It’s Election Day – the voting ends tonight and the vote-counting begins. We found three candidates signwaving in the fog around 8 am at the 35th/Fauntleroy entrance to the West Seattle Bridge. West to east:

WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT: Doing last-minute research? All the links are here. If you want one last look/listen in the City Council District 1, find all our coverage archived here.

VOTING DEADLINE: 8 pm tonight if you’re using a King County Elections dropbox; earlier if you’re using postal mail – you need to be sure your ballot gets postmarked with today’s date. No stamp necessary. If you need voting assistance, the county vote centers are open until 8 pm.

ELECTION RESULTS: As usual, there will be one set of results released, expected somewhere in the 8:05-8:15 pm vicinity. After that, weekday afternoon updates until everything’s counted.

ELECTION NIGHT PARTIES: So far we know of three – same three candidates we found out signwaving – Herbold at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW), Tavel at Talarico’s (4728 California SW), McDermott at Pizzeria 22 (4213 SW College). Any others? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Other highlights after this #TurkeyTuesday photo of The West Seattle Turkey, now in our area for 6_ months:

The photo is from Lauren, who explains, “Realized I haven’t seen any turkey photos on the blog lately. Probably because the turkey spends about 1/2 her time in my backyard. She is kind of like that friend your teenager has: they’re over all the time, eats all your food – and you’re kind of annoyed by it, but you know they don’t have a great home life, so you just roll with it, and now they’re an honorary member of your family. That’s the West Seattle Turkey for us.” Now, on to the non-election highlights:

BABY STORY TIME X 2: Two options for you and your up-to-1-year-old: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) and West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

DREAM DINNERS OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm-8 pm, sample the holiday menu, meet the new owners, and – if you are new to Dream Dinners (WSB sponsor) – assemble a free dinner to take home. RSVP – the info’s in our calendar listing. (4701 41st SW)

UNDOING RACISM & TEACHING EQUITY TO CHILDREN: 6-8:30 pm workshop at Alki Elementary, led by Families of Color Seattle. All welcome – RSVP info is in our calendar listing. (3010 59th SW)

PAWS ON PATROL: 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct, dog owners and their well-behaved pups are welcome at this second training meeting for the new SPD program encouraging them to be on the lookout for crime/safety issues while out walking. (2300 SW Webster)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point, monthly meeting. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

SOCCER: 7 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, West Seattle High School plays Roosevelt for third place in the Metro League and a spot at the state tournament. (2801 SW Thistle)

SEE ALL THE LISTINGS: Browse our complete calendar here.

(Fall colors that fell. Photo by Robin Sinner, shared via WSB Flickr group. And don’t forget this!)

The first full week of November has begun! Here are some highlights:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE SPEAKER SERIES: Noon at Brockey Center on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus – “Timothy Jacob Wise is an American anti-racism activist and writer. Since 1995, he has given speeches at over 600 college campuses across the U.S. He has trained teachers, corporate employees, non-profit organizations, and law enforcement officers in methods for addressing and dismantling racism in their institutions.” 50-minute talk followed by half an hour of Q&A. Community members welcome as well as SSC students and staff. (6000 16th SW)

HAM JAM: New and experienced operators are all welcome at this monthly West Seattle Amateur Radio Club-led gathering at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, 6-7 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

OPEN HOUSE @ A CHILD BECOMES PRESCHOOL: Looking for preschool? 6:30-8 pm tonight, visit A Child Becomes (WSB sponsor) in North Admiral. Bring your child(ren) and your questions! (4320 SW Hill)

3 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: Your Monday night options in West Seattle:
*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+

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: Twice-monthly meeting at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. 7 pm. All welcome. (4217 SW Oregon)

MORE AS ALWAYS … see our complete calendar!

(Ruby-crowned Kinglet, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, see what’s fresh, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE MEETING: The city-sanctioned encampment’s Community Advisory Committee meets 2 pm at the Arrowhead Gardens community room, all welcome. (9200 2nd SW)

CELEBRATING SEAL SITTERS’ FOUNDERS: 2-5 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, a celebration of and conversation with Seal Sitters founders Brenda Peterson and Robin Lindsey. (9131 California SW)

HANNAH LIZ: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

LADIES MUSICAL CLUB: Free classical-music concert at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 3 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

TINKERGARTEN LANTERN WALK: 4:30 pm at Lincoln Park, free, all ages, but pre-register. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AT THE PACIFIC ROOM: Willow Goodine performs, 6-9 pm. No cover. (2808 Alki SW)

MOE WEISNER QUARTET: Jazz night at Parliament Tavern, 7 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Surf Scoters, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to the weekend! Some of what’s happening today/tonight:

GREEN SEATTLE DAY: The work parties are all full, but in case you see them and wonder, three West Seattle parks are among 17 citywide where volunteers are working today: Lincoln Park, Westcrest Park, and Pigeon Point.

