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What’s New with Medications for Weight Management with Dr. Brie Woodruff, ARNP, DNP
When: Thursday, August 29th from 12:30-1 pmSummary: Over the past few years, glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) have gained attention as a promising tool for weight management. So, you may be wondering, what are the risks and benefits of taking these medications and could it be right for you? Join Dr. Brie Woodruff, ARNP, DNP, to get your questions answered and discuss these medications further.
You can register for this FREE webinar and/or watch recordings of past webinars here!
Village Green is excited to present Cyber Safety with Armando Antonio from the Seattle Neighborhood Group. He will go over important points to keep you and your family safe on the internet. Fraud and internet security is something we all need to be concerned about. Come to visit us on August 29th at Village Green West Seattle to learn more. RSVP is requested but not required. 206.937.6122 or Corinne@Villagegreenretirement.com
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefiting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument) and come play with us – all levels welcome! Currently at C&P Coffee, but we move around. Email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.
STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pmJoin certified yoga therapist Milo in weight bearing movements that will help you become stronger and steadier—slowly,
gradually and safely. You will be led through a series of movements that strengthen your bones and muscles, which will
give balance to your body and help avoid osteoporosis. This class can be enjoyed by all levels. Please bring a mat, blocks and a blanket and pillow if you have them.
Food trucks 4-8 pm Thursdays at HPCS:
Truck of the week listed on the store’s website; we also include it in our West Seattle Thursday highlight list.
We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive headshot session and networking event at Village Green West Seattle on August 29th from 4 pm to 6 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to update your professional headshot while connecting with industry professionals in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Join us for an evening of networking, wine, and small bites as you mingle with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network. To secure your spot at this event, please RSVP (ASAP). You can reserve your spot by simply giving us a call at 206-937-6122. (There are a limited number of slots available so Please RSVP)
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your professional image and forge valuable connections within your industry. We look forward to seeing you at Village Green West Seattle on August 29th.
Join us to celebrate with refreshments, and other surprises!
Staff and community members will be present to celebrate the High Point Branch with hands on activities, entertainment, memories of the High Point Branch throughout the years.
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.
Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AMJoin Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!
Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
You can sign up in advance to participate here.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 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
Let’s Support Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden!
Thursday 7/29, 7 – 9 PMMy name is Becky and I am the founder and CEO of an awesome social meetup group called The Seattle Thaw: Making Friends Despite the Freeze – https://www.instagram.com/seattlethawofficial
Besides creating space and an environment for networking and making friends my goal has always been to support local small businesses. I myself am a Washington native and love all the small businesses and hosting events to bring them business and allow people to gather IS the main goal.
We have an event coming up at Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden. Because we count the RSVP’s and I myself am a small business we still use meetup for tracking and also for security. Please join Seattle It Up (a secure way to sign up for Seattle Thaw Events) on Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/seattle-it-up/events/302743845/?eventOrigin=group_featured_event
Come see how we gather! 7 – 9 PM
Weekly trivia at Burger Planet. Theme rotates weekly, teams max out at 6, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams!
Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm
West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com
Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!
The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.
The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.
The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefiting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Fridays: 4-6 pm After School Magic League
Join one of our Magic: the Gathering experts for an afternoon of Magic fun! This event is perfect for everyone 12+ who are looking to learn a little more about Magic: the Gathering. This event is $5 per week.
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
Camp Long is showing three outdoor movies this August. Third one is RESCHEDULED for August 30. Dusk should be around 8 pm.
Dj Buzsy every Friday and Saturday at JARAYS GRILL AND LOUNGE
2216 SW ORCHARD ST
SEATTLE WA 98106
9 PM -2 AM
Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a
Karaoke is back on Friday nights! 10 pm with Rone
Art on the Corner art sale
WEATHER PERMITTING
Bonnie generously donates her proceeds to food banks!
(Backstory in this WSB report)
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Big Blue Truck, a division of Seattle nonprofit
Northwest Center, is excited to announce the opening of a new donation site in West
Seattle. Beginning Saturday, August 3, 2024, community members can donate gently
used clothing, textiles, and small household goods at WaFd, 4102 California Ave SW,
98116.The donation site will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
“We are thrilled to return to West Seattle! The Big Blue Truck was a popular donation site
in the heart of West Seattle until Covid forced its closure in 2020. Now West Seattleites
once again have a convenient weekend drop-off location just steps from the heart of
Alaska Junction,” said Michael Scalzo, SVP of Operations at Big Blue Truck. “We are
passionate about collecting our community’s gently used clothing items to support
children and adults with disabilities. We believe being back in West Seattle will have
both a sustainable and mission-led impact on the community for generations to come.
A big thank you to our partners WaFd, Value Village, and PrintItForward.net for being
instrumental in our return to West Seattle!” said Tess Connor, Chief Growth &
Operating Officer at Northwest Center.Donations made to Big Blue Truck support Northwest Center’s education and
employment programs for children and adults with disabilities. By donating, residents
not only help children and adults with disabilities but also promote environmental
sustainability through recycling and reusing goods.Big Blue Truck welcomes donations of:
Gently used clothing
Shoes
Books
Textiles- including towels and sheets
Small household itemsFor more information about what to donate or the work Big Blue Truck supports,
please visit our website at BigBlueTruck.org or email marketing@nwcenter.org
Join us in making a difference in West Seattle – every donation counts!ABOUT THE BIG BLUE TRUCK
Big Blue Truck, a Northwest Center social enterprise since 1967, has been a leader in
sustainability, recycling, and reuse for more than half a century. Big Blue Truck sells
donations of gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes to partner Value Village, using
the proceeds to support Northwest Center programs and services for children and
adults with disabilities. Learn more at BigBlueTruck.org.ABOUT NORTHWEST CENTER
Northwest Center (NWC) was founded in 1965 by Seattle parents who wrote the
nation’s first law guaranteeing education to kids with disabilities. Today, NWC
provides services from cradle through career: Early Support for children birth to 3,
inclusive Early Learning, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and
training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to provide inclusive
spaces. Learn more at NWCenter.org.
🌶 FARMS – a wide range of produce with market classics and unique varieties from cultures across the globe including African, Asian, and Latino heritage staples, plus tree fruit, berries, flowers, honey, plants, and more – maybe even halal chicken and eggs!! (we’re working on it)
🥘 FOOD – experience unique flavors with prepared and packaged foods, baked goods, sauces, and more from Senegal, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indigenous cultures – just to name a few!!
