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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
Medicare Health Insurance is confusing – so much information: the way it works, the options available, what to consider, what steps to take – how on earth are you going to decide which is the best plan to get? Don’t struggle on your own to figure it all out. Let me help you!
Come to my educational presentation Understanding Medicare at the West Seattle Senior Center on Thursday, October 5th at 11:00 – 12:00. You’ll get a clearer understanding of how it all works, what your options are, and how to go about deciding which plan would be the best one for you.
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.
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.
Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pmJoin 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!
The Georgetown Haunted History Tour is gearing up to kick off Spooky Season, and we’re hoping West Seattleites will join in the fun.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the Georgetown Haunted History Tour, with even more shows added this year! The GHHT is a guided, immersive, 90-minute walking tour of Seattle’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood. Groups of thrill-seekers wind their way through spooky landmarks where tales of true (and embellished) local history are brought to life. Stops include the Georgetown Steam Plant where lights, aerialists and live music transform the space and the Seattle Drum School–formerly the Georgetown Funeral Home, for a spooky seance that calls forth troubled spirits with grisly stories to tell.
Tickets will sell out, so reserve your spot now
And if you love dressing up, consider volunteering! We need help with set-up, box office, parking etc. You’ll get a free ticket and T-shirt! Sign up here
Thursdays @ 6:30 – Highland Park Run Club meets for about a 3-mile run, starting and ending at Highland Park Corner Store
You Are Invited
Candidates Forum
Presented by: North Highline Unincorporated Area CouncilThursday October 5, 2023 @ 7 PM
MEET
King County Council District 8 Candidates
Teresa Mosqueda & Sofia AragonJoin Zoom Meeting
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Be Informed Be Involved Be CountedVOTE
NHUAC will not be holding a September meeting. Our meetings will resume on Thursday, October 5th at 7pm when we host a Candidates Forum with Teresa Mosqueda and Sofia Aragon, who are running for the King County Council’s District 8 seat. Joe McDermott, who has held this seat since first elected in 2010, did not run for re-election.
If you have attended any of our past forums, you know there will be plenty of time for attendees to address questions to the candidates (see links below to their websites).
Mark your calendars and plan to attend on Thursday, October 5th, 7 pm, over Zoom.
Town Hall Q&A with Rob Saka and Maren Costa with emphasis on issues of specific importance to residents of Alki and Harbor Avenues, Alki Beach and Beach Drive. To be held Thursday October 5 at 7:00 PM at Admiral Church, 4320 SW Hill Street.
The public is invited but space is limited. It is not required but registration is recommended: email diedrehaines@gmail.com . Potential questions can also be submitted in advance to the same email contact.
Locations for Thursday October 5:
Beveridge Place
C & P Coffee
Darby Winery
Dubsea Coffee
Easy Street Records
The Nook
Otter on the Rocks
Revelry Room
Till Dawn
Viscon Cellars
West Seattle GroundsSome special happenings:
Dubsea Coffee will have Halloween-themed charcuterie boards and a discount on espresso drinks, plus a four-for-$20 drink special for groups of readers.
Otter on the Rocks will have special fall cocktails on the menu.
Darby Winery will have a 15% discount on bottles to go at the end of the night.
Viscon Cellars is offering discounted wine pours for readers for the evening.
West Seattle Grounds will have charcuterie plates, wine, and beer on the menu for readers to enjoy in addition to Caffé Vita coffee and Rishi tea.
Standing info:
West Seattle’s Silent Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month at local West Seattle spots. The agenda: bring your own book, read for an hour, and chat (if you want) with fellow book lovers. Bring a book and a friend for the ideal introvert happy hour.
7:00 — 7:30 Settle in
7:30 — 8:30 Silent reading hour
8:30 — 9:00 Chat or keep readingVisit www.instagram.com/silentbookclubwestseattle for event updates/locations.
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
EVENT DATES:
Friday, Oct 6th — 3-10 pm
Saturday, Oct 7th — 2-9 pm
Sunday, Oct 8th — 12-7 pmGrab your lederhosen and head to Ounces for our 6th Annual 3-Day Oktoberfest Event! This year, our event features big ol’ steins of locally brewed Oktoberfest beer, 3 live Oompah Bands, GIANT Bavarian Pretzels and brats, a very special Oktoberfest donut from Dough Joy, Costume Contest, and four FREE Stein Hoist Competitions (so bring the muscle!) Event is FREE! All ages and dog-friendly. Check our website for a timeline of events.
