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From the Lost/Found/Non-Pets section: Wallet found with ‘time-sensitive’ contents

March 8, 2023 5:03 pm
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Our usual place for lost/found listings, aside from pets (who have their own page), is this section of the WSB Community Forums. But Holy Rosary found a wallet and tells us it includes “time-sensitive” contents, so we’re amplifying this in case it will help. The items in the wallet, found on the church steps, include no contact info, but there is a name, part of which is included in the listing. If you know of someone who lost their wallet, you can check that listing here.

Poetry, politics, more for your West Seattle Wednesday

(View from the low bridge – photo by Don Brubeck)

Here’s the list for your Wednesday:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person sales continue – use this lookup to find cookie booths near you, and/or check our list of local troops who have told us where they’ll be (to add yours, email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com).

HISTORY HOUR: Special presentation 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): Local author Elise Hooper, “who writes novels centered on trailblazing women who have been overlooked by history,” will be the guest speaker for Women’s History Month.

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

TRIVIA x 6: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

LIVE AT EPHESUS: Kimball & The Fugitive Trio now plays Ephesus Greek Restaurant (5245 California SW), 6:30 pm Wednesdays.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s biggest political group meets online at 7:30 pm (or join for pre-meeting programming at 6:30). Register for the link on the group’s website; see the agenda here.

POETRYBRIDGE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Three featured readers, Kathryn Thurber-Smith, Alex Smith, and J. Kates.

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

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

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

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

WEST SEATTLE TUESDAY: 14 possibilities!

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: In-person sales continue – use this lookup to find cookie booths near you, and/or check our list of local troops who have told us where they’ll be (to add yours, email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com).

REGISTRATION FOR PARKS PROGRAMS: Registration for spring Seattle Parks programs opens at noon. See the citywide brochure here.

STATE OF THE COUNTY: West Seattle-residing King County Executive Dow Constantine presents this year’s State of the County address at 1 pm. Watch via King County TV, on cable or streamed online.

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

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

‘DISCOVER SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE’ OPEN HOUSE: 3-6 pm at the Puget Ridge main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) – info in our calendar listing.

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

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

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

PURIM IN OUTER SPACE: All are invited to the Purim party presented by TLC of West Seattle at Outer Space Seattle (2830 Alki SW), 6:15 pm.

OPEN MIC AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Hosted by Michael Pearsall, 7 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

TRIVIA X 3: Three establishments where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

BINGO AT LARRY’S: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW).

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 the future via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

11 on the list for your West Seattle Monday

March 6, 2023 11:11 am
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(Mallard at Lincoln Park, photographed by Susan Romanenghi)

Highlights for this afternoon/evening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Fourth day of this year’s in-person sales. Use this lookup to see where and when to find them in your zip code.

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

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

OPEN HOUSE AT SSC’S GEORGETOWN CAMPUS: 3-6 pm, you’re invited to visit, and learn about programs at, the Georgetown campus of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). It’s at 6737 Corson Avenue South. Details are in our calendar listing.

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

NEW OPEN MIC: The new weekly BedHead Open Mic debuts tonight at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau) – info in our calendar listing.

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

BEFORE THE BADGE: Online dialogue tonight with Seattle Police trainees as part of the “Before the Badge” program; pre-registration required – info’s in our calendar listing.

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

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

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 10 notes!

Here are highlights of what’s scheduled today – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Above is a photo from Troop 41843, which reports “a surprise visit from Western Washington Girl Scouts CEO Andrea Anderson Friday night to kick off the first night of Girl Scout Cookie Booths! What a great surprise! Thank you for coming out Andrea AND for your purchase!” Troop 41843 is one of the troops selling again today – their times/places are added to our spotlight calendar listing – and you can look up all the “cookie booths” by zip code by going here.

ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update these – see today’s lineup here.

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

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: Late winter edition! Shop artists and makers at Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), 11 am-4 pm. See a vendor list in our calendar listing.

MACKLEMORE VISITS EASY STREET: 3-5 pm meet-and-greet for buyers of his new album – sold out, so we’re just mentioning it in case you wonder what the crowd’s all about.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), with Judy Kaplan and Steven Cristol. Help them support WSFB!

YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Presented by Inner Alchemy, 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

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

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

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

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

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 18 options!

