Glass Jellyfish Demonstration
Avalon Glassworks
2914 S.W. Avalon Way.
206-937-6369
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10-4 p.m. Glass artist Richard Lowrie is back by popular demand to share the secrets of the glass jellyfish. The public is invited to watch live glass blowing demonstrations throughout the day at Avalon Glassworks when Lowrie will sculpt these seemingly weightless forms out of hot glass. Meet the artist, purchase signed work, and watch the process. www.avalonglassworks.com.

Hearing Loss Meeting
The hearing Loss Association of West Seattle’s next meeting will be on Wednesday 18, 2009 at the West Seattle Christian Church, 4400 42nd Ave. SW. The meeting is in the Church Library which is the 2nd door south of SW Genesee St . The presenter this month is Dr. Patricia Jo Munson from Sound Associates Hearing Aid Center. All welcome with or without hearing loss. For more information contact Jack Eldridge 206.937.5996.

Parent's Night Out - Youth Game Night
Alki Kid's Place
6115 S.W. Hinds St.
206-938-0145
Saturday, Nov. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Alki Kid's Place is sponsoring a Youth Game Night/Parents' Night Out.  Have the kids join us for an evening of pizza, group games, table games, legos and time with friends. Ages 4-16. $15 per child. Please call 206-938-0145 or email alkikidsplace@aol.com to reserve your spot.

Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
206-937-3700
Nov. 13 and 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holiday gifts, decorations, collectibles, handmade items and much more! All proceeds benefit the residents and programs of The Mount.

Southwest Seattle Historical Society
West Seattle Library Meeting Room
2306 42nd Ave. S.W.
206-938-5293
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Annual membership meeting and program. Election of Officers and Trustees for 2010. Program at 11 a.m. Restoration: The Story of the Log House Museum. Refreshments provided. The Southwest Seattle Historical Society operates the Log House Museum, Birthplace of Seattle.

American Sewing Guild
Kenney Home
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
206-937-5774
Saturday Nov. 14th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Gehla Richards will do the program on hats. If you have done a recycle, renew or repurpose project be sure to bring it for "sew and share" along with whatever else you have been sewing.

"Catsino!"

Beveridge Place Pub

6413 California Ave. S.W.

www.beveridgeplacepub.com

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2-6 p.m.
Hotwire Hold’em, Pig Craps, BlackCat 21 and Wheel of Fido ‘n’ Feline Fortune are just a few of the games we'll be playing at "Catsino." Tickets $25, includes tote bag with $1000 "Catsino Bucks", 3 raffle tickets, 1 free drink ticket, gaming instructions, catered hors d'oeuvres, and more! All proceeds support our "It's Hip to be Snipper" program.

Annual WS CoolMom Toy Swap ‘n’ Sale

Fauntleroy Church

9140 California Ave. S.W.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Get some tips on being greener. Listen to 2-5 minute presentations on living a more sustainable lifestyle. It’s all just part of the fun of donating toys for kids from infants to 12 years old. Drop off points will be set up throughout West Seattle and we’ll gather here to sort it all out. Come have some fun with us. Call 206-715-0893 to donate. We present this event in partnership with West Side Baby.

90th Anniversary Party
Highland Park Improvement Club
1116 S.W. Holden
Sunday, Nov, 15, 2-5 p.m. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend! Come celebrate the club's past, present and future. Swing to Zadrozny Jazz Trio and enjoy tea and refreshments. All ages.

West Seattle Garden Club
Alki Congregational Church
6115 S.W. Hinds St.
206-932-2540
Friday, Nov. 20, 10-2 p.m. West Seattle Garden Club presents Dan Hess, experienced Master Gardener, as their Afternoon speaker on "Compost and Soils", the importance of building healthy soil for a successful garden. The Morning study program will be given by member, Julie Gramm on "Air Plants". Followed by commentary on design and horticulture exhibits. Brown Bag lunch at noon. Dessert and beverages provided by the club. $5.00 donation. Visitors welcome.

Wildlife Garden Work Party
Seacrest Park
1660 Harbor Ave. S.W.
Sat. Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come join the West Seattle Wildlife Habitat Project for the work party we've all been waiting for. Creating the wildlife habitat demonstration garden at Seacrest Park!  We will start with some weeding, and then put lots of native plants in the ground around the driftwood and along the boatyard fence.  Some warm drinks and snacks will be provided to keep everyone energized.  Bring your own work gloves and tools if you prefer, otherwise there will be some available.

