(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our “what’s happening” list for this sunny Monday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HOLY WEEK: Our list of local churches that have sent their schedules is here. (Not too late to add – westseattleblog@gmail.com)

BABY STORY TIME: Noon today at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), geared toward little ones up to 18 months old.

LOW TIDE: Nice day for a beach walk, with a -0.4 low tide at 12:37 pm.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

HOMEWORK HELP: Canceled this week since it’s spring break.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three places to play tonight! … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW) … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: More Monday night calming – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

PASSOVER: This is the third night.

SPORTS: One home game – baseball at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – West Seattle HS vs. Ingraham at 7 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, singers welcome for karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photographed on Genesee Hill by Janelle Otterholt)

More sunshine expected today! Here’s our list of options, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RIDE FOR MAJOR TAYLOR: This fundraising ride will bring hundreds of bicyclists through West Seattle, White Center, and beyond today, as early as 7 am – here’s our preview.

PALM SUNDAY: Our list of churches who’ve sent us their lineup of Holy Week services includes several for today.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from Uptown Espresso-Delridge (Delridge/Andover), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with spring produce (lots of greens!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

BEACH GRIEF WALK: Join Listening to Grief for a walk on Constellation Park beach at 10 am.(63rd/Beach)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

RALLY TO SAVE THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU: 10:30 am-1:30 pm at California/Alaska in The Junction, supporters including workers are rallying in support of the watchdog agency CFPB (here’s the latest on why).

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

NEED A NOTARY? Get notarized free at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 11 am-1 pm.

FEEL LIKE SINGING? Drop into the Alki Community Choir‘s open rehearsal 11:30 am-1 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – info in our calendar listing.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

‘SEATTLE READS’ PRESENTS A POETRY POTLUCK: 2-3:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond):

Join an informal gathering to listen to and read poetry aloud. Inspired by this year’s Seattle Reads selection “You Are Here,” select two or three favorite poems related to the natural world and share them out loud with the group. This is a feast of words, rather than food.

EASY, FUN, FREE PREPAREDNESS: Attend today’s “Ready Freddy Prep Party,” 2:15 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) with preparedness guru Alice Kuder.

‘ATHENA’ MATINEE: “Theater plus fencing!” is what ArtsWest (4711 California SW) promises with its new production “Athena“; our calendar listing has play info plus the ticket link for today’s 3 pm performance.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), enjoy live music meant to encourage monetary and nonperishable-food donations for WSFB.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 3:30 pm performance with The Half Brothers at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), “Seattle’s premier purveyors of skewed bluegrass.” More info and ticket link here!

PASSOVER: Second night.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: End your weekend with Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday sunbreak, photographed by James Bratsanos)

Second Saturday of April, and if you’re not leaving town for spring break, many options await! First, a transportation reminder:

WATER TAXI SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE STARTS: Starting tonight, the West Seattle Water Taxi has later sailings on Saturday (and Friday) nights. Here’s the announcement, including the schedule.

Now, the happening-Saturday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RECORD STORE DAY AT EASY STREET: It’s the biggest day of the year at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), which opens at 7 am for the special day’s special deals – with a free donut for the first 100 people in line (and other freebies) – and hosts a sold-out show by SYML tonight. If you’re there early, you might also get to see the legendary Melvins‘ van.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN, ANNIVERSARY EDITION, AND MORE: 15th anniversary celebration continues at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am:

Mizuno and Superfeet group run at 8 am. You can try out Mizuno and Superfeet on your run. We will follow up the run with donuts and chocolate milk afterward.

Mark Bouma, owner of Lake Washington PT West Seattle, will be on site doing 1:1 assessments from 8:40 to 10:30 am. We will have Hawthorne Massage doing chair massage 10-12.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

TLC FOR PUGET PARK: Meet at 19th/Dawson at 9 am for trailbuilding and blackberry removal. All ages welcome. Details and signup link here.

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

‘WEST SEATTLE RESISTS’: New weekly rally in The Junction, 10 am-noon, all welcome, as explained by organizers here.

