Thanks to John Murphy for the photo of a Blue Angels flyby seen from West Seattle on Thursday. They’ll be up again 3-4 pm today. Here’s what else is happening:

LOW-LOW TIDE: Seattle Aquarium volunter beach naturalists are at Constellation and Lincoln Parks 10:30 am-2:30 pm because the tide is out to -2.9 feet at 12:27 pm.

LAST DAY FOR EC HUGHES WADING POOL, & WHAT ELSE IS OPEN: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open until 8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden, last day of the season because it’s closing for playground construction) is open noon-7 pm, Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm, and the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open until 8 pm.

BINGO! 11 am-2:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: 5:30 pm, dinner’s available for purchase; 6 pm, music begins. Danny Vernon‘s “Illusion of Elvis” starts the series tonight. Free, bring your own chair/blanket. South side of Providence Mount St. Vincent campus. (4831 35th SW)

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s monthly pop-up bar starts at 6 pm. Music and more! (1116 SW Holden)

HIGHLINE BEARS: Second-to-last game of the season for the semipro team playing at Steve Cox Memorial Park. 7:05 pm vs.the Wallbangers. (1321 SW 102nd)

ROCK/AMERICANA: That’s what you’ll find at Parliament Tavern with Sweet Jesus and Welcome Strangers, 9 pm. $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOTS MORE! Just visit our complete calendar.

(Myrtle Reservoir Park, photographed by WSOwl, shared via WSB Flickr Group)

Highlights as we welcome a new month:

BLUE ANGELS: They’ll be flying for two practice sessions today, first one starting at 11 am. Remember that the I-90 floating bridge will NOT be closing while they’re up, and that if you’re going to go watch the takeoff preps at the Museum of Flight, they’re parked in a different area that requires admission, unlike years past.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.1 feet at 11:41 am, so Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out at Lincoln and Constellation Parks 9:30 am-1:30 pm.

FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME: 11:30 am, bring the little ones to meet firefighters and learn about safety at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

AVIATION PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE: Learn about what you can study at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), 6 pm. (6000 16th SW)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT HIAWATHA: 6:30 pm on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center, this week’s free concert is headlined by Alec Shaw. Bring your own chair/blanket. Presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, with community co-sponsors including WSB. (Walnut/Lander)

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

HIGHLINE BEARS: Third-to-last home game of the season is a fundraiser to fight cancer, 7:05 pm vs. Puget Sound Senior Baseball League at Steve Cox Memorial Park. (1321 SW 102nd)

THAT’S JUST THE START: See the full list on our complete calendar!

(Rhinoceros Auklet, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From our calendar:

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -2.9 feet as of five minutes ago, so Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out at Lincoln and Constellation Parks until 1 pm.

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Sunny and warm, so it’s another “open” day for the pools: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) is open noon-6:30 pm, Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Fourth week of this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers, all grown by nearby residents, at the mini-farm steps away from the stand. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

DEBATE WATCH PARTY: 5 pm at Arthur’s, watch the second night of the Democratic presidential candidates’ debate with the 34th District Democrats. (2311 California SW)

PRO ULTIMATE: The Seattle Cascades play Melbourne, mixed roster, 6:45 pm at West Seattle Stadium, in a benefit match. Tickets available at the gate, which opens at 6:15 pm. (4432 35th SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: Rocking Parliament Tavern starting at 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MANY MORE OPTIONS … on our complete calendar!

(WSB photo: Osprey seen during Monday’s Seafair Parade of Ships)

What’s up for the rest of your Tuesday:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Though it’s overcast, it’ll be a warm day, so the city says they WILL be open: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: 9U-14U tryouts for Seattle Rawlings Tigers baseball, 5:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex. Info’s in our calendar listing. (2801 SW Thistle)

DEBATE WATCH PARTY: Watch the first night of the second Democratic presidential-candidates debate with the 34th District Democrats. (updated 5 pm at Drunky Two Shoes in White Center. (9655 16th SW)

LITTLE CRITTERS: 6:30 pm at Delridge Library:

Bring your littlest animal lovers to this fun program! We’ll wonder and learn about a delightful animal through a fun puppet story, then get to meet (and even touch) that animal in real life! Animal species vary widely, and will not be known until the day of the program. For ages 6 and under.

(5423 Delridge Way SW)

JAZZ OPEN MIC: 8 pm at The Skylark. All ages until 10 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN MIC: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, hosted by Joey Vargas. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Another leucistic bird – this time a hummingbird, photographed in the Junction area by Lisa Shaw)

Highlights as the week begins:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Wading-pool weather continues! Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

LOW-LOW TIDE: All week, you have another chance for daytime shore exploration at low-low tide, starting today with -1.5 feet at 9:22 am.

