(Photo by James Riley)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Visit the South Park Library website for an online video by Amaranta Sandys showing how to make a craft for Day of the Dead; you can also go to the library in person for a free kit while supplies last. The branch is open 1 pm-8 pm today at 8604 8th Ave. S.

SKELETON THEATRE: One more night to see this year’s live animatronic show, 6 pm-9 pm at 36th/Hanford, or watch it online at skeletontheatre.com.

TRIVIA X 3: Three locations for Monday night trivia – 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

LAST DAY TO APPLY: Interested in being on the Community Advisory Group for West Seattle (and Ballard) light rail? 5 pm today is the (extended) deadline to apply – our previous story explains how.

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

First, here’s the Halloween lineup for today/tonight, followed by what else is up;

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS: Our West Seattle Halloween Guide has dozens of display locations, most with pics, sent to us in recent weeks.

TRICK-OR-TREAT AT YOUNGSTOWN: Trick-or-treating at Youngstown Coffee in Morgan Junction (6032 California SW) – candy and stickers – open 8 am-4 pm.

TRICK-OR-TREAT IN THE JUNCTION: West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival business trick-or-treating, 10 am-2 pm. The Farmers’ Market is on as usual; trick-or-treating is in front of businesses along the sidewalks, plus a few bonus locations such as the KeyBank plaza on the southwest corner of California/Alaska. See you there – we’ll be there updating as it goes!

TRICK-OR-TREAT AT PAPER BOAT: Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) will give out candy bags (open 11 am-5 pm).

HALLOWEEN AT TAILS TO ASTONISH: Tails to Astonish Halloween Spooktacular! 12-7 pm. “Join us for our 1st annual Halloween Spooktacular! Free candy & comics for anyone in a costume! Costume contest at 6 pm. Winner gets $20 in store credit! 10% off all Back Issues, Toys and Statues! Make sure we are part of your trick or treat plans!” (4850 California SW)

CANDY CRAWL: Trick-or-treat at Daystar (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor), 2-5 pm – details in our calendar listing.

DOWNTOWN WHITE CENTER TRICK-OR-TREATING: White Center business trick-or-treating, starting at 3 pm – 16th SW and beyond.

GRACE CHURCH TRUNK-OR-TREAT: “Excited to see you at our Trunk or Treat on October 31st from 4-6 pm! We are located at 10323 28th Ave SW, between White Center and West Seattle. It is an easy, fun, safe way to Trick or Treat without any scary tricks. Can’t wait to see you here! More information on our website.”

SKELETON THEATRE: Animatronic Skeleton Theatre returns, in person and online! In-person 6-minute show “Get Silly” every 10 minutes or so 6-9 pm both nights, 36th/Hanford. Online version will be published here sometimd today/tonight.

HAUNTED ALLEY: Special trick-or-treat location in Arbor Heights, 6-8 pm – details here.

NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE, spooky experience at 2130 Alki SW – extended hours tonight, 6:30-11 pm. Details in our calendar listing.

SING IT: Halloween karaoke at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9:30 pm.

Now, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, the non-Halloween lineup:

(Saturday sunrise, photographed by Marc Milrod)

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

CLUB VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS: West Seattle Reign (WSB sponsor) has tryouts 10 am-12:30 pm today for club volleyball, U10, U12, U13 & U14 Girls & Boys, at Seattle Lutheran High School (4100 SW Genesee) – register at westseattlereign.com.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Still lots of fresh produce even as we get deeper into fall. Shop 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.)

TOYS FOR TOTS: During the market, you can drop off new unwrapped toys at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth (west side, near the north end).

CARDHALLA AT MEEPLES: All weekend, people have been building a huge house of cards at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), continuing today (open at noon) until it all gets knocked down at 5 pm (throwing coins that’ll be collected as a charity fundraiser)! Stop in and be part of it.

COMMUNITY ART SHOWCASE: Last day to see what your neighbors are showing at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), which is open noon-5 pm today.

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).

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

(Spooky summer camp – part of Patricia’s display on 38th near Stevens)

Hallo-weekend is here! But we have non-Halloween happenings too. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide, the lineup for today/tonight:

ROAD-WORK ALERTS: SDOT plans work at these three spots – 16th/Austin concrete-panel work between 7 am and 5 pm, with steel panels then placed over the new concrete so it can harden, to be removed Sunday; Corson and Michigan in Georgetown, 6 am-11 am, updating street striping; “minor pavement repairs in various locations” in South Park, 7 am-5 pm.

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS: ~30 locations in our Halloween Guide, some better by day, some better by night (most have photos).

SCAVENGER HUNT: West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest Scavenger Hunt through Sunday – get your map at participating businesses.

