(Black-capped Chickadee, photographed by Finn Litton)

Here’s what’s happening around the peninsula on April’s first Tuesday:

JEWELRY SALE: The entire store at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) is 30 percent off! Open today at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton), 10 am-6 pm.

FREE QIGONG AT LINCOLN PARK: 10:30 am at the baseball/soccer fields; info here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: The port commissioners of Seattle and Tacoma meet at Sea-Tac Airport (streamed online) at 11 am – find the agenda, which includes a Sound Transit light-rail briefing, and viewing/attending info here.

CITY COUNCIL: Their weekly meeting is at 2 pm, online. The agenda explains how to comment; Seattle Channel is where to watch.

SPORTS: Two high-school soccer games this afternoon – 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), West Seattle HS vs. Eastside Catholic; 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Chief Sealth IHS vs. Seattle Prep. … (added) WSHS Lacrosse plays Ballard, 5:30 om at North SeaTac Playfield. (map) Andrew tells they’re on a two-match winning streak and “could use all the support they can get against a tough opponent.”

DEMONSTRATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: 4:30-6 pm at 16th/Holden, Scott leads this long-running weekly demonstration for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

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

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 meeting online includes an update on the East Marginal Way project and a discussion of what else WSBC is working on, and how to get involved. Connection/participation info is in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA X 3: Theww 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!

There’s more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo tweeted by Emilie)

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

BOOSTERS-ONLY CLINIC: Local providers Pliable are offering a boosters-only COVID vaccine clinic 8 am-noon at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW), walk-ins welcome – info in our preview.

CHURCHES: Many West Seattle churches are continuing online services, with most resuming in-person too – here’s our weekly update on 20+ churches.

DONATION-ONLY YOGA CLASS: 9 am at Jet City Labs (4546 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

GARDEN PARTY: Arbor Heights Elementary welcomes help in the garden 10 am-11:30 am today – and plant donations if you have any to share. See this story for details. (3701 SW 104th)

WEST MARGINAL CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, adults only – equipment/bags provided but if you have your own stick/bucket, bring it! Meet at Həʔapus Village Park, 4500 Duwamish Trail.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

ARTSWEST MATINEE: ArtsWest‘s play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues this afternoon, 3:00 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

CAKE POP-UP: Lovely & Dapper Desserts at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm-6 pm.

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

KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio (7356 35th SW) – details here.

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

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

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Skunk-cabbage flower, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Dale)

Here’s what’s happening as the first weekend of April begins:

ROAD-WORK REMINDERS: SDOT plans to work in multiple locations today:

Updating curb ramps on 45th Ave SW and SW Admiral Way. We may need to shift travel lanes slightly to complete this work, but the street will still be accessible to traffic.
–Making several pavement updates on 16th Ave SW in the Highland Park neighborhood, including such as:
–Installing crosswalks at 16th Ave SW and SW Myrtle St
–Installing pavement markings and crosswalks on 16th Ave SW between Cambridge St and Roxbury St
–Restoring the pavement markings at 16th Ave SW and SW Barton St
–Restoring pavement markings on West Marginal Way between 2nd Ave SW and Highland Park Way. We’ll also be installing reflectors on West Marginal Way to help with visibility on rainy days. This work will take multiple weekends to complete.
–Installing a speed hump and completing remaining construction activities on SW Webster St between 12th Ave SW and 15th Ave SW in Highland Park where we built a natural drainage system earlier this month. Traffic will still be allowed in both directions.
–Replacing overhead signs on West Marginal Way as it approaches the Chelan 5-way intersection and on the Fauntleroy Expressway just before the bridge onramp.

THREE COMMUNITY CLEANUPS: 7 am and 10 am on Alki, 10 am near 24th/Holden, volunteers welcome at all three – details in our preview.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: 9:30 am at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), the first April class for West Seattle Tae Kwon Do begins – details in our calendar listing.

JEWELRY SALE: The entire store at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) is 30 percent off! Open today at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton), 10 am-6 pm.

MOON ROOM OPENS: As previewed here last night, new business Moon Room (5902 California SW) opens for business at 10 am today.

THE BRUNCH CLUB: Burlesque and drag brunch at The Bridge (California/Graham), 10 am. 21+. Tickets here.

