(Alki Point Lighthouse, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what you should know about this midsummer Saturday:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: SDOT is scheduled to work until 1 pm at West Marginal Way/Highland Park Way, as previewed here … all weekend in the westbound lanes of SW Alaska west of California SW, as road repair continues … and the closure of SB Delridge Way between SW Holden and SW Trenton continues.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon, Marco de Carvalho, Hans Teuber, and Jeff Busch at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

RECORD STORE DAY: Encore at Easy Street Records (California & Alaska), featuring not just shopping but also DJ sets – Maxwell Edison 11 am-2 pm, Marco Collins 2 pm-5 pm, DJ Brownstone 5 pm-8 pm.

OPEN HOUSE: 11 am-2 pm at Daystar Retirement Village (WSB sponsor; 2615 SW Barton), you’re welcome to visit, enjoy refreshments including hot dogs and ice cream, tour the campus, and see apartments.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Find out about the peninsula’s history by visiting the museum at 61st/Stevens, noon-4 pm.

BOOK SIGNING: Tavi Taylor Black, author of “Where Are We Tomorrow?”, is at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW), 1 pm today.

WINE AND SNACKS: The Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm, and now offering meats, cheeses, and crackers, too.

THE JINGLE DRESS PROJECT: Stopping at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse at 3 pm, as previewed here.

WSHS CLASS OF 1971 REUNION: 4 pm at Glen Acres Golf & Country Club (1000 S. 112th) – details in our calendar listing.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage presents “Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW). Free, 7 pm. ([corrected] 3 pm tomorrow too.)

VOTING RIGHTS VIGIL: 7:30 pm in The Junction – details in our calendar listing.

AT THE SKYLARK: Live rock ‘n’ roll at 8 pm with DREDGE, Kitty Junk, I-90 Fiasco, and Dogstrum. Tickets $10, proceeds to The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) – get yours here.

(Cooper’s Hawk, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Quick look at what’s up before the day gets too old:

FUN AND FESTIVE FRIDAYS: The Senior Center of West Seattle continues its series of free Friday events to get you to stop by – refreshments outside (4217 SW Oregon) 11 am-1 pm, live music inside with Steve Ryals 3-4 pm – details here.

SANDLOT FUN DAYS: All kids 8-12, even if you’re not part of West Seattle Little League, are invited to play in WSLL-presented sandlot-style games on Friday nights, including tonight:

We are excited to present our Sandlot Fun Days for ages 8-12!! Join us in July for a player-led, unstructured opportunity for players to come together for a fun, relaxed game of baseball, where kids make the rules, make the lineups, and make the calls.

Open to anyone ages 8-12 (birth dates range: 9/1/12-9/01/08). If you know a kid who wants to try baseball in an informal environment, please spread the word!

We encourage friends and family to attend and cheer on the players! The Snack Shack will be open, offering your favorite ballpark treats.

Where: Bar-S Playfield

All game times should start by 6:00. Plan to arrive between 5:30-5:45.

The fields are at 64th SW/SW Admiral Way.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage presents “Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW). Free, 7 pm. (Saturday and Sunday nights too, in case you can’t get to it tonight.)

Our calendar gets busier by the day! Got something for it? westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(Caspian Terns, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

(added) WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK POTLUCK IN THE PARK: You can work in the garden 4-6 pm and/or be part of the West Seattle Timebank‘s potluck meeting, 6:30-8 pm at Puget Ridge Edible Park (5265 18th SW).

DEMONSTRATION: Join Scott‘s twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice, 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden. Bring your own sign or borrow one.

PEACE PELOTON PARTY: 4-8 pm at West Seattle Brewing‘s beach location (2536 Alki SW), Peace Peloton hosts a bike-friendly party with barbecue and brews.

DESIGN REVIEW FOR 4448 CALIFORNIA SW: 5 pm online, the Southwest Design Review Board gets its first look at the 7-story, 96-apartment mixed-use proposal, as previewed here. Links for attending/commenting is here.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm online, with an agenda including followup on last month’s shootings and discussion of other Alki issues. Details and attendance info are in our calendar listing.

