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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.
Dragonfly Yoga Pilates Dance
3270 California Ave SW upstairs
(above Alair & Dylan)ExtendedFlow with Elizabeth
Sun, Jan 7th 6-8 pm
Part of regular membership/class pass
$25 Drop-in
Join Elizabeth once a month for a juicy, 2-hour yoga & meditation practice. We’ll start with a grounding pranayama practice before moving through a dynamic vinyasa flow. Then, we’ll settle in for guided meditation, long slow stretches & restorative poses. We’ll finish practice with an extended, supported savasana.
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.
UW Championship Game Watch Party at Ounces!
Monday, 1/8 | Game starts at 4:30 pmCome watch the Dawgs in the big game at Ounces! Doors open at 4 pm, Game starts at 4:30 pm. Game sound will be ON and Isidros Mexican Food Truck will be there!
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
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.
**IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW TIMES ON OUR WEEKLY SIGN-WAVING EVENT**
SAME PLACE: The intersection of 16th Ave. SW & SW Holden St.; West Seattle
WHEN: TUESDAYS ONLY!
TIME: 5:00-6:00 pm
Join members of Hate Free Delridge and Puget Ridge Cohousing for this ongoing community sign-waving event and help spread the message that Black Lives Matter and the time to end systemic racism is NOW! We have signs to share or bring your own!
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Online or in person, community welcome. Standing info:
All Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA) business meetings are open to any resident. Your Fauntleroy Community Association board of directors meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August and December). For information about the agenda, contact FCA president Mike Dey (msdey50@aol.com or 206-661-0673).
Find out more about FCA at its official website
Open houses for Highland Park Elementary:
Tuesday, January 9th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 18th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24th from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Scrabble Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SWthemissingpiecegames.com/event/scrabble-night/all
Join us for some casual Scrabble…all experience levels welcome! We encourage you to bring your set along in case we have several tables of players.
Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
This choir is open to non-Boeing workers too:
The Boeing Employees Choir Open Rehearsals January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2024 (Tuesdays), in West Seattle @ 6:30 PM at the West Seattle American Legion Hall, 3618 SW Alaska St.
The Boeing Employees Choir strives to be an exceptional concert choir with an international reputation, reflecting the world-class standards Boeing has set for its airplanes and other exciting products. Our next international tour to Greece is set for Fall 2024 and we would love any new qualified members to join us!
More info: boeingchoir.org
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
Kindergarten Information Night – November 7 @ 6:30 pm
Join us to learn more about kindergarten readiness at Hope School. Bring your questions because we have answers. To help us plan for the evening please register here.All-School Open House – November 14 @ 6:30 pm
Hope has been educating students in preschool through 8th grade for over 60 years. Attend our open house to learn about our academics, school culture, and extracurricular opportunities at Hope as well as meet our staff and tour the campus. Information on our middle expansion in Fall 2024 will also be shared. To help us plan for the evening, please register here.Preschool Open House – January 9, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Hope is proud to offer a play-based preschool program for 3-and-4-year olds with full and part-time options. Attend our open house to see if our program is a good fit for your child. To help us plan for the evening, please register here.
All welcome. Info here.
Free to play every Tuesday – now at 7 pm. New, silly prizes every week and fun for the whole family.
January 2024 agenda – note that meeting will be in The Hall at Fauntleroy’s Emerald Room rather than the usual schoolhouse conference room:
Welcome & Introductions
WS Police Update
Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts
FCA Survey Update
Wild Apricot Functionality
Ferry Update
Fauntleroy YMCA
FCA Annual Meeting
Treasurer
Business Meeting Start Time
Action Items
Adjourn
Earlier:
Online or in person, community welcome. Standing info:
All Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA) business meetings are open to any resident. Your Fauntleroy Community Association board of directors meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August and December). For information about the agenda, contact FCA president Mike Dey (msdey50@aol.com or 206-661-0673).