SOUND STEPS WALK: Weekly 10 am walk in Lincoln Park. Meet at center of north parking lot. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BUG CLUB: Weeklong youth program at High Point Library, for ages 11-14, 2:30 pm. Free but preregistration required, so check with the library to see if there’s room left. (3411 SW Raymond)

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM: Still deciding who to support for City Council District 1? Tonight you can see the three candidates side by side one more time before voting ends on August 6th. The League of Women Voters is presenting the forum at West Seattle (Admiral) Library; doors open at 5:30, forum at 6 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

HIGHLINE BEARS: Just a few moe chances this summer for you to see the Bears play at home at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center! 6:35 pm home game vs. the Northwest Reign. (1321 SW 102nd)

Here are your Sunday highlights, beginning with the biggest:

ALKI ART FAIR, DAY 2: Shop 120+ artists/vendors, let your kid(s) enjoy the play area (above), listen to music … lots to do at the Alki Art Fair, 10 am-6 pm. Here’s the overview; here’s the music lineup for the main stage east of Alki Bathhouse. Free shuttle from Admiral/California by the gas station or from the park-and-ride under the bridge. (2701 Alki SW)

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)

GARAGE BOOKSTORE: Noon-5 pm, garage bookstore open:

Super cheap Back-stock Pleasure Boat books, 20% discount on new releases, other used books, art & refreshments. If you have kids, my daughter Maude has a little kids area, and will often have a lemonade stand! Tax deductible receipt provided.

Visit: Pleasure Boat Studio: A Nonprofit Literary Press. (3710 SW Barton)

TOUR ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 1-4 pm tours of the historic lighthouse on Alki Point – get there by 3:45 pm. No admission charge. (3201 Alki SW)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Correo Aereo at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘TRICKLE DOWN TOWN’: The documentary by West Seattleite Tomasz Biernacki will be screened at the STIFF film festival today in the “Social Awareness Doc Block,” 4-7 pm. Check here for tickets. At Factory Luxe. (3100 Airport Way S)

SONG SWAP: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern: “Folk/Americana songwriters swap tunes.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WONDERING WHAT ELSE? See our complete calendar!

(Friday evening photo by Jim Borrow)

Here are highlights of what’s ahead this Saturday!

OUTRIGGER CANOE RACING: The Seattle Outrigger Canoe Club‘s annual “Da Grind” at Alki, with racing starting around 9:30 am – details here. (2701 Alki SW)

‘SESAME STREET’ AT LINCOLN PARK: 9 am-3 pm, the 50th-anniversary “road trip” brings a live show and family fun fair to the park – but you have to already have secured (free) tickets, so if you didn’t, this is just a reminder of the event in the field near the north parking lot. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LEMONADE-STAND FUNDRAISER: Right across from Lincoln Park, 10 am-3 pm, local moms and kids will have a lemonade-stand fundraiser to help refugee/immigrant families at the southern border. (46th SW & SW Rose)

ALKI ART FAIR, DAY 1: 10 am-6 pm – with music continuing until 9 – the annual AAF just keeps getting bigger and better. Here’s the overview; here’s the music lineup for the main stage east of Alki Bathhouse.

If you are not riding/walking to the beach, try the free shuttle from Admiral/California by the gas station or from the park-and-ride under the bridge. (2701 Alki SW)

WEST SEATTLE VFW REFRESH: 10 am-4 pm, go lend a hand to help brighten up the West Seattle VFW HQ in The Triangle.(3601 SW Alaska)

BLACK VETERANS CELEBRATION/APPRECIATION: 11 am-5 pm at DAV Chapter 23, the first-ever appreciation/celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s Black veterans. All welcome. Our preview has details on the schedule for the day. All welcome. (4857 Delridge Way SW)

DUWAMISH ROWING CLUB REGATTA: 11 am from Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park, our area’s only rowing club invites you to the annual Dieter Hotz Regatta. (7900 10th Ave. S.)

HISTORIC HOME TOUR: Noon-4 pm, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s annual “If These Walls Could Talk” tour takes you inside the historic Colman house south of the Fauntleroy ferry dock.

(WSB photo from June)

Noon-2 pm is the VIP version, 2-4 pm general admission. More info in our preview – and yes, tickets will be available at the site. (9343 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FREE GRILLED CHEESE: Noon-2 pm at Ounces, “just show up” to get free grilled-cheese from Seattle Sourdough! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ELVIS TRIBUTE: With a Beach Party theme! Local Elvis tribute artist Bret Wiggins performs at the Senior Center of West Seattle. Doors open at 5:30 pm; dinner at 6; show at 6:30. If you don’t already have tickets, check ahead with the center. (4217 SW Oregon)

TICKET TO THE ROOFTOP II: Party atop Junction 47, with local sips, bites, and DJ, 6:30-10 pm. Tickets available here; part of the proceeds benefit Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. (4715 42nd SW)

THEE DECEPTION AT EASY STREET: 7 pm live in-store at Easy Street Records. Free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

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

‘THE BEST YOU’VE EVER SEEN’: “Curated evening of music, film, and visual effects,” 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Visitor on Puget Ridge – photo sent by Alison)

Before we get further into Friday, six highlights for the hours ahead:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Another sunny, warm “open” day for the pools: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open until 8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) is open noon-7 pm, Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm, and the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open until 8 pm.

