(Photo added 9:45 am, from the tornado-survivors-fundraiser yard sale at 4726 50th SW)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT NOTES: Alaskan Way Viaduct closed … Sound Transit service changes now in effect, including cutbacks on Route 560 from West Seattle to Sea-Tac (as previously reported here)

RELAY FOR LIFE: The overnight cancer-fighting fundraiser (co-sponsored by WSB this year) has been under way since 6:30 Friday night at West Seattle Stadium and concludes with closing ceremonies at 10 this morning.

BENEFIT YARD SALE #1: 8 am-5 pm, 4749 51st Place SW, benefiting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, details in this WSB Forums post.

BENEFIT YARD SALE #2: West Seattle neighborhood yard sale to help victims of Joplin, MO tornado, hosted by neighbors of a family with Joplin ties (and who have visited to help their relatives cope with the aftermath). 9 am-3 pm today, 4726 50th SW (and they say thanks for a mountain of donated items!).

SEACREST GARDEN WORK PARTY: Seacrest Garden Work Party – Help is needed to maintain the beautiful native plant garden on the shore of Elliott Bay! Weeds need to be pulled and mulch needs to be spread. All tools and gloves will be provided, plus some snacks and beverages to keep you fueled up! Meet at Seacrest Park (1660 Harbor SW), 9 am – 12 noon

BARTON STREET P-PATCH WORK PARTY: Starts 9:30 am (details here), 34th/Barton.

‘ONE LAST LOOK’ AT DENNY MIDDLE SCHOOL: Demolition is scheduled this summer, since Denny’s new building is ready. Today, take “one last look” between 10 am and noon (details here), 8402 30th SW.

GOVERNMENT PROCESS TRAINING WORKSHOP: Don’t know how to use the government process? Want to know how you can make a difference? Come to a free training program. 10 am – 1 pm at Neighborhood House High Point Center (6400 Sylvan Way SW, corner of Lanham). At this workshop, we will:
* Explore the concepts of advocacy, direct action and public leadership.
* Give a brief overview of the government agencies.
* Meet other community organizers in your neighborhood.
* Practice different approaches for communities to make positive change at the neighborhood or city level
-Bring your action project idea, such as 35th Ave Safety, HP Pedestrian Safety, community building.
Training is Free. Refreshments provided. Child care is available.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, TOOL LIBRARY: West Seattle Tool Library celebrates its 1st anniversary with special events all weekend – starting with a “community welcome” at 10 am today – schedule of events in this WSB story

SEOLA PARK NEEDS YOU: EarthCorps Volunteer Event at Seola Park (10 am – 2 pm).

DELRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS WALK: Delridge Improvements Walk – Meet at Uptown Espresso (3845 Delridge Way SW), 11 am. Bring a water bottle and wear comfy shoes (walking for a couple hours). Have you ever wondered how a street gets speed bumps, or thought about the need for a cross walk around your neighborhood? Learn what neighbors have done to improve the neighborhood, and see how you can make a difference. City councilmembers expected to be on hand. Full list of stops here, in case you have to join in progress.

TALK TO YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Informal discussion with Steve Sundquist (sundquist4schools.com). 11 am -12:30 pm at the High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

SSCC GARDEN CENTER: Puget Ridge Garden Center at South Seattle Community College doesn’t have regular hours for the public – but today, it’s open 11 am – 3 pm, selling a wide variety of plants. North end of the South Seattle Community College campus at 6000 16th Ave SW.

FUNDRAISING BARBECUE: Get lunch at West Seattle Thriftway (look for the barbecue tent outside the store) starting at 11 am – proceeds go to Pencil Me In For Kids

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, METROPOLITAN MARKET: 40th anniversary celebration at Metropolitan Market-Admiral (WSB sponsor, 2320 42nd Ave SW), today featuring a Cupcake Royale sprinkle party for kids, noon-2 pm

SWIM OUTDOORS! Another pre-season weekend for Colman Pool in Lincoln Park, starting with lap swim at noon.

KITTY HARBOR: West Seattle’s only animal shelter, Kitty Harbor (3422 Harbor SW) open for its second weekend of the season, noon-6 pm.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Northwest Wine Academy event at South Seattle Community College: 12 – 6 pm with Wine Barrel Toasting Demonstration (12 – 3 pm): Watch professional coopers toast wine barrels AND Dare to Pair Competition! (3 – 5:30 pm). Six teams from SSCC’s Culinary School go up against each other to pair our wines with their artistry.

SECOND TO LAST DAY OF SIFF IN WEST SEATTLE: The film festival concludes tomorrow, and four films are screening at the Admiral Theater today, starting at 1 pm, from the US, UK, and Norway. Full details here.

BENEFIT BOOK FAIR: Sanislo Elementary School Fundraiser at the BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR. Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) Barnes and Noble is hosting a Sanislo Fundraiser 5 – 8 pm. In addition to Sanislo students and staff reading, at 6 pm Frances McCue will read from her book The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs, and more. After 7 pm, Sanislo alum Aaron Counts will slam a few rhymes of his own, and maybe one with his son Azai. If you can’t come, take your support online! Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 6/11/11 to 6/17/11 by entering Bookfair ID# 10483899 at checkout.

FAMILY PROMISE FUN-DRAISER: Sock hop dinner, dance and auction to benefit Family Promise of Seattle and celebrate its reopening, 5 – 10 pm, Holy Rosary‘s Lanigan Gym, call 206-937-2703 for ticket info.

ARTSWEST FUN-DRAISER: ArtsWest’s annual gala, at Museum of Flight, 6 pm.

(Photo by Todd Hobert, from the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE RELAY FOR LIFE: Tonight is the biggest cancer-fighting-fundraiser event of the year in West Seattle, Relay for Life. Even if you are not participating, you are welcome to come watch and/or cheer at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) as teams walk the track overnight, with special ceremonies including opening at 6 pm, luminarias after dark, and the Saturday morning closing. This year’s co-sponsors include WSB; watch for an update later today. (You can donate online any time by going here.)

GRADUATION SEASON BEGINS: From the WSB list of West Seattle high school/college graduations – Seattle Lutheran High School graduation ceremony, 7:30 pm.

