(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Monica Smith)

It’s already been a busy news day but we still want to hit the highlights of what’s ahead!

FREE BAGELS: Did you see the Bantam Bagels truck in The Junction yesterday? Two more West Seattle stops today according to this link Marlo sent – 11 am-2 pm at Westwood Village, 3-6 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor)

STATE OF THE PORT: The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s annual State of the Port lunch meeting at Jack Block Park, 11:30 am. If you haven’t already RSVP’d, contact the Chamber to see if there’s still room. (2130 Harbor SW)

SOUND TRANSIT REVISITS WS LIGHT RAIL: 1:30-4 pm at the Sound Transit board room downtown, the ST Board’s System Expansion Committee will get assessment information on 2 more West Seattle options that might be included in environmental studies. Agenda info here; the meeting’s open to the public. (401 S. Jackson)

QUAIL PARK ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: You’re welcome to celebrate the first anniversary of Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) at an open house, with refreshments and prizes. 4-7 pm. See the new QP virtual-reality program firsthand! (4515 41st SW)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: As previewed last night (follow that link for the map and venue list), 5 pm-late all over West Seattle. With “The Art of Music live starting at 6! (California/Alaska)

IRISH DANCE: 5 pm, classes begin at the West Seattle VFW. (3602 SW Alaska)

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! LGBTQ social hour and movie, starting at 6 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. (4217 SW Oregon)

AT THE PARLIAMENT: 9 pm, Cecil Moses & The SGs at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See our complete calendar here.

(Killdeer, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BOOKSTORE OPENING: It’s the first day for Paper Boat Booksellers in Morgan Junction, as previewed here. Open until 7 pm. (6040 California SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: At the Senior Center of West Seattle, 1 pm: “The Reformer and the Redhead.” $1 members, $2 nonmembers, popcorn included. (4217 SW Oregon)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Fresh produce sold by the people who grow it next to the stand! 4-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

SCOUTING BARBECUE: As previewed here, both Scouts and those interested in Scouting are invited to the Cub Scout Pack 284-hosted barbecue (and stomp-rocket-launching!) at Lincoln Park Picnic Shelter 5 at 6:30 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: The monthly poems-and-stories event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) features guest readers Erika Michael and Jed Myers. Free. All ages. (5612 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy – here’s this month’s invitation:

Join us for for our monthly meeting to observe a special presentation. Representatives of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance and the Housing Development Consortia of Seattle and King County will present on state and local level initiatives to address homelessness and affordable housing and how members of the 34th can get involved.

Our membership meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Hall at Fauntleroy. We begin with a potluck and social period from 6:30-7 and the gavel drops at 7 for the meeting itself.

(9131 California SW)

JAZZ WEDNESDAY: Live music at Whisky West, 7 pm. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

OPEN MIC: The famous fully backlined open mic at The Skylark – signups at 7:30, performances at 8. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our complete calendar.

In the spirit of alliterative social-media spotlights, we’re declaring this #TurkeyTuesday, with two cool recent pics sent by readers. The one above is courtesy of Lauren; the one below, from Evelyn. Now, four highlights for today/tonight:

NURSING INFORMATION SESSION: Find out about the nursing programs at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) by attending this 11 am session in Cascade Hall Room 202. (6000 16th SW)

DINE-OUT BENEFIT: The Sanislo Elementary PTA will help students with a share of the proceeds from tonight’s dine-out benefit at The Skylark, 5-8 pm. Kids’ talent show, too! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Meeting at 6:30 pm at Admiral Congregational Church. Agenda info’s in our calendar listing. All welcome. (4520 SW Hill)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Board meeting at 7 pm in the conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Agenda info’s in our calendar listing. Community members always welcome. (9131 California SW)

MORE! See our complete calendar here.

