July 18, 2025

3:00pm – Packet Pickup opens at West Seattle Runner

6:00pm – Packet Pickup closes at West Seattle Runner

July 19, 2025

RACE DAY!

8:30am – Registration and Packet Pickup opens

9:00am – Free Kids Dash

9:00am – California Ave SW closes to traffic

9:30am – Race starts

9:45am – Root Beer Floats start flowing

10:00am – Awards ceremony

10:15am – After party at West Seattle Runner

10:30am – Parade floats are unleashed

Course and Location
Hiawatha Playfield

2700 California Ave SW

Seattle, WA 98116

We are back at the Hiawatha track for our start and finish!

The parade floats will be unleashed at 10:30am, in order to outrun the floats you must run/walk an 18 minute mile or faster.

FREE- HEAVILY MEDITATED

Every Saturday from 9-10:15 am, always free.

Join Inner Alchemy founder Maari Falsetto for a heart-centered meditation practice that gently reconnects you—with yourself, your life, and the community around you.

Held in our warm and welcoming Sanctuary in the heart of West Seattle, this gathering is a sacred space for all, where joy and belonging naturally unfold.

Many have journeyed with us for over a year, sharing how this simple, consistent practice has brought more light and meaning into their lives. We offer space for up to 30 participants, with yoga mats, chairs, and cushions provided.

Registration is required. Don’t hesitate… meditate.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-free-community-meditation-tickets-1395541926469

We’re looking for 100 volunteers to work together (kids more than welcome!) to help with safety and aesthetic improvements to the exterior and playground at Louisa Boren STEM K-8.

Need volunteer hours for middle or high school? We’re happy to sign any forms to confirm your volunteer hours.

Sign up below to join us on Friday, July 18 and/or Saturday, July 19, 9 am – 5 pm.

Volunteer sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A9A823A0FEC43-57389089-louisa#/

Looks like we’ll have sunny days before, during and after – making it perfect painting weather. We have lots of approved projects to knock out, so bring friends – let’s get it DONE!!

Questions? Email cheandrie@stemk8pta.org

Guided hikes will begin again in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, the largest contiguous forest in Seattle with a network of trails connecting Pathfinder School, South Seattle College, the Duwamish Longhouse, Riverview Park and Westcrest Park. Join the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group on the third Saturday of each month from April through November. Hikes are up to three miles and/or two hours long based on group ability level and trail conditions (some trails are well maintained, others not so much). This year, we will vary the starting points so as to explore more aspects of the greenbelt. Meet at 9:30 at the designated starting point for each hike:

April 19 Pathfinder School, 1901 SW Genesee St., south end of the parking lot
May 17 South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, arboretum entrance at the north end of the north parking lot
June 21 Westcrest Park, 7th Ave. SW and SW Cloverdale, north end of the intersection
July 19 Pathfinder School, 1901 SW Genesee St., south end of the parking lot
Aug. 16 South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, arboretum entrance at the north end of the north parking lot
Sept. 20 Westcrest Park, 7th Ave. SW and SW Cloverdale, north end of the intersection
Oct. 18 Pathfinder School, 1901 SW Genesee St., south end of the parking lot
Nov. 15 South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, arboretum entrance at the north end of the north parking lot

See the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails website, wdgtrails.org/trails, for more information, and please sign up on the website so that we know how many people are coming.

Walking for Well-Being–Introductory 1 Mile Walk (flat, no hills) @ Lincoln Park on Saturdays at 9:30 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in Lincoln Park — Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering approximately 1.0 mile on the upper portion of Lincoln Park and is over flat terrain in less than half an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

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.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

FRIDAY 2-8 pm
SATURDAY 10 am-6 pm
SUNDAY 10 am-6 pm

Now in its 28th year—this FREE, family-friendly, annual arts and music festival brings Alki to life with over 100 professional artists, craftspeople and emerging artists. There will be live music, children’s activities, live demonstrations, and local artisan food vendors for everyone to enjoy.

Visitors can take in the colorful views while strolling the promenade, as they eat and shop among the expansive lineup of artists, makers and performers. It’s a great opportunity to engage with the local creative community and celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of our local arts and culture.

The Alki Art Fair still needs volunteers to help with this year’s festival. Volunteers can assist and mingle with the artists, help with the silent auction, staff the information booth, assist musicians, and more. Visit Volunteer at AAF 2025 for a full list of volunteer opportunities and to sign up today!

Event Highlights:
–100+ local artists & crafters selling works in a variety of media including painting, pottery, glass, textiles, metal, jewelry & more.

–Live music and performances throughout the weekend on the Bathhouse Stage sponsored by Canna West Culture Shop and Live Oak Audio Visual. This year we’re featuring a variety of genres including Latin, Soul, Funk, Pop, Rock and more. See the full lineup and schedule at alkiartfair.org.

–Interactive Kid Zone with creative activities for all ages.

–Silent auction in the historic Alki Bathhouse featuring unique items from local artists and businesses.

–Local food lineup features a range of sweet, savory, spicy and delicious options including Little Jamie’s Mini Donuts, Alpenglow Cocktail Company, Theory Cambodian Foods, The Snack Shop, Oh Dang in a Cup, Road Dawg, and Caribbean Cuisine.

Courtyard Yoga with Tracy Hodgeman, All Levels

When: Saturday July 5, 12, 19, and 26th 10-11 am
Where: WEND Jewelry 3278 California Avenue SW – walk up the driveway and we will be in the courtyard.
Cost: $12 per class or $40 for all four classes
Contact: https://wendjewelry.com/collections/classes

Four Saturdays in July at 10 AM in the courtyard right behind WEND. The courtyard is an open-air cement surface, newly poured, clean, and flat.
Bring: Your yoga mat (or two, since this is a cement courtyard), water bottle, and layers in case it is breezy.
Come in to WEND after for refreshments!

