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Visit the Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College to experience local, student-produced wines in our modern tasting room and retail store. Learn more about our programs in wine production and marketing.
Dates and Hours
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 1-6 p.m.
Getting Here
The Northwest Wine Academy is located in the North Parking Lot (accessed via Entry 1) 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 Quilters invites you to their Quilters’ Showcase on Saturday, September 23 at the West Seattle Senior Center from 1 pm to 4 pm. Free admission. The Showcase features over 50 quilts made by your quilting neighbors in the greater West Seattle area.
Some of the quilts you’ll see use traditional patterns, while other quilts are assembled improvisationally. Most quilts are made from quilting cotton, but blue jeans and pre-retirement office wear make an appearance! Some quilts are embroidered. You’ll recognize poppies and villages. Made by hand or made on a machine…they’re all here! Whether the quilts have been in use for decades or are hot off the sewing machine, you’ll enjoy the variety of quilts in this show.
West Seattle Quilters work on their own projects, but collaborate to sew community-service quilts. Some of the hundreds of items our group has made to donate to worthy non-profits this year will be on display.
West Seattle Quilters meets on the first and third Mondays at the West Seattle Senior Center. Socializing starts at 6:00 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30. Quilters of all ages, abilities, and quilting styles are welcome.
The Learning Communities Foundation invites you to join them for UnPoppable FUNdraiser,. Serving mocktails, cocktails, appetizers from Greenbridge Café, sorbet from Seattle Sorbet and treats from Puffy Pandy there is something for everyone. (Adults only, please)
UnPoppable FUNdraiser
Saturday September 23, 2023
6:30-8:30 pm
@ Educare Seattle 625 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA 98146You can reserve your space HERE – Tickets are just $25
Volunteers needed too – please email nwoodland@learningcommunitiesfoundation.org or call (206) 716-8840
“We’ll transform our bright and airy building into a festive evening venue with music, lots of fun activities to bring child-like joy in an adult setting,” shares Woodland. Guests will find opportunities to give in a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for folks who are new to fundraising events or who wish to learn more about direct ways to address income inequality or invest in early learning.
About Educare Seattle: Educare Seattle is an early learning center in White Center offering Head Start preschool and
childcare programs to area families. Income eligible (~less than $55,000 for a family of 3) families receive high quality, culturally relevant learning opportunities and care. First opened in 2010, Educare Seattle serves more than 140 children with a Whole Family approach that engages parents “as a child’s first and most important teacher”.About Learning Communities Foundation: As the fund development partner of Educare Seattle and the Puget Sound
Educational Service District (PSESD), LCF raises funds for PSESD programs, like Educare, that strive to create a racially just and humanizing learning system from cradle to career.
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
Full Life Crisis with Moss and Cadillac Black
Saturday, September 23rd 2023
7 pm Door – Music starts at 8 pm $10 Cover
Skylark Cafe 3803 Delridge Ave SWBIOGRAPHY:
Full Life Crisis is a Seattle based band, together since 2007. FLC’s music is best described as a power pop garage rock. Band members are Brian Chase, Kevin Ylvisaker, Mike Patterson, Jono Rodgers, and Tom Butterworth. Members previously played in various bands including Son of Man, Dogfish, Moss, and the Lifeguards. They’ve released several projects and continue to create, record and perform new material all the time!
ArtsWest Playhouse announces the first show in the 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream…”. Kicking off this season is the comedy Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling (The Office, Mindy Project) and Brenda Withers. Matt & Ben serves as a perfectly funny introduction to a season that explores how different people pursue their dreams and promises audiences a refreshing way to end their summer. The show will run from September 7th – October 1st, 2023, at ArtsWest and will be directed by local artist Zenaida Rose Smith.
Matt & Ben is a witty and irreverent play that reimagines the lives of Hollywood’s beloved bro-buddies, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the 1990s, just before they skyrocketed to fame. In a hilarious twist, Kaling and Withers wrote the roles for female-presenting performers. Seattle actors Nabilah Ahmed and Jacquelyn Miedema will portray the two Oscar-winning actors as they navigate fame, friendship, and the fateful script that would eventually become “Good Will Hunting.”
