Upcoming events and announcements
Upcoming events and announcements
Mon, 01/05/2009
At the farmers market
This week will feature tulips, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, chard, garlic, greens, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, broccoli, rutabaga, shallots, squash, turnips, apples, pears, nuts, cheese and dairy, eggs, pork, beef, chicken, duck, veal, lamb, goat, pate, soup stocks, wine, fish and shellfish, dried fruits and veggies, dried mushrooms, fresh pasta, artisan breads, honey, fresh pastries, ciders, jams, jellies, sauces, spreads and preserves.
Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
Half-price on items tagged in Blue. 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. The ACS Discovery Shop needs volunteers for 3-4 hour shifts a week. Great work, wonderful customers and co-workers. Please call 937-7169.
Seattle Glee Club
Seattle Glee Clubs accepts singers for all voice parts in September, January and May. For more information, go to www.seattlegleeclubs.org or call 260-7393.
Irish dance classes
West Seattle VFW
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Classes starting in January. Beginning classes for children will be at 4 p.m. on Mondays. Adult classes will be on Tuesday nights at 6:50 p.m. For more information, contact Valerie or Mike at 935-3225, or email to celticartsnw@hotmail.com.
Kenny design meeting
West Seattle Christian Church
4400 42nd Ave. S.W.
Jan. 8, 8 p.m. This is the reschedule date from the original Dec.18 date. Presentation material located at http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/design_review_program/project_reviews/upcoming/default.asp#2589
Orchard Street ravine
work party
Jan. 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. In December, city crews planted about half of the plants acquired to repopulate and stabilized the ground adjacent to the new trail connection between upper and lower 38th Ave. S.W. The volunteer party to finish planting the new plants is on Jan 10. Please bring your own gloves and lots of layers for warmth. Contact: Carol Schultz 932-6230 or mark.schultz2@comcast.net
YMCA events
West Seattle YMCA
4515 36th Ave. S.W.
935-6000
Fauntleroy YMCA
9140 California Ave. S.W.
937-1000
January events and classes:
Jan. 10, 5:30 - 10 p.m.: Parents Night Out at West Seattle location. Kids ages 3 months - 12 years have a safe and fun evening while parents go out or relax at home. $22.50-$30 depending upon child's age. Registration required.
Jan. 14, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.: 6 week sessions on Wednesdays, Parent - Tot Kids Gym at West Seattle location. Members $36 non-members $46 Try one class free in Jan.
Jan. 12, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.: 6 weeks sessions Mondays, Creative movement for Kids at West Seattle location. Members $56 non -members $66. Try one class free in Jan.
Jan. 17: Family Social Pool Party. Time TBA.
Jan. 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Family Night at Fauntleroy location. Kids and parents enjoy doing Valentine's crafts and games. Free for members, non-members bring disposable diaper donation to Westside Baby.
Westside Unitarian
Universalist Congregation
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
909-2856
Jan. 11 "Deepening the American Dream: Spiritual Reflections on Being American" Rev. Peg Morgan. As our nation remembers the dream of Martin Luther King, and prepares to inaugurate our new President, let's spend some time reflecting on deepening our dreams for our country and our personal lives.
100th Anniversary
Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st Ave. S.W.
Jan. 11, 100th Anniversary kick-off Sunday with guest speaker Lenny Wilkens. Topic: church, family, community and basketball. Reception after worship service.
Buddhist meditation
Sound Yoga Studio
5639 California Ave. S.W.
526-9565
Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Buddha gave profound and clear teachings on how to understand our own mind and mental habits, and on how to gradually keep a more relaxed and positive mind. $10 per class, $5 students and seniors. Discussion and refreshments afterwards.
Baby and Me
Public Health Department
108th Ave. S.W.
Starts Jan. 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Free for parents and babies birth to 18 months old. Information and friends for parents, music and fun for babies. Call 764-5801 for information.
Skatepark meeting
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Jan. 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to participate in the second of three public meetings to discuss the scope of work for the design of a skatepark at the Delridge Playfield. More info: www.seattle.gov/parks/maintenance/DelridgeSkatePark.htm
Seacrest Dock
open house
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens St.
