The King County Assessor’s Office says two more areas of West Seattle will get property-valuation notices soon. These are valuations as of January 1st of this year, which will be used for the tax bills that property owners will get next year. The Assessor’s Office announcement says, “Median residential property values rose by 9.2% in Fauntleroy, and by 8% in North Central West Seattle,” adding, “Data indicates that home sale prices and overall home values have risen sharply in most King County neighborhoods, despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. No one knew what to expect a little over a year ago when this public health emergency began. Now it is clear that a primary impact on property values has been caused by homeowners not wanting to sell at this time, leading to reduced supply and big price and value increases.” (You don’t have to wait for the postcard to arrive by mail – if your new valuation has been finalized, it’ll show up online; one way to look it up is to use the King County Parcel Viewer to check – once you’ve gotten to the page for your address, click through to the “property detail” page.)

(Peekaboo rainbow, photographed Thursday by Susanna Moore)

The holiday weekend is in sight! But first …

LOW-LOW TIDE: At 12:58 pm the tide will be way out, to -3.9 feet, again today, before the low tides start getting higher. Today volunteer Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists will be out at Constellation and Lincoln Parks 11 am-3 pm.

NEED FOOD? Grab-and-go drive-up/ride-up distribution outside Highland Park Elementary, 2-5 pm.

GET VACCINATED AT A BREWPUB: A city Mobile Vaccination Team will be at The Good Society (2701 California SW) 3-5 pm and Future Primitive (9832 14th SW) 5:45-8 pm. All three vaccines. Free beer or non-alcoholic beverage for those who get vaccinated.

(This morning’s sunrise, photographed by Lynn Hall)

SUNRISE/SUNSET: Just a few weeks until the shortest nights of the year. Tonight’s sunset is at 8:55 pm; tomorrow’s sunrise, 5:17 am.

(Northern Flicker – a woodpecker – photographed by Shaun McGaughey)

Quick look at what’s happening in the hours ahead:

LOW-LOW TIDE: As we’ve been mentioning, this week brings some of the summer’s lowest low tides. Today, it’s out to -3.9 feet at 12:11 pm. You’ll find Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists at Constellation and Lincoln Parks now through 2 pm.

LIGHT RAIL: The Sound Transit board’s monthly meeting starts at 1:30 pm online, with topics including an update on the move toward “realignment,” which could delay West Seattle light rail further. The agenda includes information on watching/listening/commenting.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s twice-weekly Black Lives Matter sign-waving in support of racial justice continues 4:30-6:30 pm at 16th/Holden; signs available if you don’t have one to bring.

SUFFRAGE HISTORY: 6 pm online, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society presents ‘Pressing the System: How Newsprint Won Women the Right to Vote.” Panelists include your editor here. All welcome; go here to register to get the link.

EARTHQUAKE READINESS: 6 pm online, the first in a series of webinars with the city Office of Emergency Management, focused on not only how you can prepare but on what the city’s response role would be. Our calendar listing includes information on how to participate.

STATE LEGISLATORS: Our area’s Sen. Joe Nguyen, Rep. Eileen Cody, and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon talk with the West Seattle Democratic Women online at 6 pm. Registration was requested by last night but if you missed the announcement, try maryfisher1@comcast.net to request the link.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 online, this month’s meeting features Hopelink – which provides transportation options such as DART shuttles – and SDOT with bridge-and-more updates. Our preview includes information on how to view/participate.

BINGO: 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), it’s your every-other-week chance to play bingo!

Maybe you can help reunite these items with the family they belong to. The photos and note are from Karen:

I live in Ravenna, but last Saturday was coaching at a track meet in West Seattle. I found a big bin of sentimental items hidden in the wooded area just west of the golf course. I’m hoping to find the owner of the items.

The bin included things like old family photos, a 1928 yearbook, sympathy cards, old newspaper articles, legal documents (e.g. sale of house, medical records). I haven’t been through every piece yet, but everything so far is dated 2004 or much earlier, so no useful contact info yet. It seems the items originally belonged to Harry Pierce, who was 90 in 2004.

She contacted police, but they couldn’t help, so she took the bin home for safekeeping. If you have a lead, please comment, or email us and we’ll connect you.

