Election Day, Night Out, more on our West Seattle list for the first Tuesday of August 1%
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8/4/2026, 9:13:27 AM
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(Smoky sunrise – photo by Stewart L.)
Here’s our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar :
VOTE!
As noted later in the list, you have until 8 pm.
FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at South Park Library (8604 8th Ave.
S.), a chance for preschoolers to learn about fire safety and to see firefighters and their gear up close in a non-emergency situation.
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY : New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.
SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily operations continue at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) – free, scheduled 11 am-8 pm daily.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW; WSB sponsor); today’s speaker is Daniel Nye of Schmitz Park Creek Restore.
KEEPING A NATURE JOURNAL: Today’s Summer Quest project is at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), noon – learn about recording plants and animals in your journal.
WADING POOLS OPEN : With sunshine and warm weather, West Seattle’s regular wading-pool lineup will be open – noon to 7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way, upper park near the north lot) and at EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden).
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily sessions continue at the outdoor saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here .
(8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
(added) ALL-CITY SWIM MEET: Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club is hosting an all-city meet today and expects increased activity in the neighborhood as early as 1; the meet starts at 4 pm.
CHESS CLUB: All levels!
1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week!
Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar .
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular weekly 2 pm meeting; here’s the agenda , which explains how to participate, in person or remotely.
NIGHT OUT: Tonight’s the annual night for neighborhood block parties around the city nation, most generally 5-9 pm – even if you’re not participating in one, be aware of side-street closures for the duration.
DROP-IN WINE TASTING : 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
French wine is in the spotlight tonight.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES : Long-running weekly sign-waving on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm.
Signs available if you don’t have your own.
TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB : Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) are presenting this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm.
(1660 Harbor SW – we’ll check later if the smoke alert has changed the standing weekly plan for this.)
INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)
STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN: 6 pm at Delridge P-Patch (5078 25th SW), story time for kids, followed by a garden activity.
OPEN MIC: 6:30 pm signups, 7 pm music at the open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.
TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run .
(We’ll check later if the smoke alert has changed the standing weekly plan for this.)
PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm – lots of info in our ongoing calendar listing .
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm.
Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
BINGO!
Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark , 7 pm.
(3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 4: Four Tuesday trivia venues – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia … 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink … 7 pm at Admiral Pub , free to play, prizes.
(2306 California SW).
VOTING DEADLINE : Get your ballot to an official county drop box by 8 pm – no grace period.
They’re all mapped here (including the four in West Seattle).
KARAOKE AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm Tuesdays, until 1:30 am, your turn to sing !
(4717 California SW)
Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.?
Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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