(Seen in Gatewood)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: The City Council’s Transportation Committee gets briefed this morning on Sound Transit‘s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for West Seattle-to-Ballard light rail. The meeting starts at 9:30 am; here’s the agenda; here’s where to watch.

STATE OF THE CITY: Mayor Bruce Harrell gives his first State of the City speech at 2 pm – watch it here.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Both West Seattle High School varsity teams have district-tournament games on the Eastside today/tonight, 3:30 pm for the girls, 8:15 pm for the boys, as reported here.

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.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: 5:30-6:30 pm tonight, online, learn about science, tech, engineering, and math studies at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) and its sibling Seattle Colleges. Go here to get the link.

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS 832: 6:30 pm – you’re invited to the twice-monthly online meeting – details are in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA X 2: Two venues to 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!

(Photo by Rick Rasmussen – thank you!)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

LAST-MINUTE VALENTINE SHOPPING: If you still need to get a gift for your Valentine, two West Seattle shops that are usually closed on Mondays are open today just for you. Wyatt’s Jewelers (Westwood Village; WSB sponsor) is open until 6 pm; Alair (3270 California SW) is open until 3 pm.

CITY COUNCIL’S WEEKLY BRIEFING: 2 pm, councilmembers brief each other and the public on what they’re up to and what’s coming up this week. Staffers will also give the weekly update on how the city’s State Legislature priorities are doing. Watch live at seattlechannel.org.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: 5:30-6:30 pm tonight, online, learn about health and medical studies at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) and its sibling Seattle Colleges. Go here to get the link.

TRIVIA X 3: Here are tonight’s three options – 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 for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Saturday morning moonset, photographed by John Skerratt)

Here’s what’s happening before, during, and after The Big Game:

TRAFFIC ALERT: SDOT plans work on East Marginal Way today:

We will be doing some additional vegetation cleanup and landscape work along the sidewalk on East Marginal Way S. to make sure the sidewalk is clear for people walking, biking, and rolling in the area. The work location is between S. Alaska St and S. Hudson St. [map] We anticipate to begin this work as early as 7 am and will conclude by 4 pm. Traffic impacts may include the closure of the northbound lane next to the sidewalk.

VALENTINE’S DAY SHOPPING: Extra shopping day if you’re thinking about jewelry for a Valentine’s gift – longtime WSB sponsor Wyatt’s Jewelers in Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) will be open today, 10 am-6 pm … Alair gift shop (3280 California SW) also is open extra days – 10 am-5 pm today. … Longtime WSB sponsor Click! Design That Fits, brimming with unique gifts at 4540 California SW, is open 10 am-4 pm.

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

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

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 11 am, meet organizer Erik Bell and volunteers in the Chief Sealth International High School parking lot (2600 SW Thistle) – supplies provided, all ages welcome.

CAKE AND BOOKS: Lovely & Dapper Desserts will be selling cakes during their 2-5 pm op-up at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

SUPER BOWL PARTY: Alki Beach Pub (2722 California SW) sent word that their party starts at 3 pm, with drink specials, giveaways, and DJ Savvy post-game.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: Today’s 3 pm matinee wraps up the third weekend of this world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor). Read about it here; buy your tickets here.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 8 pm to 1 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

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

Got an event to list in our calendar and previews? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Spring-preview sights at Lincoln Park, photographed by Warren Langley)

Saturday begins! Here’s what’s happening (mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar):

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.

SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS: If you’d rather sign up for this year’s SWLL season in person instead of online, go to the Little Log Cabin in Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd, White Center) between noon and 3 pm today.

PET PHOTO BOOTH: Get a pic of, or with, your pet for Valentine’s Day, with a special photo booth today at Mud Bay (2611 California SW), noon-4 pm.

WINE & CHOCOLATE: Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm. Chocolate – local creations from Intrigue Chocolate Co. – is in the spotlight along with wine this Valentine weekend.

