Each year our agency participates in the Toys for Tots donation drive. Each year I am amazed by the generosity of our clients and our community. This year I know we can do it again, but we need your help. While we may have officially changed our name – Northwest Insurance Group is now Highstreet Insurance – we remain the same great team, providing the same level of service and protection our clients have come to know and expect. Three years ago, I joined Highstreet Insurance, part of a national brokerage, to provide something bigger to my team and our clients. Now, with partners across the country, access to the entire insurance marketplace, and the ability to offer more benefits to our clients, we are stronger than ever. We are excited for the future; we are excited to be part of a bigger team while we remain committed to protecting where we live and work. You will still find us in the same location on California Ave, we still have the same great team in place, and we still know how important it is to support our local community. We are thrilled to serve as a drop-off location for the Toys for Tots toy drive this year and we encourage everyone who can help spread some joy and holiday cheer to local kids in need this season.

Festival of Trees @ Fauntleroy Church
Mon,-Thurs. 9:00 am-noon
Dec. 1-Jan. 8

A forest of 16 eclectically decorated trees will be open to the public in Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW) Dec. 1-Jan. 8 (9 am-noon Monday-Thursday). Also during a 6 pm pre-reception before the 7 pm Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, and during the reception following the 4 pm concert on Sunday, Dec. 21. Bring non-perishable food items to vote for your favorite.

An annual tradition of community giving at longtime WSB sponsor Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW):

(Ollie, guarding the donation bins)

The 12th annual winter clothing drive has begun at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency.

In conjunction with the West Seattle Food Bank/West Seattle Helpline, we are collecting donations of clothes, coats, and shoes from November 5th until January 1st. Please drop off your donations at 3435 California Ave Southwest. The office is open for donations Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. For undergarments and socks, please donate only new and unopened packages of clothing items.

Special thank you to West Seattle Recycling for their donation of collection barrels.

Pickup may be available for those who have donations but are unable to transport them.

For further information, contact the State Farm office at 206-932-1878.

Thank you, West Seattle, for your generosity and spirit of giving.

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.

Dates and cuisines!

Oct 28 and 30 – “Long Pigs” (Bavarian)
Nov. 4,5.6 – “Pom Pom Plates” (Japanese)
Nov. 12,13 – “Juntos” (Japanese)
Nov. 18,19,20 – “Toona’i To You” (Polynesian)
Dec. 2,3,4 – “Pastry Playlist” (Pastries)
Dec. 9,10,11 – “Dal Giardino” (Italian)

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

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
4707 California SW

We’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.

Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.

Drop anchor at the Admiral Benbow Holiday Night Market – the coziest, coolest, treasure-filled shopping night of the season is coming December 3rd, 4-9pm! (see vendors 👇🏼)

Your favorite pirate bar is transforming into a twinkly wonderland packed with local makers, artists, and small businesses. Sip cocktails while you hunt for vintage clothing + accessories, hand-made pieces, home decor, baked goods, apothecary tinctures, and so much more…basically everything you need to stuff stockings or treat yourself!

Shop small, drink merrily, and get your holiday list done in one epic, jolly night inside West Seattle’s legendary pirate hideout. Bring your crew – leave with bags full of magic ✨

🎁 VENDORS:
@alchemyharvestcoffee
@black_cap_vintage
@curiousfascinations
@dos.casasthrift
@fourever
@jadelillyhandmade
@kat.bird.co
@maris.north
@mayicaptureyourshadow
@pacificpoppysourdough
@sundaygemsvintage
@thecottagecorestudio
@thedailyritual.llc

Cocktails • Local Art • Vintage Clothes • Sourdough • Jewelry • Coffee + Tea • Baked Goods • Home Decor • Butterfly Art • Doodle Artist • Custom Victorian Cut-Outs • Fried Chicken

Recurring every Wednesday from 5-10 – Wednesdays Rock! at the Mead Center. Join us on Wednesdays day from 5-10 pm for Rock Band Gaming Happy Hour! We have over 4,000 Rock Band songs and MANY tabletop games including Carcassonne, Wingspan, Horizons of Spirit Island, and tons of Pathfinder gaming books! Come play some games and get $2 off all Mead pours! Open to all ages with non-alcoholic options available!

More info on our website

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

Our meetings will be moving to the First Wednesday of the month begining in March 2024.

We are a grass-roots, volunteer based organization of King County residents living in the 34th Legislative District. We are committed to serving our communities and restoring the American dream by working to promote the principles of limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, free enterprise and adherence to the Washington state and U.S. Constitutions. We work to identify and support candidates, legislation and policies that have these same principles. We invite all those who share these values to join us.

The 34th Legislative District includes West Seattle, White Center, Vashon, Maury Island, Port of Seattle, South Pioneer Square and Burien.

We meet at 6:30 PM with a social starting at 6 PM on the First Wednesday of each month at The Grove West Seattle Orchard Room, 3512 SW Alaska St. Visitors are always welcome!

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

Piano Night at Upwell Wine & Coffee
Date: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Summary: Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 6–9 PM for a special Piano Night with our very own Max — usually serving lattes, wine and smiles, but this time serving up smooth melodies (both jazz classics and modern favorites)! Come for the wine, stay for the music. Walk-ins welcome or reserve a spot for groups of 5+!

Open Studio Drop-In
Wednesdays from 6-8 PM $40
Potterings.com
Need creative time? Join our weekly Open Studio—$40 includes everything, guidance, materials, and kiln firings.

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 refine your skills, our open studio time is ideal for practicing techniques or simply 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.

Insider tip: Want to do your own thing? Bring a couple of pottery ideas from the Potterings Pinterest boards for inspiration.

AUGUST – Make a pinch pot mug

SEPTEMBER – Make a kitchen sponge holder

OCTOBER – Make a seasonal pumpkin luminary

NOVEMBER – Make a trio of personalized holiday tree ornaments

DECEMBER – Make a holiday tree luminary

JANUARY – Make a cell phone stand

Just curious about Potterings? Feel free to drop in and take a look around—no charge.

Reserve your spot by paying in advance through Eventbrite.

August 6

August 20

August 27

September 24

October 1

October 8

October 15

October 22

October 29

November 5

November 12

November 19

December 3

December 10

December 17

January 7

January 14

January 21

January 28

Classic SF book club on Wednesday Dec 3rd @ 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers:

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the Hugo Award Winning novel “The Demolished Man” by Alfred Bester (1951). After the 1 hour discussion we go for pizza. be ready to make bookish friends.

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

Make a wreath, sip, socialize, celebrate at this workshop!

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+

Trivia at the Admiral Pub

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm. Free to play with cash prizes.

We also do every Thursday except for the last Thursday of every month. Thursday has the same setup, starts at 7 pm, free to play with cash prizes.

Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of Awareness.
Every Wednesday 7-8:30 pm

Everyone can benefit from Kundalini Yoga, it is an ancient technology that works quickly to give you balance, the ability to remain calm and collected through life’s challenges, while feeling more vibrant and alive. You will gain new perspectives and capacities, as well as habits that support a healthy lifestyle. In a Kundalini Yoga class you can expect a melding of yogic tradition with modern science. Classes include a set of exercises, breathing techniques, meditation and chanting, and a generous savasana with a Gong bath for full body integration.

No previous yoga experience is required for you to attain results with your very first class. Suitable for anybody and ANY BODY at any level.

Join us at Inner Alchemy, Sanctuary and Studio located at 3618 SW Alaska Street, Seattle 98126. The entrance is on 37th Ave Sw, on the lower level of the building, with an Inner Alchemy sign to the right of the door.

Each class is $35 or you can purchase a month of classes at a discount.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1553638587839

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!

