Thanks to Anne from longtime WSB sponsor Ventana Construction for the lovely view of Lincoln Park on this partly sunny Friday morning. Four highlights for the hours ahead:

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is a great place to visit on the last day of winter break. Regular hours are noon-4 pm Thursdays-Sundays. (61st/Stevens)

BASKETBALL: Big night for high-school home games. Chief Sealth International High School hosts Lakeside, girls’ varsity at 7, boys at 8:30 (2600 SW Thistle); West Seattle High School hosts Garfield, girls’ varsity at 7, boys at 8:30. (3000 California SW)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: CD-release show at Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 8 pm. Cover info here. (2808 Alki SW)

VIDEO PREMIERE PARTY: 8 pm at The Skylark, “The Light” video premiere from Jim Marcotte Music, along with performances from his band, Xolie Morra & The Strangekind, and Jesse Gallaway. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

As the world slowly revs back up post-holidays, here’s what’s on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for this afternoon/evening:

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is back on its regular schedule post-holidays, noon-4 pm Thursdays-Sundays. (61st/Stevens)

WEST SEATTLE TAE-KWON-DO CLUB: First class of 2020 at High Point Community Center, 6:20 pm. Ages 15 and up welcome; info in our calendar listing. (6920 34th SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: Live at Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 6-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

BILL DAVIE: Acoustic guitarist/vocalist live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

GOT A SHOW/EVENT/CLASS/ETC. IN THE NEW YEAR? Send us the info as soon as you have it!

(Red-breasted Merganser, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

On this eve of New Year’s Eve,

POP-UP MUSEUM: At not-far South Park Library, the Burke Museum visits with hands-on exhibits from the Age of Dinosaurs, 1-3 pm. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

LIBRARYLAB CIRCUITS CHALLENGE: 4-7 pm at Delridge Library, “learn about electronic components and basic principles of electronics with Snap Circuits.” (5423 Delridge Way SW)

FREE MUSIC MONDAY: Hosted by Jared Mitchell & the Wingtips, 6-8 pm at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki. No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

3 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: Here are your Monday night options:
*Best of Hands Barrelhouse (7500 35th SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm, $2/person, 21+
*The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm, free, all ages
*Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way), 8 pm, $2/person, 21+

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY, TONIGHT, BEYOND … by browsing the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar!

(Ruby-crowned Kinglet, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Before (or instead o!!) tonight’s Big Game – seven options:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Winter produce, bread, cheese, meat, fish, beverages, and more, 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction! (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

KINDIEPENDENT CONCERT: 10:30 am at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, the family-music concert series features Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies. For ticket info. go here. (9131 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Open for visitors, noon-4 pm. Learn about West Seattle history! (61st/Stevens)

SUNDAY RUN CLUB: Noon every Sunday at Ounces, meet up with other runners for a short or long run, your choice. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

BRONWYN EDWARDS: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: Sign up at 3, performances start at 4, at The Skylark. Full backline. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CURTIS MOORE @ PACIFIC ROOM: 6-9 pm at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki – “Blues, americana, folk, and country, Curtis does it all.” No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

SEE EVEN MORE … on our calendar!

(Barrow’s Goldeneye, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to a quiet Saturday, with Christmas past, New Year’s ahead, and the seventh night of Hanukkah tonight. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide:

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM REOPENS: After a post-Christmas break, the home of West Seattle history will be open regular hours today, noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

DRINK LOCAL! Tasting rooms are open today for WSB sponsors Viscon Cellars (2-7 pm, 5910 California SW) and Welcome Road Winery. (1-7 pm, 3804 California SW)

GAME ON! Drop in to play games at High Pnint Library, 2-4:30 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

HANUKKAH PARTY: 4:30 pm at Kol HaNeshamah. (6115 SW Hinds)

ONE PLANET JAZZ: Trio that will “be debuting their CD of original new tunes, ‘Direct From the Heart'” at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Reservation info’s here. (7904 35th SW)

CASEY MacGILL TRIO: “Music that swings,” 8 pm at Pacific Room on Alki. Cover info here. (2808 Alki SW)

WEST END GIRLS: The monthly drag spectacular at The Skylark, hosted by Cookie Couture, 8 pm, doors at 7. $13 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE BEST YOU’VE EVER SEEN’: Remixed film and sonic accompaniment at Parliament Tavern, 8:30 pm.

“The Best You Have Ever Seen” is a monthly event at Parliament Tavern featuring 1 BAND and 1 DJ’s re-imagined score for 1 MOVIE (visually remixed live). In December, we are closing out 2019 with ‘GRAVITY’ Alfonso Cuaron’s incredible thrill ride about one astronauts journey back home, and back to life. Re-scoring the visual remix will be PATRICK GALACTIC & JIMI JAXON!

