Quick notes on some of today’s highlights:

BOOK SALE: Stock up on fall/winter reading at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), selling books from 9 am – 3 pm in the lower level of Adams Hall. (3940 41st SW)

GENESEE HILL GARDEN-BUILDING: The Genesee Schmitz Neighborhood Council works on the community gardens at the closed Genesee Hill School again today, starting at 9 – tools provided. (Genesee/51st)

CROSS-COUNTRY MEET: Lots of action in Lincoln Park during the annual Sundodger Invitational cross-country meet starting at 9 am – more than 1,000 college athletes competing.

WESTFEST AT HOLY ROSARY 10 am-10 pm – more here, and the stage lineup announcement is here. (42nd/Genesee)

SCHMITZ PARK WALKING TOUR: Presented by the SW Seattle Historical Society, 10 am – meet at 58th and Stevens; a target=”_blank” href=”https://wsb.blackfin.biz/2010/09/southwest-seattle-historical-society-presents-schmitz-park-walking-tour-september-18th”>more details here.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER’S COMMUNITY CHAT: Open availability to talk with school board rep Steve Sundquist,, Southwest Library, 11 am. (35th/Henderson)

DUWAMISH TRIBE FUNDRAISER: Fry Bread for Justice fundraiser at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse, noon-4 pm, with proceeds benefiting the tribe’s legal fund as it continues to fight for formal federal recognition. Fry bread $3, coffee $1, with the film “Princess Angeline” shown at 2 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

SQUARE ONE CLEARS OUT: 1-3 pm, now-closed Square One Books is giving away its bookshelves and selling other store decorations. (Jefferson Square)

NEED A BETTER HEAD SHOT? As previewed here yesterday – a pro photographer will be at Avalon Glassworks in the Luna Park business district 1-5 pm, with your chance to get a great-looking head shot, in exchange for a donation ($40 suggested) to the White Center Food Bank.

HIGH POINT CELEBRATION: The ceremony to rename High Point Playfield as Walt Hundley Playfield is set for 2 pm. (34th/Myrtle)

JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE: He’s been gone 40 years as of today – but not forgotten, and Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) will make sure of that with a Jimi Hendrix tribute starting tonight at 6. (6451 California SW)