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.
Music, plus food and beverage available for purchase.
The Georgetown Haunted History Tour is gearing up to kick off Spooky Season, and we’re hoping West Seattleites will join in the fun.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the Georgetown Haunted History Tour, with even more shows added this year! The GHHT is a guided, immersive, 90-minute walking tour of Seattle’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood. Groups of thrill-seekers wind their way through spooky landmarks where tales of true (and embellished) local history are brought to life. Stops include the Georgetown Steam Plant where lights, aerialists and live music transform the space and the Seattle Drum School–formerly the Georgetown Funeral Home, for a spooky seance that calls forth troubled spirits with grisly stories to tell.
Tickets will sell out, so reserve your spot now
And if you love dressing up, consider volunteering! We need help with set-up, box office, parking etc. You’ll get a free ticket and T-shirt! Sign up here
Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Our Kiwanis New Year (2023-24) is just starting as we kick off with a PANCAKE BREAKFAST to be held on Saturday morning, October 7, beginning at 8 AM and running until noon at the White Center Eagles, 10452 15th SW, featuring pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, and/or juice, as well as a silent auction. Tickets remain at $10, with those under 5 free, and may be obtained at the door and/or from any WC Kiwanian you know, or by contacting Bill Tracy at 206-248-2441 or billnancytracy@aol.com.
We are a 501 C-3 ID# 90-0840143 and checks are to be made to The Kiwanis Club of White Center Youth Foundation. All funds raised, including donations, are delivered to area children’s organizations including the SW Boys & Girls Club, the White Center Food Bank, WestSide Baby, Camp Casey for handicapped children, as well as working with the Key Clubs at New Start Alternative HS and Evergreen HS, as well as helping the Exchange Club of Highline and Shorewood Elementary School. We appreciate your assistance and hope you will join us on OCTOBER 7, 2023.
Hello! Are you looking for that special gift for Christmas/Anniversary/Birthday?
Stop By the Senior Center Store on California and Oregon St.
POP UP ART SALE!
Featuring 3 unique artists: Pam Rehm, Phil Jones,Chawn Vance
10/7 – 10/8 Saturday and Sunday
10 am-5 pm
We hope to see you there!!
Open House: Roger Dahl Rifle Range
The West Seattle Sportsmen’s Club presents an Open House at the Roger Dahl Rifle Range in West Seattle on 10/7/2023 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Join us for a tour of one of the cleanest, safest, and friendliest ranges in the state, as well as a demonstration of Olympic style airgun competition, and a meet-and-greet with volunteer range masters. Information on range programs will also be available including gun safety, beginner shooting, and marksmanship competition. The address for the range is 4470 35th Ave SW. Additional details about the range and club can be found at wssportsmen.org. See you there!
The Delridge Farmers Market, put on by African Community Housing & Development, is thrilled to announce its third season in the Delridge neighborhood of Seattle.
The holistic community market prioritizes success for BIPOC business owners and healthy food for the Southwest Seattle region. The market’s opening day is Saturday, May 20th 2023 and runs through October 28th 2023. Community can attend the market every Saturday from 10 am-2 pm at 9421 18th Ave SW between SW Cambridge St and SW Roxbury St.
The Delridge Farmers Market is centered around the principle of abundance and is run by a Black-women-led nonprofit organization, African Community Housing & Development, serving the African Diaspora community in the Greater Seattle Area. The market has become a vital space for small businesses to sell their products and a buzzing social hub for neighbors to enjoy fresh, nourishing food and free resources like plant starts, diapers, and more.
The Delridge Farmers Market is a critical resource for the neighborhood, where it is often more than a 15-minute walk or bike ride to the nearest supermarket. In 2022, over 12,000 pounds of produce were distributed as free grab-and-go produce bags and as direct food assistance for elders and food-insecure community members.
The market features a diverse range of vendors, selling fresh produce, flowers, prepared food, and more. The market also accepts SNAP/EBT (SNAP users can double their dollar by purchasing from a farmers market!), Fresh Bucks, and WIC/Senior FMNP. African Community Housing & Development also offers Kid Bucks: every kid who attends the market gets a $5 voucher to spend on food.
