(Downy Woodpecker, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Before we get too much further into Friday – six highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY SPRING RELEASE: 1-7 pm, you are invited to the Northwest Wine Academy on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus to try/buy the spring releases. (6000 16th SW)

SNACK, CHAT, SOLVE: New program for ages 11-14 at Southwest Library, 3:15 pm. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION WINE WALK – SOLD OUT! This is just a reminder that The Junction’s Spring Wine Walk is tonight IF you already have your tickets; if not, too late, they’re sold out!

PB & J @ C & P: Live music with this trio at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover; all ages. (5612 California SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’: Theater for your Friday night! 7:30 pm curtain at ArtsWest; tickets available online here. (4711 California SW)

COUNTRY ROCK AT THE PARLIAMENT: The Tripp Rezac Band, Memphis Radio Kings, Shivering Denizens, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

L(Pelagic Cormorant, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE WRITERS: Group meets weekly, 11 am-1 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction; =Paul says they welcome new members/drop-ins. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: Monthly gathering, 1-2:30 pm at the café on the second floor of the Senior Center of West Seattle – details in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

AN AFTERNOON OF DANCING: 2-5 pm Senior Prom and buffet at Brookdale West Seattle. If you haven’t already RSVP’d, call to see if there’s room – info’s in our calendar listing. (4611 35th SW)

THE WHALE TRAIL: The Legislature has adjourned – what action did they take to help orcas, and what happens next? That’s part of what you’ll find out at The Whale Trail‘s gathering tonight, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). You’ll also hear from orca researcher Mark Sears, who gets to see the southern residents up close when they visit. Ticket info here. (5612 California SW)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC. Missed one of the recent community-meeting Q&As with Port o Seattle/Northwest Seaport Alliance reps about the Terminal 5 project? Tonight at the ACC meeting, you get another chance. Also on the agenda: The future Alki Elementary rebuild adjacent to Alki Community Center. All welcome. (6115 SW Hinds)

THREE BANDS: Doors at 7, music at 8 at The Skylark – Wild Wild Mexico, Dusty, Fluung. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BRASSY! Super Krewe performs at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

EVEN MORE … on our complete calendar!

After all the rainbow photos – one glorious sunset photo remains from last night – thanks to Lynn Hall for sending it. And now we look ahead to six special events today/tonight:

PUGET SOUND LOCAL YARN SHOP TOUR: Seattle Yarn is part of this weeklong tour, starting today, with guest trunk shows! Open until 8 pm. (5633 California SW)

WEDNESDAY GROUP RUN, SPECIAL EDITION: 6:15 pm group run at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) has two special features – a chance to register for the upcoming Loop the ‘Lupe (signing up tonight gets you an on-the-spot in-store discount on WSR purchases), and a post-run social. Details in our calendar listing. (2743 California SW)

INCLUSION MATTERS: Special event with Dr. Ilene Schwartz at Lafayette Elementary, 7-9 pm, all welcome:

Please join us as we welcome Dr. Ilene Schwartz to Lafayette Elementary to speak about why inclusion matters within schools and in our community. She will cover topics such as how to talk to your child about disability and the benefits of inclusion followed by Q&A. This event is geared toward families with children of all abilities. Dr. Schwartz is the director of the Haring Center for Inclusive Education on the UW campus, an interdisciplinary, research and training center focused on improving outcomes for children of all abilities.

Free but RSVP appreciated. (2645 California SW)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: As previewed here last night, Erica Bauermeister and ​Alan Chong Lau are the featured writers in the second-to-last-ever WordsWest Literary Series event (last in its longtime format), tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No admission charge, all welcome. (5612 California SW)

D-1 + T-5: Two Seattle City Council District 1 (West Seattle and South Park) candidates, plus a Terminal 5 update from the Port of Seattle, are on the agenda for the Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meeting tonight at Neighborhood House High Point. All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

500TH TRIVIA NIGHT: 8:30 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria, you are invited to a special edition of weekly trivia hosted by Phil Tavel – his 500th Talarico’s trivia night. Details in our calendar listing. (4718 California SW)

SEE MORE … on our full calendar!

(Spotted Towhee, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, five options for the rest of your Tuesday:

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 5-9 pm at Chipotle in The Junction, tell them you’re there to support WSBC and part of the proceeds will help West Seattle High School students. (4730 42nd SW)

WSCO DEBUT ORCHESTRA: 6 pm concert at the Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium:

Please bring the entire family and join musicians of West Seattle Community Orchestras for the first of three season-culminating concerts!

