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!

(Tuesday morning fall colors in the fog at Lincoln Park, photographed by Tom Trulin)

As always, the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar has the full rundown on what’s ahead for today/tonight. We did want to remind you about three one-time events:

FRAUD-PREVENTION WORKSHOP: 1 pm at Daystar Retirement Village (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor). Free. Call 206-937-6122 to see if there’s still room.

MADISON MS FUNDRAISER: 5-9 pm dine-out fundraiser at Chipotle in The Junction (4730 California SW) – our calendar listing has the code to use to be sure the school gets its share of the proceeds from your order.

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: MoCA’s quarterly meeting happens at 7 pm online. The agenda is in our calendar listing – which also includes how to view/call in to the meeting – and it includes one recent hot topic: The future of the landbanked Morgan Junction Park Addition site, and the unofficial skatepark that’s been created there.

(More fall flowers! Photographed by Gary Pro)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and previews:

BLOCK DROP: Find DIY cleaning supplies – and drop off what your cleanup collects – at Walt Hundley Playfield 34th/Myrtle), until 6 pm.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open until 6 pm today, and you can see the Southwest Artist Showcase display during those hours.

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: A local way to take national action as Election Day approaches – 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 at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

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

HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN INFO NIGHT: 6:30 pm, meet the teachers, tour the classroom, ask questions about kindergarten at Hope Lutheran School (42nd/Oregon) – our calendar listing has the registration link.

TOASTMASTERS: Online meeting at 6:30 pm – all welcome – info’s in our calendar listing.

OPEN MIC: Your moment in the spotlight awaits you, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

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!

(‘Sailing’ sea lion, photographed by Stewart L.)

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

BLOCK DROP: Find DIY cleaning supplies – and drop off what your cleanup collects – at Hamilton Viewpoint (1120 California SW), until 6 pm.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open 10 am-6 pm today, and you can see the Southwest Artist Showcase display during those hours.

BUSINESS SEMINAR: Got a small business? Learn about waste reduction and environmental sustainability in a free online seminar this morning, 10 am – details in our calendar listing.

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

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: In volleyball, West Seattle High School hosts Chief Sealth International High School, 7 pm. (3000 California SW)

COMEDY NIGHT: 7 pm, it’s the monthly “Routine Killers” comedy show at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way). Tickets still available here as of this writing.

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!

(Side effect of our warm weather: Late-blooming flowers, like Waikikigirl’s hibiscus)

Here’s what to know today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

AIR QUALITY ALERT: The regional alert for wildfire smoke continues.

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

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

DONATION DRIVE: Alki UCC is collecting food and clothing, 11 am-3 pm, 6115 SW Hinds – our calendar listing has specifics.

GLASS-BLOWING DEMO/ART GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: As part of “Refract – The Seattle Glass Experience,” you can see live glass-blowing noon-4 pm again today at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) and visit their art-glass pumpkin patch.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is closed for the rest of the month for roof work.

MEET WITH YOUR SCHOOL-BOARD REP: This area’s Seattle Public Schools board director Leslie Harris holds a drop-in community meeting 2-4:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

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

MUSIC AT C & P: The trio Citizens of Earth performs at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm.

DRUMMING TO CALL THE SALMON HOME: The annual tradition along Fauntleroy Creek is at 4 pm today – bring anything you want to drum with, or just bring yourself. All ages welcome. Location is explained in our calendar listing.

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!

(Friday’s sunrise, photographed by Doug Eglington)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, and other previews, here are events and notes for your Saturday (9:26 am update – we’re getting word of some cancellations and noting them below – texting us at 206-293-6302 is the fastest way to reach us – thanks):

AIR QUALITY ALERT: The alert is in effect through 11 am Monday, with smoke expected to return after a brief respite. Check the latest readings around the area via this map.

WATER TAXI REINSTATED: As announced Friday afternoon, King County Metro reinstated West Seattle Water Taxi service for this weekend – originally canceled for maintenance work – because of all the big sports events, including the Mariners playoff game today (and possibly another tomorrow).

strong>BLOCK DROP: 7 am-6 pm, today’s DIY cleanup opportunity is at Alki, with equipment at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki),

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: You’re welcome to show up for 8 am pickup ultimate games at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) on Saturday mornings!