AMATEUR RADIO LICENSING CLASS: 9 am-5 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – full details here. (6000 16th SW)

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Interested families are invited to visit this independent elementary school on the north edge of The Junction, 10 am-noon. Enter Tilden School (WSB sponsor) via the west side of the building. (4105 California SW)

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-1 pm open house at this P-8 Catholic school. (4142 42nd SW)

DELRIDGE GROCERY GROUNDBREAKING: 11 am, be there as the Delridge Grocery Co-op celebrates the ceremonial start of the build-out for its long-awaited store, followed by its annual member meeting – with community involvement encouraged! More info in our preview. (5444 Delridge Way SW)

HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH GALA: 11 am at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s annual fundraising gala spotlights local music history, with a program highlighted by a live interview with Easy Street Records proprietor Matt Vaughan. (1936 Harbor SW)

DEATHSPLORATION RESOURCE & ART FAIR: 11 am-5 pm at Camp Long, as part of Deathsploration Month:

Discover cool art, organizations, local businesses, and how the death and dying community is living in Western Washington. Local organizations, artists, businesses post up at Camp Long for the day, creating space for you to discover, engage, learn and play. This event will feature prizes, freebies, and amazing humans.

Dance party and bonfire follow! (5200 35th SW)

BALLARD SEDENTARY SOUSA BAND: Birthday bash – with cake! – at Kenyon Hall, 3 pm. Ticket info here. (7904 35th SW)

KENYA FUNDRAISER: Enjoy Kenyan food and support education, 5-7 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. (3050 California SW)

INTERNATIONAL FOLK: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, Joe Jencks and Wes Weddell in concert. Ticket info here. (7904 35th SW)

‘NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE’ FINALE: Last night for the 7:30-10:30 pm “garage haunt” show in an Alki yard.

Full details in our calendar listing. (2130 Alki SW)

GRETA MATASSA: The acclaimed Seattle jazz singer performs at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 8 pm. Tickets here. (2808 Alki SW)

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, Last Chance Family Band, The Berries, and Golden Ruins. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE OUR FULL CALENDAR … by going here.

P.S. Remember to “fall back” tonight (2 am Sunday) … if you have any clocks/devices left that don’t automatically adjust!

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Susan Romanenghi)

Welcome to November! Highlights of what’s ahead:

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: 11 am at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

CORNER BAR: 6 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, the monthly pop-up bar. Counting down to HPIC’s centennial celebration in two weeks: “This month we celebrate the ’10s – a summary of our recent past. Thanks to Dina Johnson, Kay Kirkpatrick, Michele Witzki and other special contributors – that have put so much effort into documenting our history in such a way.” Music by Welcome Strangers and DJ Dr. Lehl. (1116 SW Holden)

SKELETON THEATRE: Animatronic Skeleton Theatre is back with “a remounting of “Ulna 13,” about skeletons in space. The show is about 20 minutes and will loop 6-9 pm. skeletontheatre.com. Free. (36th/Hanford)

‘NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE’, second-to-last night for the 7:30-10:30 pm “garage haunt” show in an Alki yard. Full details in our calendar listing. (2130 Alki SW)

KARA HESSE: Live at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 8 pm. Tickets here. (2808 Alki SW)

DEAL: Music at Parliament Tavern, 8:30 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar.

(Halloween decorations in Belvidere, photographed by Rose De Dan)

Tonight’s the night! From the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

MORNING TRICK-OR-TREATING: Now through noon trick-or-treating at Holy Rosary School, all kids 5 and under welcome. (42nd/Genesee)

MAGIC OF MORGAN: New “Magic of Morgan” trick-or-treating event, 3-5 pm. Most participants are along California north of Fauntleroy.

