Here’s official word of the next Parks Board meeting:

SEATTLE PARK BOARD TO HOLD
REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 25
Please note special 6:30 p.m. starting time

The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 25, in the Park Board Room at 100 Dexter Ave. N, the Parks
Administration Building at the corner of Dexter Ave. N and Denny Way.

The agenda includes:
Green Seattle Partnership
Parks and Cascade Land Conservancy staff will provide the Board with an update on
progress on the Green Seattle Partnership. The Partnership, between the City of
Seattle and the Cascade Land Conservancy, is a commitment to restore 2,500 acres of
urban forest by the year 2020. For more information on the Partnership, please go to
http://greenseattle.org/.

Viewpoint Management
Parks staff will bring the Board up to date on Parks and Recreation’s implementation
of the Viewpoint Management Policy. It will include information on the status of
designated public viewpoints and the efforts underway to manage the vegetation at
these sites.

Budget Briefing
Parks staff will provide a briefing on information received to date on 2010 City
revenues and the likelihood of a 2010 mid-year budget reduction, and on the 2011
budget process.

From Sheila Brown at Camp Long – the list of March program highlights:

Nature Programs – Animals

Explore the wonderful animal life all around us. Fascinating facts and features of animal life whether crawling, swimming, flying or walking.

Salamander Search
Ages 1 and older
Search in the pond and under logs in the woods for both our Long-toed and Northwestern Salamanders. Also Red-backed and Ensatina salamanders. Beetles, slugs and other critters will be found too! Please register by March 19
Instructor: Stewart Wechsler
Course #49145 March 20 Sat 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Adult Fee $8.00, Child Fee $6.00

Camp Long Owl Hoot
Ages 4 and older
Join us for a dusk-to-dark owl prowl through Camp Long’s woodland. Early winter is courtship time! Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Please pre-register by March 19/10
#49137 March 20 Sat 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Adult Fee $8.00, Child Fee $6.00

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Third Saturday Free Walks in SouthEast Seattle
Ages 1 and older

Why would anyone call a park a dead horse? When you learn the history of this incredible place you will understand. Wear shoes that can get muddy and bring your binoculars! Find out how you can help keep this place and advocate for our finned friends, the Coho.
Location: Lakeridge Park
Course #50816 March 20 Sat 2 – 4 p.m.
Activity Fee $0.00

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Third Saturday Free Walks in SouthWest Seattle
Ages 1 and older

The Swamp Lanterns should be poking their heads out from their loooong winter’s rest. Don’t miss the first wildflower of spring! Enjoy the sight and SCENT of bright yellow “Swamp Lanterns” in one of the best kept secret hiking spaces in West Seattle.
Location: Fauntleroy Park
Course #50821 March 20 Sat 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Activity Fee $0.00

Nature Walks – Preschool/Tots
Immerse young ones in the great outdoors and let them explore the wonders of nature. Most classes require adult participation.

Spring is Here! (2-3yrs)
Ages 2 – 3
Adults, explore the wonders of nature with your Tots. Discover life in the pond, forest, field and meet new friends. Please arrive 10 minutes before class time and wear weatherproof clothing. Up to two children can be registered with one adult. No strollers please. $7.00 for one adult with one child. $3.50 for each additional person. Pre-registration required by March 11.
Location: Outdoor Space – North of Colman Pool
Course #49149 March 16 Tue 10 – 11 a.m.
Activity Fee $7.00

Volunteer Opportunity
Camp Long Third Saturday Work Parties FREE
All ages, families
Leave your family legacy at Camp Long by helping to restore a patch of native habitat in the park, building trails or maintaining amenities. Make some new friends while preserving a future for ourselves and native plants and animals. Register by calling 423-0762.
March 20 Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

From Safe Futures Youth Center, which is based in West Seattle:

Resolution blues got you down? It is not too late to get involved in your community and get fit at the same time!

Safe Futures is looking for runners and walkers to participate with Safe Futures staff and board this summer in Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon: a winning combination! This event is Safe Futures most important fundraiser in 2010! Please consider walking or running with Team Safe Futures at the Rock and Roll Run, held in Seattle on June 26, 2010!

The Rock and Roll event offers an exhilarating and fun half and full marathon. We are recruiting people willing to commit to walk or run and gather pledges on behalf of Safe Futures Youth Center. Our goal is to raise $250.00 per person, with pledges from friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. All proceeds from the Rock and Roll Event will directly support a wide range of youth programs at SFYC.