SUSTAINABLE WEST SEATTLE FILM SERIES:Sustainable West Seattle presents “Dirt! The Movie” at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm, admission by donation, suggested $5. Inspired by William Bryant Logan’s acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, Dirt! The Movie takes a humorous and substantial look into dirt’s history and current state. A discussion around soils and composting will follow the film, hosted by Certified Master Gardener Fred Wemer.

SPEAKING OF FILMS: Third-to-last day/night for SIFF (WSB sponsor), and there are three films scheduled at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle, at 4:30, 7, and 9:30, from the U.S., U.K., and South Korea. Schedule and film details are here.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR TORNADO SURVIVOR FUNDRAISER YARD SALE: We previewed the sale here; until 8 tonight, you can drop off donations at the sale site (look for the tent) – details on this Facebook event page.

SSCC GARDEN CENTER: Puget Ridge Garden Center at South Seattle Community College open 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Also open tomorrow 11 am – 3 pm. Supports the students in the Landscape Horticulture program. Plants available for purchase: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and other edibles, as well as small trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers, shade-loving plants, and more. Located on the north end of the campus at 6000 16th Ave SW.

WINE TASTING/AUCTION BENEFIT: Auction and Wine Tasting Event for Musica Sacra Chamber Chorale at the Sanctuary at Admiral (2656 42nd Avenue SW), 7 pm. The evening will include boutique wines to taste, a silent auction, food, and entertainment including organist Maryann Lee. Tickets include the auction, two wine tastings, food, and entertainment. Call Cathy or Bob Ingalls at 425-277-0809. This evening helps Musica Sacra in its formation and to help in our mission to provide benefit concerts to help children in medical need.

OTHER WEST SEATTLE WINE EVENTS: 2nd day of Northwest Wine Academy event at South Seattle Community College, 12:00 – 6:00 pm, with alumni-wine sampling, 3-6 pm … Italian winemaker tasting at Bin 41 in The Junction with Enrico Marcato, 6-7:30 pm (details here).

GIRL SCOUTS’ CELEBRATION: Girl Scouts West Seattle Service Unit 550 “Bridging Event” at Camp Long at the Fire Circle from 6 – 8 pm. Organizers invite all Girl Scouts, their families and friends as well as any Girl Scout supporters to come witness this event. It’s a potluck so everyone is encouraged to bring their own meat as well as a side dish or dessert to share with all. No alcohol is permitted. If you have any questions, would like to volunteer to help with this event, or temporarily donate equipment to use at the event, please contact Danielle Otey, Troop 43034 Leader at (206) 850-1791 or skittleskandi.girlscouts@gmail.com

UPDATE – TONIGHT’S RAINBOW BINGO CANCELED

COLLEGE CHOIR: South Seattle Community College Community Choir Concert. This show is free and open to the public. 8 pm at Olympic Hall Auditorium OLY (lecture and recital hall) room 120, north end of campus.

LIVE MUSIC AT SKYLARK: Mary and the Giant, Jubilee, The Good Luck Number, 9 pm, $5 cover, 3803 Delridge Way SW.

NEW RESTAURANT OPENS: Bang Bar in The Junction (California SW, east side just north of SW Edmunds) “soft opens” tonight for dinner only

REMINDER – POLICE LATE-NIGHT EMPHASIS PATROL: If you see extra police along Alki or in High Point late tonight (weather-dependent), it might just be because it’s the first night of the city’s Late Night Emphasis Patrols, as announced in West Seattle (though the program is citywide) on Monday.

REMINDER – VIADUCT CLOSURE TIME CHANGE: As noted here last night, the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure is now scheduled to start at 5 am Saturday, instead of late tonight.

(Photo from last weekend, shared by Stephen Elser)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

ART WALK: Tonight is the monthly West Seattle Art Walk, 6 – 9 pm, dozens of venues around the peninsula. We’ll spotlight some of them in a separate preview later today, but if you want an early sneak peek, check out the official Art Walk website, which will tell you about many of the artists to be featured tonight (and beyond).

ASK AN EXPERT: If you visit Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) during the Art Walk, you can also “Ask An Expert” at the West Seattle Tool Library, 6:30-8:30pm in the Community Workshop (east side of the building).

NEW HAPPY HOUR: Wine and food specials as new Thursday-Friday-Saturday Happy Hour debuts at Tuscan Tea Room in The Junction, 3-6 pm – details here

WINE EVENTS: 3 of them, starting with the first of three days of the Northwest Wine Academy event at South Seattle Community College, 12:00 – 6:00 pm, offering 6 new wines for tasting … The weekly tasting at West Seattle Wine Cellars features German wines, 5:30-9 pm … The monthly Wine Club meets at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm (new? RSVP to candpco@comcast.net).

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: 4th-to-last night of SIFF (WSB sponsor), with two films tonight at West Seattle’s Admiral Theater, from Spain and Italy – schedule and ticket info here.

FINAL CHIEF SEALTH PTSA MEETING OF THE YEAR: 7 pm, Room 222 at Chief Sealth International High School.

HOME BUYERS’ WORKSHOP: Local real-estate and mortgage professionals present a workshop about the purchasing process, Bank of America in The Junction, 4001 SW Alaska Street, 6-8 pm, RSVP to 206-310-9551.

That’s the trailer for “Sushi: The Global Catch,” which has its world premiere tonight here in West Seattle, during the ongoing Seattle International Film Festival (WSB sponsor) run at the Admiral Theater. It’s at 7 pm, and debut documentarian Mark Hall is scheduled to be there. Also from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS: Our area’s largest political organization, the 34th District Democrats, meet tonight to consider who they’ll endorse in the August primaries. Candidates will be there too. 7 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy.

COOLMOMS (AND KIDS) ON PARADE: This month’s meeting of the family-oriented environmental-awareness group CoolMom is a walk-and-bike parade at Lincoln Park, 10 am. Meet at the south end of the paved beach path for a walk/ride to Colman Pool and back.

MEET YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Got a concern or question about Seattle Public Schools as the school year winds down? West Seattle’s representative on the school board – also its president – Steve Sundquist holds two neighborhood chats this week, starting with 11 am today at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

ANOTHER WAY TO HAVE A SAY ABOUT PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 9 pm tonight is the deadline to answer a survey that will factor into Seattle Public Schools’ Strategic Plan – 21 questions, all online, anonymous. The survey’s here.

