The Changing House
West Seattle Branch Library
2306 42nd Ave. S.W.
www.overdahlcain.com
Jan. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lidunn Overdahl Cain, a Graduate of the Oslo School of Architecture, will explore the possibilities of modifying a home to meet one’s changing needs - whether you just had a baby, want to grow old in your home, or the flow in your house just isn’t working. She brings a Scandinavian perspective to residential design.

Discovery Shop BOGO Sale
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206-937-7169
Pictures & Frames in many sizes & types: 50% OFF Monday, January 31 thru Saturday, February 5. Blue Tagged items $1: Sunday, Jan 23, thru Monday, Jan 31. Right now, bundle up against the cold in one of our warm, fine quality winter coats or jackets. A great variety of styles & most sizes. The Shop is open on Sundays, 11a.m. to 3p.m. All other days the Shop open for our valued customers & donors -- contributing goods, estates or financial support – from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Discovery Shop welcomes new volunteers with open arms.

West Seattle Garden Club Meeting at Daystar
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St. - Bldg. One
Friday, Jan. 28, 10-2 p.m. New Location. Coffee social half hour and registration at 10 a.m., followed by business and morning study program, “History of West Seattle’s Lincoln Park” by Julie Gramm. Brown bag lunch at noon with dessert and beverages served by the Club. For the afternoon program, Greg Butler from the Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens will present the “History of the Gardens.” Interested gardeners are welcome. Donation $5. For info: 932-2540.

Youth Basketball Free Throw Competition
Holy Rosary School Gym
4142 42nd Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. All boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2011 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Each boy and girl age group champion will be eligible to advance to the District Competition to be held in Feb., followed by the State Competition. Participants are required to furnish proof of age (birth certificate, etc.). The Our Lady of Guadalupe Council and the Holly Rosary Round Table Knights of Columbus are sponsoring this community event.

Aqua Vista Garden Club Monthly Meeting
Patio Lounge at Ballymena (The Kenney)
7124 47th Ave. S.W.
Thursday, Feb. 3. The business meeting convenes at 10:30 a.m. with Brown Bag Lunch at noon. Program at 1 p.m will feature Joyce Crowder “Birds of the Northwest.” Hostesses will be Olga McEwing and Vivian Rehkopf. Guests are welcome. Info: Marge Kettells 206-938-0132.

The Board of Commissioners Water District No. 45 Meeting Change
District Office
10059 8th Ave. S.W.
Monday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. The February Meeting date is changed. Regular Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

Surviving the Holocaust, A Personal Story
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Social Hall
7141 California Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30-noon, coffee & juice at 10 a.m. A presentation by West Seattle resident Peter Metzelaar. Born in Amsterdam, Holland, he is a child survivor of the Holocaust. His is a story of love, courage, survival and tolerance. Appropriate for adults and teens 13 and older. Info: Rev. Peg Morgan 935-0418.

2nd Annual CE Chinese Scholastic Competition
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 S.W. Barton St.
206-252-8850
The competition is March 13th and presented by the Cultural Exploration of Greater China Foundation (CE). Registration deadline is Feb. 28th. All K-12 students from public and private schools are welcome to participate. Winners will receive certificates from Office of Superintendent of Public Instructions, as well as cash rewards - $50 for individuals and $100 for teams. Info: www.culturalexploration.org.

West Seattle Garden Tour Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to help plan the 17th Annual WS Garden Tour. The WSGT Committee meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month: Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. at an appointed member’s home for a potluck feast and to review the progress of the Tour. Not necessary to be a Master Gardener - a number of volunteer opportunities are available. Contact us at: info@westseattlegardentour.com

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

WSHS Host Families Needed
Host families are needed for foreign exchange students who will attend West Seattle High School for the second semester. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts. For info: 360-661-0552 or j.henderson33@hotmail.com.

Old Clothes = New Opportunities Donation Station
Northwest Center ‘Big Blue Truck’
Diamond Parking Lot
44th Ave. S.W. & S.W. Edmunds St.
Fridays - Sundays, 9-5 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. For a complete list of donations accepted visit bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible and donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.

West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! For info 206-932-4044 or email at margiew@seniorservices.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadaloupe 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 at 206-932-2621.

