(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
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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.

Got an event coming up – online or in-person? Email us info! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sunday photo by James Bratsanos)

Busy Tuesday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

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.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Tide’s out to -1.6 feet at 11:52 am.

LIBRARY CHANGES: Two local branches launch new services today – Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) opens for in-building services, noon-6 pm; same hours for West Seattle (Admiral – 2306 42nd SW) as it starts curbside service.

WHITE CENTER FIREWORKS BAN? At 1 pm online, the King County Council considers the proposed fireworks ban for unincorporated areas including White Center.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: 3 pm online event explores science, tech, engineering, and math opportunities – details in our calendar listing.

DEMONSTRATION: The weekly announcement from organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, April 27, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, April 29, 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.

WESTSIDE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL/PRE-K INFO EVENT: As reported here last Friday, preschool and pre-kindergarten are expanding at Westside School (WSB sponsor). There’s an informational event this evening online – email tedh@westsideschool.org for attendance info.

FOOD-TRUCK FUNDRAISER: 5-8:45 pm, order from the Thai-U-Up food truck at 30th/Roxbury, and 10 percent of the proceeds benefit Friends of Roxhill Elementary.

ARTHUR’S CLOSED FOR THE DAY: Arthur’s in The Admiral District wants you to know it’s closed today/tonight so its staff can get vaccinated.

Anything we’re missing for today/tonight? Text/call 206-293-6302 – thank you!

6:03 AM: Good morning! Cloudy forecast for today.

ROAD WORK

35th/Graham – As work continues, Graham is closed on both sides of the intersection.

Delridge project – Delridge/Orchard work continues; here’s what else is in this week’s plan.

SW Yancy east of Avalon – This closure will last a few more weeks, according to the project team.

TRANSIT

The West Seattle Water Taxi is on its spring/summer schedule – all day, 7 days a week, plus Friday and Saturday evenings.

Metro has increased the number of passengers allowed on buses.

BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES

400th morning without the West Seattle Bridge. Here’s how it’s looking on other bridges and routes:

Low Bridge: 16th week for automated enforcement cameras; restrictions are in effect 5 am-9 pm daily – except weekends, when the bridge is now open to all until 8 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. (Read about other changes here.)

Here’s a low-bridge view:

West Marginal Way at Highland Park Way:

Highland Park Way/Holden:

The 5-way intersection (Spokane/West Marginal/Delridge/Chelan):

And the 1st Avenue South Bridge (map):

For the South Park Bridge (map), here’s the nearest camera:

To check for bridges’ marine-traffic openings, see the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed.

See all local traffic cams here; locally relevant cameras are also shown on this WSB page.

Trouble on the streets/paths/bridges/water? Please let us know – text (but not if you’re driving!) 206-293-6302.

(River otter, photographed near Don Armeni on Thursday by Stewart L.)

Welcome to the last Sunday of April!

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: The free dropoff event outside Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) is back! 9 am-3 pm, take your recyclables (check this list first) to the church parking lot – though you’ll stay in your vehicle, you need to wear a face covering. Rain or shine!

90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 9 am, Eastridge Church celebrates its West Seattle campus’s 90th anniversary – details here.

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.

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)

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

FOOD DRIVE: Noon-4 pm, food drive for mutual-aid org Washmasks at C & P Coffee (5612 California; WSB sponsor). Our preview includes the list of items they’re requesting.

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 Jan Pendergrass)

Weekend’s here! The Saturday list:

WEST SEATTLE WATER TAXI STARTS WEEKEND SERVICE: First weekend service in a year and a half! The WSWT is now on a 7-day-a-week schedule; see it here.

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: As previewed here, bring your unwanted/unneeded medication(s) to the Southwest Precinct parking lot (2300 SW Webster), 10 am-2 pm.

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY: 10 am-6 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) is part of the nationwide celebration. Our calendar listing has details on what’s planned.

FAMILY MUSIC FUNFEST: Last online concert in the family-music series benefiting South Seattle College Co-op Preschools – 10 am, Eli Rosenblatt. Our preview includes the ticket link.

ART POP-UP SHOP: Linda McClamrock invites you to come shop at her pop-up (5532 SW Lander Pl.), 10 am-5 pm.

LEARN ABOUT POLLINATORS: DNDA‘s Wetland Workshop, online at 10:30 am, will teach you about pollinators, free! Info’s here, including how to RSVP.

FOOD DRIVE: Noon-4 pm, food drive for mutual-aid org Washmasks at C & P Coffee (5612 California; WSB sponsor). Our preview includes the list of items they’re requesting.

TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, stop by Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) for tasting, and/or wine by the glass, and/or bottle purchases.

Anything we’re missing for today/tonight? Please text us – 206-293-6302 – thank you!