🎨 ARTISAN – get your home and body right with a wide range of personal care products, soaps, candles, jewelry, visual art, accessories, and clothing all made by hand with lots of love by our crafters
🆓 RESOURCES – plenty to share for all in need including 50+ free produce bags each week, $5 youth bucks for all kids, diapers and hygiene products, holistic health and wellness programming, unlimited SNAP-EBT matching, community tables, and more
Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!
The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.
The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.
The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.
Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AMJoin Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!
Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
You can sign up in advance to participate here.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
(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
Divas Brunch at Harry’s Beach House: Alki Beach Pride
Date: Saturday, August 31st, 11 am & 1 pm
Location: Harry’s Beach House – 2676 Alki Ave SWKick-off Alki Pride with Divas Brunch at Harry’s Beach House starring Jizzuhbell Johnson, Jolene Granby, Queen Andrew Scott & Sara Femme. These four gorgeous queens will host your seaside Saturday with delicious plates, sumptuous beverages, and a sermon of serving we can all get behind.
Each ticket includes choice of entree, coffee and one mimosa. All Ages Welcome!
Ticketing/Event Page: harrysgoodtimes.co/DivasBrunch
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.
Street festival and beach party – full details, including the entertainment lineup, at alkibeachpride.org !
Doggy Ice Cream Party
Bring your pup into All The Best’s West Seattle store for a free frozen treat!
Saturdays 12–3 pm
• Aug 3
• Aug 10
• Aug 17
• Aug 24
• Aug 31All The Best Pet Care
4722 Fauntleroy Way SW
Join Postcards4Democracy on summer Saturdays to handwrite reminders urging Democrats and Independents to register and vote. Gather in C&P Coffee’s back yard Saturdays all summer from Noon to 2 pm, right after C&P’s indoor Saturday music performance. Bring stamps and postcards — or we’ll do what we can to get you started. (Postcards4Democracy also meets year round at C&P every Tuesday from 10:30am-Noon.)
Website: Postcards4democracy.org
email:
postcards4democracyWS@gmail.com
August 31, 1 – 3, $40, small birdbaths at the Clay Cauldron, 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, text Frances at 206-330-7027 to sign-up or for more information. Bath will be made with a slab technique with press mold pieces added for interest, color will be added using slip. Ready for pick up after about 2 weeks.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefiting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Soul Sisters in Seattle Song Circle (meets every 4th Saturday from 1-3 pm – except in August – 8/31 instead of 8/24).
Come join a group of kind, fun women for a song circle led by Sandra Glauz. No singing experience needed, just come if you want to sing delightful, easy, heart-filled songs and chants. Sandra teaches all the songs and parts. Please reach out to Sandra with your name and cell phone number and she’ll text you the address and flyer. listwithsandra@yahoo.com
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
KENYON HALL PRESENTS
Sam Weber Feat. Moonface
Saturday, August 31st 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
All Ages
Seated
$16 General Admission / $10 Senior/Student
Sam Weber is a musician known for his distinctive style that blends elements of folk, rock, and Americana. He is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who has gained recognition for his emotive vocals and intricate guitar playing. Weber’s music often features thoughtful lyrics and a blend of contemporary and traditional musical influences, making him a unique figure in the indie music scene.
His career is marked by a series of album releases, live performances, and collaborations with other artists. Weber’s work has been appreciated for its craftsmanship and the emotional depth of his songwriting. As with many musicians in the indie genre, his music tends to evolve over time, reflecting personal experiences and artistic growth.
“Sam Weber’s expansive blend of roots influences is a testament to fierce ambition”
– Guitar Player Magazine
KENYON HALL PRESENTS
Sam Weber
Feat. Moonface
Saturday, August 31st 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
https://www.kenyonhall.org/events/sam-weber
Beats on Saturdays:
DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.
Dj Buzsy every Friday and Saturday at JARAYS GRILL AND LOUNGE
2216 SW ORCHARD ST
SEATTLE WA 98106
9 PM -2 AM
Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke
Art on the Corner art sale
WEATHER PERMITTING
Bonnie generously donates her proceeds to food banks!
(Backstory in this WSB report)
Big Blue Truck, a division of Seattle nonprofit
Northwest Center, is excited to announce the opening of a new donation site in West
Seattle. Beginning Saturday, August 3, 2024, community members can donate gently
used clothing, textiles, and small household goods at WaFd, 4102 California Ave SW,
98116.The donation site will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
“We are thrilled to return to West Seattle! The Big Blue Truck was a popular donation site
in the heart of West Seattle until Covid forced its closure in 2020. Now West Seattleites
once again have a convenient weekend drop-off location just steps from the heart of
Alaska Junction,” said Michael Scalzo, SVP of Operations at Big Blue Truck. “We are
passionate about collecting our community’s gently used clothing items to support
children and adults with disabilities. We believe being back in West Seattle will have
both a sustainable and mission-led impact on the community for generations to come.
A big thank you to our partners WaFd, Value Village, and PrintItForward.net for being
instrumental in our return to West Seattle!” said Tess Connor, Chief Growth &
Operating Officer at Northwest Center.Donations made to Big Blue Truck support Northwest Center’s education and
employment programs for children and adults with disabilities. By donating, residents
not only help children and adults with disabilities but also promote environmental
sustainability through recycling and reusing goods.Big Blue Truck welcomes donations of:
Gently used clothing
Shoes
Books
Textiles- including towels and sheets
Small household itemsFor more information about what to donate or the work Big Blue Truck supports,
please visit our website at BigBlueTruck.org or email marketing@nwcenter.org
Join us in making a difference in West Seattle – every donation counts!ABOUT THE BIG BLUE TRUCK
Big Blue Truck, a Northwest Center social enterprise since 1967, has been a leader in
sustainability, recycling, and reuse for more than half a century. Big Blue Truck sells
donations of gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes to partner Value Village, using
the proceeds to support Northwest Center programs and services for children and
adults with disabilities. Learn more at BigBlueTruck.org.ABOUT NORTHWEST CENTER
Northwest Center (NWC) was founded in 1965 by Seattle parents who wrote the
nation’s first law guaranteeing education to kids with disabilities. Today, NWC
provides services from cradle through career: Early Support for children birth to 3,
inclusive Early Learning, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and
training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to provide inclusive
spaces. Learn more at NWCenter.org.