The Debut Orchestra, under the direction of Rachel Nesvig, will perform a great mix of around- the-world tunes—from Seville to London to Oklahoma!

Special pre-concert entertainment will be provided by the Alki String Quartet!

As always WSCO’s concerts are provided free to our community. (Hint: Donations are always welcome!)

A reception in the commons will follow the concert.

(2600 SW Thistle)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 6:30 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral – see the agenda in our calendar listing. (2656 42nd SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm in the conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse; see the agenda in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

AGE OF FICTION, KLED: They’re rocking Parliament Tavern at 9 tonight. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Saturday afternoon photo by Chris Frankovich)

Happy Sunday! If you are celebrating Mother’s Day, may it be a joyful one. Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. Fresh food and if you’re looking for flowers for Mom, local blossoms usually abound. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Take Mom to the home of West Seattle’s history, open noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA: If you didn’t already get your ticket(s) for this 1 pm event hosted by Admiral Bird at South Park Hall, check to see if they’ll have any at the door! (1253 S. Cloverdale)

SOUL POP: That’s what Reverend Doctor will play this afternoon at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

LADIES’ MUSICAL CLUB: Free 3 pm classical concert at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, with music by Brahms, Bellini, and Rossini. (2306 42nd SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’: Matinée performance at ArtsWest, 3 pm. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … here!

(Seen on Elliott Bay off West Seattle, photographed by David Hutchinson)

So very much going on! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – plus a few reminders:

STAMP OUT HUNGER: Letter carriers’ annual door-to-door food drive is today. Put out a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox (or wherever your mail is delivered) before you get going for the day.

CRANE REMOVAL: As previewed here a week ago, the tower crane at the Luna/PCC project is scheduled to be removed today, and that means an all-day street closure (as early as 4:30 am and as late as 8 pm) on California SW between SW Stevens and SW Lander.

(Added: Photo by Jim Borrow)

SHRIMP FISHING: It’s open today in Elliott Bay, 7 am-1 pm, and that means Don Armeni Boat Ramp will be VERY busy, early morning until mid-afternoon. (1222 Harbor SW)

FREE FITNESS: Fit4Mom West Seattle offers a free class and fun run, 7:25/7:30 am at Alki Bathhouse, in honor of Mother’s Day weekend. (2701 Alki SW)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY: We’ll cover it as it happens, but if you haven’t already seen the map for the nearly 300 sales registered all over the peninsula (9 am-3 pm, with some starting earlier and some ending later) – find it here!

PANCAKES & AWARDS: The West Seattle Lions Club invites you to all-you-can-eat pancakes 8 am-11 am at the Senior Center, with scholarship awards presented at 9:30 am. $7 suggested donation. (4217 SW Oregon)

FREE SHREDDING: 10 am-noon at the Wells Fargo lot in The Junction, presented by Re/Max and Urban Key. (California/Alaska)

JUMP ROPE WITH THE NINJAS: 10 am-noon at the Salvation Army center in South Delridge:

The event is open to ANYONE who loves to jump rope.

Win prizes, compete against other kids your age (or adults) learn some awesome jump rope skills or try our our double dutch teaching and skills station. West City Rope Ninjas will perform some favorite routines too! The event is a fundraiser for the team. Suggested donation amount is $15.00 and $5 for each additional competing family member.

More info in our calendar listing. (9050 16th SW)

TRACK MEET: Another big track meet at Southwest Athletic Complex – this time, middle school. 10 am start. (2801 SW Thistle)

COLMAN POOL’S FIRST DAY: Early opening for the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park! Noon-7 pm. See the schedule in the pool brochure. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PINTS AND PONIES: 1:30-4:30 pm pony rides for kids as Seattle Beer Week festivities continue at Ounces. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

COMMUNITY TEA @ TIBBETTS: 2-4 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor):

Welcome all moms, daughters, grandmas, aunts, sisters, BFFs … you are warmly invited for a lovely Afternoon Tea at Tibbetts! The day before Mothers’ Day is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the special women in our lives. Our women’s group welcomes all to an afternoon of tea, conversation, and music, serving a broad selection of teas and delicious sweets and savories.

More info here. (3940 41st SW)

WESTSOUND REUNION: Taco truck at 6, tunes at 9, Parliament Tavern. $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE: West Seattle Food Bank’s fundraising dinner and auction, 6 pm at Seattle Design Center. (5701 6th Ave. S.)