BOOK GROUP AT THE MOUNT: As previewed here, all are welcome to come discuss “Don’t Walk Away,” 10 am, at Providence Mount St. Vincent. (4831 35th SW)

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Susan Pascal, Jamie Findlay, Chris Symer, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Second one of the series is sold out! If you did get a spot, 11 am is when to meet at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens).

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – but if you don’t already have a slot reserved, you’re probably out of luck.

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

UW BEACH VOLLEYBALL AT ALKI: Second and final day of the Huskies’ only tournament at Alki Beach this season. They split a doubleheader on Friday and open today’s play at 11:15 am – more info here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

PLANT SWAP AT HOSTE: 12 pm-4 pm, a master gardener from West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor) will be at Hoste in Admiral (2332 California SW) – drop in with potted plants and/or propagations for the community plant swap.

FAUNTLEROY EGG HUNT: First major egg hunt of the season! 1 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), presented by the Fauntleroy Community Association, free. Littlest kids go first, hunting for prize-filled (no candy) eggs.

MAKE CERAMIC BIRD FEEDERS: 1-3 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) with Frances – our calendar listing explains how to preregister.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

LIVE AT C & P: The Tune Tourists, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

PASSOVER BEGINS: First of eight days/nights for the Jewish festival. (Any community events in West Seattle this year? Please let us know!)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, show 7:30, pianist Ray Skjelbred at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7, show 8, The Nightshift, Sinking Dolls, The Commute bring indie rock to The Skylark, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘ATHENA’ AT ARTSWEST: Third performance, 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW), for the new production “Athena,” by Gracie Gardner – get tickets here.

OUT AT THE BOX: Drag show at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 9:30 pm. No cover. 21+.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with Soul Focus FM at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)

MACHINE LEARNING DANCE EVENT: Monthly West Side dance event at Lumber Yard Bar (9630 16th SW, White Center), 9 pm-2 am – this month’s details are here.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo sent by Betty – the art is a gift that appeared in her Little Free Library)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Arbor Heights event canceled today and next Friday, for spring break.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring plant-shopping time! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) cam

BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Two days of play begin today at 11 am for the University of Washington team’s only home tournament of the year at Alki Beach. Here’s a preview with info on the schedule, home and visiting teams, and more.

FREE TAX HELP: Free help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, but appointments were reported to be all booked up, so check with the branch before visiting.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ROCK WALK: Tonight’s the night for Rock Walk, a sip-and-stroll event around The Junction to raise money for West Seattle Summer Fest music, with dozens of participating businesses and beverage providers paired up (see the list here). Online ticket sales are closed but you can still get tickets at the two check-in locations after 5 pm, Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) or John L. Scott (4445 California SW).

HISTORICAL SOCIETY GALA: 6 pm dinner and auction at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW) to support the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. Online registration is closed but check with SWSHS if registration will be available at the door.

SONGWRITERS AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: This month’s Songwriters’ Showcase tonight at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

ANNIVERSARY RUN: Help West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) kick off its 15th-anniversary celebration with a 6:15 pm New Balance tryout run, followed by treats.

KENYON HALL CABARET: 6:30 pm monthly drag showcase at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

SPORTS: One local game – baseball at 7 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Seattle Prep at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7, music 8 – Caudal Peduncle, Margo Adrift, B.E.L.. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘ATHENA’ AT ARTSWEST: Second performance, 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW), for the new production “Athena,” by Gracie Gardner – get tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Hershe tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: dj big peach, Dr. Wam & The Tone Zone, Schmutz​.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Big day and night around the peninsula! First, it’s West Seattle Art Walk night – here again is the venue list for both art exhibits and food/drink specials:

Our preview is here – don’t miss the Alki student-art displays – and this month’s guide to receptions and featured artists is here. Most events are 5-8 pm; scroll through this month’s guide for specifics. (WSB is an Art Walk sponsor.)

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

ONLINE AUCTION’S LAST DAY: In advance of Friday night’s Southwest Seattle Historical Society spring gala, the online auction concludes today and is open to all for bidding – go here!

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is now in its fourth week! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get info on where they’re playing today.