CRUISE JOB FAIR: 10 am-1 pm at the port’s Duwamish River Community Hub (8600 14th Ave. S.) in South Park – details here.

LIVE MORNING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 10:30 am-noon, Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

FREE WEEKLY WRITERS’ GROUP: New participants welcome. 10:30 am – go here to register and to get the meeting address. Full details are in our calendar listing.

SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREE: Starts at noon at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd) in White Center – details in our calendar listing.

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

HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE’S ANNIVERSARY: Celebrate the store‘s first year by joining the party – cake and more! – 1-4 pm. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

WINE RELEASE: Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm, for tasting or by-the-glass/by-the-bottle wine, and there’s something special today – the release of ‘The Pendulum’ Merlot.

VACCINATION CLINIC: Seattle Public Schools students and staff are welcome at today’s 1-4 pm pop-up clinic at Roxhill Elementary (7740 34th SW). You can make an appointment by going here, though the announcement said walk-ins will be welcome.

RAIN CITY CLAY OPENS: 2-7 pm, you’re invited to the grand-opening party for Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th) in Arbor Heights – see our preview for info on what’s happening.

OPEN MIC: Go perform at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 6 pm!

REGGAE AT THE SKYLARK: Lion of Judah Band and Dub Lounge International, doors open at 7 pm. 21+. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THEATER AT WSHS: “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” in person or livestreamed at West Seattle High School‘s theater (3000 California SW), 7:30 pm. Tickets and other info can be found here.

‘THIS GIRL …’ AT ARTSWEST: ArtsWest‘s play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Tonight’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.

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

(Texted photo – Lincoln Park)

Options for the hours ahead:

ART EXHIBIT: “Oceans of Emotion” is now on display at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), and you can drop in any time until 4 pm to see it.

SPORTS: Three home games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – in softball, West Seattle HS vs. Ingraham at 4 pm; in baseball, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Garfield at 4 pm, WSHS vs. Eastside Catholic at 7 pm.

THEM, AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, for THEM, benefiting Southwest Titans Lacrosse. All ages until 10 pm. $10 adults, $5 under 18. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THEATER AT WSHS: “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” in person or livestreamed at West Seattle High School‘s theater (3000 California SW), 7:30 pm. Tickets and other info can be found here.

THEATER AT ARTSWEST: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

Got an event? Performance? Community meeting? Class? Or? Send it to us for the calendar – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Trillium, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Dale)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ART EXHIBIT: “Oceans of Emotion” is now on display at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), and you can drop in any time until 4 pm to see it.

BODY IN MOVEMENT: Free workshop at Daystar Retirement Village (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) on how to keep moving and keep healthy, 11 am. Details in our calendar listing.

RAPIDRIDE CONSTRUCTION Q&A: The RapidRide H Line project team will be available online or by phone (206-485-0017, conference ID: 206 834 474#) 5-6 pm for drop-in Q&A.

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Come try something new at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.

‘FEEDING THE WHOLE FAMILY’: Online presentation with Cynthia Lair, benefiting West Seattle’s Cooperative Preschools, 7:30 pm – our calendar listing explains what you’ll see and how to attend.

THEATER: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” starts its third week tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Ghost flower, photographed by Machel Spence)

Here are the midweek highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COVID-19 BRIEFING: State health officials plan one of their periodic briefings this morning, live online at 10 am – you can watch the stream by going here.

PICKLEBALL: People who play pickleball and/or tennis are invited to come talk about it at Seattle Parks‘ online meeting, 4:30 pm. Our calendar listing has information on how to attend/participate.

LIGHT RAIL: As part of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on West Seattle light rail, Sound Transit‘s official public meeting is tonight, online, 5:30 pm. Our preview has information on how to attend/participate.

LIVE MUSIC: 6 pm at Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW), Jonathan Kimball & Gillian Dockins perform. No cover. 21+.

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

TRIVIA: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm.

Something for our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by James Tilley)

Your dining dollars can double as donations today/tonight – and that’s just part of what’s happening around the peninsula:

FREE QIGONG AT LINCOLN PARK: 10:30 am at the baseball/soccer fields; info here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DINE OUT FOR ALKI CO-OP PRESCHOOL: 11 am to 8 pm at Marination ma kai (1660 Harbor SW), a percentage of proceeds will be donated to Alki Co-op Preschool.