(Black-Headed Grosbeak, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

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

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: At Srivilai Thai (3247 California SW, 206-257-5171):

Today is the day is the day of the Admiral Co-op Preschool fundraiser at Srivilai Thai Cuisine restaurant in West Seattle! The fundraiser goes from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. so you could even have lunch AND dinner! The fundraiser is available for dine in or take out. For maximum convenience, you can order online. Please write “Admiral Co-op” on your receipt and Srivilai will donate 11% to our school.

LOW-LOW TIDE: 11:27 am today, the tide is out to -3.3. If you have questions about what you’re seeing, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are at Constellation Park (3400 Beach Drive SW) and Lincoln Park (by Colman Pool) now through 1:30 pm.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES: Missed the systemwide online community meeting Tuesday (WSB coverage here)? 6 pm tonight, it’s an encore with the same presentation but a new chance for Q&A with WSF officials. Register here to get the link.

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS AT HPAC: As previewed here, tonight’s spotlight topic at the monthly meeting for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge’s community council is about being ready for an earthquake. The meeting’s at 7 pm online, and all are welcome – participation info is here.

MORE … in the WSB West Seattle (and online) Event Calendar!

(Alki photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening on your Tuesday:

CITY COUNCIL: Still meeting online, with two committee meetings today. Police accountability is on the agenda for the 9:30 am meeting of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee; three bills affecting tenants and landlords are on the agenda for the 2 pm meeting of the Sustainability and Renters’ Rights Committee.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES MEETING: 11 am online, the first of two meetings for updates on, and community Q&A about, the ferry system. Go here to register to get the viewing link.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Today’s the first of six days with extra-low low tides – 10:44 am, -2.3 feet.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s twice-weekly announcement:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Tuesday, May 25, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, May 27, 4 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.

LUNAR ECLIPSE: If you’re up at 4 am Wednesday – and if the sky clears – you can see a total lunar eclipse. Thanks to West Seattle skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen for the tip; along with the link she shared, here are the basics from Space.com.

(Fauntleroy Park, Saturday afternoon)

Good morning! Some options for your Sunday:

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: Every Sunday, we update our list of more than 20 local churches’ online Sunday services (some offer in-person options too), with the newest links – see it here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Vegetables, fruit, cheese, meat, beverages, lots more – something new every week this time of year 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)

DINE OUT FOR GENESEE HILL ELEMENTARY: Announced by the Genesee Hill Elementary PTA:

Please join us for a Genesee Hill Elementary School fundraiser at Lady Jaye today! Genesee Hill will receive 20% of all purchases placed on this day. This includes takeout orders, dine-in (limited, reservation only), gift cards, and drinks. Please place your online order here. Thank you for supporting our school!

Lady Jaye, at 4523 California SW, is open 11 am-6:30 pm today.

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

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

COSTUMED BIKE PARADE: Put on a costume, get on your bike, and join the Alki Daze parade: “We’ll be leaving from 63rd and Alki at 2:00 pm Sunday. We’ll be riding in the street from 63rd to 54th and then continuing on the bike path to the Don Armeni boat launch on Harbor Ave. We will be practicing safe COVID 19 protocols as much as possible.”

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)

LIVE MUSIC: At The Alley, behind 4509 California SW, the Triangular Jazztet plays two sets tonight, 8 pm and 9 pm.

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

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Morning through night, your West Seattle options include:

SSC GARDEN CENTER PLANT SALE, WITH WEDESIGN: 10 am-3 pm, second sale day of the season at the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) Garden Center. Special guest, Michael Lockman of WEdesign (WSB sponsor), answering questions about plant selection, landscape design, and the SSCC Horticulture program (for which he’s a faculty member).

ROCK SHOW: In Herbert and Mary‘s driveway!

“Please join us for a rock and gem show. Come see the best selection/collection in West Seattle. 10 am to 4 pm, 2009 SW Dakota.”

SKYLINK VOLUNTEERING: 10 am at Ercolini Park (48th/Alaska), meet up to help West Seattle SkyLink advocates distribute promotional material.

FURRY FACES FOUNDATION PLANT SALE: 11 am-4 pm, help people and their pets by buying plants – many varieties – with afternoon tunes. 3809 46th SW – more in our calendar listing.

MORE SALES! See the listings in the WSB Community Forums‘ Freebies/Deals/Sales section.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Open to the public again! Noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens.