(Great Blue Heron over Alki, photographed by Dan Ciske)

Notes for the day/evening ahead, in West Seattle and beyond:

BALLOTS MAILED: King County Elections says this is the day it’s mailing ballots for the August 3rd election. You can vote as soon as you get yours – drop boxes open tomorrow (and you can also return your ballot via postal mail).

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE:The Community Task Force’s next meeting is at noon. Our preview includes the viewing link and full agenda.

BASTILLE DAY AT BROCANTE BEACH HOUSE: Noon-8 pm, The Brocante Beach House (2622 Alki SW; WSB sponsor) celebrates Bastille Day with refreshments, treats, and a raffle. More info in our preview.

GOVERNOR’S MEDIA BRIEFING: Remember back when Gov. Inslee used to present pandemic briefings multiple times each week? That’s over, but he is doing occasional briefings/Q&A, and today at 2 pm is the next one. Main topic is wildfires but the pandemic is likely to be a topic too. You can watch here.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES FORUM ON GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT: A coalition of neighborhood groups including the Morgan Community Association is presenting a forum tonight with some of the candidates for mayor, 6 pm online. Go here for the viewing link and full details.

SEATTLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY BOARD: 6 pm online, with topics including an update on “School Streets.” Viewing/call-in information is on the agenda.

SUMMIT ATLAS OPEN HOUSE: The West Seattle charter middle/high school has an online open house at 6 pm; our calendar listing includes the registration link.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Tonight’s monthly meeting online at 6:45 pm is preceded by a special 6 pm program on a proposal for a national infrastructure bank. Same link for both – details in the July newsletter.

(Monday photo by David Hutchinson)

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

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.

GOT A BIKE TO DONATE? Bike Works will be in High Point noon-4 pm and would be happy to accept bicycle donations. Parking lot behind Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW).

BEST STARTS FOR KIDS RENEWAL: South King County community conversation with supporters of the levy renewal that’s on the August 3rd ballot, 5 pm online – attendance info is in our calendar listing.

DEMONSTRATION: Scott‘s twice-weekly sign-waving streetcorner demonstrations for racial justice continue today, 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden, bring your own sign or borrow one.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm online, monthly board meeting, community welcome. The agenda includes updates on ferry issues, crime/safety, and the Fauntleroy Fall Festival. Go here to register for the attendance link.

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

(‘Bey’ the Bald Eagle and ‘friends,’ photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Welcome to Sunday!

ROAD-CLOSURE REMINDERS: SW Genesee west of Delridge Way and westbound SW Alaska west of California SW are scheduled to remain closed again today because of road work.

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.

FUNDRAISER SALE FOR TRAILER-THEFT VICTIM: Margarita got her stolen food trailer back, but it was trashed. So she’s having a fundraising sale:

Anthropologie furniture, mamaRoo, Halo, couches, upholstered beds, tables, baby-girl clothes, plus-size to xsmall women’s clothes, brand-new shoes, camping equipment, watercraft equipment, antique lamps, tons of framed art. This is a fundraiser, everything priced below what I paid for them new. 46th and Lander in West Seattle. Sunday 9-6, Venmo or cash only. If you would like to contribute to my GoFundMe I would greatly appreciate it.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Changes started last week – you can enter the market 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, soo 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.

‘TYPEWRITER POET’ SEAN PETRIE: He’s at the Farmers’ Market, typing poems, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, and then at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) at 2 pm.

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.

DONATION DRIVE: Donations of food and men’s casual clothing are welcome at Alki UCC‘s monthly dropoff drive, 11 am-3 pm at 6115 SW Hinds – details in our preview.

WHITE CENTER POST-FIRE GATHERING: Noon at Greenbridge Plaza (9800 8th SW), a community gathering to grieve the losses suffered in last Monday’s arson. Details on our partner site White Center Now.

LOW TIDE: At 12:32 pm, the tide’s out to -2.1 feet, so Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out at Constellation (63rd/Beach) and Lincoln (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) parks, 11 am-1:30 pm.

LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT: 1 pm at Bar-S Playfields (64th/Admiral), the West Seattle Little League 9/10/11 All-Stars play a district-tournament game.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Find out what’s new at the only city-funded tiny-house encampment in West Seattle, 2 pm online. Viewing/listening/participation info is in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Them with Cherry Tomato and Destin Mai, doors at 7 pm, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

(Western Tanager, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Saturday! Here’s what’s happening:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: Two road-work closures you should know about for today – SW Genesee west of Delridge Way, and westbound SW Alaska west of California. Both are scheduled to last all weekend.

HIGHLAND PARK IMPROVEMENT CLUB GIANT GARAGE SALE: 10 am-3 pm, multiple vendors – plus beverages – in the lot at HPIC (1116 SW Holden), as the community center recovers from its recent fire.

JUNCTION SIDEWALK SALE: Starting at 10 am, it’s day 2 with more than two dozen West Seattle Junction merchants – and some pop-up visitors – offering tables of deals, as previewed here.

THUNDER ROAD GUITARS & OTHER MORGAN JUNCTION SALES: 10 am, Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) has its big annual Garage Sale Day with cheap (and even free) items. Also in the sale spirit: Paper Boat Booksellers and West Seattle Coworking a short ways north.

SSC GARDEN CENTER PLANT SALE: Open today 10 am-3 pm, north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

LIVE MUSIC: Marco deCarvalho and friends play Brazilian jazz outdoors at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 10:30 am-noon.

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.

BLOWOUT PLANT SALE: Furry Faces Foundation has some of its fabulous plants left over and is selling them at, well, dirt-cheap prices. 11 am-3 pm. (3809 46th SW)

NEIGHBORHOOD SALES: Don’t forget to check the WSB Community Forums’ Freebies/Deals/Sales section for today’s listings!

LOW TIDE: Just before noon, the tide’s out to -2 feet, and Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are at Constellation and Lincoln Parks, 10:30 am-1 pm.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ FORUM: Noon at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), WSB and the WS Junction Association present a forum with 10 of the 15 candidates answering West Seattle-focused questions. Livestreamed and limited in-person audience; details are in our calendar listing.

‘LISTEN TO THE TREES’: 1 pm at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens), the Southwest Seattle Historical Society hosts an in-person reading and signing with Sean Petrie, who will give a short reading from his award-winning book “Listen to the Trees: A Poetic Snapshot of West Seattle, Then & Now.”

ANNIVERSARY: Pizzeria 22 (4213 SW College), open 4-10 pm, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with specials tonight.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: 7 pm, it’s the GreenStage “Backyard Bard” production of “The Tempest,” at High Point Commons (6400 Sylvan Way SW). Free.

‘WHALE PEOPLE: PROTECTORS OF THE SEA’: Exhibit opening at Vashon Heritage Museum, 8-10:30 pm with speakers, a film, and a visiting totem – details in our calendar listing.

PORT ORCHARD FIREWORKS: Depending on how sound carries, you might hear these fireworks from across the Sound tonight around 10 pm, so we’re mentioning them here.

Are we missing anything? Calendar listings always welcome at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seen off Alki Thursday night – photo by Danny McMillin)

The weekend starts early!

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION SIDEWALK SALE: For the pandemic-modified Summer Fest – today and tomorrow, starting at 10 am, dozens of Junction merchants – and some pop-ups from other parts of West Seattle – will have tables out for you to browse! Here’s a list of highlights. Some merchants are offering fun extras too – facepainting, refreshments, games. Come wander around to see what’s up!

FUN & FESTIVE FRIDAY, FEATURING ‘ELVIS’: Also in The Junction, it’s another Fun & Festive Friday at the Senior Center of West Seattle, inside and outside at 4217 SW Oregon. Outdoors – refreshments, 11 am-1 pm. Indoors – “Elvis” performs at 12:30 pm. Also, Margie’s Café reopens, 9 am-1:30 pm.

LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: The tide is out to -1.7 feet at 11:17 am, not super-low but low enough that the Seattle Aquarium Volunteer Beach Naturalists will be out at Constellation (Beach/63rd) and Lincoln (8011 Fauntleroy Way) parks, 10:15 am–12:15 pm.

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

DELRIDGE GROCERY COOPERATIVE: The DGC store at 5444 Delridge Way SW is now open Fridays, 3-7 pm, for food shopping, as well as Saturdays and Sundays, as previewed here.