SPOOKY STORIES: Halloween Storytime for kids up to 8 years old at Southwest Library, 3:30 pm. (9010 35th SW)

WESTWOOD VILLAGE TRICK-OR-TREATING: 4-6 pm trick-or-treating at the shopping center, on Halloween again this year. (2600 SW Barton)

SOUTH PARK TRICK-OR-TREATING: South Park businesses invite trick-or-treaters, 5-7 pm on Halloween. See the list here. (14th/Cloverdale)

HARVEST PARTY: 5 pm @ West Side Presbyterian Church. “On October 31st we’ll be having our annual Harvest Party in Howell Auditorium! As usual, there will be booths set up throughout Howell with games for kids, and, of course, there will be a cakewalk.” Free. (3601 California SW)

HAUNTED HOUSE & FOOD DRIVE: Meeds Manor Haunted House, 5:30-9 pm, a benefit for West Seattle Food Bank – bring donations. New location this year. (3011 45th SW)

MORPH ON 44TH: 5:30-9 pm.”Halloween Scare and Display, All Trick-or-Treaters Welcome…Parents, Kids, and Doggies, too! Candy, Non-candy (Teal Pumpkin House), and Dog Treats. House will morph during the day on Oct 31 and come alive at dusk! Warning: Beware of the Scare Zone!” (2747 44th SW)

NIGHTMARE ON 44TH: Animatronics and more in a spooky West Seattle yard. Sunset to 9 pm on Halloween night. (44th SW between Charlestown and Andover)

SKELETON THEATRE: Animatronic Skeleton Theatre is back with “a remounting of “Ulna 13,” about skeletons in space. The show is about 20 minutes and will loop tonight and tomorrow night. skeletontheatre.com. 6-9 pm both nights. Free. (36th/Hanford)

‘NIGHT OF THE LIVING TEENS’ At Southgate Roller Rink, 6-8 pm. Co-sponsored by Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor).

Live music from local young artists, food, drinks, costumes, photo booth and a good time!

$12 at the door w/ FREE skate rental
ALL AGES
6-6:45 The Band THEM
7-7:45 Celeste Flesheim

(9646 17th SW)

TRICK-OR-TREATING AT THE KENNEY: 6:30-7:30 pm, trick-or-treating at The Kenney (WSB sponsor). “Open to the public. Children up to age 12 are invited to Trick or Treat in our Main Lobby and visit with residents. Fun, Safe, Free, Warm, and Dry!” (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

‘NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE’, 7:30-10:30 pm “garage haunt” show in an Alki yard. Full details in our calendar listing. (2130 Alki SW)

Also, throughout the night:

TEAL PUMPKIN PROJECT: Look for the pumpkins signaling nclusivity for food-allergic trick-or-treaters – map and info here

JACK-O-LANTERNS APLENTY: ~100 carved pumpkins on display, as shown here! (5230 SW Dakota)

For bar/tavern parties, see the guide! And from our regular calendar:

FINAL BODY IN-STORE: 7 pm, free, all-ages in-store performance at Easy Street Records. (California/Alaska)

(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

ADMIRAL DISTRICT TRICK OR TREATING: Participating merchants welcome trick-or-treaters, this year the day before Halloween! 3-6 pm. (All directions along California/Admiral, also 42nd north and south of Admiral)

STORY TIME: Halloween Story Time at Paper Boat Booksellers, 6 pm. (6040 California SW)

And from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOCCER: Metro League tournament play at Walt Hundley Playfield at 4 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Holy Names. (34th/Myrtle)

NEW CRUISE TERMINAL: The Port of Seattle is having three information/input meetings about its proposal for a new cruise terminal at Pier 46. First one is at the Georgetown campus of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), 5:30-7:30 pm, as previewed here. (6727 Corson Ave. S.)

KENNEDY HS OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 pm open house at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien. (140 S. 140th)

(Horned Grebe, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Nothing in the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide for today/tonight – so here are highlights from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: 1-2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library: “A no-charge presentation of Medicare Basics, your options, and what you need to consider when choosing your Medicare Plan for 2020.” Facilitated by Patrice Lewis of We Speak Medicare. All are welcome. (2306 42nd SW)

HIRING EVENT: Early-childhood employment and volunteering opportunities at Neighborhood House High Point – apply at this event, 4-6 pm. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

‘TALES FROM THE HEARTH’: You’re invited to this special autumn-inspired-storytelling event with West Seattle Toastmasters 832, 6:30 pm at The Kenney (WSB sponsor). More info here. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TRACK WORKOUT: Free track workout with West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor); meet at the shop at 6:30 pm. (2743 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE ANTI-RACIST BOOK CLUB: First meeting of this new 5th-Tuesdays group at Admiral Congregational Church. 7 pm. (4320 SW Hill)

MORE … browse our complete calendar for all the listings for today/tonight/beyond!