(More West Seattle baby waterfowl! Photo by David Dimmit)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

PANCAKE 420: Pancakes all day at the Kickdown Café (9447 35th SW), open 11 am-5 pm. As with everything at Kickdown, they’re free but donations are welcome.

DISCOVER SEATTLE COLLEGES: Learn about studying for a new career in business/accounting. Online event 3-5 pm – info in our calendar listing.

DEMONSTRATION: The weekly announcement from Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, April 20, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, April 22, 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.

FOOD-TRUCK FUNDRAISER: 5-8:45 pm, order from the Thai-U-Up food truck at 30th/Roxbury, and 10 percent of the proceeds benefit Friends of Roxhill Elementary.

TALK WITH POLICE: The West Seattle Crime Prevention Council – a chance for community members to talk with and hear from local police – is happening online tonight, 6 pm. Here’s the attendance link.

TACOS AND TRIVIA: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) has tacos on Tuesdays and trivia 7-9 pm, free to play, “with rounds that include ’70s, Americana, Sports, Travel, ’90s, Film and more.”

(Waterfowl babies at Seola Pond, photographed by Jim Clark)

Happenings you might want to know about:

CITY COUNCIL: Monday means two meetings, the 9:30 am briefing – including an around-the-table chance for each councilmember to share updates on what they’re focusing on right now – and the 2 pm weekly regular meeting (agenda here). Watch both via Seattle Channel, online or cable 21.

QUALITY CLEANERS PICKUP, FINAL DAY: Noon-4 pm, it’s the last of three days for customers who still have items at the closed cleaners (2601 California SW) to go in and retrieve them – unclaimed items will be donated. Mask required; one person in the shop at a time.

CAREER EXPLORATION: 3-5 pm online, discover what Seattle Colleges offer students for Arts, Design, and Graphics career pathways. Info’s in our calendar listing.

FOOD-TRUCK FUNDRAISER: 5-8:45 pm, order from the Thai-U-Up food truck at 30th/Roxbury, and 10 percent of the proceeds benefit Friends of Roxhill Elementary.

(Sunday sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

METEOR SHOWER: The Lyrid meteor shower should be visible this week, until the clouds return. Here’s info on looking for the meteors.

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

Another sunny, warm day! Here’s what’s happening:

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

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)

BEACH VOLLEYBALL: The University of Washington continues playing at Alki today, with games starting at 10 am.

DONATION DRIVE: 11 am-3 pm, Alki UCC is collecting food, supplies, socks, and men’s casual clothing at 6115 SW Hinds – more info in our calendar listing.

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

QUALITY CLEANERS PICKUP, DAY 2: Noon-4 pm, it’s the second of three days for customers who still have items at the closed cleaners (2601 California SW) to go in and retrieve them – unclaimed items will be donated. Mask required; one person in the shop at a time.

WEST SEATTLE SKYLINK: Learn more about the gondola concept in an online presentation at 5 pm – full details are 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)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET: 8:03 pm!

FLOWER & BAKE SALE: Midnight tonight is the deadline for online ordering in the sale the Alki Elementary PTA is having in conjunction with the upcoming student musical – details here.

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

(Hiawatha trees, photographed by Mark Jaroslaw)

After a high of 79 on Friday, we might get past 80 degrees today. Here’s some of what’s scheduled:

LAST DAY OF COVID-19 TESTING AT SWAC: After today, the city-run site at Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) becomes vaccinations-only. If you’re looking for a testing appointment today, go here.

FREE COMPOST: Starting at 9 am and going until it’s gone – which could be relatively quickly – bring your own container and shovel to get up to a half-yard of free compost at the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) north parking lot. (UPDATE: Karen notes that by 10 am, the line was estimated at up to an hour and a half long. 2ND UPDATE: As of 12:17 pm, SPU says they’re out.)

FREE SHREDDING: 10 am-1 pm, you can bring up to three boxes of paper for free shredding at this drive-up/walk-up event at Daystar Retirement Village (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor).

DUWAMISH ALIVE! VOLUNTEERING: 10 am-3 pm, the twice-yearly multi-site mega-work party – here’s where help’s needed.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL: The University of Washington continues hosting a tournament at Alki today, with play starting at 10 am.

DONATE CAR SEATS: 11 am-2 pm, WestSide Baby‘s White Center hub (10002 14th SW) would love to accept your gently used or new donations – details in our preview.

WYATT’S JEWELERS ANNIVERSARY SALE: 10 am-6 pm at Westwood Village, the 16th-anniversary celebration at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) continues with 10 percent off everything in the shop.

QUALITY CLEANERS PICKUP, DAY 1: Noon-4 pm, it’s the first of three days for customers who still have items at the closed cleaners (2601 California SW) to go in and retrieve them – unclaimed items will be donated. Mask required; one person in the shop at a time.

VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room (5910 California SW) is open for tasting, glasses, and bottle sales.

Anything we’re missing? Text 206-203-6302 – thank you!