TREATS AT YOUNGSTOWN COFFEE: Trick-or-treating at Youngstown Coffee (6032 California SW) in Morgan Junction – candy and stickers – open 8 am-4 pm.

ALKI BEACH BUSINESS TRICK-OR-TREATING: First time for businesses at the beach! See the newest map here. 10 am-noon.

BROCANTE BEACH HOUSE TRICK-OR-TREAT & MORE: Not only can you trick-or-treat at Brocante Beach House (2622 Alki SW) during the Alki Beach trick-or-treat event, they’re open until 6 pm with giveaways too – details here.

SEATTLE SPEAKING PROJECT HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE: Online at 10 am – details here.

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

(added) CROSS-COUNTRY: West Seattle High School runners are competing in districts at Lake Sammamish State Park today, “the varsity boys team and 3 varsity girls who qualify as individuals … boys at 11:45 and girls at 12:30.”

‘OPEN CREEK’: Noon-3 pm, visit Fauntleroy Creek – you might see salmon, since a few spawners have shown up! Our preview explains where to go to catch up with volunteers who’ll answer your questions and explain what’s been happening.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM TRICK-OR-TREATING & MORE: Log House Museum trick-or-treating, plus spooky crafts and storytimes, noon-4 pm – details in our calendar listing.

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN PET COSTUME PARTYy: Happening at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way), 2-5 pm – details in our calendar listing.

SPOOKY TOWN GRAB ‘N’ GO: 2-5 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center (1321 SW 102nd) – details in our calendar listing.

SPOOKY INTERACTIVE ART GALLERY, 5:30-10 pm. RSVP to get the location (which is in West Seattle) – text 206-272-0721.

“NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE:: Spooky experience at 2130 Alki SW, 7-10 pm – here’s the trailer:

Details in our calendar listing

‘COME AS YOU AREN’T’ The annual Halloween battle-of-the-bands concert at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm, 21+, $20 at the door. Lineup here.

DINNER & DANCING: That’s part of the 7-11 pm White Center Eagles Halloween Party (10452 15th SW) – info here.

DRAG SHOW: Halloween edition of West Seattle Drag Show with Dolly Madison, 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

AURORA TONIGHT? We’ll be keeping an eye on the outlook for aurora viewing tonight, thanks to West Seattle educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen, who is updating via Twitter as always. (Alice’s general advice for aurora-watching is here.)

Something to add? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo from Ashley in the 7000 block of 14th SW – one of dozens of displays spotlighted in our Halloween Guide)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide:

VACCINATION CLINIC OPENS: Today is the first day for West Seattle’s new city-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination clinic, at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW), as announced earlier this week. Walk-ins welcome, appointments too, 11 am-7 pm Fridays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Saturdays.

DELRIDGE/HIGHLAND PARK STAY HEALTHY STREETS OPINIONS? Share your thoughts with an SDOT team that’ll be tabling 2-4 pm on 11th SW by Highland Park Elementary to listen to your comments and answer questions. The city has proposed a permanent route, as previewed here.

ADMIRAL DISTRICT TRICK OR TREATING: The businesses in The Admiral District have decided to welcome trick-or-treaters this year after all, and it’s happening 3-6 pm today. Look for participating merchants (with this sign) mostly along California and Admiral radiating out from that intersection.

SPOOKY INTERACTIVE ART GALLERY: 5:30-10 pm tonight and tomorrow; you have to text to get the location – the number is in our calendar listing,

NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE: 7 pm-10 pm, the haunted experience at 2130 Alki SW is open again tonight. Info (and video trailer!) in our calendar listing.

HALLOWEEN BINGO & COSTUME CONTEST: 8 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), with prizes.

LAST DAY FOR HOLIDAY GREENERY FUNDRAISER: Today’s the deadline for orders in Seattle Lutheran High School’s holiday-greenery fundraiser – details and ordering link here.

Something for our calendar, Halloween Guide, daily previews, forthcoming Holiday Guide … or a possible news story? westseattleblog@gmail.com, or text/voice 206-293-6302 if it’s urgent … thank you!

(Photo by James Tilley)

Just five days left to vote, and tonight brings three chances for what might be your last look at the candidates in five races:

PORT COMMISSION: Three Seattle Port Commission races are on the ballot, each with an incumbent and a challenger. At 5 pm online, the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition co-presents a forum with all three. Our calendar listing includes the registration link.

KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE: The two West Seattleites in this race will face off again during the West Seattle Transportation Coalition‘s monthly meeting, online at 6:30 pm. The viewing/call-in information is in our calendar listing.

SEATTLE MAYOR: The last major debate of the campaign is at 7:30 pm, and will be streamed/televised on multiple outlets – details in our calendar listing.