THE MAMA-LOGUES: What better way to spend Mother’s Day Eve than enjoying the newest production of this comedy about motherhood? 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Benefit for WestSide Baby and Open Arms Perinatal Services. Ticket info’s in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

NOT DEAD YET: Local faves are on tonight’s 8 pm bill at The Skylark. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

JOHN STEPHAN BAND: 9 pm at Poggie Tavern, no cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)

AND THAT’S STILL NOT ALL! See our complete calendar here.

(Common Merganser, photographed by Mark Wangerin near Kellogg Island on the Duwamish River)

We are about to start a spectacular weekend! But first, some Friday highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SNACK, CHAT, SOLVE: New program for ages 11-14 at Southwest Library, 3:15 pm. (9010 35th SW)

BINGO #1 11 am at the Senior Center of West Seattle (10:45 check-in), $6 buy-in. Must be 18+ to play. (4217 SW Oregon)

BINGO #2: Benefit for Admiral UCC, at Fauntleroy UCC, 5:30 pm – bingo with a “French picnic” dinner. Doors at 5:30 pm. (9140 California SW)

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

ART LOUNGE: Hang out at Highland Park Improvement Club and get creative, starting at 7 pm. Bar’s open. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

TAVERN TUNES: The Eiffel Power, Jeff Greer, Shagnasty at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE THE FULL CALENDAR … here!

We start with the biggest event for today/tonight, the May 2019 West Seattle Art Walk:

That’s the map/list of places to go, some with art, some with food/beverage specials to entice you to participate, some with both! We published a preview night before last; even more highlights are on the official WSAW website.

Also happening in the hours ahead:

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: As previewed here Wednesday, the Sound Transit Board‘s System Expansion Committee talks this afternoon about which routing/station locations for the West Seattle to Ballard extension should go into environmental studies. 1:30 pm at the ST boardroom downtown, with a public-comment period toward the start of the meeting, which has many other topics on the agenda. (401 S. Jackson)

(Canada goose family exploring Constellation Park at low tide, photographed by Gary Jones)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -1.8 feet at 2:53 pm.

SOFTBALL: Chief Sealth and West Seattle both have 3 pm playoff games at Southwest Athletic Complex – and winners of those games move on to a 5 pm game. (2801 SW Thistle)

SEATTLE BEER WEEK KICKOFF: 5-9 pm, Ounces in North Delridge celebrates the kickoff of Seattle Beer Week, and is scheduled to be an official tour stop around 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! The Senior Center of West Seattle‘s LGBTQ group meets at Great American Diner and Bar for dinner at 6 pm, followed by, for those interested, “Office Hour” at ArtsWest, 7:30 pm curtain. (4752 California SW)

AVIATION PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), find out about SSC’s Aeronautical Technology Department. (6000 16th SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 6 pm at Southwest Library:

Seattle art historian and curator Barbara Johns will present her book, The Hope of Another Spring, Takuichi Fujii, about the Japanese artist who lived in Seattle and was later incarcerated during World War II, first in the Puyallup state fairgrounds and then in a permanent camp in Minidoka, Idaho. During that time, Fujii documented his daily experiences in words and art. Johns has brought his works back into public view with the help of Fujii’s family members. Sandy Kita, the artist’s grandson, provides translations and an introduction to the diary.

(9010 35th SW)

OPEN MIC AT C & P: All genres welcome, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). For listeners – all ages, no cover. (5612 California SW)

CEPHALOPOD: Funk/jazz jam band live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND! It’s all on our complete calendar.

(Another marine mammal basking in the sun! Photo by Jim Spraker)

Highlights for the hours ahead:

LOW-LOW TIDE: 1:21 pm, the tide is out to minus 2 feet, and that’s the lowest in this first wave of daytime low-low tides this spring/summer.

TRACK AND FIELD: Metro League championships begin at Southwest Athletic Complex; competition is scheduled 4:30-7:30 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

LEARN ABOUT BUGS: 5:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, a new lecture series begins – call to see if there’s still room! (4217 SW Oregon)

WRITING CIRCLE: All writers invited for support and camaraderie at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

(Monday’s sunset, photographed by Chris Wells)

POETRYBRIDGE: Poems and stories at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm – this month’s featured readers, Nadiene Maestas and Erika Brumett. (5612 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, with tonight’s monthly meeting including a Burien City Council candidates’ forum. Agenda’s in the May newsletter. (9131 California SW)

YADA YADA BLUES BAND: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOTS MORE … just check our full calendar!

