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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
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.
Join us this year as we move these opportunities to enjoy Summer evenings at other local and sometimes overlooked Admiral neighborhood parks. Just spreading the love.
We are still working to confirm the bands, however the park locations and dates are confirmed:
Thursday July 18th 6:30 pm @ Belvedere Park featuring TBD
Thursday July 25th 6:30 pm @ California Place Park featuring TBD
Thursday August 1st 6:30 pm @ Hamilton Viewpoint featuring the ABBAgraphs
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
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
Locations where kids 1-18 can get free summer meals, to be eaten onsite, weekdays through August 23 (unless noted otherwise), no registration necessary:
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave SW
12:00pm – 1:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pmHighland Park Playground
1100 SW Cloverdale St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmRoxhill Playground
2850 SW Roxbury St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmHigh Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham St
**7/8/24-8/16/24**
1:00pm – 3:00pmSalish Landing
6955 Delridge Way SW
**7/1/24-8/16/24**
2:00pm – 3:00pm
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.
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW
6/26-8/16
Wed/Thurs/Fri
12-5:30 pm
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.
Art and music at the beach! Details here.
Leonard’s art show July 19, 2024
@ Paper Boat Booksellers . 3:30 to 5 pm
Leonard is a West Seattle native . He creates vivid characters using pens.
Leonard’s art show July 19, 2024
@ Paper Boat Booksellers . 3:30 to 5 pm
Leonard is a West Seattle native . He creates vivid characters using pens.
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.
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.
Join us on Friday July 19th, at 6:30 PM at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) for an evening of art, culture, and community support. Explore a stunning collection of Native art up for auction, showcasing the beauty and talent of Indigenous artists. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and live entertainment while mingling with fellow art enthusiasts. Your attendance helps us raise funds for important cultural initiatives. Don’t miss this special event!
Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sat, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West SeattleAbout the Play
A continuation of Henry VI part 1, Shakespeare’s chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. England is embroiled in political turmoil as the ineffectual King Henry VI struggles to maintain control amidst growing dissent and power struggles among nobles. The rise of the ambitious Richard, Duke of York, sets the stage for a bloody conflict for the throne, as factions vie for supremacy and betrayal lurks at every turn. Amidst treachery, ambition, and shifting allegiances, the fate of England hangs in the balance, with the crown as the ultimate prize in a brutal game of power.
CAST
Meredith Armstrong – Buckingham, Duke of Clarence
Mary Murfin Bayley – Gloucester, Stafford, Old Clifford, Lady Bona
Steven Davis – Suffolk, King Edward
Anthony Duckett – Richard, Hume, Bevis
Matthew Fisher – King Henry VI
Matthew Gilbert – York, Smith
Emily Hall – Young Clifford, Peter, Jourdain
Biz Hillenbrand – Somerset, Pirate Captain, Prince Edward
Freja Jorgenson – Eleanor. Cade, Rutland, Lady Gray/Elizabeth
David S. Klein – Mortimer, Cardinal, Dick, King Lewis XI
Raya Tuffaha – Queen Margaret
Carolynne Wilcox – Warwick, Holland
Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West Seattle
Sat, Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln ParkAbout the Play
Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, presumed to be lost at sea, disguises herself as a man named Cesario to navigate the foreign land of Illyria. Caught in a love triangle, Viola (as Cesario) finds herself inadvertently wooing the countess Olivia on behalf of Duke Orsino, while Olivia herself falls for the disguised Viola. As the tangled web of romance unravels, the play culminates in a riotous finale of revelations, reunions, and uproarious laughter, showcasing Shakespeare’s timeless wit and exploration of the complexities of love.
CAST
Molly Kaleo Bauckham – Valentine, Musician
Brandon Brown – Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Katie Dreessen – Captain, Fabian
Tony Driscoll – Malvolio
Jasmine Neshama Harrick – Viola
Marc “Mok” Moser – Antonio, CUrio
Olivia Ockey Goodwin – Maria
Levi Redmill – Sebastian
Sara Schweid – Countess Olivia
Sean Patrick Taylor – Feste
Cameron Widmark – Duke Orsino
Daniel Wood – Sir Toby Belch
Music by Molly Baukham and Sean Patrick Taylor
Shakespeare’s songs set to music by Sean Patrick Taylor
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
Summer Sunset Sound Baths
Fridays July 19, 26, August 2, 16, and 23.
