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. $5 donation suggested but not required for participation.

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

Six Things you should know about Affiliate Marketing
Speaker: Jesse Lakes

Free informational event
Monday, September 9th at 7 pm
West Seattle Coworking
9030 35th Avenue SW

West Seattle Coworking is happy to present another great speaker for the monthly Entrepreneur Enrichment Series:

As the former Global Product Manager for the iTunes Affiliate Program at Apple, and a consultant to the Microsoft Store Affiliate Program, Geniuslink CEO and author Jesse Lakes has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of creators and publishers. As a 20 year student of Amazon’s affiliate program he’s also learned the hard lessons.

Join us for this free and rare event on Monday September 9th from 7 pm to 8 pm in our Westwood location. Learn about what affiliate marketing is, how it works, who the players are, and how much you are already a part of it. We’ll wrap up discussing if affiliate marketing is something that could be helpful for you and your business.

While the event is free, registration is strongly recommended to reserve a seat for yourself. You can do it here:
westseattlecoworking.zohobackstage.com/Sixthingsyoushouldknowaboutaffiliatemarketing#/=

If you have been considering affiliate marketing, you don’t want to miss this event.

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

What: Qi Gong Sessions
When: Every Tuesday, 10-11 AM
Where: Viva Arts, West Seattle
Description: These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn gentle movements that promote relaxation, energy balance, and overall well-being.
Sign-Up: Interested participants can sign up through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transform-stress-into-vitality-with-qi-gong-tickets-1003240127227

Postcards4Democracy – West Seattle gathers at C&P Coffee every Tuesday
10:30 – 12 Noon year-round to handwrite reminders urging Democrats and
Independents to register and vote. Bring stamps and postcards — or
we’ll do what we can to get you started.

(Postcards4Democracy also meets all this summer on Saturdays 12-2 pm at C&P.)

Website: www.Postcards4democracy.org

email: postcards4democracyWS@gmail.com

Walter’s Wine Shop is hosting wine tastings on Tuesdays! September is focused on California state wines/

This is a drop-in event, no reservations needed; from 5-7 pm. Costs $10 and if you buy a bottle you get $5 off

**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.

West Seattle Realty (WSB sponsor) and Good Society are co-sponsoring a debate-watch party.

Event Details:
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Date: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, starting from February 13
Location: 9030 35th Ave SW

*If occupancy is full, please email hello@westseattlewie.com so we can notify you of last minute cancellations!*

Are you a female entrepreneur in West Seattle looking to take your business to new heights? Look no further! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of West Seattle Women Entrepreneurs, a dynamic meetup group created exclusively for ambitious women like you.

Join our vibrant community of like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges and triumphs of being a female entrepreneur. Whether you’re just starting out or have an established business, our supportive network is here to inspire, empower, and help you thrive.

What makes us different? Our focus is not just on networking, but on fostering meaningful connections. At West Seattle Women Entrepreneurs, we believe in building authentic relationships that go beyond business transactions. Connect with a diverse group of driven women who are eager to share their knowledge, experiences, and resources.

Why join us?

Empowerment Surround yourself with a community that believes in your potential. Gain confidence, receive encouragement, and find the motivation to reach new heights in your entrepreneurial journey.

Knowledge Exchange Expand your horizons through thought-provoking discussions, educational workshops, and inspiring guest speakers. Unlock valuable insights, strategies, and practical tips to propel your business forward.

Collaboration Opportunities Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within our network. Leverage the collective expertise and skills of our members to overcome obstacles, tackle new projects, and achieve mutual success.

Supportive Environment Feel the power of a supportive community that understands the unique challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Gain a sounding board, share your victories, and find solutions to common hurdles.

Local Focus West Seattle is our home, and we’re proud to support the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of our community. Benefit from localized resources, connections, and opportunities tailored to our specific region.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of growth and success? Join West Seattle Women in Entrepreneurship today and take your business to new heights!

We invite you to join our event, where [provide a brief description of the event]. It promises to be an engaging and informative gathering.

Registration:
To secure your spot, please register via Eventbrite using the following link:
eventbrite.com/e/west-seattle-women-in-entrepreneurship-meetup-tickets-664648049207?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note that space is limited, so we encourage you to register at your earliest convenience.

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

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.

Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!

Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

You can sign up in advance to participate here.

Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

At Toddler Story Time, kids ages 1-3 and their families can enjoy songs, stories, and music.

Southwest Branch
Registration is not required.

About this event

In this all-singing, all-dancing class, toddlers and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through dancing, music, and stories.

Early Learning is a great way for toddlers and their families to develop learning, literacy, and language skills as well as community with other families.

The 34th District Democrats meet monthly on second Wednesdays. Agenda and format varies – check 34dems.org for updates. This month: Pre-meeting program starts at 5:30, presentation about Project 2025. Online meeting: 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).

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

Details on this Instagram post.

What: Author Q&A to celebrate Small Town Romance
Where: Q&A at Paper Boat Booksellers: 6040 California Ave SW
When: Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Free Tickets: RSVP via Eventbrite (Space is limited, so please reserve a ticket if you plan to join)

Since 2020, many community groups have disbanded, and their meetings have changed.

The SW Precinct would like to formally reinvigorate in-person community meetings in our community room !!

Starting in September, we will hold quarterly Crime Prevention Council meetings with informational speakers and exciting guests.