Low-low tide this afternoon might bring a sight like the one Gary Jones photographed off Constellation Park on Monday – harbor seals hanging out on a “barely exposed rock island.” Read on for the tide time and five more highlights for the hours ahead:

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Today/tonight until 10 pm, dine at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) and part of the proceeds help keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival free. Gift baskets are being raffled, too! (9261 45th SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: As previewed Monday, it’s out to -1.9 feet at 1:21 pm.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB 832: All are welcome at the 6:30 pm meeting at Brookdale West Seattle! Get your speaking and leadership skills in tune. (4611 35th SW)

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

(Monday sunset, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)

WAX & OIL: Live painting and DJs at Parliament Tavern. 8 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

JAZZ OPEN MIC: 8 pm at The Skylark. “Come sit in with Jazz giants Clipper Anderson and Randy Halberstadt.”

MUCH MORE ... on our complete calendar!

(Pacific-Slope Flycatcher, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Some of what’s up in the hours ahead:

COFFEE FOR A CAUSE: Any time today/this evening, go to C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) and part of your purchase will benefit the West Seattle High School Alumni Association. (5612 California SW)

EDUCATION INFORMATION: 1 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) room TEC-141, learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management program. Details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS: 1:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, West Seattle HS and Chief Sealth IHS both have Metro League postseason games – the Seahawks vs. Eastside Catholic, the Wildcats vs Cleveland. Winners of those games play their next opponent hours later, 5:30 pm, also at SWAC. (2801 SW Thistle)

‘CITY OF THE FUTURE’ BUILDING CHALLENGE: No, it’s not a policy meeting, it’s a LibraryLab event! All ages, free, drop-in event at Delridge Library, 4-7 pm. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SOCCER PLAYOFFS: The Metro League postseason continues for this sport too – Sealth boys vs. O’Dea, 5 pm at SWAC. (2801 SW Thistle)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Kids of all ages can bring their grownups to High Point Library at 6:30 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, all-ages trivia with prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW THE REST OF THE WEEK … via our complete calendar.

(Rufous Hummingbird, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Ready to take on your Sunday? Here are some possibilities, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NEIGHBORHOOD STREET FUND VOTING ENDS: Final day to help choose which project(s) get funded – here’s our original story.

SAFE BOATING CLASS: 8:30 am-5 pm safety class presented by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary at West Seattle Veterans’ Center. Details in our calendar listing. Still room. (3618 SW Alaska)

CINCO DE MAYO BRUNCH & BEYOND @ MISSION: 10 am-midnight at Mission Cantina (WSB sponsor) in Admiral:

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch!
Our Almost-Famous Pig Roast!
Special Cinco Menu*
Cocktail Specials!
All Mexican Drafts $4!
* Our normal brunch menu is available until 4 pm, followed by our special Cinco de Mayo menu featuring our delicious puerco asado

(2325 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. Fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, cheese, beverage, more, as well as flowers, plants, prepared food and snacks. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm at Arrowhead Gardens, the monthly update on, and discussion of, the city-sanctioned encampment. All welcome. (9200 2nd SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’: 3 pm curtain for first matinee performance of ArtsWest‘s new play. Online ticket sales here. (4711 California SW)

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

CINCO DE MAYO KARAOKE FUNDRAISER: 4-9 pm at Yen Wor Village, come sing – or don’t! – to raise money for Bender’s Hope Foundation helping first responders. (2300 California SW)

CINCO DE MAYO AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 9 pm, Michael Zabrek’s Proud and Nasty, plus Mexican banda horns. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT’S AHEAD? Check our complete calendar for a preview.

