West Seattle Blog… | Alki Beach Pride, HPIC Giant Garage Sale, Free Comic Book Day, food drives, more for your West Seattle Saturday

(Wandering Tattler, photographed by Matthew Olson)

Here’s what’s happening from the WSB Events calendar for West Seattle and inbox:

TRAFFIC WARNINGS: SW Genesee is closed west of Delridge Way … work on the junction of Highland Park Way / West Marginal will continue into the early afternoon … to the north the 26th SW between Roxbury and Barton remains closed.

YMCA JOB FAIR: Do work that counts! Find a job with the YMCA West Seattle (36th & Snoqualmie). which is hosting a job fair today, 10 am-1pm, as presented here. (Hiring bonuses!)

HPIC’S HUGE GARAGE SALE: Second of the monthly megasales this summer – outside at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th and Holden), 10 am-3pm.

LEMONADE DISTRIBUTOR: 10 am-2pm, local girls raise money for a trip to Costa Rica, sell lemonade, iced coffee and goodies again, 42nd and Charlestown.

LAFAYETTE KINDERGARTEN GAME DATE; Arriving kindergarten teacher at Lafayette Elementary School? Join other families for a game date Hiawatha playground (2700 California SW) at 10 a.m.

SOUTH RIDGE AGRICULTURAL MARKET: The new monthly market is open today, 11 am-3pm, 9421 18th SW. See the presented providers here.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: Yes, the new shop in West Seattle Tails to astonish participates: “We’re giving away free comics (maximum of 2 per person) as well as a 10% discount on all our old editions, toys and statues.” They are open from 11 am to 7 pm in 4850 California SW.

COMMUNITY CLEARANCE: 11 am-1pm, help clean up the West Seattle Bridge bike path! Information is available here.

FOOD DRIVE IN THE ADMIRAL CHURCH: 11 am-3pm, in front of the church, 4320 SW Hill – something to bring here.

ALKI BEACH PROUD: The first day of this weekend celebration begins with the car and motorcycle parade from Jack Block Park (2130 Hafen SW) at noon. Other events today include volleyball training, a vaccination clinic (noon-7:00 p.m. in the Alki Badehaus), two bar parties and the Rainbow City Band – The full updated list can be found here.

FOOTBALL FIELD DAY & FOOD DRIVE: 4-6pm, the annual Highline Premier FC Football field day and “fill in the goal” food drive Walt Hundley playing field (34th SW & SW Myrte) – even if you don’t take part in the field day fun, come by with food and / or money to donate!

TODAY FOR A LOCAL BAND: West Seattle’s own Aurora Avenue has the final in the ShoreLake Battle of the Bands, and you’re invited to Lake Forest Park tonight to cheer them on (“crowd enthusiasm” is a factor in the judging!).

Finale at 6.30 p.m. – open air concert at Zoo (NE 178th and Brookside Blvd. – Map). $ 5 entry.

HIKERS BY TRADE: 8:30 p.m., Bob Dylan Cover band at The skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $ 10 coverage.

DOLLY & THE DJ: Beach party vibes tonight! 9 p.m. Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor). PS air conditioning!

More in our calendar – and if you have something for it, westseattleblog@gmail.com – Thank you!