ALKI DAZE: Community celebration this weekend, with a 1 pm potluck starting today’s festivities. Info’s in our preview.

HIGHLAND PARK DECANTED: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club (1116 SW Holden), as previewed here. Pop-up bar outside (and wine purchases), tours by donation, all to raise money for and awareness of HPIC repairs/renovations.

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

(View from the Water Taxi – photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening today as we head for the weekend:

‘DINE OUT’ FOR ALKI CO-OP PRESCHOOL: Through 7 pm tonight, part of the proceeds at Ampersand (2535 Alki SW) will benefit Alki Co-op Preschool.

HISTORY PRESENTATION: West Seattle historian/author Judy Bentley talks about “Washington Remembers: From Marcus Whitman to Billy Frank, Jr – Stories of Washington Statues and Memorials” online at noon, presented by the Woman’s Century Club. Our calendar listing has info on how to attend.

VACCINATION POP-UP: 1:30-5:30 pm, UW Medicine has a COVID-19 vaccine pop-up outside West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), and asked us to let you know everyone 12+ is welcome, not just students.

PATHFINDER K-8 ONLINE AUCTION CONTINUES: You can bid online in this school-fundraiser auction through Saturday night.

(Seen along the SW Thistle stairway – photo by Troy Sterk)

Quick notes for the rest of your Tuesday:

STUDENT VACCINATION CLINIC: Seattle Public Schools‘ campus clinics continue – locally today, there’s one at West Seattle High School.

ARTIST AS STORYTELLER: This series of online presentations organized by South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) faculty members continues today with tattoo artist Emma Kates-Shaw at 1 pm – info in our preview.

DEMONSTRATION: The weekly announcement from organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, May 18, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, May 20, 4 to 6 on, 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.

BRIEF FREEBIE: As previewed Monday, MOD Pizza‘s giving coupons for a free pizza or salad to up to 50 people between 5 pm and 5:08 pm at all locations (including The Whittaker and Westwood Village), in celebration of the chain’s 500th location.

NO WSCPC MEETING: The third Tuesday is usually the night for the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, but the precinct says there’s no meeting this month.

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

Here’s what’s happening for your Sunday:

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: As we do every Sunday, we’ve updated our list of more than 20 local churches’ online Sunday services (some offer in-person options too), with the newest links – see it here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: New offerings every week this time of year 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)

DONATION DRIVE: Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) welcomes food, socks, and men’s-casual clothing, 11 am-3 pm – details of what’s most needed are in our preview.

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The official public reopening isn’t until Friday, but if you’re a Southwest Seattle Historical Society member, you can visit the home of West Seattle’s history today (noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens). Details here.

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)

LIVE MUSIC: At The Alley, behind 4509 California SW, the Triangular Jazztet plays two sets tonight, 8 pm and 9 pm.

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

(Friday photo by Marc Milrod)

Another sunny day, with a lot going on!

TRAFFIC ALERT: Sidewalk work is planned on the west side of West Marginal Way, north of the Duwamish Longhouse, 8 am-3 pm.

HIGH POINT VACCINATION POP-UP: At Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW) with Pliable, 8 am start (check the appointment page for updated end time), Pfizer vaccine, so ages 12+ are eligible.

PLANT SALE FOR LUNG CANCER: 9 am-3 pm, 3703 SW 107th, encore day for Lung Force Walk-benefiting sale that started last weekend – details here.

BLOCK SALE FOR ANIMALS: 9 am-3 pm, down the block from the plant sale, you’ll find a huge yard sale raising money for PAWS Walk – details here.

JUNCTION VACCINATION POP-UP: First West Seattle pop-up by the city’s Mobile Vaccination Team, in partnership with the Junction Association, 10 am-1 pm in the 42nd SW parking lot just south of SW Oregon. Coupons for free Husky Deli ice-cream cones for the first 100 to get vaccinated. Your choice of all three vaccines, so ages 12+ are eligible.

SOLSTICE P-PATCH PLANT SALE: 10 am-3 pm, come support the P-Patch and its Giving Garden by buying plants/starts raised by the gardeners! 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW – details in our calendar listing.

FURRY FACES FOUNDATION PLANT SALE: 11 am-4 pm at 3809 46th SW, this pets-and-people-advocacy group is reviving its legendary annual plant sale for the first time in 6 years. As noted in our calendar listing, you might encounter some live music too.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Though the official public reopening isn’t until next Friday, if you’re a Southwest Seattle Historical Society member, you’re welcome to visit the home of West Seattle’s history today (noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens). Details here.

