On the Go week of 12-1-09

West Seattle Junction Merchants
Hometown Holidays Headquarters: 12-4PM – Stay local on Sundays and enjoy what your neighborhood has to offer. Meet us in front of Key Bank for festivities and information on shopping, the $6500 raffle, and in-store events.

Santa’s Workshop at 4218 SW Alaska St. (around from Cupcake Royale):

Santa Photos: 12-4PM Santa Photos – Santa will be here to listen to your children’s Christmas requests. Professional Santa Photos by Donna Ryan Photography and a suggested donation of $10 or more will be donated to our West Seattle charities. Also help make ornaments for the holiday tree. Santa donations to West Seattle Food Bank, West Seattle Helpline and West Side Baby.

Free Gift Wrap: 12-4PM – Receive a complimentary holiday gift wrapping by Swee Swee Paperie with any $50 or more purchase from participating West Seattle Junction merchants. Additional holiday gift wrapping services are available for a fee with a portion of the profits to be donated to a local charity.

Mule Carriage Rides 12-4PM – Take a traditional carriage ride down California pulled by beautiful Belgium Draft Mules. This is a treat to enjoy with the whole family and friends. Carriages depart on California in front of Key Bank.

Thursday December 10 – Art Walk and Shop Late

West Seattle Art Walk: 6-9PM – Meet us in The Junction for a night out on the town. Check out the local art, enjoy drinks and snacks, and cross items off your holiday shopping list. Get in the holiday spirit with this lively evening event.

Sunday December 13 –

Hometown Holidays Headquarters: 12-4PM – Stay local on Sundays and enjoy what your neighborhood has to offer. Meet us in front of Key Bank for festivities and information on shopping, the $6500 raffle, and in-store events.

Santa’s Workshop at 4218 SW Alaska St. (around from Cupcake Royale):

Santa Photos: 12-4PM Santa Photos – Santa will be here to listen to your children’s Christmas requests. Professional Santa Photos by Donna Ryan Photography and a suggested donation of $10 or more will be donated to our West Seattle charities. Also help make ornaments for the holiday tree. Santa donations to West Seattle Food Bank, West Seattle Helpline and West Side Baby.

Free Gift Wrap: 12-4PM – Receive a complimentary holiday gift wrapping by Swee Swee Paperie with any $50 or more purchase from participating West Seattle Junction merchants. Additional holiday gift wrapping services are available for a fee with a portion of the profits to be donated to a local charity.

Sunday December 20 –

Hometown Holidays Headquarters: 12-4PM – Stay local on Sundays and enjoy what your neighborhood has to offer. Meet us in front of Key Bank for festivities and information on shopping, the $6500 raffle, and in-store events.

Santa’s Workshop at 4218 SW Alaska St. (around from Cupcake Royale):

Santa Photos: 12-4PM Santa Photos – Santa will be here to listen to your children’s Christmas requests. Professional Santa Photos by Donna Ryan Photography and a suggested donation of $10 or more will be donated to our West Seattle charities. Also help make ornaments for the holiday tree. Santa donations to West Seattle Food Bank, West Seattle Helpline and West Side Baby.

Free Gift Wrap: 12-4PM – Receive a complimentary holiday gift wrapping by Swee Swee Paperie with any $50 or more purchase from participating West Seattle Junction merchants. Additional holiday gift wrapping services are available for a fee with a portion of the profits to be donated to a local charity.

Mule Carriage Rides 12-4PM – Take a traditional carriage ride down California pulled by beautiful Belgium Draft Mules. This is a treat to enjoy with the whole family and friends. Carriages depart on California in front of Key Bank.

Admiral Congregational UCC
4320 SW Hill Street
932-2928
www.admiralchurch.org

The West Seattle community is invited to attend Keith Terhune's “Admiral Sings Christmas '09” on Sunday, December 13. It's a “roller coaster” of a holiday sing-a-long chock-full of favorite Christmas songs and carols and fun. Keith's guests will include jazz legend Overton Berry and the Admiral Choir. Kids of all ages are welcome. Please join us at 4:30 PM for refreshments and pre-concert festivities. Admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted.

