(Goldeneyes at Jack Block Park, photographed by Steve Bender)

Another two-part list – first, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Today’s the day to emphasize shopping at your independent local businesses (which we do all year long) – and some are offering sales/deals to invite you in. Full details are in the Holiday Guide, but here are highlights:

Filigree & Shadow Handmade Fragrances (WSB sponsor): “Between now and end of Monday, I’m offering 15% off storewide, and online with code GOODTHINGS. I offer complimentary U.S. shipping, too.” Filigree & Shadow’s studio behind Canna West Culture Shop “is open by coincidence or appointment. If you see my sign on the sidewalk, come on in!”

Carmilia’s (4528 California W): At the Junction boutique, today’s offers: “15% off your gift purchase, pick a free gift. Sale Rack up to 50% off. Open today 11 am-6 pm.

Alki Bike and Board (2606 California SW; WSB sponsor): Multiple items on sale – big savings on bikes, bags, shoes, lights. Shop open today 10 am-6 pm. (Also note AB&B has a layaway program!)

Emerald Water Anglers (4502 42nd SW; WSB sponsor): 40% off on select items in-store, Also: Offering a free casting lesson with the purchase of any single-hand rod. Shop open today 10 am-6 pm.

Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor): 20% off select items, in-store and online. Shop open today 10 am-6 pm.

The Bass Shop (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor): All basses 15% off, in-store or online. Shop open today 10 am-6 pm.

SSC Garden Center (6000 16th SW, north lot): The Garden Center is open 10 am-2 pm with 20% off plant sales.

Northwest Wine Academy: Also on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, north lot: “1 tasting included with the purchase of any bottle and 3 for 42$ on all 2016 bottles!” Open 11 am-4 pm.

More holiday events:

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET: Day 2 of your annual chance to buy from Native artists and crafters. We went on Saturday – in addition to work by Northwest Natives, you’ll also find creations like these:

Those are crafts from the Pueblo of Zuni, sold by Seciwa’s Southwest Native Jewelry and Crafts, one of 15+ vendors this weekend. The market is open 10 am-7 pm. Food vendors too. And now there’s more parking, north of the Longhouse! (4705 West Marginal Way SW)

SANTA PHOTOS IN ADMIRAL: This afternoon, Alki Bike and Board (WSB sponsor) hosts Santa for your DIY pics, noon-3 pm. (2606 California SW)

CHRISTMAS SHIP: The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship returns to West Seattle twice tonight for 20 minutes of live caroling for audiences on the shore:

Stop 1: Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor), 5:35 pm

\Stop 2: Alki Beach Park (usually near the Bathhouse), 8:35 pm, with a bonfire

GARY BENSON’S CHRISTMAS SHOW: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.

Now – from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and archives:

FREE GROUP RUN: Start your Saturday with this weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW) group run! All levels welcome. Meet at the shop by 8 am.

SOFT OPEN: As we reported earlier this week, today is the first day of a soft open for sandwiches-tea-and-more shop Banh Mi XO (9003 35th SW), 9 am-4 pm.

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

PLAY GAMES! The South Park Library invites you to drop by and celebrate International Games Month, 11 am-3 pm. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Try the new reds!

BURGERS & BEATS: Saturday night food and music at Revelry Room – burgers start at 6, DJs at 9. (4547 California SW, alley side)

PINK BOA AT EASY STREET: Doors open at 6:30 pm for free all-ages in-store show. (4559 California SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

‘GREAT NIGHT’: Saturday night program for young adults 18+ to hang out 7 pm-midnight, at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle).

DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: West End Girls drag extravaganza hosted by Cookie Couture, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, $20 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning a concert, open house, show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, Halloween or holiday-season happening, or ? If the community’s welcome, get your event on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Frosted leaves, photographed this morning by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening on the day after Thanksgiving – first, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET: This is your annual chance to buy from Native artists and crafters the weekend after Thanksgiving. 10 am-7 pm today through Sunday. Food vendors too. And now there’s more parking, north of the Longhouse! (4705 West Marginal Way SW)

Next, local businesses that have sent word of their sales/specials for Black Friday – full details are in the Holiday Guide:

ALKI BIKE AND BOARD SALE: Multiple items on sale today and tomorrow. 2606 California SW (WSB sponsor). Shop open today 10 am-6 pm.

EMERALD WATER ANGLERS (4502 42nd SW): “We will be offering 40% off on select items in-store for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. We will also be offering a free casting lesson with the purchase of any single-hand rod.”

THUNDER ROAD GUITARS: On Black Friday, not only a sale, but also a $10 raffle ticket for an awesome guitar that also will get you a burger and shake from the visiting Dick’s Drive-In truck noon-2 pm – details here. (6400 California SW)

BLACK FRIDAY OFFER AT AVALON GLASSWORKS: The shop/studio at 2914 SW Avalon Way will be open 12-4 pm, and: “Shop with us in-person on Black Friday and receive a free original-photography greeting card as our gift to you.”

BLACK FRIDAY = RECORD STORE DAY AT EASY STREET: Huge day at Easy Street Records, open until 9 pm – free in-store concert with Princess Pulpit and Linda From Work at 6 pm. (4559 California SW)

BLACK FRIDAY AT SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center will be OPEN for Black Friday Weekend with 20% off Plant Sales. 10 am-2 pm Friday. (6000 16th SW, north lot)

BLACK FRIDAY AT NW WINE ACADEMY: Also on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, north lot: “1 tasting included with the purchase of any bottle and 3 for 42$ on all 2016 bottles!” 11-4 pm.