ARTSWEST OPEN HOUSE: 4-7 pm, visit ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW) to get reacquainted!

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

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox, what’s up for your Thursday:

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: 11 am at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

AQUATIC SCHEDULE: Assuming the forecast of sunshine and 70s bears out, today’s schedule would open the Lincoln Park wading pool noon-7 pm, in addition to the daily 11 am-8 pm hours for the Highland Park spraypark.

DEMONSTRATION: 4 pm-6 pm at 16th/Holden, join organizer Scott to sign-wave for racial justice.

ARTSWEST OPEN HOUSE: 4-7 pm, visit ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California SW) to get reacquainted!

FIRE FUNDRAISER: Endolyne Joe’s (9261 45th SW) is donating 50 percent of all proceeds 4-9 pm to the owners of one of the businesses destroyed in this week’s White Center fire, Dottie’s Doublewide, which was about to reopen under new ownership.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5 pm “until late,” visit venues around West Seattle for art and/or food/drink specials, during the monthly (second Thursday) West Seattle Art Walk. Here’s the venue list:

Details are in this month’s preview.

THE HISTORY OF SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: West Seattle’s only institute of post-secondary education has a rich history, and you can learn about it at 6 pm tonight online, when the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s “Words, Writers, SouthWest Stories” speaker series features chancellor emeritus Jill Wakefield. Details and registration info here.

Got a West Seattle/White Center event for our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Ferry passing Alki, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

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

TERMINAL 5 UPDATE: 9 am online, the Northwest Seaport Alliance‘s managing members’ meeting includes the quarterly update on the West Seattle dock-modernization project. The agenda includes information on how to watch/listen.

POP-UP BLOOD-DONATION DRIVE: 10 am-5 pm, Bloodworks Northwest is at Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you can donate, check to see if appointments are available.

BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD: 5 pm online, the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board meets, with topics including bus-lane policy. The agenda explains how to watch/listen/comment.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online, the West Seattle/South Park coalition’s meeting includes discussion of community-safety programs. Public welcome – here’s the link; meeting ID 850 4211 4712, passcode 165919.

Still seeking summer camp? A STEM-focused nonprofit-presented program in West Seattle next week has room. Here’s the announcement:

Empower your child’s confidence and creativity this summer in person at the Camp Invention Recharge Program being held at Summit Atlas School in West Seattle July 12-16. Camp Invention in a non-profit, STEM blended enrichment program led by local teachers that offers exciting STEM challenges that inspire K-6 children to bring their imaginations to life. Register today at invent.org/mylocalcamp. Limited scholarship assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Will Nelson wanelson@seattleschools.org to inquire. Before- and after-care is available.

(The silent “fireworks” of a dill flower, photographed by Brian Michel)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

LIBRARY REOPENS: Today is the first day of in-building services at the West Seattle (Admiral) branch (2326 42nd SW), 10 am-6 pm.

LIFELONG RECREATION: Today starts the first of several recreation/fitness classes spotlighted by Seattle Parks this summer, Zumba outdoors at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), 10 am.

POP-UP BLOOD-DONATION DRIVE: 10 am-5 pm, Bloodworks Northwest is at Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you can donate, check to see if appointments are available.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s weekly announcement:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, July 6, 4 to 6 p, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, July 8, 4 to 6 p, 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.

FREE CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: 7:30 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church (3601 California SW), members of the Seattle Crescendo Chamber Music Project performing music by Dohnányi, Gardel, Mendelssohn, and Saint-Saens. Dessert reception in the courtyard afterward. Get your free ticket(s) and find out more by going here. (A livestream is also planned, here.)

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

(Fiery sunset and fireboat – photo by Jen Popp)

The holiday weekend is here! Possibilities for your Saturday:

BEACH CLEANUP: Join Jessica at Alki, starting at 10 am, for the monthly community cleanup at the beach (meet at 2452 Alki SW), as previewed here.

LIVE MUSIC: Marco deCarvalho and friends play Brazilian jazz outdoors at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 10:30 am-noon.

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.