Originally debuting Off-Broadway, Matt & Ben was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its clever humor and imaginative premise. Kaling and Withers, two rising stars in the entertainment industry at the time, wrote and starred in the original production which premiered at New York’s Fringe Festival in 2002.
Matt & Ben is the perfect opening act for ArtsWest’s 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream,” which will take theatergoers on a journey through the pursuit of dreams from five diverse and captivating lenses. Under the direction of Zenaida Rose Smith, a local theatre artist who is impassioned by elevating the voices of the Global Majority, this production is sure to be infused with an invigorating energy, offering a fresh perspective on this beloved play while staying true to its comedic brilliance and heartwarming essence.
“We’re so thrilled to be opening our new season with this biting and brilliant comedy about celebrity and the Hollywood dream,” said Mathew Wright. “It’s exactly the release we need right now, and to have it in Zenaida’s expert hands with such a smart and funny cast is a dream come true.”
Cast
Matt Damon – Nabilah Ahmed
Ben Affleck – Jacquelyn MiedemaCreative Team
Director – Zenaida Rose Smith
Stage Manager – Kimberly Le
Lighting Designer – Chih-hung Shao
Scenic Designer – Adair McCormack
Sound Designer – Erik Siegling
Costume Designer – Maggie Carrido Adams
Props Master – Cory SouthwellAbout the Production
Matt & Ben written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers plays September 7 – October 1, 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2 pm-7 pm.
Craetorus (EP Release) w/ Lightweight Champion and Miguel Escobar
Venue: Tim’s Tavern
Time: Doors at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm
Venue Address: 9655 16th Ave SW
Price: $10/$15
All Ages until 10 pm, after 10 pm 21+
Tickets: https://timslivemusic.com/upcoming-shows#/events?event_id=84635$10 Presale online(save money!), $15 Day of show cash at door
all ages until 10 pm
7 pm doors, 8 pm show
CRAETORUS-
Starting as a solo musician from late 2017 to 2021, Darla Rae (front person of Craetorus) has been making moves to push for inclusivity and diversity in the WA music scene. Their lyrics are described as contemplative, with tinges of catchiness, but enough to leave you with catharsis and a yearning for self reflection. Musically sounding in the likes of jazz, r&b, psychedelia, prog rock and indie, they’ve somehow made a conglomeration of it all to make Craetorus’ distinct sound. Releasing their first single, “Ivy” in April of 2019, they’ve been on the path to musical discovery with the recent support in May of 2022 from Jon Garber, Lychen Gipaya, Ryan Anthony Brooks, Nico Mitchell & Danilo Martinez. Catch them soon with an EP release in 2023.
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION-
Seattle Indie Alternative/Alt-Country
From WASHMAG on Lightweight Champion’s debut EP, “Valley” –
“Lightweight Champion exact alt-country with an air of orderliness; think a pair of boots freshly scuffed rather than worn in. The melodies are simple but compelling, the rhythm section is tight, and Gabriel Delayne’s versatile piano keys makes for a formidable secret weapon. Most of it is comfortingly well-trodden material, like the three-chord lamentation of “Underperforming” and the breezy “Winter Leaves.” Closer “Daisy” is the outlier, a milieu of synth and processed vocals that foreshadow an intriguing path for the band outside the familiar bar buzzers the band does so well here.”
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.
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.
Sunday event during the September 24th Farmers Market:
We will hold our office open that day from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM with a mortgage lender and one of our Compass agents on site helping home buyers get pre-approved, information on getting pre-approved, and to answer anything Real Estate related. We will provide coffee and donuts. We will be doing this 1-2 times a month, and we have a sign-up link here forms.gle/aweR9D7ee6cKuw4K7
New this year, the West Seattle Junction is moving up fall festivities to separate them from trick or treating (which will still happen close to Halloween). Music, chili cookoff, cornhole, more.
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.