BLACK FRIDAY AT CARMILIA’S: At the Junction boutique at 4528 California SW: 15% off entire store today. Hours 11 am-5 pm.

Other holiday events:

GIFT WRAPPING: Hosted by The Clay Cauldron at Jet City Labs, 4-8 pm, by donation, with part of the proceeds benefiting cancer research. (4547 California SW)

CHRISTMAS SHIP: The brightly lit boat with carolers on board makes its first stop of the season at Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1220 Harbor SW), 5:35 pm. Gather on shore to listen! Full season schedule (including 2 more West Seattle visits, both tomorrow) is here.

And at least two returning Christmas tree lots open today/tonight:

HOLY ROSARY TREE LOT: This year’s Holy Rosary Tree Lot, on the north side of the campus, is scheduled to open today, 4-9 pm. Wreaths, garland, and poinsettias (collaborating with Hope Lutheran School) will be available too. Part of the proceeds go to local nonprofits.

TREES BY THE SEA (2530 Alki SW) … This lot opens today too. Friday hours are 10 am-8 pm.

Now from the year-round West Seattle Event Calendar and our coverage archives:

SCRABBLE CLUB: You can play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café inside the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

GH PASTA & PIZZA GRAND OPENING: This is the official opening day for the new restaurant, 5-9 pm after 4-5 pm happy hour. (7500 35th SW)

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room/wine bar open – wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Try the newly released red wines!

DANCE NIGHT AT THE SPOT: Fridays are DJ Dance Night at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Music 9 pm-1 am on Fridays! (4547 California SW)

Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Nicholas Lovejoy – glimpse of dawn colors in The Junction)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide (which is packed with Thanksgiving-and-beyond info):

WARM CLOTHES FOR DINNER DISTRIBUTION: Donations requested for The Hall at Fauntleroy‘s free Thanksgiving dinner – gently used warm clothing, and new blankets and socks. You can drop items off today in the hallway bin at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse‘s main entrance next door (9131 California SW), or bring them to The Hall starting at 10 Thanksgiving morning.

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER: 4-9 pm, new restaurant GH Pasta & Pizza (7500 35th SW) is having its last pre-opening soft open, and all proceeds will go to West Seattle Food Bank.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Broken? Don’t replace – repair! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

FREE GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for the weekly free group run, 6:15 pm.

TRIVIA x 6: Six places to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … there’s 7 pm trivia at West Seattle Brewing (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW) … 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska) … Trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

LIVE PIANO MUSIC: Weekly on Wednesday nights, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks. (4210 SW Admiral Way).

MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

If you’re planning a presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, holiday event etc., and it’s open to the community, please send us info for West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Bradetta Vines)

Options for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide:

THANKSGIVING LUNCH: 11:30 am at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), turkey and music – call to see if reservations remain!

SOUTHWEST LIBRARY REOPENS: After an extra day of closure for HVAC work, the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) will reopen at noon today, SPL says.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration continues at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

LEARN ASL: Free class, 6 pm at West Seattle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4001 44th SW) – info’s in our calendar listing.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, you can play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.

TOASTMASTERS 832: Boost your communication skills! Meet new people! Just two reasons to check out West Seattle Toastmasters 832‘s online gathering at 6:30 pm.

THE CLAY CAULDRON: 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance or drop in to work on your project(s).

SING! Singers have an open invitation to join the Seattle Metropolitan Singers – “all treble voices welcome” – just attend one of their rehearsals, Tuesdays 7-9 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW); also, 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!

You can look ahead any time via our event calendar – if you have something to add to it, please email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Ann Anderson)

Welcome to this pre-holiday Sunday! First, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

THANKSGIVING ORDERING DEADLINES: Two of note today – Pecos Pit West Seattle (WSB sponsor) – Order here. … Bakery Nouveau – See Thanksgiving items here.

HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR AT OLG: Shop, eat, make a wreath at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Nyrtle). Ethically sourced gifts and food, plus hot lunch (Frito chili bowls! mac and cheese! lumpia!) available to eat there or take home. Student bake sale benefiting WestSide Baby. 9:30 am-2 pm.

PEACE LUTHERAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Second and final day, noon-3 pm at 39th/Thistle. See our story from Saturday. Proceeds benefit church programs plus West Seattle Food Bank, White Center Food Bank, Westside Neighbors Network Shelter.

And now the rest of today’s lineup, mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: They’re running on Sunday mornings too – meet at 9 am at rotating locations.

WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN TLC: If you can give a couple hours to this West Seattle treasure, they’d be happy to see you, 10 am-noon. (Graham/Lanham)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market is open as usual between SW Alaska and SW Oregon on California, offering fall fruit and vegetables as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from cider to kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. The market is on California north of Oregon.

BUY YOUR PANCAKE-BREAKFAST TICKETS! At the market’s south end, go look for the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth, and buy your ticket(s) for their December 2nd pancake breakfast (which features Santa photo ops)!

FOOD DRIVE: One more reason to go to the market – donate to the West Seattle Food Bank via Farmlink fellow Ariel Cook‘s food drive. Look for her booth amid the vendors, 10 am-2 pm.

CLOTHING/BLANKETS/FOOD DRIVE: Also collecting donations today, Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). 11 am-3 pm.

CAT ADOPTION EVENT: Friends of the Animals Foundation is at Mud Bay (2611 California SW) noon-3 pm with adoptable cats.