‘STOP THE VIOLENCE’: 1-4 pm youth-geared event on Alki with music, food, speakers, more, as previewed here.

VISCON CELLARS: Fully open tasting room (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor)! Wine by the glass and bottle too. 1-6 pm.

MORE LIVE MUSIC: Tyler Edwards on the patio at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way, 6 pm.

EVEN MORE LIVE MUSIC: The Memphis Radio Kings headline tonight’s show at Drunky’s in White Center (98th & 16th). Doors open at 8 pm.

LIGHTS ON: Seattle Parks is turning the lights on approximately 8:30 pm-11 pm at four local parks/playfields tonight and tomorrow to try to deter fireworks use – details here.

(Photo by Machel Spence)

What’s happening in the hours ahead:

SOUND TRANSIT REALIGNMENT: Board members’ discussion continues at the Executive Committee meeting that is just getting under way (10:30 am-noon) – attendance information is on the agenda.

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Open today – Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm, and Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice continues, 4-6 pm on the corners at 16th/Holden.

9208 20TH SW DESIGN REVIEW: The 77-apartment mixed-use building planned to replace a former auto shop (formerly at the address 9201 Delridge Way) goes to the Southwest Design Review Board tonight at 5 pm online. Our preview includes the design packet and attendance/commenting information.

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

Notes for the day ahead:

POP-UP BLOOD DONATION DRIVE: 9 am-4 pm at the West Seattle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 44th SW. Our calendar listing has information on checking to see if appointments are available.

AQUATIC FACILITIES: 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.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ FORUM ON GUN VIOLENCE: Gun-safety groups are presenting a forum with at least five of the candidates for Seattle mayor, moderated by Marcus Harrison Green of the South Seattle Emerald. Online at noon – RSVP here for viewing link.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice, 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden, signs available if you don’t have your own.

LOWMAN BEACH MEETING: 6:30 pm online, third community meeting about what might – or might not – be done at the park after the failing seawall and adjacent tennis court are removed. As reported last week, the city does not support a new tennis court. Our preview includes participation info.

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

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

This is forecast to be the first – but not the worst – day of the heat wave. So we start with:

WHERE TO COOL OFF: Our ongoing list is here. We’ll be adding to it as suggestions come in – particularly air-conditioned restaurants/bars open for indoor dining/drinking, westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

Also happening today:

JUNCTION PRIDE FLAGS: Dozens of rainbow flags, all sponsored by local businesses/organizations/residents as part of a West Seattle Junction Association fundraiser, are going up for the weekend in the heart of downtown West Seattle, starting around 8 am.

FREE SHREDDING/FOOD DRIVE: 10 am-noon, John L. Scott Westwood (WSB sponsor) is presenting its annual shredding event/food drive with Evergreen Home Loans. Bring your shreddables to the northwest parking lot at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) 10 am-noon. The shredding is free of charge, but please bring nonperishable food (or cash) to donate to the White Center Food Bank.

LIVE MUSIC: Marco deCarvalho and friends play Brazilian jazz outdoors at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 10:30 am-noon.

OUTDOOR ARTS-CRAFTS FAIR: 11 am-5 pm at Brace Point Pottery (4208 SW 100th), with local artists, live music, even the Who’s Eating Gilbert’s Greats food truck – more info in our calendar listing.

SPRAYPARK, WADING POOLS OPEN: They’re part of our “where to cool off” list linked above, but it’s opening day so they get a special mention. Open today:

Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) – 11 am-8 pm

Delridge wading pool (4501 Delridge Way SW) – 11 am-5:30 pm

Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – Noon-7 pm

GRAND OPENING: 11 am-7 pm, visit Tails To Astonish (4850 California SW), the new comic-book store, to celebrate its grand opening.

PRIDE PICNIC: Noon-5 pm, community-organized Pride picnic at Lincoln Park, on the lawn south of Colman Pool – details in our calendar listing.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Today it’s out to -3,7 feet at 12:41 pm, and Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be available 10:45 am-2:45 pm at Constellation and Lincoln Parks.

SALES! Go to this section of the WSB Community Forums to see who’s having garage/moving/etc. sales.

