(Wandering Tattler, photographed by Matthew Olson)

Here’s what’s happening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: SW Genesee is closed west of Delridge Way … work continues into the early afternoon at the Highland Park Way/West Marginal intersection … northbound 26th SW remains closed between Roxbury and Barton.

YMCA JOB FAIR: Do work that matters! Get a job with the West Seattle YMCA (36th & Snoqualmie). which is hosting a job fair today, 10 am-1 pm, as previewed here. (Hiring bonuses!)

HPIC’S GIANT GARAGE SALE: Second of this summer’s monthly megasales – outdoors at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th and Holden), 10 am-3 pm.

LEMONADE FUNDRAISER: 10 am-2 pm, local girls are raising money for a trip to Costa Rica, selling lemonade, iced coffee, and treats again,, 42nd and Charlestown.

lAFAYETTE KINDERGARTEN PLAY DATE; Incoming kindergartener at Lafayette Elementary? Join other families for a play date at Hiawatha Playground (2700 California SW) at 10 am.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: The new monthly market is open today, 11 am-3 pm, 9421 18th SW. See featured vendors here.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: Yes, the new West Seattle shop Tails To Astonish is participating: “We will be giving away free comics (limit 2 per person) as well as doing a 10% off discount on all our back issues, toys, and statues.” They’re open 11 am-7 pm at 4850 California SW.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 11 am-1 pm, help clean up the West Seattle Bridge bike trail! Info’s here.

FOOD DRIVE AT ADMIRAL CHURCH: 11 am-3 pm, outside the church at 4320 SW Hill – here’s what to bring.

ALKI BEACH PRIDE: The first day of this all-weekend celebration starts with the car and motorcycle parade from Jack Block Park (2130 Harbor SW) at noon. Other events today include volleyball training, a vaccination clinic (noon-7 pm at Alki Bathhouse), two bar parties, and the Rainbow City Band – see the full updated list here.

SOCCER FIELD DAY & FOOD DRIVE: 4-6 pm, the annual Highline Premier FC soccer field day and “fill the goal” food drive at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW & SW Myrtle) – even if you’re not joining in the field-day fun, stop by with food and/or money to donate!

CHEER FOR A LOCAL BAND: West Seattle’s own Aurora Avenue has made the finals in the ShoreLake Battle of the Bands, and you’re invited to be in Lake Forest Park tonight to cheer them on (“crowd enhusiasm” is a factor in judging!).

Finals start at 6:30 pm – open-air concert at Animal Acres Park (NE 178th and Brookside Blvd. – map). $5 admission.

WANDERERS BY TRADE: 8:30 pm, Bob Dylan cover band at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW),$10 cover.

DOLLY & THE DJ: Beach-party vibes tonight! 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor). P.S. Air conditioned!

More on our calendar – and if you have something for it, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Now THAT is a cool perch. If you don’t have the advantage of flying to the top of the Alki Point Lighthouse, here are other ideas for beating the heat:

WHERE TO FIND A/C: From the city-compiled list, today in West Seattle, you’ll find air conditioning at the libraries in High Point (3411 SW Raymond) and Delridge (5423 Delridge Way SW), until 6 pm. The Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) is open until 4:30 but might extend if usage is high. Air-conditioned businesses include West Seattle’s only moviehouse, Admiral Theater (2343 California SW); also see our list of businesses from June’s heat wave.

AQUATIC SCHEDULE: City-run facilities open today – Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) 11 am to 8 pm; Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) noon-7 pm; Colman Pool, also at Lincoln Park.

Also happening today/tonight:

FUN & FESTIVE FRIDAYS: The Senior Center isn’t just a hub for air conditioning – Friday means the weekly special event, with refreshments outside 11 am-1 pm and a performance inside 3-4 pm – today, pianist/vocalist Richard Dean.

SAFETY HUB MEET AND GREET: The West Seattle Safety Hub is hosting a Community Meet and Greet at High Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW), 3 pm-7 pm, with free food, a DJ, and a 2×2 Basketball Tournament for youth 12-17.

BE PART OF THE STONE COTTAGE’S MOVE: 2nd-to-last day to bid in the auction for various opportunities as part of the historic Stone Cottage‘s move to a temporary holding site next Tuesday night – start here.

’80S NIGHT AT ADMIRAL PUB: You can also find A/C at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor), where tonight is ’80s Night with DJ Bugzy, 9 pm.

Thanks to Stewart L. for that photo of a vivid start to what will be a big day – and a hot one.

