Family Fun Night
Seattle Civic Dance Theatre
Fauntleroy School House-bottom floor
9131 California Ave. S.W.
October 7, 6-9 p.m. Free Event with live DJ Paul Thomson of Star 101.5, Hula Hoop contest, Specialty Dances and more. Bring your $$$ for pizza, pop and cookies, Silent Auction, Raffles, Cake Walks, Face Painting (all are to help raise funds to keep our Concert Dancers performing in the community). Buy 10 raffle tickets, get one free at only $1 each. Any donations to our Concert Dancers are tax deductible. Please have all donations for Auction and Raffles to the Dance Office by Thursday night, Oct. 6.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave, S.W.
206 937 7169
Blue tags 50% until Saturday, October 22nd. All pink clothing 50% each Tuesday in October. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. On Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th, pick a flag that will determine the discount for your total purchase. 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.

Recycle Roundup
Fauntleroy Church parking lot
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Oct. 9, 9-3 p.m. Co-hosted by the Church’s Green Committee and 1 Green Planet, the roundup offers free and responsible recycling of almost everything. Go to www.fauntleroyucc.org for what is okay to bring. Donations accepted.

Daystar Toastmasters Welcomes Guests
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
Monday, Oct. 10, noon-1 p.m., arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. Grow your communication and leadership skills. Become more comfortable speaking to groups. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays each month. See daystarclub.freetoasthost.us. Questions call Bill at 206-932-6706.

Continuing Education Classes
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Register now: 206-934-5339 or www.LearnAtSouth.org

Complete PC Beginner’s Series - Microsoft 2010
Mondays & Wednesdays, Oct. 10 - Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m. Learn essential functions: Intro to Personal Computers, Windows 7 Fundamentals, Getting Started with Word, Getting Started with Excel and Surfing the Internet. Cost: $325.

Gardening Through the Seasons: Autumn
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m. You can raise food year-round in the maritime Northwest. Plant a lat-season and learn to enrich your garden soil for next spring. Cost: $29 + $5 materials fee.

Do-It-Yourself Home Maintenance Series
Thursdays, Oct. 13 - Nov. 3, 6-9 p.m. Get Ready for Fall projects with this series designed to help both new home owners and seasoned do-it-yourselfers with tips on energy savings, plumbing, electrical and bathroom remodel. Cost: $150 + $10 materials fee.

Hidden Wine Gems for Affordable Prices
Friday, Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m. Discover how to find incredible wine at your local store by learning how the industry markets and packages their products. Savor wine made with non-traditional grapes and open up a whole new world of enjoyment! Cost: $29 + $10 materials fee.

Facebook Fundamentals
Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-noon. New to Facebook? Have an account but aren’t sure what to do next? Learn to set up your account safely and use features to enhance your enjoyment of this incredible communication tool. Cost: $29.

Fall Rummage Sale
Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st Ave S.W.
932-7777
Friday, Oct 14, 9-4 p.m. & Saturday, Oct. 15, 9-3 p.m. Household items, knickknacks, furniture, books, collectibles and clothing for all ages. There will be a snack bar with coffee and doughnuts. Proceeds support Youth Activities and Tibbetts Outreach Programs.

Tour de Fronds
Fauntleroy Church parking lot
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Oct. 16, 1-2 p.m. Meet native-plant specialist Steve Richmond for a free tour of Fauntleroy Park to learn about native plant. Details at steve@gardencycles.com.

Fauntleroy Fall Festival
Fauntleroy Church,
Fauntleroy YMCA,
Fauntleroy Schoolhouse Community Center
9131 & 9140 California Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2-6 p.m. A multiplicity of free activities for Fauntleroy residents. All ages. Music, crafts, pony rides cake decorating contest, backyard food animals, hair braiding and much more. Snack food sold by local eateries.

Inaugural Beat the Burn 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash
Alki Beach
Sunday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk ($30 registration); Free Kids‘ Dash ($10 for shirt and fire helmet). Register by Oct. 14, 11:59 p.m. at secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=5090. The Northwest Burn Foundation with the Port of Seattle Fire Department are teaming up to help kids for a good cause.

