don’t see anyone outside, just go in – door is on the west side of the building, next to the parking lot.)

200-POUND PUMPKIN: Barton Street P-Patch (34th/Barton) invites you to stop by 10 am-2 pm as they’ll be offering pumpkin-carving, plus they’ll raffle off a nearly 200-pound pumpkin! Details here (including a coupon for a discount on pumpkins at nearby Tony’s Produce so you can buy one and bring it over for carving)

HALLOWEEN ON THE RUN: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) hosts a registration event and packet pickup for tomorrow’s Run Scared 5K and 4K Walk from 10-7 today. Anyone who registers gets 10% everything in the store. Shelly Aaron from West Seattle Bodyworks will also be on site to offer free massage. The Run Scared 5K is held in Seward Park and all proceeds go to benefit the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.

OPEN HOUSE AT THE KENNEY: You’re invited to The Kenney (WSB sponsor)’s Fall Open House! 10:30-2:30 p.m.
Buffet Lunch 11:30 am-1 pm. Come and experience what life at The Kenney is all about! Hear about the benefits of moving into a CCRC, tour the beautiful campus and join us for a delicious lunch! The Kenney is West Seattle’s only Continuing Care Retirement Community.

FOOD TRUCKS: Not in Highland Park today – there’s a festival downtown.

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Playoff games today at West Seattle High School – both Chief Sealth International High School and WSHS have games at 11 am; winners of those games face off Saturday evening. Concessions today/tonight benefit WSHS Volleyball Team.

THRIFTWAY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY: West Seattle Thriftway Halloween party for kids, 11 am-1 pm for ages 1-10, deli area.

‘DAY OF THE DEAD’ SAND SCULPTING: At Village Green Perennial Nursery, lower driveway, noon-dusk today and tomorrow – more here.

‘LIFE IN THE GUTTER’: Uncover the world of urban rainfall and trace its travels from the clouds to the city’s streets, homes and businesses and the sewer lines below in Stormwater: Life in the Gutter, a one-man performance written and performed by Stokley Towles, part performance, part exhibition offering a gutter’s eye view of Seattle’s drainage system and the Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) employees who guide, monitor and maintain stormwater flow in the city. Free. Noon, High Point Library, 35th/Raymond.

TRICK OR TREAT IN THE JUNCTION! Trick-or-treaters and businesspeople both get in the spirit for this big, free event – West Seattle Junction trick-or-treating, 1-3 pm at participating businesses, just go to The Junction and follow the crowds!

ZOMBIFY YOURSELF: Atomic Boys in the Admiral District is holding a special event with West Seattle artist Brendan Wenberg of Strange Child, Inc. He will be set up from 1-6 on Saturday, at Atomic Boys. There will be a full line of his t-shirt designs, special edition sculptures, and he will be able to create “Zombictures” of you….and your friends…and/or family (caricatures start at $30). 4311 SW Admiral Way.

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE LONGHOUSE: Duwamish Longhouse hosts a Halloween Party, 6-8 pm, 4705 W. Marginal Way. Lots of Halloween fun. Children of all ages. Family friendly event. Games, prizes & refreshments. $5 donation welcome.

COME AS YOU AREN’T: Annual “Come as You Aren’t” Battle of the Bands at Skylark Café and Club, 7 pm: All fourteen acts have 3 songs each to wow the crowd and judges, as they out-rock and glam each other for possession of the coveted Golden Cowbell™. Is that Clutch Douglass or Salt ‘n’ Pepa? Hotels or The Misfits? Behold the supergroup formed from Stevedore and Mannequin BBQ as they channel The Supremes, and shiver with fright as experimental duo Perish The Island entertains with selections from Goblin’s soundtrack to Suspiria. Diversity and virtuosity have always set this event apart, and this year’s lineup is no exception… KEXP DJ and founding member of the Young Evils Troy Nelson, two-time Golden Cowbell winner Lori Campion, and Skylark owner-booker Jessie SK will judge the bands. The Golden Cowbell™ and runner-up prizes will be awarded shortly following the last set. This event is free, 21+, 7 pm to get a seat, bands start at 8 pm.

(Photo courtesy Ron Dugdale)
‘WAR OF THE WORLDS’: Twelfth Night Productions presents “War of the Worlds, A Live Radio Play.” On a bleak autumn night in 1938, aliens from Mars invaded Earth, or rather, that was the tale brought to life by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre over the airwaves. The radio broadcast was an unprecedented mix of dramatic “news reports” and science fiction inspired by the H.G. Wells novel which caused widespread panic and made Welles a celebrity. Shared bill with “Sorry, Wrong Number.” 7:30 pm, tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/199850), and at the venue, Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th SW.

‘EVIL DEAD’: The blood-spattered musical hit at 7:30 pm at ArtsWest.

‘WINTERNACHT’: 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Cabiri’s fifth-annual Ghost Game production. The eleven fearless acrobats, aerialists and dancers of their Cabiri performance troupe will step into a frozen wasteland in Winternacht, a collection of seven ancient tales from across the continents. More information at http://www.cabiri.org/ Purchase your ticket at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/188904

GRAVE DANGER HALLOWEEN PARTY: At Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm, with a costume contest, drink specials, and more.

HELL’S BELLES AT ROCKSPORT: Join the Rocksport Bar & Grill for its 16th annual Halloween Costume Party bash featuring HELL’S BELLES, the ultimate all female tribute band to AC/DC. Doors at 8 pm. Tickets in advance on the Rocksport website.