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUESTIONS/CONCERNS? Our area’s outgoing School Board rep Leslie Harris hosts her last community-conversation meeting, 2-5 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), with guests and lasagna. Drop in when you can.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor): The Heartache and Heartbreak Show, 3-5 pm, no cover.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Red Dress, 5 pm free in-store, all-ages show at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

Something for our calendar – one-time or recurring? Or for our upcoming West Seattle Holiday Guide? Please email us the info – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday morning photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Today brings the first major wave of holiday-season events, so we’re breaking the preview lineup into two parts – first, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

EASTRIDGE CHURCH TURKEY GIVEAWAY: Hundreds of turkeys and bags of groceries available outside the church at 39th/Oregon, starting at 9 am, continuing while they last. This is a walk-up distribution. Details here.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT MASONIC CENTER: 9 am-4 pm, annual bazaar at Alki Masonic Center. (4736 40th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK DRIVE-UP TURKEY DISTRIBUTION: 10 am-1 pm at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), the WSFB distributes turkeys and food boxes – info here.

PEACE LUTHERAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR: First day of two-day bazaar, 10 am-3 pm at 39th/Thistle:

Arts and Crafts
Bake Sale
Fair-Trade Food Gifts
Children’s crafts (10-2 today only)
Hot lunch (11-1 today only)

Proceeds benefit church programs and benefit…
West Seattle Food Bank
White Center Food Bank
Westside Neighbors Network Shelter

ARROWHEAD GARDENS CRAFT FAIR: 10 am-3 pm, handmade items for sale in the community rooms on the west side of the complex at Arrowhead Gardens. (9230 2nd SW)

ADMIRAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS MARKET: Old World-style Christmas Market at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), craft fair, bake sale, other food and beverages, 10 am-4 pm.

SHOREWOOD PTA HOLIDAY BAZAAR: A bit south of West Seattle, the annual bazaar at Shorewood Elementary (2725 SW 116th) is happening 10 am-4 pm. Donation drive for WestSide Baby, too.

THANKSGIVING FUNDRAISER & FIRE-CIDER PARTY: 10 am-noon, meditation, healing, and fire-cider-making at Bend N Move (3850 Delridge Way SW).

WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD BAZAAR/BOOK SALE: Secpnd day of two-day bazaar and book sale at White Center Library – 11 am-4 pm. (1409 SW 107th)

Now, the rest of what’s up today/tonight, from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE GROUP RUN: Get your weekend going with this weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW) group run, All levels welcome. Meet at the shop by 8 am.

SW HOLDEN NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS: As previewed here, you can talk with the project teqm at 17th/Holden 10 am-noon, now that they’re “mid-design” on this runoff-reducing, traffic-calming plan.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Fall is planting season, and you can shop for student-raised plants at the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open 10 am-2 pm on the north end of campus.

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Learn about Marco’s music here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

PLAY GAMES! The South Park Library invites you to drop by and celebrate International Games Month, 11 am-3 pm. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

RECONNECT SOUTH PARK: Have you heard about the community campaign to remove the section of Highway 99 that bisects South Park? This event is a chance to catch up and/or get involved. Organizers explain, “This gathering is the first step in exploring options to getting to a shared vision for the 44 acres that occupy the 1.2 miles of Highway 99.” 12:30 pm mingling with food, 1 pm discussion, at Concord International Elementary School (710 S; Concord)

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Try the new reds!

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, with student-produced wines available. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

BURGERS & BEATS: Saturday night food and music at Revelry Room – burgers start at 6, DJs at 9. (4547 California SW, alley side)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

AT KENYON HALL: Miles and Karina, featuring their film “Talk Tales,” doors 7, performance 7:30 at
Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), reservations here.

FUNDRAISING DANCE PARTY: Help raise money for a high school in Kenya by dancing with Stella’s Stars to the music of Beatles tribute band Flaming Pies, 7 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

‘GREAT NIGHT’: Saturday night program for young adults 18+ to hang out 7 pm-midnight, at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: The Retromancers, The Mrs. Bill Larsens, Pirate Radio, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT POGGIE TAVERN: West Seattle rock band Legal Issues plays at 8:30 pm. 21+. (4717 California SW)

Planning a concert, open house, show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, Halloween or holiday-season happening, or ? If the community’s invited, get your event on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo from early this morning, by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s ahead today/tonight, from the West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

CRANES ARRIVAL: No ETA yet but the ship carrying the new port cranes for Terminal 5 has just entered the Strait of Juan de Fuca so it’s still hours away. (Added: Track the ship here; at 12:23 pm it’s just approaching Port Angeles so this may be an after-dark arrival.)

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Free drop-in indoor gym for kids 5 and under and their caregivers, 10-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Open 10 am-2 pm for plant shopping, north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

JAPANESE STORY TIME: 10:30 am with Sayoko at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)

WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD HOLIDAY BAZAAR/BOOK SALE: 11 am-4 pm, day one of this two-day fundraising sale at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th).

SHUG’S GRAND OPENING: As previewed here, it’s grand-opening day for Shug’s Mini, noon-9 pm. (3800 California SW)

SCRABBLE CLUB: You can play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café inside the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room/wine bar open 1-6 pm on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), student-produced wine by the glass or bottle.

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room/wine bar open – wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Try the newly released red wines!

FRIENDSGIVING: Fundraiser party for nonprofit Mode Music and Performing Arts, start at 5:30 pm at SODO Park (3200 1st Ave. S.) – check to see if tickets remain!

PARROTHEADS RAINBOW BINGO: Fundraiser party for the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, featuring Rainbow Bingo with Sylvia O’Stayformore, 5:30 pm at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) – check to see if tickets remain!

