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Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206.937.7169
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Now through Nov. 7 everything in the store is 1/2 price. We will be closed Sun., Nov. 8 to decorate for the holidays. We are selling Sounders 2016 calendars and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. The all volunteer run nonprofit American Cancer Society Shop hours are: Sun., 11–3 p.m.; Mon. - Sat., 10–4:30 p.m.

Author Shirley Enebrad Discusses Book
Barnes & Noble
2600 S.W. Barton St.
Westwood Village
Fri., Nov. 6, 5–7 p.m. Join us for this monthly series on the first Friday of every month that features recent books by West Seattle-based writers! Free admission. Ten percent of proceeds from book purchases associated with this event go to the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. Shirley Enebrad talks about writing Over the Rainbow Bridge: My Son's Journey from Here to Heaven.

Daystar Toastmasters Welcomes Guests
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
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Sat., Nov. 7, 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: 1st & 3rd Saturday morning each month. Info: Bill 206.932.6706

GriefShare Hosts “Surviving the Holidays” Seminar
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
Sun., Nov. 8, 2–4 p.m. This one time support group seminar is for those that have lost loved ones by death and are dreading the holidays. Everyone is welcome. This is an arm of the GriefShare Recovery Group. Registration is helpful, but not mandatory. Contact Barb 206.932.7459 for additional information.

Zoo Honors US Military & Veterans with Free Admission
Woodland Park Zoo
West Entrance: Phinney Ave. N. between N. 55th & N. 56th Sts.
South Entrance: N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N.
Veterans Day, Wed., Nov. 11, 9:30–4 p.m. They serve, they defend, they protect, they sacrifice, and Woodland Park Zoo salutes them. In honor of those who put themselves at risk in service to their community and country, the zoo extends free admission to all active, retired, and veteran US military personnel and their spouses with valid service identification. We also recognizes the families and friends of our military with a special offer: up to four accompanying family members with valid ID will receive $5 off regular zoo admission. Veterans Day discounts cannot be combined with other offers or zoo discounts. Parking: $5.25. www.zoo.org

How Should West Seattle Grow? Open House
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Thurs., Nov. 12, 6–8 p.m. Seattle Department of Planning and Development has prepared a Draft Plan and will present it and take input from the community. We’ll also have information available about the potential expansion of our urban villages, and the City’s proposed HYPERLINK "http://seattle.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6ef56d18731a159dfc98a…"Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda. Come participate.

WSHS Drama Cub Presents “The Dead Guy”
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave. S.W.
Nov. 12, 13, 14 & 18, 19, 20, 7:30 p.m. The Pitch: You get one million dollars to spend over the next seven days. A camera crew follows your every move and broadcasts your adventures on national television. The Hook: At the end of the week…you die. The Best Part: The viewing audience gets to vote on the method of your death! For hard-luck Eldon Phelps, the deal is irresistible. But does America have the stomach for this much reality? What would you do if you had one week until you became…"The Dead Guy"? Stay tuned… Tickets: $7/with reservations (email: tickets@westsidedrama.com) or $12/at the door. More information: HYPERLINK "http://www.westsidedrama.com"www.westsidedrama.com.

West Seattle Community Orchestra Fall Gala & Auction
Alki Masonic Center
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Sat., Nov. 14. Begins at 6 p.m. with cocktail hour, decadent appetizers and silent auction, followed by dinner, entertainment and dancing. The theme "Crescendo Molto e con Brio," translates as "Growing a Lot and Brilliantly." This certainly describes our orchestras' growth and the community's growing appreciation of our mission to offer high level performance opportunities to students and all musicians in our midst. This is a public event. Tickets available for purchasing at: HYPERLINK "http://www.WSCOrchestras.org/"www.WSCOrchestras.org. For questions email HYPERLINK "mailto:info@WSCOrchestras.org"info@WSCOrchestras.org

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
Sat., 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

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.