VACCINATION CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm, flu shots at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), and COVID shots are also available there 10 am-2 pm – appointments not required.

DUWAMISH ALIVE! 10 am-2 pm, the multi-site work party will give the Duwamish River and its watershed, plus all who depend on it, an assist. Even if you’re not volunteering, come to the opening ceremonies at həʔapus Village Park & Shoreline Habitat (4750 W. Marginal Way SW) at 10 am to hear about the state of the river and hopes for its future. Canceled because of poor air quality.

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: 2nd week back from hiatus! 10:30 am in-person gathering in West Seattle, free but registration required; details in our calendar listing.

POP-UP BOOK SALE: Friends of the Seattle Public Library are selling books 11 am-3 pm today at the High Point branch. (3411 SW Raymond)

GLASS-BLOWING DEMO/ART GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: As part of “Refract – The Seattle Glass Experience,” you can see live glass-blowing noon-4 pm at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) and visit/browse their art-glass pumpkin patch.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Reminder that the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is closed for the rest of the month because it’s getting a new roof.

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

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

MARINERS’ PLAYOFF GAME: No viewing-venue list today but just in case you needed a reminder, the M’s are hosting Houston at T-Mobile Park at 1:07 pm

HOMECOMING GAME: As previewed here, you’re invited to cheer for the Summit Atlas boys-varsity soccer team in their homecoming game vs. Sound Christian Academy, 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). Update – this has been canceled.

PAPA TONY’S PARTY: Help West Seattle’s own Papa Tony’s Hot Sauce celebrate their business expansion by attending a free party at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 5:30-9 pm.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Guitar Fingerpickin’ Masters <strong>Mary Flower and Eric Lugosch at Kenyon Hall, 7 pm, tickets available at the door. (7904 35th SW)

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

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Being Lucius, Buckets of Rain, In Cameo at The Skylark, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING’: The current ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning” continues the third week of its run, 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.

COMEDY AT ADMIRAL PUB: Get ready to laugh starting at 9 pm, $10 at the door. (2306 California SW)

Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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

BLOCK DROP: As the texted photo shows, DIY cleanup equipment is available at Myrtle Reservoir Park (35th/Myrtle) until 6 pm – that’s also where you can drop off what you pick up, as part of closing the Block Drop loop!

LAST DAY TO COMMENT: Should zoning exceptions be granted for the Alki Elementary rebuild? Today’s the deadline for comments, as explained in our story from last week.

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

GLASS-BLOWING DEMO/ART GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: As part of “Refract – The Seattle Glass Experience,” you can see live glass-blowing noon-4 pm at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) and check out their art-glass pumpkin patch.

CAKE! Lovely and Dapper Desserts will pop up with other food vendors at The Nook (2206 California SW) tonight, 5-10 pm.

SILENT DISCO: Dance to music only you can hear, 6-8 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki), explained in our calendar listing.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: One home game tonight – the West Seattle High School Wildcats host Ingraham at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm. Admission is $4 students/senior citizens, $6 adults, cash only. P.S. If you’re wondering who’s playing at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), that’ll be O’Dea vs. Ballard, 7 pm.

MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, the monthly Songwriters’ Showcase takes 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 ARTSWEST: The ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning” continues the third week of its run, 7:30 pm curtain. Tickets are available online.

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

It’s your monthly chance to get out and enjoy the work of dozens of local artists! That tops our list of what’s happening in West Seattle tonight:

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, WITH MUSIC: 5 pm “until late,” art – and artist receptions – all over the peninsula! Info – including two locations for live music 6-7:45 pm – is in our preview.

Here’s what else is happening tonight:

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: The long-distance exercise in participatory politics has a 5:30 pm pop-up tonight at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WORDS, WRITERS, & SOUTHWEST STORIES: At 6 pm, Fern Naomi Renville will give an online presentation titled “American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future.” Our calendar listing explains how to register and attend.

ULTIMATE AT WALT HUNDLEY: 6 pm, Thursday night summertime Ultimate pickup games have moved to Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).

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

OPEN MIC: Go show off your musical talent, 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

‘SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING;: Second 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!

Thanks to Jerry Simmons for the glimpse of fall colors at Lincoln Park. Here’s what’s ahead today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

SCAM AND FRAUD PREVENTION: Learn about it at 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon). Our calendar listing explains how to register.

