Waltzing in a Winter Wonderland!
Our Local West Seattle Community Dance at Hiawatha!
Part of our Ongoing 2nd Saturday Dance Series
We'll turn the lovely dance space into a winter wonderland with lights and decorations. Want to help with decorating?, contact Lilli Ann 206-718-1858

Saturday, December 11th, 7-10pm
Hiawatha Community Center
2700 California Ave SW

7-8pm-- Beginning Slow Dance lesson- Romantic dancing. (no partner or experience required, )
8-10pm-- Dance to Swing, Waltz, One-Step/Blues and More!
Don't know how to dance? Don't worry, Mini-lessons throughout the evening to keep you dancing!
Singles and couples welcome- No Partner Required for the lessons or dance!
Warm friendly community.
Lesson and Dance $12, Lesson or dance Only $8

Childcare Available for a very modest fee! Contact Lilli Ann if interested.
Instructor and DJ- Lilli Ann Carey www.danceforjoy.biz/ 206-718-1858
To find us, follow red and white DANCE! signs from California and Lander.
Sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation & Hiawatha Advisory Council 206-684-7441

Seal Sitters Training
Date: Thursday, December 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Camp Long in West Seattle. Camp Long is located at 5200 35th Ave SW, just south of Dawson.
Seal Sitters protect the seal pups and educate the public about marine mammals. Complete training and consider if you would like to be a volunteer Seal Sitter. Anyone with an interest in marine mammals is encouraged to attend. Log on towww.sealsitters.org for photos of seal pups and additional information on seals and Seal Sitters.

Old Clothes = New Opportunities Donation Station
Northwest Center ‘Big Blue Truck’
Diamond Parking Lot
44th Ave. S.W. & S.W. Edmunds St.
Fridays - Sundays, 9-5 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. For a complete list of donations accepted visit bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible and donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.

White Center Kiwanis Holiday Nut Sale
On Sale while nut supplies last - sometimes that’s Valentine Day. $20 for 3 lbs. of Gourmet Mixed Nuts or 2.25 lbs. of Chocolate Covered Nuts & Raisins. Proceeds support the White Center Food Bank, SW Boys & Girls Club, and other local groups. To place an order, please call Bill Tracy at 248-2441.

West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! Rewarding volunteer opportunities available: kitchen assistant, cafe assistant, and Stop ‘N Shop assistant. Call Margie, Volunteer Coordinator - 206-932-4044 or email at margiew@seniorservices.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadaloupe Church-Pastoral Care Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. For information contact Peg at 206-932-2621.

GriefShare Class
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. This international grief recovery support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death. You can start at anytime. For information: Barb at 206-932-7459.

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Join the Comerford School of Irish Dance and be ready to show off a few jig steps for the holidays. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-935-3225.

Try Zumba for FREE!
Seattle Wushu Center
5659 California Ave. S.W., Suite A, 98136
Fridays from 11-noon. Come join us for Zumba, a heart-pumping, hip-shaking, fun-inducing way to burn calories and get into shape. Mention this ad and your first class is FREE! No further commitment is required. For more information 206-450-3546.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
The Kenney - meeting room 2
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Get involved with one of the region’s largest business networking groups. The Westside Professionals chapter of BNI Northwest has openings for key professionals. You’ll meet reputable area professionals who regularly refer business to one another. Breakfast is served.We are looking for Photographers and a Handy person to pass referrals to. $10 includes breakfast.
Bring 40 business cards and a desire to connect with people. For information: glasssales@avalonglassworks.com

Holiday Mom-Entrepreneur Shopping Event
4502 California SW.,
between West Seattle Coins and The Stop & Shop (California/Oregon)
Saturday, Dec 4 12:00-2:00 p.m. Gifts made by local West Seattle Moms. Find unique holiday gifts and support local moms

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
SPECIAL DEAL: Monday, December 6 and forward, all Christmas gift items, decorations and holiday clothing will be 50% OFF. Our ‘Holiday Sparkle’ feature offers fashionable women’s cruise wear & dressy attire and accessories for holiday trips, celebrations, gussy-up parties & fancy-dress affairs. All items tagged in pink are 50% OFF, starting Wednesday, December 1.

