(Sketch sent by West Seattle artist William Wittmann)

Here’s our list of highlights for today/tonight, many – but not all! – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: It’s back! West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau) welcomes little ones and their caregivers, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, free.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) – today’s featured speaker is retired Judge Michael Heavey.

MAYOR’S BUDGET SPEECH: Mayor Katie Wilson is presenting her first budget proposal today, starting with a 12:30 pm speech that will be streamed live by Seattle Channel.

CHESS CLUB: All levels! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm, weekly full-council meeting, with viewing/attending/commenting info on the agenda.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 4 pm online, community members welcome to hear updates on and ask questions about the tiny-house village in southeast West Seattle.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

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

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS AUDITIONS: 5-8 pm, as previewed here – sign up to get details.

CHIEF SEALTH IHS MULTICULTURAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: 6 pm at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th).

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

FALL EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH WITH ALICE: The seasons change at 5:05 pm, and 6:30-7:30 pm, you can join Alice Enevoldsen at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, upslope) to watch fall’s first sunset and learn about the equinox.

SING WITH THE BOEING EMPLOYEES CHOIR … even if you’re not a Boeing employee! Open rehearsals continue tonight, 6:30 pm, at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), and our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.

TIM’S OPEN MIC: 6:30 pm signups, 7 pm music – weekly open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

PASS THE AUX AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm game time at Revelry Room (4547 California SW).

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm – lots of info in our ongoing calendar listing.

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

BINGO! Play free weekly Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four Tuesday trivia venues – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia … 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink … 7 pm at Admiral Pub, free to play, prizes. (2306 California SW).

KARAOKE AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm until 1:30 am, sing at The Poggie! (4717 California SW)

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

(Fall colors preview in Gatewood – photo by Troy Sterk)

Here are highlights of what’s happening around the peninsula for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STORY TIME AT DELRIDGE LIBRARY: 10:30-11 am for little ones and their parents/caregivers, in Spanish and English. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly 2 pm meeting is canceled today.

(added) DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:30 pm, it’s back at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DEMONSTRATION: West Seattle Resist plans a pop-up protest 4-6 pm in support of immigrants. (California/Charlestown)

LIVE MUSIC AT SEBASTIANO’S: 6 pm at the wine shop, piano jazz! (3278 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues on our list with trivia tonight – Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm sessions… Also, 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, weekly group gathering for people going through grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome.

canceled ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to meditate on Monday nights – in north West Seattle, there’s meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: In south West Seattle, free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

COMEDY AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: 7 pm monthly comedy night, this time with Hayden Kristal headlining. Our calendar listing includes the ticket link. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

YOM KIPPUR: The Jewish “Day of Atonement” observance starts at sundown.

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament, 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up at 7, start playing at 7:30, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Orca Half runners on Saturday, photo by Clarence Higuera – the race repeats this morning!)

Here’s what to know for summer’s final Sunday – mostly listings from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

ORCA HALF, DAY 2: A second day today for the Orca Half, from Lincoln Park to Don Armeni, with shuttles from the finish line to start line, and running starting in waves around 7:30 am. (No road closures.)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club meets at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for today’s run.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

WEST SEATTLE ART TOUR: Dozens of artists, spread among 16 stops where you can see how they work! It’s the second day of the free annual West Seattle Art Tour, 10 am-5 pm, interactive and printable maps here – browse the artist and location lists and decide where to go and who to see! (WSB is a co-sponsor of the tour.)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in the still-bountiful end-of-summer produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating (as it is every weekend of the year, even holidays), 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.

MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – this season’s last chance to get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.

MAKERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, monthly 206 Makers’ Market at Jet City Labs. (4540 California SW)

THE WORKS SEATTLE POP-UP: 10 am-2 pm crafting outside The Works Seattle‘s new Junction location (4540 California SW) – make shrinky-dink keychains.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SECOND-TIME SALE: Second of two days to shop this curated rummage sale, previewed here. 11:30 am-3 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.

COLMAN POOL FINALE: Noon-7 pm, this year’s last postseason weekend wraps up at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SNAIL MAIL SUNDAY AT MR. B’S: Monthly writing event at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), 1-4 pm.

WATCH THE SEAHAWKS AT THE HYDRANT: Bring your pup! Weekly watch parties, with today’s kickoff at 1:25 pm. (4541 California SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 2:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – this month’s title, “Dandelion Wine.”

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 3-5 pm, Orville Johnson & Mark Graham at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

ARTSWEST MATINEE: First 3 pm performance of “The Chinese Lady” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW).

EVERGREEN ENSEMBLE: Choral concert, 3 pm at Holy Rosary (42nd/Genesee).

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: This month’s meeting focuses on neighborhood protection amid the ongoing ICE activity, 3:30 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW).

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with teas curated by host Jack Sanders, info here. (4547 California SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Richard Gilewitz performs at 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Late-summer blossoms, photographed by Bob Burns)

Here’s our list of what to know as the weekend begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ORCA HALF, DAY 1: Both days this weekend feature runs of the Orca Half, from Lincoln Park to Don Armeni, with shuttles from the finish line to start line beginning at 6:15 am, running starting in waves at 7:30 am. (No road closures.)

BAKERY POP-UP: Mr. Bun’s Bakery plans a pop-up to celebrate its first anniversary, 8-11 am (6031 37th SW).

RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GET ‘HEAVILY MEDITATED’ FOR FREE: 8:45 am at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), free meditation to start your weekend!

SECOND-TIME SALE: First of two days to shop this curated rummage sale, previewed here. 9 am-4 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW).

HIKE WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT TRAILS: 9:30 am, meet at Arboretum entrance on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

WEST SEATTLE ART TOUR: Dozens of artists, spread among 16 stops where you can see how they work! It’s the first day of the free annual West Seattle Art Tour, 10 am-5 pm, interactive and printable maps here – browse the artist and location lists and decide where to go and who to see!

FIESTAS PATRIAS PARADE: The annual parade celebrating Latin American heritage and culture rolls out from 14th Avenue South and South Henderson at 10 am, then goes north on 14th, west on Cloverdale to South Park Community Center.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Larger location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, makers’ creations, more! (9th SW and SW Henderson)

STORY TIME IN HIGHLAND PARK: 10 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), story time and an activity with Club Branching Out.

WESTFEST: 10 am-10 pm, second day of Holy Rosary School‘s annual “carnival of community,” with rides, games, food, entertainment – see the lineup here. (42nd/Genesee)

DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, dachshunds and their people meet up at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.

ADMIRAL HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 10 am at 37th SW and SW Admiral Way – but first, register here!

DAY OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: 10 am-4 pm at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW), register to vote, get election questions answered, hear inspirational stories!

TREE CARE SKILL SHARE & WORK PARTY: 10 am-1 pm, restoration work along Longfellow Creek – register to get location information.

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

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

WEST SEATTLE JUNIOR WILDCATS GAME DAY: Come out to see the West Seattle Junior Wildcats Football and Cheer youth take the field at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), noon-4 pm.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: Noon-5 pm, last chance to take your pup to Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW) to swim! Just dogs, no humans. Fundraiser.

FINAL POST-SEASON WEEKEND AT COLMAN POOL: Second-to-last chance to swim in the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park, sessions noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ANTI-ICE PROTEST: West Seattle Indivisible plans to have protesters at more than a dpzen streetcorners along California Avenue SW, 1-3 pm, as explained here.

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

POKEMON MEETUP: 2-4 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).

WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free short, specific sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm, first come, first served.

SIP ‘N’ SPIN: 6-8:30 pm session to try your hand at the pottery wheel at Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th).

OFF THE RECORD: “Vinyl culture meets live music” in this hybrid event at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), doors 5, vinyl 6:30, live music 7:30, tickets here.

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: Record-release party – hear new music by Beck, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

‘THE CHINESE LADY’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, first Saturday night performance of the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW) – tickets available here.

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ Riz Rollins. (4547 California SW)

SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).

KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm, add your voice to Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night karaoke with Rone begins at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Planning a West Seattle event/class/show/etc. that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(On Elliott Bay this morning – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

The weekend’s almost in view. Here are highlights for the rest of your Friday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Late-summer gardening? The center has plants! Open until 3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

COMMUNITY NOTARY DAY: Need something notarized? Visit Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3-5 pm.

DOG SWIMMING: The annual end-of-season Dog Days swim sessions are all week at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW), 4-7 pm. Fee. Dogs only in the pool, not people!

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION WINE WALK: 5-9 pm, one ticket gets you 14 tastes as wineries pair up with businesses around The Junction, ticket link in our calendar listing – or pay in person at the check-in spots.

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, and/or buy a bottle.

SOCIAL DANCE ON PUGET RIDGE: Free swing dancing at Puget Ridge Cohousing (7020 18th SW), doors open at 5:45, lesson starts at 6, dancing follows!

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, singer-songwriterJ.R. Rhodes at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

MOVIE IN THE PARK: Watch “Monsters Inc.” in the Camp Long meadow, free, 6 pm. (5200 35th SW)

KENYON HALL OPEN MIC: Sign up at 6, perform at 6:30 pm, Kenyon Hall‘s monthly open mic (7904 35th SW), all ages, free to both performers and audience.

ART AND STEEL: Art show with music, panel discussion, more, presented by DNDA and Nucor at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 6:30-10 pm.

WESTFEST: Night 1 of the festival presented by Holy Rosary School (42nd/Genesee) – see the stage lineup in our preview.

ALBUM-RELEASE SHOW AT EASY STREET: Will Roesner performs to celebrate “Natural Love,” 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), all ages, free.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: One local team has a home football game – 7 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – West Seattle HS hosting Lincoln.

NEW PLAY AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, second night for “The Chinese Lady” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW) – info including ticket link is in our calendar listing.

EMO NIGHT AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, show at 8, Mike’s Emo Band, Feeling This, Emo Sing-A-Long. $10 at the door, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALBUM RELEASE SHOW AT TIM’S: Summer Sleeves heads the bill, with KRANE and The Linens, 8:30 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center), all ages until 10 pm.

SPINNING: Revelry Room (4547 California SW) regular Friday night spinning – with DJ Vitamin D tonight, starting at 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, Yellfire & Hiss, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

MEGASTAR KARAOKE: 9 pm at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW).

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

(Petunias seen recently at SSC Garden Center – open today! – photo by Margaret)

Yet another lively list of what’s happening around West Seattle in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – THANK YOU to everyone who sends events for us to share!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plant sales featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9030 35th SW).