BRAINSTORM THE FUTURE OF PARKS PROGRAMMING Seattle Parks and Recreation Adult Programming Dinner and Brainstorm. Free dinner at Delridge Community Center, followed by a lively discussion on what programs you’d like to see at your local community centers. 6 pm

SUMMER FEST COUNTDOWN! Exactly one month till West Seattle Summer Fest, July 8-9-10 in The Junction (with co-sponsors including WSB).

(Flowers along Beach Drive; photo shared by Tina Doherty)
LAPS WITH LOU: As previewed here on Sunday morning, Pathfinder K-8 PE teacher Lou Cutler hits the field this morning for his annual birthday run raising money for Make-A-Wish, joined by students, staff and community members. It starts at 8:45 am. You can make an online donation:
Just go here!

CITY LIGHT PROJECT MEETING: Community meeting at White Center Library (11220 16th SW) about an extensive Seattle City Light project that’s coming up, 7 pm (details in this preview we published last month).

DREAM DINNERS TASTING PARTY: Monthly tasting party at Dream Dinners of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 5:30-7 pm – details here.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET CLASS: Kathy Abascal will be starting a new 5-class To Quiet Inflammation (TQI) diet series at The Kenney, 6:30 – 8 pm (6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 and 7/11. Register for class online

NIGHTLIFE: Trivia with Tom Hutyler at Christo’s on Alki, 7 pm … Karaoke with Kelli at Skylark Café and Club, 9 pm

TRANSPORTATION NOTES: The Melissa Ann is replacing the Rachel Marie on the West Seattle Water Taxi run (explained here) …

Another day full of sunshine – but without as full a slate of events as Saturday (when we photographed that pirate kite on Alki)! Still a few things of note. From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

TAI CHI ON THE BEACH: Martial-arts instructor Lao-Shi (Caylen Storm) leads a group at Alki (every Sunday morning), 9 am, $1.

PLANTS AND PETS: Furry Faces Foundation fundraiser plant sale, with adoptable dogs on site. 10 am-4 pm, 3809 46th SW, flyer with full detailsat furryfaces.org

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Market manager Catherine Burke says today’s special features and new arrivals include cherries, morel mushrooms, music by Farm Report, and kids’ tent activities courtesy of Junction toy store Curious Kidstuff. 10 am-2 pm, 44th/Alaska.

ADOPTABLE CATS: Side trip while you’re at the Farmers’ Market, perhaps? West Seattle-based Friends of the Animals Foundation is at Next to Nature in The Junction, 11 am to 2 pm, with adoptable kittens and cats. All have been spayed/neutered and are up-to-date with routine shots.

SWIM IN THE SUNSHINE: Colman Pool at Lincoln Park, our area’s only city-owned outdoor pool, is open on the pre-season-weekend schedule again, with sessions starting at noon (here’s the schedule and other info – and take note that a computer upgrade means they’re not taking plastic after 4 pm, today only).

BEACH NATURALISTS: Seattle Aquarium naturalists will be on the beach near Colman Pool and south of Alki Point, 12:30-3:30 – the low tide is back on the rise but still notable, -1.6 just before 2 pm (here’s the chart for the entire month).

CRASH SURVIVOR BENEFIT: Benefit for the motorcyclist who survived an April 30th crash in the Luna Park business district, 1-10 pm at Brickyard BBQ with live music and more(details here).

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AT THE ADMIRAL: Four movies will be screened today at the Admiral Theater as SIFF begins its final week: First one is at 1 pm; full schedule is here.

WIN YOUR WAY INTO THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER: Free Texas Hold Em’ @ the Heartland Café. 1:30 and 3:30 pm, more information here.

LIVE MUSIC: Buildings on the Moon and Hausfrau tonight, 7 pm, Skylark Café and Club (WSB sponsor), all ages.

‘PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS’ SCREENING: On Memorial Day, we reported on West Seattle filmmaker Ellen Frick‘s documentary about the motorcycle riders who serve the families of fallen American military members. Tonight is its first official Seattle showing, 7 pm at Northwest Film Forum as part of STIFF – info at the end of our report.

WEST SEATTLE TARGET’S GROCERY GRAND OPENING: As previewed here Thursday, the added grocery section at Target in Westwood Village is complete, and the store is celebrating its “grand opening” all day, open to close, with giveaways and specials.

(From the WSB Flickr group pool: Nakean‘s photograph of rope-jumping champ Rene Bibaud – click to see larger size)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar – the highlights for today/tonight include an amazing array of options:

MASTERS’ TRACK AND FIELD MEET: Designed for those especially 30 years old and older. Grab your track shoes and stretch out your hamstrings! 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th Ave. SW). Meet includes, but is not limited to, the 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, 4 x 400 meter relay, 5,000 meter, pole vault, long jump, shot put and much, much more! Last year’s event attracted more than 70 participants. The cost is $5 per event, and event participation is unlimited. Sign up for as many events as you like, starting at 8:30 am.

HELP FEND OFF TAGGING AT BOREN: Mural work party to help make Boren School more graffiti-vandalism-resistant. 9-11 am 5950 Delridge Way. Details here.

ADMIRAL ADOPT-A-STREET: The Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s quarterly Adopt-A-Street cleanup welcomes volunteer help – meet at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) in Admiral by 9 am, with free treats beforehand and a sack lunch afterward. Tools/bags provided.

HELP LINCOLN PARK: Forest restoration at Lincoln Park, 9 am – 2 pm. Join Friends of Lincoln Park, EarthCorps and Green Seattle Partnership to make the forests and shoreline of Lincoln Park healthy! Projects include invasive plant removal, preparing areas for and then planting native plants. Meet at the kiosk in the north parking lot (Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Rose St). Bring garden gloves and hand clippers if you can (they’ll have some extras).

CLASS AT THE TOOL LIBRARY: Power Tools 101 & Advanced Tool Use Classes at the West Seattle Tool Library. Today, it’s Power Tools 101 ($20), taught by Amy Ecklund, is a really friendly introduction to use of smaller power tools such as circular saws, jigsaws, impact drivers, and nail guns. This class is great for those who would love to use power tools but have perhaps been a little intimidated in the past. It’s also great as a general brush up on safe tool practices.9 am-11 am, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (Check with library@sustainablewestseattle.org regarding future classes!)

