Guided Tours of Seattle Chinese Garden
Watch 21 visiting Chinese artisans at work completing first Sichuan-style courtyard in America. 90-minute guided tours with illustrated Chinese Garden presentation and hard hat tour of courtyard & completed Song Mei Pavilion.

Must join tour to enter site for safety reasons.

Suggested Donation: $5 each. Saturdays 10 am & 1:30 pm, Wednesday 1:30 pm. Visit www.seattlechinesegarden.org or call 206-764-5219 for more info. 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle 98106 (at north end of South Seattle Community College).

Fauntleroy Fall Festival Fundraising Pasta Dinner
Fauntleroy United Church of Christ
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Friday, Sept. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 per person or $20 for a family of 4 or more - pay at the door. Held in the Fellowship Hall & YMCA Gym with family active games after the meal. For info call 244-1885.

Hiawatha Community Center Open House
2700 California Ave. S.W.
206-684-7441
Friday, Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m. Experience live entertainment by Emerald City Jazz Ensemble, participate in class demonstrations, and QA with instructors. In addition there will be a children’s area, light refreshments and child care available for children 5 and up.

Walking Tour of West Seattle’s Schmitz Preserve Park
Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Join local historian Peder Nelson on a walking tour of this old-growth gem. Learn the history and experience West Seattle in its natural state. Meet at the northwest entrance to the park on 58th Ave. SW & SW Stevens St. near Alki Elementary. Rain or shine. Free with museum membership (available pre-tour) or $5 donation to benefit the Log House Museum. For info call 206-938-5293 or www.loghousemuseum.info.

3rd Annual West Seattle Junction Car Show
California Ave. from Edmunds to Genesee
Sunday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Hundreds of pre ’75 Classic Cars & Hot Rods, Antique fire trucks, hydroplanes from the Museum. Raffle to benefit the West Seattle Helpline.

Hope Lutheran Church Offers Two Classes
4456 42nd Ave. SW
206-937-9330
www.hopeseattle.org
Sunday mornings starting Sept. 19, 9:15 a.m. DivorceCare, a special weekly support group and seminar - helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. Meets in an upstairs classroom of the school.
Monday evenings starting Sept. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a popular 13-week program. Are you looking for a way out of debt, or a way to get your finances under control? Call the office if you are interested.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
50% Off antiques & collectibles thru Sunday, Sept 19. Plus, 50% OFF all items with pink tags now thru Thursday, Sept 23. The Discovery Shop is open on Sunday, 11a.m. to 3p.m. All other days the Shop is open for customers and donors, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The discovery Shop always needs new volunteers, especially for Sunday afternoons. Please call 937 7169.

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Join the Comerford School of Irish Dance and be ready to show off a few jig steps for the holidays. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-935-3225.

Kathy’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Class
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Sundays, Sept. 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 1-2:30 p.m. Discover your body’s relationship to the food you eat and reduce inflammation. In a five week series of classes. As inflammation is reduced, people often experience improved sleep, reduced aches and pains, improved health, overall weight loss, lowered cholesterol and reduced sinus congestion. Cost: $125 for the 5 week series. Register here: www.toquietinflammation.com. Read about Kathy’s Diet here: www.pnwlocalnews.com/vashon/vib/lifestyle/44829877.html

Photo Opportunity Benefits White Center Food Bank
Avalon Glassworks
2914 S.W. Avalon Way
206-937-6369
Saturday, Sept. 18, 1-5 p.m. Come get a new professional photo with colorful art glass background by acclaimed photographer Timothy Aguero. Suggested donation of $40 not only provides 200 pounds of food to the White Center Food Bank, but supplies you with quality digital photos to update your image and your social media. No appointment needed, just show up. You’ll be entertained by live glass blowing while Time shoots portraits. Tell a friend - open to everyone.

Genesee School Clean-Up Party
5012 S.W. Genesee St.
Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Help us continue the clean-up and beautification of the vacant Genesee School ground. Tools provided by Seattle School District.

3rd Annual West Seattle Junction Car Show
At California Ave. & S.W. Alaska St.
Sunday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Classic Cars and Hot Rods. For more info or to download an entry form visit www.wsjunctioncarshow.com

Aging Your Way: Conversations for Community Change
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Thursday, Sept. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Baby Boomers and other older adults who plan to age - help prepare for you future! Help create a vision for our community identifying what services, programs and supports will help people age confidently right here in SW Seattle. Food and beverages will be served. RSVP by September 20 at 206-727-6206 or email joanned@seniorservices.org.

Admiral UCC Dinner Auction
South Seattle Community College
Jerry M. Brockney Center-Ballroom
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Friday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m. - silent auction. 6:30 p.m. - dinner, followed by live auction. The community is invited for a fun evening of fine dining and a chance to win some fabulous auction items. Tickets for the dinner/auction are $26 per person and will be sold until Sept. 19. Call the church at 935-2928 for tickets. Proceeds will, in part, help to support the many community outreach efforts of the church.