LUNCH & LEARN ALL ABOUT PROTEIN: 12:30 pm, Neighborhood Naturopathic (WSB sponsor) presents a free webinar with Dr. Brie Woodruff on “Protein – Why It Matters and How Much You Need” – register here to get the link!

TRANSPORTATION FAIR: 1-3 pm at Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor), drop in to learn about the may transportation options open to seniors (and others).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can be there to listen!)

NEW BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASS: Learn to clog! Join the class today, 1:30-2:30 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

ROXHILL PARK COMMUNITY SAFETY MEETING: 3:30 pm, hosted by Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) with reps from agencies/departments including Seattle Police.

DOG SWIMMING: The annual end-of-season Dog Days swim sessions are all week at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW), 4-7 pm. Fee. Dogs only in the pool, not people!

WEST SEATTLE SOCIAL HOUR: Want to meet people – in person? Camp West (4539 California SW) is hosting a weekly “social hour” where you can drop in (21+) and do that! 4 pm.

DROP-IN CHESS: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is happening today – people under 18 can drop in 4-5:30 pm to play. (3411 SW Raymond)

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS – this week and every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) hosts a food truck. Tonight it’s Jeremy’s Chicken.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) welcomes volunteers weekly to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks – you can take some home too. Just be there 5-7 pm!

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle. While you’re there, check out the ongoing West Seattle Art Tour preview.

RAT CITY ART AND FOOD WALK: 5-8 pm tonight, throughout South Delridge and White Center – venue info here.

BOOK SWAP WITH WINE! 5:30-7 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor) hosts the monthly book swap -this month’s theme, “schools and academia” – bring one, take one! Plus $10 pours with Darby Winery,

INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING CENTER OPEN HOUSE: Looking for a preschool/day care? 6-8 pm open house for this unique program at The Mount. (4831 35th SW)

POSTCARDING PARTY: 6-8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), gathering to fill out postcards to encourage recipients to vote.

POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – BYO console.

WESTIES RUN CLUB + BEER RELEASE: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run, with a track-workout option, PLUS the release party for Westies Party Pace Pale.

DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by The Danny Godinez Trio, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm in-person only at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), including a discussion of ongoing Alki crime/safety issues – full agenda here.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm for Lydian Sky, Burgundy Suns, The Tom Bourg Nine, $10 cover, (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm trivia at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW)

OPENING NIGHT AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, opening night performance of “The Chinese Lady” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW) – info including ticket link is in our calendar listing.

AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight, DJ Zeytune at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), starting at 8 pm.

KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to closing time, your chance to sing! (9454 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily highlight list? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Recent almost-fall sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)

Here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (which you can preview any time – our daily highlight list is meant to be an ICYMI reminder rundown, with last-minute additions too):

GRAND-OPENING CELEBRATION: The new Sherwin Williams paint store at 4457 Fauntleroy Way SW has been open a while but is officially having a grand opening today, with discounts and activities – even a dunk tank. Now until 2 pm.

READING WITH TODDLERS: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).

OFFICER MEMORIAL DEDICATION: A permanent memorial to SPD Lt. Bryan Van Brunt will be dedicated at the Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster) at 11:30 am. The public is welcome, It’s part of the Seattle Police Foundation‘s Fallen Officer Project.

PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Play indoors this afternoon! 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW)

DOG SWIMMING: The annual end-of-season Dog Days swim sessions are all week at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW), 4-7 pm. Fee. Dogs only in the pool, not people!

FREE YOGA FOR 12-STEP RECOVERY: Every Wednesday, continuing into fall, 5-6:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), no registration but MUST arrive no later than 4:55 pm.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup – again this week at The Good Society (2701 California SW).

NO FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm story time is canceled tonight at Southwest Library.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces.

SIP ‘N’ STITCH AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm, workshop-style sewing at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), fee includes supplies.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: 6:30 pm in Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, ballfield 3), “Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Free (but you can bring $ for food trucks). Info in our calendar listing!

PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: A local group of Spanish-language learners gathers 6:30-8:30 pm at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) to practice – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30-8:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: First meeting at new place on new night! 7 pm on third Wednesdays at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW). Enter on east side of the building. See connecttoadmiral.org for agenda info!

MAD CRAFTY: Bring your craft project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW) for a crafty night, 7-9 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle Wednesday trivia venues: Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And Wednesday trivia usually starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THEATER: Preview night for the new ArtsWest play, “The Chinese Lady,” 7:30 pm. Online tickets are sold out but you can check in-person with the box office before the show. (4711 California SW)

DANCE WITH BALORICO: Lessons at 8 pm and 9 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW) -sign up here.

SWING IT WEDNESDAY! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale, South Park).

KARAOKE: Sing at Admiral Pub starting at 9 pm, after trivia. (2306 California SW)

Planning an event, class, workshop, etc., that’s open to community participation/observation/visitation? Please email us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Dog Days at AHSTC – see below! Thanks to Cori for the pic)

Here’s our list of highlights for today/tonight, many – but not all! – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) – info about today’s featured speaker from The Mountaineers.

CHESS CLUB: All levels! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm, first weekly full-council meeting, with viewing/attending/commenting info on the agenda.

DOG SWIMMING: The annual end-of-season Dog Days swim sessions are all week at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW), 4-7 pm. Fee.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases. In the spotlight tonight – Vena Cava wine.

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

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: “Unplugged – A Musical Gathering” 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW). No cover, all ages.