(Mallard, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

As your week begins …

AGING WELL: Facilitated discussion group at Senior Center of West Seattle, 1 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

EVENING BOOK GROUP, EAST: Southwest Library‘s monthly book group meets at 6:45 pm to talk about “Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson. (9010 35th SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP, WEST: West Seattle (Admiral) Library‘s evening book group meets at 6:45 to talk about “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren. (2306 42nd SW)

MONDAY NIGHT MEDITATION: The series resumes tonight at Sound Yoga (WSB sponsor), 7 pm; info here. (5639 California SW)

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: At The Skylark, free and all ages, with prizes! 7:30 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Osprey with salmon, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here are highlights for your Sunday:

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

SAN GENNARO FESTIVAL: Venture off-peninsula to Georgetown, where this Italian street fair – founded by a West Seattle family – continues for its third and final day, 11 am-4 pm. Music, food, and more. (S. Angelo/Ellis S.)

COLMAN POOL: First of three post-season weekends concluds at Lincoln Park‘s waterfront pool, noon-7 pm. See the schedule here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ROXHILL PARK WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: 1-5 pm at Roxhill Park, this first-ever festival will fill the afternoon with music, as well as dance and spoken word. Here’s the lineup. Free! (29th SW/SW Barton)

CHILDREN’S MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL: 3-6 pm at the Vietnamese Cultural Center. Food, beverages, kids’ entertainment, lantern parade! Bring the whole family. Free. (2236 SW Orchard)

CHORANDO NA CHUVA: Brazilian music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

LANTERN FESTIVAL/COMPETITION: 3-6:30 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center, cultural performances, arts & crafts, more for all ages. Lantern competition with prizes! (2801 SW Thistle)

‘TWO DEGREES’: Third performance of Blue Hour Theater Group‘s production at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 5 pm curtain: “A scientist grappling with personal loss is called upon to testify in Washington D.C. for climate change legislation.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘ON THE BRINK’: An exploration of changing Seattle, through the prism of one rapidly changing neighborhood, “On the Brink,” screens at 7 pm at the Admiral Theater. Discussion afterward. Tickets are $13, available on the Admiral Theater’s website. All ticket sales donated to Southwest Youth and Family Services. (2343 California SW)

MONTY BANKS VARIETY SHOW: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, “New Orleans jazz provocateur … with a wild cast of characters.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(West Seattle Junction flower basket sponsored by WSB)

So many options for September’s first Saturday, including:

ADMIRAL ADOPT-A-STREET: 9 am, meet at Meropolitan Market (WSB sponsor), all ages welcome to help with the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s quarterly cleanup. (41st/42nd/Admiral)

LINCOLN PARK FOREST RESTORATION: 9 am, meet at Lincoln Park to help give this urban forest some TLC. (Fauntleroy/Rose)

HPIC’S GIANT GARAGE SALE: 9 am-3 pm, go shop Highland Park Improvement Club‘s indoor/outdoor garage sale! Food and drinks sold too. (1116 SW Holden)

GREENBELT GEOLOGY HIKE: 10 am hike – “Learn about the geology of the Duwamish Valley with environmental educator Devin O’Reilly! Explore how glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and humans have shaped the Duwamish River.” Free. (Meet at 14th/Holly trailhead)

PCC JOB FAIR: Want to work at the new West Seattle PCC (WSB sponsor)? 10 am-1 pm job fair today in Burien. (15840 1st Ave. S.)

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: 10 am-1 pm, you’re invited to join KINDTV‘s beach cleanup at Alki. (2452 Alki SW)

BENEFIT BARBECUE: 11 am until ~3, West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) cooks up lunch – slow-cooked pulled pork sandwiches with cole slaw, chips, and water, for $7, benefiting Seattle Humane Society. (4201 SW Morgan)

MOUNTAIN FEST: Celebrate the outdoors – climbing and more – at Camp Long, 11 am-5 pm. (5200 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE AUTHORS: Two are appearing at Mountain Fest:

Linnea Westerlind, author of Discovering Seattle Parks: A local’s guide, will talk about the best of Seattle parks and public spaces at 11:30 am in the Camp Long Lodge.