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Let the West Seattle High School Key Club cook dinner for you tonight! 6 pm spaghetti-dinner fundraiser at WSHS (3000 California SW), 6 pm. Not just food, but fun too, imcluding bingo.

OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm signups, 6:30 pm music at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – more info is in our calendar listing.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: The Brews Brothers at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover.

DANCE NIGHT AT THE SPOT: Fridays are DJ Dance Night at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

‘THE LARAMIE PROJECT’: Final night for West Seattle High School‘s student production, 7:30 pm – ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Bent Not Broken, The Cells at The Skylark: “Local West Seattle rock bands BENT NOT BROKEN and THE CELLS will take the stage at The Skylark Cafe on November 17th at 8 pm sharp with all original modern hard hitting rock and a flair for the eclectic. Come and support live local music at one of West Seattle’s iconic rock venues.” (3803 Delridge Way SW), all ages until 10 pm.

DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Music 9 pm-1 am on Fridays! (4547 California SW)

Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Bonnet mushroom, photographed at South Seattle College by Rosalie Miller)

First, from the newly launched WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

FESTIVAL OF TREES: Brookdale Admiral Heights hosts a 5-7 pm event during which you can bid on decorated, donated, holiday-ready trees, benefiting the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation. (2326 California SW)

Also happening today/tonight, mostly from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY: Free expert advice during this event at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW; WSB sponsor), noon – details and RSVP info here.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to find out where they’re playing today.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room and wine bar open 1-6 pm on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), Tamale My Life will be visiting.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also at HP Corner Store, meet up at 6:30 pm for a 3-mile run!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW) at 6:30 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.

KING COUNTY PROSECUTOR @ WS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Though the RSVP deadline has passed for dinner at 6 pm, the West Seattle Democratic Women will hear from King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion at 6:45 pm at West Seattle Golf Course. (4470 35th SW)

CITY COUNCILMEMBER AT ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), City Councilmember Lisa Herbold is among the guests, as well as a Southwest Precinct representative. The group also will discuss its future. In-person meeting, also streamed – see our calendar listing for that info.

BLUES NIGHT: 7 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), every Thursday you can listen to the blues.

YOGA, BREATH WORK, GONG BATH, MORE: 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska).

‘THE LARAMIE PROJECT’: West Seattle High School‘s student production continues, 7:30 pm – ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

We publish daily lists like this one as reminders, but you can look ahead any time, to any day, by scrolling through our full calendar!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s the event list for the rest of today and tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: 4:15 pm at district HQ (3rd/Lander) or online/by phone (as explained on the agenda). As we reported last night, the budget-related presentation at this meeting will NOT include school closure/consolidation recommendations – those are now delayed until at least next May, looking to the 2025-2026 school year at the earliest.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Broken? Don’t replace – repai! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

FREE GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for the weekly free group run, 6:15 pm.

TRIVIA x 6: Six places to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … there’s 7 pm trivia at West Seattle Brewing (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW) … 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska) … Trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

LIVE PIANO MUSIC: Weekly on Wednesday nights, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks. (4210 SW Admiral Way).

MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

If you’re planning a presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, holiday event etc., and it’s open to the community, please send us info for West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

Options for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

MEET THE ARTIST: Highland Park’s big bird sculpture has arrived at Highland Park Way and Holden. That’s where you can meet artist Matthew Mazzotta at 4 pm; the gathering will then proceed a short distance south for more conversation at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way).

PRODUCTIVITY-BOOSTING ADVICE, FREE! 5 pm, the first of two free events this week at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW; WSB sponsor). This one will give you “tips and tricks on how to organize your physical AND digital space to improve performance.”

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration continues at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

LEARN ASL: Free class, 6 pm at West Seattle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4001 44th SW) – info’s in our calendar listing.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, you can play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.

HOPE LUTHERAN ALL-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Looking ahead to next school year? Learn about Hope Lutheran School (WSB sponsor) at tonight’s all-school open house, 6:30 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4456 42nd SW)

THE CLAY CAULDRON: 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance or drop in to work on your project(s).

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm community gathering at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), with police there for Q&A, plus officer elections and holiday info.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm board meeting open to all community members. with agenda items including discussion of the Lincoln Park pickleball-court project. In person at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) or online (register at fauntleroy.net/meetings).

SING! Singers have an open invitation to join the Seattle Metropolitan Singers – “all treble voices welcome” – just attend one of their rehearsals, Tuesdays 7-9 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW); also, 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!

You can look ahead any time via our event calendar – if you have something to add to it, please email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Alki Pump Station 38 art, photographed by Curry Gibson)

Here’s the Monday event lineup, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FOR VETERANS: If you need help filing a disability claim, the DAV offers free drop-in assistance 9 am-1 pm. (4857 Delridge Way SW)

LIBRARY CLOSURE: Today starts the second week of the two-week closure of Southwest Library for HVAC installation.

LEARN ABOUT BACKYARD BIRDING: Free presentation at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) focusing on seabirds, 3 pm, all welcome including non-members – RSVP requested if you can – 206-932-4044.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, this is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, first-time players too. $5.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION: The Alki Dharma Community invites you to this monthly event, 6:45 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

MONDAY MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Three weekly events – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Live music with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

Have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Aerial view of West Seattle, photographed earlier this month by Erik Smith)

From our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights of what’s happening today/tonight:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: They’re running on Sunday mornings too – meet at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market is open as usual between SW Alaska and SW Oregon on California, offering fall fruit and vegetables as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from cider to kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. The market will be in its usual location on California north of Oregon, with the Halloween celebration centered in the block south.

