Denny Dolphins will walk together to school celebrating Ruby and igniting our own light for justice.

We are happy and grateful to accept donations on Tuesday (9 AM-7 PM), Wednesday (9 AM-5 PM), and Thursday (9 AM-4 PM). More info about donating items here: https://westsidebaby.org/donate-items

Our crews will install a 17-foot-tall Steller’s jay at the intersection of Highland Park Way SW and SW Holden St. This new public artwork was created by Matthew Mazzotta and is titled Where’s the Party: Elevating Nature and Resilience. It was chosen by a community selection panel and administered by Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. We can’t wait to share it with you!

Please Join Us to Celebrate!

What
Meet the artist, Matthew Mazzotta, hear more about the piece, ask questions, and enjoy delicious hot beverages provided by the Highland Park Corner Store.

When
Tuesday, November 14 from 4 – 6 PM

Where
Meet us at the sculpture on the southwest corner of Highland Park Way SW and SW Holden St at 4 PM. From there, we’ll walk two blocks south to the Highland Park Corner Store for refreshments and further conversation.

Map showing the location of the new sculpture at the Highland Park Corner Store
Where’s the Party was a 1% for Art project funded by the Levy to Move Seattle and is part of the Highland Park Way SW and SW Holden St Safety Project.

Working from home and it’s not going as you hoped? Join us for either of these two free events to get the boost you need:

On Tuesday, Nov 14th @ 5 pm, Barney Cohen, a successful entrepreneur who went from zero to a billion in sales, will share tips and tricks on how to organize your physical AND digital space to improve performance. If you ever had to hunt a file down, this workshop is for you. To learn more and to register visit here: westseattlecoworking.zohobackstage.com/GettingMoreProductiveSeriesOrganizingYourDigitalandPhysicalSpace

On Thursday, Nov 16th @ 12 pm, Chieko Watanabe, a long, experienced motivational coach will share some secrets to avoid burnout and to set achievable priorities and expectations. If you find yourself playing catch up more often than you should then you will be glad you have attended. Info and registration is available here: https://westseattlecoworking.zohobackstage.com/GettingUnstuckHowtoidentifywhatsholdingyoubackandovercomeit

Both events are held at our 9030 35th Avenue SW location and seating is limited. We are glad to offer these for free and we hope you will join us.

**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.

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

Free ASL class. This class is held ever Tuesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm. Address is 4001 44th Ave SW. It is a beginner level and it teaches the basic communication skills of American Sign Language. All ages are welcome. The class ends on Tuesday Dec 5th. For more info or for enrollment, please call/text 206.399.7270 or email 133771651@missionary.org

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

All-school open house for prospective families – register here.

Kindergarten Information Night – November 7 @ 6:30 pm
Join us to learn more about kindergarten readiness at Hope School. Bring your questions because we have answers. To help us plan for the evening please register here.

All-School Open House – November 14 @ 6:30 pm
Hope has been educating students in preschool through 8th grade for over 60 years. Attend our open house to learn about our academics, school culture, and extracurricular opportunities at Hope as well as meet our staff and tour the campus. Information on our middle expansion in Fall 2024 will also be shared. To help us plan for the evening, please register here.

Preschool Open House – January 9, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Hope is proud to offer a play-based preschool program for 3-and-4-year olds with full and part-time options. Attend our open house to see if our program is a good fit for your child. To help us plan for the evening, please register here.

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

Every Tuesday Trivia and Tacos

Join us for Trivia with our fabulous host Hannah. 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.

All Military Veterans

Do you need help filing a claim for disability?

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) West Seattle Chapter #23 has trained Service Officers to help you with your claim. There is no charge , we are available on a first come first serve basis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

DAV West Seattle Chapter #23

4857 Delridge Way SW

206-933-8604

We are happy and grateful to accept donations on Tuesday (9 AM-7 PM), Wednesday (9 AM-5 PM), and Thursday (9 AM-4 PM). More info about donating items here: https://westsidebaby.org/donate-items

Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

Superintendent’s budget presentation expected. Agenda to be updated.