SPORTS: – One local high-school game today – West Seattle HS fastpitch softball vs. Lincoln at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) at 4 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events tonight here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Paparepas.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: This is also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: HPCS is also starting point tonight for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle! And tonight – enjoy this quarter’s artist, as part of the West Seattle Art Walk.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s monthly speaker series focuses on the history of photography this time – info, including how to get the link, is in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: Signups for young musicians is at 5, music at 6, during this monthly event at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Another way to get out on your feet tonight – meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

ALKI BEACH HOURS: As we’ve been reporting, Seattle Parks is looking at hours changes for Alki Beach Park, Don Armeni Boat Ramp, and Hamilton Viewpoint. Tonight is the Parks Board public hearing, 6:30 pm meeting – the agenda includes info on how to participate, either online or in-person (downtown)

Update: Canceled LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Racoma‘s album-release show is at 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW)! Free, all ages.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock, starting at 7 pm.

‘ATHENA’ AT ARTSWEST: Opening-night performance, 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW), for the new production “Athena,” by Gracie Gardner – get tickets here.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Kevin Freitas, West Seattle as seen from above this morning)

Here’s what’s up for the rest of your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: 3-3:30 pm, come enjoy story time with your toddler(s)! (9010 35th SW)

SPORTS: Two local soccer matches – West Seattle HS vs. Lincoln at 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), Chief Sealth IHS vs. Franklin at 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER AT MARINATION: 5-8 pm, you can order from Marination ma kai (1660 Harbor SW) and if you mention the Alki Co-op Preschool fundraiser, part of the proceeds will go toward the school – more info in our calendar listing.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Pre-meeting presentation starts at 6, meeting at 7, online this month – details in our calendar listing, including the link for registering to attend.

COFFEEHOUSE POETRY: 6-8 pm, it’s the monthly night for PoetryBridge at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: Monthly event at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), 6 pm, all levels and ages, membership not required, coincides with Taco Night if you want to have dinner too!

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

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

PREVIEW NIGHT AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW), it’s discount preview night for the new production “Athena,” by Gracie Gardner – get tickets here.

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to step up to the mic? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(North Admiral – photo by Don Brubeck)

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

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: The West Seattle High School fastpitch-softball team benefits from part of the proceeds if you go to MOD Pizza at Westwood Village today/tonight and say you’re there for the fundraiser – 10:30 am to 10 pm – details, including the code, are in our calendar listing. (2800 SW Barton)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Weekly lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW):

Program: Rotary Peace Fellow Linda Lo

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

SPORTS: Two softball games at 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Chief Sealth IHS hosts Cleveland, West Seattle HS hosts Garfield.

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 6 pm board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) – (update) here’s the agenda – community members welcome.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Lots of light in the evening as sunsets get later – 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

FREE DANCE LESSON: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Westside Dance with Dean:

Tuesdays through April 15
Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Swing 2: Dancing to the Blues (a traveling dance) 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Brush up on your dance skills with our next six-week dance series. Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & 2. No partner is necessary, both singles and couples are welcome. Join the fun and meet others in the community!
More information here.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: If you’re a quiz whiz, tonight is your night – six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seen in Arbor Heights – photo sent by Mark and Angela Rhea)

Here’s our “what’s happening” list today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Noon today at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), geared toward little ones up to 18 months old.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week and get briefed on current issues such as what’s happening in the Legislature, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

SPORTS: Two baseball games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Chief Sealth IHS vs. Nathan Hale at 4 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Seattle Academy at 7 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places to play tonight! … Music quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) at 6:30 and 7:30 pm, free, all ages (bar open for 21+) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: Every Monday, doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Another location for Monday night meditation – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, you can sing during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Michael Reilly)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for your Sunday:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with spring produce (root vegetables! lots of greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

KINDIE WEST CONCERT: 10 am at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), Eli Rosenblatt performs this family-music concert. Our calendar listing has ticket info.