WEST SEATTLE SKYLINK VOLUNTEERING: The gondola advocates are starting a new phase of community outreach and inviting volunteer support – meet at noon at Dakota Place Park (California/Dakota).

‘INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE’: 5:30 pm online celebration to support the West Seattle Food Bank, with silent auction (bid now!) and live auction (pre-bid now!) – links for watching and registering are in our Friday preview.

‘PAPER TIGERS’ + Q&A AT ADMIRAL: As previewed here, the 6:30 pm showing of the new Seattle-set/filmed movie “The Paper Tigers” at The Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) will be followed by Q&A with its editor, West Seattle resident Kris Kristensen.

Event coming up? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Thanks to West Seattle pilot/photographer Long Bach Nguyen for the view of West Seattle (and beyond)! Three notes as we enjoy another sunny day:

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Though the official public reopening isn’t until next Friday, if you’re a Southwest Seattle Historical Society member, you’re welcome to visit the home of West Seattle’s history starting today (noon-4 pm, 61st/Stevens). Details here.

GRAB-N-GO FOOD BOXES: If you need food, it’s available today at another drive-up/ride-up/walk-up distribution outside Highland Park Elementary (1012 SW Trenton), 2-5 pm.

‘PAPER TIGERS’ + Q&A AT ADMIRAL: As previewed here last night, the 6:30 pm showing of the new Seattle-set/filmed movie “The Paper Tigers” at The Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) will be followed by Q&A with its editor, West Seattle resident Kris Kristensen.

Event coming up? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Ring around the sun on Monday, photographed by Jill Duffield)

More sun today! Here’s what else to expect in the hours ahead:

TALKING ABOUT TOLLS & FERRY FARES: As previewed here, the state Transportation Commission meets online starting at 9 am to talk about the process of getting ready to raise tolls (including the Highway 99 tunnel) and state-ferry fares.

DONATE BLOOD: Bloodworks Northwest is at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor) all day today, starting at 9 am – check to see if any appointments are open.

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES: 9:30 am, the Public Safety and Human Services Committee (agenda and viewing info) talks about the future of the 911 Call Center and parking-enforcement officers; 2 pm, the Governance and Education Committee (agenda and viewing info) talks about child care.

ARTIST AS STORYTELLER: The next event in this virtual speaker series is online at 1 pm with Nic Masangkay, Seattle-based Filipinix cultural worker in music, poetry, multimedia, and transformative justice. Attendance info is in our series preview.

DEMONSTRATION: From organizer Scott, the weekly announcement:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Tuesday, May 11, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, May 13, 4 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.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION:7 pm online (register here), with the agenda including a variety of topics including the annual survey, ferry issues, and police updates.

(Peonies at Seattle Chinese Garden during last weekend’s Peony Festival, photographed by David Hutchinson)

Happy Sunday, and happy Mother’s Day. Quiet list today:

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: As we do every Sunday, we’ve updated our list of more than 20 local churches’ online Sunday services (some offer in-person options too), with the newest links – see it here.

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: This is one place you can take Mom – the grounds are open all day, its famous courtyard is open 10 am-5 pm. It’s on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus at 6000 16th SW.

AND RIGHT NEXT DOOR … the SSC Arboretum is open too.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Looking for a last-minute bouquet for Mom? Flowers are among the offerings 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)

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

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)

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

(Thursday evening photo by Elizabeth Anderson – @circlesaregood)

Welcome to Saturday!

TRAFFIC ALERT: As previewed here, work continues this weekend on sidewalk improvements along the west side of West Marginal Way, between the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and SW Idaho. Work hours 8 am-3 pm.