Dust off your reusable totes and mark your calendars: the Delridge Farmers Market is back with more vendors, an array of culturally rich foods, handcrafted goods, and community-driven initiatives. Kicking off its 2025 season on Saturday, May 17, this beloved community hub will run every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM until the end of October at 9421 18th Ave SW.

Hosted by African Community Housing & Development (ACHD), the Delridge Farmers Market is a celebration of culture, community, and culinary creativity. As one of Seattle’s most culturally diverse markets, it offers a platform where local entrepreneurs with global perspectives share foods and goods that reflect the rich tapestry of our city’s diversity.

What’s Fresh This Season?
Expect a blend of global flavors and handmade crafts at the Delridge Farmers Market — from Afella Jollof’s authentic Senegambian dishes like jollof rice and goat dibi to Queen Sugar Baking Company’s irresistible Southern comfort treats. This season, the market proudly welcomes two new regenerative farms to its roster: Coyote Run Farms of Woodinville and Bahati Farm of Kent, expanding access to fresh, locally grown produce.

But the Delridge Farmers Market is about more than just good food and handmade goods — it’s a hub for holistic community care. Each market serves as a one-stop shop for health and wellness needs, offering free services for the public like acupuncture, massage, or vaccinations, along with essential basic needs like diapers and dental hygiene kits to support neighbors’ well-being. Here, shopping local isn’t just a transaction — it’s a way to uplift the entire community.

Food Access for All
The Delridge Farmers Market is dedicated to making fresh, culturally relevant food accessible to the community. To support this mission, the market offers unlimited SNAP-EBT Market Match, Fresh Bucks, and WIC and Senior FMNP benefits. In addition, every youth under 18 receives a free $5 ACHD Youth Bucks voucher, helping them build healthy spending habits from an early age.

The Delridge Farmers Market proudly sources local produce from its farmer vendors to distribute free of charge, giving away more than 50 bags of high-quality vegetables at each market. To further support farmers and reduce food waste, the market also purchases unsold produce at the end of the day, ensuring guaranteed sales for vendors. This produce is then donated to local community organizations or brought back to ACHD’s offices to be shared with clients in need.

More Than a Market
Beyond the stalls, the Delridge Farmers Market pulses with life — serving as a hub where community connections thrive. Organizations like Pongo Poetry Project and Art is Not a Privilege set up alongside vendors, offering engaging youth activities and facilitating deeper connections at each market day. Nonprofits collaborate to share program information, highlight local initiatives, and provide engaging activities that foster a sense of belonging. The market is more than a place to shop — it’s where stories are shared, friendships are formed, and the community truly comes alive.

Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

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.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting

The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:

Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 6 (No clinic on Saturday, July 5)
WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 27 – September 7 (No clinics on Sunday, July 6 and Sunday, July 13)
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 3, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 17 – 12PM – 3PM
West Seattle Nursery – Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, July 13 – 10AM – 2PM

Have a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org

July 19th, 2025
10 AM-2 PM
West Seattle Grand Parade Viewing Party
at West Seattle Realty, 2715 California Avenue SW

Join West Seattle Realty, Admiral Station Apartments, and the Admiral Neighborhood Association as we cheer on the Float Dodger 5K then hang out for the main event; The West Seattle Grand Parade. Bring the whole family for a day of fun, friends and community!

(For location – see this site.)

This is a FREE, WEEKLY, IN-PERSON active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space.

WRITERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Whether you haven’t picked up a pen since high school or are a pro, you are welcome. 16 and up. For more on AWA method go to Amherstwriters.org.

THE COVID RULES: To protect our immunocompromised writers, we ask that all participants be vaccinated against COVID and, if eligible, receive timely COVID variant boosters. We follow the King County Health Department recommendations regarding masking, OR if any member of our group requests it, we will all wear masks even if KCHD does not recommend it. Please bring a mask just in case. We have extras. Thank you for doing your part to protect members whose medical concerns or treatments make COVID infection potentially deadly.

REGISTRATION IS FREE BUT REQUIRED: Go to meetup.com/seattle-writers-block

PROCESS:

1-3 writing sessions within each 3-hour meeting. Expect to be writing for approximately 2 hours. Writing prompts will be offered as a starting point, use them or follow your own muse. After each writing session, those who wish are invited to read their work aloud for encouraging, positive response. We do not critique each other’s writing, but instead support the work and the effort.

BRING:

Snacks to share

Whatever you like to write on (paper, computer, papyrus . . .)

Ready encouragement for other writers

LEAVE AT HOME:

Pieces you’ve already written. Sharing in this group is limited to work written during the session.

Judgment of others efforts

Regular weekly family reading time, now in Paper Boat’s new Junction space.

Bands, floats, and hundreds of your neighbors walking, rolling, riding, dancing their way southbound on California Avenue SW!

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.

Her Ink, her voice

Her Ink, Her Voice brings to life the extraordinary journey of Susie Revels Cayton, daughter of the first Black U.S. Senator and co-editor of The Seattle Republican. Set against the backdrop of the Reconstruction Era and early 20th-century Seattle, Cayton’s story is one of defiant optimism, community journalism, and unyielding advocacy.

The program will be followed by an interactive Q&A and audience discussion, encouraging dialogue around Cayton’s enduring impact and the historical relevance of her work in today’s social and political landscape. Light refreshments will be served.