Group Polar Plunge at Alki – Every Sunday at 9 am
Join us Sunday mornings at 9 am at Alki for a group plunge in the Sound. We meet at the Statue of Liberty across from Alki Cafe.
No prior experience necessary! If you’re new to plunging, we’ll help you through it.
For event updates, sign up for our email list on our website (https://www.coldwatercollective.net) and follow us on Instagram @coldwatercollective_seattle
Monthly work parties – just drop by!
Every Sunday, year-round! In The West Seattle Junction, on California Ave SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska. Look for the newest Ripe ‘n’ Ready List here.
The Box Bar (vegan restaurant, owned by two local women) is hosting the Bizarre Bazaar on Sunday, September 1st from 11:00-3:00! Featuring over a dozen talented and local artists.
@flyingfoxxcrafts @leroyinthenorth @slambdesign @seedlings_vegan_provisions @wanderandpress @bootsiessauceco @boxbarbeauty @stuffedstudio @dogear_productions
They are located at 5401 California Ave SW.
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.
Alki Point Lighthouse Tour Season starts May 26th
(USCG Auxiliary photo by Debra Alderman)
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers will be offering free lighthouse tours most Sunday afternoons between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. (No tours June 16th.)
First visitors enter the site at 1 p.m. Last tour begins at 3:45.
Address: 3201 Alki Avenue SW
Questions: alkilighthouseteam@gmail.com
Any tour updates will be published here on Friday each week:
Or refer to this website for more details.
The Children’s Moonlight Festival is a great end of summer event for families. Enjoy the lion dance, performances, food, and games. The event ends with a lantern parade.
The event generally coincides with the full moon on the 15th of the 8th month on the lunar calendar.
Note: Limited on site parking available.
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.
Art on the Corner art sale
WEATHER PERMITTING
Bonnie generously donates her proceeds to food banks!
(Backstory in this WSB report)
We would like to invite you to the 13th Annual Labor Day Picnic and Flag Dedication on Monday, September 2nd at Alki Masonic Center, 4736 40th Ave SW. The ceremony will begin at noon, followed by the community picnic.
Admiral Pub is hosting a pinball tournament charity event this Monday 9/2/2024. Doors at 11 am, starts at 12:30 pm. It’s a format called pingolf. Players each play 18 holes (different pinball machines) and try to reach the target score in 1-5 balls. Getting the target score in one ball will be a hole in one, etc.
The charity is Pasado’s Animal Rescue.
Interested players can pre-register or get more info here :
westsidepinball.comThere will also be raffles for gift cards to local restaurants around West Seattle/White Center, prizes, etc. All proceeds from the raffle go to the charity as well as a portion of the entry fee into the tournament.
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. $5 donation suggested but not required for participation.
7-8:30 PM
Hosted at
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 SW Hinds St.Please bring a cushion if you have one. If you don’t have one- don’t worry! Cushions and other seating options will also be provided. We encourage folks to arrive a bit early, as we get started at 7:05 and have to close doors.
Please feel free to email us with any questions at: alkidharmacommunity(at)gmail.com
Monday Night Trivia at The Good Society Public House (California/Lander).
•Hosted by Will.
• 7-9 pm
•Teams up to 8 people welcome.
•$2/person entry – winner take all.
•$20 gift card as second place
7 pm & 8 pm. Join us for drinks, grub and lots ‘o trivia. Free to play and open to anyone 21 and older.
Weekly Zen Sitting/Meditation
7:00 – 8:30 pm (repeats every Monday)The Chapel, Room 402, at the Fauntleroy Church/United Church or Christ
9140 California Ave SW
Free
Contact: pr@pszc.org
pszc.org/calendar/7pm-830pm-west-seattle-service/2022-06-06Puget 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
Update: We will have Karaoke every Monday starting at 9 pm.
F3, a free national men’s workout group:
We have a local workout location that meets at Hiawatha park on Tuesday mornings at 5:30 am sharp. The group has been around for a few years, so many folks that are up early might have come across us before doing burpees or pushups and counting out loud. We’d love to extend the invite to men of any fitness level – we work out as a group and don’t leave anyone behind, come as you are and hopefully leave a bit better.
The workout is 45 minutes long and then we all get coffee at West Seattle Grounds. You don’t need to bring anything special, just wear comfortable athletic clothes appropriate for the weather and some sneakers. Some work or gardening gloves can be helpful if you have a pair. Just don’t be late or the whole group is doing penalty burpees.
What: Qi Gong Sessions
When: Every Tuesday, 10-11 AM
Where: Viva Arts, West Seattle
Description: These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn gentle movements that promote relaxation, energy balance, and overall well-being.
Sign-Up: Interested participants can sign up through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transform-stress-into-vitality-with-qi-gong-tickets-1003240127227
Postcards4Democracy – West Seattle gathers at C&P Coffee every Tuesday
10:30 – 12 Noon year-round to handwrite reminders urging Democrats and
Independents to register and vote. Bring stamps and postcards — or
we’ll do what we can to get you started.(Postcards4Democracy also meets all this summer on Saturdays 12-2 pm at C&P.)
Website: www.Postcards4democracy.org
email: postcards4democracyWS@gmail.com
**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.
We will be hosting storytime in the garden at the Delridge P-Patch every Tuesday at 6 pm this whole summer, up until September. Every week we read a few children’s stories followed by a garden activity afterward. This is hosted by fellow WS moms and supported by the garden keepers and librarians!
West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Classes @ High Point Community Center
The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center in September. 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 September is on Tuesday, September 3 from 6:00-7:30 pm. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome!
Check out our website at http://westseattle.choitkd.org, email westseattletkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7422 for registration information.
Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Every Tuesday evening 6:30 – 9:00 is Girls’ Night at The Clay Cauldron. Guided projects offered or work on your own projects. Potluck snacks, wine and beverages offered. Sign up in advance – 206-330-2027, www.theclaycauldron.com, theclaycauldron5214@gmail.com
Free to play every Tuesday – now at 7 pm. New, silly prizes every week and fun for the whole family.
