(Camp Long – photo by Rosalie Miller)

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

BLOCK DROP: DIY cleanup equipment – and dropoff spot for what you pick up and bag – available until 5 pm at the Admiral Way entrance to Schmitz Park.

DROP-IN OPEN PLAY: Now through 11:30 am, weekly drop-in open play for little ones at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room, wine bar, and retail store are open again on Fridays and Saturdays, 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, as previewed here.

ADOPTABLE CATS/KITTENS: Go to Pet Elements (6511 California SW) and see who’s looking for a forever home this week.

SILENT DISCO: Dance to music only you can hear! 5:30 pm-8 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).

ALIEN OPEN MIC: As previewed here, you – and all beings – are invited to Freshy’s (2735 California SW) for the first-ever Alien Open Mic. Host Krystal Kelley says it’ll be streamed here, too.

MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, Songwriters’ Showcase at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW), free, all ages.

ONE-WOMAN SHOW: Tia Naché‘s one-woman show “That Talk You Do“ opens tonight, 7 pm, at Acts on Stage in White Center. (10806 12th SW)

‘THE CURIOUS MRS. SAVAGE’: Second night for the West Seattle High School production, 7:30 pm in the school theater (3000 California SW). Our calendar listing has the synopsis and ticket link (note that this production offers a streaming option too).

THEATER: Blue Hour‘s ‘boom’ continues at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm.

ADMIRAL PUB ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Starting at 9 pm, join the owners of Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) celebrating their 3rd anniversary with an ’80s party!

CABARET/BURLESQUE: 9 pm at 2 Fingers Social (9211 Delridge Way SW) – details in our calendar listing. 21+.

Something for our calendar (or a last-minute addition for our Halloween Guide)? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by David Hutchinson, as The Olympics peeked out briefly Tuesday)

Here’s our list of what’s up for the rest of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR HOPE: 4 pm-10 pm, get food from/at Pegasus Pizza (2768 Alki SW) and tell them you’re supporting the Hope Lutheran 7th/8th-grade trip fuhdraiser – a percentage of proceeds will be donated.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW), this month’s meeting of our area’s largest political organization will include the annual awards and a tribute to outgoing longtime 34th District State Rep. Eileen Cody.

ALKI POINT ‘HEALTHY STREET’ OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-7:45 pm at Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), drop in to see and comment on design proposals for the no-through-traffic street around Alki Point.

JAZZ AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Piano/bass duet tonight, starting at 6:30 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.

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

TRIVIA x 4: 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 7:30 pm; trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.

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

Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

We start the list for today/tonight with one last election reminder:

VOTE BY TONIGHT! This is Election Day, which means the voting ends and the vote-counting starts. As we’ve been reminding you, there are two ways to return your ballot: King County Elections drop box (West Seattle has three), by 8 pm tonight; USPS mail, ASAP so you can be sure it gets today’s postmarked. Only 42 percent of ballots from West Seattle/South Park had been received by last night. Our previews include an overview of what you’re deciding. First vote-count is due by 8:15 pm and we’ll show the results here.

(ADDED 9:40 AM: We’ve had reports the Junction and High Point ballot boxes needed emptying. KC Elections says their teams are “on the way” if not there already. If you happen onto a drop-box problem, report it ASAP to 206-296-VOTE.)

Here’s what else is up for today/tonight:

CITY BUDGET HEARING: As previewed last night, starting at 9:30 am online and in-person, city councilmembers have a public hearing about what should (and shouldn’t) be in the two-year budget plan they’ll be finalizing this month.

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: A local way to take national action – participating in the 10:30 am drop-in weekly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Today, they’ll celebrate the work they did for the midterm election, and look ahead.

CHESS CLUB: Play chess at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 1:30 pm. Beginners welcome!

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Longstanding weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration continues at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

WESTSIDE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT: 6 pm, prospective preschool-4th grade families are invited to come learn about Westside School (10404 34th SW; WSB sponsor). Our calendar listing includes the preregistration link.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL: 6 pm, online meeting to hear updates, and ask questions, about the tiny-house encampment in southeast West Seattle. Connection/call-in information is in our calendar listing.

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

BOOK SIGNING/TALK: Gerald Elias talks about and signs his new Western mystery “Roundtree Days,” 6:30-8 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

STAR WARS MINIATURES NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) hosts this weekly 7 pm event.

TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues 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 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 always see more, and preview future events, via our event calendar – if you have something to add, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sunrise glow on ferry in Elliott Bay, photographed today by Jan Pendergrass)

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

FOOD DRIVE: One more week to donate holiday-dinner staples via the West Seattle Food Bank drive at Daystar Retirement Village (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) – see the wish list in our calendar listing.

TOY DRIVE: As reported earlier this morning, it’s Day 1 for a seasonal toy drive at John L. Scott Westwood (WSB sponsor; office in the Westwood Village breezeway just east of ex-Bed Bath Beyond/Spirit Halloween), benefiting the Forgotten Children’s Fund – drop off unwrapped toy donations on weekdays 9 am-5 pm.