Susan Elderkin, author of Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington, will give a talk about kid-friendly hikes and outdoor adventures together with Elisa Murray, author of 52 Seattle Adventures with Kids, at 12:30 p.m. in the Lodge.

(5200 35th SW)

COLMAN POOL: First of three post-season weekends begins at Lincoln Park’s waterfront pool, noon-7 pm. Here’s the schedule. (8253 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SABAR IN THE PARK: Music and dance at Westcrest Park, 1-4 pm. (9000 8th SW)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm at Arrowhead Gardens‘ community room, different date this month for the committee. City reps are expected to be there to discuss the camp’s permit renewal. (9200 2nd SW)

KAYAK THE DUWAMISH RIVER: 2 pm from Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park. Check to see if there’s still room – contact info is in our calendar listing. (7900 10th Ave. S.)

(Thursday night sunset, photographed by Lynn Hall)

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

AT THE PACIFIC ROOM: The Dan Duval Good Vibes Trio, 6-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

‘TWO DEGREES’: Second night for Blue Hour Theater Group‘s production at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 8 pm curtain. The story: “A scientist grappling with personal loss is called upon to testify in Washington D.C. for climate change legislation.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 9 pm, Super Z Attack Team, K.O. Electric play. $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm, John Stephan Band. 21+. (4717 California SW)

Half a dozen things to do with the rest of your Friday:

CORNER BAR: Monthly pop-up bar at Highland Park Improvement Club, 6 pm. DJ Dr. Lehl spins ’90s hits and Peter Daniel plays funk/jazz. (1116 SW Holden)

ALKI BEACH SUNSET RUN: 6:20 pm 5K starting from the Bathhouse. If you’re not signed up yet, providing they’re not sold out, last-minute registration starts at 4:30 pm. (2701 Alki SW)

JACK WEST: 14-year-old musician who just released his debut album plays in-store tonight at Easy Street Records.

Free; all ages. (California/Alaska)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Home game for West Seattle HS, 7 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex vs. North Thurston. (2801 SW Thistle)

‘TWO DEGREES’: Opening night for Blue Hour Theater Group‘s production at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 8 pm: “A scientist grappling with personal loss is called upon to testify in Washington D.C. for climate change legislation.” (4408 Delridge Way SW)

BLUES & SOUL: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, with the Julia Francis Band, Ayesha ‘Musicbox’ Brooks, and Darren Loucas. $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Bushtit, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Local advocates continue reaching across the miles by mail. Read what it’s about here; drop in at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) now through noon. More info here. (5612 California SW)

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

DESIGN REVIEW X 2: As previewed here, two mixed-use projects will be presented to the Southwest Design Review Board tonight at the Senior Center/Sisson Building – 32 units @ 8854 Delridge Way SW (6:30 pm) and 78 units @ 4401 42nd SW (8 pm). Both reviews will include public-comment periods. (4217 SW Oregon)

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

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community council for White Center and vicinity meets at 7 pm at North Highline Fire District HQ. Agenda info is in our preview on partner site White Center Now. (1243 SW 112th)

WEST SEATTLE SOUL: Big night, big ensemble @ Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See the full list – and look ahead – on our complete calendar.

(Northern Flicker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Besides the first day of school for everybody who hadn’t already gone back, here are other highlights for today:

INTERESTED IN SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE? Info session this morning at 10 am for professional/technical studies at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). You’ll find out about nine programs! (6000 16th SW)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Even disasters on the other side of the country – like Hurricane Dorian – affect supplies here. If you can donate, there’s a mobile drive at Peace Lutheran Church in Gatewood today, 1-7 pm (closed 3-4 pm for break). Walk-ups welcome. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Ninth week for this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers, all grown by local residents at the mini-farm next to the stand. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: Greenspace is the centerpiece topic as SWDC reconvenes, 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. All welcome! (4217 SW Oregon)

NEW NONPROFIT YOGA: Poseurs is expanding to West Seattle, starting tonight:

What: Poseurs Yoga
When: Wednesday, September 4 and September 11, 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Where: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

Pay-what-you-can yoga at Youngstown! This is an hour-long, vinyasa-style class. Bring your own mat if you can—there’s a limited number of extras available. Our suggested donation is $10 to $25, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.