This is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to join us, meet your local Officers, ask questions, express concerns and hear about issues impacting our Precinct.

Date: Wednesday September 11th

Time: 6:30pm – 8pm

Location: SW Precinct Community Meeting Room – 2300 SW Webster St.

Guest Speakers: City of Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka and SW Precinct Leadership

Tentative Agenda:

6:30pm – 6:40pm Introductions of SPD and City Personnel

6:40pm – 6:50pm Update on Crime from SW Precinct

6:50pm – 7:20pm Update & State of the District from Councilmember Rob Saka

7:20pm – 7:55pm Q&A

7:55pm – 8 pm Closing Comments and Next Meeting Requests

What: Yoga in the Park

When: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm on 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18

Where: Myrtle Reservoir Park: 35th Ave SW & SW Myrtle St

Description: Join us for weekly Yoga in the Park! Embrace the serene natural setting as you unwind and strengthen your body and mind. Bring your mat, a water bottle, and a positive spirit for an invigorating session under the open sky. This class will be co-taught by Natalie & Linh – two local, West Seattlite yoga teachers.

Cost: $15

Registration Link: eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-park-tickets-935279966557?aff=oddtdtcreator

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!

Winner, 2016 Obie Award for Best New American Play
Winner, 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play

In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal—an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concepts of friendship, beauty, and duty, and changes them forever. GUARDS AT THE TAJ is one of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s seminal works.

“Absorbing…GUARDS AT THE TAJ raises potent questions about the human price paid throughout history for the caprices of the mighty, even when they result in architectural wonders that ultimately give pleasure to the masses.” —The New York Times

“Rajiv Joseph gives us plenty to admire in his play…He hooks us quickly. He surprises with tonal shifts, jumping from The Odd Couple breezy to Game of Thrones ghastly. He creates compelling and sympathetic characters.” —New York Daily News

TICKETS HERE

THE OPTION OF FLOOR SEATING

Enjoy an immersive experience in the Indian tradition by witnessing the show from a gau takiya, a cushioned floor seat, along with the musicians. The Floor Seating option for this presentation provides you with an option to get out of the theatre seats, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the show from the same level as the artists. This limited option is general admission.

“Nearly all (Indian classical) musical recitals involved musicians, as well as listeners, sitting at the same ground level (not separated by a stage). Musicians thought this the best way to get maximum audience interaction and eye-contact, a vital part of an Indian classical recital, whereby the performer can receive continuous inspiration and appreciation.” (Jameela Siddiqi, Danbar.org)

When the audience shares the floor as the performer, the audience in a most subtle way is invited to become a part of the story, to become a part of the character’s life. Removing your shoes is an option, but not a requirement. Please contact the box office if you have any additional questions.

Only 8 floor seats available each performance.

PURCHASE FLOOR SEATING

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.

Three9 Lounge’s MINGO (musical bingo) every Wednesday at 7:30 pm hosted by Mingo Maniac.

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

Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!

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.    
  
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!

The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.

Time is running out to join us for one of the most impactful events of the year!

The State of the Port Luncheon with Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho is just around the corner, and this is your last chance to secure your ticket.

What can you expect at this exclusive Member luncheon?

Insights: Commissioner Cho will provide an in-depth look at the Port’s major projects, economic and environmental initiatives, and the impact in West Seattle.

Networking Opportunities (with a view!): Connect with industry leaders, local business owners, and community members who are working together in community to shape our shared future.

Salty’s Meal Choice: Enjoy lunch from Salty’s on Alki Beach, with your choice of:

Starter:

Salty’s Seafood Chowder or
Salad with roasted grapes, hazelnuts, and lemon thyme-scented goat cheese.

Entrée:

Brined & Roasted Chicken with chili lime honey glaze or
Stuffed Portobella Mushroom with caramelized onions and sweet potato mash.

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!

Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.

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

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.

West Seattle Art Walk Pop-up Market
Location: Jet City Labs, 4547 California Ave SW

Dates:

September 12, 2024

October 10, 2024

November 14, 2024

December 12, 2024

Description: A pop-up market featuring local artists and makers as part of the West Seattle Art Walk. Explore unique creations from various vendors while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere.

Time 5-8 pm

Cost: Free

https://qr.jetcitylabs.com/art-walk

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 Art Walk
Thursday, September 12
5 pm to 9 pm
West Seattle Grounds
2141 California Ave SW

Join Lora Radford for a Wild at Heart pop-up during the September 12 West Seattle Art Walk. Hosted at West Seattle Grounds, this pop-up will feature autumn-inspired stonecast candles and bowls.
Lora will be joined by talented Dan Jacobs who will be showcasing his PNW photographs. Stop by for a crisp glass of wine and great art.

THURSDAY, September 12th: WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES PRESENTS (register here):

B.J. Bullert
Southwest Seattle Historical Society and historian, author, and documentary filmmaker

Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and historian, author, and documentary filmmaker, BJ Bullert, for our next Words, Writers & Southwest Stories on Thursday, September 12.

Bullert will discuss her work as a documentarian of local history. She will share examples of films and projects she has completed on Earl Robinson, the West Seattle composer featured in a new Desmond Hansen at SW Hanford St and California Ave SW, the Duwamish Tribe, as well as her work with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society.

B.J. Bullert is a communication scholar and a documentary filmmaker.