Event Details:

What: Her Ink, Her Voice — A performance and community discussion

When: July 19th from 2 pm to 6 pm

Where: Washington State Black Legacy Institute, 2656 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Admission: Free to the public

Richard III
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Erin Day

About the Play
A blood-soaked tale of ambition, betrayal, and one man’s ruthless rise to the throne. Richard, a cunning and silver-tongued villain, stops at nothing—murdering brothers, seducing widows, and spinning webs of deceit—to seize the English crown. As bodies pile up and allies turn to enemies, his grip on power grows ever more precarious, leading to a climactic battlefield reckoning. Ghosts whisper vengeance, loyalties shift like shadows, and treachery lurks at every turn. In the end, Richard’s own cunning may be his undoing, proving that even the most brilliant serpents can be crushed beneath the weight of their own wicked schemes.

Fri, Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sat, Jul 19 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park

Nepenthe Summer Mini Market

Saturdays starting June 21-August 23 from 3 pm-whenever.
*No market July 5.
9447 35th Ave SW

Piggybacking the (free) walk-in massage clinic at Nepenthe throughout the summer will be a fun collection of local vendors. Rain or shine. So far we have a Tool Tent, Vintage Toys, and Creation Station on the regular. Stop by to support local creators, get a massage or just visit. Food, drinks, and good company!

Spaces available! Vendors contact Naomi Rivera iworkforlove@gmail.com

Walk-in Massage Clinic
Nepenthe
9447 35th Ave SW
Saturdays 3-5 pm
*FREE*
*First come first served
*Short specific sessions

Shakespeare in the park! Presented by GreenStage – info here.

Sat, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park (meadow near north end of main lot)
Sun, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park (same)
Fri, Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West Seattle (by the climbing rock)

All-Ages Show:
It’s All Happening, Oscar Warnersmith, 11:59

Featuring:
It’s All Happening: It’s All Happening is an Alt Rock band that focuses on original music with a big sound.

July 19, 2025 7:00 PM
Doors 6, music 7

Beats on Saturdays:

DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.

Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke

Join us for a conversational 3-5 mile run, then hang out after for a coffee & bite to eat! Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub to see our rotating locations as we explore West Seattle.

American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle (Roxbury and 35th Ave SW)
9456 35th Ave SW

All playing levels are welcome! We are an open, friendly group of experienced and newer players who play American Mah Jongg and follow NMJL rules. Please bring a current NMJL card with you. If you don’t have one, someone usually has an extra card to loan out. On Wednesdays we have drop-in games between noon – 4 PM, we also meet on Sundays 9:30 – 11:30 AM.

For more info, email Stacey Rea: stacey1955@gmail.com

Group Polar Plunge at Alki – Every Sunday at 9:30 am

Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 am at Alki for a group plunge in the Sound. We meet at the picnic tables west of the Bathhouse.

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

FRIDAY 2-8 pm
SATURDAY 10 am-6 pm
SUNDAY 10 am-6 pm

Now in its 28th year—this FREE, family-friendly, annual arts and music festival brings Alki to life with over 100 professional artists, craftspeople and emerging artists. There will be live music, children’s activities, live demonstrations, and local artisan food vendors for everyone to enjoy.

Visitors can take in the colorful views while strolling the promenade, as they eat and shop among the expansive lineup of artists, makers and performers. It’s a great opportunity to engage with the local creative community and celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of our local arts and culture.

The Alki Art Fair still needs volunteers to help with this year’s festival. Volunteers can assist and mingle with the artists, help with the silent auction, staff the information booth, assist musicians, and more. Visit Volunteer at AAF 2025 for a full list of volunteer opportunities and to sign up today!

Event Highlights:
–100+ local artists & crafters selling works in a variety of media including painting, pottery, glass, textiles, metal, jewelry & more.

–Live music and performances throughout the weekend on the Bathhouse Stage sponsored by Canna West Culture Shop and Live Oak Audio Visual. This year we’re featuring a variety of genres including Latin, Soul, Funk, Pop, Rock and more. See the full lineup and schedule at alkiartfair.org.

–Interactive Kid Zone with creative activities for all ages.

–Silent auction in the historic Alki Bathhouse featuring unique items from local artists and businesses.

–Local food lineup features a range of sweet, savory, spicy and delicious options including Little Jamie’s Mini Donuts, Alpenglow Cocktail Company, Theory Cambodian Foods, The Snack Shop, Oh Dang in a Cup, Road Dawg, and Caribbean Cuisine.

West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting

The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:

Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 6 (No clinic on Saturday, July 5)
WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 27 – September 7 (No clinics on Sunday, July 6 and Sunday, July 13)
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 3, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 17 – 12PM – 3PM
West Seattle Nursery – Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, July 13 – 10AM – 2PM

Have a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org

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.

Energy Reset: Mini Sessions for Body & Soul

Inner Alchemy, Treasures and Transformation Shop located at 4312 SW Oregon Street

Sundays during the West Seattle Farmers Market from 10:30-2:30 pm, 30 minutes for $45

Step into a gentle field of healing with our Energy Mini Sessions—offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These 30-minute sessions are a beautiful way to receive the restorative benefits of Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, or Sound Healing in a shorter format. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or a simple energetic reset, each modality offers a unique and nurturing experience to support your well-being.

Come as you are, take a sacred pause, and let your nervous system exhale.

NIA fitness classes
Every Sunday 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Performed barefoot to soul-stirring music from around the globe, Nia is a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing techniques. This class is adaptable for all levels, from couch potato to seasoned athlete. Teacher Jeanna Wheeler has over 20 years of experience teaching fitness classes, and trained with the creators of Nia in Portland, OR. For more info, and to register to try your first class free, visit:
eventbrite.com/e/nia-healing-dance-fitness-for-body-and-soul-tickets-1024104894307?aff=oddtdtcreator

Inner Alchemy Sanctuary & Studio is located in a historic speakeasy basement. The address is 3618 SW Alaska St, but the entrance is on the 37th Ave SW side of the building. Studio website: inneralchemytt.com

Alki UCC’s Food/Clothing/Outdoor Gear Donations Drive
Third Sunday of the month from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20

Front Courtyard/6115 SW Hinds
alkiucc.org

Priorities change monthly to meet special and seasonal needs — so please check our website for updates.