“ACHD is committed to creating a vibrant, welcoming, and abundant market that serves the Delridge neighborhood. We encourage everyone to come every Saturday to support our local vendors and be in community,” said ACHD Associate Director Bilan Aden.
(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.
We’re back for our 3rd annual Oktoberfest at Highland Park Corner Store! Brats (from White Center’s Meat The Live Butcher), pretzels, local beers and fun and games! We’re tenting the parking lot for extra space to enjoy the celebration with your neighbors. Kiddo and pup friendly! Prost!
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.
EVENT DATES:
Friday, Oct 6th — 3-10 pm
Saturday, Oct 7th — 2-9 pm
Sunday, Oct 8th — 12-7 pmGrab your lederhosen and head to Ounces for our 6th Annual 3-Day Oktoberfest Event! This year, our event features big ol’ steins of locally brewed Oktoberfest beer, 3 live Oompah Bands, GIANT Bavarian Pretzels and brats, a very special Oktoberfest donut from Dough Joy, Costume Contest, and four FREE Stein Hoist Competitions (so bring the muscle!) Event is FREE! All ages and dog-friendly. Check our website for a timeline of events.
The Georgetown Haunted History Tour is gearing up to kick off Spooky Season, and we’re hoping West Seattleites will join in the fun.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the Georgetown Haunted History Tour, with even more shows added this year! The GHHT is a guided, immersive, 90-minute walking tour of Seattle’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood. Groups of thrill-seekers wind their way through spooky landmarks where tales of true (and embellished) local history are brought to life. Stops include the Georgetown Steam Plant where lights, aerialists and live music transform the space and the Seattle Drum School–formerly the Georgetown Funeral Home, for a spooky seance that calls forth troubled spirits with grisly stories to tell.
Tickets will sell out, so reserve your spot now
And if you love dressing up, consider volunteering! We need help with set-up, box office, parking etc. You’ll get a free ticket and T-shirt! Sign up here
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.
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.
Hello! Are you looking for that special gift for Christmas/Anniversary/Birthday?
Stop By the Senior Center Store on California and Oregon St.
POP UP ART SALE!
Featuring 3 unique artists: Pam Rehm, Phil Jones,Chawn Vance
10/7 – 10/8 Saturday and Sunday
10 am-5 pm
We hope to see you there!!
Every Sunday, year-round! In The West Seattle Junction, on California Ave SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska. Look for the newest Ripe ‘n’ Ready List here.
Come join the Fall gardening fun at the West Seattle Bee Garden, Sunday, October 8th from 11 am-1 pm.
Maintenance work will continue to remove the horsetail, other weeds and general garden clean up. Dress for the weather, bring garden/work gloves and a water bottle. Light snacks will be available. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow community members interested and passionate about bees, plants and caring for a shared outdoor community space.
Can’t make this one? To sign up to learn about future volunteer opportunities, write to: volunteerwsbg@gmail.com
The West Seattle Bee Garden is located at the north side of High Point Commons Park, at Graham/Lanham.
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.
EVENT DATES:
Friday, Oct 6th — 3-10 pm
Saturday, Oct 7th — 2-9 pm
Sunday, Oct 8th — 12-7 pmGrab your lederhosen and head to Ounces for our 6th Annual 3-Day Oktoberfest Event! This year, our event features big ol’ steins of locally brewed Oktoberfest beer, 3 live Oompah Bands, GIANT Bavarian Pretzels and brats, a very special Oktoberfest donut from Dough Joy, Costume Contest, and four FREE Stein Hoist Competitions (so bring the muscle!) Event is FREE! All ages and dog-friendly. Check our website for a timeline of events.
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.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
West Seattle High School Parking Lot
“Bless those who curl themselves around our hearts, who twine themselves through our days, who companion us in our labor and who call us to come and play.” — from the Litany of Blessing
Bring your pet(s) to St. John the Baptist’s annual community-wide St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals, in the West Seattle High School parking lot, 3000 California Ave SW. The Rev. Elise Johnstone will preside at the brief service and then will bless the animals. Each pet will receive a St. Francis medal.