Sporcle Pub Quiz with @pubquizdavid is now at Beer Junction every Tuesday night at 7 pm and 8 pm.
Every Tuesday Trivia and Tacos
Join us for Trivia. 5 rounds of trivia, it’s free to play with big cash prizes. $75 cash for 1st / $50 cash for 2nd place and a $50 gift card for 3rd place.
Tuesday Trivia
Free Tuesday Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 pm
More details here: ounceswestseattle.com/upcoming-events
Free trivia, teams of up to 6, happy-hour prizes for beverages and food. With Geeks Who Drink.
Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AMJoin Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!
Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
You can sign up in advance to participate here.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!
At Toddler Story Time, kids ages 1-3 and their families can enjoy songs, stories, and music.
Southwest Branch
Registration is not required.About this event
In this all-singing, all-dancing class, toddlers and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through dancing, music, and stories.
Early Learning is a great way for toddlers and their families to develop learning, literacy, and language skills as well as community with other families.
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society, located in the Log House Museum one block from Alki Beach, is looking for community volunteers to greet visitors, lead tour groups, help with community events, support its Native Plant Garden, and even assist with collections care and research. The Historical Society is also seeking volunteers to serve on a range of advisory committees.
The museum will host a Volunteer Open House on Wednesday September 4 from 4-6 pm. The open house is open to those who are interested in volunteering and those who are just curious about the organization and its opportunities. It is also a great chance to meet current volunteers.
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society, which owns and operates the Log House Museum, was founded in 1985 by community volunteers. Today, the volunteer and member powered organization has a mission to promote inclusive local history through education, preservation, and advocacy.
Questions: museum@loghousemuseum.org
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.
Our meetings will be moving to the First Wednesday of the month begining in March 2024.
We are a grass-roots, volunteer based organization of King County residents living in the 34th Legislative District. We are committed to serving our communities and restoring the American dream by working to promote the principles of limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, free enterprise and adherence to the Washington state and U.S. Constitutions. We work to identify and support candidates, legislation and policies that have these same principles. We invite all those who share these values to join us.
The 34th Legislative District includes West Seattle, White Center, Vashon, Maury Island, Port of Seattle, South Pioneer Square and Burien.
We meet at 6:30 PM with a social starting at 6 PM on the First Wednesday of each month at The Grove West Seattle Orchard Room, 3512 SW Alaska St. Visitors are always welcome!
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) invites community members to attend an open house on Sept. 4 to learn about the Part 150 Study purpose and process. The Part 150 Study is a voluntary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) process that identifies the level of aircraft noise in an airport vicinity and identifies potential measures to reduce the effects of noise on surrounding neighborhoods.
The open house will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the KCIA Flight Service Station, 6526 Ellis Ave. S. in Seattle. Free parking is available in the building’s parking lot and on nearby streets. A King County Metro bus stop at Ellis Avenue South and South Warsaw Street, across from the KCIA Flight Service Station, serves the 124 and 60 lines.
Community members can stop by any time between 6 and 7:30 p.m. to meet and talk with the project team and share their feedback. No registration is necessary, and there will be no formal presentation. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Khmer, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. For those unable to make this event, the study team will host additional open houses and engagement opportunities throughout the study, which will continue through 2026.
KCIA is undertaking two important studies to plan for the future of the airport: the Vision 2045 Airport Plan and the Part 150 Study. King County owns and operates KCIA, a public-use airport. Both the county and the FAA have authority over different parts of the airport’s operations, management, and future development.
“Public input is critical to the successful outcome of Vision 2045 and the Part 150 Study,” said John Parrott, KCIA airport director. “We invite the community to join us Sept. 4 to learn more about the Part 150 Study and talk to us about airport noise. Both technical information and community input will inform the process as we move through this study and identify measures to reduce noise.”
The Part 150 Study will be completed according to FAA guidance and will inform aspects of the Vision 2045 Airport Plan. The Part 150 Study will include the following:
-Study existing and future flight corridors.
-Develop aircraft noise exposure maps for current and future flight conditions.
-Evaluate air traffic control procedures that could reduce noise exposure over residential areas.
-Consider land use controls that the cities of Seattle and Tukwila, and King County, could introduce to reduce future incompatible land uses (such as residences, schools, and churches) from being developed within high noise exposure areas.
-Evaluate ways to reduce noise impacts within high noise exposure areas.To learn more or provide input online, visit the project website at KCIAPlanning.com.
6-8 pm trivia, all ages!
Peter Gelpi, West Seattle’s own, will be returning to Ukraine soon. The Kiwanis Club will host Peter at their monthly meeting – next Wednesday, September 4 – open to the public. Peter will report on the feeding programs, orphanage, and evacuations. The meeting starts at 6 PM, so attendees are asked to be seated prior to 6. Attendees can order dinner off the menu. RSVP is requested prior to Tuesday, 9/3, to help the Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) with seating and staffing. RSVP to sapirodenis@hotmail.com or 206-601-4136 (text or voice).
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
September 7th: 8 am GOT FIT West Seattle kicks off. This is a free intermediate half marathon group training program for runners. This program is for those who have run a half marathon before. You will have partners to run three times per week and coaching on said workouts. Come to our info night on Sept 4th at 6:30 pm – email lori@westseattlerunner.com
Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+
What: Yoga in the Park
When: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm on 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18
Where: Myrtle Reservoir Park: 35th Ave SW & SW Myrtle St
Description: Join us for weekly Yoga in the Park! Embrace the serene natural setting as you unwind and strengthen your body and mind. Bring your mat, a water bottle, and a positive spirit for an invigorating session under the open sky. This class will be co-taught by Natalie & Linh – two local, West Seattlite yoga teachers.
Cost: $15
Registration Link: eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-park-tickets-935279966557?aff=oddtdtcreator
Do you love music? Do you like games? Come check out Music Bingo at Good Society every Wednesday from 7-9 PM! Bring your friends and enjoy some tunes and brews with chances to win prizes!
Fully backlined open mic at Skylark free every Wednesday, 7:30 pm sign-up 7:30pm sign-up /Music starts at 8:30 (The line to sign up often starts to form around 7:00 so get here early!)
It’s great for musicians, but it is also a great night out to see some of Seattle’s best up and coming musicians.
- No host to hog the spotlight, just bands/solo acts and a friendly, experienced sound engineer
- >Full 16 track recordings of your set available for purchase ($10 for solo acts, $20 for bands), make a demo!
