The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).

West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.

West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Classes @ High Point Community Center

“The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center in May. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. Classes cost only $45/month and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am.
The first class for May is on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00-7:30 pm. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome!

Check out our website at http://westseattle.choitkd.org, email westseattletkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7422 for registration information.

Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pm

Join us for a conversational 3-mile run, then hang out afterward! Now meeting at Good Society in Admiral. Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub.

Thursdays are blues-music nights at The Spot.

Thursdays: 6:30-10 pm Board Game Night

Join Meeples Games for a night of board game fun! Each week we will teach you a new game and play some favorites as well. This event is open to all ages!

Thursdays @ 6:30 – Highland Park Run Club meets for about a 3-mile run, starting and ending at Highland Park Corner Store

Parent Education Night – Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

How to keep youth safe online

How to respond to an overdose

How to support youth in recovery

When: Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Where: West Seattle High School library (in-person event)

Who: Presentations from Sergeant Matthew Roberson, SPD, Digital Citizenship and Online Safety; Jessica Levy, SPS, Interagency Recovery Campus; Lynnet Mitchell, SPS, Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response

Free naloxone! Light snacks will be served. Sponsored by Westside HEY Coalition, West Seattle High School, and Madison Middle School.

The Opportunity to Be Informed, Be Involved and Be Heard!

Where? North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Meeting
When? Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7 pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 841 0456 1060
Passcode: NHUAC2024 (case sensitive)

Unable to join by Zoom? Please call: 253.205.0468
Meeting ID:841 0456 1060
Passcode: 318533579
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Please join NHUAC at our meeting on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 pm. Through its “All Are Welcome!” community meetings, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council aims to add opportunity to our community’s equation: The Opportunity to Be Informed, Be Involved and Be Heard!

Have you visited White Center’s beautiful library lately? If you are a frequent library user, you know that libraries do far more than just loan out books. Join us in welcoming White Center librarian Destinee Sutton to learn about some of the benefits you may be missing. (Hint: Been to the zoo lately? How about the Seattle Art Museum?) By meeting’s end, we think you will want to do yourself and yours a favor by visiting this great community resource behind Mt. View Elementary on the 1400 block of SW 107th.

Destinee will be followed by Jim Chan, King County’s Division Director for Permitting. In addition to issuing permits for land use and construction, the Department of Permitting’s responsibilities include Code Enforcement. Noise issues are bound to increase as the weather improves and you open your windows. Join us and learn what progress is being made to resolve these issues.

Last but not least, we will be joined by Detective Glen Brannon. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your concerns and learn what the King County Sheriff’s Office has been doing in our area.

Knowledge Is Power.
Learn, share, and help make North Highline a healthier community.
Thursday, May 2 at 7 pm – Invite Your Neighbors!

Join us May 2 to expand your parenting toolkit with proven strategies for effective communication with your preteen

Are you eager to expand your parenting toolkit with proven strategies for fostering effective communication to navigate the preteen years?

Join us on May 2nd at Schmitz Park Elementary for an engaging parent and caregiver workshop designed to equip you with invaluable tools and insights. Led by two esteemed experts from the founders of Great Conversations, this workshop offers a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and gain confidence in addressing the unique challenges of parenting preteens. Whether you’re looking to enhance your understanding of puberty, kid’s emotion, growing bodies, friendships, how to navigate technology, or simply seek reassurance in your parenting journey, this workshop is tailored just for you.

We look forward to welcoming you on May 2nd for an enriching and personal experience! This is not a fundraising event but to help offset some of the cost, you can purchase tickets here. We do not want cost to be a barrier for someone to attend; please just come if it is! For more information about Great Conversations head to their site Great Conversations

Please note that this workshop is independent of the SPS curriculum and aims solely to empower parents and caregivers with practical skills and knowledge. This is intended for caregivers only and there will be no childcare offered. Great Conversations offers other adult / youth workshops and more information can be found on their site.

Piano Bar
Thursdays, May 2, and June 6, 7-10pm
Doors open at 6:45 pm

$10 members and non-members
Pay at the door

Join Larry Knapp and his guest musicians at the Senior Center of West Seattle as they host an evening of music and merriment featuring favorites from the Great American Songbook and the early jazz era. Singers and musicians of all ages are welcome. Feather boas, fancy hats, or any vintage swank will help set the mood and add to the fun! Wine, beer, specialty cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. Limited seating!

Weekly trivia at Burger Planet. Theme rotates weekly, teams max out at 6, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams!

West Seattle’s Silent Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month at local West Seattle spots. The agenda: bring your own book, read for an hour, and chat (if you want) with fellow book lovers. Bring a book and a friend for the ideal introvert happy hour.

7:00 — 7:30 Settle in
7:30 — 8:30 Silent reading hour
8:30 — 9:00 Chat or keep reading

MAY 2024 LOCATIONS

Locations are listed below. We’ve included symbols with helpful info:

⭐: open just to readers
🐶: dog-friendly
🌱: readers under 21 are welcome
May 2 locations:

Bebop Waffle Shop: mulled wine, waffle dogs, & croffles, along with coffee, tea, beer, & wine; open just to readers this evening; queer-owned, woman-owned, family-owned ⭐🌱🐶

Beveridge Place: beer, cider, wine, & snacks; outside food welcome; patio seating available; woman-owned, family-owned; 21+ 🐶

C & P Coffee: coffee, tea, beer, wine, & snacks; open just to readers this evening; heated patio seating available; woman-owned, family-owned ⭐️🌱

Darby Winery: wine pours & tasting flights; 15% discount on bottles for readers; 21+ ⭐🐶

Dubsea Coffee: discounted tea and coffee drinks for readers, and other beverages and treats; open just to readers this evening; patio seating available; woman-owned ⭐🌱🐶

Easy Street Records: coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, & of course amazing curated music; happy hour menu with nachos, mac & cheese, burgers, and more 🌱

Otter on the Rocks: craft cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, flatbreads, & table service; cocktail & warm cookie for $16 for readers; open just to readers this evening; AANHPI-owned; 21+ ⭐

Revelry Room: craft cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, & snacks; Black-owned; 21+

The Nook: craft cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, & snacks; a few heated outdoor seats available; woman-owned; 21+ 🐶