THE WORKS SEATTLE POP-UP: Another crafting pop-up tonight, 6-8:30 pm at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW).

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: 6:30 pm monthly meetup – celebrating their fourth anniversary. Our calendar listing explains how to find them this month.

SING WITH THE BOEING EMPLOYEES CHOIR … even if you’re not a Boeing employee! Open rehearsals start tonight, 6:30 pm, at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), and our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.

TIM’S OPEN MIC: 6:30 pm signups, 7 pm music – weekly open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, hear Miley‘s new music. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

PAST, PRESENT, ELSEWHERE AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm album listening at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm – lots of info in our ongoing calendar listing.

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

BINGO! Play free weekly Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four Tuesday trivia venues – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia … 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink … 7 pm at Admiral Pub, free to play, prizes. (2306 California SW).

KARAOKE AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm until 1:30 am, sing at The Poggie! (4717 California SW)

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

(Fall fuschia – photo sent by Margaret)

Here’s an eclectic list of what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly 2 pm meeting for previews and briefings is back after the council’s recess. Today’s meeting includes an overview of the about-to-launch budget process. The agenda explains how to watch.

(added) DOG SWIMMING: Thanks for the tip! Today is also the first day of Dog Days of Summer pup swimming at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW), 4-7 pm.

THE WORKS POP-UP AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD: The Works Seattle continues pop-up crafting with a “charm bar” at The Neighborhood (6503 California SW), 5-7 pm.

CHEWING GUM ‘SECRET SHOW’: As previewed Sunday, the local band is playing a short free live show tonight inside Hiawatha Community Center (2700 California SW) to celebrate the streaming release of their EP. All ages, doors open 6 pm, show 6:15 pm-6:45 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT SEBASTIANO’S: 6 pm at the wine shop, piano jazz! (3278 California SW)

DIET COKE CRAWL! Love Diet Coke? One of your neighbors is gathering people for a “Diet Coke Crawl“ – to try out six venues on Alki tonight to see which has the best fountain Diet Coke. RSVP here and then gather at 6:30 pm at Christos on Alki (2508 Alki SW).

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, weekly group gathering for people going through grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome.

ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to meditate on Monday nights – in north West Seattle, there’s meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: In south West Seattle, free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues on our list with trivia tonight – 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament, 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up at 7, start playing at 7:30, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Janelle Otterholt – American Hoverfly on dahlia)

Here’s what to know for September’s second Sunday – mostly listings from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

BEND IT LIKE BOOKER #2: This 25-hour marathon of speeches, performances, presentations continues nonstop, not scheduled to end until after 11 am today, at the Machinists Union Hall in South Park (9125 15th Place S.) and online – see our Saturday coverage here.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8 am-11 am at Alki Masonic Center (4736 40th SW), let someone else fix you breakfast!

WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club meets at Fresh Flours (9140 Delridge Way SW) for today’s run.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

LEARN HOW TO ‘ADOPT A CORNER’: 10 am info session on supporting immigrant communities, High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in the still-bountiful late-summer produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating (as it is every weekend of the year, even holidays), 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.

MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – this season’s second-to-last chance to get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.

ONE MORE JUNCTION HAPPENING: 10 am-2 pm, free crafting pop-up with The Works Seattle outside their future Junction location. (4540 California SW)

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

INGATHERING SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES FAIR: Westside Unitarian Universalist welcomes everyone to this special service and celebration, 10:30 am, explained in our calendar listing. (7141 California SW)

KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Kneighborhood Knives is at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10:30 am to 5 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ART SHOW AT BRIDGE PARK: 11 am to 3 pm, residents of Bridge Park are showing and selling their art. (3204 SW Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, second postseason weekend wraps up at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PAST, PRESENT, ELSEWHERE: 1 pm album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

GAME CAFE AT MR. B’S: Monthly “Everyone Plays” at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), 2-4 pm.

ART SHOW AT THE KENNEY: 2 pm, see art by residents of The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), hear Orville Peck‘s new album, free, all ages.

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with teas curated by host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)

SUNSET SCREAMING: Scream Club Seattle at Lincoln Park shelter 4 (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, on the waterfront path), 7:30 pm.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sketch by West Seattle artist William Wittmann)

Here’s our list of what to know as the weekend begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, after these reminders:

TRANSPORTATION NOTES: As we’ve been previewing, three things to be aware of locally (separate from other regional work):

–Buses return to SW Barton in Westwood today
-The right lane of the northbound First Avenue South Bridge is closed today for an inspection
-Today is the scheduled start of the foot/bike path closure by the West Seattle Bridge for Sound Transit work

Now, the events!

RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GET ‘HEAVILY MEDITATED’ FOR FREE: 8:45 am at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), free meditation to start your weekend!

FREE PRENATAL FITNESS CLASS: 9 am at Lake Washington Physical Therapy West Seattle (1309 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor), free FIT4BABY class.

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS BOAT SWAP: Big day to shop new and used personal watercraft and more, 10 am-5 pm at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

BEND IT LIKE BOOKER, 25 CONTINUOUS HOURS! 10 am today to 11:15 am Sunday, get inspired, with a live marathon of stories, speeches, performances, and presentations at South Park Machinists Hall (0125 15th Place South), also streaming, details and highlights in our preview, choose when you want to watch, in person or online!

