Another Saturday and Sunday edition this time around – almost everything is already on the WSB West Seattle Holidays page – but here’s an extra shoutout. The weekend’s biggest event is the kickoff of Hometown Holidays in The Junction (co-sponsored by WSB) – tree lighting Saturday night, Santa photos and more on Sunday. Looks like wintry weather, too. And the day begins and ends with special fundraising dining events in The Junction – starting with the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle Pancake Breakfast this morning (7-11 am) and ending with the West Seattle Eagles‘ dinner 5:30 pm-7 pm (convenient after the tree lighting, before the We Are The Junction CD release party at Feedback Lounge [WSB sponsor[). Plus – LOTS of chances to shop local – not just the fabulous West Seattle merchants in The Junction, Admiral District (WSB sponsor) and elsewhere, but also a HUGE number of bazaars and sales around West Seattle. More than 50 events/activities in all, brought to you by Skylark Cafe and Club:

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FULL LIST OF ALL HOLIDAY EVENTS, GROUPED BY TYPE, ON THE WSB WEST SEATTLE HOLIDAYS PAGE! GO HERE

ALL WEEKEND: Southwest Pool open again

ALL WEEKEND: Movies (and more) at the Admiral Theater

ALL WEEKEND: West Seattle history on display @ Log House Museum at Alki, Thursdays-Sundays, noon-4 pm

ALL WEEKEND: Kayaking and land-sports (bikes, skates) rentals at Seacrest with Alki Kayak Tours

SATURDAY: Cooper Artist Housing Open House (full details here)

SATURDAY MORNING:: West Seattle Rotary Children’s Shopping Spree, 6 am (full details here, including how to donate)

SATURDAY MORNING: 63RD ANNUAL ALL-WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle
Saturday, December 5, 2009 – 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Alki Masonic Building, 4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Fun for every member of the family; kids and adults, your neighbors, colleagues, customers, vendors, employees, employers and acquaintances. Your donation of $5 ($6 at the door) for adults and $3 for children to 12 supports Kiwanis’ Community services to the children of West Seattle and the World. New, unwrapped toys will be collected for “Toys for Tots” by the U.S. Marine Corps. A free photo with Santa will be taken of Kids to 12 accompanied by an adult. Tickets available by calling 206-938-8032.

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Artists’ holiday sale, 5417 42nd SW, 9 am-5 pm (more in this WSB Forums announcement)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Highland Park is having its 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar – 10 am to 3 pm. More than 30 vendors selling an array of items (Jewelry, crafts, baby items, candles, soap, ornaments, children’s books and t-shirts and more) In addition there will also be a bake sale and a table with wonderful items to be raffled off donated by our vendors and local businesses (Menashe Jewelers, Magic Lanes, Cupcake Royale, M3 Bodyworks [WSB sponsor], family fun center, Red Robin, Cafe Revo, McLendon’s and more. and you don’t need to be present to win – if you win we will notify you). So you can come, shop till you drop, sit down and have lunch, and then start shopping all over again. This is also a food drive for the West Seattle/White Center food banks; each person that brings in one non-perishable food item will receive one free raffle ticket! (one per person only). Highland Park Elementary, 1012 SW Trenton

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Duwamish Longhouse Native Holiday Gift Fair. 10 am-5 pm, free admission and parking. Something special, buy locally from Native American artists, entertainment, and homemade baked goods. Family friendly. Relax by our big lighted tree and enjoy our new exhibit, by photographer Joanne Petrina, DUWAMISH NARRATIVE: Contemporary Voices of the Duwamish Tribe. 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle. 206-369-7204.

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Camp Long work party, 10 am-2 pm

SATURDAY MORNING: Free Tai Chi Class, Sat. Dec 5th, 10 am. You are invited join Wise Orchid Martial Arts for a free 1 hour Tai Chi class at the Delridge Library this Saturday, Dec. 5th at 10 a.m. All ages, experience levels, and physical abilities welcome. Cultivate health of body-mind-spirit and community through connecting, relaxation, balance and structure.
When: Saturday, Dec. 5th, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW
Who: With Instructor Viola Brumbaugh
Wise Orchid Martial Arts
Taijiquan, Qigong & Kung Fu
www.wise-orchid.com – Expand & Flourish!
206-321-0613

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Camp Long work party, 10 am-2 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: West Duwamish Greenbelt work party with the Nature Consortium, meet at the parking lot of Pathfinder School, 10 am-2 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON-EVENING: Holiday Open House, Saturday 10-8 at CAPERS in The Junction. Kicking off the holidays with a fun packed weekend: Local Jeweler Kristen Ford showcases her collection all weekend. Artist reception Sat 12-5 Janet Chinn, animal towels, the perfect gift for kids, 12-4 In Style, Scarves/Shawls and Accessories 12-5. CAPERS is located at 4525 California Avenue SW in the West Seattle Junction. For more information call 206-932-0371, 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday.