Three 9 Lounge: artisanal cocktails (& book-themed cocktails!) and food menu featuring sliders, tacos, lumpia, and fried rice bowls; 21+

Till Dawn: beer and kombucha on tap, coffee, pastries, & other snacks; open just to readers this evening; family-owned, woman-owned, and AANHPI-owned ⭐🌱🐶

Viscon Cellars: discounted wine pours for readers; open just to readers this evening; family-owned ⭐🌱🐶

Welcome Road Winery: wine pours & tasting flights; 10% discount on bottles for readers; heated patio seating available; woman-owned; 21+ ⭐🐶

West Seattle Grounds: charcuterie plates, wine, beer, coffee, and tea; open just to readers this evening ⭐️🌱

2 Fingers Social: cocktails, beer, a small selection of wine, tamales, hotdogs, & pretzel sticks; open just to readers this evening; patio seating available; family-owned ⭐🌱🐶

Visit www.instagram.com/silentbookclubwestseattle for event updates.

Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm

West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Spring 2024!!

Garden Center is OPEN and we are expanding our hours!! Starting April 11th We are Thursday-Saturday 10-3pm! We have all your garden needs this spring, plus more to come through Summer and into Fall! Check us out!!

The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.    

The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.   

The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Join us for the opening reception. Upstairs above Alki Arts gallery in their annex space. 5 local artists will be on display showcasing a variety of artistic mediums including ceramics, graphite drawings and marquetry.

Friday May 3 5-7 pm
Saturday 12-6 pm
Sunday 12-6 pm

Included artists:

Kassie Hennessey: instagram.com/kassianne2314
Diane Bellisario: instagram.com/dianebellisario
Tracy Mintz of Greenbranch Studio : www.tracymintz.com
Damian Grava: www.Damiangrava.com
Molly Hueffed : www.mollyhueffedart.com
Garreth Schuh: www.garrethschuh.com

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Spring 2024   

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy it? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you! Keep your eyes peeled for our Spring Launch Party! More details soon!

Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.

NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Fridays: 4-6 pm After School Magic League

Join one of our Magic: the Gathering experts for an afternoon of Magic fun! This event is perfect for everyone 12+ who are looking to learn a little more about Magic: the Gathering. This event is $5 per week.

Tattoo Pizzazz, located near Morgan Junction at 6021C California Ave SW is having a Grand Opening celebration Happy Hour from 4-7 pm on Friday May 3rd. We will be releasing some limited-run T-shirts; there will be a raffle for a free tattoo by one of our artists, Johnathan, and refreshments.

Join us for the opening reception. Upstairs above Alki Arts gallery in their annex space. 5 local artists will be on display showcasing a variety of artistic mediums including ceramics, graphite drawings and marquetry.

Friday May 3 5-7 pm
Saturday 12-6 pm
Sunday 12-6 pm

Included artists:

Kassie Hennessey: instagram.com/kassianne2314
Diane Bellisario: instagram.com/dianebellisario
Tracy Mintz of Greenbranch Studio : www.tracymintz.com
Damian Grava: www.Damiangrava.com
Molly Hueffed : www.mollyhueffedart.com
Garreth Schuh: www.garrethschuh.com

What: Hazelwood Preschool’s Bar Night Fundraiser
Where: Tim’s Tavern. 9655 16th Ave SW
When: Friday, May 3rd. 5:00 PM-12:00 AM

Details: Hazelwood is a 501(c)(3) non profit preschool in West Seattle. Tim’s Tavern is hosting a fundraising night for the school where 15% of all sales go to Hazelwood. There is live music as well for an additional small fee. Come enjoy great food, drinks, and atmosphere while supporting a good cause! Just be sure to mention the school’s name when paying the bill. All money raised will go towards the Hazelwood Scholarship Fund and upcoming maintenance projects.

Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s Annual Spring Gala
Navigating our Past, Anew

Friday, May 3 2024

Salty’s on Alki

6-8:30 pm

Join SWSHS for our Spring Gala with food, drink, an exciting live auction, and exceptional views.

In 2024, as we commemorate important anniversaries including the Fir Lodge (1904), the founding of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society (1984), and the installation of the Belvedere Totem Pole (2014) at the Log House Museum, we chart a new course with BIG ideas on how we navigate our past to share local history.

Guest Speakers will share how SWSHS is partnering with our community to create a new vision and advance new voices in the telling of our past:

Alex Gradwohl, Program Director of the newly established Maritime Washington National Heritage Area

Kristina Pearson, Longhouse Director, Duwamish Tribal Services

Purchase your Spring Gala Tickets HERE

Our annual online auction will be held from Monday, April 29th through Thursday, May 2nd. Get ready to bid on unique West Seattle experiences, gifts, and more!

Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm

We at Not Dead Yet care about live music in W Seattle. We are willing to do our part to keep it alive and well.

As regular readers of the West Seattle Blog can tell you, the light rail expansion is threatening one of the last live music venues in our corner of the city.

The solution? Throw a big party! (It worked in one of my favorite movies…Footloose!)

The party will be held at the Skylark this Friday, May the 3rd. We, W Seattle’s own Not Dead Yet, will start the party at 8 pm. (Matt from the Skylark says we are “apropos”).

But what about the Footloose part? Dancing ourselves out of problems? For that, Good Lettuce and the Hall Passes will start at 9 pm and close out the night with dance inducing rock classics going into the last century.

Doors at 7 pm, $10 at the door.

Chief Sealth Drama Company and BAYFEST Youth Theatre

present

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare

May 3, 4 and 5 at Chief Sealth High School Theatre

Following the wonderfully successful reinstatement of the drama program at Chief Sealth International High
School last year with our productions of “She Kills Monsters” and this fall’s “Scenes About Teens: A Musical
Extravaganza!” produced with the help of over 75 students, staff members, and Sealth alums, we are presenting a
full production of Shakespeare’s beautiful and funny A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Directed by local director and BAYFEST teaching artist Keni Cohen, who taught and directed for many years with Seattle Children’s Theatre, the production promises to be full of love-gone-wrong-and-back-to-right, magic, fairies and lots of laughs. It is a truly timeless play that all ages will enjoy.

