(Gull resting on Alki, by Doug B via the WSB Flickr group pool)
Happy weekend-is-almost-here day! From the WSB West Seattle Events Calendar (and elsewhere) for today/tonight:

FIRST – WEEKEND TRAFFIC ALERTS, CITYWIDE: No West Seattle closures but if you’re heading out of West Seattle at any point this weekend, here’s what you’re facing (including a 520 bridge closure)

LAFAYETTE WALK-A-THON: West Seattle’s most-populous elementary school has its annual rain-or-shine benefit (with sponsors including WSB) will be under way throughout the school day, 9:45 am-3:20 pm. Proceeds will pay for tutors, library books, and more; if you haven’t pledged, you can donate online.

SCHMITZ PARK MOVE-A-THON: West Seattle’s second-most-populous elementary school also will be out raising money in a rain-or-shine benefit (with sponsors including WSB) throughout the school day. And SP also has an online-donation option – go here.

(If YOUR school’s annual fundraiser is seeking business sponsors, be sure to let us know!)

GEAR DROPOFF FOR WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP: Noon-6 pm today, any ski, snowboard, outdoor gear you’d like to sell in the West Seattle Ski Swap this weekend can be dropped off at the VFW Hall in The Triangle. Details here.

BALLROOM DANCING: Third Fridays mean dancing with Lauren Petrie at Delridge Community Center, 1:30-3:30 pm.

HALLOWEEN BASH AT THE LITTLE GYM: 4-7 pm (check for which age groups are welcome when) – food drive, too! Details here.

STORYTELLING: The monthly cultural-storytelling event at White Center Cultural Center (9421 18th SW in south West Seattle) features Seattle chef Sam Ung – meal at 6 pm, stories at 6:30; find out more here.

HALLOWEEN RAINBOW BINGO! Tonight at the Senior Center of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) – treats at 6, bingo at 7; call for a reservation ASAP. Details in the calendar listing.

(P.S. Check out the WSB Halloween page for seasonal events in the days/nights ahead!)

RESTORATIVE YOGA: At SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) 6:30 pm tonight. Details here.

MOVIE NIGHT AT HIGHLAND PARK IMPROVEMENT CLUB: Doors open 6:30 pm, movie at 7 (hint: Dorothy and Toto too!), free, but bring $ for concessions. HPIC is at 12th/Holden.

FRIDAY NIGHT PAINTING: Watercolor class taught by J. Conrad Nivens, 7 pm at Mind Unwind in The Admiral District – more info here.

LIVE MUSIC/NIGHTLIFE: Sid Law, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) … The Heels, Spy Device, Fonzarelli at Skylark Café and Club, 8 pm … Jazz with Barbie Anaka at Salty’s on Alki, 8 pm … Not Dead Yet with The Visitors, Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 9 pm … Steven Martinelli and the Teflon Mind, Satellite 4, Rabbit Skin Glue at the Benbow Room, 9 pm.