(Rainbow, photographed last Monday by Jerry Simmons)

One week until Daylight Saving Time, two weeks until the vernal equinox … an almost-spring weekend begins! Here are your Saturday highlights:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES: Day 2 of in-person sales! Find nearby “cookie booths” by using this lookup – also see our calendar listing for dates/times/places local Scouts plan to be (and if your troop is participating, email us your dates/times/locations – westseattleblog@gmail.com – so we can add to the list).

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: 8 am at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), just show up to throw with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family.

VOLUNTEER AT LINCOLN PARK: Today’s 9 am-noon event has filled all slots! See this calendar for upcoming opportunities in various West Seattle parks.

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

VOLUNTEER WITH SEATTLE STREET FIXERS: Two locations near the West Seattle Bridge, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, explained in our calendar listing.

GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY GROUP: Continuing at 10:30 am today, “Grace Church will host a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is a one-time charge of $20 for the GriefShare journal.” Meeting in the church basement. (10323 28th SW)

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

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

DUWAMISH RIVER UPDATES: Find out what’s new with multiple sites along the river, give feedback, and get lunch, all at South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave. S.), 11 am-1 pm.

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

THE GOOD SOCIETY TURNS 3: Party all weekend. Open noon-10 pm today. (California/Lander)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history is noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: At the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, NWA is open for tasting 1-6 pm today.

MEET WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Community meeting at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) with this area’s Seattle Public Schools board rep Leslie Harris, 2 pm – drop in, talk, listen.

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Red Dress, (corrected time) 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW). Free, all ages.

CAVORT: Celtic music at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm tonight.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm, “Pisces Fest” at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), no cover.

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

Heard the booms?

We did too. As did police, and they’ve concluded the same thing we did – just fireworks. Don’t know exactly where but sounded rather close to the Gatewood/Upper Fauntleroy line.

From cookies to Corner Bar, here’s the list for your West Seattle Friday

(Bee with crocus in Thursday’s sunshine, photographed by Tom Trulin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for this afternoon/evening:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: Today’s the first day of in-person cookie sales – see our preview for info received from four local troops that’ll be among the sellers, plus how to see who else will have cookie booths!

ONLINE AUCTION: Bidding ends at (corrected) 7 pm for the Fairmount Park Elementary PTA‘s fundraising auction.

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

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

THE GOOD SOCIETY TURNS 3: Party starts today, as previewed here. Open 3 pm-10 pm. (California/Lander)

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

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: Weekly 4-6 pm event for 12+, $5 per player – learn about and play “Magic: the Gathering” at Meeples Games (3727 California SW)

CORNER BAR ON THE ROAD: Highland Park Improvement Club takes its first Friday gatherings on the road! Tonight, 6-10 pm, join them at the West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Featuring music from Tio Nacho’s House, plus DJs!

BIG BAND DINNER DANCE: 6 pm at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), benefit featuring student musicians and the West Seattle Big Band. Email to see if tickets are still available – address is in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm live music, with Candice Rose and friends. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

Comedy, music, books, community involvement for your West Seattle Thursday

March 2, 2023 9:49 am
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(Female Common Merganser in breeding plumage, photographed off Jack Block Park by Ann Anderson)

Here are highlights for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome, weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where you’ll find them playing today.

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

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

DEVELOPMENT MEETING: 5 pm online, the city is convening a meeting for comments on a proposed 11-unit development in Delridge, at 6504 24th SW, on an “environmentally critical” site near Longfellow Creek. The meeting notice explains how to participate, by video or phone, and how to comment.

TAE KWON DO: Tonight at 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), the West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club starts March lessons. New students can join at any time, and beginners are welcome.

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

SILENT BOOK CLUB: The West Seattle Silent Book Club – read by yourself, then talk if you want – meets at 11 locations this month, starting at 7 pm tonight. They’re all listed here.

PIANO BAR: Join Larry Knapp and friends for music and more at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) 7-10 pm – bar’s open too, and musicians are welcome as well as spectators.

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community council for White Center and vicinity meets online at 7 pm, all welcome. Agenda and attendance info can be found in our calendar listing.

JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 8 pm comedy show at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), presented by West Seattle-based Cozy Comedy. Ticket link is in our calendar listing!

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

WEST SEATTLE TUESDAY: Highlights for this afternoon/evening

(Barred Owl, photographed near Schmitz Park by Maria Johnson)

Looking ahead for the rest of today/tonight:

DONATE SOCKS: Last day for the sock drive – new, please – at West Seattle Grounds (2141 California SW), open until 4 pm.