Also in the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide (where you’ll find even more than what’s spotlighted below):

GRAND OPENING: 4 pm, the doors open at West Seattle Bowl‘s new Three 9 Lounge (here’s our peek inside), 39th/Oregon.

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: The latest from Gov. Jay Inslee on the pandemic and more, 2:30 pm – watch the livestream here.

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Online meeting at 11 am, with tree protection as a spotlight topic. Info’s in our calendar listing.

ALKI KEEP MOVING STREET @ WSTC: In addition to the county executive candidates’ forum mentioned above, the West Seattle Transportation Coalition meeting online at 6:30 pm will include an update on/discussion of the Alki Point “Keep Moving Street.” Participation information is in our calendar listing.

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 7 pm, in person, at the school (4100 SW Genesee) – details here; RSVP here.

HULING BOWL: The rescheduled crosstown-rivalry football game between Chief Sealth International High School and West Seattle High School is scheduled for 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE: The haunted experience at 2130 Alki SW will be open 7-10 pm – go here for full details.

(Thanks to Al for the photo of Tuesday’s rainbow)

Today’s belated look at what’s up for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Halloween Guide:

SCAVENGER HUNT: This continues as part of the West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest – get your map at a participating business! More info in our previous coverage.

CITY BUDGET: Today’s the second of third days for the City Council to go through the nearly 200 amendments they’re proposing for next year’s budget. (We went through the agenda and didn’t see any West Seattle specifics of note, but you can review by going here (where you’ll also find viewing/listening info). After lunch break, they’ll resume at 2 pm.

FAMILY FUN: Family Harvest Festival at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW), 5-7 pm.

HPAC: The community council for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge has a big agenda tonight, online at 7 pm, including SDOT on 16th SW speed calming and the Delridge-Highland Park stretches of Stay Healthy Streets, plus a possibility for the long-idle Dumar Substation site at 16th/Holden. More info, and connection details, here.

GIMME SHELTER CONCERT: 7:30 pm online, the annual benefit for DESC – whose properties include the Delridge supportive-housing complex Cottage Grove Commons – features local fave Billy Joe and the Dusty 45s. Registration info is in our calendar listing.

‘ROCKY HORROR’: 8 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), watch “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with guest host Old Witch. “It’s time to do the Time Warp at the Admiral Pub.”

(Weekend photo by Carolyn Newman)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and coverage archives, five notes for today/tonight:

VACCINE VERIFICATION BEGINS: Today’s the start date for King County’s new policy requiring COVID-19 vaccination verification (or a negative test) at many venues including restaurants and bars (for indoor dining) and fitness facilities – all detailed here.

ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Today’s your last day to register online for voting in the general election; after today, you can register in person up until next Tuesday.

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS: Sites to see, with photos/locations sent by your West Seattle neighbors, are on our West Seattle Halloween Guide page.

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

TRIVIA AT BEST OF HANDS: Weekly trivia at Best of Hands Barrelhouse (35th/Webster), 7 pm, hosted by Melanie from Trivia o Muerte – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA AT THE GOOD SOCIETY: Weekly trivia at The Good Society Public House (California/Lander) at 7 pm with Jesse from Trivia o Muerte – more info in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA AT THE SKYLARK: 7:30 pm with Quizfix, weekly trivia at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

Are we missing something happening today/tonight? Text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Saturday rainbow – photo by Chi K Photography)

Highlights of what’s happening today/tonight:

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS: We’ve added more to the list in the WSB West Seattle Halloween Guide.

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

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Still lots of fresh produce even as we get deeper into fall. Shop 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.)

PAINTED PUMPKINS ON SALE: During the market, Chief Sealth International High School Key Club members will be at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth (west side, near the north end) selling painted pumpkins.

KINDIE WEST CONCERT SERIES: Dani & The Bee opens the series at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), 10 am doors, 10:30 am show. Series passes available online.

FLU-SHOT CLINIC: 10 am-4 pm at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), all welcome – info here.

ADMIRAL CHURCH SHELTER MEETING: Noon at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), an info meeting about the church’s new partnership with Operation Nightwatch to shelter up to 10 men nightly in the sanctuary.

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: 2-5 pm, a drive-through/ride-through/walk-through event in the parking lot at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) – go here to sign up for a time slot to take your turn!

GRAND OPENING FOR GOOD SISTER: 2-6 pm, this new beauty/skin-care shop focused on BIPOC-owned/made brands and sustainability has its opening on the southeast corner of California and Juneau.

MUSIC AT C&P COFFEE: 3-5 pm, Alan Sobel and Sid Law perform at the coffeehouse (5612 California SW).