20 cast members, supported by 35+ student costume designers, musicians, set builders and technicians, parent volunteers and an amazing crew of Chief Sealth High School alums, have been working diligently since January to put the production together. Performances will be held in the large Chief Sealth Theater, with wonderful acoustics, comfortable seating, and is physically accessible.This show is appropriate for all ages, and we encourage the community to experience the
amazing work of our students and staff, and come out to support the drama program at Chief Sealth as
we continue to build this exciting program.

Public show times are:

Friday, May 3 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm and 7 pm; Sunday, May 5 at 2 PM

Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St.

Tickets here

Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a

Karaoke is back on Friday nights! 10 pm with Rone

Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).

BENEFIT GARDEN SALE

Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 to 3:00. Come to a festive garden event benefiting the educational programs of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Shop a variety of garden-ready plants (perennials/annuals/tomatoes), colorful planters, notecards, and unique decor for indoor plants and outdoor spaces. A perfect jump start on Mother’s Day shopping! Credit cards and cash accepted.

Located just West of the High Point Library in the 6000 block of the alley between 35th SW and 36th SW (cross streets are SW Raymond and SW Graham). No parking in the alley, please.

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization through which women CELEBRATE women’s advancement; EDUCATE women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and MOTIVATE women to achieve their highest aspirations.

Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am starting December 9th.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-tickets-817748877907?aff=oddtdtcreator

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Spring 2024!!

Garden Center is OPEN and we are expanding our hours!! Starting April 11th We are Thursday-Saturday 10-3pm! We have all your garden needs this spring, plus more to come through Summer and into Fall! Check us out!!

The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.    

The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.   

The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Saturday, May 4, 10 am – 1 pm
Westcrest Park
P-patch parking lot,
9000 8th Ave SW

This year, Seattle Public Utilities is adopting a more focused community approach by hosting smaller compost events. The primary objective is to channel resources toward communities that historically face challenges in accessing composting. This more targeted approach is being led by community partners, like Grow Northwest, in West Seattle.

Those who attend will be provided up to 6 cubic feet of compost (unlike previous years where SPU offered a maximum of 14 cubic feet).

To mitigate traffic congestion and enhance accessibility, vehicles will not be permitted to drive up to the compost collection area. Attendees will be directed to park nearby and access compost on foot.

(For location – see this site.)

This is a FREE, WEEKLY, IN-PERSON active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space.

WRITERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Whether you haven’t picked up a pen since high school or are a pro, you are welcome. 16 and up. For more on AWA method go to Amherstwriters.org.

THE COVID RULES: To protect our immunocompromised writers, we ask that all participants be vaccinated against COVID and, if eligible, receive timely COVID variant boosters. We follow the King County Health Department recommendations regarding masking, OR if any member of our group requests it, we will all wear masks even if KCHD does not recommend it. Please bring a mask just in case. We have extras. Thank you for doing your part to protect members whose medical concerns or treatments make COVID infection potentially deadly.

REGISTRATION IS FREE BUT REQUIRED: Go to meetup.com/seattle-writers-block

PROCESS:

1-3 writing sessions within each 3-hour meeting. Expect to be writing for approximately 2 hours. Writing prompts will be offered as a starting point, use them or follow your own muse. After each writing session, those who wish are invited to read their work aloud for encouraging, positive response. We do not critique each other’s writing, but instead support the work and the effort.

BRING:

Snacks to share

Whatever you like to write on (paper, computer, papyrus . . .)

Ready encouragement for other writers

LEAVE AT HOME:

Pieces you’ve already written. Sharing in this group is limited to work written during the session.

Judgment of others efforts

Tickets here!

May 4 – Divas Brunch @ Harry’s Beach House – start 11 am & 1 pm

Regular weekly family reading time.

The Seventh Annual Boat Swap and Scratch & Dent Sale!

This community event is a great opportunity to buy and sell human powered watercraft (Kayaks, SUPs, Canoes) and accessories!

We will have used Kayaks and SUPs from Alki Kayak Tour’s rental operation, as well as scratched and dented
SUPs and Kayaks from Mountain to Sound Outfitters for sale at amazing Spring steal prices!
Please view the information below to familiarize yourself with the organization of the event.

When:
May 4th | 11 am – 4 pm

Where:
Mountain to Sound Outfitters
3602 SW Alaska St.

Drop Off Date For Sellers:
Saturday, May 4th | 9 am – 11 am

Sellers Pick Up Unsold Items:
Saturday, May 4th | 4-5 pm
Anything not picked up by 5 pm will be donated

How To Sell at Boat Swap:
Use the form here to register to sell your equipment.
You’ll receive an email confirmation with more details.

Questions?
Email gearswap@m2soutfitters.com

The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).

Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm

West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.

Join us Saturday May 4th 12-4 PM for our third community artisan market. Our talented neighbors & staff will be featuring their finest handmade, textiles, jewelry, crochet & knit garments, prints & more!

Upstairs above Alki Arts gallery in their annex space. 5 local artists will be on display showcasing a variety of artistic mediums including ceramics, graphite drawings and marquetry.

Friday May 3 5-7 pm
Saturday 12-6 pm
Sunday 12-6 pm

Included artists:

Kassie Hennessey: instagram.com/kassianne2314
Diane Bellisario: instagram.com/dianebellisario
Tracy Mintz of Greenbranch Studio : www.tracymintz.com
Damian Grava: www.Damiangrava.com
Molly Hueffed : www.mollyhueffedart.com
Garreth Schuh: www.garrethschuh.com

The 2024 Herons Nest Music Festival
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 1-9 pm
All-Ages Outdoor Fundraiser

An all-ages, family-friendly outdoor event, coming together to enjoy a day of live music supporting 15 local performances of funk, hip hop, rock n’ roll, soul, Indigenous punk, and more!

$20 Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/829430377587?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets are also available at the door for $20 suggested donation

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Spring 2024   

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy it? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you! Keep your eyes peeled for our Spring Launch Party! More details soon!

Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.

NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Walk-in massage clinic
Saturdays 3-5 pm

Short specific sessions. Great for that crick in your neck you woke up with or to sample my work before committing to a full appointment. No charge – however, gratuites are appreciated.