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Larger location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, makers’ creations, more! (9th SW and SW Henderson)

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: Join Puget Soundkeeper and friends, 10 am-noon, rendezvous near Alki Bathhouse. (2701 Alki SW)

DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, dachshunds and their people meet up at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.

CRAFTS AND PUZZLES SALE: 10 am until 2 pm, last day to shop this sale and stock up on what you need to keep busy during the long dark months ahead – shop at Emilie’s Treasures Thrift Shop at The Mount (4831 35th SW).

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

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW) – registration and tour info here.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Kneighborhood Knives is back at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10:30 am to 5 pm.

SENIOR ART SHOW: You’re never too old to liven up the world with art! Residents at Bridge Park (3204 SW Morgan) invite you to come see their art today, 11 am-3 pm,

POST-SEASON WEEKEND AT COLMAN POOL: Just a few more chances to swim in the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park, sessions noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

THE WORKS POP-UP: Noon-3 pm at West Seattle Mercantile (3270 California SW), get creative!

(added) WATCH THE HUSKIES AT THE HYDRANT: 12:30 pm kickoff! “Bring your friends, bring your favorite game-day food, and settle in for football, cold beer, wine, coffee & pups. Your food. Our drinks. Your team. Let’s go!”

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

WEST SEATTLE TRINKET TRADE: Bring a trinket to trade! 1 pm at Delridge Community Center park (4501 Delridge Way SW), near the skatepark,

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

CHILDREN’S MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL: Annual almost-fall festival at West Seattle’s Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard), 2-4 pm, crafts, treats, Lion Dance, goat show, free, all welcome.

WEST SEATTLE PUZZLE SWAP: More trading! Bring a puzzle (in good condition), take a puzzle, meet other puzzle enthusiasts! 2-4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.

WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free short, specific sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm, first come, first served.

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Thor’s Hammered C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), no cover, all ages.

RECORD-RELEASE SHOW AT THE SKYLARK: Local band Lookout Mountain Lookout, record-release show with Swinson and Roy & The Renegades, 7 pm, all ages, $10. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: Be one of the first to hear new music by Beabadoobee, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

ROSH HASHANAH: Second night of the Jewish New Year celebration.

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ Soul Focus FM. (4547 California SW)

SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).

KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm, add your voice to Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night karaoke with Rone begins at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Planning a West Seattle event/class/show/etc. that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

We’ve been away from the desk for much of the morning, so here’s a belated list of highlights for the rest of your Friday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE/FAUNTLEROY YMCA GOLF TOURNAMENT: Until mid-afternoon, more than 100 golfers are on the greens at the West Seattle Golf Course, raising money for Y programs in this first-ever tournament. We were there as golfers teed off and will be going back so we can bring you a full report later.

CRAFTS AND PUZZLES SALE: Until 2 pm, you can stock up on what you need to keep busy during the long dark months ahead – shop at Emilie’s Treasures Thrift Shop at The Mount (4831 35th SW).

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Late-summer gardening? The center has plants! Open until 3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, and/or buy a bottle.

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

TWO BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, show at 8, Double-Wide Lawn Chair and I-90 Fiasco. $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: Funkadelic analog reissue! Hear it tonight, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), all ages, free.

KENYON HALL CABARET: 7:30 pm, Kenyon Hall‘s monthly drag showcase (7904 35th SW), all ages.

SPINNING: Revelry Room (4547 California SW) regular Friday night spinning – with DJ Lady Cco tonight, starting at 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, Russian Blue & Art Gecko, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

MEGASTAR KARAOKE: 9 pm at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW).

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

(Cormorant Cove photo by Bob Burns)

Here’s our lively list of what’s happening around West Seattle in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – THANK YOU to everyone who sends events for us to share!):

CRAFTS AND PUZZLES SALE: 10 am-2 pm, stock up on what you need to keep busy during the long dark months ahead – shop at Emilie’s Treasures Thrift Shop at The Mount (4831 35th SW).

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plant sales featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9030 35th SW).

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES MEETING #1: 11 am online, first of two sessions of this periodic community update/Q&A opportunity (they’re doing it again tonight at 6 pm) – our calendar listing has the registration links for both.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can be there to listen!)

NEW BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASS: Learn to clog! Get started today, 1:30-2:30 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds),

WEST SEATTLE SOCIAL HOUR: Want to meet people – in person? Camp West (4539 California SW) is hosting a weekly “social hour” where you can drop in (21+) and do that!

DROP-IN CHESS: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is happening today – people under 18 can drop in 4-5:30 pm to play. (3411 SW Raymond)

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS – this week and every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) hosts a food truck. Tonight it’s Cascadia Pizza.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5-8 pm all around the peninsula – use this interactive map to see who’s hosting artists and where! Here are Art Walk participants we’ve heard directly from:
*West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) – also featuring the West Seattle Ukulele Players
*Snip-Its Salon for Kids (4506 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE SWEET STROLL: Same hours as the Art Walk, added optional activity, as previewed here – one ticket gets you treats from four Junction venues!

HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) welcomes volunteers weekly to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks – you can take some home too. Just be there 5-7 pm!

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle. While you’re there, check out the ongoing West Seattle Art Tour preview, as part of tonight’s Art Walk!

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES MEETING #2: If you couldn’t attend the midday version of this periodic community update/Q&A opportunity, they’re doing it again tonight at 6 pm – our calendar listing has the registration link.

POSTCARDING PARTY: 6-8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), gathering to fill out postcards to encourage recipients to vote.