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA CLASSES: Tonight and every Monday in November, 5 pm and 6:15 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW) with Ms. Maria “for all ages, shapes, and sizes.” Bring your own mat or borrow one at HPCC.

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT: Representatives of more than a dozen area middle schools – public, private, parochial, charter – are in one place to talk with you, tonight at 6 pm in the gym at Our Lady of Guadalupe (7000 35th SW). See the list in our preview from last night. It’s a free event, but preregistration is requested – go here.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), explained in our calendar listing.

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 tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 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 list on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Newest framegrab from West Seattle Bridge high-rise cam)

We start with a reminder that you might encounter “rolling slowdowns” on the West Seattle Bridge, and temporary stops on its onramps, 7 am-noon today, because of a crew filming a commercial, as first reported here Thursday. We’ll be checking it out later for an update. Meantime, here’s what else is happening today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re continuing to list these – see today’s list here.

ALKI BEACH COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10 am-2 pm, join in the monthly cleanup. Meet at 2452 Alki SW. Equipment provided if you don’t have your own.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market offers fall produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. California SW between Oregon and Alaska.

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART & HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW FINALE: Final day of the show/sale at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 11 am-2 pm. Lineup is in our calendar listing.

MONKEYPOX VACCINATIONS: Noon-4 pm at Lumber Yard Bar (9620 16th SW, White Center).

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 pm, you’re invited to visit A Child Becomes Preschool (WSB sponsor), which serves children 2 1/2-5 – tour the classrooms, meet the staff. (4320 SW Hill)

BALLARD SEDENTARY SOUSA BAND: 2:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7504 35th SW), the longtime favorites – “Seattle’s only non-marching marching band” – are back.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm, live music to help the West Seattle Food Bank at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

ONE-WOMAN SHOW: Tia Naché‘s one-woman show “That Talk You Do“ continues today, 3 pm, at Acts on Stage in White Center. (10806 12th SW)

NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).

SHELTER OPENS: At 5 pm, the emergency cold-weather shelter/warm-up center in the West Seattle Veteran Center (3618 SW Alaska) opens for the first time this season. Our preview story includes information on requested donations.

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

Happy Saturday! Here are the highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, this independent K-5 school (a WSB sponsor) invites prospective families to come visit, tour the campus, and talk with the teachers and specialists. (4105 California SW – our calendar listing explains access)

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART & HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: Day 2 of the show/sale at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 10 am-4 pm. Lineup is in our calendar listing.

TOUR ROXHILL BOG: 10 am, guided tour of the unique and endangered bog at Roxhill Park (29th/Barton).

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

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in-person gathering in West Seattle, free but registration required; details in our calendar listing.

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 11 am, this independent middle school (a WSB sponsor) invites prospective families – either those planning to apply soon or those doing early research – to visit and meet faculty, students, and current families. (10015 28th SW)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)

MAKERS ART MARKET: Noon-5 pm, more than 20 local artists/crafters/vendors are at the Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki) for you to browse and/or buy.

PLAYOFFS: Chief Sealth International High School is still in the Metro League volleyball playoffs, with a match at 12:30 pm at Denny International Middle School (2701 SW Kenyon), and another one there later in the afternoon (time TBA depending on whether the Seahawks win or lose that first game).

WINE TIME: The tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)

PEACE POLE DEDICATION: You’re invited to the next Peace Pole dedication in West Seattle, 2 pm today. Gather at the Fauntleroy Creek Overlook (upper Fauntleroy Way and SW Director) – details here.

(added) ART OPENING: 2-6 pm at Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery (9414 Delridge Way SW), reception for award-winning political cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz as his show opens (running through November 27th), with Las Cafeteras performing 4:30-5:30 pm.

GRAND OPENING: As previewed here, the new West Seattle Junction jewelry shop And Arlen celebrates its grand opening 4 pm-8 pm (4130 California SW).

(added) POP-UP SHOP: 6-9 pm on the ground floor of the Senior Center of West Seattle (at the California/Oregon corner):

Join us for an Evening POP-UP SHOP featuring four local West Seattle artists TONIGHT – Drinks, a Raffle benefiting the Senior Center, Discounts plus 10% of all sales to the Senior Center!

LOCAL ARTISTS:
Elliot Young Jewelry
Kelly Rae Cunningham Art
Carbon Neutral Jewelry
Sea & Pine Handbags & Accessories

ONE-WOMAN SHOW: Tia Naché‘s one-woman show “That Talk You Do“ continues tonight, 7 pm, at Acts on Stage in White Center. (10806 12th SW)

POOR MAN’S GAMBIT: Saturday night music at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm.

THEATER: Second night for <strong>Blue Hour‘s ‘boom’ at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: King Zaae, Milo Venus, Cherry Ferrari, starting at 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TIME CHANGE: At 2 am tonight (Sunday morning), Daylight Saving Time ends, and we “fall back” an hour to 1 am.

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

(Great Blue Heron by Fauntleroy Creek, photographed by Tom Trulin)

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

DROP-IN OPEN PLAY: Now through 11:30 am, weekly drop-in open play for little ones at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room, wine bar, and retail store are open again as of today, 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, as previewed here.