$12/door. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE … on our complete calendar!

(Bald Eagles photographed at Alki by Mark Wangerin)

You and your mate/pals/family looking for something to do tonight? Here are four possibilities, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

UEHARA-BINGEN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FINALE: Last scheduled show for this display! Be there at 6:15 pm for the 6:30 pm show. Free. (1736 Alki SW)

HALCYON THE MERMAID: “Celtic harp as a mermaid,” live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

YUKI AOKI QUINTET: Live jazz at Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 8 pm. Cover info here. (2808 Alki SW)

JESSICA LURIE QUARTET: At Parliament Tavern, Jessica Lurie with Joe Doria, Bill Horist, and Heather Thomas. 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Full list is in our calendar. Got something that’s not listed there? Send it! Listings are free.

Thanks tp Jan Pendergrass for the late-afternoon photo! Here’s a list we would have published much earlier if not for our tech troubles … but the night has just begun:

TAMBOR E CORDAS FT. NADINE WALDMANN: 6-9 pm at Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki – “World rhythmic music with a Brazilian jazz twist.” No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

‘GET FIT WEST SEATTLE’ INFO NIGHT: 7 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), learn about the next free training program to get you from couch to half-marathon. (2743 California SW)

SID LAW: “Covering a century of music from the 1920’s to the present,” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

CEPHALOPOD: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. “Improv funk superstars return to make you groove and move! Charlie Akeley, Thaddeus Turner, Joe Doria, Brad Gibson and special guests.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

IT’S ALL IN THE CALENDAR … look ahead here!

(Pine Siskin, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

It’s the second night of Hanukkah as well as Christmas Eve eve. From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

THE CHRISTMAS PEOPLE: First day at Alki Masonic Center, until 5 pm, working in the kitchen to put together holiday meals for those in need, as well as accepting donations of homemade cookies – also 9 am-5 pm tomorrow and Wednesday, with a free noon-4 pm buffet Wednesday for anyone who needs a holiday meal. Backstory here. (4736 40th SW)

HOLIDAY MUSIC AT THRIFTWAY: Lots of live music for shoppers at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) – Alex Baird noon-3 pm, Gary Benson 3:30-5:30 pm, We 3 Carolers 5:30-7:30 pm. (4201 SW Morgan)

SANTA AT THRIFTWAY: One last chance for pics with Ol’ St. Nick, 2-5 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) – then it’s back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas Eve. (4201 SW Morgan)

LIBRARY LAB – ROBOTS! Drop in 4-7 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

3 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: Here are your Monday night options:
*Best of Hands Barrelhouse (7500 35th SW), 7 pm, $2/person, 21+
*The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm, free, all ages
*Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way), 8 pm, $2/person, 21+

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY, TONIGHT, BEYOND … by browsing the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar!

(Photo by Don Brubeck, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

LAST SANTA MORNING AT CAPERS: Santa photos at CAPERS, 9 am-noon, DIY photos with $20 suggested donation benefiting West Seattle Food Bank. (4525 California SW)

TWO TOY GIVEAWAYS: 10 am, Victory Outreach Church (10851 1st Ave. S.); noon, Duwamish Tribe Longhouse. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Last one before Christmas! 10 am-2 pm, in the street, in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

SANTA AT MET MARKET: Santa photos, 11 am-2 pm at Metropolitan Market. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

BONUS SHOPPING DAY: Two WSB sponsors that are usually closed Sundays are OPEN today, noon-5 pm, for your holiday shopping! Wyatt’s Jewelers at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) and Thunder Road Guitars. (6400 California SW)

HOLIDAY MUSIC AT THRIFTWAY: We 3 Carolers noon-2 pm, Gary Benson 2:30 pm-4:30, performing inside West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) for shoppers. (4201 SW Morgan)

CORREO AEREO: Live music 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SANTA AT THRIFTWAY: 4=7 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), it’s Ol’ St.Nick. (4201 SW Morgan)

POP-UP HANUKKAH: The first of eight nights of the Festival of Light begins at sundown, and West Seattle synagogue Kol HaNeshamah invites everyone to celebrate at its Pop-Up Hanukkah in Junction Plaza Park, 5-6 pm. Candle-lighting, songs, and donuts. (42nd/Alaska)

CHRISTMAS LIGHT RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) at 6 pm for the annual leisurely run (or walk) past brightly lit homes, as previewed here. Festivities at the shop afterward. Bring a nonperishable food donation for the West Seattle Food Bank if you can. (2743 California SW)

THE COCOA CRIS CRINGLE HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern – this time for a performance, not photos! $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

CONCERT: Northwest Boychoir‘s annual “Festival of Lessons and Carols” at Holy Rosary Church, 7 pm. Tickets here. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

‘CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS’ MUSIC, LIVE: 8 pm at Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki. Online tickets are sold out, so check with the restaurant to see if there’s any room left. (2808 Alki SW)

MORE! in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar.

