(Beaver in Longfellow Creek, photographed by John McIntyre)

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

JEWELRY SALE: Lauren’s Jewelry (WSB sponsor) in Westwood Village is offering everything in the store at 10 percent to 50 percent off during the anniversary sale continuing all week. Open 10 am-6 pm. (2600 SW Barton)

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Ages 2-6 welcome to drop in and play, weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 3:30-5 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 6: Here’s where to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 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); at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

JAZZ DUO: 6:30 pm, piano and trumpet at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

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

HPAC: Live, work, shop, study in Highland Park, Riverview, South Delridge? Get community updates at HPAC’s monthly meeting, online, 7 pm – attendance link and agenda highlights are here.

BASEBALL: Chief Sealth IHS hosts Lakeside, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

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)

KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Rosalie Miller, native perennial Western Coltsfoot)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

JEWELRY SALE: Lauren’s Jewelry (WSB sponsor) in Westwood Village is offering everything in the store at 10 percent to 50 percent off during the anniversary sale continuing all week. (2600 SW Barton)

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Long-distance political advocacy and networking continues 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company – just drop in to join in. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials, and chess for all levels of expertise.” (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free toddler/preschooler gym, ages 2-6, weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 3:30-5 pm.

SPORTS: West Seattle HS hosts Roosevelt for a softball game at 4 pm, and Chief Sealth IHS hosts O’Dea for a boys’ soccer match at 4:30 pm, both at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

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

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

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

TRIVIA X 3: Three places where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 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 into the future any time via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Surf Scoters off Alki, photographed by James Tilley)

Here’s the list for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Baby Story Time is back, noon-12:30 pm Mondays at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “The Harvey Girls.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, online or at City Hall – here’s the agenda.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

FIRE TACOS’ ANNIVERSARY: 4-9 pm, Fire Tacos on Alki (2738 Alki Ave. SW) is celebrating its first anniversary with 99-cent tacos and live mariachi music.

SOCCER: 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), West Seattle HS hosts Rainier Beach.

SOFTBALL: 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Chief Sealth IHS hosts Lincoln.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

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

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

BASEBALL: 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle): Chief Sealth IHS (12-7) vs. West Seattle HS (17-1).

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

PLAY TRIVIA! Three options on Monday nights for playing trivia – 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 at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

(Seen on Saturday’s West Duwamish Greenbelt hike – photo by Troy Sterk)

Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BENEFIT BOOKFAIR: Last day to shop at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) and either buy books for the Tilden School (WSB sponsor) library or have part of your purchase go toward the school! More info here.

ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re still updating the online list – see today’s lineup here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm; the market offers spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY PICNIC: Everybody’s welcome at Lincoln Park Shelter 5, 10 am-1 pm. More info on the RSVP page. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

POST-EARTH DAY RESTORATION: Lincoln Park’s forest needs your help year-round, and here’s another chance – dig in with Friends of Lincoln Park 11 am-1 pm today – RSVP ASAP here.

WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD RUMMAGE SALE: 11 am-3 pm, second and final day for this sale benefiting the WCLG’s work supporting library programs. (1409 SW 107th)

(added) BENEFIT WORKOUT: Anita is leading a workout at West Seattle Health Club (28th/Yancy) at noon to raise money for Neighborhood House (here’s the donation page).

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC NOVELS (& MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Monthly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm. This month’s topic: “Wuthering Heights” (1847) by Emily Brontë (initially published under her pen name Ellis Bell). More info in our calendar listing.

END THE WEEKEND PEACEFULLY: Inner Alchemy offers Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, and Gong Bath from 7-8:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska). RSVP/fee info is in our calendar listing.

TIM’S TAVERN: 6 pm doors, 7 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), country/western tunes with The Ambaum Dukes. More info here.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Earth needs bees. Photo by Rosalie Miller – mason bee in her garden)

Many Earth Day activities on the list today, but that’s just part of what’s happening on your West Seattle Saturday. Thanks to everyone who sent these in to fill our West Seattle Event Calendar:

ROAD-WORK ALERT: Weather permitting, SDOT expects to be out on West Marginal Way SW north of the Duwamish Longhouse, working on the new protected 2-way bicycle lane.