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Now through Christmas, the Emerald Spiral will host its 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar. Enjoy a cup of spiced cider and a cookie while shopping for special arts, crafts and gifts. Saturdays, 10 am – 6 pm. The Emerald Spiral is located at 5910 California Ave. SW. For more information, please call 206-937-2275 or visit www.emeraldspiral.com

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Multi Artist Holiday Open Studio, 11am-5pm, 4726 50th Ave SW. Join jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay and textile artist Diana Sheppard for stress free holiday shopping in a relaxed studio atmosphere. Choose from a wide selection of hand crafted one of a kind jewelry (www.penguinadesigns.com) as well as one of a kind & limited edition purses and handbags incorporating a variety of repurposed materials including silk, bamboo, leather, vinyl and cotton. Both artists’ craftsmanship, attention to detail and use of color are always a hit with their customers!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Expressionist Landscape art show at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Holiday Fine Art Sale. Please join us at our annual Holiday Fine Art Sale at “The Building” artist studios near Morgan Junction. Several artists will have their studios open with encaustics, oil paintings, mixed media, sculpture and more! December 5th & 6th from 12 – 5 pm, 4316 SW Othello St. Seattle. More info here.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Santa at Westwood Village, noon-4 pm Saturdays and Sundays in his new digs, the former Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) location on the breezeway (they’ve moved to a new spot next to Chico’s) – bring a food bank donation and your Santa photo is free; bring diapers for WestSide Baby (sizes 3-6 preferred); free gift wrap, with donations going to local nonprofits

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Wreath-making at Camp Long, 1 pm (more info here – preregistration required)

SATURDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Scholastic Journey, a non-profit organization, will be hosting a Holiday Bazaar and Fundraiser on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The event will be held at C&P Coffee, located at 5612 California Avenue SW. The event will be open house style from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to purchase homemade and donated ornaments as part of the “Ornaments for Education” promotion, with all proceeds benefitting Scholastic Journey. The Bazaar will also include a bake sale featuring donated baked goods from local supporters and area bakeries. There is no admission fee to the event, but donations to Scholastic Journey will be accepted at the door. Scholastic Journey is a non-profit corporation founded in 2009 to provide an opportunity for children around the world to attend school. Many families are unable to provide their children with the supplies necessary to attend school; items like school uniforms, text books, backpacks, papers, pens and pencils are outside the means of many families in severely impoverished areas.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Live holiday music at Providence Mount St. Vincent: 3 pm – Sacred Christmas Music with Tom Reis and Bob Davies

SATURDAY NIGHT: The West Seattle Eagles will be hosting a fundraiser dinner. Proceeds will benefit the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation infant and preschool program. Funds raised from this event will help provide warm winter clothing and holiday gifts for the 148 children participating in the program. Donations of warm clothing and toys will also be accepted. Mediterranean chicken breast or marinated portobello mushroom entree, Caesar salad, dessert. 5:30-7 pm.

SATURDAY NIGHT: First Rat City Rags holiday party at Big Al Brewing! Come meet some new friends and indulge in fine local brews and holiday spirits with us. 5 pm-10 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: West Seattle Community Tree Lighting in The Junction, 5 pm (full event schedule here – Marty Riemer will emcee, Endolyne Children’s Choir will sing, West Seattle Volunteer Recognition honorees will be feted, and there’ll be a drawing from The Junction’s $6,500 giveaway!)