The Westside Interfaith Network (WIN), our donations drive partner, requests non-perishable food/personal hygiene items as well as men’s work clothing, socks, work boots, etc. Outdoor gear is always needed: blankets, tents, tarps, backpacks, etc.

Your donations are distributed through WIN’s “Welcome Table,” a weekly Saturday meal for unsheltered and low-income folks hosted in White Center. This distribution serves as a stop-gap for many people relying on weekly visits to the food bank.

Please note! Can’t make it to the monthly drive? No problem! Just leave your donations in the barrel outside the church’s front entrance … at your convenience.

IF YOU WANT TO DONATE MORE THAN 3 BAGS, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. We unfortunately don’t have the storage space or staff to accommodate large donations between drives.

Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

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.

West Seattle Resist: Weekly Sign Holding Event! Every Sunday, starting May 4th

Time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm (Rain or Shine)

Location: Corner of California Ave SW & SW Alaska St in West Seattle

Bring your signs, noisemakers, and energy to peacefully express your resistance to the current government. Join us to make our voices heard, together.

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.

ounceswestseattle.com/events

Alki Point Lighthouse tour season begins Sunday, May 25, 2025. The lighthouse and grounds are open for public tours most Sunday afternoons between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend. See details below.

No tours nor site access available on Sunday, July 27, 2025 nor Sunday, August 3, 2025.
The Alki Point Lighthouse is a functioning, fully automated aid-to-navigation on an active US Coast Guard site.

Located near Alki Beach in the West Seattle neighborhood, you can see the West Point Light Station in Discovery Park (north), Puget Sound vessel traffic and the Olympic Mountains (west). Mount Rainier (south) can be seen on clear days.

US Coast Guard Auxiliarists are proud to provide public Lighthouse tours on summer dates. Due to the nature of the site, tours may sometimes either be shortened or canceled on short notice. Any closed dates will be listed on this page .
First visitors enter the site at 1 p.m. Last tour begins at 3:45. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary plans to provide tours every Sunday afternoon during the summer season through Labor Day weekend, pending availability of sufficient volunteer staffing. Any tour updates will be published on Friday each week on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/alkipointlighthouse

Requests for U.S. Lighthouse Society “passport stamps” for our lighthouse may be sent via email during our off season. There is no charge for this service. Please be sure to include your mailing address. During our summer season, we’re happy to stamp your passport at the lighthouse when you come for a tour.

Questions can be emailed to: alkilighthouseteam@gmail.com

Address: 3201 Alki Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
Hours: First visitors enter the site at 1 p.m. and the last group enters the site at 3:45 p.m. on each of the days we are open for tours. No reservations are needed.
Admission: Free
Access: No wheelchair access. Narrow concrete pathways and uneven surfaces.
Pets: No pets on the grounds please.
Restroom: No. Public restrooms are located on Alki Beach.
Note: Children under 6 may go to the landing immediately below the ships ladder but not to the very top of the lighthouse.
The final metal spiral ships ladder to the top is steep and requires two hands to climb.
Parking: Small public parking lot directly in front of the site. On street parking can generally be found nearby.
Contact: Please contact the Alki Lighthouse Tours Project Officer at alkilighthouseteam@gmail.com if you have any questions.

You’re invited to our first-ever Alki Tea Dance! The patio at Marination ma kai is going all out Sunday 7/20 from 3-8 pm with two DJs (@plantdadpines & @djvelvetwhisper) and a 21+ only patio. There will be an extra speaker with the tables out front for the families too! We’re celebrating summer and counting down to @alkibeachpride creating community space right on the water in front of the Seattle’s epic city skyline! No cover charge but ID’s will be checked for the patio.

Shakespeare in the park! Presented by GreenStage – info here.

Sat, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park (meadow near north end of main lot)
Sun, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park (same)
Fri, Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West Seattle (by the climbing rock)

FREE OUTDOOR YOGA w/ DRAGONFLY
Sun, July 20 6-7:15 pm GentleFlow w/ Amy
Meet across from Mee-Kwa-Mooks Park, along Beach Drive.
Dragonfly will supply blankets and blocks.
BUT EVERYONE SHOULD BYO MAT.
If you’ve never been to the studio before, please arrive 5-10 min early to sign a waiver and get settled.
See you Sunday. xo

Richard III
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Erin Day

About the Play
A blood-soaked tale of ambition, betrayal, and one man’s ruthless rise to the throne. Richard, a cunning and silver-tongued villain, stops at nothing—murdering brothers, seducing widows, and spinning webs of deceit—to seize the English crown. As bodies pile up and allies turn to enemies, his grip on power grows ever more precarious, leading to a climactic battlefield reckoning. Ghosts whisper vengeance, loyalties shift like shadows, and treachery lurks at every turn. In the end, Richard’s own cunning may be his undoing, proving that even the most brilliant serpents can be crushed beneath the weight of their own wicked schemes.

Fri, Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sat, Jul 19 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park

This summer, Dacha Theatre presents Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox’s The Grown-Ups on an intimate campfire tour of the Puget Sound, directed by Nick O’Leary.

Originally devised by Brooklyn-based experimental theater company Nightdrive and named one of the Top 10 NYC Theater Productions of 2021 by TimeOut New York, The Grown-Ups is a perfect fit for local immersive experts Dacha. With timely questions about how to be a leader in moments of crisis, the show will particularly resonate as we navigate the 2025 political turmoil.