WHERE TO FIND A/C: The city has added to its list, so today in West Seattle, you’re welcome at the libraries in High Point (3411 SW Raymond) and Delridge (5423 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-6 pm. The Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) is open until 4:30 but might extend if there’s a demand. Air-conditioned businesses include Admiral Theater (2343 California SW); also see our list of businesses from June’s heat wave.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: Free presentation 11 am at the Senior Center, and one week from today, presenter Patrice Lewis offers free consultations – info in our calendar listing.

AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Also from the city – Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am to 8 pm; Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm, as is Colman Pool, also at Lincoln Park.

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE: Meeting online at 4 pm today – see the agenda here; watch the meeting here.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5 pm “until late,” you can enjoy art – and food/drink specials! – by wandering among venues from Admiral to Arbor Heights! Here’s this month’s map/list:

Get a closer look at some of the artists/receptions on the Art Walk website. And remember some have A/C – like Fogue Gallery (4130 California SW; WSB sponsor), which is always open on Art Walk night!

LEARN ABOUT THE DUWAMISH RIVER: BJ Cummings speaks about her book “The River That Made Seattle: A Human and Natural History of the Duwamish.” at tonight’s edition of Words, Writers, SouthWest Stories, online at 6 pm. Our preview includes the link for registering to attend.

WESTWOOD VILLAGE NIGHT OUT: The shopping center (2600 SW Barton) is hosting a delayed Night Out event tonight, 6-8 pm, as previewed here.

Got something for our calendar, which is the main source for our almost-daily lineups like this? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Tuesday’s sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox, what’s up the rest of today/tonight:

PARKS’ AQUATIC SCHEDULE FOR TODAY: Wading pools are closed on Wednesdays, but Highland Park Spraypark is open 11 am-8 pm as usual (1100 SW Cloverdale) as is Colman Pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm.

STAYING COOL INDOORS: The city’s list has two air-conditioned West Seattle locations for today, the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) until 4:30 pm and the Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) until 6 pm. Before the hottest days arrive (tomorrow and Friday), we’re checking on other options, so if you know of any, please comment, or email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you! (added) The city has since updated its list to add the High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), open until 6 today, 10-6 tomorrow and Friday. Delridge Library also will be open those hours today, tomorrow, and Friday. The Senior Center was also considering extending its hours.

(added) ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: 3-6 pm, join Alki Volleyball Association in cleaning up the beach, and get a free burger. RSVP and info here.

BALLOT-MEASURE DISCUSSION: Tonight at 6 pm, before their regular meeting at 7 pm, the 34th District Democrats host a discussion of City Charter Amendment 29, which will be decided by voters in November. Supporters call it “Compassion Seattle“; they will be represented along with opponents, who have organized as “House Our Neighbors.” The discussion is online, as is the meeting, which is expected to include fall endorsement votes. The registration link is in our preview.

SOUND TRANSIT ONLINE OPEN HOUSE: Upcoming service changes for existing bus service (including adding service to Route 560) and light-rail service will be discussed in an online open house at 6 pm. If you’re interested in attending, register here.

OPEN MIC: Wednesdays at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm signups, 8:30 pm performances.

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

More of what’s ahead today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

POLICE STAFFING & COMMUNITY-SAFETY ALTERNATIVES: Both are on the agenda as the City Council Public Safety and Human Services Committee, chaired by West Seattle/South Park Councilmember Lisa Herbold, meets at 9:30 am today. Here’s the agenda; here’s where to watch.

FERRY-FARE HEARING: The state Transportation Commission’s hearing on ferry-fare increases is at 10 am today, online – participation information is in our preview.

DONATE BLOOD: Pop-up today at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor) – some donation spots available; appointment info is in our calendar listing.

DEMONSTRATE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: From organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving
Tuesday, August 10, 4:30 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden (note–starting at 4:30p now)

(We are no longer doing Thursday sign-waving at his time.

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.

PLAY ALONG IN THE PARK: Last Tuesday night to join the West Seattle Community Orchestras to play music in Lincoln Park (or watch) – 6 pm easy, 7 pm not-so-easy. More info in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SPOT: 6 pm, Andrea Lockwood performs at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way).

TRIVIA & TACOS: 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).- help the pub defend its TopTV Trivia title!

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

(Herons in a tree, with tugboat Garth Foss passing. July photo by Dan Ciske)

Good morning – here are notes for the hours ahead:

ROAD-WORK REMINDERS: The Highland Park Way/West Marginal intersection work is scheduled until 1 pm again today, and northbound 26th SW is closed between Roxbury and Barton.

CHURCHES: Many continue streaming, in place of – or in addition to – in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services. (We’ll continue updating that list each Sunday for as long as a significant number of streaming services continue.)

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.)