ADOPTABLE CATS/KITTENS: Go to Pet Elements (6511 California SW) and see who’s looking for a forever home this week.

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: Night 1, 5-8 pm, at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW). Our calendar listing has the lineup of participating artists.

MAGICAL SAMHAIN YOGA WORKSHOP: 6:30 pm at Limber Yoga (7901 35th SW) – details in our calendar listing.

MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, David Maloney takes the stage at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW), free, all ages.

ONE-WOMAN SHOW: Tia Naché‘s one-woman show “That Talk You Do“ opens tonight, 7 pm, at Acts on Stage in White Center. (10806 12th SW)

LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm – Chris Forhan‘s book launch, with musical guests,> at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska). Free, all ages!

THEATER: Opening night for Blue Hour‘s ‘boom’ at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm.

Something for our calendar (or a last-minute addition for our Halloween Guide)? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Wednesday sunset by Brooke Gosztola)

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

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

WINTER GEAR PREVIEW: Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) hosts this chance to shop and mingle as snow season approaches – just drop in to the shop between 5:30 and 7:30 pm,

LEARN ABOUT ROXHILL BOG: Online presentation about one of West Seattle’s most unique – and endangered – natural features, 6 pm.

BLUES AND FUNK: Live music at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon), starting at 6 pm.

WINE TASTING/PIANO BAR: Night out at the Senior Center! Wine, appetizers, music, benefiting the center – info’s in our preview.

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Go play at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), starting at 6:30 pm.

WEST SEATTLE SILENT BOOK CLUB: Read with others – but you don’t have to chat if you don’t want to! 7 pm monthly gathering at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW).

LIVE/WORK IN WHITE CENTER? Your community council, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, meets at 7 pm tonight. Agenda and connection/call-in info can be found on our partner site White Center Now.

TRUST-BASED PHILANTHROPY: Learn about it with Impact 100, tonight at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm.

BENBOW’S COUNTRY NIGHT: Thursday “Nashville Nights“ continue at the Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), 9 pm. 21+.

Have something to add to our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seine fishing off Alki Point, photographed Tuesday by David Hutchinson)

Here’s what’s on the list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH PARK GRAFFITI CLEANUP: They would love to see West Seattle neighbors join in! 1-3 pm, at Duwamish Waterway Park.

The Community Service Officers in collaboration with South Park community organizations are working to build a graffiti abatement program. Our hope is to create more awareness and empower residents and local businesses to reclaim their neighborhood, and have a more immediate, safe, and effective response to remove graffiti tagging around the neighborhood. Our graffiti clean-up kickoff is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2nd, from 1-3 PM. Meeting location will be at the Duwamish Waterway Park, 7900 10th Ave. S. All are welcome to volunteer, paint and mingle with the community.

Link for sign-up and more info: forms.office.com/g/uwJFPjN3Qz

LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: This coalition of community advocates for West Seattle and South Park meets online at 7 pm, all welcome. Guests are scheduled from the Port of Seattle/Northwest Seaport Alliance to talk/answer questions about Terminal 5, among other issues. Video/call-in info is in our calendar listing.

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

TRIVIA x 4: 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 7:30 pm; trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.

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

Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Vincent Marx)

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

BLOCK DROP: The roaming DIY cleaning supplies and the volunteers who make them happen are taking a brief break, returning with a Lincoln Park drop on Friday.

TERMINAL 5 QUARTERLY BRIEFING: It’s part of the agenda for the Northwest Seaport Alliance managing members’ meeting at 12:30 pm today, happening in Tacoma but viewable online here.

SIP ‘N’ SHOP AT LAUREN’S JEWELRY: 1 pm-6 pm, “happy hours” with wine, shopping, deals, and support for local nonprofits at Lauren’s Jewelry in Westwood Village (WSB sponsor). Contact the shop for a slot to visit – info’s in our calendar listing.

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: A local way to take national action with Election Day nears – participating in the 10:30 am drop-in weekly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

CHESS CLUB: Play chess at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 1:30 pm. Beginners welcome!

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Longstanding weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration continues at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: November classes start at 6 pm tonight at High Point Community Center (6940 34th SW)

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

SKELETON THEATRE: Technical difficulties last night but a second night is scheduled as usual for Skeleton Theatre, with “The Illusion of Death” – magic performed by animatronic skeletons on a front-yard stage at 36th/Hanford. Show runs continuously (with short breaks to reset) 6-9 pm; more info here.

AUTHOR READING: 6:30 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), Sallie Crotty reads from her memoir “Out of the Ashes: A Story of Recovery and Hope,” described as follows:

Detailing a mid-life descent into debilitating despair that culminates in a suicide attempt, the memoir brings the reader on a deeply personal journey. She reveals her struggles, time spent in a psychiatric ward, and how lacking a clear diagnosis almost led to her death. She also describes how proper care and receiving the right diagnosis and treatment can provide hope, stability, and a path to happiness.

More info in our calendar listing.