PRICK AND POUR: 6 pm succulent-planting night with Terraplanted at Wolfpack Cellars in White Center (9617 16th SW)

POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – BYO console.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run, with a track-workout option.

DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Joe Ross & The Birdwatchers, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Home game tonight for Chief Sealth IHS at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 6 pm vs. Roosevelt.

WORDS, WRITERS, SW STORIES: 6 pm online, the SW Seattle Historical Society‘s monthly speaker series features Jennifer Ott on the Seattle waterfront’s history.

TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm trivia at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW)

AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight, DJ Supreme La Rock at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), starting at 8 pm.

KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to closing time, your chance to sing! (9454 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily highlight list? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(South Seattle College Arboretum – photo sent by Margaret)

Here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (which you can preview any time), but please note that the Seahawks game may change the schedule for some venues (we’ll update when we confirm changes as the day goes on):

READING WITH TODDLERS: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).

PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Play indoors this afternoon! 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW)

SEAHAWKS WATCH PARTY AT OUNCES: 5 pm, watch and cheer at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW)

SEAHAWKS WATCH PARTY AT EASY STREET: Soundgarden performs at halftime! Watch party at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) at 5 pm. Free, all ages.

WATCH THE SEAHAWKS AT ADMIRAL PUB: 5:20 pm kickoff. (2306 California SW)

FREE YOGA FOR 12-STEP RECOVERY: Wednesdays this summer, 5-6:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), no registration but MUST arrive no later than 4:55 pm.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup – again this week at The Good Society (2701 California SW).

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces.

SELF-DISCOVERY AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm, first of two nights of “The Verse is in the Cards,” guided self-discovery at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW)

POETRY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: PoetryBridge is on the calendar at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm.

PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: A local group of Spanish-language learners gathers 6:30-8:30 pm at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) to practice – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30-8:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

MAD CRAFTY: Bring your craft project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW) for a crafty night, 7-9 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia venues, but tonight’s football game may be affecting the schedule – which otherwise is: Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) weekly at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And Wednesday trivia usually starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

DANCE WITH BALORICO: Lessons at 8 pm and 9 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

SWING IT WEDNESDAY! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale, South Park).

KARAOKE X 2: In the south end, Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW), 9 pm … In the north end, sing at Admiral Pub also starting at 9, after trivia. (2306 California SW)

Planning an event, class, workshop, etc., that’s open to community participation/observation/visitation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Late-summer flower photographed along Alki by Bob Burns)

We’re starting to rev up the post-summer routine … here’s our list of highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE YMCA CLOSED, FAUNTLEROY OPEN: The main branch is now expected to reopen tomorrow; the Fauntleroy branch will be open today until 9 pm to compensate.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENES: First meetings after Seattle City Councilmembers’ two-week break – Public Safety Committee (started at 9:30 am) and Transportation, Waterfront, Seattle Center (starts at 2 pm) – find agendas, with viewing/attending/commenting info, by going here.

CRAFTS AND PUZZLES SUMMER SALE: 10 am-2 pm, first of five days for this sale at The Mount‘s shop, Emilie’s Treasures – get there through the main lobby. (4831 35th SW)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SPRAYPARK, WADING POOL CLOSED FOR THE SEASON: Just a reminder that Monday was the last day of this season for sprayparks and wading pools.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) – info about today’s featured speaker is in our calendar listing.

CHESS CLUB: All levels! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases. In the spotlight tonight – Patagonian wine.

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

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) are presenting this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 6 pm board meeting, open to community members – see the agenda here. Conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. (9131 California SW)

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

TIM’S OPEN MIC: 6:30 pm signups, 7 pm music – weekly open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

PASS THE AUX AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), new game!

Revelry Room is hosting Pass The Aux, our in house developed social jukebox game, Tuesday at 7 PM.

The host gives the room a prompt, and everybody gets to pick songs and add to the vibe. Guests submit their picks from their phones, then we listen together, vote for our favorites, talk about the music, discover some things, and build the soundtrack for the night as a room.

We’ve been calling it the anti-karaoke. It’s a participatory music night for people who love sharing music, with no singing required. 21+.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm – lots of info in our ongoing calendar listing.

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

BINGO! Play free weekly Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four Tuesday trivia venues – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia … 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink … 7 pm at Admiral Pub, free to play, prizes. (2306 California SW).

KARAOKE AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm until 1:30 am, your turn to sing! (4717 California SW)

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

(Al suggests those flowers have a favorite in today’s Apple Cup)

Here’s what to know for September’s first Sunday – mostly listings from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY PLAYDATE: 9 to 11 am, incoming kindergarteners and other new-to-Lafayette students can meet their new classmates! (2645 California SW)

NO SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is taking the holiday weekend off.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in the still-bountiful late-summer produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating (as it is every weekend of the year, even holidays), 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.

206 MAKERS’ MARKET: While you’re in The Junction, drop into Jet City Labs for the monthly makers’ market! (4547 California SW)

MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – one of this season’s last few chances to get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.