Arts and Crafts Fair
John F. Kennedy Catholic H.S.
140 S. 140th St.
Saturday, Dec. 4th, 9-4 p.m. Holiday gifts, bake sale, espresso, cafe, student art demo. Free admission.

Continuing Education Classes
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle 98106
Register now: 206-764-5339 or www.LearnAtSouth.org

Holiday Confections
Saturday, Dec. 4, 10-1 p.m. Creamy caramels, dark chocolate fudge, chocolate barks, and cherry cordials. Learn to make them all, including your own fondant for the cordials. Learn the common mistakes not to make. Everyone will bring home a big box of delicious hand-made candies. Experience not necessary. Cost: $69 + $10 materials fee.
Prepare Beef Like a Chef
Thursday, Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m. Increase your kitchen skills and learn the chef’s secrets to preparing and serving different cuts of meat (stews, steaks, marinating, cooking & cutting techniques). Prepare different sauces to spice up your meal. Cost: $45 + $25 materials fee.
Breadmaking Secrets: Christmas Stollen/Vonochka
Saturday, Dec. 11, 10-3 p.m. Learn how simple it is to make beautiful braided sweet loaves to give as gifts to celebrate the holiday season. Cost: $49 + $10 materials fee.

White Center Library Guild’s Holiday Bazaar
11220 16th Ave. S.W., 98146
206-243-0233
Saturday, Dec. 4, 11-3 p.m. Shop for gifts and homemade goodies. At 2 p.m., watch the Mad Science Christmas Show.

St. Nicholas Faire
First Lutheran Church
4105 California Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Dec. 5, 4:30-7 p.m. Benefit to support W.S. Food Bank and W.S Helpline. 2 silent auctions, refreshments, games, wine tasting and more. $5 per person with a non-perishable donation or $15 per family with donation. Without food donation $10 per person and $25 per family.

The Junction’s Hometown Holiday Events
Downtown West Seattle
S.W. Alaska St. & California Ave. S.W.

7th Annual Tree Lighting Event
Saturday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m. Features music, entertainment, revelry, prizes, and more. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to the heart of The Junction.

Art Walk and Shop Late
Thursday, Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m. Check our local art, enjoy drinks & snacks, and cross items off your holiday gift list.

Hometown Sundays
Sundays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 11-4 p.m. Meet the team from The Junction Association in front of Key Bank at Hometown Holidays Headquarters for information on festivities, shopping, the Holiday Raffle and in-store events. Get to know what The Junction has to offer!

Santa’s Workshop & Photos
Sundays, Dec. 5, 12, & 19, 11-3 p.m. Santa will be here for your children’s Christmas requests. Professional Santa Photos by Donna Ryan Photography in her Junction studio and a suggested donation of $10 or more will be donated to our West Seattle charities.

Mule Carriage Rides
Sunday, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 11-3 p.m. FREE. Take a traditional carriage ride down California Ave. S.W. pulled by Belgium Draft Mules. This is a treat to enjoy with family and friends. Carriages depart on California in front of Key Bank at Hometown Holidays Headquarters.
A full schedule of events is online at www.wsjunction.org

West Seattle Eagles Home Party “Vendors” Fair
4426 California Ave. S.W.
206-938-4426
Saturday, Dec. 4, noon-4 p.m. Come visit some of your favorite home party “vendors” and get some holiday shopping done. Bake sale. Free parking.

Call for Vendors: 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
Highland Park Elementary
1012 S.W. Trenton St.,
Dec. 4, 10-3 p.m., set-up at 9 a.m. $15 for 1/2 of lunchroom table/$25 for whole table. Reserve a spot at highlandparkpta@hotmail.com. Payment must be received by Oct. 29 or your spot will be given away.