RECORD STORE DAY: Easy Street Records goes all out for this, opening at 7 am, with 300+ exclusive titles. (4559 California SW)

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: 9 am-3 pm, drop off your recyclables at this twice-yearly event in the lot at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). But first – check this list of what the church’s partner 1 Green Planet will and will not accept. And please don’t wait till the last minute – so there’s not a 2:55 pm line.

(added) COMPOST GIVEAWAY: Thanks to Jen for the reminder in comments! Until noon, or until the supply runs out, whichever comes first, free compost is available (bring your own container/shovel, half-yard maximum) in the north lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor). This will be repeated in two weeks, on Saturday 5/6.

EARTH DAY AT DELRIDGE P-PATCH: Big day at the P-Patch (5078 25th SW) – be there for all or part of it. 9 am community cleanup, 10 am coffee and donuts, 10:30 am story time, 11 am-2 pm plant free seeds to start plants that you’ll take home to grow.

POND EXPLORATION: Ages 5 and up can join in this exploration at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), 9 am-11 am. Meet at the Visitor Center. Pre-register here. $10 fee.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: (corrected end time) 9:30 am-3 pm, the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center will be open for the first time this spring, selling a vast variety of student-grown plants. (6000 16th SW, north end of campus)

LAUREN’S JEWELRY ANNIVERSARY SALE: Everything in the shop is 10 percent to 50 percent off. Lauren’s Jewelry (WSB sponsor), a couple doors north of Ross at Westwood Village, is open today 10 am-6 pm.

EARTH DAY GARDEN CELEBRATION: 10 am-1 pm, celebrate the rainwater installations at Peace Lutheran (39th/Thistle) while learning about gardening and RainWise, which offers rebates to some local residents.

SCHOOL CLEANUP: Highland Park Elementary (1012 SW Trenton) could use some help cleaning up school grounds today, 10 am-12:30 pm.

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: Those unwanted/unneeded/expired prescription drugs need to get out of your house and into the disposal bin you’ll find at the Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster), 10 am-2 pm. No questions asked.

EARTH DAY SALE: The cancer-fighting Discovery Shop (4535 California SW) is offering 25 percent off everything today. Open 10 am-4:30 pm

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

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:15-10:45 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out 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).

LOW-TIDE EXPLORATION: Noon-2 pm at Charles Richey Viewpoint (Constellation Park) – register here. $10.

DRIVE ELECTRIC EARTH DAY: Curious about electric vehicles? Visit the South Park Duwamish River Community Hub (southeast corner of South Cloverdale and 14th Ave. S.) noon-3 pm.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: You’re invited to visit the home of West Seattle’s history noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)

DOING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) will host another session of its ongoing volunteer fair with visiting local organizations. 1-3 pm, Delridge Grocery Co-op will be there.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Taste, sip, buy student-produced wine at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor; 6000 16th SW), 1-6 pm.

LEARN ABOUT WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: The hikes that precede this are full, but a 3 pm panel discussion at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way) has room for you to visit and learn about Seattle’s largest contiguous forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt. Panelists include community naturalist Kersti Muul, the tribe’s Ken Workman, and former City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen.

TIMEBANKING AND GARDENING: Everyone’s invited to Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) to join West Seattle Timebankers in some garden work. Kids welcome too! 3-5 pm.

BEACH CLEANUP & SILENT DISCO: Doubleheader at Alki! Clean, then dance, 5-9 pm.

RAINBOW BINGO FUNDRAISER: The Rotary Club of West Seattle invites you to a fun night at the West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), 5:30 pm, highlighted by Rainbow Bingo with Sylvia O’Stayformore. Get your tickets here.

MUSIC AT THE SPOT: 6 pm, 4-band lineup including Tiny Monsters‘ first show! (2920 SW Avalon Way)

THE ROCKFORDS: End Record Store Day with this band’s first show in 20 years, live at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm.