7:30-8:30 pm
$38
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/935991494757?aff=oddtdtcreator
Live band, Generations, playing at Jarays, 8 pm Friday, July 19.
Friday, July 19 8-10 pm
At Alki Statue of Liberty/ 2701 Alki Ave SW
32 headsets available first come, first served with $5 suggested donation.
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
During summer’s daytime low-low tides, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (near Colman Pool) – see this link for the dates and times.
Tarot Readings by our local West Seattle Gem
Saturdays June 29th, July 20th, July 27, August 17th
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/tarot-readings-at-inner-alchemy-tickets-917608911957
Benefiting West Seattle Food Bank
Presented by West Seattle RunnerJuly 20, 2024
Hiawatha Play Field
2700 California Ave SW
West Seattle, WAWelcome to West Seattle Float Dodger 5K, Seattle’s most fun summer running tradition! Celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2024!
Imagine running down California Ave SW, a main drag usually reserved for cars. Imagine being cheered by thousands of people, the entire length of the run. Imagine trying to outrun spectacular parade floats of the West Seattle Summer Parade. All of this can be yours at the West Seattle Float Dodger 5K.
Finish your run with a root beer float!
Join us at the parade viewing and Good Society Brewery beer garden party after the race at West Seattle Runner. Beer sales go straight to West Seattle Food Bank.
100% of the proceeds benefits our non-profit, West Seattle Food Bank!
Take a hike with the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group. All hikes start at 9:30 a.m. at Pathfinder School, 1901 SW Genesee St., on the south end of the parking lot. Hikes may involve elevation gain and uneven footing. For more information: wdgtrails.wordpress.com
Art and music at the beach! Details here.
🌶 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.
Regular weekly family reading time.
Heron’s Market
3rd Saturday each month, April to September
Hours – 11 AM – 4 PM
4818 15th Avenue SW
Community and information tables encouraged
Art and craft tables and activities
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
Parade date for 2024! Details to come. Route is California/Lander to California/Edmunds.
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
Ta-“Paws” Bar: Mud Bay Admiral will be hosting a pet Topper Bar on July 20th from 12 pm – 4 pm. Stop by and explore meal toppers and mix-ins to add variety and moisture to your pet’s diet. Take home some samples to help make meal time more fun for your 4-legged family member.
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.
The 6th Annual West Seattle Bike Connections Bike and Brew ride is Saturday, July 20, 2024. Meet at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW) at 1 pm for a 1:15 pm departure. We’ll be biking at a casual pace to a family-friendly brewery. All ages are welcome, but riders under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The round-trip ride is 12 miles and mostly flat. Please join us!
Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sat, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West SeattleAbout the Play
A continuation of Henry VI part 1, Shakespeare’s chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. England is embroiled in political turmoil as the ineffectual King Henry VI struggles to maintain control amidst growing dissent and power struggles among nobles. The rise of the ambitious Richard, Duke of York, sets the stage for a bloody conflict for the throne, as factions vie for supremacy and betrayal lurks at every turn. Amidst treachery, ambition, and shifting allegiances, the fate of England hangs in the balance, with the crown as the ultimate prize in a brutal game of power.
CAST
Meredith Armstrong – Buckingham, Duke of Clarence
Mary Murfin Bayley – Gloucester, Stafford, Old Clifford, Lady Bona
Steven Davis – Suffolk, King Edward
Anthony Duckett – Richard, Hume, Bevis
Matthew Fisher – King Henry VI
Matthew Gilbert – York, Smith
Emily Hall – Young Clifford, Peter, Jourdain
Biz Hillenbrand – Somerset, Pirate Captain, Prince Edward
Freja Jorgenson – Eleanor. Cade, Rutland, Lady Gray/Elizabeth
David S. Klein – Mortimer, Cardinal, Dick, King Lewis XI
Raya Tuffaha – Queen Margaret
Carolynne Wilcox – Warwick, Holland
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West Seattle
Sat, Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln ParkAbout the Play
Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, presumed to be lost at sea, disguises herself as a man named Cesario to navigate the foreign land of Illyria. Caught in a love triangle, Viola (as Cesario) finds herself inadvertently wooing the countess Olivia on behalf of Duke Orsino, while Olivia herself falls for the disguised Viola. As the tangled web of romance unravels, the play culminates in a riotous finale of revelations, reunions, and uproarious laughter, showcasing Shakespeare’s timeless wit and exploration of the complexities of love.