‘ROCKY HORROR’ AT THE ADMIRAL: Admiral Theater usually hosts the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” extravaganza the first Saturday of the month, but this one’s “early” for Halloween. Midnight!

… and more (MANY Halloween parties tonight) … this is just what we received notices about … any time you want to contribute an event to the calendar, just send us a bit of info, editor@westseattleblog.com!

Chris shares this photo of a jewelry box, and word of what else he found with it at a West Seattle park this afternoon:

I found a broken Jewelry Box with a lid inscribed with “Mother” multiple times at the entrance to Myrtle Reservoir Park this afternoon. Found what I presume are the contents strewn all over the grass there and, while nothing looks to be of great value, I thought the owner might want back what could be recovered. I have all the items I could find and will gladly turn them over to a someone who can identify any of the items. I’m guessing this was stolen from a home and dumped, but I suppose it could’ve been a car. Most of the items are pieces of jewelry and watches, and some music stuff. I figured the owner would be able to describe these items if they wanted to claim it. I can be reached at gulliver.chris@gmail.com or 503.406.8079.

(Amanita in Lincoln Park, by Machel Spence, who says it’s a sign of fall she awaits each year! Don’t eat them, though.)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Lunch meeting today at the West Seattle Golf Course. Executive Director Craig Salins from Washington Public Campaigns will speak on the organization’s goals and activities as well as discuss its current financial difficulties; a Families & Education Levy representative will discuss the importance of supporting this levy. The Discussion Group meets from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 am, on ‘Implications of Occupy Wall Street — Seattle.’ Registration is from 11:15-11:30 am with the program from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Cost is $12 members; $15 non-Members OR the minimum fee of $5 which includes coffee/tea and dessert.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’: Tonight there are five Family Matters presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full lineup here, 5 and 7 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL:The Chief Sealth International High School Varsity Volleyball team hosts a Metro League playoff game at 5:30 pm, with its winner playing the Seahawks at 7:30 pm. Doors open for both contests at 5 pm. $7 for adults and $5 for students.

COMMUNITY SAFETY COALITION: The South Delridge/White Center Community Safety Coalition meets for the first time since “Operation Center of Attention” was announced, St. James, 9421 18th SW, 6 pm.

DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: The ongoing series of meetings to talk about community-center changes in next year’s city budget moves to Delridge Community Center tonight, 7 pm (details here).

‘THE DESPERATE HOURS’: The West Seattle High School Drama Club presents “The Desperate Hours” by Joseph Hayes, 7:30 pm, WSHS Theater. $7 with reservation (email reservations@westsidedrama.com or call 206-252-8834), $12 at the door.

‘EVIL DEAD’ CONTINUES: “Evil Dead: The Musical” continues tonight at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery in The Junction, 7:30 pm.

That photo is from our visit to last Sunday’s rehearsal of “The Desperate Hours,” the West Seattle High School Drama Club production that opens tonight. WSHS drama teacher Andrew Finley explains it’s a chance for the cast members to do some serious acting, as it’s a drama about an average family whose world is shattered when escaped convicts break into their home. More info, including the cast lineup, is on this page of the Westside Drama website. Tonight’s showtime is 7:30 pm. Big discount if you make an advance reservation for your ticket -$7, compared to $12 at the door. E-mail reservations@westsidedrama.com or call 206-252-8834.

Also from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

CITY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING: Not in West Seattle, but we know West Seattleites who are planning to attend: Got something to say about the city-budget proposal before elected officials start making final decisions? Avoid the Viaductless rush-hour traffic home and go participate in your government. This is your last major chance to speak out in person – the second Seattle City Council budget hearing. Signups at 5 pm, hearing starts at 5:30 pm. City Hall downtown.

TRANSIT MASTER PLAN: This is NOT specifically related to the proposed Metro changes on which we reported last night, but it’s a great place to voice your ideas/concerns about the city’s transit future – in and out of West Seattle. The open house runs 6-8 pm, West Seattle Eagles hall, 4426 California SW (more info here)

PTA MEETING: Sanislo Elementary, 6:30 pm

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: Highland Park Action Committee meeting, 7 pm, HP Improvement Club at 12th/Holden. Co-chairs Billy and Carolyn Stauffer say, “We’ll be discussing a potpourri of things from Westcrest park, to p-patches, a little more on Emergency Preparedness, and some Nickelsville.”

ATTENTION, POETS AND STORYTELLERS … AND PROSPECTIVE AUDIENCE MEMBERS! Poetry Bridge presents Poems & Tales (4th Wednesday each month) at C&P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 5612 California SW, 7-9 pm. Featured readers for October are Priya Keefe and Rayn Roberts followed by open mic for poets and storytellers. FREE and open to all; beverages available at C&P. For additional information, visit poetrybridge.net.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’ CONTINUES: Family Matters presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full list here; tonight, 5 pm presentations on healthy cooking and caring for older adults; two 7 pm presentations, “Parenting is Always Letting Go” and “Talking and Listening to Youth.” 9140 California SW.

(Harlequin duck dust-up, by Danny McMillin – click for larger image)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BYE-BYE, BLUE WILLOW LUNCHEONETTE: As reported here over the weekend, today is the last day of lunch at Blue Willow Luncheonette in The Junction. The space is changing owners, with a new café on the way, and the Blue Willow Catering operation is moving to a commercial kitchen. They are offering lunch specials today as a “thank you” to patrons.