NIGHTTIME COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), listen to the blues with The Jump Monkeys.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, The Approximates, Toby C Brady, Opaline at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 21+.

TIM’S TAVERN, FOURTH WEEKEND: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th) – Extra Thick with Cecil Moss and The SG’s. $12 advance tickets, $15 at door.

If you have a show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Alki Beach scene, photographed last week by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

The weekend’s about to begin!

LAUREN’S JEWELRY ANNIVERSARY SALE: Everything at Lauren’s Jewelry (in Westwood Village; WSB sponsor) is on sale, 10 percent to 50 percent off. Open today until 6 pm.

BENEFIT BOOKFAIR: Shopping for books? Do it at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) and tell them you’re there for Tilden School.

GARDEN CENTER OPEN: First Friday this season that you can shop at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open with a wide variety of plants, until 3:30 pm. (North end of campus, 6000 16th SW)

BENEFIT BEVERAGES: Get a drink at Hotwire Coffee (4426 California SW) and tell them you’re there for Genesee Hill Elementary. Open until 5 pm.

BENEFIT RUMMAGE SALE: First day of the White Center Library Guild‘s spring rummage sale, inside the library (1409 SW 107th). Plant starts too! Proceeds support library programs.

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open for visits at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE AFTER HOURS: New chance to hang out at HPCS, 6-9 pm, as explained in our calendar listing.

MUSIC AT THE SPOT: 6 pm, Interlucid Eltro pop at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way).

OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: Signups at 6, music at 6:30 – free monthly singer-songwriter open mic at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – details are in our calendar listing.

SPORTS: One high-school home game tonight – 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Chief Sealth IHS plays baseball vs. Ingraham.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: Harp music with Halcyon the Mermaid at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm.

LAUGH UNTIL YOU DIE: Comedy gaming experience at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 7 pm. Get tickets here.

SOUND BATH FOR THE NEW MOON: 7:30-8:45 pm with Maari Falsetto at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $45.

AT THE SKYLARK: Forest and the Evergreen, Saloon, Teenage Graffiti, doors at 6 pm, music at 7 pm, all ages, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

(Duck family photographed in Lincoln Park area by Tom Trulin)

Got your ducks in a row for the rest of today/tonight? Here’s what’s happening:

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

STEERING-WHEEL LOCKS: 100+ more free steering-wheel locks are available for theft-vulnerable Hyundais and Kias, 2-4 pm at Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster)

CANNABIS 101: Learn all about using it and shopping for it during this presentation at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 3 pm.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Georgia’s Greek Food Truck will be visiting.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at The Good Society (California/Lander) at 6 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.

FLY-FISHING BOOK EVENT: 6:30 pm, free event at Emerald Water Anglers (4502 42nd SW; WSB sponsor) for “Fly Fishing Russia: The Far East.”

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Meet up at Highland Park Corner Store at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Southwest Precinct police and City Attorney Ann Davison are the scheduled guests, and all are invited to attend either in person at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) or online (see our calendar listing).

LIVE PIANO MUSIC: With Chris Crow at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm.

LIVE BLUES MUSIC: At The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7 pm.

‘FRIENDS ACROSS THE WIRES’ PERFORMANCE: Tonight at 7:30 pm is the rescheduled performance of this play telling the story of WWII Japanese-American relocation through its effects on youths. Free admission. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW)

If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons – taken last week near Charlestown/41st)

Highlights of the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LANDMARKS BOARD HEARING: As previewed here, 3:30 pm online or in-person at City Hall downtown, the city Landmarks Preservation Board considers whether to recommend designation of the Cettolin House in West Seattle as a city landmark. Attendance/commenting info is in the agenda.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Ages 2-6 welcome to drop in and play, weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 3:30-5 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 6: Here’s where to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 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); at 8:30 pm, trivia at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

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

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Live, work, shop, study in Morgan Junction? Get community updates at MoCA’s quarterly meeting, online, 7 pm – attendance link and agenda highlights are in our calendar listing.