Bullert has taught communication at American University, Muhlenberg College, and the University of Washington. She has served as a Research Fellow at the Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University, where she studied the integral role of public relations professionals in shaping the sweatshop awareness movement. At Oxford, she studied the history of ideas and wrote a thesis about Adam Smith and the Unenlightened.

Bullert maintains an ongoing career as a documentary filmmaker. Her company, Seattle Films Hidden Histories LLC, is dedicated to producing works about the Pacific Northwest.

More info here! THURSDAY UPDATE: Toujaise Flute Duo is at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW), not CAPERS

Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!

Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

You can sign up in advance to participate here.

Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more 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

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

Winner, 2016 Obie Award for Best New American Play
Winner, 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play

In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal—an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concepts of friendship, beauty, and duty, and changes them forever. GUARDS AT THE TAJ is one of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s seminal works.

“Absorbing…GUARDS AT THE TAJ raises potent questions about the human price paid throughout history for the caprices of the mighty, even when they result in architectural wonders that ultimately give pleasure to the masses.” —The New York Times

“Rajiv Joseph gives us plenty to admire in his play…He hooks us quickly. He surprises with tonal shifts, jumping from The Odd Couple breezy to Game of Thrones ghastly. He creates compelling and sympathetic characters.” —New York Daily News

TICKETS HERE

THE OPTION OF FLOOR SEATING

Enjoy an immersive experience in the Indian tradition by witnessing the show from a gau takiya, a cushioned floor seat, along with the musicians. The Floor Seating option for this presentation provides you with an option to get out of the theatre seats, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the show from the same level as the artists. This limited option is general admission.

“Nearly all (Indian classical) musical recitals involved musicians, as well as listeners, sitting at the same ground level (not separated by a stage). Musicians thought this the best way to get maximum audience interaction and eye-contact, a vital part of an Indian classical recital, whereby the performer can receive continuous inspiration and appreciation.” (Jameela Siddiqi, Danbar.org)

When the audience shares the floor as the performer, the audience in a most subtle way is invited to become a part of the story, to become a part of the character’s life. Removing your shoes is an option, but not a requirement. Please contact the box office if you have any additional questions.

Only 8 floor seats available each performance.

PURCHASE FLOOR SEATING

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

Friday, September 13 – 9:30 to 2:30 at Limber Yoga
7901 35th Ave SW, 2nd Floor

Listen – Sack Lunch Mini Yoga Retreat
All levels of yoga welcome, join life coach Jenny McGlothern and yoga teacher Aubrey Jackson for 5 hours of reflection, community, connection, movement, stillness and ultimately a REFILL.

limberyoga.com/day-retreat1.htm

Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!

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.    
  
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!

The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.

Stay N Play is our Friday morning open gym for infants and preschool kids. We open up our lower level with games, toys, a bouncy house and more for kids to run and play. Get a break in the day and meet other moms and dads on the westside. Contact our Children’s & Family Ministry Director McKenzie Garceau at mckenzie@arborheights.org for questions.

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!

Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.

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

Lady Jaye is having our 5 year anniversary week and will be doing FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Smoked Texas Style Wagyu Brisket on Friday. 4 pm until sold out

We think its going to be a big deal 😊

And we ae so excited to have been a part of West Seattle for the last 5 years and we re-signed another 5 year contract. We are sticking around!

September 13, 6:00 – 9, $45, Luminaries at the Clay Cauldron with Lora, 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, register at potteringclasses@gmail.com or text frances at 206-330-7027 or for more information. Create a pierced constellation ceramic luminary. Ready for pick up after about 2 weeks.

Kenyon Hall Cabaret

KENYON HALL’S ALL AGES DRAG EVENT

Friday, September 13th 2024

DOORS @ 7:00 PM

PERFORMANCES @ 7:30 PM

donorbox.org/events/665295

Kenyon Hall Cabaret is a night not to be missed! The night will be filled with dance, song, games and chance to connect with community. The core of this group has big plans in bringing the Drag experience to the Kenyon Hall neighborhood. While many of those ideas and plans are under development the Kenyon Hall Cabaret is a great jump start to getting to know some Local Drag Artists who, through time bring you down the rabbit hole of Performance art.

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

Winner, 2016 Obie Award for Best New American Play
Winner, 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play

In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal—an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concepts of friendship, beauty, and duty, and changes them forever. GUARDS AT THE TAJ is one of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s seminal works.

“Absorbing…GUARDS AT THE TAJ raises potent questions about the human price paid throughout history for the caprices of the mighty, even when they result in architectural wonders that ultimately give pleasure to the masses.” —The New York Times

“Rajiv Joseph gives us plenty to admire in his play…He hooks us quickly. He surprises with tonal shifts, jumping from The Odd Couple breezy to Game of Thrones ghastly. He creates compelling and sympathetic characters.” —New York Daily News

TICKETS HERE

THE OPTION OF FLOOR SEATING

Enjoy an immersive experience in the Indian tradition by witnessing the show from a gau takiya, a cushioned floor seat, along with the musicians. The Floor Seating option for this presentation provides you with an option to get out of the theatre seats, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the show from the same level as the artists. This limited option is general admission.