Wednesday Trivia at Future Primitive’s Alki Beach Bar
2536 Alki Ave SW

7-8:30 pm
Teams up to 6 people welcome
Free to play, gift card for winning team

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

Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Wednesday night at 8:45 pm

Each year our agency participates in the Toys for Tots donation drive. Each year I am amazed by the generosity of our clients and our community. This year I know we can do it again, but we need your help. While we may have officially changed our name – Northwest Insurance Group is now Highstreet Insurance – we remain the same great team, providing the same level of service and protection our clients have come to know and expect. Three years ago, I joined Highstreet Insurance, part of a national brokerage, to provide something bigger to my team and our clients. Now, with partners across the country, access to the entire insurance marketplace, and the ability to offer more benefits to our clients, we are stronger than ever. We are excited for the future; we are excited to be part of a bigger team while we remain committed to protecting where we live and work. You will still find us in the same location on California Ave, we still have the same great team in place, and we still know how important it is to support our local community. We are thrilled to serve as a drop-off location for the Toys for Tots toy drive this year and we encourage everyone who can help spread some joy and holiday cheer to local kids in need this season.

Festival of Trees @ Fauntleroy Church
Mon,-Thurs. 9:00 am-noon
Dec. 1-Jan. 8

A forest of 16 eclectically decorated trees will be open to the public in Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW) Dec. 1-Jan. 8 (9 am-noon Monday-Thursday). Also during a 6 pm pre-reception before the 7 pm Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, and during the reception following the 4 pm concert on Sunday, Dec. 21. Bring non-perishable food items to vote for your favorite.

Bring your little ones and come play at our church’s PlaySpace — open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon! It’s a warm, welcoming indoor spot for kids to move, imagine, and make new friends while parents and caregivers connect with one another. All are welcome, drop-in style, and the cost is FREE — come as you are and stay as long as you like!

An annual tradition of community giving at longtime WSB sponsor Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW):

(Ollie, guarding the donation bins)

The 12th annual winter clothing drive has begun at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency.

In conjunction with the West Seattle Food Bank/West Seattle Helpline, we are collecting donations of clothes, coats, and shoes from November 5th until January 1st. Please drop off your donations at 3435 California Ave Southwest. The office is open for donations Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. For undergarments and socks, please donate only new and unopened packages of clothing items.

Special thank you to West Seattle Recycling for their donation of collection barrels.

Pickup may be available for those who have donations but are unable to transport them.

For further information, contact the State Farm office at 206-932-1878.

Thank you, West Seattle, for your generosity and spirit of giving.

What: Thursday Qi Gong Sessions
When: from 10-11 AM

Description: These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn gentle movements that promote relaxation, energy balance, and overall well-being.

Sign-Up: Interested participants can sign up through this links:
Thursday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1120273782039?aff=oddtdtcreator

10 am – 12 pm

Hey West Seattle friends!

Work from home and craving a change of scenery (or just some friendly faces)?

I’m at The Void every week and thought it’d be fun to turn it into a casual cowork & coffee hang. Come work alongside others, craft, game or just enjoy a cool vibe and delicious coffee. You can bring arts & crafts, play games, work or chat!

Drop by, say hi, and let’s make working from home a little less solo!

Join us on Heylo and RSVP: https://heylo.group/the-seattle-thaw

Dates and cuisines!

Oct 28 and 30 – “Long Pigs” (Bavarian)
Nov. 4,5.6 – “Pom Pom Plates” (Japanese)
Nov. 12,13 – “Juntos” (Japanese)
Nov. 18,19,20 – “Toona’i To You” (Polynesian)
Dec. 2,3,4 – “Pastry Playlist” (Pastries)
Dec. 9,10,11 – “Dal Giardino” (Italian)

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.

~20 vendors plus Thriftway Deli samples for your holiday party/meal planning.
-Vendors include:
Seattle Sorbets
Nowhere Beverages
Franz Bakery
Jack’s Apple Chips
Macrina Bakery
Eltana Bagels
Caffe Vita
Boar’s Head
and more!

Shop Late Thursdays in The Junction! Watch wsjunction.org for updates.

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.

It will be every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Alaska Junction. Called “Bang the Pots for Gaza.” We are making noise to demand aid be let into Gaza. Everyone is welcome to bring noisemakers, signs, and their voices. This is a family-friendly gathering.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: West Seattle Rotary is again sponsoring this beautiful, fun event that is free to the public. The fully decorated artificial lighted trees will be on display from November 17-December 4 every day at Brookdale Retirement Residence on 35th right across from the West Seattle Golf Course/Stadium parking. We will have a shuttle to and from parking across the street. Come admire all the lovely trees from table-top to 4 feet plus one special large one. All are donated by local businesses or friends of Rotary. Every tree will be silent-auctioned off from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, December 4, just in time to finish (or start) your decorating for Christmas this year. Brookdale is supplying food and refreshments during the auction. Come join us!

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.

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!

Trivia at the Admiral Pub

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm. Free to play with cash prizes.

We also do every Thursday except for the last Thursday of every month. Thursday has the same setup, starts at 7 pm, free to play with cash prizes.

First Thursday of each Month
Classic Bingo at 7 pm
Free to play with fun prizes

West Seattle Book Club
When: 7-9 pm on first Thursday of every month through June
Where: Various locations in West Seattle and White Center
Contact: www.westseattlebookclub.org
Details: West Seattle Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month at various coffee shops, bars, and wine tasting rooms in West Seattle and White Center. The agenda: bring your own book, read for an hour, and chat (if you want) with fellow book lovers. Bring a book and a friend for a cozy evening out.

7:00 — 7:30 Settle in
7:30 — 8:30 Silent reading hour
8:30 — 9:00 Chat or keep reading

We recommend arriving early if possible.

Locations are listed here.

Update: December locations:

Special December Gatherings: In partnership with our local high school librarians, Easy Street Records will once again be a dedicated teen location!

In partnership with the King County Library System’s team, Librarian Jenkins will join us at Dubsea with signup materials and plenty of books!

⭐: open just to readers

🐶: dog-friendly

🌱: readers under 21 welcome

🐶 Beveridge Place Pub – a taproom with beer, cider, & wine; outside food welcome; large patio; woman-owned, family-owned; 21+

⭐️🌱 C & P Coffee – a café with a living room vibe serving coffee, tea, beer, wine, & snacks; heated patio; woman-owned, family-owned; dogs welcome outdoors

⭐🐶 Darby Winery – a wine tasting room offering 15% off bottles purchases for readers; 21+

⭐🌱🐶 Dubsea Coffee – a café serving tea, coffee, other beverages, & treats; patio; woman-owned

🌱 Easy Street Records – record store bar with coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, and a happy hour food menu; 15% off books purchased during WSBC night

🌱 Mission Cantina – a restaurant offering coffee, tea, beer, wine, cocktails, snacks, and menu items; family-owned

🌱🐶 Mr. B’s Mead Center – a specialty bar serving mead & beer, with non-alcoholic mead & beer available, charcuterie offerings & outside food welcome; 20% off bottle purchases to go; family-owned

⭐ Otter on the Rocks – a bar with craft cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, flatbreads, & table service; AANHPI-owned; 21+

⭐️🐶 Pine Lake Cellars – wine tasting room offering wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and charcuterie; family-owned; 21+

⭐️🐶 QED Coffee – café serving coffee, beer, wine & other non-alcoholic beverages; baked goods and other small snacks; locally owned

🌱🐶 Snapdragon – a cafe serving tea, coffee, beer, & wine with small appetizers, various pastries, & dessert offerings; woman-owned, family-owned

🐶 The Nook – a bar with craft cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, & snacks; a few heated outdoor seats; woman-owned; 21+

Three 9 Lounge – bar with themed cocktails and food menu featuring sliders, tacos, lumpia, & fried rice bowls; 21+

⭐🌱🐶 Viscon Cellars – a wine tasting room with Coro, cheese, & cracker plates and discounted glass pours for readers; outside food welcome; family-owned

⭐🌱🐶 2 Fingers Social – a bar with cocktails, beer, a small selection of wine, & hot sandwiches by Mojo sandos; large patio; family-owned

West Seattle Book Club

When: 7-9 pm on first Thursday of each month, through June

Where: Various locations in West Seattle and White Center—find locations and gathering details here.

