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Last updated: 8/5/08
Area Events
West Seattle Community Centers Summer Schedule
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Get all of the information for the summer programs!
West Seattle Sidewalk Cinema | Website
Saturday Nights ~ 7pm
Aug. 9: Finding Nemo (G)
Aug. 16: Ghostbusters (PG)
Aug. 23: Galaxy Quest (PG)
Movies are projected on the post office wall in the Junction!
Outdoor Family Swim | Website
Fridays-Sundays 5-7 pm ~ Colman Pool
Outdoor Colman Pool, the West Seattle saltwater pool with a spectacular beach view, hosts a special swimtime just for famiies on weekends and holidays.
Outdoor Public Swim | Website
Daily 1:45-4:45 ~ Colman Pool
Colman Pool is filled with heated saltwater; it's built right on the beach by the Fauntleroy ferry terminal in West Seattle.
Family Fun Gym
2nd-4th Sundays of the month ~ South Park Community Center
Large- and small-motor skills fun for kids (under the supervision of a caregiver).
Dances of Mexico
August 12, 1:30pm ~ South Park Community Center
Ballet Folklorico Ollin performs Mexican dance as part of the Seattle Public Library summer reading program.
Myth Understandings
August 12, 6:30pm ~ West Seattle Branch
Acclaimed Seattle company theater simple (no caps!) presents a dynamic theater piece that puts a unique twist on familiar myths and fairytales. It's part of the Seattle Public Library's summer reading program.
Anime Matinee at the Delridge Branch
August 13, 2-4pm ~ Delridge Branch
We'll be watching anime based on Delridge Teen recommendations. Watch an old favorite or discover a new hobby. Refreshments provided!
Bringin' Da Noise at the Southwest Branch
August 14, 7 – 7:45 pm ~ Southwest Branch
Experience a fun-filled show about how a kid named Charlie learned to use his vocal noises for good and not for pranks!
Family Game Night at the Delridge Branch
August 19, 6:30 – 7:45pm ~ Delridge Branch
Board games, card games, puzzles, and Wii. We have everything you need for a fun evening of games for the whole family!
Art Project with Lene Sangster at the Southwest Branch
August 21, 1 – 3 pm ~ Southwest Branch
Make 3-D art with artist's figures and maps!
Seattle Museums and Zoo
The Children’s Museum | Website
Go Figure ~ A New Permanent Exhibit
Step inside larger than life storybooks to explore math and literacy.
Kids Discovery Museum | August Activity Calendar
305 Madison Avenue N, Bainbridge Island
August 9 & 10 ~ Art Studio: Dino Rubbings & Sea Creature Puppets
August 12 thru 17 ~ Art Studio: Dino Stencils & Walking Puppets
August 19 thru 24 ~ Art Studio: Dino Stamping & BI Raccoon Puppets
August 26 thru 29 ~ Art Studio: Dino Egg Painting & Frog Puppets
Pacific Science Center | Website
Speed ~ Through August
Explore the science of speed at PacSci's newest exhibit -- play in a ski simulator, build and race Lego cars, race drag cars and more!
Seattle Art Museum | Website
Family Fun! at SAM Downtown 2nd Saturday every Month, 10a.m.– noon Families can explore the galleries, create works of art and more!
August 9 ~ Lasting Impressions
Check out the special exhibition Inspiring Impressionism, then use what you learn to draw your own self-portrait.
Seattle Aquarium | Website
Family Hour I, Ages under 3
Session 3 – August 11-13 2008
Family Hour II, Ages 3-4
Session 2: August 4 – 6
Woodland Park Zoo | Website
The Flamingos are here!
Opens May 24th
Art, Music & Theatre
Films 4 Families | Website
Saturday August 9 ~ The Secret Garden
Saturday August 23 ~ The Neverending Story
Seattle International Film Festival features family-friendly films on the weekends throughout its run.
Education
Camp Long Summer Schedule | Download Brochure
Camp Long Tot Treks
Bugs! ~ 8/5 Tue 10–11 a.m.
Berries-n-Beez ~ 8/19 Tue 10–11 a.m.
Camp Fire with S’mores ~ 8/26 Tue 10–11 a.m.
Shadow Play ~ 9/9 Tue 10–11 a.m.
Spider, Slug and Snake Search
September 13, 1pm–3 ~ Camp Long
Slitherin’ creatures are the focus on this fun nature walk. Smaller students and scientists alike will learn from and enjoy this program.
Mucking at Me-Kwa-Mooks
September 13, 9:30-11:30 am
Explore the lovely West Seattle beach at low tide with a Camp Long naturalist. Wear shoes that can get wet, and register by Sept. 12.
Libraries & Storytimes
(updated June '08)
Delridge Library | Website
5423 Delridge Way SW ~ 733-9125
Homework Help is available at the Delridge Branch
Family Story Time ~ Thursdays 11:00am
Children 3 to 5 years of age are invited to share picture books, stories, flannel boards, songs and activities.
Pajama Story Time ~ Tuesdays at 7:00pm
All ages are welcome! The Librarian will be wearing her pajamas. You can wear yours, too!
West Seattle Library | Website
2306 42nd Ave SW ~ 206-684-7444
Preschool Story Time ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am
Children are invited to join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. A great introduction to the library!
High Point Library | Website
3411 SW Raymond St ~ 684-7454
Toddler Story Time ~ Thursdays at 10:30am
Children 18 months to 3 years old are invited to share stories, songs, finger plays and fun activities.
Southwest Library | Website
9010 35th Ave SW ~ 206-684-7455
Preschool Story Time ~ Wednesdays at 11:30am
Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
Toddler Story Time ~ Thursdays at 11:00am
Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Westwood Village ~ 932-0328
Juice n' Jammies Children's Storytime ~ Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Come in your PJs (well, the kids, at least) for an evening story time with refreshments.
Dance, Sports & Excercise
Friday Night Family Skating
Fridays 6:45 – 8:45 pm ~ Alki Community Center
This weekly event at Alki Community Center is suitable for all ages and all abilities! If you don’t have your own skates, you can borrow a pair of ours!
Preschool Baseball at Bounces | Website
These preschool sports classes are designed to for your child's physical, social, and cognitive development through sports. With enthusiasm and positive reinforcement, we help kids get a good work out and have a positive experience with baseball.
Mommy Running Lessons | Website
Beat the Winter Blahs with Mommy Running Lessons. Moms of all fitness levels can begin a running lesson close to home, with tots in strollers.
Cost $40 for 4 sessions, or 8 weeks of unlimited sessions for $100 Click to Register
Mondays @12 pm Circuit Training for Beginners! Hiawatha Park
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