We start the Saturday list with a traffic alert:

NB HIGHWAY 99 CLOSURE: Northbound 99 is closed between the West Seattle Bridge and Battery St. Tunnel right now. As explained in detail here, part of 99 – from the stadium zone northward – will reopen “by [Saturday] evening” but the rest is scheduled to remain closed until early Monday. As usual, we will publish an update if it reopens early.

Now, here’s what’s happening in our area on this summer-to-fall-transition day/night (the autumn-equinox moment is at 6:54 pm):

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: 9 am-4 pm, this regional “ordinary revival” continues at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), as previewed here. (3940 41st SW)

KEEPING FAMILIES OUT OF COURT AND OUT OF CONFLICT: Free family-law workshop, 10 am-noon; details and registration here. (3909 California SW)

‘HARVEST OF AN EMPIRE’: Film screening and discussion as part of Welcoming Week at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 10 am-2 pm. Not recommended for those under 16. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

SEAVIEW UMC CENTENNIAL: 11 am service, followed by special lunch with entertainment, celebrating 100 years for Seaview United Methodist Church. All current and past members are welcome at the celebration. (4620 SW Graham)

(WSB photo from Dog Days of Summer’s first day last Tuesday)

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER, THE FINALE: Last session of the Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club‘s annual Dog Days of Summer. The pool has closed for the season otherwise – no more human swimming until next year – but before its annual cleaning, it’s open as a fundraiser. 11 am-1 pm. (11003 31st SW)

MARRA FARM FALL FEST: Noon-3 pm, the farm in nearby South Park welcomes you: “Come on by for food, kids’ activities, music, and a cider press. Bring a potluck item to share if you can.” (9026 4th Ave. S.)

QUILTING SHOWCASE: West Seattle Quilters‘ first-ever showcase! Stop in at the Senior Center/Sisson Building, 1-4 pm. More than 40 quilts will be on display!

And there’s still time to buy $1 raffle tickets for the quilt (photo above, provided by WS Quilters) that’s raising $ for the Senior Center, as seen during Summer Fest. (4217 SW Oregon)

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: 3-5 pm, Leslie Harris – West Seattle/South Park rep on the Seattle Public Schools Board as well as its president – will be at Southwest Library to talk with anyone who shows up. Drop in when you can. (9010 35th SW)

OPEN HOUSE: Spa Phoebe invites you to drop by its newly opened location, 3-6 pm, as previewed here. (4801 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NEIGHBORHOOD BARBECUE: 4-7 pm, Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) invites you over for a family-friendly barbecue, including fun for kids. (3940 41st SW)

CIDER TASTING: Sound & Fog invites you to its Finnriver Cider tasting, 4-7 pm. 21+.

MICHAEL BROWNE @ KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, historic Kenyon Hall presents “a performer who’s been called a street-smart archivist and an absolute treasure.” Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘SKELETON CREW,’ NIGHT THREE: 7:30 pm curtain for the new production at ArtsWest. Check ticket availability by going here. (4711 California SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING! Our complete calendar is always available.