Located in West Seattle, Safe Futures Youth Center (SFYC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has become a destination point for hundreds of kids. The agency has produced impressive outcomes and proven itself as one of the most effective youth-serving organizations in Seattle. SFYC provides culturally competent youth leadership, case management, and school support programs. It is rare that an organization can work with young people at numerous levels of personal development. Through its success, SFYC has expanded programming to the White Center and Rainier Beach communities in addition to serving youth in the greater West Seattle area, such as, Delridge, High Point and White Center. To learn more about Safe Futures, find more details at: http://sfyc.net

How To Participate in this Event and Raise Funds at the Same Time:

1. Register for the Rock and Roll Run Marathon or Half Marathon at: http://www.halfmarathons.net/usa_half_marathons_washington_seattle_rock_and
Cost is $80.00-$100.00 to participate. Hurry, because race slots fill up fast! Go to:

2. Join us by e-mailing markjmanuel@yahoo.com and we will send you a team packet.

3. Attend the SFYC Open House for a runners gathering on March 13, 2010. You will learn more about Safe Futures Youth Center and meet other members of Team Safe Futures, including staff, Board members and supporters.

4. Start gathering pledges on behalf of Safe Futures Youth Center. We are a Registered, not for profit organization and donors will receive a letter acknowledging their donation.

4. Participate in any of the fun, group training runs/walks we have scheduled for Team SFYC. It’s a great way to stay or get in shape and meet new people at all levels of fitness. This year we anticipate a large walking group.

5. Sport your Team Safe Futures T-Shirt on race day.

If you don’t want to run or walk? Then, consider making a pledge. We will do the work for you. Donate online at the Safe Futures’ Website: http://www.sfyc.net/donatenow.html
Be sure to indicate your name in the memo field so we can be notified as soon as you make your donation.

Please contact Mark Manuel at 206-948-9794 or via e-mail at: markjmanuel@yahoo.com. Your efforts will go a long way to keep the youth center doors open in this tough economic climate.

From Twilight, in The Junction:

SHOW: 10 and Change, curated by Kate Protage

WHERE: TwAC Gallery / WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION

WHEN: Opening Reception during the West Seattle Art Walk Thursday, March 11, from 6 to 9 PM

In a time when many people are scaling back on luxuries, how do we keep the momentum and interest in collecting art going? How about by making it so irresistible that it’s a necessity?

TwAC artist Kate Protage is on a mission: to give people more opportunities to collect art that speaks to them, that’s also affordable and accessible. She challenged ten notable Seattle artists to “think big by creating small.” How do their concepts and styles translate to a small-scale format? Join us in March and see.

10 and Change features a 10″ x 10″ piece plus other brand new work by:

Michelle Anderst
Sharon Arnold
James Caudle
RobRoy Chalmers
Chris Crites
Cristin Ford
Zanetka Gawronski
Ryan Molenkamp
Cheryl Robinson
Chris Sheridan

Show runs from Thursday, 3/07 to Monday, 4/05.

ABOUT TWILIGHT:

TWILIGHT ARTIST COLLECTIVE “TwAC” is an eclectic group of more than 60 contemporary artists, who are largely based in Seattle. We are focused on providing the venue for ourselves and others to share inspiration, expose people to original ideas through art, and build a sustainable artist community. We are committed to making art a part of our everyday lives, and strive to be the catalyst for a greater collection, exhibition and appreciation of fine art.

In addition to exhibiting throughout the region, the Twilight Artist Collective operates a brick and mortar store in the West Seattle Junction where we show and sell work from all the artists in the collective. The store offers fine art in a variety of mediums including: painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, clothing and much more. Please visit www.twilightart.net or our store for more information about the collective, joining and our unique art from local artists.

Twilight in the Junction is located at: 4306 SW Alaska St. Seattle, WA. 98116

WED. MARCH 3

11:45 a.m.

Have any aches and pains? Come to a demonstration of a simple self-healing system, Pranic Energy Healing. West Seattle residents, Meghan Kaul and Mary Larson will share the theory and show the technique of this powerful, no-touch method. Local pranic energy healers also offer a free clinic at the Senior Center on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

WED. MARCH 3

11:45 am – FREE lunch by AGT to learn about Tax & Insurance Services

Lunch Reservation – 206 932-4044

12:30 p.m. AGT Tax & Insurance Services West specializes in wealth preservation, offering a wide variety of tax & insurance services designed with “Sleep at Night Strategies.” Safely protect your assets and your loved ones. Taxes for seniors for only $49. More information at (206) 528-2001 or visit online at www.tagwest.com.

Dance Time with Lauren Petrie

1t Wednesdays March 3 and April 7

6:0 to 8:30 p.m.

Donation $5 mem./$7 non-mem.

Bring your own snacks, beverages, etc.

Sponsors for March 3 are Jane Conrad and Alan Mendelssohn, and April 7 is Terry Holm.

NEW ! CREATIVE WRITING Classes

4 week series THURSDAY starting March 4

10:00 -11:30 A.M.

$20 member/$28 non-mem. Per series

Laura Neville will teach Creative Writing 101:
This will be an introductory course on the basic elements of creative writing. We will explore how to tap into your creativity, through short story writing, photo journaling, and also some basic styles of poetry writing. The writing exercises will be maintained in a journal so class members will have a book of their completed work to share with others or keep for themselves and hopefully continue writing!

Acrylic Painting class taught by Mary Ellen Buzard

4 week Mondays, March 8, 15 , 22, 29

And April 5, 12 , 19, 26

From 1:00 to 2:0 p.m.

