Attend Daystar’s Health Fair
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 SW Barton St.
206.937.6122 / www.DaystarSeattle.com
Sat., April 18, 9-3 p.m.. Attend seminars on Acupuncture, Aging and Disability Services, Reducing Fall Risks, Naturopathic Medicine and More!

Exploring Strange New Worlds: A Space Exploration Update
Explorer West Middle School
10015 28th Ave. SW
206.935.0495
Wed., April 22, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. The community is welcome to attend this special Earth Day presentation by speaker Dr. Ron Hobbs, NASA solar system ambassador. Come be enlightened! This talk is aimed to inspire upper elementary and middle school students and their families. Free admission, but please RSVP at: events@explorer-west.org

47th West Seattle Rock Club “Rock & Gem Show-Earth’s Treasures”
Alki Masonic Temple
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
http://www.westseattlerockclub.org/wsrcgemshow.htm
Sat., April 25 & Sun., April 26, 10-5 p.m. Come join us for tons of rock, gem and mineral-related exhibits and hands-on fun with plenty of activities for kids and juniors. A silent auction (one for kids and one for adults) and spin our giant wheel for prizes. We’ll have rock displays, minerals, fossils, geodes, gemstones and crystals to explore. Demonstrations of jewelry and lapidary techniques. Free admission. Free parking.

Spring Recycle Roundup
Fauntleroy Church Parking Lot
9140 California Ave. SW
Sun., April 26, 9-3 p.m. 1 Green Planet will take a wide variety of items, from computers to clothes dryers. Visit www.fauntleroyucc.org for a long list of what 1 Green Planet can accept for free, responsible recycling and a short list of what it cannot. Donations welcome.

Providence Mount St. Vincent Chapel Naming & Celebration Mass
4831 35th Ave. SW
(between SW Hudson & SW Edmond)
206.937.3700
Sun., April 26, 11 a.m. The public is invited to this mass celebrating the naming of the chapel in honor of William Pigott’s visionary commitment, legacy of faith, service and sacrificial giving. Pigott and five other lead donors partnered with the Sisters of Providence to raise the funds to build St. Vincent Home for the Aged. The building was dedicated on April 26, 1924. The Very Reverend Paul Magnano will preside. Grammy-winning film, television and symphony composer Mateo Massina will perform an original score in gratitude to William Pigott and Pigott”s granddaughter, Ann Wyckoff. To RSVP or for information, call 206-938-6194 or email: ann.martin@providence.org

Duwamish Children’s Potlatch
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
4705 W. Marginal Way S.W.
206.431.1582 or www.duwamishtribe.org
Sun., April 26, 1-4 p.m., doors open at noon. All invited. Free program sharing the cultural and food traditions of Chief Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe. Duwamish Children’s Potlatch: 1 p.m. Storytelling; 1:30 p.m. Crafts; 2:15 p.m. Join in singing & dancing lead by Duwamish Heritage Group “Singing Feet;”  3-4 p.m. Shared meal.  For children of all ages. Traditionally potlatches were winter season gift-giving feasts. The warmer months were for procuring food and wealth for the family and village, then coming home and sharing that with neighbors and friends. RSVP at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1437608. The Duwamish Native Food Program is sponsored by the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund (DROF), Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and 4Culture. Bi-monthly program, 2nd & 4th Sundays, March thru July. Free parking in area.

3rd Annual West Seattle Bee Festival
Sat., May 16. Locations & Times:
High Point Pond, SW Juneau & 30th Ave. SW: 9 a.m. - The Honey Run, no registration necessary - just show up.
Neighborhood House & High Point Commons Park
6400 Sylvan Way SW: 10 a.m. - Make-Your-Own bee or flower costume (supplies provided) for the 11 a.m. Kids & Pet Parade. 11:30-1 p.m. - Lunchbox Cook Off. 11:30-2 p.m. - Information Fair. Noon-2 p.m. - Bee-Ball Tournament & Field Games (High Point Commons Park or Bee Enclosure & Garden Tours (SW Graham & Lanham Pl. SW), where you can buy honey from the Puget Sound Bee Keepers Assoc. Noon - Music by DA Productions (text your request to 57682), crafts, henna, face painting and more! Have a BEEautiful Day!

GriefShare Recovery Support Group
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
Saturdays, now thru May 16, 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 and it doesn’t matter how long ago the death occurred. There is a one time cost of $15 for a workbook. Contact: Barb at 206-932-7459 or Grace Church 206-937-8400.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Mount Saint Vincent
3500 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday at 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging support group with weigh ins each meeting. Call for information: Pat at 206.935.2186

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.

“The Memory Lane Cafe”
Angelina’s
2311 California Ave. S.W.
Third Wednesday of month, 3-4:30 p.m. For persons with Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their care partners. No judgement or expectations. Just come and be yourself and have a good time! No cost other than your food & drink at happy hour prices! Sponsored by West Seattle Senior Center & Angelina’s Restaurant. Questions: theresamz@seniorservices.org or 206-932-4044

West Seattle Lion’s Club Events
Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St
Thursdays, Noon-1:30 p.m. for lunch & speaker unless otherwise noted.
Call Harvey Rowe at 206-762-1221 for reservations by prior Tuesday evening. Lunch $7.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Every Thursday evening, 7-8:15 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who meet to help solve compulsive overeating (obesity, anorexia and bulimia). The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. OA is a non-profit international organization patterned after the Twelve-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program. All are welcome. For more info 206-979-6665 or www.seattleoa.org.

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $15 for members, $20 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
Alki Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

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

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 206-851-2102.

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.

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.

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