The Hospital Without Walls Action Team Community Meeting
4501 Delridge Way S.W., 98106
Wednesday, Dec. 8, noon-1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to check in with the wider community about concerns heard in Sept. at the Aging Your Way Gathering. The concern is about access to medical care for older folks, particularly in the event of a natural disaster. A soup and salad lunch will be served and Jim Diers will facilitate the meeting. Please RSVP at joanned@seniorservices.org.

The Transcendental Meditation Program
Viking Bank
4022 SW Alaska St.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Wes Busch, West Seattle resident and certified teacher of the TM technique, will give a free introduction to TM. He will emphasize how dozens of scientific studies from such universities as Harvard and UCLA have validated the efficacy of this simple, mental techniques in areas of mental potential, health, social behavior and world peace. Pre-registration required. Call Wes at 425-221-3203.

Clothing Drive for 2nd Annual Clothing Swap Event
High Point Family Center
6400 Sylvan Way S.W., 98126
Dec. 11, 11-1 p.m. The High Point Family Center and Youth Empowered Leadership Skills (YELS) program are seeking donations of good quality lightly used and/or new clothes for families, teens, children and adults seeking work. Call Dena at 206-588-4900 ext. 606 if you have questions, ideas, or to make arrangements for donations.

Chief Sealth High School Class of 1971 Plans 40th Reunion
Aug. 5 - 7, 2011. Friday night will be a casual event in West Seattle with a gathering on the afternoon of the 6th. Contact the reunion committee at: cshs71_reunion@hotmail.com

West Side Mothers of Preschoolers
West Side Presbyterian Church
3601 California Ave. S.W.
206-935-4477
Meets on 1st & 3rd Friday, Oct. - May. 9-11:15 a.m. West Side MOPS is part of an international organization designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy to kindergarten. MOPS recognizes the important job that you’re doing as a parent. Childcare is provided for registered members. For information or to register: mops.wspc.org

Mountain to Sound Outfitters & Alki Kayak Tours Tuesday Night Races
1660 Harbor Ave. SW
206-935-7669
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. This is a 1.5 mile race with potentially challenging conditions. www.m2sOutfitters.com www.kayakalki.com

Run with Jill Bootcamp
Jack Block Park
2130 Harbor Ave. SW
206-660-2853
Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. A group-based exercise program designed to burn fat, tone muscle, and quickly whip you into shape. A variety of calisthenics, resistance training and running melts fat and strengthens muscles. We use
group dynamics to motivate and inspire. www.runwithjillbootcamp.com

Plant Donations
Furry Faces Foundation Is Accepting Plant Donations for Our 10th Annual Plant Sale.
Plants can be dropped off at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse, 4410 California Ave. S.W., or in the driveway of 3809 46th Ave. S.W. Or email us to arrange pick up. Plant Sales are in May and June, and proceeds support: “It’s Hip, To Be Snipped,” and “Oliver’s Fund.” furryfaces@hotmail.com or 932-1652.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
An encouraging weight loss support group with weekly weigh-ins. For more information, contact Judy at 206-200-4211 or www.tops.org

West Coast Swing Dancing
White Center Eagles
10452 15th Ave. S.W.
206-248-1400
Every Wednesday, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Live Music by Darrell Data. Public welcome - $5.

Join Our Volunteer Team
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
We are looking for volunteers for kitchen assistants, café assistants, Stop ’N Shop assistants, janitorial help, evening functions and computer instructors. Call Margie or email at margiew@serniorservices.org.

National Parks in Washington State Photography Exhibition
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Main entrance at corner of Eighth & Pike St.
10/23/10 to 1/13/11. Seven resident professional nature photographers (including 2 from West Seattle, Natalie Fobes & Dave Schiefelbein, and one on Vashon Island, Mary Liz Austin) will be presenting 42 large framed fine art photographic prints. The exhibition intends to raise public awareness of the natural beauty and diversity engendered in the National Parks in Washington.

Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
206-938-3276
Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment
Every second Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m. We need someone to play piano or entertain seniors for an hour or so during Birthday Celebrations.

