Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner
American Legion Post 160
3616 S.W. Alaska St.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. Free Prime Rib and Ham dinner for all West Seattle Veterans and guest. Space limited. RSVP: Calvary Chapel West Seattle 206-935-4487 or calvaryws@comcast.net.

American Sewing Guild Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W.
Saturday, November 12. Project will be flanged pillows. Info: Claudia at 206-937-5774.

20th Annual Community Art Showcase
Southwest Branch Library
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
Through November 12. Local artists of all ages working in any medium are invited to participate. Sign up by calling 206-684-7455 or stop by the Southwest Branch Library between now and Saturday, Oct. 15. A Meet-the-Artists Reception is Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served. Event co-sponsored by the Friends of Southwest Branch Library.

Southwest Seattle Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting & Program
West Seattle Branch Library-meeting room
2306 42nd Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 12-2 p.m. Not a member? Come see what the SWSHS is all about and consider joining. Bring an object that reminds you of Thanksgiving to participate in our first “Pop-UP Museum.” Refreshments available. Agenda: Welcome, Reports, Election of officer & trustee nominee’s for 2012. Info: Log House Museum 206-938-5293.

Holy Family Parish/School Craft Fair
9615 20th Ave. S.W.
in both School Halls
November 12, 9-4 p.m. Shop from a selection of handmade art and craft creations. The fifth grade class will be selling food and maybe a little bingo to support their camping trip. Money raised helps St. Martha’s Sodality to host the Annual Christmas Breakfast on Dec. 4th. Vendors are still wanted - call Betty 763-0886.

Free Minor Bike Repairs in White Center
DubSea Bikes at Full Tilt Ice Cream
9629 16th Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2-4 p.m. Let’s get more bikes on the street in White Center and beyond.

One Nation Under God
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
November 13, 1-3 p.m. Join in a videocast with Focus on the Family, Dr. James Dobson and Wall builders Founder and Historian, David Barton as they discuss Christianites influence in our nation’s history and a Christian’s responsibility to government and social policy. Free event sponsored by Calvary Chapel West Seattle 206-935-4487.

Cooking for the Heart
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW
206-935-2162
November 15, 11-1 p.m. A free presentation on simple cooking for those aged 55 plus sponsored by the American Heart Association and University of Washington nursing program. Free samples, free drawing with prizes, free blood pressure readings and you can speak with a registered dietitian. Pre-register with Mary 935-2162.

Fine Art & Holiday Gift Fair
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. S.W.
November 18-20, Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 10-3 p.m., Sunday 11-1 p.m. Free. This juried show and sale, in it’s 4th year, will showcase the talents of 14 West Seattle artists and crafters.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave, S.W.
206 937 7169
All yellow tagged items are 50% off through Saturday, November 19th. The Discovery Shop will be closed Sunday, November 13th to decorate and prepare for the holidays and will re-open on Monday. Come in to shop our wide selection of Christmas and holiday clothing, decor and gifts, including decorated trees ready to go. And celebrate our 21st Anniversary with us on Saturday, November 19th. All clothing is priced 2 for 1 and refreshments are served 1 to 3 p.m. The American Cancer Society Shop is open Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other days 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pick up a brochure to volunteer with us and make a difference in a 4 hour shift a week.

Vendors Needed for Highland Park Elementary 4th Holiday Bazaar
1012 S.W. Trenton St.
December 10, 10-3 p.m. In addition to the Bazaar, there is a bake sale, lunch for sale and a Huge raffle with donations from vendors and local businesses. Vendors e-mail highlandparkbazaar@hotmail.com (no calls to the school).

Whitewater Swim Club Swim Team Try Outs
Evergreen Community Aquatics Center
606 S.W. 116th St.
206-296-4410
Any Weekday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. Try out for free with Coach C.G. or Coach Joel. Whitewater Aquatics offers professional instruction for swimmers from beginner to national levels - and a fun, family oriented atmosphere. Info at www.WhitewaterAquatics.com

West Seattle AA American Legion Baseball
The team is forming for the 2012 Spring/Summer Season. Current High School Juniors & Sophomores are eligible. Info: 206-310-9397 or 7040JENSEN@comcast.net.

Grief Share
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
206-932-7459.
Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. For those who have lost a loved one. 13-week grief recovery support program. You are free to start at anytime. Call Barb 206-932-7459.

Lecture Series for Families
Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ
4320 S.W. Hill St (at California Ave. S.W.)
206-932-2928 / www.admiralchurch.org
This first Monday of the month 7 p.m. Cost is $5.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mount St. Vincent-2nd floor, Peps West Room
4831 35th Ave S.W.
Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. Info: Jan 206-762-7844 or Bunkyjanjan@yahoo.com

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.washington.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 Bea, 206-932-3953 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 18th 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 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

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

Life’s Journeys
Every Monday, Nov. 7 through Dec. 19, 1-2:30 p.m. The group will explore the territory we find ourselves in when involved in a significant transition. We will share our stories, give and receive support, and learn coping skills and strategies for saying goodbye to what was and welcome what may become. Cost $20/month, donation - no one turned away for inability to pay. Call to register - space limited 206-932-4044.

Basic Computer Class
November 8, 10, 15 and 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Burke Dykes. Our computer lab is fully up and running with our computers running the complete Microsoft Office 2007 suite, and laser printers for black & white and color. All computers have been set up with graphics (photo) and audio (sound) editing software.

Pearl Harbor Holiday Dance
December 7, 6-8:30 p.m. $5-$7 donation. BYOB. Sponsored by “Jon Gerhardt of Edwards Jones.” Reservations requested 932-4044.

Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Footcare $20 member/$22 non-member; Manicures w/polish $20 member/$22 non-member and no/polish $15 member or non-member. Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m. Friday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Call 206-932-4044 ext. 1 for appointment.

Chair Massage by Ann Shafford
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.am. 15 min. appointments - sign up at the front desk. $5 member/$7 non-member.

Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Drop-in, $5 mem/$7 non-mem. Chair and standing postures (no floor sitting). Improve breathing, posture, flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Enhance Fitness Exercise Class
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, on-going, 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m. (2 sessions). Free to Group Health members or $30 for 5 weeks. Innovative and fun strength-training classes, using wrist & ankle weights, aerobics, balance and stretching.

Afternoon Exercise Class
Mondays & Fridays, 3 p.m. (minimum 6 participants needed). $35 in advance for 10 sessions or $5 per class. We start with standing movement to fun music, followed by basic balance work, then seated strength training using resistance bands (provided). We’ll move, breathe, relax and enjoy ourselves.

Volunteers Needed for Defensive Driving Class
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.

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
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

Plant Donations
Furry Faces Foundation Is Accepting Plant Donations for our next Plant Sale.
Proceeds support: “It’s Hip, To Be Snipped,” and “Oliver’s Fund.” furryfaces@hotmail.com or 932-1652.

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.

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.

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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