Transitional Resource's Annual Holiday Open House
Join us in celebrating the season with good friends and holiday cheer!
Wednesday December 9, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
2980 SW Avalon Way

Friday Night Knitting Capers
Capers
4521 California Ave. S. W.
206-932-0371
Friday, Dec. 11, 6:30-9 p.m. Demonstrations of ArtFelt and Needle Felting, raffles of goodies from Capers and Seattle Yarn. All proceeds go to the West Seattle Food Bank. Beverages provided.

The Highland Park Improvement Club Holiday Potluck and Dance
is a warm tradition that gathers friends and neighbors to celebrate the season by sharing food and good times, and collecting toys for children and food for the food bank.

Saturday Dec 12
happy hour at 6:30
potluck at 7 (byob)
music by Lauren Petrie

$5/person + food bank donation + unwrapped gift for a child

Parent's Night Out - Youth Game Night
Alki Kid's Place
6115 S.W. Hinds St.
206-938-0145
Saturday, Dec. 12, 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.

Holiday Music at the Mount
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
206-938-6191
Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Boeing Orchestra of Flight
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. Endolyne Choir
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m. Alki UCC Chor
All performances in the chapel. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Rethinking Afghanistan


West Seattle Library


2306 42nd Ave. S.W.


206-932-9522


Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice will show a ground breaking, full length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war, at the Sunday Meaningful Matinee. Free admission, discussion afterwards. Popcorn for peace, juice for justice.

Hometown Holidays Headquarters

Key Bank

4701 California Ave. S.W.

Sunday, Dec. 13, 12-4 p.m.
Come and get information on all of the Junction festivities, shopping and more. Santa photos, and free gift wrap for purchases over $50.

Holiday Dinner


South Seattle Community College


6000 16th Ave. S.W.


Monday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 15, 12 p.m.

The Culinary Arts Department will be having their 25th Annual Holiday Dinner. A three course meal will be served with the entree being Roasted beef Rib-Eye au jus lie. $17.50 per person. Reservations must be pre-paid, call 206-764-7952. 

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
206-932-6515
Monday, Dec. 14, 12-1 p.m. Come experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. At this meeting there will be an opportunity for volunteers to share a short holiday memory. Refreshments provided. Arrive 5-10 minutes early for orientation.

Molbak's Nursery Holiday Display
West Seattle Senior Center
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. Meet at the West Seattle Senior Center and go on a free trip to Molbak's Nursery Holiday display in Redmond with Metro Transit instructor Marie Marquart. Bring your own brown bag lunch, or eat at the cafe at Molbaks. Expect to return about 2:30 p.m.

Winter Break Art Camp

Alki Bathhouse

2701 Alki Ave. S.W
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206-684-7430

December 28-31. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come celebrate the New Year by creating art. Campers will explore paper sculpture, masks, painting and mixed media techniques that will bring art to life. Register by phone or online www.seattle.gov/parks.

Christmas Truce

Highland Park Community of Christ

8611 11th Ave. S.W.

Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.
There will be a celebration of the 95th anniversary of the 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front of WWI. It will be an interfaith and non-sectarian celebration of the victory of peace in the most unlikely places, and hold out for peace in the future. Doors open at 6 p.m. and allow networking by community organizations. Free event.


GriefShare



Grace Church



10323 28th Ave. S.W.



206-932-7459



Wednesdays, 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 that ends January 10. You can begin at any time.

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

mailto:jnokes3@comcast.net
jnokes3@comcast.net or 
www.federalwaywarriors.com.

Discovery Shop





4535 California Ave. S.W.



Adding to our regular hours, we’ll be open Sundays thru December 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. offering Christmas and holiday gift & decoration items. Our Holiday Season Raffle is on: A $1 donation can win you a $75 Gift Certificate for local shops: drawing, December 21, 3 p.m. Starting Wednesday, December 16, fine holiday-celebration glitter, attire and cruise wear will be featured. Also, thru December 26 items tagged in pink will be 50% off. 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. Closing on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve at 3 p.m. The ACS Discovery Shop always needs volunteers. Pls call 937 7169.

Holiday Lunch
Bridge Park Retirement Community
3204 S.W. Morgan St.
206-938-6394
Friday, Dec. 25, 12:30 p.m. Join us for a delightful lunch on Christmas Day. Give us a call, and let us know you are joining us.

Polar Bear Club
Alki Beach across from Duke's Restaurant.
Friday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m. Hot chocolate will be provided. Bring a towel, and remember that we hold hands for encouragement, and run as a big line of screaming neighbors into Puget Sound at the same time. it is great fun and much easier when we do it together.

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.

Ballroom magic





Kenyon Hall





7904 35th Ave. S.W
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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.


Almost everything will be 25% off regular price from December 16th through December 22nd, 2009. All proceeds go to the Senior Center of West Seattle. Our hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm seven days a week. For donation, volunteer or membership information please call, 206-932-4044 Ext. 7 and ask for Aylene.
 

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 visit
www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or call Cecilia at 382-4511 or email 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.

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



Friday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Family night. 9140 California Ave. S.W. Gingerbread houses. Free for members. Non-members bring canned food for the West Seattle food bank or diapers for West Side Baby.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30-10 p.m. Parents night out. 4515 36th S.W. Kids ages 3 months-12 years have a safe and fun evening at the Y while parents go out or relax at home. $22.50-$30 depending upon child's age/membership status. Space is limited, registration required.



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 gkormanik@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.