BEE GARDEN WORK PARTY: 10 am-noon, all welcome to help maintain the West Seattle Bee Garden at the north end of High Point Commons Park. (Lanham/Graham)

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRAYPARK SEASON’S SECOND-TO-LAST DAY: Daily splashing through Labor Day, whatever the weather, at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, first postseason weekend continues at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOL: Forecast is for a mostly cloudy day and sub-70 high, so the still-operating city-run wading pools should be open today – that would include noon-7 pm at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

APPLE CUP WATCH PARTY: The annual UW-WSU football faceoff happens today, and Ounces invites you to watch in their beer garden, starting at 1 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

FOLK DANCING AT C & P COFFEE: 3 pm, “A short performance celebrating Abbots Bromley’s Horn Dance Celebration – the longest continuous Pagan tradition still performed in the Village of Abbots Bromley in England in September.” No cover, all ages. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

Canceled SIP & SCULPT AT MR. B’S: Monthly “open clay night” at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

LIBRARY REMINDER: The technology overhaul for Seattle Public Library starts at 6 pm tonight, and that means some service disruptions for the next month or so.

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with teas curated by host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: Working Class Jones and All The Rain, Labor Day weekend show at Tim’s in White Center (98th/16th), 8 pm.

Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Terns photographed on the Duwamish by Rainer Klett)

Here’s our list of what to know as the holiday weekend begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW).

DONATION DRIVE FOR SPOKANE STUDENTS: 10 am-2 pm, bring items for kids affected by the Spokane fires to C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – info in our preview story.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Larger location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, makers’ creations, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)

HUSKY DELI CLOSED: Until Tuesday – but it’s for a happy reason.

DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, bring your dachshund to Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.

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

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.

GRIEFSHARE, LOSS OF A SPOUSE: 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

SPRAYPARK: Rain or shine, splash at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW) – but register here first.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, rain or shine, swim in the outdoor saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW); here’s the session schedule, first day of first of three “post-season weekends.”

WADING POOL: The weather might close West Seattle’s last still-open wading pool at Lincoln Park, hours otherwise noon-7 pm (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – after 9 am, call 206-684-7796 to check on its status.

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: 12:30-2:30 pm monthly Saturday afternoon meetup for long-distance, handwritten advocacy, at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW, WSB sponsor).

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

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free short, specific sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm, first come, first served.

SALSA DANCING ON ALKI: 4:30 pm, last salsa/bachata event of the year, Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki), 4:30 pm.

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Circle of Songs unplugged showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), no cover, all ages.

CARTOON MESS LIVE! AT KENYON HALL: The always-popular live/aimated experience at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm (7904 35th SW), all ages, tickets here.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters, Absenter, Earthschool, Subways on the Sun, 7 pm, 21+, $10. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ Vagabond Superstar. (4547 California SW)

SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).

KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm, add your voice to Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night karaoke with Rone begins at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Planning a West Seattle event/class/show/etc. that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(One more sunset view – this one from James Bratsanos)

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

WEST SEATTLE/FAUNTLEROY YMCA CLOSURE CONTINUES: Set to reopen on Tuesday.

HOTWIRE COFFEE ANNIVERSARY: Hotwire Coffee in The Junction is celebrating its 24th anniversary:

Hotwire is West Seattle’s oldest independent coffee shop (Uptown Espresso was a little earlier but they have multiple locations). It was originally built in 1910 as a carriage house, aka parking spot, for the horse-drawn carriage for Seattle Lighting and Gas. Owner Jeff Silva was a regular when the coffee shop opened in 2002 and he happily took over this neighborhood shop in 2015.

They’re offering cold-brew specials ($2.40 any size) all day to celebrate. (4410 California SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Late-summer gardening? The center has plants! Open 10 am-3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

SPRAYPARK: Daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

WADING POOL: West Seattle’s last still-open wading pool, at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), is open noon-7 pm, WILL be open today.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: 12:30-2 pm, practice with other adult learners at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, and/or buy a bottle.

FIRST FRIDAYS FINALE @ HPIC: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s monthly neighborhood celebrations go on hiatus after this one, featuring TWO bands, food truck, and more, 5:30-8:30 pm. (12th SW and SW Holden)

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

DRAG X KARAOKE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, show at 8, Spokane wildlife fundraiser with drag and karaoke. $10 at door. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE AT EASY STREET: Bonita Fishwife performs live in-store, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), all ages, free.

GREAT AUNT AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Great Aunt performs at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), all ages, no cover.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: 7:30 pm-ish, watch “Matilda” at Maarten Park (42nd/Juneau), free.

SPINNING: Revelry Room (4547 California SW) regular Friday night spinning – with DJ Buttnaked tonight, starting at 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, KOBA & Kim Frasier, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

MEGASTAR KARAOKE: 9 pm at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW).

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

(Late-summer sunset photo sent by Chris G)

Here’s today’s list of what’s happening around West Seattle, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plant sales featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).

NAVIGATING MEDICARE: Get info at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 11 am.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily splashing season continues, whatever the weather, at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

WADING POOL CLOSED: The last pool still operating is at Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), but it will be closed today because of cool weather.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: As seen at the Admiral Block Party! From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can be there to listen!)

ONLINE PERSONAL SAFETY TRAINING: Free, 2-4 pm; registration info is in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE SOCIAL HOUR: Want to meet people – in person? Camp West (4539 California SW) is hosting a weekly “social hour” where you can drop in (21+) and do that!

DROP-IN CHESS: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is happening today – people under 18 can drop in 4-5:30 pm to play. (3411 SW Raymond)

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS – this week and every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) hosts a food truck. Tonight it’s Paparepas.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) welcomes volunteers weekly to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks – you can take some home too. Just be there 5-7 pm!