COMMUNITY CENTERS’ FUTURE: The series of meetings at individual community centers continues with a meeting tonight at Hiawatha Community Center to talk about what hours/programs you’d like to see under the cty’s new plan, 6:30 pm (details here)

OPEN HOUSE: Seattle Lutheran High School open house, 6:30 pm, more info here.

BIG NIGHT FOR ‘FAMILY MATTERS’: Multiple Family Matters presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church (9140 California SW) – full lineup here; tonight, five presentations/events – 5 pm, emergency preparedness, and “Family Love Letter”; 6:30 pm, Family Zumba; 7 pm, Young People and Safety (Technology), and “Praise Vs. Encouragement.”

HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Chief Sealth will host Bishop Blanchet at 6:00 pm, Southwest Athletic Complex.

ADVISORY GROUP FOR OVERFLOW-CONTROL PROJECT: First meeting of the Murray CSO Control Facility Design Advisory Group, 6:30-8:30 pm. Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (Board Room; 9131 California SW). This is an organizational meeting for the group that will help oversee the design of the storage-tank project across from Lowman Beach Park, but public is welcome. (More on the project status in a report coming up on WSB later this morning.)

BLOCKWATCH CAPTAINS: West Seattle Blockwatch Captains Network meets at 6:30 pm, Southwest Precinct – agenda details here

CANCELED: In case you hadn’t already heard, the West Seattle Candidates’ Forum that was scheduled for tonight has been canceled.

Before it’s too late – a few quick reminders for the rest of the afternoon and tonight:

ADMIRAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ MEETING: The new group forming with the help of the Admiral Neighborhood Association meets again this afternoon at Merrill Gardens-Admiral Heights (WSB sponsor) from 4-5:30 pm.

CRUISE PRESENTATION: AAA West Seattle‘s free presentation at Merrill Gardens-West Seattle (WSB sponsor), wine/appetizers at 5, presentation at 6.

HISTORIC SEATTLE MEETS IN WS: Historic Seattle membership meeting at The Sanctuary at Admiral, 5:30 pm (details here)

EAT LOCAL NOW! Tickets still available for dinner celebration at SODO Park, fundraiser for groups including Sustainable West Seattle and CoolMom, details here – and we’ve just added the menu to our most-recent preview – see it here.

‘BOYS IN THE BAND’: At 7 PM, The Admiral Theater & OutWest Bar present one showing only of the 1970 classic “Boys in the Band.” Event is 21+, with beer/wine available upstairs. Tickets $7.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’: The week of special presentations/events continues at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full lineup here; tonight, “Preventing Bullying,” 7 pm.

FOLLOWING UP ON THE WHITE CENTER RAIDS: The multiagency “Center of Attention” operation reached into West Seattle, too, according to the map included in this followup on our partner site White Center Now, with context on what inspired investigators to start the work. Tonight, 7 pm at Wiley Center in White Center’s Greenbridge development, US Attorney Jenny Durkan and others will lead a community meeting to talk about the raids and how to improve community safety in the future.

(Saturday demolition photo by Ian Molee)
No notable problems getting around on Viaductless Day 1 of 9 – but of course, it’s still the weekend. Tomorrow, we’ll be tracking both morning and evening commutes (and everything inbetween). But till then – once again today, there’s no reason to leave. From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska). Today’s highlights from market managers:

Which is better — Cake or Pie? Contestants will be featuring their favorite pie or cake recipe featuring luscious local pears. Dessert entries will show up at 10 am. Judges will taste and judge between 10 am and noon. Once the judging is complete, YOU CAN TASTE THE PIES AND CAKE in exchange for a donation to the West Seattle Food Bank. … ALSO, please welcome new and returning vendors: Jonboy Caramels, Lantern Brewery (sampling local beer), Lyall Farms (sweet potatoes, grapes and horseradish – of course!), Golden Glen Dairy (butter!), Millingwood (EGGS), Sea Breeze Farms and Bloom Creek CRANBERRIES!

WHILE YOU’RE IN THE JUNCTION: Friends of the Animals Foundation will have volunteers on site at Next to Nature from 11 am – 3 pm to help you find the perfect rescued feline companion.

TODAY’S WEST SEATTLE FOOD TRUCKS: Snout and Co. food truck scheduled to debut, 11 am, at 35th/Graham … also Damiana’s Blue Truck is scheduled to be back by West Seattle Convenient Care in The Triangle (3623 SW Alaska).

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Jonathan Nicholson performs, 3-5 pm, at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor).

JOHN DOE AT EASY STREET: As first previewed here earlier this month, John Doe will play in-store, live, free, Easy Street Records in The Junction, 4:30 pm.

CALL THE SALMON HOME: 5 pm, at the Fauntleroy Fish Ladder viewpoint. Bring a drum of any kind and your singing voice to call in our coho spawners. If you’d like to help put together the salmon story to be acted out, call 206.938.4203. More details on the Fauntleroy Community Association website.

‘FAMILY MATTERS’: Two “Family Matters” presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church – full lineup here; today, “Understanding Suicide,” 5 pm, and a conversational with/about nontraditional families at 7 pm.

FOOD DRIVE: Food drive at Mars Hill Church-West Seattle to help replenish what was stolen from a Salvation Army storage container, continuing all day till 5 pm, donation bins in the commons area of the church, details on this Facebook event page.