BEER AND CAKE: Good Society (2701 California SW) celebrates its second anniversary all weekend, including beer releases and a pop-up 2-7 pm today/tonight with the cakemakers of Lovely & Dapper Desserts.

(added) FUNDRAISER FOR TILL DAWN: 2 Fingers Social is hosting another fundraising “takeover” night for the future venue. While Till Dawn will be south of The Junction (as reported here in October), this is happening 4-11 pm at 2FS, which is at 9211 Delridge Way SW.

RAIN CITY RELIEF: Record-release party for fundraising campaign helping musicians’ pandemic recovery, 5-7 pm at Easy Street Records (California/Alaska) – details and schedule are in our preview.

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

COMEDY NIGHT: Get some laughs at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) with Reid Clark and others, 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show, details in our calendar listing,

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its third weekend at 7:30 tonight. Read about it here; buy your tickets here.

WEST SEATTLE DRAG SHOW: At Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) with Dolly Madison, 9 pm.

Are we missing anything? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(California Scrub-Jay photographed by Jerry Simmons)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Online sales – for delivery from local Scouts – will start today.

WEST SEATTLE COOP PRESCHOOLS’ ONLINE OPEN HOUSE: 3-4 pm, find out about the West Seattle (South Seattle College) Cooperative Preschools! Our calendar listing has the registration link.

SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), this monthly showcase

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its third week at 7:30 tonight. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

It’s the second Thursday – so that means a big night tonight!

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, PRE-VALENTINE EDITION: Tonight, “5 pm until late,” it’s the pre-Valentine’s Day West Seattle Art Walk. Above is this month’s list of venues, both places you’ll find art and/or artist receptions and/or food and drink specials. With Valentine’s Day just four days away, you’ll also find romantic gift possibilities – for example, Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is offering chocolate and wine pairings (and art too, with Priyanka Parmanand there, 4-8 pm). See other artist/venue highlights on the WS Art Walk website.

MUSE FEST – THE POWER OF WOMEN’S VOICES: Tonight’s the night for this series of mini-concerts during the Art Walk! Most are 6 pm-7:45 pm, with one slated for 7 pm-8:30 pm. Musicians and venues/locations are all listed here. All free!

GALENTINE’S PARTY: While you’re in The Junction, visit Lika Love Boutique and In The Heart (4547 California SW) for this celebration – shopping, sipping, more, 6-9 pm.

AFTER-ART-WALK HAPPY HOUR: Meet Admiral neighbors at West Seattle Grounds (2141 California SW) for free drinks/snacks 8-9 pm and talk about what’s happening in the neighborhood!

Also happening in West Seattle today/tonight:

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: Patrice Lewis from We Speak Medicare (WSB sponsor) has a free presentation at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) 1-2 pm – details in our calendar listing.

CAREER INFO FOR TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS: The spring Job Launch event is online, 3-4:30 pm, with info about cosmetology/barber careers this time, aimed at 16-to-24-year-olds. Our calendar listing has info on how to participate.

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE BRIEFING: For the first time in two months, the West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meets, online at 4 pm, open to public viewing (here’s the livestream link; here’s the agenda). One big topic will be yesterday’s news that the concrete-drivers strike might push back the projected “midyear” completion date for repairs.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: 5:30-6:30 pm tonight, online, learn about education and human-services studies at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) and its sibling Seattle Colleges. Go here to get the link.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: Carol-Ann Thornton returns to the speaker series, 6 pm online, with a presentation titled “Privilege and Entitlement Versus Healing and Restoration?: Exploring a Slice of West Seattle History and Beyond.” Our preview has info on how to watch/listen.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) starts its third week at 7:30 tonight. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

There’s more on our calendar!

(Sunset @ Lowman Beach last weekend, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

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

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: Will Gov. Jay Inslee join some of his colleagues in announcing the future of mask rules? He has a briefing/media Q&A event planned for 2 pm today. The livestream will be here.