- Full menu and bar available with 12 beers on tap
- All genres welcome: solo, acoustic, electronica, full bands, and comedy of any type
10 minutes/2 songs each- Gretsch house drums, Vox AC30 guitar amp, Yamaha G50410 guitar amp, Ashdown ABM500 bass amp, Shure mics, DIs, etc.
- You are welcome to bring more gear, just talk to the sound engineer beforehand to make sure it is compatible
PLEASE NOTE: The list goes out at 7:30 but people arrive much earlier to line up and is first come first served. Please be courteous of those that were there before you. While this is free to sign-up, please arrive hungry and thirsty, and do purchase something as we want to keep providing the opportunity and keep it free.
Three9 Lounge’s MINGO (musical bingo) every Wednesday at 7:30 pm hosted by Mingo Maniac.
Wednesday night trivia at 8 pm with Quizmaster J!
Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Sunday and Wednesday 8 pm till 1 am
Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations
Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!
The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.
The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.
The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.
Medicare Health Insurance is a challenge: it’s so 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 for you?
Are just starting on Medicare, or do you need to make a change? Why struggle on your own to figure it all out! Come to my educational presentation Navigating Medicare at the Center for Active Living (formerly, WS Senior Center) on Thursday, September 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 best for you.
Understanding the Low FODMAP Diet with Dr. Megan Taylor, ND
When: Thursday, September 5th from 12:30-1 pmSummary: A Low FODMAP Diet is one of the most well-studied diets in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Based on current research, 52-84% of patients report a reduction in their IBS symptoms when eliminating dietary FODMAPs (Liu, et al. 2020). However, the Low FODMAP Diet often feels incoherent and difficult to grasp. Join Dr. Megan Taylor as she explains how you can better understand this diet plus some tools that can make implementing it easier!
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefiting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument) and come play with us – all levels welcome! Currently at C&P Coffee, but we move around. Email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.
STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pmJoin certified yoga therapist Milo in weight bearing movements that will help you become stronger and steadier—slowly,
gradually and safely. You will be led through a series of movements that strengthen your bones and muscles, which will
give balance to your body and help avoid osteoporosis. This class can be enjoyed by all levels. Please bring a mat, blocks and a blanket and pillow if you have them.
Food trucks 4-8 pm Thursdays at HPCS:
Truck of the week listed on the store’s website; we also include it in our West Seattle Thursday highlight list.
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.
Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AMJoin Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!
Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
You can sign up in advance to participate here.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 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
If you love live music, you won’t want to miss one of our most popular events. Hosted by the multi-talented musician Larry Knapp, Piano Bar is an evening of music and merriment featuring favorites from the Great American Songbook and the early jazz era. We feature special guest musicians every month.
You do not need to be a member of The Center to attend Piano Bar, so bring your friends and family. You can also purchase wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, tapas and dessert. $10 entry fee at the door.
Come have a fun night at The Center for Active Living!
Weekly trivia at Burger Planet. Theme rotates weekly, teams max out at 6, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams!
Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm
When: Thu Sept 5th – 8 pm show start
-Where: Great American Diner, 4752 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
-Who: Headlined by Davey Wester, National headlining comedian! And featuring local Seattle-based comedian Jes AndersonTickets – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-jokes-at-the-junction-davey-wester-tickets-974835959597
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
Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!
The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.
The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.
The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefiting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Fridays: 4-6 pm After School Magic League
Join one of our Magic: the Gathering experts for an afternoon of Magic fun! This event is perfect for everyone 12+ who are looking to learn a little more about Magic: the Gathering. This event is $5 per week.
Kids free with paying adult.
Date: September 6th
Time: kids’ activities 5-6 including face-painting, making slime, blasting Diet Coke/Mentos, and juggling
Tim Turner Band onstage starting at 6 p.m.
Lil’ Dipper Ice Cream Pop-up!
Friday, September 6th | 5:30-8 pmIce Cream, Ice Cream. Who wants some Ice Cream? Head to Ounces on Friday, Sept 6th for a tasty pop-up featuring Lil’ Dipper dipped cones! Pick your flavor, add some sprinkles, and eat up! We’ll of course have that beer stuff and B’s will be here serving Burgers & Fries.
September 6, 6:30 – 9, $40, Potters Night at the Clay Cauldron. 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, text frances at 206-330-7027 to sign-up or for more information. Guided projects offered or work on your own pieces. Potluck snacks, wine and beverages offered. Adults only.
September 6, 6:30 – 9, $40, Potters Night at the Clay Cauldron. 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, text frances at 206-330-7027 to sign-up or for more information. Guided projects offered or work on your own pieces. Potluck snacks, wine and beverages offered. Adults only.
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
KENYON HALL PRESENTS
Mary Flower w/ Doc Stein and Spud SiegelFriday, September 6th 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
All Ages
Seated
$25 General Admission / $20 Senior/Student
An internationally known and award-winning picker, singer/songwriter and teacher, the Midwest native relocated from Denver to the vibrant Portland, Oregon music scene in 2004. Mary Flower continues to please crowds and critics at folk festivals, teaching seminars and concert stages domestically and abroad, that include Merlefest, Kerrville, King Biscuit, Prairie Home Companion and the Vancouver Folk Festival, among many.
A finalist in 2000 and 2002 at the National Finger Picking Guitar Championship, a nominee in 2008, 2012 and 2016 for a Blues Foundation Blues Music Award, and many times a Cascade Blues Assn. Muddy Award winner, Flower embodies a luscious and lusty mix of rootsy, acoustic-blues guitar and vocal styles that span a number of idioms – from Piedmont to the Mississippi Delta, with stops in ragtime, swing, folk and hot jazz.
Flower’s 11 recordings, including her four for Memphis’ famed Yellow Dog Records — Bywater Dance, Instrumental Breakdown, Bridges and Misery Loves Company — show a deep command of and love for folk and blues string music. For Flower, it’s never about re-creation. Her dedication to the art form is a vital contribution to America’s music.