Find out more about FCA at its official website
Every Tuesday Trivia and Tacos
Join us for Trivia with our fabulous host Hannah. 5 rounds of trivia, it’s free to play with big cash prizes. $75 cash for 1st / $50 cash for 2nd place and a $50 gift card for 3rd place.
Tuesday Trivia
Free Tuesday Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 pm
More details here: ounceswestseattle.com/upcoming-events
Free trivia, teams of up to 6, happy-hour prizes for beverages and food. With Geeks Who Drink.
The West Seattle Class of 2026 and Circa are working together for a dine in day. The dine in will be from the hours of 8 AM-9 PM on Wednesday the 10th of January, and 5% of all profits will go to WSHS.
Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!
Inner Alchemy Sound Bath for a midweek lift.
Join us for a rejuvenating mid-week experience at our studio!
Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of a Sound Bath that will transport you to a state of deep relaxation and tranquility. Located at 3618 Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle, WA, USA, our cozy studio provides the perfect setting for this unique event.
Let the harmonious vibrations of various instruments wash over you, melting away stress and tension. Take this opportunity to unwind, recharge, and find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life mid week.
Start the new 2024 year with good self care habits.When:
Wednesdays January 17th and 31st from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
$35
Tickets: eventbrite.com/o/maari-falsetto-15814119330
DOWNSIZING OR MOVING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1-2:30 pmWhen the time comes to leave your home of many years, things can feel overwhelming and just too much to take on. With years of experience helping seniors manage this process, our panelists will share tips for a ‘turn-key’ solution to minimize the stress and anxiety surrounding your big move. Come join us for this discussion to get valuable advice and a step-by-step process of how to make your transition as stress-free as possible. Free for members/non-members. RSVP needed.
VIRTUAL CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, 1:30-2:30 pmShare your challenges and successes with other caregivers. Peer support can help with both the practical and emotional
aspects of caregiving. All caregivers are welcome, whether the person you care for is local or in another city. To register, Toni Ameslav: 206-932-4044 x9 or tonia@soundgenerations.org
FINANCIAL BEGINNINGS SERIES
Choosing a Financial Caregiver
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 3-4:30 pmThis workshop, presented by Financial Beginnings, will help you understand, recognize and avoid financial fraud and appreciate the benefits of working with a reliable financial caregiver, including things to consider before choosing one. Free for members/non-members. RSVP needed.
The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center will be hosting a Toddler Gym again this winter! This service will be free to the community and will provide a space for little ones to run around outside of the rain with some toys, mats, and slides.
What: Toddler Gym Playtime for ages 1-6 years old. Parent supervision is required.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 pm-5 pm. Starting Monday 1/8 and currently planned to end at the beginning of April.
Where: Salvation Army Seattle Community Center White Center 9050 16TH AVE SW
Cost: Free
Fix-It-Workshop
Every Wednesday
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Seattle Tool Library (Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)Tools, appliances, small electronics, and more! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.
Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!
We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.
6-8 pm trivia, all ages!
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+
Do you love music? Do you like games? Come check out Music Bingo at Good Society every Wednesday from 7-9 PM! Bring your friends and enjoy some tunes and brews with chances to win prizes!
Fully backlined open mic at Skylark free every Wednesday, 7:30 pm sign-up 7:30pm sign-up /Music starts at 8:30 (The line to sign up often starts to form around 7:00 so get here early!)
It’s great for musicians, but it is also a great night out to see some of Seattle’s best up and coming musicians.
- No host to hog the spotlight, just bands/solo acts and a friendly, experienced sound engineer
- >Full 16 track recordings of your set available for purchase ($10 for solo acts, $20 for bands), make a demo!
- Full menu and bar available with 12 beers on tap
- All genres welcome: solo, acoustic, electronica, full bands, and comedy of any type
10 minutes/2 songs each- Gretsch house drums, Vox AC30 guitar amp, Yamaha G50410 guitar amp, Ashdown ABM500 bass amp, Shure mics, DIs, etc.
