West Seattle, Washington
18 Thursday
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If you missed it last night – the West Seattle Bridge has reopened. Besides getting reacquainted with the bridge, here’s what else is happening on your Sunday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Reminder that SDOT says crews will still be out removing detour/closure signs and other items related to the now-over bridge closure. Also, “we’ll be replacing concrete panels at the 16th Ave SW and SW Webster St intersection.”
CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re continuing to list these – see today’s list here.
UPDATED COVID BOOSTERS: Another Pliable clinic at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW) 8 am-noon today.
FLU & COVID VACCINATIONS: At Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), flu shots are available 9 am-3 pm and COVID vaccinations 10 am-2 pm, as previewed here.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market is open with late-summer 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.
WEST SEATTLE MUSIC HISTORY RIDE: Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and West Seattle Bike Connections for a fun ride exploring West Seattle music history – preregister ASAP if you’re not already signed up, and meet on the north side of West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) in time to be ready to ride at 10 am.
BRIDGE REOPENING PARTY: Starting with a free workout at 11 am and continuing all day and until at least 7 pm, celebrate the West Seattle Bridge reopening at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) – details here.
‘REUNITED’ COLLABORATION BEER: Ounces is one of five places where you can get it! Full list here.
SPRAYPARK’S LAST DAY: Highland Park Spraypark will be open 11 am-8 pm (1100 SW Cloverdale) and then closed until next year.
SECOND-TIME SALE: 11:30 am-2 pm, it’s the second and final day of Fauntleroy Church‘s big rummage sale, previewed here. (9140 California SW)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is closed today because of special events.
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION WORKSHOP: Help fight hate. Learn how at today’s free workshop, 1-4 pm at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).
MUSIC AT C & P: 3-5 pm, singer/songwriter Jonathan Foster performs at C & P Coffee Company. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
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!
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, and other previews, here’s what’s happening on your last bridgeless Saturday:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Of course SDOT‘s main job is preparing to reopen the West Seattle Bridge – exact time not announced – and this work is happening today:
Leading up to reopening on Sunday and afterward, we’ll have various SDOT work crews near the bridge and along the detour routes. They will be removing a lot of signs, like the detour route signs and low bridge restriction signs. They’ll also be removing traffic control items like barricades, barrels, and digital messaging boards.
As part of the Reconnect West Seattle program, in addition to ongoing street maintenance and safety improvements, we will be completing a few projects this weekend.
-We began paving parts of SW Admiral Way last week, and we will continue paving through this Saturday.
-On Saturday and Sunday, we’ll be replacing concrete panels at the 16th Ave SW and SW Webster St intersection.Work is expected to begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM. Please expect delays, drive safely in work zones, and follow directions from signs and flaggers. Traffic will be maintained in both directions as we complete the work.
METRO SERVICE CHANGE: This is the day that service revisions kick in – including some West Seattle cuts – but buses won’t return to the high bridge until Monday.
ORCA HALF: This half-marathon starts in waves from Lincoln Park at 7:30 am and ends at Don Armeni Boat Ramp – no street closures. Added early Water Taxi run pre-race.
UPDATED COVID BOOSTERS: Pliable‘s clinic at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW) is 8 am-2 pm, walk-ins accommodated if supplies permit.
SECOND-TIME SALE: 9 am-4 pm, it’s the first and biggest day of Fauntleroy Church‘s big rummage sale, previewed here. (9140 California SW)
HIGHLAND PARK PTA SALE: Even more rummage-saling, this time to support a school! 10 am-2 pm (1012 SW Trenton).
GARAGE/YARD SALES: See (and post) listings in the WSB Community Forums.
WEST SEATTLE ART HOP & SHOP: 10 am-5 pm, a tour of artist studios and other venues where you can see and buy art! First-ever – the latest info is here, including map links.
PIGEON POINT CRAFT FAIR FESTIVAL: One of the stops on the Art Hop map is a big event all by itself – more than two dozen crafter/vendors at Pathfinder K-8 School (1901 SW Genesee) on Pigeon Point.
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) – which is also a stop on the Art Hop & Shop map.
SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm, second-to-last day of the season.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is open (61st/Stevens).
CELEBRATING LOU MAGOR: Noon-4 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), an open house to celebrate the life and legacy of the historic hall’s longtime champion, who died in April 2021.
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)
BRIDGE PRE-REOPENING PARTY: 2-9:30 pm, celebrate at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), with Hawaiian food, desserts, a 2-6 pm pop-up market, kids’ activities including a bounce house, more, including the now-famous “Reunited” collaborative beer.
(added) HUSKIES WATCH PARTY, WITH HALFTIME GUEST: Received this morning, an open invitation to a watch party for the Huskies-Michigan State game starting at 4 pm at The Bridge (6301 California SW); the party hosts are inviting Seattle Municipal Court Judge candidate Pooja Vaddadi to speak at halftime.
EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Roo Forrest and Friends, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Dead Sonics, Mantle Collapse, Midnight Marauders, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. $10. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
No, that’s not a bee. Photographer Ann Anderson explains, “Syrphid Flies, while closely resembling bees, are bee imposters. Less than .5” long, and often known as ‘flower flies’; they do not sting, are important pollinators and help control pests – especially aphids.” Now you know! On with what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BLOCK DROP: DIY cleanup equipment is available at Anchor Park (59th/Stevens) until 6 pm – that’s also where you can drop off what you clean up, as part of closing the Block Drop loop!
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS SALE: As previewed, the big clearance sale at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska, WSB sponsor) is wrapping up, open today 11 am-6 pm.