‘WHERE THE ART IS’ EVENT: “Where the Art Is,” presented by Arts Leadership Lab Seattle at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 9 am – 4 pm, lunch provided. Part provocative short talks from an eclectic mix of leading Seattle artists, organizers, and producers, part head-to-head dialogue, and part participant-driven workshops and discussions, this is a forum for candid insight into the current state of art in our city; tickets are $25.

PREVENT LEAKS, PROTECT OUR WATERWAYS: Free “Bert’s Auto Leaks Class” at South Seattle Community College Help Bert the Salmon keep oil and other fluid leaks from your car from harming our local waterways and wildlife. Join the experts at South Seattle Community College’s Automotive Technology Program to learn where most leaks occur and how to fix them. 9 am to 1 pm today – also July 9, August 13, and September 24 (If you’re not signed up for today, register for an upcoming class – e-mail anthony.matlock@seattle.gov or call 206-386-9746.)

COFFEE FOR A CAUSE: Betsy sends word of a fundraiser at Bird on a Wire today, with a percentage of proceeds between 9 am and 1 pm going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

FREE SHREDDING AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: FREE shredding/e-cycling presented by Windermere Real Estate in The Junction. High-speed shredding truck on hand, and/or bring your computers, monitors, cell phones, TVs for recycling. 10 am-1 pm, in the parking lot behind the office, off 42nd between Oregon and Alaska.

ONLINE ‘COMMUNITY TOOL’ DEMONSTRATION: West Seattle Blockwatch Captains Network got a chance to meet with Code for America fellows earlier this year to talk about online tools that would help with community work – and they’re inviting you to a demonstration this morning to see what C4A has come up with. 10 am, West Seattle (Admiral) Library. Details in first two posts on WSBWCN website.

BENEFIT PLANT SALE AND ANIMAL ADOPTION: Furry Faces Foundation plant sale with animal adoption opportunities too! 3809 46th SW. Sale is 10 am-4 pm both days, flyer with full details and location at furryfaces.org

FREE YOGA AT SOUNDYOGA: Longtime WSB sponsor SoundYoga offers one of its periodic free classes, 10:30 am, 5639 California SW, details in this WSB Forums post.

INTERACTIVE THEATER FOR KIDS: Theater for Young Children Presents: The Bremen Town Musicians & The Golden Goose! An interactive theater experience with performing, singing, dancing, take-home art projects, and more. 10:30-11:30 a.m. in West Seattle at Westside Unitarian Universalists Church (7141 California SW) $5 per person (including babes in arms). Bring snacks (nut-free) and blankets for an indoor picnic. Brought to you by Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool of the Arts.

WSHS CLASS OF ’86 BEACH PARTY: West Seattle High School Class of 1986 family-friendly potluck at Alki Beach from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday. We encourage all members of the Class of ’86 to attend, and we welcome our fellow classmates from throughout the 80s. See the Facebook event page.

BENEFIT CAR WASH: Get your car washed by the West Seattle High School Girls Volleyball Team at the West Seattle Produce Parking Lot (Alaska & Fauntleroy), 10:30 am-2 pm. Team’s raising money to pay for new gear and fees for the upcoming season. Donations are welcome and encouraged.

COLMAN POOL’S 2ND PRE-SEASON WEEKEND: The outdoor pool in Lincoln Park opens at noon for a lap-swim session, for its second pre-season weekend of 2011.

SIFF AT THE ADMIRAL: More screenings today/tonight for the Seattle International Film Festival (WSB sponsor) – four films are on the schedule, starting at 1 pm, find out about them (with ticket info too) here.

LOW TIDE: 1:16 pm, -2 feet. Here’s the monthly chart (the full moon at midmonth has even-lower tides).

KITTY HARBOR OPENS FOR THE SEASON: West Seattle’s only animal shelter, Kitty Harbor (3422 Harbor Ave SW) has its opening weekend June 4th and 5th. New shelter hours this year are Saturday from 12 – 6pm and Sunday from 2 – 6 pm. More than 60 kittens available for adoption on opening day.

FANTABULOUS FIFTIES: Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) presents “Those Fantabulous Fifties: A Musical Revue” conceived and directed by Kent Johnson. The musical will showcase more than 35 popular ’50s songs and a hula-hoop challenge. All ages are welcome. 2 pm matinee.

ARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY CARNIVAL: 3-6 pm, bouncy rides/slides, games, prizes, face painting, dunk tank, and more. Wristbands $15 (unlimited rides, 5 game coupons), single tickets available too.

BENEFIT DOG WASH: 3:30-6 pm at the Southwest Athletic Complex (next to Southwest Community Center), the Chief Sealth International High School Yoga Club has a benefit dog wash. $5 minimum donation requested.

SKYLARK – SCRABBLE TODAY, MUSIC TONIGHT: Skylark Café and Club (WSB sponsor) starts its sixth year with two things on tap today – charity Scrabble at 3:30 pm, live music starting at 10 (Christina Orbe and the White Guilt, followed at 11 by Trip Like Animals, $5 cover)

SKATE FOR A CURE TONIGHT AT SOUTHGATE: Put on your roller skates and “Skate for a Cure.” Help West Seattleites Amiko Imori and Ashley Vincent raise $4,600 to be able to participate in the 2011 Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk! 5-7 pm at Southgate Roller Rink in White Center. Rink entry fee $10 (includes skate rental), any donations over that “will be greatly appreciated.” You’re invited to “come dressed in your craziest pink clothes” – prizes planned for best dressed, racing, limbo, more. Facebook event page here.

SALSA ON ALKI: 6 – 10 pm. Sponsored by Belltown Dance Studio & Century Ballroom. Facebook event page here

HELP A FALLEN HERO’S FAMILY: Benefit for the children of Cpl. Brandon Hocking, VFW Post 2713, 7-11 pm (details here in our announcement published earlier this week).

ROCKY HORROR AT THE ADMIRAL: It’s the first Saturday night of the month, which means the midnight presentation of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” complete with shadow casting, at The Admiral Theater.

