Events Calendar

Upcoming events and announcements

At the farmers market

www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org

This week will feature tulips, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, chard, garlic, greens, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, broccoli, rutabaga, shallots, squash, turnips, apples, pears, nuts, cheese and dairy, eggs, pork, beef, chicken, duck, veal, lamb, goat, pate, soup stocks, wine, fish and shellfish, dried fruits and veggies, dried mushrooms, fresh pasta, artisan breads, honey, fresh pastries, ciders, jams, jellies, sauces, spreads and preserves.

Discovery Shop

4535 California Ave. S.W.

Half-price on items tagged in Blue. All sales final. All proceeds go to fight cancer. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. The ACS Discovery Shop needs volunteers for 3-4 hour shifts a week. Great work, wonderful customers and co-workers. Please call 937-7169.

Seattle Glee Club

Seattle Glee Clubs accepts singers for all voice parts in September, January and May. For more information, go to www.seattlegleeclubs.org or call 260-7393.

Irish dance classes

West Seattle VFW

3601 S.W. Alaska St.

Classes starting in January. Beginning classes for children will be at 4 p.m. on Mondays. Adult classes will be on Tuesday nights at 6:50 p.m. For more information, contact Valerie or Mike at 935-3225, or email to celticartsnw@hotmail.com.

Kenny design meeting

West Seattle Christian Church

4400 42nd Ave. S.W.

Jan. 8, 8 p.m. This is the reschedule date from the original Dec.18 date. Presentation material located at http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/design_review_program/project_reviews/upcoming/default.asp#2589

Orchard Street ravine

work party

Jan. 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. In December, city crews planted about half of the plants acquired to repopulate and stabilized the ground adjacent to the new trail connection between upper and lower 38th Ave. S.W. The volunteer party to finish planting the new plants is on Jan 10. Please bring your own gloves and lots of layers for warmth. Contact: Carol Schultz 932-6230 or mark.schultz2@comcast.net

YMCA events

West Seattle YMCA

4515 36th Ave. S.W.

935-6000

www.westseattleymca.org

Fauntleroy YMCA

9140 California Ave. S.W.

937-1000

January events and classes:

Jan. 10, 5:30 - 10 p.m.: Parents Night Out at West Seattle location. Kids ages 3 months - 12 years have a safe and fun evening while parents go out or relax at home. $22.50-$30 depending upon child's age. Registration required.

Jan. 14, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.: 6 week sessions on Wednesdays, Parent - Tot Kids Gym at West Seattle location. Members $36 non-members $46 Try one class free in Jan.

Jan. 12, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.: 6 weeks sessions Mondays, Creative movement for Kids at West Seattle location. Members $56 non -members $66. Try one class free in Jan.

Jan. 17: Family Social Pool Party. Time TBA.

Jan. 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Family Night at Fauntleroy location. Kids and parents enjoy doing Valentine's crafts and games. Free for members, non-members bring disposable diaper donation to Westside Baby.

Westside Unitarian

Universalist Congregation

4736 40th Ave. S.W.

909-2856

Jan. 11 "Deepening the American Dream: Spiritual Reflections on Being American" Rev. Peg Morgan. As our nation remembers the dream of Martin Luther King, and prepares to inaugurate our new President, let's spend some time reflecting on deepening our dreams for our country and our personal lives.

100th Anniversary

Tibbetts United Methodist Church

3940 41st Ave. S.W.

Jan. 11, 100th Anniversary kick-off Sunday with guest speaker Lenny Wilkens. Topic: church, family, community and basketball. Reception after worship service.

Buddhist meditation

Sound Yoga Studio

5639 California Ave. S.W.

www.meditateinseattle.org

526-9565

Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Buddha gave profound and clear teachings on how to understand our own mind and mental habits, and on how to gradually keep a more relaxed and positive mind. $10 per class, $5 students and seniors. Discussion and refreshments afterwards.

Baby and Me

Public Health Department

108th Ave. S.W.

Starts Jan. 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Free for parents and babies birth to 18 months old. Information and friends for parents, music and fun for babies. Call 764-5801 for information.

Skatepark meeting

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

4408 Delridge Way S.W.

Jan. 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to participate in the second of three public meetings to discuss the scope of work for the design of a skatepark at the Delridge Playfield. More info: www.seattle.gov/parks/maintenance/DelridgeSkatePark.htm

Seacrest Dock

open house

Alki Community Center

5817 S.W. Stevens St.

Jan. 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Open house detailing the planned improvements to Seacrest Dock and the intention of the Ferry District to provide year-round Elliott Bay Water Taxi service. For more information go to www.kingcountyferrydistrict.org.