TRICK-OR-TREATING @ COMBAT ARTS ACADEMY: 4-6 pm, indoor trick-or-treating at CAA (5050 Delridge Way SW) – sign up each child for a time slot to guarantee access.

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

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

The weekend’s here! So is our daily list:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: SDOT plans work early this morning – done “as soon as 8 am” – to install “a small island using paint and white posts near SW Front St in the center turn lane on West Marginal Way SW [map]. We will close one lane in both directions, including the center turn lane, to complete this work.” Later in the morning, they plan to “install missing posts on West Marginal Way S and S Holden St [map]. These posts help limit the number of last-minute lane changes to get into the right turn only lane that people use to drive north over the 1st Ave S Bridge. We will be closing one of the three southbound lanes and will keep the right turn only lane open during this work. We anticipate this work to conclude as early as 12 pm.”

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS: The list in our West Seattle Halloween Guide keeps growing!

(added) SALTY HALF-MARATHON: We didn’t get advance word of this but just in case you saw the runners and wondered, this is a “small” half-marathon from Don Armeni to Lincoln Park and back, 8:30-11:30 am.

WEST SEATTLE MONSTER DASH FAMILY FUN EVENT/KIDS DASH: 10 am-1 pm, it’s the Monster Dash Kids’ Dash and Family Fun Event, at White Center Co-op Preschool (10806 12th Ave SW). “Join us for a staggered-start dash (for ages 12 and under, beginning roughly every 20 minutes), kids’crafts, and prize drawings. Have a costumed family photo taken by Life as a Voyager Photography in front of our themed backdrop. Your $15 entrance fee at the event includes a 10th anniversary Monster Dash t-shirt.” Monster Dash also reminds you, “Don’t forget, you have until October 31st to enter to win a 2016 Seattle Sounders Jersey signed by Gustav Svensson! To be eligible to win 1.) Donate to or register for the Monster Dash AND 2.) email westseattlemonsterdash@gmail.com answering the question: ‘What would winning this jersey mean to you or the special Sounders fan in your life?’.”

ART/HISTORY/PHOTO EXHIBITS: “Spirit Returns 2.0: A Duwamish and Settler Story” continues at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center (4705 W. Marginal Way SW, 10 am-5 pm) and the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW, noon-4 pm) and for two companion Tom Reese photo exhibits at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW, noon-4 pm).

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: First of the season! 10 am-6 pm at the White Center Eagles‘ HQ (10452 15th SW). All welcome.

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL ONLINE OPEN HOUSE: 10:30 am-noon. Go here to register and get the link for attending.

Canceled 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)

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLINE OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-12:30 pm – “Our re-imagined virtual events have been created to offer you an in-depth look at our school, including a teacher panel, current schedule, and curriculum. You will meet our faculty, administration, students, families, and alumni.” Go here to get the link for attending.

LAST CHANCE FOR DOG SWIM: 11 am-1 pm, final session for this year’s “Dog Days” at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW), opening the pool to dogs (only) before it’s closed for winter maintenance.

BOOK SIGNING: Mike Hipple signs “Lived Through That” – as previewed here – starting at 1 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 4-7 pm, all welcome – info’s in our calendar listing.

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

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Now or Ever, plus Blooming Fire and Russian Blue, 7 pm at The Skylark (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 tonight, it’s Aaron Crawford & Kitty Mae at Drunky Two Shoes’ BBQ (98th/16th in White Center). $10 cover.

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

Something today/tonight we’re missing? Please text us – 206-293-6302 – and if you have a listing for something coming up another day/night, email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Steyn Benade, @alwayslocalphotos)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TAKE YOUR DOG SWIMMING: Second-to-last day for Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual “dogs swim in the pool before it’s drained and cleaned” event. 4:30-6 pm (11003 31st SW).

‘NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE’: This year’s edition of the Halloween display is open 7 pm-10 pm at 2130 Alki SW, rain or shine – details in our preview.

OTHER HALLOWEEN DISPLAYS: See the list in our West Seattle Halloween Guide – and check back for additions!

SPORTS: Neither local football team has a home game tonight but Garfield and O’Dea will play at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) at 7 pm.

MUSIC AT THE BEACH: Live at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW), 8 pm,

MUSIC IN NORTH DELRIDGE; At 8:30 pm, double bill at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) featuring Grateful Dead tribute band Deal.

If we’re missing something for today/tonight, please text 206-293-6302 or email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s up for the rest of your Thursday.

TAKE YOUR DOG SWIMMING: Fourth day for Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual “dogs swim in the pool before it’s drained and cleaned” event. 4:30-6 pm (11003 31st SW).