Fauntleroy Art Show
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. S.W.
206-932-5600
Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov 21, 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, 11-12:30 p.m. Fourteen West Seattle Artists are set to display and sell their work. Creative expressions include watercolor, acrylic, cut paper, felting, glass, batik, photography, and cut paper. Free event.

Classes and Events at the Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon
206-932-4044

NEW GROUP FORMING,"TRANSITIONS II"
Inviting ideas from the 50-70 year olds:
to brainstorn ideas for an on-going group.
Share stories, issues, concerns, passions.
Wed, Nov 18th, 5-7pm
Pizza/salad/drinks provided.
$5

BRAIN HEALTH,
Memory work
Monday, Nov 16th, 10:30 am
$2 donation
 
FASHION SHOW
Tuesday Nov. 17th,
Lunch 11:45, $3
Show and dessert 12:30--$3
Come to both---$5
 
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Tues Nov 17th, 2 pm
Guest speaker: Juana Royster, Nutritionist,
Free
 
GENTLE YOGA
Every Wed,  9 am
$5-7
 
ARMCHAIR PILATES
Every Wed, 10 am
 
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP
Wed. Nov 18th, 1 pm
 

Lion's Harvest Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale

Seattle Lutheran High School Gym
41st Ave. S.W. and S.W. Genesee
206-523-1087 206-937-9421
Sunday, Nov. 22, 8-1p.m. Menu includes: Buttermilk pancakes, Judy's Pumpkin Crunch Pancakes, Gluten free pancakes, ham or sausage, juice, coffee, tea and milk. Adults $8, Children 12 and under $5.

Craft Bazaar 
Bridge Park
3204 S.W. Morgan St.
206-938-6394 Saturday, Nov. 14, 10-4 p.m. Shop local, shop unique, shop handmade crafts from a variety of local artists! Enjoy hot apple cider, pumpkin bread and other scrumptious homemade treats. Free entry to hourly raffle prizes and free parking.

Discovery Shop

4535 California Ave. S.W.

November 16th we begin offering Christmas and holiday gift & decoration items.
November 16 thru 20: the 19th purchaser on each day will receive a $10 gift certificate to celebrate our 19th anniversary. A $25 gift certificate will go to the 19th purchaser on our 19th-year anniversary, on Saturday, November 20. Also, every day, 50% off items tagged in Yellow through the 3rd week in November. All proceeds go to fight cancer. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m .- 4:30 p.m. to customers & donators. Closed Sundays and holidays. The ACS Discovery Shop always needs volunteers. Please call 937 7169

WSHS Grad Night 2010

Barnes and Noble

206-718-2442

Nov. 27,28,29.
Barnes and Noble stores will route up to 15 percent of receipts back to WSHS PTSA to support the class of 2010 with voucher number 10001303. Please plan to do your shopping on the 27, 28 or 29 at ANY Barnes and Noble in the USA on these days. The money comes back to WSHS to support Grad Night. Do a good deed and get all your shopping done in one stop, while enjoying your coffee! Validated receipts are good for one free slice of cheese pizza from Giannoni's Westwood.

Business Networking
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way SW
Meeting Room 2
Wednesdays, 8-9:30am. Are you an electrician, architect, or photographer who wants to grow your business in West Seattle? If so, the Westside Professionals chapter of BNI wants to meet you. Bring 40 business cards for referral-based networking with a established group of local professionals on Wednesday morning at The Kenney. Breakfast will be served. We have open categories for other businesses as well. For more information, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net.

Citizenship Class

Southwest Branch Seattle Public Library

9010 35th Ave. S.W.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Study to become a U.S. Citizen, prepare for the Citizenship interview. Improve you English. Citizenship application assistance is also available.

Learn Watercolor painting from a master

C&P Coffee House

5612 California Ave. S.W.

Noted West Seattle painter and muralist Jennifer Carrasco is offering watercolor painting classes at C&P Coffee House beginning Oct. 27, and on subsequent Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Beginners and "old hands" are welcome. The fee is $120. To join the class contact Jennifer at carrasco@seanet.com.