West Seattle Garden Club Meeting
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W.
Friday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Begins with a coffee social half hour, business meeting at 10:30 a.m. A club history presentation by Nell Rehm sets the theme for the annual September Appreciation Day for 25+ Year Members. Commentary on Design & Horticulture exhibits, followed by Brown Bag Lunch at noon. Dessert and beverages will be served by the club. Afternoon speaker is Krista Gustelius, 2009 recipient of the South Seattle Community College Adopt-A-Student scholarship gifted by the Club. Donation $5. For info: 932-2540.

Chief Sealth High School Class of 1965
45th Reunion
Rocksport Bar and Grill
4209 S.W. Alaska St.
Saturday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. This is a no-host event. Donations on behalf of Chief Sealth HS will be appreciated at the door. Information: Cathyjacobs@PNWreality.com or 206-935-1916.

Bowling for Bullies Benefit
West Seattle Bowl
4505 39th Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Sept. 26, 1:30 p.m. A bowling benefit to raise funds and awareness for Bullseye Dog Rescue of Puget Sound (www.bullseyerescue.org). Bullseye is a network of foster homes and volunteers working with pit bull friendly, Puget Sound region shelters to give a handful of Pit Bulls a second chance. They will be bringing rescue dogs for adoption, but no other dogs allowed at the event. Advance purchase of tickets is encouraged. Tickets: $20/person or $100/per lane with maximum of 6 people per lane. For information call Meredith at 206-434-9147.

Glacier High School Class of 1970
Saturday, Oct. 2. 40th Class Reunion at the SeaTac Community Center. For info:
glacier70reunion@comcast.net

White Center Eagles Club Hosts Jamie’s Rock and Roll Legends
10452 15th Ave. S.W.
206-248-1400
Oct. 2, 5 p.m. - Chicken Fettuccini Dinner, 7 p.m. - Show starts. $40 for front row seats or $30 general seating (includes dinner). Tickets on sale now. Enjoy the music of the kings and queens of country.

Read the Qur’an
First Lutheran Church of West Seattle
4105 California Ave SW
www.flcws.org
Thursdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7-9 p.m. A four-week guided reading of the Qur’an led by Pastor Ron Marshall. The $50 fee includes and authorized translation of the Qur’an. Register now at 935-6530.

Mountain to Sound Outfitters & Alki Kayak Tours Tuesday Night Races
1660 Harbor Ave. SW
206-935-7669
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. This is a 1.5 mile race with potentially challenging conditions. www.m2sOutfitters.com www.kayakalki.com

Run with Jill Bootcamp
Jack Block Park
2130 Harbor Ave. SW
206-660-2853
Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. A group-based exercise program designed to burn fat, tone muscle, and quickly whip you into shape. A variety of calisthenics, resistance training and running melts fat and strengthens muscles. We use
group dynamics to motivate and inspire. www.runwithjillbootcamp.com

Plant Donations
Furry Faces Foundation Is Accepting Plant Donations for Our 10th Annual Plant Sale.
Plants can be dropped off at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse, 4410 California Ave. S.W., or in the driveway of 3809 46th Ave. S.W. Or email us to arrange pick up. Plant Sales are in May and June, and proceeds support: “It’s Hip, To Be Snipped,” and “Oliver’s Fund.” furryfaces@hotmail.com or 932-1652.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
An encouraging weight loss support group with weekly weigh-ins. For more information, contact Judy at 206-200-4211 or www.tops.org

West Coast Swing Dancing
White Center Eagles
10452 15th Ave. S.W.
206-248-1400
Every Wednesday, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Live Music by Darrell Data. Public welcome - $5.

Join Our Volunteer Team
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
We are looking for volunteers for kitchen assistants, café assistants, Stop ’N Shop assistants, janitorial help, evening functions and computer instructors. Call Margie or email at margiew@serniorservices.org.

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
We are interested in someone who knows sign language to come in once or twice a month at their convenience 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. We are looking for Photographers and a Handy person to pass referrals to. $10 includes breakfast.

Drop in Dog Classes
The Puppy Perfectors
9629 17th Ave. S.W.
206-935-0289
Saturdays at 2 p.m. Free orientation. Classes for all ages. Call or email for more info Nancy@puppyperfectors.com / www.puppyperfectors.com.

At Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
206-932-4044

Sound Steps Spring Training for Walkers
Mondays, 10-11:15 a.m. Lincoln Park: meet at the south end of North parking lot. Walk through the woods or along the beach. Get in the best walking shape of your life. Free.

Take a Free Ride on the Hyde Shuttle
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call 206-727-6262. Free door-to-door service throughout West Seattle for seniors and people with disabilities of all ages living in West Seattle. Shuttle service two days per week to First Hill. Call up to 30 days in advance. Rides on first come, first served basis. Provided by Senior Service in partnership with King County Metro.