(Saturday morning photo by Carolyn Newman)

Welcome to May’s first Saturday – with a sun pillar to start it, following a similar sighting at sunset last night (photo below)! Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TROOP 284 RUMMAGE SALE: The troop’s annual garage/bake sale has already started and it’s on until 4 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. (3050 California SW)

WESTSIDE SCHOOL GARAGE SALE: You can also shop a big sale at Westside School (WSB sponsor), too – the Parent Association’s 2nd annual multifamily sale, 9 am-2 pm. Not at the school – it’s at the former Apostolic Church just to the south. (3210 SW 106th)

BASEBALL: West Seattle High School‘s next game in the Metro League playoffs is at 10 am at Steve Cox Memorial Field in White Center, vs Eastside Catholic. (1321 SW 102nd)

STUDENT-GROWN PLANTS: The South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center is open, 10 am-3 pm. North end of campus. (6000 16th SW)

NEIGHBOR DAY: Celebrate your neighbors today – one opportunity is by dropping in at the High Point Library for this free event with the West Seattle Timebank, 1-4 pm.(3411 SW Raymond)

DENNY-SEALTH MUSIC NIGHT OUT: Enjoy a night out and support the music programs at Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth International High School. 5:30 pm at Fauntleroy UCC. Ticket info and other details here. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: “A Concerned Citizen” is this month’s movie. 6:30 pm doors open, 7 pm screening at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

CABIN FEVER NORTHWEST: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall:

We’re delighted to welcome back this wonderful ensemble, featuring vibrant original songs performed with rich vocals and masterful instrumentation, guaranteed to appeal to fans of folk, bluegrass, Americana, country, pop, and gospel. What began as an adventure by two best friends, Cabin Fever NW has grown into a powerful performing quintet including Dianne Bochsler (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Tara Caldwell (vocals, claw hammer banjo) of Bellingham; Ed Johnson (vocals, lead guitar) of Menlo Park, CA; Cary Black (vocals, bass fiddle) of Sebastopol, CA; and Paul Elliott (fiddle) of Seattle.

For a reservation, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net. (7904 35th SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’: First weekend of ArtsWest‘s new play, 7:30 pm curtain. Check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

GARAGE ROCK: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern: “Garage-rock superstars” The Hard Rocks, The Tom Price Desert Classic, Insect Man, 25-Cent Ride. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Friday night photo by Jim Borrow)

MUCH MORE … on our calendar!

(Male Black-headed Grosbeak, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Before we get any further into Friday, half a dozen highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more):

BASEBALL: Chief Sealth IHS has a must-win Metro League playoff game vs. Bainbridge, 4 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center. (1321 SW 102nd)

WEST SEATTLE SPRING NIGHT MARKET: 5-9 pm at Duos Lounge in Luna Park:

Join Flock Collective for our seasonal curated pop-up market featuring 18 local artists, makers, and bakers. Grab a beverage and browse handmade jewelry, candles, handbags, prints and much more. This event is FREE & all are welcome!

(2940 SW Avalon Way)

CORNER BAR: The monthly pop-up bar/community gathering at Highland Park Improvement Club – info here. Doors open at 6 pm. (1116 SW Holden)

‘HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL’: Madison Middle School production at the West Seattle HS Theater, 7 pm – get a discount for buying your ticket(s) online! (3000 California SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’: Second night for ArtsWest‘s new play, 7:30 pm. Tickets available online. (4711 California SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 9 pm, it’s time to rock, with Sonic Medicine, Mercury, 1st Saint Street. $6 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Another look at a juvenile Bald Eagle on Alki Point – photographed by Jim Borrow)

What’s ahead for the rest of your Thursday includes …

LIONS CLUB: Weekly meeting at noon, Senior Center of West Seattle. Find out about the club at wslions.com. (4217 SW Oregon)

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DR. ELIZABETH PLUHTA: We mentioned in Tuesday’s report on the Westside Awards that the passing of Dr. Elizabeth Pluhta, South Seattle College vice president and former West Seattle Chamber of Commerce board president, was announced. Her memorial service is at 3 pm today at >Forest Lawn in High Point. (6701 30th SW)

NEW WSHS STUDENT REGISTRATION NIGHT: 6 pm in the library at West Seattle High School:

This is an opportunity for new students and families to meet their counselors and receive assistance on the course registration process for the 2019-2020 school year. Students and families from all grade levels starting their first year at WSHS this fall are all welcome to attend.

(3000 California SW)

BASEBALL: 7 pm, the West Seattle High School Wildcats play their next Metro League playoff game vs. Ballard at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

CANNABIS IN NORTH HIGHLINE: King County rules have concentrated much of the unincorporated areas’ cannabis businesses in White Center and Top Hat, and that’s the spotlight topic at tonight’s meeting of the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council. 7 pm at the NH Fire District HQ. (1243 SW 112th)

‘OFFICE HOUR’ OPENS: Official opening night tonight at ArtsWest for the new play “Office Hour”:

(Christian Quinto & Naho Shioya, photo by John McLellan)

Curtain time is 7:30 pm. For ticketing and other info, see our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

‘DRAG RACE’ & PIE: The second weekly event at A la Mode Pies in The Junction – open later on Thursday nights, until 10:30 pm, so you can watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and enjoy pie, boozy milkshakes, and A la Mode’s other fare. The show’s on at 9. (4225 SW Alaska)

MUCH MORE GOING ON … see our complete calendar!