Details: West Seattle Book Club offers a cozy evening out for local readers. We gather and read together at coffee shops, bars, and wine tasting rooms, and more, across West Seattle and White Center each month.

The agenda: bring your book of choice, read for an hour, and chat with fellow book lovers, if you’d like. Come solo or with friends – either way, you’ll be in good company!

7:00 — 7:30 Settle in
7:30 — 8:30 Silent reading hour
8:30 — 9:00 Chat or keep reading

We recommend arriving a bit early to get cozy!

Contact: www.westseattlebookclub.org

ArtsWest Offers Something Different This Holiday Season,
Folk-Pop Musical PENELOPE by Alex Bechtel

– ArtsWest presents PENELOPE Music, Lyrics & Arrangements by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz directed by Kelly Kitchens. The cast features Chelsea LeValley recently who finished the North American Broadway National Tour of COME FROM AWAY. LeValley will be joined onstage by a five-piece, onstage band. With a soaring score and heartfelt storytelling, PENELOPE delivers everything audiences crave during the holiday season while offering a more inclusive option for live entertainment. PENELOPE performs at ArtsWest from November 29 – December 21, 2025. Tickets are available online at artswest.org or by phone at (206) 938.0963.

Penelope has been waiting…and waiting…and waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from a decade-long war. Given the rest of the soldiers came home years ago—forgive her, but she’s going to need a drink while she tells you about it. With a beautiful folk-inflected pop score backed by an onstage band of strings, piano, and drums, Penelope confides in us about her loneliness, her son’s disappearance, her suitors, her gods, her faith in her marriage—and ultimately, the faith that she must have in herself. So go ahead and grab a drink too, and listen to this ancient tale made new: A woman wondering who she is if she’s alone, and discovering that she has, is, and will always be complete, with her husband by her side or otherwise.

For PENELOPE, ArtsWest’s space is transformed to offer cabaret seating in addition to their standard thrust seating. Audiences are invited to be even closer to the action on stage as Penelope weaves her story with the support and presence of a live, five-piece, onstage band – viola, violin, cello, percussion, and piano. In an exclusive interview with writer and composer Alex Bechtel he shared, “One thing that I find to be really elemental to [PENELOPE] is the experience of audiences getting to be very close to incredible musicians playing music live. That feels more and more rare in musical theater.” Bechtel remarked that often in musical theater, the live musicians are obscured behind a screen, in the pit, or even sometimes in a different room. He continued, “But that’s really the point of a lot of PENELOPE is getting to see really incredible instrumentalists play their instruments and sharing space with that. So that’s super exciting.”

ArtsWest has a long tradition of producing non-traditional holiday musicals in their holiday slot. Past titles include PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER (2016), JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL (2018), and HEAD OVER HEELS (2019). Each of these productions share similarities with PENELOPE. They all feature transportive storytelling with rich, dynamic characters at the heart and are accompanied by music that touches audiences in a way words alone cannot reach.

Three ArtsWest veterans lead the production. Director Kelly Kitchens returns after directing ArtsWest’s original holiday musicals SNOWED IN (2023) and SNOWED IN (AGAIN) (2024) as well as THE REVOLUTIONISTS (2020). Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright is Musical Director. Chelsea LeValley lights up ArtsWest’s stage again after playing Jane Eyre in JANE EYRE (2018). LeValley was also a cast member of ANGRY HOUSEWIVES (2015) and the immersive AMERICAN IDIOT (2015).

PENELOPE is the second production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features 5 bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. In PENELOPE, the titular character wrestles with waiting and the unknown and in doing so, wrestles with what she owes her partner and what she owes herself which is something we can all relate to.

ArtsWest will present PENELOPE Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday through Sunday at 3 pm with additional Saturday Matinees on December 13th and December 20th.

TICKETS HERE

Weekend starts early with DJs at Revelry Room.

West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual
Fridays from 7:45 am to 9:00 am
For details westseattleearlybirdsclub650.toastmastersclubs.org

Each year our agency participates in the Toys for Tots donation drive. Each year I am amazed by the generosity of our clients and our community. This year I know we can do it again, but we need your help. While we may have officially changed our name – Northwest Insurance Group is now Highstreet Insurance – we remain the same great team, providing the same level of service and protection our clients have come to know and expect. Three years ago, I joined Highstreet Insurance, part of a national brokerage, to provide something bigger to my team and our clients. Now, with partners across the country, access to the entire insurance marketplace, and the ability to offer more benefits to our clients, we are stronger than ever. We are excited for the future; we are excited to be part of a bigger team while we remain committed to protecting where we live and work. You will still find us in the same location on California Ave, we still have the same great team in place, and we still know how important it is to support our local community. We are thrilled to serve as a drop-off location for the Toys for Tots toy drive this year and we encourage everyone who can help spread some joy and holiday cheer to local kids in need this season.

An annual tradition of community giving at longtime WSB sponsor Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW):

(Ollie, guarding the donation bins)

The 12th annual winter clothing drive has begun at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency.

In conjunction with the West Seattle Food Bank/West Seattle Helpline, we are collecting donations of clothes, coats, and shoes from November 5th until January 1st. Please drop off your donations at 3435 California Ave Southwest. The office is open for donations Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. For undergarments and socks, please donate only new and unopened packages of clothing items.

Special thank you to West Seattle Recycling for their donation of collection barrels.

Pickup may be available for those who have donations but are unable to transport them.

For further information, contact the State Farm office at 206-932-1878.

Thank you, West Seattle, for your generosity and spirit of giving.

This is a weekly indoor gym for preschool-aged children in our basement rec room on Friday mornings at 10:00 am. There’s toys, play cars, bouncy animals, and more! And most importantly, there’s coffee! Invite a friend and come have fun!

2025 KAVU Warehouse Sale

When: Friday December 5th, 2025 -Sunday December 7th, 2025

Where: KAVU White Center – 9064 Delridge Way SW

2025 KAVU WAREHOUSE SALE
Select hats and clothing made in White Center since 1993.

Dec 5-7 | In person at KAVU stores only.

Burly Markdowns | Up to 80% Off | $5 & $10 & $20 Items

Clothing – Bags – Hats – Men’s – Women’s – Accessories – Bags – Past Season – Samples – Overstock – Wow

Expect Lines and Good Times 😉

All Sales Final Dec 5-7

BYOT – Bring your own tote to carry your finds.

9064 Delridge Way SW

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-6 pm

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.

Rain City Clay is thrilled to present its 3rd Annual Holiday Show & Sale, a festive weekend event showcasing the work of local ceramic artists, students, and community members. From elegant pottery to playful sculptural creations, and from ceramic jewelry to cabinet-worthy mugs, visitors can browse an eclectic array of handmade pieces perfect for thoughtful, locally crafted holiday gifts. With a warm, community-focused atmosphere, the show invites guests to mingle with artists, enjoy refreshments at the opening reception, and shop directly from over 70+ local makers. Open to both emerging and experienced clay artists, each participant brings a unique voice in ceramic form — with personal displays, custom flair, and a shared passion for creative exchange. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join in celebrating the vibrancy of Seattle’s ceramic arts scene.

Event Details

📍 Location: Rain City Clay, 4208 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA 98146

🎉 Opening Night & Reception: Friday, December 5, 2025 • 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

🛍️ Show Hours: Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 11:00 am – 7:00 pm & Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Damian Grava’s Westwood Art Studio (} will once again be hosting a Holiday Ceramics Show and Sale on consecutive weekends, December 5th-7th, and December 13th and 14th.

In addition to Damian Grava’s work, guest artists include Jessica Kiessel, Jennifer Kegel, Elena Meshinchi, and Avery Armstrong. Also presenting work for sale are the talented students of Westwood Art Studio.

The opening night Preview Party and Sale will be on Friday, December 5th from 5-9 pm. We hope to see you there.