Volunteers Needed
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
The Senior Center has a need for volunteer instructors to teach the AARP Defensive Driving Classes at the Center. The training takes 2 days, is taught in Everett and/or Gig Harbor. Expenses are reimbursed by AARP. We have mentors to help you get started. You will need to teach 3 or more classes a year. If interested, call Marge Lutton 206-322-0490 for more information.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays each month from 12 noon until 1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.freetoasthost.us. Any questions email to: contactus@daystarclub.freetoasthost.us or call Bill at 206/ 932-6707.

After School Program
Alki Kid’s Place
6115 S.W. Hinds St.
Activities include crafts, games, Legos, movies, music along with quiet time for homework and tutoring. Alki Tae Kwon Do program is included for full time enrollees. Ages 4 – 14, 3 – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 per day or $90 per week.

Business Networking
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Meeting Room 2
Wednesdays, 8-9:30am. Are you an electrician, photographer or CPA who wants to grow your business in West Seattle? If so, the Westside Professionals chapter of BNI wants to meet you. Bring 50 business cards for referral-based networking with a established group of local professionals on Wednesday morning at The Kenney. Breakfast will be served. We have open categories for other businesses as well. For more information, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

Seattle Parks and Rec.
Ages 50+
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W.
Tai Chi-Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. NIA-Fridays 11:30-12:30 p.m. Please contact Ryan Spencer 206-684-7423 or Mary Dalzell 206-935-2162 for complete information.

Citizenship Class
Southwest Branch
Seattle Public Library
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Study to become a U.S. Citizen, prepare for the Citizenship interview. Improve you English. Citizenship application assistance is also available.

Ballroom Magic
Kenyon Hall
7904 35th Ave. S.W.
206-679-7229
Monday night, Ballroom and Latin dance classes for adults. $15 per person. FREE class every 1st Monday of the month. After school dance program classes, Mondays and Wednesdays in November for ages 6 and up. Open enrollment. Visit www.baloricokids.com or call to register.

Tot treks and tyke hikes
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave. S.W.
206-684-7434
Children ages 2 – 3.
Share nature with your children. Learn effective and fun outdoor activities and ideas for other times and places. Please arrive 10 minutes before class time and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Sorry, no strollers. Activity Fee: $7 per adult/child pair. $3.50 for each additional person.

Kindermusik
Kenyon Hall
7904 35th Ave. S.W.
206-937-3613
Now scheduling.
Give your child a head start. Kindermusik, for families with children aged birth through seven years, begins the first week of September.
To register, visit http://www.kenyonhall.org.

Seeking ESL tutors
Our volunteers are at least 18 years old and fluent in English. An application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. After the initial match we ask tutors to meet with their students twice per week for 1.5 hours each time, for at least 6 months. For more information visit www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or call Cecilia at 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

At the farmers market
www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org
This week will feature peppers, sweet potatoes, candied ginger, potatoes, pumpkins, walnuts, hazelnuts, apple cider, autumn/winter squash varieties, pears, apples, kiwi, pluots, quince, eggplants, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, greens, chives, fennel, garlic, ginger, horseradish, kohlrabi, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, radicchio, radishes, shallots, tomatoes, taro root, turnips, rutabaga, herbs, cheese and dairy, eggs, pork, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, veal, goat, pate, soup stocks, mushrooms, wine, fish and seafood, dried fruits and veggies, dried mushrooms, fresh pasta, honey, artisan breads, fresh pastries, chocolates, cider, jams, jellies, sauces, spreads and preserves.

Seattle Swing Dance Club
Alki Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
First and third Sundays:
Workshop I: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Workshop II: 4 – 5 p.m.
Beginner free lesson: 4 – 5 p.m.
Dance: 5 – 9 p.m.
For more information visit www.seattlesdc.com

Volleyball
Southwest Community Center
2801 S.W. Thistle St.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon.
Men and women ages 50+ wanted for drop-in play volleyball.
For information call Mary at 935-2162.

District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Every third Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m. Each month 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.

Watts Basketball Sundays
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave. S.W.
Year-round skills training sessions with Seattle hoop legends Donald and Slick Watts. For boys and girls grades 3-8. Register online at www.wattsbasketball.com. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the WSHS Boys Basketball Program.

Stay-at-home dads
Hiawatha Playfield Playground
2700 California Ave. S.W.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Our goal is to develop 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 to network with us.

Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball
12U
West Seattle Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball is looking for athletes with a good attitude and desire to play tournament softball this spring and summer. If you are interested in arranging a tryout, call Coach Greg at 669-6881 or email gkormanik@comcast.net

Just Walkers
Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. new class through South Seattle Community College Preschools for parents and toddlers now about 14-18 months old. Fun for little ones and a parent educator to talk with. Call 854-5279 for information.

Swing Dance club
Alki Masonic Temple
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
The Seattle Swing Dance Club has lessons at 2:45 p.m. and dancing begins at 5 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. For more information call Merrill at 523-3205.

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 many areas: hair salon and gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For information call Storey at 937-3701 ext. 28170. www.providence.org/themount

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