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION PARKING LOTS’ FUTURE: As previewed here, tonight at 6:30 pm, you’re invited to an online meeting to see/hear a vision for the West Seattle Junction Association-leased parking lots’ future, and to ask questions/voice opinions. Information for viewing/participating/calling in is here.

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Virtual meeting at 6:30 pm – “Code Game” night, explained in our calendar listing (which also has info on registering to attend).

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: First in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. As announced:

In-person Meeting
Alki Community Council
7:00 pm, Thursday, October 21, 2021
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 SW Hinds St

Agenda:

Report from FAN (Friends of Alki Neighborhoods)
Discussion of Officers (Election of officers scheduled for November

Alki UCC church has asked us to follow their protocol, which is probably familiar to you from entering other venues. The main guidelines are:

-Face masks are a requirement for everyone attending.
-There will be a health check form to complete when entering the building.
-Chairs will be distant.
-After the meeting begins, the front doors will be locked, with a number listed to text for entry.

KING COUNTY REDISTRICTING: We’ve talked about the once-a-decade process of re-mapping the districts from which legislative and U.S. House representatives are elected. Also under way – redrawing of King County Council districts. Community input is important, and you can find out how via an online “town hall” at 7 pm tonight – attendance info here.

LIVE MUSIC: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show at Drunky Two Shoes BBQ (16th/98th in White Center) – lineup here.

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

(Seaview fall scene, photographed by Lori T.)

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

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm at MOD Pizza in The Whittaker (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW), mention the Madison Middle School ASB and help the students raise money for student activities.

DOG SWIM: Hey, who doesn’t love swimming in the rain? Third of six days when Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW) opens its pool to dogs before closing and cleaning it for the offseason. 4:30-6 pm. Details here.

OPEN HOUSE: Kennedy Catholic High School‘s fall open house for prospective students and their families is 6-8 pm. (140 S. 140th, Burien)

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Busy agenda as usual for the Morgan Community Association‘s quarterly meeting, online at 7 pm. All welcome. See the agenda and participation information – via video or phone – in our calendar listing.

COLLEGE/CAREER PLANNING: The West Seattle High School PTSA invites all interested families (not just WSHS-affiliated) to this online event helping look ahead to students’ lives after high school. 7 pm – details including attendance link are 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.

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, so we can add it to the list – thank you!

(Black Turnstones and Surfbirds, photographed Monday at Alki by Dan Ciske)

Just some of what’s on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for today:

VACCINE POP-UP: Until 1 pm, the South Park Senior Center (8201 10th Ave. S.) is hosting a wqlk-in COVID vaccine clinic. All three vaccines are available, as noted in our calendar listing.

(added) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Chief Sealth International High School‘s slow-pitch softball team plays Cleveland for the Metro League championship at 4 pm today, lower field at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

DOG SWIM: Take your pup swimming on what might be the nicest day this week! Second of six days when Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW) opens its pool to dogs before closing and cleaning it for the offseason. 4:30-6 pm. Details in our preview.

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.

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT: 6 pm at Hope Lutheran School (42nd/Oregon) – info’s in our calendar listing.

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

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS 832: You’re invited to the twice-monthly online meeting, 6:30 pm – details here.

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

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

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

(Sunday sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.)

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

DOG SWIM: First of six days when Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW) opens its pool to dogs before closing and cleaning it for the offseason. 4:30-6 pm. Details in our preview.

IN-PERSON CITY COUNCIL FORUM: The four candidates for the only two City Council positions on the general-election ballot – citywide Positions 8 and 9 – will be in West Seattle for an in-person forum tonight, 7 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center (35th/Nyrtle). It’s open to the public, and will also be livestreamed. Our preview has details.

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

(added) TRIVIA AT BEST OF HANDS: Weekly trivia at Best of Hands Barrelhouse (35th/Webster):

•Hosted by Melanie & Trivia o Muerte
•7-9 pm
•Teams up to 6 people welcome.
•$2/person entry – winner take all.
•Proof of vax or negative test required to be inside/play
•21+

TRIVIA AT THE GOOD SOCIETY: Weekly trivia at The Good Society Public House (California/Lander) at 7 pm with Jesse from Trivia o Muerte – more info in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA AT THE SKYLARK: 7:30 pm with Quizfix, weekly trivia at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

Are we missing something happening today/tonight? Text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Photo by Machel Spence)

Here’s what you need to know as Sunday begins:

TRANSPORTATION ALERTS: Second day for the West Seattle Water Taxi‘s modified 7-days-a-week schedule (no weekend shuttle buses) and Washington State Ferries‘ downsized schedule … Road work: 16th/Austin, concrete road-panel replacement in the northbound lanes is supposed to be curing today, so traffic will still be routed around it… Tree-trimming along southbound West Marginal Way near Puget Way, 7 am-3 pm. … (ADDED) Thanks to Mike for the tip: Road work is also under way, with a flagger, at 26th/Genesee.