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!

Animals First Foundation fundraiser
Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 pm. Join Animals First Foundation at the Feedback Lounge on December 9, 7PM for an exciting evening of learning and fun-filled games. For just $10, nibble on snacks while interacting with our guest speakers from two local animal rescue and advocacy groups, including Teri Ensley from Furry Faces. Stick around for our fun activities, including Bunco and prizes! http://www.feedbacklounge.net/

Community Safety Meeting
Wiley Center
9800 8th Ave. S.W. Room 104
206-322-9593
Thursday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. White Center/South Delridge Community Safety Meeting will include reporting crime and nuisance issues, police reports from Seattle Police and King County Sheriff's Deputies, and community projects/announcements. Dinner will be provided. Contact Karen Greene 206-322-9593 or karen@sngi.org with questions or to arrange for interpretation and/or childcare (provided free).

Winter Break Art Camp
Alki Bathhouse
2701 Alki Ave. S.W.
206-684-7430
December 28-31. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come celebrate the New Year by creating art. Campers will explore paper sculpture, masks, painting and mixed media techniques that will bring art to life. Register by phone or online www.seattle.gov/parks.

St. Nicholas Faire
First Lutheran Church
4105 S.W. California Ave. S.W.
206-935-6530
Sunday, Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m. Fundraiser for the West Seattle Food Bank and the West Seattle Helpline. $5 per person, $15 per family with donation of canned food. Refreshments will be served. Themed baskets to purchase, specialty items, greeting cards, icons, pottery, quilts and much much more!

Thrilling Tales
West Seattle Library
2306 42nd Ave. S.W.
206-684-7444
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7-7:45 p.m. Love a good story? Sit back, relax and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense.“Christmas is a Sad Season for the Poor” by John Cheever.
Elevator operator Charlie’s holiday is looking down, until the spirit of the Season lifts him up. “A Visit to the Bank” by Shirley Jackson. He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, and he has a pretty good idea of your credit rating.

Christmas Truce
Highland Park Community of Christ
8611 11th Ave. S.W.
Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. There will be a celebration of the 95th anniversary of the 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front of WWI. It will be an interfaith and non-sectarian celebration of the victory of peace in the most unlikely places, and hold out for peace in the future. Doors open at 6 p.m. and allow networking by community organizations. Free event.

Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale

White Center Library
11220 16th Ave. S.W.
206-243-0233
Saturday, Dec. 5, 11-3 p.m. Children can enjoy "Charlie's Crazy Christmas Show" at 2 p.m. This is a free event.

Holiday Bazaar

Delridge Community Center

4501 Delridge Way S.W.

206-684-7423

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10-3 p.m.
Make Delridge your first stop for those special holiday buys. There will be vendors on hand to present a wide variety of gifts and hand crafted items. Tables are still available for vendors!

Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting

Farmers Market Lot

44th and Alaska

Saturday, Dec. 5, 5-6 p.m.
The WSJA presents the Hometown Holidays Junction Christmas Tree Lighting, complete with entertainment, revelry and more! Parking lot at southeast corner of 44th and Alaska.

Hometown Holidays Headquarters

Key Bank

4701 California Ave. S.W.

Sunday, Dec. 6, 12-4 p.m.
Come and get information on all of the Junction festivities, shopping and more. Santa photos, mule carriage rides, and free gift wrap for purchases over $50.

Rethinking Afghanistan

West Seattle Library

2306 42nd Ave. S.W.

206-932-9522

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice will show a ground breaking, full length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war, at the Sunday Meaningful Matinee. Free admission, discussion afterwards. Popcorn for peace, juice for justice.

Red Ranger Came Calling

Open Space for Arts & Community

18870 103rd Ave S.W.,
Vashon Island

Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
A benefit for Vashon Community Care Center. Purchase tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com Berkeley Breathed will read "Red Ranger Came Calling" in this unique audio/visual holiday experience for families.