Please have your pet on a leash or in a carrier.
All pets welcome!
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
Art Pop-Up in the Junction!
Alki Arts is having a one week ‘Pop Up’ art show October 9th-15th in the West Seattle Junction at 4500 California Ave SW.
Shop hours are daily 11 am-6 pm and we’ll be staying open late on Thursday the 12th till 8 pm for the West Seattle Art Walk!
We have really collected some incredible local original art for you to see. We will be showing the fabulous work of these talented local artists:
Joanne Shellan
Leon Lowman
C.A. Pierce
Robin Weiss
Laura Van Horne
Debbie Bianchi
Larry HalvorsenThere will be a live painting demo by artist Joanne Shellan on Thursday Oct 12th from 2-4 pm before Art Walk happens that same evening from 5-8 pm.
On Saturday the 14th we will be hosting a ‘pop up’ inside the pop up, with guest jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay with Penguina Designs from Noon-6 pm.
Crafting & Creativity Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SWWhat’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&DSeattle’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 CommunityJoin 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/2022-06-06Puget 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 PilsnerSeattle’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
Art Pop-Up in the Junction!
Alki Arts is having a one week ‘Pop Up’ art show October 9th-15th in the West Seattle Junction at 4500 California Ave SW.
Shop hours are daily 11 am-6 pm and we’ll be staying open late on Thursday the 12th till 8 pm for the West Seattle Art Walk!
We have really collected some incredible local original art for you to see. We will be showing the fabulous work of these talented local artists:
Joanne Shellan
Leon Lowman
C.A. Pierce
Robin Weiss
Laura Van Horne
Debbie Bianchi
Larry HalvorsenThere will be a live painting demo by artist Joanne Shellan on Thursday Oct 12th from 2-4 pm before Art Walk happens that same evening from 5-8 pm.
On Saturday the 14th we will be hosting a ‘pop up’ inside the pop up, with guest jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay with Penguina Designs from Noon-6 pm.
Come talk with Seattle Parks about the future park – backstory here.
**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.
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5:30-9:00
West Seattle Community Orchestras (WSCO) continues rehearsals at Chief Sealth International High School. Community members are invited to join one of three orchestras (entry level to advanced) and/or a Wind Symphony (think concert band). In addition, beginning string classes are offered for students and adults. Students grades 3-12 participate FREE, regardless of level! Adults pay a nominal fee. Registration info available on the WSCO website:
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 SWthemissingpiecegames.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
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!
Art Pop-Up in the Junction!
Alki Arts is having a one week ‘Pop Up’ art show October 9th-15th in the West Seattle Junction at 4500 California Ave SW.
Shop hours are daily 11 am-6 pm and we’ll be staying open late on Thursday the 12th till 8 pm for the West Seattle Art Walk!
We have really collected some incredible local original art for you to see. We will be showing the fabulous work of these talented local artists:
Joanne Shellan
Leon Lowman
C.A. Pierce
Robin Weiss
Laura Van Horne
Debbie Bianchi
Larry HalvorsenThere will be a live painting demo by artist Joanne Shellan on Thursday Oct 12th from 2-4 pm before Art Walk happens that same evening from 5-8 pm.
On Saturday the 14th we will be hosting a ‘pop up’ inside the pop up, with guest jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay with Penguina Designs from Noon-6 pm.
FINANCIAL BEGINNINGS SERIES:
Safe Banking for Seniors
Oct. 11, 1-2:30 pm
Join us for a practical and insightful workshop put on by Financial Beginnings, a nonprofit that teaches people how to play an active role in their financial well-being. Simply maximizing investment earnings is not enough to be a successful investor. There are fees, taxes and other considerations to optimize your investments. This workshop will introduce various investing strategies and retirement vehicles, while helping you better understand the type of investor you may be. Class includes a workbook. Speaker is Duncan Taylor, Financial Beginnings volunteer and SVP/ Chief Operating Officer for the Washington Bankers Association. RSVP requested.
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.
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
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
Art Pop-Up in the Junction!
Alki Arts is having a one week ‘Pop Up’ art show October 9th-15th in the West Seattle Junction at 4500 California Ave SW.