LOW-ISH LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Second-to-last chance this summer to get exploration advice from a Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalist! Tide is out to -1.7 feet at 11:33 am; naturalists will be at Constellation and Lincoln Parks 10 am-noon.

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

LIVE MUSIC @ C & P: Damon Buxton plays guitar music, 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

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.

Event listings welcome – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday’s sunset, photographed by Bruce Gaumond)

Welcome to the weekend!

TRAFFIC ALERTS: Work at the Highland Park Way/West Marginal intersection is scheduled until 1 pm. Northbound 26th SW between Roxbury and Barton remains closed. Southbound Delridge Way has reopened between Thistle and Trenton.

YARD (AND OTHER) SALES: See what’s listed for today in the WSB Community Forums!

BEIGNETS AND TUNES: Jet City Beignet (WSB sponsor) pops up at Easy Street Records in The Junction (California/Alaska) today, 9 am-1 pm.

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: 10 am-1 pm, join organizer Jessica and other West Seattle neighbors in a monthly cleanup at the beach – info in our preview.

FOOD DRIVE: At Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), 11 am-3 pm:

Time to clean your pantry and help less fortunate people in our community. Drop off non-perishable food, canned fruit & vegetables, spices, soy sauce, rice, pasta, peanut butter, and pet food is also needed. Attendants will be available to help unload your vehicle in the parking lot.

DUWAMISH RIVER COMMUNITY HUB: If you’re going to South Park for the festival (see below), go early and visit the new Duwamish River Community Hub, which opens today in the former Napoli Pizza building on the southeast corner of 14th Avenue South/South Cloverdale, 11 am-5 pm. Plans include construction-trades outreach and tours of the nearby Duwamish River People’s Park.

RALLY FOR THE RIVER: Different river! 11 am-2 pm near Seacrest Park (1660 Harbor SW), advocates for removing the Snake River dams to help Northwest salmon – and the orcas that depend on them – will rally, with speakers, postermaking, entertainment, kayaking.

DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL: Noon-6 pm at South Park Plaza (8456 Dallas Ave. S. by the west end of the bridge), the festival is back! Entertainment, education, exploration, more. See the schedule of performances here.

LOW RIDER BLOCK PARTY: Noon-6 pm on 17th SW between Roxbury and Delridge, Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery presents this first-ever event – details here.

BOULEVARD PARK BLOCK PARTY: Not far to the southeast, this North Highline community is having a festival today (1832 S. 120th) with live music and more – see the lineup (including some West Seattle faves like the Dusty 45s) on the poster.

VACCINATION POP-UP 1-5 pm at the aforementioned Low Rider Block Party – Pfizer, so 12+ are eligible.

DANCE AT THE BEACH: Salsa and bachata @ Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki), 5-10 pm, $20 – details here.

COMEDY NIGHT: 7 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10 advance, $12 at the door.

DOLLY AND THE DJ: New temp home for this popular show until White Center’s Lumber Yard Bar is back! On Saturday nights starting tonight, 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor). ’80s night is tonight’s theme!

What else? Let us know – thank you!

(Tuesday photo by Robin Sinner)

Reminders of what’s happening in the hours ahead:

CITY LIGHT PROJECT MEETING: Noon today online, Seattle City Light offers a community briefing about the next big underground-improvement project, in the Brace Point area, as previewed here. Register to get the link by going here.

FLUTES IN THE FOREST: Free outdoor concert in Schmitz Park (enter from Admiral/Stevens), 4-5 pm – details in our calendar listing.

(corrected) AT ADMIRAL PUB: Tom Hutyler, best known as “the voice of the Mariners” at their home stadium, performs at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), from 6 pm to 9 pm, “Americana and all your favorite classic tunes.”

BETTER PERFORMANCE WITH BEMER: Second day of three-day special event at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – come early for 6:15 pm group run and try it out!

OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups, 8:30 pm performances for open-mic night at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

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

(Sunrise today, photographed by Marc Milrod)

Big day/night on the peninsula and beyond.

VOTE BY 8 PM: Only five races (mayor, 2 City Council spots, City Attorney, County Executive) and one proposition (Best Starts for Kids) on your primary-election ballot – get it to a dropbox (here’s the countywide map, which also includes one in White Center and one in South Park) before 8 pm, or a mailbox sooner. We’ll publish results when they’re released (should be by 8:15 pm).

NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: The port commissioners of Seattle and Tacoma meet at 11 am; here’s the agenda; here’s how to watch.

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today – Highland Park spraypark (11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale); Delridge (noon-5:30 pm, 4501 Delridge Way SW) wading pool, and Colman Pool (at Lincoln Park, noon-7 pm) are open.