ArtsWest Playhouse announces the first show in the 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream…”. Kicking off this season is the comedy Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling (The Office, Mindy Project) and Brenda Withers. Matt & Ben serves as a perfectly funny introduction to a season that explores how different people pursue their dreams and promises audiences a refreshing way to end their summer. The show will run from September 7th – October 1st, 2023, at ArtsWest and will be directed by local artist Zenaida Rose Smith.
Matt & Ben is a witty and irreverent play that reimagines the lives of Hollywood’s beloved bro-buddies, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the 1990s, just before they skyrocketed to fame. In a hilarious twist, Kaling and Withers wrote the roles for female-presenting performers. Seattle actors Nabilah Ahmed and Jacquelyn Miedema will portray the two Oscar-winning actors as they navigate fame, friendship, and the fateful script that would eventually become “Good Will Hunting.”
Originally debuting Off-Broadway, Matt & Ben was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its clever humor and imaginative premise. Kaling and Withers, two rising stars in the entertainment industry at the time, wrote and starred in the original production which premiered at New York’s Fringe Festival in 2002.
Matt & Ben is the perfect opening act for ArtsWest’s 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream,” which will take theatergoers on a journey through the pursuit of dreams from five diverse and captivating lenses. Under the direction of Zenaida Rose Smith, a local theatre artist who is impassioned by elevating the voices of the Global Majority, this production is sure to be infused with an invigorating energy, offering a fresh perspective on this beloved play while staying true to its comedic brilliance and heartwarming essence.
“We’re so thrilled to be opening our new season with this biting and brilliant comedy about celebrity and the Hollywood dream,” said Mathew Wright. “It’s exactly the release we need right now, and to have it in Zenaida’s expert hands with such a smart and funny cast is a dream come true.”
Cast
Matt Damon – Nabilah Ahmed
Ben Affleck – Jacquelyn MiedemaCreative Team
Director – Zenaida Rose Smith
Stage Manager – Kimberly Le
Lighting Designer – Chih-hung Shao
Scenic Designer – Adair McCormack
Sound Designer – Erik Siegling
Costume Designer – Maggie Carrido Adams
Props Master – Cory SouthwellAbout the Production
Matt & Ben written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers plays September 7 – October 1, 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2 pm-7 pm.
West Seattle Classic Novels (and Movies) book group
Sunday, September 24, 3:00 — 4:30 pm
Title: George Eliot, Middlemarch, (1871-72), Books V — VIII (Second half)
Location: At outdoor table on patio behind C & P Coffee
Open to all!
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!
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
WSB-coordinated forum:
City Council District 1 contenders Maren Costa and Rob Saka, 7-8 pm
(County Council forum canceled due to one candidate’s illness but the city candidates are STILL ON!)
No livestream – will be videorecorded and published on WSB afterward.
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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
At noon Tuesday, September 26th, at WS Coworking, “a more interactive workshop on common-sense marketing. Choosing what marketing works for your business needs and where your time and resources are better spent can be a daunting task by itself. Join Barney Cohen (a fellow coworker and successful entrepreneur) in this interactive workshop. Bring your questions as well.” You can register here. https://westseattlecoworking.zohobackstage.com/CommonSenseApproachtoSmallBusinessMarketing
**IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW TIMES ON OUR WEEKLY SIGN-WAVING EVENT**
SAME PLACE: The intersection of 16th Ave. SW & SW Holden St.; West Seattle
WHEN: TUESDAYS ONLY!
TIME: 5:00-6:00 pm
Join members of Hate Free Delridge and Puget Ridge Cohousing for this ongoing community sign-waving event and help spread the message that Black Lives Matter and the time to end systemic racism is NOW! We have signs to share or bring your own!
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Scrabble Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave 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.
Storytime in the Garden at the Delridge P-Patch every Tuesday evening at 6 pm from June – October. Families, please join us for a few stories followed by a garden activity.
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!
FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP
Sept. 27, 1-2:30 pmWe are excited to welcome back local physical therapist Julia Badding from Sea Pines Physical Therapy for this
popular hands-on workshop. Julia will offer live demonstrations, tips, handouts and a Q&A presentation about
preventing falls and how to fall to reduce injury.
Drop by the Southwest Precinct 5-7 pm to get a free steering-wheel lock from SWP’s acting Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Solomon.