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

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

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

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

‘WRITING WITH THE DUWAMISH RIVER’: Not West Seattle, but of local interest: The four-week course previewed here starts tonight, 5-7 pm, at Hugo House on Capitol Hill (1634 11th Avenue). More info in our calendar listing.

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

TRIVIA X 3: Three establishments where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

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

You can always see the future via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

7 options for your West Seattle Monday afternoon/evening

(Snowy Sunday morning along the Duwamish River – photo by Ann Anderson)

Highlights for this afternoon/evening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “She Had to Say Yes.” Free popcorn! Advance registration required – our calendar listing explains how.

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

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

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

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

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

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

Dine-out fundraiser, more for your West Seattle Sunday

February 26, 2023 7:17 am
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(‘Live’ SDOT camera over Walk-All-Ways)

Here are highlights of what’s scheduled today – if we get word of any weather-related changes, we’re updating as the day goes on (and if you have updates to share, please text 206-293-6302):

ORIGINAL BAKERY’S LAST DAY: As we’ve been noting, the bakery at 9253 45th SW in Fauntleroy is closing its doors after today. It’s scheduled to be open 7:30 am-3 pm.

(8:53 am – canceled) COVID VACCINATIONS: 9 am-2 pm, free vaccinations for ages 5 and up at Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Walmesley Center (35th & Myrtle) – no appointments needed.

ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update these – see today’s lineup here.

ANIMATED CAFE STORY TIME: 9:30 am in the building next to the coffee stand’s lot at 4518 Fauntleroy Way SW. Sign up in advance here.

CHIEF SEALTH DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 10 am-8 pm, a portion of proceeds – dine-in, take-out, gift cards, meat shop – at Lady Jaye (4523 California SW) will go to the Chief Sealth International High School boys’ soccer team.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market offers late-winter produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska) P.S. Look for TLC of West Seattle with a challah-braiding booth today!

ADOPTABLE DOGS: Meet-and-greet with Forgotten Dogs Rescue, 11:30 am-2 pm at Mud Bay (2611 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC NOVELS (& MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Monthly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm – see our calendar listing for info on this month’s discussion topic.

‘AN ENDLESS SHIFT’: The one-woman play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) has its last performance today, 3 pm. Get your ticket(s) here.

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).

YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Presented by Inner Alchemy, 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

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

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

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

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

Polar Plunge party, quake-relief shopping, more for your West Seattle Saturday!

February 25, 2023 6:34 am
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Two weeks until Daylight Saving Time, three weeks until the vernal equinox … spring is on the way and early bloomers like those crocuses (seen in Gatewood) are popping up. Here are your Saturday highlights:

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: 8 am at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), just show up to throw with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family.

SHOP AND DINE TO HELP EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS: All weekend, some West Seattle businesses are donating part of their proceeds to Turkey/Syria earthquake relief – see the list here.

POLAR PLUNGE PARTY: As we’ve been reporting, part of this is about jumping into Puget Sound to raise money for Special Olympics Washington – that happens at 1 pm – but even non-plungers are invited to the beach for food trucks, a beer garden, and music. All of those start at 10 am; beer garden requires online tickets you can buy here; here’s our preview listing which trucks and beers organizers say you’ll find. And if you decide at the last minute to plunge, on-site registration ($25) starts at 8 am. This is all in the Alki Bathhouse vicinity – 60th/Alki.

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

GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY GROUP: Continuing at 10:30 am today, “Grace Church will host a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is a one-time charge of $20 for the GriefShare journal.” Meeting in the church basement. (10323 28th SW)

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

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

BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Both of West Seattle High School‘s teams have state-tournament regional games today/tonight. The girls play Lynnwood at noon at Arlington High School (ticket info here); the boys play North Thurston at 8 pm at Bellevue College (ticket info here). Both are must-win games.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history is noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: At the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, NWA is open for tasting 1-6 pm today.

MASON BEE CLASS: Growing food? You want to learn about these bees. 1 pm class at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW).

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Iris Drive, 6 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW). Free, all ages.

EVENING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 7-9 pm, Theresa Redmond perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.

DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA: West End Girls at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors at 7, show at 8. All ages.