- You are welcome to bring more gear, just talk to the sound engineer beforehand to make sure it is compatible
PLEASE NOTE: The list goes out at 7:30 but people arrive much earlier to line up and is first come first served. Please be courteous of those that were there before you. While this is free to sign-up, please arrive hungry and thirsty, and do purchase something as we want to keep providing the opportunity and keep it free.
Wednesday night trivia at 8 pm with Quizmaster J!
Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Sunday and Wednesday 8 pm till 1 am
Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations
Our church will be reopening PlaySpace going forward. We have not been open since everything shut down with Covid. Essentially we are inviting Moms, Dads, caregivers to come on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm to bring their little ones, and to have a place to play and connect with others in the cold and rainy seasons. Its free to anyone and everyone. Just hoping the space can be a gift to the neighborhood. One change for now is we will be opening the sanctuary up as the play area as we are still trying to rebuild and repair things from the fire last spring.
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, January 11th 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.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 206.932.4044. The center is at 4217 SW Oregon St just off California.
Patrice Lewis, Independent Medicare Health Insurance Broker – 206.430.3782
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 2024
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument) and come play with us – all levels welcome! Currently at C&P Coffee, but we move around. Email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.
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.
Jet City Cauldron Artist Pop-up Shop
Date: December 14, 2023
January 11, 2024Time: 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Description: An artist pop-up shop event.
Cost: Free
Second Thursdays, it’s time for the West Seattle Art Walk; follow that link to see venue/artist highlights – and to get the walking map/venue list!
The West Seattle art walk is a monthly art event that is held the second Thursday of each month 5 pm to 9 pm year-round. The art walk is hosted by the local West Seattle merchants who feature a wide range of art and showcase our vibrant artist community.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Unlock the secrets to maintaining peak performance on the slopes with our “Intro to Waxing Class!” Led by our expert shop manager, Chia, this workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to keep your gear in top condition. The class includes:
Expert Demonstration – Our skilled shop manager will guide you through the art and science of ski and snowboard waxing.
Learn essential techniques and gain insights into the importance of proper waxing for maximizing your equipment’s performance.
Understanding Wax Types – Dive into the world of waxes! Learn about different types of waxes and their specific applications based on snow conditions, temperatures, and your skiing or snowboarding style. Discover the right wax for your needs and preferences.
Equipment Maintenance Tips – Beyond waxing, our expert will share valuable insights into general equipment maintenance. Discover how small adjustments and care can make a big difference in your overall experience on the slopes.
Community Connection – This class is not just about waxing; it’s an opportunity to connect with fellow shredders in the community. Share your passion for winter sports, swap stories, and make new friends who share your love for the mountains.
Registration
The $10 registration fee can be used as a credit towards the purchase of your own waxing supplies at Mountain to Sound Outfitters
Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pmJoin us for a conversational 3-mile run, then hang out afterward! Now meeting at Future Primitive Beach Bar on Alki. Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11TH: WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES PRESENTS:
Maria Chávez
The Firsts: Latina Struggles in the United StatesMany Latinas face extraordinary challenges in their professions and personal lives. They are often first-generation college students whose parents may have little experience with higher education. This results in a difficult balancing act: they are trying not to let the process of earning a college education change them in ways that are antithetical to traditional Latino values, yet they are often expected to help with family care and responsibilities that can take priority over their studies and careers.
In a talk that draws from interviews of Latinas from across a wide range of professions, as well as from her own personal experiences, join Maria Chávez for an exploration of the complicated challenges Latina professionals face. Chávez also offers ideas for how to provide Latinas with support and solutions.
Maria Chávez (she/her) is a professor of political science at Pacific Lutheran University specializing in American government, public policy, and Latino Politics. As a first-generation college graduate herself, her work centers on the progress of and barriers to Latinos in the U.S. She was awarded the American Political Science Association’s Best Book in Latino Politics twice: first for Everyday Injustice, and most recently for Latino Professionals in America.
Chávez lives in Lacey.