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.
Wednesday, September 27th, 6-7 pm: Sound PT Injury Screens
Come for a free injury screen with Sound PT! Last month was packed, so bring your injury closer to 6 than 7 to get on the list (we don’t start the list until 6 pm).
6-8 pm trivia, all ages!
*This is the birthday run, celebrating everyone with a September birthday. If that’s you, you get a coveted birthday button! And treats for everyone afterward.*
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+
Meet RainWise staff and contractors and find out what you can do on your property. RSVP at getrainwise3.eventbrite.com
All are welcome at our first meeting of the 23-24 season. We will be joined by staff from the Seattle Police Department in conversation with community. We hear so much about crime in the media, is crime really on the rise in Highland Park, Riverview & South Delridge?
We also will have guests from the LEAD program to talk about their recent work in partnership with many other agencies in the resolution of the large encampment on State land off Myers Way. What are the lessons learned and ways we can support these efforts to help insecurely housed folks?
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
West Seattle Democratic Women presentation Thursday, September 28th, via Zoom. Following a discussion group at 11 a.m., the presentation will start at 11:30 a. m. The topic is privatization of Social Security. Not a sexy topic? If you are a current recipient or if you pay into the program and anticipate receiving benefits, the proposed changes will greatly impact you. Our presenter, Karen Richter, who is co-president of the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) and works with the Social Security Works, WA Coalition, will address this issue of privatization of Social Security which, by the way is not an entitlement! ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. Email Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by end of day Tuesday, Sept. 26th, to receive the Zoom link.
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.
I’m excited to share that there’s another civic conversation about artificial intelligence coming up at C&P Coffee on Thursday, September 28th between 5-7 pm.
In our conversation last month, I think the group achieved a really wonderful flow of sharing ideas, questions, feelings, experiences, and information regarding AI. The ultimate aim has always been to create a space where various perspectives are welcome, where we can all learn from one another, and where we can also practice democratic dialogue. C&P has been a really wonderful supporter of the work by offering their space to us to practice these important things in community.
I’ve created a webpage where people can go to learn more and register for free.
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.
Back to its original format for the first time since 2019 – dozens of food and beverage purveyors offering bites and sips all in one place, as a fundraiser for the West Seattle Food Bank. 5:30 VIP entry, 6 pm general admission. Get your ticket(s) here before they sell out.
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!
Thursdays @ 6:30 – Highland Park Run Club meets for about a 3-mile run, starting and ending at Highland Park Corner Store
ArtsWest Playhouse announces the first show in the 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream…”. Kicking off this season is the comedy Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling (The Office, Mindy Project) and Brenda Withers. Matt & Ben serves as a perfectly funny introduction to a season that explores how different people pursue their dreams and promises audiences a refreshing way to end their summer. The show will run from September 7th – October 1st, 2023, at ArtsWest and will be directed by local artist Zenaida Rose Smith.
Matt & Ben is a witty and irreverent play that reimagines the lives of Hollywood’s beloved bro-buddies, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the 1990s, just before they skyrocketed to fame. In a hilarious twist, Kaling and Withers wrote the roles for female-presenting performers. Seattle actors Nabilah Ahmed and Jacquelyn Miedema will portray the two Oscar-winning actors as they navigate fame, friendship, and the fateful script that would eventually become “Good Will Hunting.”
Originally debuting Off-Broadway, Matt & Ben was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its clever humor and imaginative premise. Kaling and Withers, two rising stars in the entertainment industry at the time, wrote and starred in the original production which premiered at New York’s Fringe Festival in 2002.
Matt & Ben is the perfect opening act for ArtsWest’s 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream,” which will take theatergoers on a journey through the pursuit of dreams from five diverse and captivating lenses. Under the direction of Zenaida Rose Smith, a local theatre artist who is impassioned by elevating the voices of the Global Majority, this production is sure to be infused with an invigorating energy, offering a fresh perspective on this beloved play while staying true to its comedic brilliance and heartwarming essence.