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

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

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

MAKE-A-WISH BIRTHDAY WALK: Lou Cutler is following up his recent Make-A-Wish fundraising laps at Pathfinder K-8 with one big walk around West Seattle starting from the school on Pigeon Point at 10 am, in celebration of his 70th birthday. Here’s his donation link.

GO TIME ATHLETICS OPEN HOUSES: The new sports/play facility at 4835 West Marginal Way has two open houses today, as previewed here – 10 am-1 pm for drop-in toddler play, 6-9 pm for open volleyball play.

LOWEST TIDE OF THE YEAR: Out to -4.0 feet just before noon. As previewed here, you’ll also find Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists at Lincoln and Constellation Parks, 10 am-2 pm.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: Tonight’s the night Rec’N The Streets is presenting a free outdoor movie (drive-in or walk-in, BYO chairs) at the Southwest Teen Life Center parking lot, “Karate Kid” at 7:30 pm, free.

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

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

Busy day/night! Here’s just some of what’s on our calendar and in our previews:

GOVERNOR’S PANDEMIC BRIEFING: You can watch here at 10:30 am.

LOW-LOW TIDE: It’s way out, to -3.9 feet, at 11:07 am. Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are out at Constellation and Lincoln Parks 9:30 am-1:30 pm, and you can join the free Rec’N The Streets beach walk at Constellation at 10:30 (info in our preview)

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: 1:30 pm online, the realignment process that could further delay West Seattle light rail (among other parts of ST3) is on the agenda, which explains how to watch/comment.

ROBERT IRVING III MASTERS CLASSES: 1 pm for the public (info here), 2:30 pm for musicians (info here) at J&J Public House (2808 Alki SW).

FOOD TRUCK BATTLE: 3-6 pm, Where Ya At Matt and visiting-from-L.A. Billionaire Burger Boyz “battle” at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor)

DEMONSTRATION: 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden, join organizer Scott in his second year of twice-weekly sign-waving for racial justice. Signs available if you don’t have one.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm online – see the agenda, and how to participate, in our calendar listing.

PRIDE BINGO: Special edition of every-other-week Thursday night Bingo at Admiral Pub, 7 pm. Prize for best Pride outfit! (2306 California SW)

(Wednesday night photo by Doug Eglington)

FULL MOON KAYAKING: Special tour with Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor SW), 8:15 pm. Info’s in our calendar listing.

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

(Pigeon Guillemot, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what we have so far for the day ahead:

LOW-LOW TIDE: As previewed earlier this week, we’re in a stretch of low-low tides, which enables more beach exploring. Today at 10:22 am, it’s out to -3.2 feet. Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists are available for your questions 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Constellation (Beach Drive/61st) and Lincoln (8011 Fauntleroy Way) Parks.

LIBRARIES REOPEN: As announced last week, two more Seattle Public Library branches in West Seattle reopen their buildings today: Delridge (5423 Delridge Way SW, 10 am-6 pm) and High Point (3411 SW Raymond, 10 am-6 pm).

SCHOOL BOARD: Today’s meeting of the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors includes approval of construction contracts for two local projects, the additions at West Seattle Elementary and Madison Middle Schools. The meeting starts at 3:30 pm; the agenda has information on how to watch.

HPAC ON SPRING BREAK: Fourth Wednesday of the month usually would bring the monthly meeting of HPAC (community council for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge), but HPAC has announced it’s starting summer break early – meetings will resume in September.

Anything else, for today or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Thanks to local artist/photographer Machel Spence for the photo – and happy birthday; she sent it with news that to celebrate her 50th birthday, she’s having a sale 12 pm-2 pm in her online shop. Here’s what else is happening today:

SCHOOL MEAL SITES: School is out for the summer but meals are available 11 am-1 pm today and every weekday (except July 2 and 5) 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

LOW-LOW TIDE: As previewed last night, a week of low-low tides starts today. Low tide was at 9:37 am, -2.1 feet, but it still should be an interesting sight if you head out shortly after this is published.

ROTARY CLUB VISITORS DAY: 11:30 am-1 pm, the Rotary Club of West Seattle welcomes visitors to find out what they’re all about. Our preview explains how to be part of it.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott welcomes you to join streetcorner sign-waving for racial justice, 4-6 pm at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have one of your own.