Naomi Rivera, LMT
Nepenthe Massage
9447 35th Ave SW

206.227.2143
iworkforlove.com

Event:
Ready Freddy Prep Party
Dates:
3 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024
1 PM Saturday, May 18, 2024

Location: Whisky West, 6451 California Ave SW

If you’ve been waiting for inspiration to get started on the task of disaster preparedness, this is it! Alice Kuder, Preparedness Coach with Just in Case, is offering another free, 45-minute presentation about how to get your plan on. She will show you how to assemble a Flee Bag to get you through the first few days following a natural disaster. She will also share tips, tricks, and effective strategies for taking those first steps to prepare your home and keep your loved ones safe.

You are encouraged to BYOB (bring your own bag) — duffle bag, backpack or wheeled luggage — to get started with some inexpensive, basic items Alice will make available at cost (i. e. no mark-up).

Please pre-register by sending an email to alice@justincaseplans.com. Last-minute sign-ups are welcome, but group size is limited to 15 people.

Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm

Have Bells, Will Travel
presented by Bells of the Sound

Saturday May 4 at 7 pm
Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st Ave SW

Hitch a ride with Bells of the Sound as we explore being on the move! Whether riding the rails, sailing the high seas, taking a road trip, or flying the friendly skies, come have a blast with us this spring!

Selections will include: Movin’ Right Along (Paul Williams, arr. Brian Tervo), Take the ‘A’ Train (Billy Strayhorn, arr. Robin Ethridge), Fly Me to the Moon (Bart Howard, arr. Joel Raney), Baby Elephant Walk (Henry Mancini, arr. Sondra Tucker), Boatmen’s Dance (Dan Emmit, arr. Linda Boatright), When Dreams Take Flight (Ron Mallory), Escape Velocity (Jason Krug), Route 66 (Bobby Troup, arr. Bob Lowden/Loren Milliman) and more!

Tickets at the door:
$15/adults and $10/youth & seniors
Children 8 and under are free

More information on other concerts is available at www.BellsOfTheSound.org.

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KENYON HALL PRESENTS
Princess Guy
Saturday, May 4th 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
kenyonhall.org/events/princessguy

Beats on Saturdays:

DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.

Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke

Preview info here.

Group Polar Plunge at Alki – Every Sunday at 9 am

Join us Sunday mornings at 9 am at Alki for a group plunge in the Sound. We meet at the Statue of Liberty across from Alki Cafe.

No prior experience necessary! If you’re new to plunging, we’ll help you through it.

For event updates, sign up for our email list on our website (https://www.coldwatercollective.net) and follow us on Instagram @coldwatercollective_seattle

Join us for a conversational 3-5 mile run, then hang out after for a coffee & bite to eat! Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub to see our rotating locations as we explore West Seattle.

Monthly work parties – just drop by!

Every Sunday, year-round! In The West Seattle Junction, on California Ave SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska. Look for the newest Ripe ‘n’ Ready List here.

Come jump, jive and DANCE to great music with the whole family at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse in West Seattle! Check out the NEW Kindie West Music Series two Sundays a month beginning in March into June.

Enjoy up to 10 shows of the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse Kindie West Music Series at a discounted price with the Series Pass! (The number of available shows will vary depending on when you purchase.)

All shows begin at 10:30 am* on Sunday and last about an hour. Priority given to those who have purchased in advance. Some shows sell out – check back for details. All are welcome!

Kids six (6) months and over need a ticket to attend.

SUN March 24th – Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies
SUN April 7th – Eli Rosenblatt
SUN April 21st – The Highlight Quartet
SUN May 5th – Johnny Bregar
SUN May 19th – Paul Chiyokten Wagner
SUN June 2nd – The Harmonica Pocket
SUN June 16th – The Not-It’s

Fauntleroy Schoolhouse offers free parking in our parking lot behind the building, just off Director Street and limited street parking. (Please do not park at the Fauntleroy Church or you may be towed)

Kindiependent is a collective of like-minded musicians who are passionate about cultivating a vibrant kids and family music scene in the Pacific Northwest.

The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).

Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm

West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Date/Time: Sunday, May 5th from 12-6 pm

Event Info: Head to Ounces for Cinco de Mayo festivities & fun! Delicious Mexican eats from Whateke Food Truck and Mexican Beer specials on tap for $5! All ages and dogs welcome!

Join us for the opening reception. Upstairs above Alki Arts gallery in their annex space. 5 local artists will be on display showcasing a variety of artistic mediums including ceramics, graphite drawings and marquetry.

Friday May 3 5-7 pm
Saturday 12-6 pm
Sunday 12-6 pm

Included artists:

Kassie Hennessey: instagram.com/kassianne2314
Diane Bellisario: instagram.com/dianebellisario
Tracy Mintz of Greenbranch Studio : www.tracymintz.com
Damian Grava: www.Damiangrava.com
Molly Hueffed : www.mollyhueffedart.com
Garreth Schuh: www.garrethschuh.com

See you all at our first market of the year at Alki Beach on May 5th from 12-5 pm!

The market is outdoors on the east side of the Alki Beach Bathhouse. We will have 21 PNW makers who are excited to showcase their work – ceramics, paintings, candles, jewelry, children’s books, freshly baked goods and more! Come enjoy a sunny day at the beach with us!

Sunday Run Club
Takes place every Sunday at noon at Ounces.

Run is open to all running levels and starts/finishes at Ounces. Runners can go at their own pace and distance. Just show up at Ounces at noon on any Sunday to run! Strollers and pets welcome.

ounceswestseattle.com/events

Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.

Sundays & Wednesdays, 9 pm-1:30 am – Karaoke with KJ host and West Seattle legend Loretta.

Crafting & Creativity Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW

What’s your creative outlet? Knitting? Painting miniatures? Creative writing? Sketching? Calligraphy? Something else? Bring your supplies and come in to work on your crafts and hobbies at our big tables with other like-minded creative types!

Every other Monday, Sporcle Music Quiz at Easy Street at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Mondays: 6:30-10 pm
Open D&D

Seattle’s largest open D&D group can be found at Meeples Games. First time playing? No problem. Experienced player? Great! This group is for everyone from beginners of all age groups.

Each drop in session is $5, with a chance to join one of the continued campaigns. Seats are first come first serve.

Alki Meditation
Dharma Community

Join us every Monday for guided Buddhist meditation, discussion, and community. Together we practice 30 minutes of mindfulness meditation, listen to a reading, and share a bit about our experiences with dharma in our lives. Every meeting is free and everyone is welcome!