“We’re so thrilled to be opening our new season with this biting and brilliant comedy about celebrity and the Hollywood dream,” said Mathew Wright. “It’s exactly the release we need right now, and to have it in Zenaida’s expert hands with such a smart and funny cast is a dream come true.”
Cast
Matt Damon – Nabilah Ahmed
Ben Affleck – Jacquelyn MiedemaCreative Team
Director – Zenaida Rose Smith
Stage Manager – Kimberly Le
Lighting Designer – Chih-hung Shao
Scenic Designer – Adair McCormack
Sound Designer – Erik Siegling
Costume Designer – Maggie Carrido Adams
Props Master – Cory SouthwellAbout the Production
Matt & Ben written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers plays September 7 – October 1, 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2 pm-7 pm.
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
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.
ArtsWest Playhouse announces the first show in the 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream…”. Kicking off this season is the comedy Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling (The Office, Mindy Project) and Brenda Withers. Matt & Ben serves as a perfectly funny introduction to a season that explores how different people pursue their dreams and promises audiences a refreshing way to end their summer. The show will run from September 7th – October 1st, 2023, at ArtsWest and will be directed by local artist Zenaida Rose Smith.
Matt & Ben is a witty and irreverent play that reimagines the lives of Hollywood’s beloved bro-buddies, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the 1990s, just before they skyrocketed to fame. In a hilarious twist, Kaling and Withers wrote the roles for female-presenting performers. Seattle actors Nabilah Ahmed and Jacquelyn Miedema will portray the two Oscar-winning actors as they navigate fame, friendship, and the fateful script that would eventually become “Good Will Hunting.”
Originally debuting Off-Broadway, Matt & Ben was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its clever humor and imaginative premise. Kaling and Withers, two rising stars in the entertainment industry at the time, wrote and starred in the original production which premiered at New York’s Fringe Festival in 2002.
Matt & Ben is the perfect opening act for ArtsWest’s 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream,” which will take theatergoers on a journey through the pursuit of dreams from five diverse and captivating lenses. Under the direction of Zenaida Rose Smith, a local theatre artist who is impassioned by elevating the voices of the Global Majority, this production is sure to be infused with an invigorating energy, offering a fresh perspective on this beloved play while staying true to its comedic brilliance and heartwarming essence.
“We’re so thrilled to be opening our new season with this biting and brilliant comedy about celebrity and the Hollywood dream,” said Mathew Wright. “It’s exactly the release we need right now, and to have it in Zenaida’s expert hands with such a smart and funny cast is a dream come true.”
Cast
Matt Damon – Nabilah Ahmed
Ben Affleck – Jacquelyn MiedemaCreative Team
Director – Zenaida Rose Smith
Stage Manager – Kimberly Le
Lighting Designer – Chih-hung Shao
Scenic Designer – Adair McCormack
Sound Designer – Erik Siegling
Costume Designer – Maggie Carrido Adams
Props Master – Cory SouthwellAbout the Production
Matt & Ben written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers plays September 7 – October 1, 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2 pm-7 pm.
Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
The Missing Piece, West Seattle’s Cafe & Game Lounge on the corner of 35th Ave and Roxbury, is celebrating its third birthday this weekend. Everyone is invited to attend and take part in the festivities and help celebrate this milestone. The “3rd Birthday Bash” will take place from 9 am to 10 pm on both Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. During the event there will be a10% off sale on all food, drinks and games, several raffles including games and cafe related items, new T-Shirts available for purchase, and autumn seasonal drink specials. The all-new pumpkin spice latte served by The Missing Piece is prepared with a delicious house-made pumpkin sauce.
Beginning during the Birthday Bash on October 1, and continuing each Sunday during October, The Missing Piece will be celebrating the spookiest month of the year with a potion brewing event for prizes. The first potion ingredients can be gathered at the Birthday Bash, so be sure to dust off your cauldron and get ready to brew some sweet prizes.
The local Alzheimers’ Caregivers” Support group invites anyone who wants to join us for an easy, fairly level walk around the neighborhood, staying on sidewalks.
Meeting at 39th and SW Holden
Saturday 9/30 at 10:00 am.
FREEAll are welcome. Wear purple if you can!