NO GARAGE SALE DAY, BUT CHECK OUT THESE SALES: Since it’s the second Saturday in May, today would have been West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day if we hadn’t had to cancel it again this year since the pandemic’s not close enough to over. But some cool sales are happening today anyway! Free listings on WSB for today include:
*From the Event Calendar, a fundraising plant sale
*From the WSB Forums, multi-artist driveway sale – blown glass, handmade clothing, jewelry, more
*From the WSB Forums, a yard sale with kid stuff
*From the WSB Forums, 2-family sale – and plant sale at the same address
*From the WSB Forums, multi-family garage sale

DELRIDGE GROCERY CO-OP OPEN: Second Saturday for new weekly retail hours – 9:30 am-1:30 pm, 5444 Delridge Way SW. Stop in as the co-op continues working up to fully open.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER OPEN: 10 am-3 pm, first opening of the season for plant sales. Cash/checks only this time. Face coverings required. North end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 6000 16th SW.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM OPEN: 1-6 pm, wine tasting, glasses, bottle sales all offered at the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room, 5910 California SW.

FREE FOOD: 2-4 pm at Greater Seattle Filipino-American SDA Church, 2610 SW Kenyon – as previewed here.

IF YOU SEE SAILBOATS TODAY … it’s probably this.

NEIGHBOR DAY: It’s Neighbor Day in Seattle – consider celebrating with random acts of kindness! And read this to meet good neighbors from around the city, including a half-dozen West Seattle spotlights.

(Wilson’s Warbler – a migrating bird that’s just returned, reports photographer Mark Wangerin)

Meetings and festivities:

CITY COUNCIL: Happening as we publish this, the Transportation and Utilities Committee is meeting, with agenda items ahead including a proposal to consider spending a portion of $20 of car-tab taxes on bridge maintenance – info on the agenda; the Finance and Housing Committee meets at 2 pm this afternoon (agenda here).

CINCO DE MAYO: 2-9 pm, specials at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW; WSB sponsor) including a pig roast, as previewed here; nearby venues Arthur’s (2311 California SW) and Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) invite you to stop by too.

SEATTLE BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD: 6 pm online, including discussions of Vision Zero and Duwamish Valley mobility. Attendance info – video or call-in – can be found atop the agenda.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online, this coalition of West Seattle and South Park community advocates has agenda items including the low bridge, crime, and development – our preview includes info on how to attend.

EVENING VACCINATIONS: Tonight’s the night the city’s West Seattle COVID-19 vaccination hub (2801 SW Thistle) is scheduled to test staying open until 7:30 pm. No appointment required; all three vaccines are expected to be available.

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

GIVEBIG: Donate to your favorite nonprofit(s) today! (If you don’t have a favorite, that site enables searching by zip code, among other things.)

NORTHW3ST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: Monthly meeting of Seattle and Tacoma Port Commissioners, 9 am online – agenda and viewing info here
.
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: It’s time for an update on reopening phases, and that’s what Gov. Inslee is expected to announce in an 11 am briefing. You can watch live at this link (we expect to carry the stream too).

WEST SEATTLE SKYLINK: Noon online, a presentation by the community group advocating for a gondola system instead of light rail between SODO and West Seattle. The connection info’s in our calendar listing.

DEMONSTRATION: The weekly announcement from organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, May 4, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, May 6, 4 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.

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm online, join local bicycling advocates via Zoom (meeting ID 292 902 519) or one-tap mobile +12532158782,,292902519# – here’s the agenda.

(Photo by Jen Popp)

The first full week of May begins! Here’s what’s happening:

BLOOD DRIVE: 10 am-5 pm at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor) – check to see if appointments remain.

PCC BOARD ELECTION: Today is the last day for PCC members to vote in the co-op’s board election. Five people are running for three seats, including two PCC employees. 5 pm is the deadline for votes.

FREE FITNESS CLASSES: In honor of Mother’s Day, FIT4MOM is offering free classes this week.

AUTHOR EVENT: 6 pm online, Seattle Public Library presents David B. Williams discussing his new book “Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound” with Mary Ann Gwinn.

READ THE KORAN IN 4 WEEKS: Rev. Ron Marshall‘s latest series of four classes starts online at 7 pm.

Event ahead, online or in-person? Email us so we can add to the calendar – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(South Seattle College Arboretum – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, as May’s first weekend continues:

TRAFFIC ALERT: Again today – as previewed here – work is scheduled to continue on sidewalk improvements along the west side of West Marginal Way, between the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and SW Idaho.

TODAY’S ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES: As we do every week, we’ve updated our list of more than 20 local churches’ online Sunday services (some offer in-person options too), with the newest links – see it here.

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm – info here. The garden is on the north end of the South Seattle College campus (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, the market’s open. 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)

DOLL PARTS COLLECTIVE’S NEW LOCATION: 11 am-4 pm, second day for Doll Parts Collective‘s new location, 4448 California SW, as previewed here.