7-8:30 PM

Hosted at
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 SW Hinds St.

Please bring a cushion if you have one. If you don’t have one- don’t worry! Cushions and other seating options will also be provided. We encourage folks to arrive a bit early, as we get started at 7:05 and have to close doors.

Please feel free to email us with any questions at: alkidharmacommunity(at)gmail.com

Monday Night Trivia at The Good Society Public House (California/Lander).

•Hosted by Will.
• 7-9 pm
•Teams up to 8 people welcome.
•$2/person entry – winner take all.
•$20 gift card as second place

7 pm & 8 pm. Join us for drinks, grub and lots ‘o trivia. Free to play and open to anyone 21 and older.

Weekly Zen Sitting/Meditation
7:00 – 8:30 pm (repeats every Monday)

The Chapel, Room 402, at the Fauntleroy Church/United Church or Christ

9140 California Ave SW
Free
Contact: pr@pszc.org
pszc.org/calendar/7pm-830pm-west-seattle-service/2022-06-06

Puget Sound Zen hosts a weekly Monday evening sitting/meditation in the Chapel, Room 402 at the Fauntleroy Church/United Church of Christ. Evenings will consist of chanting, meditation and discussion.

Everyone is welcome – people from all different meditation/spiritual traditions, people who have never meditated, and people who are curious.

If you arrive 10 minutes before the service we’ll give you some brief instructions, or you can just walk in and follow along.

Quiz Night on Monday nights, 7:30 pm, at The Skylark – Free to play!

Six Rounds, ten questions each. This includes an audio round, a picture round, three themed rounds and a random round with questions from several different categories. Maximum of 6 team members to be eligible for prizes.

Prizes:
1st place: $25 gift certificate
2nd place: $15 gift certificate
next to last place: pitcher of Cold Beer Pilsner

Seattle’s Best Trivia Night is at the Skylark every Monday. Come early to grab a table and dinner.

The Westside Trio
The Alley
Mondays 8-10 pm
No cover charge

Update: We will have Karaoke every Monday starting at 9 pm.

F3, a free national men’s workout group:

We have a local workout location that meets at Hiawatha park on Tuesday mornings at 5:30 am sharp. The group has been around for a few years, so many folks that are up early might have come across us before doing burpees or pushups and counting out loud. We’d love to extend the invite to men of any fitness level – we work out as a group and don’t leave anyone behind, come as you are and hopefully leave a bit better.

The workout is 45 minutes long and then we all get coffee at West Seattle Grounds. You don’t need to bring anything special, just wear comfortable athletic clothes appropriate for the weather and some sneakers. Some work or gardening gloves can be helpful if you have a pair. Just don’t be late or the whole group is doing penalty burpees.

More info on our website

Our church will be reopening PlaySpace going forward. We have not been open since everything shut down with Covid. Essentially we are inviting Moms, Dads, caregivers to come on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm to bring their little ones, and to have a place to play and connect with others in the cold and rainy seasons. Its free to anyone and everyone. Just hoping the space can be a gift to the neighborhood. One change for now is we will be opening the sanctuary up as the play area as we are still trying to rebuild and repair things from the fire last spring.

**IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW TIMES ON OUR WEEKLY SIGN-WAVING EVENT**

SAME PLACE: The intersection of 16th Ave. SW & SW Holden St.; West Seattle

WHEN: TUESDAYS ONLY!

TIME: 5:00-6:00 pm

Join members of Hate Free Delridge and Puget Ridge Cohousing for this ongoing community sign-waving event and help spread the message that Black Lives Matter and the time to end systemic racism is NOW! We have signs to share or bring your own!

The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).

West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.

Scrabble Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW

themissingpiecegames.com/event/scrabble-night/all

Join us for some casual Scrabble…all experience levels welcome! We encourage you to bring your set along in case we have several tables of players.

Two options for attending what’s promised to be the same meeting – 6 pm Tuesday, May 7 (register here), or noon Wednesday, May 8 (register here).

Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).

Every Tuesday evening 6:30 – 9:00 is Girls’ Night at The Clay Cauldron. Guided projects offered or work on your own projects. Potluck snacks, wine and beverages offered. Sign up in advance – 206-330-2027, www.theclaycauldron.com, theclaycauldron5214@gmail.com

RSVP: wstoastmasters832@gmail.com

West Seattle Toastmasters is a great place to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Club meets via Zoom on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming meetings: April 2 and April 16, May 7 and May 21, June 4 and June 18. Find out more on our website https://www.westseattletm832.org

We are looking for a complimentary [free of charge] local space to host our in-person/hybrid meetings and to email us with inquiries – wstoastmasters832@gmail.com

Free to play every Tuesday – now at 7 pm. New, silly prizes every week and fun for the whole family.

Sporcle Pub Quiz with @pubquizdavid is now at Beer Junction every Tuesday night at 7 pm and 8 pm.

Every Tuesday Trivia and Tacos

Join us for Trivia. 5 rounds of trivia, it’s free to play with big cash prizes. $75 cash for 1st / $50 cash for 2nd place and a $50 gift card for 3rd place.

Tuesday Trivia

Free Tuesday Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 pm

More details here: ounceswestseattle.com/upcoming-events

Free trivia, teams of up to 6, happy-hour prizes for beverages and food. With Geeks Who Drink.

Starting January 23 we will have Bingo every Tuesday with Keanu. Starts at 8 PM.

Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

Two options for attending what’s promised to be the same meeting – 6 pm Tuesday, May 7 (register here), or noon Wednesday, May 8 (register here).

Fix-It-Workshop
Every Wednesday
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Seattle Tool Library (Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)

Tools, appliances, small electronics, and more! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.

Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!

We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.

wstools.org/events

6-8 pm trivia, all ages!

Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).

Our pre-meeting program will start at 6:30 PM with a presentation and Q&A by WA State Democrats Chair Shasti Conrad and Nathan Haerr, Regional Field Director for King County with the WA Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign.

Our membership meeting will kick off at 7:30 PM.