Cost for each 4 week session is $40 members/$50 for non-members. Supplies extra; all levels, limited to 10. Samples of Mary Ellen’s paintings are on exhibit in Hatten Lobby.

WED. MARCH 10

12 NOON

Fire Safety Bingo – Bill Mace from the Seattle Fire Department will be here cover fire safety tips for seniors using Fire Safety Bingo. His program will include fire prevention tips and information on what to do if you experience a fire at home.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon for only $3!

Sponsored by Faerland Terrace

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

11:45 a.m. Lunch of corned beef and cabbage

12:15 p.m. “Leprechaun” Michael O”Harris will lead happy singalongs.

Space limited – Reservations requested – 206-932-4044

ONE DAY ONLY! HEALTH FAIR Tuesday, March 30

10:00 am to 1:00 p.m.

11:45 am Free lunch by Park West Skilled Care Center and Merrill Gardens Admiral Heights

Blood Pressure readings, Massage by appointment, Hearing tested, oral cancer screening, mammogram screening,

Hearing Checked. Many service providers ie. Choice Advisory, Daystar, Providence Mt St Vincent, Puget Sound Health Partners, The Kenney, Shield Healthcare. Sound Associate and many more.

Also on Tuesday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Mammogram Screening Clinic at Senior Center West Seattle

For Cost: Call Imaging Associates for details – 206-467-1949

If you are eligible and your mammogram is due, please schedule your mammogram appointment with Imaging Associates at 206-467-1949. They are accredited board certified female radiologists who will interpret your exam.

Upcoming Casino trip with bus transportation

Register with Flo – 206-938-1700

Redwing Casino

THURS. MARCH 11

$5/$7

Tulalip Casino

Tuesday, March 16 and April 20

$5/$7

Lucky Eagle

Thursday, March 25 and April 29

$5/$7

Clearwater Casino

Thursday, April 8

$5/$7

Vince Ferriols will teach the following Basic Computer classes for 8 hours total for $5 Center members or $10 for non-members:

March 16, 18, 23 and 25. or

April 20, 22, 27 and 29.

All classes will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am .

NEW!!!! Windows 7 workshop dates to be announced. Sign up to be notified

West Seattle Lions Club invites the community to a fundraising

St. Patrick’s Dinner & Entertainment

On SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010

5:30 pm – Happy Hour

6:00 pm – Full Dinner of Corned Beef or Chicken (Select one)

Cost: $12 for members/$15 non-members

Reservation – 206-932-4044

Defensive Driving Workshops

Friday, March 12 and Monday, March 15 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. with Marge Lutton or

Thursday,.April 8 and April 9 from 9:30 a..m. to 1:00 p.m. taught by Harriett Woodzin

$!4 to AARP

Defensive Driving workshops NEED Volunteers to teach 8 hour class once a month – at least 3 times a year.

*Must be AARP member

* Teach 8 hours a series – can be 4 hour sessions two different times

* Learn the curriculum by taking a class; practice teaching of one unit

* Attend a PAID Overnight Training in Everett or Gig Harbor (held 2-3 months)

Register with Marge Lutton – 206-322-0490

Tax Service again available Free by trained AARP & IRS volunteers.

Call 206-932-4044 for appointment until April 15

* MUST bring in 2009 tax return
* All pertinent papers i.e. income, stocks (LIMITED), etc.

Strawberry Belgian Waffles with sausage and coffee on

4th MONDAYS MARCH 22 & APRIL 26

5:30 p.m.

Cost $6 mem./$8 non-mem.

Register – 206-932-4044 drop ins welcome too

Book Discussion Group –

4th Wednesday March 24 and April 28 at 1:00 p.m.

West Seattle Lions Club annual Charlotte ’s Annual Plant Sale

Friday, April 9 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

5:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner for $7- Sign up appreciated with Center receptionist

Saturday, April 10 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

100 Special Dahlia tubers from Sea Tac Gardens, A LARGE SUPPLY OF VARIOUS PLANTS FROM Puget Sound Fuchsia Society, West Seattle Garden Club, and Apple Yard Farms.

Proceeds raised by Lions Club support community services. www.wslions.com

“Fight the Fear Self Defense “ workshop

FREE to ALL WOMEN

WED. APRIL 21

1;00 – 3:00 p.m.

This campaign is to provide self defense and violence prevention education and training . Women learn practical tips, how to defend themselves using their natural abilities, and practice with others.

Sign up – 206-932-4044

Friday, April 16:

“Murder Mystery”

Jazzed by Victory. The victim is Major Bo Narrows (think bow and arrows), who was an ordnance officer with the U.S. Army

5:30 pm – Happy Hour

6:00 pm Prime Rib Dinner by Salty’s

$35 for members, guest and community

Jazzed by victory, 1945-era murder mystery. Think Big Bands and the excitement of the troops returning home.

The victim is Major Bo Narrows (think bow and arrows), who was an ordinance officer with the U.S. Army….Be rewarded for adding your detective skills to solving this mystery! Participants encouraged to dress in the post ’45 era.

