West Seattle & Westwood Curves Food Drives
During April two Curves locations are having food drives to support West Seattle Food Bank and White Center Food Bank. During April we will waive our joining fee for a bag of groceries. Help feed our neighbors and friends by dropping off non-perishable food donations.
3280 California Ave. S.W., M-F 6:15 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 8-1:30 p.m., 206-932-5650.
11001 16th Ave. S.W., Suite 100, M-F 6:45 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon, 206-246-7900.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206-937-7169
Thursday, April 7th (One Day Only): Pick an egg from the basket in the Shop and find a discount for one item. Monday, April 11th and Wednesday, April 13th: pick an egg, crack it open, and find a discount to apply to your total purchase. Blue-tagged items: 50% OFF, Friday, April 1 thru Tuesday, April 19. The Shop is open on Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other days the Shop is open for our valued customers & donors purchasing and/or contributing goods; offering estates or financial support from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Seniors Making Art: Drawing Course
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W.
Thursdays, April 7-May 19, 10-noon. A free 7-week course using a wide variety of drawing materials. Register at 206-935-2162.

Series of Free Evening ‘Personal Safety Nets’ Workshops
Alki Arts
2820 Alki Ave. S.W.
206-432-9936
Tuesdays, April 12 & 26, May 17 & 31, 7-8:30 p.m. Four session “Living Into Life” series; you can attend any or all. Register www.personalsafetynets.com or 206-659-0665.

Food Handlers Permit Class
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Wednesday, April 13, 1 p.m. Cost $10. For info 206-932-4044 x 8.

AAA Driver Improvement Program
West Seattle Christian Church
4400 42nd Ave. S.W., 98116
Saturday, April 16, 8:30-5 p.m. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 years+ for automobile insurance premium discounts. $16 per person. Pre-registration is required, call 206-243-3564.

Vashon Wilderness Program Open House
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave. S.W.
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-Noon. Experience a unique mentoring approach to deep nature connection, wilderness survival and community building. Learn about the new year-round program for youth ages 4-12 years in West Seattle beginning Fall 2011.
Info www.vashonwildernessprogram.org or 206-438-3525.

West Seattle Rock Club Annual Rock & Gem Show
Alki Masonic Temple
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1, 10-5 p.m. Free, all ages. This year’s theme is “Gold Rush West Seattle.” There will be a display featuring authentic, modern-day gold prospecting equipment and demonstrations by real gold prospectors. www.westseattlerockclub.org or westseattlerockshow@hotmail.com.

The Changing House
West Seattle Admiral Branch Library
2306 42nd Ave. S.W.
Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Lidunn Overdahl Cain, a Graduate of the Oslo School of Architecture, will explore the possibilities of modifying a home to meet one’s changing needs - whether you just had a baby, want to grow old in your home, or the flow in your house just isn’t working. She brings a Scandinavian perspective to residential design. www.overdahlcain.com.

Bells of the Sound Presents “Bronze Gems”
Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st Ave. S.W.
Friday, May 6, 8 p.m. The Puget Sound’s premier handbell group presents a program of favorites - Route 66, Classical Gas, Shenandoah and more. Suggested donation of $10/ adults; $8/children and seniors. info@bellsofthesound.org

West Seattle High School Class of ’51 - 60th Reunion
Snoqualmie Casino-Sno Room
37500 6th North Bend Way
June 4, 11-5 p.m. A free casino shuttle bus will be available from WSHS. $30 per person lunch. Contact Jack Gifford 206-932-2523, Bill Wood 253-850-3115 or email billwd32@hotmail.com.

Chief Sealth High School Class of 1971 Plans 40th Reunion
Aug. 5 - 7, 2011. Contact the reunion committee at: cshs71_reunion@hotmail.com

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.

West Seattle Garden Tour Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to plan the 17th Annual WS Garden Tour. The WSGT Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at an appointed member’s home for a potluck. Not necessary to be a Master Gardener volunteer opportunities are available. info@westseattlegardentour.com

Grief Share
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
206-932-7459.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For those who have lost a loved one.

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. 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.

West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! For info 206-932-4044 or email at margiew@seniorservices.org.

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

West Side Mothers of Preschoolers
West Side Presbyterian Church
3601 California Ave. S.W.
206-935-4477
Meets on 1st & 3rd Friday, through May. 9-11:15 a.m. West Side MOPS is part of an international organization designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy to kindergarten. For information or to register: mops.wspc.org

Plant Donations
Furry Faces Foundation Is Accepting Plant Donations for Our 10th Annual Plant Sale.
Proceeds support: “It’s Hip, To Be Snipped,” and “Oliver’s Fund.” furryfaces@hotmail.com or 932-1652.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
An encouraging weight loss support group with weekly weigh-ins. For info, at 206-200-4211 or www.tops.org

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 Photographers and a Handy person to pass referrals to. $10 includes breakfast.

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

Living with Chronic Conditions
Tuesdays, March 29-May 3, 1-3:30 p.m. 6 sessions. Fee is by donation, $5-$30 for the series. For info and to register 932-4044, space is limited.

Volunteers Needed for “Those Fantabulous Fifties” Revue
Music Director/pianist to teach cast of eight adults “Doo Wop” voice parts by rote; a Choreographer and Musical Performers. Four men & four women (18-50ish). Non-union production. Rehearsals start April 25. kjohn04@msn.com.

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.

Tax Time Again
Thursdays & Fridays, Through April 15, for appt. 206-932-4044.

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.

Community Acupuncture with licensed acupuncturists
Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. with appointments or drop-in. $15 to $35 per treatment with $2 discount for Senior Center members. Appointments with Linda Minato, L.ac. 206-767-3298 or Nancy Ishii, L.ac. 206-890-0758.

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. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays each month from 12 noon until 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.

Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball
12U
West Seattle Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball is looking for athletes with a good attitude and desire to play tournament softball this spring and summer. If you are interested in arranging a tryout, call Coach Greg at 669-6881 or email gkormanik@comcast.net

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.

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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