DEMONSTRATION: Now weekly – 4:30-6 pm at 16th/Holden, signwaving for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have one.

NIGHT OUT: Having a block party? Send us a photo! If you’re not – go to The Junction, where 20+ buskers are performing outside businesses 6-9 pm, and some shop-late/dine/drink specials are happening – see the list here. (If you’re in White Center, King County Parks has two parties planned.)

PLAY-ALONG IN THE PARK: Musicians of all ages and all skill levels are invited to join West Seattle Community Orchestras members at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) for a Tuesday night play-along! 6 pm for easy music, 7 pm for intermediate music. Our calendar listing includes more info, including the RSVP link. (You’re also welcome to watch/listen if you don’t play!)

BETTER PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY WITH BEMER: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor):

Come and learn more about PEMF device, Bemer, from Kelly Bielat, coming from Nevada for our athletes. On Tuesday @ 6 pm, she will discuss how Bemer helps athletes and overall health. You will be able to use the Bemer during the event and schedule more free sessions on it for the week. (We recommend booking a free session before or after a run or workout to see the effects.)

The Bemer event continues tomorrow and Thursday at WSR.

MORE LIVE MUSIC: At The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), enjoy live music 6-9 pm Tuesdays.

Are we missing anything for today/tonight (or, on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, beyond)? Let us know – thank you!

(Monday sunrise, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

What’s ahead on this first weekday of August:

CITY COUNCIL: Weekly meetings today at 9:30 am (briefing, agenda here) and 2 pm (agenda here), both viewable via Seattle Channel.

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today – Highland Park spraypark (11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale); Delridge (noon-5:30 pm, 4501 Delridge Way SW) wading pool, and Colman Pool (at Lincoln Park, noon-7 pm) are open.

COMMUNITY SUP NIGHT: Monday night standup-paddleboarding discounts at Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor SW), 6 pm – info in our calendar listing.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) with Quizfix – prizes!

Anything else happening today/tonight? Text 206-293-6302 or email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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

August has arrived. Happening today/tonight:

ROAD-WORK REMINDERS: The Highland Park Way/West Marginal intersection work is scheduled until 1 pm again today, and southbound Delridge Way is closed between SW Thistle and SW Trenton.

CHURCHES: Many are still streaming, in place of – or in addition to – in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services. (We’ll continue updating that list each Sunday for as long as a significant number of streaming services continue.)

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. Food and drink, open-on-all-sides entry/exit, and busking are all back. (The market is a WSB sponsor.)

SOUL BRUNCH: 10 am-2 pm at Easy Street Café (California/Alaska), with DJ Brownstone.

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today – Highland Park spraypark (11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale); Delridge (noon-5:30 pm, 4501 Delridge Way SW) and Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pools. Colman Pool is open noon-7 pm, not weather-dependent.

(added) FISHER SCONES: The famous fair scones have gone mobile, and we’ve learned belatedly that the truck is at Metropolitan Market in Admiral (41st/42nd/Admiral Way) 11 am-4 pm today.

FUNDRAISING LEMONADE-AND-TREATS STAND: 11 am-2 pm, last chance for now to support Harper and Akemi as they sell lemonade and treats at 42nd/Charlestown to raise money for an Outward Bound trip to Costa Rica.

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

(added) CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The CAC is meeting today, we’ve confirmed, 2 pm online – attendance information is in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC @ C & P: Jazz Standards with Jeff Johnson and Bill Anschell, 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

THE ALLEY’S ANNIVERSARY: The Triangular Jazztet‘s regular Sunday night performance at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8-10 pm, wraps up the venue’s four-night third-anniversary celebration.

Event listings welcome – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Welcome to the weekend! We start July’s final day with a dozen notes for you:

TRAFFIC ALERT: Work is set to continue into the early afternoon at Highland Park Way/West Marginal, as previewed here.

ROCK & GEM SHOW: On Pigeon Point:

The World’s Fossils & Minerals is showing from 10 am to 4 pm, 2009 SW Dakota

Come see the new material.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: Starting at 10 am at the Pee-Wee Fields (7226 12th SW):

The Seattle Tigers are holding a final round of tryouts for their year-round 9U and 10U teams for the coming baseball season. Players born after 5/1/2011 are eligible to participate in these teams for fall and winter training in preparation for tournament season in the spring of 2022. Parents can register their child for a tryout spot at: seattletigersbaseball.com/tryouts-for-the-2021-22-season

LEMONADE FUNDRAISER: Girl Scouts are selling lemonade, iced tea, iced coffee, and homemade baked goods 10 am-4 pm to raise money to go to Costa Rica to volunteer at a sea-turtle reserve with Outward Bound in 2022. Find them at 42nd Ave SW and Charlestown. Cash, Venmo, and PayPal are accepted.