KIDS’ MARKET: Sale to raise money for refugee families, 10 am-3 pm. (3513 SW Genesee)

WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN NEEDS YOU: Monthly work party 10 am-noon! (Lanham/Graham)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FEEL LIKE SINGING? Drop into the Alki Community Choir‘s open rehearsal 11:30 am-1 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – info in our calendar listing.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

ADVANCED CRIBBAGE PLAY: Faster-paced cribbage at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required – details here.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 2:30 pm performance of “The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), details and ticket link in our calendar listing.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Heather Vic, Steffen Fanger, Kim Tuvim perform this month’s concert to encourage monetary and nonperishable-food donations for WSFB.

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 4-8 pm, Community School of West Seattle is the beneficiary if you buy food from Chipotle (4730 California SW) – our calendar listing explains how to ensure your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: End your weekend with Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

First Saturday of April, warm-ish weather, and much to do! Highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE-AND-TAKE SALE AT HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY: As previewed here – bring donations 8-10 am; rummaging starts 9 am; everything is free – give what you can, take what you need, monetary donations benefit the Highland Park Elementary PTA. (1012 SW Trenton)

MOON ROOM ANNIVERSARY SALE: Moon Room Shop and Wellness (5902 California SW; WSB sponsor) is celebrating its third anniversary and “running a 20% off sale both in-store and online” again today. Sale hours: Shop online any time; in person, 11 am-5 pm today.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend on the run! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

CHIEF SEALTH BOYS’ SOCCER DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Eat at Nacho Mama’s Frybread Café in South Delridge 10 am-8 pm today and a percentage of the proceeds goes to the Chief Sealth International High School boys-soccer team! (9418 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN HOUSE & PLAY DATE: Come hang out at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW) 10 am-noon and see what it’s all about.

SHREDDING! 10:30 am-1:30 pm at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), $10 suggested donation to benefit programs at DCC.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jon Wall on uke and harmonica, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: First one of the series! 11 am, register here, and meet at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens).

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – but if you don’t already have a slot reserved, you’re probably out of luck.

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

NOT GOING TO ‘HANDS OFF’ AT SEATTLE CENTER – but support its goals? Two impromptu West Seattle gatherings are planned, 11:30 am at Walk-All-Ways in The Junction, 2 pm at Admiral/California, as previewed here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

SOLITARY BEE CLASS AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 12 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), info and registration here.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION: “Slices of Life” at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), opening reception 5-7 pm.

HOLY FAMILY BILINGUAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL GALA & ONLINE AUCTION: If you don’t have tickets to the 6:30 pm gala, you’re out of luck, but you CAN still bid in the online auction.

CAPPING DAY LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Capping Day live performance & record-release party. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, show 7:30, The Pigeon & The Dove at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with DJ Tomas at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(This morning’s glow, photographed by Chris Frankovich)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MOON ROOM ANNIVERSARY SALE: Moon Room Shop and Wellness (5902 California SW; WSB sponsor) is celebrating its third anniversary and “running a 20% off sale both in-store and online on Friday 4/4 and Saturday 4/5.” Sale hours: Shop online any time; in person, 11 am-6 pm today, 11 am-5 pm Saturday.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Starts at 10 am and continues until 11:30 am, weekly free drop-in playtime at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

FREE TAX HELP: Free help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, but appointments were reported to be all booked up, so check with the branch first.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SPORTS: 4 pm boys-soccer match, West Seattle HS vs. Eastside Catholic at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle); 7 pm baseball game, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Franklin atNino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

ALKI CO-OP PRESCHOOL MOVING CELEBRATION: Alki Co-op Preschool is moving to a new location for next school year and having a celebration 4:30-6:30 pm at its longtime location, Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). Families, students, and staff past and present are all invited.

OPEN MIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Open Mic for all genres tonight at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

(added) BOOK LAUNCH: Local author Elise Hooper has just published “The Library of Lost Dollhouses“ and will be celebrating its launch – with a real dollhouse in tow! – at 6:30 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: The Maya Experience performs an album-release show, with special guest Karōshi, 6:30 pm at Easy Street Records, followed by Q&A. (4559 California SW).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7, music 8 – No Monaco, Sweet Piece, Raegan Leilani. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REIKI SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), “a deeply meditative and restorative experience.”