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)

KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Spring flowers, photographed by Arlene Rubin)

Lots happening as Tuesday continues! Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS: Online signups for Seattle Parks camps start today.

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: Until 10 pm tonight, dine/drink at Endolyne Joe’s (9261 45th SW) and part of the proceeds will help cover the costs for the Fauntleroy Fall Festival (always free to attend). 5-9 pm, you can also buy gift-basket raffle tickets from festival volunteers at the restaurant, whether you’re dining or not!

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Long-distance political networking continues 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

CIVIC COFFEE HOUR: 12:30 pm-2:15 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) – info in our calendar listing.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials, and chess for all levels of expertise.” (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free toddler/preschooler gym, ages 2-6, weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 3:30-5 pm.

SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS hosts Roosevelt in two sports at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) at 4 pm today – softball and boys’ soccer.

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

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Questions, comments, concerns about West Seattle’s only tiny-house encampment? Attend this online meeting, 6 pm – here’s the link (Passcode: 245935)

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

TOASTMASTERS 832: Join the online meeting at 6:30 pm to work on your speaking skills!

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

TRIVIA X 3: Three places where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 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 into the future any time via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seen at Schmitz Preserve Park – photo by Jay Speidell)

Here’s what’s happening this afternoon/evening:

BABY STORY TIME: Baby Story Time is back, noon-12:30 pm Mondays at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “Remember the Day.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Canceled today.

‘THE CLOUD,’ EXPLAINED: Tech talk at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 3 pm – info’s in our calendar listing.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

OPEN MIC: You’re invited to the weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 6:30 pm – info in our calendar listing.

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

COMEDY NIGHT: As of this writing, a few tickets remain for tonight’s Routine Killers monthly comedy night at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm.

(added) LIVE AT EASY STREET: Waterparks perform in-store, 7 pm. Pre-order an album to get an otherwise-free spot. (4559 California SW)

SPORTS: Baseball at 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle): Chief Sealth IHS hosts Cleveland.

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

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options on Monday nights for playing trivia – 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 at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

(Photo by Ann Anderson)

On to the second half of April! Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NO WATER TAXI: Reminder, no West Seattle Water Taxi again today, as the service preps for the spring/summer Friday/Saturday-night runs to return next week.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER 13TH ANNIVERSARY: The celebration continues at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) all weekend, with a 10 am group run to demo Saucony shoes (celebratory beverages afterward) and an anniversary sale, plus Bemer demos. The shop is open today 11 am-4 pm.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update the online list – see today’s lineup here.

UNDERWATER CLEANUP: Happening at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW), Seattle Dive Tours and SR3 are organizing an underwater (and beach) cleanup, 7 am-2 pm. You’re invited to stop by and see what they’re amassing!

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm; the market offers early-spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

BEACH VOLLEYBALL: The UW’s only home beach-volleyball tournament of the year wraps today, starting at 10 am, at Alki.

DONATION DRIVE AT ALKI UCC: 11 am-3 pm, drop off items to help people stay dry, as explained here. (6115 SW Hinds)

END THE WEEKEND PEACEFULLY: Inner Alchemy offers Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, and Gong Bath from 7-8:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska). RSVP/fee info is in our calendar listing.

TIM’S TAVERN, THIRD WEEKEND: 7 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), with Curtis Moore. More info here.

THE JUNCTION COMEDY SHOW: Get your laughs on with improv comedy at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm. Ticket link is in our calendar listing.

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

LATIN SUNDAYS: DJ at The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 9 pm.