SPRAYPARK OPEN: Third-to-last day for Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale, 11 am-8 pm, too.
HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Today/tonight brings another doubleheader for the Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks and the West Seattle High School Wildcats, playing at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – CSIHS plays Franklin at 4:30 pm, WSHS plays Cleveland at 7:30 pm.
SPICE GIRLS TRIBUTE: 5 pm at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska), commemorating the 26th anniversary of the Spice Girls‘ first album.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Joel Egan performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm.
SPELLING BEE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, as announced last month, Friday nights bring Spelldown After Dark – an adult spelling bee. Check to see if there’s room for participants/spectators! (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Have something to add to our Event Calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Osprey fishing in late August, photographed by Danny McMillin)
Here’s what’s happening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, inbox, and previews:
SPRAYPARK OPEN: Wading pools have closed for the season but Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale will be open 11 am-8 pm, every day through Sunday
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS CLEARANCE SALE: As noted here, this shop (WSB sponsor) at 3602 SW Alaska is having a change-of-seasons clearance sale. Open 11 am-6 pm today.
JOURNALING FOR MINDFULNESS: Writing class at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 11 am.
(added) CASTING CALL: The community coalition commemorating the bridge reopening is still interested in having people show up for video-shoot locations today, as explained here – the locations/times are:
11:45 am Alki Beach by the Statue of Liberty
12:45 pm Admiral Theater
1:45 pm Alaska Junction by Easy Street
2:45 pm at the bridge’s west entrance
FLUTES IN THE FOREST: Free outdoor concert in Schmitz Park(Admiral Way/Stevens), 5-6 pm.
SPORTS-MEDICINE TALK FOR RUNNERS: Learn about returning to running post-injury, at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) with Lake Washington Physical Therapy (WSB sponsor), 6 pm.
34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s largest political group meets in person at 6:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9130 California SW); agenda highlights are in our calendar listing.
JAZZ AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Trio Jazz Night, 6:30 pm (4210 SW Admiral Way).
LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.
MUSIC BINGO: Now 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 a calendar event to add? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Cormorant, photographed by Rainer Klett)
Here’s what you should know about, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BLOCK DROP DIY CLEANUP: 9 am-6 pm today, Duwamish Head‘s famous lock-studded fence will be the pickup/dropoff spot for equipment and bags for your DIY cleanup.
STUDENT MEAL PICKUP: Locations for Seattle Public Schools students to pick up lunches until school starts have changed. Hours are still 10 am-1 pm; our story from Sunday night lists the West Seattle locations.
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: 10:30 am politics-at-a-distance volunteers’ weekly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SPRAYPARK STILL OPEN: Wading pools are now all closed but Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) remains open 11 am-8 pm daily through Sunday.
CHESS CLUB: Play at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 1:30 pm.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENES: 2 pm, the weekly full-council is happening online and in-person – here’s the agenda, with inforation on how to comment.
IRISH DANCE CLASSES: Children can learn Irish dance at the VFW Hall (3601 SW Alaska), 4:30 pm – info’s in our calendar listing.
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.
AUTHOR EVENT: Madeline Ostrander is at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) to talk about her new book “At Home on an Unruly Planet,” 5:30-7 pm.
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN: Bring your little one(s) for a story followed by a garden activity, at the Delridge P-Patch, 6 pm (5078 25th SW).
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, go play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Learn about timebanking and have fun at tonight’s 6:30 pm gathering at Puget Ridge Edible Park (5265 18th SW) – info in our calendar listing.
ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm community meeting in-person at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), all welcome.
FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm business meeting for the FCA board – community always welcome; here’s how to attend, in-person at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) or online.
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 on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Weekend photo of two squabbling Steller’s Jays, by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
From today’s listings on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BLOCK DROP: Today’s Block Drop spot to pick up and return equipment for a DIY community cleanup – and to drop off your bagged results, too – is Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki), until 6 pm.
STUDENT MEAL PICKUP: Locations for Seattle Public Schools students to pick up lunches during the strike have changed. Hours are still 10 am-1 pm; our story from last night lists the West Seattle locations.
SPRAYPARK: Last week for the Highland Park Spraypark, 11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale.)
T-SHIRT PICKUP: As announced here, if you ordered a “Reunited” T-shirt but haven’t picked it up yet, you can go to the West Seattle Junction Association office (4210 SW Oregon) noon-3 today (or 3-6 pm any of the next three days).
AUTHORS’ READING/SIGNING: West Seattle authors Lyanda Lynn Haupt and Donna Sandstrom, both finalists for this year’s Washington State Book Awards, will be at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) 6-8 pm tonight to read from and sign their books – details in our calendar listing.
COMMUNITY SUP PADDLE: 6-8 pm with Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor SW) – details here.
CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), explained in our calendar listing.
MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm.
PLAY PINBALL, FREE! The Admiral Pub‘s 16 pinball machines are open for free play 7-10 pm Mondays. (2306 California SW)
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) update: GS trivia canceled because of Seahawks game, 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Have something to add to our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed in Lincoln Park by Kathryn Smith)
One week until the West Seattle Bridge is scheduled to reopen. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s happening today:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Here’s what SDOT has announced for today:
-We’re repaving the street near California Ave SW and Ferry Ave SW.
-We’ll be pouring new concrete panels on 16th Ave SW and SW Webster St. Traffic will be maintained in both directions as we complete the work however you may experience delays.
-We’re installing speed humps on 16th Ave SW and on Alki Ave SW at 58th Ave SW and 63rd Ave SW.