LAST NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a big student-led production of “Chicago” concludes its run – details and ticket info are in our calendar listing.

CIRCA OFFER FOR SHOWGOERS: If you go to “Chicago,” save your playbill and present it at nearby Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) for $5 off!

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Supreme La Rock tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: No Edits, Molt, High Priors​.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

HOLY FAMILY OUTLINE AUCTION: As previewed here, you can bid online to support the school even if you’re not going to this weekend’s gala – bidding’s open now.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is starting Week 3 already! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

MEDICARE INFO: 11 am presentation at The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to find out where they’re playing today.

SPORTS: – One local high-school game today – Chief Sealth IHS fastpitch softball vs. Franklin at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) at 4 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events tonight here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Five Hooks Seafood.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If you’re not up for running, how about walking? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

BLACK COUNTRY NEW ROAD LISTENING PARTY: 6 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), hear their new album a day before its official debut. Free, all ages.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

PSYCHIC BOOTCAMP: Three-class series to “discover your own inner knowing,” 6:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska).

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 7 pm, choose from myriad locations to sit and read – then chat if you want to, don’t if you don’t! Our calendar listing includes this month’s location list.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Having Sex, starting at 7 pm.

‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), one of your few chances left to see the huge student-led production of “Chicago” – details in our calendar listing.

COMEDY: This month’s edition of Jokes at The Junction, 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW).

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!:

(Nesting hummingbird recorded by Nico Lovejoy, near The Junction)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Wednesdays at 10 am, too! Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, noon-4 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

WORKSHOP FOR PROSPECTIVE HOME SELLERS: Noon at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – details in our calendar listing.

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: Canceled today.

SPORTS: Two baseball games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Chief Sealth IHS vs. Lincoln at 4 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Franklin; also at NCSWAC, a 4:30 pm boys’ soccer match, CSIHS vs. Ingraham.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) is where the West Seattle Classic SF Book Club meets tonight. “Solaris” is this month’s book.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 6-8 pm, Rhythm & Roots Night at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

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

SECOND WEEK FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” continues its run – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to step up to the mic and show your talents? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Bucky Hayes-McQueen)

Here’s what’s happening on your Tuesday as a brand-new month begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Weekly lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW):

Program: Women’s Protection Center, Nepal, which protects vulnerable women and children from sex-trafficking.
Speakers: Catherine Terrill and Lila Ghising

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Get dinner from Chipotle (4730 California SW), 4-8 pm, mention the West Seattle Little League fundraiser (follow that link for a code to use online if you’re not going in person), and WSLL will get part of the proceeds.

SPORTS: One local school plays at home today/tonight – Chief Sealth IHS hosts Nathan Hale in a 4 pm boys-soccer match at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Lots of light in the evening for this – 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

FREE DANCE LESSON: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Westside Dance with Dean:

Tuesdays through April 15
Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Swing 2: Dancing to the Blues (a traveling dance) 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Brush up on your dance skills with our next six-week dance series. Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & 2. No partner is necessary, both singles and couples are welcome. Join the fun and meet others in the community!
More information here.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: April’s first class is tonight!

The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center in April. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. Classes cost only $45/month and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am. The first class for April is on Tuesday, April 1 from 6:00-7:30 pm. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome! Check out our website at westseattle.choitkd.org, email westseattletkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7422 for registration information.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: If you’re a quiz whiz, tonight is your night – six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

MORE BINGO: Talarico’s is hosting 8 pm bingo every other Tuesday night starting tonight! (4718 California SW)

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Yet more bountiful blossoming! Photo by Lorrie Church)

Here’s our “what’s happening” list today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Noon today at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), geared toward little ones up to 18 months old.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week and get briefed on current issues such as what’s happening in the Legislature and planning for the FIFA World Cup, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

LEGISLATIVE HEARING: As previewed here Sunday, the State Senate Transportation Committee has a 4 pm hearing on HB 1423, which would allow cities to try using cameras to enforce vehicle-noise rules.