CAST
Molly Kaleo Bauckham – Valentine, Musician
Brandon Brown – Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Katie Dreessen – Captain, Fabian
Tony Driscoll – Malvolio
Jasmine Neshama Harrick – Viola
Marc “Mok” Moser – Antonio, CUrio
Olivia Ockey Goodwin – Maria
Levi Redmill – Sebastian
Sara Schweid – Countess Olivia
Sean Patrick Taylor – Feste
Cameron Widmark – Duke Orsino
Daniel Wood – Sir Toby Belch
Music by Molly Baukham and Sean Patrick Taylor
Shakespeare’s songs set to music by Sean Patrick Taylor
Tommy Thomas, West Seattle Native
Live music
Saturday July 20th 8 pm-10:00
Whisky West
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
During summer’s daytime low-low tides, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (near Colman Pool) – see this link for the dates and times.
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.
Art and music at the beach! Details here.
Free; registration (July 21 here; August 11 here) appreciated but not required.
Meet at the Hinds St. entrance to Schmitz Preserve Park.
Join Listening to Grief for a Grief Walk in Schmitz Preserve Park. Walk through one of Seattle’s only old-growth forests with others who are also grieving. All types of grief are welcome. During the walk we will stop for poetry, observation, movement, story sharing, and quiet contemplation.
All are welcome. Keep in mind we will be talking about grief and death, which may be sensitive topics for some. The trails are uneven and sometimes narrow, and there are a couple steep inclines and one set of wooden stairs. The ground may be muddy. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.
HIGHLAND PARK – WEST SEATTLE
1100 SW Cloverdale StSunday, July 21, 2024—10:00 AM Storytime/11:00 AM Performance
Join us for free performances of our 2024 touring production, Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers. This 45-minute opera for youth audiences fuses together folktales from around the world to tell the story of Monkey and his brainy sister, Francine. The siblings must learn to cooperate to escape a hungry crocodile and outwit the greedy Lord of the Tigers. Combining multiple styles of music from Bollywood, Ethiopian jazz, Latin, and classical, this opera shares the timeless message that we all have different strengths, but when we work together, anything is possible.
This production is appropriate for all ages, especially families with children. Audience members should bring their own chairs or blankets.
Pop-Up Shop featuring a variety of small business vendors selling foods, condiments, arts, & goods.
When:
Sunday: August 18th 10-3Where:
Enter through the shop into our back room, out the back door into the alley!
4528 California SWWhat:
Pre loved apparel, vintage apparel, Ceramics, Botanicals, Art, music
and more…..Why: Come out and support small businesses, get to know great talented
makers in your neighborhood….
Every Sunday, year-round! In The West Seattle Junction, on California Ave SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska. Look for the newest Ripe ‘n’ Ready List here.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Sunday Run Club
Takes place every Sunday at noon at Ounces.Run is open to all running levels and starts/finishes at Ounces. Runners can go at their own pace and distance. Just show up at Ounces at noon on any Sunday to run! Strollers and pets welcome.
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.
From Shug’s Mini:
We are celebrating National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21st (1p-9p) but will have Sizzle the Clown there making balloon art for children and children at heart from 2p-4p.
West Seattle Timebank litter cleanup
meet at Highland Park Corner Store
July 21
2-4 PM
Make stronger connections with your community and Timebank members with a trash pickup walk around Highland Park followed by ice cream.
More info: Litter cleanup and ICE CREAM – West Seattle Timebank
Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West Seattle
Sat, Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln ParkAbout the Play
Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, presumed to be lost at sea, disguises herself as a man named Cesario to navigate the foreign land of Illyria. Caught in a love triangle, Viola (as Cesario) finds herself inadvertently wooing the countess Olivia on behalf of Duke Orsino, while Olivia herself falls for the disguised Viola. As the tangled web of romance unravels, the play culminates in a riotous finale of revelations, reunions, and uproarious laughter, showcasing Shakespeare’s timeless wit and exploration of the complexities of love.