This is the same time/date as the big Seattle Alzheimer’s event at Seattle Center. Meet up with the West Seattle group if you don’t want to go downtown.
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.
See this page for schedule and other info.
(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.
Date: Saturdays August 26 – September 30
Time: 11 a-2 p
Location: Highland Park Corner Store
What: Neighborhood Cookouts @ HPCSEach Saturday from 11 a-2 p through the end of September we’ll be serving up hamburgers, bratwursts, vegan burgers and vegan brats. Come by for lunch and enjoy a beer out on our patio. Each week we’ll have a burger and brat special as well, we’ll post the specials on our Instagram!
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.
Date: September 30th
Time 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Till Dawn Coffee Shop – 5048 California Ave. SW,
Games: Mario Kart and Smash Brothers
Details: $15 to enter both games, $10 to enter just one, Single elimination, No age limit
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place get prizes
On Saturday, September 30th, The Good Society will host its second annual Oktoberfest celebration. This all-ages event will run all day and we will be featuring several German-style beers alongside our normal lineup. The featured beers will be our Festbier, Kolsch, and Vienna lager.
We will also be bringing back our crowd-pleasing bratwurst plate which comes with a brat sandwich and potato and cucumber salads.
New this year will be our VIP Bundle, which is available only via pre-sale on our website. The VIP bundle will be sold by time slot and will include Oktoberfest glassware, one beer fill, our schnitzel plate, and a reserved seat for one hour.
It’s not just great food and beer, this year we will host a traditional steinholding contest and will be awarding a best[costume prize. So dust off your dirndl and lederhosen and join us for our fall celebration!
Glassware and the VIP Bundle are available for pre-sale now at
shop.goodsocietybeer.com/collections/oktoberfest
Live Jazz at Ounces!
Saturday, 9/30 from 6-8 pm
Details: Come sip while you listen to the smooth grooves of local jazz duo Harry Riveria on Sax and Makhulu Uhuru on vocals and guitar. FREE! All-ages and Dog-friendly.
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
ArtsWest Playhouse announces the first show in the 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream…”. Kicking off this season is the comedy Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling (The Office, Mindy Project) and Brenda Withers. Matt & Ben serves as a perfectly funny introduction to a season that explores how different people pursue their dreams and promises audiences a refreshing way to end their summer. The show will run from September 7th – October 1st, 2023, at ArtsWest and will be directed by local artist Zenaida Rose Smith.
Matt & Ben is a witty and irreverent play that reimagines the lives of Hollywood’s beloved bro-buddies, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the 1990s, just before they skyrocketed to fame. In a hilarious twist, Kaling and Withers wrote the roles for female-presenting performers. Seattle actors Nabilah Ahmed and Jacquelyn Miedema will portray the two Oscar-winning actors as they navigate fame, friendship, and the fateful script that would eventually become “Good Will Hunting.”
Originally debuting Off-Broadway, Matt & Ben was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its clever humor and imaginative premise. Kaling and Withers, two rising stars in the entertainment industry at the time, wrote and starred in the original production which premiered at New York’s Fringe Festival in 2002.
Matt & Ben is the perfect opening act for ArtsWest’s 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream,” which will take theatergoers on a journey through the pursuit of dreams from five diverse and captivating lenses. Under the direction of Zenaida Rose Smith, a local theatre artist who is impassioned by elevating the voices of the Global Majority, this production is sure to be infused with an invigorating energy, offering a fresh perspective on this beloved play while staying true to its comedic brilliance and heartwarming essence.
“We’re so thrilled to be opening our new season with this biting and brilliant comedy about celebrity and the Hollywood dream,” said Mathew Wright. “It’s exactly the release we need right now, and to have it in Zenaida’s expert hands with such a smart and funny cast is a dream come true.”
Cast
Matt Damon – Nabilah Ahmed
Ben Affleck – Jacquelyn MiedemaCreative Team
Director – Zenaida Rose Smith
Stage Manager – Kimberly Le
Lighting Designer – Chih-hung Shao
Scenic Designer – Adair McCormack
Sound Designer – Erik Siegling
Costume Designer – Maggie Carrido Adams
Props Master – Cory SouthwellAbout the Production
Matt & Ben written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers plays September 7 – October 1, 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2 pm-7 pm.