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
We’re so excited to reach out and share that we have our FIRST charity comedy show coming up on Jan 11 2024, benefiting the Lafayette PTA! Cozy Comedy will not be making a penny of profit from this show, all proceeds are going to the Lafayette PTA. Otter on the Rocks has graciously agreed to let us have an additional evening of entertainment in their business for this great cause!
Tickets are available at this link – eventbrite.com/e/laughing-for-leopards-comedy-fundraiser-for-lafayette-pta-tickets-759136446547
Date and Time – Thu Jan 11, 7 pm show start!
Where: Otter on the Rocks, West Seattle
Benefitting the Lafayette PTA
Our website – cozycomedy.com
Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm
West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com
Friday, Jan. 12, 8:00 am
Kindergarten TourAddress: 2645 California Ave SW
Phone: (206) 252-9500
lafayettees.seattleschools.orgRSVPs are appreciated but not required to kajohnson@seattleschools.org . If parents can’t make any of scheduled tours, they are welcome to call the front office and schedule a mutually convenient/date time.
Seattle Colleges Presents
51st Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Friday, Jan. 12, 2024
Brockey Center, South Seattle CollegeSchedule
9:30 a.m. Hot Breakfast and Networking Brockey Center
10:30 a.m. Annual MLK Celebration Program Begins Brockey Center
12:30 p.m. Program Concludes Brockey Center
1 p.m. Community Conversation hosted by EDIC Olympic Hall Theater
2 p.m. Community Conversation Concludes and Celebration Event Adjourns
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 2024
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details
The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center will be hosting a Toddler Gym again this winter! This service will be free to the community and will provide a space for little ones to run around outside of the rain with some toys, mats, and slides.
What: Toddler Gym Playtime for ages 1-6 years old. Parent supervision is required.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 pm-5 pm. Starting Monday 1/8 and currently planned to end at the beginning of April.
Where: Salvation Army Seattle Community Center White Center 9050 16TH AVE SW
Cost: Free
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
Tim Turner Band benefit concert hosted by the Sanislo PTA – $15/door, kids free when accompanying paying adult.
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).
Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am starting December 9th.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-tickets-817748877907?aff=oddtdtcreator
(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.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 2024
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details
January 13, 1 – 3 PM, Introduction to Sculpting. $40
Learn how to make sculptures using pinch pot techniques. Color added using slips. Finished pieces to be picked up after two weeks.
January 27, 1 – 3 PM, Handbuilt Korean Moon Pots. $40
Modeled after moon pots created in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty you will make a 7 – 9” moon pot. Finished pieces to be picked up after two weeks.
Kenyon Hall Presents
The Half-Brothers
Saturday, January 13th, 2024
DOORS @ 2:30 PM
PERFORMANCE @ 3:00 PMSeattle’s premier purveyors of skewed bluegrass. 2 Sets of Half Brothers goodness, suitable for the whole family! They regret to inform you that “None of us know how to operate the built-in Wurlitzer, but don’t let that stop you from coming down to enjoy our new-fangled old-timey music.” (And maybe a Zeppelin cover) Plus: ROOT BEER FLOATS.
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.
Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke
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.
Come out on Sunday and warm up with some drag brunch at the Lumberyard Bar! We’ve got delicious food, drinks, and a cast that’s sure to dazzle!
Tickets can be purchased here.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Sunday Run Club
Takes place every Sunday at noon at Ounces.Run is open to all running levels and starts/finishes at Ounces. Runners can go at their own pace and distance. Just show up at Ounces at noon on any Sunday to run! Strollers and pets welcome.
Ladies Musical Club Concert @ West Seattle Branch
Sunday, January 14, 2024, 3 – 4 P.M.Ladies Musical Club Concert @ West Seattle Branch
Join us for a concert featuring work by Schubert Lieder, Beethoven, and Brahms.The concert will feature the following program:
Schubert Lieder
Du bist die Ruh, D.776 by Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Gretchen am Spinnrade, D.118
Nacht und Träume, D.827
Die junge Nonne, D.828
Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D.965
Dhanushi Wijeyakulasuriya, soprano
Dallas Neustel (guest artist), clarinet
Rob Toren (guest artist), piano
Beethoven Duet, Brahms Piano Trio
Duet in C Major, WoO 27, No. 1 for violin and cello by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
I. Allegro comodo
II. Rondo – allegretto vivace
Ann Rackl, violin
Lawrence Chu, cello
Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 8 by Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
3. Adagio
4. Finale. Allegro
Ann Rackl, violin
Lawrence Chu, cello
Selina Chu, piano
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.