No Viaduct? No problem! That’s the latest “live” look at the bridge – but there are lots of things to do without leaving the peninsula. (Although if you really must leave, you can go walk on the viaduct 9:30 am-12:30 pm – details here.) From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

DECORATE A PUMPKIN: PCC Natural Markets-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) has a pumpkin decorating party for kids, drop by 9:30-12:30! (California/Stevens)

THINK SNOW! SKI SWAP: Ski/snowboard swap presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters at the VFW Hall across the street (36th/Alaska), 10 am-6 pm.

WOMEN’S CAR CARE SEMINAR: 10 am at Tom’s Automotive Service (WSB sponsor), 3615 SW Oregon (call 206-937-1144 to check if there’s space).

FAMILY MATTERS: A week of “Family Matters” presentations/events at Fauntleroy UCC Church begins. Full lineup here; today, community-resources fair, 10 am-2 pm (9140 California SW).

EUROPAKIDS PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: EuropaKids International Preschool (WSB sponsor) is celebrating its 6th year in West Seattle with a fall open house at 10:30 am today at Southwest Community Center to introduce its new Mandarin Chinese program.

TODAY’S FOOD TRUCKS: Food trucks at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am. Lumpia World, I Want Curry Now, Charlie’s Buns … Marination Mobile sends word that during its regular 35th/Graham visit 11 am-2 pm, “Just a heads up that your friendly neighborhood Big Blue taco truck will start selling jars of Nunya Sauce and Pickles in a Pepper today. Jars are $8 and come with a free slider or taco.” … And the BUNS burger truck is scheduled to debut at the new California/Edmunds “pod” for dinnertime.

HALLOWEEN GALA: At Salty’s on Alki at 11:30 am, it’s the Southwest Seattle Historical Society Log House Museum 2011 Annual Halloween Gala. See Facebook Event page here.

ADOPT A CAT: West Seattle’s only animal shelter, Kitty Harbor (3422 Harbor Ave SW), is open noon-6 pm.

LEND A HAND: Work party at Nickelsville to help spread donated gravel, volunteers needed 1-3 pm, details here including location.

FREE WORKSHOP: Free remodeling/building workshop at Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor), 2 pm, info here

VISIT THE TOOL LIBRARY: Saturday hours at the West Seattle Tool Library, on the east side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, are now through 2 pm.

OLG HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Our Lady of Guadalupe annual Halloween Carnival, 4-8 pm, parish hall. Kids, wear costumes! Lots of activities and fun.

SCARY DUWAMISH STORIES: Told by Native Storyteller Johnny Moses, 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW. Local Native American tales of witches and soul loss. $10 general. $5 seniors/students. $3 frybread. Doors open at 5 pm. Children welcome, but parents should use their best judgment. Tales will be scary & gory. Wear your costume if you dare. Free parking. Free admission for enrolled Duwamish members.

FILM FESTIVAL FINALE: Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (WSB sponsor)’s third of three days with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle – schedule here; first film at 6 pm.

EARLY HALLOWEEN, WITH YOUR DOG! Muttster Mash, 7-10 pm, pet costume contest and more at Muttley Crew Cuts, including an auction. Benefits Animal Aid and Rescue Foundation.

THEATER IN HIGHLAND PARK: Highland Park Improvement Club is hosting an evening of theater tonight at 7pm (pay what you can). It is a one-night-only production by local theater company Playworks of Arthur Miller’s “I Can’t Remember Anything.”

‘EVIL DEAD’: ArtsWest‘s gory, campy production continues its run tonight, 7:30 pm, tickets available online.

WINTERNACHT: The Cabiri’s annual Ghost Game production, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – including dessert! Tickets at brownpapertickets.com/event/188904

Yes, there’s more happening than Viadoom/Viacrunch/Viaclosure/etc. That starts at 7:30 tonight. But here’s what else is up, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

VIADUCT CHAT: For closure coverage, we’re teaming up with our friends at KING 5 to add a little extra oomph (hey, they have a chopper, we don’t). First collaboration: 11 am today, live online chat led by KING’s traffic reporter Tracy Taylor, with your editor here assisting. We should have the chat box here on WSB once it starts, but if we don’t, you’ll definitely be able to participate here.

WALK-A-THON: Lafayette Elementary‘s annual fundraiser is happening today throughout the school day, and you’re welcome to drop by the (newly renovated!) playground to show your support.

TAKE A HIKE! Monthly free guided eco-hike with the Nature Consortium, 1 pm, 14th/Holly trailhead, RSVP to nancy@naturec.org

SKI/SNOWBOARD SWAP – DROPOFF DAY: Ski/snowboard swap this weekend at Mountain to Sound Outfitters, 4-7 pm today, full details here.

FALL FESTIVAL: Free event tonight at High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave SW), 6-8 pm. Ages 3 and older. Everyone in the family is invited to join in on an evening of fun! Kids will enjoy a variety of “frightfully fun” skill challenging games and activities. This event is created in a way that provides thrills without unnecessary fright for walking toddlers up to eleven years old. If able, we request a donation of a non-perishable food item to be donated to the West Seattle Food Bank.

HALOWEEN CARNIVAL: Free event at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), Ages 12 and under. Get dressed up and join us for evening of family fun featuring games and sweet treats. The Balloon Buffoon will be in attendance, twisting his award-winning balloon animals. 6-8 pm.

MORE EARLY HALLOWEEN FUN: A Spooky Good Time at the West Seattle Family YMCA, 4515 36th Ave. SW, 6:30-8 pm.A free, exciting evening with the Y’s own Mad Scientist, who will delight the whole family with his spooky experiments! There will be kid-friendly, hands-on activities for all ages.

