Several events are happening in West Seattle to celebrate the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States

West 5 is celebrating inauguration day with Happy Hour all day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and $4 Bloody Mary's and mimosas. Warning; there are no TV's at West 5.

The West Seattle Democratic Women will host breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the West Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Ave. S.W. 6 p.m.

There's also an Inaugural Dinner/Gala at The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave. S.W. You don't need to be a member, female or even a Democrat to attend either function, but you do need to obtain tickets beforehand. The evening event features a no-host beer and wine social hour followed at 7 p.m. with dinner and dessert. State Sen. Joe McDermott will be the master of ceremonies. There will be dancing, so if you can't contain your excitement, you don't have to. Contact WSDW via Karen at (206) 935-3216 or e-mail wsdwomen@yahoo.com to obtain tickets to this event.

This one isn't local to Ballard, but Town Hall Seattle will host a viewing party from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The call to order, invocation and swearing in of Joseph Biden as Vice President will take place between 8:30 and 9 a.m., with the official swearing-in of Obama as President of the United States at 9 a.m., followed by Obama's inaugural address.

Closing remarks will include a poem read by Yale professor Elizabeth Alexander, a benediction from civil-rights leader the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, the national anthem performed by the U.S. Navy and parade coverage follow.

But the event has been sold out,so the Paramount Theatre on Pine Street at 9th is also hosting a free viewing event. Check www.theparamount.com for more information.

What are you doing on the historic day? Please post your plans below, including any other West Seattle event you would like to share.