You can sign up now to be part of this:
City Year Seattle/King County honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving in community at one of our partner schools. This year on Monday, January 15, 2024, our day of service will bring together alumni, donors, community members, and corporate partners as we revitalize Denny International Middle School. Volunteers will have the opportunity to paint murals, improve campus landscaping, clean, and organize the school for students, faculty, and staff. We believe MLK Day is a ‘day on,’ so come join us as we support the students of Denny International Middle School through service.
Volunteer to help restore the West Duwamish Greenbelt! Sign up here.
The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center will be hosting a Toddler Gym again this winter! This service will be free to the community and will provide a space for little ones to run around outside of the rain with some toys, mats, and slides.
What: Toddler Gym Playtime for ages 1-6 years old. Parent supervision is required.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 pm-5 pm. Starting Monday 1/8 and currently planned to end at the beginning of April.
Where: Salvation Army Seattle Community Center White Center 9050 16TH AVE SW
Cost: Free
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
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.
Our church will be reopening PlaySpace going forward. We have not been open since everything shut down with Covid. Essentially we are inviting Moms, Dads, caregivers to come on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm to bring their little ones, and to have a place to play and connect with others in the cold and rainy seasons. Its free to anyone and everyone. Just hoping the space can be a gift to the neighborhood. One change for now is we will be opening the sanctuary up as the play area as we are still trying to rebuild and repair things from the fire last spring.
Don’t let the flu or COVID-19 ruin the start of your year!
Stop by the Winter vaccine clinic at YWCA’s Greenbridge Learning Center on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM and get vaccinated to help keep yourself and others safe.
Vaccines are available for adults and children
No healthcare insurance is required.
Vaccines available regardless of immigration status.
Vaccines are absolutely FREE!All vaccinations will be administered by King County Public Health.
YWCA Greenbridge Learning Center
9720 8th Ave. SW
**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.
Sleater-Kinney SIGNING: Early release IN-STORE SIGNING of their 11th studio album: “Little Rope”!!!
Tuesday January 16th at 6:00 PM.
That’s 3 days ahead of the album’s official release date!!!
Don’t miss it!*Purchase of the album is required to participate in the signing, pre-order or purchase the day of the event
Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
This choir is open to non-Boeing workers too:
The Boeing Employees Choir Open Rehearsals January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2024 (Tuesdays), in West Seattle @ 6:30 PM at the West Seattle American Legion Hall, 3618 SW Alaska St.
The Boeing Employees Choir strives to be an exceptional concert choir with an international reputation, reflecting the world-class standards Boeing has set for its airplanes and other exciting products. Our next international tour to Greece is set for Fall 2024 and we would love any new qualified members to join us!
More info: boeingchoir.org
Every Tuesday evening 6:30 – 9:00 is Girls’ Night at The Clay Cauldron. Guided projects offered or work on your own projects. Potluck snacks, wine and beverages offered. Sign up in advance – 206-330-2027, www.theclaycauldron.com, theclaycauldron5214@gmail.com
RSVP: wstoastmasters832@gmail.com
West Seattle Toastmasters is a great place to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Club meets via Zoom on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming meeting dates: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 20, March 5 and 19. 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.
Parent Ed Talk January 16, 2024 7-8:30 pm
We welcome our speakers Cynthia Tobias and Sue Acuña. Sue is a master Middle School teacher and expert in Learning Styles. She and Cynthia have worked together in seminars and with Focus on the Family many times as well as writing the Middle School book together . Their presentation will be a fun evening of encouragement and insight about: The Strong-Willed Child of all ages and Understanding Middle Schoolers. Cynthia and Sue will share quick, practical ideas and strategies from the hearts and minds of strong-willed kids of all ages—this presentation can be a game changer for anyone who has to deal with a strong-willed child.