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to October’s last Monday! First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide, one listing for tonight:

JACK O’LANTERNS APLENTY: ~100 carved pumpkins on display! (5230 SW Dakota)

And from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LINCOLN PARK WALK: 10 am with Sound Steps. Meet in the center of the north parking lot. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PUZZLE ROOM CHALLENGE: 4-7 pm, drop-in activity at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

COLLEGE & RESOURCE FAIR: 4:30-7:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point:

The general public, including teens and adults 18 and older, are welcome. Meet with college and university representatives from Seattle and around Washington. The event includes mini-workshops, including learning how to apply and pay for college, information sessions include information on SAT/ACT, Essay Writing, FAFSA.

(6400 Sylvan Way SW)

3 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: Listings for these three 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+

MORE AS ALWAYS …. for all ages; see our complete calendar!

(Golden-crowned Kinglet, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Again today, we start the highlight list with what’s in the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

HARVEST FESTIVAL: West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival, 10 am-2 pm. Held concurrently with the Farmers’ Market, adding an extra block to the usual street closure on California SW, plus SW Alaska on both sides of California. Kids’ activities (arts, crafts, games), Chili Cookoff, Cider/Cocoa Garden, 11:30 am costume parade led by the West Seattle High School Marching Band, noon trick-or-treating. Full preview here.

SEASONAL GLASS ART: Art Glass Pumpkin Patch at Avalon Glassworks in Luna Park: Hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins. 10 am-5 pm; watch live glass-blowing starting at 11 am! (2914 SW Avalon Way)

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: 2 pm-5 pm, pumpkin-painting, birdhouse-making, other kids’ activities, pony rides, raptor education, petting zoo, cakewalk, food and drink, music, more. In and around the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse/Church/Y. Full preview here. (9100 block of California SW)

WHITE CENTER TRICK-OR-TREATING: Trick-or-treat in downtown White Center, at participating businesses, 2-5 pm. (16th SW south of Roxbury, and vicinity)

Also happening today/tonight:

DROP-OFF FOOD DRIVE FOR PEOPLE & PETS: Joseph Meats‘ food drive continues today – drop off donations outside his house in Arbor Heights! (9910 34th SW)

CASPAR BABYPANTS: First show in new Sunday concert series at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, 1 pm. (9131 California SW)

OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM: 6 pm monthly jam at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

JAZZ: 8 pm at The Alley, music with The Triangular Jazztet. 21+. (4509 California SW)

(Hiawatha Halloween carnival, Friday night photo by Jason Grotelueschen)

Hallo-weekend’s biggest day/night starts now, so we begin the daily highlights with listings from the WSB Halloween Etc. Guide:

COSTUMED 5K AND MORE: West Seattle Monster Dash, 5K run/walk with costume contest, kids’ dash, new Family Fun Zone, 9-11 am at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY: At West Seattle Thriftway, 11 am-1 pm. Decorate a mini-pumpkin! Get a treat bag! (4201 SW Morgan)

CHILDREN’S PUMPKIN HUNT: At West Seattle Nursery, 11 am-3 pm. Costumes encouraged but not required. (5275 California SW)

(added) WHITE CENTER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 2 pm-5 pm at the Steve Cox Memorial Park Log Cabin, organized by the teen program. (1321 SW 102nd)

BEER GARDEN TRICK-OR-TREATING: At Ounces, 2:30-5 pm. Details here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: At Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center, 4-7 pm, details here. (7000 35th SW)

DUWAMISH YOUTH HALLOWEEN PARTY: At the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse, 5-8 pm. Details here. For the whole family! (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

BINGO! Gothic Halloween Rainbow Bingo in South Park, 6-10 pm. RSVP here. (8201 10th Ave. S.)

SOUTH PARK HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST & PUB CRAWL: 7-10 pm. Prizes! 21+. Participating venues listed here. (14th S./S. Cloverdale)

DRAG SPOOKTACULAR: West End Ghouls, Halloween edition of The Skylark‘s drag extravaganza, 7 pm doors, 8 pm show. Tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI ‘GARAGE HAUNT’: Nightfall Orphanage, 7:30-10:30 pm. Full details in our calendar listing. (2130 Alki SW)

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR RADIO SHOW: At Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Details here. (7904 35th SW)

ADMIRAL PUB HALLOWEEN PARTY, 9 pm-2 am: “Come spend Halloween at the Admiral Pub. Raffles every hour for some fun prizes. Costume Contest at Midnight so wear your spookiest costume. With drink specials all night.” (2306 California SW)

HULAWEEN: At Parliament Tavern, “surf/tiki/exotica costume party blowout!” Details here. 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

And from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, join Delridge Grocery Co-op volunteers:

We’ll be working to beautify Delridge Way SW from SW Juneau St to SW Alaska St. Trash bags, gloves, pickers, and other supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gloves and bags as well. This is a great family activity (as well as a great way for middle and high schoolers to get some community service time), and you can participate for as little or as much time as you have to spare. Meet up at Youngstown Coffee Company starting at 9:30 am, and then cleanup will be between 10 am and noon.