‘DINE OUT FOR WSHS BOYS’ SOCCER’: 5-9 pm, Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) will be open just for this West Seattle High School boys-soccer fundraiser, with a percentage of proceeds going to support the team.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio with Listening to Grief. (4034A California SW).

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: Every Monday, doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three Monday night places to play! … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Another location for Monday night meditation – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, it’s your turn to sing during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Spring sunset at Alki, photo by Tami Lenzie)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are possibilities for your Sunday:

POP-UP BRUNCH: Rice, Beans, & Happiness is popping up outside Milpa Masa (34th/Webster) 9 am-2 pm.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with early-spring produce (root vegetables! lots of greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE: Any kind of grief is OK for you to bring to this gathering, 10:30 am at Nurture Wellbeing/Studio 102 (6307 California SW) – full details here.

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

GUILA’S 70TH BIRTHDAY BASH & OPEN-WATER SWIM SEASON START: 11 am epic celebration at Alki – details in our calendar listing; everyone’s invited.

SIGNMAKING FOR HANDS OFF! 2 SESSIONS: 11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) or 3:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), making signs for next Saturday’s mobilization at Seattle Center. Space is limited today.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

MUSIC WORKSHOP: Last chance to learn at a St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church music workshop, 12:15 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (3050 California SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), the club’s monthly gathering, this time discussing “The Idiot.” Arrive early to buy your beverage!

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Also at 3 pm at C & P, The Go Janes perform. No cover, all ages!

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: 5 pm class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW).

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30-6:30 pm at Bethany Community Church (8600 9th SW) in Highland Park, all welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Looking for Sunday night music? Find it with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Recent misty morning at Lincoln Park, photo by Elyse Slotnick)

As usual, lots of possibilities on our Saturday list, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar, but we begin with a transit reminder:

METRO SERVICE CHANGE: Today a variety of systemwide changes kick in during Metro’s twice-yearly “service change.” West Seattle routes are scheduled for three changes – read about them here.

Now, whether you’re getting there by bus and/or bike or foot or car, the event list:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend on the run! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Susan Pascal, Jamie Findlay, Chris Symer with “mid-century vibes,” 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

TERRAPLANTED GRAND OPENING: The new plant shop in South Delridge officially celebrates today including a ribboncutting at noon! 11 am-7 pm. (9439 16th SW)

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – but if you don’t already have a slot reserved, you’re probably out of luck.

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

VINTAGE SALE: Noon-6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW) in White Center, along with today’s Tikipalooza and Roper Romp festivities (see listings below).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

FRUIT TREE CLASS AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 1 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), class in fruit-tree planting basics and early care, with City Fruit, suggested donation $10-$15.

GARDENING CLASS AT THE LIBRARY: 1 pm class at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free class in growing plants from seeds. Call ahead to sign up if you can – walk-ins only if there’s room.

HUNT FOR SPRING: 1 pm at The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way SW), family-friendly spring celebration with an egg hunt, scavenger hunt, more.

MAKE HANDBUILT ANIMALS WITH KIRSTEN: 1 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) – details in our calendar listing.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

PROTEST AGAINST PROGRAM CUTS: 3-4 pm, senior residents of Brookdale Admiral Heights (2326 California SW) plan to protest federal-program cuts, gathering outside their building.

WHITE CENTER ROPER ROMP: 3-6 pm, gathering of Helen Roper wanna-bes, wigs, caftans, and all, as previewed here. Epicenter is Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW) in White Center.

FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

NEW LOCATION CELEBRATION: 4-8 pm, with 4:30 pm ribboncutting, Lumina Vascular Health and Laser Clinic celebrates its new location. (6075 California SW)

BASEBALL BENEFIT: 6 pm dinner and auction at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds) to benefit WSHS Baseball Boosters – details in our preview (follow the link to bid even if you can’t attend).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, DJO album listening party. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight – 8th anniversary show for West Seattle’s longest-running drag extravaganza, West End Girls! Doors 7, showtime 8, tickets here or at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, music 7:30, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers bring “gypsy jazz” to Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets here.

TIKIPALOOZA IN WHITE CENTER: 7 pm, this weekend’s celebration of tiki tunes continues at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) tickets and schedule here.

