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

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

Tis the season of our annual Summer Bash event! We can’t wait to celebrate the upcoming school year with a new backpack supply giveaway, BBQ, inflatables, and more! Join us by donating (and having a chance to win a VIP baseball experience), or volunteering at the main event on August 15th! Visit our website to learn more about opportunities you can be apart of this special Seattle event.

Wine & Wills: Estate Planning Made Easy

Join Fred Hutch and The Center for Active Living for Wine & Wills: Estate Planning Made Easy, an engaging afternoon of insight and connection.

This special event features a panel of estate planning experts who will demystify the process and answer your questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Enjoy a glass of wine, delicious appetizers and the opportunity to mingle with local organizations and community members. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your plans, this is your chance to make estate planning easier — and more enjoyable.

Panelists are Stephanie Bruno, Mission Wealth, John Creahan, Cairn Law, and Ann Manley, The Manley Law Firm.

Friday, August 15, 2025
3-4:30 p.m.
The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon St.)

FREE, open to the community!
RSVP online here: tinyurl.com/centerwineandwills

This event is sponsored by Aegis Living West Seattle.

Presented in collaboration with ArtsWest, Cultivate South Park, Southwest Youth & Family Services, West Seattle Food Bank, West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA, WestSide Baby and the White Center Food Bank.

Location: Future Primitive Brewing, Alki Beach Bar at 2536 Alki Ave SW
Date: Friday, Aug. 15
Time: 4-7 p.m.

What: Access Walk is a non-profit that raises funds through their annual walking event – virtual across the nation — to support individuals’ access to reproductive healthcare. They will be at Future Primative’s Alki location to share more about the 2025 event on Sept. 14 and how individuals can register to walk or donate to the group. This year’s funds will be granted to Planned Parenthood’s regional arm.

Questions should be directed to Meg@accesswalk.org

Website: accesswalk.org

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.

Summer Concerts
Bring your family and join the fun! BBQ will be available for purchase along with complimentary popcorn and beverages.
Come early and get a good spot.

BBQ: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Live music: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Special Note: Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets as there are a limited number of chairs available for guests.
BBQ: Cash and card payments accepted

Concert Schedule:
Aug. 1st: The Illusion of Elvis by Danny Vernon
The King is back by popular demand!

CANCELEDAug. 8th: Joey Jewell
Tribute to Sinatra and Friends

Aug. 15th: Salt Luck
Folk, Bluegrass and Country music from the 50s to the 80s!

Aug. 22nd: The 85th Street Big Band
Featuring swing favorites from the 30s, 40s & 50s

Sunset Reiki Sound Bath at the Park
Friday August 15, 7-8 pm, $40

Join us for a soul-soothing Sunset Reiki Sound Bath, a unique outdoor experience designed to restore, realign, and renew your energy under the radiant hues of the setting sun. As daylight softens into twilight, allow yourself to be held by nature while the gentle flow of Reiki energy—a deeply calming form of healing touch—works to clear energetic blocks and invite balance. At the same time, the mesmerizing tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other vibrational instruments will wash over you in waves, guiding your body and mind into a deep state of rest and harmony. The open air amplifies the magic, letting your breath sync with the rhythm of the Earth, sky, and sound. The exact outdoor location, carefully chosen for peace and privacy, will be shared upon registration. Come connect with yourself, with nature, and with a circle of calm under a glowing sunset sky.

A Reiki sound bath is a healing experience that combines the principles of Reiki energy healing with sound therapy. During the session, a practitioner uses various sound instruments, like singing bowls, gongs, or chimes, to create soothing vibrations and frequencies. These sounds help to relax the body, mind, and spirit while the practitioner channels Reiki energy, which promotes balance and healing. The combination of sound waves and Reiki energy is intended to enhance relaxation, reduce stress, and support emotional and physical healing. It’s a deeply meditative and restorative practice.

Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/1442653719109

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).

West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) will help you train for this year’s Seattle Marathon (November 30). The announcement:

West Seattle Runner is providing FREE training programs for the Seattle Marathon. We will have 3 different options:

–FULL Fit, a free group training program for the Seattle Marathon, for beginners and intermediate as well. The kickoff date is August 9th at 8 am. The info session is August 6th at 6:30 pm

–GET Fit, a free group training program for the Seattle Marathon for getting people off the couch to do a half marathon. The kickoff date is August 16th at 8 am. The info session is Aug 6th at 7 pm

–GOT Fit, a free group training program for the Seattle Marathon for intermediate to advanced half marathoners. The kickoff is August 23rd at 8 am. The info session is Aug 20th at 6:30 pm.

All info sessions and kickoffs are starting at West Seattle Runner. All programs are free – email lori@westseattlerunner.com with any questions!

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

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.

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.

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

(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.

Tons of fun. See the schedule here.