STAR WARS MINIATURES NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) hosts this weekly 7 pm event.

TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues 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 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 always see more, and preview future events, via our event calendar – if you have something to add, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jeff Jones, from Sunday’s ‘Witches and Warlocks Paddle’ off Seacrest)

Tonight’s the night! We have a two-part reminder list again today – first, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Guide:

TEAL PUMPKIN PROJECT TRICK OR TREATING: We compiled a list of local Teal Pumpkin Project participants – offering treats for kids with food allergies – see it here.

HALLOWEEN ‘KIDS EAT FREE’: 11 am-9 pm, dine-in or drive-thru at Pecos Pit-West Seattle (35th/Fauntleroy; WSB sponsor), and kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an entree by someone accompanying them.

BOUNCING + TREATS: Puget Ridge/Cottage Grove Trick-or-Treat/Bounce House Party for the little ones, 3-6 pm. (5014 Puget Blvd. SW)

HALLOWEEN AT THE ALLEY: From 4 pm to 2 am at The Alley (4509 California SW, in the rear): “Come dressed as your favorite rock star or band! There will be a costume contest for the best costume and more.”

TRICK OR TREATING WITH HISTORY: Trick or treat at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW), 5-7 pm. Museum also open those hours!

TRUNK OR TREAT #1: Trunk-or-Treat at Grace Church (10323 28th SW), 5:30-7:30 pm.

MEEDS MANOR: The “haunted walk-through” is back at 45th and Stevens. From Meeds Manor: “We have a new set up in the front yard with a carnEVIL theme but the rest is hidden in the back yard and will be open to the public (tonight) from 5:30-9. We have built about 10 rooms with different themes and will have actors scattered throughout. This year we are taking donations to support the West Seattle High School girls’ basketball Team. The team will be working the event for their fundraiser.”

WHILE YOU’RE THERE … the “Morph on 44th” (photo above) is nearby, 2747 44th SW.

TRUNK OR TREAT #2: Trunk-or-Treat at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd St.), 6-8 pm.

SKELETON THEATRE: Back for another year! Skeleton Theatre returns, with “The Illusion of Death” – magic performed by animatronic skeletons on a front-yard stage at 36th/Hanford. Show runs continuously (with short breaks to reset) 6-9 pm; more info here. (8 PM UPDATE: They’ve been having technical difficulties tonight – as of about half an hour ago they got things going in fits and starts.)

MORE SPOOKY ANIMATRONICS: “Nightmare on 44th” returns! Animatronic front-yard show, 6 pm to 9 pm. 3800 block 44th Ave SW.

YARD SHOW: “Halloween frights” with lights, sounds, ghosts at at 5206 23rd Ave SW. “Full-size treats on Halloween.”

LIGHT SHOW: Halloween light show at West Seattle Yuletide, 6-9:30 pm, 38th SW between Dakota and Genesee.

CHURCH PARTY: Trinity West Seattle at 7551 35th Ave SW is “hosting a free Halloween party for families that will include pumpkin carving, carnival games, face painting, and a giant maze along with plenty of candy prizes and trick or treat options, and a place to take photos of all the kids in their costumes.” 6-8 pm, everyone welcome.

NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE: spooky experience at 4544 51st Place SW, 7-~10 pm (extended hours Halloween). No admission charge, but charity donations requested. Details here.

(Photo by Caity Gerhardt)

And the non-Halloween happenings, from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOCCER PLAYOFFS: 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), cheer on the West Seattle High School girls in a must-win playoff game vs. Garfield.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), explained in our calendar listing.

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 tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 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 list on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Fall’s biggest festival is hours away. That tops the first part of our Sunday list – events from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Guide:

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION HARVEST FESTIVAL: 11 am-5 pm, rain or shine, it’s the return of the full in-person festival including business trick-or-treating – look for merchants with black/orange balloons. The festival is closing streets in addition to the regular Farmers’ Market closure, so California is closed Oregon to Edmunds, and SW Alaska is closed between 42nd and 44th. Key schedule points:
11 am – Costume parade starting at Junction Plaza Park (42nd/Alaska)
11:30 am – Trick-or-treating and free family activities.
Noon-2 pm – Chili cookoff on SW corner of California/Alaska – $10 gets you a taste of each entry and a chance to vote, benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank
Noon – Cornhole tournament for 32 preregistered teams
Noon, 1:30, 3:30 – Main-stage music (California/Alaska)
12:45 pm – Mural unveiling (main stage)
1 pm – Pie-eating contest (main stage)
1:30 pm – Story time (kids’ area)
2:30 pm – Square dancing
5 pm – Cornhole winners announced

We’ll be covering the festival live from the Info Booth, with updates throughout the day. See you there!

UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING: 8 am-1:30 pm at Alki Beach, divers welcome to join – details here.

WITCHES & WIZARDS PADDLE: 11 am from north beach at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW) – bring your own board – details in our calendar listing.

HALLOWEEN ‘KIDS EAT FREE’: 11 am-9 pm, dine-in or drive-thru at Pecos Pit-West Seattle (35th/Fauntleroy; WSB sponsor), and kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an entree by someone accompanying them.