(4408 Delridge Way SW)

JAZZ! Every Wednesday night at Whisky West. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

THE LOOSE HEELS: Country @ Parliament Tavern! 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See our complete calendar here.

(View from Alki Point Lighthouse window on final day of tours, photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Weekly lunch meeting, noon at Alki Masonic Center. Speaker list here; other info in our calendar listing. (4736 40th SW)

EARLIER ULTIMATE: West Seattle Ultimate Family Frisbee‘s weekly all-welcome Tuesday night session moves to 6 pm starting tonight, at Fairmount Playfield. All welcome! (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: Help advocate for safer bicycling around West Seattle! WSBC welcomes all to its monthly meeting, 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House in High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

TOASTMASTERS: 6:30 pm at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), local Club 832 meets and welcomes your visit to “a non-profit educational organization that teaches speaking and leadership skills.” (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

OPEN MIC AT THE PARLIAMENT: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. Hosted by Joey V. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Ruddy Turnstone, photographed by David Hutchinson)

Quiet Sunday as the holiday weekend continues:

SWAG BAGS GIVEAWAY: As previewed Saturday, the last 100 “swag bags” assembled by the West Seattle Junction Association and West Seattle Chamber of Commerce are being given away at the West Seattle Kiwanis booth at the south end of the Farmers’ Market, starting at 10 am, while they last. (California/Alaska) *UPDATE: Gone in first five minutes of the market!*

SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY: 1-5 pm at Greenbridge Plaza, West Seattleite Michelle Carter and her family are hosting a back-to-school celebration with school supplies/backpack giveaways and more, in honor of her nephew, the hip-hop musician known as JuiceTheGod. (9800 8th SW)

LAST CHANCE TO TOUR THE LIGHTHOUSE: This is it – your last 2019 chance to tour Alki Point Lighthouse this summer! 1-4 pm is today’s window for free tours – get there by 3:45 pm. Free. (3201 Alki SW)

MUSIC AT C & P: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor):

“RandomPlay” is back, with Andrea Lynne. Her band will be playing their versions of a random selection of Blues, Jazz, Soft Rock and Folk tunes, along with a few of their originals. Instrumentalists will include Steve Heggem (Guitar), Henry Nielson (Piano), Gavin Wilson (Bass), and Von Kelly (Drums).

No cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8 pm, the Triangular Jazztet plays at The Alley. 21+. (4509 California SW)

(Fishing at Lincoln Park, photographed earlier this month by Lars Lindblad)

Welcome to the holiday weekend! The highlight list is shorter than many summer Saturdays, but we do have these events of interest:

HISTORY RIDE: Meet at Highland Park Improvement Club at 9:30 am to get ready for the 10 am “Cycle History 2019: The Places of Community” ride. Details on the official ride page. Presented by West Seattle Bike Connections and the Log House Museum. (1116 SW Holden)

SOUTH PARK BARRIO PARTY, WITH LUCHA LIBRE: Noon-8 pm at South Park Plaza:

The Lucha Libre masked-wrestling show is set for 3-5 pm. (14th Ave. S. & S. Dallas)

LOW TIDE: -1.5 feet at 12:09 pm isn’t mega-low, but it’s still a good opportunity for beachwalking.

ANIMAL-RESCUE BENEFIT: 1-3 pm at Ounces, drink beer and buy raffle benefits to support Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

CARRIE AKRE: The well-regarded local singer is live in-store at Easy Street Records, 7 pm, celebrating the release of her first new album in more than a decade. Free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

DOG HOUSE PRAYERS: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. 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)

(Pacific Slope Flycatcher, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm daily operating hours continue for the Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale).

LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES: Youth science program at Southwest Library, 11 am-noon. Free. (9010 35th SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -2.1 feet again today, at 11:22 am.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: 1 pm, this week’s “Greatest Movie You’ve Never Heard Of” at the Senior Center of West Seattle is “Along Came Jones.” $1 members, $2 nonmembers. (4217 SW Oregon)

HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: The season starts with Chief Sealth International High School hosting a jamboree at 4:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

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

FRIDAY NIGHT ROCK: The Tripwires, The Yes Maybes, Head at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Least Sandpiper, photographed at Constellation Park by David Hutchinson)

Highlights for your pre-holiday-weekend Thursday:

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Local advocates are reaching across the miles by mail. Read what it’s about here; drop in at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 10 am-noon. More info here. (5612 California SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -2.1 feet at 10:35 am.

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm daily operating hours continue for the Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale).

VOLUNTEER FAIR: Hundreds of people volunteer at Providence Mount St. Vincent and you can join them! 3-7 pm today, find out more at The Mount’s volunteer fair. (4831 35th SW)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: Backpacks, school supplies, haircuts offered at Southwest Youth and Family Services, 4-7 pm. (4555 Delridge Way SW)

RENDETTA & LEFT SIDE SUN: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm at The Skylark. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

INTO THE COLD & GUESTS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See today’s other listings via our full calendar.

(Black Turnstone, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared in the WSB Flickr group)

Highlights for an extra-warm Wednesday:

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm daily operating hours continue for the Lincoln Park wading pool (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale).

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: 1 pm at the air-conditioned Senior Center of West Seattle, 1949’s “Armored Car Robbery” is this week’s movie. $1 members, $2 nonmembers, popcorn included. (4217 SW Oregon)

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

SSC ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) invites you to this 4:30 pm workshop “to assist future students and community members with the admission and enrollment process.” More info in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

DISASTER-SKILLS WORKSHOP: 5:30 pm at Southwest Library, presented by the city Office of Emergency Management:

This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in depth instruction on key preparedness actions. Participants will rotate through four stations, with each lasting 30 minutes. The workshop covers the following topics: (1) Fire Extinguisher Use, (2) Utility Control, (3) Water Storage and Purification and (4) Emergency Sanitation.

Free, but register here ASAP! (9010 35th SW)

PARKS SUPERINTENDENT @ HPAC: Jesús Aguirre, who recently returned to the role of Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent, is the guest at tonight’s <strong>Highland Park Action Committee meeting, 7 pm at HP Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)

YOUR TURN AT THE MIC: Open Mic night at Great American Diner and Bar, 7 pm signup, 7:30 pm performances. All ages. (4752 California SW)

HIP SHOT: Fusion jazz at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

<(Orange-Crowned Warbler, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for the last Monday of August …

WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: The forecast is for sunshine and 70s, so Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) wading pool and Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will be open 11 am-8 pm.

END-OF-SUMMER CELEBRATION: 4-7 pm at High Point Library, all ages: “There will be bubbles, a tinfoil boat competition, create and design your own t-shirt activity (for youth ages 11+), crafts, games, prizes and an ice cream sundae bar (starting at 6 pm) for all.” (3411 SW Raymond)

WATERCOLOR CLASSES: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with artist Jennifer Carrasco. 6 pm. Contact the artist to see if spaces remain – info’s in our calendar listing. (5612 California SW)

QUIZ NIGHT #1: At The Skylark, 7:30 pm, free, with Quizfix. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

QUIZ NIGHT #2: Go play! 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, $2/player. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Osprey and Bald Eagle, photographed by Danny McMillin)

Ahead for your Sunday:

WS FARMERS’ MARKET, WITH COOKING DEMONSTRATION: 10 am-2 pm market as always, this time with a 10:30 am-noon cooking demonstration by vegan-cookbook author Sapana Chandra. Look for the Seattle Public Library tent.(California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

PASTOR’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY: Join First Lutheran Church of West Seattle in celebrating Rev. Ron Marshall‘s 40th anniversary of ministry here. 10:30 am worship, 11:45 am lunch, more info here. (4105 California SW)

