Community Calendar Week of 12-2-13
Mon, 12/02/2013
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: calendar@robinsonnews.com
Items can be accepted from nonprofit groups and government agencies only. Others may call Dona Ozier at 206-708-1378 for inclusion in our “Out & About” advertising section.
Free Community Dinner
Grace Lutheran Church
22975 24th Ave. S.
Every 2nd Tuesday of month, 5-6:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends. All are welcome.
Highline Historical Society Hosts “It’s About Time” Workshops
Pop-Up Museum
216 S.W. 153rd St.
Thursday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. Register now at www.wahopeinhardtimes.net.
Dec. 12: “Preserve Your Family Collections” - led by curator Nancy Salguero McKay.
Boulevard Park Library December Events
12015 Roseberg Ave. S.
206-242-8662
Children & Families:
Family Story Times ~ Wed., Dec. 11 & 18, 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome with adult.
Spanish Story Times ~ Sat., Dec. 7 & 14, 4 p.m. All ages welcome with adult.
Movie Night ~ Tues., Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Contact library for movie title.
Art in the Library ~ Thurs., Dec 26, 2 p.m. Ages 6-12. Explore the colorful world of Henri Matisse. Make your own cut-paper art to take home.
Children & Teens:
Study Zone ~ Mon.—Wed. through Dec. 18, 6-8 p.m. Grades K-12. Drop-in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Adults:
Computer Class-One-on-One Assistance ~ Mon, Dec. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you need extra help on the computer, a KCLS volunteer instructor can help you. No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis using a library laptop.
Free In-Person Assistance-Washington Health Benefit Exchange Signup ~ Tues., Dec. 17, Noon—4 p.m. Presented by Public Health-Seattle & King County. One-on-one assistance for people enrolling in the new Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Washington Health Plan Finder), http://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/. Registration not required, first come-first served.
Computer Class-Microsoft Excel Level 3 ~ Thurs., Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m. Please register.
KidSounds Annual Holiday Concert “Season of Lights”
Highline Performing Arts Center
401 S. 152nd St.
Fri., Dec. 6, 7 p.m. KidSounds, TeenSounds and YouthSounds join forces to give a lively musical experience complete with bright costuming, sets and creative choreography. Special guest, SilverSounds adds to the festivities. Tickets $15/adults, $10/seniors, and Free for 17 & under with paid adult at wwwnwassociatedarts.org or 206-246-6040. Northwest Associated Arts‘ is committed to providing musical education and performance opportunity for young people from grades 3 -12 in South King County.
**ONGOING CALENDAR WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE
Matt Griffin YMCA
Bilingual Play 'N Learn (Spanish)--Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Bilingual play groups are organized for young children 0-5 years and the people who take care of them. Register at 206-244-5880 YMCA, 3595 188th St., SeaTac 98188. Free to the community.
Highline Medical Center
Hospice volunteer training—Highline Hospice is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers interested in working with terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide patient support, caregiver respite, bereavement support or office assistance. Also in need of office volunteers to assist with filing and mailings. Contact Michele at 206-439-9095 or mfawcett-long@highlinemedical.org.
Religion
Transform Burien—Free clothing and non-perishable food. Sundays and Wednesdays. Noon- 2 p.m. 425 S.W. 144th St. Donations accepted. For information, 206-244-1399. transformburien.org.
Donations
Water District 20--Water District 20 wishes to remind everyone that we are accepting donations throughout the year of food and cash on behalf of the White Center and Highline Area food banks. 12606 1st Ave. S.