2011 West Seattle Hi-Yu Community Breakfast
West Seattle Hi-Yu invites the Community to Breakfast! Our annual breakfast will be held Saturday July 16th at the Admiral Congregational Church Hall, 4320 SW Hill Street. Breakfast will be served from 9:00am to Noon, prices are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids under 12, all money raised supports the Scholarship Program for Women. Please join us to learn more about West Seattle Hi-Yu and to meet this year’s royalty. West Seattle Hi-Yu will also be accepting donations for Westside Baby and West Seattle Food Bank. We hope to see you there!!!

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave S.W.
206 937 7169
50% OFF Men’s wear: Sundays in July. 50% OFF blue -tagged items: thru Wednesday, July 20.The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is open Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, All other days 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

High School or College-age Mentors Needed for Summer Science Club
High Point Neighborhood House
6400 Sylvan Way S.W.
Contact Shuby at 206-588-4900 ext. 613

Summer Science at High Point Neighborhood House
6400 Sylvan Way S.W.
This is a free summer science club for 4th-7th graders that will give students a chance to be creative and make friends while conducting their own experiments. There will be three two-week sessions. Students can participate in one, two, or all of the sessions.
Session 1: July 12, 14, 19 and 21, 3-5 p.m.
Session 2: July 26 and 28, August 2 and 4, 3-5 p.m.
Session 3: August 9, 11, 16 and 18, 10 a.m.-noon. Students will work with mentors on group and individual projects and will show off their creations at a science fair August 23. Information or to register contact Shuby at 206-588-4900 ext. 613.

“Caged” Book Release Event
The Warehouse
21622 84th Ave. S., Unit D
Kent 98032
Saturday, July 16, 1-4 p.m. Caged, a new novel, is released to raise awareness and funds for victims of Human trafficking. 100% of proceeds from “Caged” book sales, for the lifetime of the novel, will go towards Trafficking Hope based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Light snacks and drinks will be provided at the open house. Seattle author, Molly Venzke will be signing copies of “Caged.” Come learn about this terrible problem in America.

3rd Annual White Center Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Holy Family School
9615 20th Ave. S.W.
Saturday, July 16, 8 a.m-noon. $5 per person/youth under 5 free. Tickets at the door or through any White Center Kiwanis Member or by calling Bill Tracy at 206-248-2441. Raffle tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Raffle drawing at 11:30 a.m. (must be available by phone to come pick up your basket). We are supporting local non-profits who focus on families & youth: West Side Baby, White Center Food Bank and SW Boys & Girls Club.

White Center Eagles Jubilee Days Swap Meet
10452 15th Ave. S.W. - parking lot
206-248-1400
Sunday, July 17, starts at 9 a.m. Free pancakes to all that come. Come check out the art, craft work and stuff!

17th West Seattle Garden Tour
Sunday, July 17, 9-5 p.m. This year’s self-guided tour showcases ten spectacular residential gardens, including the 2.5-acre Colman-Pierce estate garden, and includes a noontime lecture on Perennial Creativity by Sue Goetz. Tickets $15 per person (children 12 and under free) available at our ticket outlets (www.westseattlegardentour.com) as well as online from www.brownpapertickets.com. Also raffle prizes. All net tour proceeds benefit local educational and horticultural projects and community gardens.

Children’s Irish Dance Workshop
West Seattle VFW
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
July 18 - 20, for 1 hour a day. These beginning children’s lessons will be taught by certified Irish Dance teachers of the Comerford School of Irish Dance. Info: celticartsnw@hotmail.com or 206-935-3225.

14th Annual Alki Art Fair - Call for Sponsors & Donations
Parks and Rec funding for the July 23 & 24 Alki Art Fair was completely eliminated because of budget cuts. We are asking for sponsors and donations. For info alkiartfair@hotmail .com

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

West Seattle High School Class of 1971’s 40th Reunion
Complete details on both the Lincoln Park Picnic, August 13th and Salty’s Night, October 1st at www.wshs1971reunion.com. Purchase early-bird tickets at a discount for Salty’s Night online. You only get one chance at your 40th High School Reunion - it’s going to be fun. If you can share a photo from the WSHS Class of 1971 email to jim@wshs1971reunion.com.

Chief Sealth High School Class of 1972 ~ 40th Reunion
Will be held September 22, 2012 at Rainier Golf and Country Club. Contact David Katt, 206-650-0863 or djkatt@comcast.net, for inclusion of your email address and/or contact information. We are planning well in advance to insure maximum participation and maximum celebration.

Chief Sealth Class of ’66 ~ 45th Reunion
To be held September 24. Info at danbingham@comcast.net or 206-291-6166.

Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment or
Manicure/Pedicure Volunteers
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
425-443-1484
Leave a message. yuliyam@u.washinton.edu

Crone of Puget Sound West Seattle/South End Discussion Group
First and third Tuesday of month. 1 p.m. This is a social group where women of a Certain Age can discuss issues related to aging with Power, Passion and Purpose. Open to new members. Call Jo, 206-244-4289 for meeting time and place.

Partnership for Youth Justice Program
King County Superior Court needs volunteers in West Seattle to serve on panels to determine consequences for minor juvenile offenders as an alternative to the formal juvenile justice system. Shirley Noble at 206-296-1133 or Shirley.Noble@kingcounty.gov

West Seattle Garden Tour Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to plan the 17th Annual WS Garden Tour. The WSGT Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at an appointed member’s home for a potluck. Not necessary to be a Master Gardener volunteer opportunities are available. 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. $12 for members, $14 n on-members. 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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadalupe 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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
An encouraging weight loss support group with weekly weigh-ins. For info, 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 a Naturopath and an event planner to pass referrals to. $10 includes breakfast.

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

BrainDance for People with Parkinson’s
Thursdays, July 7 - August 4, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Cost $10 or pay what you can, free for family support member. BrainDance exercises promote reorganization of the neurological system and build confidence and balance of body and mind. Live violin accompaniment.
“One World,” Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion
Wednesday, July 13, 10:45-noon. The only constant is change. This month’s theme is AGE-ISM. Please join us in deepening our cultural understanding of age discrimination in the form of how changes in societal expectations affect older adults.

A Matter of Balance
Tuesdays, through July 19, 1-3 p.m. Address and overcome fears of falling. Gain confidence through discussion and improve balance, strength and flexibility through exercises. Get support for living an active life. Limited space - register at 206-932-4044.

New Chair Yoga Class
Fridays, 11-12:15 p.m. Improve posture, flexibility, breathing, and peace of mind. Drop-in. $5 members/$7 non-members.

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.

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 needs volunteer instructors to teach the AARP Defensive Driving Classes. Training takes 2 days, is taught in Everett and/or Gig Harbor. Expenses are reimbursed by AARP. You will need to teach 3 or more classes a year. 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. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12 - 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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