Proceeds benefit Senior Center West Seattle

From Leslie Thomson at Dream Dinners (longtime WSB sponsor):

YOU ARE INVITED TO
TASTE OF DREAM DINNERS OPEN HOUSE
Join us Tuesday, March 2nd at
5:30 PM, 6:00 PM or, 6:30 PM

for a taste of our wonderful March menu. Start Spring 2010 by saving time and money while serving delicious and nutritious Dream Dinners to your family and friends.

Want to attend? It is easy.

Just click here and select “View Sessions for March Menu.” Next click on March 2nd at 5:30, 6:00 or 6:30–which ever time works best for you. The party password is dinner.

Our Taste of Dream Dinners Open House is a great opportunity to invite friends to check out Dream Dinners.

Attend as an observer–sample some yummy dinners from our March menu and watch a Dream Dinners assembly demonstration. Still better, register to assemble a dinner that you take home to serve to your family and friends.

More questions, please click here to send us an email or call 206 938 5999.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

From West Seattle-based Twelfth Night Productions:

Twelfth Night Productions (TNP) is proud to open its spring production, The Miss Firecracker Contest, by Beth Henley on Friday April 9 at the Youngstown Cultural Center in West Seattle.

The Miss Firecracker Contest is set in the small town of Brookhaven, Mississippi and centers around its annual beauty pageant, the titular Miss Firecracker Contest. Young and attractive Carnelle is trying out for the pageant as a way to elevate her somewhat tarnished reputation. Together with her recently returning cousins, Elain and Delmount, she is determined to leave her small town life behind her in a blaze of glory. Meanwhile, Popeye, her seamstress, has fallen in love with the deeply intense Delmount, but hides her feelings behind stories of her eccentric life. Once they all make it to the contest, they meet up with Mac Sam and Tessy, two characters who have an intimate knowledge of two of our protagonists. It all comes to a head with the crowning of the one and only Miss Firecracker and the yearly fireworks display.

The Miss Firecracker Contest runs in a special limited engagement at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. Show times are: April 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM and April 11 and 18 at 3 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors and are available online at brown paper tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com), at Square One Books at Jefferson Square (4724 42nd Avenue SW) and at the Youngstown Theater (4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106) on performance days.

From South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor):

South Seattle Community College is partnering with the U.S. Census Brueau to help achieve a complete and accurate count of the nation’s growing population. By supporting the 2010 Census, the college hopes to raise awareness of this important initiative and work to increase the overall response rate of historically hard-to-count college and university students.

The partnership will involve sharing information about the census on the college website, www.southseattle.edu, and encouraging students to complete and return their 2010 Census forms. Off-campus sites NewHolly and Georgetown will also participate in outreach activities.

In addition, a Question Assistance Center (QAC) will be established on the main campus in Cascade Court room 123 (former site of Bernie’s Bakery), where staff will answer questions from students and members of the community. The QAC will be staffed from 11 am to 7 pm on the following dates:

Tuesday, March 16
Wednesday, March 17
Tuesday, April 6
Wednesday, April 7
Tuesday, April 13
Wednesday, April 14

South Seattle Community College is located at 6000-16th Ave. SW, in West Seattle. Driving directions: www.southseattle.edu/campus/map.htm#sscc.

From the Duwamish Tribe:

The Duwamish Tribe is inviting Seattle to a Frybread for Justice fundraiser to benefit the Duwamish Legal Fund to support its court case for tribal federal recognition–to date about $60,000 of $128,000 needed for expert witness fees has been raised.

Cecile Hansen, the Tribal Chairwoman and direct descendant of Chief Seattle, has been asking the people of Seattle for help. “If everybody in Seattle gave us one dollar, we would be able to raise the money for our legal defense fund to appeal the 2001 negative determination. We are not asking Seattle to give us back our land, just a little help to find justice.”

Event: Frybread for Justice

Suggested donations: $6 for Indian Taco & Drink and $2 for Frybread
Free admission to Longhouse exhibits & continuous showings of “Princess Angeline” film in exhibit area. This film chronicles the life of the daughter of Chief Seattle and is told through the members of the Duwamish tribe with the struggle of federal status as a theme. This is a very emotional and powerful film. Princess Angeline lived her whole life in her homeland which became the city of Seattle refusing to leave the land of her people.

Date: Saturday, March 6th 11 AM to 5PM
Place: Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
4705 W Marginal Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106

This is a life or death moment for the legal status of the Duwamish Tribe!!!

Donations can be sent to Duwamish Tribal Services at 4705 West Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA 98106.

From South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor):

Cooking Up a Tasty Future

On Saturday, March 6, South will host the 10th annual Boyd Coffee ProStart Invitational, in which teams of students from 22 Washington high schools compete in culinary and restaurant management skill contests. Over 200 students will participate in the all-day event that takes place in the Brockey Center (7 am – approx. 2 pm). Competitions include knife skills, preparation techniques, and presentation skills. The management teams will create an entire restaurant concept and design from start to finish.