-We’ll be working at Chelan Ave SW and SW Spokane St (by Fire Station 36) to return the signal to how it operated before the bridge closure. The signal will be turned off for a period of time, and uniformed police officers will be directing traffic while we complete this work.
-On Sunday night from about 8:30 PM through Monday morning at 6 AM, we’ll be working on the southbound onramps to the West Seattle Bridge to update the travel lane striping
-We’ll be installing new directional signs at the Chelan 5-way intersection. Work is anticipated to begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM.
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 late-summer 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.
PEACE GARDEN DEDICATION: 11 am at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), dedication of a Children’s Peace Garden centered on a Peace Pole placed by the Rotary Club of West Seattle.
PAPER BOAT TURNS 3: Celebrate the third anniversary of Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) with a sale and treats/drinks all day (open 11 am-5 pm)
THUNDER ROAD GUITARS NOW OPEN SUNDAYS: As noted here, Morgan Junction music shop Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) is now open Sundays, too – 11 am-5 pm.
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS CLEARANCE SALE: 11 am-5 pm today, shop for deals on gear to enjoy the rest of the season before M2SO (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) shifts focus for the mountain season!
SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark will be open 11 am-8 pm (1100 SW Cloverdale) daily for one more week.
SAN GENNARO FESTIVAL: Happening in Georgetown but with major West Seattle ties, the Italian street fair is back, with food, shopping, music, more. 11 am-4 pm today. (1225 S. Angelo)
FREE CLASSES AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 11:30 am, class on native plants; 1 pm, class on organic gardening; 2:30 pm, class on fall perennials. (California/Brandon)
LAST DAY FOR ALKI ARTS POP-UP: Noon-5 pm on southeast corner of California/Oregon, your last chance to check out this weeklong pop-up.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum< is open on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm, (61st/Stevens)
C & P COFFEE ART JAM: 3-5 pm, as explained here, Still Life Art Jam at C & P Coffee Company. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
(Drone photo by Denise Simens – WS Brewing party Saturday evening)
FINALE WEEK AT WS BREWING’S ALKI TAP SHACK: With closure looming for West Seattle Brewing‘s Alki outpost, as reported here, they’re having a celebratory “Finale Week” including live music. Today, 4-6 pm, it’s The Whopper Johns. (2536 Alki 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).
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 by Caity Gerhardt)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, and other previews, here’s what’s happening on your Saturday:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Here’s what SDOT has announced for today:
-We will be paving Admiral Way SW between SW Hanford and SW Olga St. We anticipate this work taking place the next two weekends.
-We’re repaving the street near California Ave SW and Ferry Ave SW.
-We’ll be pouring new concrete panels on 16th Ave SW and SW Webster St. Traffic will be maintained in both directions as we complete the work however you may experience delays.
-We’ll be working at Chelan Ave SW and SW Spokane St (by Fire Station 36) to return the signal to how it operated before the bridge closure. The signal will be turned off for a period of time, and uniformed police officers will be directing traffic while we complete this work.
-We’ll be removing the red bus lane paint on 1st Ave S in the vicinity of S. Horton St in and on both sides of the Spokane St Swing Bridge (low bridge) entrances. This work is scheduled to begin Saturday night at 8:30 PM and conclude on Sunday around 6 AM.
-We’ll be installing new directional signs at the Chelan 5-way intersection. Work is anticipated to begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM on both days.
GARAGE/YARD SALES: See (and post) listings in the WSB Community Forums.
BARRE3 ANNIVERSARY: 8:15 am-1:30 pm, celebrate the fitness studio’s 5th anniversary with free classes, a food truck, more – details in our calendar listing. (3218 California SW)
WEST SEATTLE-WIDE FOOD DRIVE: 9 am-1 pm, take nonperishable food to any one of the six grocery stores where you’ll find volunteers from local service clubs collecting to “Celebrate Community” and help the West Seattle Food Bank:
Metropolitan Market (41st/Admiral)
PCC (California/Stevens)
QFC in The Junction (42nd/Alaska)
QFC at Westwood Village
West Seattle Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy)
Trader Joe’s (4545 Fauntleroy Way SW)
SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: This twice-monthly market focused on BIPOC growers and makers continues on into the fall in the courtyard at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW), 10 am-2 pm
SAN GENNARO FESTIVAL: Happening in Georgetown but with major West Seattle ties, the Italian street fair is back, with food, shopping, music, more. 10 am-10 pm today, including free face-painting for kids noon-4 pm. (1225 S. Angelo)
CAMP LONG MOUNTAIN FEST: 11 am-5 pm, celebrate climbing and more at Camp Long (5200 35th SW) – even a scavenger hunt if you don’t want to try the ropes course or historic Schurman Rock.
SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm (daily through September 18th).
‘REUNITED’ T-SHIRTS: Pick up your pre-ordered shirt(s) and/or drop in to see if any are left to buy, 11 am-2 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 pm, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is open (61st/Stevens).
ALKI ARTS POP-UP: Noon-5 pm today at California/Oregon in The Junction. Second-to-last day.
MAKERS ART MARKET: 1-6 pm, with vendors on the east side of Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki).
KITE FESTIVAL: An afternoon of activities at the Seattle Chinese Garden, north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, $5 suggested donation, all ages welcome.
FREE CLASSES AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 1 pm, “How Native People Use Native Plants“; 2:30 pm, “Urban Food Forests.” (California/Brandon)
WINE TIME: The Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)
FOOTBALL: West Seattle High School plays Franklin at 2 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT IN THE PARK: Come listen to the music of Thaddeus Spae at Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) and explore the park while you’re there, 3 p.m.