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

No reason to be bored today – abundant activities, morning through night. Plus some FYIs too:

TRANSPORTATION NOTES: No West Seattle Water Taxi this weekend … Possible road work on the West Marginal Way SW protected bike lane if the weather is dry.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER 13TH ANNIVERSARY: The celebration continues at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) all weekend, with an 8 am group run to demo Altra shoes (treats afterward) and an anniversary sale. The shop is open today 10 am-5 pm.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 9:30 am-3:30 pm, the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center will be open for the first time this spring, selling a vast variety of student-grown plants. (6000 16th SW, north end of campus)

FREE PLANTS FOR GIVING GARDENS: As previewed here, between 10 am and 4 pm today, you can go to The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way SW) and pick up free edible-plant starts if you’re ready to grow them and donate produce to the community. While you’re at The Heron’s Nest, check out today’s Art Market!

DUWAMISH ALIVE! 10 am-2 pm multi-site work party supporting the Duwamish River and its watershed. West Seattle volunteer sites are all fully booked, so this is an FYI that you might see volunteers out doing restoration work at your favorite park.

VOLUNTEER AT NANTES PARK: Here’s someplace you can just show up to help out today – 10 am-1 pm at Nantes Park (5062 SW Admiral Way), where the Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association is having the year’s first work party.

DOING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) will host another session of its ongoing volunteer fair with visiting local organizations. 10 am-noon, A Cleaner Alki will be there, and you’ll find Block Drop supplies at WSN until 6 pm for your DIY-cleanup use.

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)

PERSONAL SAFETY CLASS: 10 am-noon online, SPD offers this free facilitated discussion/lecture about crime prevention and safety. Register here.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:15-10:45 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out 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) BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Thanks for the tip in comments! The UW’s only home beach-volleyball tournament of the year is happening today (starting at 11:15 am) and Sunday (starting at 10 am) at Alki.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: You’re invited to visit the home of West Seattle’s history noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

APRIL POOLS DAY: 12:15 pm-1:15 pm, free water-safety education and fun activities for your family at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle).

FREE STEERING-WHEEL LOCKS … for Kia/Hyundai owners at risk of theft, 1-3 pm at Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster) while supplies last.

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Taste, sip, buy student-produced wine at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor; 6000 16th SW), 1-6 pm.

LEONARD’S ART SHOW: 12-year-old artist Leonard Jarvey showcases his creations at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), 3-5 pm

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, James Carr Band, The Jarrod Tyler Band, Mattlock and the Keys at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10 cover. 21+.

OPEN MIC AT THE SPOT: 7-10 pm, do your thing! (2920 SW Avalon Way)

NIGHTTIME COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), live music with Roo Forrest and Friends.

‘GYPSY JAZZ’ AT KENYON HALL: 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show with Ranger and the Re-arrangers at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

BYRD ENSEMBLE: Chamber vocal music at Holy Rosary (4139 42nd SW), 7:30 pm, as the Byrd Ensemble performs “Prince of Music: Palestrina.” Our calendar listing has the program. Buy tickets online with code WESTSEATTLE30 and get a discount!

‘AFTER HOURS’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm:

Join us for the return of audience favorite AFTER HOURS with Mathew Wright! One part “Inside the Actors Studio” and one part cabaret, AFTER HOURS features performances from some of Seattle’s hottest musical theater artists in conversation and song with ArtsWest Artistic Director Mathew Wright at the piano. 4/15 – guests are Aaron Norman and Gloria Alcalá.

Get tickets here. (4711 California SW)

TIM’S TAVERN, THIRD WEEKEND: 8 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th) – The Melody Round-Up w/The Rainieros // Johnny 7 and the Black Crabs // Slim Sandy and the Hillbilly Boppers (BC).

If you have a show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo from this morning, by Linda McKelvey)

The weekend’s almost here!

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER ANNIVERSARY SALE & GROUP RUN: Help WSR (longtime WSB sponsor) celebrate 13 years in business! Sales and more. Group run tonight at 6:15 pm – you can demo Hoka shoes on your run, then come back to the shop for a Beer Junction Keg and Root Beer Social Hour, plus a raffle for a pair of Hoka shoes. (2743 California SW)

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open for visits at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Sandrider performs a free in-store concert at 6 pm tonight. (4559 California SW)

(added) DRY HEAT: Monthly alcohol-free “sober bar night” at BeBop Waffle Shop (California/Admiral), 6-9 pm.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: Songwriters’ Showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm.