The public is invited to come see tomorrow’s culinary stars in action. There is no admission charge.

The competition will be followed by Toasting the Finest – the 2010 The Washington Restaurant Industry Awards Banquet, featuring guest speaker (and competition judge) Robin Leventhal, a former Top Chef competitor. Tickets for the event are $30.

For more information, visit
http://www.wrahome.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=306

From Shari Sewell with the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle:

Please join the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle on Wednesday March 3rd at 11:00am at the Southwest Precinct, located at 2300 SW Webster St, for carrot cake, as the Kiwanis Club presents the Everyday Hero Award to Captain Joe Kessler on behalf of all the officers who serve the West Seattle Community.

The Kiwanis Everyday Hero Award honors folks who may go unnoticed or unappreciated for their work or commitment to the community. Kiwanis Club president West Niver says “We’ve seen a marked improvement in safety for the Delridge community since this precinct was established and appreciate all that they do for us”.

The West Seattle Kiwanis club is one of the first service clubs established in West Seattle, and was started in 1929. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle offers you the opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and time in service to the community. This service is great fun and builds fellowship with other members. Excellent, diverse programs can be enjoyed at our weekly meetings. Membership is open to all men and women who possess a genuine interest in serving the community.

The club meets at 7am every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and Noon every 2nd Wednesday, at Be’s Restaurant in the Junction, at 4509 California Ave SW. Park in rear lot and enter the rear door.

For more information, contact Warren Lawless at 206-938-8032 or ewl@westseattle.com

Just announced by Seattle Public Library, in conjunction with WSB sponsor Square One Books:

AUTHOR JONATHAN EVISON READS FROM ‘ALL ABOUT LULU’ AT

THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ON MARCH 25

Author Jonathan Evison will read from and discuss his new book, “All About Lulu,” from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at The Seattle Public Library, West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W.

The program is free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required. Limited free parking is available at the branch.

Evison’s debut novel, “All About Lulu,” is a coming-of-age story set in Santa Monica, Calif. While his father and brothers turn to body-building to cope with his mother’s death, William Miller stops growing altogether until stepsister Lulu enters his life.

“All About Lulu” won the 2009 Washington State Book Award, was included on the summer reading lists of the Los Angeles Time and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and several ‘best of” lists for 2008. Evison lives on Bainbridge Island.

This program is presented in partnership with Square One Books. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

For more information, call the branch at 206-684-7444.

Strong Kids Strong Teams, Mondays & Thursdays 6-7:30 pm. Teaching children, teens and families to take charge of healthy eating and being active. An 18 week program that combines nutrition guidance and physical activity to help overweight youth develop healthy lifestyles. More information contact Becca Gray at 206.935.6400 ext. 173 or rgray@seattleymca.org. Program fees are supported by the YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign.

Creative Movement, March 1-22, Mondays, 3:30-4:15 pm @ West Seattle . Music, creativity and fun for children ages 3-5. Members: $32, Program Members: $56. Register

Tumbletots (formerly Parent/Tot Kids Gym) @ West Seattle, March 3-24, Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 am, Kids ages walking-3 plus a parent interact with colorful climbing equipment, hoops, balls & parachutes. $20 Members, Program Members: $35. Register

Friday ,March 5, Family Night, 6:30-8:30 pm @ West Seattle location. Play together as a family in the Kids Gym and Swim in the pool. Members: Free non-members bring canned food for the West Seattle food bank or Diapers for West Side Baby

Saturday, March 13, Parents Night Out, 5:30-10 pm @ West Seattle location, 4515 36th SW. Kids ages 3 months – 12 years have a safe and fun evening at the Y while parents go out or relax at home. $22.50-$30 depending upon child’s age/membership status. Space is limited. Registration required.

Friday, March 26, Family Social, 6:30-8:30 pm @ West Seattle location. Dance Party! Register. Donations to Food Bank.

From the inbox:

On Saturday, 3-6-10 from 9am to noon, the Friends of Lincoln Park will meet to continue our work restoring the forests of this West Seattle treasure. Join us! Meet at 9am in the north parking lot at the kiosk across from Rose St. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring sturdy gardening gloves and hand clippers, if you have them, or we have extras. Contact Sharon at sbaker@uw.edu or (206) 464-1068.

