FIRST: One week from tomorrow, the White Center Food Bank presents its annual Harvest Dinner/Auction – a key fundraiser for an agency that serves people in the city limits (as well as WC) but doesn’t get city funding. The auction will include chairs hand-decorated by local artists – among them, WSB’er Babs, who just finished and turned in the one you see above, and shared its story:

Discarded and found in a local Goodwill, this lonely chair cried out for a new beginning. It started life over 80 years ago in a Tacoma woodworking shop and since then only we can be the judge of the many dining tables it has graced. Time gave it life scars but it remained sturdy and strong – awaiting placement at a new table to oversee more stories from life shared over meals.

To get tickets for the White Center Food Bank Harvest and Auction (5:30 pm October 17 @ Brockey Center), call 206-762-2848.

SECOND: The West Seattle Food Bank needs plenty of help too – business is booming there too. WSB has just signed up to be one of the sponsors of an annual event that’s all about collecting $ (as well as food) for the WS Food Bank – the Beer Church‘s 11th annual Turkey Bowl. It’s not till November 21st, 5:30 pm at West Seattle Bowl, but tickets just went on sale online, and an early purchase is the best way to guarantee you’ll be part of the fun. Go here to buy in (you can even buy your own lane!), and find out more.