“Nearly all (Indian classical) musical recitals involved musicians, as well as listeners, sitting at the same ground level (not separated by a stage). Musicians thought this the best way to get maximum audience interaction and eye-contact, a vital part of an Indian classical recital, whereby the performer can receive continuous inspiration and appreciation.” (Jameela Siddiqi, Danbar.org)

When the audience shares the floor as the performer, the audience in a most subtle way is invited to become a part of the story, to become a part of the character’s life. Removing your shoes is an option, but not a requirement. Please contact the box office if you have any additional questions.

Only 8 floor seats available each performance.

PURCHASE FLOOR SEATING

Sound Bath Infused with Mt Shasta Energy

Having just returned from guiding an intimate and local group on a sacred journey to Mt Shasta, Maari is offering a sound and ceremony, bringing the magic of Mt Shasta into a sound bath. In addition to the Himalayan bowls, quartz crystal bowls, gongs and chimes, there will be the sounds of crop circles used in the CE5 meditation, a Green Serpentine Mt Shasta Crystal Tone Bowl, a Rose quartz Crystal Tone Bowl and more.

Friday September 13
7:30-8:30 pm
$38

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-bath-infused-with-mt-shasta-energy-tickets-999878813447

Dj Buzsy every Friday and Saturday at JARAYS GRILL AND LOUNGE
2216 SW ORCHARD ST
SEATTLE WA 98106
9 PM -2 AM

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).

Big Blue Truck, a division of Seattle nonprofit
Northwest Center, is excited to announce the opening of a new donation site in West
Seattle. Beginning Saturday, August 3, 2024, community members can donate gently
used clothing, textiles, and small household goods at WaFd, 4102 California Ave SW,
98116.

The donation site will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
“We are thrilled to return to West Seattle! The Big Blue Truck was a popular donation site
in the heart of West Seattle until Covid forced its closure in 2020. Now West Seattleites
once again have a convenient weekend drop-off location just steps from the heart of
Alaska Junction,” said Michael Scalzo, SVP of Operations at Big Blue Truck. “We are
passionate about collecting our community’s gently used clothing items to support
children and adults with disabilities. We believe being back in West Seattle will have
both a sustainable and mission-led impact on the community for generations to come.
A big thank you to our partners WaFd, Value Village, and PrintItForward.net for being
instrumental in our return to West Seattle!” said Tess Connor, Chief Growth &
Operating Officer at Northwest Center.

Donations made to Big Blue Truck support Northwest Center’s education and
employment programs for children and adults with disabilities. By donating, residents
not only help children and adults with disabilities but also promote environmental
sustainability through recycling and reusing goods.

Big Blue Truck welcomes donations of:

 Gently used clothing
 Shoes
 Books
 Textiles- including towels and sheets
 Small household items

For more information about what to donate or the work Big Blue Truck supports,
please visit our website at BigBlueTruck.org or email marketing@nwcenter.org
Join us in making a difference in West Seattle – every donation counts!

ABOUT THE BIG BLUE TRUCK
Big Blue Truck, a Northwest Center social enterprise since 1967, has been a leader in
sustainability, recycling, and reuse for more than half a century. Big Blue Truck sells
donations of gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes to partner Value Village, using
the proceeds to support Northwest Center programs and services for children and
adults with disabilities. Learn more at BigBlueTruck.org.

ABOUT NORTHWEST CENTER
Northwest Center (NWC) was founded in 1965 by Seattle parents who wrote the
nation’s first law guaranteeing education to kids with disabilities. Today, NWC
provides services from cradle through career: Early Support for children birth to 3,
inclusive Early Learning, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and
training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to provide inclusive
spaces. Learn more at NWCenter.org.

Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-free-community-meditation-tickets-991432841317?aff=erelexpmlt

2nd Time Sale at Fauntleroy Church
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sep 15 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Organizers of this huge annual community sale make sure items are all in working order, clean, organized, and well worth the bargain price. Cash, check, or Venmo payment accepted.

🌶 FARMS – a wide range of produce with market classics and unique varieties from cultures across the globe including African, Asian, and Latino heritage staples, plus tree fruit, berries, flowers, honey, plants, and more – maybe even halal chicken and eggs!! (we’re working on it)

🥘 FOOD – experience unique flavors with prepared and packaged foods, baked goods, sauces, and more from Senegal, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indigenous cultures – just to name a few!!

🎨 ARTISAN – get your home and body right with a wide range of personal care products, soaps, candles, jewelry, visual art, accessories, and clothing all made by hand with lots of love by our crafters

🆓 RESOURCES – plenty to share for all in need including 50+ free produce bags each week, $5 youth bucks for all kids, diapers and hygiene products, holistic health and wellness programming, unlimited SNAP-EBT matching, community tables, and more

Big parade through South Park! Info here.

Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!

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.    
  
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!

The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.

Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!

Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

You can sign up in advance to participate here.

Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

West Seattle Comprehensive Plan Walking Tour

Join Complete Communities Coalition and partners as we explore and learn from the example of West Seattle’s Alaska Junction how to build better neighborhoods. We will take a 2-mile walking tour and discuss how choices being made right now in Seattle’s comprehensive plan will shape our city over the next two decades. Hear how better housing options can support local businesses, provide affordability, and allow families to grow together across generations.

The event will last from 10 am to 12:30 pm. The walk and talk will begin at Junction Plaza Park [42nd/Alaska] and continue for 2 miles and end at Top Pot Doughnuts [. We’ll wrap up with writing letters to the City Council about what we learned and want them to prioritize in the comprehensive plan.

This is an all-ages event, and is welcome to all!

