Upcoming events and announcements
Mon, 10/27/2008
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 three key areas: office work, childcare, and visitors to the adult family home. For information call Storey at 937-3701 ext. 28170.
Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
Through Oct 31: all clothes with blue tags: $1. All sales final. The shop will be open every day except Sunday from 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Proceeds go to the fight to cure cancer. The Discovery Shop needs new volunteers for the holiday season. Please call 937-7169.
White Center/
South Delridge
Safety Meeting
Steve Cox Memorial Park
at the log cabin
1321 S.W. 102nd St.
Oct. 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Because of an estimated $90 million county budget shortfall, the King County Executive has directed the criminal justice system to take an "across-the-board" budget cut of 11.4 percent for 2009. These cuts threaten the quality of justice in King County and put the public's health and safety at risk. Your criminal justice elected officials are hosting a series of town meetings to discuss the issue. It's critical that your voice is heard. Please join us.
Free walker clinic
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
932-4044
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at noon. Free Walker Clinic by Physical Therapist from Life Care Center. Bring your walker for an inspection.
Hospitality Management Program
South Seattle Community College
Olympic Hall Lobby
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
768-6783
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5 - 7 p.m. Learn about our Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management. This one-of-a-kind program, with Washington State University as an active partner and mentor, can open the door to a dynamic career in all facets of the hospitality industry. Free, refreshments will be served.
West Seattle's
biggest losers
Life Church Seattle
3420 S.W. Cloverdale St.
Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Inspired by the show "The Biggest Loser", we are launching a nonprofit 8-week course offering tips on nutrition and exercises, with a little competition. Cost is $30 per person, with the funds being collected into a jackpot and divided among the three people with the highest percentage of weight lost. There will also be a raffle. For more information or to register call Elena at 947-4967 or Kathleen at 245-5779.
Tillicum Village
Gallery re-opening
Tillicum Village gift gallery
2992 S.W. Avalon Way
Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. The gallery is expanded, doubling the space.
Volunteers needed
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave. S.W.
684-74221
Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pumpkinpalooza
Advisory Council members meet once a month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 - March 15. Youth Basketball coaches needed to coach youth from ages 8-17.
Halloween Cruise
West Seattle Yacht Club
Bell Harbor Marina
2203 Alaskan Way
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Adults, kids and pets will be costumed, pumpkins carved, boats decorated and prizes awarded at the dock party on Sat. evening. To join us, please go to www.westseattleyachtclub.com for more information.
Highland Park Halloween
Highland Park Improvement Club
1116 S.W. Holden St.
Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. We will have games, goodies, prizes, pi