FILM FESTIVAL: Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (WSB sponsor)’s second of three days with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle – schedule here; first film at 6 pm.

WINE TASTING: Weekly wine tasting at bin 41 – from 6-7:30 pm: Pinot Noir is the one varietal that fascinates so many winemakers around the globe. We are always fascinated how the varietal can taste so different from different regions. This tasting will feature an array of Pinot Noir from around the world.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: High school football – West Seattle HS hosts Chief Sealth (WS Stadium), 7 pm in the Huling Bowl, with pre- and during-game festivities (here’s our earlier preview) – bring a WS Food Bank donation! Also tonight, Seattle Lutheran vs. Chief Leschi, 7:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex in WS

OPENING NIGHT FOR WINTERNACHT: Tonight at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Cabiri’s fifth-annual Ghost Game production. More details in our preview from earlier this week.

Thanks to WSB contributor Keri DeTore for the photo of Delridge’s Dragonfly Pavilion in that sunshine we enjoyed earlier this week … nowhere to be found at the moment. But we can always dream. In the meantime, things to consider for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

LEARNING WHILE HELPING: From Matt Evans at West Seattle Academy/WS Montessori (WSB sponsor): Students are doing park cleanups at Lincoln Park and Alki today. “The clean-ups are an extension of our Leadership class in the middle school, and the result of a class brainstorm about how we can give back to our community. We will be armed with trash bags and rubber gloves to help make Lincoln Park and Alki litter-free, so if you see our students at either location today, show them your appreciation with a ‘Thanks!’.”

ROXHILL SKATESPOT’S DOWNTOWN REVIEW: Seattle Design Commission looks at Roxhill Skatespot, 1 pm, Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall.

WSHS SPIRIT DINNER AND AUCTION: West Seattle High School Athletics are the beneficiary for tonight’s gala sponsored by the PTSA and WSHS Foundation, The Hall at Fauntleroy, doors open at 5:30 pm for silent auction/appetizers/drinks, dinner is at 7, live auction/dessert dash/raffle at 7:30 pm. Call to see if tickets are still available – 206-252-0476 or e-mail rjlee@seattleschools.org.

LESBIAN AND GAY FILM FESTIVAL IN WEST SEATTLE: Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (WSB sponsor)’s first of three days with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle – schedule here – first screening tonight is at 6 pm.

LOWMAN BEACH SEWER-OVERFLOW PROJECT: The Murray (that’s the pump station at Lowman Beach) Combined Sewer Overflow project will be updated at a community meeting, 6:30 pm, Fauntleroy Church fellowship hall (9140 California SW).

GIRL SCOUT INFO NIGHT: Girl Scouts have another free family information night in West Seattle – this time it’s at WS (Admiral) Library, 6:30 pm.
For more information, please visit GirlScoutsWW.org or call 425-614-1126

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Monthly meeting at Alki UCC Church Parlor, 6215 SW Hinds, 7 pm – topics include landslide mitigation (see recent WSB story) and community-center changes.

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER’S FUTURE: If the budget-cut proposal to change Southwest Community Center into a Teen Life Center and Neighborhood Service Center goes through, what programs and hours should the center keep? City-led discussion tonight, 7 pm (details here)

In lieu of our regular daily preview, pre-empted by this morning’s developing story, please check out the WSB West Seattle Events calendar to see what’s up today/tonight. In Morgan Junction, the Morgan Community Association has its quarterly meeting at 7 at The Kenney; to the east, the Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meets at 7 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, with a vision for Delridge Way’s future on the agenda. Plus, early Halloween, with “Evil Dead” opening at ArtsWest and a special spooky Art Jam at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor). Full list here.

As SeattleFoodTruck.com called it in a note on the WSB Facebook page, there’s an “emerging food truck scene in West Seattle,” and there’s another addition to report: The owner of Snout and Company confirms that his truck plans to start showing up at Hans VW Repair in High Point, 11 am-3 pm Sundays. That’s the same lot (35th and Graham) where you can find Marination Mobile on Saturdays, 11 am-2 pm (the first food truck to have a regular schedule in West Seattle).

(Two of Highland Park’s three trucks, photographed last Saturday)
Meantime, Highland Park Improvement Club will have its third food-truck Saturday this weekend, starting at 11 (Lumpia World, Curry Now, and Charlie’s Buns & Stuff), while the new Junction food-truck pod will roll out for a second time in the Uptown Espresso (Junction, Edmunds/California/Erskine) lot on Friday at 11 (Bigfood, Fusion on the Run, Raney Brothers’ Barbecue), with a Sunday addition expected this week (BUNS, 11 am) … and these are just the food trucks that rove around the city – yes, we know WS has a few “fixed” trucks too.

From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

AT THE LIBRARIES: From the Seattle Public Library Calendar of Events, what’s up at local branches today/tonight: Toddler Story Time, 10:30 am, West Seattle branch; Baby Story Time, 11:30 am, Southwest branch; Somali Story Time, 1:30 pm, High Point branch.

JOB SEARCH HELP: “Notes from the Job Search” meets Tuesdays at C&P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor; 5612 California SW), 11 am, networking and support for job-seekers.

SCHOOL-BOARD CANDIDATES: Candidate forum at Madison Middle School for School Board races, meet the candidates at 6:30, forum starts at 6:55.