FOOD FUNDRAISER: The West Seattle High School Junior Class ASB benefits from part of the proceeds at West Seattle Chipotle (4730 California SW), 5-9 pm – details in our calendar listing.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: 5:30-6:30 pm tonight, online, learn about culinary, wine, and hospitality studies at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) and its sibling Seattle Colleges. Go here to get the link.

WOMEN, WINE, AND WILLS: Estate-planning discussion with attorney Jenny Ling at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), 6 pm – details and RSVP info are in our calendar listing.

GONDOLA PROPOSAL @ 34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Before tonight’s 7:15 pm online 34th District Democrats meeting, you’re invited to a 6:30 pm discussion of the gondola proposal. Our calendar listing has info on how to attend.

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

(Clouds last weekend, photographed by Stewart L.)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

ELECTION DEADLINES: It’s your last day to vote in two elections – the Seattle Public Schools levies, for which you should have a paper ballot to send in or get to a dropbox by 8 pm (details here), and the King Conservation District supervisor election, for which your ballot is online (details here), same deadline.

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.

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: The Community Advisory Group convened by Sound Transit gets briefed on the just-released Draft Environmental Impact Statement 5-7 pm online tonight, and you’re invited to watch/listen. Here’s the agenda; here’s the livestream. link.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: 5:30-6:30 pm tonight, online, learn about business and accounting studies at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) and its sibling Seattle Colleges. Go here to get the link.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 6 pm online, your monthly chance to hear updates, and ask questions, about West Seattle’s only city-supported tiny-house encampment. Attendance info is in our calendar listing.

ARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY ONLINE OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 pm – you’re invited if the student(s) in your family might be attending Arbor Heights Elementary this fall. Our calendar listing has the RSVP/attendance link.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online, the FCA board meets for a variety of updates. Community members are welcome – here’s how to register to attend.

TRIVIA X 2: Two venues to 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!

(Mount Rainier as seen from Don Armeni Boat Ramp, photographed by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: As reported here Friday, the White Center Food Bank is running low on multiple items and accepting donations 8 am-3:30 pm weekdays, 8th SW and SW 108th.

CITY COUNCIL’S WEEKLY BRIEFING: 2 pm, councilmembers brief each other and the public on what they’re up to and what’s coming up this week. Staffers will also update them on how the city’s State Legislature priorities are proceeding. Watch live at seattlechannel.org.

TRIVIA X 3: Here are tonight’s three options – 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)

Got something for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Push-pin slime mold, photographed at Fauntleroy Park by Rosalie Miller)

Here’s what’s happening on February’s first Sunday:

TRAFFIC ALERT: Repaving is scheduled to continue on West Marginal Way between 2nd SW and Highland Park Way, detouring northbound traffic, until about 1 pm. (Let us know if you see the road fully reopened sooner – text 206-293-6302 – thank you.)

CHURCHES: Many West Seattle churches are continuing online-only services for now – here’s our weekly update on 20+ churches.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

LINCOLN PARK CO-OP PRESCHOOL DINE-OUT (& MORE) FUNDRAISER: Lincoln Park Co-op Preschool gets a boost today from Lady Jaye (4523 California SW) – shop their market 10 am-2 pm, dine/drink 2 pm-8 pm (there or takeout), or buy gift cards (today only) – details in our calendar listing.

BLANKETS & BEDDING DRIVE: 11:30 am-1 pm donation drive at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – details in our calendar listing.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: Today’s 3 pm matinee wraps up the second weekend of this world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor). Read about it here; buy your tickets here.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 8 pm to 1 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

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

Got an event to list in our calendar and previews? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed Friday by Jerry Simmons)

Saturday has arrived! Here’s what’s happening (mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar):

TRAFFIC ALERT: One today – repaving until about 1 pm (and again 1 am-1 pm Sunday) on West Marginal Way SW between 2nd SW and Highland Park Way SW. SDOT said in its announcement that southbound traffic will be allowed through but northbound will be detoured.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10 am, meet at 2452 Alki Ave. SW to join Jessica‘s monthly beach cleanup, as previewed here – all ages welcome, no RSVP required.