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

HALF-PRICE TREES @ HOLY ROSARY LOT: Last day at Holy Rosary Tree Lot, north of the school, and they’re selling at 50 percent until the trees are all gone, 9 am to (UPDATE) 7 pm. Part of the proceeds go to Hickman House (Salvation Army), West Seattle Food Bank, and West Seattle Helpline. (Off 42nd SW north of SW Genesee)

SANTA PHOTOS: At CAPERS, 9 am-noon, DIY photos with $20 suggested donation benefiting West Seattle Food Bank. (4525 California SW)

HILL TEAM FOOD DRIVE: Bring donations to the Keller Williams office 10 am-noon to help the West Seattle Food Bank. (4452 California SW)

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers. (6040 California SW)

CAR-WASH TICKETS: Support West Seattle’s Vietnamese Cultural Center by stopping by today, noon-3 pm, and buying Brown Bear Car Wash tickets for $7. (2236 SW Orchard)

TOY GIVEAWAY: Noon until toys ere gone, at High Point Community Center. (6920 34th SW)

SELFIES WITH SANTA: Find him today at Westwood Village, 2-4 pm. (2600 SW Barton)

MERMAID PHOTOS: Meet Garland the Holiday Mermaid at Ounces in North Delridge, 2-5 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

TALK WITH SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER: New Seattle School Board member Lisa Rivera Smith will fill in for Leslie Harris this time, 3-5 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WELCOMING WINTER: Alice Enevoldsen‘s quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch welcomes the winter solstice this time around – be at Solstice Park, upslope from the tennis courts, at 3:45 pm, rain or shine. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ROO AND THE FEW: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

JARED HALL QUINTET: Live jazz at Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 8 pm. Cover (and other) info here. (2808 Alki SW)

ROCK ‘N” ROLL: Kline 57 (feat. Joey Kline), Nurse Ratchett, and Ezrael Sarmiento, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE THE REST … by browsing the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar.

(Downy Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Final district office-hours session of the year for City Councilmember Lisa Herbold, 2-7 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Walk-ins welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

POP-UP SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING: Gifts Revisioned Holiday Pop-Up at Carpe Diem Collective, 2-8:30 pm. Fair-trade, handmade, and eco-friendly gifts. (3834 California SW)

GRAND OPENING FOR OUTER SPACE SEATTLE: As previewed, it’s Grand Opening day for the new indoor playspace on Alki, 4-8 pm. (2820 Alki SW)

HOLIDAY SINGALONG & 16MM FILM SHORTS: One-of-a-kind holiday event, 6:30 pm at South Park Hall. Cider, hot cocoa, popcorn. $7 admission. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

UEHARA-BINGEN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SHOW: Second-to-last chance to catch this on Alki! Be there at 6:15 pm for 6:30 pm show running about 25 minutes. (1736 Alki SW)

JOE ADAMI: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 7-9 pm, “eclectic mix of blues, pop, folk, fun originals and jazz standards.” No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

KELLEY JOHNSON: Award-winning jazz vocalist, live at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 8 pm. (2808 Alki SW)

SEATTLE GIRLS CHOIR: Concert at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 8 pm – details here. Online ticket sales are over but the choir says tickets will be available at the door. (42nd/Genesee)

PRE-HANUKKAH MUSIC: The Festival of Lights starts Sunday. But tonight at 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, “Celebrate Hanukkah w/horns featuring Hot Damn Scandal, and Shpilkis.” $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING … by browsing the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

(American Goldfinch, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visitors in town for the holidays? Bring them to the home of West Seattle’s history, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s Log House Museum, noon-4 pm. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

SSC CAMPUS TOUR: Thinking about starting or resuming your college education? Visit South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) for a tour at 2 pm. (6000 16th SW)

SHOP LATE THURSDAY & ‘GIFT RESCUE’: One more chance to “shop late” for holiday gifts in The Junction. With a bonus tonight – the “Gift Rescue,” including wrapping in the Windermere lobby, as previewed here, 5-9 pm. (4526 California SW)

STEVE RYALS DUO: Live music at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 6 pm. No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

EARLY OUTREACH MEETING FOR ALKI PROJECT: 6 pm at Alki Community Center, meet 2330 Alki SW project team members to talk about the proposed townhouse development. (5817 SW Stevens)