ALKI BEACH PRIDE: 11 am-7 pm beach party celebrating Pride, with music, food trucks, and more. All ages. (2701 Alki SW)

DAY OF HEALING BELL-RINGING: As previewed here, West Seattle’s St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church plans to ring its bells at noon as part of a nationwide commemoration of the day 400 years ago when the first enslaved Africans were brought ashore in English-occupied North America. (3050 California SW)

FRAUD PREVENTION SEMINAR: 12:30 pm at Admiral Church, free. (4320 SW Hill)

2ND-TO-LAST CHANCE TO TOUR THE LIGHTHOUSE: After today, you have just one more chance to tour Alki Point Lighthouse this summer! 1-4 pm is today’s window for free tours – get there by 3:45 pm. Free. (3201 Alki SW)

THE TURBOS: Rocking C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SOCCER FOOD DRIVE: 5-8 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield, bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank and enjoy soccer-related games and activities with Highline Premier FC. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern, singers and instrumentalists welcome. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT’S AHEAD THIS WEEK … by browsing our complete calendar.

(Woodland Skipper, photographed by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Welcome, weekend! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: Start your weekend by shopping local artists/crafters’ creations during this one-day event at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 8 am-2 pm. (5612 California SW)

GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) invites you to the free Saturday group run, leaving the shop at 8 am. (2743 California SW)

GREAT CROSS-SOUND RACE: Sound Rowers and Paddlers‘ annual race from Alki to Blakely Rock and back, 7 miles, starting at 9 am. (2701 Alki SW)

(added) WEST SEATTLE APPRECIATION DAY: Visit the Living Computers Museum (WSB sponsor) in nearby SODO today, 10 am-6 pm, to learn about computing history and get a ticket discount if you buy online! More info here. (2245 1st Ave. S.)

CELEBRATION FOR MARGARET MIAULLIS: Stop by the West Seattle Eagles 1-4 pm to wish Margaret Miaullis a happy 100th birthday! (4426 California SW)

SABAR IN THE PARK: 1-7 pm at Westcrest Park, two 2-hour dance classes with a 2-hour drum class inbetween, “featuring traditional Sene-Gambian West African music.” (9000 8th SW)

AXE THROWING: Haven’t tried it yet? Your chance is today at Ounces, 1-4 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Day 2 of the second annual WSBMF begins with doors opening for VIP ticketholders at 1:30 pm, general admission at 3 pm. Music and beer lineup here; even more info’s on the ticketing page here. Dogs allowed today, 3-7 pm. Special highlight – .5K Run4Food at 2:45 pm, raising $ for the festival’s spotlight beneficiary West Seattle Food Bank. And the 10 pm #NotDoneYet afterparty! It’s all happening at Alki Masonic Center. WSBMF community co-sponsors include WSB. Attendees must be 21+. (4736 40th SW)

PAUL GERARD: “Golden voice and heartfelt lyrics” – hear for yourself at C & P Coffee Company, 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

TYRONE HASHIMOTO: His “first official performance” at Kenyon Hall! 7:30 pm. More info (including ticketing) in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

FLOORED FACES & GUESTS: Psychedelic rock starting at 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Swainson’s Thrush, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

It’s the gateway to your weekend!

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

WEST SEATTLE BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: WSBMF is back for a second year, starting tonight at 5. First, a video invitation from Michael Browder of Project 968 (a festival sponsor, and a WSB sponsor too):

The festival starts at 5 pm at the Alki Masonic Center in The Junction. Here’s the schedule – with music starting when Fly Moon Royalty takes the stage at 6:45 pm. Even more info on the ticketing page. See you there! (4736 40th SW)

CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: 5:30 pm, dinner’s available for purchase; 6 pm, music begins. 85th Street Big Band‘s classic sounds close out the series tonight. Free, bring your own chair/blanket. South side of Providence Mount St. Vincent campus. (4831 35th SW)

‘BOBCAT BOB’: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), music with Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

ROCK OUT FOR SEA LIFE: At The Skylark, benefiting SR3. Doors at 7, music at 8, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

JOHN STEPHAN BAND: Blues/rock at Poggie Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4717 California SW)

THE LAST-MINUTE MAYBES: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See it all on our complete calendar.

