Halloween Carnival
Hiawatha Community Center
2700 California Ave. S.W.
206-684-7441
Friday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. Games , treats and prizes. Costumes are encouraged but optional. Food available for purchase. Ages 12 and under. 25 cents per ticket.

West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival Oct. 28
Are you ready for some fun? The West Seattle Junction merchants have a whole bunch in store as the close the streets for the first ever Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 28. Kids costumes will be featured in a parade, the Farmers Market will be out on the streets (which will be closed!) and best of all it's a massive Trick or Treat day too. 10am to 2pm. This is a FREE event.

Fall Fun Harvest Festival
Westside Foursquare Church
11452 26th Ave. S.W.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Kids, families, etc., come join the fun! Bounce houses, games, crafts, face painting, food & candy. Invite your friends and neighbors.

Sweet Sweet Music: Songs from Stage & Screen II
Fauntleroy Community Association
Friday, November 2, 2012
7:30pm
Fellowship Hall, 9140 California Ave SW
Back by popular demand, local performers will sing and play songs from favorite movies and Broadway shows. Featuring Katie Ackers, Sarah Ackers, Betsy Boyer, Greg Dirks, Bronwyn Edwards, Kevin Finney, Laura Grit, Gordy Mandt, Jenny Mandt, Megan Miller, Shellie Moomey, Irene Stewart, Conrad Wesselhoeft, and David Yanacek. Still only $5, including dessert.

Eating Pancakes=Clean Drinking Water for 30+ Years
West Side Presbyterian Church
3601 California Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast includes bacon, fruit, OJ and coffee. $4/person or $15/family. Women’s Enterprises International, a Seattle non-profit, partners with women’s groups around the world. In Kenya storage is needed to hold rainwater. WEI matches the micro-savings of the Kenyan ladies to purchase large plastic water tanks.

Books for a Buck: Premier Collection of Pacific Northwest books for Sale!

The Log House Museum presents the Don Kelstrom collection of Pacific Northwest history and literature at a book sale on the porch, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come browse a large selection of books about Seattle, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana selected over a lifetime by a SWSHS bibliophile. All used books are one dollar. Don't miss this one-day sale.

At the same time, browse the museum's gift shop for what must be the best local collection of new books and books in print on Pacific Northwest history.

Dollar Days continue on this Saturday with coffee and baked goods for just $1 each.

Enjoy a treat and consider if you have a recipe you want to share for the SWSHS soon-to-be-published cookbook- Apron Strings. Recipes can be submitted this day and pre-orders for the cookbook accepted as well.

Log House Museum - on the Porch
3003-61st Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
One block south of Alki Statue of Liberty
206-938-5293 www.loghousemuseum.info

All proceeds benefit the programs of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, 501c 3.

Computer Basics & Library Skills Classes
High Point Branch Library
3411 S.W. Raymond St.
206-684-7454
Craigslist Basics: Saturday, Oct 27, 11-12:30 p.m. Registration (206-684-7454) required for this class only, all others are by drop in basis.
Facebook: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6-7:30 p.m.

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206-937-7169
We're having a Vintage Jewelry Event featuring one of a kind baubles for gifts, collectors, even yourself, Monday, October 29 through Monday, November 5.  We still have a large selection of new greeting cards for all occasions until Saturday, October 27 and all men's wear is half price every Sunday.  Join us and other Junction merchants for Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 28 with games, a costume parade and trick or treat from noon to 2.  Double stamps on customer cards Monday 10 to noon, 20% discount for seniors all day Tuesday and high schoolers with I.D. on Saturday.  When you donate, volunteer and shop with us you support cancer research.  The all volunteer run, nonprofit American Cancer Society shop is open Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all other days 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Follow our blog at www.discoveryshopwestseattle.org and LIKE us on Facebook

Merrill Gardens Events
4611 35th Ave. S.W.
206-932-5480
Little Italy Dinner
Thursday, Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m. Italian food, music and wine. Bring a canned or non-perishable food item to support the West Seattle Food Bank. Please call to RSVP.
USO Fundraiser
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m. Dinner, silent auction and dancing with the Big Band sounds of Route 66. $10 minimum donation for dinner. All proceeds benefit the United Services Organization Puget Sound Area, serving five branches of the Service. $10 donation. Call to RSVP.

Lion’s Club “Octoberfest” Dinner
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. $12.50/Seniors; $15/others. Polish Sausage, German Potato Salad, Rolls, Dessert, and Coffee. Also Accordion Music and Dancing. Reservations: 206-762-1221.

AAA Driver Improvement Program
West Seattle Christian Church
4400 42nd Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 8:30-4 p.m. Now accepting reservations for the refresher course on defensive driving skills, which gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. $16 per person. Pre-registration is required, call 206-243-3564.

Hypnotherapist Hosts Free Weight Loss Seminar
West Seattle Branch Library
2306 42nd Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m. Local hypnotherapist Robert J. Schryvers invites the public to participate and learn weight loss strategy’s and see group hypnosis demonstrations. Info: www.westseattlehypnosis.com or 425-516-2910.

Continuing Education Classes
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Register now: 206-934-5339 or www.LearnAtSouth.org
Home Cheese Making Made “Whey” Easy
Saturday, Oct 27, 9-1:30 p.m. Cost: $69 + $10 material fee.
Italian Tiramisu Dessert
Monday, Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $39 + $10 materials fee.
Fun With Fused Glass
Tuesdays, Oct 30 to Nov. 27, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $125 + $90 materials fee.
Culinary Tour of Singapore
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $49 + materials fee.