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

COVID VACCINATION POP-UP: 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle), 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.)

FLU SHOTS: 10 am-4 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), all welcome. Registration information is in our preview.

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP: Second and final day for this big annual sale, 10 am-5 pm at VFW Post 2713 (3602 SW Alaska).

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

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER #1: 10:30 am-10 pm at MOD Pizza in The Whittaker (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW), mention Lafayette Elementary so the PTA will get a share of the proceeds.

FOOD & CLOTHING DONATION DRIVE: Drop off donations outside Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) 11 am-4 pm; see our calendar listing for specifics on what they need.

GLASS-BLOWING & PUMPKIN PATCH: Last day to catch live glass-blowing at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way as part of Refract, and check out the art-glass pumpkin patch.

TIN CAN CAKES POP-UP: Seattle Yarn is hosting Tin Can Cakes for a tasty pop-up noon-5 pm. (5633 California SW)

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER #2: Noon-8 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), mention Lincoln Park Co-op Preschool so they’ll get a share of the proceeds.

BOOK LAUNCH: As previewed here, Donna Sandstrom‘s new book “Orca Rescue! The True Story of an Orphaned Orca Named Springer” will be celebrated at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm.

BOOK CLUB: Also at C&P at 3 pm, the Classic Novels (and Movies) Book Club will meet outdoors to talk about “Dracula” – details 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).

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 Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

The weekend has arrived! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s happening!

TRANSPORTATION ALERTS: The West Seattle Water Taxi‘s modified 7-days-a-week schedule (no weekend shuttle buses) starts today … Washington State Ferries‘ downsized schedule (including 2 boats for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth) starts today … Road work: 16th/Austin, concrete road-panel replacement in the northbound lanes, 7 am-5 pm … Tree-trimming along southbound West Marginal Way near Puget Way, 7 am-3 pm … Duwamish Longhouse signal/crossing work, also on West Marginal Way, 6:30 am-4 pm … East Marginal Way between Spokane and Atlantic, replacement of missing delineator posts, 6 am-2 pm.

FUNDRAISER BAKE/BOOK SALE: 9 am-1 pm at 3711 42nd SW:

Fall is here and that means it’s the perfect time to stock up on some new reads to get you and your kiddos through the dark days to come. Scouts Akemi and Harper will be selling HUNDREDS of children’s books as well as their famous baked treats this Saturday 10/16 from 9 am-1 pm.

They are trying to raise funds to volunteer and learn about sea turtle conservation with Outward Bound in Costa Rica. They have almost hit their goal and have rallied to squeeze in one last bake (and book) sale before the end of the year. Saturday’s menu will feature fall favorites like pumpkin muffins, coffee cake, apple cider donut muffins, apple-butter snickerdoodles, warm cider, hot coffee, and more! We hope to see you there! Thank you WS!

Cash and Venmo accepted.

FLU SHOTS: 10 am-4 pm at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), all welcome. Registration information is in our preview.

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP: Get ready for winter at this big annual sale, 10 am-5 pm at VFW Post 2713 (3602 SW Alaska).

ART/HISTORY/PHOTO EXHIBITS: “Spirit Returns 2.0: A Duwamish and Settler Story” continues at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center (4705 W. Marginal Way SW, 10 am-5 pm) and the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW, noon-4 pm) and for two companion Tom Reese photo exhibits at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW, noon-4 pm).

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

FREE WRITERS’ GROUP: 10:30 am, in-person in West Seattle – for location and information, go here.

REMEMBERING ADAH CRUZEN: The West Seattle philanthropist’s memorial starts at 11 am at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) and will continue across the street at The Hall at Fauntleroy.

LIVE GLASS-BLOWING DEMO & ART-GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: Two reasons to visit Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way), 11 am-4 pm.

AT C & P COFFEE, AFTERNOON: More live music qt the coffeehouse with Fairground, 3 pm-5 pm, outdoors.

From the musicians: “Fairground is a local West Seattle band playing original Americana, Soul, Folk Rock and Country music that will have you tapping your feet and leave you smiling.” (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

‘RETURN THE LAND’ AUCTION/FUNDRAISER: 4-9 pm at The Heron’s Nest (here’s our report about the project), an outdoor (and livestreamed) event to raise money to buy the land and repatriate it to the Duwamish Tribe. (4818 Puget Way)

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

TRIPLE BILL AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm doors, 8 pm music – triple bill at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), with The Lion & The Sloth, Rather Ordinary Dudes, City of Industry. $10 cover.

