(Belted Kingfisher and snack, photographed by David Hutchinson)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and beyond, here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Wednesday:

CURRENT COFFEE: As reported here last night, this is opening day for the new coffee shop at 2206B California SW, until 3 pm.

DINE OUT FOR ALKI ELEMENTARY: The Alki Elementary PTA benefits if you get food and/or drinks and/or gift cards from Mission Cantina (2325 California SW; WSB sponsor) this afternoon/evening:

Mission Cantina serves authentic Mexican dishes made from scratch, using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients.

Their menu features traditional tacos and enchiladas and tortas, long-line-caught sustainable fish and vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options.Their masa tortillas and sauces are made in-house from vegetarian ingredients.

Their extensive collection of tequila, mezcal, sotol, raicilla, bacanora and craft margaritas and cocktails will inspire you to try something new.

Dine Out 4 pm-10 pm
Happy Hour from 4-6 pm

A percentage of sales from dine in, take out, and online giftcards will be donated to Alki Elementary PTA. We’ll see you at Mission Cantina!

HPAC: As previewed here, the community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge meets tonight at 7 pm online, with agenda items including the 1.25-million tank planned for the West Duwamish Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project. More info, and the attendance link, can be found here.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Something for our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!