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.

Hospice Volunteers Needed
Highline area & Des Moines
Providence Hospice of Seattle is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to support patients in your neighborhood. Volunteers provide companionship, caregiver respite, transportation assistance, errands and housework. Barbers and notaries also needed. After comprehensive training - 4 hours per week, flexible scheduling. Please contact: HOSvolunteerservices@providence.org or 206.320.4000

Environmental Science Center January Events
2220 SW Seahurst Park Rd., at north end
Seahurst Beach, Burien
www.EnvScienceCenter.org

Sat., Jan. 24, 1-2:30 pm. - Movie Matinee. Free viewing of The Little Mermaid.

Wed., Jan. 28, 10:30-11:30 am. - Toddler Story Time & Dance. Read books, dance a lil’ jiggle, make crafts and eat yummy treats.

For information & to Register contact Christine Froschl at: Christine@EnvScienceCenter.org or 206.248.4266

Free Federal Tax Return Preparation
Highline Community College Outreach Center
23835 Pacific Highway S.
Building 99, room 251
Jan. 14 thru April 18, Wed. & Thurs. from 4-8 p.m. & Sat. from 10-2 p.m. Highline College and King County United Way are hosting this free tax preparation service for the public. Households making less than $60,000, with tax returns involving NO business taxes, rental income, or sale of property or stocks, are eligible for this free service. Participants must bring their Social Security Card/ITTIN letters for everyone on the return, photo ID, and all tax statements, such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms or SSA-1099 forms. Bringing bank account numbers, routing numbers and a copy of last year’s tax return is highly recommended. Those participants filing return with spouses must be present to e-file. No appointments are necessary. Information: uwkc.org/taxhelp or call 800.621.4636.

Preparing for US Citizenship Course
Highline College
2400 S 240th St.
Des Moines
Bldg. 19, Room 102
Every Mon., Tues. & Wed., starting Jan. 20 thru March 18, 1-2:35pm. Free 9-week course, space is limited. There will be assistance with preparing for the test, application procedures and follow through on the steps to becoming a US citizen. Students must bring their permanent resident card and their driver’s license or identification card. The instructor, Karen Hirschfeld, is trained in the content and has significant teaching experience with English language learners. More information: Karen Hirschfeld at 206.592.4190 or khirschfeld@highline.edu

Local Artist Jan Rogers Art Displayed
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave. S.W.
206.988.3700
Showing through the end of January. Jan Rogers has studied classical drawing and painting at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle since 2007. She continues to pursue studies in landscape, still life and the figure in oil, pastel, and watercolor. Community Center hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-Noon. Hours may change during the holidays.

King County Water District No. 20 Board of Commissioners
Regular meetings are on the first Wednesday and third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the district office located at 12606 1st Avenue South, Seattle. For more information, please call 206-243-3990.

Southwest Suburban Sewer District Board of Commissioners
Regular meetings are held on the First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the district office located at 431 S.W. Ambaum Boulevard, Burien, WA. Contact number: 206-244-9575.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meeting
Glendale Lutheran Church
13455 2nd Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday at 6:30-8 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging support group. Members weigh in weekly. Information: Ruth 206.244.3059

Southgate Garden Club Meeting
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave. S.
206.878.7478
Monthly meetings held on 3rd Wednesday evening of month. We will discuss the fall beauty in our landscapes and make a leaf decor project to brighten our homes.

Tukwila Pantry Emergency Food Bank
Riverton Park United Methodist Church
3118 S 140th St.
206.431.8293
www.tukwilapantry.org
Fall is here and the Pantry is serving more clients than ever. Through community assistance with donations and financial support the Pantry can offer food, support and kindness to many in need in Tukwila, Burien and Boulevard Park. These contributions do more than just put food on plates. It is rewarding to see a community work together around a common goal. Contact us at anytime, leave a message and we will get back to you.

Highline Medical Center Grief Support Group
Highline Cancer Center-Meditation Room
16233 Sylvester Rd. S.W.
Meets every first & third Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. This is an ongoing, all year round, drop-in Grief Support Group. No registration necessary, just drop-in. All welcome. More information: 206.431.5373 x5400.

New Alzheimer’s Association Men’s Caregiver Support Group
Saviour’s Lutheran Church
158 S. 168th St.
3rd Thurs. of month, 1-2:30 p.m. A free support group for unpaid male care partners of individuals with memory loss. A place for male caregivers to learn and gain support from other male caregivers who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Also an opportunity for participants to receive information of care management, available services, and current research and treatment options. Information: Gerry Crouch 206-632-3985 / www.alzwa.org

Free Community Dinner
Grace Lutheran Church
22975 24th Ave. S.
Every 2nd Tuesday of month, 5-6 p.m. Bring your family and friends. All are welcome.

