(Snacking cormorant, photographed by Vincent Marx)

Here’s what’s happening:

OPENING DAY FOR LILY’S SALVADOREAN RESTAURANT: As reported here last night, the new restaurant at 2940 SW Avalon Way planned to open its doors today.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: More cookie booths this afternoon/evening in West Seattle – check the lookup for the location/time of one near you.

RECYCLE MADNESS: Noon’s the deadline to get your bracket in for the city contest that we mentioned here last Sunday

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 6:30 pm online, with this month’s featured presentation from Harriet Walden of Mothers for Police Accountability. Details, including the registration link, are in our calendar listing.

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

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

(Some color for a gray day – Alex Rhode’s sunset photo from Sunday at Cormorant Cove)

Busy day/night ahead:

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

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

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: You’re invited to sail over to Vashon Island for Festa Della Donna, 5 pm – info in our calendar listing.

LIGHT RAIL: 5 pm online, the Community Advisory Group for Sound Transit‘s West Seattle extension meets again, for what’s billed as a “deep dive” into the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, now open for comments until April 28th. No public comment period at the meeting itself but it’s open to viewing here.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE: 6 pm online, get the latest on West Seattle’s only city-supported tiny-house encampment. Our calendar listing has details on how to watch/listen/participate.

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

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm in-person (Admiral Church, 4320 SW Hill) or online, you’re invited to get involved and talk about the neighborhood – attendance info is in our calendar listing.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online, community welcome – register here to watch/listen.

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!

(Snacking sea lion at Lincoln Park, photographed by Carl Furfaro)

Highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Sales continue today – Troop 42860 tells us they’ll be selling at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor) at 4 pm today; find other sale places/times via the lookup.

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

OPEN D&D: Play 6:30 pm-10 pm Mondays at Meeples Games (3727 California SW).

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

Do you have something for our calendar/daily previews? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Saturday sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

Sunday is here, and now we’re just one week from Daylight Saving Time, two weeks from spring. Here’s what you should know about today:

ROAD-WORK ALERTS: Today we have three (as previewed on Thursday):

–West Marginal Way repaving: Again today, SDOT plans this work through ~1 pm, “repaving West Marginal Way SW between 2nd Ave SW and Highland Park Way SW. During work hours, we will be limiting the area to southbound traffic only. People driving northbound will follow a detour route that continues north on 2nd Ave SW to Highland Park Way and connects at the Highland Park Way/West Marginal Way intersection.”
–5-way intersection: This work is expected to be complete by 1 pm – this flyer explains what’s being done.
–Spokane Street signage: “We’ll be adding directional signs on westbound SW Spokane St to provide earlier notice of the correct lane to be in for the Admiral Way or Harbor Ave/Avalon Way exits. We’ll also make small updates to the road striping to support these new signs.” This work is supposed to have been complete by 6 am.

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

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Cookie booths are back this year, we learned on Saturday. Here’s the troops we’ve heard from:

-10 am, Easy Street Records (California/Alaska)
-Noon, Easy Street
-2 pm, Junction True Value (44th/Edmunds)
-Look for other times, locations, and days (through March 20th) here

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

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Twelfth Night Productions presents the musical “story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons,” 3 pm matinee at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

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).

BENEFIT CONCERT: 5 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), DAD rocks the house to raise money for the West Seattle Lacrosse Club.

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? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday’s sunset, photographed by Jen Popp)

Welcome to the weekend! Here’s our list of what’s happening today/tonight:

ROAD-WORK ALERT: Repaving work is happening today – here’s the SDOT alert:

We are returning to West Marginal Way to pave the other side of the street we paved in early February. On Saturday and Sunday, we will be repaving West Marginal Way SW between 2nd Ave SW and Highland Park Way SW. We anticipate beginning this work early as 1 AM and concluding by 1 PM on both days. During work hours, we will be limiting the area to southbound traffic only. People driving northbound will follow a detour route that continues north on 2nd Ave SW to Highland Park Way and connects at the Highland Park Way/West Marginal Way intersection. The road will be fully open outside of work hours.

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: Meet Jessica and friends for the monthly first Saturday cleanup – supplies provided – 10 am-noon, starting at 2452 Alki SW. More info in our calendar listing.

POTTER CONSTRUCTION @ HOME SHOW: The Seattle Home Show is happening through tomorrow at the Lumen Field Event Center, and Potter Construction (WSB sponsor) is among the West Seattle companies participating. Show hours today are 10 am-6 pm.