FINALE WEEK AT WS BREWING’S ALKI TAP SHACK: With closure looming for West Seattle Brewing‘s Alki outpost, as reported here, they’re having a celebratory “Finale Week” including live music. Tonight 5-8 pm, it’s Led Zeppelin tribute band Urban Achievers. (2536 Alki SW)
LIVE AT EASY STREET: ✦Jolee Gordon
✦Trust Blinks
✦Riley Getz, live in-store, 5 pm. All ages, free. (California/Alaska)
WHITE CENTER CDA CELEBRATION: 5 pm at South Seattle College‘s Brockey Center (6000 16th SW), you can support the White Center Community Development Association by attending tonight’s celebratory fundraiser.
FULL MOON SEA KAYAK TOUR: Go out on the water with Alki Kayak Tours on this full-moon late-summer night. 6:15 pm from Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW).
MOON CANDY: 5 female musicians playing Americana, folk, and country, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Birthday Bash featuring Bouquets, Mayfly, BMB, Runaway Satellite, Friction Pitch and The Long Hauls, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. No cover, but donations for the musicians encouraged. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
DRIVE-IN MOVIE: “Parmanu” will be screened outdoors at The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way SW). 7:30 pm.
OUT AT THE BOX: Drag show at Box Bar (California/Brandon), 9:30 pm. No cover. 21+.
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
We start the list for today/tonight with the last West Seattle Art Walk of summer:
WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Above is the list of participants in tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk, 5 pm “until late.” Some venues have art, some pffer food/drink specials, and you can preview many of this month’s featured artists by scrolling through this preview on the Art Walk website.
ART OF MUSIC: Again tonight, two live performances are planned, 6-7:45 pm, to complement your Art Walk wanderings. They’re both previewed here, both outdoors – Taylor John Hardin at WEND Jewelry (3278 California SW), and Trevor Ras at KeyBank Plaza (California/Alaska).
One special stop you might want to make:
CLICK! LAST DAY/NIGHT: As reported here on Wednesday, this is the final day for Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW; longtime WSB sponsor), as its prospective buyer couldn’t work out a lease. It’s open 11 am-8 pm today/tonight so you can shop the liquidation sale, visit for Art Walk – in which Click! has long participated – and offer, as proprietor/co-founder John Smersh puts it, “fond farewells.”
Here’s what else is up for today/tonight – from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
SPRAYPARK OPEN: The extended season continues for Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale, open as usual, 11 am-8 pm.
ULTIMATE AT FAIRMOUNT: 6 pm, Thursday night summertime Ultimate pickup games are back at Fairmount Playfield (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW).
ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE: As previewed here, Skunk Works Robotics invites families to its open house tonight, 6:30 pm at 11427 3rd Ave S. – not far from West Seattle, and the organization has lots of WS participants.
BOARD GAME NIGHT: Go play at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), starting at 6:30 pm.
OPEN MIC: Starting at 7 pm, C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) hosts an open mic for musicians of all genres.
(Wednesday sunset, photographed by Jen Popp)
BENBOW GOES COUNTRY: 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!
(Monday sunrise, photographed by Marc Milrod)
Here’s what’s happening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, inbox, and previews:
DROPOFF FOOD DRIVE: Take nonperishable food to Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), 11 am-1 pm.
LUNCH PICKUP AT SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: As noted in coverage last night, Seattle Public Schools will be offering sack lunches for pickup at many schools 10 am-1 pm – the list is on this page. A note for those picking up at Chief Sealth IHS and Denny IMS – “We will be serving lunches off the back dock on the east side of both campuses. (Families/students) can drive through or walk and we will be back there from 10 am to 1 pm.”
SPRAYPARK OPEN: Wading pools have closed for the season but Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale will be open 11 am-8 pm.
CLICK! DESIGN THAT FITS LIQUIDATION SALE: As reported here, this shop (WSB sponsor) at 4540 California SW is having a sale while its future is decided. Open 11 am-4 pm today.
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS CLEARANCE SALE: As previewed here, this shop (WSB sponsor) at 3602 SW Alaska is having a change-of-seasons clearance sale. Open 11 am-6 pm today.
ALKI ARTS POP-UP, DAY 2: The pop-up art shop at California/Oregon is in day 2 today (here’s our Day 1 report), open noon-5 pm.
LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.
INJURY PREVENTION FOR RUNNERS: Clinic at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) with Sea Pines Physical Therapy, 6:45 pm.
DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: A West Seattle Bridge update – with 11 days to go until reopening – is part of what’s on the District 1 Community Network‘s online meeting tonight, 7 pm. Our calendar listing has information on how to watch/listen/participate.
MUSIC BINGO: Now 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 a calendar event to add? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Seal, photographed at Constellation Park earlier this week by Marc Milrod)
Busy Tuesday – here’s what you should know about, mostly (but not entirely) from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BLOCK DROP DIY CLEANUP: 9 am-6 pm today, West Seattle High School‘s north-side entrance (3000 California SW) will be the pickup/dropoff spot for equipment and bags for your DIY cleanup.
SDOT DIRECTOR NOMINEE:9:30 am, the City Council’s Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will question SDOT director nominee Greg Spotts and potentially vote on his nomination. The agenda has information on viewing and commenting.
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: 10:30 am politics-at-a-distance volunteers’ weekly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SPRAYPARK STILL OPEN: Wading pools are now all closed but Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) remains open 11 am-8 pm daily through September 18th.
SCHOOL STRIKE VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: At noon, the Seattle Education Association plans to announce its strike-vote results in a media briefing.
