Holiday Happenings
Mon, 12/07/2009
Drive Thru Christmas Story--While driving through the church parking lot, your family will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, donkeys, sheep, goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Free admission. Dec. 12 and 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Normandy Christian Church, For directions www.normandychristian.org or 206-878-4740.
December 11
December Membership Luncheon and Holiday Celebration---Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, 11:30-1:30 p.m. Rainier Golf & Country Club, 11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr. S. $20 pre-paid by noon 12/10, $25 at the door. Featuring the festive sounds of the Seattle Christian Vision Ensemble Choir. Please bring non-perishable food items. RSVP to the Chamber 206-575-1633.
December 12
Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar--Marine View Law & Escrow is offering a free seminar about consumer bankruptcy, specifically Chapter 7. 12 p.m. at the Des Moines Public Library. Please RSVP 206-878-8777.
Free Community Meal--Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave. S. 5-7 p.m. For info 206-878-8301 or www.desmoinesumc.org.
December 13
Sustainable Burien Gathering--Burien Library conference room on the main floor. December 13, 2 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. www.sustainableburien.org.
December 14
Blood Drive--Prince of Peace Lutheran, 19030 8th Ave. S. 1-7 p.m., (closed 3-3:45 p.m.) Please contact Courtney and Nancy Steinke to reserve a time 206-878-4219.
Goodwill Job Training--Goodwill's Job Training and Education Center, 1031 S.W. 128th St., will register students for free classes in the eight week session that runs from January 4 through February 25. These courses teach people with significant barriers to employment valuable skills needed to find and keep jobs. Offering classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Computer Basics. Several Job Workshops will be available. For info 206-957-1026
December 16
December Networking Breakfast---Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, 7-9 a.m. Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 S. 176th St. $17 pre-paid by noon 12/15, $20 at the door. RSVP to the Chamber 206-575-1633.
Highline Medical Center
Hospice volunteer training---Highline Hospice at the Specialty Campus, 12844 Military Rd. S., Tukwila, is recruiting caring, compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. If you have a heart for being with others through difficult times, volunteering with Hospice may be right for you. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Contact Michele Fawcett-Long, Volunteer Coordinator, 206-439-9095.