WHITE CENTER TRICK-OR-TREATING: Business trick-or-treating in White Center, primarily along 16th SW south of Roxbury, 1-5 pm.

SPOOKOUT 2022: 3-7 pm, brought to you by the people who led a community campaign to save their streetcorner tree north of Solstice Park – must email for appointment – our calendar listing explains.

LIGHT SHOW: Music-synched lights presented by West Seattle Yuletide, 6-9:30 pm, 38th SW between Dakota and Genesee.

NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE: Spooky experience at 4544 51st Place SW, 7-10 pm. No admission charge, but charity donations requested. Details here.

YARD SHOW: “Halloween frights” with lights, sounds, ghosts at at 5206 23rd Ave SW.

STORE PARTY: After-Hours Halloween Party, all ages, at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 7-10 pm. “Costumes encouraged!”

That’s it for Halloween listings. Now, the second part of today’s list, from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re continuing to list these – see today’s list here.

BIRD WALK: 9 am at Roxhill Park (29th/Barton), preregistration required – link and details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Same location and same time even though the Harvest Festival is happening too – 10 am-2 pm, the market offers fall produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. California SW between Oregon and Alaska.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Co-housed Alki UCC and Kol HaNeshamah (6115 SW Hinds) team up for a walk-up Blessing of the Animals, noon-1 pm with Rabbi Sabine and Pastor Emily – details are in our calendar listing.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Last day to see the monthlong display of community-contributed art at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), open noon-5 pm today.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: 1-8 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), part of today’s proceeds will go to the Madison Middle School PTSA – tell them that’s why you’re there! (And yes, the Seahawks game will be on if you want to watch.)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Monthly meeting, 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has info on what they’re discussing this month.

NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).

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).

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(Photographed in The Arroyos by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

Lots happening today/tonight. First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Guide:

COFFEE SHOP TRICK-OR-TREATING: Youngstown Coffee is handing out Halloween candy and offering 20% off their Twilight-themed seasonal menu. During open hours 8 am to 4 pm. (6032 California SW)

COSTUMED RUN: West Seattle Monster Dash costumed run/kids’ dash – fundraising for West Seattle Cooperative Preschools – returns in-person, 9 am at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).

TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE BEACH: 2nd annual Alki Beach Trick-or-Treat, 10 am-2 pm, at businesses along Alki Avenue – here’s the map.

HALLOWEEN STORY TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), 10:30 am.

TRICK OR TREES: Big event at at Highland Park Corner Store, noon-4 pm. Candy, pet costume contest (3 pm), free trees, more! Also a donation drive.

WC CARNIVAL: Halloween Carnival at the Log Cabin at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd, White Center), 2-5 pm.

BEER GARDEN TRICK-OR-TREATING: 2-6 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) plus a pumpkin bounce house for kids under 8. Free!

OLG CARNIVAL: Halloween Carnival at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle), 4-7 pm, including a food drive – full details in our calendar listing.

LIGHT SHOW: Music-synched Halloween lights at West Seattle Yuletide, 6-9:30 pm nightly, 38th SW between Dakota and Genesee.

SCARY SHOW: “Halloween frights” with lights, sounds, ghosts at at 5206 23rd Ave SW.

SPOOKY EXPERIENCE: Nightfall Orphanage, spooky experience at 4544 51st Place SW, 7-10 pm. No admission charge, but charity donations requested. Details here.

SKYLARK’S HALLOWEEN TRADITION: “Come As You Aren’t” Halloween Battle of the Bands at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors 7, music 8. 21+. $20 at the door.

HALLOWEEN SHOW: Happening in Gatewood, 7:30 pm and 8 pm showtimes, 37th/Austin. Weather-dependent – no show if it’s raining.

PARTY AT THE PUB: Halloween Drag Show & Costume Contest at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm: “Featuring the legendary Queen Andrew Scott and Sneaky Boo. It will be packed, so please message us asap to reserve a table or show up early and grab an empty seat.”

PARTY AT THE POGGIE: Poggie Tavern Halloween Party, 9 pm-1:30 am. (4717 California SW)

Now, the non-Halloween events happening today/tonight, from the year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: 10 am-2 pm, drop off your unwanted/unneeded/expired prescription drugs at the Southwest Precinct (10 am-2 pm)

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

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in-person gathering in West Seattle, free but registration required; details in our calendar listing.

YOUR CHANCE TO SEE SALMON: “Open creek” at Fauntleroy Creek, noon-3 pm. Go to the fish-ladder overlook at SW Director/upper Fauntleroy Way and a volunteer will invite you down to creekside. Volunteers haD seen 31 spawners as of late Friday afternoon!

