Delridge Rain Garden Project
5424 25th Ave. SW
(206) 292-9875
Saturday August 13, 2011 Volunteer planting event. 9 a.m.-Noon RSVP at sg@stewardshippartners.org

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave, S.W.
206 937 7169
50% OFF EVERYTHING in our Storewide Sale: Sunday, August 14 thru Saturday, August 20th. Until Sunday, August 14:  50% OFF yellow-tagged items. The American Cancer Society Shop is open Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other days 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Summer Science at High Point Neighborhood House
6400 Sylvan Way S.W.
This is a free summer science club for 4th-7th graders that will give students a chance to be creative and make friends while conducting their own experiments. There will be three two-week sessions. Students can participate in one, two, or all of the sessions.

Session 3: August 16 and 18, 10 a.m.-noon. Students will work with mentors on group and individual projects and will show off their creations at a science fair August 23. Information or to register contact Shuby at 206-588-4900 ext. 613.

AAA Driver Improvement Program
West Seattle Christian Church
4400 42nd Ave. S.W., 98116
Saturday, August 13, 8:30-5 p.m. Now accepting reservations for the refresher course on defensive driving skills. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. $16 per person. Pre-registration is required, call 206-243-3564.

West Seattle HS Class of ’71 40th Reunion
Lincoln Park Picnic - August 13 & Salty’s Night - October 1. Info: www.wshs1971reunion.com. Purchase early-bird tickets at a discount for Salty’s Night online. Questions: jim@wshs1971reuion.com. There is only one 40th Reunion and it’s going to be fun! Don’t miss it!

Babies and SLEEP
SSCC Room RAH 201
Wed Aug 17 noon. Author of The Sleep Book for Tired Parents will talk about ways to prevent sleep problems for babies, ways to approach sleep problems for toddlers, answer questions about your little one's sleep. FREE! Bring your little one. RSVP behunt51@comcast.net

An Afternoon of Music & Dance
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW
(206)684-7423
Friday, August 19th, 1:30-3:30pm. Enjoy the music of the 30’s to the present by entertainer Lauren Petrie. Listen or dance. Cost $3 per person.

Picnic at the Precinct
Southwest and West Precincts
August 20 and 25th. The Southwest Precinct picnic will be 1-4 p.m. at 2300 S.W. Webster. The West Precinct picnic will be from 3:30-6 p.m. at 810 Virginia St. These picnics provide an opportunity for the local community to get to know their precincts and the officers who serve their community. More info at www.seattlepolicefoundation.org/programs/picnis.htm

Guitarist Del Rey at Village Green Nursery
10223 26th Ave. S.W.
Sunday, August 28, 2-4:30 p.m. Del Rey plays concerts world wide and also presents a concert/lecture on women musicians called Women in American Music.

Chief Sealth High School Class of 1972 ~ 40th Reunion
Will be held September 22, 2012 at Rainier Golf and Country Club. Contact David Katt, 206-650-0863 or djkatt@comcast.net, for inclusion of your email address and/or contact information. We are planning well in advance to insure maximum participation and maximum celebration.

Chief Sealth Class of ’66 ~ 45th Reunion
To be held September 24. Info at danbingham@comcast.net or 206-291-6166.

Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment or
Manicure/Pedicure Volunteers
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
425-443-1484
Leave a message. yuliyam@u.washinton.edu

Crone of Puget Sound West Seattle/South End Discussion Group
First and third Tuesday of month. 1 p.m. This is a social group where women of a Certain Age can discuss issues related to aging with Power, Passion and Purpose. Open to new members. Call Jo, 206-244-4289 for meeting time and place.

Partnership for Youth Justice Program
King County Superior Court needs volunteers in West Seattle to serve on panels to determine consequences for minor juvenile offenders as an alternative to the formal juvenile justice system. Shirley Noble at 206-296-1133 or Shirley.Noble@kingcounty.gov

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $12 for members, $14 n on-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

WSHS Host Families Needed
Host families are needed for foreign exchange students who will attend West Seattle High School for the second semester. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts. For info: 360-661-0552 or j.henderson33@hotmail.com.

Old Clothes = New Opportunities Donation Station
Northwest Center ‘Big Blue Truck’
Diamond Parking Lot
44th Ave. S.W. & S.W. Edmunds St.
Fridays - Sundays, 9-5 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. For a complete list of donations accepted visit bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible and donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.

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.

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 206-935-3225.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
The Kenney - meeting room 2
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

Plant Donations
Furry Faces Foundation Is Accepting Plant Donations.
Proceeds support: “It’s Hip, To Be Snipped,” and “Oliver’s Fund.” furryfaces@hotmail.com or 932-1652.

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
We are interested in someone who knows sign language to come in once or twice a month at their convenience 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. We are looking for a Naturopath and an event planner to pass referrals to. $10 includes breakfast.

At Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
206-932-4044

New Chair Yoga Class
Fridays, 11-12:15 p.m. Improve posture, flexibility, breathing, and peace of mind. Drop-in. $5 members/$7 non-members.

Community Acupuncture
Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. with appointment. $15 to $35 per treatment with $2 discount for Senior Center members. All ages welcome, treatments are in lounge-like chairs in a quiet, soothing space. Appointments with Linda Minato, L.ac. 206-767-3298 or Nancy Ishii, L.ac. 206-890-0758.

Sound Steps Spring Training for Walkers
Mondays, 10-11:15 a.m. Lincoln Park: meet at the south end of North parking lot. Walk through the woods or along the beach. Get in the best walking shape of your life. Free.

Take a Free Ride on the Hyde Shuttle
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call 206-727-6262. Free door-to-door service throughout West Seattle for seniors and people with disabilities of all ages living in West Seattle. Shuttle service two days per week to First Hill. Call up to 30 days in advance. Rides on first come, first served basis. Provided by Senior Service in partnership with King County Metro.

Volunteers Needed
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
The Senior Center needs volunteer instructors to teach the AARP Defensive Driving Classes. Training takes 2 days, is taught in Everett and/or Gig Harbor. Expenses are reimbursed by AARP. You will need to teach 3 or more classes a year. Call Marge Lutton 206-322-0490 for more information.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12 - 1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.freetoasthost.us. Any questions email to: contactus@daystarclub.freetoasthost.us or call Bill at 206/ 932-6707.

Citizenship Class
Southwest Branch
Seattle Public Library
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Study to become a U.S. Citizen, prepare for the Citizenship interview. Improve you English. Citizenship application assistance is also available.

Seeking ESL tutors
Our volunteers are at least 18 years old and fluent in English. An application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. For more information visit www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

Volleyball
Southwest Community Center
2801 S.W. Thistle St.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon.
Men and women ages 50+ wanted for drop-in play volleyball.
For information call Mary at 935-2162.

District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Every third Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m. Each month 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. Our goal is to develop 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 to network with us.

Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Providence Mount St. Vincent seeks volunteers to help in many areas: hair salon and gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For information call 937-3701 ext. 28170. www.providence.org/themount

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