“A world class finger-style guitarist and lap slide player.” – Downbeat Magazine
Meet the Artist Reception with Marci Carlson
Friday, September 6, 7-8:30 pmSpruce Hill Winery, T2 Cellar, and Republic of Cider Tasting Room
2960 4th Ave SWe’re honored to feature paintings by Marci Carlson in the Spruce Hill Winery, T2 Cellar, and Republic of Cider tasting room through September! Her landscapes are dreamy, ethereal, and gorgeous!
We’re hosting a “Meet the Artist” event on Friday, September 6, from 7-8:30 pm. You can explore Marci’s pieces, chat with her about her work, sip glass pours of wine and cider (available for purchase) and enjoy some light snacks.
We connected with our friends at Fogue Studios & Gallery to bring you this month’s featured artist. All works are available for purchase through the studio.
Contact info@sprucehillwinery.com to make a reservation!
Dj Buzsy every Friday and Saturday at JARAYS GRILL AND LOUNGE
2216 SW ORCHARD ST
SEATTLE WA 98106
9 PM -2 AM
Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a
Karaoke is back on Friday nights! 10 pm with Rone
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
September 7th: 8 am GOT FIT West Seattle kicks off. This is a free intermediate half marathon group training program for runners. This program is for those who have run a half marathon before. You will have partners to run three times per week and coaching on said workouts. Come to our info night on Sept 4th at 6:30 pm – email lori@westseattlerunner.com
Big Blue Truck, a division of Seattle nonprofit
Northwest Center, is excited to announce the opening of a new donation site in West
Seattle. Beginning Saturday, August 3, 2024, community members can donate gently
used clothing, textiles, and small household goods at WaFd, 4102 California Ave SW,
98116.The donation site will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
“We are thrilled to return to West Seattle! The Big Blue Truck was a popular donation site
in the heart of West Seattle until Covid forced its closure in 2020. Now West Seattleites
once again have a convenient weekend drop-off location just steps from the heart of
Alaska Junction,” said Michael Scalzo, SVP of Operations at Big Blue Truck. “We are
passionate about collecting our community’s gently used clothing items to support
children and adults with disabilities. We believe being back in West Seattle will have
both a sustainable and mission-led impact on the community for generations to come.
A big thank you to our partners WaFd, Value Village, and PrintItForward.net for being
instrumental in our return to West Seattle!” said Tess Connor, Chief Growth &
Operating Officer at Northwest Center.Donations made to Big Blue Truck support Northwest Center’s education and
employment programs for children and adults with disabilities. By donating, residents
not only help children and adults with disabilities but also promote environmental
sustainability through recycling and reusing goods.Big Blue Truck welcomes donations of:
Gently used clothing
Shoes
Books
Textiles- including towels and sheets
Small household itemsFor more information about what to donate or the work Big Blue Truck supports,
please visit our website at BigBlueTruck.org or email marketing@nwcenter.org
Join us in making a difference in West Seattle – every donation counts!ABOUT THE BIG BLUE TRUCK
Big Blue Truck, a Northwest Center social enterprise since 1967, has been a leader in
sustainability, recycling, and reuse for more than half a century. Big Blue Truck sells
donations of gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes to partner Value Village, using
the proceeds to support Northwest Center programs and services for children and
adults with disabilities. Learn more at BigBlueTruck.org.ABOUT NORTHWEST CENTER
Northwest Center (NWC) was founded in 1965 by Seattle parents who wrote the
nation’s first law guaranteeing education to kids with disabilities. Today, NWC
provides services from cradle through career: Early Support for children birth to 3,
inclusive Early Learning, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and
training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to provide inclusive
spaces. Learn more at NWCenter.org.
If you are expecting or know someone who is, a FREE FIT4BABY prenatal preview class is planned this Saturday, September 7, at 9 am on the rooftop terrace of Lake Washington PT.
You can RSVP with this link and we will enroll you!
The 9 am class will be followed by a short presentation and Q&A on posture and pelvic-floor function pre- and postpartum given by April Johnson PT, DPT, PCES of LWPT, who is also a FIT4BABY alum!!
April is a physical therapist and a pregnancy and postpartum corrective-exercise specialist. Her goal is to help women decrease pain during pregnancy and safely return to activity postpartum. She has a deep understanding of the issues associated with pregnancy and strives to master the whole-body approach to women’s health. This process involves restoring posture, breathing mechanics, pelvic floor function (external), strength and much more! Some of the most common conditions treated are low back pain, sacroiliac joint pain, neck/shoulder pain, diastasis recti and incontinence.
For the class, please enter Lake Washington PT through the main entrance at 1309 Harbor Ave SW, Suite A. Street parking will be available. Make sure to check in at the front desk and someone will be there to direct you to the rooftop terrace. We can’t wait to see you then!
Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-free-community-meditation-tickets-991432841317?aff=erelexpmlt
Please join us on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 9:00 am for a memorial ride to celebrate the life of Steve Hulsman, the long-time Cascade member and volunteer Ride Leader who was tragically hit and killed while biking in West Seattle in December.
We will gather at 9 a.m. in the main parking lot at Lincoln Park in West Seattle, where Steve’s family and close friends will speak about his life and love of bicycling. We will also hear from elected officials about the need for continued investment in protected bike lanes and active transportation infrastructure to improve safety for people biking and walking. Before departing by bike, we will raise a toast to Steve (coffee, Nuun, and orange juice will be provided). The ride is expected to start at about 10 a.m. following a safety briefing from Cascade Ride Leaders. All riders must wear a helmet and attend the safety briefing to participate.
*Note: We are offering three separate routes for this ride: an “easy” route out to the West Seattle Passenger Ferry Terminal and back along relatively flat roads and trails (14.1 miles/ 423 ft of elevation gain), and hillier option that is an “intermediate to difficult” route (25 miles/ 2,473 ft of elevation gain) and a “very difficult” route that should only be attempted by experienced cyclists (42.7 miles/ 4,518 ft elevation gain).
These routes are self paced in nature, meaning that you can ride them at your own pace, by yourself, or with friends. We will have organized group rides led by ride leader volunteers offered at most paces for those that prefer to ride in a group. You are welcome to choose if you would prefer to ride by yourself or join one of the organized rides. Regardless of which route you choose to ride, we will all be starting from the same starting point. The routes for all three ride options are linked at the bottom of this ride description. We encourage you to download your preferred route to your phone or GPS device prior to the ride.
We will climb and descend hills at our own pace. We’ll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH, occasionally 10 MPH).