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), Marco de Carvalho and friends perform.

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today, Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale, 11 am-8 pm), Delridge Playfield (4501 Delridge Way SW, noon-5:30 pm) and Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, noon-7 pm), and Colman Pool (at Lincoln Park, noon-7 pm).

(added – thanks for the text!) DIVING COMPETITION: All-City Diving Championships, until 4 pm at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW).

FOOD DRIVE: 11 am-3 pm at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), you can drop off food-drive donations – details are in our preview.

REMEMBERING VICTOR HENLEY: 2-5 pm outside the 7-11 at 3801 California SW, all are invited to celebrate the life of Victor Henley, who meant so much to its customers and staff.

ALUMNI FLAG-FOOTBALL GAME: 3 pm at Hiawatha Playfield (2700 California SW), first annual West Seattle High School alumni flag-football game, raising money for the Wildcats’ football program.

PEACE PELOTON RIDE: 3-5 pm, bicyclists gather at The Patio in Columbia City, 5:15 pm ride to Beer Star in White Center, as previewed here.

THE ALLEY’S ANNIVERSARY: 8-10 pm, third night of live music to celebrate three years of The Alley (behind 4509 California SW)

Anything else? Text us – 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Thursday sunset, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

As we head into the weekend, here are highlights of what’s happening today/tonight:

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today, Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale, 11 am-8 pm), Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, noon-7 pm), and Colman Pool (at Lincoln Park, noon-7 pm).

HEALTH OFFICER’S BRIEFING: 11 am, King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin‘s almost-weekly pandemic briefing, streamed here or watch later at publichealthinsider.com.

(added) LEMONADE STAND: Just got the announcement:

Hello West Seattle!

The girls will be back this weekend with more lemonade, ice tea, ice coffee and their homemade baked goods to sell! They will be volunteering on a sea turtle reserve in Costa Rica with Outward Bound in 2022 and they are trying to earn their way there. They’ll be at 42nd Ave SW and Charlestown and would love to serve you some ice cold lemonade or other treats!

Here are their hours this weekend:
7/30 Friday 11-5 pm
7/31 Saturday 10-4 pm
8/1 Sunday TBD

Here is Friday’s menu:
Lemonade, ice tea, ice coffee
Lemon Blueberry Bread, Peach muffins, Rice Krispie Treats
Homemade treats for the pups< Cash, Venmo, and PayPal are accepted/blockquote>

SYLVIA O’STAYFORMORE @ SENIOR CENTER: This week’s performer during “Fun and Festive Fridays” at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) is Sylvia O’Stayformore, 3-4 pm indoors.

(Photo provided by Senior Center of WS)

The center’s also offering outdoor refreshments 11 am-1 pm, and the café is open 9 am-1:30 pm – more info in our calendar listing.

THE ALLEY’S ANNIVERSARY: Second of four nights for The Alley (4509 California SW) celebrating its third anniversary with live music, 8 pm-10 pm.

AT THE SKYLARK: Tripleheader at 8 pm (3803 Delridge Way SW) – Foul Blooded, Sageseer, Sun Mother. $8 cover.

Something to add, for tonight, tomorrow, beyond? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed at Lincoln Park by Lawrence Heeren)

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

SINGLE-FAMILY ZONING NAME CHANGE? 9:30 am online, the City Council’s Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee plans a briefing, discussion, and public hearing on the first step toward renaming “single-family” zoning to “neighborhood residential.” Here’s the agenda, with info on viewing/commenting.

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: 10:30 am, Gov. Jay Inslee talks about the state’s pandemic response. You can watch live here.

VACCINE POP-UP: Noon-6 pm, you can get any of the three COVID-19 vaccines during a pop-up at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center (1321 SW 102nd)

FAUNTLEROY FERRY TERMINAL PROJECT: 6 pm online, the Community Advisory Group for the Fauntleroy ferry-dock/terminal replacement project meets for the 2nd time. Here’s our preview, with viewing info.

WOMEN, WINE, AND WILLS: Free seminar with attorney Jenny Ling and financial adviser Cecilia Nguyen, 6 pm at Welcome Road Winery (3804 California SW). Register here.

We welcome your event listings! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Thanks to JayDee for the photo of new street art in the 4100 block of 49th SW. A few notes for the rest of today:

DEMONSTRATION: As noted last week, organizer Scott is now leading these streetcorner demonstrations weekly:

Tuesday, July 27, 4:30 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden.