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+

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.

Come see the West Seattle High School production of “The Laramie Project,” a deeply complex portrait of a community’s response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming. November 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17, at 7:30pm in the WSHS Theater. Get your tickets at https://westsidedramatickets.ludus.com/index.php.

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

We are happy and grateful to accept donations on Tuesday (9 AM-7 PM), Wednesday (9 AM-5 PM), and Thursday (9 AM-4 PM). More info about donating items here: https://westsidebaby.org/donate-items

Working from home and it’s not going as you hoped? Join us for either of these two free events to get the boost you need:

On Tuesday, Nov 14th @ 5 pm, Barney Cohen, a successful entrepreneur who went from zero to a billion in sales, will share tips and tricks on how to organize your physical AND digital space to improve performance. If you ever had to hunt a file down, this workshop is for you. To learn more and to register visit here: westseattlecoworking.zohobackstage.com/GettingMoreProductiveSeriesOrganizingYourDigitalandPhysicalSpace

On Thursday, Nov 16th @ 12 pm, Chieko Watanabe, a long, experienced motivational coach will share some secrets to avoid burnout and to set achievable priorities and expectations. If you find yourself playing catch up more often than you should then you will be glad you have attended. Info and registration is available here: https://westseattlecoworking.zohobackstage.com/GettingUnstuckHowtoidentifywhatsholdingyoubackandovercomeit

Both events are held at our 9030 35th Avenue SW location and seating is limited. We are glad to offer these for free and we hope you will join us.

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 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 $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!

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.

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.

You are cordially invited to our much-anticipated third annual Festival of Trees event, a festive evening of food, drinks, music, and a stunning array of beautifully decorated trees, all in support of a great cause – the Rotary Club of West Seattle.

Date: November 16, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: Brookdale Admiral Heights
2326 California Ave SW

At the Festival of Trees, you can look forward to:

1. **Breathtaking Trees:** Explore a dazzling display of creatively decorated trees curated by local business owners and volunteers, each one unique and ready for you to bid on. These magnificent trees will be delivered to your doorstep the weekend after Thanksgiving, just in time to kickstart your holiday festivities.

2. **Delicious Cuisine:** Savor an assortment of mouthwatering dishes and delectable drinks, prepared to tantalize your taste buds throughout the evening.

3. **Live Music:** Groove to the rhythm of live music that will set the perfect tone for this memorable event.

Your participation in the Festival of Trees not only promises an enjoyable evening but also contributes to our mission of making a positive impact in the West Seattle community. All proceeds from this event will directly support the Rotary Club of West Seattle and its ongoing community service projects.

To secure your spot at this joyous celebration, please RSVP by 11-10-2023 via Phone 206-938-3964 or Email dschaper@brookdale.com .

We look forward to celebrating the spirit of giving and sharing in this holiday season with you at the Festival of Trees. Your presence will make a significant difference in the lives of many.

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.

Empowered Dating Workshops
Thursday, August 17
and Third Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm, online

katemageau.com/empowered-dating-workshops

Each month we will cover topics such as:

Healthy relationships versus toxic relationships

Setting appropriate and flexible boundaries

Safely being vulnerable

Determining relationship wants and needs

Setting up and examining dating app profiles

First moves and consent, in vanilla and kink

Saying no and saying yes to next dates and next steps

Open for all sexuality identities and relationship styles; $45 per workshop

The West Seattle Democratic Women invite you to our November event on Thursday, November 16th at which we enjoy a buffet dinner ($20.00) at 6 p.m. and then at 6:45 p.m., Leesa Manion, King County Prosecutor, who was elected last year, will talk about what the Prosecuting Attorney’s office does, how she is reshaping the office and answer our questions about her work. Past projects she spearheaded at the office include protecting public safety, reducing racial disproportionality, strengthening victim services, and holding repeat perpetrators accountable. We meet at the Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Ave. SW. To RSVP, please email Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by noon this coming Friday, Nov. 10th. Contact Ann if you have questions about the event. ALL ARE WELCOME!