DINE OUT FOR UKRAINE: 11:30 am-9 pm at Mioposto in The Admiral District (2141 California SW), “We will be donating 20% of the days sales to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to aid them in their work in supporting the journalists and independent media outlets who are informing the public about the war in Ukraine. All sales including dine in, takeout (via our online ordering website, in person, or over the phone), and Doordash will all be included in the donation.”

CITY COUNCIL: Their weekly meeting is at 2 pm, online. The agenda explains how to comment; Seattle Channel is where to watch.

DINE OUT FOR GENESEE HILL: 4-10 pm at Antico Soprano’s in The Admiral District (2348 California SW), 20 percent of tonight’s proceeds – both dine-in and take-out (but not delivery) – will be donated to Genesee Hill Elementary, the most populous elementary school in West Seattle.

DEMONSTRATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: 4:30-6 pm at 16th/Holden, Scott leads the weekly demonstration for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

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

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 pm online – instead of a regular meeting, West Seattle Toastmasters is hosting an Open House: “We’re going to play Toastmasters trivia and showcase Table Topics (impromptu speaking). Everyone is welcome to come and learn what Toastmasters is all about!” Get your free ticket here.

TRIVIA X 2: Two of the venues where you can play tonight – 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!

There’s more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seola Pond, photographed by Jim Clark)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: From the Alki Elementary PTA – note the last line about a match for donations made today:

Alki Elementary PTA’s Direct Give Campaign is coming to an end and we are looking to our WS Community to help us reach our goal of $15K by 3/31! For every thousand mark we hit, Principal Skeffington will get pie’d and if we hit our $15K goal, he will dye his hair Seagull Blue!

Alki Elementary PTA depends on fundraising to support our Alki students and families, our educators, and school programming. While Alki Elementary PTA has historically funded school support staff, Covid-relief funds have relieved us from that financial hurdle and enabled us to direct our fundraising efforts toward more enriching endeavors. Our mission is simple: Alki PTA’s mission is to support an engaged community that partners with our school to advocate for every child.

Our plan to achieve our mission includes:
-Alki Club: We’d love to offer an extracurricular club with rotating themes to provide an opportunity for student socialization while learning new things.
-Academic Support & Programming: We plan to continue our partnership with school staff to enrich learning for all Alki students.
-Advocacy: Alki PTA wants to provide intentional support to our Alki families.

We have a $500 match for all donations made on Monday, 3/28. Thank you for supporting Alki Elementary and the PTA’s mission!

You can donate here.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm online, councilmembers look at the week ahead and recap the past week. No public-comment period, but the agenda explains how to watch/listen.

SPORTS: High-school baseball home games today: At Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Chief Sealth IHS hosts Rainier Beach at 4 pm, and West Seattle HS hosts Franklin at 7 pm.

LINE DANCING: 6:15 pm class at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) – drop-ins welcome. Details are in our calendar listing.

OPEN D&D: Drop in to play 6:30 pm-10 pm Mondays at Meeples Games (3727 California SW).

TRIVIA X 3: Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Something coming up that should be listed on our calendar and in our daily previews? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

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

ROAD-WORK ALERT: From SDOT, installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon for pedestrian saety is scheduled to continue today, 7 am-4 pm, at 16th Ave SW and SW Myrtle.

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREES: Baseball at Bar-S (6425 SW Admiral Way) 9 am-7 pm, softball at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) 2 pm-6 pm – more info in our calendar listing.

CHURCHES: Many West Seattle churches are continuing online services, with most resuming in-person too – here’s our weekly update on 20+ churches.

WEST MARGINAL CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, if you can spare some time, go join Erik and friends to finish what they started last weekend – meeting place and other details are in our preview.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

BENEFIT BOOK FAIR: Last day at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), mention Louisa Boren STEM K-8 when you make a purchase and they’ll get part of the proceeds.

BOOK AND MOVIES CLUB: Works by Willa Cather will be discussed by the West Seattle Classic Novels (and Movies) book club, meeting at 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – details in our calendar listing.