SATURDAY NIGHT: (rescheduled) Holiday Card-Making Workshop and Dessert Fundraiser, from 5-9 pm in the South Classroom at Youngstown Arts Center

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian: Piano jazz with Norm Bellas, 7-10 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Come and dance at the Community Winter Ball and Holiday Party at Hiawatha Community Center on Saturday, December 5 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Swing, waltz and blues – sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation & Hiawatha Advisory Council. Child care available

SATURDAY NIGHT: The Christmas Jug Band at Admiral Theater, 8 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Release Party for “We Are The Junction” CD, Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm (more info here

SATURDAY NIGHT: From the Rat City Rollergirls’ newest e-mail newsletter: Grave Danger skaters will be at Westwood Village Barnes & Noble, 8-11 Saturday – to wrap your presents. Their invite: “Come say hi! Tips are appreciated.” (Their sixth season, by the way, is getting closer, with the first bout at KeyArena on January 31st.)

SATURDAY NIGHT: At Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor): Live music with Charles Hargis, Tularosa, Sweet Secrets, 9 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: “Closing,” play by Dylan Ward, Easy Street Cafe, 9:30 pm (more details here)

SUNDAY: Cooper Artist Housing Open House (full details here)

SUNDAY MORNING: At Tibbetts United Methodist Church, Hanging of the Greens service, 10 am

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: West Seattle Farmers’ Market @ The Junction, 10 am-2 pm

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Duwamish Longhouse Native Holiday Gift Fair. 10 am-5 pm, free admission and parking. Something special, buy locally from Native American artists, entertainment, and homemade baked goods. Family friendly. Relax by our big lighted tree and enjoy our new exhibit, by photographer Joanne Petrina, DUWAMISH NARRATIVE: Contemporary Voices of the Duwamish Tribe. 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle. 206-369-7204.

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Holiday Open House, 11-6 at CAPERS in The Junction. Seattle’s most popular chef, Kathy Casey signs her newest book from 1:30pm-3pm. Sips & Apps is full of fabulous libations and tasty nibbles just in time for holiday entertaining. We’ll prepare some of Kathy’s sips and apps for you to try. Savor the yumminess while you get some of our best quick entertaining tips and learn the secrets of decorating gorgeous Christmas trees. Learning opportunities from 12-4. CAPERS is located at 4525 California Avenue SW in the West Seattle Junction. For more information call 206-932-0371, 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday.

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Multi Artist Holiday Open Studio, 11am-5pm, 4726 50th Ave SW. Join jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay and textile artist Diana Sheppard for stress free holiday shopping in a relaxed studio atmosphere. Choose from a wide selection of hand crafted one of a kind jewelry (www.penguinadesigns.com) as well as one of a kind & limited edition purses and handbags incorporating a variety of repurposed materials including silk, bamboo, leather, vinyl and cotton. Both artists’ craftsmanship, attention to detail and use of color are always a hit with their customers!

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Hometown Holidays in The Junction, noon-4 pm, including Santa photos and mule-drawn carriage rides, plus complimentary gift wrap with $50+ purchase from participating merchants

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Now through Christmas, the Emerald Spiral will host its 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar. Enjoy a cup of spiced cider and a cookie while shopping for special arts, crafts and gifts. Noon-5 pm. The Emerald Spiral is located at 5910 California Ave. SW. For more information, please call 206-937-2275 or visit www.emeraldspiral.com

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Holiday Fine Art Sale. Please join us at our annual Holiday Fine Art Sale at “The Building” artist studios near Morgan Junction. Several artists will have their studios open with encaustics, oil paintings, mixed media, sculpture and more! 12 – 5 pm, 4316 SW Othello St. Seattle. More info here.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Santa at Westwood Village, noon-4 pm Saturdays and Sundays in his new digs, the former Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) location on the breezeway (they’ve moved to a new spot next to Chico’s) – bring a food bank donation and your Santa photo is free; bring diapers for WestSide Baby (sizes 3-6 preferred); free gift wrap, with donations going to local nonprofits

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: West Seattle Family YMCA (WSB sponsor) presents a Gift Making Social, 1-3 pm @ West Seattle location. Kids ages 4-12 will make a variety of gifts to give to friends and family. Y Members: $8 Program Members: $10. Preregistration is required. Space is limited.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Friends of Southwest Library present a Board Game Afternoon, 1-4:30 pm (read more here)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON Help for those dealing with grief during the holidays: “Surviving the Holidays,” a Grief Share special event. No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. But there’s hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again . . . Sunday, December 6, 1:30-3:30 pm at Grace Church, 10323 28th Ave SW, Seattle (on lower level in Room 125). To register or for more information, call Barb Stuart at 206-932-7459.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Come one, Come all, to Alki Hall! Alki Masonic Lodge #152 invites you to the Annual Christmas Party at the Hall, 4736 40th Ave S.W. Two blocks east of the Junction Safeway. This Sunday, December 6, 2009 2 – 4 pm ish. Lots going on this year. Family Pictures with Santa (There is a weight limit for adults who wish to sit on Santa’s lap). Santa will also have a Stocking for each of the kids. Magic Man Craig Colombel will amaze and amuse with slight of hand, illusions and prestidigitation’s, whatever that is, it was great fun last time. Levi Starkweather, West Seattle’s own Balloon Boy, will amuse and amaze with his menagerie of balloon animals for all ages. Nancy O’Neill will be at the piano playing holiday favorites, feel free to sing along. There will be the usual games, snacks, fun and frolic, with holiday spirit in abundance.Hope to see you there!