That photo is from yesterday’s low tide (near Luna/Anchor Park), and today’s low tide, around 12:30 pm, will be even lower – just in case you are looking for an excuse to get out into the sunshine, by the water! Also from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SKYLARK: Skylark Café and Club (WSB sponsor) has its 5th birthday celebration tonight with the solo acoustic debut of Zach Davidson from Vendetta Red/Sirens Sister, doors at 8 pm, $5 cover – details here (3803 Delridge Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE HS ALL-SCHOOL REUNION: It all begins with cars on display along SW Stevens starting around 4 pm, then the school doors open at 5 pm. Events include West Seattle Big Band performance and more – here’s the full schedule (originally published on WSB in April).

WSHS CLASS OF ’86: 1986 grads are having their 25th reunion in conjunction with the All-School Reunion, at the school 5-8 pm, and then off to an afterparty at The Bridge (4439 35th Ave SW), plus a family-friendly potluck on Alki Saturday (contact class rep Jeff Stern at Sternski1@comcast.net if you’re not already in the loop).

CHIEF SEALTH INT’L HS ATHLETICS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The first-ever fundraising golf tournament for Sealth’s athletic program is under way all day at Rainier Golf & Country Club, with an awards dinner tonight.

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATING: If you can’t make it to the rink – West Seattle has a place to skate too, every Friday night at Alki Community Center (5817 SW Stevens), 6:45-8:45, you can borrow skates there if you don’t have your own. $3/person.

NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY: Anna from The Original Bakery (follow the link to see their new website) says they’re celebrating by giving out free applesauce donuts and coffee at Southwest Community Center, 1 pm (previewed here).

SKA/REGGAE/CARIBBEAN MUSIC: Live tonight at Brickyard BBQ in the Admiral District, 7 pm.

WINE TASTING: At Bin 41 (4707 California SW), 6 – 7:30 pm. Pinot Noir Tasting with Sojourn Cellars.

(Photo by Lisa Stencel)
Three notes from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

OPENING NIGHT FOR SPIRA POWER YOGA: Another new business opens today in Admiral. Spira Power Yoga starts operations with a 6 pm class.

FANTABULOUS FIFTIES: The Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) presents “Those Fantabulous Fifties: A Musical Revue” conceived and directed by Kent Johnson. The musical will include more than 35 popular ’50s songs and a Hula-Hoop Challenge. All ages are welcome. 6 pm, $25, starts with dinner (by Salty’s on Alki) followed by the musical around 7 pm. Call 206-932-4044 for ticket info.

SIFF AT THE ADMIRAL: Two Seattle International Film Festival screenings at the Admiral Theater tonight: “Fire in Babylon” (UK) at 6:30 pm, “A Few Days of Respite” (Algeria) at 8:30 pm. Schedule/ticket info here. (P.S. Thanks to SIFF for joining WSB as a sponsor for the second half of the festival.)

(Band-tailed pigeon, photographed by Liz near Schmitz Park)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

HIGHWAY 99 CONSTRUCTION/TRAFFIC/PLANNING: As previewed here Tuesday, the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project South Portal Working Group meets at 4 pm, board room at Union Station (details here), with the agenda including an update on the south-end construction work and how it’s affecting traffic, plus what’s next.

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL TALKS TRIANGLE, AND MORE: Also previewed here Tuesday, the SWDC meets at the South Seattle Community College board room (here’s how to find it) at 7 pm, agenda including Triangle planning, SW Alaska “rechannelization,” and the Department of Neighborhoods‘ new director.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES COMMUNITY MEETING: Though the meeting is on Vashon, it’s for all the communities along the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route. 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the McMurray Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, 9329 SW Cemetery Road on Vashon Island (map), assistant state transportation secretary David Moseley will be on hand to discuss the 2011 Legislative session outcomes, the new vessel program, the fare proposal process, and route-specific issues.

SIFF AT THE ADMIRAL: The SIFF showings continue at the Admiral Theater; tonight at 6:30 pm, it’s “The Hunter” (Iran); at 9 pm, “Dance Town” (South Korea); details and ticket info here.

AUTHORS READ: At C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor; 5612 California SW) from 7 pm – 8 pm, West Seattle writers Harold Taw and Elizabeth Austen will read from and sign copies of their new books. His debut novel is titled “Adventures of the Karaoke King”; her new collection of poetry is titled “Every Dress A Decision.”

‘WAAAY OFF BROADWAY’: It’s opening night for Schmitz Park Elementary‘s musical review, 6:30 pm at West Seattle High School.

UP EARLY?: Westside Professionals business-networking group meets at 8 am at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW. (find out more about them on Facebook).

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Danny McMillin)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

LAST DAY: Bring a package of diapers for WestSide Baby to C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor, 5612 California SW), get a free coffee drink.

LAST DAY: Food drive to feed needy kids during the summer months – drop off non-perishable food donations at PCC Natural Markets‘ West Seattle store (WSB sponsor), 2749 California SW.

FIRST DAY: Zippy’s Giant Burgers opens at 10:30 am in its new location, 9614 14th SW in White Center.

FESTIVAL CONTINUES: SIFF with films at the Admiral Theater for all three weeks this year. Tonight, two films will be screened, “Do You See Colors When You Close Your Eyes?” at 7 and “Tilt” at 9:30 – more details and ticket links here.

‘LIVING INTO LIFE’: Learn about building your Personal Safety Net at a workshop tonight, 7-8:30 pm at Alki Arts (2820 Alki SW), call 206-659-0665 to check if there’s still space.

AT THE LIBRARIES: West Seattle’s public libraries host baby, family, and toddler story times today as well as a citizenship class – all listed here.

NIGHTLIFE: Among tonight’s options: Rock trivia (every Tuesday night!) at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm.

Thanks go out to Luckie for this morning’s feature photo, Laverne and Shirley, the West Seattle Nursery chickens. That makes us think of farming … which leads to item one on today’s event list:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: The market takes no holidays, so you’ll find it in session, 10 am-2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska). Food, beverages, flowers, plants … (And looking 3 weeks ahead, check out what the market is doing on Father’s Day!)