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6-8 pm, prospective families are welcome to visit Tilden School (4105 California SW), housed in but not affiliated with First Lutheran Church of West Seattle – info’s in our calendar listing.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Tonight’s online meeting of this area’s largest political group starts with a public-safety forum at 6:30 pm, all welcome. Attendance link and more details can be found in our calendar listing.

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

LIVE AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Jazz trio tonight at 6:30 pm at Otter on the Rocks. (4210 SW Admiral Way).

POETRYBRIDGE: Poems and stories at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 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)

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

(Monday morning photo by Marc Milrod)

Big day/night! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and previews:

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

STARTING YOUR BABY ON SOLID FOODS: Noon online class presented by Neighborhood Naturopathic (WSB sponsor) – info here; check ASAP to see if there’s still room.

WATCHING THE M’S: 12:37 pm, the Mariners open their American League Divisional Series at Houston. Here’s the list of West Seattle venues so far where you can watch:

The Bridge (6301 California SW), open at noon
Admiral Pub (2305 California SW), open at 12:30 pm
Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW), open at 12:30 pm
Circa (2605 California SW), where co-proprietor Gretchen promises, “Sound on and $13 burgers & fries with $5 Manny’s pale ales”
Poggie Tavern (4717 California SW), open at noon
Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW)
Talarico’s (4718 California SW), open at noon
The Beer Junction (4511 California SW)

Additions? Please comment below, or text us at 206-293-6302!

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

CELEBRATE CAROL’S 50TH: 2 pm-4 pm at Alki Spud Fish and Chips (2666 Alki SW), as previewed here, come celebrate Carol Kelly‘s 50 years at the restaurant. Cake and refreshments!

COVID VACCINE POP-UP: 2-7 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), details here.

SPORTS: The Chief Sealth International High School girls’ soccer team has a home game against Ballard, 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). Then at 7 pm, the CSIHS volleyball team hosts Ballard at home (2600 SW Thistle).

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

BUDGET HEARING: The City Council wants to hear about your priorities as they start reviewing and amending the city budget plan for the next two years. Online or in-person, the hearing starts at 5 pm (with signups starting at 3 pm) and goes until the last person has spoken – info in our preview.

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

FLU SHOTS: Roxbury Safeway’s pharmacy team welcomes walk-in at a 6-8 pm flu-shot clinic tonight, info here. (28th/Roxbury)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly meeting at 7 am, info here.

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 dates, on our calendar – and if you have something to add, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Barred Owl, photographed at 34th/Thistle by Amy Hoffman this weekend)

As noted in the morning traffic/transportation wrapup, this is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle, and that means some holiday closures, including:

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: All locations closed today.

SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION: Many facilities are closed today, including community centers and pools – details here.

NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Usually at 2 pm Mondays but canceled today.

For the federal government, this is Columbus Day, with closures/changes including:

US POSTAL SERVICE: No regular delivery; post offices closed.

BANKS: Most (if not all) closed in observance of the federal holiday.

Here’s what IS happening today/tonight:

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Chief Sealth International High School‘s slowpitch-softball team plays Holy Names, 5:15 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

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! Two scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster) and 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!

(September photo by Jerry Simmons with smoke, sailboat, seagull, Space Needle)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

AIR QUALITY ALERT: The regional alert for wildfire smoke continues.

TRAFFIC ALERTS: From SDOT:

-As part of the Reconnect West Seattle Program, this weekend we will be implementing six Vision Zero projects, aimed to improve intersection visibility. Work is anticipated from 7 AM to 3 PM. We will be mostly working from the parking lane and will maintain traffic in all directions through these intersections. Please anticipate minor delays while traveling through the area. We will be painting and posting curb bulbs at the following locations:

2nd Ave SW and Olson Pl SW
35th Ave SW and SW Brandon St
8th Ave SW and SW Barton St
8th Ave S and S Rose St
8th Ave S and S Southern St
7th Ave S and S Donovan St

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

GARDEN GIVEAWAY: Longtime residents who are moving out of West Seattle want to give back before going, so 10 am-2 pm today, in their backyard (4843 42nd SW), they’re giving away garden books, tools, pots, ornaments, plants, hoses, more.

