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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRIVIA x 4: At 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm; trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.

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

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

(Photo by Vincent Marx)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More info in our calendar listing.

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

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

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

You can always see more, and preview future events, via our event calendar – if you have something to add, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Caity Gerhardt)

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

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

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

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

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

Have a West Seattle/White Center event to list on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photographed in The Arroyos by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

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

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

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

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 11 am meeting online.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo sent by Ron – seen in Fauntleroy)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRIVIA x 4: At 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm; trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.

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

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

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(Dawn Redwood cone, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can always see more, and preview future events, via our event calendar – if you have something to add, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

(WSB photo from West Seattle Ski Swap day 1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo sent by Al)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!