Restrooms are available at the start. There are also restrooms at the turnaround point adjacent to Seacrest park at the West Seattle Passenger Ferry Terminal dock for riders riding the easier route.
Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group. Helmets are required.
Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is canceled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.
We hope you can join us!
This event is canceled per DNDA.
What: The YWomenVote 2024 Gen Z National Town Hall is more than just an event; it’s a movement to ensure that Gen Z’s voices are heard loud and clear in the electoral arena. Join our nonpartisan watch party and engage neighbors for civic action.
This 3-part program will reach thousands of young people across the country through its live-streamed and live audience components, including:
A moderated panel discussion among Gen Z women and gender-expansive individuals from diverse backgrounds;
A presidential candidate forum (invitations have been extended to candidates but have not yet been confirmed and
Get-out-the-vote (GOTV) activation!
Who: All ages invited!
When: Saturday, 9/7 10 am-1 pm
Where: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center’s Thelma DeWitty Theater: 4408 Delridge Way SW
🌶 FARMS – a wide range of produce with market classics and unique varieties from cultures across the globe including African, Asian, and Latino heritage staples, plus tree fruit, berries, flowers, honey, plants, and more – maybe even halal chicken and eggs!! (we’re working on it)
🥘 FOOD – experience unique flavors with prepared and packaged foods, baked goods, sauces, and more from Senegal, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indigenous cultures – just to name a few!!
🎨 ARTISAN – get your home and body right with a wide range of personal care products, soaps, candles, jewelry, visual art, accessories, and clothing all made by hand with lots of love by our crafters
🆓 RESOURCES – plenty to share for all in need including 50+ free produce bags each week, $5 youth bucks for all kids, diapers and hygiene products, holistic health and wellness programming, unlimited SNAP-EBT matching, community tables, and more
Garden Center will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 10 am-3 pm year-round!
The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.
The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.
The Garden Center is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Otter Pup is open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm through September 2024!The Otter Pup is an extension of our Cafe Alki Coffee Shop here on campus! We are offering coffee, ice cream and sweet treats during Garden Center hours! This is an opportunity to support our Culinary Arts Program! Electronic Payments Only! Located in the North Parking lot outside of the Garden Center.
Thursdays 6:00 PM (until the time change in the fall when it is pitch black at 6:00 PM)
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 10:00 AMJoin Walking for Well-Being-West Seattle for Movement & Community!
Walk with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM and also on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM — Rain or Shine.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & Fauntleroy Way SW (across from the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is next to the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in about an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
You can sign up in advance to participate here.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
(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
Stop by and step back to the ’70s at Easy Street Records:
Disco Brunch from 11:00-2:00 PM.
No RSVP needed!
We will be playing classic Disco hits from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, followed by the new “Sylvester: Live At The Opera House.”
Enter an exclusive giveaway where you can win a Sylvester-themed prize!Live At the Opera House is the first-ever full release of Sylvester’s iconic 1979 concert at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House.
The album features 13 unedited songs from the performance, plus a recording of the mid-concert ceremony where Sylvester was awarded the key to San Francisco, culminating in over an hour of previously unreleased music and a total runtime of over 2 hours.The album package includes recently discovered photographs from the evening, plus new liner notes by Joshua Gamson, author of The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, The Music, The Seventies in San Francisco.
It’s our End of Summer ‘Grow-Out’ Plant Sale!
Loads of fresh, healthy houseplants in pots, beautiful air plants, air plant holders, planter stands, trellis’, custom plant pots, aerium planters, glass orb hangers, and more!
It’s the end of Summer, and we’ve got a lot of babies to share that are looking for new homes!
Come early for the deals, to get the most selection, and see all the things before they’re gone!
We will be setting up a good size pop-up shop for the day in our front yard. Lots to look at, and everything available for sale. 😀
* House Plants. Succulents. Air Plants. Cacti. Tropicals. Indoor Plants.
* Planters. Plant Holders. Plant Pots. Terrariums. Aeriums.
* Wall Hanging. Free Hanging. Free Standing. Connecting.
* Planter stands, multiple size trellis’, propagation stations, and more!
* Original, Unique, and Distinctive Designs.
* Propagated, Planted, & Handcrafted In West Seattle.
See preview pics below or online:
– https://www.facebook.com/terraplanted
– https://www.instagram.com/terraplanted
– https://www.facebook.com/lightrazor/
– https://www.instagram.com/lightrazordesign/
– https://lightrazordesign.com/collections/plantersLocated in West Seattle, within the Puget Ridge neighborhood, at 6350 18th Ave. SW
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.
Join Postcards4Democracy on summer Saturdays to handwrite reminders urging Democrats and Independents to register and vote. Gather in C&P Coffee’s back yard Saturdays all summer from Noon to 2 pm, right after C&P’s indoor Saturday music performance. Bring stamps and postcards — or we’ll do what we can to get you started. (Postcards4Democracy also meets year round at C&P every Tuesday from 10:30am-Noon.)
Website: Postcards4democracy.org
email:
postcards4democracyWS@gmail.com
September 7, 12:00 – 3, $40, Pumpkins and Apples at the Clay Cauldron, 5214 Delridge Way SW, theclaycauldron.com, text frances at 206-330-7027 to sign-up or for more information. Items will be made using pinch pot sculpting.
September 7, 12:00 – 3, $40, Pumpkins and Apples at the Clay Cauldron, 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, text frances at 206-330-7027 to sign-up or for more information. Items will be made using pinch pot sculpting.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook page for Special Events during the Summer! @nwwa_southseattlecollege and Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefiting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Welcome our 15th Year Anniversary Addition of “Salsa & Bachata on Alki Beach”.
Dance partners are not needed. Please share this with your friends.
Please note our events may cancel due to weather, updates are posted by noon day of.
**Wristbands sold on site ONLY,
**Beware: Tickets are NOT being pre sold.
1st EVENT
DATE: Saturday, July, 6th
(7/6, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/14)
TIME: Intro Lesson @4:30 pm.
Dance Social @5:30 pm-9:30 pm
COST:
$35 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Intro lesson with (dance inclusive)
$25 5:30 pm-9:30 pm dance cover only
Cash, Venmo or Master/Visa welcome.Salsa: Dj El Guero Con Sabor
Bachata: Dj Felix
50/50 mix
!!FREE Anniversary T-shirt giveaway to the first 10 attendees starting 5:30pm.