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

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

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

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

RALLY FOR BLACK LIVES: Happening outside Louisa Boren STEM K-8 this afternoon – here’s the announcement sent to us:

Saturday, March 5 from 2:00-4:00 pm, there will be a PTA-Sponsored Black Lives Matter Rally rally to cap off of STEM’s Black Lives Matter week of action. Please join us in front of the school to lift an affirmative voice for Black lives. If you can, come with uplifting signs or posters to join as we celebrate the Black Lives Matter movement. Be sure to wear a mask and socially distance during this event.

The school is at 5950 Delridge Way SW.

ARTIST RECEPTION: 4-10 pm, visit Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) to meet Alaina Bryan and see her art, as previewed here.

SHELTER OPENING: If you or someone you know is unhoused, the overnight shelter at the West Seattle Veteran Center (3618 SW Alaska) reopens at 5 pm tonight.

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

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Second weekend for Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this whimsical musical, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Prismia, Kitty Junk, Buried Blonde. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MARDI GRAS DRAG SHOW: Special theme for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.

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

(Thursday afternoon clouds, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)

Here’s what’s happening on March’s first Friday:

POP-UP CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, join Erik Bell in a pop-up family-friendly cleanup starting at EC Hughes Playground (29th/Holden). Our calendar listing has details of how to participate, for all or part of it.

MAYOR ON PUBLIC SAFETY: Mayor Bruce Harrell plans a speech about public-safety collaboration at 10:30 am, joined by agencies that work on it, at the federal, state, county, and city level. You can watch live via Seattle Channel.

CABERNET TASTING: 4-6 pm, visit West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor) to taste Cabernets from around the world, as previewed here.

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: The Magic League is in session 4-6 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

DJ NIGHT AT THE SPOT WEST SEATTLE: Friday night DJ’ing starts at 6 pm. (2920 SW Avalon Way)

SCHOOL MUSIC SHOWCASE ON RADIO: Thanks to Dawn for the tip:

Tonight’s episode of NW Focus Live on Classical KING FM 98.1 will feature a panel of Seattle-area music students and teachers. Taking part in the discussion on their experiences with music education are Chief Sealth Band Director Joey Roberts and student musician and Sealth junior Riley Tobin. Riley will also be performing live on the show along with the other student panelists. NW Focus Live airs on Friday evening at 8 PM.

AUTHOR EVENT AT C&P COFFEE: 7-9 pm at C&P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), “join author and musician Gerald Elias for a Special Free Book and Music Event and light refreshments … Elias will present his 7th and newest Daniel Jacobus murder mystery, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MURDER.” More info in our calendar listing.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Second weekend starts for Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this whimsical musical, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

Anything to add to our calendar? Email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Cooper’s Hawk, photographed in February by Mark Dale)

Here’s what’s up in the hours ahead:

SCHOOL DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Dine in at, or get delivery/takeout from, Proletariat Pizza (9622 16th SW, White Center) 4-9 pm today and tell them you’re supporting Roxhill Elementary, so part of the proceeds will go to Friends of Roxhill, as our calendar listing explains.

SUMMIT ATLAS OPEN HOUSE: West Seattle charter middle/high school Summit Atlas (35th/Roxbury) invites prospective families to an open house 5:30-7:30 pm – RSVP here.

LINE-DANCING CLASSES: You can drop in and dance at 6:15 pm, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW) with Silver Sweet Soul – more info in our calendar listing.

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

WHITE CENTER’S COMMUNITY COUNCIL: If you live in unincorporated North Highline just south of West Seattle, your community council – the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council – meets tonight, 7 pm online, with major topics including a full presentation about the proposed rechannelization of part of 16th SW – our preview on White Center Now explains how to participate.

FIRST THURSDAY FUNK: Battlestar Kalakala at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm doors.

(Tuesday’s sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

Notes for the rest of your Wednesday:

SCHOOL BOARD: A budget increase for the West Seattle Elementary addition project is one of the items the Seattle Public Schools Board will consider during its semimonthly meeting, starting at 4:15 pm. The agenda includes viewing information.

FAUNTLEROY TERMINAL REPLACEMENT: The Community Advisory Group for the Fauntleroy ferry dock/terminal replacement project meets tonight for the first time in 3 months, 6 pm online. Our preview has information on how to participate.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online, the community coalition for West Seattle and South Park has its monthly meeting, all welcome. Our calendar listing has information 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)

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

(Lincoln Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening in West Seattle today/tonight as we start the month that will bring the start of Daylight Saving Time and spring:

MARDI GRAS #1: Here’s where to celebrate in West Seattle with food and/or beverages today/tonight.