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

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: Noon-8 pm, it’s the final day of festivities – food, beer, music, games. See the schedule here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is closed for the rest of the month for roof work.

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

MUSIC AT C & P: Singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski performs at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm.

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!

(Latest image from SDOT camera in the heart of The Junction)

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

AIR QUALITY ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued one for the region through Sunday night because of wildfire smoke.

ROAD WORK: This weekend’s West Seattle/South Park project list from SDOT:

As part of the Reconnect West Seattle Program, this weekend we will be implementing six Vision Zero projects, aimed to improve intersection visibility. Work is anticipated on Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 3 PM. We will be mostly working from the parking lane and will maintain traffic in all directions through these intersections. Please anticipate minor delays while traveling through the area. We will be painting and posting curb bulbs at the following locations:

2nd Ave SW and Olson Pl SW
35th Ave SW and SW Brandon St
8th Ave SW and SW Barton St
8th Ave S and S Rose St
8th Ave S and S Southern St
7th Ave S and S Donovan St

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: Now 8 am pickup ultimate games at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) on Saturday mornings!

VACCINATION CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm, flu shots at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), and COVID shots are also available 10 am-2 pm – appointments not required.

WEST SEATTLE YARD/GARAGE SALES: Find today’s listings (or post yours!) in this section of the WSB Community Forums.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm brings your next chance to shop this twice-monthly market featuring produce and products primarily from BIPOC growers and makers. (9421 18th SW)

COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE: 10 am-noon artist reception for the Rat City Studios‘ annual show at Dubsea Coffee (9910 8th SW).

BLOCK DROP: Special 2-hour DIY cleanup opportunity at Delridge/Andover, 10 am-noon.

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: 2nd week back from hiatus! 10:30 am in-person gathering in West Seattle, free but registration required; details in our calendar listing.

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION: Alums and families are invited to this 11 am-1 pm event. (10015 28th SW)

WATCH THE MARINERS’ 2ND PLAYOFF GAME: After their victory over Toronto in their first playoff game since 2001, the Mariners could win the best-of-three series with a win today. Here’s our list of West Seattle places watching the game:

The Bridge (6301 California SW)
Arthur’s (2311 California SW)
Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SWO
The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way)
The Admiral Pub (2306 California SW)
The Beer Junction (4511 California SW)
The Westy (7908 35th SW)
Prost West Seattle (3407 California SW)
Circa (2605 California SW)
West Wings (2329 California SW)
Christo’s on Alki (2508 Alki SW)
Locöl (7902 35th SW – new TV!)
The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska)

Additions? Please comment below – thanks!

GREAT PUMPKIN SEARCH: The Fauntleroy Community Association‘s Great Pumpkin Search is set for 2-5 pm today – check in at the FCA table you’ll find in the heart of the Endolyne mini-business district (45th/Wildwood).

‘BIRD SIT’ AT ROXHILL PARK: 2-3:30 pm – drop by and talk with master birders, as explained in our calendar listing. (29th/Barton)

OKTOBERFEST X 2: Two places you can celebrate Oktoberfest today:
*At Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way), beer, food, and music, 2-6 pm.
*At Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), beer, food, music, games, 2-10 pm.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Reminder that the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is closed for the rest of the month because it’s getting a new roof.

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS POP-UP: Noon-1:30 pm, join in long-distance political activism at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

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

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

HERON’S NEST BENEFIT: 4-9 pm at The Heron’s Nest, enjoy dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and more, benefiting the restoration/repatriation project at the site (4818 Puget Way SW) – tickets available here.

WELCOME PARTY: 4-8 pm, Rainier Hair Studio (5619 California SW; WSB sponsor) invites you to a “welcome to the neighborhood” party.

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: Performing 6-8 pm at Princess & The Bear Winery (309 S. Cloverdale).

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jennie Mayer & Co. perform at 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Free, all ages.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with MID, Miss Prince, Laamb at The Skylark, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING’: The current ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning” continues the second week of its run, 7:30 pm curtain. Tickets are available online.

DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Queen Andrew Scott and VJ Lacefront host a night of drag, drinks, and dancing, 9 pm. (2306 California SW)

Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(More early-fall flowers, seen in Gatewood)

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

‘ONE DAY FOR WEST SEATTLE’: Today’s the day for the all-day fundraising marathon presented by the West Seattle Booster Club, as previewed here. Details are in this one-sheet; the donation link is here.