ALKI ARTS POP-UP IN THE JUNCTION: First day for this pop-up art shop – with murals – on the southeast corner of California/Oregon, noon-5 pm, as previewed here.
COVID VACCINATION POP-UP: 2-7 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), vaccinations (Moderna) will be available.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENES: 2 pm, the first council meeting post-end-of-summer break is happening online and in-person – here’s the agenda, with inforation on how to comment.
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.
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN: Bring your little one(s) for a story followed by a garden activity, at the Delridge P-Patch, 6 pm (5078 25th SW).
TAE KWON DO: 6 pm, first West Seattle Tae Kwon Do class of September, at High Point Community Center. (6920 34th SW)
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, go play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS: You’re invited to their online meeting tonight – learn to become a confident communicator! – starting at 6:30 pm.
TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).
BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!
(Last Friday’s Alki sunset, photographed by David Hutchinson)
ALKI BEACH PARK CHANGES: Tonight is the first night the closing time goes back to 11:30 pm; also, no beach fires starting tonight.
You can always see more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Lincoln Park, photographed by Sally Mosher)
Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s happening (and not) today:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: No announced street work today; please let us know if you spot anything happening!
CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re continuing to list these – see today’s list here.
BEACH CLEANUP: Join Jessica at Alki, new day – first Sundays, 10 am to 2 pm. Meet outside 2452 Alki Avenue SW to fan out. Equipment provided if you don’t have your own,
FOOD DRIVE: Donate non-perishable food at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill) today, 10 am-12:30 pm.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market is open with late-summer 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.
THUNDER ROAD GUITARS EXPANDS TO SUNDAYS: As noted earlier this week, Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) is now open Sundays, too – 11 am-5 pm.
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS CLEARANCE SALE: 11 am-5 pm today, shop for deals on gear to enjoy the rest of the season before M2SO (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) shifts focus for the mountain season!
WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK: With a warm, at-least-partly-sunny afternoon expected, the wading pools will likely be open – after 9 am, you can verify at 206-684-7796. In West Seattle, the only wading pool still in operation is in central upper Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm. Regardless of the weather, Highland Park Spraypark will be open 11 am-8 pm (1100 SW Cloverdale).
COLMAN POOL: Second-to-last day this year for the outdoor pool on the Lincoln Park shore (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), open noon-7 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum< is open on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm, (61st/Stevens)
ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Last chance this year to join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers for lighthouse tours, first site entry 1 pm, last entry 3:45 pm; more info here.
C & P COFFEE GARDEN PARTY FOR WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-6 pm, as previewed here. (Updated) Tickets available at the door. (5612 California 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).
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 by Arlene Rubin)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, and other previews, here’s what’s happening on your Saturday:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Here’s what SDOT has announced for today:
*Eastbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct will be closed 8 am-4 pm today, as previewed here.
*By 7 am today, crews should be finishing overnight work on markings at 1st Ave S/East Marginal Way S and 2nd Ave SW/Highland Park Way SW.
GARAGE/YARD SALES: See (and post) listings in the WSB Community Forums.
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).
WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK: This is the last weekend for the wading pool in central upper Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), open noon-7 pm. Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm (continuing daily through September 18th).
COLMAN POOL: Last Saturday of the year that you will be able to swim at the outdoor pool on the Lincoln Park shore, noon-7 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Noon-4 p, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki is open today (61st/Stevens).
‘LONG LIVE KING CEE’ DAY: 1-5 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle), a free event for youth – here’s the invitation from the organizers:
In honor of Antoine Matthews Jr, we will be hosting our 1st Annual King Cee Day Celebration on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in West Seattle at SouthWest Community Center from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Antoine was a giver and always gave out of the goodness of his heart. We will continue his Legacy of Giving back by using his light to spread love and positivity throughout the city.
There will be amazing vendors, live performances, back-to-school haircuts, face painting, games, food, a raffle and a backpack giveaway. We look forward to seeing you all there.
The Clark-Matthews Family
WINE TIME: The Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)
CHILDREN’S MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL: The Vietnamese Cultural Center hosts the Children’s Moonlight Festival with food, activities, a lion dance, and a lantern parade, 3-6 pm (2236 SW Orchard). Free.
(added) LIVE AT EASY STREET: Sulk, live in-store, 7 pm. All ages, free. (California/Alaska)
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Dormchair Therapist headlines tonight’s lineup, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. All ages. $10 tickets at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Port cranes in this morning’s fog, photographed by Kevin Freitas @kevinfreitas)
Here’s what’s happening today/tonight:
RETURN OF THE BLOCK DROP: DIY cleanup equipment is available at Alki Elementary (59th/Stevens) until 6 pm – that’s also where you can drop off what you clean up, as part of closing the Block Drop loop!
ART HOP & SHOP REGISTRATION: Quick reminder that today is the deadline for artists to register for this first-ever West Seattle event.
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS SALE: As previewed last night, this is day 1 of the big clearance sale at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska, WSB sponsor), open 11 am-6 pm.
HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Today/tonight brings the first games of the season for the Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks and the West Seattle High School Wildcats, both at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – CSIHS plays Franklin Pierce at 4 pm, WSHS plays Renton at 7 pm.
WADING POOL OPEN: With a sunny, warm afternoon expected, the city plans to open its still-in-operation wading pools today, including Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW). Plus Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale is open 11 am-8 pm, too.
COLMAN POOL: The outdoor pool at Lincoln Park is open to the public today, noon-7 pm.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Blue Mercy performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm.