POSITION 9 CITY COUNCIL FORUM: The MASS Coalition (Move All Seattle Sustainably) is hosting an online forum for candidates in this no-incumbent citywide City Council race at 5 pm. Register here for viewing info.

Something else for today – or beyond? Please email info – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Trileigh Tucker)

Notes for your Monday:

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

COLMAN POOL: First weekday since the outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) reopened for daily swimming through Labor Day. One-hour swim sessions start every hour and a half, noon-7 pm – schedule and fee details are here.

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.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ FORUM: Seattle Subway is presenting this one, 7 pm online. Their announcement says 7 candidates have confirmed they’ll participate: Andrew Grant Houston, Jessyn Farrell, Lorena González, Lance Randall, Colleen Echohawk, Casey Sixkiller, and Bruce Harrell. To attend, pre-register here.

RAMPATHON DEADLINE: Know someone who needs a ramp for mobility but can’t afford one? Today is the deadline to apply for this year’s Rampathon – here’s our original announcement from May.

TEMPORARY BUSINESS CLOSURE: Treo Organic Salon in Fauntleroy wants you to know it’s closed for a week: “Treo Organic Salon will be closed from Monday, June 21, through the 27th for some upgrades and maintenance. Our online booking system is still up and running and you may shop for products in our website at www.treoorganicsalon.com.”

Anything we’re missing, today or beyond? Email calendar listings/biznotes to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Saturday night view from the low bridge, by James Bratsanos)

Happy Father’s Day, and welcome, summer:

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Most local churches still offer online Sunday services (some offer in-person options too), so each week we compile the newest links for 20+ churches’ services, both streamed and recorded (and in one case, written).

FATHER’S DAY NATIVE ART MARKET: Again today, 10 am-5 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – you’re invited to shop and snack.

Or enjoy a full salmon-bake lunch noon-3 pm! (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

GRAND OPENING: First day for Natalie’s on Alki – as reported here – starting at 10 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheese, meat, beverages, bread, more – something new each week at the Farmers’ Market, open 10 am-2 pm in The Junction. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (Enter at California/Alaska; pickups for online orders are at California/Oregon)

FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE OUTSIDE ALKI UCC: The announcement:

Alki UCC Summer Food/Men’s Casual Clothing Donations Drive

This Sunday June 20, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front courtyard/6115 SW Hinds
alkiucc.org

Many of our neighbors struggle with feeding their children over the summer without subsidized meals. Here are some suggested donations:

Canned Items: Vegetables, Beans, Soup, Pasta Sauce, Tomatoes, Canned fruit, tuna, Applesauce, PB&J

Packaged Items: Fruit Snacks, Cookies/Crackers, Pudding, Nuts, Trail Mix, Cereal, Oatmeal, Rice, Pasta, Granola Bars, Macaroni & Cheese, Pancake Mix, Syrup

Hygiene Items: Bar Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant, Lotion

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

Alki UCC’s summer food drives continue on Sundays, July 11 and August 15.

DELRIDGE GROCERY COOPERATIVE: Today’s the third Sunday you can shop for staples at the DGC store (5444 Delridge Way SW), 11 am-3 pm, as previewed here. Also, please take the DGC survey if you haven’t yet.

PRIDE WALK: Meet at Secret Garden< (5000 California SW) at 11 am, for a walk to Admiral Junction.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

PRIDE ART EXHIBIT: As previewed here, “The Divine: Beyond the Bounds of Queerness”= is at Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery (9414 Delridge Way SW), open noon-6 pm.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history today (noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens).

SUNDAY RUN CLUB: It’s back at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), starting at noon – details in our calendar listing.

FREE TO-GO DINNER: White Center Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near the Bartell Drugs parking lot in White Center. (9600 15th Ave SW)

SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH: The seasons change at 8:31 pm. Shortly afterward, 8:45-9:15 pm, join Alice Enevoldsen online for her 49th solstice/equinox sunset watch. As of early today, the registration link was misbehaving; check back here and on Alice’s webpage later for an updated link. Update – Here it is.

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