ARTSWEST MATINEE: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues this afternoon, 3:00 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: 3 pm to 5 pm, Silver Lining Duo plays folk music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

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: New time, 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

The last weekend of March/first full weekend of spring begins:

ROAD-WORK REMINDER: From SDOT: “Saturday and Sunday, we’ll be installing a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon on 16th Ave SW and SW Myrtle St to help with pedestrian crossings. We’ll begin this work as early as 7 AM and expect to conclude by 4 PM on both days. We anticipate minimal traffic impacts but people driving should navigate the area with caution.”

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREES: Baseball at Bar-S (6425 SW Admiral Way) 9 am-7 pm, softball at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) 9 am-6 pm – more info in our calendar listing.

BENEFIT BOOK FAIR: Continuing at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), mention Louisa Boren STEM K-8 when you make a purchase through tomorrow and they’ll get part of the proceeds.

LIVE MORNING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 10:30 am-noon, Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

FREE WEEKLY WRITERS’ GROUP: New participants welcome. 10:30 am – go here to register and to get the meeting address. More details are in our calendar listing.

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

WINE TIME: Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm, for tasting or by-the-glass/by-the-bottle wine.

TASTING TIME: 2-4 pm, taste Catskill, The Most Righteous, Coopers Craft, Jefferson Reserve and Elijah Craig bourbon at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor) on the outer west street side of Jefferson Square.

OPEN MIC: Go perform at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 6 pm!

WEST END GIRLS AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm, doors open for the monthly West End Girls drag extravaganza at The Skylark. All ages. Tickets $13 – on sale here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE EVENING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 7-9 pm, Guitar Gil performs at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET: Scott Ballew performs at Easy Street (California/Alaska), 7 pm, free/all ages.

THEATER: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Tonight’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.

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

(Seen in Gatewood)

Here’s what’s happening as spring’s first Friday continues:

ART EXHIBIT: “Oceans of Emotion” is now on display at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), and you can drop in any time until 4 pm to see it.

STUDENT MARCH: In case you missed the mention in our daily traffic watch, 8th graders from Denny International Middle School plan a protest march at noon, demonstrating against gun violence; the announcement says they plan to travel on Thistle, 35th, and Trenton. We don’t know if they plan to march in the street or on the sidewalk but be careful in the area.

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: 2-6 pm, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold has “virtual office hours” today – our calendar listing explains how to book a window to talk with her, and shows future dates.

TASTING TIME: 4-6 pm, taste bourbon, rye, and whiskey at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor) on the outer west street side of Jefferson Square.

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET: Maisie Peters performs at Easy Street (California/Alaska), 6 pm, free/all ages.

POP-UP POLITICAL SOCIAL: 5:30 pm at Future Primitive Brewing (9832 15th SW, White Center) with the 34th District Democrats – details here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, for Herding Cats and The Lumberjax. $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THEATER: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

Got an event? Performance? Community meeting? Class? Or? Send it to us for the calendar – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

CLOSURE REMINDER: As announced Wednesday, many Seattle Parks facilities are closed today for staff training.

BENEFIT BOOK FAIR: Continuing at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), mention Louisa Boren STEM K-8 when you make a purchase this week and they’ll get part of the proceeds.

HELP FILL ‘MASLOW’S CLOSET’: 6-9 pm benefit/donation drive at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) – see our preview for details.

THE WHALE TRAIL: Doors open at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 6:30 pm for The Whale Trail’s first in-person event in ~2 years, tonight at 7 – details in our preview.

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Come try something new at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.

THEATER: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” starts its second week tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BUY A BOOK, HELP A SCHOOL: The book fair at Paper Boat Booksellers benefiting Louisa Boren STEM K-8 continues today – mention the school when you make a purchase. The shop at 6040 California SW is open 10 am-6 pm today.

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE: 2 pm today, the City Council’s Land Use Committee meets with two items of note – requiring registration for tree-service providers, and looking at the city’s proposed Industrial and Maritime Strategy. The agenda has document links and information on commenting/watching.

DINE OUT, HELP A SCHOOL: Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) is donating part of its proceeds to Madison Middle School today – dine-in, take-out, and gift-card purchases. Open 4 pm-10 pm today.

LIVE MUSIC: 6:30-8:30 pm at Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW), Arthur James performs. No cover. 21+.