(American Goldfinch, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Quick preview of just a sample of what’s on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for the rest of today/tonight:

TALK ABOUT TAXES: The series is “Hot Topics for Seniors” but everyone’s welcome. Today’s discussion at noon at Southwest Library, our state’s tax structure. (9010 35th SW)

MAYDAY HAY DAY: Launch party for new business Just in Case Disaster Preparedness Services, at Whisky West, 6-8 pm:

Free and open to the public.
No-host Happy Hour until 7 PM
Play “Preparedness Trivia” to win free items to build your own emergency supplies kit. Door prizes and free drawings throughout the evening. Top prize is $100 cash.
Stick around for live music by the Triangular Jazztet starting at 8:30.

(6451 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: Meet at 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) to run! (2743 California SW)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. Guests include Mick Shultz from the Port of Seattle to talk about the Terminal 5 project, and Department of Neighborhoods director Andrés Mantilla. (4217 SW Oregon)

PREVIEW NIGHT: Preview the new ArtsWest play “Office Hour“ for just $12 – buy your ticket ASAP here. 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)

David Hutchinson sent the photo – photographing Harbor Avenue Canada Goose goslings as he has for so many years – saying this is one of six goslings that are the first he’s seen this spring, adding, “Hope they keep out of the street where they usually end up looking for water to drink.” Be careful if you’re traveling in the area! Meantime, notes for the day/night ahead:

PROPERTY TAXES DUE! Forest reminds us to remind you that today is the deadline for the first of this year’s two payments for King County property owners.

HIGH-SCHOOL BASEBALL: 4 pm postseason game for Chief Sealth IHS vs. Garfield, 7 pm postseason game for West Seattle HS vs. Roosevelt. Both games at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

RECYCLED PAPER WORKSHOP: Still a spot or two left for tonight’s workshop with Linda McClamrock at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 6 pm – register here ASAP! (5612 California SW)

48TH/CHARLESTOWN PARK MEETING: Interested in this future park site? Be at Dakota Place Park tonight, 6:30-8 pm, to see and talk about design concepts for the long-landbanked corner lot. (4304 SW Dakota)

SUFFERING F-HEADS: Punk/jazz duo at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING … by checking our complete calendar here.

(Alki sunset, photographed by Jenn Popp)

Sunday highlight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BENEFIT RUMMAGE SALE: Hope Lutheran youth continue their big benefit sale today, 8 am-11 am, to raise money for travel. Half off! (4456 42nd SW)

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: 9 am-3 pm, it’s your springtime chance to drop off a wide variety of recyclable items, free, in the Fauntleroy UCC church parking lot. Just check this list to see what’s being accepted and what’s not. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Something new every week now that we’re in the heart of spring – last week, we noticed asparagus, rhubarb, lettuce, and the annual arrival of Vashon Island plant growers Langley Fine Gardens, among others. 10 am-2 pm in the street in The Junction. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

ROCK AND GEM SHOW: 10 am-5 pm at the Masonic Center, the free annual West Seattle Rock Club show continues. (4737 40th SW)

DIY BIKES: 1-4 pm:

DIY Bikes will be offering free bicycle maintenance at the West Seattle Tool Library to get ready for bike month, May 2019. Bring your bike, replacement parts if needed and time to learn some basic maintenance tips and get ready to ride.

(4408 Delridge Way SW)

‘WIZARD OF OZ’: Final performance of this student production at Seattle Lutheran High School, 2:30 pm curtain in the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

COMEBACK MAN: Live “cross-genre music with elements of blues, rock, jazz, and rap” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: Signups start at 3 pm for the monthly free all-ages open mic at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BLUEGRASS JAM: “Bring your instruments, bring your voice” to this jam starting at 7 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … by browsing our full calendar, here.

Welcome to the final weekend of April! And thanks to Gary Jones for the Great Blue Heron photo at right. Your Saturday highlights:

EARTH DAY WALK: Meet up at either Holy Rosary (42nd/Genesee) or Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle) at 9 am to walk to Rotary Viewpoint Park (35th/Alaska), as explained here.

