Monday is a federal holiday to commemorate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – here’s what’s closed/changed (and what’s not):

SCHOOLS: Closed.

TRANSIT: Metro is on a reduced-weekday schedule; Sound Transit buses are on a regular schedule. The Water Taxi will NOT run. Washington State Ferries are on their regular weekday schedule.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES/FACILITIES: Mostly closed – including all Seattle Public Library locations.

TRASH/RECYCLING/YARD WASTE PICKUP: Normal service, and transfer stations are open.

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE: Holiday – no delivery, etc.

BANKS: Holiday.

PARKING HOLIDAY: Yes, for spaces with the City of Seattle’s pay stations/meters.

MLK DAY OF SERVICE: We’ve highlighted two events – the Nature Consortium work party and the West Seattle Spokespeople under-the-bridge cleanup. Anyone in need of volunteers tomorrow? Let us know with a comment or e-mail and we’d be glad to add the mention.

OFFICIAL CELEBRATION: Not in West Seattle but not far – rally, march, workshops; details here.