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Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206.937.7169
All holiday items, clothing and decor are half price Dec. 11–20. We have a beautiful selection of one of a kind treasures and tea cups filled with goodies that make perfect hostess gifts. Check our antique, vintage and collectible shelves and check the white board for unadvertised specials. The American Cancer Society shop will stay open until 8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 17. Regular hours are: Sun., 11–3 p.m.; Mon.–Sat., 10–4:30 p.m. We will close at 1 p.m. Christmas Eve and be closed Christmas Day. www.discoveryshopwestseattle.org / LIKE us on Facebook

Santa Al’s West Seattle Schedule
Fri., Dec. 11, 3–6 p.m.: Home Street Bank. Sat., Dec. 12, 11–2 p.m.: JF Henry & 6–10 p.m.: Menashe Lights, 5605 Beach Dr. S.W. (Bring a can for West Seattle Food Bank). Sun., Dec. 13, 11-2 p.m.: Three Little Birds, 6959 Calif. Ave. S.W. Sat., Dec. 19, 10–1 p.m.: Tram’s Hair Salon, 4110 Calif. Ave. S.W. Santa is sponsored by the businesses and all Photos that you take are free. A $5 photo is available at Three Little Birds & JF Henry.

Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Mary’s Place
Cupcake Royale
4556 California Ave. S.W.
Now thru Sun., Dec. 13. Stop in any of 6 Cupcake Royale cafes and pick up a Mary’s Place Holiday “Toy Tag.” Purchase the Toy Tag gift, then return the requested unwrapped gift & Toy Tag to Cupcake Royale and they will thank you with a FREE Cupcake Gram good for one free cupcake. Mary’s Place empowers homeless women, children and families to reclaim their lives by providing day and night shelter, nourishment, resources, healing and hope in a safe community. www.marysplaceseattle.org / www.cupcakeroyale.com

2015 Vashon Island Holiday Art Studio Tour
Sat. & Sun., Dec. 12 & 13, 10–4 p.m. Visitors are invited to spend a few hours, or a whole weekend, touring studios and enjoying everything our lovely island has to offer. Color maps of the Tour are available online at www.vashonislandartstudiotour.com as well as at most Island businesses once you arrive on Vashon.

Endolyne Children’s Choir Winter Fantasy Concert
St. John’s Episcopal Church
3050 California Ave. S.W.
Sat., Dec. 12, 11 a.m. Tickets $7/adult, $5/child (12 years and under), available at the door or at 935-5490. Winter Session Enrollment: Jan.5th. Winter Session: Jan. 5, 2016–March 26, 2016. Info: http://endolynechoir.org/

Ultimate Kids Christmas Party
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Sun., Dec. 13, Noon–1:15 p.m. Ideal for ages 5-12. Bible stories, songs, snacks, games and fun. Sponsored by Calvary Chapel West Seattle. For more info: Jan 206. 618.6456.

Duwamish Holiday Jam - Winter Songs & Stories
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
4705 W. Marginal Way S.W.
206.431.1582 or www.duwamishtribe.org
Sun., Dec. 13, 1–2:30 p.m. Doors open 11–4 p.m. Journey back to a time when the North Wind held this land under his power. NW Native storyteller Johnny Moses shares this ancient teaching and Duwamish songs. Bring your drums. Children and friends will be invited to join in song and dance. Hot cocoa & cookies will warm your spirits. Beautiful NW themed lighted tree in exhibit area. Free Holiday event. Everyone is welcome.

Seattle Metropolitan Singers Annual “Holiday Concert”
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
3050 California Ave. S.W.
Sun., Dec. 13, 3 p.m. The Seattle Metropolitan Singers, or The Met, an all women singing ensemble, will be performing a variety of holiday music. Free admission, donations accepted at the door. Seattlegleeclubs.org

West Seattle TOPS Meeting
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday evening, 5:30–7p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us at our “Take Off Pounds Sensibly” weekly meeting, an encouraging weight loss support group. Weigh-in 5:30–6 p.m. & Meeting 6–7 p.m. Our group encourages healthy living and loss of pounds, with accountability via our weekly weigh-ins. Meetings include informative programs, challenges, awards, encouragement and lots of FUN! TOPS is an extremely affordable program. Convenient and free parking. For more information contact: Linda at 932.3021 or Pat at 935.2186

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.

West Seattle Kiwanis Weekly Meeting
Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. SW
www.kiwaniswestseattle.org
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Guests Welcome. People dedicated to community service, and we have FUN, too! Key Clubs at local High Schools plus many other activities.

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: 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

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 SW Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-851-2102.

Providence Elizabeth House
3201 SW 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 SW
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 SW
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. SW
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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