BOOK RELEASE PARTY: 7 pm at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), “The Strangest Tribe” book release party. Join Stephen Tow, the author of “The Strangest Tribe: How a Group of Seattle Rock Bands Invented Grunge,” plus, compete in grunge trivia and catch a special live performance by The Tom Price Desert Classic.

CRIME TRENDS IN YOUR ‘HOOD: Hear from local police as the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meets, Southwest Precinct, 7 pm.

SHAKE IT! Alauda belly-dance showcase at Skylark Café and Club, 7:30 pm.

(Water Taxi, with sunrise, by Paul Swortz, from the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

COME SHOP AT THE SENIOR CENTER: Today, tomorrow, and Wednesday, the Senior Center West Seattle at 4217 S.W. Oregon St. invites you to a Bake Sale and “Open Market” with what they describe as “saleable items that are new, collectible, handcrafted, vintage, etc.: 10 am-3 pm.

BEYOND THE FRENCH FRY: West Seattle Cooking Club meets, Beveridge Place Pub, 2 pm. This week’s spotlight ingredient: Potatoes.

ROXHILL PLAYGROUND: Tonight at 6 at Southwest Library (35th/Henderson), the city presents the “schematic design” for renovating Roxhill Playground, more info here. What will replace the wooden castle? Here’s our coverage of the first meeting.

CONTROLLING SEWER OVERFLOWS – THIS TIME, THE CITY PLAN: This is different from the county’s planning process resulting in two “combined sewer overflow” projects planned for southern West Seattle. This time, it’s the Seattle Public Utilities “scoping meeting” for the Delridge area, where more than 3 million gallons of storage would be needed, the city says, to keep overflows from going into local waterways. Now they’re looking ahead to how to handle this. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 6:30-8:30 pm – more info at seattle.gov/CSO.

PROSPECTIVE GIRL SCOUT(S) IN THE FAMILY? The Girl Scouts are presenting a free family information night at Delridge Library (Brandon/Delridge) @ 6:30 pm. 425-614-1126

‘THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: Sustainable West Seattle invites you to the Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) tonight at 7 to watch “The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil,” and, afterward, to talk about building community in West Seattle. $5 suggested donation.

(WSB photo from last week’s West Seattle Farmers’ Market)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

BEAT THE BURN 5K: New this year, a 5K run/walk, with kids’ dash, to raise money for burn victims. You can still be part of it if you get down to Alki right now – it starts at 9; details here.

‘GET A GREEN WORKOUT’: That’s the invitation from the Friends of Lincoln Park, 9 am to noon, removing invasive plants. Meet at the kiosk in the north parking lot (Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Rose St). Bring garden gloves and clipper, if you have them. Or they’ll have extras.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm at 44th/Alaska in The Junction as always, with these highlights, according to a note this morning from market management:

Rockridge Orchards hosts wine sampling – just awarded “Rural Ag Business of the Year” from King County!
Greenwater is here with hardy KIWIS!
Music: Pasquale Santos
Kids: Roxbury Spine & Wellness Clinic
Tool Demo: Baking bread…in a box!

GET A CRUSH ON THEM: 2011 Cairdeas Crush Party, noon-5 pm. Cairdeas Winery Tasting Room, 3400 Harbor Ave, Suite 113. From the announcement: “Sample some of the delicious wine grapes we have brought in, try the freshly pressed grape juice, and of course try the wine! … After this event we will be open for a special event in November but closed for the rest of the season.”

HOUSE WITH HISTORY: A West Seattle home designed by Milton Stricker, student of Frank Lloyd Wright, is on the market for the first time and open to the public for an event 1-4 pm, including an appearance by Stricker’s son Peter Stricker (also an architect).

The house, described by the son of its original owner as having an “organic architecture” style, is at 2274 Lotus Avenue SW; see photos (and more details) at seattlemodern.com.

BOARD GAMERS: 3rd meeting of a new group that plays primarily “European” strategy board games, such as Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, and Dominion. From organizers: “New players who don’t mind some complexity and strategic thinking are welcome.” 1 pm, Uptown Espresso in The Junction, bring your game if you have one, questions to Gene at egene1@yahoo.com and, if you’re interested in today’s meeting or future ones, join this online group: games.groups.yahoo.com/group/wsgamers/.

FREE NIA: ‘New to Nia Playshop’ at Allstar Fitness, 2629 SW Andover in North Delridge. The Nia teaching staff will explain the technique and then lead a 50-minute “jam-ette” class. All fitness levels welcome. Noon-1:30 pm, questions/RSVP to Jill@niadivas.com or 206-999-1743.

LIBRARY ART SHOW: Southwest Library community art show opens today, runs through November 12th. (The reception is at 2 pm November 6th, but you can come see the art during library hours.)

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: 2 – 5:30 pm, at the YMCA, church (9140 California Avenue SW), and schoolhouse (across the street at 9131 California). Free activities for all ages! Event schedule for the festival is linked in this WSB story..

RETURN OF THE RIBS: Not far from Fauntleroy, one idea for post-festival dinner – Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) brings back their popular Sunday ribs starting tonight, 5 pm till they’re gone.

One more look at last night’s stunning sunset. Thanks to everyone who sent photos; this one is from Debra Salazar Herbst. Now on to today … highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

TIBBETTS RUMMAGE SALE: Day 2 for the Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW; WSB sponsor) bi-annual Rummage sale. 9 am – 3 pm.

BUY A LOCALLY GROWN PUMPKIN: Lincoln Park P-Patch pumpkin/gourd sale, 10 am till 2 pm or till they’re gone, proceeds benefit West Seattle Food Bank; details in this WSB Forums post – they’re selling treats, too, including cider.