Kenyon Hall Presents
Nick Droz & Kurt Lindsay
Saturday, September 30, 2023
DOORS @ 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 7:30 PMA songwriter with a catalog of work that spans more than twenty years, and an engaging, polished performer, Nick Droz sews stories of humanity to ear-catching melodies. He spent a decade in Austin, TX honing his craft before moving to Seattle in early 2015. Since relocating to the Northwest, Nick has written and performed a slew of songs for commissions from organizations like Bushwick Book Club (Seattle), Hugo House (Literary Series), Seattle Arts and Lectures, and the 1448 Projects. Through Bushwick Northwest, he also participated in songwriting collaborations with authors from both the Jack Straw Writers program, and Seattle7Writers.
Based out of Tacoma, Washington, Kurt Lindsay has been playing all venues imaginable in the great northwest. Equipped with just an electric guitar and his voice, he captivates audiences with rich lyrics and heartfelt melodies. His influences are widespread; ranging from Damien Rice to Van Morrison, from Jeff Buckley to Ottis Redding
TICKETS ARE $15 General Seating, $10 Seniors (ages 55+) and Students (ages 6-18)*
TO RESERVE TICKETS: Go here
Beats on Saturdays:
DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.
The Missing Piece, West Seattle’s Cafe & Game Lounge on the corner of 35th Ave and Roxbury, is celebrating its third birthday this weekend. Everyone is invited to attend and take part in the festivities and help celebrate this milestone. The “3rd Birthday Bash” will take place from 9 am to 10 pm on both Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. During the event there will be a10% off sale on all food, drinks and games, several raffles including games and cafe related items, new T-Shirts available for purchase, and autumn seasonal drink specials. The all-new pumpkin spice latte served by The Missing Piece is prepared with a delicious house-made pumpkin sauce.
Beginning during the Birthday Bash on October 1, and continuing each Sunday during October, The Missing Piece will be celebrating the spookiest month of the year with a potion brewing event for prizes. The first potion ingredients can be gathered at the Birthday Bash, so be sure to dust off your cauldron and get ready to brew some sweet prizes.
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.
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.
Open house at The Wildwood (formerly Wildwood Bed & Breakfast). The Wildwood is 100 years old! 1923-2023. Fully renovated in 2020 and now operating as a vacation rental home. If you’ve ever visited before, or have just been curious, please come join us for light refreshments and a chance to take in all the history and updates. Sunday, October 1st from 11:00- 3:00. 4518 SW Wildwood PL. In Fauntleroy.
Join Doll Parts this Sunday, October 1st for our first annual Designer Showcase! Starting at 11:00 AM, there will be a pop-up vendor market at our storefront (4832 California Ave SW). The event will kick off with a fashion walk – if you’d like to catch the runway looks, meet us at the shop at 11 (or.. you might want to make your way to the West Seattle Farmers Market around that time).
The fashion walk will culminate at the shop around 11:30 with a performance by local drag queen Jolene Granby, followed by live music spun by DJ NotSoGood, personal cakes from Lovely & Dapper Desserts, coffee from Till Dawn, and a FREE table sponsored by Freeya!
Featured local vendors include: Batch Life, Chub Rub Clothing, Playdate Vintage, So Fun, and Soft Stella! Festivities will continue until 6:00 pm, with clothing & accessories available from all of our designers, and of course the best selection of vintage in town! Can’t make it this weekend? All of our vendors are available daily in-store and online!
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.
ArtsWest Playhouse announces the first show in the 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream…”. Kicking off this season is the comedy Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling (The Office, Mindy Project) and Brenda Withers. Matt & Ben serves as a perfectly funny introduction to a season that explores how different people pursue their dreams and promises audiences a refreshing way to end their summer. The show will run from September 7th – October 1st, 2023, at ArtsWest and will be directed by local artist Zenaida Rose Smith.