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

The meeting starts at 7 pm; you can attend in person at Alki UCC or via videoconference – the January 2024 agenda has information on how to access the latter.

Come see the West Seattle High School production of “The Laramie Project,” a deeply complex portrait of a community’s response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming. November 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17, at 7:30pm in the WSHS Theater. Get your tickets at https://westsidedramatickets.ludus.com/index.php.

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

All Military Veterans

Do you need help filing a claim for disability?

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) West Seattle Chapter #23 has trained Service Officers to help you with your claim. There is no charge , we are available on a first come first serve basis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

DAV West Seattle Chapter #23

4857 Delridge Way SW

206-933-8604

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Fall 2023

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.

Dates and Hours

Through December 9th, the Garden Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dates for 2024 will be shared after the college’s winter break.

Japanese Story Time is happening at High Point Library from 10:30 on November 17th. All are welcome!

*This is not a library-sponsored event

11月17日（金）10：30から、High Point図書館で、未就学児向け日本語のお話の会を開催します。ご都合の合う方は、是非いらしてください。

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 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 $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!

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.

Join Mode Music & Performing Arts for a Friendsgiving Fundraiser with live music, gourmet bites, local libations, and a heartwarming live auction to support MMPA’s accessible arts programs!

Friendsgiving will be hosted on Friday, November 17th, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm, at SoDo Park located at 3200 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134. Our evening, emceed by KEXP DJ Troy Nelson, will be filled with Herban Feast catering, local drinks, student & teacher performances plus a live musical performance by Tio Nacho’s House. It won’t be Friendsgiving without YOU, so get your tickets now!

Tickets are going quickly, so grab yours today!

You are invited! The West Seattle Rotary Club is getting ready for our fall fundraiser – A ParrotHeads Rainbow Bingo Event with Sylvia O’Stayformore as our Bingo Leader Extraordinaire, and with music and theme in honor of the late great Jimmy Buffett. This year’s event is sponsored by Potter Construction and Upward Architecture.

Each year, the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation provides new clothing and school supplies to elementary students throughout West Seattle, awards thousands in scholarships to local high schoolers, runs park, street, and yard cleanups throughout the community, and assists with global humanitarian and development efforts.

But it can’t do all of that work without you! Funds raised from this event will go directly to the all-volunteer Foundation’s service projects.

Location: West Seattle Golf Course Clubhouse, 4470 35th Ave SW

Date: Friday November 17, 2023

Time: Doors Open at 5:30 pm, Bingo and Festivities begin at 6:30 pm.

Cost:
Single Tickets – $40
Table of 8 – $300

Tickets are available at WestSeattleRotary2023RainbowBingo.eventbrite.com

Rainbow Bingo and Auction at the West Seattle Golf Course – Friday, November 17th. From 6-9 pm. Watch the Rotary website for ticket info.

Songwriter incubator night at Kenyon Hall:
7904 35th Ave SW

Third Friday of every month
Starting Friday, January 20th

Time:
6 – 6:30 – Sign up
6:30 – 9:30ish – Play like you haven’t played in public for 3 years and you’ve been honing your skills and your creative process to a fine point for a moment just like this!

Free to All Ages

Hosted by ‘The EL’ at Kenyon Hall.

Encouraging the advancement of songwriting and performance skills in a community driven listening environment. We are focusing on the support, development and inspiration of local creators and performers.

Help support Key Club by attending our spaghetti night dinner on Friday, November 17th! We’ll have food, games, bingo, and more!
P.S. The theme is safari so come in animal prints if you can!

Come see the West Seattle High School production of “The Laramie Project,” a deeply complex portrait of a community’s response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming. November 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17, at 7:30pm in the WSHS Theater. Get your tickets at https://westsidedramatickets.ludus.com/index.php.

