West Seattle Blog… | WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 21 events!

(Saturday photo by Christopher Boffoli)

Today we have two lists for you again – first the holiday events from our WSB West Seattle Vacation Guide:

LAST DAY OF THE ALKI CO-OP PRESCHOOL BOOK FAIR: Last day to make purchases Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) and receive a portion of the proceeds Alki Co-op Preschool!

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS SALE: Flash sale for winter clothing, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the shop! (3602 SW Alaska)

HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR AT OLG, LAST DAY: The popular fair for fair trade gifts ends at Our Lady of Guadalupe9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (35./Myrtle)

HOLIDAY ART SHOW AND SALE: Rain City Clay in Arbor Heights is once again hosting a holiday exhibition and sale featuring artists who work with clay: today from 1 to 5 p.m. (4208 SW 100.)

VASHON ISLAND VACATION STUDIO TOUR: Take a ferry to explore this event! “The artists of Vashon Island offer art lovers and gift buyers a fun and inspiring event, the Vashon Island Holiday Studio Tour, continuing today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by Vashon Island Visual Artists, the tour tours 44 studios and galleries representing more than 140 artists and artisans. The organization’s website also features an interactive online map with details of each studio or gallery.”

THUNDER ROAD GUITARS: Open 7 days a week until Christmas – today also from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor)

BUY LITTLE SOUTH PARK: Explore our neighboring community during the Art Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and visit many small businesses in SP. Details in our calendar entry. (14th Ave. S./S. Cloverdale)

GRINCH AND GRAHAMS: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill)
Family vacation event! FREE! “The Grinch who stole Christmas“, the popular 30-minute classic Christmas movie, followed by crafting and decorating graham cracker houses! All welcome!

“SNOWED IN (AGAIN)”: ArtsWestThe Christmas musical has a matinée today at 3 p.m.; Get your ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

THE KENNEY CHIMES CHOIR: “The Kenney7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, 2:00 p.m. Ringing in the Holidays! Join the Kenney Chimes Choir with the WestSide Ringers and the Kenney Singers for Carols At The Kenney! (The event is free, donations welcome) Email: Tickets@thekenney,org to reserve your seat.”

ASTRA LUMINA: Heavenly inspired light show on the grounds of Seattle Chinese Garden at the northern end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Campus, times vary. Tickets and information here.

NORTHWEST BOY CHOIR: Northwest Boys Choir‘s annual “Festival of lessons and carols” at Church of the Holy Rosary7 p.m. Tickets here. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

And here’s the non-holiday list with everything else – mostly from the year-round WSB West Seattle Events Calendar:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meeting point for today’s run at 9 a.m Ampersand (2536 Alki SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., stocking almost winter produce (root vegetables! Veggies!), plus drinks, holiday greens, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared foods, nuts, candy, spices and more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Autumn is project time. Do you need a tool to achieve your goals? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the northeast side Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

The inner city school’s open day: This WSB sponsor welcomes families to its independent downtown high school campus today from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. (160 John Street)

“THE RAKE’S PROGRESS,” FINAL PERFORMANCE: Last chance to catch this Chief Sealth IHS Student achievement! 2 p.m. in the Campus Performing Arts Center – ticket sales and further details can be found in our preview. (2600 SW Thistle)

BABY MOTOR PLAYGROUP: 3:30 p.m. at Viva Artsaimed at 3 months to pre-creep. Register here in advance. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

HIGHLINE PREMIER FC INFO EVENING: 6 p.m. online, for families interested in this football league – details in our calendar list.

JET CITY IMPROVEMENT AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 p.m., “a night of laughter and musical magic.” (4711 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC IN THE ALLEY: Sunday evening music with the Triangular jazz band at The alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 p.m.

Are you planning, organizing and/or publishing something that should be included in our community events calendar – one-time or recurring – and/or in our vacation guide? Please email us the basic details – [email protected] – Thanks!