Ann Kendall, photography

Ann Marie Meredith, image transfers
e-mail at: annemm1@hotmail.com or call 206-349-5873

Britt Freda, oil paintings

Camea Davidson, cards, paintings

Carla Davis, prints, paintings, cards

Carol Pierce, paintings
represented by Kaewyn Gallery – Bothell, has work at Overlake Hospital

Conrad Chavez, photographs and digital prints

Cynthia LaRowe, photography
info on photography: cynthia.larowe@gmail.com

Dana Cassara, jewelry

Diane Culhane, oil paintings

Don Bugler, sculpture, paintings

Frances Smersh, jewelry

Gail Howard, acrylic paintings

Garric Simonsen, fine art of all kinds

Gini Lawson, oil paintings

Holly Haynes, woven works

Jan Flynn, paintings

Jesse Young, photography

Joelle King, jewelry

Juan Alonso, fine art of all kinds

Julie Biggs, mixed media collage

Junko Yamamoto, paintings

Kamla Kakaria, encaustics, prints

Kathy Berg, paintings
e-mail at: kathy.berg@comcast.net

Kelly Lyles, fine art of all kinds

KT Grisez, sculpture, jewelry

Lara Swimmer, photography

Layne Cook, paintings

Leah Kangas, jewelry

Lonjina Verdugo, mixed media collage

Marcos Lewis, ceramics
for urchin vessels, contact: marcos@olypen.com

Marita Dingus, fine art of all kinds

Mark Burgess, frames
wood frames: 425-828-6012

Melinda Hannigan, oil paintings

Mike Mullins, paintings

Pam Keely, fine art of all kinds

Patricia Cameron Fine Art, gallery
*Patricia donated a print by one of her artists

Paul Rucker, cellist, fine art of all kinds

Rachel Illingworth, print maker

Rickie Wolfe, fine art of all kinds
*solo show coming soon with Gallery IMA

Sally Ketchum
fine art of all kinds

Sandy Glass, graphic design

Sarah Savidge, paintings

Shaun Doll, encaustics

Stephanie Hargrave, encaustics, etc.
*solo show july 1st – patricia rovzar gallery

Stephanie Tomczak, jewelry
*winner of an award of artistic excellence – BAM’s Indulge Show

Sue Danielson, oil paintings

Theresa Neinas, block prints

From SPDBlotter:

This Sunday, February 14th, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM at the West Seattle CrossFit located at 4200 Admiral Way Southwest there will be a fundraiser for the Behind the Badge Foundation. There will be a Memorial Workout honoring Officer Tim Brenton. Don’t want to work out? Just stop by and say hello! This event is open to the public. A $20 donation will get you in the door and a Memorial t-shirt. For additional information, contact Greg Tomlinson at (206) 409-3166.

Officer Brenton, you’ll recall, was a West Seattle High School graduate; he is the SPD officer murdered more than three months ago in Leschi.

From the YWCA:

The YWCA Women’s Health Outreach Program and South Seattle Community College will conduct a mobile mammography screening Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SSCC, 6000 16th Ave. SW, in West Seattle. The Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program provides no-cost pap tests, clinical breast exams and mammograms to income-eligible women over age 40 who are uninsured or under-insured. People with insurance also are welcome. Screenings are done in the Swedish (Cancer Institute) Breast Care Express, a full-service mammography clinic on wheels. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the YWCA at 206-436-8623.

Already got your Super Bowl plans locked up – perhaps with the help of the WSB West Seattle Super Bowl Viewing guide (food/drink specials and TV sizes)? Now it’s time to make sure you’re all set for Valentine’s Day, one week from tomorrow. We’re working on the West Seattle Valentine’s Weekend list of West Seattle dining highlights – additions to come (and if you see something missing, feel free to let us know ASAP) – here’s Version 1.0! (Note – this has been replaced by updated list as of Sunday – go here)

West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA

West Seattle YMCA location
4515 36th Ave SW, Seattle 98126
(206) 935-6000
www.westseattleymca.org

Fauntleroy YMCA location
9140 California Ave SW, Seattle 98136
(206) 937-1000

YMCA Events & Classes

Strong Kids Strong Teams, Mondays & Thursdays 6-7:30 pm. Teaching children, teens and families to take charge of healthy eating and being active. An 18 week program that combines nutrition guidance and physical activity to help overweight youth develop healthy lifestyles. More information contact Becca Gray at 206.935.6400 ext. 173 or rgray@seattleymca.org. Program fees are supported by the YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign.

Creative Movement, February 1-22, Mondays, 3:30-4:15 pm @ West Seattle . Music, creativity and fun for children ages 3-5. Members: $32, Program Members: $56. Register

Tumbletots (formerly Parent/Tot Kids Gym) @ West Seattle, February 3-24, Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 am, Kids ages walking-3 plus a parent interact with colorful climbing equipment, hoops, balls & parachutes. $20 Members, Program Members: $35. Register

Friday, February 5, Family Night, 6:30-8:30 pm @ West Seattle location. Play together as a family in the Kids Gym and Swim in the pool. Members: Free non-members bring canned food for the West Seattle food bank or Diapers for West Side Baby

Money Strong Families, Tuesday Feb 9, 6-8 pm @ West Seattle . Free class for children ages 7-11 and parents to learn about savings, spending and shoring your money. Registration required.

Saturday, February 13, Parents Night Out, 5:30-10 pm @ West Seattle location, 4515 36th SW. Kids ages 3 months – 12 years have a safe and fun evening at the Y while parents go out or relax at home. $22.50-$30 depending upon child’s age/membership status. Space is limited. Registration required.

Friday, February 26, Family Social, 6:30-8:30 pm @ West Seattle location. Game Night! Enjoy family games. Register. Donations to Food Bank.

