Community Center’s Fall Open Houses
There are 103 new programs and over 60 free programs available. Come sample some of the class offerings at your nearest Community Center. Light snack and beverages will be available.
High Point - Sept. 15, 11:30-1.30 p.m.
Delridge - Sept. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

”You Dirty Beach Clean-up” Benefits Coastal Code
Duke’s Chowder House on Alki
2516 Alki Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Sept. 15, registration starts 10 a.m. at Duke’s. The first 50 people to register and return a bag of trash will receive a pair of tickets to see Jason Mraz (Sept. 22 at Gorge Amphitheatre; 1 pair of tickets per household, must be 18+). Everyone is welcome to join the after-party at Duke’s featuring happy hour specials from Alaskan Brewing Company and Alaska Seafood; live steel drum music, and receive a stylish souvenir beach bag.

18th Annual 2nd Time Sale
Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall
9140 California Ave. S.W.
932-5600
Saturday, Sept. 15, 9-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, 11-1 p.m. Clean, culled, and organized bargain-priced lightly used goods ranging from toys to hardware and furniture to books, plus classic and new Cut Above treasures. Bake sale included on Saturday.

5th Annual West Seattle Junction Car Show
California Ave. S.W. from Edmunds to Genesee & S.W. Alaska St. from 41st to 44th.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 8-4 p.m. Free. Hundreds of pre ’79 Classic Cars & Hot Rods and Classic Motorcycles and Mopeds. West Seattle Junction merchants and sponsors generously donate to a Charity Raffle with 100% of raffle proceeds to benefit the West Seattle Rotary “Pencil Me In For Kids.” A $350 Weber gas grill donated by Junction True Value Hardware is the raffle centerpiece. DJ’d Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s all day. West Seattle Farmers Market from 10-2 p.m. Enjoy great shopping and dining in the Junction.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206-937-7169
Our semi-annual Antiques, Collectibles and Vintage Event continues through Sunday, September 16th at 50% off marked prices. September 16th begins our store-wide clearance, shorts and sleeveless clothing 50% off through September 23rd. All items with pink tags are $1.00 starting September 21 through the end of the month. Accepting donations of clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, books and other treasures. When you donate, volunteer and shop with us you help finance cancer cure research. We are open until 8:30 during the Junction Art Walk September 13th. The all-volunteer run non-profit shop is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all other days from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  LIKE us on Facebook and follow us on our blog:  www.discoveryshopwestseattle.org

Ride Around the Sound
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Sept. 16, starts 6 a.m. Route options: 100, 88, 75, 45 miles and a family route. Info: 503-459-4508 or RideAroundtheSound.org

Camp Long Dessert Auction-Coffehouse Concert Fundraiser
5200 35th Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 6:30-9 p.m. Camp Long Advisory Council brings back this event. Come celebrate the beginning of fall at Camp Long. View the new Hub & Spoke Element of the challenge course. Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to be the first on the Hub & Spoke Element. Listen to music from local musicians. Bid on desserts homemade or donated from local businesses. All proceeds go toward furthering Environmental Education via school programs and the challenge course. $10 will get you in the door. Info: 206-684-7434.

Recycle Roundup
Fauntleroy Church parking lot
9140 California Ave. SW
932-5600
Sunday, Sept. 23, 9-3 p.m. 1 Green Planet will take a wide variety of items for free, responsible recycling. Visit www.fauntleroyucc.org for the full list of what’s accepted and what’s not. Sponsored by the Fauntleroy Church green committed to encourage community-wide recycyling.

Coal Train Forum
Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall
9140 California Ave. S.W.
932-5600
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Plans are afoot to move millions of tons of coal a year by rail through the Duwamish corridor to Bellingham for shipment to China. Speakers from the Sierra Club, Climate Solutions, and Earth Ministry will explore the environmental implications for West Seattle and other Pacific Northwest communities of up to 20 long coal trains a day. Sponsored by the Fauntleroy church green committee, Sustainable West Seattle, and the speakers’ organizations.

GriefShare Support Group
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. Contact: Barb at 206-932-7459 or Grace Church 206-937-8400.