BUY YOUR PANCAKE-BREAKFAST TICKETS! At the market’s south end, go look for the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth, and buy your ticket(s) for their December 2nd pancake breakfast!

‘BALANCE DUE’: Third part of Admiral Church‘s three-part community-education series about “the history of West Seattle’s colonization and its impact on the land, water, and the people.” 12:30 pm. More info in our calendar listing. (4320 SW Hill)

GO SEE SALMON! Fauntleroy Creek has seen 34 spawners in the past week and you’re invited to an “open creek” today for a chance to see salmon. 1-3 pm. Our calendar listing explains where to go.

DINE OUT FOR PRESCHOOLS: 1 pm-6 pm on Alki, drink at Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW), and a percentage of the proceeds go to South Seattle College Co-op Preschools, plus you can go get takeout at nearby Blue Moon Burgers and they’ll chip in too – our calendar listing explains.

SUNDAY FUNDAY BRUNCH PARTY: 1 pm-5 pm at Jet City Labs, with shopping and more. (4547 California SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor): The Go Janes, 3-5 pm.

LADIES MUSICAL CLUB: 3 pm, free classical concert at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

LIVE AT EASY STREET: The Linda Lindas, 7 pm free in-store, all-ages show at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

HEALING: Sound and acupuncture combination at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), 7:30 pm.

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

Something for our calendar – one-time or recurring? Or for our upcoming West Seattle Holiday Guide? Please email us the info – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Alki Point photo by Gary Jones)

Here’s how the weekend is beginning, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

VETERANS DAY: No West Seattle Water Taxi service today; Seattle Public Library branches are closed.

FREE GROUP RUN: Get your weekend going with this weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW) group run, All levels welcome. Meet at the shop by 8 am.

VOLLEYBALL: West Seattle High School plays Lake Washington HS at 9 am in a district volleyball tournament semifinal; match is at LWHS (in Kirkland). If WSHS wins, the Wildcats play for the district title at 3 pm.

DONUTS & DONATIONS: Bring warm clothes to 5446 California SW, 10 am-1 pm, and get a free donut!

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Fall is planting season, and you can shop for student-raised plants at the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open 10 am-2 pm on the north end of campus.

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Learn about Marco’s music here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

(added) BUSINESS OPEN HOUSES: Several West Seattle Junction businesses are having holiday open houses today. Here’s one announcement, from Fleurt, which is open 11 am-4 pm:

Fleurt has a Holiday Open House today along with several of our Junction neighbors.
Come kick off the holiday season at Fleurt with gifts for everyone (and some for you too) plus new arrivals in our fashion department you don’t want to miss.

Other businesses participating 1-5 pm: CAPERS Home, Carmilia’s, The Brocante Beach House, Swan Dive, Pegasus Book Exchange, My Three Little Birds, Menashe & Sons, Funky Jane’s Consignment.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

SANTA PET PHOTOS: Take your furbaby to West Seattle Wonder Dogs (6040 California SW) 1-4 pm for a photo with Santa for a donation benefitting Forgotten Dogs Rescue!

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Try the new reds!

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, with student-produced wines available. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

JEWELRY POP-UP: CAPERS Home continues its local-maker series with Phyllis Warman, 1-6 pm. (4525 California SW)

OUNCES CELEBRATES 7 YEARS: Be there 2 pm-9 pm for the anniversary party, with the Dick’s Drive-In burger truck, plus music, magic, and giveaways. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

ALLISON RUSSELL AT EASY STREET: 2 pm meet-and-greet at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: West Seattle writer Sharon Podobnik‘s first book “It’s Not (All) Your Fault” is out, and you’re invited to help her celebrate at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 4-6 pm.

VETERANS DAY & PEACE POLE DEDICATION: The Rotary Club of West Seattle will present a peace pole to American Legion Post 160 in honor of veterans and their families. All welcome. 4 pm. (3618 SW Alaska)

BURGERS & BEATS: Saturday night food and music at Revelry Room – burgers start at 6, DJs at 9. (4547 California SW, alley side)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: Home Cookin’ performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm, no cover.

SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: James Coates with special guest Ivy Ficarra at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has ticket info.

‘THE LARAMIE PROJECT’: West Seattle High School‘s new student production continues tonight, 7:30 pm – ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

‘THOSE WHO FEED US’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor):

ArtsWest will be hosting the inaugural reading of Those Who Feed Us, an original devised theatrical-event celebrating food solidarity and awareness of the (un)seen hands that put food on our plates. Produced by volunteer mutual aid group WashMasks, the event is a community gathering of shared memories, dramatic readings, and facilitated public conversations that connect the food we eat to the people that made this happen.

Admission is free, with donations from this pay-what-you-can event going toward WashMasks’ yearly Heart of Washington campaign, serving several farmworker communities across Washington state.

‘GREAT NIGHT’: Saturday night program for young adults 18+ to hang out 7 pm-midnight, at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle).

Planning a concert, open house, show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, Halloween or holiday-season happening, or ? If the community’s invited, get your event on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seen in The Junction last night)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:

VETERANS DAY CLOSURES: Most government offices are closed, but libraries are open (they’ll be closed tomorrow). Here’s the Seattle Parks facilities’ plan.

ADMIRAL THEATER PROTEST: According to flyers around West Seattle (thanks to everyone who’s sent photos) and a media advisory we received this morning from Councilmember Kshama Sawant‘s office, workers at the Admiral Theater plan a 10 am protest claiming retaliation for union organizing and complaints about working conditions. We’ll be there to report on this.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Open 10 am-2 pm for plant shopping, north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES MONTH: Drop in and play at South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.), 11 am-3 pm – info’s in our calendar listing.