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

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

SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Saturday Nov 18th 8 am: Hoka Demo Group Run and Seattle Marathon Send Off: We will gather for our special Saturday group run as per usual. But you can run in a pair of Hoka if you choose! Also this is our final Saturday run before the Seattle Marathon!! (we will not meet the following Saturday). We will give a talk for the GET FIT group to get prepped for race day (you already are with all your training) by going over tips for the final taper and night before and morning of the race! Others are welcome to sit in on the talk. We will have some donuts and chocolate milk back at the shop afterward! lori@westseattlerunner.com

Do you need or know someone who could use a helping hand this year to put a Thanksgiving meal on the table? We’ll be giving away 1,500 turkeys and bags of groceries to the community on Saturday, November 18, between our campuses in Issaquah and West Seattle. No proof of need required. Giveaway begins at 9 am. While supplies last. Help us bless our community this Thanksgiving during our annual Turkey and Groceries Giveaway!

Annual Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9 AM-4 PM
Text Sue 206 650 5491 alkict21events@gmail.com
some vendor tables available

There will be a holiday craft show at Arrowhead Gardens, 9230 2nd Ave SW, from 10 am – 3 pm on November 18th.

CRAFT FAIR IN THE STYLE OF AN OLD-WORLD GERMAN CHRISTKINDL MARKT!

Saturday, November 18th
from 10 A-4 P at Admiral Church
4320 SW Hill Street
(in the North Admiral District just off California Avenue)

Beautiful, unique crafts and homemade holiday baked goods.
Bavarian pretzels, hot drinks, including hot chocolate and cider.
Christmas lights, evergreen boughs and holiday music.
Drop by for a holiday drink and find great gifts for family and friends!

FREE color consults at It’s A Barber’s Thing!

Nov 12th @ 10 am to 5 pm

AUTUMN NEWS!

The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to fall & holidays are just around the corner. Change is in the air so why not CHANGE your hair?!

Schedule your free 15min consultation in our awesome shop!!!

itsabarbersthing.com

3830 California Ave SW

(206) 880-0185

Heron’s Market at the Heron’s Nest, 4818 Puget Way SW, 98106

Heron’s Market features a variety of vendors, arts, crafts, reiki, authors, plants and more in an outdoor setting. The Market is the third Saturday of June, July, August, September, and November. Email frances at heronsmarket@gmail.com for more information or to be a vendor. www.theHeronsNest.org/events for other events

HoliDaze: A 6-Week Psychotherapy Group for Transforming Your Holiday Season

Are the holidays a difficult time for you? Do you find yourself feeling lonely or overwhelmed due to difficult family dynamics or other challenging circumstances? You’re not alone. Introducing HoliDaze, an online therapy group designed specifically for adults who struggle during the holiday season. Whether it’s the weight of estrangement or the ache of loneliness, Holidaze is here to provide you with a supportive community and the nourishment you need to navigate this challenging time.

This is a space oriented toward liberation and possibilities therefore all nations, races, genders, abilities and other oppressed identities are not only welcome but encouraged to reach out. I am an experienced therapist specializing in complex trauma. My approach is primarily relational and attachment oriented incorporating the Liberation Health Framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and elements of other modalities including DBT and CBT.

Join us on Zoom Saturday mornings at 10 am PST starting November 18th through December 30. Sessions will be 90 minutes at $75 per session (sliding scale available with a limit of $50 per session). We will embark on a transformative six-week journey that will empower you to reclaim the holidays and cultivate a sense of possibility, even during the most challenging times. Remember, you deserve a season of healing and growth. This is where you’ll find the center of you.

Reach out on my Booking page for a free 20-minute consultation as the first step toward registering.

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Fall 2023

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.

Dates and Hours

Through December 9th, the Garden Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dates for 2024 will be shared after the college’s winter break.

