West Seattle Weekend Lineup: Ready to wander?

February 27, 2009 8:50 am
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wswllicon3.pngThis time around, the West Seattle Weekend Lineup includes several notable events outside West Seattle boundaries that we thought you’d like to know about anyway — including “Remember This” tonight at Seattle Center, the first-ever Rat City Rummage and a beer/ice-cream tasting event in White Center and a wine festival in Des Moines – but we have lots of West Seattle happenings too, including a family “game show” night and the Highland Park Elementary all-ages school dance tonight, the Sanislo Elementary used-book sale tomorrow, your first chance to get directly involved in the city’s review of whether The Junction needs pay stations or other on-street parking changes. In all, more than 40 events are listed ahead in this edition of the West Seattle Weekend Lineup (sponsored by Skylark Cafe and Club):

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ALL WEEKEND: Movies (and more) at the Admiral Theater

ALL WEEKEND: Southwest Pool is open! Swim-session schedule here

ALL WEEKEND: West Seattle history on display @ Log House Museum at Alki, Thursdays-Sundays, noon-4 pm

ALL WEEKEND: First weekend of Girl Scout Cookie sales in Western Washington (more info here)

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: Twenty Northwest wineries will offer tastes at the fifth annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival, to be held at the historic Landmark on the Sound, an architectural icon in Des Moines. Among the wineries pouring tastes will be Willis Hall, one of Washington’s up and coming wineries, and Five Star from Walla Walla. New to the festival this year are Sweet Valley, also from Walla Walla, Vashon Winery, and Masset Winery from one of the region’s fastest growing wine areas, Lake Chelan. An afternoon of wine, food, and live music costs $20 in advance, $25 at the door. The opening night event on Friday, February 27 – Gala of the Gods-will usher in this year’s festival with a Greek theme, featuring belly dancers and live music from Takis Dotis and the Mad Greeks. Anthony’s HomePort will present an hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffet. This will be one of the public’s last opportunities to attend an event at Landmark on the Sound. This elegant estate overlooking Puget Sound will close for reconstruction this summer and reopen as a private senior living community. Poverty Bay Wine Festival is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Des Moines: www.dmrotary.org

FRIDAY MIDDAY: 10 AM to 2 PM is the next meeting of the West Seattle Garden Club at Alki Congregational Church, 6115 SW Hinds Street. Are you thinking gardening, now, that spring is on it’s way? “Gardenias, as houseplants” is the subject of the morning study program by member Amy Walker. Brown bag lunch at noon with dessert and beverage furnished by the club. Followed by Amy Ockerlander, of Seattle Tilth, speaking on “Wildlife-Friendly Gardening”. A natural approach to yard care encouraging beautiful birds and beneficial insects to share our space. Seattle Tilth is an organization dedicated to preserving our environment through organic Gardening. Also hear about the city sponsored Garden Care Hotline and Tilth’s demonstration gardens and programs. $5.00 donation. For more information call 932-2540.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: “Isolated Narratives” art exhibit at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Adam Foley, live music at C and P Coffee, 6-8 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Highland Park Elementary is having a school dance, 6-9 pm, cafeteria, $2/adult, $1/child. Snacks will be sold; glow bracelets too. Theme: Rock ‘n’ Roll Through the Ages!

FRIDAY NIGHT: Family skating at Alki Community Center: “This weekly event at Alki Community Center is suitable for all ages and all abilities! This is a great time to practice your skills and tricks while experiencing a roller-rink atmosphere. You can always look forward to the Limbo, and friendly racing. If you don’t have your own skates, you can borrow a pair of ours!” 6:45-8:45 pm ($3/person)

FRIDAY NIGHT: We are having a game show spectacular at our church in West Seattle: Eastridge Christian Assembly. Our event is from 7:00 until 8:30 and we are playing several games like, Price is Right, Deal or No Deal, Family Feud, and Press Your Luck. Free event, open to public; you can win up to $300! 4500 39th SW; ecaonline.org