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)

WINE TIME: The tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)

EVENING MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, Dan Lundin performs at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

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(Seen in a Gatewood rockery, a pumpkin-zilla nicknamed Gordon)

Here’s our daily reminder list about what’s up in West Seattle for the rest of your Friday. First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Guide:

PRESCHOOLER TRICK-OR-TREAT: Preschoolers’ Trick-or-Treating at Holy Rosary School, all kids 5 and under welcome. 1-2:30 pm. (42nd/Genesee)

ADMIRAL BUSINESSES TRICK-OR-TREAT: The Admiral District presents business trick-or-treating, 3-6 pm. (Look for businesses with signs indicating they’re participating – around but not limited to California/Admiral.)

GLOW PARTY: Free event at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), 6-8 pm. “Join the Delridge Community Center for our famous glow-in-the-dark party! Enjoy our themed games, bounce houses, candy, and music. Wear your costume, face paint, or anything that will illuminate the party.”

LIGHT SHOW: Halloween light show at West Seattle Yuletide, 6-9:30 pm nightly, 38th SW between Dakota and Genesee.

BINGO & COSTUME CONTEST #1: Halloween bingo and costume-contest fundraiser for Stephanie’s Lifeline, 6-10 pm at The Blu Grouse (9839 17th SW).

SPOOKY SHOW: Nightfall Orphanage, spooky experience at 4544 51st Place SW, 7-10 pm each night (extended hours Halloween). No admission charge, but charity donations requested. Details here.

BINGO & COSTUME CONTEST #2: Halloween Bingo and Costume Contest at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7 pm. Free to play – prizes! Contact the pub to reserve a table in advance.

WEST END GHOULS: “Drag spooktacular” at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. $13 advance tickets/$15 at the door. All ages.

‘ALCHYMIA’: The Cabiri present Alchymia, a theatrical aerial-dance performance. 8 pm, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Tickets here.

And from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTHWEST ART SHOWCASE: Last weekend to see the community show at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), which is open 10 am-6 pm today.

DROP-IN OPEN PLAY: Now through 11:30 am, weekly drop-in open play for little ones at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

OFFICE HOURS WITH COUNCILMEMBER HERBOLD: 2-6 pm in-person “office hours” with City Councilmember Lisa Herbold – advance appointment required.

MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, the 4-piece band MAD Cutaways takes the stage at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW), free, all ages.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm in-store performance by Beautiful Freaks at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska).

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(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide:

BLOCK DROP: Today’s location for DIY cleanup equipment (and collection dropoff) is Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW), until 6 pm.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING: Third and final day of the council’s second phase of budget review, including introduction of proposed changes, 9:30 am and 2 pm sessions. Here’s the agenda; you can watch live via Seattle Channel.

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 11 am meeting online.

HISTORY HOUR: 11 am at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) – today’s topic, “Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’.”

FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN PARTY: 5-8 pm at Pegasus Pizza (2768 Alki SW), including a costume contest.

HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW: Music-synched light show starting tonight, presented by the West Seattle Yuletide team, 6-9:30 pm on 38th SW between Genesee and Dakota.

MUSIC AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Piano tonight, starting at 6:30 pm, (4210 SW Admiral Way)

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Go play at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), starting at 6:30 pm.

‘ALCHYMIA’: The Cabiri present Alchymia, a theatrical aerial-dance performance. 8 pm, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Tickets here.

BENBOW’S COUNTRY NIGHT: Thursday “Nashville Nights“ continue at the Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), 9 pm. 21+.

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(Photo sent by Ron – seen in Fauntleroy)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide:

IN-STORE SIGNING: Carly Rae Jepsen at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska), noon today.

SOUTHWEST ART SHOWCASE: Fourth-to-last chance to see the community show at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), which is open noon-8 pm today.

SOCCER PLAYOFFS: 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), the West Seattle High School girls-soccer team plays Ingraham in the Metro League playoffs. It’s a must-win game – cheering section appreciated!

JOURNALING FOR MINDFULNESS: 11 am class at Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

JAZZ AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: 6:30 pm, duet! (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.

HPAC: Community council for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge meets online at 7 pm – SDOT director Greg Spotts had to cancel his appearance but there’s lots more to talk/hear about – see the agenda and connection information here.

MUSIC AT C & P: Jim Page perfoms at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 4: 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 7:30 pm; trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.

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

‘ROCKY HORROR’ AT ADMIRAL PUB: Do the Time Warp again at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) with an 8:30 pm screening of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

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(Dawn Redwood cone, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

Happening today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and previews:

BLOCK DROP: Find DIY cleaning supplies – and drop off what your cleanup collects – at High Point’s Juneau P-Patch (32nd/Juneau), until 6 pm.

CITY BUDGET: First of three days in which the City Council is spending the entire day discussing possible changes to the proposed budget, meeting online and in-person – see the agenda here.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open until 6 pm today, and it’s your last week to see the Southwest Artist Showcase display during those hours.

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: A local way to take national action as Election Day nears – participating in the 10:30 am drop-in weekly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

CHESS CLUB: Play chess at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 1:30 pm. Beginners welcome!

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Longstanding weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration continues at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

STARCRAWLER: Acoustic set plus meet-and-greet, 5 pm at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska).

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

STAR WARS MINIATURES NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) hosts this weekly 7 pm event.

TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues 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 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 always see more, and preview future events, via our event calendar – if you have something to add, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Lincoln Park fall colors, by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s on the schedule for the rest of your Monday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open 10 am-6 pm today, with just six days left for you to see the Southwest Artist Showcase display.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), explained in our calendar listing.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Three local home games today – first, in girls’ soccer, at 4 pm it’s West Seattle High School vs. Ingraham at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle) and at 4:30 pm, Chief Sealth International High School vs. Nathan Hale at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). Then in volleyball, WSHS hosts Bishop Blanchet at 7 pm. (3000 California SW)

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 tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide, here’s what’s up today:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: SDOT says it’ll close the southbound outside lane of West Marginal Way SW between 17th SW and the Duwamish Longhouse for two weeks starting today to collect traffic data before building the planned protected bike lane … The Highland Park Way hill had unannounced repaving on Saturday, so work might be continuing there today…. Added 11 am: Crews are working at California/Findlay too, painting some of the intersection changes we’ve been reporting on.

VACCINATIONS: Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW) has a community clinic today for flu shots (9 am-3 pm, info here) and COVID shots (10 am-2 pm, info here). … Also, Community School of West Seattle (9450 22nd SW) hosts a COVID-vaccination clinic 1-6 pm; info is in our calendar listing.

CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re continuing to list these – see today’s list here.

(WSB photo from West Seattle Ski Swap day 1)

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP, DAY 2: 10 am-4 pm at the VFW Hall (3601 SW Alaska), it’s the second and final day of your chance to get geared up for the snow-sports season ahead – skis, boards, apparel, accessories. Presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market offers fall produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. California SW between Oregon and Alaska.

PAINTED PUMPKINS AT THE MARKET: Look for students from the Chief Sealth International HS Key Club in the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth on the west side of the market – they’re expected to be back today selling painted pumpkins as a fundraiser.

MAKERS’ MARKET IN HIGH POINT: Dozens of local vendors will be at High Point Commons Park (3201 SW Graham) noon-5 pm for the Makers’ Art Market‘s first time there.

PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER @ OUNCES: Noon-8 pm, visit Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) and tell them you’re there for Alki Co-op Preschool; a percentage of proceeds will be donated.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The monthlong display of community-contributed art runs one more week at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), open noon-5 pm today.

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: Paint a pumpkin, build a birdhouse, see raptors and pet bunnies, make a salmon hat, listen to music, much more! 2-5 pm, the full festival is back for the first time since pre-pandemic. Fun for all ages, on the grounds of Fauntleroy Church/YMCA and The Hall at Fauntleroy/Schoolhouse, across the street from each other in the 9100 block of California SW. Our preview includes the activity list, the performance/event schedule, and a map! All free except for concessions, funded by donations and powered by volunteers.

AT ARTSWEST: The ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning” concludes its run, 3 pm curtain. Tickets are available online.

GET READY FOR DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: 3 pm online event, explained here, which is also where you can get tickets (free).

‘MUSIC AND MYSTERY’: A concert and book presentation with Gerald Elias, violinist and author, at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), 3 pm. Our calendar listing has info on the event and how to get tickets.

NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).

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 to list for our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo sent by Al)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, our Halloween Guide, and other previews, here are events and notes for your Saturday:

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9:30-11:30 am, “join us for an informative event and get to know Holy Rosary.” The school is at 42nd/Genesee. (Update: Registration not required for the open house day-of, just show up!)

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP, DAY 1: 10 am-5 pm at the VFW Hall (3601 SW Alaska), it’s the first day of your chance to get geared up for the snow-sports season ahead – skis, boards, apparel, accessories. Presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor).

CONNECTING TO LONGFELLOW CREEK: Visit and learn more about this salmon-bearing stream that runs the length of eastern West Seattle, 10 am-noon at Dragonfly Pavilion (4111 26th SW). Drop in any time, and/or join a guided walk at 11 am.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, it’s your next chance to get fresh produce and other food at this twice-monthly market (9421 18th SW) centered on BIPOC farmers and makers.

COVID VACCINATION CLINIC: 10 am-2 pm, pop-up clinic at the South Delridge Farmers’ Market (9421 18th SW).

TLC FOR NANTES PARK: Join the Seattle Nantes Sister City Association in some fall help for the pocket park in west Admiral, 10 am-2 pm or whatever time you can spare, as explained in our calendar listing. (5062 SW Admiral Way)

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

FREE WRITING GROUP CANCELED TODAY: The group won’t meet today because of illness.

WORK, PLAY, & ACTUAL HAPPINESS: A “journaling & discussion event for women balancing a lot and feeling it all” at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 11 am, $20 tickets available here.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)

WINE TIME: The tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)

1ST ANNIVERSARY AT GOOD SISTER: 12:30-5 pm, visit Good Sister (5901 California SW) for its first-anniversary sale.

strong>10TH ANNIVERSARY AT VIRAGO: 3-8 pm, join Virago Gallery in The Junction (4537 California SW) for its 10th anniversary party, including treats and discounts.