MUSIC AT THE SPOT: 7 pm, teenage West Seattle band Geoducks perform at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way).

KENYON HALL CABARET: 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm drag show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – details in our calendar listing.

ACUPUNCTURE AND SOUND HEALING: 7:30-8:45 pm with Maari Falsetto at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $45.

AT THE SKYLARK: Preacher’s Flask, Letters From Traffic, Trask, 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

Big Thursday in West Seattle! First – art and music combined:

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: That’s the venue list for tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk, at venues all over the peninsula, 5 pm “until late.” Some have art, some have artist receptions too, some offer food/drink specials. Preview many of the artists via the Art Walk website.

MUSE FEST: As previewed here, tonight’s Art Walk is highlighted by the second Muse Fest, a series of concurrent free mini-concerts by women musicians, this time at 11 venues, 6-7:45 pm – see the performer/venue lineup here.

Also today/tonight:

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: At the West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), 10:30 am.

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

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

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

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at The Good Society (California/Lander) at 6 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.

SW PRECINCT CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: Rescheduled night for this meeting with local police and special guests, 6 pm at the precinct (2300 SW Webster). You can also attend online – we’ll add that link here by afternoon.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: Online presentation by Jennifer Sherman on “Dividing Paradise: Rural Inequality and the Diminishing American Dream.” 6 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering to attend.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Meet up at Highland Park Corner Store at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR: As previewed here, Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) hosts this stop of the tour, 7 pm at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW). You’re invited to stop at the EWA shop (4502 42nd SW) on the way there for preshow activities. Ticket link is in our calendar listing.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Dave Hause performs free in-store concert at 7 pm (4559 California SW).

If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(WSB photo – tulips in Gatewood)

Here’s the midweek lineup, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HISTORY HOUR: The Senior Center of West Seattle marks Earth Month in today’s presentation with local author/journalist Madeline Ostrander (featured here last year), 1 pm – details in our calendar listing, including how to RSVP.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym is open weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

TRIVIA x 6: Here’s where to play tonight. First, at 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 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); at 8:30 pm, trivia at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 6:30 pm online, our area’s largest political organization holds its April meeting, with the agenda including candidate spotlights, the King County Minimum Wage campaign, and Reconnect South Park.

JAZZ DUO: Piano and bass tonight at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 6:30 pm.

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

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

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

KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed at Lincoln Park by Cindy Roberts)

Looking ahead to the rest of today/tonight:

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Long-distance political networking continues 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials and chess for all levels of expertise. For more information, contact Conwell: conwell@conwelld.net.”

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

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

EDIBLE LANDSCAPES WITH RAINWISE: Eligible for RainWise? You might be interested in this online presentation, 5:30-6:30 pm. Register here to attend.

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

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting at 7 pm – community always welcome. Attend in person at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) or online – register here.

TRIVIA X 3: Three places where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 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 into the future any time via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sunday sunset at Alki – photo sent by Angela)

Here’s our list for the rest of your Monday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Baby Story Time is back, noon-12:30 pm Mondays at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “The Horseman on the Roof.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, councilmembers preview the week ahead (here’s today’s agenda) and get another briefing on the ongoing State Legislature session. You can watch online or on cable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

‘BEFORE THE BADGE’: Happening tonight, online:

The final Southwest Precinct Before the Badge Community-Police Dialogue will be taking place on Monday, April 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 via Zoom. The dialogue offers the opportunity for community members to meet with and engage in conversation with new Seattle Police Recruits who are completing the SPD “Before the Badge” training which is a 45-Day Training that newly hired SPD recruits take prior to Law Enforcement Academy Training Program.

The signup link is on this page.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

OPEN MIC: You’re welcome at the weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 6:30 pm – info in our calendar listing.