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 tonight, it’s Besty Olson Band at Drunky Two Shoes’ BBQ (98th/16th in White Center) with Moon Palace and guests. $10 cover.

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, email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

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

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET REVIEW: The second round of department-by-department budget reviews is under way. Today’s sessions (one that started at 9:30 am, and another starting at 2 pm) include SDOT and SPD; the agenda, with slide decks, is here; watch here.

LIVE GLASS BLOWING & ‘PUMPKIN PATCH’: Visit Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) 11 am-4 pm to see live glassblowing and browse the art-glass pumpkin patch.

REMEMBERING FRANCES SMERSH: The artist and co-founder of Click! Design That Fits will be celebrated at The Hall at Fauntleroy at 3 pm, following her 11 am funeral at St. Joseph on Capitol Hill – details here.

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP DROPOFF: 3-7 pm, registered sellers for this weekend’s West Seattle Ski Swap can drop off their items at the VFW Hall (3602 SW Alaska).

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Soccer: 4 pm, West Seattle High School girls’ varsity hosts Football hosts Camas at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle): 7 pm, West Seattle High School plays Ingraham at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle); Chief Sealth International High School is on the road, 7 pm at Nathan Hale. Tonight’s game at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW) is Garfield vs. Seattle Prep.

LIVE MUSIC IN NORTH DELRIDGE: At The Skylark, Dragontail Peak headlines a triple bill, 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, $10 cover.

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.

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Quick look at highlights from our calendar for the rest of today/tonight:

GLASS-BLOWING DEMO & ART-GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: Live demos are back at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way) – 11 am to 4 pm today – as part of Refract. And while you’re there, check out/shop the Pumpkin Patch!

MEDICARE Q&A: Consultations with Patrice Lewis at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 11 am-1 pm – call to register at 206.932.4044.

GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: 2:30 pm, Gov. Jay Inslee holds his next briefing/media Q&A about the pandemic. You will be able to watch the livestream (updated link) here.

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE: 4-6 pm online, the latest bridge info and other updates, as previewed here. You’ll be able to watch the livestream here.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5 pm “until late,” with a record number of businesses participating, as previewed here – some with art, some with food/drink specials to enhance your night out. The list/map:

Browse the featured artists by going here.

THE ART OF MUSIC: Two locations during tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk, 6-7:40 pm:

The Art of Music, presented by the West Seattle Junction Association on upcoming Second Thursday Art Walk Evenings during October through December, returns on October 14th. Performances with free admission begin at 6 pm and will be at two locations: Verity Credit Union (4505 California SW) in the Alaska Junction and Sopranos Antico Pizza & Pasta (2348 California SW) in the Admiral Junction. Click here for more information.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online, Barbara Johns will give a presentation on her book “Kenjiro Nomura, American Modernist: An Issei Artist’s Journey.” The Southwest Seattle Historical Society presents the WWSWS series; get viewing information by registering here.

PIANO BAR: 8 pm-11 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), exploring the Great American Songbook. More info in our calendar listing.

Got an event coming up? Email us the info – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Quick look at some of what’s on our calendar for the rest of today/tonight:

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Tom Reese)

PHOTO EXHIBITS: Come to Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) 4-6 pm to see Tom Reese‘s photo exhibits focused on the Duwamish River and Longfellow Creek, including the image above – more info in our calendar listing.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: The monthly meeting starts at 6 pm online with a presentation about Native American homelessness. Participation information is in our calendar listing.

HPIC POST-FIRE TOWN HALL: 7 pm online, come hear what’s ahead for Highland Park Improvement Club and how you can help. Participation info is 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.

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 – thank you!

(Sunrise colors today, photographed by Carolyn Newman)

Here’s what’s ahead on this chilly Tuesday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar as well as our inbox and archives:

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.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING: 5:30 pm online, it’s the first public hearing on the city’s proposed budget for next year. The agenda explains how to sign up to comment (starting at 3:30 pm and continuing through the hearing). Find the budget documents (including department-by-department breakdowns) here. (Here’s our story with West Seattle notes.)

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

FAUNTLEROY TALKS TRAFFIC: 7 pm online – if you live in, work in, and/or visit Fauntleroy and have something to say/ask about its traffic challenges, join this Fauntleroy Community Association-organized meeting with SDOT and SPD to talk about it. Here’s the agenda:

You’ll need to register to get the link – do that here.

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

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

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

(Saturday evening photo by James Bratsanos)

Here’s what’s happening tonight:

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

PIGEON POINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm online meeting, with this agenda;

Agen Schmitz from Delridge Grocery Coop
Capt Kevin Grossman from the SW Precinct
Mick Shultz from the Port of Seattle
Representatives from Skylink

Viewing/call-in info is in our calendar listing.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES: 7 pm online forum tonight focusing on questions about racial equity – more information, and registration link, are in our calendar listing.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Two local volleyball matches tonight – Franklin at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), Cleveland at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), both with varsity @ 7 pm.