Shop hours are daily 11 am-6 pm and we’ll be staying open late on Thursday the 12th till 8 pm for the West Seattle Art Walk!
We have really collected some incredible local original art for you to see. We will be showing the fabulous work of these talented local artists:
Joanne Shellan
Leon Lowman
C.A. Pierce
Robin Weiss
Laura Van Horne
Debbie Bianchi
Larry HalvorsenThere will be a live painting demo by artist Joanne Shellan on Thursday Oct 12th from 2-4 pm before Art Walk happens that same evening from 5-8 pm.
On Saturday the 14th we will be hosting a ‘pop up’ inside the pop up, with guest jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay with Penguina Designs from Noon-6 pm.
The Art Glass Pumpkin Patch is back!
Avalon Glassworks has hundreds of blown-glass pumpkins displayed for the picking. They are created in orange and just about every other color. Most are priced at $40 to $125 each. Shop in person (hours below) or avalonglassworks.etsy.com – our online store.
Art Glass Pumpkin Patch
Avalon Glassworks
2914 SW Avalon WayThursday, October 12, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 13, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 14, 12-4 pm
Sunday, October 15 (Just Added!), 12-4 pmThursday, October 19, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 20, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 21, 12-4 pmThursday, October 26, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 27, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 28, 12-4 pmMore info at avalonglassworks.com
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.
Second Thursdays, it’s time for the West Seattle Art Walk; follow that link to see venue/artist highlights – and to get the walking map/venue list!
The West Seattle art walk is a monthly art event that is held the second Thursday of each month 5 pm to 9 pm year-round. The art walk is hosted by the local West Seattle merchants who feature a wide range of art and showcase our vibrant artist community.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pmJoin 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.
MICHELLE LIU
WHAT LAUGHTER TELLS US:
ASIAN AMERICANS, COMEDY AND BELONGINGLaughter shapes the way we listen to each other, and can be a signal of who belongs—and who doesn’t.
While everyone finds different things funny, we all have experienced laughter. And what we find funny shapes how we interconnect. Through clips of Asian American stand-up comedians, Professor Michelle Liu explores how humor can change the patterns of belonging that everyone in the United States has inherited.
When we want to learn about the past, we turn to history books. When we want to learn about how the past continues to live within us, we can turn to humor. Join Liu for a conversation about why laughing matters.
Michelle Liu (she/her) is a professor of English and the associate director of writing programs at the University of Washington. She specializes in writing and exploring ideas about identity, history, emotion, and storytelling. She has taught for nearly 20 years with the goal of helping people interconnect their hearts, minds, and experiences in their learning. She earned her PhD in American Studies from Yale University.
Liu lives in Seattle.
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
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.
Art Pop-Up in the Junction!
Alki Arts is having a one week ‘Pop Up’ art show October 9th-15th in the West Seattle Junction at 4500 California Ave SW.
Shop hours are daily 11 am-6 pm and we’ll be staying open late on Thursday the 12th till 8 pm for the West Seattle Art Walk!
We have really collected some incredible local original art for you to see. We will be showing the fabulous work of these talented local artists:
Joanne Shellan
Leon Lowman
C.A. Pierce
Robin Weiss
Laura Van Horne
Debbie Bianchi
Larry HalvorsenThere will be a live painting demo by artist Joanne Shellan on Thursday Oct 12th from 2-4 pm before Art Walk happens that same evening from 5-8 pm.
On Saturday the 14th we will be hosting a ‘pop up’ inside the pop up, with guest jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay with Penguina Designs from Noon-6 pm.
The Art Glass Pumpkin Patch is back!
Avalon Glassworks has hundreds of blown-glass pumpkins displayed for the picking. They are created in orange and just about every other color. Most are priced at $40 to $125 each. Shop in person (hours below) or avalonglassworks.etsy.com – our online store.
Art Glass Pumpkin Patch
Avalon Glassworks
2914 SW Avalon WayThursday, October 12, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 13, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 14, 12-4 pm
Sunday, October 15 (Just Added!), 12-4 pmThursday, October 19, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 20, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 21, 12-4 pmThursday, October 26, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 27, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 28, 12-4 pmMore info at avalonglassworks.com
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.
A night for alcohol-free partying!