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

‘Nerd Singles Mixer,’ music, more for your West Seattle Friday

February 24, 2023 10:30 am
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(Thursday’s sunset, photographed by Daniel Nye)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for this afternoon/evening:

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

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

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

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: Weekly 4-6 pm event for 12+, $5 per player – learn about and play “Magic: the Gathering” at Meeples Games (3727 California SW)

CAKE POP-UP: Lovely and Dapper Desserts is at Till Dawn (5048 California SW), 3-7 pm.

‘NERD SINGLES MIXER’: 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), solo gamers invited!

LIVE AT C & P: Citizens of Earth at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover!

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm live music, with Joint Souls, Midpak, Shai Permilovsky Quintet. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

From politics to piano to play, options for your West Seattle Thursday

February 23, 2023 10:03 am
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(View from aboard a ferry leaving Vashon during Tuesday’s unsettled weather – photo by Colie Southerland)

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

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 11 am online meeting – highlights and RSVP info are in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome, weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where you’ll find them playing today.

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: Noon-5 pm hybrid meeting – the agenda explains how you can comment/watch/attend online or at the board room downtown (401 S. Jackson). The “further studies” items for the West Seattle/Ballard light-rail extensions are back in the spotlight, though Ballard is expected to be the major topic.

RAPIDRIDE H LINE CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS? Drop in online 5-6 pm to ask the team. Here’s the video link (meeting ID: 228 271 1759) and the phone # (253-215-8782)

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

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

(Photo courtesy Otter on the Rocks)

BETTY ON PIANO: 6:30 pm, Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) welcomes back their “beloved 89-year-old pianist” for the “first time back in a number of months.”

‘AN ENDLESS SHIFT’: The one-woman play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) has another bonus performance, 7:30 pm. Get your ticket(s) here.

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

HPAC, bonus ‘Endless Shift’ performance, kindergarten talk, more for your West Seattle Wednesday

Thanks to Jerry Simmons for the photo of an Anna’s Hummingbird in this morning’s dusting of snow. Here’s what’s happening in the non-snowy hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

AMERICAN MAHJONG: 1-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Stimulate your brain by playing this ancient Chinese tile game that is similar to the card game Rummy. Meet new people and have fun. All levels of players are welcome.”

GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: If you have a 3-to-5-year-old, don’t miss this online discussion co-presented by the Greater Seattle YMCA (parent of WSB sponsor West Seattle YMCA), 2 pm, free. Registration/participation link is in our calendar listing.

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

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

LIVE AT EPHESUS: Kimball & The Fugitive Trio now plays Ephesus Greek Restaurant (5245 California SW), 6:30 pm Wednesdays.

GET TOGETHER WITH HPAC: If you live, work, play, study, shop, etc. in Highland Park, Riverview, and/or South Delridge, HPAC is your community coalition, and tonight’s their monthly meeting, 7 pm. As previewed here, the South Delridge Action Plan is a spotlight topic. Go here for the link/number to be part of tonight’s meeting.

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

‘AN ENDLESS SHIFT’: First of three added performances following last weekend’s cancellations – 7:30 pm at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor). Get tickets here.

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

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

From State of the City to state basketball competition, here’s what’s ahead for your Tuesday

(Ring-necked Duck at Seola Pond, photographed by Cindy Roberts)

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

METRO BRIEFING: As mentioned in our morning traffic updates, a County Council committee is hearing a status update on Metro service this morning, and it’s still ahead as of when we’re publishing this – if interested, watch live here.

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

STATE OF THE CITY: Watch Mayor Bruce Harrell present this annual update, noon via Seattle Channel.

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

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

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

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

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

STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: The West Seattle High School girls’ “opening round” game is at WSHS tonight, 7 pm, vs. Central Kitsap. Ticket info here. (3000 California SW)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: 7 pm, acoustic musicians/singers of all genres are welcome at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), hosted by Michael Pearsall.

TRIVIA X 3: Three places where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).

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

You can always see the future via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

MYSTERY: Mis-addressed postcards from Antarctica. Meant for you?

Jesse hopes to get these postcards to their rightful recipients:

We got these postcards a few days ago from Andrew addressed to Mary Kay and Mat, and Mom and Dad. There’s no one here in the building by that name, so I figured I would reach out to see if any of the blog readers might know where these go.

The Antarctic trip looks amazing, and wouldn’t want Andrew’s parents to miss out on their postcards!