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.

GRAND REOPENING: Fleurt Collective (4536 California SW) in The Junction reopens at 11 am after weeks of remodeling and maintenance. Come see what’s new and enjoy snacks while you visit and shop.

WINE & CHOCOLATE: Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm. Chocolate – local creations from Intrigue Chocolate Co. – is in the spotlight along with wine this Valentine season.

BOOK SIGNING: 1-2 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), West Seattle author Rachel Van’t Land will sign copies of her book “Talk Back to Me: A Radical Guide to Growing Up.”

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

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its second weekend at 7:30 tonight. Read about it here; buy your tickets here.

THE SHIFT: This folk/rock/reggae band is on tonight’s bill at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE DRAG SHOW: At Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) with Dolly Madison, 9 pm.

Are we missing anything? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

A few reminders for the rest of your Friday:

(WSB photo: Animated Café proprietor, Melanie “Ana” Robbins)

OPENING DAY: As previewed here, Animated Café is now open on the northeast corner of 35th/Barton.

WYATT’S JEWELERS EVENT: 4:30-7:30 pm wishlist event, as previewed here, at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) in Westwood Village – email socialmedia@wyattsjewelers.com or call 206-937-9200 to see if there’s still room.

WINE: Taste, drink, buy wine @ the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room, open 5-9 pm. (5910 California SW)

LIVESTREAMED SINGLE-RELEASE PARTY: As previewed last night, West Seattle musician Zoser has a free livestreamed 2-single-release party online at 6 pm tonight.

DJ NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The new world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its run at 7:30 tonight. Read about it here; buy your tickets here.

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

(Snoozing seal at Lincoln Park, photographed from a distance earlier this week by Susan Romanenghi)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

GOVERNOR AND LOCAL LEADERS: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and other local leaders from around the state will join Gov. Jay Inslee for his next media briefing, 2:30 pm. The livestream will be here.

BOREN STEM K-8 OPEN HOUSES: Online open houses for Louisa Boren STEM K-8 tonight – 5:30 pm for elementary, 6:30 pm for middle school. Details (and other dates) are in our calendar listing.

LIVE/WORK IN WHITE CENTER? Or anywhere else in North Highline? Your community council, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, meets online at 7 tonight. Agenda and participation info here.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) starts its second week at 7:30 tonight. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

BATTLESTAR KALAKALA: Monthly night of “rare funk grooves” at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 9 pm.

Something for our calendar (where you’ll find even more for tonight)? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of February’s first Wednesday:

PANDEMIC BRIEFING: About to get under way (10 am), state health officials talk about the status of the pandemic and answer media questions – watch the livestream here.

FOOD FUNDRAISER: Chef Gino Williamson is back at 5441 Delridge Way SW, 11 am-7 pm, cooking and selling food to continue raising money to open a restaurant nearby.

TRANSFORMATIONAL PSYCHIATRY NW OPEN HOUSE: 4:30-7:30 pm, you’re invited to visit the Jefferson Square offices of Transformational Psychiatry NW (WSB sponsor), suites 550-551 in the office building.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online, the community coalition for West Seattle and South Park meets. All welcome. Our calendar listing has details on how to participate.

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

(Turkey tail mushrooms, photographed at Camp Long by Rosalie Miller)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

RESEARCH LIVESTREAM: If you see this before 10 am, tune in here to see “a livestream aboard the SoundGuardian, King County’s research vessel, as marine mammal researchers deploy a buoy into Puget Sound that will measure underwater noise, which poses multiple risks to southern resident orcas.” It started at 9:30 am and is being followed by Q&A. (That same link should work for a replay afterward.)

TERMINAL 5 UPDATE: The quarterly update on Terminal 5 construction is set for 11 am, when “The Northwest Seaport Alliance Managing Members will receive a quarterly briefing on the Terminal 5 Modernization project. With the north berth operational, construction continues on the south berth in preparation for operations to commence in 2023. Staff will provide a status update on terminal construction, operations, and any changes to projected project milestones.” See the stream and agenda here.