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.

CITY ATTORNEY & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM: The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is co-sponsoring an online forum at 7:30 pm with the candidates for City Attorney and for City Council Position 9. More info, including how to watch/listen, is here.

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

(Bolete, photographed by Machel Spence)

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

TRANSPORTATION ALERTS: The West Seattle Water Taxi is out of service again today; the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth state-ferry run is down to 2 boats; work on the Duwamish Longhouse crossing/signal project continues on West Marginal Way.

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

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.)

HISTORY EXHIBITS: It’s the second day for “Spirit Returns 2.0: A Duwamish and Settler Story” (Update) viewable today at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW, noon-4 pm)

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

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm, get takeout pizza from MOD at Westwood Village and mention Lincoln Park Co-op Preschool so they’ll get a share of the proceeds.

(added) WHITE CENTER COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE; Opening reception 11 am-1 pm at Dubsea Coffee (9910 8th SW).

ADMIRAL CHURCH MUSIC FUND BENEFIT CONCERT: Noon in the Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill) sanctuary, the annual Friends of Admiral concert features a big lineup – our calendar listing has details.

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY ARTISTS SHOWCASE: 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.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: 2 pm in the West Seattle High School parking lot (3000 California SW), it’s St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s annual blessing event – face coverings for humans, leashes or carriers for animals.

PK DWYER: Roots music at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm.

DRUM TO CALL THE SALMON HOME: 4-4:45 pm, the annual community gathering presented by the Fauntleroy Watershed Council, at 4539 SW Director Place. All ages welcome. Bring your mask and any kind of drum. Heavy rain cancels.

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 Augie Hoffman)

Here’s what you need to know as the weekend begins:

TRANSPORTATION ALERTS: First – no West Seattle Water Taxi until Monday morning; maintenance work is being done at the dock … The Highway 99 tunnel is closed both ways, also for maintenance, until 5 am Sunday … Work on the Duwamish Longhouse signal/crossing is scheduled to resume today. … (added} The Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry route is down to 2 boats again today.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 11 am-3 pm, the monthly market is open at 9421 18th SW.

COVID VACCINE POP-UP: 10 am-2:30 pm, same place as the aforementioned South Delridge Farmers’ Market, you can get vaccinated.

STORE OPENS: 10 am-7 pm, it’s opening day for West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW).

REDISTRICTING HEARING: 10 am online, you can comment on proposals for new maps outlining our state’s U.S. House districts. Our preview explains how.

ART/HISTORY/PHOTO EXHIBITS: It’s opening day for “Spirit Returns 2.0: A Duwamish and Settler Story” at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center (4705 W. Marginal Way SW, 10 am-5 pm) and the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW, noon-4 pm) and for these two companion Tom Reese photo exhibits at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW, noon-4 pm):

The Green-Duwamish, One River for All
From its pristine headwaters near Mt Rainier, above the Howard Hanson Dam through a magical gorge of waterfalls and great walls on to farmland and urban industry, the Green-Duwamish River and its watershed is at the center of our region’s history and future. A new photo exhibit presents a modern view of the river from its headwaters to where it meets Puget Sound, interweaving the human and wildlife connections of the river; presented by renowned photojournalist Tom Reese, who has been twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and Lisa Parsons a well respected conservationist and photographer. Experience for the first time a view of the river from its mountain top beginnings to the Puget Sound with these stunning photographs.

t7áWee: Creek of HOPE
The premier showing of Tom Reese’s Longfellow Creek photo exhibit, the first photo exhibit of the creek from its 10,000 year old headwaters at Roxhill Park to Elliott Bay. This iconic creek which is on the ancestral land of the Duwamish Tribe, is the backbone of West Seattle reflecting the many changes of the region as it has developed. Discover little-known places of the creek, the human and wildlife connects, and the questions we face about its future.

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)

HIGH POINT FALL FEST: Noon-3:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW) – “Socially distanced games, fresh produce, dance classes, and giveaways!”

GLOBAL WALK FEST: 1 pm, spend an hour walking with somebody to talk things through, as explained here – which is also where to pre-register to participate. (1661 Harbor SW)

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

COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES’ FORUM: 7 pm online, the two candidates for King County Executive answer questions in a forum presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Viewing info is in our calendar listing.

THE BLUES: That’s what’s being played tonight at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, 21+.

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 Daddy Newcomb at Drunky Two Shoes’ BBQ (98th/16th in White Center) with American Flats and Knathan Ryan.

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, email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!