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West Seattle Community "Working Waterfront Tour"
Get an up-close look at the Port of Seattle cargo facilities that generate 24,000 jobs in our community with an annual payroll of $2 billion. Bring the family for a FREE and informative boat tour of Seattle's working waterfront aboard Argosy's Spirit of Seattle.
Advance registration is required; if interested send your email address ASAP to: POS-Reception@portseattle.org
Event: Sat., Sept. 19. Check in & Boarding 9 a.m.; Boat Tour 9:30-11:30 a.m. Download the event flier at: http://files.ctctcdn.com/a8099ad5401/b9a73739-e719-4410-86c0-fa1188be92…

GriefShare Support Group
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. SW
Lower level
Saturdays, starting Sept. 12 for 13 weeks thru Dec. 5, 10 a.m.—Noon. This international grief recovery support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death. You can start at anytime and it doesn’t matter how long ago the death occurred. One time cost for $15 journal. Contact: Barb 206.932.7459

West Seattle Chamber Cruise for Commerce 2015
Thurs., Sept. 17, 5-8:30 p.m. This is a one-of-a-kind experience aboard Jack Miller’s own Baltic Sea. Tour West Seattle by sea with a 3½ hour tour from the Duwamish to Lincoln Park, Elliott Bay to Puget Sound. Heavy appetizers and complimentary cocktails will be served. From system upgrades to staff permanence, this effort enables the chamber to continue providing the services that you all deserve and support. Limited to only 50 sailors. Registration is required. Tickets will go fast, register now: goo.gl/LfQEIU or contact us at: info@wschamber.com

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206.937.7169 / www.discovershopwestseattle.org
Popular Camera Event starts August 26. Come early for these one of a kind treasures. Yellow tagged items are $1.00 starting August 28. Full Moon Special offers you 40% off on any one item of your choice August 29. Summer Clearance Sale on all summer clothing and shoes and pink tagged items starts September 1 with 50% off. When you shop, donate and volunteer with us you help fund cancer cure research and related services for cancer patients. American Cancer Society shop is open Sun., 11-3pm and M,Tu,W,Th & F, 10-4:30pm.

West Seattle Kiwanis Weekly Meeting
Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. SW
www.kiwaniswestseattle.org
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Guests Welcome. People dedicated to community service, and we have FUN, too! Key Clubs at local High Schools plus many other activities. Information: Linda Cox, Membership Chair, 206.910.1234

West Seattle Chamber After Hours
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way SW
Thurs., Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The West Seattle Chamber invites prospective members to join members at this event to give you the opportunity to have those casual one-on-one conversations to become better acquainted with WSCC members and experience networking at the chamber first hand. Join us for refreshments and find out what all the buzz is about. Registration required. No Fee. More info: http://goo.gl/iSO7J7 or contact us at: info@wschamber.com

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Mount Saint Vincent
3500 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday at 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging support group with weigh ins each meeting. Call for information: Pat at 206.935.2186

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.

“The Memory Lane Cafe”
Angelina’s
2311 California Ave. S.W.
Third Wednesday of month, 3-4:30 p.m. For persons with Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their care partners. No judgement or expectations. Just come and be yourself and have a good time! No cost other than your food & drink at happy hour prices! Sponsored by West Seattle Senior Center & Angelina’s Restaurant. Questions: theresamz@seniorservices.org or 206-932-4044

West Seattle Lion’s Club Events
Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St
Thursdays, Noon-1:30 p.m. for lunch & speaker unless otherwise noted.
Call Harvey Rowe at 206-762-1221 for reservations by prior Tuesday evening. Lunch $7.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Every Thursday evening, 7-8:15 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who meet to help solve compulsive overeating (obesity, anorexia and bulimia). The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. OA is a non-profit international organization patterned after the Twelve-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program. All are welcome. For more info 206-979-6665 or www.seattleoa.org.

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $15 for members, $20 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
Alki Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

Join the West Seattle Lion’s Club
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-762-1221
Meets every Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.

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 206-851-2102.

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
Come in once or twice a month 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. $10 includes breakfast.

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