Delridge Ballroom Dancing for Ages 50+
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W.
206-684-7423
Third Friday of each month (Sept. 21, Oct. 19, & Nov. 16, 2012), 1:30-3:30 p.m. $4 per person. An afternoon of music and dance with Lauren Petrie for singles and couples ages 50 and above. No dance experience necessary. Info: 206-684-7423 or gwenhemphill@seattle.gov

Chief Sealth High School 40th Reunion
The Rainier Golf & Country Club
Saturday, Sept. 22, 5 p.m. Final reservations & payment needed NOW for head count. Tour of Chief Sealth International High School Campus included. Contact: David Katt 206-650-0863 or DJKatt@comcast.net

Join the West Seattle Lion’s Club
Meets every Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m., at Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 S.W. Oregon St. Info: 206-762-1221.

Stop ‘N Shop
4504 California Ave. SW
Remember to donate reusable items ie kitchenware, tools, knickknacks, jewelry, linens, furniture, home decorations, clothing & accessories to the Senior Centers Stop‘n Shop. Our thrift shop runs on the generous donations of folks like you!!! All donations tax deductible! Hours are 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grief Support Group Begins
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastoral Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W. (just north of the Parish Center under construction)
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet weekly for 6-8 weeks. Anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome. Led by a pastoral counselor and staff member. Questions or RSVP John at 935-0358 ext. 110.

West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! For info 206-932-4044 or email at margiew@seniorservices.org.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to grow your communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12-1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.freetoasthost.us. Email questions to: contactus@daystarclub.freetoasthost.us or call 206-932-6707.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mount St. Vincent-2nd floor, Peps West Room
4831 35th Ave S.W.
Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. Info: Jan 206-762-7844 or Bunkyjanjan@yahoo.com

Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment or
Manicure/Pedicure Volunteers
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
425-443-1484
Leave a message. yuliyam@u.washington.edu

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $12 for members, $14 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

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

Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Foot care $20 member/$22 non-member; Manicures w/polish $20 member/$22 non-member and no/polish $15 member or non-member. Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m. Friday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Call 206-932-4044 ext. 1 for appointment.

Homestyle Lunches Daily
11:45-12:15 p.m. daily. FDA approved full meals for suggested donation of $3-$6. Reservations 206-932-4044.

The Cafe
9:30-1:30 p.m. daily. Nominally priced homemade soup, sandwiches, salads, and cookies.

Limited Drawing Class
Mondays, Sept. 10, 17 & 24, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Three classes with well known artist, Jeanne Hedington, who will teach all levels of portrait drawing for a $10 donation per class. Bring paper and pencil with eraser. Register 206-932-4044 ext. 1.

Resource Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10-12:30 p.m. Showcasing many community service providers, products, businesses, etc. Free lunch to those who visit the vendors, free prostate screening and blood pressure, free giveaways and samples. Co-sponsored by Synergy Home Health Care, European Senior Care and Mitchell Moving & Storage, and Alas Van Lines Agent.

Dinner & an Evening with Elvis!
Friday, Sept. 28 with full course chicken dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. & showtime at 7 p.m. West Seattle architect Bret Wiggins sings Elvis‘ Las Vegas hits of the 60’s
& 70’s. $20/prepaid reservations or $25/at door - 206-932-4044 ext. 1.

Chair Massage
Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 15 minute appointments at $7/members or $9/non-members. Appointments with Eric LaSeur at 206-932-4044.

Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Drop-in, $5 mem/$7 non-mem. Chair and standing postures (no floor sitting). Improve breathing, posture, flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Enhance Fitness Exercise Classes
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, on-going, 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m. (2 sessions). Free to Group Health members or $30 for 5 weeks. Innovative and fun strength-training classes, using wrist & ankle weights, aerobics, balance and stretching.

WSHS Host Families Needed
Host families are needed for foreign exchange students who will attend West Seattle High School for the second semester. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts. For info: 360-661-0552 or j.henderson33@hotmail.com.

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. 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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadalupe 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 info at 206-932-2621.

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-935-3225.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
The Kenney - meeting room 2
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

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
Come in once or twice a month 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. $10 includes breakfast.

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 your English. Citizenship application assistance is also available.

Seeking ESL tutors
Volunteers 18+ and fluent in English. Application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. Info www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. 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.

Stay-at-home dads
Hiawatha Playfield Playground
2700 California Ave. S.W.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. 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.

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. For tryout, call Greg at 669-6881 or email gkormanik@comcast.net

Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Volunteers for hair salon, gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For info 937-3701 ext. 28170 or www.providence.org/themount

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