Friday December 5 6-8 PM

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, 6 pm-8 pm – Pizza for sale, kids craft tables, singing of carols, lighting the giant outdoor tree, story time with Santa & hot chocolate & cookies. Bring something non-perishable to fill our sleigh for St. Vincent De Paul.

Friday December 5th, we’re doing a
Double-Holiday Single release show with our buds Small Yards! 🎄at the Skylark!

Yes! We’re both releasing holiday singles!

Plus a set of Holiday Sing A Long by the Reanimators.

Advance ticket sales will be coming soon. You’re not going to want to miss it!

This is Jeremy (W Seattle resident) of the band Summer Sleeves

We’re releasing an original holiday song and celebrating with a show at the Skylark on Dec 5th.

It’s an early all ages show with Small Yards (also releasing a holiday single) and W Seattle-based The Reanimators are opening the show with an acoustic holiday classics sing-a-long.

Details on Summer Sleeves new release and the show can be found at these links.

“At This Time Each Year”
https://summersleeves.jeremycharbonneau.com/

Skylark Event Page
https://www.skylarkcafe.com/global-events/summer-sleeves-small-yards-the-reanimators

Bingo at the Admiral Pub

Classic Bingo is every 1st and 3rd Fridays at the Admiral Pub at 7 pm

Free to play with cash prizes

Full Moon Sound Bath with the Angels
Friday, December 5th, 7-8 pm, $45

Step into a sanctuary of sound and light as you settle beneath the Full Moon and the radiant Angel Ray paintings. Join Maari for a deeply relaxing Sound Bath featuring Himalayan bowls, quartz crystal chakra bowls, Earth gongs, drums, and rattles that guide you into effortless peace. Surrounded by the luminous artwork of local artist Susan McAliley, you’ll be immersed in sweet, supportive energies designed to soothe and harmonize your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Allow yourself to come close to the paintings, soften your gaze, and simply feel the color, movement, and presence that surrounds you. This is a space to unwind, replenish your vital energy, and welcome a profound sense of calm and clarity.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1970035145151

ArtsWest Offers Something Different This Holiday Season,
Folk-Pop Musical PENELOPE by Alex Bechtel

– ArtsWest presents PENELOPE Music, Lyrics & Arrangements by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz directed by Kelly Kitchens. The cast features Chelsea LeValley recently who finished the North American Broadway National Tour of COME FROM AWAY. LeValley will be joined onstage by a five-piece, onstage band. With a soaring score and heartfelt storytelling, PENELOPE delivers everything audiences crave during the holiday season while offering a more inclusive option for live entertainment. PENELOPE performs at ArtsWest from November 29 – December 21, 2025. Tickets are available online at artswest.org or by phone at (206) 938.0963.

Penelope has been waiting…and waiting…and waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from a decade-long war. Given the rest of the soldiers came home years ago—forgive her, but she’s going to need a drink while she tells you about it. With a beautiful folk-inflected pop score backed by an onstage band of strings, piano, and drums, Penelope confides in us about her loneliness, her son’s disappearance, her suitors, her gods, her faith in her marriage—and ultimately, the faith that she must have in herself. So go ahead and grab a drink too, and listen to this ancient tale made new: A woman wondering who she is if she’s alone, and discovering that she has, is, and will always be complete, with her husband by her side or otherwise.

For PENELOPE, ArtsWest’s space is transformed to offer cabaret seating in addition to their standard thrust seating. Audiences are invited to be even closer to the action on stage as Penelope weaves her story with the support and presence of a live, five-piece, onstage band – viola, violin, cello, percussion, and piano. In an exclusive interview with writer and composer Alex Bechtel he shared, “One thing that I find to be really elemental to [PENELOPE] is the experience of audiences getting to be very close to incredible musicians playing music live. That feels more and more rare in musical theater.” Bechtel remarked that often in musical theater, the live musicians are obscured behind a screen, in the pit, or even sometimes in a different room. He continued, “But that’s really the point of a lot of PENELOPE is getting to see really incredible instrumentalists play their instruments and sharing space with that. So that’s super exciting.”

ArtsWest has a long tradition of producing non-traditional holiday musicals in their holiday slot. Past titles include PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER (2016), JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL (2018), and HEAD OVER HEELS (2019). Each of these productions share similarities with PENELOPE. They all feature transportive storytelling with rich, dynamic characters at the heart and are accompanied by music that touches audiences in a way words alone cannot reach.

Three ArtsWest veterans lead the production. Director Kelly Kitchens returns after directing ArtsWest’s original holiday musicals SNOWED IN (2023) and SNOWED IN (AGAIN) (2024) as well as THE REVOLUTIONISTS (2020). Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright is Musical Director. Chelsea LeValley lights up ArtsWest’s stage again after playing Jane Eyre in JANE EYRE (2018). LeValley was also a cast member of ANGRY HOUSEWIVES (2015) and the immersive AMERICAN IDIOT (2015).

PENELOPE is the second production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features 5 bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. In PENELOPE, the titular character wrestles with waiting and the unknown and in doing so, wrestles with what she owes her partner and what she owes herself which is something we can all relate to.

ArtsWest will present PENELOPE Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday through Sunday at 3 pm with additional Saturday Matinees on December 13th and December 20th.

TICKETS HERE

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

DATE: First Saturday in December, 12/06/2025

TIME: 7 AM TO 11 AM

LOCATION: ALKI MASONIC CENTER, 4736 40th Ave SW

Enjoy a delicious breakfast of fluffy pancakes, ham from Husky Deli, orange juice, coffee and tea.

TICKETS: $10 at the door or on the day of the breakfast, $8 in advance.

Kids under 10 eat FREE when accompanied by a paid adult.

Purchase tickets from Kiwanis Members, on-line($8) from our Tickets and Donations Page , or at the door ($10).

TOYS FOR TOTS Collection with active US Marines present!

SANTA PHOTOS FREE FOR KIDS – donations accepted

HAM from Husky Deli, Donated in memory of WARREN LAWLESS

Holiday Wreaths – 20″ – $25, and tabletop size, supporting the South Seattle Kiwanis Club !

Raffle including items such as: Holiday wreath, Seahawk Basket with goodies, and more.

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

Holiday Gift Pop-Up

Join us for a cozy seasonal shopping experience filled with top-quality handmade gifts and artwork crafted by local makers. Discover unique artisan ornaments, crocheted treasures, holiday cards, hand-painted rocks, festive garlands, beautiful artwork, and other one-of-a-kind finds.

Stop by and discover the joy of giving something uniquely crafted with love.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the West Seattle Food Bank.

Come shop small, support local artists, give back to your community and step into the spirit of the season!

Saturday Dec 6
9:00 to 6:00 PM
4002 39th Ave SW

Get ready for a fun-filled day of trading and swapping holiday goodies at the Kids’ Holiday Swap Shop!
Kids’ Holiday Swap Shop
Declutter, Discover, Delight!

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location: Keller Williams Office 5446 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

(If you’ve been before, please note, NEW LOCATION!)

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly holiday event! The Kids’ Holiday Swap Shop is the perfect opportunity to declutter your home, discover new treasures, and delight in the joy of giving and receiving.

Event Schedule:

Items Set-Up: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Bring gently used toys, books, games, and kids’ items to share!
Browse & Swap: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Explore and take home new-to-you treasures at no cost.
Clean-Up: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Help tidy up and ensure the space is ready for the next event.
Charity Pick-Up: 1:00 PM
Unclaimed items will be donated to local charities, spreading holiday cheer even further!

How It Works:

Bring clean, gently used kids’ items to contribute to the swap.
Set up your contributions during the designated time.
Browse and take items your family can use. It’s that simple!

Why Participate?

Reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Connect with your community and make new friends.
Save money while finding great holiday surprises for your kids.
Admission: Free!

Get ready to share, swap, and celebrate this holiday season!

This event is hosted by

The Pearsall Team
Northwest Charity

Note: If you’d like to drop off items and can’t stay for the entire event, that’s perfectly fine! Just let us know that you’re okay with others claiming your contributions. We want everyone to feel welcome, whether you stay for the swap or just contribute.