Annual Salmon Drumming
S.W. Director & upper Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Sunday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. Bring a drum of any kind for singing, storytelling, and lots of drumming to call coho spawners into Fauntleroy Creek. Fee, courtesy of the Fauntleroy Watershed Council (206-938-4203).

White Center Library October Events
11220 16th Ave. S.W.
206-243-0233
Children & Families:
Monday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys. Ages 7 and older. Make your own Dia de los Muertos “calaca” cushion using felt, fabric, buttons, sequins & other items. All material included. Please register.

Transcendental Meditation & Stress Relief
America West Bank
4022 S.W. Alaska St.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. & Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. Wes Busch, West Seattle resident and certified teacher of the TM technique, will give a free presentation on how this enjoyable and scientifically verified mental technique has been shown to dissolve stress resulting in a host of mental, physical and behavioral benefits. Pre-registration required. Call Wes at 425-221-3203.

Sweet, Sweet Music
Fauntleroy Church, Fellowship Hall
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. An array of area adult and youth talent will bring music from stage and screen alive at this popular quarterly event. $5 at the door, includes dessert. Details at: www.fauntleroyucc.org

Green Day Seattle & Nature Consortium Hosts Planting Event
South Seattle Community College
West Duwamish Greenbelt
S.W. Genesee St. & 20th Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30-2 p.m. Volunteers needed to support healthy forests and green spaces and is a celebration of our neighborhood parks and committed neighbors. Fun way for you and your family to get involved by planting native trees and shrubs. Water and snacks provided. Sign up at www.naturec.org/volunteer or 206-923-0853.

‘Two Shadows’ Film Screening
Historic Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave. S.W.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 1:40 p.m. Tickets $10. Winner of the Audience Award & Cinematography Award at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. See movie trailer at:
www.twoshadowsmovie.com/trailer/. Pre-purchase tickets: http://seattle2shadows.eventbrite.com/. Come early for tickets available at the door, first come-first served.

Social Security Questions Answered & Retirement By Design
Edward Jones
3727 California Ave. S.W.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 9-10 a.m. Continental Breakfast. Call Sarah Cecil, Edward Jones Financial Adviser, 206-938-6017.

Fine Art & Holiday Gift Fair
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. S.W.
932-5600 / info@fauntleroyucc.org
November 16-18, Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 10-4 p.m., Sunday 11-2 p.m. Free. This juried show and sale, in it’s 5th year, will showcase the talents of artists and crafters. You may find just the right holiday gift for someone on your list.

The Irish Tenors Holiday Concert to Benefit West Seattle Senior Center
Benaroya Hall
Wednesday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. The Irish Tenors will perform. Reserved Concert Seating is $45-$85. Limited 150 tickets include premier seating and artist’s reception. Tickets at Benaroya Hall Ticket office: 206-215-4747 or www.BenaroyaHall.org.

Culinary Volunteers Needed
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
Great volunteer positions to utilize culinary talents. Friendly people and great atmosphere. Working with seniors and members of the community. Café assistants: 8:30-12:30 p.m. or 10:30-2 p.m., M-F. Kitchen Assistant: 9:30-1:30 p.m., M-F. Call Margie: 206-932-4044 x8 or email: margiew@seniorservices.org.

GriefShare Support Group
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon. This international grief recovery support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death. You can start at anytime. Contact: Barb at 206-932-7459 or Grace Church 206-937-8400.

Delridge Ballroom Dancing for Ages 50+
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W.
206-684-7423
Third Friday of each month (Nov. 16), 1:30-3:30 p.m. $4 per person. An afternoon of music and dance with Lauren Petrie for singles and couples ages 50 and above. No dance experience necessary. Info: 206-684-7423 or gwenhemphill@seattle.gov.

Join the West Seattle Lion’s Club
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-762-1221
Meets every Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.

Stop ‘N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Remember to donate reusable items ie kitchenware, tools, knickknacks, jewelry, linens, furniture, home decorations, clothing & accessories to the Senior Center’s Stop‘n Shop. Our thrift shop runs on the generous donations of folks like you!!! All donations tax deductible! Hours are 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grief Support Group Begins
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastoral Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W. (just north of the Parish Center under construction)
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet weekly for 6-8 weeks. Anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome. Led by a pastoral counselor and staff member. Questions or RSVP John at 935-0358 ext. 110.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to 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. Email questions to: contactus@daystarclub.freetoasthost.us or call 206-932-6707.

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

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

Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Foot care $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.

Homestyle Lunches Daily
11:45-12:15 p.m. daily. FDA approved full meals for suggested donation of $3-$6. Reservations 206-932-4044.

The Cafe
9:30-1:30 p.m. daily. Nominally priced homemade soup, sandwiches, salads, and cookies.

Chair Massage
Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 15 minute appointments at $7/members or $9/non-members. Appointments with Eric LaSeur at 206-932-4044.

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.

Enhance Fitness Exercise Classes
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.

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. 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.

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

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
Come in once or twice a month 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. $10 includes breakfast.

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 your English. Citizenship application assistance is also available.

Seeking ESL tutors
Volunteers 18+ and fluent in English. Application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. Info www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. 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. 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.

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. For tryout, call Greg at 669-6881 or email gkormanik@comcast.net

Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Volunteers for hair salon, gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For info 937-3701 ext. 28170 or www.providence.org/themount

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