Call to Order (2 minutes)

Meeting Business (8 minutes)

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Budget Report

Opening Ceremonies (10 minutes)

Blue Wave Rising Fundraiser

Land Acknowledgement

34th LD VIP Acknowledgements and Announcements

Candidate Spotlights [5 minutes each] (5 minutes)

Seattle City Council Candidate, Saunatina Sanchez

King County Superior Court Position 23 Candidate, Nikole Hecklinger

PCO Appointments – PCO Only Vote (5 minutes)

34th LD Legislative Briefing with Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, Representative Emily Alvarado, and Senator Joe Nguyen (30 minutes)

There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.

Vote on the Endorsing Candidates in the Board Block – Members Only Vote (15 minutes)

The Board approved sending a block for approval. There will be a 2-minute presentation of the block before a motion is made. Once a motion to adopt is made, there will be up to four speeches allowed before voting. Here are the candidates in the block:

President – Joe Biden

Vice President – Kamala Harris

US Senator – Maria Cantwell

Governor – Bob Ferguson

State Treasurer – Mike Pellicciotti

State Insurance Commissioner – Patty Kuderer

State Auditor – Pat McCarthy

State Supreme Court Pos. 9 – Sheryl Gordon McCloud

King County Superior Court Pos. 26 – David Keenan

King County Superior Court Pos. 39 – Joe Campagna

Available candidate questionnaires can be found here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_X4YHzjKofWD1zwNqhXzQS-ymmmLkqLG?usp=sharing

Approval of Platform Amendments – Membership Only Vote (10 mins)

The Board approved sending these amendments to members for a vote. All members have received an email detailing the amendments. Send questions prior to the meeting to bylaws@34dems.org. There will be a brief presentation of the amendments with a short Q&A before a motion is made. Once a motion to adopt is made, there will be up to four speeches allowed before voting. Amendments need a simple majority of members to pass.

Good of the Order

Adjournment

Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+

Do you love music? Do you like games? Come check out Music Bingo at Good Society every Wednesday from 7-9 PM! Bring your friends and enjoy some tunes and brews with chances to win prizes!

Fully backlined open mic at Skylark free every Wednesday, 7:30 pm sign-up 7:30pm sign-up /Music starts at 8:30 (The line to sign up often starts to form around 7:00 so get here early!)

It’s great for musicians, but it is also a great night out to see some of Seattle’s best up and coming musicians.

• No host to hog the spotlight, just bands/solo acts and a friendly, experienced sound engineer
• >Full 16 track recordings of your set available for purchase ($10 for solo acts, $20 for bands), make a demo!
• Full menu and bar available with 12 beers on tap
• All genres welcome: solo, acoustic, electronica, full bands, and comedy of any type
  10 minutes/2 songs each

• Gretsch house drums, Vox AC30 guitar amp, Yamaha G50410 guitar amp, Ashdown ABM500 bass amp, Shure mics, DIs, etc.
• You are welcome to bring more gear, just talk to the sound engineer beforehand to make sure it is compatible

PLEASE NOTE: The list goes out at 7:30 but people arrive much earlier to line up and is first come first served. Please be courteous of those that were there before you. While this is free to sign-up, please arrive hungry and thirsty, and do purchase something as we want to keep providing the opportunity and keep it free.

Wednesday night trivia at 8 pm with Quizmaster J!

Karaoke at the Admiral Pub

Every Sunday and Wednesday 8 pm till 1 am

Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations

Our church will be reopening PlaySpace going forward. We have not been open since everything shut down with Covid. Essentially we are inviting Moms, Dads, caregivers to come on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm to bring their little ones, and to have a place to play and connect with others in the cold and rainy seasons. Its free to anyone and everyone. Just hoping the space can be a gift to the neighborhood. One change for now is we will be opening the sanctuary up as the play area as we are still trying to rebuild and repair things from the fire last spring.

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Spring 2024!!

Garden Center is OPEN and we are expanding our hours!! Starting April 11th We are Thursday-Saturday 10-3pm! We have all your garden needs this spring, plus more to come through Summer and into Fall! Check us out!!

The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.    

The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.   

The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Spring 2024   

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy it? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you! Keep your eyes peeled for our Spring Launch Party! More details soon!

Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.

NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument) and come play with us – all levels welcome! Currently at C&P Coffee, but we move around. Email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pm

Join certified yoga therapist Milo in weight bearing movements that will help you become stronger and steadier—slowly,
gradually and safely. You will be led through a series of movements that strengthen your bones and muscles, which will
give balance to your body and help avoid osteoporosis. This class can be enjoyed by all levels. Please bring a mat, blocks and a blanket and pillow if you have them.

Food trucks 4-8 pm Thursdays at HPCS:

Truck of the week listed on the store’s website; we also include it in our West Seattle Thursday highlight list.

Thurs, 05/09/24 – Soil & Tree Care Volunteer Event at High Point Commons Park and Pond Park Orchards.

Join City Fruit on Thursday, May 9th from 4-6 pm to help care for the public fruit trees at two newer orchards in the High Point community. The Commons Park trees were planted in spring 2021 and are entering into their fourth growing season. We will be extending the mulch rings around the trees and planting understory companion plants. The Pond Park Orchard trees were planted in fall 2023 and could benefit from an extra layer of mulch and installation of protective tree guards around their trunks. For more information and to sign-up, please visit: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/kWlI_CiaI5V4ax4Hm_e5Ww

Jet City Cauldron Artist Pop-up Shop
Second Thursdays

Time: 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

An artist pop-up shop event.

Second Thursdays, it’s time for the West Seattle Art Walk; follow that link to see venue/artist highlights – and to get the walking map/venue list!

The West Seattle art walk is a monthly art event that is held the second Thursday of each month 5 pm to 9 pm year-round. The art walk is hosted by the local West Seattle merchants who feature a wide range of art and showcase our vibrant artist community.

The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).

West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.

THURSDAY, MAY 9TH: WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES PRESENTS:

Luther Adams – Free Man of Color
A Space for Black History

Across the country, efforts to suppress Black history in libraries and classrooms have taken root. Anger against “critical race theory” and “wokeness” has led to new laws prohibiting what can and cannot be taught to students of all ages, and what books can remain in libraries. Why are there efforts to limit this knowledge? Are some ideas just too dangerous? If so, how do we decide what those are as a society? Shouldn’t we have the freedom to think, to know, to aspire?