VETERANS DAY YOGA: Noon at Dragonfly, a class is raising money for a veterans’ group, and free to any veteran who attends. (3270 California SW)

SCRABBLE CLUB: You can play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café inside the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room/wine bar open 1-6 pm on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), student-produced wine by the glass or bottle.

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room/wine bar open – wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Try the newly released red wines!

KENYON HALL CABARET: 7 pm, all-ages drag show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – ticket info is in our calendar listing.

WALL DRUGS AT EASY STREET: 7 pm tonight at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free in-store concert celebrating Wall Drugs‘ new EP.

DANCE NIGHT AT THE SPOT: Fridays are DJ Dance Night at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

‘THE LARAMIE PROJECT’: West Seattle High School‘s new student production continues tonight, 7:30 pm – ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Enigma ASD’s Quarterly Music Showcase at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), all ages until 10 pm.

DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Music 9 pm-1 am on Fridays! (4547 California SW)

Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

We begin today’s list with the biggest event happening today/tonight:

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, WITH MUSIC: Second Thursdays bring the West Seattle Art Walk. Participating venues (see the list above) include both places you’ll find art – often with the artist there to answer quedtion – and places you’ll find food/beverage specials if you mention to the venue that you’re out for the Art Walk. And tonight, there’s music too:

–Better As Brass, a brand-new brass band, performing at California/Alaska. Kevin Freitas, who sent the photo, says, “We’ll be playing out in front of the KeyBank starting around 5:45 pm, playing for about 20 minutes then and again about 6:30. We’re also still looking for a few more percussionists if anyone interested wants to email BetterAsBrass@gmail.com”

The Art of Music: This month, Art of Music coordinator John Redenbaugh has two acts lined up:
–Caitlin Patterson at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor)
–Olizar at John L. Scott West Seattle (4445 California SW)
Both performances are scheduled from 6 pm to 7:45 pm.

As for the art – scroll this page for the highlights; you’ll find artist receptions at locations all over the peninsula, from Infinity Shore Club on Alki (1250 Alki SW; WSB sponsor) south to Morgan Junction, most 5 pm to 8 pm but some earlier and some later.

Also in the hours ahead:

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to find out where they’re playing today.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room and wine bar open 1-6 pm on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), The Original Philly’s will be visiting.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE: Menashe and Sons Jewelers celebrates 50 years in business with an open house 5-8 pm. (4532 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also at HP Corner Store, meet up at 6:30 pm for a 3-mile run!

PERSONAL-SAFETY CLASS: 6 pm online, free class, taught by police. Registration info is in our preview.

WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT: This month’s Words, Writers, Southwest Stories, presented by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, features the stories of women in government via the Seattle Municipal Archives. 6 pm online – register here to get the link.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW) at 6:30 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.

BLUES NIGHT: 7 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), every Thursday you can listen to the blues.

YOGA, BREATH WORK, GONG BATH, MORE: 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska).

‘THE LARAMIE PROJECT’: West Seattle High School‘s new student production opens tonight, 7:30 pm – ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

SPORTS: West Seattle High School plays in the district volleyball tournament at 7:30 pm, Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. Opponent will be the winner of an earlier match between Bellevue and Eastside Catholic.

We publish daily lists like this one as reminders, but you can look ahead any time, to any day, by scrolling through our full calendar!

(Fall colors in Fairmount Springs, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today and tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

POP-UP DINNER: Two seatings of a special dinner at Bonjour Vietnam (4509 California SW), 5 pm and 8 pm, prepared by 2-star Michelin Chef Florent Nguyen – ticket links are in our calendar listing.

LONGFELLOW CREEK CELEBRATION: Thousands of West Seattleites live close to its path from Westwood to the Duwamish River – but what do you really know about Longfellow Creek, its history, its challenges, its future? Come celebrate and learn about it at a special free event at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and Cultural Center (4705 West Marginal Way SW), open house and refreshments at 5:30, panel discussion at 6 pm, details here.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Broken? Don’t replace – repai! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

FREE GROUP RUN PLUS SPORTS TALK: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for the weekly free group run, starting with health info at 6 pm – here’s the plan for tonight:

Lake Washington Physical Therapy Sports Med Talk ON FEET:

Mark Bouma is speaking our language: FEET! He will go over how to keep your feet healthy when running. He will cover some practical ways to help with foot recovery, intrinsic muscle strength, and what may lead you to consider an OTC orthotic. We will run afterward. email with questions: lori@westseattlerunner.com

FILM FESTIVAL: The Change Collective‘s short film festival starts at 6 pm at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) – admission free!

TRIVIA x 6: Six places to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … there’s 7 pm trivia at West Seattle Brewing (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW) … 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska) … Trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

LIVE PIANO MUSIC: Weekly on Wednesday nights, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks. (4210 SW Admiral Way).

MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

If you’re planning a presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, holiday event etc., and it’s open to the community, please send us info for West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Rosalie Miller – South Seattle College Arboretum)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

VOTE! One more reminder, it’s Election Day, and that means voting ends and vote-counting begins. The King County Elections dropboxes close at 8 pm sharp, and if you’re dropping your ballot in USPS mail, do it by afternoon, because it must have today’s postmarked. Tonight’s first and only round of results will be announced around 8:15 pm.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration continues at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

LEARN ASL: Free class, 6 pm at West Seattle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4001 44th SW) – info’s in our calendar listing.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, you can play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN WITH DEMO: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm. Special this week: “New Balance Demo Track Night: Come for our regularly scheduled group run and demo a pair of the new New Balance 1080v13!! This is a great chance to try something out on a run without having to make a purchase. Be prepared, this shoe is a cushy crowd fave!” Questions? lori@westseattlerunner.com

KINDERGARTEN INFO NIGHT @ HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL: 6:30 pm, come talk about kindergarten readiness and what Hope Lutheran School (WSB sponsor) offers – registration link is in our calendar listing. (4456 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS 832: “Improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills” with West Seattle Toastmasters 832 – online meeting at 6:30 pm – our calendar listing has the registration info.

THE CLAY CAULDRON: 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance or drop in to work on your project(s).

SING! Singers have an open invitation to join the Seattle Metropolitan Singers – “all treble voices welcome” – just show up for one of their rehearsals, Tuesdays 7-9 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW); also, 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!

You can look ahead any time via our event calendar – if you have something to add to it, please email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Fall color photographed along Harbor Avenue by Ann Anderson)

from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FOR VETERANS: If you need help filing a disability claim, the DAV offers free drop-in assistance 9 am-1 pm. (4857 Delridge Way SW)

LIBRARY CLOSURE: Today is the first day of a two-week closure of Southwest Library for HVAC installation.

GREATER WEST SEATTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFO NIGHT: Looking ahead to middle school? Independent and public schools from around the area are participating in this informational event at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Walmesley Center (northeast corner of 35th/Myrtle), 6-7:15 pm. School list in our calendar listing.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, this is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, first-time players too. $5.

MONDAY MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

ALKI MEDITATION: The Alki Dharma Community invites you to twice-monthly meditation, 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

BEDHEAD OPEN MIC: Weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 7 pm (signups at 6:30) – info in our calendar listing.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Three weekly events – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Live music with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

Have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Squirrel at Lincoln Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Sunday’s here, and with it, the start of four months of Pacific Standard Time. The sun will set today at 4:45 pm. But there’s much to do before (and after) then – the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, the rest of what’s happening today/tonight:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Now they’re running on Sunday mornings too – meet at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).

CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Big meet at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 9:30 am-12:30 pm – the USATF Pacific Northwest Open & Masters Cross Country Championships.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market is open as usual between SW Alaska and SW Oregon on California, offering fall fruit and vegetables as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from cider to kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. The market will be in its usual location on California north of Oregon, with the Halloween celebration centered in the block south.

FOOD DRIVE AT THE MARKET: As previewed here, a representative of the nonprofit Farmlink will be at the market today, collecting food and encouraging monetary donations for the West Seattle Food Bank.

SMALL BIZ POP-UP MARKET: 10 am-2 pm at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW).

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART & HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: Last chance to shop this sale! Third and final day, 11 am-2 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) –

our calendar listing includes the artist lineup. Here’s some of what we saw on day 1.

ALKI BIKE & BOARD DONATION DRIVE: Today is the second day of a donation drive for Treehouse foster youth at Alki Bike and Board (2606 California SW; WSB sponsor) – go here to see what they’re collecting. Donation dropoffs during store hours – today, that’s noon-5 pm.

COOPER ARTISTS’ HOLIDAY SALE: Shop arts and crafts made by the artists who live in the Cooper Artist Housing at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), noon-4 pm.

‘BALANCE DUE’: Second part of Admiral Church‘s three-part community-education series about “the history of West Seattle’s colonization and its impact on the land, water, and the people.” 12:30 pm. More info in our calendar listing. (4320 SW Hill)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor): Musicians for the West Seattle Food Bank, featuring Christy McWilson and Jasper Tollefson, 3-5 pm.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: The Darts, Carrion Kids, Sinister Six, 4 pm free in-store, all-ages show at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

‘TOLTON: FROM SLAVE TO PRIEST’: 6:30 pm at Holy Rosary (42nd/Genesee), you’re invited to come see this play telling the story of America’s first Black Roman Catholic priest – more info in our calendar listing.

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

Something for our calendar – one-time or recurring? Or for our upcoming West Seattle Holiday Guide? Please email us the info – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Lace-leaf Japanese Maple, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Last day of Daylight Saving Time – here are options for what to do with the hours before we “fall back”! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE GROUP RUN: Get your weekend going with this weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW) group run, All levels welcome. Meet at the shop by 8 am.

SCHOOL COURTYARD CLEANUP: Rain or shine, the Chief Sealth International High School Green Team will be working on a courtyard 9 am-6 pm and would love to have help, whatever time you can give. Tools provided; bring your own work gloves. Service hours for students. (2600 SW Thistle)

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: This is the last day that you can admire the community art on display at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), open 10 am-6 pm.

THE BRIDGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, prospective families can visit this cooperative elementary school. (10300 28th SW)

ALKI BIKE & BOARD DONATION DRIVE: Today is the first day of a donation drive for Treehouse foster youth at Alki Bike and Board (2606 California SW; WSB sponsor) – go here to see what they’re collecting. Donation dropoffs during store hours – today, that’s 10 am-6 pm.

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART & HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: The first big art show/sale of the 2023 holiday-gift-shopping season! Second day, 10 am-4 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) – our calendar listing includes the artist lineup. Here’s some of what we saw on day 1.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Fall is planting season, and you can shop for student-raised plants at the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open 10 am-2 pm on the north end of campus.

VOLLEYBALL: West Seattle High School plays in the Metro League tournament today, starting with a 10:15 am semifinal match against Eastside Catholic in the Denny International Middle School (2701 SW Kenyon) gym. Depending on the outcome, WSHS will play again at either 5 or 7:15 pm in the Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle) gym.