Kenyon Hall Cabaret, All Ages Halloween Drag Show, Friday the 13th, Costume Contest! Doors at 7p RSVP @ kenyonhall.org
Drag Cocktail Hour at The Locol 6p-7p Pre drink with the cast of Kenyon Hall Cabaret!! 21+
The Georgetown Haunted History Tour is gearing up to kick off Spooky Season, and we’re hoping West Seattleites will join in the fun.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the Georgetown Haunted History Tour, with even more shows added this year! The GHHT is a guided, immersive, 90-minute walking tour of Seattle’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood. Groups of thrill-seekers wind their way through spooky landmarks where tales of true (and embellished) local history are brought to life. Stops include the Georgetown Steam Plant where lights, aerialists and live music transform the space and the Seattle Drum School–formerly the Georgetown Funeral Home, for a spooky seance that calls forth troubled spirits with grisly stories to tell.
Tickets will sell out, so reserve your spot now
And if you love dressing up, consider volunteering! We need help with set-up, box office, parking etc. You’ll get a free ticket and T-shirt! Sign up here
After over 10 years with only one video, Not Dead Yet will celebrate the release of our 2nd video, Running for Love, at the Skylark this Friday the 13th. Running for Love is a postcard of our favorite running routes in Seattle, set to our feel good rock n roll.
Two West Seattle favorites, Memphis Radio Kings and Knathan Ryan will join us on the bill. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. $10 cover.
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).
Saturday, October 14, 2023–8 am-10:30 am – Maximum (80%) at 9:20 am
(don’t @ me if I’m a few minutes late, 8 am on a Saturday is a lot)North end of Westcrest Park. 9000 8th Ave. SW
I’ll bring whatever glasses I have left, help you be sure you’re viewing safely (as long as you ask me!), and I’ll bring indirect viewers.
What if it is cloudy or raining??? Great question. Phenomenal question. Welcome to astronomy in Seattle, where “through the clouds” is our tagline.
Thunder: cancelled
Heavy rain/clouds: if it is the kind of weather than might clear up, I am likely to go anyway and wait it out. If it is going to stay socked in, I may cancel and drive over Snoqualmie Pass. If there is another location in Seattle where it is clearer, we may move locations. I’ll post movements on all the social media and be sure West Seattle Blog knows. I watched the transit of Venus through a filtered telescope over which we were holding an umbrella. An. Umbrella.
Light clouds: oh yeah, we’re doing this. Our lighter clouds move around a lot, and the Sun shines through them.
REMEMBER: It is NOT safe to view the eclipse through the clouds without other protection. You still need eclipse glasses or indirect methods, even though indirect methods are less likely to work when cloudy.
The Delridge Farmers Market, put on by African Community Housing & Development, is thrilled to announce its third season in the Delridge neighborhood of Seattle.
The holistic community market prioritizes success for BIPOC business owners and healthy food for the Southwest Seattle region. The market’s opening day is Saturday, May 20th 2023 and runs through October 28th 2023. Community can attend the market every Saturday from 10 am-2 pm at 9421 18th Ave SW between SW Cambridge St and SW Roxbury St.
The Delridge Farmers Market is centered around the principle of abundance and is run by a Black-women-led nonprofit organization, African Community Housing & Development, serving the African Diaspora community in the Greater Seattle Area. The market has become a vital space for small businesses to sell their products and a buzzing social hub for neighbors to enjoy fresh, nourishing food and free resources like plant starts, diapers, and more.
The Delridge Farmers Market is a critical resource for the neighborhood, where it is often more than a 15-minute walk or bike ride to the nearest supermarket. In 2022, over 12,000 pounds of produce were distributed as free grab-and-go produce bags and as direct food assistance for elders and food-insecure community members.
The market features a diverse range of vendors, selling fresh produce, flowers, prepared food, and more. The market also accepts SNAP/EBT (SNAP users can double their dollar by purchasing from a farmers market!), Fresh Bucks, and WIC/Senior FMNP. African Community Housing & Development also offers Kid Bucks: every kid who attends the market gets a $5 voucher to spend on food.
“ACHD is committed to creating a vibrant, welcoming, and abundant market that serves the Delridge neighborhood. We encourage everyone to come every Saturday to support our local vendors and be in community,” said ACHD Associate Director Bilan Aden.
