Blood Drive on December 27

Holy Family School

9622 20th Ave SW

What a wonderful Christmas gift - please help save lives by donating blood. Dec 27th, from 10am to noon, and 1until 4pm. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are preferred. Donors must be in good health, at least 18 years old (16 or 17 with parental permission), and weigh at least 110 pounds. To help ensure success of the blood drive, please make a reservation by contacting Bob Youngs at 937-8547 or by email at homebodybob@comcast.net

At the farmers market

www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org

This week will feature pears, frozen raspberries, lamb, chicken, pork, eggs, beef, duck, veal, goat, pate, fish, wine, fresh Christmas trees, baked goods, nut butters, wild mushrooms, fresh dairy products, soup, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, celery root, chard, fennel, garlic, greens, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, leeks, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, rutabagas, shallots, spinach, squash, turnips, apples, pears, pluots, nuts, dried fruits and veggies, fresh pasta, honey, bread, pastries, ciders, jam, jellies, preserves, sauces, and spreads.

Discovery Shop

4535 California Ave. S.W.

Dollar Sale on items tagged in pink. Also 50 percent off Christmas items. All sales final. All proceeds go to fight cancer. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday (Christmas and New Years days). The ACS Discovery Shop needs volunteers for 3-4 hour shifts a week. Please call 937-7169.

Holiday help for the animal shelter

The Wash Dog

6400 California Ave. S.W.

Through Dec. 24. Please bring items to donate to the Wash Dog, to benefit the King County Animal Shelter. For information on what to donate, go to www.kingcounty.gov/safety/AnimalServices/donate/animalwishlist.aspx. The Wash Dog will send you home with a treat for your dog when you bring in a donation.

Food drive

Burien Grocery Outlet

236 S.W. 152nd St.

Through Dec. 24. We are hosting a food drive to benefit the White Center Food Bank. Cash/Food donations can be dropped off at the Grocery Outlet. For more information call 334-9933.

Blood Drive

Holy Family School

9622 20th Ave. S.W.

Dec. 27, 10 a.m. - noon. Donors must be in good health, at least 18 years old (16 or 17 with parental permission), and weigh at least 110 pounds. Please make your reservation with Bob Youngs at 937-8547 or homebodybob@comcast.net.

Gryffincore vs. Slytherin Bass

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

4408 Delridge Way S.W.

652-4433

Dec. 27, 12 - 7 p.m. A Harry Potter-themed benefit dance party for Stay Safe Seattle. For more information visit Stay Safe Seattle's Myspace profile at myspace.com/staysafeseattle.

Friday Night

Family Roller Skating

Alki Community Center

5817 S.W. Stevens St.

Fridays through Dec. 29, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. It's a great time to practice your skills and tricks while experiencing a roller-rink atmosphere. If you don't have your own skates, you can borrow a pair of ours. No program Nov. 28. $3 per person, all ages welcome.

Christmas bricks special

www.sealady.org

Through Dec. 31. Due to popular demand we'll continue to sell bricks through the end of the year. $100 per brick, Christmas Brick Special: 3 bricks for $200. Also Tribute plaques available for $2,000. Items are still being collected for the time capsule, for more information contact Andrea Mercado at 938-5293.

Give to animals

Pet Element

6701 California Ave. S.W.

Through Dec. 31.

Pet Angel Tree: Show off your beloved companion by putting a photo and/or name on Pet Angel Tree. Ribbons, cards, scissors and other supplies provided. Suggested donation of $5 to benefit Furry Faces Foundation's 'Oliver's Fund.'

Cat Sponsorship Holiday Cards: Not sure what to get that special animal lover in your life? How about sponsoring one of Purrfect Pals permanent feline residents in their name, by purchasing a Holiday Card with the cat's photo, wrapping it up and letting them open it. $25.

Holiday Pet Food Drive: There is a spike in the surrender rate of pets to shelters because of tough economic times. We can help these animals stay with their humans by donating pet food.

ArtsWest Artists

During Dec. our talented local ArtsWest artists are exhibiting at the following locations:

Bank America: 4323 S.W. Admiral Way, Dori Westphal, watercolors

Charlestown Caf