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-935-3225.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
The Kenney - meeting room 2
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

Chief Sealth High School Class of 1971 Plans 40th Reunion
Aug. 5 - 7, 2011. Contact the reunion committee at: cshs71_reunion@hotmail.com

West Side Mothers of Preschoolers
West Side Presbyterian Church
3601 California Ave. S.W.
206-935-4477
Meets on 1st & 3rd Friday, through May. 9-11:15 a.m. West Side MOPS is part of an international organization designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy to kindergarten. For information or to register: mops.wspc.org

Plant Donations
Furry Faces Foundation Is Accepting Plant Donations for Our 10th Annual Plant Sale.
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, at 206-200-4211 or www.tops.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.

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

Strawberry Belgian Waffles with Sausage Dinner
4th Mondays, Jan. 24 & Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m. $6 Members/$8 non-members. Must register in advance: 206-932-4044. Music by ‘Band Jam.’

Sylvia O’Stayformore & Tor Cabaret Musical Magic
Frriday, Jan 28, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $10. Sylvia & Tor present a 2 hour musical journey and banter exploring rare Burt Bacharach, bawdy vaudeville standards, old girl group songs and original compositions. Beverages & Snack served. Reservations 206-932-4044

Mini Spa Day for Guys & Gals
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 10-1 p.m. Schedule Appointments (206-932-4044) or Drop In. Each service will be under $25. Foot Care, Haircut Trims for men & women by Joy, Mini Facial, Lip & Brow Wax, Hand/Foot Massage, Paraffin Hand Dip, Manicures, Chair Massage and more.

Tax Time Again
Thursdays & Fridays, Feb 3 - April 15, for appt. 206-932-4044.

Celebrate Chinese New Year - Year of the Rabbit
Feb. 8, 11:45 a.m. - Chinese Lunch and 12:15 p.m. - Entertainment. Suggested donation: $3 for those 60 & over, $6 for those under 60. Reservations: 206-932-4044. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior CareGiver Services.

World Dance Party
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6-9 p.m. 6 p.m. - International potluck ($5 suggested donation or contribute a favorite dish. 6:45 p.m. - mini lessons in Folk Dances, Hula, Jewish Dances, Charleston, Line Dancing, Salsa, Tap and more. Reservations: 206-932-4044.

Community Acupuncture
Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. with appointment. $15 to $35 per treatment with $2 discount for Senior Center members. All ages welcome, treatments are in lounge-like chairs in a quiet, soothing space. Appointments with Linda Minato, L.ac. 206-767-3298 or Nancy Ishii, L.ac. 206-890-0758.

Community Feldenkrais
Eric LeSeur, Mary Morrison & Anna Oeste, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioners
Tuesdays, Jan 18, Feb. 1 & 15, 12:30-1:15 p.m. - group session (Awareness through Movement), Cost: $5 mem/$10 nonmem; 1:30-3:30 p.m. - one on one sessions with appt., $15 mem/$25 nonmem. Improve balance & stability when standing, walking, or dancing. Increase flexibility & mental clarity, decrease pain & discomfort associated with movement. Verbal lessons while sitting or lying down. Register 206-932-4044. For appts. call Erik 206-406-8154.

AARP Defensive Driving Workshops
Fridays, Jan. 21 & 28, 9-1 p.m. or Fridays, Feb 18 & 25, 9-1 p.m. $12 AARP members/ $14 non-members. May qualify you for auto insurance discounts. Register - 206-932-4044 x1.

New Social Media Classes
Fridays, Feb 4 & 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about My Space, You Tube, Facebook, and Twitter with John Goodwin. Cost per series: $15 members; $20 non-members. Register - 206-932-4044.

Basic Computer Class with Vince Feriols
Feb. 15, 17, 22 & 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost per series: $10 members; $15 non-members. Register: 206-932-4044. Prepayment required.

Basic Computer Class II with Vince Feriols
Feb. 1, 3, 8 & 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Feb. 28, March 2, 7 & 9, 12:30-2;30 p.m. Cost per series: $10 members; $15 non-members. Register: 206-932-4044. Prepayment required. Basic skills are expanded with attention to file and folder management, more word processing, copying and pasting, saving data, and internet/email security.

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.

Community Acupuncture with licensed acupuncturists
Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. with appointments or drop-in. $15 to $35 per treatment with $2 discount for Senior Center members. Appointments with Linda Minato, L.ac. 206-767-3298 or Nancy Ishii, L.ac. 206-890-0758.

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.

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.

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. For more information visit www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

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.

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.

Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Providence Mount St. Vincent seeks volunteers to help in many areas: hair salon and gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For information call 937-3701 ext. 28170. www.providence.org/themount

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