FRIDAY NIGHT (AND BEYOND): There will be a low-cost guitar class offered at the Hiawatha Community Center from Feb 27 to March 27. The class will meet from 7 pm to 8:30 pm for 5 fridays. The class is taught by Michael Green, a West Seattle Guitar instructor. The cost is only $69. For further information and registration contact the Community Center at: 206-684-7441

FRIDAY NIGHT: Dominoes game night at Red Cup Espresso in The Junction, starting at 7 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian with singer Karin Kajita and Larry Knapp, 7-10:30 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Remember This Benefit
Doors open at 7:30pm; Show starts at 8:00pm at The Vera Project
Located on the corner of Warren & Republican Ave N, next to the Key Arena in Seattle Center
Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 day of show
All ages are invited
www.myspace.com/rememberthisbenefit
Join us for a benefit concert with incredible musical performances by Kids and Animals, On the Last Day and more! Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of the late Betsy Meyer, Seattle Times memorable person of the year. For more information contact the benefit coordinator, Emily Meyer, Betsy’s 18 year old daughter at 206.719.7188.

FRIDAY NIGHT: The Cornucopia Concert Band returns to Kenyon Hall to play rags, blues, songs, and dances, 7:30 p.m. Bandmaster Al Rustad has chosen a program to commemorate Black History Month. “Roots of Jazz” features music of early African-American composers James Reese Europe, Charles Johnson, Shelton Brooks, Eddie Green, Sissle & Blake, Porter Steele, W. C. Handy, and Scott Joplin. Reserved table seats are $14. Row seats are $12 general and $10 students/seniors. Make a reservation and receive a $2 discount on row seats. We accept cash and checks at the door only. Doors open at 7 p.m. Visit www.kenyonhall.org for complete program information

FRIDAY NIGHT: From Twilight Artist Collective in The Junction: Zine launch for XVIII, 8:30 pm (read more here)

FRIDAY NIGHT: At Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor): Live music with Suburban Korner Kick, Venus Verse, Minirex, starts at 9 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Cold Shot, Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band, live music at Poggie Tavern in The Junction, 9 pm-1 am (more info here)

FRIDAY NIGHT: McInros and guests, live music at Redline

SATURDAY MORNING: Swamp Lanterns-First Signs of Spring at Camp Long. Ages 1 and older. Spring has sprung, the grass is “riz,” I wonder where the skunk cabbage is? Don’t miss the first wildflower of spring! Enjoy the sight and SCENT of bright yellow “Swamp Lanterns” shining from the wetland. Meet at the park entrance. Please register by February 27. Instructor: Christina Gallegos. 9 am

SATURDAY MORNING: Schmitz Preserve work party, 9 am-noon (more info here)

SATURDAY MORNING: Walk/Talk/Taste tour at PCC West Seattle, 10 am (registration/information here)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Camp Long work party, 10 am-2:30 pm (more info here)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Sanislo Elementary School‘s Fourth Grade class is hosting a Used-Book sale to raise funds to attend an overnight camp on Vashon Island. The sale is this Saturday, February 28th from 10:00-3:00PM at Sanislo Elementary School, 1812 SW Myrtle, in the Delridge Neighborhood. Children’s and adult books are less than $2 each.

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON-EVENING: Rat City Rummage in White Center, 10 am-6 pm (more info here)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Yearly antique event continues at Discovery Shop in The Junction. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. 4535 California Ave. SW. Proceeds go to fight cancer.

SATURDAY MORNING: Parliamentary Problem Solving Clinic. Ask Experts About Problems You Face. Learn Solutions for Common Concerns. 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Southwest Branch Library (2nd floor meeting room)
A Free Public Workshop presented By POINT OF ORDER PARLIAMENTARY LAW UNIT
Facilitated by: Paul McClintock, PRP, CP-T
Paul is Secretary of the Point of Order Unit, Author of Meeting Tips and Myths, and has served the Washington State Association of Parliamentarians as President and Parliamentarian. Everyone Welcome! Workshops are sponsored by our monthly study group: www.PointOfOrder.org

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Plant Sale at South Seattle Community College, 11 am – 3 pm. Nursery (North Lot entrance). Don’t miss these sales offering blowout prices on winter blooming plants and other evergreen shrubs and ferns that look great all year round. Featured tool this February is the classic, ergonomically-designed #2 FELCO hand pruner, at the special Garden Center sale price of just $52.95.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: First walking tour for the Junction Parking Review. Meet at Cupcake Royale. Noon-2 pm (read more here)

SATURDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: “Isolated Narratives” art exhibit at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Easy Home Sale Options for Seniors Seminar, 2 to 3 pm – Merrill Gardens at West Seattle, 4611 35th Ave S, 98126. Jane Conrad, John L. Scott Realtor and Rebecca Bomann, SASH Founder, hope to take the fear out of selling your home with easy solutions. They’ll discuss the difficulties faced when moving from a large home to a smaller, more manageable location. RSVP to Kelly McBride at marketing.westseattle@merrillgardens.com or 206-932-5480 by February 23. Refreshments will be provided.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Thomas Starks, live music at C and P Coffee to benefit the medical fund for 9-year-old Fahad Abdul, 6-8 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian with Two Plus Two Trio, 7:30-10:30 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: The Cornucopia Concert Band returns to Kenyon Hall to play rags, blues, songs, and dances, 7:30 p.m. Bandmaster Al Rustad has chosen a program to commemorate Black History Month. “Roots of Jazz” features music of early African-American composers James Reese Europe, Charles Johnson, Shelton Brooks, Eddie Green, Sissle & Blake, Porter Steele, W. C. Handy, and Scott Joplin. Reserved table seats are $14. Row seats are $12 general and $10 students/seniors. Make a reservation and receive a $2 discount on row seats. We accept cash and checks at the door only. Doors open at 7 p.m. Visit www.kenyonhall.org for complete program information

SATURDAY NIGHT: Cold Shot, Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band, live music at Redline Music and Sports, 9 pm-1 am (more info here)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) with Fancy Bandits, Motrecraft, Crown Aruba, starts at 9 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Seduction, classic rock music, Rocksport, 9:30 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: The Admiral Theater’s “Listening Room” series presents Hot Club Sandwich with Baby Gramps, 8:30 pm

SUNDAY ALL DAY: Duwamish Longhouse work party: 10 am-5 pm – come when you can for as long as you can. Help re-plant the hillside disturbed during construction, remove invasive ivy, and apply non-toxic finish to interior concrete floors, and other fun jobs! Experience not necessary! Food provided, including the Honorable Cecile Hanson’s homemade fry bread The Longhouse is located at 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, south of Spokane Street (Main Number: 206-431-1582) Please contact James Rasmussen with questions: 206-369-7204 www.duwamishtribe.org/LHevents.html

SUNDAY MIDDAY: West Seattle Farmers’ Market @ The Junction, 10 am-2 pm (remember, it’s year-round!)

SUNDAY MIDDAY: Live music at The Bohemian with Julian C on guitar, 10 am-2 pm

SUNDAY MIDDAY: 11:30 am – End of Life Seminar at Tibbetts UMC, www.tibbettsumchurch.org – We will have copies of the Five Wishes forms to fill out to express your wishes about all aspects of end of life issues. Also discussion of special issues facing lesbians and gay men when partners die.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Beer/ice cream tasting at Full Tilt Ice Cream in White Center, 3 pm (read more here)

SUNDAY NIGHT: West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice Monthly Meeting/Potluck, Alki Congregational Church, 6115 S.W. Hinds:
5 p.m. *short meeting/ work party(making memorial markers for the
upcoming Iraq Memorial for Life Project in Olympia)
*6 p.m. *potluck *
6:45 p. m. Showing of Rick Steves’** recent** PBS special “Iran,** Yesterday and Today”. *
The public is invited to all or any of the evening’s events. Come join us at our weekly vigils and show your opposition to the war in Iraq and other occupations in the Middle East at the Alaska/California Junction, every Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. and White Center at Roxbury and 15th Southwest on Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m. More info about our organization at www.westseattleneighborsforpeace.org
or contact John Repp at jmrepp@comcast.net

SUNDAY NIGHT: All-ages live music @ Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) with Whitney Lyman, Flashes of Quincy, Forget-Me-Nots, starting at 7 pm

Are we missing anything? Let us know! And between weekends, keep an eye on our continuously updated Events page.

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