MUSIC AT KENYON HALL: Rebecca Kilgore & the Ray Skjelbred Trio live at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm, tickets available at the door last we heard.
SPELLING BEE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, as announced last month, it’s the debut of Spelldown After Dark – an adult spelling bee. Check to see if there’s room for participants/spectators! (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Have something to add to our Event Calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Green bottle fly on blue hydrangea, photographed by Jerry Simmons)
Here’s the list for today/tonight – there’s more on our West Seattle Event Calendar:
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: 11 am presentation at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) – our calendar listing explains how to register.
WADING POOLS, SPRAYPARK OPEN: The sun’s expected to emerge later, so the city plans to open the still-operating wading pools, including< Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm. Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale will be open as usual, 11 am-8 pm.
COLMAN POOL OPEN: Noon-7 pm, go swimming in the saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).
ULTIMATE AT FAIRMOUNT: 6 pm, Thursday night summertime Ultimate pickup games are back at Fairmount Playfield (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW).
ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE: As previewed here, Skunk Works Robotics invites families to its open houses tonight and next Thursday, 6:30 pm at 11427 3rd Ave S. – not far from West Seattle, and the organization has lots of WS participants.
BOARD GAME NIGHT: Go play at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), starting at 6:30 pm.
BENBOW GOES COUNTRY: 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 by James Bratsanos)
Thanks to everyone who sent photos of the clouds that scattered across the sky this morning, at the start of what’s expected to be another very warm day. Here’s what’s happening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, inbox, and previews:
MAYOR’S PARK DISTRICT $ PROPOSAL: Mayor Bruce Harrell plans a 10 am announcement of his budget proposal for the Seattle Park District. The livestream will be here.
DROPOFF FOOD DRIVE: Take nonperishable food to Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), 11 am-1 pm.
WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK OPEN: Lincoln Park wading pool will be open noon-7 pm. Also, Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale is open 11 am-8 pm.
COLMAN POOL: The outdoor pool at Lincoln Park will be open today as its 7-days-a-week schedule continues, noon-7 pm.
COVID VACCINATION POP-UP: The first in a series of pop-up clinics at local libraries is noon-5 pm today at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), offering the Moderna vaccine only.
(Photo by Hana Alishio)
LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.
JAZZ: Piano and bass at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 6:30 pm.
MUSIC BINGO: Now weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
KUNDALINI YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Inner Alchemy presents this at Solstice Park, 7 pm Wednesdays. $35. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
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.
Calendar event to add? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Monday night photo by Chris Frankovich)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BLOCK DROP DIY CLEANUP: The program is on hiatus until Friday – preview what’s ahead here.
DONATE FOOD: Admiral Church‘s summer food drive is accepting donations again today, 11 am-1 pm (4320 SW Hill)
WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK OPEN: With a sunny, warm afternoon ahead, the Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pool will be open, noon-7 pm. Also, Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.
COLMAN POOL: The outdoor pool at Lincoln Park will be open to the public today as its 7-days-a-week schedule continues, noon-7 pm.
NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The council’s on end-of-summer break until after Labor Day.
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.
‘ART, ARTISTS, AND THE NARRATIVES OF LOSS AND RESILIENCY’: As previewed here, this special event at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) is part of a series intended to combine art, presentation, performance, and discussion to help change the narrative around gun violence. All welcome, 6-8 pm.
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN: Bring your little one(s) for a story followed by a garden activity, at the Delridge P-Patch, 6 pm (5078 25th SW).
POTENTIAL CUB SCOUT IN THE FAMILY? Pack 282 welcomes you to a parents’ meeting tonight at 6 at West Side Presbyterian Church (3601 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, go play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS: You’re invited to their online meeting tonight – learn to become a confident communicator! – starting at 6:30 pm.
TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues where you can play tonight – 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 on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Echinacea, photographed by Arlene Rubin)
Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s happening today:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Here’s what SDOT has scheduled:
While we remove the work platforms on the eastern span of the high bridge, people accessing Terminal 102 will be rerouted as a safety measure to avoid the work area. These traffic impacts will occur again today. Those traveling east and westbound on SW Spokane St will not be impacted. Detour signs will be in place for those traveling to and from Terminal 102.
As part of the Reconnect West Seattle project, we will be completing several projects.
-We’ll be paving California Ave SW between SW Walker St and SW Hill St again today. This work is anticipated to begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM. There will be minor traffic impacts.
-We’ll be paving 35th Ave SW from SW Edmunds to SW Alaska St. Both directions of traffic will be maintained, but drivers can expect delays in the area. Work is anticipated to begin at 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM
-To improve visibility, our landscaping crews will be working on SW Roxbury St between 9th Ave SW and 14th Ave SW to clear vegetation. Work will begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 3 PM. There will be minor traffic impacts, however you may experience delays while traveling through the areaAs part of necessary maintenance work, we will be replacing concrete panels on 16th Ave SW and SW Webster St. This work is anticipated to begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM. Traffic in all directions will be maintained, but drivers can expect delays in the area.
Also, WSDOT‘s “Revive I-5” work continues on southbound I-5 between I-90 and the West Seattle Bridge exit.
CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re continuing to list these – see today’s list here.
EASTRIDGE BARBECUE: Eastridge Church (4500 39th SW) invites you to the in-person 9:15 am service today with a barbecue afterward.
FOOD DRIVE: Donate non-perishable food at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill) today, 10 am-12:30 pm.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the market is open with peak summer 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.
POTTERY SALE: 10 am-2 pm, “handmadw functional pottery” for sale at 4111 47th SW. See examples in our calendar listing.