RSVP: bit.ly/west-seattle-walking-tour

Grace Church
10323 28th Ave SW

Grace Church will host a 1 day “Loss of a Spouse” GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is no charge for this event. The book, video and discussion group

Classes begin Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ 10:30 am , located in church basement, Room 128. For more information call;

Debbie Bacon
509-560-3414
GriefShare Facilitator
Albernice55@gmail.com

(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.

September 14, 11:00 – 3, Garden Fairy event at the Delridge P-Patch, 5078 25th Avenue SW, text frances at 206-330-7027 for more information. Community event – Art and craft activities, fairy hair sparkles by Fairy Princess Rain, and more.

We will have crafts, performances, storytelling, and demonstrations!

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.

From Stu Hennessey:

I have been wanting to lead a bicycle tour of our West Seattle Greenways. I feel that this safer route plan has not been fully understood by cyclists and motorists alike. This is an educational ride with stops to explain connections and future Greenway prospects. The 12-mile route has some hills. Most streets are quiet and have low traffic count and low speed limits.The ride will be un-mapped while we ride together. No one gets left behind.

What: What is a Greenway?
Where: starting at Alki Bike and Board and riding 12 miles to explore some of West Seattle’s Greenway routes.
When: Saturday, September 14th, starting at noon
Who: West Seattle Bike Connections

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!

Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.

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

Petting Zoo at Ounces!
Saturday, September 14th | 3-6 pm

We’re bringing the Zoo to You! Bring the family for a fun afternoon at the petting zoo, (we mean Ounces 😁 )! Our beer garden will be transformed into a petting zoo with goats, piglets, bunnies, and ducks for you and your littles to pet! Event is FREE and all ages! Please keep the dogs at home for this event, as we don’t want to spook the other animals.

September 14, 4 – 5:30, $40, Leaf Mobiles at the Clay Cauldron, 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, text frances at 206-330-7027 to sign-up or for more information. Assemble your own fall mobile, or suncatcher, using preprepared ceramic leaves, beads and branch pieces.

It takes a community of small business supporters, a great staff and a whole lot of eager readers to make Paper Boat float and we’d like to celebrate by throwing a little party on Saturday, September 14th. Cake, sips and other party shenanigans will take place from 4-6 including 5 raffles at 5:00 with a chance to win a $100 shopping spree-now that’s something to celebrate! Other happenings include:

15% off purchases all weekend long with the exception of gift cards and sale items.

September 14th: Anniversary Party from 4-6.

September 14th: 5 raffles at 5:00.

September 14th: Shop with us during our party and receive an extra 5% off!

We hope you’ll join us even if it’s just to say hi and grab a slice of cake. We want to see your faces because we honestly can’t believe it’s been 5 years so we’ll need you to pinch us to assure it’s actually real! Communities like ours thrive when places bring them together and we’ve always believed that’s just what a bookstore can do. Through thick and thin, we’re here, because what would a bookstore be without the people who enter them?

Come meet Brobee & Muno, from Apple TV’s Yo Gabba Gabba Land, snap a photo with them at Easy Street this Saturday at 5:00 PM, FREE & ALL AGES!

Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm

Winner, 2016 Obie Award for Best New American Play
Winner, 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play

In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal—an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concepts of friendship, beauty, and duty, and changes them forever. GUARDS AT THE TAJ is one of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s seminal works.

“Absorbing…GUARDS AT THE TAJ raises potent questions about the human price paid throughout history for the caprices of the mighty, even when they result in architectural wonders that ultimately give pleasure to the masses.” —The New York Times

“Rajiv Joseph gives us plenty to admire in his play…He hooks us quickly. He surprises with tonal shifts, jumping from The Odd Couple breezy to Game of Thrones ghastly. He creates compelling and sympathetic characters.” —New York Daily News

TICKETS HERE

THE OPTION OF FLOOR SEATING

Enjoy an immersive experience in the Indian tradition by witnessing the show from a gau takiya, a cushioned floor seat, along with the musicians. The Floor Seating option for this presentation provides you with an option to get out of the theatre seats, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the show from the same level as the artists. This limited option is general admission.

“Nearly all (Indian classical) musical recitals involved musicians, as well as listeners, sitting at the same ground level (not separated by a stage). Musicians thought this the best way to get maximum audience interaction and eye-contact, a vital part of an Indian classical recital, whereby the performer can receive continuous inspiration and appreciation.” (Jameela Siddiqi, Danbar.org)

When the audience shares the floor as the performer, the audience in a most subtle way is invited to become a part of the story, to become a part of the character’s life. Removing your shoes is an option, but not a requirement. Please contact the box office if you have any additional questions.

Only 8 floor seats available each performance.

PURCHASE FLOOR SEATING

Beats on Saturdays:

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

Dj Buzsy every Friday and Saturday at JARAYS GRILL AND LOUNGE
2216 SW ORCHARD ST
SEATTLE WA 98106
9 PM -2 AM

Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke

Big Blue Truck, a division of Seattle nonprofit
Northwest Center, is excited to announce the opening of a new donation site in West
Seattle. Beginning Saturday, August 3, 2024, community members can donate gently
used clothing, textiles, and small household goods at WaFd, 4102 California Ave SW,
98116.