BLOCK DROP: DIY cleanup equipment is available at Ercolini Park (SW Alaska and 48th SW) until 6 pm – that’s also where you can drop off what you clean up, as part of closing the Block Drop loop!

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

WATCHING THE MARINERS: Looking for someplace in West Seattle to watch today’s 1 pm playoff game with the M’s at Toronto? Thanks to everyone who responded when we asked that question. Here are the results. Any others? Still time to let us know so we can add:

The Bridge (6301 California SW)
Arthur’s (2311 California SW)
Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SWO
The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way)
The Admiral Pub (2306 California SW)
The Beer Junction (4511 California SW)
The Westy (7908 35th SW)
Prost West Seattle (3407 California SW)
Circa (2605 California SW)
West Wings (2329 California SW)
Christo’s on Alki (2508 Alki SW)

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: First day of an all-weekend celebration, 3-10 pm – full details here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: The West Seattle High School Wildcats host Lakeside at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 4:30 pm – homecoming game! – followed by the Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks playing Cleveland, also at NCSWAC, 7:30 pm. Admission is $4 students/senior citizens, $6 adults, cash only.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: 6 pm at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska), see Enumclaw performs live, free, all ages.

MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, Guitar Gil performs at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW), free, all ages.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, with Fast Nasties, Wiley Foxes, Juliet Tango. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

COMEDY: New monthly show at Great American Diner (4752 California SW), 8 pm, produced by Cozy Comedy (featured in this WSB story).

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

(Bunny in Lincoln Park, photographed by Emily Carlston)

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

BLOCK DROP: Today you’ll find DIY cleanup equipment at California Place Park (California/Hill in North Admiral), now until 6 pm.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: At 11 am, independent health-insurance broker Patrice Lewis presents information about Medicare at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

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

LIGHT-RAIL STATION SITE TOUR: l-4 pm, the Seattle Design Commission‘s regular meeting will be a tour of station sites for the West Seattle light-rail extension – details here.

ULTIMATE AT WALT HUNDLEY: 6 pm, Thursday night summertime Ultimate pickup games have moved to Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).

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

CANDIDATES’ FORUM: The 7 pm online meeting of the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council includes a forum with the two candidates for the open State House seat in the 34th District, which includes West Seattle – Emily Alvarado and Leah Griffin. Video/phone info is in our calendar listing.

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

BATTLESTAR KALAKALA: First Thursday is funk night at The Skylark, 9 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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!

(Tuesday’s sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

Here’s the West Seattle list for the rest of today:

BLOCK DROP: Today you’ll find DIY cleanup equipment at Cottage Grove Park (26th/Brandon) until 6 pm.

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

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: 7 pm online. This month’s main topic is the West Seattle/South Park coalition’s purpose and future. Attendance 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!

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Jeremy Barton)

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

BLOCK DROP DIY CLEANUP: Go here to see today’s location for supplies facilitating your DIY cleanup, now through 6 pm.

COVID VACCINES: Pop-up clinic today at South Park Senior Center (8201 10th Ave. S.):

South Park Senior Center will be hosting a Vaccination Clinic in partnership with King County and Discovery Health MD from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Moderna, Pfizer, and the new Novavax vaccines will be available. Everyone, including infants, will qualify to receive a free vaccine.

To register go to: prepmod.doh.wa.gov//appointment/en/reg/2698241109

If you need assistance registering, please contact South Park Senior Center at 206-767-2544. Walk-ins will be welcome.

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

NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: The port commissioners of Seattle and Tacoma meet today as NWSA managing members, 11 am at Sea-Tac Airport‘s conference center and online – here’s the agenda; to watch online, go here.

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

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm, the weekly full-council meeting is happening online and in-person – here’s the agenda, with information on how to comment.

SPORTS: The West Seattle High School girls’ soccer team has a home game against Nathan Hale, 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Longstanding weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own. (Organizer Scott says they’re continuing in this spot for even though it’s not high-traffic any more.)

REHEARSALS: The West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ fall rehearsals start at 5:30 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW).

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

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS: Learn and practice the art of public speaking with a friendly group who welcomes you to join. 6:30 pm online – info here.

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm online meeting – details in our calendar listing.