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.

Bake and Craft Sale at The Kenney
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Homemade baked goods – cookies, breads, pies, and more.
Handmade crafts – jewelry, Christmas ornaments, quilts, knitted items, and more.

All items are homemade and handmade by residents of The Kenney and by family and friends.

Payment by cash or check.

Location: The Kenney, Main Lobby, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW

Explorer West Middle School Open House

Families exploring middle school options are invited to visit Explorer West (grades 6–8) for a brief program, self-guided tours, and classroom activities. All are welcome.

Date/Time: Sunday, November 16, 1:00-2:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Explorer West Middle School, 10015 28th Ave SW, 98146, West Seattle

Details/RSVP: explorer-west.org/admissions/how-to-apply

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What: Holiday Food Drive Party – all-ages, pet-friendly, festive holiday gathering supporting the West Seattle Food Bank.

When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Where: 5446 California Ave SW (Keller Williams building)

Purpose: We invite the community to drop off donations such as canned goods, pantry staples, diapers, pet food, or monetary gifts, all going to the West Seattle Food Bank, to support local families in need during the holidays.

Additional fun: Guests can enjoy photos with Santa, holiday cookies and treats, and a seasonal craft station

Why it matters: Being a West Seattle-based team, we feel deeply connected to the community and the Food Bank’s mission, and this event is our way of bringing people together for a fun morning to give back meaningfully. Traditionally, this event was for our past clients, and we’re looking forward to opening our doors to the greater West Seattle community this year.

Santa photos and Toy Swap at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene on December 6, from 10 AM – 1 PM. By donation photos – all proceeds support Maarten Park & Playspace.

Drop off gently-used toys and clothes to donate either Friday evening from 5-7 pm or Saturday morning between 9-10 am. Swapping and shopping begins at 10! Leftover items will be donated or used for future swaps and/or fundraisers for Maarten Park. Donations are not required to “shop.”

Open House – The Bridge School Elementary Co-Op

Come meet our teachers, tour our school and play with current families on our playground!

November 15, 2025 10 am-12 pm
December 6, 2025 10 am-12 pm
January 17, 2025 10 am-12 pm

10300 28th Ave SW

www.bridgeschoolcoop.org

November 8, 2025 1:00 to 3 pm
December 6, 2025 10:00 to noon
January 10, 2026 10:00 to noon

Open houses for independent K-5 Tilden School.

Celebrate the creativity of the season during the Vashon Island Holiday Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The free, self-guided tour is organized by Vashon Island Visual Artists and features 40 studios and galleries, representing more than 140 artists and craftspeople. The organization’s website offers an interactive online map with details about each studio and gallery. Tour locations are spread throughout the island community, from the town center to outlying farms and shores, providing an escape for urban visitors.

Start your tour at the VIVA Tour Info Center & Gallery, located in the heart of town on Vashon Hwy, across from Snapdragon. The center is designed to enhance each visitor’s experience from our knowledgeable tour docents to our large interactive map that lets you explore the tour’s locations. The center offers tour brochures, public restrooms, and a mobile phone charging station. The center’s gallery presents the work of four Island artists including paintings, hand-pulled prints, cast glass, and ceramics. VIVA will hold a First Friday kick-off party at the Tour Center, December 5, from 5-8 pm, featuring a gathering of artists from around the tour.

The VIVA Studio Tour gives visitors the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts in a wide range of price points. You’ll be able to enhance the meaning of the gift by meeting its creator and discovering the story behind the piece. Works range from beautifully functional to decidedly decorative pieces and include oil paintings, ceramics, pastels, blown glass, linocuts, monoprints, acrylics, watercolors, photography, wearable fiber arts, jewelry, basketry, woodwork, stained glass, stonework, mosaics, garden art, sculpture, art cards, etched glass, artisan soap, and more.

Vashon Island offers a green getaway that combines rural charm with sophisticated tastes. Island restaurants serve an array of cuisines from Thai and vegetarian to southern comfort.

For more information on the tour, including an interactive map, visit vivartists.com. You can also search by artist or medium.

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.

Sat Dec 6th from 10 am to 5 pm at the shop:

Join us for a Holiday Shopping Day at West Seattle Runner on Saturday, December 6th! 10% of sales will be donated to the West Seattle High School Cross Country Team. Their team of more than 120 athletes has doubled in size in recent years and funding can’t keep up with expenses.

The team shared:

“We are raising money to close the gap for bus fees, new jerseys, coach stipends, training equipment and more. Thanks to an incredible partnership with West Seattle Runner, we provide shoes to runners in need and funding to help the critical list above. Your support helps us continue to provide opportunities for these athletes thrive on and off, of the course.”

Go Wildcats!

Please help spread the word to our 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

Griefshare 13-week session begins:
Saturdays
Nov 1, 2025–Jan 24, 2026

10:30 am–12:30 pm

Room 128 basement level
No fees

Grace Church
10323 28th Avenue SW

2025 KAVU Warehouse Sale

When: Friday December 5th, 2025 -Sunday December 7th, 2025

Where: KAVU White Center – 9064 Delridge Way SW

2025 KAVU WAREHOUSE SALE
Select hats and clothing made in White Center since 1993.

Dec 5-7 | In person at KAVU stores only.

Burly Markdowns | Up to 80% Off | $5 & $10 & $20 Items

Clothing – Bags – Hats – Men’s – Women’s – Accessories – Bags – Past Season – Samples – Overstock – Wow

Expect Lines and Good Times 😉

All Sales Final Dec 5-7

BYOT – Bring your own tote to carry your finds.

9064 Delridge Way SW

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-6 pm

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

Rain City Clay is thrilled to present its 3rd Annual Holiday Show & Sale, a festive weekend event showcasing the work of local ceramic artists, students, and community members. From elegant pottery to playful sculptural creations, and from ceramic jewelry to cabinet-worthy mugs, visitors can browse an eclectic array of handmade pieces perfect for thoughtful, locally crafted holiday gifts. With a warm, community-focused atmosphere, the show invites guests to mingle with artists, enjoy refreshments at the opening reception, and shop directly from over 70+ local makers. Open to both emerging and experienced clay artists, each participant brings a unique voice in ceramic form — with personal displays, custom flair, and a shared passion for creative exchange. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join in celebrating the vibrancy of Seattle’s ceramic arts scene.

Event Details

📍 Location: Rain City Clay, 4208 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA 98146

🎉 Opening Night & Reception: Friday, December 5, 2025 • 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

🛍️ Show Hours: Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 11:00 am – 7:00 pm & Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Recurring class that is every first Saturday of the month,
Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, March 14 (not 1st Saturday), April 4, May 2.

Learn to Converse with your animal companions.
Dec 6 • 11- 1 pm • Inner Alchemy Sanctuary & Studio • 3618 SW Alaska St.

A monthly class to increase your intuitive animal communication abilities to converse with your beloved animal companions! Consider this monthly class like going to the gym to tone & strengthen your intuition & connection with your beloved animal companions. In person in West Seattle.

This class is a safe sacred place to explore intuition and animal communication while having fun in the process. Each month will be a different theme to practice communicating with your own animals.

For more information and to register – go here.

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.

Join us at C&P Coffee (new time) 12:30-2:30 pm on the first Saturday of each month to write postcards that support Democrats and activists! Help change the world one postcard at a time! Learn more at https://www.postcards4democracy.org/get-started.

Santa at Ounces!
Saturday, December 6 | 1-4 pm

Stop in to Ounces anytime between 1-4 pm to snap your FREE family & pet pics with Santa! Skip the wait in line too! Get on the waitlist when you arrive, then grab beer & some food, and we’ll text you when it’s your turn to meet Santa! [PS – Our Santa is the real deal.]

October 4th: We’re kicking off Super Smash Saturdays, which will run every Saturday except the second Saturday of the month. Register now to enter the Friendlies or Competitive bracket!