Listening Mothers

Providence Mount St. Vincent

4831 35th Ave. S.W.

www.listeningmothers.org

Group to start Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m. - noon.

Inauguration Day

breakfast

West Seattle Golf Course

4470 35th Ave. S.W.

Jan. 20, 7 - 10 a.m. $10 - $12, a big screen TV will be provided so to watch the Inauguration and Parade. Please contact West Seattle Democratic Women via Karen at 935-3216 or email wsdwomen@yahoo.com to make a reservation.

Inaugural dinner/gala

The Hall at Fauntleroy

9131 California Ave. S.W.

Jan. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. Hosted by West Seattle Democratic Women. Includes a no host beer and wine social hour followed with dinner and a dessert run. Dinner is $44. Congressman Joe McDermott will be the Master of Ceremonies. Please call Karen at 935-3216 or email wsdwomen@yahoo.com to obtain tickets to this event.

WSCPC meeting

S.W. Police Precinct

2300 S.W. Webster St.

WS Crime Prevention Council will not meet during the month of Dec. We wish our neighbors in West Seattle a very Happy Holiday. Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 20. For more information please contact Jennifer at 322-6134.

Morgan community

meeting

The Kenney

7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.

Jan. 21, 7- 8:30 p.m.

Gifts from the Earth

South Seattle Community College

6000 16 Ave. S.W.

Jan. 24. An all-star cast of 15 celebrity chefs from the Seattle area, 30 Washington state wineries, local companies, and South students will join together to celebrate the hospitality industry and raise funds for college programs and student scholarships at the annual Gifts from the Earth gala.

Planning for

retirement seminar

Providence Mount St. Vincent

4831 35th Ave. S.W.

938-6191

www.providence.org/themountfoundation

Jan. 29, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Challenges of the current economy, mapping your goals, investment strategies and tax considerations. All welcome, free admission, no selling. Please RSVP to 938-6194.

Black and

Blue Tie Auction

Lake Union Park Naval Reserve Building

860 Terry Ave. N.

Jan. 31, 6 - 10 p.m. Benefiting the Rat City Rollergirls. Live and silent auction, funds to pay travel expenses of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association All-Star team. $65, semi-formal dress.

Art and poetry exhibition

South Seattle Community College

Jerry Brockey Center

6000 16th Ave. S.W.

764-5337

http://studentlife.southseattle.edu/art.html

Through Feb. 6. Poetry and visual artworks by South Seattle students are showcased in this exhibit. A continuous free poetry contest will run the entire time of the exhibit. Opening reception on Jan. 13, 1:30-3 p.m.

Adult day

health program

Providence Mount St. Vincent

4831 35th Ave. S.W.

938-6191

www.providence.org/themountfoundation

Feb. 9, 11 a.m. Free, all welcome to experience this program geared towards keeping older adults active and engaged. Observe classes and activities, meet staff and ask questions. Free lunch in cafe at conclusion of tour. Please RSVP to (206) 938-6036.

Living the Questions

St. John the Baptist Episcopal

3050 California Ave. S.W.

Through Feb. 18, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Come explore Christianity in the 21st century with Living the Questions, a small group study for seekers and believers at St. John's. For more information call 937-4545.

Volunteers needed

High Point Community Center

6920 34th Ave. S.W.

684-74221

Advisory Council members meet once a month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Through March 15. Youth Basketball coaches needed to coach youth from ages 8-17.

West Side MOPS

West Side Presbyterian Church

3601 California Ave. S.W.

First and third Fridays through May, 9 - 11:15 a.m. Attention Mothers-of-Preschoolers: Tired? Stressed out? In need of encouragement and an uninterrupted conversation that doesn't involve Elmo? West Side MOPS invites you to join us. Childcare is provided for registered members. For more information or to register, please visit westsidemops.com

Give the gift of mobility

Become a volunteer driver with Senior Services Transportation Program. Our program is flexible - you drive your own vehicle and choose the weekdays, times and areas in which you'd like to drive. We offer mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance. For more information call 748-7588 or 1-800-282-5815, email melissat@seniorservices.org, or apply online atwww.seniorservices.org/vts/vts.htm.