WDGT Forest Restoration Celebration

Join the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails (wdgtrails.org) for a gathering and hike to celebrate the work Nature Consortium started nearly 30 years ago to restore the West Duwamish Greenbelt.

In 1998, Nancy Whitlock founded the Nature Consortium which merged into Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association in 2016. They created trails, removed invasive species, and replaced them with native flora and fauna, as well as providing environmentally focused arts education to West Seattle youth. For more information about Nature Consortium, see DNDA — Nature Consortium.

We will begin with mingling and some light refreshments with Nancy and others who have been restoring the greenbelt. The hike will visit several of the restoration sites so we can observe and celebrate how the greenbelt has survived and thrived. We will meet at 11 am on Saturday, August 16 at the Arboretum at the north end of South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW. The hike will begin at 11:30 am.

The Ridge to River Coalition (R2RDuwamish.org) will also be in attendance. They are working on creating a vision and long-term plan to connect communities and restore the West Duwamish Greenbelt. They want to hear from you about what you love about the greenbelt and what concerns you have. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the greenbelt and to share your thoughts and ideas to help shape the future of the greenbelt.

The usual third Saturday 9:30 am guided hike with the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group will also be happening and starting from the Arboretum and finishing in time for the refreshments and mingling at 11 am.

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.

Westwood Village invites the community to its annual “End of Summer Festival” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16th, held in the Westwood Village parking lot. Visitors will enjoy carnival activities, including free games where participants can win school supplies, cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals, and more (while supplies last). The event will feature a DJ playing music throughout the day and a creative space where attendees can create chalk art. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://www.westwoodvillagecenter.com/events.

WHEN: Saturday, August 16th: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Festival in the street and on the beach and in the businesses! Watch here for the entertainment/vendor lineups.

Join us at Super Deli Mart for our annual Customer Appreciation Party — a day dedicated to the amazing community that has supported us through the years. Whether you’re a longtime regular or a new neighbor, we want to celebrate you with good beer, great food, and fun for all ages.

We’ve partnered with our friends at Georgetown Brewing to make this year’s event extra special. They’re bringing a full lineup of their beloved beers, including a special brew made just for the occasion, available in our outdoor 21+ beer garden.

Expect a lively afternoon packed with:

Live Music
Free Food

Georgetown Beers on Tap

Raffle Giveaways

Bubbles & Kid-Friendly Activities

All Ages Welcome

Bring the family, bring a friend, or just bring your good vibes — this is our way of saying thank you for being part of the Super Deli Mart community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Make an Egg Carton Workshop

Saturday, August 16 from 1-4 PM $45

Potterings.com

Join us for an evening of pottery as we craft a beautiful ceramic egg tray that holds a dozen eggs. You’ll learn how to roll out clay slabs, cut and smooth the pieces, and bring them together to form your egg carton. To finish, you’ll glaze your piece in complementary colors, making it uniquely yours. The best part? Your egg carton will be food-safe, fridge-safe, and dishwasher-friendly!

Small & Cozy Class: Limited to 6 students for plenty of hands-on guidance. Come solo for a peaceful, creative escape or bring some friends to share the experience! You’ll be part of a welcoming pottery community as we explore the magic of clay together.

Once your piece is complete, we’ll glaze and fire it in the kiln. Your finished creation will be ready for pickup three weeks after class.

What’s Included: Clay, tools, glazing, kiln firing, and step-by-step guidance

What to Bring: Your favorite snacks and drinks

Optional: An apron

Your finished egg carton will be ready for pickup three weeks after class — we’ll email you when it’s ready! Reserve by purchasing an Eventbrite ticket

The annual Music Northwest Youth Chamber Music Camp culminates with a gala concert by the gifted young campers on Saturday, Aug. 16th, 2 pm at St. John the Baptist Church. A free-will donation is gratefully accepted for the Camp Financial Aid Fund and Camp production expenses.

For more information, please go to www.musicnorthwest.org

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

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

This summer, we’re doing a Back-to-School Swap Shop— where people can bring gently used items and take home anything they find useful. Whether it’s outgrown clothes, unused school supplies, books, toys, or backpacks—if it’s in good condition, bring it to share!

No money needed. No expectations. Just a fun and thoughtful way to support each other, reduce waste, and give new life to things your family no longer needs. It’s totally free and open to everyone in the community.

We hosted a similar Swap Shop event right before the holidays last year and had a great turnout. It was such a positive and practical way for neighbors to connect and support each other.

RSVP via this Eventbrite link!

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

Carmilia’s is so excited to announce year 3 of Sundays in the Alley!

A NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY!
*Local Artisans
*Specialty Bakers
*Street Tacos (Matador)
*And More

10 am-3 pm
August 3, 10, 17, 24

Follow the music outside the store thru the backroom into the alley.

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: August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19

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 stopgap for many people relying on weekly visits to the food bank.

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.

Many of the folks who receive your donations are unsheltered. Please do NOT leave inappropriate household items that aren’t requested.