(5214 Delridge Way SW)

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: 10 am-2 pm, take your unneeded/unwanted/expired pills/tablets to the Southwest Precinct for no-questions-asked dropoff. (2300 SW Webster)

YOUR CHANCE TO SEE SALMON: Noon-3 pm, you’re invited to visit during the “open creek” at Fauntleroy Creek, as previewed here. (Fauntleroy & Director)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS GALA: 6 pm at Alki Masonic Hall, dinner, music, auction, and more! Check to see if tickets are still available. (4736 40th SW)

LOOK AHEAD … via our complete calendar and Halloween Etc. Guide!

(The seabird that’s Halloween-ready – Harlequin Duck, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlight time! First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Guide:

HIGH POINT CC FESTIVAL: Fall Festival at High Point Community Center, 5:30-7:30 pm. (6920 34th SW)

ALKI CC CARNIVAL: Spooky Carnival at Alki Community Center, 6-8 pm. “Spooky fun for the howl family! Carnival games and prizes and a Spooky Scream Room for the brave Trick-or-Treaters. Teen and adult volunteers are greatly appreciated.” 25-cent tickets or $7/unlimited bracelet. (5817 SW Stevens)

HIAWATHA CARNIVAL: Halloween Carnival at Hiawatha Community Center, 6-8 pm. Ages 5 and under in the auditorium, 5-12 in the gym. Tickets 25 cents. (2700 California SW)

SOUTHWEST POOL SWIM: Pumpkin Splash Family Swim, 7-8 pm at Southwest Pool. Free. If you’re under 18, an adult MUST be with you in the water. (2801 SW Thistle)

ALKI ‘GARAGE HAUNT’: Nightfall Orphanage, 7:30-10:30 pm. Full details in our calendar listing. (2130 Alki SW)

And from our year-round West Seattle Event Calendar:

TALK WITH YOUR COUNCILMEMBER: 2-7 12-5 pm, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s monthly district office hours, drop-ins welcome. At Southwest Customer Service Center. (2801 SW Thistle)

CIDER FUNDRAISER: Taproot School students will be selling hot cider 4-5:30 pm by the Lincoln Park south lot – for the ferry line as well as parkgoers – to raise money for Immigrant Families Together. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FREE TASTING FRIDAYS: 4-6 pm at Capco Beverages in The Junction. (4100 SW Alaska)

TALK WITH THE MAYOR: After a walking tour of the West Seattle Junction starting at 4 pm, Mayor Jenny Durkan – accompanied by Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, Assistant SPD Chief Deanna Nollette, and Southwest Precinct Captain Pierre Davis – is scheduled for a community conversation at Cupcake Royale at 5 pm. (California/Alaska)

FOOTBALL: West Seattle High School‘s last scheduled home game of the season is vs. Sammamish at Southwest Athletic Complex, 7 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

TX TRUMBO: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

FIX: Live in-store performance at Easy Street Records, 7 pm. No cover. All ages. (California/Alaska)

MUCH MORE … our full calendar is here, and the Halloween Etc. Guide is here!

(Rock Wren that’s drawing birders to Alki Point – photographer Mark Wangerin says it’s a fairly rare sight here!)

Here are the highlights for the rest of your Thursday! First, from the WSB West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

GLOW PARTY: You’re invited to the Glow Party at Delridge Community Center, 6-8 pm: “Join the Delridge Community Center and the Delridge Advisory Council for an evening of glow in the dark fun! Come glow with us for the 5th annual glow in the dark party. Snacks, games and music is just the beginning of the fun. Wear your costume, face paint or anything that will illuminate the party.” (4501 Delridge Way SW)

And from our year-round Event Calendar:

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: Will they vote to include one, both, or neither of two West Seattle alternatives in light-rail environmental studies? Meeting downtown includes public comment; agenda and documents are linked here. 1:30-4 pm at ST board room. Also viewable via livestream. (401 S. Jackson)

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: 1:30 pm at Southwest Library, free presentation. (9010 35th SW)

SOCCER: 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (with senior-recognition starting at 3:30), the tied-for-division-lead West Seattle High School girls are the home team, taking on Chief Sealth International HS. (34th/Myrtle)