COLMAN POOL’S OPENING DAY: Opening day for West Seattle’s only city-run outdoor pool, Colman Pool in Lincoln Park, is today, delayed a day from original schedule, details here – and the city warns it’s likely to be chilly. “Wet suits welcome,” their announcement notes. The swimming begins at noon with a lap swim; first non-lap public swim is at 3 pm. (Same schedule tomorrow, at which time the water’s likely to be a bit warmer …)

THE PLAYS (ARE) THE THING: Annual Showcase of New Plays at ArtsWest. 7 pm. Five more local playwrights (including West Seattle’s Jeff Mandels) give you a preview of their newest work, either one-acts or excerpts of longer plays. Our update from last night includes the ticket-buying link.

IT’S IN THE CARDS: Free Texas Hold ‘Em poker @ Heartland Café, 1:30 & 3:30pm. More info at www.winyourwayin.com.

More on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar!

(Photo by Cheryl, from the West Seattle Blog Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar, happening today/tonight:

THE SNEAKERY ‘GRAND OPENING’: Though it’s been open a few weeks, today is the official “grand opening” celebration for The Sneakery, the new shoes/socks store in The Junction, starting at 11 am with discounts, giveaways, and a 7 pm acoustic set by two members of The Young Evils.

CAIRDEAS WINERY TASTING ROOM OPENS: Today and tomorrow, a new tasting room opens its doors at ActivSpace on Harbor Avenue just north of the West Seattle Bridge, noon-5 pm (details here).

SHOWCASE OF NEW PLAYS: Annual Showcase of New Plays at ArtsWest – 5 new plays by 5 playwrights tonight (and 5 more tomorrow), 7 pm. More details here; three West Seattle playwrights are on tonight’s slate – Judy Jacobs, Suzanne Bailie, and Scot Bastian.

SIFF AT THE ADMIRAL: The Seattle International Film Festival continues, with screenings at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle among the venues. Today at The Admiral, the films are “Fathers and Sons” at 1 pm, “Littlerock” at 3:30 pm, “Young Goethe in Love” at 6 pm, “On Tour” at 9 pm. Tickets are available online through the SIFF site.

GET OUT AND GET GREEN: Three West Seattle work parties are listed today on the Green Seattle Partnership page; find them here.

GOT A HOLIDAY WEEKEND PROJECT? But not sure you have what you need to make it happen? Check out the West Seattle Tool Library in its new Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building), 9 am-2 pm today (and every Saturday).

SEATTLE LUTHERAN’S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: As noted here last night, the Seattle Lutheran High School baseball team is in the state 2B finals. The game’s in Yakima at 4 pm, but you can get in-progress reports via Twitter (@seattlelutheran).

(No, not the same bird as yesterday! Warbling vireo, photographed by Trileigh Tucker in Lincoln Park)
Traveling for the holiday weekend? Stay safe, and see you soon! If not – no worries, you have options! From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

GARDEN CLUB: West Seattle Garden Club will honor its Past Presidents as they meet at Daystar Retirement Village, (Bldg 1, 2615 SW Barton Street), 10 am – 2 pm. Coffee and registration begin the meeting, followed by business, and lunch. Master Gardener Mick Duggan presents a program about the gardens at El Centro de la Raza, his work and experiences as the gardeners grow vegetables for the Food Bank. Donation $5.

BASEBALL FINAL FOUR: Seattle Lutheran High School plays DeSales in state baseball 2B tournament tonight, Yakima, 7 pm.

SEALTH STUDENT’S SHORT AT SIFF: Chief Sealth International High School student Rachel Townsend’s short “Technicolor Love” will be shown before the Seattle International Film Festival’s screening of The Sandman and the Lost Sand of Dreams at West Seattle’s Admiral Theater, 4:30 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: Bob “Bobcat” Rice at 6 pm (C&P, a WSB sponsor, is at 5612 California SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT SKYLARK: 9 pm, The Navins; 10 pm, Valis; 11 pm, Sir Coyler and His Asthmatic Band, $5 cover (Skylark, a WSB sponsor, is at 3803 Delridge Way SW).

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(Western Tanager! Photo from Paul in Seaview. Hear one here)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

PARENTING WORKSHOP: At Alki Arts (2820 Alki Ave SW), 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Creating a Whole and Healthy Family, with Bill Dean. This is for parents who are concerned about their kids who may be struggling, or who just want to find out how to assist their children as they begin to traverse the slippery slope of adolescence.

STUDENT ART RECEPTION/AWARDS: This week’s high-school-student art show at ArtsWest Gallery culminates in an artist reception/award ceremony event tonight, 6-7:30 pm.

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 11:30 am at the West Seattle Golf Course. (New website: westseattledemocraticwomen.org) Speaker: Elaine Rose from Planned Parenthood Votes Washington on “legal issues in women’s reproductive rights” w/Q & A. Discussion Group before the meeting will discuss the DOMA or Defense of Marriage Act. Discussion Group meets from 10:30 am to 11:15; Registration begins at 11:15 am.; meeting begins at 11:30 am. Lunch $12 for members; $15 nonmembers; and $5 for drink/dessert. Call (206) 935-3216 to see about last-minute attendance.

CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: King County Councilmember Joe McDermott officially launches his re-election campaign at Roxbury Lanes, 5:30-7:30 pm – details here.

BURLESQUE: Westside Burlesque Review at Skylark Café and Club (WSB sponsor, 3803 Delridge Way SW). 21 and over only. Doors at 9 pm, cost is $7.

DINNER: Tuscan Tea Room and Romanza Floral in The Junction debuts dinner service tonight, Thursdays-Fridays-Saturdays, 5:30-10 pm. Menu here.

SANISLO FUNDRAISER: Thanks to Shane for the tip; order pizza from Red Star Pizza tonight, mention Sanislo Elementary, they get part of the proceeds.

Before the news of the day sweeps too much further along, one last reminder about 4 one-time-only events tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

TRANSPORTATION FUTURE: Certainly a lot of concern about Seattle’s transportation “present” – so if you have something to say, join in a workshop about its future, 5:30-7:30 pm tonight, Southwest Library (35th/Henderson). City Council Transportation Committee chair Councilmember Tom Rasmussen will be there too. Here’s our previously published preview.

PUBLIC-SAFETY BUDGET: Long before the big clamorous budget hearings, councilmembers are trying a new format to find out citizens’ priorities and concerns. Here’s one: A community conversation about the city’s Public Safety budget with Public Safety Committee chair Tim Burgess among those on hand, Delridge Community Center gym (4501 Delridge Way SW), 6-8 pm.