Family Matters Week
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Oct. 22 - Saturday, Oct. 29. Organized by the Fauntleroy YMCA, Little Pilgrim School, Fauntleroy Church and many community partners, the week will offer practical information to improve family life, starting with a day-long resource fair, then seminars on subsequent evenings on a wide array of family challenges. Watch www.fauntleroyucc.org for a complete schedule. Free.

Salmon Drumming
Fish-ladder Viewpoint
S.W. Director & upper Fauntleroy Way S.W. (across from ferry terminal)
Sunday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m. Bring a drum of any kind and a singing voice of any quality to call coho spawners into Fauntleroy Creek. In case of light rain, a canopy will cover instruments. In case of persistent, heavy rain - stay at home! Free.

Chief Sealth Class of 2001 10 Year Reunion
Talarico’s Pizzeria
4718 California Ave. S.W
Saturday, Nov. 5, 7-10 p.m. Graduates, teachers and coaches are welcome. Contact Arlana Angel - arlanaangel@gmail.com

AARP Tax Aide Program Volunteers Needed
Volunteers in the West Seattle area are needed for the upcoming tax season to prepare tax returns for the elderly and the low-to-middle income taxpayers. Training starts soon. Info: 425-736-3028 or email CRLGRL@MSN.COM

No American Sewing Guild October Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W.
Next meeting is Saturday, November 12. Project will be flanged pillows. Info: Claudia at 206-937-5774.

Whitewater Swim Club Swim Team Try Outs
Evergreen Community Aquatics Center
606 S.W. 116th St.
206-296-4410
Any Weekday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. Try out for free with Coach C.G. or Coach Joel. Whitewater Aquatics offers professional instruction for swimmers from beginner to national levels - and a fun, family oriented atmosphere. Info at www.WhitewaterAquatics.com

Lecture Series for Families
Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ
4320 S.W. Hill St (at California Ave. S.W.)
206-932-2928 / www.admiralchurch.org
This first Monday of the month 7 p.m. Cost is $5.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mount St. Vincent-2nd floor, Peps West Room
4831 35th Ave S.W.
Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. Info: Jan 206-762-7844 or Bunkyjanjan@yahoo.com

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

Grief Share
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
206-932-7459.
Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. For those who have lost a loved one. 13-week grief recovery support program. You are free to start at anytime.

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

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.

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

Plant Donations
Furry Faces Foundation Is Accepting Plant Donations for our next Plant Sale.
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

Halloween Rainbow Bingo
Friday, Oct. 28. Halloween Costume theme. Advance reservations are encouraged. Call 206-932-4044.

Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Footcare $20 member/$22 non-member; Manicures w/polish $20 member/$22 non-member and no/polish $15 member or non-member. Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m. Friday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Call 206-932-4044 ext. 1 for appointment.

Chair Massage by Ann Shafford
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.am. 15 min. appointments - sign up at the front desk. $5 member/$7 non-member.

Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Drop-in, $5 mem/$7 non-mem. Chair and standing postures (no floor sitting). Improve breathing, posture, flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Gentle Adaptive Yoga
Fridays for 8 weeks starting Sept.16 through Nov. 4, 1-2 p.m. $40 mem/$56 non-mem or $10 drop in. This gentle yoga class includes meditation, breath work, poses and guided imagery. Appropriate for anyone desiring a gentle meditative yoga practice, people with adaptive needs and at any level of fitness.

Enhance Fitness Exercise Classed
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, on-going, 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m. (2 sessions). Free to Group Health members or $30 for 5 weeks. Innovative and fun strength-training classes, using wrist & ankle weights, aerobics, balance and stretching.

Afternoon Exercise Class
Mondays & Fridays, 3 p.m. (minimum 6 participants needed). $35 in advance for 10 sessions or $5 per class. We start with standing movement to fun music, followed by basic balance work, then seated strength training using resistance bands (provided). We’ll move, breathe, relax and enjoy ourselves.

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.

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

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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