CHAMBER AFTER-HOURS: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at (corrected) Hunt Jackson, the monthly West Seattle Chamber of Commerce evening networking event. (4123 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. The agenda highlight:

Metro Transit Guest — Graydon Newman, Seattle Service Planning Lead, and West Seattle resident. General questions we’ll address:

Rapid Ride – misalignment of next bus timing vs. bus arrival; RR H stop spacing; etc.
public/private partnerships and shuttle buses – competition w/ Metro? Shuttles to Water Taxi, neighborhoods, Seahawks
evaluation processes
light rail integration
What programs is Metro continuing (e.g., Trailhead Direct), what is it expanding, what programs is it piloting (e.g., pilot programs on many first mile-last mile solutions, such as Ride 2 in West Seattle).

(6400 Sylvan Way SW)

GET TO KNOW YOUR NGO: As previewed here, visit Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) to learn about more than half a dozen advocacy organizations and what they do. (4502 42nd SW)

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HS OPEN HOUSE: 7-8:30 pm, visit the Seattle Lutheran High School campus to learn about SLHS. (4100 SW Genesee)

(Wednesday evening photo by Marc Milrod)

THE SUPER KREWE: Brassy! 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

(WSB photo, just in)

COFFEE WITH A COP: Happening now until 11 am at Admiral Safeway Starbucks, drop in and chat with local police. (2622 California SW)

SOFTBALL: Chief Sealth International High School‘s league-champ slowpitch team plays Lake Washington, 4 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

THERAGUN GROUP RUN: 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), free group run plus the chance afterward to try out a Theragun percussive-therapy device. (2743 California SW)

SDOT DIRECTOR, WESTCREST DOG PARK @ HPAC: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, this month’s HPAC meeting features SDOT director Sam Zimbabwe with an update on what’s now proposed for improving safety at Highland Park Way/Holden. Also, as previewed here, Seattle Parks will talk about the plan for a temporary replacement dog park when the Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area is closed for drainage improvements. (1116 SW Holden)

NATIONAL PARKS CONCERT: West Seattleite Anthony Spain conducts the Northwest Symphony Orchestra in a unique visual/musical experience at Benaroya Hall downtown, 7:30 pm – details here. (200 University St.)

OPEN MIC NIGHT: The legendary backlined open mic at The Skylark. Signups start at 7:30 pm, performances at 8, all ages until 10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE … on our complete calendar.

(Sanderlings, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for the rest of your Tuesday:

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, bring the little ones! (2306 42nd SW)

MEDICARE INFO: Two free workshops in West Seattle this afternoon – 1:30 pm at West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW), 2:30 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING: If you want to make a case for including something in, or excluding something from, next year’s city budget, tonight’s public hearing is your big chance. 5:30 pm at City Hall downtown. (600 4th Ave.)

SAFETY & CRIME PREVENTION: The West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network‘s last meeting of the year is at 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct. No special guest, but come find out about a change in the meeting schedule for next year, aa well as the usual updates from, and Q&A with, police. (2300 SW Webster)

EXPLORER WEST MS OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 pm, your family is invited to come learn about Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor), “the only independent 6th-8th-grade school in West Seattle redefining the middle school experience.” (10015 28th SW)

KINDERGARTEN INFO NIGHT: Is your child ready? Hope Lutheran School hosts a Kindergarten Information Night at 6:30 pm. (4446 42nd SW)

OPEN MIC NIGHT: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

BROWSE OUR COMPLETE CALENDAR … to see it all!

(Hawk meets ‘owl,’ photo by Mark Dale)

A few highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL TALKS POLICE BUDGET, CRIMINAL JUSTICE: 2:30 pm at City Hall, as the council’s second level of budget review continues – see the agenda here. Public comment period included; livestreamed at Seattle Channel. (600 4th Ave.)

DUWAMISH RIVER CLEANUP CATCHUP: Something to say about the ongoing cleanup operation in our area’s only river? Interested in catching up on what’s happened so far? 5 pm at South Park Community Center, be there. Child care, refreshments, interpretation available. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES: Arrowhead Gardens hosts a forum with Lisa Herbold and Phil Tavel, 6 pm, public welcome. In the community room on the east side of the complex. (9200 2nd SW)

FREE IMPROV CLASS: 7 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse with Play It Out – details and RSVP info here. (9131 California SW)

3 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: We have listings for these three 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+

MUCH MORE ... for all ages; browse our complete calendar!