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT IN WEST SEATTLE: West Seattleites with an interest in Seattle Public Schools issues are invited to a public forum at High Point Neighborhood Center (6400 Sylvan Way) tonight with interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield and other district officials, 6:30 pm.

BENEFIT:Not in West Seattle, but it’s on behalf of a West Seattleite: A benefit for Nicole Pieratt, who’s battling breast cancer, is tonight at Fred Wildlife Refuge (128 Belmont Ave E) on Capitol Hill, 6 – 11 pm. More details here.

(Early arrivals for the WS5K, along the Alki promenade)
Quick look at what’s happening today, before our coverage from Alki begins:

WEST SEATTLE 5K: West Seattle 5K (co-sponsored by WSB), to benefit West Seattle High School PTSA, 9 am – last-minute registration starts at 8 at Alki Bathhouse. Alki Ave closed from 63rd to Don Armeni, 9-11 am. Race starts 9:30 am. MAP HERE.

SEATTLE SUMMER STREETS: 11 am-5 pm, Alki SW remains closed 56th-63rd for the street party including Alki Family Fun Day. MAP HERE.

ALSO AT THE BEACH: AVA beach volleyball on Alki, see full details here.

PLANT SALE: Furry Faces Foundation Plant Sale and Pet Adoption at 3809 46th Ave SW, 10 am – 4 pm. See full story here.

FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska). Today’s highlights, shared last night by market manager Catherine Burke:

Kittitas Greenhouse: T-O-M-A-T-O-E-S (come git some!)
Rockridge Orchards: Apple Cider Granitas!
Music: Squirrel Butter

WITH BELLS ON: Join Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor, 3940 41st Ave SW) at 4 pm to hear hand bell choirs in all their glory. Afterward, an ice cream social!

WITH WINGS ON: Orchestra of Flight is holding its annual fundraiser dinner at Highland Park Improvement Club (1116 SW Holden), 4 pm – 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15. Dinner is pot luck provided by the orchestra members. Doors open at 4, dinner starts at 4:30 and the concert starts at 5:30. Tickets are available at the door. See Facebook Event page

AT THE GARDEN: Book Reading by Grant Hayter-Menzies at Seattle Chinese Garden at SSCC (6000 16th Ave SW), 4 – 6 pm. FREE. The Empress and Mrs. Conger: The Uncommon Friendship of Two Women and Two Worlds. The reading will touch on the relationship between Cixi, Empress Dowager of China and an American diplomat’s wife Mrs. Conger and Mrs. Conger’s fascination with symbolism in Chinese art, gardens, and architectural design.

SINGING IN GATEWOOD: The Seattle Glee Clubs presents the Seattle Metropolitan Glee Club in concert, “Hope is the Thing”, at Peace Lutheran Church (8316 39th Ave SW), 4 pm. Admission by donation. Directed by John Gulhaugen and accompanied by Diana Shvets, this choir of 22 women will be singing a varied program containing music inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Percy Shelley, songs from Broadway musicals and popular music enjoyed by many.

(Duwamish River sunrise, photographed Friday by Danny McMillin as he biked to work)
The fun starts early today, so here’s an early look at highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WESTWOOD VILLAGE STREET FAIR: It’s back! 11 am-7 pm in central Westwood Village, between Bed Bath Beyond and Pier 1. A dog show starts things off 11 am-1 pm – if you haven’t signed up yet, you can do it at WV starting at 10:30 am – plus a fashion show, live music, magician, and those fun inflatable rides. Also a drawing for a pendant, courtesy of Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor). As usual during street-festival season, you’ll find us there, reporting “live” as the day unfolds – come say hi!

GO FISH: As previewed here earlier this week, this morning’s another season-starter, the West Seattle Sportsmen’s Club fishing pond at Seacrest , 8 am-11 am, they provide the gear. Free.

FAMILY FUN FAIR: It’s at Gatewood Elementary (4320 SW Myrtle), 12-3 pm. Activities will be located in the back parking lot on SW Frontenac street and in the school gym/cafeteria area. There will be a dunk tank, inflatables (bouncy houses), henna painting, carnival games with prizes, food, or try your luck at the cake walk. Proceeds from the cake walk go to help support the 4th and 5th grade overnight camp to Warm Beach.

PLANT SALE: First day of the year for Furry Faces Foundation‘s famous plant sale (with pet-adoption opportunities too). 10 am-4 pm, 3809 46th SW. Details here.

BOOK SALE: Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor, 3940 41st SW), from 10 am – 1 pm holds its “semi-irregular somewhat annual” used book sale (a fundraiser for one of the women’s groups) and tries to “stem the tide of the eReader revolution.” Hardbacks $1, paperbacks fifty cents. Refreshments available for purchase at “the goodie café” to help you enjoy your purchases immediately. Full story here

RUMMAGE SALE: Last day of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s famous rummage sale, 9-3. Held in Parish Hall at 3050 California Ave SW and SW Hanford.

FLOWERS: First annual Peony Festival at Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle Community College (6000 16th Ave SW), 4 – 6 pm. Come out and celebrate peonies with us. See them in bloom, bring your own cut peonies for display, and buy herbaceous peony plants.

VOLLEYBALL: AVA beach volleyball on Alki, see full details here.

BASEBALL: The West Seattle High School baseball team plays in the state tournament, 1 pm at Skagit College against Shorewood. Also playing, Auburn Mountainview vs. Seattle Prep 10 am. If WSHS wins its first game, they play at 4 pm the same day against the winner of the 10 am game.

OPEN HOUSE: Link Apartments (WSB sponsor, 4550 38th SW) invites one and all to its open house, 11:30 am-3:30 pm.

FINAL SHOW FOR ‘SHIPWRECKED’: Closing night for ArtsWest‘s latest production, 7:30 pm.

WHITE CENTER ART WALK: 6-9 pm tonight. Here’s where to go.

NOT IN WEST SEATTLE, BUT …: New Balance Girls on the Run event, at Seward Park, 10 am – lots of West Seattleites involved. More info here.