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION SPRING CLEAN: Can you volunteer for a bit this morning? Meet up at Junction Plaza Park at 9 am. (42nd/Alaska)

BENEFIT RUMMAGE SALE: Hope Lutheran youth have a big benefit sale today, 9 am-3 pm, to raise money for travel. (4456 42nd SW)

FIT FOR HER: Help provide clean water to women around the world by participating in this fitness fundraiser, 9 am-12:30 pm at South Park Hall. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

FREE COMPOST: Starting at 9 am and continuing while it lasts on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

HEALTHY KIDS DAY AT WEST SEATTLE Y: 10 am-1 pm, free family fun at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle, membership not necessary (although joining fees are waived if you’d like to try it). Entertainment and activities. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: 10 am-2 pm, any expired/unneeded/unwanted drugs can be taken for dropoff at the Southwest Precinct, no questions asked, during the spring Drug Take-Back Day. (2300 SW Webster)

POLITICAL MEETUP: 10 am-11 am at Cupcake Royale in The Junction, you’re invited to a weekly meetup presented by the 34th District Democrats “to inform all interested Democrats on ways to help plan and participate in the Annual Fundraiser and other events. The Annual Fundraiser is our main source of funding for the monthly meetings, hosting forums/debates/panels, printing and social media sharing of updates within our community and party, as well as all necessary maintenance. We also are preparing for cost of education and execution on the transition from caucus to primary.” 34th DDs membership not required – just drop in. (California/Alaska)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plants for sale at the garden center near the north entrance of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

ROCK AND GEM SHOW: 10 am-5 pm at the Masonic Center, first of two days for the free annual show presented by the West Seattle Rock Club. (4737 40th SW)

(added) INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY AT PEGASUS: 10 am-6 pm, Pegasus Book Exchange in The Junction celebrates Independent Booksellers Day with “free swag and deals all day long.” (4553 California SW)

CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR STREET FESTIVAL: 10:30 am-5 pm in downtown White Center – here’s the schedule. (15th SW/SW 98th)

BOOKSELLERS POP-UP: Alair is hosting Paper Boat Booksellers 11 am-5 pm for a shopping pop-up on behalf of Independent Booksellers Day. (3270 California SW)

SCHOOL ARTWORK SELECTION: Noon-12:30 pm at Delridge Library, help review artwork suggestions for beneath the new Louisa Boren STEM K-8 buddy bench. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ITSY BITSY SPIDER BENEFIT: Bring the family to Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden in North Delridge 3-6 pm for this event benefiting and celebrating co-op preschool. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

‘A NIGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA’: Help A Child Becomes Preschool (WSB sponsor) educate kids on the other side of the world – tickets still available for this fun(draiser) tonight, 7-10 pm. (4320 SW Hill)

‘WIZARD OF OZ’: Second night for this student production at Seattle Lutheran High School, 7:30 pm curtain in the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

CELEBRATE THE SIXTIES … with A Fine Company at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm. Ticket/reservation info is on the KH website. (7904 35th SW)

‘THE BEST YOU’VE EVER SEEN‘: Parliament Tavern show explained as “sensory overload.” In a good way, of course. 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admial Way)

WHAT ABOUT TOMORROW? Look into the future via our complete calendar.

(Sea anemone, photographed by David Hutchinson at Constellation Park)

Happy Friday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUND TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL: The Elected Leadership Group meets at 9:30 am at the ST board room downtown – with a public-comment period toward the start of the meeting – to recommend which West Seattle-to-Ballard routing/station locations they want to see go into environmental studies. We’re there and will be updating on Twitter as well as publishing a story as soon afterward as we’re able. (401 S. Jackson)

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: 10:30 am-2 pm at Daystar. Visitors welcome for all or part of the meeting; agenda info is in our calendar listing. (2615 SW Barton)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. Today’s movie is 1955’s “Soldier of Fortune.” $1 members, $2 nonmembers, free popcorn. (4217 SW Oregon)

COUNCILMEMBER HERBOLD’S OFFICE HOURS: 2-7 pm, drop-in hours with City Councilmember Lisa Herbold meeting with constituents at the Southwest Customer Service Center adjacent to Southwest Pool. (2801 SW Thistle)

PLANT SALE: The White Center Library Guild is selling plants at the library 10 am-2 pm today. (1409 SW 107th)

BOWLING BIRTHDAY PARTY: West Seattle Helpline‘s 30th birthday celebration at West Seattle Bowl! 6 pm – still tickets available last time we checked. (39th/Oregon)

CONCERT FOR AUTISM SPEAKS: 7 pm, a big lineup for the annual benefit show at The Skylark. Details here. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

‘WIZARD OF OZ’: Student production at Seattle Lutheran High School, 7:30 pm curtain in the gym. (4100 SW Genesee)

JOHNNY & THE MOLES, STINGSHARK: Live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar!