HOMEMADE GIFTS AND CRAFT INDUSTRIES: Community Orchard of West Seattle, 10 am-12 pm, north end of South Seattle Community College (6000 16th SW), an active brainstorming workshop that will stretch the ideas of holiday gifts and cottage industries to their limits! Working together with Orchard Manager Laura Sweany, we will share successes (and failures!) we’ve had with homemade gifts, and start on a list of hundreds of items that could be crafted as cottage industry or barter fodder.

HIGHLAND PARK FOOD TRUCKS, WEEK 2: Food trucks at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th/Holden) again, 11 am-3 pm: Lumpia World and I Want Curry Now.

WINE TASTING: Bin 41 wine tasting from noon-2 pm. Chianti and more by top Italian producer, Felsina.

DUWAMISH ALIVE!: Work parties in multiple locations, 10 am-2 pm.

GREENWAYS: Delridge Greenways proposal, 10 am, Delridge Community Center: Come join Delridge neighbors and Seattle city councilmember Sally Bagshaw for an informal discussion of neighborhood greenways, followed by a slow bike-ride tour of 26th Ave SW.

CORNER DELI: New Corner Store and Deli at 36th/Fauntleroy invites you for a food-sampling event, 10 am-4 pm.

FABULOUS FAMILY FUN: Fabulous Family Fun Series -10:30 am at High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave SW)! Each event is $3 per person; $15 max for families. Today – Magic Family Fun (Ages 1 Month and older). Louie Foxx’s One-Man Side show is filled with tons of magic, comedy, cowboy tricks, juggling and more audience interaction than you can shake a stick at! Louie was recently on America’s Got Talent and is a Guinness world record holder.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: High-school football – Seattle Lutheran HS at Orcas Island HS, 1 pm; West Seattle HS vs. Ingraham at West Seattle Stadium, 5 pm (WSHS homecoming game).

MORE DETAILS FOR WSHS HOMECOMING: From West Seattle High School Athletics: “Homecoming barbecue starts at 2:45 pm in the WSHS courtyard. Hot dog or hamburger with fixings and drink only $3, add potato salad and chips for $4. There will be face painting and WSHS spirit gear. Afterwards, the car caravan with streamers flying leaves WSHS at 4:15 pm to travel to the West Seattle Stadium on 35th Ave. The game starts at 5 pm against the Ingraham Rams. GO WILDCATS!!! The traditional homecoming dance is at WSHS following the game from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. The theme of the dance is “Jungle Boogie” and students should wear animal prints.”

WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER: White Center Food Bank Harvest Dinner and Auction, 5;30 pm at South Seattle Community College’s Brockey Center, tickets available online here

CLICK! CELEBRATION: Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) party for its 7th anniversary (first year in The Junction) celebration. Tonight, 6-9 pm!.

SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: Kenya Scholarship Dinner at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 6-10 pm, $10 per person, live African Drum Music, details at
booksandbricks.org.

TWELFTH NIGHT CABARET FUNDRAISER: 7 pm at Seattle Lutheran High School gym, cabaret entertainment and a dessert buffet, raising money for Twelfth Night Productions‘ local, nonprofit theater activities. Details in this preview published earlier this week.

SANDBAGS AVAILABLE: Today’s the first day sandbags (up to 25 per home/business) are officially available at Delridge Community Center – details here.

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR SOUTHWEST LIBRARY ART SHOW: Details here.

When we passed by the Uptown Espresso lot in The Junction around 2 pm, only Fusion on the Run was there for the launch of the new “food truck pod” experiment reported here earlier this week – but then we passed by again after 6, and noticed 3. Bigfood and Raney Brothers BBQ had shown up too, for dinnertime. Track the schedule at wseattleeats.com. Tomorrow, meantime, it’s the second Saturday for a pod in restaurantless Highland Park, with Lumpia World and Curry Now at HP Improvement Club (12th/Holden), 11 am-3 pm.

(Wednesday morning almost-moonset photo by mriggen, from the WSB Flickr group pool)
Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME: Bring your kids to get read to by firefighters! Today’s edition is at the Southwest branch of the Seattle Public Library (9010 35th Ave SW), 11 am.

LEARN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Free civic-skills-training class in West Seattle, presented by Seattle Free School, full details here including how to register, 4:30 pm at the High Point Library (35th/Raymond).

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK! Dozens of venues around West Seattle are waiting to welcome you with art and in some cases music and treats – check out previews on the official site. 6 – 9 pm; walking map/venue list is here.

BAZAAR AT THE KENNEY: During the Art Walk, The Kenney (WSB sponsor) is also hosting a bazaar, with proceeds going toward the Resident Life Care Fund for residents whose financial resources fall short. The Kenney says items on sale include “arts and crafts made by our residents and family members … greeting cards, pressed flower bookmarks, snowman kits, lavender sachets, scarves, afghans, jewelry, super yummy baked goods and more including a rummage sale table and a funny game involving a mustache.” (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: These are open houses for students’ families to come meet their teachers and learn about this year’s curriculum. Chief Sealth International HIgh School‘s open house starts at 6 pm with a gathering in the auditorium; West Seattle High School open house starts with a gathering in the gym at 6:30 pm; more details in this preview from earlier today.