Welcome to Camp Indigo Woods. (The alumni aren’t thrilled about the name change, but it’s really way more ~ inclusive ~ this way!) The campers are all finally asleep, and the lake is getting quiet. Crack a cold one, make a s’more, tell a scary story. Figure out what you’re going to have to do in the morning to keep camp fun and safe without letting the kids find out about…well, you’ve seen the news. Following a group of camp counselors trying to mold the leaders of tomorrow when tomorrow is looking bleaker and bleaker, The Grown-Ups explores the traditions that change us, what it takes for us to change them, and how to change yourself when you’re hopelessly, tragically not prepared for this.

“The Grown-Ups is part satire, part scary story. […] Doing theater this intimate is like doing close-up magic.” — The New York Times

“The spirit of community pervades the experience until the play’s chilling and beautiful final moments, performed in near-total darkness.” — Broadstreet Review

“The Grown-Ups approaches theater as an act of radical intimacy.” — TimeOut New York

Dacha’s production invites you around the campfire for camp legends, quick wits, and some uncomfortably timely questions about what doing the right thing really means. Fans of sharp-tongued comedy with a point of view like The Good Place or Superstore will love The Grown-Ups. Touring parks and backyards in the Puget Sound area, choose between real-fire and theatrical-fire options and bring a blanket or camp chair.

The Grown-Ups opens June 28th in Mukilteo, and runs through August 3rd at intimate park venues and secret pop-up locations around the Puget Sound. Tickets are available on a sliding scale, with tiered pricing ranging from $25 to $50 and a pay-what-you-can option available for all performances. Tickets are available online at dachatheatre.com/grownups.

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.

Healthy & Wealthy Teens: Green Edition at the Southwest Branch Library 9010 35th Ave SW
Mondays July 14, 21, 28, and August 4. 2:30-4 P.M.

FREE Four-week series for youth ages 12-19.

Teens! Get rooted in success! This immersive program blends sustainable agriculture, financial literacy, and leadership—empowering teens to grow themselves and their communities.

This is a four-week series connecting sustainable agriculture, financial literacy, and leadership development. Learn how to plant seeds—both literal and metaphorical—by exploring BIPOC farming legacies, budgeting basics, and green entrepreneurship. Sessions include interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects.

Registration required. Reserve your spot online or by calling the Southwest Branch Library at 206-684-7455.

Crafting & Creativity Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW

What’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!

Grief Support Groups

Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing. Every participant has dedicated time to speak about whatever they’d like, without judgment or interruption. Talking about our deceased loved ones in a supportive environment helps us remember them fully and helps us learn to carry the weight of their loss a little more gently.

These are ongoing, drop-in groups, but space is limited. Because of the sensitive nature of traumatic loss, the Thursday group is open only for those who are traumatic loss survivors. Learn more and register at listeningtogrief.com/groups. Contact Tamara at tamara@listeningtogrief.com with questions.

Mondays (except October 14 & November 25): 9:30 am-11:00 am at Nurture Wellbeing Studio 102
&
Mondays (except October 14 & November 25): 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio

$32/session. 4 sessions for $102 (use within 6 weeks). Discounts are available for those who could otherwise not afford to attend.

Mondays: 6:30-10 pm
Open D&D

Seattle’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.

Every Monday. 7:00 pm.

Corner Pocket Classic Pool tournament.

Double Elimination, 16-person cap, alternating 8ball and 9ball each week.
$10 buy-in
On a full 16-person bracket, paid out to 4th place. 7 pm start. No late entry.

When: Monday July 21 2025 7 pm
Where: Otter on the Rocks, Admiral District: 4210 SW Admiral Way
Who: Headliner Greg Beachler, presented by Cozy Comedy
What: Live Headlining Comedy!

Ticket link – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-routine-killers-greg-beachler-tickets-1431660698689

Every Monday: Doors open at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30

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/2022-06-06

Puget 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 Pilsner

Seattle’s Best Trivia Night is at the Skylark every Monday. Come early to grab a table and dinner.

The Westside Jazz Trio
The Alley
Mondays 8-10 pm
No cover charge

Update: We will have Karaoke every Monday starting at 9 pm.

F3, a free national men’s workout group:

We have a local workout location that meets at Hiawatha park on Tuesday mornings at 5:30 am sharp. The group has been around for a few years, so many folks that are up early might have come across us before doing burpees or pushups and counting out loud. We’d love to extend the invite to men of any fitness level – we work out as a group and don’t leave anyone behind, come as you are and hopefully leave a bit better.

The workout is 45 minutes long and then we all get coffee at West Seattle Grounds. You don’t need to bring anything special, just wear comfortable athletic clothes appropriate for the weather and some sneakers. Some work or gardening gloves can be helpful if you have a pair. Just don’t be late or the whole group is doing penalty burpees.

More info on our website

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

Rotary Club of West Seattle
Location: West Seattle Golf Course
Date: July 22, 2025
Time: Noon-1:30
Speaker: Laurie Bohn from NW Adoption Exchange

Email marta.kidane@lihi.org to get the link for attending the monthly Community Advisory Committee meeting for West Seattle’s only tiny-house village, Camp Second Chance.

Walter’s Wine Shop is hosting wine tastings every Tuesday! Each week you are able to enjoy learning about a different winemaker, importer, or distributor! This is a drop-in event, no reservations needed; from 5-8 pm. Costs $15 and if you buy a bottle you get $5 off!

**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.

WSCO Free Play Along In the Park: Come Play or Listen, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025, 6 pm-8 pm, Lincoln Park by the North Parking Lot

If you want to play, please register here to receive music parts

Scrabble Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW

themissingpiecegames.com/event/scrabble-night/all

Join us for some casual Scrabble…all experience levels welcome! We encourage you to bring your set along in case we have several tables of players.

Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).

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 – 206-330-7027, 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.

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.

Women’s Meditation Circle at the Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034A California Ave SW)
Tuesday nights from 7 pm-8:15 pm

This is a small-group meditation experience, facilitated by Reiki Master Teacher and founder of Mama Be Well, Katie Englund.

I have space for 7 women* to join me each Tuesday evening in the safe and sacred space of the Mama Be Well Healing Studio to learn and practice meditation together. *Trans and non-binary friends are invited too!

The cost is just $12.

Since space is limited, I ask that you register in advance. You can learn more and register at www.mamabewell.info/meditation

If you have any questions, please send me an email at mamabewellreiki@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing who the Universe brings together for this!

Trivia Tuesday at Christo’s on Alki. 7:15 pm.
$2 Buy in. 1st Place- Cash. 2nd & 3rd Place Prizes.
Random Bonus Prize Questions.
$6 Drafts. $6 Wells. $7 Wine. 1/2 Price Appetizers

Hosted by Trinity. $1 per bingo book, with five sheets.

Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

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.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

Mid-Day Eucharist at First Lutheran Church

Wednesdays at 11:45

Looking for spiritual nourishment? Join us every Wednesday on your lunch break for our mid-day Eucharist service. First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 4105 California Ave. SW, in the Chapel. 206-935-6530, admin@flcws.org

South Seattle College Information Session (Online)

Time and Registration: 
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

To RSVP and receive additional information, please visit https://calendly.com/welcome-center-information-sessions
 
Are you interested in attending South Seattle College? Join us for an online Information Session to learn more about the programs offered at South and the steps to get started!

Topics covered include pre-college programs, college transfer programs, professional technical & skilled trades programs, how to apply, getting help applying, and campus resources.

For questions, please email southwelcomecenter@seattlecolleges.edu or call (206) 934-7943.

At Viva Arts studio: vivaartsseattle.com

ReJuvenate Yoga – a class for all on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 $20 drop in.

American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle (Roxbury and 35th Ave SW)
9456 35th Ave SW

All playing levels are welcome! We are an open, friendly group of experienced and newer players who play American Mah Jongg and follow NMJL rules. Please bring a current NMJL card with you. If you don’t have one, someone usually has an extra card to loan out. On Wednesdays we have drop-in games between (updated) 2-4:30 PM, we also meet on Sundays 9:30 – 11:30 AM.

For more info, email Stacey Rea: stacey1955@gmail.com

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.

wstools.org/events

Cribbage Schedule Change.
Hello West Seattle cribbage people!

After some feedback on what is and isn’t working with our current schedule, I’ve spoken with the Eagles leadership and received approval to adjust our tournament schedule as follows.

Sunday afternoon cribbage is going away.

We will now host a weekly tournament every Wednesday night at 6:00 PM (with the exception of the third Wednesday of the month due to trivia night).

We will take the rest of June off from cribbage and start up fresh on July 2nd.

The third Wednesday of the month, the club has trivia night.

Check Out Our July Schedule:
Wednesday, July 2 at 6:00 PM (6 Game ACC $5 buy in)
Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00 PM (6 Game ACC $5 buy in)
Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 PM (6 Game ACC $5 buy in)
Wednesday, July 30 at 6:00 PM (6 Game ACC $5 buy in)

And Our August Schedule:

Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00 PM (6 Game ACC $5 buy in)
Wednesday, August 13 at 6:00 PM (6 Game ACC $5 buy in)
Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00 PM (6 Game ACC $5 buy in)

Other Cribbage Events Around West Seattle
Every Tuesday at Noon @ the Senior Center
Every Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM @ The Bridge

I’m currently guiding free Qi Gong classes every Wednesday at Lincoln Park, weather permitting. These gentle, meditative movement sessions are open to all levels and are a wonderful way to connect with nature and promote well-being.

Here’s the Eventbrite link for anyone interested in signing up and getting updates about the sessions.

Join us on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM for Open Studio at Potterings! This is your chance to explore, create, and experiment with clay in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to pottery or looking to sharpen your skills, our open studio time is perfect for practicing techniques or just having fun with clay.

An experienced instructor will be available to offer guidance and support as you work. Each month we feature a seasonal piece of pottery we’ll make together, it’s a perfect way to start your pottery practice.

REGISTER HERE

MAY – Make a flower luminary

JUNE – Make a spiral candle holder

JULY – Make an herb bowl and spoon

AUGUST – Make a pinch pot mug

Check back for the autumn inspiration!

West Seattle Urbanism – Weekly Meetup
Wednesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm
Great American Diner & Bar
4752 California Ave SW

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+

Kundalini Yoga and Gong Bath
Every Wednesday 7-8:30 pm
$35
Tickets:
eventbrite.com/e/999841321307?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!

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

Weekly trivia at Larry’s Tavern at 8 pm Wednesday.

Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations

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 pm

Join 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.

Date: Thursday April 24th, 2025 5pm-8pm

Where: KAVU White Center 9064 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Creating Good Times.

Join us for a series of free community mending workshops! Two mending mentors will lead an evening of entry level mending. When you rsvp at the link below you can describe what type of mending you would like to accomplish. We’re talking reattaching buttons, rips and tears, replacing snaps and some sewing machine work. This is for ALL skill levels, bring a project with you or repair an item from our collection and take it home! Any repair items welcome ( Kavu or not) bags, hats, clothing and beyond.
Free Mending Workshop Dates:

(remaining)

Thursday June 26th, 2025 – 5:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday July 24th, 2025 – 5:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday Aug. 28th, 2025 – 5:00pm-8:00pm

KAVU White Center 9064 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106

Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/fm4nnfMDzWiQXMgt7

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.

