Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4736 40th Ave. S.W.

206-935-0418
Sunday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m. “Will the Light Return?”  Rev. Peg Morgan
Today, as people of ancient times, we celebrate the solstice, exploring the richness of darkness as well as our yearning for the return of the light. 

Christmas Eve Service

Thursday, Dec. 24, 5-6 p.m.
“A Warm Christmas Eve”  Rev. Peg Morgan, Rev. Mark Newton, the WSUU Choir with Heidi Hoelting. A service of carols & readings, and our traditions: of “The Night Before Christmas,” a homily by Rev. Peg, candy cane and peace dove communion, and our happy circle of lights. Bring the your parents, bring your kids, bring your friends in from the cold, into the warmth of this service. 

Hometown Holidays Headquarters


Key Bank


4701 California Ave. S.W.


Sunday, Dec. 20, 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.

Winter Break Art Camp


Alki Bathhouse


2701 Alki Ave. S.W
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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.

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.


GriefShare




Grace Church




10323 28th Ave. S.W
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206-932-7459




Wednesdays, 7-9 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 that ends January 10. You can begin at any time.

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.



We’ll be open Sundays thru December 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. offering Christmas and holiday gift & decoration items. Our Holiday Season Raffle is on: A $1 donation can win you a $75 Gift Certificate for local shops: drawing, December 21, 3 p.m. Starting Wednesday, December 16, fine holiday-celebration glitter, attire and cruise wear will be featured. Also, thru 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. Closing on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve at 3 p.m. The ACS Discovery Shop always needs volunteers. Please call 937-7169.

Holiday Lunch

Bridge Park Retirement Community

3204 S.W. Morgan St.

206-938-6394

Friday, Dec. 25, 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a delightful lunch on Christmas Day. Give us a call, and let us know you are joining us.
Polar Bear Club
Alki Beach across from Duke's Restaurant.
Friday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m. Hot chocolate will be provided. Bring a towel, and remember that we hold hands for encouragement, and run as a big line of screaming neighbors into Puget Sound at the same time. it is great fun and much easier when we do it together.

Read the Qur'an
First Lutheran Church
4105 California Ave. S.W.
206-935-6530
Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28. 7-9 p.m. Join this four-week guided reading of the Qur'an led by Pastor Ron Marshall. The $50 fee includes an authorized translation of the Qur'an for your keeping. Call now to register.

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.

Ballroom magic






Kenyon Hall






7904 35th Ave. S.W
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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.
Linens and men’s clothing will be 50% off regular price from December 23rd through December 29th, 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 and ask for Aylene.

 

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




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.