Matt & Ben is a witty and irreverent play that reimagines the lives of Hollywood’s beloved bro-buddies, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the 1990s, just before they skyrocketed to fame. In a hilarious twist, Kaling and Withers wrote the roles for female-presenting performers. Seattle actors Nabilah Ahmed and Jacquelyn Miedema will portray the two Oscar-winning actors as they navigate fame, friendship, and the fateful script that would eventually become “Good Will Hunting.”
Originally debuting Off-Broadway, Matt & Ben was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its clever humor and imaginative premise. Kaling and Withers, two rising stars in the entertainment industry at the time, wrote and starred in the original production which premiered at New York’s Fringe Festival in 2002.
Matt & Ben is the perfect opening act for ArtsWest’s 2023-24 Season, “Sometimes I Dream,” which will take theatergoers on a journey through the pursuit of dreams from five diverse and captivating lenses. Under the direction of Zenaida Rose Smith, a local theatre artist who is impassioned by elevating the voices of the Global Majority, this production is sure to be infused with an invigorating energy, offering a fresh perspective on this beloved play while staying true to its comedic brilliance and heartwarming essence.
“We’re so thrilled to be opening our new season with this biting and brilliant comedy about celebrity and the Hollywood dream,” said Mathew Wright. “It’s exactly the release we need right now, and to have it in Zenaida’s expert hands with such a smart and funny cast is a dream come true.”
Cast
Matt Damon – Nabilah Ahmed
Ben Affleck – Jacquelyn MiedemaCreative Team
Director – Zenaida Rose Smith
Stage Manager – Kimberly Le
Lighting Designer – Chih-hung Shao
Scenic Designer – Adair McCormack
Sound Designer – Erik Siegling
Costume Designer – Maggie Carrido Adams
Props Master – Cory SouthwellAbout the Production
Matt & Ben written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers plays September 7 – October 1, 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2 pm-7 pm.
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!
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
**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. 3, 5:30-9:00
West Seattle Community Orchestras (WSCO) begins 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: wscorchestras.org/register
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.
The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center in October.
Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. Classes cost only $45/month and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am.
The first class for October is on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-7:30 pm. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome!
Check out our website at westseattle.choitkd.org, email westseattletkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7422 for registration information.
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
West Seattle Bike Connections
Tuesday, October 3 from 6:30-8:30 pmHigh Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW), enter on the northwest side of the building
We will be discussing a wide range of topics, and preparing for a new year of advocating for safer streets in West Seattle and beyond!
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.
Presented by CityClub and GSBA. Attend in-person – register here – or watch the stream.
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!
As announced here:
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.
The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.
FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test.
The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11.
The WEA portion of the test will be initiated using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), a centralized internet-based system administered by FEMA that enables authorities to send authenticated emergency messages to the public through multiple communications networks. The WEA test will be administered via a code sent to cell phones.
This year the EAS message will be disseminated as a Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) message via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN).
All wireless phones should receive the message only once. The following can be expected from the nationwide WEA test:
Beginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA, should be capable of receiving the test message.
For consumers, the message that appears on their phones will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
Phones with the main menu set to Spanish will display: “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.”
WEA alerts are created and sent by authorized federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government agencies through IPAWS to participating wireless providers, which deliver the alerts to compatible handsets in geo-targeted areas. To help ensure that these alerts are accessible to the entire public, including people with disabilities, the alerts are accompanied by a unique tone and vibration.Important information about the EAS test:
The EAS portion of the test is scheduled to last approximately one minute and will be conducted with the participation of radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers.
The test message will be similar to the regular monthly EAS test messages with which the public is familiar. It will state: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.
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.
From Alice Enevoldsen:
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 6 pm-7 pm
Online with King County Library System (register ahead of time)
Join me and prepare to safely experience the upcoming partial solar eclipse from the Pacific Northwest on October 14. Learn the scientific cause of an eclipse, as well as a peek into worldwide cultural beliefs that illuminate our human perspective on celestial events.
You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time if you register.
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
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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Passcode: NHUAC2023 (Case Sensitive)Or Join by Phone: 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 883 6022 7989
Passcode: 839454575All Are Welcome – Bring Your Questions – Get the Facts
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!