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

TOWN HALL: 1-2:30 pm online, the 34th District Democrats are presenting a Town Hall with State Sen. Joe Nguyen, State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, State Rep. Eileen Cody, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. You can send questions in advance via this link; no RSVP required for the event itself – here’s that link.

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm online, get updates and ask questions about West Seattle’s only city-sanctioned tiny-house encampment. Participation information is 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)

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

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Welcome to May! Here’s how it’s beginning:

TRAFFIC ALERT: As previewed here, work is starting on sidewalk improvements along the west side of West Marginal Way, between the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and SW Idaho.

ADMIRAL JUNCTION MAILING CENTER ANNIVERSARY: 8:30 am-3 pm, stop by Admiral Junction Mailing Center (3614 California SW) to wish co-proprietors Ben and Anastasia a happy 1st anniversary of ownership. They’re offering 10 percent off everything through Monday to celebrate.

DELRIDGE GROCERY CO-OP OPEN: First day for weekly retail hours – 9:30 am-1:30 pm, 5444 Delridge Way SW. Stop in as the co-op continues working up to fully open.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP ON ALKI: Join Jessica for the monthly volunteer cleanup, 10 am-1 pm, meeting at 2452 Alki SW. Our calendar listing has info for RSVPing.

WEST SEATTLE BOAT SWAP: Human-powered watercraft and gear! At Mountain to Sound Outfitters, 3602 SW Alaska: If you’re selling, drop off your item(s) 9 am-11 am and pick up 4-5 pm; if you’re shopping, 10 am-4 pm.

DOLL PARTS COLLECTIVE’S NEW LOCATION: Noon-5 pm, official first day for Doll Parts Collective‘s new location, 4448 California SW, as previewed here.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Not as low as the past few days, but still worth a look – out to -2.3 feet just before 3 pm.

ELKS LODGE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: 7 pm, the nearest Elks Lodge – 14006 1st Ave. S. in Burien – welcomes all visitors to a membership-drive event.

More on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar! Got something to add for a future date? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Thanks to Eva Skold Westerlind for the photo – a recent low-tide sighting on Lincoln Park‘s beach. Tidewalking (carefully!) is one of the things you can do today/tonight:

NEED FOOD? 2-5 pm, grab-n-go food boxes are available outdoors at Highland Park Elementary. (1012 SW Trenton)

TALK WITH YOUR COUNCILMEMBER: 2-6 pm online, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s monthly office hours – email ASAP to see if a time slot is still available.

LOW-LOW TIDE: At 2:07 pm, the tide’s way out again today, -2.9 feet.

FOOD DRIVE AND FREE HOT DOGS: As previewed here, Terry Gangon celebrates his retirement today and you’re invitee to help by stopping by for a drive-up food drive benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank (cash donations welcome too – Terry will be matching monetary donations up to $1000 – a challenge to all West Seattle residents and business owners to raise funds for the food bank!) and hot-dog giveaway. 2:30-4:30 pm. (4727 44th SW)

VISCON CELLARS NOW OPEN FRIDAYS: 5-9 pm, stop by Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) for wine tasting, wine by the glass, and/or bottle purchases. (5910 California SW)

(Baby waterfowl, photographed by Lindsi Griggs along Longfellow Creek)

A few reminders before the afternoon arrives:

FOOD DRIVE: Bring nonperishable food and/or cash for the West Seattle Food Bank to the office of State Farm Agent Terry Gangon (4727 44th SW) all week in honor of his impending retirement.

IN-BUILDING SERVICES AT SOUTHWEST LIBRARY: This is the second day for the first West Seattle library building to reopen for some indoor services, noon-6 pm. (9010 35th SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Today it’s out to -2.5 feet at 12:34 pm – tomorrow afternoon, even lower. Tread lightly if you go out for a beach walk.

WEST SEATTLE SKYLINK: 5 pm online, advocates of a gondola system instead of light rail plan another online presentation – go here to get the viewing link,

TRAFFIC MITIGATION AT HPAC: The “Home Zone” work continues as part of Reconnect West Seattle traffic mitigation, and HPAC – the community council for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge – talks with SDOT at 7 pm, online. Participation information, and other agenda details, are on HPAC’s website.

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