WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 33 notes!
(Recent misty morning at Lincoln Park, photo by Elyse Slotnick)
As usual, lots of possibilities on our Saturday list, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar, but we begin with a transit reminder:
METRO SERVICE CHANGE: Today a variety of systemwide changes kick in during Metro’s twice-yearly “service change.” West Seattle routes are scheduled for three changes – read about them here.
Now, whether you’re getting there by bus and/or bike or foot or car, the event list:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend on the run! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).
INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Susan Pascal, Jamie Findlay, Chris Symer with “mid-century vibes,” 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.
TERRAPLANTED GRAND OPENING: The new plant shop in South Delridge officially celebrates today including a ribboncutting at noon! 11 am-7 pm. (9439 16th SW)
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – but if you don’t already have a slot reserved, you’re probably out of luck.
FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).
VINTAGE SALE: Noon-6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW) in White Center, along with today’s Tikipalooza and Roper Romp festivities (see listings below).
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
FRUIT TREE CLASS AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 1 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), class in fruit-tree planting basics and early care, with City Fruit, suggested donation $10-$15.
GARDENING CLASS AT THE LIBRARY: 1 pm class at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free class in growing plants from seeds. Call ahead to sign up if you can – walk-ins only if there’s room.
HUNT FOR SPRING: 1 pm at The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way SW), family-friendly spring celebration with an egg hunt, scavenger hunt, more.
MAKE HANDBUILT ANIMALS WITH KIRSTEN: 1 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) – details in our calendar listing.
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
PROTEST AGAINST PROGRAM CUTS: 3-4 pm, senior residents of Brookdale Admiral Heights (2326 California SW) plan to protest federal-program cuts, gathering outside their building.
WHITE CENTER ROPER ROMP: 3-6 pm, gathering of Helen Roper wanna-bes, wigs, caftans, and all, as previewed here. Epicenter is Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW) in White Center.
FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.
NEW LOCATION CELEBRATION: 4-8 pm, with 4:30 pm ribboncutting, Lumina Vascular Health and Laser Clinic celebrates its new location. (6075 California SW)
BASEBALL BENEFIT: 6 pm dinner and auction at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds) to benefit WSHS Baseball Boosters – details in our preview (follow the link to bid even if you can’t attend).
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, DJO album listening party. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight – 8th anniversary show for West Seattle’s longest-running drag extravaganza, West End Girls! Doors 7, showtime 8, tickets here or at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, music 7:30, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers bring “gypsy jazz” to Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets here.
TIKIPALOOZA IN WHITE CENTER: 7 pm, this weekend’s celebration of tiki tunes continues at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) tickets and schedule here.
THIRD NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” continues its run – details in our calendar listing.
CIRCA OFFER FOR SHOWGOERS: If you go to “Chicago,” save your playbill and present it at nearby Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) for $5 off!
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with DJ Grizz at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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