Holiday Bazaar

Highland Park Elementary

1012 S.W. Trenton St.

206-252-8240

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Over 30 vendors selling home made items as well as a few commercial vendors, bake sale items, lunch for sale, and raffle! We will be collecting food for local food banks, bring in one non-perishable food item in exchange doe one free raffle ticket. One ticket per person. Interested in being a vendor or any other questions, email highlandparkpta@hotmail.com.

Ballroomagic

Kenyon Hall

7904 35th Ave. S.W.

206-679-7229

Monday night Ballroom and Latin dance classes for adults. $15 per person. FREE class every 1st Monday of the month.
After school dance program classes Mondays and Wednesdays in November for ages 6 and up. Open enrollment. Visit www.baloricokids.com or call to register.

Stop N' Shop

4504 California Ave. S.W.

Shoes, vases, crafts & picture frames will be 50% off regular price from November 11th through November 17th, 2009. All proceeds go to the Senior Center of West Seattle. Our hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm seven days a week. We close for all public holidays. For donation, volunteer or membership information please call, 206-932-4044.

GriefShare

Grace Church

10323 28th Ave. S.W.

206-932-7459

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m.
An international grief recovery support group. If you have lost a loved one to death you are welcome to attend. This is a 13 week program.

Weight Loss Challenge & Free Nutrition Class

3420 S.W. Cloverdale St.

206-947-4967

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.
12 week friendly competition, based on nutrition, lifestyle, exercise classes. Last challenge lost 238 pounds! $35 participation fee goes towards Jackpot and paid back to the "Biggest Losers" www.WeightLossChallengeSeattle.

Tot treks and tyke hikes

Camp Long

5200 35th Ave. S.W.

684-7434

Children ages 2 – 3. Share nature with your children. Learn effective and fun outdoor activities and ideas for other times and places. Please arrive 10 minutes before class time and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Sorry, no strollers. Activity Fee: $7 per adult/child pair. $3.50 for each additional person.

Kindermusik

Kenyon Hall

7904 35th Ave. S.W.

937-3613

Now scheduling.
Give your child a head start. Kindermusik, for families with children aged birth through seven years, begins the first week of September. To register, visit www.kenyonhall.org. Seeking ESL tutors
Our volunteers are at least 18 years old and fluent in English. An application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. After the initial match we ask tutors to meet with their students twice per week for 1.5 hours each time, for at least 6 months. For more information visitwww.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or call Cecilia at 382-4511 or cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org.

At the farmers market

www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org

This week will feature peppers, sweet potatoes, candied ginger, potatoes, pumpkins, walnuts, hazelnuts, apple cider, autumn/winter squash varieties, pears, apples, kiwi, pluots, quince, eggplants, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, greens, chives, fennel, garlic, ginger, horseradish, kohlrabi, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, radicchio, radishes, shallots, tomatoes, taro root, turnips, rutabaga, herbs, cheese and dairy, eggs, pork, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, veal, goat, pate, soup stocks, mushrooms, wine, fish and seafood, dried fruits and veggies, dried mushrooms, fresh pasta, honey, artisan breads, fresh pastries, chocolates, cider, jams, jellies, sauces, spreads and preserves.

New groups

Senior Center of West Seattle

4217 S.W. Oregon St.

Memory Enhancement—Alternate Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Caregiver Support Group—Alternate Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Live Well with Chronic Conditions—Tuesdays 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Matter of Balance/Falls Prevention—Mondays, 1 – 3 p.m. starting Oct. 5
For info, call D’vorah, 932-4044, ext 2.

YMCA events 

After school program

Alki Kid’s Place

6115 S.W. Hinds St.

Activities include crafts, games, Legos, movies, music along with quiet time for homework and tutoring. Alki Tae Kwon Do program is included for full time enrollees. Ages 4 – 14, 3 – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 per day or $90 per week.

West Seattle’s Biggest Loser

High Point Community Center

6920 34th Ave. S.W.

684-7422

Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. Each week we teach a different topic of nutrition. All participants receive free personal coaching, a free wellness evaluation, group support and more. $10 of your registration fee will be donated to help put an end to childhood obesity in America. Contact Mylissa Twohey at 579-4581 orgoalshappen@hotmail.com to RSVP.

Seattle Swing Dance Club

Alki Masonic Hall

4736 40th Ave. S.W.

