Big West Seattle Weekend on tap
Fri, 04/09/2010
April 10 and 11 are chock full of events and things to do. You can find all these on our regular events calendar but here's a handy list for this busy weekend.
Seattle Chinese Garden Site Tour and Presentation on Chinese Gardens
Location: Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave. SW, north entrance
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Seattle Chinese Garden Site Tour
and Presentation on Chinese Gardens
See the 4.5-acre garden site, Song Mei Pavilion and early spring plants in bloom, construction progress on the first major courtyard, and plants native to China in the SSCC Arboretum. This guided tour begins with a slide presentation on the cultural significance of Chinese Gardens. Meet at the Chan Education Center. The program is FREE and does not require registration.
King County Master Gardeners Clinics
Location: McLendon’s Hardware
10210 16th Ave. S.W
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Saturdays, April 3rd - September 25th
(with the exception of May 1 and 29, July 3, and Sept. 4),
10 a.m - 2 p.m.
Please stop by and “Ask a Master Gardener!”
Cafe Osita Grand Opening
Cafe Osita, at 7349 35th Ave. SW in the Sunrise Heights neighborhood just south of the Myrtle Street reservoir will hold a Grand Opening Saturday and Sunday April 10 and 11 from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Owner Andrea Ramirez said, "We'll have our outside seating area open, our custom woodwork will be installed by then so we will have
extra seating on the inside and we're working on some vendors right now so we will have some freebies."
During the event visitors will be able to get an 8 oz latte for $2 and 50 cents for drip coffee both days.
The Kenney Annual Fundraising Brunch
Location: The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:00am - 1:30pm
Our "April Showers Bring May Flowers" fundraising brunch will bring outstanding knowledge and interesting stories about seniors. Come and enjoy a wonderful brunch celebrating The Kenney, our history and our future.
Contact Amy Lee Derenthal at 206-933-2739 if you would like to attend, to also be a table captain or if you have something to donate to our give-away. We are still looking for more volunteers to sell raffle tickets and assist Dining Services in serving during this event.
Please sign up to volunteer on our website at www.TheKenney.org/volunteer_application.html or call Katie Tompkins at (206) 937-2800.
The Adoption Option at Pet Elements
Location: Pet Elements
6701 California Avenue SW
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Have a place in your heart and home for a wonderful dog or cat?
Please join Animals First Foundation (AFF) and Cat Foster Mom Teri Ensley at Pet Elements. Melanine Wells, Pet Elements Owner explains, 'AFF is an amazing, West Seattle based animal rescue group and will have at least one of their featured dogs there, along with photos and stories of all their adoptable dogs. They accept many of the dogs with special needs, giving them everything they need until finding the perfect home'.
She explains further, 'Teri will be showing off three adult cats that were left behind in our community when their various humans were evicted from their homes. Daphne is a 2 year old, short-haired, soft grey tabby who loves to cuddle 'n' kiss and needs to be the only cat, but she likes dogs; Frosty Mogul and Snowpack are five to eight year old, tabby brothers that spoon when they sleep; head butt you with kisses and are the funniest pair you will ever meet. So please stop by, meet these charming woofers and meowers, and learn more about one of our newest, local non-profits, Animals First Foundation'.
http://www.petelements.com/
http://www.animalsfirstfoundation.org/home/default.asp
27th Annual West Seattle Nursery Open House
Location: West Seattle Nursery
5275 California Avenue S.W.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Join us for complimentary appetizers, espresso and lots of good times at West Seattle Nursery!
We’ve got guest speakers galore!
*11am to 12pm
Michael Ryan, Dean of South Seattle Community College’s Horticulture Department will talk about SSCC’s exciting new Permaculture Department and show us how to optimize sustainability in our own gardens.
*12pm - 1pm Karen Connelly of Squareganics will show us how to use the Square Foot Gardening Method.
*1pm-2pm Our very own Connie Wurm will show us how to Raise Chickens in the City. Lee Ried of Coop du Jour will demo her custom made chicken coops.
*2pm-3pm You saw him at the NW Flower & Garden Show and now he’s coming here. Joe Grienauer from Emerald City Orchids will show you how to grow beautiful blooming orchids!
It is also our pleasure to host representatives from: The West Seattle Wildlife Habitat Project, Sustainable West Seattle, and West Seattle Cool Moms here to share information with folks interested in getting involved in some very worthy community building projects.
West Seattle Lions Club 16th Annual Garden Sale
Location: Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St
Date: Friday, April 9, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday, April 9, 5-8 p.m and Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
100 Dahlia tubers, Fuchsias, unique Rhodies, tomato plants and more.
Borscht & Bagels: Delridge Produce Cooperative’s second annual gathering!!
Location: Southwest Youth & Family Services
4555 Delridge Way SW
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Delridge Produce Cooperative’s second annual gathering!!
This time last year, a bunch of neighbors assembled to meet each other and celebrate the idea of working cooperatively to bring fruits and vegetables to our neighborhood. Now, it’s time to put the pieces together and make it happen! We’ll discuss the various options available, and together design the stepping-stones to get where we need to go!
Join us for a light lunch of soup, bagels and coffee. Children welcome!
Dog Makeovers and Bake Sale for the Cure
Location: Muttley Crew Cuts
4200 S.W. Admiral Way,
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Come have your dog washed and nails clipped to help support the 3 Day for the Cure.
Canine and human treats available at bake sale while you wait!
All by donation only - call and make an appointment!
This is a fundraiser for the Trippin’ Ta Ta’s and to support the Cure for Breast Cancer.
Water Taxi Celebration
Location: 1660 Harbor Ave. S.W.
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family fun activities include live entertainment, giveaways and snacks. A short program will begin
at 12:30 p.m. and water taxi rides will be free all day!
Honk! Fest West Music Festival
Location: West Seattle Junction
California & Alaska Street
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Honk Fest West is presenting their 3rd annual festival of acoustic, mobile street bands from across North America.
We have 5 stages in the heart of West Seattle! The street will be closed to cars, but open to FUN!
These events are free to the public!
Donations will be gladly accepted to cover the costs and ensure that the festival can go on.
Let's have a huge Honk! thank you for our sponsors!
We are celebrating our music, our comraderie, and our determination to help bring joy, music & dancing to the streets of our cities. To prepare for the fun explosion on April 9, check out collected sounds, pictures, and videos from the first two festivals in 2008 and 2009. This event is only possible through the efforts of our shared community. If you'd like to volunteer, we can make use of any level of committment you have to offer.
For more information, more upcoming events and for extra links look here
http://www.westseattleherald.com/events-calendar/results