THIRD NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” continues its run – details in our calendar listing.

CIRCA OFFER FOR SHOWGOERS: If you go to “Chicago,” save your playbill and present it at nearby Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) for $5 off!

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with DJ Grizz at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Can’t get enough of the blossoms while they last! Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Starts at 10 am and continues until 11:30 am, weekly free drop-in playtime at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

FREE TAX HELP: Drop-in help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, appointments recommended.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS vs. West Seattle HS boys’ soccer at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex at 4:30 pm, which is also where WSHS plays baseball vs. O’Dea at 7. (2801 SW Thistle)

TIKIPALOOZA AT THE SKYLARK: Three bands tonight as part of this all-weekend festival at West Seattle and White Center venues, come early for dinner at 5:30 pm, stay for music at 8 pm, more info here including how to get tickets. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS’ POP-UP SOCIAL: 5:30-8 pm at Jellyfish Brewing (917 S. Nebraska) in Georgetown.

(added) JAZZ & BLUES JAM: For early-stage musicians, with house band The Jazz Sealth Trio, signups at 6 pm, music at 6:30, free, Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

ALKI ELEMENTARY STUDENTS’ MAKERS’ MARKET: You’re invited to enjoy music, food, and shopping:

On Friday, March 28, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, we’re holding our inaugural Spring Makers Market, where our students will showcase and sell their unique, handmade creations. The event is open to the public and will also feature musical performances and food.

The market will be at Schmitz Park Elementary (5000 SW Spokane St), which is serving as Alki’s temporary home while our new school is under construction.

We’d love to see as many community members as possible come out to support these young entrepreneurs.

COMEDY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Midnight Mystery Theater at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

BENEFIT DINNER FOR GUATEMALA VOLUNTEERING: As previewed here, 6 pm dinner at Fauntleroy Church to raise money for local volunteers’ work in Guatemala. (9140 California SW)

LUCY DACUS LISTENING EVENT: Hear her new album, with giveaways while they last, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

SECOND NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” continues its run – details in our calendar listing.

CIRCA OFFER FOR SHOWGOERS: If you go to “Chicago,” save your playbill and present it at nearby Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) for $5 off!

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Nostalgia B tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: Kids on Fire, 1876, Old Cross.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Lance Mercer – seen from Lincoln Park)

Today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is starting Week 2! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm at MOD Pizza Westwood Village (2800 SW Barton), mention Denny International Middle School‘s fundraiser and part of the proceeds of your purchase will go toward it.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to find out where they’re playing today.

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING: 1:30-4 pm, downtown and online, scheduled to include the vote on appointing Dow Constantine as CEO. The agenda explains how to comment/watch.

SUFFRAGE FIRST! 2 pm performance at Village Green-West Seattle (2615 SW Barton), free but RSVP requested.

SPORTS: – One local high-school game tonight – Chief Sealth IHS baseball vs. Seattle Academy at Delridge Playfield at 3 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events tonight here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Vandalz.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

WESTIES RUN CLUB COMMUNITY 5K: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander) and tonight the Westies team up with Orca Run Club for a “community 5K.”

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If you’re not up for running, how about walking? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

OLG 8TH GRADERS PRESENT ‘FROZEN’: One night only, and the community’s invited! Doors open at the Walmesley Center at 6:30 pm, showtime at 7 pm for Our Lady of Guadalupe 8th graders’ production of “Frozen.” (3401 SW Myrtle)

OPENING NIGHT FLYOVER: If you see two U.S. Navy Growlers pass by, it’s for the Mariners’ opening-night flyover, as we noted on Wednesday. (Game starts at 7:10 pm.)

OPENING NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” opens its run – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight at The Skylark! Doors 6, music 7, Miscomings, Faith in Strangers, 9-5 Hyperf–k, Give Me Gold. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind and Teenage Rampage, starting at 8 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!:

(Tuesday beachgoers during record warmth, photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Wednesdays at 10 am, too! Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, noon-4 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

VASHON SUPERINTENDENT MEETUP: 5-6 pm, the Vashon Island School District’s superintendent is scheduled to be at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) to chat with families.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

BE A SMART SELLER: Thinking about selling your home? West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) shares the strategic secrets of success, 6 pm event, free!

