(Late-summer sunset photo sent by Chris G)
Here’s today’s list of what’s happening around West Seattle, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plant sales featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).
NAVIGATING MEDICARE: Get info at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 11 am.
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily splashing season continues, whatever the weather, at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WADING POOL CLOSED: The last pool still operating is at Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), but it will be closed today because of cool weather.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: As seen at the Admiral Block Party! From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can be there to listen!)
ONLINE PERSONAL SAFETY TRAINING: Free, 2-4 pm; registration info is in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE SOCIAL HOUR: Want to meet people – in person? Camp West (4539 California SW) is hosting a weekly “social hour” where you can drop in (21+) and do that!
DROP-IN CHESS: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is happening today – people under 18 can drop in 4-5:30 pm to play. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS – this week and every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) hosts a food truck. Tonight it’s Paparepas.
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) welcomes volunteers weekly to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks – you can take some home too. Just be there 5-7 pm!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
NEEDLE DROP AT THE SKYLARK: Community vinyl night! Bring an album and choose a side to play, 5 pm. Sign up for a time slot here! (3803 Delridge Way SW)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle. While you’re there, check out the ongoing West Seattle Art Tour preview!
POSTCARDING PARTY: 6-8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), gathering to fill out postcards to encourage recipients to vote.
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run, with a track-workout alternative.
DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Will Rainier & The Pines, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
JAZZ NIGHT AT THE CENTER: 7 to 9 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), $10 at the door.
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), get a preview of new music by Movements – free, all ages.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 7 pm, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meets at NH Fire Station (1243 SW 112th) – all interested in the unincorporated area, White Center and beyond, are welcome.
TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm trivia at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW)
AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight, DJ Viejo Perro Blanco at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), starting at 8 pm.
KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to closing time, time to sing! (9454 Delridge Way SW)
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily highlight list? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!