NURSERY OWNERSHIP CELEBRATION & OPEN HOUSE: As previewed here, West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) has a big two-part event today – at 11:30 am, a celebration of Marcia Bruno‘s ownership (almost three years now, but no time to party until now), followed by a buffet lunch of local food and 12-3 pm, the return of WSN’s annual Open House, including free classes at 12:30 pm and 2 pm.
WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: Noon-6 pm in the heart of White Center, the second annual street party brings out music, food, drink, fun. Get a wristband for discounts/freebies at participating businesses. Proceeds benefit WC nonprofits. P.S. Wrestling matches at Lariat Bar (on 16th south of 98th) at 1 and 3:30 pm!
WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK: With a warm, at-least-partly-sunny afternoon expected, the wading pools will likely be open – after 9 am, you can verify at 206-684-7796. In West Seattle, the only wading pool still in operation is in central upper Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm. Regardless of the weather, Highland Park Spraypark will be open 11 am-8 pm (1100 SW Cloverdale).
COLMAN POOL: The outdoor pool on the Lincoln Park shore (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is back open to the public, noon-7 pm – daily through Labor Day, so time is running out.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum< is open on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm, (61st/Stevens)
ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers are giving lighthouse tours today, first site entry 1 pm, last entry 3:45 pm; more info here. Second-to-last chance this year!
CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Monthly meeting at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm. See our calendar listing for this month’s topic.
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).
MEDITATION AND MORE: Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Gong Bath at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) with Inner Alchemy. $35 class fee. 7-8:30 pm.
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!
(California Scrub-jay, photographed by Jerry Simmons)
So many options for today, all around the peninsula! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, and other previews, here’s what’s happening on your Saturday:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Here’s what SDOT has announced for today:
Expect minor traffic impacts on Harbor Island at the SW Manning St and SW Klickitat Way intersection. While we remove the work platforms on the eastern span of the high bridge, people accessing Terminal 102 will be rerouted as a safety measure to avoid the work area. These traffic impacts will occur during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Those traveling east and westbound on SW Spokane St will not be impacted. Detour signs will be in place for those travell=ing to and from Terminal 102.
As part of the Reconnect West Seattle project, we will be completing several projects this weekend:
-We’ll be paving California Ave SW between SW Walker St and SW Hill St. This work is anticipated to begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM. There will be minor traffic impacts; however, please anticipate delays
-We’ll be paving 35th Ave SW from SW Edmunds to SW Alaska St. Both directions of traffic will be maintained, but drivers can expect delays in the area. Work is anticipated to begin at 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM
-To improve visibility, our landscaping crews will be working on SW Roxbury St between 9th Ave SW and 14th Ave SW to clear vegetation. Work will begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 3 PM. There will be minor traffic impacts.Weather permitting, we will be installing intersection markings on two intersections through this morning at 7 AM. The intersections we will be marking are:
-1st Ave S and East Marginal Way S
-2nd Ave SW and Highland Park Way SWTraffic lanes will be closed as needed and they will be restored after the intersection markings have been painted.
As part of necessary maintenance work, we will also be replacing concrete panels on 16th Ave SW and SW Webster St. This work is anticipated to begin as early as 7 AM and conclude by 4 PM. Traffic in all directions will be maintained, but drivers can expect delays in the area.
WSDOT also has more “Revive I-5” lane closures on southbound I-5 between I-90 and the West Seattle exit, all weekend.
IF YOU’RE GOING TO LINCOLN PARK … note that a film/video crew is expected to be working in the north parking lot vicinity all day, and there are parking restrictions both in that lot and on the east side of Fauntleroy Way.
THE GREAT CROSS-SOUND RACE: Sound Rowers and Paddlers‘ annual race from Alki to Bainbridge and back is scheduled for this morning, starting around 9 am.
GARAGE/YARD SALES: See (and post) listings in the WSB Community Forums.
SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS MARKET: Fresh produce, flowers, prepared food, more at the South Delridge Farmers’ Market (WSB sponsor), 10 am-2 pm in the courtyard of Hope Academy (9421 18th SW) – read about the vendors on the market website.
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIPS: Learn about this career path at an open house on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Georgetown campus 10 am-2 pm today – more info in our calendar listing. (6727 Corson Ave. S.)
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).
SEATTLE FOLKLORICO FESTIVAL: 11 am-4 pm at Westcrest Park (9000 8th SW), the folkloric dance group Joyas Mestizas hosts this celebration of Mexican culture. See the performance schedule and vendor/resource lists in our calendar listing.
BAGELS AT BARTON P-PATCH: Fresh-baked wood-fired bagels at the community garden, 11 am-1 pm or while they last. (34th/Barton)
ADMIRAL JUNCTION FUNKTION: Street party on California SW north of Admiral Way, noon-9 pm. Entertainment (here’s the schedule), beer gardens, food, booths you can visit to learn about local businesses and organizations.
LOWRIDER BLOCK PARTY: Street party on 17th SW between Delridge and Roxbury, noon-6 pm. Live art, food, entertainment, vendors, and of course, lowriders! Presented by Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery.
WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK: With a cloudy, cooler day expected, the city is not likely to open the wading pools, but you can check at 206-684-7796 after 9 am; if they do open, the pool in central upper Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) would be open noon-7 pm. Regardless of the weather, Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm.
COLMAN POOL: Rain or shine, you can swim at the outdoor pool on the Lincoln Park shore today, noon-7 pm.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Due to a staffing shortage, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society museum on Alki will not open today.