From the city Parks Department:

January
Nature Programs – Animals

Explore the wonderful animal life all around us. Fascinating facts and features of
animal life whether crawling, swimming, flying or walking.

Nighttime Low Tide at the Beach – New Year’s Eve!
Ages 6 and older

Help bring in the New Year with nudibranchs, seastars and sea squirts! Gather your
friends and family and share in the fun of exploring the fascinating world of
intertidal life! After exploring, we’ll provide the toast for the New Year! Please
wear very warm clothing and waterproof footwear. Also bring a flashlight if you have
one or we will provide one for you. All ages welcome but must be able to walk on
slippery seaweed! Please register one day before beach walk. Please register by
calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook

Course #49139 December 31, 2009 Thu 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6

Camp Long Owl Hoot
Ages 4 and older

Join us for a dusk-to-dark owl prowl through Camp Long’s woodland. Early winter is
courtship time! Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Please pre-register by
January 15. Please register by calling 206-684-7434.

Course #49133 January 16 Sat 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6

Nighttime Low Tide at the Beach
Ages 6 and older

Start the New Year off with nudibranchs, seastars and sea squirts! Gather your
friends and family and share in the fun of exploring the fascinating world of
intertidal life! Please wear very warm clothing and waterproof footwear. Also bring
a flashlight if you have one or we will provide one for you. All ages welcome, but
must be able to walk on slippery seaweed! Please register by calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook

Course #49141 January 30 Sat 9:15 – 11:15 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6

Third Saturday Free Walks
Seward Park Old Growth FREE
Ages 1 and older

Why would an Old Growth Forest need restoration? What else do these big old trees
provide besides shade and habitat? Walk among the ancient trees and learn about the
on-going restoration that was funded by a local philanthropist. Please register by
calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Amphitheater in Seward Park
Course #50812 January 16 Sat 2 – 4 p.m.

Me-Kwa-Mooks Beach Walk FREE
Ages 1 and older

Me-Kwa-Mooks, in the Nisqually dialect it means “shaped like a bear’s head” is land
that was donated to Seattle by West Seattle pioneers Ferdinand and Emma Schmitz.
Me-Kwa-Mooks sits above the best tide-pooling beach on the west side, but offers its
own unique forest habitat under restoration. Rumor has it a new Eagle’s nest resides
here. Please register by calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook

Course #50817 January 16 Sat 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nature Walks – Preschool/Tots

Immerse young ones in the great outdoors and let them explore the wonders of nature.
Most classes require adult participation.

Are You Sleeping, Mother Nature? (2-3yrs)
Ages 2 – 3

Adults, explore the wonders of nature with your Tots. Discover life in the pond,
forest, field and meet new friends. Please arrive 10 minutes before class time, and
wear weatherproof clothing. Up to two children can be registered with one adult. No
strollers please. $7 for one adult with one child. $3.50 for each additional person.
Pre-registration required by January 16. Please register by calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Outdoor Space – North of Colman Pool
Course #49147 January 19 Tue 10 – 11 a.m.
Activity Fee $7

Volunteer Opportunity
Camp Long Third Saturday Work Parties FREE
All ages, families
Leave your family legacy at Camp Long by helping to restore a patch of native
habitat in the park, building trails or maintaining amenities. Make some new friends
while preserving a future for ourselves and native plants and animals. Register by
calling 206-423-0762.

January 16 Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

February
Nature Programs – Animals

Explore the wonderful animal life all around us — fascinating facts and features of
animal life whether crawling, swimming, flying or walking.

Salamander Love Night
Ages 4 and older

Did you know that our two local mole salamander species mate and lay eggs right
around Valentine’s Day? Come with us to look for these long-toed lovers, their
Northwestern friends and eggs in their watery bedrooms. Please dress for the weather
and bring a flashlight. Please register by February 12. Register by calling
206-684-7434.

Instructor: Stewart Wechsler

Course #49143 February 13 Sat 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6

West Seattle Birding Loop
Ages 1 and older

Explore West Seattle’s fascinating array of parks while learning to identify winter
birds with Master Birder Woody Wheeler. This van-based tour will include short hikes
(2 miles total) into Jack Block, Alki, Me-Kwa-Mooks and Lincoln Parks, as well as a
bakery/hot drink stop along the way. We could see up to 30 species of birds while
exploring diverse and scenic parks that feature ecological restorations, marine and
forest ecosystems. Come prepared with rain gear, layers of warm clothes, warm boots
and binoculars. Families and beginning birders are welcome and encouraged to come
along! Meet in front of the lodge at Camp Long. Register by calling 684-7434.