2009 Arts & Crafts Fair

John F. Kennedy High School

140 S. 140th St.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 9-4 p.m.
Many talented arts and crafts vendors, bake sale, delicious food, espresso, smoothies and holiday gifts. Free Admission

Holiday Dinner

South Seattle Community College

6000 16th Ave. S.W.

Monday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 15, 12 p.m.
The Culinary Arts Department will be having their 25th Annual Holiday Dinner. A three course meal will be served with the entree being Roasted beef Rib-Eye au jus lie. $17.50 per person. Reservations must be pre-paid, call 206-764-7952. 


GriefShare


Grace Church


10323 28th Ave. S.W.


206-932-7459


Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

An international grief recovery support group. If you have lost a loved one to death you are welcome to attend. This is a 13 week program.

Baseball Tryouts


2010 Warriors

12-u, 13-u


Tournament teams are looking for players for the upcoming 2010 season. Indoor training during the winter months. Please contact John Nokes 253-839-5394
mailto:jnokes3@comcast.net
jnokes3@comcast.net or
www.federalwaywarriors.com.

Discovery Shop




4535 California Ave. S.W.


Adding to our regular hours, we’ll be open every Sunday thru December 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. offering Christmas and holiday gift & decoration items. Our Holiday Season Raffle is on: every $1 donation can win a $75 Gift Certificate for local shops: drawing, December 21, 3 p.m. Also,  Tuesday, December 1 through Saturday, December 26, items tagged in pink will be 50% off. All proceeds go to fight cancer. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m .- 4:30 p.m. to customers & donators. Closed Sundays, except as above, and holidays. The ACS Discovery Shop always needs volunteers. Pls call 937 7169.

Business Networking



The Kenney



7125 Fauntleroy Way SW



Meeting Room 2



Wednesdays, 8-9:30am.


Are you an electrician, architect, or photographer who wants to grow your business in West Seattle? If so, the Westside Professionals chapter of BNI wants to meet you. Bring 40 business cards for referral-based networking with a established group of local professionals on Wednesday morning at The Kenney. Breakfast will be served. We have open categories for other businesses as well. For more information, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

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.

Holiday Bazaar




Highland Park Elementary




1012 S.W. Trenton St.




206-252-8240



Saturday,
Dec. 5,
10 a.m.-3 p.m.



Over 30 vendors selling home made items as well as a few commercial vendors, bake sale items, lunch for sale, and raffle! We will be collecting food for local food banks, bring in one non-perishable food item in exchange doe one free raffle ticket. One ticket per person. Interested in being a vendor or any other questions, email highlandparkpta@hotmail.com

Ballroom magic




Kenyon Hall




7904 35th Ave. S.W
.



206-679-7229




Monday night

Ballroom and Latin dance classes for adults. $15 per person. FREE class every 1st Monday of the month.
After school dance program classes Mondays and Wednesdays in November for ages 6 and up. Open enrollment. Visit www.baloricokids.com or call to register.

Stop N' Shop




4504 California Ave. S.W.


Pictures, lamps & Christmas decorations will be 50% off regular price from December 9th through December 15th, 2009. All proceeds go to the Senior Center of West Seattle. Our hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm seven days a week. For donation, volunteer or membership information please call, 206-932-4044 Ext. 7.


Weight Loss Challenge & Free Nutrition Class




3420 S.W. Cloverdale St.




206-947-4967




Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.

12 week friendly competition, based on nutrition, lifestyle, exercise classes. Last challenge lost 238 pounds! $35 participation fee goes towards Jackpot and paid back to the "Biggest Losers" www.WeightLossChallengeSeattle.com

Tot treks and tyke hikes




Camp Long




5200 35th Ave. S.W.




684-7434




Children ages 2 – 3.


Share nature with your children. Learn effective and fun outdoor activities and ideas for other times and places. Please arrive 10 minutes before class time and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Sorry, no strollers. Activity Fee: $7 per adult/child pair. $3.50 for each additional person.

Kindermusik




Kenyon Hall




7904 35th Ave. S.W.



937-3613




Now scheduling.


Give your child a head start.
Kindermusik, for families with children aged birth through seven years, begins the first week of September. To register, visit www.kenyonhall.org.