Saturday: 1 pm-10 pm

We will be holding a toy collection event at Station 29 in Admiral District on December 6 from 2-4 pm. Seattle Fire will be holding a total of four toy collection events across the city at the same time.

New and unwrapped presents will be accepted.

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

Details to come at wsjunction.org

Damian Grava’s Westwood Art Studio (} will once again be hosting a Holiday Ceramics Show and Sale on consecutive weekends, December 5th-7th, and December 13th and 14th.

In addition to Damian Grava’s work, guest artists include Jessica Kiessel, Jennifer Kegel, Elena Meshinchi, and Avery Armstrong. Also presenting work for sale are the talented students of Westwood Art Studio.

The opening night Preview Party and Sale will be on Friday, December 5th from 5-9 pm. We hope to see you there.

Alki Arts

Four of artist Lezlie Jane’s Lantern paintings are showing in the Small Treasures Exhibit.

A fun show with 24 artists participating.

Opening Reception Dec 6, 5-7 pm

Show is open December 6-21 2025

6030 California Avenue SW

=Wreck the Halls Roller Derby: Rainier Roller Riot vs Bellingham Roller Betties Grit Pit

Date/Time: Saturday, December 6, from 5-8 pm (pre-show at 5 pm, bout at 6 pm). Doors at 4:30 pm.

Location: Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Avenue Southwest, White Center

Get ready for a kick-ass roller derby exhibition bout celebrating the holidays with Rainier Roller Riot and Bellingham Roller Betties’ Grit Pit! It’s gonna sleigh!

Bring your $1s! We will have raffle prizes from a range of local businesses, as well as performers to tip. Tickets are available online or at the door.

Rainier Roller Riot is an adult roller derby league and nonprofit based in West Seattle. Learn more about us at our website.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: Our mission is to cultivate a cohesive roller derby team that centers growth, authenticity, and equity at every level. We are committed to prioritizing safety, embracing competition, and keeping fun and mutual support at the heart of all we do.

Vision: We envision a league where skaters and officials of all identities, experiences, and abilities thrive together, continually honing their skills, deepening their collective bond, and championing social justice within their community.

Values:
We’ll meet you where you’re at
Have fun!
We show up for each other
Diversity makes us stronger

ArtsWest Offers Something Different This Holiday Season,
Folk-Pop Musical PENELOPE by Alex Bechtel

– ArtsWest presents PENELOPE Music, Lyrics & Arrangements by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz directed by Kelly Kitchens. The cast features Chelsea LeValley recently who finished the North American Broadway National Tour of COME FROM AWAY. LeValley will be joined onstage by a five-piece, onstage band. With a soaring score and heartfelt storytelling, PENELOPE delivers everything audiences crave during the holiday season while offering a more inclusive option for live entertainment. PENELOPE performs at ArtsWest from November 29 – December 21, 2025. Tickets are available online at artswest.org or by phone at (206) 938.0963.

Penelope has been waiting…and waiting…and waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from a decade-long war. Given the rest of the soldiers came home years ago—forgive her, but she’s going to need a drink while she tells you about it. With a beautiful folk-inflected pop score backed by an onstage band of strings, piano, and drums, Penelope confides in us about her loneliness, her son’s disappearance, her suitors, her gods, her faith in her marriage—and ultimately, the faith that she must have in herself. So go ahead and grab a drink too, and listen to this ancient tale made new: A woman wondering who she is if she’s alone, and discovering that she has, is, and will always be complete, with her husband by her side or otherwise.

For PENELOPE, ArtsWest’s space is transformed to offer cabaret seating in addition to their standard thrust seating. Audiences are invited to be even closer to the action on stage as Penelope weaves her story with the support and presence of a live, five-piece, onstage band – viola, violin, cello, percussion, and piano. In an exclusive interview with writer and composer Alex Bechtel he shared, “One thing that I find to be really elemental to [PENELOPE] is the experience of audiences getting to be very close to incredible musicians playing music live. That feels more and more rare in musical theater.” Bechtel remarked that often in musical theater, the live musicians are obscured behind a screen, in the pit, or even sometimes in a different room. He continued, “But that’s really the point of a lot of PENELOPE is getting to see really incredible instrumentalists play their instruments and sharing space with that. So that’s super exciting.”

ArtsWest has a long tradition of producing non-traditional holiday musicals in their holiday slot. Past titles include PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER (2016), JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL (2018), and HEAD OVER HEELS (2019). Each of these productions share similarities with PENELOPE. They all feature transportive storytelling with rich, dynamic characters at the heart and are accompanied by music that touches audiences in a way words alone cannot reach.

Three ArtsWest veterans lead the production. Director Kelly Kitchens returns after directing ArtsWest’s original holiday musicals SNOWED IN (2023) and SNOWED IN (AGAIN) (2024) as well as THE REVOLUTIONISTS (2020). Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright is Musical Director. Chelsea LeValley lights up ArtsWest’s stage again after playing Jane Eyre in JANE EYRE (2018). LeValley was also a cast member of ANGRY HOUSEWIVES (2015) and the immersive AMERICAN IDIOT (2015).

PENELOPE is the second production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features 5 bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. In PENELOPE, the titular character wrestles with waiting and the unknown and in doing so, wrestles with what she owes her partner and what she owes herself which is something we can all relate to.

ArtsWest will present PENELOPE Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday through Sunday at 3 pm with additional Saturday Matinees on December 13th and December 20th.

TICKETS HERE

Ass-tronauts & Robo-tits
Scintillating sci-fi striptease!
In space, no one can hear you shimmy… But we’ll be able to hear you scream, shout, hoot, and holler this December at Ass-tronauts and Robo-tits! The second show in the Unnatural Redhead Productions season, this evening of futuristic delights will take you from the pages of your favorite comic books to the outer reaches of space, from alternate-reality Earth to worlds completely unlike our own. Join the crew of our sexy spaceship as we blast off for a light-speed journey from hope to horror to horny and everywhere in between!

Featuring burlesque performances by:

Onyx Asili
Crystal Storm
Sin de la Rosa
Scarlett O’Hairdye
Ms. Briq House
Blanca Dorado
Paris Original
The Shanghai Pearl

Hosted by the out-of-this-world Sailor St. Claire!

Tickets available now! Can’t get enough nerdlesque? Consider buying a ticket to the entire Unnatural Redhead Productions season, and lock in more nerdlesque on March 28th 2026, and June 13th 2026!

Nerdlesque Rises is produced in association with the Stay Up Late Show and Shunpike.

Saturday, December 6th 2025
$30 GA | $40 VIP | Season Tickets $75
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/the-stay-up-late-show/ass-tronauts-and-robot-tits
18+
Doors 7 pm | Show 7:30 pm
The Thelma Dewitty Theater in the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way SW

Please Note: All Unnatural Redhead Productions are mask-mandatory for the safety of our performers and audience. Bring a mask and be prepared to wear it when not actively eating or drinking.

The Thelma Dewitty Theater does not have a built-in bar, so we’re able to produce an 18+ show! There will be snacks and soft drinks available for sale, but if you would like an adult beverage before the show, we suggest visiting one of the many fine establishments nearby on Delridge or up at the California Junction.

Accessibility: The Youngstown Cultural Arts Center and Thelma Dewitty Theater are fully ADA accessible, but the theater seating is raked.

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

Sunday Dec 7th,
9-3 at West Seattle Eagles. All welcome to come, 18 different local vendors.

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
4707 California SW

We’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.

Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.

Sunday Morning Meditation Class

Sunday Morning Sit at the Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034A California Ave SW)
Sunday Mornings from 9:30 am-10:45 am

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

I have space for 10 people to join me each Sunday Morning in the safe and sacred space of the Mama Be Well Healing Studio to learn and practice meditation together.

The cost is just $15

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: mamabewellreiki@gmail.com

I look forward to sharing meditative space with you!

Handel’s Messiah at West Side Presbyterian Church- Sunday, December 7 at 10 am. Choir and soloists are joined in the beautiful sanctuary at West Side by members of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra for this seasonal favorite. This is part of the advent series at West Side Presbyterian Church- Free (Address: 3601 California Ave SW).