CAST
Molly Kaleo Bauckham – Valentine, Musician
Brandon Brown – Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Katie Dreessen – Captain, Fabian
Tony Driscoll – Malvolio
Jasmine Neshama Harrick – Viola
Marc “Mok” Moser – Antonio, CUrio
Olivia Ockey Goodwin – Maria
Levi Redmill – Sebastian
Sara Schweid – Countess Olivia
Sean Patrick Taylor – Feste
Cameron Widmark – Duke Orsino
Daniel Wood – Sir Toby Belch
Music by Molly Baukham and Sean Patrick Taylor
Shakespeare’s songs set to music by Sean Patrick Taylor
Black Viiolet LIVE at Easy Street Records
Debut & Record Release Show
Sunday July 21st || 5:00PM
FREE & ALL AGES
Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sat, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West SeattleAbout the Play
A continuation of Henry VI part 1, Shakespeare’s chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. England is embroiled in political turmoil as the ineffectual King Henry VI struggles to maintain control amidst growing dissent and power struggles among nobles. The rise of the ambitious Richard, Duke of York, sets the stage for a bloody conflict for the throne, as factions vie for supremacy and betrayal lurks at every turn. Amidst treachery, ambition, and shifting allegiances, the fate of England hangs in the balance, with the crown as the ultimate prize in a brutal game of power.
CAST
Meredith Armstrong – Buckingham, Duke of Clarence
Mary Murfin Bayley – Gloucester, Stafford, Old Clifford, Lady Bona
Steven Davis – Suffolk, King Edward
Anthony Duckett – Richard, Hume, Bevis
Matthew Fisher – King Henry VI
Matthew Gilbert – York, Smith
Emily Hall – Young Clifford, Peter, Jourdain
Biz Hillenbrand – Somerset, Pirate Captain, Prince Edward
Freja Jorgenson – Eleanor. Cade, Rutland, Lady Gray/Elizabeth
David S. Klein – Mortimer, Cardinal, Dick, King Lewis XI
Raya Tuffaha – Queen Margaret
Carolynne Wilcox – Warwick, Holland
It’s time to celebrate the fifth year of transformative gong baths at Lowman Beach!
Sunset gong bath and nature meditation at Lowman Beach
Sundays through the end of AugustKickoff Sunday, July 7th
7:30 – 8:30 pmExperience the healing vibrations of sound and nature! Blending the power of nature to renew and restore, and the gong, an ancient instrument used to heal the body and mind, you’ll enjoy a powerful sonic and sensory experience.
The session begins with gentle stretching and a nervous system regulation technique leading into a gong bath meditation.
Please bring a towel or yoga mat, a blanket, jacket and/or any other props to keep you comfortable and cozy.
All ages and abilities are welcome. No meditation or yoga experience necessary.
Tickets: $30 (advance) | $35 (day of)
Special bundle! ($100/4 sessions)
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.
Locations where kids 1-18 can get free summer meals, to be eaten onsite, weekdays through August 23 (unless noted otherwise), no registration necessary:
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave SW
12:00pm – 1:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pmHighland Park Playground
1100 SW Cloverdale St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmRoxhill Playground
2850 SW Roxbury St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmHigh Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham St
**7/8/24-8/16/24**
1:00pm – 3:00pmSalish Landing
6955 Delridge Way SW
**7/1/24-8/16/24**
2:00pm – 3:00pm
During summer’s daytime low-low tides, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (near Colman Pool) – see this link for the dates and times.
My name is Nolan Reis and I will be hand-sharpening kitchen knives at C&P Coffee Monday 7/22 9am-4pm. I do hand-sharpening using traditional Japanese whetstones. I am a West Seattle father (3y) and a student paying for school. No pre register, just drop off. Basic sharpening costs $15 a knife. Details can be found at www.sharpnessinseattle.com.
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.
WIAA State Champions Night
Celebrating WIAA State Champions!Join us at T-Mobile Park as we celebrate the WIAA State Champions! With this special offer, score discounted tickets and enjoy a fun night celebrating at the ballpark with your friends, family, fellow alumni and the team members.
This offer includes:
Specially priced $18 Main Level or $10 View Level tickets to Monday, July 22 game vs. Los Angeles Angels.
07/22/2024 Mariners vs. LA Angels
Jul 22, 2024 6:40 PM PDT
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, US
Purchase Deadline: Jul 19, 2024 5:00 PM PDT
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.
Locations where kids 1-18 can get free summer meals, to be eaten onsite, weekdays through August 23 (unless noted otherwise), no registration necessary:
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave SW
12:00pm – 1:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pmHighland Park Playground
1100 SW Cloverdale St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmRoxhill Playground
2850 SW Roxbury St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmHigh Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham St
**7/8/24-8/16/24**
1:00pm – 3:00pmSalish Landing
6955 Delridge Way SW
**7/1/24-8/16/24**
2:00pm – 3:00pm
During summer’s daytime low-low tides, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists will be out at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) and Lincoln Park (near Colman Pool) – see this link for the dates and times.