Jan. 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Open house detailing the planned improvements to Seacrest Dock and the intention of the Ferry District to provide year-round Elliott Bay Water Taxi service. For more information go to www.kingcountyferrydistrict.org.
Listening Mothers
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Group to start Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m. - noon.
Inauguration Day
breakfast
West Seattle Golf Course
4470 35th Ave. S.W.
Jan. 20, 7 - 10 a.m. $10 - $12, a big screen TV will be provided so to watch the Inauguration and Parade. Please contact West Seattle Democratic Women via Karen at 935-3216 or email wsdwomen@yahoo.com to make a reservation.
Inaugural dinner/gala
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave. S.W.
Jan. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. Hosted by West Seattle Democratic Women. Includes a no host beer and wine social hour followed with dinner and a dessert run. Dinner is $44. Congressman Joe McDermott will be the Master of Ceremonies. Please call Karen at 935-3216 or email wsdwomen@yahoo.com to obtain tickets to this event.
WSCPC meeting
S.W. Police Precinct
2300 S.W. Webster St.
WS Crime Prevention Council will not meet during the month of Dec. We wish our neighbors in West Seattle a very Happy Holiday. Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 20. For more information please contact Jennifer at 322-6134.
Morgan community
meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Jan. 21, 7- 8:30 p.m.
Gifts from the Earth
South Seattle Community College
6000 16 Ave. S.W.
Jan. 24. An all-star cast of 15 celebrity chefs from the Seattle area, 30 Washington state wineries, local companies, and South students will join together to celebrate the hospitality industry and raise funds for college programs and student scholarships at the annual Gifts from the Earth gala.
Planning for
retirement seminar
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
938-6191
www.providence.org/themountfoundation
Jan. 29, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Challenges of the current economy, mapping your goals, investment strategies and tax considerations. All welcome, free admission, no selling. Please RSVP to 938-6194.
Black and
Blue Tie Auction
Lake Union Park Naval Reserve Building
860 Terry Ave. N.
Jan. 31, 6 - 10 p.m. Benefiting the Rat City Rollergirls. Live and silent auction, funds to pay travel expenses of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association All-Star team. $65, semi-formal dress.
Art and poetry exhibition
South Seattle Community College
Jerry Brockey Center
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
764-5337
http://studentlife.southseattle.edu/art.html
Through Feb. 6. Poetry and visual artworks by South Seattle students are showcased in this exhibit. A continuous free poetry contest will run the entire time of the exhibit. Opening reception on Jan. 13, 1:30-3 p.m.
Adult day
health program
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
938-6191
www.providence.org/themountfoundation
Feb. 9, 11 a.m. Free, all welcome to experience this program geared towards keeping older adults active and engaged. Observe classes and activities, meet staff and ask questions. Free lunch in cafe at conclusion of tour. Please RSVP to (206) 938-6036.
Living the Questions
St. John the Baptist Episcopal
3050 California Ave. S.W.
Through Feb. 18, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Come explore Christianity in the 21st century with Living the Questions, a small group study for seekers and believers at St. John's. For more information call 937-4545.
Volunteers needed
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave. S.W.
684-74221
Advisory Council members meet once a month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Through March 15. Youth Basketball coaches needed to coach youth from ages 8-17.
West Side MOPS
West Side Presbyterian Church
3601 California Ave. S.W.
First and third Fridays through May, 9 - 11:15 a.m. Attention Mothers-of-Preschoolers: Tired? Stressed out? In need of encouragement and an uninterrupted conversation that doesn't involve Elmo? West Side MOPS invites you to join us. Childcare is provided for registered members. For more information or to register, please visit westsidemops.com
Give the gift of mobility
Become a volunteer driver with Senior Services Transportation Program. Our program is flexible - you drive your own vehicle and choose the weekdays, times and areas in which you'd like to drive. We offer mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance. For more information call 748-7588 or 1-800-282-5815, email melissat@seniorservices.org, or apply online atwww.seniorservices.org/vts/vts.htm.
White Center swap meet
9646 17th Ave. S.W.