West Seattle Food Bank is giving away turkeys, drive-up or walk-up in the South Seattle College north parking lot, 10 am-1 pm Saturday, November 18th.

(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.

International Games Month @ South Park Branch

Celebrate International Games Month at South Park Branch! Friends and families are welcome to drop in to enjoy classic board games and discover new ones. Plus, enter to win one of four fun card games! For all ages.

This event series is scheduled 11a.m.-3 p.m. for Friday Nov. 10, Saturday Nov. 18 and Saturday Nov. 25th

https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D170711250

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.

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 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 $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!

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

Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm

Stella’s Stars presents A Fundraising Dance Party

Featuring

‘The Flaming Pies’- Seattle Best Beatles Tribute Band

Saturday, Nov 18, 2023; 7:00-10:00 PM

West Seattle Senior Center – Everyone over 21 Welcome!

4217 SW Oregon Street SW

$35 (includes one drink ticket)

Dance, Sing, Play, and Give

All proceeds go to help educate, feed, and provide medical care to the students at the Stella Blue High School in Kenya!

Live Music at the Poggie Tavern
November 18th, 2023:
4717 California Ave SW

Local West Seattle rock band LEGAL ISSUES will take the stage at the Poggie Tavern on November 18th, 2023 at 8:30 pm to 11:50 pm with hard hitting original and classic blues driven rock n roll. No cover. Come and support live music once again at this classic West Seattle Tavern. More information on LEGAL ISSUES band at legalissues.band

Beats on Saturdays:

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

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.

Holiday Gift Fair at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Nov 19th 9:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Come and shop for unique Christmas gifts on Sunday, November 19th.. The fair will feature ethically sourced gifts and food, including chocolates, Advent calendars, garden décor, nativities, jewelry, holiday décor, scarves and more. By buying Ethical Trade, you support the efforts of skilled farmers and artisans, empower communities, and affirm the dignity of the workers. The proceeds from the sale will benefit Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Outreach efforts in our community.
But wait….there’s more! The Young Ladies Institute and DAR members will also be selling their craft & collectibles. You may also make an advent wreath centerpiece with fresh evergreens for your holiday table (all materials will be supplied). Frito chili bowls, mac & cheese, and lumpia will be available for lunch. Lastly…don’t go home without some tasty bake-sale treats sold by OLG students to benefit WestSide Baby!

What: The Farmlink Project in Collaboration with the West Seattle Farmers Market will be hosting a series of Food Drives this Holiday Season. We are also hosting an online fundraiser to raise 10,000 dollars for the food bank this Holiday Season. Rates of Food Insecurity in Seattle have steadily risen over the past couple of years leaving 1 out of 10 people food insecure in King County. Now more than ever we need your help!

When: There will be three Food Drives on 11/5, /11/19 and 12/3. All will be located at the West Seattle Farmers Market, which occurs in the Junction from 10 am to 2 pm.

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

Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21

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: 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! If you can’t make it to the monthly drive, you can leave your donations in the barrel outside the church’s front entrance. 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.

Looking to add a warm furry companion to your home? Friends of the Animals Foundation will have some wonderful rescued teenaged and young adult cats looking for love on Sunday, November 19th from 12-3 at MudBay in West Seattle at 2611 California Ave SW. Adoption fees will be reduced for the event. Please just stop by or reach out for more info at info@fafseattle.org or (206) 719-4864.

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

Outgoing Seattle Public Schools District 6 director Leslie Harris’s final community-conversation meeting (with lasagna!) before leaving office. Another board member may join her. Drop in at any point during the afternoon.

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.

All Military Veterans

Do you need help filing a claim for disability?