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.
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
South Park Sprouts Garden Club @ South Park Library
Tuesday, July 23 and 30, 12-1 p.m.
Join Community Naturalists in this library beautification project and learn about topics from pollination to edible plants. For families and children, ages 6-12. Come grow with us!
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**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!
WSCO Play Along in the Park, Lincoln Park (North Parking Lot)
July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th – 6 pm – 8 pm
Come listen or play (pre-registration for players) to West Seattle Community Orchestras free play along in the park
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.
Presented by the 34th District Democrats and the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, this forum with Sound Transit staff intends to educate West Seattle residents about the proposed Link extension project ahead of the vote to identify the project to be built.
As it stands, the project would include three light rail stations: Delridge (at Delridge and Andover), Avalon (at 35th and Avalon), and West Seattle Junction (at Alaska and 41st). The presentation and forum will provide background about ST3, review of the project plan and timeline, detail the alternatives proposed and the possible alignments, discuss the financial cost and community impacts, provide an overview of the entitlements for displaced residents and businesses, and end on a call to action.
The event will conclude with a question-and-answer segment. If you would like to submit your questions ahead of time, you may do so on this form. Pre-submitted questions will be asked at the beginning of the segment by our moderator.
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.
Locations where kids 1-18 can get free summer meals, to be eaten onsite, weekdays through August 23 (unless noted otherwise), no registration necessary:
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave SW
12:00pm – 1:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pmHighland Park Playground
1100 SW Cloverdale St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmRoxhill Playground
2850 SW Roxbury St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmHigh Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham St
**7/8/24-8/16/24**
1:00pm – 3:00pmSalish Landing
6955 Delridge Way SW
**7/1/24-8/16/24**
2:00pm – 3:00pm
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!
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW
6/26-8/16
Wed/Thurs/Fri
12-5:30 pm
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.
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+
Meeting to discuss project – info here and online access link.
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!
Outdoor Kundalini Yoga, Breath Work, Meditation and Gong Bath
Wednesdays July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21st. 7-8:30 pm
$28
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-sunset-kundalini-yoga-meditation-breath-work-and-gong-bath-tickets-935824996757
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
Locations where kids 1-18 can get free summer meals, to be eaten onsite, weekdays through August 23 (unless noted otherwise), no registration necessary:
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave SW
12:00pm – 1:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pmHighland Park Playground
1100 SW Cloverdale St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmRoxhill Playground
2850 SW Roxbury St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmHigh Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham St
**7/8/24-8/16/24**
1:00pm – 3:00pmSalish Landing
6955 Delridge Way SW
**7/1/24-8/16/24**
2:00pm – 3:00pm
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.
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW
6/26-8/16
Wed/Thurs/Fri
12-5:30 pm
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.
Celebrate the award-winning exhibit t?awi Creek of Hope at the Log House Museum
Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, photographer Tom Reese, the Duwamish Alive Coalition, and Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association on Thursday, July 25 to celebrate the success of t?awi Creek of Hope. The exhibit will be closing at the end of the month.
The award-winning exhibit tells the story
of West Seattle’s ancient Longfellow
Creek from when salmon first chose to make it their home, through intense urbanization in the
late 19th and 20th centuries, through today when the creek and its people are beginning to tell a
new story – one of renewed hope.It features photographs of the creek from award-winning photographer and author Tom Resse
and is a collaboration between the historical society, the Duwamish Alive Coalition, and the
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association.“The exhibit has provided a unique opportunity to talk about the natural environment in highly
urbanized and industrialized areas. The photos by Tom Reese stunningly describe both the
power of this creek to support wildlife and persevere, but also how human impact – both
negative and positive – can effect change,” says Elizabeth Rudrud, programs and outreach
director. Rudrud also acknowledges the leadership of Sharon Leishman, Executive Director at
Duwamish Alive Coalition, and Caroline Borsenik, Environmental Programs Director at DNDA,
in creating new connections between the historical society and environmental leaders and
educators across the region.This partnership also resulted in extensive community-wide programs including guided hikes led by DNDA Environmental Education Staff and a sold-out panel discussion hosted at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center that featured researchers from the University of Washington Center for Urban Waters and City of Seattle Public Utilities, authors Kelly Brenner, The Naturalist at Home, and Tom Reese, Once and Future River: Reclaiming the Duwamish, and several community partners.