SDOT AND COUNCILMEMBER AT HPAC: 7 pm online, the community council for Highland Park, South Delridge, and Riverview meets, with guests including SDOT reps and City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. Agenda and participation (by video or phone) details are here.

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

TRIVIA: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm.

Something for our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Golden-crowned Kinglet in Lincoln Park, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Before we get much further into the day, a few notes from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

DOUGHNUT DEADLINE: Last day to order Krispy Kreme doughnuts to pick up at Madison MS on Friday, benefiting the PTSA.

BOOK BENEFIT: As noted here, this is the first day you can make a purchase at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) and help Louisa Boren STEM K-8 by mentioning the school when you check out.

CITY COUNCIL: Their weekly meeting is at 2 pm, online. The agenda explains how to comment; Seattle Channel is where to watch.

DEMONSTRATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: 4:30-6 pm at 16th/Holden, Scott leads the weekly demonstration for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

NORTH HIGHLINE TOWN HALL: Live in White Center or other points just south of West Seattle? 6-8:30 pm, online, your local government – King County – presents the annual town hall to share information and answer questions about its programs and services. Our calendar listing has attendance info.

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

SKYLINK PRESENTATION: Advocates of a gondola as an alternative to Sound Transit light rail in West Seattle have an online presentation tonight, 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on how to attend.

TRIVIA X 2: Two of the venues where you can play tonight – 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!

There’s more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Look closely for another sign of spring – robins! Photo by John Skerratt)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PERSONAL SAFETY CLASS: The next free online class is at 11 am today – if you don’t see this reminder in time, our calendar listing has other upcoming dates, as well as registration information.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm online, councilmembers preview the week ahead and recap recent highlights. No public-comment period, but the agenda explains how to watch/listen.

SPORTS: High-school soccer and baseball home games today: 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), West Seattle HS soccer hosts Lakeside; at 4:30 pm, Chief Sealth IHS soccer hosts Cleveland, and at 7 pm, CSIHS baseball hosts Bainbridge, both at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

LINE DANCING: 6:15 pm class at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) – drop-ins welcome. Details are in our calendar listing.

OPEN D&D: Drop in to play 6:30 pm-10 pm Mondays at Meeples Games (3727 California SW).

TRIVIA X 3: Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Something coming up that should be on our calendar and in our daily previews? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sunset from Beach Drive earlier this week, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Spring arrives at 8:33 this morning. Here’s what else is noteworthy today/tonight:

ROAD-WORK ALERT: Repaving is scheduled to continue today on Marine View Drive between SW 104th and SW 106th, 7:30 am-3:30 pm

CHURCHES: Many West Seattle churches are continuing online services, with most resuming in-person too – here’s our weekly update on 20+ churches.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Last day for sales. Check here to find your nearest cookie-booth times and locations!

LAST DAY OF ONLINE AUCTION: Fauntleroy Children’s Center has one more day of benefit bidding – get started here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

DONATION DRIVE: 11 am-3 pm, drop off food and/or clothing donations at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – our preview has info on what’s needed.

ARTSWEST MATINEE: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues this afternoon, 3:00 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: 3 pm, Lookout Mountain brings its country sound to C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 5 pm, Aurora Avenue, Okay-ish, School of Rock West Seattle House Band perform at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW). All ages. $5 at the door.

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).

EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH: 6:30-7:30 pm at Solstice Park (uphill from the tennis courts at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW), join Alice Enevoldsen for the seasons-change sunset watch, as previewed here.

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

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

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Almost-spring flowers, seen in Gatewood)

Biggest Saturday lineup in a long time – here’s what’s happening on the last full day of winter:

ROAD-WORK REMINDERS: Two SDOT projects today – traffic camera installations until about 1 pm at two Highland Park Way SW intersections, 2nd SW and West Marginal Way SW, and paving on Marine View Drive between SW 104th St and SW 106th St., 7:30 am-3:30 pm.

METRO ‘SERVICE CHANGE’: Today’s one of the two occasions per year when Metro makes schedule tweaks. Since our original preview, Metro has announced that Saturday service is returning to Route 125. Also, here’s the updated page where you can check if any trips on your route(s) have been canceled.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES, FINAL WEEKEND: Find local Scouts out selling cookies today, second-to-last day for cookie booths – use the lookup.