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. After the initial match we ask tutors to meet with their students twice per week for 1.5 hours each time, for at least 6 months. For more information visit
www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or call Cecilia at 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

At the farmers market




www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org




This week will feature peppers, sweet potatoes, candied ginger, potatoes, pumpkins, walnuts, hazelnuts, apple cider, autumn/winter squash varieties, pears, apples, kiwi, pluots, quince, eggplants, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, greens, chives, fennel, garlic, ginger, horseradish, kohlrabi, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, radicchio, radishes, shallots, tomatoes, taro root, turnips, rutabaga, herbs, cheese and dairy, eggs, pork, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, veal, goat, pate, soup stocks, mushrooms, wine, fish and seafood, dried fruits and veggies, dried mushrooms, fresh pasta, honey, artisan breads, fresh pastries, chocolates, cider, jams, jellies, sauces, spreads and preserves.

Senior Center of West Seattle




4217 S.W. Oregon St.




Memory Enhancement—Alternate Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Caregiver Support Group—Alternate Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Live Well with Chronic Conditions—Tuesdays 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Matter of Balance/Falls Prevention—Mondays, 1 – 3 p.m. starting Oct. 5
For info, call D’vorah, 932-4044, ext 2.

YMCA events


Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m. Gift making social. 4515 36th S.W. Kids ages 4-12 will make a variety of gifts to give to friends and family. Y members $8, Program members $10, pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Friday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Family night. 9140 California Ave. S.W. Gingerbread houses. Free for members. Non-members bring canned food for the West Seattle food bank or diapers for West Side Baby.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30-10 p.m. Parents night out. 4515 36th S.W. Kids ages 3 months-12 years have a safe and fun evening at the Y while parents go out or relax at home. $22.50-$30 depending upon child's age/membership status. Space is limited, registration required.



After school program


Alki Kid’s Place


6115 S.W. Hinds St.


Activities include crafts, games, Legos, movies, music along with quiet time for homework and tutoring. Alki Tae Kwon Do program is included for full time enrollees. Ages 4 – 14, 3 – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 per day or $90 per week.

West Seattle’s Biggest Loser




High Point Community Center




6920 34th Ave. S.W.




684-7422




Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.
Each week we teach a different topic of nutrition. All participants receive free personal coaching, a free wellness evaluation, group support and more. $10 of your registration fee will be donated to help put an end to childhood obesity in America. Contact Mylissa Twohey at 579-4581 orgoalshappen@hotmail.com to RSVP.

Seattle Swing Dance Club




Alki Masonic Hall




4736 40th Ave. S.W.




First and third Sundays:
Workshop I: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Workshop II: 4 – 5 p.m.
Beginner free lesson: 4 – 5 p.m.
Dance: 5 – 9 p.m.

For more information visit www.seattlesdc.com

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.

Volunteers needed




Sustainable West Seattle is seeking volunteers for our 2nd Annual Sustainable West Seattle Festival. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information go to www.sustainablewestseattle.org or email alkistu@hotmail.com

Watts Basketball Sundays




West Seattle High School



3000 California Ave. S.W.



Year-round skills training sessions with Seattle hoop legends Donald and Slick Watts. For boys and girls grades 3-8. Register online at wattsbasketball.com. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the WSHS Boys Basketball Program.

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

Propose a neighborhood project




www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/btgnsfcrf



Have ideas for neighborhood improvements? Propose a project today. The Neighborhood Projects Funds can be used for small-scale improvements such as sidewalk repair, traffic circles and traffic calming, sidewalks, school zone speed limit signs, playground improvements, etc.

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. 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




Senior Center of West Seattle



4217 S.W. Oregon St.



206-932-4044 ext. 8



The Senior Center of West Seattle has an excellent Volunteer Team and is looking for additional volunteers to enhance it's team. Volunteer opportunities available: The Cafe Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Stop N' Shop Thrift Store, Front Office Receptionist, Evening Functions. Call Margie 206-932-4044 ext. 8 for more information.
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. 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.