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) West Seattle Chapter #23 has trained Service Officers to help you with your claim. There is no charge , we are available on a first come first serve basis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

DAV West Seattle Chapter #23

4857 Delridge Way SW

206-933-8604

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

We are happy and grateful to accept donations on Tuesday (9 AM-7 PM), Wednesday (9 AM-5 PM), and Thursday (9 AM-4 PM). More info about donating items here: https://westsidebaby.org/donate-items

**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.

Free ASL class. This class is held ever Tuesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm. Address is 4001 44th Ave SW. It is a beginner level and it teaches the basic communication skills of American Sign Language. All ages are welcome. The class ends on Tuesday Dec 5th. For more info or for enrollment, please call/text 206.399.7270 or email 133771651@missionary.org

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

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.

Every Tuesday Trivia and Tacos

Join us for Trivia with our fabulous host Hannah. 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.

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

We are happy and grateful to accept donations on Tuesday (9 AM-7 PM), Wednesday (9 AM-5 PM), and Thursday (9 AM-4 PM). More info about donating items here: https://westsidebaby.org/donate-items

Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

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+

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

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

Here’s our list – so far – of West Seattle restaurants and bars that told us they planned to be open on Thanksgiving Day 2023. Note that establishments sometimes change their plans at the last minute. If you have an addition or change for this list, please send the info ASAP to to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

ADMIRAL PUB (2306 California SW): 2 pm-2 am. “We are open normal hours. We are also doing a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday at 5 pm.”

FIRE TACOS ON ALKI (2738 Alki SW): Open 11:30 am, closing “mid-afternoon, to be determined.”

GREAT AMERICAN DINER & BAR (4752 California SW): Here’s the Thanksgiving menu. Open 8 am until 10 pm.

GYROS ON ALKI (2716 Alki SW): Open until 4 pm.

LUCIANO’S PIZZA (2341 California SW): Open 10 am-10 pm.

MAHARAJA CUISINE OF INDIA (4542 California SW): Open 11 am-2 am.

POGGIE TAVERN (4717 California SW): Open at 5 pm.

PUERTO VALLARTA (4727 California SW): Open 8 am-11 pm.

SALTY’S ON ALKI (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor): Open 10 am-5 pm for Thanksgiving buffet – call to check if any reservations remain.

SPRING HOUSE THAI (2223 California SW): Open 11:30 am-10 pm.

SRIVILAI THAI (3247 California SW): Open 11 am-9:30 pm.

THE BRIDGE (California/Graham): Open just for the Seahawks game, 4 pm until about 9:30 pm, serving a “traditional Thanksgiving dinner.”

YOUNG’S RESTAURANT (9413 16th SW): Open until 3 pm.

Additions if we find more!

November 23rd, 8 am, Gobble Gobble Group Run on Alki:

We will have our annual Thanksgiving run to start the day with movement and gratitude for you and running. We will meet at Alki at the covered picnic table across from Starbucks. Bring food donations for the food bank. We will head across the street for coffee afterward and a chance to chat it up a bit. lori@westseattlerunner.com

All are welcome on Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 23rd from 12 pm-3 pm – for this year’s annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner! The delicious meal, created this year by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering‘s Jr. Sous Chef Zach Mosely, will include a traditional turkey dinner and all the trimmings, with desserts donated by the community. No need to RSVP, just show up at Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California Ave SW) on Thanksgiving Day between 12-3 pm.

This event happens with the help of many wonderful volunteers. You can sign up to volunteer or bring a dessert on signup.com.
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Gently used warm clothing, new blankets and socks, and dessert donations can be dropped off at our SODO office at 4105 Airport Way S., from Monday, November 20, to Wednesday, November 22, from 9 am-3 pm or bring it to The Hall at Fauntleroy on Thanksgiving Day from 10 am-1 pm.

Join us on Thanksgiving Day for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. 2 PM- 5 PM. ***FREE*** We will be serving a full traditional meal. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW.