The donation site will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
“We are thrilled to return to West Seattle! The Big Blue Truck was a popular donation site
in the heart of West Seattle until Covid forced its closure in 2020. Now West Seattleites
once again have a convenient weekend drop-off location just steps from the heart of
Alaska Junction,” said Michael Scalzo, SVP of Operations at Big Blue Truck. “We are
passionate about collecting our community’s gently used clothing items to support
children and adults with disabilities. We believe being back in West Seattle will have
both a sustainable and mission-led impact on the community for generations to come.
A big thank you to our partners WaFd, Value Village, and PrintItForward.net for being
instrumental in our return to West Seattle!” said Tess Connor, Chief Growth &
Operating Officer at Northwest Center.

Donations made to Big Blue Truck support Northwest Center’s education and
employment programs for children and adults with disabilities. By donating, residents
not only help children and adults with disabilities but also promote environmental
sustainability through recycling and reusing goods.

Big Blue Truck welcomes donations of:

 Gently used clothing
 Shoes
 Books
 Textiles- including towels and sheets
 Small household items

For more information about what to donate or the work Big Blue Truck supports,
please visit our website at BigBlueTruck.org or email marketing@nwcenter.org
Join us in making a difference in West Seattle – every donation counts!

ABOUT THE BIG BLUE TRUCK
Big Blue Truck, a Northwest Center social enterprise since 1967, has been a leader in
sustainability, recycling, and reuse for more than half a century. Big Blue Truck sells
donations of gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes to partner Value Village, using
the proceeds to support Northwest Center programs and services for children and
adults with disabilities. Learn more at BigBlueTruck.org.

ABOUT NORTHWEST CENTER
Northwest Center (NWC) was founded in 1965 by Seattle parents who wrote the
nation’s first law guaranteeing education to kids with disabilities. Today, NWC
provides services from cradle through career: Early Support for children birth to 3,
inclusive Early Learning, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and
training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to provide inclusive
spaces. Learn more at NWCenter.org.

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.

Beach Grief Walk with Listening to Grief at Constellation Park
Sunday, September 15, at 10:00 AM
Free; registration appreciated but not required.

Join Listening to Grief for a Beach Grief Walk at Constellation Park (meet at the southernmost entrance). Walk along the beach with others who are also grieving. During the walk we will stop a few times for poetry, observation, movement, story sharing, and quiet contemplation.

All are welcome. Keep in mind we will be talking about grief and death. The beach is uneven and rocky, and there is a large log to step over to reach the beach. The ground may be wet, but we will not be going in the water. I trust you to know what your body can manage and to take care of yourself accordingly. Bring water, apply sunscreen, and wear appropriate shoes.

Sunday Small Business Pop-up Market
Location: Jet City Labs, 4547 California Ave SW

Dates:

September 15, 2024
October 6, 2024
October 20, 2024
November 3, 2024
November 17, 2024
December 1, 2024
December 15, 2023

]Support local small businesses by shopping at this pop-up market featuring handmade goods, artisanal crafts, and unique products from West Seattle’s creative entrepreneurs. Takes place on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the months during the West Seattle Farmers Market. Aspiring vendors are encouraged to apply!

Time: 10A-2P

Cost: Free

Event Link https://jetcitylabs.com/pop-up-markets

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.

Alki UCC’s Food/Clothing/Outdoor Gear Donations Drive
Third Sunday of the month from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20

Front Courtyard/6115 SW Hinds
alkiucc.org

Priorities change monthly to meet special and seasonal needs — so please check our website for updates.

The Westside Interfaith Network (WIN), our donations drive partner, requests non-perishable food/personal hygiene items as well as men’s work clothing, socks, work boots, etc. Outdoor gear is always needed: blankets, tents, tarps, backpacks, etc.

Your donations are distributed through WIN’s “Welcome Table,” a weekly Saturday meal for unsheltered and low-income folks hosted in White Center. This distribution serves as a stop-gap for many people relying on weekly visits to the food bank.

Please note! Can’t make it to the monthly drive? No problem! Just leave your donations in the barrel outside the church’s front entrance … at your convenience.

IF YOU WANT TO DONATE MORE THAN 3 BAGS, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. We unfortunately don’t have the storage space or staff to accommodate large donations between drives.

Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

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.

2nd Time Sale at Fauntleroy Church
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sep 15 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Organizers of this huge annual community sale make sure items are all in working order, clean, organized, and well worth the bargain price. Cash, check, or Venmo payment accepted.

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

The Environmental Justice Group of the Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation will wave signs and provide info at the Alaska Junction opposing the dangerous Initiative 2117, which would eliminate WA’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). We will gather, wave and inform from 12:30-2 p.m. at California Ave SW and SW Alaska. All are welcome. https://no2117.com

A hedge fund billionaire funded the initiative which would be disastrous and would set back WA from meaningfully addressing climate change. The CCA, funded by taxing WA’s worst polluters, supports many energy projects, addresses those disproportionately affected by climate change, funds various transportation programs, and helps a variety of other constituencies, including tribes, farmers, and schools. We can’t afford to stop these programs.

Contact John at jfawcettlong@gmail.com with any questions.

We are hosting dog days at the end of our summer season starting September 15th through the 21st. Both Sunday the 15th and Saturday the 21st will be open from 12:30 pm-5 pm and Monday the 16th through Friday the 20th will be open from 4 pm-7 pm.

Each dogs’ entry is $5 a day or you can purchase a $25 week pass for access all week long!