‘GET FIT, WEST SEATTLE’ INFO NIGHT: Ready to “Get Fit” in the New Year? Be at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) 7 pm tonight to learn about the free couch-to-half-marathon program. (2743 California SW)

STUDENT CONCERT: West Seattle High School Band, Orchestra, and Choir winter concert at 7 pm in the WSHS Theater. All welcome, no admission charge. (3000 California SW)

BRASSY: Super Krewe at Parliament Tavern! 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Common Goldeneye, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR LAFAYETTE: Now through 10 pm at MOD Pizza, part of the proceeds go to help Lafayette Elementary students if you mention the fundraiser. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

GIVING TREE FOR TEENS: At John L. Scott Real Estate-Westwood (WSB sponsor), today’s your last day to visit the tree, get a wish from a teen, and bring the unwrapped gift back by tomorrow. (2600 SW Barton)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

DINE OUT FOR ROXHILL: 4-9 pm at Proletariat Pizza in White Center, part of the proceeds will go to help Roxhill Elementary students – dine in OR delivery, just mention Roxhlll. (9622 16th SW)

SANTA AT PEGASUS PIZZA: 5 pm-10 pm, free Santa photos with a $20 order at Pegasus Pizza: “Come down early for great seats. Last year was off-the-hook fun and everyone had a great time. Enjoy great food and drinks and one of the best views on Alki!” (2770 Alki SW)

DAKOTA HOMESTEAD UPDATE: Informal meeting at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6-7 pm, for everyone interested in the status of the plan to buy the ex-substation site at 50th/Dakota and create community greenspace and more. (2306 42nd SW)

SEE THE LIGHTS: Uehara-Bingen Christmas Lights Show on Alki! Be there at 6:15 pm for the 6:30 show. “The show is ~25 minutes long, and everyone will gather outside the front of our house, so be sure to dress warm!” (1736 Alki SW)

AEGIS LIVING HOLIDAY BAZAAR:, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. “Local WS crafters and artists, hot chocolate bar, and selfie station.” (4700 SW Admiral Way)

THE SUFFERING F-HEADS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND MORE … in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar!

Thanks to Rosalie Miller for this week’s #TurkeyTuesday photos – almost eight months after this lone turkey first appeared in West Seattle. The Turkey likes perches – above, atop a parked van. Now on with happenings from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS … for seniors, 2-4 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle – call first to see if appointments are still available. (4217 SW Oregon)

RALLY: 5:30 pm in The Junction, one of 600+ pro-impeachment rallies around the country on the eve of the U.S. House‘s vote. (California/Alaska)

‘EARLY OUTREACH’ DEVELOPMENT MEETING: Find out, and talk, about the proposed apartment project for 3417 Harbor SW, 6:30 pm at Hiawatha Community Center. Coffee and cookies provided. (2700 California SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:30 pm at High Point Library. This month’s book is “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Diaz. (3411 SW Raymond)

WSHS WINTER CONCERT: Jazz Ensembles in concert at West Seattle High School, 7 pm in the theater. Free. All welcome. (3000 California SW)

SINGER-SONGWRITER CONTEST: 7 pm at Pacific Room on Alki (WSB sponsor). Come see/hear the contenders! No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

TUESDAY TRIVIA: “West Seattle’s sassiest trivia,” 8:30 pm with Devon at Admiral Pub. 21+. (2306 California SW)

OPEN MIC: Take your talent to Parliament Tavern tonight, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! … for today/tonight/beyond, in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar.

(Photo by David Hutchinson – downtown skyline after the sun emerged Sunday)

Highlights for the day/night ahead:

WALK IN LINCOLN PARK: 10 am with Sound Steps. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 2 pm at Southwest Library. This month’s book is “The Mermaid Chair” by Sue Monk Kidd. (9010 35th SW)

WINTER CONCERT: 7 pm at Madison Middle School. (3429 45th SW)

MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ: 7 pm at The Alley. 21+. (4509 California SW)

3 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: Here are your Monday night options:
*Best of Hands Barrelhouse (7500 35th SW), 7 pm, $2/person, 21+
*The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm, free, all ages
*Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way), 8 pm, $2/person, 21+

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY, TONIGHT, BEYOND … by browsing the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar!

(Bewick’s Wren, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to Saturday! First –

TRAFFIC REMINDER: The 35th/Alaska intersection is closed for weekend work, but the closure has far-reaching effects – here’s our update from last night.

Now – what’s up, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

PAJAMARAMA: 9 am-noon in The Junction:

Shop in your jammies! This is your chance to shop in your pajamas! Get your cozy flannels on and come to the Junction for Pajamarama! At participating merchants receive a free limited edition diner mug w/ $20 purchase (you must be wearing your PJs). Or simply bring a mug with you. Either way, we’ll fill it with free hot cocoa (w/whipped cream and sprinkles) at the cocoa-filling station run by the Junction volunteers. So grab your friends, and have a fun morning shopping and brunching. Find the cocoa station cozied inside the Junction Windermere across from CAPERS. Your Junction merchants will also be wearing jammies!