(House Finch, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Morning through night, highlights of what’s happening:

CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-11 am, visit and learn about the acclaimed program at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). Find the Culinary Arts Building via this campus map. (6000 16th SW)

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Reach across the miles via mail! Read what it’s about here; drop in at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 10 am-noon. Organizer Kathy Rawle sent this photo of last week’s meetup:

More info here. (5612 California SW)

DRAGONFLY GARDEN’S FUTURE: As reported here last week, community volunteers and the artist who designed Delridge’s Dragonfly Garden/Pavilion are concerned about Seattle Parks’ plan to cover its distinctively shaped planting beds with grass. They’re meeting with Parks reps at the site at 12:30 pm; anyone interested is welcome to be there too. (28th SW/SW Dakota)

CLOTHESLINE GRAND REOPENING: Join the West Seattle Helpline to celebrate the reopening of its Clothesline clothing bank, 5:30-7:30 pm. Tours and more! (4425 41st SW)

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFTER-HOURS: The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s monthly “after hours” networking event this month is at Quail Park Memory Care of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, 5:30-7:30 pm, free for Chamber members, $10 nonmembers. (4515 41st SW)

FESTIVAL PLANNING: Last chance to help plan the upcoming World Music Festival at Roxhill Park! Meet at the picnic tables in the park’s northwest corner, 6-7:30 pm. (29th SW/SW Barton)

THE DAN DUVAL GOOD VIBES TRIO: Live at the Pacific Room/Alki Beach, 6-9 pm. No cover. (2808 Alki SW)

CASPAR BABYPANTS @ HIAWATHA: The Admiral Neighborhood Association-presented concert series’ 2019 finale is the everpopular, ever-lively Caspar Babypants, beloved by kids, often earworm-inducing for grownups, 6:30-8 pm on the east lawn at Hiawatha. Free! Bring your own chair/blanket/picnic. (Walnut south of Lander)

KIRO SKIRO & FRIENDS: Triple bill at The Skylark, 7 pm, $8, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MORE, FOR ALL AGES! See today’s other listings via our full calendar.

(Some Elliott Bay traffic this morning, photographed by Jim Borrow)

Despite a little summer rain, there’s a lot going on!

LIBRARY LAB – GIZMOS & GADGETS: 1-3 pm, all ages are welcome to drop in at Delridge Library for this Summer of Learning activity. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle, 1990’s “Alice” is this week’s movie. (4217 SW Oregon)

TOUR THE SSC CAMPUS: Fall quarter is still a month away so you have time to find out more about South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), starting with today’s 3 pm campus tour! (6000 16th SW)

HIGH POINT MARKET GARDEN FARM STAND: Seventh week for this year’s weekly farm-stand sessions, selling fresh produce and flowers, all grown by local residents, at the mini-farm that’s adjacent to the stand. 4 pm-7 pm. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HIRING EVENT: Interested in joining the Child Development team at Neighborhood House? 4-6 pm hiring event today in High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

FESTIVAL PLANNING: Last chance to help plan the upcoming World Music Festival at Roxhill Park! Meet at the picnic tables in the park’s northwest corner, 6-7:30 pm. (29th SW/SW Barton) (This actually happens Thursday!)

BUSINESS LAUNCH PARTY: You’re invited:

The launch party for Sifted Tea, owned and operated by West Seattle locals Sonia and Jeffrey Carlson, will be held on Wednesday, August 21st from 7 pm-10 pm at West Seattle Grounds. We will have samples of our cacao tea — 100% sifted organic cacao husks — as well as raffle prizes, including artwork and artisan coffee mugs.

(2141 California SW)

JAZZ NIGHT: Every Wednesday, 7-10 pm at Whisky West. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

PUNK/JAZZ … with The Suffering F-heads at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

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