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.
Score the Gear of Your Dreams this Weekend!
Support your fellow snow sport enthusiasts and shop local at the West Seattle Ski Swap.
SWAP DATES:
Saturday, October 17th | 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, October 18th | 10 am – 4 pm
(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
Art Pop-Up in the Junction!
Alki Arts is having a one week ‘Pop Up’ art show October 9th-15th in the West Seattle Junction at 4500 California Ave SW.
Shop hours are daily 11 am-6 pm and we’ll be staying open late on Thursday the 12th till 8 pm for the West Seattle Art Walk!
We have really collected some incredible local original art for you to see. We will be showing the fabulous work of these talented local artists:
Joanne Shellan
Leon Lowman
C.A. Pierce
Robin Weiss
Laura Van Horne
Debbie Bianchi
Larry HalvorsenThere will be a live painting demo by artist Joanne Shellan on Thursday Oct 12th from 2-4 pm before Art Walk happens that same evening from 5-8 pm.
On Saturday the 14th we will be hosting a ‘pop up’ inside the pop up, with guest jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay with Penguina Designs from Noon-6 pm.
Regular weekly family reading time.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
The Art Glass Pumpkin Patch is back!
Avalon Glassworks has hundreds of blown-glass pumpkins displayed for the picking. They are created in orange and just about every other color. Most are priced at $40 to $125 each. Shop in person (hours below) or avalonglassworks.etsy.com – our online store.
Art Glass Pumpkin Patch
Avalon Glassworks
2914 SW Avalon WayThursday, October 12, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 13, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 14, 12-4 pm
Sunday, October 15 (Just Added!), 12-4 pmThursday, October 19, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 20, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 21, 12-4 pmThursday, October 26, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 27, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 28, 12-4 pmMore info at avalonglassworks.com
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, OCTOBER 14 // INTERGENERATIONAL PAPER COLLAGE: this is happening this Saturday from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm and requires registration. The intention is for older adults and children to make art together — though you don’t need to register as a pair. We invite patrons of all ages to participate in this workshop, which is designed to be an intergenerational creative space. Link to our online event page, including registration link. If registering multiple people, please submit individual registrations for each participant.
The Georgetown Haunted History Tour is gearing up to kick off Spooky Season, and we’re hoping West Seattleites will join in the fun.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the Georgetown Haunted History Tour, with even more shows added this year! The GHHT is a guided, immersive, 90-minute walking tour of Seattle’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood. Groups of thrill-seekers wind their way through spooky landmarks where tales of true (and embellished) local history are brought to life. Stops include the Georgetown Steam Plant where lights, aerialists and live music transform the space and the Seattle Drum School–formerly the Georgetown Funeral Home, for a spooky seance that calls forth troubled spirits with grisly stories to tell.
Tickets will sell out, so reserve your spot now
And if you love dressing up, consider volunteering! We need help with set-up, box office, parking etc. You’ll get a free ticket and T-shirt! Sign up here
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
Sound Bath for the New Moon
Saturday, October 14
Saturday, October 28
7:30-8:30 pm
$40
At the Move2Center, 3618 Southwest Alaska
Beats on Saturdays:
DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Out At The Box is going spooky this month with a night of haunted drag at Box Bar! Join us on 10/14 at 9:30 pm for a night you won’t soon forget! Admission is free and 21+. Box Bar is located at 5401 California Ave SW.
From Cindy: “I will be donating 28% of my earnings (on this day) to breast cancer research.”
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.
Torah Learning Center of West Seattle will be having a Challah Braiding event at the WS Farmers Market this Sunday from 10-2.
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.
Score the Gear of Your Dreams this Weekend!
Support your fellow snow sport enthusiasts and shop local at the West Seattle Ski Swap.
SWAP DATES:
Saturday, October 17th | 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, October 18th | 10 am – 4 pm
Art Pop-Up in the Junction!
Alki Arts is having a one week ‘Pop Up’ art show October 9th-15th in the West Seattle Junction at 4500 California Ave SW.
Shop hours are daily 11 am-6 pm and we’ll be staying open late on Thursday the 12th till 8 pm for the West Seattle Art Walk!