(Cocoa’s at 4526 California SW)

SANTA PHOTOS AT CAPERS: At CAPERS, 9 am-noon, DIY photos with $20 suggested donation benefiting West Seattle Food Bank. (4525 California SW)

6318 41ST SW SITE TOUR: Be at this future redevelopment site for an “early community outreach” site tour with the project team, 10 am. (6318 41st SW)

(added 10:53 am) ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT: Got late word of this one – VEX IQ Challenge regional robotics tournament under way in the gym at Louisa Boren STEM K-8, finals at 3:15 pm, public welcome. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

WOMEN’S SAFETY TRAINING: 10 am at the Southwest Precinct, free training session for women. (2300 SW Webster)

NATIVE HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR: Duwamish Longhouse Native Northwest Holiday Gift Fair continues today, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 am-4 om, handmade gifts/crafts, baked goods, and food at Admiral Congregational Church. (4320 SW Hill)

GIFT IDEA TO BENEFIT VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Visit the Vietnamese Cultural Center today during its regular open-to-the-public hours, noon-3 pm, and buy Brown Bear Car Wash tickets for $7. (2236 SW Orchard)

SANTA IN NORTH DELRIDGE: Find him at Ounces, 1-4 pm: “Bring the kids, dogs, & the whole family down to Ounces for free pics with Santa! And food from Cheesesteak Madness! And beer, of course!” (3809 Delridge Way SW)

SANTA IN WESTWOOD: Selfies with Santa at Westwood Village, 2-4 pm. (2600 SW Barton)

HAPPY HOUR JAZZ: At the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, with Jennifer Mellish Music and Friends, 4-6:30 pm. No cover. Food and drink specials. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

LOCUST CIDER HOLIDAY PARTY: At the location on Alki, 5-8 pm. “We will have holiday festivities, new flavors, and fun!” (2820 Alki SW)

LIGHT SHOW: Uehara-Bingen Christmas Lights Show starts tonight on Alki! 5:45 pm start.

We’ve been working hard to put together a fun show, and we would absolutely love to share it with you. The show is ~25 minutes long, and everyone will gather outside the front of our house, so be sure to dress warm! Please note that everyone’s going to have to head out shortly after the show. We’ll need to get the kids to bed!

(1736 Alki SW)

SANTA PHOTOS AT MENASHE FAMILY LIGHTS: West Seattle’s brightest Christmas lights are the backdrop for Santa photos at the Menashe Family Lights, 6-10 pm. Bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank. (5605 Beach Drive SW)

NATALEE WOODS AUTHOR READING: 6 pm, local author reads from her first memoir, at Paper Boat Booksellers. (6040 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE SANTA PUB CRAWL: 6 pm – here’s the schedule:

Shadowland- 6 pm-7 pm
Beer Junction- 7 pm-8 pm
Corner Pocket- 8 pm-9 pm
The Lodge Sports Grille- 9 pm-10 pm
Poggie Tavern- 10 pm-11 pm
Talarico’s- 11 pm-12 am

Bring a small toy for Toys for Tots!

‘THE MEDICINE’ SCREENING: 6 pm documentary and discussion at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CASPAR BABYPANTS: 6:30 pm, Grammy nominee Caspar Babypants performs at Easy Street Records. Free. (California SW/SW Alaska)

CHOIR CONCERT: Northwest Firelight Chorale holiday concert at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church,, 7:30 pm – details here. (3050 California SW)

NANCY ERICKSON: Jazz singer performs at 8 pm, Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki. Cover info here. (2808 Alki SW)

THE ESOTERICS: 8 pm concert at Holy Rosary. (42nd/Genesee)

JOE T COOK BLUES BAND: 8 pm CD release show at Poggie Tavern. 21+. (4717 California SW)

BLUEGRASS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, with DeadGrass & The Legendary Tiny Giants. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Grinch sighted on West Seattle tower crane! Photo from Chris @ Compass Construction)

Big ho-ho-holiday weekend begins:

DUWAMISH NATIVE HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR RETURNS: Until 5 pm today and again 10 am-5 pm Saturday and Sunday, the Duwamish Longhouse Native Northwest Holiday Gift Fair is back with local vendors and Native artists “showcasing goods including wood carvings, beadwork, drums, prints, paintings, and more.” (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

FREE SANTA PHOTOS: Visit Santa at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor), 3-6 pm. (4022 SW Alaska)