White Center swap meet

9646 17th Ave. S.W.

767-0224

Southgateeventcenter.com

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. Free. We are looking for all types of vendors. We are also looking for antiques/collectables dealers and buyers. Our booths are $30 a day and for your first set up it's 1/2 off. Come check us out.

Endolyne

children's choir

Fauntleroy Church

9140 California Ave. S.W.

Choristers are taught the basic fundamentals of music theory, vocal training, and performance skills. The Endolyne Children's Choir is non-profit and non-sectarian and performs a wide variety of music. New members are welcome. More information, please contact Juliet Nazarino at 935-5490 or info@endolynechoir.org.

Boys and girls

basketball

Alki Community Center

5817 S.W. Stevens St.

Now forming teams for 8 to 9-year-old basketball league. Games will be played Friday nights at Hiawatha Community Center and Madison School beginning in January. There are openings for coaches, and players. Call Alki Community Center at 684-7430 for further information.

White Center swap meet

9646 17th Ave. S.W.

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. We are looking vendors, including people who want to have a garage sale, sell crafts, art or other misc. things. We are also looking for antiques/collectables dealers and buyers. Booths are $30 a day.

Baby and Me

Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free class for parents and babies (up to 18 months). Fun for baby, friends and parenting information for parents. White Center Public Health. Call Apple Parenting 754-5801 for information.

Just Walkers

Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. new class through South Seattle Community College Preschools for parents and toddlers now about 14-18 months old. Fun for little ones and a parent educator to talk with. Call 854-5279 for information.

Swing Dance club

Alki Masonic Temple

4736 40th Ave. S.W.

The Seattle Swing Dance Club has lessons at 2:45 p.m. and dancing begins at 5 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. For more information call Merrill at 523-3205.

Volunteers needed

Providence Mount St. Vincent

4831 35th Ave. S.W.

Providence Mount St. Vincent has a thriving volunteer program and seeks additional volunteer help in three key areas: office work, childcare, and visitors to the adult family home. For information call Storey at 937-3701 ext. 28170.

Fitness/Sports

Southwest Community Center

2801 S.W. Thistle St.

Openings Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 - 10 a.m. in the strength and conditioning classes and the pickleball program, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 - 2 p.m. for adults 50 years and up. Please contact Mary at 935-2162 for more information.

Youth basketball league

Southwest Boys and Girls Club

9800 8th Ave. S.W., Suite 105

Now accepting registrations. K-2nd grade is co-ed, 3rd-4th and 5th-6th grade are separate divisions. Practice start the week of Dec. 1 at local elementary schools and games begin the week of Jan. 5. Also looking for volunteer coaches, experience not necessary.

Business Network International

Pegasus Pizza

2758 Alki Ave. S.W.

Westside Professionals Chapter of Business Network Int'l., (BNI), meets every Wednesday from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Pegasus. Bring 50 business cards for networking. Business owners and sales people are invited to attend. For details call Don Linley at 938-0300 or go to www.bninw.com.

New bilingual preschool

now enrolling

Southwest Family Center

4555 Delridge Way S.W.

937-7680

Ongoing. Lunch included. Spanish-English preschool for 4 year olds living in Seattle. We will help prepare your child for Kindergarten with high quality, culturally enriched early childhood education focusing on early literacy skills, field trips, outdoor adventures and science projects. Monthly tuition is $525 (free for families who meet income guidelines). To enroll call 937-7680.

Ballroom dancing

with Loretta

West Seattle Senior Center

4217 S.W. Oregon St.

420-3255

All ages, singles and couples welcome.

Tuesday, 6 - 7 p.m. Introductory Latin: Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa

Tuesday, 7 - 8 p.m. Beginner Latin: Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa

Thursday, 6 - 7 p.m. Beginner Ballroom: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango

$10 donation.

100th birthday

preparations

6115 S.W. Hinds St.

Alki Congregational United Church of Christ is making plans for its 100th birthday in 2009. We are looking for help tracking down the families of the following Charter members of the congregation: George R. and Carrie E. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Copp, Mrs. E.J. Fuller, Mrs. Grace Livingston, Mrs. E.W. McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Peavey, Mrs. Ferdinand Schmitz, and Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Svendsen. If you can provide name and addresses of the descendents of these Charter members, please call the Alki Church office at 935-2661.

The deadline for calendar submissions is Friday at noon for the following Wednesday's publication. E-mail items to jackieh@robinsonnews.com.