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: 2-7 pm, it’s Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s July district-office-hours session at the Southwest Customer Service Center. Drop-ins welcome as long as you get there by 6:30 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

CHIEF SEALTH ALL-CLASS REUNION: 5-9 pm at the south end of Lincoln Park beach, all Chief Sealth alums welcome at this year’s all-class reunion! More info in our most-recent preview. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BAND JAM: The annual marching-band extravaganza hosted by the All-City Band is back at Southwest Athletic Complex, 6:30 pm, free. Come cheer for them in a way you can’t quite do on a parade route! Expected participants are listed in our preview. (2801 SW Thistle)

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

LUCKY BROWN & THE SG’s: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE MORE … on our complete calendar!

(Leucistic crow, photographed at Lincoln Park by Susan Whiting Kemp. Reminds us of “Leucy”)

Big day/night ahead, including:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Another “open” day for the pools: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) is open noon-7 pm, Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

DESIGN AN APP: 1 pm at High Point Library: “Youth will work in small teams, facilitated by UW students.” It’s part of the Summer of Learning program. (3411 SW Morgan)

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: People with diabetes, and friends/family/caregivers, all welcome – details here. 3:30 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

4401 42nd SW PROJECT MEETING; We first reported 2 months ago that an apartment building is planned for 4401 42nd SW. Your early feedback is welcome 5-6 pm tonight, as project architects invite you to an early-design outreach meeting. Meeting’s at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. If you can’t get there, you can still provide feedback here. (4217 SW Oregon)

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: 6-9 pm at Alair, swimwear, lips, nails, snacks, more, and a raffle raising $ for the West Seattle Food Bank – full details here. (3270 California SW)

THE NOT-ITS @ SUMMER CONCERTS AT HIAWATHA: 6:30-8 pm, the Admiral Neighborhood Association-presented first free fun concert on the east lawn of Hiawatha Community Center (since last week’s scheduled series-starter was rained out). Kindie-rockers The Not-Its will be joined by guests from School of Rock-West Seattle. Bring your own chair/blanket. (Walnut/Lander)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. Agenda highlights:

6:30 pm – Call to order; Welcome & Introductions
6:40 pm – A Conversation with Brendan Kolding, Candidate for City Council, District 1
7:05 pm – Discussion of SW Barton Street Rapid Ride stops and crosswalk at Westwood Village
7:35 pm – Delridge Way SW – Rapid Ride H Outreach Team
8:15 pm – Legislative Priority Update
8:30 pm – Adjourn

All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: Bradley Palermo & Sim Williams w/TBASA and Pineola, 8:45 pm, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Into the Cold + guests, 9 pm, $5 cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE OUR CALENDAR FOR MORE … go here.

(Pacific Slope Flycatcher, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

What’s ahead for your Wednesday:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: The city says it’s another “open” day for the pools: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) is open noon-6:30 pm, Hiawatha (Walnut/Lander) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

GIZMOS & GADGETS: 1 pm-3 pm, drop-in activity at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Third of this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers, all grown by nearby residents, at the mini-farm steps away from the stand. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

GROUP RUN: Don’t run alone! Join the free Wednesday group run from West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor). Meet at the shop. (2743 California SW)

FUNK JAZZ WITH PETER DANIEL: Saxes and more, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MANY MORE OPTIONS … on our complete calendar!

(Today’s spotlight bird is The West Seattle Turkey, photographed by Monica Zaborac last Thursday)

Half a dozen highlights for the rest of your Tuesday:

WADING POOLS & SPRAYPARK OPEN TODAY: Though it’s overcast now, sun’s expected later, so the city says they WILL be open: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open 11 am-8 pm, Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) is open noon-6:30 pm, South Park (738 S. Sullivan) is open noon-7 pm. And the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open 11 am-8 pm.

BASEBALL: It’s Kids’ Day with the Highline Bears summer semi-pro team, playing the Hawai’i Rockies at 12:05 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center. (1321 SW 102nd)

SONGS INSPIRED BY OUR COMMUNITY: 1:30 pm at Delridge Library:

Write and perform a song inspired by your community. Here’s your chance to learn more about your community and how the environment has changed the world in which we live. We will present a story from someone in your neighborhood, and how the world has changed for them. Then you have the chance to hear music inspired by that story and to co-create a song yourself, with teaching artists from STYLE: Songwriting Through Youth Literature Education. For all ages.