We are no longer doing Thursday sig waving at his time.

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.

PLAY-ALONG IN THE PARK: Musicians of all ages and all skill levels are invited to join West Seattle Community Orchestras members at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) for a Tuesday night play-along! 6 pm for easy music, 7 pm for intermediate music. Our calendar listing includes more info, including the RSVP link.

LIVE MUSIC: At The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), enjoy live music 6-9 pm Tuesdays.

PORT WORKSHOP: 6 pm online, the Port of Seattle convenes a community workshop on its Clean Air Strategy. This page explains how to participate.

REDLINING IN SEATTLE: Special program presented by the 34th District Democrats, 7 pm online, open to all – what you need to know about our city’s history. Details in our calendar listing.

Event coming up? Send us info so we can add it to the calendar – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday night paddlers, photographed by John Hinkey)

Welcome to Sunday!

ROAD-WORK REMINDERS: The Highland Park Way/West Marginal intersection is scheduled for 3 am-1 pm work again today, and southbound Delridge Way is closed between SW Holden and SW Trenton.

CHURCHES: Many continue streaming, in place of – or in addition to – in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services. (We’ll continue updating that list each Sunday for as long as a significant number of streaming services continue.)

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. Food and drink, open-on-all-sides entry/exit, and busking are all back. (The market is a WSB sponsor.)

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today – Highland Park spraypark (11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale); Delridge (noon-5:30 pm, 4501 Delridge Way SW) and Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pools. Colman Pool is open noon-7 pm, not weather-dependent.

ART SHOW/SALE: West Seattle artist Linda McClamrock is having a second day of her driveway art show/sale at 5532 SW Lander Place, 11 am-5 pm

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

LOW-LOW TIDE: The tide is out to -2.8 feet at 12:26 pm today. Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be at Lincoln Park only, 11 am to 1:30 pm, for questions and exploration advice (skipping Constellation Park because of the recent sewage leak).

LONG-DISTANCE SWIMMERS: Around 12:30-1:30 pm, six open-water swimmers – all 60+ – calling themselves the Silver Seals of the Salish Sea are expected to reach Alki Point, on the first-ever relay version of the Amy Hiland Swim (Bremerton to Alki). You can follow the tracking here after they start around 6:30 am. (UPDATE: They arrived early, about 10:45. Story to come.)

OWEN’S LEMONADE STAND: Thanks to Dani for the tip! 2-4 pm at Beach Drive/Charlestown, a “budding entrepreneur” in action.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK X 2: GreenStage presents a “Backyard Bard” doubleheader of short Shakespeare, “Twelfth Night” at 3 pm, “The Tempest” at 4:15 pm, both at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW), free.

LIVE MUSIC @ C & P: Sid Law and Alan Sobel, 3-5:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LIVE MUSIC @ WEST SEATTLE BREWING: Urban Achievers‘ Led Zeppelin tribute, plus Cory Wilds Band, 4-9 pm at West Seattle Brewing in The Triangle (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW).
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Event listings welcome – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(The visiting Northern Elephant Seal, photographed Friday by Jonny Layefsky)

Welcome to the weekend! Here are (updated) 12 notes for the day/night ahead …

TRAFFIC ALERTS: Another weekend of work at West Marginal/Highland Park Way, scheduled until 1 pm today and again 3 am-1 pm tomorrow, with lane reductions, so avoid that intersection until later in the day if you can. Also, southbound Delridge Way remains closed between Holden and Trenton.

MUSIC AT C & P: Marco de Carvalho and Friends play at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) 10:30 am-noon.

LEMONADE & TREATS: Happening 11 am-5 pm at 42nd/Charlestown:

Hi! My name is Harper and me and my friend, Akemi, are 11 year old scouts who just completed our bronze award by making the inclusion fence at HPIC. We are having a lemonade stand this weekend to help raise money to go to Costa Rica in 2022 so we can learn about sea turtles and explore the amazing rainforests. Marine animals have always fascinated us and this trip will be an amazing experience, especially because Akemi wants to be a marine biologist when she grows up! Please help us reach Costa Rica by buying lemonade, iced coffee, or treats!

(Update: Postponed until next Saturday) BENEFIT BARBECUE: 11 am-4 pm outside West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor), get a fresh-grilled hamburger or hot-dog lunch and the proceeds go to Pencil Me In For Kids.

ART SHOW/SALE: West Seattle artist Linda McClamrock would love to see you at her driveway art show/sale at 5532 SW Lander Place, 11 am-5 pm

LOW-LOW TIDE: The tide is out to -3.2 feet at 11:40 am today. Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be at Lincoln Park only, 9:45 am-12:45 pm, for questions and exploration advice (skipping Constellation Park because of the recent sewage leak).