M3 OPEN HOUSE: M3 Bodyworks (WSB sponsor) catered open house (including ginger-snap cookies with pumpkin-chiffon dip, says proprietor Michael Mandell) featuring artist Sarah Barrick, 6-9 pm.

SOUTHWEST SEATTLE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN: Linda Mitchell, president of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington (State), is the guest. This group includes West Seattleites but meets tonight in Burien, 6 pm, Angelo’s Italian Restaurant, 601 SW 153rd, all welcome.

PARKS BUDGET: Tonight the city Parks Board gets a briefing on the department’s budget proposal, including service reductions at some community centers, 7 pm at Parks HQ downtown.

(Rendering courtesy Stewart Chung)
First came the 35th/Graham spot where Marination Mobile has spent Saturdays for more than a year, occasionally with another truck joining in. Then, as of last Saturday, came the Highland Park Improvement Club parking lot, where Lumpia World and Curry Now are expected back this Saturday. And now, we’ve just received this word from Stewart Chung of the burger truck BUNS:

BUNS and other premier food trucks will start coming to W Seattle on a regular basis. We will be serving from the Uptown Espresso lot at the junction. While the scheduling is in progress, three food trucks: Fusion on the Run, Big Food Mobile, and Raney Brothers BBQ will be there on Fridays starting this coming Friday. BUNS will debut Saturday night 10/22.

Stewart says the way-beyond-expectations success of the October 2nd Mobile Chowdown in The Junction was an inspiration for this. Meantime, the new pod has a website, at wseattleeats.com. Note that this will NOT be a conflict with the trucks that have been coming to West Seattle on Saturdays, under the schedule they’re envisioning now.

(From the WSB Flickr group pool, by smohundro)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

CHAMBER TALKS PORT: The Port of Seattle, celebrating its centennial this year, is the highlighted topic as the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce meets for its monthly luncheon at Salty’s, 11:30 am.

KIWANIS TALKS COUNCIL CAMPAIGN: Seattle City Council Candidate for Position 1, Bobby Forch, will have lunch with the West Seattle Kiwanis. The public is invited to meet Bobby and hear his views; the club recently heard from his opponent, incumbent Jean Godden. Lunch is at noon at Be’s Restaurant in The Junction, 4509 California SW, $8. Contact Warren Lawless with your rsvp ASAP, ewl@westseattle.com or 206-938-8032.

FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME: In honor of Fire Prevention Month, it’s the first of three appearances at West Seattle libraries by local firefighters – today, 1:30 pm, High Point Library (35th/Raymond).

DESIGNING WEST SEATTLE’S NEXT SKATESPOT: See the “schematic design” for Roxhill Skatespot, 6 pm tonight at Southwest Library, 35th/Henderson (more info here).

LIVE MUSIC: Jim Page in concert at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 6–8 pm (5612 California Avenue SW

GREEN HALLOWEEN: That’s the topic, including a costume swap, as West Seattle CoolMom meets, also at C & P, 7 pm.

NEW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: Alki Community Center is hosting an Open House for the new Enrichment on Alki after-school program, 6:30-7:30 pm. Meet instructors and find out more information about the program; coffee and cookies too!

HELP TEND THE GARDEN TOUR: West Seattle Garden Tour Committee meeting and potluck, 6:30 pm. The West Seattle Garden Tour Committee is actively seeking new volunteers to join. The WSGT Committee meets once a month at an appointed member’s home to review the steady, building progress of the tour. We also engage in a potluck feast at each meeting. If you are interested in learning more about the WSGT and becoming a volunteer, please e-mail westseattlegt@gmail.com for an agenda and directions to the meeting location.

LAST MEETING PRE-ELECTION: 34th District Democrats‘ monthly meeting, 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California SW (agenda here).

(It’s not all clouds and rain … WSB photo from Pigeon Point at 9 am, looking north)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

TRIANGLE ZONING CHANGE? City Council Committee on the Built Environment public hearing on Triangle zoning-change proposal, 6 pm, Senior Center of West Seattle (California/Oregon); details here.

A CONVERSATION WITH DESC: It’s the first DESC-homeless-housing project community forum, 6:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, delridgeforum.blogspot.com has the latest details. Child care and Spanish/Vietnamese interpretation available.

ADMIRAL MEETING: The impending Alaskan Way Viaduct nine-day, ten-night shutdown is on the agenda for the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 7 pm, Admiral Congregational Church (California/Hill).

FAUNTLEROY MEETING: The Fauntleroy Community Association meets tonight at 7 at the schoolhouse (9131 California SW), looking ahead to this Sunday’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival, among other topics.

EXHIBIT OPENS: Opening day at ArtsWest Gallery for “The Edge of Night,” featuring three Seattle-based artists, C. ALBERT, JEAN BRADBURY, MONIKA DALKIN, and Portland artist DAVID CARMACK LEWIS. Two painters, a mixed media and a collage artist, each offer a unique, narrative style which can at times be slightly unsettling, like the place between wakefulness and dreams, like the edge of night. (Reception this Thursday at the start of West Seattle Art Walk.)

ARTIST RECEPTION: Reception at South Seattle Community College: for ongoing exhibit “Absence / Silence and Topographic Politics: A Mixed Media Installation” by Alan Abdulkader. Reception/gallery talk 2-4 pm today (exhibit runs through October 24th).

ORCHESTRA PRACTICE: West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ new season continues, with rehearsals starting at 5:30 pm, Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle).

EXPLORER WEST OPEN HOUSE: Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) Open House for prospective families/students, 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, explorerwest.org.