(5423 Delridge Way SW)

‘VEGAN JUNK FOOD POP-UP’: Look for Cycle Dogs at 4-9 pm outside Best of Hands Barrelhouse – Kaya explained via email:

I’m a West Seattleite who works in a vegan food truck in Ballard. We’re usually at the Peddler Brewing Company, Wednesday thru Sunday, and the truck rarely moves far. But we recently tuned her up and I pushed for our first pop-up on a normally off day to be in West Seattle! We do classic trashy fast food burgers & creative hot dogs, with the twist that everything we serve is 100% vegan! We’ll have a special burger today that has fried mac & cheese on a Beyond Meat patty!

It’d be great to get a large WS turnout and to reach our vegan friends.

(35th/Webster)

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm at the Duwamish Longhouse, join community advocates from around West Seattle and South Park to work on issues of interest. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

OPEN MIC: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, hosted by Joey Vargas. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Fledgling Downy Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Options for your midsummer Sunday:

TLC FOR LINCOLN PARK: 9-noon, Friends of Lincoln Park would love to see you. Here’s why. Meet at the north kiosk. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

FARMERS’ MARKET, AND A PROCLAMATION: Before the 10 am-2 pm West Seattle Farmers’ Market today, a city proclamation in honor of the market’s recent 20th anniversary will be read at 9:45 am at the market-management booth by City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

LEARN TO MAKE NUT CHEESE: Also at the market today – 10:30 am, certified instructor Ellie Cohan will show you how to make vegan “cheese” from nuts. Free tastes, too! Look for the Seattle Public Library booth.

WHITE CENTER JUBILEE DAYS PARADE: 11 am on 16th SW from SW 112th north to SW 100th. More than 30 entries – a few that also were in Saturday’s West Seattle Grand Parade, but many that weren’t.

COLMAN POOL REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC: Noon-7 pm on the shore in Lincoln Park – here’s the session schedule. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

CAR SMASH: After the mentioned-above Jubilee Days parade in White Center, West Seattleite-led Furry Faces Foundation has a unique fundraiser at 1 pm – help smash a car. Details here. (16th/100th)

TOUR ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 1-4 pm tours of the historic lighthouse on Alki Point – get there by 3:45 pm. No admission charge. (3201 Alki SW)

JAMTIME: Bluegrass and old-time music with Jamtime at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SOUTH PARK LIBRARY CELEBRATION: 2-5 pm, celebrating the recent renovations with performances, food, a resource fair, more, as described here. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

YOUNG SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP @ ROXHILL PARK: 6 pm at Roxhill Park, a free eerformance of “The Merchant of Venice” by the nationally honored Young Shakespeare Workshop:

(Photo courtesy Young Shakespeare Workshop)

More info in our preview. (29th SW/SW Barton)

DRUNKEN OWL THEATER: 7 pm theatrical readings at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WONDERING WHAT ELSE? See our complete calendar!

That’s a “live” SDOT view of California/Alaska, part of the route for the two big events that start the day with road-closure and parking-restriction alerts, the West Seattle Grand Parade and, just before it, the Float Dodger 5K. California SW will be closed starting at ~7 am at the south side of SW Admiral Way, and the rest of the way south to SW Edmunds by ~9 am, with restrictions on streets to the west and east, especially toward both ends of the route, for staging/detours. When you see those no-parking signs and barricades, take them seriously! (Find bus reroutes here.) As for what else you need to know about those events and what else is happening today:

FLOAT DODGER 5K: Before the West Seattle Grand Parade, run/walk the route, in the Float Dodger 5K, presented by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor)! Last-minute registration starts at 8 am; kids’ dash on the track at 8:45 am; race starts at 9:30 am. Hiawatha Playfield and onto the parade route. More info here. (2700 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE GRAND PARADE: The Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., Police Motorcycle Drill Teams start from California/Lander between 10:30 and 11 am, rest of the parade 11 am, heading south on California to Edmunds in The Junction. Our most-recent preview of this year’s parade are here. As reported here, this year’s Orville Rummel Trophy winner is Adah Rhodes Cruzen; grand marshal is Carl Blake; come cheer hundreds of your neighbors as they roll, walk, ride, jump, dance, etc. down the parade route. (California SW between The Admiral District and The Junction)

PAWRADE: Right before the Grand Parade, at 11 am from California/Genesee to California/Edmunds, people and pooches will parade in the second annual PAWrade. Free to participate, and if you haven’t pre-registered, it’s OK, just show up – details here.

WHITE CENTER JUBILEE DAYS: Street fair 11 am-8 pm today, on 16th SW between Roxbury and SW 100th; car show 11 am-5 pm at 100th/WC cutoff. See the music lineup here – it’s happening 5-10 pm inside Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). Also, the carnival continues at WC Heights Elementary, 11 am-11 pm today. (10015 6th SW)

Also:

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Another swim-meet day.

WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD SIDEWALK SALE: 10 am-3 pm, info here. (1409 SW 107th)

SEATTLE YARN SIDEWALK SALE: Today and tomorrow 10 am-5 pm. “Sale and clearance items from 30%-60% off; all regular priced items 10% off.” (5633 California SW)

FREE PIZZA: At Ounces, noon-2 pm (while it lasts), free slices from West of Chicago Pizza. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER: Drop-in conversation with Leslie Harris, 3-5 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY: At the Tug Inn, 6-9 pm. (2216 SW Orchard)

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

LOTS MORE … see our complete calendar!

(Sailing off Constellation Park, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via the WSB Flickr page)

Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Another swim-meet closure today.

CANOE JOURNEY DEPARTURES: The Paddle to Lummi resumes around 11 am, we’re told, with canoe families leaving Alki after spending the night with the stop-hosting Muckleshoot Tribe. Time approximate, though. (2701 Alki SW)

POCKETFUL OF POEMS: 11 am at Southwest Library</a>: “Create poems, haikus and artwork with award-wining author/illustrator Javaka Steptoe!” (9010 35th SW)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, this week’s movie is the original “Planet of the Apes.” $1 members, $2 nonmembers, includes popcorn. (4217 SW Oregon)

WHITE CENTER JUBILEE DAYS: Carnival 1-11 pm at White Center Heights Elementary as the festival continues. (10015 6th SW)

FLOAT DODGER 5K PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION: 4-7 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), pick up your packet for tomorrow’s pre-parade 5K if you’re registered, sign up if you’re not. (2743 California SW)

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage presents “The Taming of the Shrew,” 7 pm at Camp Long. Bring your own chair/blanket to sit on. Free! (5200 35th SW)

AT C & P COFFEE: Singer/songwriter Michael Prysock, 7-9 pm, no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, “unique and engaging evening of songs and stories” with Bobby Bridger. Full details here. (7904 35th SW)

OUTWEST BAR FAREWELL PARTY: Sunday’s the last day of operation for Outwest Bar but tonight’s the big bash with Dolly and The DJ one more time. 9 pm-2 am. (5401 California SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: Water Felon and The Thursday Collective, 8 pm, $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: Shady Bottom, 9 pm, $8 cover, 21+, party funk. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Anna’s Hummingbird with tiger lilies, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Big day/night ahead:

SEN. NGUYEN @ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 11:30 am monthly lunch meeting of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce at The Kenney (WSB sponsor) has a last-minute change of speaker, State Sen. Joe Nguyen (County Executive Dow Constantine was previously scheduled). If you’re not already RSVP’d, contact the Chamber ASAP. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

CANOE JOURNEY’S ALKI STOP: This year, regional tribes’ canoe families are headed north on the Paddle to Lummi, and the Muckleshoot Tribe is again hosting those who stop at Alki Beach on the way. About 15 canoe families are expected; arrivals were expected to start as early as noon – a texter tells us they were passing Three Tree Point just after 10. (60th/Alki)

EXPLORE BRAZILIAN MUSIC: 6 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library with Show Brazil (did you see them at the Arts in Nature Festival last month?). Free. (2306 42nd SW)

DESIGN REVIEW FOR 4747 CALIFORNIA SW: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, the Southwest Design Review Board gets its second look at this mixed-use Junction project planned for 70+ apartments plus a new home for Husky Deli. Our recent preview includes the newest design proposal. The meeting will have a public-comment period. (4217 SW Oregon)

DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM: Your ballot could arrive as soon as today, and you have until August 6th to vote. The three candidates for City Council District 1 – Brendan Kolding, Lisa Herbold, and Phil Tavel – will answer questions side by side for what we believe will be the final pre-primary forum, 6:30 pm at Olympic Hall on the south side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce. All welcome. (6000 16th SW)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT HIAWATHA: 6:30 pm on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center, Sway Wild is the band for the first of this summer’s six free Thursday night concerts presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association. Bring your own chair/blanket. (Walnut/Lander)

BRASSY! Later in the evening, travel a bit to the north to see Super Krewe at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm, $8, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See the full lineup for today and beyond, on our complete calendar.

(Northern Flicker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for the hours ahead:

LOW TIDE: Interested in low-tide beach exploring? Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalists are out 10:30 am-1:30 pm at Constellation Park (61st/Beach Drive – look for the sign) and on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, walk in). Today’s lowest tide is -1.7 feet at 11:56 am.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES: Lunch-and-Learn event with the Equity in Education Coalition at Bethaday Community Learning Space, noon-1:30 pm. See the speaker list here. (605 SW 108th)

STOP SENIOR SCAMMING: Learn to protect yourself from scammers! Free presentation, 2 pm at Brookdale West Seattle. (4611 35th SW)

JUBILEE DAYS CARNIVAL: White Center Jubilee Days start today with the carnival! Second year at White Center Heights Elementary‘s field. 3 pm-10 pm. (10015 6th SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Second of this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers grown steps away. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm quarterly meeting at The Kenney (WSB sponsor). See the agenda here. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PROTEST POETRY: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor):

Launch of UK-based Last Bench Journal’s solicitation of unpublished North American protest poetry for a September publication. Lyn Coffin, Seattle writer and one of the editors, will be on hand.