(Red-breasted Sapsucker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to the (soggy) weekend! Here are Saturday highlights – first, from our West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

ALKI ‘GARAGE HAUNT’: “Nightfall Orphanage” is back, second night tonight, 7:30-10:30 pm=. Details in our listing, and even more on the official website. (2130 Alki SW)

And now from the regular WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Mobile blood drive at Westwood Village, 9 am-3 pm. Walk-ups welcome but note that the drive will be closed for a break 11 am-noon. (2600 SW Barton)

DUWAMISH ALIVE! 10 am, the twice-yearly multi-site work party to help our area’s only river. Here’s the list of where volunteers are working. Opening ceremony is at T-107 Park. (4500 W. Marginal Way SW)

MORNING CANDIDATE DEBATE: Missed all the previous City Council District 1 debates/forums because you just can’t (or don’t want to) get out at night? 11 am today, join us at the Senior Center/Sisson Building for an hourlong debate with Lisa Herbold and Phil Tavel. Presented by the West Seattle Junction Association, moderated by your WSB co-publishers. (4217 SW Oregon)

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

REFRACT SEATTLE: Celebrate art glass with open tours of studios including two in West Seattle, 11 am-3 pm. See the details here.

KITTENS/CATS ADOPTION EVENT: Ready to give someone a forever home? Noon-2 pm at Mud Bay in Admiral. (2611 California SW)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Community-conversation availability with Leslie Harris, 3-5 pm at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

‘SEATTLE NOW & THEN: THE HISTORIC HUNDRED‘: 3:30 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers, see Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard‘s illustrated talk about their award-winning book, edited by West Seattle’s Clay Eals.

This will be the 34th event about the book – all listed here, with video of past presentations. (6040 California SW)

OPEN HOUSE AT NEPENTHE: Art, music, more, 5-8 pm. (9447 35th SW)

NADAFEST, NIGHT 2: 7 pm at The Skylark, the second night of this “yearly event where we showcase a bunch of the emerging or under-appreciated local bands.” See tonight’s lineup here. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

MILES AND KARINA: On screen and stage at Kenyon Hall, as explained here, 7:30 pm.

‘SUNSET BABY’: Final weekend – 7:30 pm curtain tonight at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), “Sunset Baby” by Dominique Morisseau. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

TRIBUTE TO ROBERT HUNTER: Second of two nights at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE MORE … on our complete calendar!

(White-throated Sparrow, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Almost the weekend! Here are highlights for the hours ahead – first, from our freshly published West Seattle Halloween Etc. Guide:

ALKI ‘GARAGE HAUNT’: “Nightfall Orphanage” returns, first night tonight, 7:30-10:30 pm – your first chance to get seasonally scared. Details in our listing, and even more on the official website. (2130 Alki SW)

Now, from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BINGO: 11 am-2:30 pm, with a lunch break, at the Senior Center of West Seattle. 18+. (4217 SW Oregon)

JAPANESE STORY TIME: In the meeting room at High Point Library, community member Sayoko will lead Japanese-language story time at 11:10 am – details in our calendar listing. (3411 SW Raymond)

GIRLS’ NIGHT AT CLICK! 5-8 pm, the annual fun at Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) – details here. (4540 California SW)

NADAFEST, NIGHT 1: 7 pm at The Skylark, “a yearly event where we showcase a bunch of the emerging or under appreciated local bands.” See the schedule here. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CITIZENS OF EARTH: “Mostly acoustic trio,” 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

‘SUNSET BABY’: Final weekend begins – 7:30 pm curtain tonight at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), “Sunset Baby” by Dominique Morisseau. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

TRIBUTE TO ROBERT HUNTER: First of two nights at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE MORE AND PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … on our complete calendar!

(Surf Scoters, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what’s up for the hours ahead:

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY MOVE-A-THON: Rain or shine, the HPE students are on the move until noon. (1012 SW Trenton)

SSC CAMPUS TOUR: 2 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) on Puget Ridge – come tour the campus! Sign up here. (6000 16th SW)

DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES’ DEBATE: Second of three this week. This one is at Westside School (WSB sponsor) in Arbor Heights, presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, 6 pm. (10404 34th SW)

TIMEBANK GATHERING, WITH PUMPKIN DECORATING: 6:30 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle – details in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

FAMILY SAFETY ONLINE: What you need to know, in a free presentation at Seattle Lutheran High School, all welcome. (4100 SW Genesee)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Open board meeting, no agenda so bring your concern(s), 7 pm at Alki UCC. (6115 SW Spokane)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Sulphur, PAK, K.O. Solo at 9 pm, $10 cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND MORE … see it all on our complete calendar.