RECYCLE/REUSE/SHRED EVENT: 9 am-noon, dropoff event in the north lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has details including the list of what items will be accepted.

JET CITY BEIGNET POP-UP: 9 am-noon, get Jet City Beignet‘s signature sweet treats and coffee at their “ghost kitchen,” 4611 36th SW.

LOVELY & DAPPER DESSERTS POP-UPS: Two chances to get their famous mini-cakes, a St. Patrick’s Day version – 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Delridge Grocery Co-op (5444 Delridge Way SW), 6-9 pm at Good Society (California/Lander).

MARGINAL MARCH MADNESS: Join your West Seattle neighbors in this two-hour cleanup with various meeting spots, 10 am-noon – details here.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE: 10 am-4 pm, group sale at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle).

STUDIO ART SALE: 10 am-4 pm at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), artist Magdaléna Cooney is hosting a sale.

LIVE MORNING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 10:30 am-noon, Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

FREE WEEKLY WRITERS’ GROUP: New participants welcome. 10:30 am – go here to register and to get the meeting address. More details are in our calendar listing.

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

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING: 1-4 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center (3410 SW Myrtle), learn how to not just silently stand by if you witness bias/harassment – info’s in our calendar listing.

WINE TIME: Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm, for tasting or by-the-glass/by-the-bottle wine.

WHITE CENTER PUB CRAWL: Starting at 4 pm, benefiting the next White Center Block Party – details, and how to get your ticket, are in our calendar listing.

LIVE ONLINE BIDDING BENEFITING THE BRIDGE SCHOOL: 6 pm, live event wraps up a week of silent-auction bidding for The Bridge School (WSB sponsor) – register here to be part of it.

OPEN MIC: Go perform at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 6 pm!

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

THEATER: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

IRISH MUSIC AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Magical Strings performs at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – our calendar listing has more info, including how to get ticket(s).

(Photo courtesy Bent Not Broken)

BENT NOT BROKEN, BENEFITING THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, local band Bent Not Broken plays a benefit show at, and for, The Skylark, all ages until 10, then 21+. $10 donation suggested. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘MUSIC FOR THE SOUL’: Northwest Symphony Orchestra in concert at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (4210 SW Genesee) at 8 pm – ticket link and more info in our calendar listing.

DRAG SHOW: Tonight’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.

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

Here’s what’s happening as Friday continues:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LUNA PARK CAFE: 33rd anniversary today for Luna Park Café (2918 SW Avalon Way) – go have a birthday-cake milkshake (thanks to proprietor John Bennett for sending the photo). Read the café’s history here. Open until 9 pm.

AUCTIONS: The online bidding continues for two local fundraising auctions – The Bridge School (WSB sponsor), info here, and Fauntleroy Children’s Center, info here.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: This is the last weekend for cookie booths – find the times/locations by using this quick lookup.

SPORTS: One home game today, in softball – West Seattle HS hosts Kentridge, 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

IN-STORE AT EASY STREET: Thee Deception performs at Easy Street (California/Alaska), 7 pm, free/all ages.

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: 6-7:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Halcyon the Mermaid sings and plays Irish harp, free/all ages.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, for Nurse Ratchett, RED Classic Rock Trio, Lesser Disciples. 21+. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THEATER: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” continues tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

(Recent sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Got a tip for where to celebrate? We have two for starters – Circa (2605 California SW) tells us, “One of our biggest days of the year. Full special menu, 3 Irish beers on tap & fun atmosphere. Dine in or take out.” … Also, Admiral Pub is hosting St. Patrick’s Day Bingo, 7 pm (2306 California SW).

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Come try something new at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm online AND in-person (basement of Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds), agenda details and connection link in our calendar listing, all welcome.

OPENING NIGHT: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” opens tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Busy day/night ahead:

(Thanks to Troop 41169 for the pic from Tuesday’s cookie booth at Westwood Village QFC)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Last five days for cookie season, with more booths this afternoon/evening in West Seattle – check the lookup for the location/time of one near you.

PURIM CARNIVAL: Kol HaNeshamah invites the community to a Purim Carnival at Camp Long‘s east picnic shelter (5200 35th SW), 4-5:30 pm – schedule of events is in our calendar listing.