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

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

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options on Monday nights for playing trivia – 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 at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

It’s Easter Sunday and the fourth day of Passover. Here’s what’s happening:

EASTER SERVICES & EGG HUNTS: Two outdoor sunrise services are part of our list, compiled from local churches that sent us Easter/Holy Week listings. Some are offering egg hunts for kids, too.

FOREST WALK AT CAMP LONG: 9 am, ages 5 and up. Register here; $10. (5200 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Yes, it’s open, 10 am-2 pm; the market offers early-spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

EASTER AT LADY JAYE: Open 10 am-2 pm today, this Junction establishment says they’ll be “serving our Sunday Pastries and the bar will be open for cocktails!” (4523 California SW)

EASTER BRUNCH AT PIZZERIA CREDO: Noon-4:30 pm, special brunch menu at this Junction restaurant – see the featured dishes here. (4520 California SW)

LOW-TIDE BEACH EXPLORATION: 1-3 pm at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach), $10 – register here.

THEATER: Acts on Stage in White Center presents “Pipeline,” 3 pm – buy tickets here. (10806 12th SW)

TIM’S TAVERN, SECOND WEEKEND: 7 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), with Sage Hatfield and Brother John & The Surrogates.

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

LATIN SUNDAYS: DJ at The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 9 pm.

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what’s happening today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, starting with our list of Saturday egg hunts:

DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER EGG HUNT: 10 am, 4501 Delridge Way SW.
HIGH POINT CC EGG HUNT: 10 am, 6420 34th SW.
EASTRIDGE EGG HUNT AT LINCOLN PARK: 10 am, south meadow, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW.
(added) ROXHILL EGG HUNT: Noon-2 pm, Rec’N The Streets at Roxhill Park (29th/Barton), hunt at 12:30.
YAPPY EASTER EGG HOUND HUNT: Noon-4 pm at Mud Bay (2611 California SW)
OUNCES BEER GARDEN EGG HUNT: 3 pm, 3809 Delridge Way SW.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s the list of services at churches we’ve heard from.

DOING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) will host another session of its ongoing volunteer fair with visiting local organizations. 10 am-noon, RainWise will be there; 10 am-1 pm, learn about CityFruit.

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:15-10:45 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out 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).

PROP/COSTUME LIQUIDATION: Twelfth Night Productions says everything must go in the wake of their shutdown! Noon-3 pm today (and April 30th) at 6305 Corgiat Drive South.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: You’re invited to visit the home of West Seattle’s history noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Taste, sip, buy student-produced wine at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW), 1-6 pm.

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Drop-in community meeting with Leslie Harris, 2-5 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 2306 42nd SW.

ASTROLOGERS AT SWAN DIVE: 3-5 pm, astrologers from the So Divine! podcast are at Swan Dive in The Junction (4537 California SW) – our calendar listing explains all the fun you’ll have.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, Waxer, Worry Surfer, Thats Nokay, Dearee at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10 cover.

OPEN MIC AT THE SPOT: 7-10 pm, do your thing! (2920 SW Avalon Way)

NIGHTTIME COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), the Brew Brothers perform.

MARLEY’S GHOST ALBUM-RELEASE SHOW: 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm music at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

TIM’S TAVERN, SECOND WEEKEND: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show on night 2 of the second weekend for the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th) – The Shaken Growlers // The Mrs. Bill Larsens // Lushy..

OUT AT THE BOX: Sci-fi-themed drag show, 9:30 pm at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 21+

If you have a show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Wednesday photo by James Bratsanos)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Friday:

PASSOVER CONTINUES: Tonight’s the third night.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of churches we’ve heard from, some with Good Friday services today/tonight; list additions still welcome at westseattleblog@gmail.com.

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open for visits at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

(added) SPORTS: Four local games this afternoon – three at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Chief Sealth vs. West Seattle softball at 4 pm, Chief Sealth vs. Sammamish baseball at 4 pm, Chief Sealth vs. Ballard boys’ soccer at 4:30 pm; one at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), West Seattle vs. Franklin boys’ soccer at 4 pm.