Celebrate the creativity of the season during the Vashon Island Holiday Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The free, self-guided tour is organized by Vashon Island Visual Artists and features 40 studios and galleries, representing more than 140 artists and craftspeople. The organization’s website offers an interactive online map with details about each studio and gallery. Tour locations are spread throughout the island community, from the town center to outlying farms and shores, providing an escape for urban visitors.

Start your tour at the VIVA Tour Info Center & Gallery, located in the heart of town on Vashon Hwy, across from Snapdragon. The center is designed to enhance each visitor’s experience from our knowledgeable tour docents to our large interactive map that lets you explore the tour’s locations. The center offers tour brochures, public restrooms, and a mobile phone charging station. The center’s gallery presents the work of four Island artists including paintings, hand-pulled prints, cast glass, and ceramics. VIVA will hold a First Friday kick-off party at the Tour Center, December 5, from 5-8 pm, featuring a gathering of artists from around the tour.

The VIVA Studio Tour gives visitors the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts in a wide range of price points. You’ll be able to enhance the meaning of the gift by meeting its creator and discovering the story behind the piece. Works range from beautifully functional to decidedly decorative pieces and include oil paintings, ceramics, pastels, blown glass, linocuts, monoprints, acrylics, watercolors, photography, wearable fiber arts, jewelry, basketry, woodwork, stained glass, stonework, mosaics, garden art, sculpture, art cards, etched glass, artisan soap, and more.

Vashon Island offers a green getaway that combines rural charm with sophisticated tastes. Island restaurants serve an array of cuisines from Thai and vegetarian to southern comfort.

For more information on the tour, including an interactive map, visit vivartists.com. You can also search by artist or medium.

Monthly work parties – just drop by!

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.

NIA fitness classes
Every Sunday 10:15 am – 11:15 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

The dance studio is located in a historic speakeasy basement under the veterans’ center. The address is 3618 SW Alaska St, but the entrance is on the 37th Ave SW side of the building (NOT the main entrance at the front). The studio is open 15 min before the class start time, so arrive early and come downstairs to join us!

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.

2025 KAVU Warehouse Sale

When: Friday December 5th, 2025 -Sunday December 7th, 2025

Where: KAVU White Center – 9064 Delridge Way SW

2025 KAVU WAREHOUSE SALE
Select hats and clothing made in White Center since 1993.

Dec 5-7 | In person at KAVU stores only.

Burly Markdowns | Up to 80% Off | $5 & $10 & $20 Items

Clothing – Bags – Hats – Men’s – Women’s – Accessories – Bags – Past Season – Samples – Overstock – Wow

Expect Lines and Good Times 😉

All Sales Final Dec 5-7

BYOT – Bring your own tote to carry your finds.

9064 Delridge Way SW

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-6 pm

Rain City Clay is thrilled to present its 3rd Annual Holiday Show & Sale, a festive weekend event showcasing the work of local ceramic artists, students, and community members. From elegant pottery to playful sculptural creations, and from ceramic jewelry to cabinet-worthy mugs, visitors can browse an eclectic array of handmade pieces perfect for thoughtful, locally crafted holiday gifts. With a warm, community-focused atmosphere, the show invites guests to mingle with artists, enjoy refreshments at the opening reception, and shop directly from over 70+ local makers. Open to both emerging and experienced clay artists, each participant brings a unique voice in ceramic form — with personal displays, custom flair, and a shared passion for creative exchange. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join in celebrating the vibrancy of Seattle’s ceramic arts scene.

Event Details

📍 Location: Rain City Clay, 4208 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA 98146

🎉 Opening Night & Reception: Friday, December 5, 2025 • 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

🛍️ Show Hours: Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 11:00 am – 7:00 pm & Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sweet Reel is hosting it’s 3rd annual Holiday Maker’s Market Pop Up! December 7th – 11-4p
We will be showcasing amazing handmade pieces by local artists, as well as selling vintage collectibles.
Perfects gift ideas, from beaded jewelry, pottery, knives, cutting boards, knitted hats, leather goods, stationary, to block print linens and vintage collectibles.

Adding to your festive shopping experience, we’ll also have homemade goodies & refreshments.
Come have fun with us and shop local!

5001 Delridge Way SW

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@karra_wise
@bindlepunkscoffer
@stensengwoodandleather
@ruth_barzel_jewelry
@daymoonpress
@jeangalton
@tbird_blades
@mandymandygreer
@highbrow_hedonist
@moonteaartwork
@theknittingschool
@saha_parks_art
@thenanoforest

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: Sunday Sign Holding + Food Drive during Nov & Dec

Every Sunday in November and December, our weekly sign holding event will also serve as a non-perishable Food Donation Drop-Off to help fill the shelves of local food banks and support our communities.

When: Every Sunday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Rain or Shine)

Where: Corner of California Ave SW & SW Alaska St (The Junction)

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

Drop off a non-perishable food donation and stay awhile to connect with community.

Let’s make our resistance a source of hope and support for everyone in our communities!

Mark your calendars! We are hosting our annual “Alki Beach Christmas Market” on Sunday, Dec 7 at the Alki Beach Bathhouse. 🎁 Shop 20+ PNW makers, discover handmade gifts, and support small businesses. Family-friendly—bring your crew!

Hosts: @livelongandplant @hanjijewelry

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Our Sip & Shop event is back this year on Sunday, December 7th from 1–4pm at the studio!
We’re thrilled to welcome a great lineup of local vendors—some returning favorites and some brand new. It’s the perfect time to support local and check a few gifts off your holiday list early.

We’ll be serving wine from Bambina Wine Society, and offering an exclusive 5-class pack for $50 (limit one per person, available only at the event)—a perfect gift for a friend or for yourself!

Our address is:
3218 California Ave SW

Double the Bubbles: A Two-Part Champagne Experience

This December, we’re doubling the sparkle with two festive weekends of Grower Champagne! Join us for one—or go all in and experience both dates for the full lineup.

Each weekend features 2 different distributors, each pouring 5 unique Champagnes, giving you the chance to taste 20 exceptional bottles from 4 passionate reps across both events. It’s the ultimate celebration of boutique bubbles!

📍 Event Details

Location: West Sea Wine Cellars

Fee:

Non-Club Members: $30 per person per date • $50 for both dates

Club Members: $25 per person per date • $40 for both dates

Registration: Required to attend. Walk-ins permitted only if space remains.

✨ Choose Your Bubbly Adventure

Date 1:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
2:00–6:0 0pm

Date 2:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
2:00–6:00 pm

Double Bubble (Both Dates):
December 7 & December 13, 2025
2:00–6:00 pm

Register here: buytickets.at/westseattlewinecellars/1953175

Bonus!

All featured Champagnes will be available for purchase during the event—while supplies last.

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ArtsWest Offers Something Different This Holiday Season,
Folk-Pop Musical PENELOPE by Alex Bechtel

– ArtsWest presents PENELOPE Music, Lyrics & Arrangements by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz directed by Kelly Kitchens. The cast features Chelsea LeValley recently who finished the North American Broadway National Tour of COME FROM AWAY. LeValley will be joined onstage by a five-piece, onstage band. With a soaring score and heartfelt storytelling, PENELOPE delivers everything audiences crave during the holiday season while offering a more inclusive option for live entertainment. PENELOPE performs at ArtsWest from November 29 – December 21, 2025. Tickets are available online at artswest.org or by phone at (206) 938.0963.

Penelope has been waiting…and waiting…and waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from a decade-long war. Given the rest of the soldiers came home years ago—forgive her, but she’s going to need a drink while she tells you about it. With a beautiful folk-inflected pop score backed by an onstage band of strings, piano, and drums, Penelope confides in us about her loneliness, her son’s disappearance, her suitors, her gods, her faith in her marriage—and ultimately, the faith that she must have in herself. So go ahead and grab a drink too, and listen to this ancient tale made new: A woman wondering who she is if she’s alone, and discovering that she has, is, and will always be complete, with her husband by her side or otherwise.