We have really collected some incredible local original art for you to see. We will be showing the fabulous work of these talented local artists:
Joanne Shellan
Leon Lowman
C.A. Pierce
Robin Weiss
Laura Van Horne
Debbie Bianchi
Larry HalvorsenThere will be a live painting demo by artist Joanne Shellan on Thursday Oct 12th from 2-4 pm before Art Walk happens that same evening from 5-8 pm.
On Saturday the 14th we will be hosting a ‘pop up’ inside the pop up, with guest jewelry artist Johanna Lindsay with Penguina Designs from Noon-6 pm.
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
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.
The Art Glass Pumpkin Patch is back!
Avalon Glassworks has hundreds of blown-glass pumpkins displayed for the picking. They are created in orange and just about every other color. Most are priced at $40 to $125 each. Shop in person (hours below) or avalonglassworks.etsy.com – our online store.
Art Glass Pumpkin Patch
Avalon Glassworks
2914 SW Avalon WayThursday, October 12, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 13, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 14, 12-4 pm
Sunday, October 15 (Just Added!), 12-4 pmThursday, October 19, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 20, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 21, 12-4 pmThursday, October 26, 12-4 pm
Friday, October 27, 12-4 pm
Saturday, October 28, 12-4 pmMore info at avalonglassworks.com
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.
2-5 pm, variety of activities, volunteer-powered, at Fauntleroy UCC, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, The Hall at Fauntleroy. See the map and schedule here.
Our grand opening celebration is the place to be and we want you to come on down and come see what we are all about!
October 15th
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Ribboncutting at 3:30 PM@luckylinqs ⛓️will be on site to bling you out! Go
check them out to see what linqs will be offered for
purchase!@amalfiflowertruck will have beautiful stems to
giveaway to guest!As well as, we have partnered with so many more
amazing local businesses for awesome goodies,
bevvies, and more!Our doors are open to peruse our new showroom, see
what we are all about and take advantage of our
limited time grand opening exclusives!The first 15 bride-to-be’s that attend the opening,
then book and buy at your appointment will receive a
complimentary veil on us!
HALLOWEEN BINGO, PIZZA AND COSTUME PARTY!
Sunday, October 15, 6:30-8:00 pm
Admiral Church, 4320 SW Hill St
FREE! Great costume and Bingo prizes! Community warmly welcomed!
Grand Prize: 3 nights in Scenic Leavenworth!
Questions? Text (206) 300-6974.
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 SWWhat’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!
October 16, 2023 | All Things Argentina w/Set Fly Fishing | FREE
Location | EWA Store | 6:30 pmCome hear exactly how amazing fly fishing in Argentina is from someone who knows it well, Matias Claret of Set Fly Fishing. This will be a fun, informative, and potentially expensive evening for those who attend. Having spent quite a bit of time in Argentina ourselves, we know exactly what you are in for… Argentina is incredible!
Mondays: 6:30-10 pm
Open D&DSeattle’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 CommunityJoin 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/2022-06-06Puget 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 PilsnerSeattle’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
Dine out at Mioposto 4-9 pm tonight and 20 percent benefits the Admiral Neighborhood Association!
**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
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October 17th, 6 pm – 8:30 pm
October 18th, 6 pm – 8:30 pmJoin us for a very hands-on, do-it-all-yourself cooking class guided by Salty’s on Alki Executive Chef Paolo Digregorio and Creative Director Celeste Stubner.
Wine pairings will be selected by our own 2-time award-winning Sommelier, Tim O’Brien.
THE MENU
Ahi Tuna Poke
Asian Three Color Cabbage Slaw with Togarashi Mayo
King Salmon Sesame Bowl with Steaming Sushi Rice
Housemade Sweet Treat
Scrabble Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SWthemissingpiecegames.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.
Pumpkin Junction 2023
Daily, 10/18/23 – 10/28/23
The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SW(206) 938-2337
info@thebeerjunction.comYou’ve all been asking, and YES!, we are continuing the beloved Beer Junction tradition that is Pumpkin Junction.
Join us from 10/18-10/28 as we tap and enjoy 12+ pumpkin beers and get into the spooky season spirit. Build your own flights, take down pints; however you do it, just get down here and enjoy the warming spices of fall in your beers!
21+, Free Entry