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

What: Lafayette Elementary School Playground Cleanup Work Party
When: Sunday, August 17 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Where: Lafayette Elementary School playground

This event is co-hosted by A Cleaner Alki and Lafayette Elementary School PTA

Gardening gloves and tools will be provided but volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own. We need as many volunteers as possible to get our playground ready for another awesome school year.

Watch here for artist/vendor list!

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.

Alki Community Choir Open Rehearsals
Every Sunday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Alki Community Choir Open Rehearsal on hiatus Sundays July 20 & 27
Rehearsals resume Sunday, August 3 and run through Sunday, June 28

Alki United Church of Christ (Alki UCC)
6115 SW Hinds

music@alkiucc.org

Come Sing with Us!

Music Director Daniel Self invites you to join the fun and welcoming Alki Community Choir.

From seasoned vocalists to shower divas, all are welcome regardless of experience, age, faith or non-faith. Join us to sing new and well-loved songs in a variety of musical styles, including traditional hymns, spirituals and gospel.

Come once … keep coming back … there are no auditions or commitments. Rehearsals for community choir are ongoing, so it is always a good time to join.

An exuberant and accomplished choir music director, Daniel is a Seattle-based musician and music educator.

Please note:

Before attending your first rehearsal, please fill out a brief one-time online registration form linked on the Community Choir Sunday event listing at alkiucc.org

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

Yoga & Creativity Class

When: Sundays – 5/18, 6/8, 7/13, & 8/17, 5 pm-6:15 pm
Where: Limber Yoga – 7901 35th Ave SW 2nd Floor
Link: limberyoga.com/yoga–creativity.html

Drop In Cost: $29 (or pay using a Limber Yoga class pack or membership)
Description: Yoga & Creativity is a monthly class to help you reconnect with your creative spark and embrace self-expression through gentle movement, mindful making, and meaningful conversation in community.

Each class will have 30 minutes of gentle yoga, 30 minutes of creative time, and 15 minutes of small group reflection on a guided prompt about creativity.

Bring your coloring book, knitting, sketchpad, writing materials, etc. and join us for class to nurture your inner artist. Sign up using your current class pack or your membership.

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.

South Seattle College Information Session (In-person) 

Monday August 18, 2025 1 pm-2 pm at South Seattle College
6000 16th Ave SW, West Seattle

Cascade Hall, Room 101 (CAH on the campus map)

Are you interested in attending South Seattle College? Join us for an 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.

To RSVP and receive additional information, please visit calendly.com/welcome-center-information-sessions

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

South Seattle College Information Session (In-person) 

Monday August 18, 2025 1 pm-2 pm at South Seattle College

6000 16th Ave SW, West Seattle

Cascade Hall, Room 101 (CAH on the campus map)

Are you interested in attending South Seattle College? Join us for an 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.

To RSVP and receive additional information, please visit https://calendly.com/welcome-center-information-sessions

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

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.

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.

When: Monday Aug 18th 7 pm
Where: Otter on the Rocks (Winner Best in the Northwest, Seattle Times)
Who: Headliner Susan Rice, presented by Cozy Comedy productions
What; Headlining Comedy with feature act and returning host Travis Sherer

link to tickets – eventbrite.com/e/comedy-routine-killers-susan-rice-tickets-1505305783119

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

Free community notary at the Southwest Library
Tuesday, July 15th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 19th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave SW (35th & Henderson)

No registration needed! Current photo ID required, limit 2 notarizations per patron.

Follow these simple steps to get your document notarized:
Know what type of notarization you need
Make sure the document is complete
Bring acceptable identification
Ensure the name on your ID matches the name on your document
Have all signers present for the notarization
Be aware and willing to sign

We will have staff and volunteers from the Camp Long Climbing Corps out to help participants get geared up and climb on the historic Schurman Rock! We will open sessions from 5 pm to 6 pm and 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. You can come up to a half an hour early and it will be first come, first served. We will have to manage the number of people climbing and therefore will only have so many slots available at a given moment but will try to get as many people out climbing as possible! All gear will be provided (and you must use our harnesses and helmets as we inspect them periodically for safety and know their conditions). Open to all ages including quite little ones – as we say around here, if you are old enough to walk, you can rock!

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.

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.

West Seattle Ukulele Players, WSUP! Meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm. Gather to sing and play Ukuleles, on outside covered patio at Good Society Brewery & Pub! All levels welcome. The next one is Feb 18th.
Email for more info, westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com

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.

*Changed since launch to third Tuesdays at 7 pm per church website*

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.

West Seattle Dharma – New Monthly Meditation – Every 3rd Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm

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.

Kids’ Storytime and Crafts. Cost: FREE

Wed August 20th story and craft theme is “The Pigeon HAS To Go To School.”

All story times start at 10:30 am.

Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

BBoy Freeboogie teaches you how to break! More info here.