They will also address why the middle school season of parenting is challenging and how parents can adapt to the changes in an effective way. Emphasis is made of the importance of keeping communication open through listening, observing and understanding. We are blessed to have these two outstanding women of faith and education knowledge lead our Parent Ed Talk.
Location: 4456 42nd Ave SW. Questions? Call the school office: 206-935-8500
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.
Create – Art and Craft Fellowship – Wednesdays, Jan. 17th, 24th, and 31st, 9:30-11:30 am – at West Side Presbyterian Church – 3601 California Ave. SW. Bring your paints, collage materials, jewelry findings, knitting, sewing or craft supplies and join others in creative endeavors. Be encouraged and encourage others! Come together in the warmth of fellowship as you enjoy the fun of being creative!
Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!
Inner Alchemy Sound Bath for a midweek lift.
Join us for a rejuvenating mid-week experience at our studio!
Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of a Sound Bath that will transport you to a state of deep relaxation and tranquility. Located at 3618 Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle, WA, USA, our cozy studio provides the perfect setting for this unique event.
Let the harmonious vibrations of various instruments wash over you, melting away stress and tension. Take this opportunity to unwind, recharge, and find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life mid week.
Start the new 2024 year with good self care habits.When:
Wednesdays January 17th and 31st from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
$35
Tickets: eventbrite.com/o/maari-falsetto-15814119330
We’re hosting a series of virtual community meetings on 1/17 and 1/18. WSF staff will answer questions and give updates on what’s happening at the Washington State Ferries. Go to bit.ly/WSF-public-meetings for more information about how to participate. Hope to hear from you!
TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2-3:30 pmJoin Dr. Kay from Highline Hearing to learn causes, symptoms and treatments for Tinnitus, as well as general hearing loss facts. This presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center will be hosting a Toddler Gym again this winter! This service will be free to the community and will provide a space for little ones to run around outside of the rain with some toys, mats, and slides.
What: Toddler Gym Playtime for ages 1-6 years old. Parent supervision is required.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 pm-5 pm. Starting Monday 1/8 and currently planned to end at the beginning of April.
Where: Salvation Army Seattle Community Center White Center 9050 16TH AVE SW
Cost: Free
Chief Sealth PTSA Winter Resource Fair
WHERE: CHIEF SEALTH LIBRARY
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 5:00-7:30PM
WHAT:5:00-7:30 | Haircuts
5:30-7:30 | Coat Drive
6:00-7:30 | PTSA Meeting & Resource Fair
7:00-7:30 | Food Pantry
For the Food Pantry, there will be a variety of foods for you to choose from. Please bring your own bags if possible. Please use the forms below to sign up!English: Food Pantry Form
Spanish: Solicitud – Dispensa de Alimentos
So far, these are the organizations who will be present:
Consejo Counseling
Chief Sealth International Neighborcare Clinic
Seattle Public Library
SWAC Teen Center
Youth Employment Service Learning Program (YESL)
UW STEMsub coordinators
SW Youth and Family Services
Lambert House
Fix-It-Workshop
Every Wednesday
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Seattle Tool Library (Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)Tools, appliances, small electronics, and more! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.
Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!
We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.
6-8 pm trivia, all ages!
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+
Join our virtual
TOWN HALL
Weds Jan 17
7 pmJoin the Zoom call to the Town Hall at the link here.
Rebuild updates
What’s been going on as we wait for the results of the MUP process.HPIC Board – Upcoming Openings
The HPIC Board is also rebuilding as the organization transforms. We are making room on the board for new leadership to represent more of our diverse and changing neighborhood. This is an opportunity to make real change in our community, to collaborate with all of our neighbors in creating a supportive and inclusive gathering place. To make new friends, celebrate our community and have fun!The current Vice President and Treasurer are transitioning to Trustee roles, to focus on fundraising and grant writing. The current Secretary is stepping down from the Board but will continue as a volunteer, after more than a decade of Board service. Thank you Gretchen!
