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Chief Seattle Multi Class Reunion
Lincoln Park, Shelters #3 and #4
Fri., July 22, 3 – 10 p.m. Chief Sealth High School classes of 1969 – 1975 are sponsoring the 1st Annual “Chief Sealth High Day” at Lincoln Park! Our goal is to plan for an annual event involving all 5 shelters next year, complimentary food and fun for all Seahawks! For more information, please contact David Katt at djkatt@comcast.net or craigrobberts@bhhsnwre.com.

Alki’s First Annual Luau
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens St.
206.684.7430
Sat., June 18, 5–7:30 p.m. Join us as we start the summer off with an island dream. We’ll transport you and your family to the pacific islands. Enjoy music, a salad & fruit bar, dinner and a floor show performed by Franklin High School Poly Club. $10 per adult 17 and up, $5 per senior 55+ amd youth 16 and under. Includes dinner and floor show. Pre-sold tickets only.

WSHS Class of 1956 Reunion
Saltys on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave.
Fri., June 3, 11 a.m.– 3 p.m.. The West Seattle High School Class Class of 1956 is holding their 60th class reunion this June at Saltys on Alki. Will include lunch buffet, no host bar, raffle and a lot of socializing. The price is $56/person. For more information contact Sally Jo Rich 206.282.4335, e-mail sjrich99@gmail.com.

WSHS Class of 1966 Reunion Weekend
Various locations
June 2–4. The West Seattle High School Class of 1966 50th Reunion weekend will include informal gatherings, golf and a party at Normandy Park Cove and all School Reunion. For more information contact Kathy Braymer Shepard, kathy@westseattle66.com.

Alki Skate Night
5817 SW Stevens St.
(206) 684-7430
Every Fri. through June 17 until Fall, 6-7:45pm, Come join us for a fun filled night with the entire family. Enjoy the latest in pop music, lights, games and prizes. For theme night information please contact us. $3 per skater.

Taste of West Seattle
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave. S.W.
Thurs., May 26, 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by The West Seattle Helpline, this local, community-based annual food fair is the largest event of its kind in West Seattle. It features food and drink from 50 different restaurants, breweries, wineries, coffee shops, bakeries, chocolatiers, specialty food stores and more! All proceeds go directly to support the West Seattle Helpline’s emergency assistance programs for low-income individuals and families in West Seattle. VIP Tickets: $100 (includes early entry, VIP seating, unlimited food AND drink tastes, special giveaway) General Admission: $55 (includes unlimited food tastes, 3 drink taste tokens). Must be 21 and over. www.tasteofwestseattle.org.

Fauntleroy Fall Festival Fund-Raiser
Endolyne Joe’s Restaurant
9261 45th Ave. S.W.
Tues., May 17, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Joe’s will donate a percentage of sales all day toward keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival free. Raffle baskets, too. Bring the family, bring the neighbors!

Barton Neighborhood RainWise Info Event
Brace Point Pottery
4208 S.W. 100th St.
Sat., May 14, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. RainWise outreach staff and contractors will have information and answers to your questions about the rebate program and how to participate during the final months the Barton basin is eligible. Attend this neighborhood event and get started with RainWise before it is too late. For more information contact Sonja Sivesind sonja@urbansystemsdesign.com

Solstice P-Patch Spring Plant Sale
Fauntleroy and S.W. Webster, across from NE corner of Lincoln Park next to the tennis courts
Sun., May 14 , 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free event. Annuals, perennials, natives and garden starts (tomatoes, peppers etc) all on sale at reasonable prices, all to benefit the Solstice P-Patch. Come by to visit, learn about the Seattle P-Patch program, and take home some plants. For more information, contact Kevin Schafer, kevin@kevinschafer.com.

The Kenney Home Meeting
7125 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W.
Sat., May 14, 10 a.m.–Noon. Join us at our next monthly meeting where Suzanne Palmeter will be giving us a lesson on how to use EverNote for tracking patterns, fabrics, and all sorts of other things. Come and learn something new or brush up on the skills you already have. Be sure to bring your sew and tell and any questions you might have. For more information call Claudia at 206.937.5774.

GriefShare Support Group
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W
Meets every Sat. until May 21, 10 a.m. This is open to anyone who has lost a loved one by death. You can start at any time and it does not matter how long ago the death occurred. A onetime $15 covers the cost of your workbook. Call Grace Church 206.937.8400 or Barb at 206.932.7459.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206.937.7169
We still have some contemporary, vintage and collectible cameras and equipment left in our Camera Event. Check out the white board above the register for unannounced specials. If you like shopping at our store, you’ll have a great time volunteering. In just a four hour shift a week at the cash register, in the back room or refurbishing small appliances, you’ll help us meet our goal of funding cures for cancer and providing services for those in treatment. The all volunteer run, non profit American Cancer Society is open every Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and all other days 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Follow our blog at http://www.discoveryshopwestseattle.org/ and LIKE us on Facebook.

Youth Baseball and
T-Ball Registration
West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA
4515 36th Ave. S.W.
Registration is now open for ages 3–10! This program is designed to help players learn basic baseball skills and game play. Coaches emphasize participation, skill-building, sportsmanship, teamwork, fitness, friendship, family involvement and fun. Practices begin May 2, games will be played every Sat. from May 7–June 18 at E.C. Hughes Field. Register in person at Member Services or online at apm.activecommunities.com/seattleymca/Activity_Search/youth-baseball-2016/34433.

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 / Facebook: EarlyDaysWS / earlydaysws@gmail.com.

Kiwanis Weekly of West Seattle
The Sisson Building/Senior Center
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
www.kiwaniswestseattle.org
Every Wed., 6:30–7:30 p.m. Guests Welcome. People dedicated to community service, and we have FUN, too! Sponsor Key Clubs at local High Schools plus many activities to support our community.Established in West Seattle in 1929. Years and years of service to the community. Come check us out!
Information: Denis Sapiro, 206.601.4136.

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 Jane at 206.938.4439.

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 Tues. evening. Lunch $7.

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.