(Photo by Karen, aka “Old Desolate” on Flickr, via the WSB Flickr group pool)
From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar (please “pardon our dust” on the calendar page – the software changeover should be complete by weekend’s end):

HELP CLEAN FAIRMOUNT RAVINE: 8:30 am, come help in the 20th annual event to take care of a ravine used by many more people than just those who live nearby: “We meet at the intersection of SW Forest St and Fairmount Ave, just east of Hiawatha Park. Everyone is welcome to participate. Community awareness keeps the ravine cleaner than past years and our focus this year will be on removal of invasive plants as well as general cleanup. Coffee, hot cocoa and donuts are provided. Please dress for the weather, wear boots and gloves as well as bring large cutters, saws if interested in plant removal. Your two hours can make a huge difference.” Here’s our preview from earlier this week.

TIBBETTS, WESTSIDE RUMMAGE SALES CONTINUE: The two big semi-annual church rummage sales are in their second and final day today. It’s 9 am-3 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor; 3940 41st SW), and 9 am-2 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church (3601 California SW). We visited both on Friday.

ARBOR HEIGHTS PTSA FUNDRAISER: 9-6 am today and tomorrow, a “family photo event” at the school – check ASAP to see if appointments are still available (Amanda, 206-902-6324 or maxnokes@comcast.net. (More details in the preview we published.)

SEATTLE BIKE EXPO: Not in West Seattle, but Cascade Bicycle Club is sponsoring WSB through tomorrow to make sure you know about the Seattle Bike Expo – 9 am to 6 pm at Pier 91 in Magnolia (Smith Cove Cruise Terminal). Full schedule of speakers/events online.

KNITTING CLASS: For both beginners and project help, 9:30 – 11:30 at C&P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ATOMIC BOYS: 10 am-6 pm, the Admiral District store specializing in retro toys and candy is celebrating its 4th anniversary – stop by! Here’s the preview we published a few days ago.

‘WRITING THE WORLD THROUGH FOOD’: Author Crescent Dragonwagon presents this all-day workshop for food writers at Camp Long, full details here.

OLD FIRE STATION 37 – OPEN HOUSE: Open house at former Fire Station 37, which is up for sale, 10 am-2 pm at 35th/Othello. Here’s our previous report.

FREE YOGA! The quarterly free class (all levels, no registration necessary) at SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) is this morning, 10:30-11:45 am, 5639 California SW.

WINERY’S GRAND REOPENING: Cairdeas Winery will release its new wines and reopen its tasting room at 3400 Harbor Ave SW today (street level of ActivSpace), noon to 5 pm.

MORNING GLORY DRAG BRUNCH: Second Saturday means the fun starts at noon at Skylark Café. Jeffrey Robert starts the show with stand-up comedy, then Magnolia Crawford and guest performers do a fabulous show while diners enjoy their brunch and drinks!

BAKE ‘N’ BOWL: 1 pm at West Seattle Bowl. From the announcement: “Come out for a “Bake n’ Bowl” event like NUN-OTHER!! We are bringing in the spring with a Bowling event and Bake Sale. We’ll have an array of different delicious treats while you are knocking down the pins, working to score that perfect 300! We’ll also be having a bowling competition with fabulous prizes! Come out and support for an afternoon for a fundraiser for Rise n Shine! $15 per player or $25 per pair. This is an all-ages event.” (Facebook event page here.)

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: Special class, 1 pm, Seattle Integrated Martial Arts. From the announcement: “Participants will be given their own special Kubotan Keychain as part of the class fee! These are very simple, non-lethal, yet effective tools for personal protection! Call 206-935-4531 for details and to register.” (ASAP, to be sure there’s still room.)

FREE WORKSHOP: 1:30 pm today, an event presented by WSB sponsors Ventana Construction: “Join us for an informative workshop about remodeling and custom home construction. Learn from experienced professionals about how to get started, what to expect, and the steps you can take to make your project successful. This 1½ hour event is free and takes place monthly at Ventana Construction’s West Seattle offices at 5458 California Ave SW. Call 206-932-3009 to reserve your space.”

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL AUCTION: The Madison community celebrates each other and raises money during its annual “Class Act” auction/dinner, 5 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Here’s our preview.

RAISE MONEY TO FIGHT CANCER: West Seattle Eagles 2643 cordially invites you to our third annual Art Erhmann Cancer Gala Dinner and Auction – in honor of Linda Crank; all proceeds to the Art Erhmann Cancer charity! 5:30-11:30 pm. Dinner: Pulled Pork Sandwiches w/fries and cole slaw, $6; jello shots/beer special with all proceeds to the cause; live/silent auction, door prizes, music/dancing. 4426 California SW.

PARTY WITH WSCO: West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ second annual gala, 6:30-9 pm @ Highland Park Improvement Club (details here).

MAKING MUSIC: At Kenyon Hall, at 7:30 – Kern at Kenyon, with the Cornucopia Concert Band. From the announcement: “A program to appeal to the heart, mind, and foot, showcasing romantic songs by Jerome Kern, including a selection from Show Boat. The sublime will be interspersed with other frolicsome fare, the usual eclectic collection of tunes from the vast Cornucopia archive, some only recently exhumed.” Please visit cornband.org for more information.

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS, LIVE IN CONCERT: From the announcement: “Songwriter, storyteller, and entertainer – offering songs that are honest and confessional, yet never overbearing; and performances that engage audiences with an appealing mix of intense passion and humor.” All proceeds go to benefit clean drinking water around the world. 7:30 pm. WSCC Activity Center, 4400 42nd SW. $15, kids under 13 are free with paying adult. Go to cwseattle.eventbrite.com for full details.

BENEFIT FOR ‘IT GETS BETTER’ PROJECT: Cynthia Reid e-mailed to note that tonight “there will be a reunion of the one and only Annie Rose & The Thrillers! They are playing the Feedback Lounge along with West Side Sally. This will be a benefit for The It Gets Better Project and also a birthday celebration for the illustrious Cynthia Reid (yeah, that’s me…since I’m coordinating the event I get to celebrate!!) Annie Rose was the very first band I ever worked for back in the early ’80s, and this will be a very rare appearance they’re making just for me!!! I am a lucky girl!!”

SPRING FORWARD! And in case you haven’t heard enough reminders – 2 am Sunday (as in “overnight tonight”) is when clocks/watches/etc. “spring forward” an hour to Daylight Saving Time.