Skills/experience/interests needed:
Fundraising
Community Engagement
Marketing / Communications
Financial Planning / Management
Strategic Planning / Program DevelopmentOpen positions:
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustees – we thank Billy M. and Shawn for their years of service and for always being there when needed!Timeline:
Nomination / Letter of Interest deadline: Weds Feb 14 (email Letter of Interest to hpic1919@gmail.com)
Board Elections: Weds March 13 – 7 pmQualifications:
Must be a current HPIC member to hold office on the Board.
Must be a current HPIC member to vote.
MoCA Meeting Agenda for January 17, 2024
7 – 9 pm
It’s a Hybrid Meeting!
In Person
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church 7141 California Ave SW.
Entry to the Social Hall is off the small parking lot on California Ave. SW. Please, don’t park in that lot before 6:40 pm. Thanks!Via Zoom
Click the link to Join the Zoom Meeting:
Welcome and Introductions
The last time MoCA met in person was January 2020!
Morgan Minute Updates
· New Recording Secretary appointed – Christopher Miller, See the Bio on Page 2
· Construction timing for Storybook Development – 41st Ave SW at SW Graham St.
· City Council At Large Position Public Meeting – January 19, 2024
· SW District Precinct, SPD Updates
What’s new in Morgan Junction
Alki Arts Gallery and Event Space – 6030 California Ave SW in Morgan Junction
Welcome to Diane Venti: diane@alkiarts.com
January 2024 Topics
· Pedestrian safety Calif/Faunt, Faunt/Rose, Faunt/Graham: SDOT – Ching Chen
· Morgan Electric Charging Station: Seattle City Light – Jenny Levesque, Lizzie Kay
· Introducing MJAWA Morgan Junction All Wheels Association – SPR, Susan Melrose
Morgan Junction Festival 2024
· Choose a Date for the Morgan Festival – June 15 or June 16 (OR June 22 or June 23)
· Start a Planning Meeting – date and timeAdjournment
MoCA Meeting Schedule:
Quarterly, the 3rd Wednesday of
April 17, 2024, July 17, 2024, & October 16, 2024
Got Agenda Items? Email us at mocacnc@gmail.com
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.
West Seattle High School Drama is proud to present this winter’s student led production, Almost, Maine!
Almost, Maine, a play by John Cariani, captures the stories of nine residents in Almost, a fictional town in Maine that is so small and so far north it almost doesn’t exist. These characters experience loss, develop friendships, and find love all on one cold Friday night under the northern lights.
Come over to West Seattle High School on January 17th, 18th, and 19th to support local young artists! Get your tickets now at westsidedramatickets.ludus.com/index.php
Wednesday night trivia at 8 pm with Quizmaster J!
Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Sunday and Wednesday 8 pm till 1 am
Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations
Our church will be reopening PlaySpace going forward. We have not been open since everything shut down with Covid. Essentially we are inviting Moms, Dads, caregivers to come on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm to bring their little ones, and to have a place to play and connect with others in the cold and rainy seasons. Its free to anyone and everyone. Just hoping the space can be a gift to the neighborhood. One change for now is we will be opening the sanctuary up as the play area as we are still trying to rebuild and repair things from the fire last spring.
The new schematic design for the Morgan Junction Park expansion will be presented to the Seattle Design Commission at 1 pm Thursday, January 18. You can attend in person downtown or online. Here’s the agenda with information.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 2024
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument) and come play with us – all levels welcome! Currently at C&P Coffee, but we move around. Email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.
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.