FAUNTLEROY FERRY DOCK PROJECT: The Community Advisory Group‘s second meeting about potential alternatives for the dock/terminal replacement – current site? another site? same size? larger? etc. – is online tonight, 6-8 pm. Go here to register to watch. Here’s our coverage of the previous meeting two weeks ago.

TEACHING TEENS ABOUT CONSENT: The West Seattle High School PTSA welcomes all parents to its online meeting at 7 pm including a talk with a parenting educator about “Consent Etc.” More information, and the registration link, can be found in our calendar listing.

SAY GAY SEATTLE POSTCARD WRITING: Local advocates are gathering at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) tonight, 7-8:30 pm, to write postcards to Florida’s governor protesting that state’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law.

THEATER PREVIEW: “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” opens tomorrow at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) and you can see the preview performance tonight at a discount, 7:30 pm – get ticket(s) here.

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

Something for our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Moss growing on a Beach Drive tree, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Highlights for the hours ahead:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Use this search tool to find the next locations/times.

ONLINE AUCTION FOR THE BRIDGE SCHOOL: Bid right now (through Friday) on items and experiences to support cooperative elementary The Bridge School (WSB sponsor) – go here to get started.

NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: The managing members (Seattle and Tacoma port commissioners) meet online at 11:45 am – here’s the agenda; here’s where to watch.

CITY COUNCIL: Their weekly meeting is at 2 pm, online. The agenda explains how to comment; Seattle Channel is where to watch.

DEMONSTRATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: 4:30-6 pm at 16th/Holden, Scott leads the weekly demonstration for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

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

JOIN CAMP LONG’S ADVISORY COUNCIL: Want to help Camp Long thrive? 6:30 tonight, participate in an info session for prospective Advisory Council members. Info’s in our calendar listing.

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA MEETING: 7 pm online – link is in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA X 2: Two of the venues where you can play tonight – 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!

There’s more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Lincoln Park, photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Last week for sales – find cookie booth times and locations via the lookup.

ONLINE SCHOOL AUCTION: For the next week, you are invited to support the Fauntleroy Children’s Center:

The Parents of Fauntleroy Children’s Center invite you, as a member of our community, to participate in the 35th Annual Auction, Come Together, March 14-20. This year’s auction is completely virtual, so you can participate by visiting bit.ly/FCCAuction22.

Over 160 items thoughtfully donated by families and community businesses will be up for auction to support the early childhood programs at the Fauntleroy Children’s Center (FCC). Every dollar raised will go toward updating our beloved outdoor play structures, supporting continuing education for our teachers, funding tuition assistance for families in our community and other essential needs.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm online, councilmembers preview the week ahead and recap recent highlights. No public-comment period, but the agenda explains how to watch/listen.

SPORTS: High-school softball season starts! West Seattle HS hosts Lynnwood at 4 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

LINE DANCING: 6:15 pm class at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) – drop-ins welcome. Details are in our calendar listing.

OPEN D&D: Drop in to play 6:30 pm-10 pm Mondays at Meeples Games (3727 California SW).

TRIVIA X 3: Here are tonight’s three options for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Do you have a listing for our calendar and daily previews? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Daylight Saving Time is here! That means tonight’s sunset isn’t until 7:12 pm. Here’s what’s happening before then:

CHURCHES: Many West Seattle churches are continuing online services, with most resuming in-person too – here’s our weekly update on 20+ churches.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY GROUP RUN: 9 am from West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) with a post-run visit to Good Society (California/Lander) – details in our calendar listing.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Check here to find your nearest cookie-booth times and locations!

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

PIZZA FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm at MOD Pizza in Westwood Village (2800 SW Barton), order pizza and tell them you’re supporting Highline Premier Football Club. The code’s in our calendar listing.

BEST OF HANDS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Best of Hands Barrelhouse (7500 35th SW) is celebrating its third anniversary this week. New releases! Hours today are 2 pm-8 pm.

OPEN HOUSE @ A CHILD BECOMES PRESCHOOL: 2:30-4 pm, the whole family is invited to visit and find out about A Child Becomes Preschool (4320 SW Hill; WSB sponsor) at its Open House.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: According to the ticketing website, the final performance of Twelfth Night Productions‘ musical is sold out.

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: New time, 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!