(Monday photo by Bob Burns – The Brothers and M/V Chimacum seen from Weather Watch Park)

A few notes before we get further into the day:

NO, IT’S NOT TAX DAY: In case you lost track – this year’s IRS deadline was moved to May 17th.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Last call! Two Rotary Club of West Seattle college-scholarship applications are due today – details here.

LEARN TO BUILD A RESUME: Seattle Public Library and South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) are among the presenters of this free 3 pm online workshop. Our calendar listing includes registration information.

DEMONSTRATION: From organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Thursday, April 15, 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 TIMEBANK: 6:30 pm online, celebrate Earth Day by learning from two community groups’ success. Email westseattletimebank@gmail.com to get the link for attending. More info in our calendar listing.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Third Thursday means ACC meets tonight, 7 pm online. Crime, development, and equity are among the scheduled topics, and if you have a community concern, bring it. Attendance info:

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Meeting ID: 995 1615 6974
Passcode: 638862
One tap mobile
+12063379723,,99516156974#,,,,*638862# US (Seattle)

(Darwin’s Barberry in bloom at Don Armeni Boat Ramp, photographed by Lynn Hall)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

ARTIST AS STORYTELLER: Haruko Crow Nishimura is the featured artist this time – be there for this online conversation at 1 pm, talking about “how art can create deep connections and awakenings through the excavation of darkness. We will explore how telling stories strives to reveal hidden beauty, confront demons, and ultimately find healing.” The link is in our calendar listing.

CITY COUNCIL: How’s the Seattle Promise program – offering “free” college at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) and its sibling campuses – going? The City Council’s Governance and Education Committee gets a briefing during its 2 pm meeting. The agenda includes viewing information.

DEMONSTRATION: From organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign-waving

Tuesday, April 13, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Thursday, April 15, 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.

(UPDATE: CANCELED) SOCCER: The Chief Sealth International High School and West Seattle High School girls’ teams play at 4 pm at Walt Hundley (34th/Myrtle).

FOOD FUNDRAISER: 5-8:45 pm, order from the Thai-U-Up food truck at 30th/Roxbury, and 10 percent of the proceeds benefit Friends of Roxhill Elementary.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm, the annual FCA meeting, and then at 7:30 pm, you’re welcome to stay for the monthly board meeting – it’s all online, with registration info in our preview.

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Here’s the announcement from ANA president Drew Sowa:

The Admiral Neighborhood Association would like to invite residents and local businesses to carry on with the topics at our last meeting in helping promote local businesses.

Our next Virtual ANA meeting is April 13th at 7 pm (virtually).

Since our last meeting in February, I have met with as many business owners in Admiral as possible to find out what they need to stay in business so you can continue to enjoy your favorite restaurants, coffee shops, bars, boutiques, and other commerce. As many of you know, local businesses are struggling due to capacity limitations and government shutdowns. We are dedicated to helping the businesses in the Admiral Junction stay strong.

Join us at our next meeting where will will discuss in an open format how we can help our Admiral Junction stay strong, vibrant, and remain the beloved neighborhood in which we work and reside.

We welcome input from businesses and residents to hear how we can best utilize any funds raised from crowdfunding efforts. We also want to encourage businesses to get involved with our Summer Concert Series and local Art Walk as well.

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Or call: 937-815-1933‬
PIN: ‪480 343 075#‬

Thanks to Robyn Kunsman for the photo of the Seattle Chinese Garden (on the north end of the South Seattle College [WSB sponsor] campus) on Saturday. We start again today with these traffic reminders:

EXPANDED LOW-BRIDGE ACCESS: Today is the second day that restrictions on the West Seattle low bridge start at 8 am weekend mornings rather than 5 am. (Here’s our Thursday report on all the changes in the works.)

TUNNEL CLOSURE: The northbound Highway 99 tunnel is scheduled to be closed until tomorrow morning.

Now, today’s events:

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

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)

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET: 11 am-7 pm, the second day of the Spring Fling Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW).

Details are in our calendar listing.

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

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: One week later than usual because of Easter, the community advisory committee for West Seattle’s city-sanctioned tiny-house encampment meets at 2 pm, online – the video participation link is here, phone-in number is 253-215-8782; in either case, meeting ID 858 5523 4269 and passcode 9701.

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)

TONIGHT’S SUNSET: 7:54 pm!

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

(Photo by Machel Spence)

Good morning! We start our look at what’s happening today with two traffic alerts:

EXPANDED LOW-BRIDGE ACCESS: Starting today, restrictions on the West Seattle low bridge start at 8 am weekend mornings rather than 5 am. (Here’s our Thursday report on all the changes in the works.)

TUNNEL CLOSURE: The northbound Highway 99 tunnel is scheduled to be closed all weekend.

