Even if you are spooked by spiders, you have to appreciate their work, highlighted during this past week’s foggy/rainy weather; the photo above was sent by Tom Trulin. Now, here’s our list of what’shappening as the weekend of October continues, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.
CRAFT SHOW: Handmade items on display and for sale at The Missing Piece (California/Alaska), 9 am-4 pm.
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club meets at Top Pot Doughnuts (4709 California SW) for today’s run.
VACCINATION CLINIC: The series of flu/COVID vaccination linics at local schools that we previewed here continues today at Chief Sealth International HS (2600 SW Thistle), 9 am-4 pm.
YOUTH & ADULT VOLUNTEERING AT SCHMITZ PRESERVE PARK: Ages 10+ are welcome at Schmitz Preserve Park (5551 SW Admiral Way), 9 am-3 pm, to work on the park’s trails with the Washington Trails Association.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in the still-bountiful fall produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating (as it is every weekend of the year, even holidays), 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE AT THE MARKET: The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle is at the Farmers’ Market every Sunday through early December, 10 am-2 pm, at the south end (California/Alaska), collecting new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
VISIT THE GARDEN: Seattle Chinese Garden is open to visitors 10 am-5 pm on Sundays, free but donations appreciated. (6000 16th SW)
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
SOUTHWEST ART SHOWCASE: 10 am to 6 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), see what’s on display!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.
WATCH THE SEAHAWKS AT THE HYDRANT: Bring your pup! Weekly watch parties, with today’s kickoff vs. the 49ers at 1:25 pm. (4541 California SW)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
START A NATURE JOURNAL: Learn how at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 2-4 pm.
KENYON TRIO AT KENYON HALL: 2 pm doors, 2:30 pm show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 3-5 pm, Phil & Friends perform at C & P Coffee (5612 California; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.
ARTSWEST MATINEE: 3 pm, closing performance of “The Chinese Lady” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW) – if sold out, check with the AW box office directly for any last-minute availability.
PAST, PRESENT, ELSEWHERE AT REVELRY ROOM: 3 pm, album-listening session. (4547 California SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, wrap up your weekend with jazz – catch the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) in The Junction.
Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!