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.
Dj Buzsy every Friday and Saturday at JARAYS GRILL AND LOUNGE
2216 SW ORCHARD ST
SEATTLE WA 98106
9 PM -2 AM
Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke
Big Blue Truck, a division of Seattle nonprofit
Northwest Center, is excited to announce the opening of a new donation site in West
Seattle. Beginning Saturday, August 3, 2024, community members can donate gently
used clothing, textiles, and small household goods at WaFd, 4102 California Ave SW,
98116.The donation site will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
“We are thrilled to return to West Seattle! The Big Blue Truck was a popular donation site
in the heart of West Seattle until Covid forced its closure in 2020. Now West Seattleites
once again have a convenient weekend drop-off location just steps from the heart of
Alaska Junction,” said Michael Scalzo, SVP of Operations at Big Blue Truck. “We are
passionate about collecting our community’s gently used clothing items to support
children and adults with disabilities. We believe being back in West Seattle will have
both a sustainable and mission-led impact on the community for generations to come.
A big thank you to our partners WaFd, Value Village, and PrintItForward.net for being
instrumental in our return to West Seattle!” said Tess Connor, Chief Growth &
Operating Officer at Northwest Center.Donations made to Big Blue Truck support Northwest Center’s education and
employment programs for children and adults with disabilities. By donating, residents
not only help children and adults with disabilities but also promote environmental
sustainability through recycling and reusing goods.Big Blue Truck welcomes donations of:
Gently used clothing
Shoes
Books
Textiles- including towels and sheets
Small household itemsFor more information about what to donate or the work Big Blue Truck supports,
please visit our website at BigBlueTruck.org or email marketing@nwcenter.org
Join us in making a difference in West Seattle – every donation counts!ABOUT THE BIG BLUE TRUCK
Big Blue Truck, a Northwest Center social enterprise since 1967, has been a leader in
sustainability, recycling, and reuse for more than half a century. Big Blue Truck sells
donations of gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes to partner Value Village, using
the proceeds to support Northwest Center programs and services for children and
adults with disabilities. Learn more at BigBlueTruck.org.ABOUT NORTHWEST CENTER
Northwest Center (NWC) was founded in 1965 by Seattle parents who wrote the
nation’s first law guaranteeing education to kids with disabilities. Today, NWC
provides services from cradle through career: Early Support for children birth to 3,
inclusive Early Learning, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and
training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to provide inclusive
spaces. Learn more at NWCenter.org.
Group Polar Plunge at Alki – Every Sunday at 9 am
Join us Sunday mornings at 9 am at Alki for a group plunge in the Sound. We meet at the Statue of Liberty across from Alki Cafe.
No prior experience necessary! If you’re new to plunging, we’ll help you through it.
For event updates, sign up for our email list on our website (https://www.coldwatercollective.net) and follow us on Instagram @coldwatercollective_seattle
Join us for a conversational 3-5 mile run, then hang out after for a coffee & bite to eat! Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub to see our rotating locations as we explore West Seattle.
What: Adaptive Cycling for people with disabilities.
Who: Anyone age 7+ that needs an adaptive bike due to permanent or temporary disability, or those who are no longer comfortable riding a 2-wheeled bike due to balance and coordination issues
Where: Constellation Park, Beach Drive Healthy Street
When: Sunday September 8, 10 am to 2 pm
Cost: Free thanks to a partnership with Seattle Dept of Transportation
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.
Lumberyard’s weekly drag brunch, Wood Morning, has a twist this week! A special guest host, Jolene Granby! Show starts at noon, with delicious brunch offerings and cocktails!
Ticket link:
eventbrite.com/e/wood-morning-drag-brunch-tickets-788753050607?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
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.
Alki UCC Open Community Choir Call
This Sunday, September 8 at 11:30 am
6115 SW Hinds St
Info: music@alkiucc.orgCome sing with us!
Alki UCC Music Director Stephen Anthony Rawson invites you join our community of singers for an open rehearsal to kick off the fall season.
All are welcome, regardless of experience, age, faith or non-faith. Join us to sing new and well-loved songs in a variety of musical styles, including traditional hymns, spirituals and gospel.
Come once … keep coming back … there are no auditions or commitments.
An accomplished and exuberant choir director, Stephen is a Seattle-based pianist, composer and music teacher proficient in a variety of musical styles and settings, from classical and jazz to contemporary and gospel. One of his many career highlights was working with Jennifer Hudson as her piano coach and music assistant to help prepare her for the role of Aretha Franklin in the MGM biopic Respect.
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.
Sunday, September 8th 1 to 2:30 at West Seattle Row House
join Author and Life Coach Jenny Gwinn McGlothern to
dive into her book for a PlayShop. Learn tools and tips from her book,
Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness as we circle
up for a Refill Reflection.4203 SW Oregon Street
Heart Tending Workshop with Listening to Grief and Daish Wellness and Coaching
Explore grief using breathwork, meditation, and yoga alongside art, writing, and color. Daisha Nilsen of Daish Wellness and Coaching and Tamara Kubacki of Listening to Grief will lead a small group through various movement and creative exercises. Movement and breathwork will help move heavy feelings through the body, and discussion and writing prompts will aid in processing the many different types of grief we all carry. Snacks and tea will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own yoga mat and mug for tea!
Sunday, September 8, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
$82 (sliding scale available)
At Bohemian Studios
4801 Fauntleroy Way SouthwestRegister at yogidaish.com/event-details/heart-tending-workshop
Those interested in joining the Historical Society as members are also invited to the annual End of Summer Potluck on Sunday, September 8. The Southwest Seattle Historical Society will provide chicken, beverages, Husky Deli Ice Cream (for sale), and members are invited to bring a side dish to share. The event includes a raffle (including registration for two to the historical society’s Spring Gala and a $100 Gift Card to the West Seattle Nursery), a chance to meet and mingle with SWSHS members, and a first look at the 2024-2025 exhibit – Seattle’s Forest: The West Duwamish Greenbelt.
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society, which owns and operates the Log House Museum, was founded in 1984 by community volunteers. Today, the volunteer and member powered organization has a mission to promote inclusive local history through education, preservation, and advocacy.
Questions: museum@loghousemuseum.org