On the Go Week of 10-12-15
Mon, 10/12/2015
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School Daze Pop-Up Museum
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Fri., Oct. 16, 2–5 p.m. Public event open to all. Be part of our Pop-Up Museum featuring your School Daze memorabilia and experiences. Bring an item from your school days if you want to share your own living history, like a letter, yearbook, special object, report card etc. You may take it home when you leave. Pop-ups are grass roots, personalized museums that allow for spontaneous discussions. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by The Kenney and Southwest Seattle Historical Society.
Daystar Toastmasters Welcomes Guests
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
Sat., Oct. 17, 10–11 a.m.; Arrive 10 minutes early for orientation. Come 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 first and third Saturday morning each month. For more information: http://daystarclub.toastmastersclubs.org or call Bill at 206.932.6706
Duwamish Alive! Restoring Our River
Site Information and Sign Up: DuwamishAlive.org
info@DuwamishAlive.org
Sat., Oct. 17, 10–2 p.m. Join in the effort to restore Duwamish River and Watershed's health by volunteering at one of our 15 event habitat restoration sites -- kayak the river removing trash with Puget Soundkeepers Alliance, replace invasive weeds with native plants, mulch and have fun while meeting new friends with organizations that include EarthCorps, Forterra, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, Nature Consortium and more. This is a family friendly, free event for all ages and capabilities.
All Souls Church & Pecado Bueno Taco Tuesday Fundraiser
4523 California Ave. S.W.
Tues., Oct. 20, 5–9 p.m. This Fundraiser benefits Home's of Hope, raising money to build homes in Ensenada, Mexico. All you can eat taco bar $15/adults and $10/kids. All proceeds go to build homes. Cash or Check please.
Seattle Lutheran High School Open House
4100 S.W. Genesee St.
206.937.7722
Tues., Nov. 3, 7–8:30 p.m. Meet our teachers and students and tour our school. Learn how iPads are used to enhance the learning process, investigate J-Term courses, and hear about our extra curricular opportunities including athletic teams, sailing club, SeaBot Robotic team, Key Club, Dining Club and much more. We provides a Christ-centered and student-focused environment that equips young people in their educational and spiritual journeys to be servant-leaders in the world. If you or someone you know is looking for a high school where every student is honored and education is personal, please visit. Questions: contact Rachel Bigliardi, Director of Admission at rbigliardi@seattlelutheran.org / 206.937.7722
Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206.937.7169
October is Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer Awareness month and in acknowledgement all pink clothing will be reduced 40% every Tuesday and all green clothing every Wednesday during October. Items with blue tags are half price starting October 1. Always check the white board behind the counter for unadvertised specials and look over our antique, vintage and collectible shelves for one of a kind treasures. Seniors get 20% off their entire purchase all day Tuesday, high schoolers with student I.D. all day Saturday and if it's your birthday, let us know for 20% off any one item of your choice.
Morgan Community Association (MoCA) Meeting
The Kenney Community Room
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Wed., Oct. 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Agenda items include finalization of the Morgan Junction Micro-Policing Plan, land use updates in Morgan Junction, a traffic calming proposal for 49th Ave. S.W. and S.W. Graham St., and a call for a slate of candidates for the 2016 MoCA officers. More information: Cindi Barker 933.6968 / cindilbarker@gmail.com
West Seattle TOPS Meeting
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday evening, 5:30–7p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us at our “Take Off Pounds Sensibly” weekly meeting, an encouraging weight loss support group. Weigh-in 5:30–6 p.m. & Meeting 6–7 p.m. Our group encourages healthy living and loss of pounds, with accountability via our weekly weigh-ins. Meetings include informative programs, challenges, awards, encouragement and lots of FUN! TOPS is an extremely affordable program. Convenient and free parking. For more information contact: Linda at 932.3021 or Pat at 935.2186
GriefShare Support Group
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
Lower level
Saturdays, now 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 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.
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
2016 West Seattle Garden Tour Committee Members Needed
The West Seattle Garden Tour needs new committee members to help produce our July 2016 Garden Tour. Volunteer opportunities include PR & Marketing, Sponsorship, Graphic Design, as well as several administrative positions. We meet monthly to discuss the business of the WS Garden Tour, which benefits many local non-profits. If you love gardening and meeting new friends, come have fun with us. For more information: Clay Swidler 206.669.4653
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: 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
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 SW Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-851-2102.
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 SW 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 SW
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 SW
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. SW
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.