FREE CLASS AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 12:30 pm, come learn about preserving! (California/Brandon)
PICKLEBALL CLINIC: Free chance for all ages to learn about this hot sport. At High Point Community Center (6420 California SW)
WINE TIME: The Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)
BIG SWIM: As previewed here, Amanda Winans is tackling the Tacoma-to-West Seattle swim today, expected to finish near Colman Pool after 3 pm – you can watch the tracking beacon here.
PIZZA AT BARTON P-PATCH: Fresh-baked wood-fired pizza at the community garden, 4 pm-7 pm or while it lasts, live music too! (34th/Barton)
WSHS CLASS OF 1970 REUNION: 4-10 pm at Glen Acres Country Club – details in our calendar listing.
EVENING MUSIC AT C & P: Guitar Gil will play 7 pm-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.
DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: West End Girls perform drag extravaganza, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. All ages. $13 tickets online, $15 tickets at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MUSIC AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Rebecca Kilgore and the Ray Skjelbred Trio at historic Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – Ray Skjelbred on piano, Jacob Zimmerman on reeds, and Matt Weiner on bass, joined by vocalist Rebecca Kilgore, performing vintage swing jazz. Ticket info in our calendar listing.
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Rosalie Miller – “the three bi-lobed stigma of the female flower of bedding begonia”)
Here are notes for the rest of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Reminder that the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s museum at 61st/Stevens is only open Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4 pm, no more Fridays.
WADING POOLS CLOSED: Cloudy and cool, so the city does not plan to open the wading pools today. Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale is open 11 am-8 pm, too.
COLMAN POOL: The outdoor pool at Lincoln Park is open to the public today, noon-7 pm.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Levi Said performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm.
MUSIC AT KENYON HALL: Rebecca Kilgore & the Ray Skjelbred Trio live at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm, tickets available at the door last we heard.
CLASSICAL HOUSE CONCERT: In the Admiral area, 7;30 pm. See our calendar listing for more info.
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm doors, 9 pm music, Harper Conspiracy, AR Band, BOG.
(3803 Delridge Way SW)
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(Wednesday night sunset, photographed by Mike Burns)
Here’s the list for today/tonight – there’s more on our West Seattle Event Calendar:
WADING POOLS, SPRAYPARK OPEN: The city plans to open the still-operating wading pools, including< Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm. Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale will be open as usual, 11 am-8 pm.
COLMAN POOL OPEN: Noon-7 pm, go swimming in the saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).
POLITICAL POP-UP: A Postcards to Voters pop-up, 5:30-7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
ULTIMATE AT FAIRMOUNT: 6 pm, Thursday night summertime Ultimate pickup games are back at Fairmount Playfield (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW).
BOARD GAME NIGHT: Go play at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), starting at 6:30 pm.
PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Tonight only, NWPC Pinball Tournament at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW). Registration starts at 7 pm, closes at 7:25 pm, tournament starts at 7:30 pm SHARP.
BENBOW GOES COUNTRY: Thursday “Nashville Nights“ continue at the Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), 9 pm. 21+.
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(West Seattle sunflower, photographed by Tom Trulin)
Here’s our daily list of what’s happening in West Seattle, mostly from our Event Calendar:
TODAY’S BLOCK DROP: Until 6 pm, DIY cleanup equipment is available at Hope Lutheran School (42nd SW/SW Oregon in The Junction).
DROPOFF FOOD DRIVE: Take nonperishable food to Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), 11 am-1 pm.
WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK OPEN: Lincoln Park wading pool will be open noon-7 pm. (Also, Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale is open 11 am-8 pm.)
COLMAN POOL: The outdoor pool at Lincoln Park will be open today as its 7-days-a-week schedule continues, noon-7 pm.
LEARN ABOUT SPIDERS: Free family-friendly fun at Roxhill Park (2850 SW Roxbury), with today’s focus “Spiders Among Us,” 12:30-2:30 pm, with free lunch for 18 and under (though all ages are welcome).
NETWORKING: Wind Down Weekly networking at Junction Plaza Park, presented by Work and Play Lounge, 6-8 pm. (42nd/Alaska)
LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.
MUSIC BINGO: Now weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
KUNDALINI YOGA, MEDITATION, GONG BATH: Inner Alchemy presents this at Solstice Park, 7 pm Wednesdays. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
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.
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(Tigridia – photo sent by Waikikigirl)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BLOCK DROP DIY CLEANUP: Equipment is available until 6 pm today for your neighborhood cleanup – today’s Block Drop location is Roxhill Elementary (EC Hughes) (34th/Holden).
DONATE FOOD: Admiral Church‘s summer food drive is accepting donations again today, 11 am-1 pm (4320 SW Hill)
TREAT YOURSELF: Noon-1 pm, Windermere West Seattle is hosting the Sugar + Spoon truck outside its Junction office, and all are welcome to go buy tasty treats while it’s there.
WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK OPEN: With another sunny, warm afternoon ahead, the Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pool will be open noon-7 pm. Also, Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.
COLMAN POOL: The outdoor pool at Lincoln Park will be open to the public today as its 7-days-a-week schedule continues, noon-7 pm.
NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The council’s on summer break until after Labor Day.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: 3-8 pm at Wildwood Market (4514 45th SW), adults-only gathering to drink, dine, enjoy live music, and raise money to help keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival free for all,
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.
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN: Bring your little one(s) for a story followed by a garden activity, at the Delridge P-Patch, 6 pm (5078 25th SW).
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, go play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
OPEN MIC: Show your talent(s) at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 7 pm.
TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues where you can play tonight – 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!
See more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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