For PENELOPE, ArtsWest’s space is transformed to offer cabaret seating in addition to their standard thrust seating. Audiences are invited to be even closer to the action on stage as Penelope weaves her story with the support and presence of a live, five-piece, onstage band – viola, violin, cello, percussion, and piano. In an exclusive interview with writer and composer Alex Bechtel he shared, “One thing that I find to be really elemental to [PENELOPE] is the experience of audiences getting to be very close to incredible musicians playing music live. That feels more and more rare in musical theater.” Bechtel remarked that often in musical theater, the live musicians are obscured behind a screen, in the pit, or even sometimes in a different room. He continued, “But that’s really the point of a lot of PENELOPE is getting to see really incredible instrumentalists play their instruments and sharing space with that. So that’s super exciting.”

ArtsWest has a long tradition of producing non-traditional holiday musicals in their holiday slot. Past titles include PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER (2016), JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL (2018), and HEAD OVER HEELS (2019). Each of these productions share similarities with PENELOPE. They all feature transportive storytelling with rich, dynamic characters at the heart and are accompanied by music that touches audiences in a way words alone cannot reach.

Three ArtsWest veterans lead the production. Director Kelly Kitchens returns after directing ArtsWest’s original holiday musicals SNOWED IN (2023) and SNOWED IN (AGAIN) (2024) as well as THE REVOLUTIONISTS (2020). Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright is Musical Director. Chelsea LeValley lights up ArtsWest’s stage again after playing Jane Eyre in JANE EYRE (2018). LeValley was also a cast member of ANGRY HOUSEWIVES (2015) and the immersive AMERICAN IDIOT (2015).

PENELOPE is the second production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features 5 bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. In PENELOPE, the titular character wrestles with waiting and the unknown and in doing so, wrestles with what she owes her partner and what she owes herself which is something we can all relate to.

ArtsWest will present PENELOPE Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday through Sunday at 3 pm with additional Saturday Matinees on December 13th and December 20th.

TICKETS HERE

Join us Sunday Dec 7th @3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (located in The Junction) for an in-depth discussion on the 1977 Modern Classic “Ceremony” by Leslie Marmon Silko. After the 1-hour discussion we go out for pizza, No better time than NOW to get better acquainted with the book community.

Scream Club™ is a safe, non-judgmental gathering for mental health, connection, and emotional release. We live in a world that tells us to stay quiet, hold it together, and pretend we’re fine, while stress, anger, grief, and even unspoken joy build up inside. Screaming is a release, a reset for the mind and body, and when we do it together, something shifts. You realize you’re not the only one carrying heavy things, and you don’t have to carry them alone.

What to Expect:

A warm, welcoming space
Setting an intention together
A collective scream
A simple closing to ground before heading out
What to Bring:

Weather-appropriate clothing
Water bottle
(Optional) Journal
How to Join: Free and open to all. RSVP & come as you are.

Follow us: @screamclubsea

Damian Grava’s Westwood Art Studio (} will once again be hosting a Holiday Ceramics Show and Sale on consecutive weekends, December 5th-7th, and December 13th and 14th.

In addition to Damian Grava’s work, guest artists include Jessica Kiessel, Jennifer Kegel, Elena Meshinchi, and Avery Armstrong. Also presenting work for sale are the talented students of Westwood Art Studio.

The opening night Preview Party and Sale will be on Friday, December 5th from 5-9 pm. We hope to see you there.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA
@ Corner Pocket West Seattle
FREE ENTRY
Every Sunday @ 7:30 pm
General Knowledge trivia with one punk-related round
1ST, 2ND, & 3RD place prizes

Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.

Each year our agency participates in the Toys for Tots donation drive. Each year I am amazed by the generosity of our clients and our community. This year I know we can do it again, but we need your help. While we may have officially changed our name – Northwest Insurance Group is now Highstreet Insurance – we remain the same great team, providing the same level of service and protection our clients have come to know and expect. Three years ago, I joined Highstreet Insurance, part of a national brokerage, to provide something bigger to my team and our clients. Now, with partners across the country, access to the entire insurance marketplace, and the ability to offer more benefits to our clients, we are stronger than ever. We are excited for the future; we are excited to be part of a bigger team while we remain committed to protecting where we live and work. You will still find us in the same location on California Ave, we still have the same great team in place, and we still know how important it is to support our local community. We are thrilled to serve as a drop-off location for the Toys for Tots toy drive this year and we encourage everyone who can help spread some joy and holiday cheer to local kids in need this season.

Festival of Trees @ Fauntleroy Church
Mon,-Thurs. 9:00 am-noon
Dec. 1-Jan. 8

A forest of 16 eclectically decorated trees will be open to the public in Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW) Dec. 1-Jan. 8 (9 am-noon Monday-Thursday). Also during a 6 pm pre-reception before the 7 pm Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, and during the reception following the 4 pm concert on Sunday, Dec. 21. Bring non-perishable food items to vote for your favorite.

An annual tradition of community giving at longtime WSB sponsor Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW):

(Ollie, guarding the donation bins)

The 12th annual winter clothing drive has begun at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency.

In conjunction with the West Seattle Food Bank/West Seattle Helpline, we are collecting donations of clothes, coats, and shoes from November 5th until January 1st. Please drop off your donations at 3435 California Ave Southwest. The office is open for donations Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. For undergarments and socks, please donate only new and unopened packages of clothing items.

Special thank you to West Seattle Recycling for their donation of collection barrels.

Pickup may be available for those who have donations but are unable to transport them.

For further information, contact the State Farm office at 206-932-1878.

Thank you, West Seattle, for your generosity and spirit of giving.

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.

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

Each year our agency participates in the Toys for Tots donation drive. Each year I am amazed by the generosity of our clients and our community. This year I know we can do it again, but we need your help. While we may have officially changed our name – Northwest Insurance Group is now Highstreet Insurance – we remain the same great team, providing the same level of service and protection our clients have come to know and expect. Three years ago, I joined Highstreet Insurance, part of a national brokerage, to provide something bigger to my team and our clients. Now, with partners across the country, access to the entire insurance marketplace, and the ability to offer more benefits to our clients, we are stronger than ever. We are excited for the future; we are excited to be part of a bigger team while we remain committed to protecting where we live and work. You will still find us in the same location on California Ave, we still have the same great team in place, and we still know how important it is to support our local community. We are thrilled to serve as a drop-off location for the Toys for Tots toy drive this year and we encourage everyone who can help spread some joy and holiday cheer to local kids in need this season.

Festival of Trees @ Fauntleroy Church
Mon,-Thurs. 9:00 am-noon
Dec. 1-Jan. 8

A forest of 16 eclectically decorated trees will be open to the public in Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW) Dec. 1-Jan. 8 (9 am-noon Monday-Thursday). Also during a 6 pm pre-reception before the 7 pm Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, and during the reception following the 4 pm concert on Sunday, Dec. 21. Bring non-perishable food items to vote for your favorite.

Bring your little ones and come play at our church’s PlaySpace — open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon! It’s a warm, welcoming indoor spot for kids to move, imagine, and make new friends while parents and caregivers connect with one another. All are welcome, drop-in style, and the cost is FREE — come as you are and stay as long as you like!

An annual tradition of community giving at longtime WSB sponsor Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW):

(Ollie, guarding the donation bins)

The 12th annual winter clothing drive has begun at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency.

In conjunction with the West Seattle Food Bank/West Seattle Helpline, we are collecting donations of clothes, coats, and shoes from November 5th until January 1st. Please drop off your donations at 3435 California Ave Southwest. The office is open for donations Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. For undergarments and socks, please donate only new and unopened packages of clothing items.

Special thank you to West Seattle Recycling for their donation of collection barrels.

Pickup may be available for those who have donations but are unable to transport them.

For further information, contact the State Farm office at 206-932-1878.

Thank you, West Seattle, for your generosity and spirit of giving.