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
 

West Seattle Reservoir Meeting
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave. S.W.
206-684-0902
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Community Meeting to learn what the community priorities are for transforming the 20 acres of open space next to Westcrest Park. Bring your ideas and creative thoughts.

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.

Holiday Taste
West Seattle Thriftway
4201 S.W. Morgan St.
206-937-0245
Thursday, Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m. This holiday taste will have some of our vendors and employees showing customers fun, simple and appealing appetizers.

Baseball Tryouts
2010 Warriors 12-u, 13-u
Tournament teams are looking for players for the upcoming 2010 season. Indoor training during the winter months. Please contact John Nokes 253-839-5394 jnokes3@comcast.net or www.federalwaywarriors.com.

Discovery Shop


4535 California Ave. S.W.


We are now offering Christmas and holiday gift & decoration items, and we’ll be open each Sunday, November 22 thru December 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Also, from Monday, November 23 through Monday, November 30, items tagged in Yellow will be $1.
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, except as above, and holidays. The ACS Discovery Shop always needs volunteers. Pls 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. 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.

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.com

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.

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