West Seattle Chamber After Hours
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way SW
Thurs., Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The West Seattle Chamber invites prospective members to join members at this event to give you the opportunity to have those casual one-on-one conversations to become better acquainted with WSCC members and experience networking at the chamber first hand. Join us for refreshments and find out what all the buzz is about. Registration required. No Fee. More info: http://goo.gl/iSO7J7 or contact us at: info@wschamber.com

Chief Sealth Class of 1965 50th Reunion Plans
Sat., Aug. 22, 2015 at South Seattle Community College. We are looking for our classmates who can contact us with their name, maiden name, address and email address at: Sealth1965@yahoo.com. More information will be forth coming as the planning process continues.

Free Summer Drop in Family Events
Neighborhood House High Point Family Center
6400 Sylvan Way S.W.
206.588.4900 / megand@nhwa.org
Thurs., Aug. 27. 11 a.m-Noon. Drop in Science Lab with Seattle Public Library: Physiology - Sight! Ages toddler to 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A collection of short activities that teach how our eyes see and hour brain interprets visual information.

“Health Care for All Washington” Summer Picnic
Lincoln Park, Waterfront Shelter #4
8011 Fauntleroy Wy. S.W.
Sat., Aug 29, 3:30-8 p.m. Learn more about state-based health care for all Washingtonians with an Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) waiver. Hear and discuss our latest presentation ‘The Business Case for Universal Health Care’. Bring interested neighbors and friends. Meed other advocates. Enjoy the park, play games, come early and hike the trails or go swimming. Potluck, please bring a side dish and drink. Chicken and vegetarian pasta provided. RSVP at westseavashon@healthcareforallwa.org; more info: Ruth 206.242.3606 / www.healthcareforallwa.org/

Music & Movement Class for Toddlers
Neighborhood House High Point Family Center
6400 Sylvan Way SW
206.588.4900
Starting Wed., Sept. 9, 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. Introduce your child to singing, movement and pattern recognition activities through the use of musical instruments and song. Open to anyone who wishes to attend. *This class is designed for 2-5 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult.* Followed by “Play and Learn” from 11-12:30 p.m., a FREE drop-in play group for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Volunteer Driver Needed for Senior Housing Complex
Days and hours are flexible depending on the volunteers availability. Must enjoy working with seniors and driving, have a clean driving record, pass a criminal background check, and be reliable. A 7 passenger van and gas will be provided for trips. Driving may include field trips, shopping and other outings, ideally twice a month. If you are interested, please call 206.938.3276.

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 debrag@seniorservices.org.

Camp Long Saturday Morning Family Nature Walks
5200 35th Ave S.W.
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday morning until schedule changes, 10:30 a.m.--Noon. See, engage with, learn about the plants, animals and fungi of Camp Long with the whole family, from the salamanders, owls and hawks, to the dragonflies, butterflies and beetles in season. $8-$12 per person suggested donation. Sign up at: ecostewart@gmail.com or 206-932-7225, www.stewardshipadventures.com.

Stop ‘N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Remember to donate reusable items ie kitchenware, tools, knickknacks, jewelry, linens, furniture, home decorations, clothing & accessories to the Senior Center’s 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.

Seattle Accordion Club Program
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
Meets 2nd Monday of month. Social 7 p.m., program 7:30-9:30 p.m. The $5 admission fee includes coffee/tea and cookies or other sweets. The programs feature both professional and amateur accordionists and groups.

West Seattle Rotary Club Meeting
Salty’s on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave. S.W.
206-932-0356
Meets every Tuesday, Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch $20.

Words, Writers & West Seattle Monthly Series
Barnes & Noble
2600 SW Barton St.
Westwood Village
Join us for this monthly series on the first Friday of every month that features recent books by West Seattle-based writers! Free admission & parking. Ten percent of proceeds from book purchases associated with this event go to the Southwest Seattle Historical Society: loghousemuseum.info / barnesandnoble.com

Seeking Host Families for International Students
Do you have a loving family and a spare room available at your home? Invite an international student to stay with you this year during his or her high school experience in the USA. Located in or near West Seattle. Financial stipend offered. For information: ltatum@gphomestay.com or 781-996-0429 or 425-753-3933.

Hospice Volunteers Needed
West Seattle & White Center
Providence Hospice of Seattle is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to support patients in your neighborhood. Volunteers provide companionship, caregiver respite, transportation assistance, errands and housework. Barbers and notaries also needed. After comprehensive training - 4 hours per week, flexible scheduling. Please contact: HOSvolunteerservices@providence.org or 206.320.4000

West Seattle Garden Tour Volunteers Needed
Do you love gardening, meeting new friends and celebrating summer in Seattle? If so, join the West Seattle Garden Tour committee. Volunteers needed to help plan the 21st annual WS Garden Tour. Tour takes place Sun., July 19th. Not necessary to be a Master Gardener - a number of volunteer opportunities are available. For more information: Clay Swidler 206.669.4653

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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