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Since it’s out of sight this morning, we’re featuring the sun, as photographed last night by WSB contributing photojournalist Nick Adams – check out the silhouetted small plane across its left side. (And the sunspots – here’s the NASA view.) Today’s forecast promises the sun WILL be back. While we wait, here are highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Events Calendar:

BLOOD DRIVE: Puget Sound Blood Center has a mobile drive today at South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor), 10:30-4:30 (closed 12:30-1:30, in case you’re thinking of dropping by).

COUNCILMEMBER BURGESS AT WEST SEATTLE CHAMBER: 11:30 am-1 pm at The Kenney (WSB sponsor; 7125 Fauntleroy SW), the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s monthly lunch meeting will be keynoted by City Councilmember Tim Burgess, who chairs the Budget Committee this year. More info in our preview story.

TAX-SUPERMAJORITY INITIATIVE 1185 @ KIWANIS: The weekly Kiwanis Club of West Seattle lunch features pro/con speakers on I-1185, one of the ballot measures you’ll be deciding in a few weeks, as previewed here. Noon, Be’s Restaurant in The Junction (4509 California SW).

HERITAGE PUMPKIN PIES, PRE-ORDERING: Thanksgiving is getting closer and at last check, Diane Niemi was down to a few last 10″ pies, with 5″ remaining. It’s a benefit for Alzheimer’s/dementia research AND a wa to guarantee you have one less thing to do for the holiday – enjoy her family recipe instead of baking one yourself. 2-8 pm, put in your order at the West Seattle Eagles‘ HQ in The Junction. Details in our ongoing calendar item.

SCHOOL BOARD’S BEX IV LEVY WORK SESSION: Though the format does NOT include public comment (send that to capacity@seattleschools.org), the public is welcome to sit in on the board’s work session as they look at the newest draft of the BEX IV levy – first reported here yesterday – scheduled to be finalized within weeks for next February’s election. The work session is scheduled for 5:45-7:15 pm at district HQ in SODO (map).

WINE TASTING: Spanish wine tasting, with appetizers, at The Cask in The Admiral District (2350 California SW), 6-9 pm, $10 fee.

IMMIGRATION ISSUES: They’re on the agenda for tonight’s 34th District Democrats meeting, including a resolution on the Secure Communities initiative. Details are here; the meeting’s at 7 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW).

ONGOING YOUTH BASKETBALL CLASSES: With Huskies legend Donald Watts – rotating between gyms in West Seattle, 7 pm Wednesdays, drop-in participation OK. More info in our calendar listing.

More for tonight, and beyond, on the calendar.