HAPPY HOUR JAZZ: Maguire & Peters at Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 4-6:30 pm. No cover. All ages. Food and beverage specials! (2808 Alki SW)

NIGHT MARKET:West Seattle Winter Night Market, 5-9 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral. More than 20 local artists, makers, and bakers. (2656 42nd SW)

POP-UP:VAIN (WSB sponsor) pop-up jewelry show, 6-9 pm. (4513 California SW)

KAREEM KANDI BAND: Jazz, blues, funk, classical saxophonist and band at Pacific Room on Alki, 7-10 pm. Cover info here. (2808 Alki SW)

SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), monthly showcase. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

ART LOUNGE: Artists 21+ are invited to come to Highland Park Improvement Club, starting at 7 pm, for the chance to work on your project(s) with likeminded spirits. Bar’s open. (1116 SW Holden)

‘HEAD OVER HEELS’: ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) presents “Head Over Heels: The Musical,” curtain at 7:30 pm. Directed by Mathew Wright. Tickets available here. (4711 California SW)

‘MIRACLE ON 34Th STREET’: Join Twelfth Night Productions for “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play.” 7:30 pm curtain at Kenyon Hall. Buy your ticket(s) online at this Brown Paper Tickets link, or at the venue box office. (7904 35th SW)

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern with Runaway Satellites, Star Meets Sea, The Owl Heads. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Before we get too much further into your Thursday, a quick look at some big things happening tonight:

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, HOLIDAY EDITION: That’s the map/venue list for tonight’s Art Walk – which also features carolers and Santa Claus! The Art Walk officially starts at 5 pm. Looking for ideas on which venues to visit? Here’s the official preview spotlighting some of the artists and venues! And there’s music – not only The Art of Music featuring Marina Christopher, but also the Silver Belles caroling! Santa Claus will be wandering too. Look for those extra holiday guests after 6 pm in the heart of The Junction – California SW between Oregon and Edmunds – but the Art Walk has stops all over The Junction.

SHOP LATE THURSDAY: In The Junction, this is happening tonight too. Many shops will be open until 9 pm.

Other highlights tonight:

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PROSPECTIVE STUDENT NIGHT: 6-7 pm tonight, Chief Sealth International High School invites prospective students and their families to visit. Here’s the flyer with details:

(2600 SW Thistle)

SHERI ROBERTS GREIMES: Award winning blues singer-songwriter performs at Pacific Room on Alki (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. 6-9 pm. (2808 Alki SW)

AVIATION PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – details here. (6000 16th SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 6 pm at Southwest Library, Feliks Banel talks about local weather as explored in his book “Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State.” (9010 35th SW)

STUDENT JAZZ: 7 pm concert at Madison Middle School. (3429 45th SW)

LOTS MORE … see the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide.

(Squid fishing at Seacrest Pier, photographed by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, what’s up for the rest of your Wednesday:

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: “The Hatchet Man” (1932) will be shown at the Senior Center of West Seattle, 1 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

WRITING CIRCLE: Seattle Writes event at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6 pm. Drop in for “writing exercises and motivation”! (2306 42nd SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: This month’s second-Wednesday gathering of the area’s largest political organization is the holiday party, 6:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Potluck! (9131 California SW)

POEMS AND STORIES: The monthly Poetrybridge event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) is at 7 pm tonight, with featured readers Sherri Levin and Dale Champlin. All ages. (5612 California SW)

LAUGHTER! Comedy Kitchen hosted by Zack Kitchens at the Pacific Room on Alki (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. (2808 Alki SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Joe Doria’s McTuff featuring Esshan Karimi and Cole Schuster, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

And since it’s now just TWO weeks until Christmas, this reminder:

LIGHTS, TREES, MUSIC, SHOPPING, SANTA … and more … are all listed in our updated-daily Holiday Guide!

(Saturday photo from Molly)

Two new photos of The West Seattle Turkey have come in – thank you! – so today’s highlight list brings back #TurkeyTuesday! (If you’re new, The Turkey first turned up in West Seattle in April and relatively quickly settled in the general southeast Admiral area, from which both of today’s photos hail.) Now, on with the highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

HOLIDAY LUNCH: Senior Center of West Seattle‘s free holiday luncheon. 11:30 am. Call to see if there’s room – our calendar listing explains how, and has other details. (4217 SW Oregon)

RESTAURANT SUCCESS: If you’re thinking about starting a food truck, café, or restaurant, this informational event at Delridge Library could help. 3-4:30 pm. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SANISLO ELEMENTARY DINE-OUT AND TALENT SHOW: 5-8 pm at Great American Diner, percentage of the proceeds benefit Sanislo. (4752 California SW)

(Monday photo from Betty)