TIM’S TAVERN, SECOND WEEKEND: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th) – The Dusty 45s perform.

Canceled due to COVID ‘FRIENDS ACROSS THE WIRES‘: One night only, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), this play tells a story of how youth were affected by the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. Free admission, first-come, first-served – more info in our calendar listing.

SOUND BATH: “For the Full Pink Moon,” 7:30 pm with Maari Falsetto at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

AT THE SKYLARK: Lark Vs Owl, Dragontail Peak, Gnarlene and the Frisky Pigs, 8 pm. $10 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

(Schmitz Park photo by Rosalie Miller, who explains, “Western Coltsfoot, native perennial in our wet forest”)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PASSOVER CONTINUES: Tonight’s the second night.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of churches we’ve heard from, some with Holy/Maundy Thursday services tonight; list additions still welcome at westseattleblog@gmail.com.

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

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Bella ‘Mbriana truck will be visiting.

SUB-2-MINUTE FILM FEST: 6:30 pm at Emerald Water Anglers (4502 42nd SW; WSB sponsor), explained in our calendar listing.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Meet up at Highland Park Corner Store at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.

WEST SEATTLE SILENT BOOK CLUB: Starting at 7 pm, this month’s gathering is at nine West Seattle locations! Details are in our calendar listing.

(Photo courtesy The Potholes)

THE POTHOLES AT THE SKYLARK: West Seattle band celebrates their EP release with a show tonight at 7 – details in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PIANO BAR: 7-10 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), with Larry Knapp and friends. $10 entry fee.

COMMUNITY MEETING: If you live/work in White Center or another part of unincorporated King County just south of West Seattle, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council is your community council, and its monthly meeting is at 7 pm tonight online – details and connection/call-in info are in our calendar listing.

JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 8 pm at Great American Diner (4752 California SW), comedy! Get your $10 ticket here.

If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Danny McMillin)

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

PASSOVER BEGINS … at sundown.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of churches we’ve heard from; additions still welcome at westseattleblog@gmail.com.

BACKYARD BIRDING: At Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon):

1-3 p.m.
Entry fee: Free members, $5 non-members
Local birder Richard Lazeres will give an introduction to birding in West Seattle, focusing on resident birds that you can see in our neighborhood any time of the year.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW).

YOUTH SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TOWN HALL: 6 pm at Denny International Middle School (2701 SW Kenyon), come to talk about and hear about this community issue, as detailed in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA x 6: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 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); at 8:30 pm, trivia at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

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

SYML AT EASY STREET: 7 pm performance by a singer-songwriter who Easy Street Records’ own Matt Vaughan says you won’t want to miss. Wristbands required; more info in our calendar listing. (4559 California SW)

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online meeting of community advocates from around the area; all welcome. Here’s how to participate via video or telephone:

us02web.zoom.us/j/85042114712?pwd=QytHcnNTZmRYZXBzSStxNldnaGFOdz09
Meeting ID: 850 4211 4712

Call\-in info:
Phone number: 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 850 4211 4712
Passcode: 165919

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

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

KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

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(Schmitz Park photo by Rosalie Miller: Moss flower after morning rain)

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

NEW LIBRARY SCHEDULE: Today’s the second day of new hours for Seattle Public Library branches, as listed here.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: The churches who have sent their schedules are listed here (still not too late to send yours – westseattleblog@gmail.com).

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Long-distance political networking continues 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Dine in at, or take out from, Marination ma kai today/tonight, 11 am-8 pm, and tell them you’re supporting Alki Co-op Preschool, which will get a percentage of proceeds. (1660 Harbor SW)

NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: Attend the NWSA Managing Members’ meeting (Seattle and Tacoma port commissioners) online or in person, 11:30 am – agenda and other info here.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials and chess for all levels of expertise. For more information, contact Conwell: conwell@conwelld.net.”

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

SPORTS: Home game for Chief Sealth Int’l High School softball vs. Highline HS at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 4 pm.

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

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

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

TRIVIA X 3: Three establishments where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 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 into the future any time via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!