Volunteers for Sign Language Communication with Deaf
We are interested in someone who knows sign language to come in once or twice a month at their convenience to speak with a senior deaf resident. This would be very beneficial for us to have an opportunity to interact with them as well as provide practice to volunteer who studies or wants to practice using sign language.

BNI West Seattle Champion Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Thursdays, 7:45-9:15 a.m. Learn how to grow your business with quality referrals.

Drop in Dog Classes
The Puppy Perfectors
9629 17th Ave. S.W.
206-935-0289
Saturdays at 2 p.m. Free orientation. Classes for all ages. Call or email for more info Nancy@puppyperfectors.com / www.puppyperfectors.com.

At Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
206-932-4044

Learn About Chanukah, Festival of Lights
Tuesday, Nov. 30, Noon-12:40. All are welcome. Eat a latke, light the Menorah, hear some stories with D’vorah, social worker a the Senior Center.

Laugh for the Fun of It
Monday, Dec. 20, 12:30-1 p.m. Have you heard of “Laughter Clubs” springing up around the globe? Now’s your chance to try it out. No age limit.

Spirit of Salsa
Tuesdays in Nov. & Dec., 10-10:45 a.m. Salsa for fun and exercise. No partner necessary. Enjoy the rhythms and learn the basic steps of salsa. $20 for 4 weeks, or $10 drop-in fee.

Theatre Improvisation
Mondays in Nov., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Carole Ross, professional actress & theatre teacher, in practicing theatre games & techniques through improvisation. Safe and playful, engage your creativity while sharpening your thinking.

Sound Steps Spring Training for Walkers
Mondays, 10-11:15 a.m. Lincoln Park: meet at the south end of North parking lot. Walk through the woods or along the beach. Get in the best walking shape of your life. Free.

Take a Free Ride on the Hyde Shuttle
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call 206-727-6262. Free door-to-door service throughout West Seattle for seniors and people with disabilities of all ages living in West Seattle. Shuttle service two days per week to First Hill. Call up to 30 days in advance. Rides on first come, first served basis. Provided by Senior Service in partnership with King County Metro.

Volunteers Needed
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
The Senior Center has a need for volunteer instructors to teach the AARP Defensive Driving Classes at the Center. The training takes 2 days, is taught in Everett and/or Gig Harbor. Expenses are reimbursed by AARP. We have mentors to help you get started. You will need to teach 3 or more classes a year. If interested, call Marge Lutton 206-322-0490 for more information.

Community Acupuncture with licensed acupuncturists
Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. with appointments or drop-in. $15 to $35 per treatment with $2 discount for Senior Center members. Appointments with Linda Minato, L.ac. 206-767-3298 or Nancy Ishii, L.ac. 206-890-0758.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays each month from 12 noon until 1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.freetoasthost.us. Any questions email to: contactus@daystarclub.freetoasthost.us or call Bill at 206/ 932-6707.

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.

Business Networking
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Meeting Room 2
Wednesdays, 8-9:30am. Are you an electrician, photographer or CPA who wants to grow your business in West Seattle? If so, the Westside Professionals chapter of BNI wants to meet you. Bring 50 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

Seattle Parks and Rec.
Ages 50+
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W.
Tai Chi-Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. NIA-Fridays 11:30-12:30 p.m. Please contact Ryan Spencer 206-684-7423 or Mary Dalzell 206-935-2162 for complete information.
Beginning the week of Oct. 4.
Piano lessons: Tuesdays for 5 weeks/1/2 hr. sessions $30.
Drop In Bridge play: Fridays 9-noon/free.
Live Dance Band: Oct. 15, Nov. 18, and Dec. 20/$4 per person.

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.
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.

Tot treks and tyke hikes
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave. S.W.
206-684-7434
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.
206-937-3613
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 http://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.

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.

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 www.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

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
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Providence Mount St. Vincent has a thriving volunteer program and seeks additional volunteer help in many areas: hair salon and gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For information call Storey at 937-3701 ext. 28170. www.providence.org/themount

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