767-0224
Every Saturday and Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. Free. We are looking for all types of vendors. We are also looking for antiques/collectables dealers and buyers. Our booths are $30 a day and for your first set up it's 1/2 off. Come check us out.
Endolyne
children's choir
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Choristers are taught the basic fundamentals of music theory, vocal training, and performance skills. The Endolyne Children's Choir is non-profit and non-sectarian and performs a wide variety of music. New members are welcome. More information, please contact Juliet Nazarino at 935-5490 or info@endolynechoir.org.
Boys and girls
basketball
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens St.
Now forming teams for 8 to 9-year-old basketball league. Games will be played Friday nights at Hiawatha Community Center and Madison School beginning in January. There are openings for coaches, and players. Call Alki Community Center at 684-7430 for further information.
White Center swap meet
9646 17th Ave. S.W.
Every Saturday and Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. We are looking vendors, including people who want to have a garage sale, sell crafts, art or other misc. things. We are also looking for antiques/collectables dealers and buyers. Booths are $30 a day.
Baby and Me
Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free class for parents and babies (up to 18 months). Fun for baby, friends and parenting information for parents. White Center Public Health. Call Apple Parenting 754-5801 for information.
Just Walkers
Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. new class through South Seattle Community College Preschools for parents and toddlers now about 14-18 months old. Fun for little ones and a parent educator to talk with. Call 854-5279 for information.
Swing Dance club
Alki Masonic Temple
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
The Seattle Swing Dance Club has lessons at 2:45 p.m. and dancing begins at 5 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. For more information call Merrill at 523-3205.
Volunteers needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Providence Mount St. Vincent has a thriving volunteer program and seeks additional volunteer help in three key areas: office work, childcare, and visitors to the adult family home. For information call Storey at 937-3701 ext. 28170.
Fitness/Sports
Southwest Community Center
2801 S.W. Thistle St.
Openings Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 - 10 a.m. in the strength and conditioning classes and the pickleball program, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 - 2 p.m. for adults 50 years and up. Please contact Mary at 935-2162 for more information.
Youth basketball league
Southwest Boys and Girls Club
9800 8th Ave. S.W., Suite 105
Now accepting registrations. K-2nd grade is co-ed, 3rd-4th and 5th-6th grade are separate divisions. Practice start the week of Dec. 1 at local elementary schools and games begin the week of Jan. 5. Also looking for volunteer coaches, experience not necessary.
Business Network International
Pegasus Pizza
2758 Alki Ave. S.W.
Westside Professionals Chapter of Business Network Int'l., (BNI), meets every Wednesday from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Pegasus. Bring 50 business cards for networking. Business owners and sales people are invited to attend. For details call Don Linley at 938-0300 or go to www.bninw.com.
New bilingual preschool
now enrolling
Southwest Family Center
4555 Delridge Way S.W.
937-7680
Ongoing. Lunch included. Spanish-English preschool for 4 year olds living in Seattle. We will help prepare your child for Kindergarten with high quality, culturally enriched early childhood education focusing on early literacy skills, field trips, outdoor adventures and science projects. Monthly tuition is $525 (free for families who meet income guidelines). To enroll call 937-7680.
Ballroom dancing
with Loretta
West Seattle Senior Center
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
420-3255
All ages, singles and couples welcome.
Tuesday, 6 - 7 p.m. Introductory Latin: Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa
Tuesday, 7 - 8 p.m. Beginner Latin: Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa
Thursday, 6 - 7 p.m. Beginner Ballroom: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango
$10 donation.
100th birthday
preparations
6115 S.W. Hinds St.
Alki Congregational United Church of Christ is making plans for its 100th birthday in 2009. We are looking for help tracking down the families of the following Charter members of the congregation: George R. and Carrie E. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Copp, Mrs. E.J. Fuller, Mrs. Grace Livingston, Mrs. E.W. McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Peavey, Mrs. Ferdinand Schmitz, and Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Svendsen. If you can provide name and addresses of the descendents of these Charter members, please call the Alki Church office at 935-2661.
The deadline for calendar submissions is Friday at noon for the following Wednesday's publication. E-mail items to jackieh@robinsonnews.com.