We are having another 3rd annual Community Holiday Dinner service. I am raising funds for the event November 23rd at the Delridge P-Patch. We will be serving meals from 4 pm til 7 pm Wednesday, November 23rd. We are excepting donations for this event now. We are trying to raise $1000 to pay for packaging, food, and service for our West Seattle Community. Anyone can scan the bottom QR Code on the bottom of the flyer to donate immediately. We will also be serving Lunch services for pickup at the P-Patch 10 am-2 pm. We also have started a delivery dinner service in West Seattle. Just go to the website thehomeskillit.com to choose from our Great menu. Any questions please call Gino at 206-531-9182 for all info and to order.

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

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

Among the vendors, the Shotridge Collection.

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Fall 2023

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.

Dates and Hours

Through December 9th, the Garden Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dates for 2024 will be shared after the college’s winter break.

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.

Gift Wrapping! November 24, 4 – 8 PM at Jet City Labs, 4547 California Avenue SW.

The Clay Cauldron hosts gift wrapping by donation. We provide the wrapping of your gift purchases, tags and bows included. A percentage of the funds raised will be given to the American Cancer Society for cancer research.

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

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

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

HoliDaze: A 6-Week Psychotherapy Group for Transforming Your Holiday Season

Are the holidays a difficult time for you? Do you find yourself feeling lonely or overwhelmed due to difficult family dynamics or other challenging circumstances? You’re not alone. Introducing HoliDaze, an online therapy group designed specifically for adults who struggle during the holiday season. Whether it’s the weight of estrangement or the ache of loneliness, Holidaze is here to provide you with a supportive community and the nourishment you need to navigate this challenging time.

This is a space oriented toward liberation and possibilities therefore all nations, races, genders, abilities and other oppressed identities are not only welcome but encouraged to reach out. I am an experienced therapist specializing in complex trauma. My approach is primarily relational and attachment oriented incorporating the Liberation Health Framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and elements of other modalities including DBT and CBT.

Join us on Zoom Saturday mornings at 10 am PST starting November 18th through December 30. Sessions will be 90 minutes at $75 per session (sliding scale available with a limit of $50 per session). We will embark on a transformative six-week journey that will empower you to reclaim the holidays and cultivate a sense of possibility, even during the most challenging times. Remember, you deserve a season of healing and growth. This is where you’ll find the center of you.

Reach out on my Booking page for a free 20-minute consultation as the first step toward registering.

Among the vendors, the Shotridge Collection.

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Fall 2023

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.

Dates and Hours

Through December 9th, the Garden Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dates for 2024 will be shared after the college’s winter break.

(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.

International Games Month @ South Park Branch

Celebrate International Games Month at South Park Branch! Friends and families are welcome to drop in to enjoy classic board games and discover new ones. Plus, enter to win one of four fun card games! For all ages.

This event series is scheduled 11a.m.-3 p.m. for Friday Nov. 10, Saturday Nov. 18 and Saturday Nov. 25th

https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D170711250

Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Fall 2023

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

Dates and Hours

Through December 9th, the Northwest Wine Academy will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-6 p.m.

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.

What: Santa holiday photo op
When: Saturday November 25th noon to 3 pm
Where: Alki Bike and Board, 2606 California Ave. SW

Ol’ Saint Nick is heading to town, so grab your phone and strike a pose! On Small Business Saturday , Nov. 25th from noon to 3 pm, Santa’s parking his sleigh at Alki Bike and Board, 2606 California Ave. Enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee and snacks while you share your gift list and snap some merry pics.

Plus, while you’re there, spread some holiday cheer by donating to Treehouse Giving Tree, a special charity for foster kids! We are accepting new toys and youth clothing.

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.

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

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.

Among the vendors, the Shotridge Collection.

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.

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

West Seattle Classic Novels (and Movies) book club

Date: Sunday, November 26, 3 pm–4:30 pm

Title: Lampedusa’s The Leopard (1958)

Place: C & P Coffee on California Ave SW

Free and open to the public. All are welcome!

Fyi: The Leopard (Italian: Il Gattopardo), by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, is considered one of the most important novels in modern Italian literature. The novel was made into an award-winning 1963 film of the same name, directed by Luchino Visconti and starring Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon. {from Wikipedia}

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