LONG-DISTANCE SWIMMER: Somewhere between (updated) 10:30-11 am, marathon swimmer Melissa Kegler of Sammamish is expected to reach Alki Point, halfway on her planned “double lap of the Amy Hiland Swim (Bremerton to Alki and back to Bremerton),” according to the Northwest Open Water Swimming Association. You can follow the tracking here after she starts around 6 am.

VISCON CELLARS: The tasting room is open 1-6 pm at 5910 California SW – enjoy Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) wines by the glass or bottle, too.

(added) VIVA ARTS OPEN HOUSE: Thanks to Sara for the tip. Viva Arts is having an open house with tours, class previews, more, 1-3:30 pm, back parking lot at 4421 Fauntleroy Way SW.

ALL-CITY BAND JAM: No parades this summer but there IS a Band Jam – not in West Seattle this year, but Mark wanted everyone to know:

Even though there are no parades again this summer, there is one chance for everyone to get their All City Band fix this summer. ACB got together for a shortened season to work on a field show for their annual Band Jam at Memorial Stadium 2-4 pm Saturday. A few other groups will also perform. Here is the link to the information page: allcityband.org/bandjam

Masks and a completed Seattle School District Covid health screening are required for entry into Memorial Stadium seattlepsb2s.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MJ02N2Lv2lT5P0?Q_CHL

The stadium is downtown at 401 5th Ave. N.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: “Flutes in the Forest,” a free outdoor concert, is set for 3-4 pm in Schmitz Park – details in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: Indie rock with King Sheim, Dining Dead, Rat Paws at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, $10. More info here.

Something we’re missing? Text 206-293-6302 or email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Thursday’s low tide at Duwamish Head – photo by Mike Burns)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.3 feet as of moments ago. Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are ONLY at Lincoln Park today and this weekend because of the sewer break south of Alki Point; you’ll find them at LP until 12:30 pm.

FUN & FESTIVE FRIDAY: The Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) offers refreshments outside 11 am-1 pm and music inside 3-4 pm – today, steel drum! Details in our calendar listing.

LEMONADE & TREATS: Happening 11 am-5 pm today and tomorrow at 42nd/Charlestown:

Hi! My name is Harper and me and my friend, Akemi, are 11 year old scouts who just completed our bronze award by making the inclusion fence at HPIC. We are having a lemonade stand this weekend to help raise money to go to Costa Rica in 2022 so we can learn about sea turtles and explore the amazing rainforests. Marine animals have always fascinated us and this trip will be an amazing experience, especially because Akemi wants to be a marine biologist when she grows up! Please help us reach Costa Rica by buying lemonade, iced coffee or treats!

ARTIST NIGHT: Emerald Water Anglers (4502 42nd SW; WSB sponsor) welcomes you 6 pm-8 pm to socialize and enjoy art – blown-glass fish and wood-cut prints – plus, an artist will be working live. More in our calendar listing.

DJ NIGHT: The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way) features live DJs, starting at 5 pm, on Friday nights.

AT THE SKYLARK: Coup Contrecoup, Permian, Rob Young, doors at 7, music at 8, $10 cover, 21+. The Skylark is at 3803 Delridge Way SW.

(What are we missing? Text 206-293-6302 or email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to Thursday!

LOW-LOW TIDE: At 10:05 am, the tide’s out to -3.0 feet, as one final summer round of low-low tides begins.

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: While the board has delayed its vote on realignment – potentially delaying light rail to West Seattle and elsewhere – to August 5th, its meeting at 1:30 pm today will include discussion of proposals and amendments. Public comment is part of the meeting – the agenda includes how to view/participate and how to comment.

SOLSTICE PARK TENNIS PARTY: 6:30 pm-9 pm at the courts (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW):

Bring your racquet for some fun doubles games (all levels welcome) and your lawn chair to watch an exhibition match featuring local pros and college players. Hear the latest updates on our efforts to increase access to our favorite lifetime sport!

More info in our calendar listing.

NO DEMONSTRATION: The regular signwaving for racial justice at 16th/Holden is no longer happening on Thursdays, as of this week, but will continue on Tuesdays, 4:30-6 pm.

NO TRANSPORTATION COALITION: In case you missed the previous mention, the West Seattle Transportation Coalition isn’t meeting tonight – they’re skipping this month.

More on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar. Planning something? Email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Thanks to Laura for that photo of a duck family at Longfellow Creek. Here’s what’s up on land in the hours ahead:

HOCKEY & BURGERS: In celebration of the Seattle Kraken expansion draft today, the Dick’s Drive-In burger truck is visiting West Seattle Brewing in The Triangle (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW), 4-7 pm. (Any other venues with Kraken-related events for the occasion? Let us know and we’ll add to the list!)