General Rules:
*Please pick up after your dog
*We will have some tennis balls available
*Be aware of your dogs’ ability to socialize and play with other dogs
*The pool will be warmed up to about 80 degrees
*Please pull through the gate and park in our parking lot, no street parking available

Questions? manager@ahstc.com

Sunday, September 15th, from 3 – 5 pm.
The Community Acupuncture Project of Burien will host an anniversary celebration at their clinic space
Address: 1800 SW 152nd Street Suite 200
Phone: 206-535-6996
W: www.acupunctureforall.org

The Community Acupuncture Project of Burien survived the pandemic and rising rents to continue to offer accessible health care in South King County. This woman/LGBTQ/locally owned community clinic, rooted in justice, was recognized as an outstanding business earlier this year by Discover Burien.

On Sunday, September 15th, the Community Acupuncture Project of Burien will host an anniversary celebration at their clinic space from 3 – 5 pm. Light refreshments, free ear acupuncture treatments, clinic tours, and free clinic tee-shirts will be available. This woman/LGBTQ/locally owned community clinic is celebrating five years at its Burien location in the Seahurst neighborhood, and 15 years of operations since first opening in Columbia City, Seattle in 2009.1

Inspired by the community acupuncture model pioneered in the United States by Working Class Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon2, Sonja Sivesind and former co-owner Angie Hughes, chose to operate their clinic as a group room acupuncture space. Furnishing their two-room clinic with recliner chairs and massage tables allowed the acupuncturists to treat many different people in the same community space at reduced treatment fees. Operating as a high-volume, low cost clinic, allowed CAP to provide acupuncture to many people, as family, friends and neighbors healed side-by-side. Though they’ve been able to offer acupuncture offsite over the years at community colleges, neighborhood fairs, farmers markets, immigrant rights organizations, and school fairs, most of the 100,000 treatments CAP practitioners have provided have been at one of their three clinic locations: Columbia City, West Seattle, and Burien.

CAP has gone through many changes over the past 15 years. The Columbia City location was sold in 2012 and subsequently closed. After 10 years of operations at the California/Alaska

Junction, the West Seattle location closed in 2021. The Burien location has been able to remain open through increased health measures (air filters, health screening, and masks) and because of the trust and support of the greater community.

Operating as a community clinic has demanded that CAP practitioners apply their skills to a large range of conditions their patients may present with on any given day. It’s not uncommon for a single practitioner to treat whiplash, arthritis pain, fertility, chemotherapy side effects, long COVID3, substance abuse recovery4, hormone imbalances, stress, PTSD, insomnia, allergies, and digestive issues on a single shift. In the wake of the ongoing opioid epidemic, the need for affordable, accessible pain relief options remains critical to the well-being of our communities.5 Keeping acupuncture treatments within reach to working families is critical. The team at CAP hopes to remain an accessible resource by offering low treatment fees – that have only been raised twice in fifteen years – and through a schedule offering weeknight, morning, and weekend hours.6

The clinic was pleasantly surprised to be recognized this past March by Discover Burien, as a “Special Shout Out for Outstanding Individual or Business” in the community.7 Guiding its inception and operations ever since, CAP’s mission is to “provide high-quality treatments at affordable rates to as many people as possible, and as often as necessary. We treat patients in a respectful, trauma-informed care practice, in a collective room, with others seeking healing. Treatments are offered in recliner chairs and massage tables, seven days a week. Collaborating with our community, we co-create healing, hope, and collective liberation, through acupuncture and social justice. All are welcome here.”8 Founded in 2009, the clinic currently has four acupuncturists on staff and four front desk volunteers.

Our upcoming concert is on Sunday, September 15, at 3:00 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and features a performance of the GRAMMY®-nominated piece, the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, by American composer Benedict Sheehan. The performance includes 33 of the finest professional ensemble singers from the Seattle area and beyond, and will feature basso profundo, Glenn Miller, and solo performances from bass Jason Thoms, baritone Harrison Hintzsche, and alto Sarra Sharif Doyle.

Tickets here

Winner, 2016 Obie Award for Best New American Play
Winner, 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play

In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal—an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concepts of friendship, beauty, and duty, and changes them forever. GUARDS AT THE TAJ is one of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s seminal works.

“Absorbing…GUARDS AT THE TAJ raises potent questions about the human price paid throughout history for the caprices of the mighty, even when they result in architectural wonders that ultimately give pleasure to the masses.” —The New York Times

“Rajiv Joseph gives us plenty to admire in his play…He hooks us quickly. He surprises with tonal shifts, jumping from The Odd Couple breezy to Game of Thrones ghastly. He creates compelling and sympathetic characters.” —New York Daily News

TICKETS HERE

THE OPTION OF FLOOR SEATING

Enjoy an immersive experience in the Indian tradition by witnessing the show from a gau takiya, a cushioned floor seat, along with the musicians. The Floor Seating option for this presentation provides you with an option to get out of the theatre seats, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the show from the same level as the artists. This limited option is general admission.

“Nearly all (Indian classical) musical recitals involved musicians, as well as listeners, sitting at the same ground level (not separated by a stage). Musicians thought this the best way to get maximum audience interaction and eye-contact, a vital part of an Indian classical recital, whereby the performer can receive continuous inspiration and appreciation.” (Jameela Siddiqi, Danbar.org)

When the audience shares the floor as the performer, the audience in a most subtle way is invited to become a part of the story, to become a part of the character’s life. Removing your shoes is an option, but not a requirement. Please contact the box office if you have any additional questions.