COLLEGE FAIR: Future college student in the family? Learn about schools, financial aid, more at this free public event tonight at West Seattle High School, 6-8 pm. (3000 California SW)

HOLIDAY CONCERT: West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ Debut & Concert Orchestras in concert – program details here – 6 pm at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE; donations appreciated! (2600 SW Thistle)

STUDENT CONCERT: First of three winter concerts at Madison Middle School, 7 pm. (3429 45th SW)

ORCA UPDATE: The Whale Trail‘s winter gathering at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) starts at 7 tonight – details in our preview. (5612 California SW)

SINGER-SONGWRITER CONTEST: 7 pm at Pacific Room on Alki (WSB sponsor), come watch the contenders! No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

OPEN MIC: Take your talent to Parliament Tavern tonight, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! … check the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar.

(Black Turnstone, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar:

AGING WELL: Discuss! With a facilitated 1 pm group at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

2 EVENING BOOK GROUPS: Both tonight, 6:45 pm:
*Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), discussing “The Uncommon Reader” by Alan Bennett
*West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW), discussing “House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton

CONCERT: Christmas Festival Concert at Holy Rosary, 7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm: “Seattle Christian School will present its annual Christmas choral concert.” Free-will offering. (42nd/Genesee)

3 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: Here are your Monday night options:
*Best of Hands Barrelhouse (7500 35th SW), 7 pm, $2/person, 21+
*The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm, free, all ages
*Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Oregon), 8 pm, $2/person, 21+

SEE THE FUTURE … by browsing the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar!

(Video by Troy Sterk – sea lions vocalizing off Lincoln Park)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

SANTA PHOTOS: Find St. Nick at CAPERS, 9 am-noon, DIY photos with $20 suggested donation benefiting West Seattle Food Bank. (4525 California SW)

COAT & COCOA DRIVE: Gather up gently used coats, scarves, and other warm clothing you don’t need and bring it to the south end of the Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm, and get cocoa while you’re dropping off your donation. Part of West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays! (California/Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Year-round in the street in The Junction, 10 am-2 pm. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

WREATH SALES: Pathfinder K-8 PTSA are selling handmade wreaths just south ofthe West Seattle Farmers Market on December 8th, and December 15th (10 am-2 pm). All proceeds support outdoor education. (California/Alaska)

TOYS FOR TOTS: Today’s the last day to bring new, unwrapped toy donations to your nearest fire station – as explained here.

HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR: At Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 10 am-2 pm, in the Social Hall. All used books; free cider and treats! (7141 California SW)

SEATTLE SAMPLING TOUR: Three West Seattle artists are part of the Seattle Sampling open-studio tour, 10 am-5 pm. (Map and info here)

VIVA TOUR: Vashon Island Visual Artists have an open-studio tour continuing today too and are sponsoring WSB to get the word out. 10 am-4 pm – also next Saturday/Sunday. (Map and info here)

SANTA AT MY THREE LITTLE BIRDS: Free Santa photos at the new location of My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, 11 am-2 pm. (4736 California SW)

MAKERS MARKET: Happening at Tibbetts UMC (WSB sponsor) 11:30 am-1 pm Sunday, hand-sewn items, stocking stuffers, crafts, gift baskets, and baked goods available for sale. “Sip a hot beverage and enjoy Christmas cookies while you shop.” Proceeds benefit the West Seattle Helpline. (3940 41st SW)

AUTHOR SIGNING: Kim Seely at Paper Boat Booksellers, 1 pm. (6040 California SW)

MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR THE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), bring food/financial donations for the West Seattle Food Bank. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘HEAD OVER HEELS’: ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) presents “Head Over Heels: The Musical,” 3 pm curtain. Directed by Mathew Wright. Tickets available here. (4711 California SW)

‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’: Join Twelfth Night Productions this holiday season for “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play.” 3 pm at Kenyon Hall. Buy your ticket(s) online at this Brown Paper Tickets link, or at the venue box office. (7904 35th SW)

HOLIDAY SINGALONG: “Songs of Christmas” at Admiral Congregational Church, 4 pm, “a free one-hour family concert and singalong, followed by Christmas cookies and cider.” (4320 SW Hill)

VERY EARLY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: At 5 pm, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church invites you to be part of a very early full Christmas Eve service that will be recorded on video for worldwide webcast, as previewed/explained here. (3050 California SW)

SUNDAY NIGHT SEAHAWKS: Looking for somewhere to watch the 5:20 pm game? Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) and Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way) both invite you. Ounces is all ages, The Parliament is 21+.