OPEN MIC: Go show your talents at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm.

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 dates, on our calendar – and if you have something to add, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Early-fall flowers, seen in Gatewood)

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

BLOCK DROP: Taking a break this week.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open 10 am-6 pm today, and you can see the Southwest Artist Showcase display during those hours.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly preview of what’s ahead, 2 pm – here’s the agenda; attend in person at City Hall (600 4th) or watch via Seattle Channel.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Chief Sealth International High School‘s girls-soccer team has a match against Highline, 3:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

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 something for our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seal off Lincoln Park, photographed by Emily Carlston)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: The “Revive I-5” closure of the southbound I-5 exit to the West Seattle Bridge is scheduled to continue until early Monday. (UPDATE: They finished early and reopened that and other ramps around 10:30 am.) Elsewhere, here’s the SDOT work plan for today:

-From 7 AM to 4 PM, we’re paving a section of Sylvan Way SW between SW Orchard St and SW Sylvan Heights Dr. Traffic will be maintained in both directions – however, please anticipate minor delays.

-(After) replacing concrete panels at the intersection of 34th Ave SW and SW Barton St. (on Saturday), we’ll have traffic control in place, so people do not drive on the new panels while the concrete cures. Please navigate the area with caution.

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

POP-UP VACCINATION CLINICS: Two today, both with flu and COVID shots:
–Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), 9 am-3 pm flu, 10 am-2 pm COVID, walk-ins welcome
–Explorer West Middle School (10015 28th SW; WSB sponsor), noon-3 pm

BENEFIT PLANT SALE: Give a Lung Force team a boost by shopping this sale, 9 am-3 pm at 3703 SW 107th.

POTTERY SALE: 10 am-3 pm. (4111 47th SW)

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

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: You can visit the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki today, noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s annual outdoor community event in the West Seattle HS parking lot (3000 California SW) next door – bring your pet, or a memento of your pet, to be blessed, as explained in our calendar listing.

PLANT SWAP: Last one of the year at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), 2-4 pm.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: An afternoon of original music at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm, and a food drive – bring nonperishable items and/or money to donate to the West Seattle Food Bank.

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

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

(Fall roses, photographed in West Seattle by Gary Pro)

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

ROAD WORK: First, a reminder that WSDOT‘s “Revive I-5” project has the ramp from southbound I-5 to the West Seattle Bridge closed all weekend. Next, today’s project list from SDOT:

-From 7 AM to 4 PM, we’re paving a section of Sylvan Way SW between SW Orchard St and SW Sylvan Heights Dr. Traffic will be maintained in both directions – however, please anticipate minor delays.

-We’re replacing concrete panels at the intersection of 34th Ave SW and SW Barton St. We expect to start this work around 7 AM and conclude by 3 PM.

-From 7 AM to 4 PM, we’ll be installing a new crash cushion on SW Spokane St in the vicinity of 11th Ave SW that will impact people traveling in the eastbound direction. We will be working on the eastern end of Harbor Island, where eastbound Spokane St splits into three ramp options. There will be a detour in place. Please anticipate delays while traveling in the area.

FERRY-FARE CHANGES: Passengers under 19 are free on Washington State Ferries starting today. Also, summer peak surcharges are over; plus, all fares are going up 2.5 percent.

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: Now 8 am pickup ultimate games at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) on Saturday mornings!

DRAGONFLY GRAND OPENING: The new yoga/Pilates/dance studio at 3270 California SW has a ribbon-cutting at 8:40 am, followed by a 9 am class, and refreshments afterward.

VACCINATION CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm, flu and COVID shots at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW), appointments not required.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: October classes start with today’s 9:30 am session at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW).

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 RESUMES: Back from hiatus! 10:30 am in-person in West Seattle, free but registration required; details in our calendar listing.

DREAM DINNERS OPEN HOUSE: Come say hi and reconnect with the original meal-prep providers, with lots of new ways to help you save time while serving home-cooked meals. Deals, raffles, and other fun at Dream Dinners-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) HQ, outer lower Jefferson Square at 41st/Alaska, 11 am-1 pm.

MINI-WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: For those not going to the regional Walk to End Alzheimer’s today, a local caregivers’ support group invites you to walk with them in Gatewood at 11 am – meet at 39th/Holden. Wear purple if you can!