(Western Grebe, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, today’s classic is “Juke Girl.” $1 members/$2 nonmembers, popcorn included. (4217 SW Oregon)

LEARN ABOUT ZONING: What does Residential Small Lot zoning mean for West Seattle neighborhoods? Learn about it with local architect Matt Hutchins, 5 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Quarterly meeting at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. See the agenda in our calendar listing. All welcome. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA: General meeting at 7 pm, Madison MS library. (3429 45th SW)

OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, free, all ages until 10 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THE SUFFERING F-HEADS: “Punk/jazz provocateurs,” 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE ... on our complete calendar!

(Photo sent by Rosalie)

#TurkeyTuesday is back thanks to readers who sent photos of The West Seattle Turkey in the past few days; after a week-plus without sighting reports, we were starting to worry. Photos are interspersed with highlights for the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SINCE IT’S ALSO TACO TUESDAY: Today’s the day you’re invited to support the West Seattle High School ASB by visiting the El Chapulin Oaxaqueño truck while it’s visiting the school for lunch. 12:30-1 pm is the optimal time, the students say. (3000 California SW)

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: 4 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, cheer on Chief Sealth International High School for the slow-pitch softball championship, as previewed here. (2801 SW Thistle)

(Photo sent by Brooke Eades)

‘BASIC AID’ WORKSHOP: How can you help after a major disaster, before medical aid can get to you? This “basic aid” workshop presented by the city Office of Emergency Management is free. RSVP here. 5:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 SW 42nd)

FOR RUNNERS: Free injury assessments at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), 6-7 pm. (2743 California SW)

(Photo sent by Andrew Musselman)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: Home-burglary prevention is the spotlight topic for tonight’s meeting, which also includes your chance to bring community crime/safety concerns to local police. 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct. (2300 SW Webster)

OPEN MICS: “Unplugged” acoustic gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm; Jazz Open Mic at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm; Open Mic at Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way) hosted by Joey V, 9 pm.

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … by browsing our complete calendar!

(One more look at Sunday sunshine, Lincoln Park photo by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

Eight events in five previews – read on to see:

PHYSICAL THERAPY NIGHT: 5:30-7 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), Physical Therapy Night with free injury assessments. (2743 California SW)

2 EVENING BOOK GROUPS: 6:45 pm at both Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) and West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW). This month’s books: “The Spiral Staircase” by Karen Armstrong at SW, “LaRose” by Louise Erdrich at WS.

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 DEBATE: First of three this week – West Seattle/South Park City Council candidates Phil Tavel and Lisa Herbold answer questions at this Westside Interfaith Network/League of Women Voters-presented event, 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center. (7000 35th SW)

DEVELOPMENT MEETING: As previously reported, the project at 6035-6039 42nd SW has an Early Design Review Outreach meeting at 7 pm tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). The project website is here. (5612 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 Oregon), 8 pm, $2/person, 21+

(White-throated Sparrow, photographed by Janeanne Houston, shared via WSB’s Flickr group)

Welcome to Sunday! First, a traffic reminder:

TUNNEL/99: NB 99 from the West Seattle Bridge to the north end of the tunnel is scheduled to remain closed today. The closure is expected to end by 4 am Monday; as always, we’re monitoring and will publish an update if it ends early.

Now, today’s highlights:

OKTOBERFEST 5K: Free run-walk from Ounces. Just be there to join! 9 am start. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP: 10 am-4 pm, second day to shop skis, snowboards, other gear at the West Seattle VFW. (3601 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE OKTOBERFEST: 10 am-8 pm at Ounces, last of three days. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

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

FRESH HOP FEST: Noon-11 pm at Best of Hands Barrelhouse:

All weekend long during normal business hours we’ll be pouring all four of our fresh hop ales as well as a select few from some of our friends. Vote on your house favorites (excludes guest taps) for a chance to win some brewery swag!

(7500 35th SW)

‘IDOLATRY OF WHITENESS’: 6-session course starts at Admiral Congregational Church, 1 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4320 SW Hill)

MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor): “An afternoon of classical guitar featuring 3 world class musicians – Elizabeth Brown, Jessica Papkoff, and Michael Partington.” Bring cash and/or nonperishable food donations. (5612 California SW)

‘SUNSET BABY’: 3 pm matinée at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), “Sunset Baby” by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

YADA YADA BLUES BAND: Surprise 6 pm early show at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)