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)

NEEDLE DROP AT THE SKYLARK: Community vinyl night! Bring an album and choose a side to play, 5 pm. Sign up for a time slot here! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle. While you’re there, check out the ongoing West Seattle Art Tour preview!

POSTCARDING PARTY: 6-8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), gathering to fill out postcards to encourage recipients to vote.

POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run, with a track-workout alternative.

DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Will Rainier & The Pines, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

JAZZ NIGHT AT THE CENTER: 7 to 9 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), $10 at the door.

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), get a preview of new music by Movements – free, all ages.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 7 pm, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meets at NH Fire Station (1243 SW 112th) – all interested in the unincorporated area, White Center and beyond, are welcome.

TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm trivia at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW)

AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight, DJ Viejo Perro Blanco at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), starting at 8 pm.

KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to closing time, time to sing! (9454 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily highlight list? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Summer blooms aren’t done yet! Photo by Margaret, seen at Seattle Chinese Garden)

The past few days of extensive coverage on one topic have ruffled our workflow a bit, and today suddenly has a full slate of in-person events to cover, so for the Wednesday highlights, we have to point you directly at the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, where you’ll find more than two dozen listings for today/tonight. Thanks for your understanding!

(Sunrise photo by Kevin Freitas)

Here’s our list of highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE/FAUNTLEROY YMCA CLOSED: As noted on Monday, the Y’s local branches are closed this week for maintenance, reopening the day after Labor Day.

SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: The food drive is continuing at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our story has the list of what is most needed.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily operation continues through Labor Day at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) – free, scheduled 11 am-8 pm daily.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW) – info about today’s featured speaker is in our calendar listing.

WADING POOL OPEN: Just one West Seattle wading pool still open – noon to 7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way, upper park near the north lot).

CHESS CLUB: All levels! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The council’s end-of-summer recess continues.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases. In the spotlight tonight – Croatian wine.

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

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) are presenting this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

NO INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL THIS WEEK: But organizers say they’ll be back after a few weeks off.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: First September class, 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW),adults of any level, including beginners, welcome

MASS FOR THE CARE OF CREATION: 6 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th SW & SW Myrtle), first West Seattle celebration of the new English-language version of Pope Leo’s Mass on World Prayer Day for Creation.

TIM’S OPEN MIC: 6:30 pm signups, 7 pm music – weekly open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OTTER ON THE ROCKS OPEN MIC: Starts at 7 pm (4210 SW Admiral Way).

PAST, PRESENT, ELSEWHERE: 7 pm full-album listening session at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7 pm.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm – lots of info in our ongoing calendar listing.

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

BINGO! Play free weekly Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four Tuesday trivia venues – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia … 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink … 7 pm at Admiral Pub, free to play, prizes. (2306 California SW).

KARAOKE AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm until 1:30 am, your turn to sing! (4717 California SW)

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

The sunset photo is from Stewart L. – who also found a large group of spectators at Don Armeni Boat Ramp:

He says they were incoming seniors from Cleveland HS, carrying on the “senior sunrise” tradition preceding their momentous final year of high school. Now, here’s what’s happening (and not) for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: Summer’s not over and neither is the food drive at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our story has the list of most-needed items.

SPRAYPARK OPEN: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), whatever the weather, 11 am-8 pm daily through Labor Day.

ONE WADING POOL STILL OPEN: Mostcity-operated wading pools are now closed for the season – with one in our area open daily through Labor Day (when a 70+ high is forecast), noon to 7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way, upper park near the north lot).

COLMAN POOL CLOSED: Meantime, daily operation has ended for this year at the outdoor saltwater swimming pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – but it’ll open Saturday for the first of three post-season weekends. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly 2 pm meeting for previews and briefings is canceled today as the council continues its end-of-summer recess.

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY POPSICLE PLAYDATE: 4:30 to 6 pm at Highland Park Playground (1100 SW Cloverdale), incoming kindergarteners and their families are invited to this before-school-starts gathering.

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people going through grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome.

ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to meditate on Monday nights – in north West Seattle, there’s meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: In south West Seattle, free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues on our list with trivia tonight – 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament, 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up at 7, play at 7:30, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Osprey and prey, photographed by Rainer Klett)

Here’s what to know for August’s final Sunday – a relatively short list for today/tonight, mostly regular weekly or monthly events from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is running from The Junction today – meet at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in late-summer produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating, 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.

MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – one of this season’s last few chances to get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

LIBRARY CLOSURE: Today starts the fourth week of the West Seattle (Admiral) Library‘s three-month closure for HVAC work. For alternatives, see all other locations and their days/hours here.

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing through Labor Day, whatever the weather, at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily public sessions at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOL: Forecast is for a mostly cloudy day and sub-70 high, so the still-operating city-run wading pools might not be open today – if it is, it’s noon-7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and you can check the hotline after 9 am, 206-684-7796.

FOR YOU, FOR ME, FOR US: Third day of this performance at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) is geared toward youth, 1 pm, details (including ticket info) in our calendar listing.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING SWAP: 2-5 pm at Hoste (2332 California SW), explained in our calendar listing.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Monthly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), 2:30 pm to get your beverage and chat, 3 pm discussion of this month’s title, “The Good Earth.” (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: All welcome, 5:30 pm at Bethany West Seattle (8600 9th SW).

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!