INNER ALCHEMY GRAND REOPENING: The crystal shop at 3043 California SW celebrates its grand reopening at noon, with festivities including treats continuing until 6.

OKTOBERFEST X 2: Two Oktoberfest celebrations today – noon-6 pm at Alki Masonic Lodge (40th/Edmunds); 1-9 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is open (61st/Stevens).

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS POP-UP: Noon-1:30 pm, long-distance political activism at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

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

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

BOOKS AND BRICKS FUNDRAISER: Help fund school supplies, scholarships, and libraries in Kenya. You can attend a 5:30 pm watch party at St, John the Baptist Parish Hall (3050 California SW) or the 6 pm online event – our calendar listing explains,

WSHS CLASS OF ’82 40TH REUNION: 6 pm at the Washington Athletic Club downtown. If somehow you’re an alum who hasn’t signed up yet, check this page.

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Gary Benson performs at 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Free, all ages.

BANDMIXERS AT THE SKYLARK: Bandmixers-Discography Volume 5 at The Skylark, explained as “curated cover​ bands showcasing select tracks from some of rock music’s most iconic albums​. Performing bands are made up of musicians from within the Festival of Friends Events musician community.” Doors at 7 pm, show at 8. $10. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

COMEDY AT ADMIRAL PUB: Go have some laughs, 9 pm. (2306 California SW)

Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Squirrel stocking up on sunflower seeds for winter – photo by Caity Gerhardt)

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

BLOCK DROP: DIY cleanup equipment is available at Delridge Community Center/Playfield (26th SW & SW Genesee) until 6 pm – that’s also where you can drop off what you clean up, as part of closing the Block Drop loop!

BRING IN YOUR ART: Today’s the final day on which you are invited to bring artwork to the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase, which starts Sunday. The branch is open today until 6 pm.

OFFICE HOURS: City Councilmember Lisa Herbold returns to in-person office hours, 3-7 pm, appointment required – email alex.clardy@seattle.gov to find out if there are any remaining for today.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: The Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks play at Ingraham at 4:30 pm; the West Seattle High School Wildcats, play Lincoln at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm. Admission is $4 students/senior citizens, $6 adults, cash only.

MEMORIAL RIDE FOR ROBB MASON: Seattle Neighborhood Greenways leads a bicycle ride from City Hall downtown (600 4th) to Spokane Street east of the low bridge, where a hit-run driver killed West Seattle massage therapist Robb Mason in July. You can ride with them from downtown or meet at the scene – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Back to the ’90s! 7 pm at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska), Love Battery performs live, free, all ages, celebrating the re-release of their 1992 album “Dayglo.”

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

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

FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL: The annual Seattle Fallen Firefighter Memorial service downtown today will be followed by this event at all Seattle Fire Department stations:

Between 8-8:15 p.m., the department will further recognize fallen firefighters by participating in “Light the Night.” All of Seattle’s 33 fire stations will pull the apparatus in front of the apparatus bays and turn on the emergency lights. Community members are invited to observe this remembrance outside of their local fire station (note: if an apparatus is on an emergency response that station may not be participating).

West Seattle has five SFD stations – look for 11, 29, 32, 36, 37 here.

SPELLING BEE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, the finals in Spelldown After Dark – an adult spelling bee. Check to see if there’s room for spectators tonight! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

(Pink-sorrel, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Rosalie Miller)

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

ART EXHIBIT: Last of three days you can see portraits by Jeff Benesi at West Side Presbyterian Church (3601 California SW). Open for viewing now until 1 pm.

BLOCK DROP: Today you’ll find DIY cleanup equipment at Duwamish Head (parking area by the fence with all the locks), until 6 pm.

BRING IN YOUR ART: Today’s the second of three days in which everyone is welcome to bring artwork to the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase, which starts Sunday. Branch hours today are noon-8 pm.

BUGS AND BREWS: 5:30 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), learn about bugs with Jen from Tiny Science, with beverages available for purchase.

ULTIMATE AT WALT HUNDLEY: 6 pm, Thursday night summertime Ultimate pickup games have moved to Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).

LIVE PIANO MUSIC: Betty‘s back at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 6:30 pm.

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

ARTSWEST OPENING NIGHT: Opening night for the new 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!