CITY COUNCIL: Their weekly meeting is at 2 pm, online, with items including another delay in the heating-oil tax. The agenda explains how to comment; Seattle Channel is where to watch.

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

CHAT WITH YOUR COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER: If you’re not watching the State of the Union at 6 pm – or maybe even if you are (multitasking!) – you can join a live online “town hall” with our area’s King County Councilmember Joe McDermott. Go here to get the participation link/number.

TAE KWON DO: Also at 6 pm – first class of the month is tonight:

The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center in March. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. Classes cost only $40/month and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am. The first class for March is on Tuesday, March 1 from 6:00-7:30 pm. We will be wearing face masks and will be appropriately distanced for safety. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome! Check out our website at westseattle.choitkd.org, email westseattletkd@gmail.com for questions, or call 206-684-7422 for registration information.

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

MARDI GRAS #2: It’s the theme for tonight’s online meeting of West Seattle Toastmasters 832 – see the (fun) agenda here. To get the participation link, email wstoastmasters832@gmail.com.

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!

(Saturday’s sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.)

Sunday is here, and now we’re just two weeks from Daylight Saving Time, three weeks from spring. But first – here are today’s notes:

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

ALKI FINALES: Today is the last day for TACOntainer (2530 Alki Avenue SW), as reported here (the container stays but a different operator/concept will be moving in), and for Alki Beach Pub (2722 Alki Avenue SW), which – as reported here – is closing for a few months for an overhaul.

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

POTTER CONSTRUCTION @ HOME SHOW: The Seattle Home Show is happening through March 6 at the Lumen Field Event Center, and Potter Construction (WSB sponsor) is among the West Seattle companies participating. Show hours today are 10 am-6 pm.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Twelfth Night Productions presents the musical “story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons,” 3 pm matinee at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Ticket info and more in our calendar listing.

CAKE POP-UP: Lovely & Dapper Desserts are bringing their popular mini-cakes to Locust Cider on Alki today, 3-6 pm. (2820 Alki Avenue SW_

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!

(Underneath Luna/Anchor Park – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to the weekend! Here’s our list of what’s happening today/tonight:

LAST DAY FOR VACCINATION CLINIC: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, the city’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Neighborhood House High Point is open for its final day. Vaccinations and boosters available; appointments not required.

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE BIRD WALKS: 9 am and 11 am, with a presentation inbetween. (4705 West Marginal Way SW)

CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! As reported Friday, one of your neighbors, Christi, suggests everybody get out and do a little cleanup today – even just in front of wherever you live.

POTTER CONSTRUCTION @ HOME SHOW: The Seattle Home Show is happening today through March 6 at the Lumen Field Event Center, and Potter Construction (WSB sponsor) is among the West Seattle companies participating. Show hours today are 10 am-6 pm.

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

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

LAST DAY FOR BED BATH & BEYOND: The store at Westwood Village is closing after today, according to what staff told us.

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

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

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

BOOK EVENT WITH EMILY LEVESQUE: Local author (and astronomy professor) Emily Levesque will be at the HeartBeet Event Space (6032 California SW), hosted by Paper Boat Booksellers, 6:30 pm, to celebrate the paperback release of her book “The Last Stargazers.” Capacity is limited so register here ASAP if you want to go!

WEST END GIRLS: The monthly “drag extravaganza” at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) is tonight – 7 pm doors, 8 pm show. Go here for show info and ticket purchasing.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Second night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this whimsical musical, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

Are we missing anything, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Thursday low tide at sunset, photographed by Jen Popp)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, inbox, and archives:

(added) POP-UP CLEANUP: Join Erik 10 am-noon at Gatewood Elementary (4320 SW Myrtle):

This is a family-friendly, leisurely clean starting at Gatewood’s front entrance courtyard on SW Myrtle. From there we’ll head around the perimeter of the block, hit the playground and also send folks out into the surrounding neighborhood.

Vests, gloves , buckets, and pickup sticks will be provided and we’ll transfer all the trash into Seattle Public Utilities bags for pickup.

Have a kid who needs service hours? Send ’em over and we’ll set them up! Come for as little or as much as you’d like, invite your family and friends as we make this a safer environment for our students and teachers as they return to school next week :)

I’ll be walking & cleaning too so if I miss you at the start time I’ll leave the supplies in the courtyard.