SIFF AT ADMIRAL THEATER: Though the festival technically started last night, the first Seattle International Film Festival screenings at the Admiral Theater are today/tonight, starting at 4:30 pm (today’s schedule here) – with West Seattle’s venue on the schedule for all three weeks this year!

SEE A MOVIE IN HIGHLAND PARK: Movie night at Highland Park Improvement Club (1116 SW Holden), doors open at 6:30 pm, movie at 7pm.. Free admission. We will be selling snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. There will be folding chairs for seating, or feel free to bring blankets and pillows or non-floor-scratching chairs. Our movie copyright license does not allow us to advertise the movie title so here’s this month’s hint: Michael J. Fox does a little time travel in this 1985 sci-fi comedy.

RAINBOW BINGO: Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon Street) presents Rainbow Bingo. “Fiesta!” is the theme. Doors open 6 pm, Bingo starts 7 pm.

FINAL NIGHT FOR ‘OKLAHOMA’!: After a special benefit last night, West Seattle High School‘s spring musical “Oklahoma!” closes tonight at the WSHS Theater. More info at westsidedrama.com.

SECOND-TO-LAST NIGHT FOR ‘SHIPWRECKED’: 7:30 pm, catch “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment …” at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor).

GET OUT IN THE FOREST THIS AFTERNOON: Nature Consortium‘s monthly eco-hike, 1 pm, meet at 14th and Holly. Free, but if you can, RSVP to nancy@naturec.org.

GET OUT ON THE BEACH THIS AFTERNOON: Not as low as earlier this week, but still a significantly low tide around 1:40 today (here’s the chart).

GATEWOOD BENEFIT: Friends of Gatewood Elementary are hosting a concert at The Alki Tavern (1321 Harbor Ave SW). The music is being performed by parents of Gatewood students, who also happen to be in bands. There will be a casual Jam session starting around 6:30 PM. The actual sets will begin around 8. Suggested donations of $10 will be taken at the door and the hat will passed throughout the night. All proceeds from the night will be donated to the school.

ONSTAGE AT KENYON HALL: Northwest Blues, Funk, and Folk icons Alice Stuart and Anne Weiss in concert. Kenyon Hall (7904 35th Ave SW), 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 general admission, or 2 for $25. To make a reservation e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net indicating show and number of seats.

RUMMAGE SALE: Didn’t get enough shopping done during West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day last Saturday? St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s famous rummage sale continues, 9-3 today and tomorrow. Held in Parish Hall at 3050 California Ave SW and SW Hanford.

DANCE AT PEACE: Support the youth of Peace Lutheran Church (8316 39th Ave SW), 5:30 – 8:30 pm and dance the night away (or watch and eat dinner, if dancing isn’t your thing). We’ll have a wide variety of dances, from swing dancing to chicken dancing to Scandinavian folk dancing, and everything inbetween.

STORYTELLING TONIGHT: Storytelling event at the White Center Cultural Center (9421 18th Avenue SW) at 5:30 pm. Marwa Sadik from Iraq will be featured tonight.

JUMPIN’ JAMBOREE: From Hiawatha Community Center: “Jumping Jamboree for ages 3-12! Get ready for an action-packed event with our jump toy extravaganza. Youth will enjoy a multitude of jump toys! Light snacks and refreshments will be served. This event is sure to get everyone jumping! The event is from 6-8 p.m. The cost per person is $5!”

(Boat-topped barge in Elliott Bay on Saturday – photo by Tom Marx)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Bigger than ever, with dozens of local food/beverage enterprises participating, tonight is the Taste of West Seattle, fundraiser for the West Seattle Helpline, at The Hall at Fauntleroy, 6-9 pm. Online ticket sales are closed but Helpline says a few tickets will be available at the door – go early if you want to try for those.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Sunday’s Summer Streets party plans (remember – different closures this year) and Seal Sitters are part of tonight’s Alki Community Council meeting agenda, 7 pm, Alki UCC (6112 SW Hinds).

SEAVIEW SPEED BUMPS?: Tonight is SDOT‘s community meeting to discuss four potential sets of speed bumps on 48th SW between SW Brandon and SW Graham. 7 pm at Seaview Methodist Church – details here.

WESTBOUND SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT CLOSURE: If you’ll be driving back toward West Seattle overnight, take note of this closure (and a couple upcoming) – details here.

STAIRCASE WORK UNDER WAY: The SW Spokane stairway over Beach Drive is being rehabbed and prep work is under way now, according to this advisory just published by SDOT.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Low tides (vicinity of minus three feet) again today in the noon hour (here’s the chart).

SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: SSCC Garden Center on Puget Ridge open again today; details here.

‘OKLAHOMA!’ BENEFIT: Tonight’s West Seattle High School performance of “Oklahoma!” at the WSHS Theater is a special benefit, with the musical at 8 pm. More info at westsidedrama.com.

LIVE MUSIC: Singer-songwriter Jim Page plays at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California Avenue SW), 6 – 8 pm.

‘GREAT WATERFRONT’: Not in West Seattle, but potentially of interest, is tonight’s “Toward a Great Waterfront” public event, initial design directions for the downtown waterfront, Pier 66, 5 pm-8:30 pm (starts with food and music on the pier, presentation at 6:30 pm). If you plan to attend, please e-mail rsvp@waterfrontseattle.org.

(Photo by Bill Bacon, who says it’s an anemone photographed during Tuesday’s low tide)
Besides today’s low tide – lowest of the month at 12:10 pm – here are other highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

EARLY DISMISSAL: Seattle Public Schools classes end two hours early today (professional-development time).

DELRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

DIVERSITY DISCUSSION: Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon Street) presents the next “One World: Discussions on Diversity and Inclusion” facilitated-discussion session, looking at sexual orientation. 10:45-noon, all welcome.

CAMPAIGN KICKOFFS: West Seattleite Diana Toledo launches her King County Council campaign, 6:30-9 pm at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW), appetizers and refreshments, all ages welcome … West Seattleite Tom Rasmussen launches his Seattle City Council re-election campaign, 5:30-7 pm at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Av. N.

THEATER: “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment …” begins its final week (through Saturday) at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm … West Seattle High School Drama Club and Music Department present “Oklahoma!” at the WSHS Theater (3000 California Ave SW) at 7:30 pm.