Team Survivor Northwest Classes
Highline Cancer Center
Meditation Room
16233 Sylvester Rd. S.W. #110
Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. Team Survivor Northwest offers free fitness classes, let by Ann Ford, to all female cancer survivors. The mission of Team Survivor Northwest is to support women in their cancer recovery through empowering programs of physical activity and health education. www.teamsurvivornw.org

**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.

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.

Ongoing

AARP Driver’s Safety Class--Daystar Retirement Village, 2615 S.W. Barton St. Held the first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call Daystar, 206- 937-6122, for more details

B-Town Business Builders--Business owners from Burien and the surrounding area are working together to grow our businesses through referrals. Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m.-10 a.m., Burien Elks Lodge 14006 1st Ave S. For info Roger Gee 206-910-5081

Burien Breakfast Toastmasters--Second and fourth Thursdays, 7-8:15 a.m. Highline Schools ERAC Bldg., 15675 Ambaum Blvd S.W. For info 206-588-5088 or burienbreakfast.blogspot.com.

Burien Homeschooling Association—Meets at Highline Christian Church, 14859 1st Ave. S., Fourth Monday of the month. 7 p.m. 206-242-2820.

Burien White Center Rotary Meeting--Every Thursday at Angelo's Restaurant in Burien at noon. For info contact Tami Greene 206-579-9767.

Changes Parent Support Network Des Moines Chapter--Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S. Every Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. Free.

Fitness for Senior Hikers—Mondays, 8:45 a.m. For information, Matt Griffin YMCA at 206-244-5880.

DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)—Tillicum Chapter, founded in Des Moines, seeking family genealogical records, Washington state family histories, bibles, books, periodicals or papers. For information, Carol Davis at 206-824-2215.

Daystar Toastmasters-Second and fourth Mondays, 12-1 p.m., Daystar Retirement Village, Bldg 2, 2615 S.W. Barton St. For info 206-932-6706 or daystarclub.freetoasthost.us.

Evergreen Community Aquatics Center--Come any weekday at 4:15 p.m. and try out free for Coach CG or Coach Joel. www.WhitewaterAquatics.com.

Exchange Club—Highline, 206-243-7220.

God’s Grace in Action—206-498-3783.

Grief Support Groups—Highline Medical Center, 206-439-9095.

Jetsetters Toastmasters--First and Third Wednesdays of each month, 12-1 p.m. 18000 Intl. Blvd. S across from SeaTac Airport. For info Roberta 253-529-8348 or robertamacdonald1@msn.com.

Kiwanis—Des Moines, 206-878-8294.

Leading Knights Toastmasters--Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Burien Elk's Lodge, 14006 1st Ave S. For info 206-769-6824 or leadingknights.freetoasthost.info

League of Women Voters/King County South—206-243-7161.

Lion's Club—Burien, 206-244-3555; Des Moines, second and fourth Wednesdays. For information, janetyr@aol.com or 206-244-3913.

Messies Anonymous—Meets weekly in Des Moines. For information, Elizabeth at 206-248-2922.

Reiki Clinic--Second Tuesday, 10-12 p.m. Scheduled by half hour. Minimal donation is suggested. 206-988-3700

Rotary Clubs—Burien/White Center, 206-433-1700; Des Moines, Wednesdays at noon, Landmark on the Sound, 206-878-1380.

SeaTac Social Garden School—206-244-7523.

Solveig Lodge 31 Daughters of Norway—For information, Judy at 206-246-0430.

Soundwaves Toastmasters--First and third Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Wesley Homes Admin Bldg, 21631
11th Ave. S. For info 206-661-4801 or soundwa.blogspot.com.

Specialty Skills Clinics--Matt Griffin YMCA, 17874 Des Moines Memorial Drive. Year-round sports programs for children with special needs. For information, 206-244-5880.

Sunuppers Advanced Toastmasters--Second Saturday, 8-10 a.m. Anyone can visit but must be CC to join. For info 206-588-5088 or sunuppers.freetoasthost.net/index.html.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)—Second Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. At Paralyzed Veterans of America Hall, 616 S.W. 152nd St., Burien. For information, Bob Hall at 206-248-2300 or 206-242-2767.

Wednesday Family Night—For information, 206-244-9400.