To counter some of these efforts, Professor Luther Adams – Free Man of Color, uses Black thought, images, and poetry, as well as local history, to create an open space to ask questions about Black history and why it matters to all of us.

Luther Adams – Free Man of Color (he/him) is an associate professor of ethnic, gender, and labor studies at the University of Washington, Tacoma. As a student and teacher of Black history and culture, his work brings together the interdisciplinary study of urban, southern, labor, and religious history to understand Black culture and life. He is following up his first book, Way Up North in Louisville: African American Migration in the Urban South, 1930-1970, with a history of African Americans’ long struggle with and against police brutality.

Adams lives in Tacoma.

This event will be held virtually, via Zoom on May 9, 2024, at 6pm. A link to join this event will be emailed to registered participants on the day of the event.

REGISTER HERE

FULL DETAILS HERE

Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pm

Join us for a conversational 3-mile run, then hang out afterward! Now meeting at Good Society in Admiral. Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub.

Thursdays are blues-music nights at The Spot.

Thursdays: 6:30-10 pm Board Game Night

Join Meeples Games for a night of board game fun! Each week we will teach you a new game and play some favorites as well. This event is open to all ages!

Thursdays @ 6:30 – Highland Park Run Club meets for about a 3-mile run, starting and ending at Highland Park Corner Store

Weekly trivia at Burger Planet. Theme rotates weekly, teams max out at 6, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams!

Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm

West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Spring 2024!!

Garden Center is OPEN and we are expanding our hours!! Starting April 11th We are Thursday-Saturday 10-3pm! We have all your garden needs this spring, plus more to come through Summer and into Fall! Check us out!!

The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.    

The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.   

The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Spring 2024   

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy it? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you! Keep your eyes peeled for our Spring Launch Party! More details soon!

Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.

NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Fridays: 4-6 pm After School Magic League

Join one of our Magic: the Gathering experts for an afternoon of Magic fun! This event is perfect for everyone 12+ who are looking to learn a little more about Magic: the Gathering. This event is $5 per week.

This is our first community skate. We have some skates but prefer people to bring their own skates. It’s for adults over the age of 18 and it will be May 10th from 6 pm-9 pm @ $10 per person.

Skylark Cafe, May 10
Doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm
$10 cover

The bands:
Aaron Semer
VITO
Lookout Mountain Lookout

Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm

Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a

Karaoke is back on Friday nights! 10 pm with Rone

Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).

Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am starting December 9th.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-tickets-817748877907?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 11, 2024 is the next West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, presented by West Seattle Blog, always the second Saturday in May. Get both versions of the map here!

And look for the newest coverage here: westseattleblog.com/category/community-garage-sale-day

Westcrest Park “International Day for Biological Diversity” Restoration Event!

Come celebrate the ‘International Day for Biological Diversity’ with Dirt Corps and GSP at Westcrest Park’s magnificent Madrone Forest! We’ll be working together to restore this cherished natural area by removing invasive blackberry in order to make way for a more diverse ecosystem.

All skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to bring rain gear if the weather forecast says chance of rain. We’ll be providing the tools, snacks and water. Bring work gloves if you have them. If you don’t, we have some you can borrow! We hope you’ll join us!

Registration link: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/39399

Saturday, May 11th 10 am-1 pm

Bring your loved ones into the shop this weekend.

We’ll have non-alcoholic bubbly flowing all weekend, other drinks, chocolate, personalized keepsake necklaces made on the spot for you, and permanent jewelry. A sweet way to celebrate your mother, grandmother, caregivers, or anyone you love and want to shop appreciation for!

Saturday and Sunday, May 11th-12th, from 10 am-4 pm

Our address: 4130 California Ave SW

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Spring 2024!!

Garden Center is OPEN and we are expanding our hours!! Starting April 11th We are Thursday-Saturday 10-3pm! We have all your garden needs this spring, plus more to come through Summer and into Fall! Check us out!!

The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.    

The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.   

The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

(For location – see this site.)

This is a FREE, WEEKLY, IN-PERSON active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space.

WRITERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Whether you haven’t picked up a pen since high school or are a pro, you are welcome. 16 and up. For more on AWA method go to Amherstwriters.org.

THE COVID RULES: To protect our immunocompromised writers, we ask that all participants be vaccinated against COVID and, if eligible, receive timely COVID variant boosters. We follow the King County Health Department recommendations regarding masking, OR if any member of our group requests it, we will all wear masks even if KCHD does not recommend it. Please bring a mask just in case. We have extras. Thank you for doing your part to protect members whose medical concerns or treatments make COVID infection potentially deadly.

REGISTRATION IS FREE BUT REQUIRED: Go to meetup.com/seattle-writers-block

PROCESS:

1-3 writing sessions within each 3-hour meeting. Expect to be writing for approximately 2 hours. Writing prompts will be offered as a starting point, use them or follow your own muse. After each writing session, those who wish are invited to read their work aloud for encouraging, positive response. We do not critique each other’s writing, but instead support the work and the effort.

BRING:

Snacks to share

Whatever you like to write on (paper, computer, papyrus . . .)

Ready encouragement for other writers

LEAVE AT HOME:

Pieces you’ve already written. Sharing in this group is limited to work written during the session.

Judgment of others efforts

Regular weekly family reading time.

The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).

Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm

West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.

Community Skate

This skate is for EVERYONE! In collaboration with Rainier Roller Riot, we will host a community skate on Saturday, May 11th from 1 pm-3 pm. This event is free.

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Spring 2024   

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy it? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you! Keep your eyes peeled for our Spring Launch Party! More details soon!

Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.

NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there.  View our campus map for more details.

Spring Family Fair
Date/Time: Saturday, May 11th from 2-5 pm

Event Info: Bring the family out for a fun afternoon of activities at Ounces! The BubbleMan will be here bringing bubble joy to all, along with a FREE Balloon Animal for every kid! Plus, face painting, Sweet Art Cotton Candy, Oscars Pizza, Arts & Crafts, Games and more! Event is FREE & Family/Dog-friendly!

Walk-in massage clinic
Saturdays 3-5 pm

Short specific sessions. Great for that crick in your neck you woke up with or to sample my work before committing to a full appointment. No charge – however, gratuites are appreciated.