The erroneous address was on California SW north of The Junction, so maybe the correct one isn’t far. If these were for you, email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com and we’ll connect you.

From ‘Fat Sunday’ party to ‘Smooch a Pooch,’ 14 West Seattle options for today/tonight

February 19, 2023 6:34 am
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(Luna/Anchor Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening on day two of this three-day Presidents Day weekend:

ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update these – see today’s lineup here.

ANIMATED CAFE STORY TIME: 9:30 am in the building next to the coffee stand’s lot at 4518 Fauntleroy Way SW. Sign up in advance here.

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

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS SALE: The Presidents Day Weekend Sale is on at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) – get gear and apparel for snow sports, with lots of time left in this year’s season – some items up to 40 percent off! Open 10 am-5 pm today. (3602 SW Alaska)

DONATION DRIVE: Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) is hoping you can donate to today’s drive – drop off items in the front courtyard, 11 am-3 pm:

The pantry is bare! There is a critical need for donations of non-perishable food for our unsheltered neighbors.

Donations of food, clothing, and outdoor gear are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center.

ART POP-UP: Danish artist Bjoern T.M. Larsen‘s pop-up shop in the Senior Center of West Seattle corner space (California/Oregon) is oen 11 am-5 pm.

‘FAT SUNDAY’ PARTY: Free music and food – Mardi Gras-style – at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), and everyone’s invited, starting at noon; details in our calendar listing.

FIXTURE/FURNITURE SALE: From the inbox: “Doll Parts Collective (newly relocated to 4832 California SW) is having a fixture/furniture sale at their old location (4448 California SW) today 2/19 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. They have furniture, clothing racks, small display items, and some deeply discounted home goods; even a few free items. Need a piano, anyone? Things are priced to sell! Also, in case you missed it, they’re now open at their new spot seven days a week, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.”

‘SMOOCH A POOCH’: Adoptable dogs at a fundraiser for Beloveds 3-6 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way 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).

YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Presented by Inner Alchemy 7 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

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

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

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

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

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: From birds to beach-walking to burgers, 18 options

(Puddle-jumping at Alki Promenade – photo by Dave L., leaping by Carol L.)

The three-day Presidents Day weekend has begun, and we have a vast variety of options for your Saturday:

SATURDAY MORNING ULTIMATE: 8 am at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), just show up to throw with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: Drop in for birdwatching at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), 10-11:30 am – free, no RSVP required.

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS SALE: The Presidents Day Weekend Sale is on at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) – get gear and apparel for snow sports, with lots of time left in this year’s season – some items up to 40 percent off! Open 10 am-5 pm today. (3602 SW Alaska)

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

GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY GROUP: Continuing at 10:30 am today, “Grace Church will host a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is a one-time charge of $20 for the GriefShare journal.” Meeting in the church basement. (10323 28th SW)

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

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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY READING TIME: In partnership with Explorer West Middle School, 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

DICK’S DRIVE-IN TRUCK: Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) is hosting the Dick’s Drive-In burgers-and-shakes food truck 11 am-2 pm today.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history is noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: At the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, NWA is open for tasting 1-6 pm today.

BASKETBALL: West Seattle High School boys and girls teams both have district-tournament games at Bellevue College (3000 Landerholm Circle SE) this afternoon, boys at 3 pm vs. Rainier Beach, girls at 4:45 pm vs. Eastside Catholic.

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Midnight Marauders EP release show, 6:30 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW). Free, all ages.

EVENING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 7-9 pm, Roo Forrest and Friends perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.

(canceled) ‘AN ENDLESS SHIFT’: This solo show at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) has its second-to-last performance tonight, 7:30 pm: “Created from verbatim accounts of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Seattle nurses who were there, “An Endless Shift” is a tribute to the everyday heroes who were confronted with what would become the longest shift of their lives.” Get your ticket(s) here.

NIGHTTIME LOW-TIDE BEACH WALK: Find Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists at Constellation Park (63rd and Beach Drive), 8-10 pm. (Tide’s out to -2.5 feet at 9:30 pm.)

OUT AT THE BOX: “An evening of drag and laughs” at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 9:30 pm. No cover.