4TH ANNIVERSARY AT SEATTLE YARN: (corrected time) 5-8 pm, celebrate 4 years – and, belatedly, the bridge reopening – at Seattle Yarn (5633 California SW), with cake.

2 AERIAL/POLE-DANCING SHOWS: 5:30 and 8 pm performances of “Our Villain Era” by Ascendance Pole & Aerial Arts at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), ticket links and more here.

MAGIC: Free family magic show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 6:30 pm performance added after 8 pm booked up. Reservations required; see our calendar listing for how to checl if spots are left.

MONKEYPOX VACCINATION EVENT: 7-10 pm at Arthur’s in The Admiral District (2311 California SW), all who meet the eligibility criteria for monkeypox vaccine are welcome to this walk-in clinic – no appointment necessary. First or second shot can be administered. P.S. As originally announced, COVID vaccinations also are available at this event.

‘NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE’: 7 pm-10 pm, second weekend for this Halloween haunt. (4544 51st Place SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with West Seattle’s own Wartux plus Wasabi Samba and Violent Beauregard at The Skylark, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING’: The current ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning” has its second-to-last performance at 7:30 pm curtain. Tickets are available online.

GATEWOOD HALLOWEEN SHOW: 7:30 and 8 pm at 37th and Austin, as shown in our calendar listing.

DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Join Queen Andrew and VJ Lacefront for drag, drinks, and dancing, starting at 9 pm. (2306 California SW)

DRAG SHOW AT BOX BAR: “Out at the Box: Frights and Delights” drag show at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 9:30 pm, no cover (performer tips encouraged).

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Rain at last! Thanks to Jerry Simmons for the photo of a soggy Steller’s Jay. Now – here’s what’s happening in West Seattle for the rest of today/tonight:

HOTWIRE BENEFIT FOR GENESEE HILL: Get your drinks/treats at Hotwire Coffeehouse (4410 California SW) – open today until 6 pm – and tell them it’s for the Genesee Hill Elementary PTA.

SOUTHWEST ART SHOWCASE: See the community show at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), which is open 10 am-6 pm today.

MEDICARE INFORMATION: Community session in Vietnamese and Russian at Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 2 pm.

SKI SWAP DROPOFFS: If you’re selling gear at this weekend’s West Seattle Ski Swap, drop it off at the VFW Hall (3601 SW Alaska) 3-7 pm today. Not registered as a seller yet? The link is in our calendar listing.

HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), “Room on the Broom” movie/book event – tickets required; our calendar event has info on how to buy yours.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: One home game tonight – the Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks host Lincoln at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm. Admission is $4 students/senior citizens, $6 adults.

MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, the Whateverly Brothers take the stage at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW), free, all ages.

BINGO AT ADMIRAL PUB: West Seattle’s “sassiest bingo party” starts at 7 pm. (2306 California SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Jeanie Baby, Ash Tweet, Tylo, The Vulture Queen. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT ARTSWEST: The ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning” continues the final week of its run, 7:30 pm curtain. Tickets are available online.

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS/HOME SHOWS: See our West Seattle Halloween Guide!

Have something to add to our Event Calendar? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Smoke-choked sunrise photographed at Don Armeni by Doug Eglington)

Today’s list will be updated as the day goes on with any smoke-related cancellations/changes we hear about (please email westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 if you have something to report). To start with:

TRANSFER STATIONS CLOSED: Seattle Public Utilities is closing them again today, including the one in west South Park that serves this area.

Now, here’s what IS happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

JOB FAIR: Now through 7 pm at Providence Mount St. Vincent (4831 35th SW).

EARTHQUAKE DRILL: 10:20 am today, it’s the Great Washington Shakeout – you can participate wherever you are.

PIZZA FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm, get food from/at MOD Pizza in Westwood Village (2800 SW Barton) and help the HSA G04/05 team raise money for their last travel tournament as a team. The code and other info can be found here.

DESIGN COMMISSION TALKS LIGHT RAIL: Two weeks after touring potential West Seattle light-rail station sites, the Seattle Design Commission talks again today about the WS/Ballard Sound Transit project, 1:30 pm. Here’s how to attend online, or in-person downtown.

DIA DE MUERTOS CRAFT EVENT: 3:30 pm-5 pm, the South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.) will teach you how to make a nicho for Dia de Muertos.

BEER FUNDRAISER: 4-10 pm, another dine-out fundraiser, this one benefiting the Alki Elementary PTA, at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW).

THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOME? “Buyers and Bubbly” class tonight with experts from every step of the process, 6-8 pm at Compass Real Estate in The Junction (4531 California SW).

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Go play at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), starting at 6:30 pm.

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: 7 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – email to see if spots are still open.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm monthly meeting, which you can attend online (connection info is in our calendar listing) or in-person (Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds). Agenda is on the ACC website (click October 20th on this page).

‘SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING;: Final week begins for the ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning,” 7:30 pm curtain. Tickets are available online.

BENBOW’S COUNTRY NIGHT: Thursday “Nashville Nights“ continue at the Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), 9 pm. 21+.

Have something to add to our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!