PAPER BOAT BOOK CLUB: 6 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) hosts its book club, this time discussing “The Office Of Historical Corrections” by Danielle Evans.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

HPAC: The community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge gathers at 6:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), with topics including the city’s encampment response – here’s the preview.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate – tonight it’s Arthur James. (7902 35th SW)

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – see our calendar listing for this month’s book details.

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

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to step up to the mic and show your talents? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sleeping Mallard, photographed by Stewart L.)

Here’s what’s happening on your foggy-so-far Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Guest speaker today is from End Plastic Soup.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Lots of light in the evening for this – 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

FREE DANCE LESSON: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Westside Dance with Dean:

Tuesdays through April 15
Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Swing 2: Dancing to the Blues (a traveling dance) 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Brush up on your dance skills with our next six-week dance series. Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & 2. No partner is necessary, both singles and couples are welcome. Join the fun and meet others in the community!
More information here.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

LISTENING EVENT AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, free, all ages, come be among the first to hear Mumford & Sons‘ new album “Rushmere.” (4559 California SW)

ACTIVIST EVENT: A private home in West Seattle is hosting an “activist event,” a Russian scholar speaking at a discussion in the context of today’s U.S. political situation, 7 pm, attendance info in calendar listing.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: If you’re a quiz whiz, tonight is your night – six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Latest image from SDOT ‘live’ camera in The Junction – refresh page for updates)

Here’s our “what’s happening” list today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COFFEE/COCOA WITH COPS: Drop in to talk with local police during a casual conversation event at QED Coffee in High Point (6070 35th SW), 10 am-noon.

BABY STORY TIME: Canceled today at Southwest Library.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week and get briefed on current issues such as what’s happening in the Legislature, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

ALKI STANDBY GENERATOR MEET-AND-GREET: 4:30 to 5:30 pm, “rain or shine,” the team for this upcoming project at 63rd/Beach Drive will be on site to explain the planned work and answer questions, as previewed here.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio with Listening to Grief. (4034A California SW).

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: Every Monday, doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four Monday night places to play! … Music quiz at Easy Street Records, 6:30 and 7:30 pm (4559 California SW), free, all ages … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Another location for Monday night meditation – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, it’s your turn to sing during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Dave Gershgorn)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are possibilities for your Sunday:

CANCELED – RAIN WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREE: 9 am-6 pm at Bar-S Fields (6425 SW Admiral Way), cheer for WSLL players as they start their season! Details in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with early-spring produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

SEED GIVEAWAY AT THE MARKET: 10 am-1 pm, the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will be there (near California/Alaska) with free seeds both for those who ordered them and for others interested.

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

KINDIE WEST MUSIC SERIES: The Sunday morning family-music concerts are back! First of five concerts, 10:30 am at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), this time starring Harmonica Pocket.

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: 11 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), preparedness coach Alice Kuder shows you how to get started with getting ready – our calendar listing has registration info.

TILDEN SCHOOL BOOK FAIR: Last day! Make a purchase at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), mention Tilden School (WSB sponsor) at checkout, and part of the proceeds will benefit the school.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SAVE THE POSTAL SERVICE: Regional protest as part of a nationwide demonstration against dismantling/privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, 1 pm outside Westwood Post Office (2725 SW Trenton)

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: The resistance group has a meeting for newcomers at 1:30 pm, for everyone else (newcomers welcome to stay) at 3 pm, both at South Seattle College‘s CAB cafeteria at center of campus, enter from north and park in north lot. (6000 16th SW)

VISIT NEPENTHE: Big afternoon at the little shop (9447 35th SW):

Art Show featuring glass artist Judy Popky
Open house
*Food * Drinks * Chair massage*

2-5 pm.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

NATURE JOURNALING: Nature journaling with Alma at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – register here.

SPRING EQUINOX YOGA & TAROT WORKSHOP: With Natalie, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 6:30 pm. $50. Register here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music – the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!