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

West Seattle Timebank, Kenyon Hall open mic, bird-watching, more for your Friday

February 17, 2023 10:12 am
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(Viburnum at Jack Block Park, photo by Ann Anderson, who says it’s a “natural food source for wintering Anna’s Hummingbirds and certain pollinators”)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Friday!

BEVERAGE FUNDRAISER: All day at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), mention the Genesee Hill Elementary PTA and part of your beverage purchase will be donated. Open until 5 pm.

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS SALE: The Presidents Day Weekend Sale is on at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) – get gear and apparel for snow sports, with lots of time left in this year’s season – some items up to 40 percent off! Open until 7 pm. (3602 SW Alaska)

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: Seattle Colleges‘ annual event is on Capitol Hill this year but you can attend online – our calendar listing explains how.

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

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

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: First of two free Seattle Parks drop-in events – Westcrest Park (9000 8th SW), 3-4:30 pm. Our calendar listing explains where to meet up,

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

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: Weekly 4-6 pm event for 12+, $5 per player – learn about and play “Magic: the Gathering” at Meeples Games (3727 California SW)

CAKE POP-UP: Lovely and Dapper Desserts is at The Nook (2206 California SW) tonight, 5-10 pm.

SINGER-SONGWRITER OPEN MIC: Second month of the new monthly open mic at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW). Signups start at 6, music at 6:30, free, all ages.

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Online meeting with a guest speaker talking about “mystery shopping,” 6:30 pm. Our calendar listing explains how to RSVP for attendance link.

BASKETBALL: Both West Seattle High School teams have must-win district-tournament games tonight at Bellevue College (3000 Landerholm Circle SE) – the boys vs. Liberty at 6:30 pm, the girls vs. Holy Names at 8 pm.

LIVE AT C & P: Dublin Abbey at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) with folk-rock, 7-9 pm. No cover!

‘AN ENDLESS SHIFT’: Third week at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its final week tonight, 7:30 pm. Get your ticket(s) here.

AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm live music, with The Mrs. Bill Larsons, Student Nurse, Charlie Churchill and the Heathens. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

SW Precinct Crime Prevention Council meeting, Pathfinder K-8 event, more for your West Seattle Thursday

(Photo by Rosalie Miller – underside of Fauntleroy Park leaf with map fungus; click here to see topside)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s ahead for the rest of today/tonight:

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), Carol-Ann Sharp Thornton tells her story as “A Child of Color Reflecting on West Seattle History.” Our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome, weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where you’ll find them playing today.

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

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE @ PATHFINDER K-8: Prospective middle-school families are invited to visit Pathfinder K-8 at 5:45 pm today. (1901 SW Genesee)

SW PRECINCT CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: Hear from and talk with police, plus special guest Tom Van Bronkhorst from the city Unified Care Team to talk about the 1st Avenue South encampment, 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster), in-person or online (see our calendar listing for video/phone attendance info).

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm in-person at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) and online (info here), with guests invited from SPD and Parks.

‘AN ENDLESS SHIFT’: The one-woman play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) is in its its final week, 7:30 pm. Get your ticket(s) here.

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

WEST SEATTLE WEDNESDAY: 11 highlights!

(Tuesday sunrise glow, photographed by Marc Milrod)

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

AMERICAN MAHJONG: 1-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Stimulate your brain by playing this ancient Chinese tile game that is similar to the card game Rummy. Meet new people and have fun. All levels of players are welcome.”

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

LACROSSE PRACTICES BEGIN: Southwest Lacrosse Club Titans boys teams 3rd grade and up start practices tonight – info here.

HSA SELECT BOYS’ SOCCER TRYOUTS: Tonight and tomorrow at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW):

Players should plan to attend both days of tryouts.

U16 (Birth Year 2008) Day 1: Feb 15, Wed, 6-7:30pm
U17 (Birth Year 2007) Day 1: Feb 15, Wed, 7:30-9pm
U19 (Birth Year 2005/06) Day 1: Feb 15, Wed, 7:30-9pm

Register HERE. Please review Tryout Page to prepare for tryouts.

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

LIVE AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: It’s Jazz Night, starting at 6:30 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

CHURCH CELEBRATION: The Rev. Canon Elise B. Johnstone becomes rector of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) in a ceremony tonight; community members welcome.

LIVE AT EPHESUS: Kimball & The Fugitive Trio now plays Ephesus Greek Restaurant (5245 California SW), 6:30 pm Wednesdays.

LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl (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.

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

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