Only 8 floor seats available each performance.

PURCHASE FLOOR SEATING

New date for finale – Sunday, September 15 (info here)

Welcome our 15th Year Anniversary Addition of “Salsa & Bachata on Alki Beach”.
Dance partners are not needed. Please share this with your friends.
Please note our events may cancel due to weather, updates are posted by noon day of.
**Wristbands sold on site ONLY,
**Beware: Tickets are NOT being pre sold.
1st EVENT
DATE: Saturday, July, 6th
(7/6, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/14)
TIME: Intro Lesson @4:30 pm.
Dance Social @5:30 pm-9:30 pm
COST:
$35 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Intro lesson with (dance inclusive)
$25 5:30 pm-9:30 pm dance cover only
Cash, Venmo or Master/Visa welcome.

Salsa: Dj El Guero Con Sabor
Bachata: Dj Felix
50/50 mix
!!FREE Anniversary T-shirt giveaway to the first 10 attendees starting 5:30pm.

Live Music with Kate Dinsmore at The Locöl Kitchen & Bar!

6 pm-8 pm, No Cover, 21+

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.

New location! Trucks vary.

We are hosting dog days at the end of our summer season starting September 15th through the 21st. Both Sunday the 15th and Saturday the 21st will be open from 12:30 pm-5 pm and Monday the 16th through Friday the 20th will be open from 4 pm-7 pm.

Each dogs’ entry is $5 a day or you can purchase a $25 week pass for access all week long!

General Rules:
*Please pick up after your dog
*We will have some tennis balls available
*Be aware of your dogs’ ability to socialize and play with other dogs
*The pool will be warmed up to about 80 degrees
*Please pull through the gate and park in our parking lot, no street parking available

Questions? manager@ahstc.com

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. $5 donation suggested but not required for participation.

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

What: Qi Gong Sessions
When: Every Tuesday, 10-11 AM
Where: Viva Arts, West Seattle
Description: These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn gentle movements that promote relaxation, energy balance, and overall well-being.
Sign-Up: Interested participants can sign up through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transform-stress-into-vitality-with-qi-gong-tickets-1003240127227

Postcards4Democracy – West Seattle gathers at C&P Coffee every Tuesday
10:30 – 12 Noon year-round to handwrite reminders urging Democrats and
Independents to register and vote. Bring stamps and postcards — or
we’ll do what we can to get you started.

(Postcards4Democracy also meets all this summer on Saturdays 12-2 pm at C&P.)

Website: www.Postcards4democracy.org

email: postcards4democracyWS@gmail.com

We are hosting dog days at the end of our summer season starting September 15th through the 21st. Both Sunday the 15th and Saturday the 21st will be open from 12:30 pm-5 pm and Monday the 16th through Friday the 20th will be open from 4 pm-7 pm.

Each dogs’ entry is $5 a day or you can purchase a $25 week pass for access all week long!

General Rules:
*Please pick up after your dog
*We will have some tennis balls available
*Be aware of your dogs’ ability to socialize and play with other dogs
*The pool will be warmed up to about 80 degrees
*Please pull through the gate and park in our parking lot, no street parking available

Questions? manager@ahstc.com

How to Get RainWise Webinar & Contractor Meetup

The RainWise program is back in select neighborhoods of West Seattle! Attend this online webinar to learn how you can get a rebate to install a cistern and/or rain garden on your property to help prevent pollution in Puget Sound. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A and meetup with staff and RainWise contractors.

When: Tuesday, September 17th, 5 – 6:30 pm
Where: Online. Register at https://bit.ly/sept17rw

When: Wednesday, October 16th, 5:30 – 7 pm
Where: Online. Register at http://bit.ly/oct16rw</a>

Cost: Free
Check eligibility at 700milliongallons.org/rainwise/eligibility.
More info at 700milliongallons.org/rainwise

Walter’s Wine Shop is hosting wine tastings on Tuesdays! September is focused on California state wines/

This is a drop-in event, no reservations needed; from 5-7 pm. Costs $10 and if you buy a bottle you get $5 off

**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.

9/17 THIS MONTH TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Agenda highlights:

Welcome & Introductions Mike 5 min.
Approval of Minutes from July 9, 2024
Police Update SPD 15 min.
Vashon Request for Support Katy Ballard 20 min.
Fauntleroy YMCA Update Ethan Clark 10 min.
Budget Update Meredith 10 min.
PayPal Card Readers Meredith 5 min.
Wild Apricot Integration Meredith 5 min.
Business Membership Update Amber 5 min.
Pumpkin Search Susan 5 min.
Ferry Update Frank/Mike 10 min.
Personal Introduction Dave 10 min.
Action Items Kris 5 min.

Online or in person, community welcome. Standing info:

All Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA) business meetings are open to any resident. Your Fauntleroy Community Association board of directors meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August and December). For information about the agenda, contact FCA president Mike Dey (msdey50@aol.com or 206-661-0673).

Find out more about FCA at its official website

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.

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

Please note this change from our usual 2nd Tuesday of September meeting date. We wanted to give families an extra week to settle in at the beginning of a new school year without adding another meeting to their schedule.

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

*Changed since launch to third Tuesdays at 7 pm per church website*

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.