I can be reached at 206-852-9552

ONLINE OFFICE HOURS: City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s monthly “office hours” are 2-6 pm today – our calendar listing explains how to book part of that time.

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: No school for many this week, but the Magic League is still in session 4-6 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

DJ NIGHT AT THE SPOT WEST SEATTLE: Friday night DJ’ing starts at 6 pm. (2920 SW Avalon Way)

CD RELEASE PARTY: Electric Mainline, with Margo Adrift and Wasabi Samba, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm doors, 8 pm show.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Opening night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this whimsical musical, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

(added) BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School girls’ must-win regional-playoff game is tonight vs. Auburn HS at 8 pm, at Puyallup HS (105 7th St. SW),

WEST 5 ONLINE AUCTION CONCLUDES: When West 5 in The Junction announced its closure, there was mention of an auction. That auction is happening online through 8 pm tonight – go here to browse and/or bid.

(Sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The RSVP deadline for today’s 11 am discussion/11:30 am business/11:45 am program meeting has passed so this is just a reminder if you already RSVP’d – if interested in future meetings, our calendar listing includes the contact email address.

(added) RAPIDRIDE CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS? The monthly online “office hours” for the King County team working on RapidRide H Line construction are happening 5-6 pm tonight. Drop in at any time:

To join online, click the following link: Click here to join the meeting
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

FREE ART CLASS: Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association is presenting a free art class in observance of Black History Month, 5:45 pm online. Our calendar listing includes information about how to participate.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: What’s up (or not) with the bridge and other city projects? The City Council’s Transportation Committee chair, Councilmember Alex Pedersen, is one of tonight’s guests. 6:30 pm online, all welcome. We don’t have tonight’s connection information yet, though, so check back here later – we’ll add it as soon as we get it. UPDATE: The info is now in our calendar listing.

KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COALITION: A community coalition working on issues related to Boeing Field meets tonight to present a community briefing on its work, 6:30 pm online. Register here for the participation link.

BOARD GAME NIGHT: 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (upstairs at 3727 California SW), drop in and play!

There’s more on our calendar!

(Belted Kingfisher and snack, photographed by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and beyond, here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Wednesday:

CURRENT COFFEE: As reported here last night, this is opening day for the new coffee shop at 2206B California SW, until 3 pm.

DINE OUT FOR ALKI ELEMENTARY: The Alki Elementary PTA benefits if you get food and/or drinks and/or gift cards from Mission Cantina (2325 California SW; WSB sponsor) this afternoon/evening:

Mission Cantina serves authentic Mexican dishes made from scratch, using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients.

Their menu features traditional tacos and enchiladas and tortas, long-line-caught sustainable fish and vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options.Their masa tortillas and sauces are made in-house from vegetarian ingredients.

Their extensive collection of tequila, mezcal, sotol, raicilla, bacanora and craft margaritas and cocktails will inspire you to try something new.

Dine Out 4 pm-10 pm
Happy Hour from 4-6 pm

A percentage of sales from dine in, take out, and online giftcards will be donated to Alki Elementary PTA. We’ll see you at Mission Cantina!

HPAC: As previewed here, the community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge meets tonight at 7 pm online, with agenda items including the 1.25-million tank planned for the West Duwamish Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project. More info, and the attendance link, can be found here.

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

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

(Black-capped Chickadee, photographed by Sage K)

Sunday is here, and spring is exactly four weeks away. What to do while you wait? Here are today’s opportunities:

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, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, join in an Admiral community cleanup – supplies provided, all ages welcome. Meet Erik at the Lafayette Elementary (California/Lander) entrance courtyard – more details in our calendar listing.

DONATION DRIVE: Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) is hoping you can drop off donations to help people stay warm and fed, 11 am-3 pm. Our preview has the list of what they’re welcoming.

ADMIRAL CHURCH COMMUNITY MEETING: 2 pm on the church lawn (4320 SW Hill), Admiral Church plans to talk with community members about “a financial crisis which will almost certainly mandate administrative and physical changes to our property as soon as 2023.”

BOOK CLUB: 3 pm, you’re invited to join the West Seattle Classic Novels (and Movies) Book Club at an outdoor table at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW). Organizer Julia says, “Discussion will cover the second half of Charles Dickens, Bleak House (beginning with chapter 29, ‘The Young Man,” to the end).”

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: Today’s 3 pm matinee wraps up the play’s run 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!

(Sea lion off Lincoln Park, photographed by Vince Marx)

Welcome to the weekend!

TRAFFIC ALERT: SDOT work announced for today:

At the Highland Park Way SW and West Marginal Way SW intersection, we’ll be working to replace the signal cabinet, which houses the signal control equipment at the intersection. During this work, we’ll need to turn off the signal for a period of time. We’ll have someone directing traffic at the intersection to make sure traffic is moving efficiently during this work. We’ll start as early as 5 am and expect to be done by 1 pm on Saturday.

(Check the camera for that intersection here.)

NEW BUS STOPS: Heading to or from the south end of downtown? Two new bus stops open today, near Alaskan Way/Jackson, as we reported Friday.

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.

VACCINATION POP-UP AT THE Y: Noon-4 pm, get vaccinated or boosted at the West Seattle YMCA (3622 SW Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor)

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

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: The West Seattle HS girls play their next district-playoffs game at 1:15 pm at Bellevue College (3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue), vs. Lake Washington.

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

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 7 pm, Dan Lundin with Steve Heggem at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, Asterhouse, Apology Wars, Cashing In Karma will rock you. Tickets here. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

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

(It’s still Valentine’s Week! Wednesday photo by Stewart L.)

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

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: Patrice Lewis from We Speak Medicare (WSB sponsor) has free consultations at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) 11 am-12:30 pm – details in our calendar listing.

GOVERNOR’S PANDEMIC UPDATE: Gov. Jay Inslee will be joined by the state school superintendent and state health secretary at 2 pm for a pandemic update. You can watch the live stream here.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: West Seattle High School‘s teams are in the district playoffs. Today the girls play Garfield at 3:30 pm at Bellevue College.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: 5:30-6:30 pm tonight, online, final presentation of this series – learn about social-sciences, humanities, and language studies at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) and its sibling Seattle Colleges. Go here to get the link.

CONSIDERING LOUISA BOREN STEM K-8? Principal Q&A online tonight! 5:30 pm for prospective elementary families, 6:30 pm for middle school. Attendance info is in our calendar listing.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm meeting, online or in-person attendance options (Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds). Agenda includes an SPD update and the new ACC website.

‘MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA’: Four more chances to see the world-premiere play at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), including 7:30 tonight. Read more about it here; buy your ticket(s) here.

There’s more on our calendar!

If you own property in King County, you can go online now to look at this year’s tax details. For those who pay their taxes directly to the county rather than through a mortgage lender, postal-mail bills usually go out about now too but the county sent an advisory today saying they’ll “be a little later than normal this year” because a “routine quality-control check revealed a validation error before the (~350,000) statements were printed and mailed.” We asked county spokesperson Cameron Satterfield to elaborate on the “validation error” – here’s the explanation: “After the property-tax roll is prepared by the Assessor’s Office, it’s sent to King County Treasury to be cross-checked as part of a joint quality assurance process. During that process, Treasury noted a discrepancy in the calculation for the recently renewed Best Starts for Kids levy, specifically the levy exemption for seniors and people with disabilities. The Assessor’s Office made the correction and sent an updated roll to Treasury. However, the recalculation, recertification, and QA process put tax statement printing and mailing about two weeks behind schedule.” Whether you pay by mail or online, the first-half payment is due this year on May 2nd. Got questions? 206-263-2890 or propertytax.customerservice@kingcounty.gov.

(Fishing off Lincoln Park, photographed by Vincent Marx)

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

MAYOR/EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT: Happening at 1 pm today:

King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and Public Health – Seattle & King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin will hold a media availability today to discuss major updates to the County’s COVID-19 vaccination verification policy for restaurants and other public venues, first announced in September 2021 and in effect since October 2021. Executive Constantine and Mayor Harrell will also announce upcoming return to office plans for County and City employees as part of the ongoing pandemic recovery.

You’ll be able to watch live here.

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

EMBROIDERY CLASS: As previewed here Tuesday (follow that link for registration info), WEND (3278 California SW) is hosting artist Emily Juarez‘s “Embroidery 101” class at 6 pm.

HPIC GENERAL MEETING: 7 pm, Highland Park Improvement Club members are invited to a general membership meeting to talk about the ongoing post-fire rebuilding plan. You can join or renew here (members will get the meeting-attendance link).

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

WEST SEATTLE BASEBALL: Today is the deadline for registration – details are in our original announcement.

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

(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!