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE MEETING: 5:30 pm online, SDOT invites you to an online meeting with bridge updates and Q&A (here’s how that will be handled). For participation/viewing info, go here.

‘ENORMOUS’ AT ADMIRAL THEATER, WITH Q&A: Seating starts at 6:30, screening at 7 pm for this one-time showing of the documentary “Enormous: The Gorge Story” at The Admiral Theater (2343 California SW), with a special Q&A afterward – info’s in our preview.

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online. Morgan Junction’s community council has its quarterly meeting – the agenda and participation info are in our calendar listing.

GET FIT, WEST SEATTLE INFO NIGHT: 7 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), learn about the return of Get Fit, West Seattle, a free couch-to-half-marathon training program that kicks off soon.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: 7:30 pm signup, 8:30 pm performances for the weekly open mic at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Texted photo)

Back when what’s believed to be a different turkey roamed the streets of West Seattle, we dubbed this day of the week #TurkeyTuesday for a while, when we had a photo to feature. So today, we’re featuring one of the newest reader photos of the currently roaming turkey. And with that, on to the calendar highlights:

HIGHWAY 99 TUNNEL TOLL: The Washington State Transportation Commission is meeting online right now (watch here) with agenda items including a decision on which toll-increase proposal to advance. Whichever proposal they decide to support more public comment is ahead.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: This week the Washington Baseball Academy is having player tryouts in West Seattle, starting tonight with 13U-14U players at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW), 6 pm (but show up at 5:30 pm) – more info in our calendar listing.

PLAY-ALONG IN THE PARK: Musicians of all ages and all skill levels are invited to join West Seattle Community Orchestras members at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) for a Tuesday night play-along! 6 pm for easy music, 7 pm for intermediate music. Our calendar listing includes more info, including the RSVP link.

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS: 6 pm to 7:30 pm, another in the city’s series of preparedness webinars:

Staff from the Seattle Human Services will provide an overview of how the City will coordinate with regional partners to stand up shelter and feeding operations after a major earthquake, and the implications for personal preparedness.

Here’s the link to watch; you can RSVP here.

(Pacific-slope Flycatcher, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

SWEDISH CLINIC MOVE: As noted here last week, today is the first day for Swedish Primary Care in its new location at 4100 SW Alaska.

WEST SEATTLE SKYLINK PRESENTATION: 10:30 am at the Senior Center of West Seattle, learn about the proposal for gondola transportation instead of light rail. Our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.

SCHOOL MEAL SITES: School’s out but meals are available 11 am-1 pm today and each weekday at these four schools:

Arbor Heights Elementary – 3701 SW 104th St.
Denny International Middle School – 2601 SW Kenyon St.
Highland Park Elementary – 1012 SW Trenton St.
Roxhill Elementary – 7740 34th Ave. SW

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am to 8 pm, Delridge wading pool (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-5:30 pm, Colman Pool (on the shore at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm.

COMMUNITY SUP NIGHT: Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor Avenue SW) is offering stand-up-paddleboarding discounts and group rentals every Monday night through the summer – details in our calendar listing.

CHAMBER MUSIC IN THE GARDEN: 7 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden (6000 16th SW), free music courtesy of the Seattle Chamber Music Society!

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: Monday night trivia is back at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm. Prizes!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Welcome to Sunday!

ROAD-CLOSURE REMINDERS: Highland Park Way/West Marginal Way is scheduled for 4 am-1 pm work again today (though it was clear Saturday by 11 am), with work scheduled to take place in the center lanes; westbound SW Alaska west of California SW is sxheduled for closure again today, as is southbound Delridge between SW Holden and SW Trenton.

CHURCHES: Many are still streaming, in place of – or in addition to – in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Pandemic restrictions have lifted – you can enter the market (which is a WSB sponsor) from anywhere along the way, and no more market-wide mask mandate (though individual booths may have their own rules), plus, no more taped-off perimeter, so you can now move around the market freely. You also can now eat and drink inside the market. Hours are still 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.

TODAY’S AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Open today providing the sunny forecast holds – Highland Park spraypark (11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale); Delridge (noon-5:30 pm, 4501 Delridge Way SW) and Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pools. Colman Pool is open noon-7 pm, not weather-dependent.

MAYORAL CANDIDATE: Meet Colleen Echohawk in The Junction for Q&A at noon at California/Alaska.

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

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage presents “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 3 pm at Lincoln Park, free.

Event listings welcome – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!