Empowered Dating Workshops
Thursday, August 17
and Third Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm, onlinekatemageau.com/empowered-dating-workshops
Each month we will cover topics such as:
Healthy relationships versus toxic relationships
Setting appropriate and flexible boundaries
Safely being vulnerable
Determining relationship wants and needs
Setting up and examining dating app profiles
First moves and consent, in vanilla and kink
Saying no and saying yes to next dates and next steps
Open for all sexuality identities and relationship styles; $45 per workshop
Open houses for Highland Park Elementary:
Tuesday, January 9th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 18th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24th from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
We’re hosting a series of virtual community meetings on 1/17 and 1/18. WSF staff will answer questions and give updates on what’s happening at the Washington State Ferries. Go to bit.ly/WSF-public-meetings for more information about how to participate. Hope to hear from you!
Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pmJoin us for a conversational 3-mile run, then hang out afterward! Now meeting at Future Primitive Beach Bar on Alki. Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub.
Thursdays are blues-music nights at The Spot.
Thursdays: 6:30-10 pm Board Game Night
Join Meeples Games for a night of board game fun! Each week we will teach you a new game and play some favorites as well. This event is open to all ages!
Thursdays @ 6:30 – Highland Park Run Club meets for about a 3-mile run, starting and ending at Highland Park Corner Store
WSHS OPEN HOUSE Thursday January 18th, 6:30-8PM. Welcome Incoming Freshmen Families to West Sea(le High School Visit our School and meet our sta, current students, and parents.
Sample the works of our Culinary Class, enjoy the works of our Fine Arts program. School Counselors, Admin, Students and Parents will be available in The Commons to answer ques$ons.
6:30-7PM Welcome & Overview School Gym
7:00-7:45 Student led School Tours Led by National Honor Society Students
7:00-8:00 Resource Fair meet Staff, Coaches, and Parents Commons
7:00-8:00 9th Grade Curriculum Various LocationsRegistration is open for the 2024-25 school year. Open Enrollment for School Choice priority window is February 1-29, 2024
The meeting starts at 7 pm; you can attend in person at Alki UCC or via videoconference – the January 2024 agenda has information on how to access the latter.
West Seattle High School Drama is proud to present this winter’s student led production, Almost, Maine!
Almost, Maine, a play by John Cariani, captures the stories of nine residents in Almost, a fictional town in Maine that is so small and so far north it almost doesn’t exist. These characters experience loss, develop friendships, and find love all on one cold Friday night under the northern lights.
Come over to West Seattle High School on January 17th, 18th, and 19th to support local young artists! Get your tickets now at westsidedramatickets.ludus.com/index.php
Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm
West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 2024
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details
The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center will be hosting a Toddler Gym again this winter! This service will be free to the community and will provide a space for little ones to run around outside of the rain with some toys, mats, and slides.
What: Toddler Gym Playtime for ages 1-6 years old. Parent supervision is required.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 pm-5 pm. Starting Monday 1/8 and currently planned to end at the beginning of April.
Where: Salvation Army Seattle Community Center White Center 9050 16TH AVE SW
Cost: Free
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.
We will host a town hall on January 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Fauntleroy Church community gathering hall. We invite you to join us in an open dialogue about the Fauntleroy Y’s future, ask questions, and share your ideas and collaborative concepts for the space and how we can best serve the community sustainably.
Songwriter incubator night at Kenyon Hall:
7904 35th Ave SWThird Friday of every month
Starting Friday, January 20thTime:
6 – 6:30 – Sign up
6:30 – 9:30ish – Play like you haven’t played in public for 3 years and you’ve been honing your skills and your creative process to a fine point for a moment just like this!Free to All Ages
Hosted by ‘The EL’ at Kenyon Hall.
Encouraging the advancement of songwriting and performance skills in a community driven listening environment. We are focusing on the support, development and inspiration of local creators and performers.
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
West Seattle High School Drama is proud to present this winter’s student led production, Almost, Maine!
Almost, Maine, a play by John Cariani, captures the stories of nine residents in Almost, a fictional town in Maine that is so small and so far north it almost doesn’t exist. These characters experience loss, develop friendships, and find love all on one cold Friday night under the northern lights.
Come over to West Seattle High School on January 17th, 18th, and 19th to support local young artists! Get your tickets now at westsidedramatickets.ludus.com/index.php
Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a