(added) SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Received today from the Alki Elementary PTA:

Alki School Night at Good Society Brewery and Public House
Today from 3-10 pm
Good Society is donating a portion of every purchase to Alki Elementary PTA. For your purchase to count, tell them you are there for Alki Elementary! 2701 California Ave SW

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.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: 6 pm tonight, it’s the first February class for the West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW) – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA X 2: Two venues to 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!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:

VOTER-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: If you want to vote in the February 8th Seattle Public Schools levy election, today’s the deadline for registering online. (You can register up until Election Day in person.)

CITY COUNCIL’S WEEKLY BRIEFING: 2 pm, councilmembers brief each other and the public on what they’re up to and what’s coming up this week. They’ll also get a State Legislature briefing from staffers. Watch live at seattlechannel.org.

TRIVIA X 3: Here are tonight’s three options – 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)

DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Though it’s not set in West Seattle, “Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black and White” has citywide relevance, supporters say in extending an invitation for you to watch the documentary’s premiere online tonight at 7, followed by a panel discussion. Attendance info is in our calendar listing.

(Saturday’s sunrise, photographed from Don Armeni by Marc Milrod)

Here’s what’s happening on January’s last Sunday:

TRAFFIC ALERT – LOW-BRIDGE CLOSURES: Today is the final Sunday during which SDOT plans to close the low bridge three times, up to half an hour each time, for tasks needed to prepare for repair work, as explained here. The closures are expected around 9 am, 1 pm, and 5 pm.

CHURCHES: Many West Seattle churches are back to online-only services because of the recent COVID surge – here’s our weekly update on 20+ churches.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL ONLINE OPEN HOUSE: Interested in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School? You’re invited to a 10 am online open house today. Our calendar listing has info on how to attend.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

VACCINATION CLINIC: 8:30 am-noon, Pliable is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW), all eligible ages, first/second shots and boosters, walk-ins welcome.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The new world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its run with a 3 pm matinee today. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 8 pm to 1 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

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

Got an event to list in our calendar and previews? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Double-crested cormorant, photographed by James Tilley)

It’s Saturday! Here’s what’s happening (mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar):

TRAFFIC ALERTS: Two for today:
-If you’re going to/from Terminal 102 on the south end of Harbor Island this morning, you’ll be detoured because of the hoisting of the second West Seattle Bridge work platform.
-If you’re heading north on East Marginal, between the 1st Avenue S. Bridge and downtown, city crews will be working on “vegetation overgrowth” all day between Hudson and Alaska, and that might result in northbound curb-lane closures.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10 am, meet at SW Marginal Place and 17th SW to join this adults-only “grittier” cleanup under the West Seattle Bridge and along the bike path, as previewed here.

VACCINATIONS: All eligible for vaccinations or boosters are welcome to today’s walk-in clinic at the South Park branch of the Seattle Public Library (8604 8th Ave. S.) – here’s the flyer.

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.

WINE TIME: Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: 3 pm home game for Seattle Lutheran HS vs. Summit Atlas. Fans welcome in SLHS gym (4100 SW Genesee), masks required.

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

NIGHTTIME LOW-TIDE BEACH WALK: 7 pm-9 pm, visit the beach at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) so that Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists can show you what’s revealed at low tide (which is out to -2.3 feet shortly after 8:30 pm).

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The new world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its run at 7:30 tonight. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

WEST END GIRLS: The monthly “drag extravaganza” at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), hosted by Cookie Couture, is back for the first time this year, 8 pm. Get your ticket(s) here.

Are we missing anything? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Thanks to the texter who shared that dawn view, looking south. Just a few notes for the rest of today/tonight:

ONLINE OFFICE HOURS: 2-6 pm, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s first online “office hours” of the year – our calendar listing has contact info for getting an appointment.

BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth IHS and West Seattle HS boys’ and girls’ teams, JV and varsity, all face off tonight. While there’s restrictions on attendance, you can watch livestreams from a WSHS student video crew by going here.

DJ NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The new world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its run at 7:30 tonight. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

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

(Alki Statue of Liberty in Thursday’s sunset glow, by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FOOD FUNDRAISER: Delridge chef Gino Williamson of The Home Skillit is serving up lunch/dinner 2-7 pm today at the 5441 Delridge Way SW service station to continue raising money to open a restaurant in the building next door, as reported here. (Menu, you ask? He emailed us to say, “I am smoking Brisket, I have shrimp and grits, Seattle Dogs, Chicago dogs, Louisiana hot links, and Green stuffed bell peppers. Plus you have to try my Smoke Daddy BBQ Sauce!!!”)

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: 2:30 pm, hear the latest on the pandemic response (and likely other topics) from Gov. Jay Inslee – here’s where you’ll find the livestream.

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY ONLINE OPEN HOUSE: Prospective future families are invited, 3:30 pm. Our calendar listing has info on how to attend.

TALK WITH THE RAPIDRIDE H LINE TEAM: Questions about construction of the future RapidRide H Line? The project team has another round of monthly “office hours” today, 5-6 pm – just drop in by phone or online any time during the hour.

To join online, click this link

To join by phone, call: 206-485-0017; Conference ID: 206 834 474#

To request interpretation services for these virtual events, please contact us before the meeting via phone, at 206-257-3079, or email us at rapidride@kingcounty.gov

SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY: West Seattle Democratic Women host a democracy-advocacy presentation during their regular online meeting, starting at 6:15 pm. Our calendar listing has meeting details, including info on how to attend.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm, WSTC hosts guests from Washington State Ferries, with topics including the Fauntleroy dock/terminal-replacement project, and Metro. Our calendar listing has info on attending by video or phone.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The new world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) officially opens at 7:30 tonight. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

Something for our calendar (where you’ll find even more for tonight)? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Last night’s sunset, photographed by Jim Spraker)

Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ALKI ELEMENTARY PROJECT @ SCHOOL BOARD: 4:15 pm, the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors meets online, with business items including awarding the contract for architecture/engineering of the partial rebuild of Alki Elementary. The agenda includes information on how to watch.

HPAC’S FIRST 2022 MEETING: People who live, work, and/or study in Highland Park, Riverview, and/or South Delridge are welcome at HPAC’s first meeting of the year, 7 pm online. Guests from SPD and SDOT are expected, along with time to discuss any community concerns that are on your mind. Participation information (by video or phone) is on the HPAC website.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: The new world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) has a discounted preview performance tonight at 7:30 pm, before its run officially opens tomorrow night. Read more about it here; buy your tickets here.

OPEN MIC: The legendary free weekly open mic at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) starts with signups at 7:30 pm, music at 8:30 pm.

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

(Eagle photographed at Jack Block Park by Carol Christian)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DEMONSTRATION: 4:30-6 pm at 16th/Holden, organizer Scott leads the longrunning signwaving demonstration for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have one.

GENESEE HILL KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE: 7 pm online, prospective kindergarten families are invited to an open house for Genesee Hill Elementary – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA X 2: Two venues to 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 – photo by Theresa Arbow O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:

NODE MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES BEGIN: As previewed here – you can check with MMPA (nonprofit sibling of WSB sponsor Mode Music Studios) to see if there are still openings.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING: On their new schedule, the council’s weekly “briefing meeting” is at 2 pm Mondays, with their regular business meeting at 2 pm Tuesdays. Watch live at seattlechannel.org.

COVID TESTING AT DENNY IMS: 4-8 pm weekdays, Seattle Public Schools students, staff, and families are welcome at this walk-in testing site. In the cafeteria (2601 SW Kenyon).

FREE POWER YOGA/PILATES CLASS: 5 pm at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), ages 16 and up welcome.

TRIVIA X 3: Here are tonight’s three options – 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)