Now, what else is happening:

BEIGNETS AND COFFEE: 8 am-1 pm, Jet City Beignet (WSB sponsor) pops up at the original location of Realfine Coffee (4480 Fauntleroy Way SW).

FAMILY MUSIC CONCERT: Online at 10 am, Gabrielle Macrea performs in the continuing series of fundraiser concerts benefiting West Seattle’s Cooperative Preschools – tickets and more info here.

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE SPRING FLING: 11 am-7 pm, the first day of the Spring Fling Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 W. Mqrginal Way SW) – details in our calendar listing.

WINE: Viscon Cellars (5910 Californiq SW; WSB sponsor) welcomes you at its tasting room, 1-6 pm.

VACCINE-APPOINTMENT HELP & FREE FOOD: 2-4 pm, the Greater Seattle Filipino-American SDA Church (2620 SW Kenyon) offers in-person help with booking vaccine appointments, and free food – stop by if you can use either or both!

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Tonight all over West Seattle, art displays and food/drink specials! Go here to see who’s participating this month. Highlights include Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) having its first artist reception since last year, artist Jenna Roby, 5-8 pm, 5910 California SW. Also back: The Art Walk map (see it above or here).

Also today/tonight:

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm at MOD Pizza Westwood Village, part of the proceeds goes to the White Center Co-op Preschool – here’s how to be part of the fundraiser.

(added) GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: Gov. Inslee‘s next pandemic-response briefing and media Q&A is happening at 2:30 pm today; it’ll be streamed here.

COMMUNITY TASK FORCE: The advisory group for the West Seattle Bridge project meets online at 4 pm, with topics including low-bridge access and high-bridge repair planning. Here’s the viewing link. (added) Here’s the agenda.

DEMONSTRATION: From organizer Scott:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

Thursday, April 8, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness & 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.

FOOD BANK HISTORY; 6 pm online, Words, Writers, SouthWest Stories presents Rev. Ron Marshall discussing his book about the West Seattle Food Bank‘s first 30 years. Our calendar listing has info on watching.

BIRDS, BEES, KIDS: 6:30 pm online, free presentation for parents, all welcome – here’s how to be there.

(Seen at sunset Tuesday – photo by Jonny Layesky)

Lots happening today/tonight:

DONATION DRIVE: Last chance to drop off food and other supplies in for West Seattle High School students’ donation drive, noon-2 pm at the school’s north entrance (3000 California SW).

PANDEMIC BRIEFING: 2 pm online, state health officials will present their weekly briefing and media Q&A. Watch the livestream here.

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND: 3 pm online, you’re invited to the first of three community workshops about the next phase of playground improvements. Participation info is in our preview.

MADISON MS ADDITION: 3:30 pm online, the city Landmarks Preservation Board considers the project. Participation info is in our preview.

SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 pm online, with items including a final vote on renaming Southwest Athletic Complex in honor of the late Nino Cantu. The agenda includes viewing/listening information.

DOW CONSTANTINE’S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: 5:30 pm online, County Executive Dow Constantine officially launches his re-election campaign with an event focusing on West Seattle (where he lives), White Center, and vicinity. Register here to get viewing details.

SUMMIT ATLAS OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm online, prospective families/students are invited to a virtual open house for the middle/high school in Arbor Heights. Go here to register.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm online, the community coalition for West Seattle/South Park has its monthly meeting, with guests/topics including Community Land Trusts and city attorney Pete Holmes. The agenda includes participation information.

Send event info – whether it’s online or in-person – to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Olympics panorama from Monday, by Chris Bratsanos)

Quick notes for the hours ahead:

NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: Port commissioners from Seattle and Tacoma meet online at 9 am as managing members of the Northwest Seaport Alliance. One item of interest on the agenda is an amendment to the agreement for a railroad “quiet zone” as part of the Terminal 5 project, related to other work that’s been, and will be, done in the port/city partnership. Watch the meeting here.

READING GROUP: Alki UCC‘s “Book of Joy” reading group meets again at 2 pm – info here.

DEMONSTRATION: Organizer Scott‘s weekly announcement of the twice-weekly event:

Black Lives Matter sign waving

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

Thursday, April 8, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden

Come build awareness & 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.

SCHOOL SURVEY DUE: If you have a 6th through 12th grader in Seattle Public Schools, the district asks you to reply to their “will you go hybrid or stay all remote?” survey by tonight.

(Retired art teacher’s creations in Upper Fauntleroy, 36th/Trenton)

It’s Easter Sunday and the conclusion of Passover. Here’s what’s on the schedule:

EASTER SUHDAY SERVICES: Our list features local churches with online and in-person services.

EASTER EGG HUNTS: At least four are planned today, as noted here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction, entrance at California/Alaska.

CURBSIDE LIBRARY SERVICE: Available noon-6 pm today at High Point (3411 SW Raymond) and South Park (8604 8th S.) branches.