Naomi Rivera, LMT
Nepenthe Massage
9447 35th Ave SW

206.227.2143
iworkforlove.com

Mother’s Day Taco Bar and Scrapbooking
Saturday, May 11, 2024 4:30-6:30 pm
Hosted by West Seattle Rainbow Assembly #18
Alki Masonic Center 4736 40th Ave SW

Join us for a Mother’s Day Taco Bar & Scrapbooking. We will have scrapbook paper and stickers for you to create a Mother’s Day scrapbook page. All you need are some photos and any supplies you want.

If you have any questions about this event please send an email to either westseattle18.iorg@gmail.com or to emilee.debord@gmail.com

Cost: $10 general, Mothers $5
RSVP: bit.ly/4diKk4L

Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm

Beats on Saturdays:

DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.

Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke

Group Polar Plunge at Alki – Every Sunday at 9 am

Join us Sunday mornings at 9 am at Alki for a group plunge in the Sound. We meet at the Statue of Liberty across from Alki Cafe.

No prior experience necessary! If you’re new to plunging, we’ll help you through it.

For event updates, sign up for our email list on our website (https://www.coldwatercollective.net) and follow us on Instagram @coldwatercollective_seattle

Join us for a conversational 3-5 mile run, then hang out after for a coffee & bite to eat! Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub to see our rotating locations as we explore West Seattle.

Bring your loved ones into the shop this weekend.

We’ll have non-alcoholic bubbly flowing all weekend, other drinks, chocolate, personalized keepsake necklaces made on the spot for you, and permanent jewelry. A sweet way to celebrate your mother, grandmother, caregivers, or anyone you love and want to shop appreciation for!

Saturday and Sunday, May 11th-12th, from 10 am-4 pm

Our address: 4130 California Ave SW

Every Sunday, year-round! In The West Seattle Junction, on California Ave SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska. Look for the newest Ripe ‘n’ Ready List here.

The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).

Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm

West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.

Title: “All Love” Art Show @ Mystery Made featuring the artist Lucas Beaufort. Free Flowers, Rosé for some lovely people in your lives, and some more incredible art. Limited Tees, Hoodies, and Hats will be available for purchase.

Date: Sunday May 12th / Mother’s Day!!!!

Time: 12 – 4 PM

Sunday Run Club
Takes place every Sunday at noon at Ounces.

Run is open to all running levels and starts/finishes at Ounces. Runners can go at their own pace and distance. Just show up at Ounces at noon on any Sunday to run! Strollers and pets welcome.

ounceswestseattle.com/events

Duo for Violin and Viola, K423 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)

1. Allegro

Duo in C Major by Jean Sibelius (1865–1957)

Selections from Eight Pieces, Op 39 by Reinhold Glière (1875–1956)

1. Prelude

2. Gavotte

3. Berceuse

4. Canzonetta

8. Etude

Lin Chen, violin

Mariya Ksondzyk (guest artist), viola

Songs for Mother’s Day

Ave Maria, Op. 52, No. 6 by Franz Schubert (1797–1828)

Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42 by Robert Schumann (1810–1856)

6. Süsser Freund, du blickest mich verwundert an

7. An meinem Herzen, an meiner Brust

Christmas Lullaby from Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown (b. 1970)

La courte paille, FP 178 by Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)

1. Le sommeil

2. Quelle aventure!

Songs my Mother taught me, Op. 55, No. 4 by Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)

Julia Bezems, soprano

Peter Nelson-King (guest artist), piano

Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.

Sundays & Wednesdays, 9 pm-1:30 am – Karaoke with KJ host and West Seattle legend Loretta.

Crafting & Creativity Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW

What’s your creative outlet? Knitting? Painting miniatures? Creative writing? Sketching? Calligraphy? Something else? Bring your supplies and come in to work on your crafts and hobbies at our big tables with other like-minded creative types!

Mondays: 6:30-10 pm
Open D&D

Seattle’s largest open D&D group can be found at Meeples Games. First time playing? No problem. Experienced player? Great! This group is for everyone from beginners of all age groups.

Each drop in session is $5, with a chance to join one of the continued campaigns. Seats are first come first serve.

Alki Meditation
Dharma Community

Join us every Monday for guided Buddhist meditation, discussion, and community. Together we practice 30 minutes of mindfulness meditation, listen to a reading, and share a bit about our experiences with dharma in our lives. Every meeting is free and everyone is welcome!

7-8:30 PM

Hosted at
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 SW Hinds St.

Please bring a cushion if you have one. If you don’t have one- don’t worry! Cushions and other seating options will also be provided. We encourage folks to arrive a bit early, as we get started at 7:05 and have to close doors.

Please feel free to email us with any questions at: alkidharmacommunity(at)gmail.com

Monday Night Trivia at The Good Society Public House (California/Lander).

•Hosted by Will.
• 7-9 pm
•Teams up to 8 people welcome.
•$2/person entry – winner take all.
•$20 gift card as second place

7 pm & 8 pm. Join us for drinks, grub and lots ‘o trivia. Free to play and open to anyone 21 and older.

Weekly Zen Sitting/Meditation
7:00 – 8:30 pm (repeats every Monday)

The Chapel, Room 402, at the Fauntleroy Church/United Church or Christ

9140 California Ave SW
Free
Contact: pr@pszc.org
pszc.org/calendar/7pm-830pm-west-seattle-service/2022-06-06

Puget Sound Zen hosts a weekly Monday evening sitting/meditation in the Chapel, Room 402 at the Fauntleroy Church/United Church of Christ. Evenings will consist of chanting, meditation and discussion.

Everyone is welcome – people from all different meditation/spiritual traditions, people who have never meditated, and people who are curious.

If you arrive 10 minutes before the service we’ll give you some brief instructions, or you can just walk in and follow along.

Quiz Night on Monday nights, 7:30 pm, at The Skylark – Free to play!

Six Rounds, ten questions each. This includes an audio round, a picture round, three themed rounds and a random round with questions from several different categories. Maximum of 6 team members to be eligible for prizes.

Prizes:
1st place: $25 gift certificate
2nd place: $15 gift certificate
next to last place: pitcher of Cold Beer Pilsner

Seattle’s Best Trivia Night is at the Skylark every Monday. Come early to grab a table and dinner.

The Westside Trio
The Alley
Mondays 8-10 pm
No cover charge

Update: We will have Karaoke every Monday starting at 9 pm.