First and third Sundays:
Workshop I: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Workshop II: 4 – 5 p.m.
Beginner free lesson: 4 – 5 p.m.
Dance: 5 – 9 p.m.

For more information visit www.seattlesdc.com.

Volleyball

Southwest Community Center

2801 S.W. Thistle St.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon. Men and women ages 50+ wanted for drop-in play volleyball. For information call Mary at 935-2162.

District Council meetings

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

4408 Delridge Way S.W.

Every third Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Each month representatives from neighborhood councils and other community organizations provide reports on what issues and concerns they are working on and announcements about up-coming community meetings and events.

Volunteers needed

Sustainable West Seattle is seeking volunteers for our 2nd Annual Sustainable West Seattle Festival. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information go to www.sustainablewestseattle.org, or email alkistu@hotmail.com.

Watts Basketball Sundays

West Seattle High School

3000 California Ave. S.W.

Year-round skills training sessions with Seattle hoop legends Donald and Slick Watts. For boys and girls grades 3-8. Register online at wattsbasketball.com. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the WSHS Boys Basketball Program.

Stay-at-home dads

Hiawatha Playfield Playground

2700 California Ave. S.W.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Our goal is to develop a resource and community for stay-at-home dads, fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved dads are welcome. All fathers are invited to network with us.

Thunder Girls

Fastpitch Softball

12U West Seattle Thunder Girls Fastpitch Softball is looking for athletes with a good attitude and desire to play tournament softball this spring and summer. If you are interested in arranging a tryout call Coach Greg at 669-6881 or email atgkormanik@comcast.net.

Propose a neighborhood project

www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/btgnsfcrf

Have ideas for neighborhood improvements? Propose a project today. The Neighborhood Projects Funds can be used for small-scale improvements such as sidewalk repair, traffic circles and traffic calming, sidewalks, school zone speed limit signs, playground improvements, etc.

Ballroom dancing with Loretta

West Seattle Senior Center

4217 S.W. Oregon St.

420-3255

All ages, singles and couples welcome.
Tuesday, 6 – 7 p.m. Introductory Latin: Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa
Tuesday, 7 – 8 p.m. Beginner Latin: Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa
Thursday, 6 – 7 p.m. Beginner Ballroom: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango
$10 donation. Just Walkers
Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. new class through South Seattle Community College Preschools for parents and toddlers now about 14-18 months old. Fun for little ones and a parent educator to talk with. Call 854-5279 for information.

Swing Dance club

Alki Masonic Temple

4736 40th Ave. S.W.

The Seattle Swing Dance Club has lessons at 2:45 p.m. and dancing begins at 5 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. For more information call Merrill at 523-3205.

Business Networking

The Kenney

7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.

Meeting Room 2
206
937-6369

Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m.
Are you an electrician, architect, or photographer who wants to grow your business in West Seattle? If so, the Westside Professionals chapter of BNI wants to meet you. Bring 40 business cards for referral-based networking with a established group of local professionals on Wednesday morning at The Kenney. Breakfast will be served. We have open categories for other businesses as well. For more information, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net.

Volunteers Needed

Senior Center of West Seattle

4217 S.W. Oregon St.

206-932-4044 ext. 8

The Senior Center of West Seattle has an excellent Volunteer Team and is looking for additional volunteers to enhance it's team. Volunteer opportunities available: The Cafe Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Stop N' Shop Thrift Store, Front Office Receptionist, Evening Functions. Call Margie 206-932-4044 ext. 8 for more information.

Volunteers needed

Providence Mount St. Vincent

4831 35th Ave. S.W.

Providence Mount St. Vincent has a thriving volunteer program and seeks additional volunteer help in three key areas: office work, childcare, and visitors to the adult family home. For information call Storey at 937-3701 ext. 28170. 100th birthday preparations

6115 S.W. Hinds St.

Alki Congregational United Church of Christ is making plans for its 100th birthday in 2009. We are looking for help tracking down the families of the following Charter members of the congregation: George R. and Carrie E. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Copp, Mrs. E.J. Fuller, Mrs. Grace Livingston, Mrs. E.W. McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Peavey, Mrs. Ferdinand Schmitz, and Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Svendsen. If you can provide name and addresses of the descendents of these Charter members, please call the Alki Church office at 935-2661.

The print deadline for calendar submissions is two weeks before the date of the event to be publicized. Email sharah@robinsonnews.com