Thursday nights are Date Night at Pegasus Pizza. We are excited to host Patrick Rifflin who will be playing live at Pegasus Pizza and Pasta in the West Seattle Junction. We have great Thursday night food and wine specials (any medium specialty pizza, two dinner salads and a bottle of wine for only $65), live music and a relaxed chill vibe that propagates conversation and connection. See you at Pegasus Pizza Thursday Nights!

Walking for Well-Being — Move together in nature, Thursday evenings @Lincoln Park 6:00 PM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine. Please bring your own light for our nighttime walks.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

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.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pm

Join 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.

6:30 PM on July 17th @ Belvedere Park: Get your dancing boots ready for PNW country-tonk band Lookout Mountain Lookout

6:30 PM on July 24th @ California Place Park: West Seattle’s fan-favorite Michael Pearsall and Friends return for the second year at AMP!

6:30 PM on July 31st @ Hamilton Viewpoint Park: Enjoy the music of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as we welcome The Flaming Pies to close out our 2025 season.

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!

“The Butchering Act: Joseph Lister’s Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine” by Lindsey Fitzharris.

We are meeting on July 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park. The location will be posted on our Instagram Account @mcbcwestseattle the day of the meeting.

Weekend starts early with DJs at Revelry Room.

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

We are holding our annual Local Taste event with our big Tent Sale!

July 25th, July 26th, and July 27th from (12-5). 40+ vendors will be sampling their products so that customers can try before they buy.

What: Qi Gong Sessions
When: Every Friday, 12:15-12:45 PM
Where: Viva Arts, West Seattle
Description: These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn gentle movements that promote relaxation, energy balance, and overall well-being. On Fridays, the focus is on stress relief and restoring vitality to prepare for the weekend. Arrive 15 minutes early for an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and stay afterward for a brief meditation.
Sign-Up: Interested participants can sign up through this links: Tuesday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1003239655817?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1049277325727?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

According to the All-City Band calendar, the pre-Torchlight Parade practice session for marching bands will return to NCSWAC this year!

Movies in the park next to the West Seattle Church of the Nazarene at 42nd and Juneau this summer!

The upcoming dates are:
July 25th – WALL-E
August 22nd – The Emperor’s New Groove
September 12th – Star Wars (original theatrical version)

Everyone’s welcome and popcorn will be provided with movies starting around sundown.

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

Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).

FREE- HEAVILY MEDITATED

Every Saturday from 9-10:15 am, always free.

Join Inner Alchemy founder Maari Falsetto for a heart-centered meditation practice that gently reconnects you—with yourself, your life, and the community around you.

Held in our warm and welcoming Sanctuary in the heart of West Seattle, this gathering is a sacred space for all, where joy and belonging naturally unfold.

Many have journeyed with us for over a year, sharing how this simple, consistent practice has brought more light and meaning into their lives. We offer space for up to 30 participants, with yoga mats, chairs, and cushions provided.

Registration is required. Don’t hesitate… meditate.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-free-community-meditation-tickets-1395541926469

Walking for Well-Being–Introductory 1 Mile Walk (flat, no hills) @ Lincoln Park on Saturdays at 9:30 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in Lincoln Park — Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering approximately 1.0 mile on the upper portion of Lincoln Park and is over flat terrain in less than half an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

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.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

New two-hour, 1 1/2-mile Admiral walking tours have just been announced by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, whose Alki walking tours have been popular. They’re offering four this summer, 10 am-noon Saturdays, June 21, July 26, August 16, and September 20. Go here for more details and registration.

Courtyard Yoga with Tracy Hodgeman, All Levels

When: Saturday July 5, 12, 19, and 26th 10-11 am
Where: WEND Jewelry 3278 California Avenue SW – walk up the driveway and we will be in the courtyard.
Cost: $12 per class or $40 for all four classes
Contact: https://wendjewelry.com/collections/classes

Four Saturdays in July at 10 AM in the courtyard right behind WEND. The courtyard is an open-air cement surface, newly poured, clean, and flat.
Bring: Your yoga mat (or two, since this is a cement courtyard), water bottle, and layers in case it is breezy.
Come in to WEND after for refreshments!

Dust off your reusable totes and mark your calendars: the Delridge Farmers Market is back with more vendors, an array of culturally rich foods, handcrafted goods, and community-driven initiatives. Kicking off its 2025 season on Saturday, May 17, this beloved community hub will run every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM until the end of October at 9421 18th Ave SW.

Hosted by African Community Housing & Development (ACHD), the Delridge Farmers Market is a celebration of culture, community, and culinary creativity. As one of Seattle’s most culturally diverse markets, it offers a platform where local entrepreneurs with global perspectives share foods and goods that reflect the rich tapestry of our city’s diversity.

What’s Fresh This Season?
Expect a blend of global flavors and handmade crafts at the Delridge Farmers Market — from Afella Jollof’s authentic Senegambian dishes like jollof rice and goat dibi to Queen Sugar Baking Company’s irresistible Southern comfort treats. This season, the market proudly welcomes two new regenerative farms to its roster: Coyote Run Farms of Woodinville and Bahati Farm of Kent, expanding access to fresh, locally grown produce.

But the Delridge Farmers Market is about more than just good food and handmade goods — it’s a hub for holistic community care. Each market serves as a one-stop shop for health and wellness needs, offering free services for the public like acupuncture, massage, or vaccinations, along with essential basic needs like diapers and dental hygiene kits to support neighbors’ well-being. Here, shopping local isn’t just a transaction — it’s a way to uplift the entire community.