(Not up early enough to catch today’s sunrise? Lynn Hall was!)

As always, there’s lots on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar. Here are five of the highlights:

2347 44TH SW PROJECT ‘EARLY OUTREACH’: If you have comments and/or questions about the four-house project planned at this site, join project-team reps there at 5:30 pm for a site walk and “early outreach” meeting. (2347 44h SW)

NEW SDOT DIRECTOR, PLUS AVALON PROJECT … those are the highlights of the agenda for tonight’s West Seattle Transportation Coalition meeting. All welcome to come hear from new SDOT director Sam Zimbabwe as well as Adonis Ducksworth from the Avalon/35th/Alaska repaving/rechannelization projet, 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

4-HAND PIANO CONCERT: Come to The Kenney (WSB sponsor) at 6:30 pm for an “American Souvenirs” 4-Hand Piano Concert with Dainius and Asta Vaicekonus. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

DRAG RACE, WITH PIE: As noted here on Wednesday, A la Mode Pies in The Junction will be open later Thursday nights – starting tonight – until 10:30 pm so you can watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and enjoy the shop’s festive fare, including, of course pies as well as, among other things, boozy milkshakes. The show’s on at 9. (4225 SW Alaska)

INTO THE COLD: Live music at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral way)

(Horned Grebe, photographed by Mark Wangerin as these birds get ready to head to Alaska)

Here are highlights of what’s happening in the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always browse days, weeks, months ahead)

POP-UP NEIGHBORHOOD STREET FUND VOTING: Don’t want to vote online? Here’s another option. Look for SDOT at Roxbury Safeway 3-6 pm today. Here’s more on the NSF vote and other ways to be part of it. (9620 28th SW)

LEARN HOW TO ‘STOP THE BLEED’: 6 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, important preparedness info – free! But you need to RSVP. Still room as of right now. (2306 42nd SW)

DOWNSIZED BICYCLE MASTER PLAN: SDOT is downsizing its list of projects from the Bicycle Master Plan to be implemented over the next few years, and invites you to come talk about it, as previewed here Tuesday. 6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, with presentation at 6:15, “café-style conversation” to follow. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, HPAC’s monthly meeting focuses on options for a new barrier/fence to keep vehicles off Riverview Playfield. Also planned, a preview of next month’s vote on merging Riverview and South Delridge into HPAC. (1116 SW Holden)

OPEN MICS: At Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) with signups at 7; at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) with signups at 7:30.

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: You know him, you love him, he rocks! 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SOMETHING FOR THE WSB CALENDAR? Please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – preferably at least a week before your event – thank you!

(Juvenile Bald Eagle, photographed by Gary Jones)

An eclectic Tuesday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DROP-IN CHESS: 4:30-5:30 pm, kids and youth are welcome to drop in and play at High Point Library. Chess sets are available as well as guidance from an adult chess coach. (3411 SW Raymond)

CANDIDATES’ DEBATE: They’ve had two forums – now, the first debate-style event for the District 1 City Council candidates, as previewed here. This is presented by the 34th District Democrats as a standalone event, 6:30 pm at Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School. All welcome. (20th & Roxbury)

GUARDIAN ONE @ BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS NETWORK: Well, the helicopter itself won’t be there – the parking lot’s not quite landing-pad-sized – but reps from the King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit will be. The <strong>West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network will also hear from SPD during the 6:30 pm meeting at the Southwest Precinct, all welcome, block watch participation not required. (2300 SW Webster)

CLIMATE SCIENCE ON TAP: “Is It Climate Change or Just Bad Weather?” Tackle the topic with Cascadia Action Network‘s gathering at Beveridge Place Pub, 7 pm – details in our calendar listing. 21+ venue. (6413 California SW)

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse: “The District 1 Community Network is a meeting open to all community group and interested individuals who would like to work together on topics of interest within District 1.” (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

MOE WEISNER QUARTET: Jazz at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. Starts at 8 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THAT’S NOT ALL … see for yourself here.