(5612 California SW)

MANY MORE OPTIONS … on our complete calendar!

That’s a three-foot-wide jellyfish that Mark Wangerin photographed recently. If you see one – don’t touch it! And as our first calendar highlight of the day points out, you do have reason to be out on the shore …

LOW-LOW TIDE: Not as low as in early July but still a good day for beach exploring, especially since the weather has cleared. Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalists are out through 1 pm at Constellation Park (61st/Beach Drive – look for the sign) and on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, walk in). The lowest tide is -1.9 feet at 11:19 am.

EMMA SCHMITZ OVERLOOK SEAWALL REPLACEMENT: Come see a short presentation and get your questions about the Beach Drive shoreline project answered, 6:30 pm at Alki Community Center. (5823 SW Stevens)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION CRIME/POLICING: Live/work in The Junction? This is your focus group to share your opinioons about crime, safety, policing. 6:30 pm at West Seattle Library. (2306 42nd SW)

BIG BAND CONCERT IN THE PARK: As previewed yesterday, the annual free West Seattle Big Band Concert in the Park (co-sponsored by WSB) is at 7 pm tonight on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center. Bring your own chair/blanket to sit on the grass – or stand up and dance, sway, as the music moves you! Special intermission presentation of the Orville Rummel Trophy for Outstanding Service to the Community, which will be carried in the West Seattle Grand Parade this (corrected) Saturday by honoree Adah Rhodes Cruzen. (Walnut/Lander)

BELLY DANCING: Jet City RAQS at The Skylark, free, all ages, 7 pm! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Fauntleroy Park woods, photographed last week by Mark)

Before we get much further into Monday, highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FUN ANIMAL HATS: At Delridge Library, 1:30 pm:

Create your own 3-D animal hat! Join Guatemalan artist Jose Orantes to learn animal facts and make your own 3-D animal hat to take home with you. For ages 7-8.

Free. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 2 pm at Southwest Library. This month’s book is “Claire of the Sea Light” by Edwidge Danticat. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE QUILTERS: The group behind the cool raffle quilt you might have seen – and/or bought a ticket for! – at West Seattle Summer Fest has its next regular meeting tonight. All welcome. 7 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: At the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus: This is the 3rd of 4 Monday nights with free mini-recitals before, and at intermission of, a live broadcast from the Seattle Chamber Music Society Benaroya Hall concert. 7:30 pm. All welcome, bring a chair or blanket to sit on the grass. (6000 16th SW)

Final day of West Seattle Summer Fest, including the relocated-for-the-day Farmers’ Market and a City Council candidates’ forum in the park. So that’s how we start:

(“Live” SDOT cam)

SUMMER FEST FINALE: The festival’s official hours today are 10 am-5 pm. We’re in the Information Booth as usual for as-it-happens coverage. Festival info links:

Shopping: 10 am-5 pm – here’s the list of both year-round merchants with sales and visiting vendors with booths
Kids’ area: 10 am-5 pm – here’s info and prices for the inflatables; other activities can be found throughout the festival grounds
Giant games: Play them for free on California north of Oregon
Food: Year-round food/beverage purveyors are offering “extended service,” which for many means outdoor cafés – here’s the list of those businesses plus visiting vendors
Music/entertainment/events: Three stages – California (main) Stage on California north of Oregon (schedule here), Community Stage in Junction Plaza Park at 42nd/Alaska, Wooden Instrument (unamplified) Stage on the west side of California just before Edmunds (schedules for all three stages are here – note one change – pie-eating contest at 3, not 2)
Beer garden: Next to the California Stage, north of Oregon
Community groups: In the Info Booth and a second “community gathering tent” a bit north on the east side of California – find the list of who’s where and when here
Pet Area: By Next to Nature, on west side of California north of Alaska – see the vendor list here
Art – You can make it at Summer Fest! Community murals in the game area and Junction Plaza Park
Mothers’ Room – Hosted by Nurturing Expressions (4727 44th SW, WSB sponsor) – a place for changing/feeding babies, etc.