Last month the exhibit won an Award of Excellence in Exhibits from the Washington Museum Association. To register for the free event visit: www.loghousemuseum.org.
t?awi: Creek of Hope Exhibit Closing Reception
Thursday, July 25 6-8pm at the Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave SW
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.
Join us this year as we move these opportunities to enjoy Summer evenings at other local and sometimes overlooked Admiral neighborhood parks. Just spreading the love.
We are still working to confirm the bands, however the park locations and dates are confirmed:
Thursday July 18th 6:30 pm @ Belvedere Park featuring TBD
Thursday July 25th 6:30 pm @ California Place Park featuring TBD
Thursday August 1st 6:30 pm @ Hamilton Viewpoint featuring the ABBAgraphs
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
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
Locations where kids 1-18 can get free summer meals, to be eaten onsite, weekdays through August 23 (unless noted otherwise), no registration necessary:
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave SW
12:00pm – 1:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pmHighland Park Playground
1100 SW Cloverdale St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmRoxhill Playground
2850 SW Roxbury St
11:30am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pmHigh Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham St
**7/8/24-8/16/24**
1:00pm – 3:00pmSalish Landing
6955 Delridge Way SW
**7/1/24-8/16/24**
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Weekend Writing Retreat in West Seattle
Join Ignite Your Write and West Seattle‘s Compass Writers as we explore new and useful approaches to breaking writer’s block and getting stories poems, essays, or memoir to the page. This arts-integrative writing retreat does not require any artistic background or ability. Just bring the desire to write and a spirit of play! You’ll walk, play, eat, and do a whole lot of writing during this 2-day weekend (includes Friday evening dinner) retreat in the Morgan Junction neighborhood of West Seattle.
When – July 26-28; Friday 7-9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who – This retreat is for all writers, whether you’re looking to develop a specific piece, overcome writer’s block, or start a new project. We welcome writers at all stages of their journey, from beginners to seasoned authors, and all genres Cost $225 / Register online, but PAYMENT should be made via Venmo: @cherylmurfin
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.
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW
6/26-8/16
Wed/Thurs/Fri
12-5:30 pm
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.
July 15, 26, 29 6:30 – 9, $40, handbuilt animals with Kirsten at the Clay Cauldron, 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, text Frances at 206-330-7027 to sign up or for more information
KENYON HALL PRESENTS
Capital Focus Jazz Band
Feat. Chief Sealth Jazz
Friday, July 26th 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
https://www.kenyonhall.org/events/capital-focus-jazz-band
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
Summer Sunset Sound Baths
Fridays July 19, 26, August 2, 16, and 23.
7:30-8:30 pm
$38
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/935991494757?aff=oddtdtcreator
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
Tarot Readings by our local West Seattle Gem
Saturdays June 29th, July 20th, July 27, August 17th
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/tarot-readings-at-inner-alchemy-tickets-917608911957
7:00 am: Registration and canoe/equipment preparation
8:30 am: Steerspersons’ meeting and pule
9:00 am: Short Course – All categories
10:30 am: Women’s & Mixed OC6 Race Start
1:00 pm: Men’s (1/2 hour after the finish of Women’s/Mixed Race)
3:30 pm: Awards & Raffle
Subject to change based on conditions and completion of event
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
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
🌶 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
Schmitz Preserve Park Walking Tour
Free!
July 27th at 10:00 am – noonJoin Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks for a guided walking tour to learn about the history and planning of Schmitz Preserve Park. The walk is free; space is limited and advance registration via Eventbrite is required.
Meet at the Schmitz Park trailhead at the intersection of SW Admiral Way and SW Stevens St., 5463 SW Stevens St., at 10 am.
Loop tour is approximately 1.5 miles long and estimated to take about 2 hours. Some portions of the trail are steep. Please wear footwear appropriate for trail conditions, including possible mud.
Questions? Contact tours@seattleolmsted.org
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.
I am an elementary teacher and I live in the Arbor Heights neighborhood. (This is a) recurring event that I am hosting this summer for kids at the Seola Pond on SW 106th. I will be hosting read-alouds for kids at 10 am on the following dates – June 8, 15, 29, July 2, 16, 27, August 10, 14, 24. I would so appreciate the help in advertising this community event! All ages and family members are welcome – I recommend bringing a blanket to sit on and be ready to make lots of friends with other kiddos.
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.
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
July 27, 1 – 3, $40, handbuilt coffee mugs at the Clay Cauldron, 5214 Delridge Way SW, www.theclaycauldron.com, text Frances at 206-330-7027 to sign-up or for more information . various techniques will be offered for adding interest to your mug. Color will b added using slip. Ready for pickup 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.
What: Rat City Bazaar, showcasing a rotating group of local vendors offering everything from handmade jewelry and banana bread to vintage clothes and records
When: July 27th, from 3-7 p
Where: Hosted at Burger Planet, 9614 14th Ave SW, every fourth Saturday of the monthCheck out Rat_City_Bazaar on Instagram for more details and email RatCityBazaar@gmail.com to become a vendor
Kickstart your disaster preparedness efforts with Alice Kuder, Preparedness Coach at Just in Case. Join her for a FREE, insightful 45-minute presentation with essential tips for safeguarding your home and loved ones. See what a Flee Bag looks like and how to assemble your own.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome, but group size is limited to 8 people per event.
Date and time: 6 PM, Wednesday, July 10 (register here)
Date and time: 3 PM, Saturday, July 27 (register here)Location: West Seattle Coworking, 9030 35th Ave SW
Soulfest Block Party 2024
A Celebration in the Heart of West SeattleAbout the Festival
Soulfest began on Capitol Hill in 1997 and has since evolved into a unique music
festival that celebrates talented artists, soulful tunes, and an electrifying atmosphere.
Join us on July 27th, 2024, in the heart of West Seattle for an unforgettable experience
filled with live music, delicious food, and great vibes.Featured Artists
Aurora Avenue Band
A Seattle-based Indie-pop rock band formed in 2020. Known for their catchy melodies,
upbeat rhythms, and J-pop influences, Aurora Avenue is set to bring an energetic
performance.Harmonious Funk
This 7-piece band from Seattle, Washington, blends classic funk, soul, and R&B. With
over 10 years of experience, they have performed all over the Pacific Northwest,
delivering groovy tunes that get everyone dancing.DJ Kipprawk
Seattle’s own DJ Kipprawk will take over the turntables. With over 25 years of
experience, DJ Kipprawk is known for his eclectic mix of music and his ability to get the
crowd moving. Expect an exciting 90’s Dance & Singalong session!DJ Derek Moon
Owner of Revelry Room, Derek’s blend of talents and knowledge brings a unique
energy to any event. He loves West Seattle, and Revelry represents the achievement of
a long-held goal. Get ready for a fantastic set that showcases his passion for music and
community. #TheGodFatherofSoulOn the Menu
Get ready for a mouthwatering culinary experience crafted by our friends and family.
Indulge in Southern favorites like:
● BBQ Pork Shoulder
● Joe’s Fried Chicken
● Mac n Cheese
● Hotlinks
● Cornbread
● Tater Tots
● The original Seattle Dogs from Hotdogjoe’s
Get ready to savor the best party food ever!Schedule
● 4:00 PM: Gates open featuring DJ Derek Moon
● 4:30 PM: First Course of food
● 5:00 PM: Aurora Avenue takes the stage
● 5:45 PM: Dinner is served, featuring Southern favorites
● 6:30 PM: Harmonious Funk delivers soulful tunes
● 7:45 PM: DJ Kipprawk’s 90’s Dance & SingalongJoin us for an evening of amazing music, delicious food, and unforgettable memories at
Soulfest Block Party 2024!Get Your Tickets
Purchase Tickets Online at: soulfestblockparty.com
● Adults (16 years and above): $37 per person
● Youth (Ages 11-15): $20 per person
● Little Ones (Ages 7-10): $15 per person
● Family Pack: $99 (Includes two adult tickets and two youth tickets)Tickets Perks Include:
● Entry to the Event
● Diverse range of music performers● Delightful southern cooking
● Open Beverage offerings
Tickets can be purchased through soulfestblockparty.comSoulfest brought to you by Joe & Family!
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
KENYON HALL PRESENTS
David Duvall Trio
Saturday, July 27th 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
kenyonhall.org/events/david-duvall-trio
Live Music Tom Hutyler
Whisky West 8-11 pm
6451 California Ave SW
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
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.