Registration Open for West Seattle Baseball
West Seattle Baseball is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to teaching kids the game of baseball. In addition to regular season play, all kids ages 7 and older participate in post-season tournaments. Those kids wanting to continue playing have opportunities to play baseball well into the summer in programs such as All Star programs for ages 8–12 years old as well as summer recreation programs including the WS Crush at the Pee Wee fields. WS Baseball welcomes players of all experience levels and is proudly affiliated with the national PONY Baseball organization. Goals include teaching the fundamentals of baseball and good sportsmanship while building a sense of community among players and their families. Practices begin in March; the regular season runs from the beginning of April to early June. Register today: westseattlebaseball.com.

SW Seattle Historical Society: “Words, Writers and West Seattle
Barnes and Noble, Westwood Village
2600 S.W. Barton St.
Fri., March 4, 5–7 p.m. West Seattle native Dan Raley is an award-winning writer and author of "How Seattle Became a Big-League Sports Town: From George Wilson to Russell Wilson." According to Raley it's the "consummate Seattle sports bible", all about the city's heroes and scandal-makers. The book contains 100 stories and more than 200 photos, with a definitive 'Where Are They Now' theme. Free admission and parking. Series is first Friday of each month. More information: www.loghousemuseum.info.

Family Night at West Seattle YMCA
4515 36th Ave. S.W.
Fri., March 4, 6–8:25 p.m. Invite your friends and neighbors for a free evening of family fun. Play on the mats, swing on the rings, climb and slide on the inflatable obstacle course, play racquetball, run on the track and go swimming. Community Participants, please bring a non-perishable food donation for the West Seattle Food Bank. Free and open to the community! Gym with mats and inflatable obstacle course 6–8 p.m., with open swim from 7:35–8:25 p.m. www.westseattleymca.org.

4th Annual Big Band Dinner and Dance
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave. S.W.
In Commons Area
Fri., March 4, 6–9 p.m. Hosted by West Seattle High School Music Program with music provided by the WSHS Jazz Ensemble and the West Seattle Big Band. Dinner prepared and served by the ProStart program. Dinner 6–7 p.m.; Basic swing dance lessons 6:30–7 p.m.;WSHS Jazz Band 7–7:30 p.m.; Door and raffle prize drawings 7:30 p.m.; WS Big Band 7:30–9 p.m. Advance tickets $15/person; at the door $17/person; includes dinner and free door prize ticket. Information: westseattlehsmusic@gmail.com.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206.937.7169
Easter decorations are out, including Antique, Vintage and Collectible treasures. Check often to see what's new and check the white board at the register for unadvertised specials. Two egg discounts–pick an egg to determine your discount on March 7 and again on March 9. Seniors receive 20% off on their entire purchase all day Tuesdays, high schoolers with ID the same all day Saturdays and all men's wear is reduced 40% every Sunday. The all volunteer run, non profit American Cancer Society Shop hours are: Sun., 11–3 p.m.; Mon.–Sat., 10–4:30 p.m. www.discoveryshopwestseattle.org / LIKE us on Facebook.

Toastmasters Welcomes Guests
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St., Bldg. 2
Sat., March 5, 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. Meet 1st and 3rd Saturday morning each month. Info: Bill 206.932.6706 / http://daystarclub.toastmastersclubs.org.

Make a Strike for the Y!
West Seattle Bowl
4505 39th Ave. S.W.
Sat., March 5, 1–3 p.m. Invite your friends and family for an all-ages afternoon of bowling! Support the West Seattle and Fauntleroy YMCA’s 2016 Campaign. Donors choose between two important West Seattle causes: Supporting the Youth and Family Fund helps West Seattle kids learn, grow and thrive by providing scholarships for summer camps, teen learning centers, youth obesity programs, swim lessons, youth sports and much more and Investing in our Building Fund helps expand our impact in West Seattle with better facilities to serve more people. The cost is $200 per lane for the full two hours. Shoe rental included, maximum of eight people per lane. A portion of this cost is tax deductible. Info and reserve: Katie Benson at kbenson@seattleymca.org / 206.935.6000.

Zumba-thon Fundraiser at Fauntleroy YMCA
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Sun., March 6, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Join a great line up of instructors to get your heart pumping, feet stomping and hips shaking while we dance for a great cause. Suggested donation $20.00. Bring extra cash for the raffle! $1 per ticket. Fabulous prizes! This Zumba-Thon fundraiser supports the West Seattle and Fauntleroy YMCA’s 2016 Campaign.

Early Days Parent Support Group Family Night and Silent Auction
Chaco Canyon
3770 S.W. Alaska St.
Sun., March 6, 5:30–8 p.m. Looking for some fun for kids? Need some pampering for yourself? Come support us and enjoy balloon animals, face painting, chair massage, food and MORE! Silent Auction Items Include: Full Tilt Ice Cream-create your own flavor and birthday package, Pearl necklace from Menashe and Sons Jewelers, Little gym membership and classes, Wine, Art, Pampering and more! Ticket info: www.facebook.com/events/961634937237659/ or www.theearlydays.net/.

Early Days Parent Support Group Meetings
Nurturing Expressions
4746 44th Ave. S.W., Suite 201
425.243.2355
Every Mon., 10:30 a.m.–Noon (except federal holidays). Early Days uses the MotherWoman format to facilitate an honest discussion of the realities of parenting. Trained facilitators work to create a comfortable environment for folks to share whatever is going on for them, free of judgement or advice. You are not alone! All moms (birth, adoptive, foster) who experience emotional challenges are welcome. Come join a circle of parents that are having similar feelings and challenges! Support people and partners welcome! Suggested donation $10; no one turned away. www.TheEarlyDays.org / Follow us on Facebook: EarlyDaysWS / earlydaysws@gmail.com.

Westwood-Roxhill-Arbor Heights Community Association
Southwest Branch Library
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
Mon., March 7, 6:15–7:45 p.m. WWRHAH now meets the first Mon. of every month. Come join us.

West Seattle TOPS Meeting
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tues. 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. and 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 206.932.3021 or Pat at 206.935.2186.

West Seattle Lion’s Club Events
Senior Center of West Seattle – 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Thurs., Noon–1:30 p.m. for lunch and 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 Wed., 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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadalupe Church–Pastoral Care Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tues., 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 Wed. 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 and drink at happy hour prices! Sponsored by West Seattle Senior Center and Angelina’s Restaurant. Questions: theresamz@seniorservices.org or 206.932.4044.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Every Thurs. 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 Sat. 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.
Every Wed., 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 Thurs., Noon–1:30 p.m.

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Every Mon. and Tues. in the late afternoon and 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 Thurs., 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.
Every Thurs., 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 Wed., 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.
Every Mon. and Thurs. 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.

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