Instructor: Woody Wheeler

Course #50822 February 20 Sat 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Activity Fee $15

Lincoln Park Owl Hoot
Ages 4 and older

Join us for a dusk-to-dark owl prowl through Camp Long’s to Lincoln Park’s. Early
winter is courtship time! Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Please
pre-register by February 19. Register by calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Outdoor Space – North of Colman Pool, Lincoln Park
Course #49135 February 20 Sat 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6

Third Saturday Free Walks
Puget Park Walk FREE
Ages 1 and older

The sign may be gone, but the park does live on! This small piece of the Duwamish
Greenbelt is almost unknown to anyone outside of the neighborhood. Once home to a
riding stable, this little piece of heaven has been adopted by the neighbors who
have begun asking the question about daylighting the creek, which outflows into the
Duwamish River. Register by calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Puget Park
Course #50818 February 20 Sat 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park Walk
Ages 1 and older

Named for a Filipino leader, this greenbelt adjacent to I-5 was a no-person land
until the mid 90’s when neighbors wanted better access and a place to walk their
four-legged friends. A Rotary Club tree planting in the mid 80’s peppered the
hillside with trees in a planting medium that was sure to strangle them. Let’s find
out who survived and how to navigate the space. Register by calling 206-684-7434.

Location: Jose Rizal Park
Course #50815 February 20 Sat 2 – 4 p.m.

Nature Walks – Preschool/Tots

Immerse young ones in the great outdoors, and let them explore the wonders of
nature. Most classes require adult participation.

Winter Wonderland (2-3yrs)
Ages 2 – 3

Adults, explore the wonders of nature with your tots. Discover life in the pond,
forest, field and meet new friends. Please arrive 10 minutes before class time and
wear weatherproof clothing. Up to two children can be registered with one adult. No
strollers please. $7 for one adult with one child; $3.50 for each additional person.
Pre-registration required by February 15. Register by calling 684-7434.

Location: Outdoor Space – North of Colman Pool
Course #49148 February 16 Tue 10 – 11 a.m.
Activity Fee $7
Volunteer Opportunity
Camp Long Third Saturday Work Parties FREE
All ages, families
Leave your family legacy at Camp Long by helping to restore a patch of native
habitat in the park, building trails or maintaining amenities. Make some new friends
while preserving a future for ourselves and native plants and animals. Register by
calling 206-423-0762.

February 20 Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

From Laura at CoolMom, word that they’ve got room left for you and your family to join them in getting into the holiday mood this Friday:

RESERVE YOUR FAMILY’S SPOT @ Family Movie Night Hosted by West Seattle CoolMom – Nov 6, 6:30-8:30pm, Camp Long. It’s FREE and appropriate for ALL AGES! But you have to call ahead and reserve space for your family (206.684.7434).

Magic School Bus Holiday edition – This movie is based on the books by Joanna Cole with illustrations by Bruce Degen. The animated holiday film features voice talent by Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. Basic plot: During a class trip to Murph’s recycling plant, Wanda’s toy soldier is accidentally turned into plastic pellets. Unable to get into the production of the Nutcracker ballet without her toy soldier, Wnda wishes for a world without recycling. Ms. Fizzle decides to show Wanda and the other children the importance of recycling by un-recycling everything in Walkerville. Plus other features.

Bring your blankets/pillows and dinner if you choose. Donations to help cover the cost of the space appreciated. Questions? Contact Laura Elfline, West Seattle CoolMom Coordinator, 206.715.0893.

Ron Angeles, who handles the Delridge district for the city’s Department of Neighborhoods, has sent around the reminder for the next Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meeting – everybody’s invited:

Reminder:
Delridge Neighborhoods District Council
Wednesday, Sept. 16th
7-9pm
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW

On the agenda:

Neighborhood Plan Status Reports and Update Process
Climate Action Now
Friends of Seattle Public Libraries
Neighborhood Project Fund Awardees

And…

Updates from the Neighborhoods and Community Activities New Issues and Concerns

The District Council is made up of representatives from community and neighborhood-based organizations, business and merchant groups, schools, and non-profit human services agencies. They meet 9-10 times a year to network, support each other’s efforts, and advise the City on budgetary matters related to transportation, parks, the Neighborhood Matching Fund, Neighborhood Project Fund (street and parks improvements), and other city-sponsored programs and services. Individual citizens are also encouraged to attend and participate in open discussions.

Just announced:

The Washington Foundation for the Environment presents a candidate forum:

What: The two candidates for King County Executive answer questions on environmental issues facing the county

Who: Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison

Where: The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way

Moderated by Ross Reynolds, host of “The Conversation” on KUOW-FM
Televised on King County TV Cable Channel 22

When: Monday, October 12, 2009, doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and informal discussion, candidate forum starts at 7pm and is scheduled to conclude at 8pm

Why: The King County Executive plays an important role in setting the direction on local and regional environmental issues including growth and land use planning, transportation decisions, management of our water resources, farmland preservation and more. Come and ask the candidates questions and learn more about their positions.

This is a free event, donations welcome. For questions or to RSVP, please email info@wffe.org.

Co-sponsors: People For Puget Sound, National Wildlife Federation, Washington Environmental Council, Cascade Land Conservancy, Futurewise, Seattle Aquarium Society, Transportation Choices Coalition, Washington Toxics Coalition, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, and Climate Solutions