THE ESOTERICS IN CONCERT: 8 pm at Holy Rosary – program and ticket info here. (42nd/Genesee)

SEE MORE … in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar

(The tug Carolyn H, photographed by David Hutchinson)

So much happening today/tonight! From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Santa photos for kids up to age 10 are part of the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle‘s annual pancake breakfast, 7-11 am at Alki Masonic Center. Tickets are $8 online in advance, $10 at the door, kids under 10 eat free with paid adult. Buy advance tickets here. **Bring new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots!!** (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

SHOP EARLY: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 8 am-2 pm. (5612 California SW)

WHITE CENTER SUMMIT: Come talk about the community’s future at this year’s summit, presented by the White Center Community Development Association, 9 am-1:30 pm at Evergreen High School. (830 SW 116th)

ADOPT-A-STREET CLEANUP: 9 am-11 am with the Admiral Neighborhood Association. Meet at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor). Get treats! (41st/Admiral)

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Prospective families are invited to visit the independent middle school (a WSB sponsor) 10 am-11:30 am at its third and final fall open house. (10015 28th SW)

MAKERS MARKET: Happening at Tibbetts UMC (WSB sponsor) 10 am-3 pm today, 11:30 am-1 pm Sunday, beautiful and unique selection of hand-sewn items, stocking stuffers, crafts, gift baskets, and baked goods available for sale. This year’s Makers Market includes artisans from the community! Sip a hot beverage and enjoy Christmas cookies while you shop. Proceeds benefit the West Seattle Helpline. (3940 41st SW)

SANTA PAWS: Pets and people are invited in for free photos with Santa, 10 am-1 pm at Windermere West Seattle. Bring pet-and-people food donations for the West Seattle Food Bank! (4526 California SW)

LIGHT RAIL NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM: 10 am-noon at Delridge Community Center, you’re invited to get updated on where the West Seattle planning process stands, with a focus on the future Delridge station. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

SEOLA POND NEEDS YOU: 10 am-1 pm, help revive the pond by taking part in today’s planting party. (30th SW & SW 105th)

ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR: Three West Seattle artists are part of the Seattle Sampling open-studio tour, 10 am-5 pm. (Map and info here)

WINTER-THEMED STORY TIME: 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers, local author Kerri Kokias reads from her picture book “Snow Sisters,” followed by games, activities, and crafts. (6040 California SW)

HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR: At Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 11 am – 2 pm and Sunday 10 am-2 pm, in the Social Hall. All used books this year and a huge selection so you’ll find the right book for everyone! Complimentary Hot Cider and Treats! (7141 California SW)

COMMUNITY WALK FOR NORTH DELRIDGE PROJECT: 11 am, meet for this city-led walk to talk about the Brandon/Findlay Trails/Wayfinding project, as previewed here. (26th/Brandon)

DRIVE-IN TOY DRIVE: Eazy Duz It Car Club is collecting new, unopened toys for the Salvation Army 11 am-4 pm at Boss Drive-In in South Delridge. Bring a donation! (9061 Delridge Way SW)

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: “Join Move2Center for our Joy-Full Holiday Open House from 2 pm until 5 pm! If you’ve ever walked by our “speakeasy” entrance and wondered what Move2Center is all about, this is a terrific opportunity to drop in and check us out. Everyone who swings by the open house will be able to take advantage of special discounted prices on class passes and other fantastic giveaways, including a FREE Nia class at 3 p.m. More information is available by clicking here.(37th/Alaska)

CHRISTMAS SHIP: After three nighttime stops last week, the Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship is back in West Seattle, after a South Park stop – both in the afternoon, with Emerald City Voices on board:

-Duwamish Waterway Park @ 2:00 pm (7900 10th Ave. S., South Park)
-Don Armeni Boat Ramp @ 3:05 pm (1220 Harbor SW)

NIGHT MARKET: 40 vendors expected, plus live music, during the Hometown Holidays Night Market, in the street, in The Junction, 3-7 pm. Santa will be there, too, starting around 4! (SW Alaska between California and 42nd)

LIGHT THE TREE: West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting at 6 pm, during the Night Market, at Junction Plaza Park. Live music starts at 4! (42nd SW/SW Alaska)

‘HEAD OVER HEELS’: ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) presents “Head Over Heels: The Musical,” 7:30 pm curtain. Directed by Mathew Wright. Tickets available here. (4711 California SW)

‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’: Join Twelfth Night Productions this holiday season for “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play.” Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3 pm at Kenyon Hall.
Buy your ticket(s) online at this Brown Paper Tickets link, or at the venue box office. (7904 35th SW)

STEPHANIE PORTER SINGS JAZZ: 8 pm at Pacific Room on Alki (WSB sponsor) – performer and cover info here. (2808 Alki SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 9 pm, Fundamental Forces, Ask the Ages, and Super Z Attack Force. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND THERE’S MORE … in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar.