(Lincoln Park driftwood – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

KING COUNTY COVID BRIEFING: At noon online, King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin will present an update on, and answer media questions about, the pandemic. (A recording will be available later at publichealthinsider.com.)

FOOTBALL: Both local high-school teams are playing home games tonight at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – 5 pm, Chief Sealth International High School vs. Cleveland, followed by (around 7:45 pm) West Seattle High School vs. Lakeside. Also happening in West Seattle: 7 pm game at WS Stadium (4432 35th SW) between Eastside Catholic and O’Dea.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show – Glass Beaches, Dream Logic, Your Man. 21+. More info here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BEACH: 8 pm at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW), live music led by Grammy winner Andrew Gouché. $10 cover.

LIVE MUSIC AT DRUNKY’S: 8 pm doors, 9 pm show, $10 cover at Drunky Two Shoes BBQ (9655 16th SW) in White Center.

(Photo sent by Al)

Here’s our list for today/tonight:

OPEN JAM THURSDAYS: 6 pm at Best of Hands Barrelhouse (35th/Webster) – come play!

POETRY READING: Award-winning poet and West Seattle native Teresa K. Miller is launching a new book with an online reading at 6 pm – details are in our preview.

CITY ATTORNEY CANDIDATE FORUM: The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is presenting a forum tonight at 6 pm, online, with Seattle City Attorney candidates Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy. Register here for the viewing link.

BOARD GAME NIGHT: 6:30-10 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), drop in and play!

COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATE FORUM: The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council is presenting incumbent Dow Constantine and State Sen. Joe Nguyen at 7 pm, online. Viewing/call-in info is here.

BATTLESTAR KALAKALA: Funk, soul, Afrobeat at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 9 pm.

Something we’re missing for today/tonight? Text our hotline – 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Photo by Augie Hoffman)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ADMIRE ART: The Southwest Library‘s community art showcase continues all month during regular library hours – today, noon-8 pm. (9010 35th SW)

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: All are welcome at this monthly online meeting of community advocates, 7 pm. The agenda – which includes viewing/call-in information – includes updates on Terminal 5, The Heron’s Nest, West Seattle SkyLink, and American Legion Post 160‘s extreme-weather sheltering plans.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: One team plays at home tonight – West Seattle High School volleyball, 7 pm vs. Bishop Blanchet.

OPEN MIC: The weekly open mic at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) – signups start at 7:30 (but the line often forms earlier, the club says), performances at 8:30.

KARAOKE: The second karaoke night of the week at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) has moved to Wednesdays, 8 pm-1 am.

Are we missing something? If it’s happening today/tonight, please text our hotline ASAP, 206-293-6302 – thanks!

(Monday’s sunset, photographed from Duwamish Head by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: Regular monthly meeting of the managing members (Seattle and Tacoma port commissioners) – public online session starts at 11 am; here’s the agenda, with viewing info.

DEMONSTRATION: The weekly event organized by Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving – 4:30 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness & stimulate actions to tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors, and stand for racial justice. Scott at Puget Ridge Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

LIVE MUSIC: 6 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way).

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS 832: 6:30 pm online meeting, offering you a chance to “practice speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a positive, supportive environment.”

HAVE YOUR SAY ON NEW LEGISLATIVE MAPS: As previewed here Sunday, tonight brings an online meeting about proposed changes in state Legislative districts. Go here for info on how to participate/watch.

TRIVIA & TACOS: 7 pm Tuesdays at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

ONLINE CANDIDATE FORUM: 7:30 pm, you’re invited to the next candidates’ forum for Seattle Mayor, co-presented by the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County; the forum also features candidates for Seattle School Board Position 4, which (along with two other school-board seats) will be voted on citywide in the general election, Go here for info on how to participate/watch.

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: 8 pm Tuesdays at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), play bingo free with Cookie Couture.

Are we missing something for today/tonight? Text our hotline – 206-293-6302; for event listings further down the road, email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday’s sunset cloudscape, photographed by Kanit Cottrell)

Here’s what’s ahead for today/tonight:

SHOE DRIVE: Here’s our weekly reminder that the Lafayette Elementary PTA “has partnered with Funds2Orgs to raise money for the PTA and repurpose shoes by sending them to developing countries around the world.” You can drop off “gently used” shoes at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) through mid-November; the store is open 10 am-6 pm today..

CITY COUNCIL: Today’s 2 pm agenda (which explains how to comment/watch) includes final votes on renaming “single-family” areas to “neighborhood residential” areas, as well as rental regulations and a resolution supporting decriminalization of entheogens.

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

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: One local home match tonight – Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle) hosts Rainier Beach in volleyball, with the varsity team playing at 7 pm.

READ THE KORAN IN 4 WEEKS: Rev. Ron Marshall‘s next series starts tonight, 7 pm, online – details in our calendar listing.

(added) GOOD SOCIETY TRIVIA:Monday Night Trivia at The Good Society Public House (California/Lander).

•Hosted by Jesse of ‘Trivia O Muerte’.
• 7-9 pm
•Teams up to 8 people welcome.
•$2/person entry – winner take all.
•proof of vax or negative test required to be inside/play

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), with prizes.

Anything we’re missing today/tonight? Text our hotline at 206-293-6302 – otherwise, email upcoming event info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Saturday view of Mount Rainier – photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s ahead for your Sunday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, inbox, and archives:

ROAD-WORK ALERTS: Two work zones of note today, as previewed here – the Duwamish Longhouse crossing/signal project on West Marginal Way, 6:30 am-4 pm, plus Roxbury/Olson “fall cleanup” work, 7 am-3:30 pm.

CHURCHES: Most are still streaming, along with offering in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services.

SEATTLE RUN SERIES: Run a 5K or 10K from Alki Beach starting at 9:30 am – info in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm on California between Oregon and Alaska. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (The market is a WSB sponsor.)

ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Join the weekly drop-in game at Walt Hundley Playfield (6920 34th SW), 10 am.

SOUTH PARK HALL CLOSING SALE: 10 am-3 pm, the West Seattleite-owned event venue (1253 S. Cloverdale) is closing and selling what’s left of its furnishings/fixtures, as reported here.

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: 11 am-8 pm, final day of the fall festivities at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) – details here.

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY ARTISTS SHOWCASE: First day you can check out the artwork on display at the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) as part of this monthlong, non-juried showcase. The branch is open noon-5 pm today.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm online, all welcome at the monthly meeting to talk about West Seattle’s only city-funded tiny-house encampment – participation/connection info in our calendar listing.

ZOOT ALORS: French café music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm.

CANDIDATE FORUM: 6 pm online, neighborhood groups from around the city are co-sponsoring a forum with Seattle mayor and council candidates. Viewing information is in our calendar listing.

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 for listing in our calendar and previews? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Happy Saturday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: Work continues at the Duwamish Longhouse signal site on West Marginal Way.

THE MISSING PIECE CELEBRATES: 8 am-10 pm, stop by The Missing Piece (35th SW and SW Roxbury) to help celebrate their first anniversary and grand opening.

VACCINE CLINICS: Two today – COVID shots 10 am-noon and flu shots 9 am-3 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), and COVID (Pfizer) boosters for those eligible, 8 am-noon at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SALE @ WHITE CENTER LIBRARY: 10 am-3 pm, book sale and other items too – a fundraiser by the White Center Library Guild (1409 SW 107th).

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: Join organizer Jessica at the monthly cleanup starting at 10 am – whatever time you can spare. Details here, including how to RSVP.

SHOW OFF YOUR ART: Today’s the last day that you can drop off art for the Southwest Artist Showcase at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), which is open 10 am-6 pm.

AT C & P COFFEE: Live music with Marco de Carvalho, Hans Teuber, and Jeff Busch, 10:30 am-noon, outdoors. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am Saturdays at 6044 48th SW – details in our calendar listing.

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: Noon-10 pm, celebrate the season during a special weekend at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW).

ROBOTICS TEAM OPEN HOUSE: SkunkWorks Robotics invites all youth in eighth through twelfth grade to come check out their open house, 1 pm, 11427 3rd Ave. S., as previewed here.

OPEN MIC: At The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), starting at 6 pm.

NOT DEAD YET CD RELEASE: Local faves at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm doors, show at 8, also featuring The Memphis Radio Kings and Caveman Ego.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BEACH: 8 pm at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW), live music led by Grammy winner Andrew Gouché. $10 cover.

LIVE MUSIC AT DRUNKY’S: 8 pm doors, 9 pm music – tonight it’s Tripp Rezac and Caleb and Walter at Drunky Two Shoes’ BBQ (98th/16th in White Center).

WEST SEATTLE DRAG SHOW: 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), it’s Dolly Madison and The DJ.

Something today/tonight we’re missing? Text us – 206-293-6302 – and if you have a listing for something further into the future, just email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Thursday photo by Troy Sterk)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRESENTATIONS: City departments continue presenting their proposals to the City Council. Today’s agendas for the morning (under way now) and afternoon (2 pm) sessions include SDOT and Seattle Parks. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: 3-10 pm, the start of a big weekend at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), including live music starting at 6:30 pm.

BINGO: Usually on Thursday nights at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor) but this time it’s on Friday night, 7 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Tonight’s Chief Sealth International High School game vs. Franklin at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) will start at around 7:45 pm – after the Lincoln/Cleveland game, which starts at NCSWAC at 5 pm. … Other games tonight, from the Metro League schedule – West Seattle High School plays on the road at Bishop Blanchet, 7 pm … That’s also the start time for O’Dea vs. Seattle Prep at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW);

FIREFIGHTERS ‘LIGHT UP THE NIGHT’: Happening tonight, as announced by SFD:

Seattle Fire will join fire departments from across the nation to honor all firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. From 8-8:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, all of Seattle’s 33 fire stations will “Light the Night” in red to honor fallen firefighters by pulling fire engines, ladder trucks, medic units and aid cars out in front of the apparatus bays and turning on the emergency lights. Neighbors are invited to observe this remembrance event from the sidewalk at their local fire station. All fire apparatus will stay in-service to respond to incidents during this event, and may not be present during the time period allotted if units are on an emergency response.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BEACH: 8 pm at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW), live music led by Grammy winner Andrew Gouché. $10 cover.

LIVE MUSIC AT DRUNKY’S: 8 pm doors, 9 pm show, $10 cover at Drunky Two Shoes BBQ (9655 16th SW) in White Center.

(Sunflowers, some of the last summer flowers standing – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s planned for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SHOW OFF YOUR ART: Today’s the first of three days that you can drop off art for the Southwest Artist Showcase at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), which is open noon-8 pm.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s monthly After Hours event, hosted by multiple businesses, is 5:30-7:30 pm at The Bridge (6301 California SW).

CANDIDATES ON HOMELESSNESS: The Seattle Times is presenting more online candidate forums focused on homelessness tonight, starting at 5:30, including candidates for Seattle City Council and City Attorney – register here for the viewing link. (Update: The 5:30 pm debate is for King County Council District 3 – not our area. then Seattle City Attorney at 6 pm and Seattle City Council Position 9 at 6:30 pm, per co-sponsoring organization We Are In.)

OPEN JAM THURSDAY: 6 pm at Best of Hands Barrelhouse (35th SW/SW Webster).

SMOKEY T AND THE LARKS: Live music at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm, also featuring Mountain Holler and Active Measure. No cover, all ages.

(Camp Long – photo by Rosalie Miller)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PANDEMIC BRIEFING: State health officials plan a briefing and media Q&A at 11:15 am. You can watch the livestream here.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES ON HOMELESSNESS: As previewed here, the two candidates for Seattle Mayor are scheduled to discuss homelessness at an online forum, noon-1 pm. Register here to get the link.

WINE EVENT: Explore Mexican wines during a 5 pm event at Molly’s Bottle Shop (3278 California SW); info in our calendar listing.

WOMEN, WINE, WILLS: Free event hosted by estate-planning attorney Jenny Ling at The Princess and The Bear in west South Park (309 S. Cloverdale), 6 pm – sign up here.

OPEN MIC: The weekly open mic at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) – signups start at 7:30 (but the line often forms earlier, the club says), performances at 8:30.

SING: The second karaoke night of the week at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor) is now on Wednesdays, 8 pm-1 am.

Are we missing something? If it’s happening today/tonight, text our hotline ASAP, 206-293-6302 – thanks!

(Morning rainbow, photographed by Karen Leeds)

A quiet start to the new week so far. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SHOE DRIVE: The Lafayette Elementary PTA “has partnered with Funds2Orgs to raise money for the PTA and repurpose shoes by sending them to developing countries around the world.” You can drop off “gently used” shoes at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) through mid-November; the store is open 10 am-6 pm today..

MAYOR’S BUDGET ADDRESS: Mayor Jenny Durkan sends the City Council her final budget proposal, kicking off a months-long review process. You can watch her address at 5 pm via Seattle Channel.

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

SPORTS: Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle) hosts West Seattle HS in volleyball, with the varsity teams playing at 7 pm.

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), with prizes.

Anything we’re missing today/tonight? Text our hotline at 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Luna/Anchor Park photo by Marc Milrod)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

ROAD WORK ALERT: More work on the Duwamish Longhouse interim signal/crossing scheduled today, ~5 am-4 pm.

CHURCHES: Most are still streaming, in addition to offering in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services.

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Today’s the last day of this year’s weeklong dine-out fundraiser for the West Seattle Food Bank‘s work to end hunger and prevent homelessness. 27 restaurants and bars are participating – see the list here.

FLU SHOT CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm on California between Oregon and Alaska. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (The market is a WSB sponsor.)

(added) LAFAYETTE DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm – Mission Cantina (2325 California Ave SW; WSB sponsor), donating part of the proceeds to the Lafayette Elementary PTA (please mention Lafayette to your server; dine-in or takeout).

WEST SIDE ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR: 11 am-4 pm, 9 studios, more than 30 artists! List and map are in our calendar listing.

SUNDAY RUN CLUB: Noon at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) – info in our calendar listing

ALAN SOBEL & SID LAW: Live outdoor music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm.

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

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

Got an event for listing in our calendar and previews? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to fall’s first weekend! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: 8 am-4 pm, work will be under way at the Duwamish Longhouse signal site on West Marginal Way. Also, northbound 26th SW remains closed between Roxbury and Barton.

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Second-to-last day of the weeklong dine-out benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank. 27 food/drink establishments are participating – some by donating a percentage of proceeds, some with specific menu items. The venue list and other info can be found here.

YARD SALES: See what’s listed for today in this section of the WSB Community Forums.

CROSS-COUNTRY MEET AT LINCOLN PARK: The West Seattle Road Runners are hosting a meet at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 10 am-3 pm, with more than 400 runners expected. The organization tells WSB, “We’d like to let the community know that parking may be very limited at the park during the race, but everyone is welcome to come down and cheer on the West Seattle team! Runners from age 5-14 will compete in the first local XC race since 2019.”

FROM STEWARDSHIP TO KINSHIP: 10 am interfaith service at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle) – livestreamed too. Details here.

CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS: Scott Dolfay, whose story we told here, is still finishing cleaning up his former rental house in Arbor Heights. “One more day’s effort should do it. For those that can, we request one more volunteer effort at 3936 SW 97th St, 10:00 am (today). The 30-cubic-yard dumpster was removed and an empty 15-cubic-yard one is in its place.”

WEST SIDE ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR: 9 studios, more than 30 artists! Visit between 10 am and 5 pm today and/or 11 am and 4 pm tomorrow. List and map are in our calendar listing.

ROCK & GEM SHOW: 10 am-4 pm in the driveway at 2009 SW Dakota. Herbert says, “Our driveway rock and gem show is lots of fun.”

AT C & P COFFEE: Live music with Marco de Carvalho, Hans Teuber, and Jeff Busch, 10:30 am-noon. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am Saturdays – details in our calendar listing.

CHEER FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER-FIGHTERS: 11 am-3 pm at lower Riverview Playfield (7226 12th SW), you’re invited to cheer players at the On Blast! dodgeball tournament raising money to fight childhood cancer. Music, food, fun. (You can also donate here.)

WAGYU SMASH BURGERS: Lady Jaye‘s monthly 11 am-1 pm (or as long as they last) sale of takeout Wagyu Beef burgers. (4523 California SW)

REMEMBERING JERRY BROCKEY: The celebration of life for Mr. Brockey is at his namesake center on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW), 2 pm.

OKTOBERFEST: 2 pm-6 pm with beer and brats at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way).

OPEN MIC: At The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), starting at 6 pm.

FOOTBALL: West Seattle High School hosts Kent Meridian HS, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

WEST END GIRLS: 8 pm at The Skylark (2803 Delridge Way SW). Note: Vaccination proof required.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BEACH: 8:30 pm at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW), live music led by Grammy winner Andrew Gouché. $10 cover.

WEST SEATTLE DRAG SHOW: 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor), it’s Dolly Madison and The DJ.

Something today/tonight we’re missing? Text us – 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Art by Machel Spence)

Fall’s first weekend is almost here! Here’s what you can do in the hours ahead:

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Third-to-last day of the weeklong dine-out benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank. 27 food/drink establishments are participating – some by donating a percentage of proceeds, some with specific menu items. The venue list and other info can be found here.

NAME CHANGE? The City Council’s Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee meets at 2 pm with the proposal to change “single-family area” to “neighborhood residential area” among the items on the agenda, which explains how to comment/watch.

DUWAMISH RIVER RALLY: 5-7 pm at South Park Plaza (8456 Dallas Ave. S.), all welcome to come show support for keeping the cleanup on track, as previewed here.

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE: At dusk outside Grace Church (10323 28th SW), all welcome to come watch “Secret Life of Pets,” free.

TRIPLE BILL: Live music at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) with 31 Nights, Montlake Traffic and First Saint Street, 8 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BEACH: 8:30 pm at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW), live music led by Grammy winner Andrew Gouché. $10 cover.

ON THE BIG SCREEN: Music Video Fridays with VJ Lacefront, 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW)

(Photo by Mark Jaroslaw at Alki earlier this week – someone who didn’t want to see summer go)

Here’s what’s happening (and not happening) on the first full day of fall, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Today is the fourth day of the weeklong dine-out benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank. 27 food/drink establishments are participating – some by donating a percentage of proceeds, some with specific menu items. The venue list and other info – including details on the “passport” to get – can be found here.

METRO QUESTIONS? Stop by the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) to talk with Metro reps 11 am-1 pm. Pick up a bus schedule; sign up for a bus-training class.

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: 1:30-4 pm, online. No specific agenda items related to the upcoming Draft Environmental Impact Statement for West Seattle light rail, but there’s a public-comment period, so in case you want to comment and/or watch, the agenda explains how.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT INFO: 2 pm, the county presents an online info session geared toward businesses. Register here.

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: 3 pm, Gov. Jay Inslee plans one of his periodic media briefing/Q&A sessions about the pandemic and more. You can watch the livestream here.

3201 SW AVALON DESIGN REVIEW: As previewed here, the Southwest Design Review Board meets online at 5 pm for what might be their last look at this 8-story project that would replace the Golden Tee Apartments at Avalon/Genesee. The meeting includes a public-comment period; here’s how to participate/watch/listen.

OPEN JAM: 6-9 pm Thursdays at Best of Hands Barrelhouse (35th/Webster) – details here.

AT THE SKYLARK: Carl Christensen and the Lake Flora Band, “alt rock with a country flair,” 6:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

NO TRANSPORTATION COALITION MEETING: The West Seattle Transportation Coalition would usually meet on the fourth Thursday, but the WSTC is skipping September.

So long, summer! Autumn arrives at 12:21 pm. Thanks to Paul Weatherman for the sunrise photo above, and Don Brubeck for the view this morning in the other direction:

Here are highlights for the hours ahead:

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Today is the third day of the weeklong dine-out benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank. 27 food/drink establishments are participating – some by donating a percentage of proceeds, some with specific menu items. The venue list and other info – be sure to get your “passport” if you haven’t already! – can be found here.

VACCINATION CLINIC: 1-6 pm, get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the White Center Library (1409 SW 107th).

BEER EVENT: Fresh Hop Week continues at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 4-10 pm.

WINE EVENT: “Exploring San Gimignano with Owen Kotler Selections” at Molly’s Bottle Shop (3278 California SW), 5-7 pm – details here.

AUTUMN EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH: Whether it’s cloudy or clear, join Alice Enevoldsen at Solstice Park (uphill from the tennis courts at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) at 6:30 pm for a masked/distanced sunset watch to welcome fall – details here.

HPAC: The community council for Highland Park, South Delridge, and Riverview meets online at 7 pm, with traffic and crime among the topics. Attendance info and agenda details are here.

(This morning’s moonset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

Fall officially arrives at 12:21 pm Wednesday – so today is the final full day of summer. Here’s what’s planned for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

(This morning’s moonset, photographed by Marc Milrod)

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Today is the second day of the weeklong dine-out benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank. 27 food/drink establishments are participating – some by donating a percentage of proceeds, some with specific menu items. The venue list and other info – be sure to get your “passport” first time you participate this week! – can be found here.

DEMONSTRATION: The weekly announcement from organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

4:30 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness & stimulate actions to tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors and stand for racial justice. Scott at Puget Ridge Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.

OUTDOOR OPEN HOUSE: Celebrate the last evening of summer with the Dream Dinners West Seattle (WSB sponsor) outdoor open house (out front at 4701 41st SW), 6-8 pm, bites, tunes, prizes, as previewed here – benefiting the foster kids who are helped by Treehouse.

LIVE MUSIC: 6 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

SCHOOL LEVY MEETING: Seattle Public Schools plans the first of two community meetings online at 6:30 pm to talk about two replacement levies that you’ll vote on in February. The meeting link is on this page.

CHIEF SEALTH INTERNATIONAL HS PTSA: First general meeting of the school year, online at 7 pm. The attendance link is in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA & TACOS: 7 pm Tuesdays at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: 8 pm Tuesdays at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), play bingo free with Cookie Couture.

Fall arrives at 12:30 pm Wednesday (September 22nd) and the trees are already starting to turn – we saw the one above along the Hiawatha track on Sunday night. Meantime, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox, here’s what’s happening:

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Today is the first day of the weeklong dine-out benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank. 27 food/drink establishments are participating – some by donating a percentage of proceeds, some with specific menu items. The venue list and other info – be sure to get your “passport” first time you participate this week! – can be found here.

SOUTHWEST POOL: Just a reminder that West Seattle’s only city-run indoor pool (2801 SW Thistle) is open again – here’s the schedule, which starts on Mondays with lap swimming at noon and concludes with water exercise at 7 pm.

CITY COUNCIL: Weekly meeting at 2 pm; here’s the agenda, which includes information on how to participate in public comment.

FRESH HOP WEEK: Special weeklong event at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), which opens at 4 pm today.

OPEN D&D: Weekly drop-in event at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) – prizes!

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(WSB photo – clouds seen from Don Armeni at midday Saturday)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

ROAD WORK ALERTS: Weather permitting, SDOT plans more West Marginal Way work today, both the Duwamish Longhouse interim signal/crossing and the Highland Park Way intersection.

ORCA HALF, DAY 2: Starting at 7:30 am, about 350 runners will leave this half-marathon‘s starting line in Lincoln Park in waves, headed for Don Armeni Boat Ramp. No road/lane closures. This is the second of two days for the Orca Half; here’s our coverage of the first.

CHURCHES: Many continue streaming, along with in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services.

COVID & FLU SHOT CLINIC: 10 am-3 pm at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), as previewed here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm on California between Oregon and Alaska. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (The market is a WSB sponsor.)

DONATION DRIVE: 11 am-3 pm outside Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds):

Alki United Church of Christ (Alki UCC) has joined St. Vincent de Paul and the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) to support 13 Nicaraguan families resettling in White Center as recent immigrés to the United States. We welcome them to our larger community and hope to be instrumental in helping them thrive in their new homes.

Children’s school clothing donations are critically needed. We call on our generous neighbors to look through closets and bring clean, new-or-gently used children’s clothing to the drive, outside the church’s main entrance.

As always, we welcome non-perishable food and hygiene items to be distributed through the White Center Food Bank. Suggestions include: aseptic and nut milks, cereal, peanut butter, tuna fish, pasta and sauces, canned soup, chili, and beans (poptop preferred).

Donations of Men’s Casual/Work Clothes are also needed, as well as NEW socks — the clothing item most requested by our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: Browse artist/crafters’ creations at Alki Beach, noon-6 pm.

PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET, DAY 2: Rain or shine, a lot full of vendors offers an “underground shopping experience” outdoors noon-5 pm in White Center, $1 admission. Here are some scenes from Day 1. (9834 17th SW)

SUNDAY RUN CLUB: Noon at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) – info in our calendar listing

CLASSIC NOVELS & MOVIES BOOK CLUB: Meeting at 3 pm outdoors at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) to discuss Langston Hughes‘s “Not Without Laughter.”

ROO AND THE FEW: Live music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm.

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS: 6:30 pm show at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) to benefit LGBTQ youth. $15 at the door

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

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

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Good morning! Here’s what’s happening along with the return of the rain:

ROAD-WORK ALERTS: If no weather cancellation, city crews have plans to work at multiple spots on West Marginal today, as previewed in our Friday morning traffic watch – including the interim crossing/signal by the Duwamish Longhouse and the Highland Park Way intersection.

ORCA HALF, DAY 1: Starting at 7:30 am, about 600 runners will leave this half-marathon‘s starting line in Lincoln Park in waves, headed for Don Armeni Boat Ramp. As previewed here, no road/lane closures are planned.

(WSB photo: Did you know C & P has reopened their indoor seating?)

AT C & P COFFEE: Live music with Marco de Carvalho, Hans Teuber, and Jeff Busch, 10:30 am-noon. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET: Rain or shine, check out this “underground shopping experience” outdoors noon-7 pm in White Center, $1 admission. (9834 17th SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Looking for an indoor activity? Visit the home of West Seattle’s history at 61st/Stevens, noon-4 pm.

OPEN MIC: At The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), starting at 6 pm.

AT THE SKYLARK: The XOfenders perform live, featuring Scattered Sunn, 8 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE DRAG SHOW: 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor), it’s Dolly Madison and The DJ with a ’90s party.

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(Sanderling, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

STATE OF THE PORT: Seattle Port Commissioner Peter Steinbrueck speaks to the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s monthly lunch meeting, 11:30 pm outdoors at Jack Block Park (2130 Harbor SW). Register here.

VACCINATION POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT: County and city leaders will be announcing a new policy – 1 week after saying one was in the works – at 3 pm today at a media event in Columbia City. We asked about a livestream; so far, none planned.

Canceled – done for the season PICKUP ULTIMATE: West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee‘s Thursday night pickup games have moved to 5 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th and Myrtle).

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm meeting online; participation info is in our calendar listing.

EVERY-OTHER-THURSDAY BINGO AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm at the pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor), hosted by Richard Moore.

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(Tuesday night photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor @ Lincoln Park)

from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

PANDEMIC BRIEFING: If you see this close to when it’s published, you can go here to watch a briefing by state health officials that was scheduled to start at 9:30 am (it’ll be available archived later at that same link).

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE: The monthly meeting is at noon online, The agenda and viewing link are both available via our preview.

MIZUNO GROUP RUN: 6:15 pm, join the weekly group run at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) and try out Mizunos, as explained in our calendar listing.

OPEN MIC: Weekly open mic night at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), starting with signups at 7:30 pm.

>(WSB photo – seen in a Gatewood planting strip)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DEMONSTRATION: Join Scott‘s weekly streetcorner signwaving for racial justice, 4:30 pm-6 pm at 16th/Holden – signs available if you don’t have your own.

IRISH DANCE CLASS: The Comerford School of Irish Dance starts a new season at 4:30 pm – if your child might be interested, you’re invited to check it out, at the West Seattle VFW Hall (3601 SW Alaska).

LIVE MUSIC: 6:30 pm, Sid Law @ The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way).

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online – here’s the agenda. All welcome to attend; go here to register to get the link.

TRIVIA & TACOS: 7 pm Tuesdays at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: 8 pm Tuesdays at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), play bingo free with Cookie Couture.

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