ROAD CLOSURES/BUS REROUTES: All linked here – these will be in effect until festival breakdown is fully complete late tonight

Also:

MINI-STP RIDE, ADMIRAL TO GATEWOOD TO SUMMER FEST: Meet at 9:15 am, as previewed here, for this annual bike ride. All ages welcome! (California/Seattle)

WHERE TO FIND THE WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm as usual, but because of Summer Fest, today only, it’s in the parking lot behind KeyBank/Bin 41/Pharmaca, its old home. (44th/Alaska)

CANDIDATES’ FORUM IN THE PARK: Haven’t been able to check out the evening forums? Drop by Junction Plaza Park between noon and 1:30 (or so – it might wrap up sooner, depending on how it goes) to see us question City Council District 1 candidates Phil Tavel, Brendan Kolding, and Lisa Herbold one more time. (42nd/Alaska)

A few non-festival highlights:

REGULAR ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: 1-4 pm, the historic lighthouse on Alki Point is open for tours with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Be there by 3:45 pm. (3201 Alki SW)

SPECIAL ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR: Special tour – also free – after today’s regular tours end, explained here. Be there at 3:45 pm. (3201 Alki SW)

3 PLAY RICOCHET: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “Americana – traditional and modern acoustic music (bluegrass, ragtime, old-time, blues, country, jazz,…) with humor, taste and passion!” All ages. No cover. (5612 California SW)

ALL-AGES MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 5, music at 6, $5 cover. Pom Pom, King Sheim, Hoity Toity, Mr. Dinkles perform. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar!

The second day of West Seattle Summer Fest tops our highlight list:

(“Live” SDOT cam)

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST DAY 2: The festival’s official hours today are 10 am-8 pm (music runs later). We’re in the Information Booth as usual for as-it-happens coverage starting later this morning (also watch our Twitter feed for festival scenes), but here are the links:

Shopping: 10 am-8 pm – here’s the list of both year-round merchants with sales and visiting vendors with booths
Kids’ area: 10 am-8 pm – here’s info and prices; go here to find out about the Kids’ Pirate Treasure Hunt (TODAY ONLY)
Food: Year-round food/beverage purveyors are offering “extended service,” which for many means outdoor cafés – here’s the list of those businesses plus visiting vendors
Music/entertainment/events: Three stages – main stage on California north of Oregon (schedule here), community stage in Junction Plaza Park at 42nd/Alaska, south (wooden instruments and more) stage on California just before Edmunds (schedules for all three stages are here)
Beer garden: Next to the main stage, open late
Community groups: In the Info Booth and a second “community gathering tent” a bit north on the east side of California – find the list of who’s where and when here
Pet Junction: By Next to Nature, on west side of California north of Alaska – see the vendor list here
Art – You can make it at Summer Fest!
Mothers’ Room – Hosted by Nurturing Expressions (4727 44th SW, WSB sponsor) – a place for changing/feeding babies, etc.

ROAD CLOSURES/BUS REROUTES: All linked here.

Also today/tonight:

COLMAN POOL CLOSED AGAIN Another day without public access to the outdoor pool at Lincoln Park, because of a swim meet.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: 8 am from West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), start your weekend on the move! (2743 California SW)

FAMILY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: 1-4 pm at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center. Creative activities for all ages! (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

ICE CREAM SOCIAL & BAKE SALE: At The Kenney (WSB sponsor)’s Ballymena community, 1:30-4:30 pm:

Come join us for our Husky Deli ice cream sundaes and root beer floats (including sugar-free sundaes) put on by Ballymena residents. Homemade baked goods will also be available for purchase.

(7124 47th SW)

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: Second night for GreenStage‘s condensed Backyard Bard at High Point Commons Park – 7 pm, “Measure for Measure.” Free! (6400 SW Sylvan Way)

SABERTOOTH: 8 pm at The Skylark. $8 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LOCAL ROCK: See KLED, Duwamish Head, Dynamite Nugget. 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

Happy Friday! Our highlights begin with West Seattle Summer Fest‘s first day:

QUICK LINKS FOR WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST, DAY 1: The festival’s official hours today are 10 am-8 pm (music runs later). We’re in the Information Booth as usual for as-it-happens coverage starting later this morning (also watch our Twitter feed for festival scenes), but here meantime are the toplines:

Shopping: 10 am-8 pm – here’s the list of both year-round merchants with sales and visiting vendors with booths
Kids’ rides and activities: 10 am-8 pm – here are ride hours and prices plus other info; go here to find out about the Kids’ Pirate Treasure Hunt (update: it’s happening SATURDAY ONLY)
Food: Year-round food/beverage purveyors are offering “extended service,” which for many means outdoor cafés – here’s the list of those businesses plus visiting vendors
Music/entertainment/events: Three stages – main stage on California north of Oregon (schedule here), community stage in Junction Plaza Park at 42nd/Alaska, south (wooden instruments and more) stage on California just before Edmunds (schedules here)
Beer garden: Next to the main stage, open late
Community groups: In the Info Booth and a second “community gathering tent” – find the list of who’s where and when here
Pet Junction: By Next to Nature, on west side of California north of Alaska – see the vendor list here
Art – You can make it at Summer Fest!
Mothers’ Room – Hosted by Nurturing Expressions (4727 44th SW, WSB sponsor) – a place for changing/feeding babies, etc.