Food Access for All
The Delridge Farmers Market is dedicated to making fresh, culturally relevant food accessible to the community. To support this mission, the market offers unlimited SNAP-EBT Market Match, Fresh Bucks, and WIC and Senior FMNP benefits. In addition, every youth under 18 receives a free $5 ACHD Youth Bucks voucher, helping them build healthy spending habits from an early age.

The Delridge Farmers Market proudly sources local produce from its farmer vendors to distribute free of charge, giving away more than 50 bags of high-quality vegetables at each market. To further support farmers and reduce food waste, the market also purchases unsold produce at the end of the day, ensuring guaranteed sales for vendors. This produce is then donated to local community organizations or brought back to ACHD’s offices to be shared with clients in need.

More Than a Market
Beyond the stalls, the Delridge Farmers Market pulses with life — serving as a hub where community connections thrive. Organizations like Pongo Poetry Project and Art is Not a Privilege set up alongside vendors, offering engaging youth activities and facilitating deeper connections at each market day. Nonprofits collaborate to share program information, highlight local initiatives, and provide engaging activities that foster a sense of belonging. The market is more than a place to shop — it’s where stories are shared, friendships are formed, and the community truly comes alive.

raincityclay.com/summer-2025-registration

Upcoming Dates for Parent ‘N Pup

Saturday, July 5th 10:00 am-12:30 pm Project: Bowls

Saturday, July 26th 10:00 am-12:30 pm Project: Bowls

Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

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.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting

The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:

Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 6 (No clinic on Saturday, July 5)
WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 27 – September 7 (No clinics on Sunday, July 6 and Sunday, July 13)
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 3, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 17 – 12PM – 3PM
West Seattle Nursery – Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, July 13 – 10AM – 2PM

Have a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org

(For location – see this site.)

This is a FREE, WEEKLY, IN-PERSON active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space.

WRITERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Whether you haven’t picked up a pen since high school or are a pro, you are welcome. 16 and up. For more on AWA method go to Amherstwriters.org.

THE COVID RULES: To protect our immunocompromised writers, we ask that all participants be vaccinated against COVID and, if eligible, receive timely COVID variant boosters. We follow the King County Health Department recommendations regarding masking, OR if any member of our group requests it, we will all wear masks even if KCHD does not recommend it. Please bring a mask just in case. We have extras. Thank you for doing your part to protect members whose medical concerns or treatments make COVID infection potentially deadly.

REGISTRATION IS FREE BUT REQUIRED: Go to meetup.com/seattle-writers-block

PROCESS:

1-3 writing sessions within each 3-hour meeting. Expect to be writing for approximately 2 hours. Writing prompts will be offered as a starting point, use them or follow your own muse. After each writing session, those who wish are invited to read their work aloud for encouraging, positive response. We do not critique each other’s writing, but instead support the work and the effort.

BRING:

Snacks to share

Whatever you like to write on (paper, computer, papyrus . . .)

Ready encouragement for other writers

LEAVE AT HOME:

Pieces you’ve already written. Sharing in this group is limited to work written during the session.

Judgment of others efforts

Regular weekly family reading time, now in Paper Boat’s new Junction space.

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.

We are holding our annual Local Taste event with our big Tent Sale!

July 25th, July 26th, and July 27th from (12-5). 40+ vendors will be sampling their products so that customers can try before they buy.

Soul Sisters in Seattle Song Circle (meets every 4th Saturday from 1-3 pm, except June 2025 is 6/21).

Come join a group of kind, fun women for a song circle led by Sandra Glauz. No singing experience needed, just come if you want to sing delightful, easy, heart-filled songs and chants. Sandra teaches all the songs and parts. Please reach out to Sandra with your name and cell phone number and she’ll text you the address and flyer. listwithsandra@yahoo.com

Nepenthe Summer Mini Market

Saturdays starting June 21-August 23 from 3 pm-whenever.
*No market July 5.
9447 35th Ave SW

Piggybacking the (free) walk-in massage clinic at Nepenthe throughout the summer will be a fun collection of local vendors. Rain or shine. So far we have a Tool Tent, Vintage Toys, and Creation Station on the regular. Stop by to support local creators, get a massage or just visit. Food, drinks, and good company!

Spaces available! Vendors contact Naomi Rivera iworkforlove@gmail.com

Walk-in Massage Clinic
Nepenthe
9447 35th Ave SW
Saturdays 3-5 pm
*FREE*
*First come first served
*Short specific sessions

Wine in the Woods 2025

Saturday, July 26th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

In Person

Location details are private and will be sent along with your ticket purchase.

Take a journey through nature as you visit different interactive nature stations. Learn more about the history of DNDA’s nature programming, what we are currently working on within the community, and our future projects. Stamp your passport and enjoy some local wine tastings along your journey.

Story

I’m thrilled to invite you to Wine in the Woods: A Journey Through Nature, DNDA’s signature summer fundraiser. This event is a chance to come together in community, uplift the impactful work of our Nature programs, and help raise vital funds for our summer environmental justice initiatives. Guests will stroll through a thoughtfully curated garden that surrounds the historic West Seattle home of one of DNDA’s most generous and long-standing supporters, Maryanne Tagney — a setting as inspiring as the cause.

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) is a nonprofit organization devoted to social, racial, and environmental justice. We are dedicated to preserving and increasing affordable housing for a range of incomes, enhancing the natural environment, and providing such vital resources as arts and cultural opportunities, education and youth programs for our neighbors. Our programs for affordable housing and wetland restoration have become models for other communities.

Kenyon Hall is “dark” all summer for renovations but the show must go on! So:

July 26th – all-age drag show and pie-eating contest at the Skylark – show 8 pm –
tickets at https://Skylark-Presents-Kenyon-Hall-Cabaret.eventbrite.com

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