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: “Finding Hope for the Holidays, ” special annual service at Forest Lawn (High Point), meant for people who’ve lost someone and are trying to get through what subsequently has become a difficult season, 2 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) presents “Plaid Tidings,” 3 pm (buy tickets online)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Live music at C&P Coffee with Kevin Larson, 3-5 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: *West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice Monthly Meeting/Potluck, Alki Congregational Church, 6115 S.W. Hinds – 5 p.m. *meeting with open dialogue on action items, *6 p.m. *potluck. Public is invited. Come join us at our weekly vigils and show your opposition to the war/occupation in Iraq and Afghanistan at the Alaska/California Junction, every Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. www.groups.snowcoalition.org/westseattle/ or contact John Repp at jmrepp@comcast.net

SUNDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Sunday Market Cocktails, KPLU Jazz Sundays (4-6 pm), Sunday Ribs (“Southside Tony’s Rib Special,” 4 pm “till we run out”) at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor)

SUNDAY EVENING: *West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice Monthly Meeting/Potluck, Alki Congregational Church, 6115 S.W. Hinds – 5 p.m. *meeting with open dialogue on action items, *6 p.m. *potluck. Public is invited. Come join us at our weekly vigils and show your opposition to the war/occupation in Iraq and Afghanistan at the Alaska/California Junction, every Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. www.groups.snowcoalition.org/westseattle/ or contact John Repp at jmrepp@comcast.net

strong>SUNDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Fundraiser that First Lutheran Church of West Seattle is sponsoring in support of the West Seattle Food Bank and the West Seattle Helpline: In honor of St. Nicholas and because we chose December 6, 2009 as our event date (St. Nicholas Day), we are having a St. Nicholas Faire. The event will be in the parish hall of our church (4105 California Avenue SW) on Sunday, December 6 from 4pm to 8pm. Everyone is welcome to come and share in the festivities. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family if you bring a can of food per person. If you do not bring a food donation for each person, the admission is $7.50 per person or $20 per family. At the Faire you can purchase themed gift baskets, custom made greeting cards, fidget trees (look that one up on google.com), icons, hand glittered and designed ornaments….plus we will be serving hot spiced cider and mulled wine, and tasty hors d’oeuvres. For a small additional charge you can participate in wine tasting or try your luck at a wine toss game for prizes. We will also have many home baked goodies just in time for the holiday season, with special Scandinavian pastries and Christmas cookies for sale. The key to this event is that every penny and dollar spent by those attending will be donated to the Food Bank and the Helpline!!!! The church is absorbing all of the overhead and preparation costs. So come and have a good time for a great cause and do a little shopping at the same time. Additional information is available from the church office 206-935-6530.

SUNDAY NIGHT: All-ages live music at @ Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) with Judd Wasserman, The Black Lillies, The Phantom Sons, 7 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT: Grace Church is hosting dessert and a bit o’ theatre featuring Taproot Theatre Company’s “A Midwinter Evening” Sunday December 6, at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10.00 each, but if you buy two you get two free. Pick up tickets at Grace Church any Sunday before the event or in the Church office, Nov 23-24, or Nov 30-Dec 3 from 9am to 3pm. Call (206)937-8400 for more details. “A Midwinter Evening” is written by Seattle’s Josh Hornbeck. On Christmas Eve, as his shop is invaded by Christmas carolers, greedy children and inpatient church-goers, Joseph is reminded of his loneliness and distaste for the Christmas holidays. As he heads home for a quiet night alone, he encounters a young girl whose joy in the face of difficult circumstances touches his heart, helping Joseph to rediscover the true meaning of the holidays.

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