20th Annual Community Art Showcase
Southwest Branch Library
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
Through November 12. Local artists of all ages working in any medium are invited to participate. Sign up by calling 206-684-7455 or stop by the Southwest Branch Library between now and Saturday, Oct. 15. A Meet-the-Artists Reception is Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served. Event co-sponsored by the Friends of Southwest Branch Library.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave, S.W.
206 937 7169
Cook Book event continues featuring a large and varied selection. Looking for a Halloween costume? Our yearly Black and Orange clothing and Halloween decor sale at 50% off runs through Monday, October 31st. Menswear is 50% off until the end of October. Spruce up your wardrobe with our wide selection of suits, sports jackets, jeans, shoes and ties, among other items. All yellow tagged items are 50% off Tuesday, November 1st through Saturday, November 19th. 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.

West Seattle High’s Drama Club Present The Desperate Hours
3000 California Ave. SW
October 26, 27, 28 & Nov. 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m. “The Desperate Hours,” by Joseph Hayes, is the story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals and of civilized people being driven to violence. Tickets: $7 with reservation (reservations@westsidedrama.com or 206-252-8834) or $12 at the door. Info: www.westsidedrama.com

Dakota Place Park Fall Clean-up
4304 S.W. Dakota St.
Sunday, Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. Come with your family and friends and bring shovels, rakes, trowels, gloves, wheelbarrows - label all tools! Be prepared for any weather. There’s weeding, pruning and more. Info: cargalj@comcast.net

Music Northwest Presents “Ein Feste Burg: Music for Reformation”
First Lutheran Church of West Seattle
4105 California Ave S.W.
Sunday, Oct. 30, 3 p.m. Tickets and directions: 206-937-2899 or www.musicnorthwest.org

Help Washington Federal Help the “West Seattle Food Bank”
West Seattle Washington Federal Branches
4102 California Ave S.W. & 6428 California Ave. S.W.
Now through October 31. Neighbors Giving to Neighbors. Support your local food bank by bringing in non-perishable food items along with used paper or plastic bags and any receipts from West Seattle (only) Thriftway and Metropolitan Market. All food and bags along with 1% of receipt net (before tax) will be donated to West Seattle Food Bank. Info at 206-938-1242.

Community Halloween Celebration at Roxbury Spine & Wellness Clinic
2656 S.W. Roxbury St.
Monday, Oct. 31, 3:30-6:30 p.m. There will be trick or treating, a variety of other children’s activities, chair massages available for adults, a costume contest and light hor d’oeuvres. Spinal screenings throughout the afternoon. Initial consultations are free of charge and complete examinations, if applicable, will be administered at a special event rate. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place rain or shine. Info at roxburyhalloween.eventbrite.com or 206-937-2000.

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

Skate Church Hosts Fundraising Dinner
4157 California Ave. S.W.
www.theskatechurch.net
Saturday, Nov. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets $20 each. There will be a Silent Auction. Skate Church helps the needy in Seattle. We manage 2 food banks, a weekly meal for the homeless, a thrift store, work with homeless teenagers, and mentoring next-gen college age through internships. Now, we are taking teams into Mexico to “get their hands dirty” in compassionate service to the poor and the community is invited to join us. Come hear how we are making a difference in our community.

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.

Vendors Needed for Highland Park Elementary 4th Holiday Bazaar
1012 S.W. Trenton St.
December 10, 10-3 p.m. In addition to the Bazaar, there is a bake sale, lunch for sale and a Huge raffle with donations from vendors and local businesses. Vendors e-mail highlandparkbazaar@hotmail.com (no calls to the school).

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

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. Call Barb 206-932-7459.

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.washington.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 Bea, 206-932-3953 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

West Seattle Garden Tour Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to plan the 18th 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 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

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 Class
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 for Defensive Driving Classes
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.

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.

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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