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Learn about Marco’s music here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

COOPER ARTISTS’ HOLIDAY SALE: Shop arts and crafts by the artists who live in the Cooper Artist Housing at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), noon-5 pm.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 1-3 pm, independent K-5 Tilden School (4105 California SW; WSB sponsor) welcomes prospective families.

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 1 pm, independent Explorer West Middle School (10015 28th SW; WSB sponsor) will have faculty, students, and families for you to talk with, along with classroom visits.

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, with student-produced wines available. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

WSHS PTSA AUCTION: Just a reminder if you have tickets, as they’re no longer on sale – 6-9 pm at Dakota Place Park (California/Dakota).

BURGERS & BEATS: Saturday night food and music at Revelry Room – burgers start at 6, DJs at 9. (4547 California SW, alley side)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

FOOTBALL: WSHS plays a postseason game against/at Mount Tahoma, 7 pm (4634 S. 74th, Tacoma). Winner goes to state.

‘GREAT NIGHT’: Saturday night program for young adults 18+ to hang out 7 pm-midnight, at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle).

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS: At 2 am tonight (Sunday morning), we “fall back” an hour into Standard Time – until March 10, 2024.

Planning a concert, open house, show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, Halloween or holiday-season happening, or ? If the community’s invited, get your event on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Bubbly morning on Alki. Photo by James Bratsanos)

from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what is happening today/tonight:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Open 10 am-2 pm for plant shopping, north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Free drop-in indoor gym for kids 5 and under and their caregivers, 10-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE CONTINUES: 10 am-6 pm, Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open – second-to-last day to see the work displayed by community members in its annual Southwest Artist Showcase.

SCRABBLE CLUB: You can play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café inside the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room/wine bar open 1-6 pm on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), student-produced wine by the glass or bottle.

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART & HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: The first big art show/sale of the 2023 holiday-gift-shopping season! Opening night, 5-8 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) – our calendar listing includes the artist lineup.

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room/wine bar open – wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

(added) BOOK EVENT: Tonight at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW):

We’re hosting Peter Jesperson and Tommy Stinson (of The Replacements) for a Q&A moderated by local author & journalist Charles R. Cross on the release of Jesperson’s Memoir: Euphoric Recall! 6 pm, free & all ages!

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7-9 pm, live music with Steve Itterly at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover, all ages.

DANCE NIGHT AT THE SPOT: Fridays are DJ Dance Night at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

‘HARD ROCK’ AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Deadbeat Blackout, The Thrill, No Buffer, Omega Theory at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10 cover, all ages until 10 pm.

DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Music 9 pm-1 am on Fridays! (4547 California SW)

Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Have we seen the last of these for the season yet? Dandelion gone to seed, photographed by Gary Pro)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE CONTINUES: Just a few more days. Until 6 pm, Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open – go in to see the work displayed by community members in its annual Southwest Artist Showcase.

LEARN ABOUT MEDICARE: 11 am presentation at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to find out where they’re playing today.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room and wine bar open 1-6 pm on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY ‘TASTE’: The holiday season starts sizzling with the annual sampling event at West Seattle Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy; WSB sponsor), 4-7 pm.

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), El Koreano will be visiting.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also at HP Corner Store, meet up at 6:30 pm for a 3-mile run!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW) at 6:30 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.

SILENT BOOK CLUB: 10 locations this month where you can go read and chat – or not! – starting at 7 pm. Special deals and features too (like “Horror Night” at Till Dawn!) – see our calendar listing.

PIANO BAR: 7-10 pm, music and beverages at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon). $10 cover.

BLUES NIGHT: 7 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), every Thursday you can listen to the blues.

LIVE OUTSIDE THE CITY? The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, the community council for White Center and the rest of North Highline, meets online tonight at 7 pm. See the meeting preview and how to connect by going here.

THURSDAY THROWDOWN: All-vinyl DJ night at Revelry Room (4547 California SW, alley entrance), 8-11 pm.

We publish daily lists like this one as reminders, but you can look ahead any time, to any day, by scrolling through our full calendar!

(Reader photo – north side of Lincoln Park shore)

So long, Halloween, hello, holiday season. Well – today’s a palate cleanser of sorts between the two. So for now we’re back to one daily event list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Broken? Don’t replace – repai! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

SKELETON THEATRE ENCORE & FINALE: Skeleton Theatre returns, with “Junior.” We’re told this will be the last year of the show performed by animatronic skeletons on a front-yard stage at 36th/Hanford. 6-9 pm, frequent showtimes; more info here.

TRIVIA x 6: Six places to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … there’s 7 pm trivia at West Seattle Brewing (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW) … 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska) … Trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

FREE GROUP RUN, WITH DEMOS: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for the weekly free group run – here’s the plan for tonight:

6:15 pm, Brooks Bras and Shoes Demo Run: This is one exciting demo run!! You can come to group run and try out either the Brooks Adrenaline for stability or Glycerin for neutral cushioning. ADDITIONALLY, there will be a special bra demo offering. You can borrow a bra for ONE WEEK and return it to the shop after you have had ample opportunity to run in it! That is a pretty epic offer! Brooks rep Tatiana will be here to help you choose the right style and size. We hope to see you there! email with questions: lori@westseattlerunner.com

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

LIVE PIANO MUSIC: Weekly on Wednesday nights, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks. (4210 SW Admiral Way).

MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

If you’re planning a presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, holiday event etc., and it’s open to the community, please send us info for West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!