See you at Summer Fest! P.S. Metro reroute details are linked here

Other West Seattle highlights for today/tonight:

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Another swim-meet closure today.

BINGO! Yet another reason to come to The Junction – weekly bingo at the Senior Center, 11 am-2:30 pm. 18+. (4217 SW Oregon)

KYLE CRAFT: And even MORE in The Junction – live record-release performance, in-store at Easy Street Records, 6:30 pm. (California/Alaska)

BACKYARD BARD: “Stripped-down” Shakespeare with GreenStage at High Point Commons Park, 7 pm – “Merry Wives of Windsor.” Free! (6400 SW Sylvan Way)

‘PATRINELL: THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE’: New documentary about Rev. Pat Wright, longtime leader of the Total Experience Gospel Choir, 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, where she and the choir rehearsed for years. (7904 35th SW)

LIGHTS FOR LIBERTY: Vigil at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza, 8 pm, part of nationwide protests against asylum-seeking families/children being held in border detention. (2701 Alki SW)

MUCH, MUCH MORE … see it all on our complete calendar!

(Wednesday sunset photo by Marc Milrod)

Tonight’s the night! Two big multi-event happenings to start with

SUMMER FEST EVE: 6 pm is when California (Genesee to Edmunds) and Alaska (42nd to 44th) close for Summer Fest setup and the pre-festival street party begins! Bubbles, fashion, music, more. Details are in the preview we published last night. We’ll be there for as-it-happens coverage starting around 6 pm (you can check our Twitter feed, too).

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Part of the Summer Fest Eve fun is this month’s Art Walk, 5 pm until late, but remember that there are Art Walk venues outside The Junction, too! The venue list/map – where you’ll find art, as well as where you’ll find food/beverage specials – is here along with previews.

Here’s what else you should know:

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Today is the first of five days this month during which Lincoln Park’s outdoor pool will be closed to the public because of swim meets.

HIRING EVENT: Neighborhood House High Point invites people interested in working in its Early Childhood Education program to a hiring event 4-6 pm today:

Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency dedicated to building community and helping families achieve their goals for health, education, and self-sufficiency. We are especially interested in meeting potential preschool teachers, home visitors, and supervisors at this event where candidates can learn about positions and have a short interview so we can get to know each other.

(6400 SW Sylvan Way)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 6 pm at Southwest Library, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society co-presents WWWS: “Join us to hear Bainbridge Island educator Roberta Newland and her co-author (and son) John Newland-Thompson discuss their book The Cle Elum Fire of 1918 from Images of America series.” Free. (9010 35th SW)

CRIME/POLICING FOCUS GROUP: 6:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, people who live/work in (or visit!) the Alki area are invited to this focus group on its Microcommunity Policing Plan. How are police doing? What should they be focusing on? Here’s your chance to speak up(2306 42nd SW)

AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Modern Daze, Brianna Skye & the Dark Clouds, and Dream Logic, 8 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

FUNK/JAZZ JAM: It’s Parliamentality Presents tonight, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE! It’s all on our complete calendar.

(Pamela photographed The Turkey on Monday, “south of West Seattle high School”)

If you regularly check our daily highlight lists, you know we feature bird photos most days. Today, our guest spotlight bird is The West Seattle Turkey, since several more reader photos have landed in the WSB inbox in recent days. It’s still hanging out in southeast Admiral, although some sightings have placed it a little further south – we’re hoping it doesn’t wander too close to West Seattle Summer Fest this weekend! Meantime, highlights for today/tonight, interspersed with turkey pics:

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL CAREER TRAINING: Explore what’s available at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) by attending today’s informational session, 10 am-noon – details here. (6000 16th SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: First of this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers grown steps away. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

COUNCIL CANDIDATES IN SOUTH PARK: Conversation and casual dinner with all three candidates for City Council District 1, 6 pm at South Park Community Center. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

(Hannah sent that turkey photo last weekend)

WRITING CIRCLE: Seattle Writes with Hugo House at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6-7:30 pm: “Drop by this writing circle, hosted by author Jeanine Walker, for writing exercises and motivation.” (2306 42nd SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: Monthly reading event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm, with featured readers Elizabeth Cooperman and Thomas Walton – details here. Free. (5621 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. This month’s agenda, including a 2020 Census presentation, is here. (9131 California SW)

(Scott photographed The Turkey on Monday, “a couple blocks south of Hiawatha”)

YADA YADA BLUES BAND: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, “featuring Milky Burgess and friends.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our complete calendar!