Clubs and organizations
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“We are the Democratic Party of the 34th Legislative District. We work to elect Democrats, uphold Democratic values, and support Democrats in Burien, Georgetown, Pioneer Square, SODO, South Park, West Seattle, White Center, Vashon/Maury Island and beyond.”
“People over politics”
“A Cleaner Alki is a project focused community cleanup group based in West Seattle. We strive to be an easy and welcoming place for neighbors to plug into whenever their schedules align—with familiar, simple, and meaningful community service. We work weekly with Seattle Parks & Rec (SPR), Seattle Dept. or Transportation (SDOT) and City Park Stewards.”
“The Admiral Neighborhood Association (ANA) is comprised of residents, businesses, and others who care about the diverse environmental, economic and social sustainability of our Admiral neighborhood. We believe in maintaining a quality of life for everyone and exist to inclusively serve our neighbors and our community.”
“The Alki Community Council (ACC) is an all volunteer non-profit neighborhood group striving to advocate and support the Alki community by coming together to:
Promote the orderly and comprehensive enhancement, preservation, and improvement of our neighborhood and beach;
Initiate or respond to actions that affect the physical, social, educational, and economic betterment of the neighborhood;
Encourage the participation of Alki residents in decisions affecting our neighborhood;
Encourage cooperative and democratic processes;
Communicate with, cooperate with, and support as appropriate, government agencies, private or public organizations, and individuals with objectives similar to the Alki Community Council; and,
Reflect the views and concerns of residents.”
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“Appalachian Clogging at two locations with two different instructors”
“Beavers are not extinct but actively re-wilding watersheds all over Oregon and Washington! While learning and teaching everything she can about the life history of beavers, Pamela is putting her hobby skills to use around deployment of noninvasive video cameras, pioneering community based beaver ecology right here in West Seattle’s Longfellow Creek.”
“The West Seattle Bee Garden is an educational space in the High Point Neighborhood of West Seattle, and part of the Commons Park P-Patch. The garden is open to self-guided tours at any time during park hours. Come see the bees through the plexiglass walls of the enclosure, learn via posted signs throughout the garden, and play at the adjacent Commons Park and playground!”
“We collect pet supplies from the community, businesses and distributors, then provide these donations directly to pet rescues, shelters, food banks, community outreach groups and feral cat colony caretakers, depending on urgency of need and specialty of service. This allows the pet organizations to focus on their animals clients, paying for medical needs, transportation and other urgent services.”
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“We inspire and enable youth of all backgrounds and abilities to discover their spark, value the natural world, and become tomorrow’s leaders, today.”
“We envision a great civic revival across our nation–our dream is a country in which Americans are steeped in a sense of civic character, educated in the tools of civic power, and are problem-solving contributors in a self-governing community”
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“Integrating art, nature, and neighborhood to build and sustain a dynamic Delridge and West Seattle”
“Seattle DSA is a chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. We believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party; through community-based chapters DSA members use a variety of tactics to empower working people.”
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“The purpose of this organization is to consider and act on concerns affecting the quality of life and character of the Fauntleroy community”
“The Green Seattle Partnership is a collaborative initiative to restore and enhance Seattle’s forested parklands. The ecological restoration we do builds connection and access to nature, strengthens community cohesion, improves the health of the Puget Sound, and increases climate change resiliency.”
“The West Seattle Eagles has been a part of the community since 1947. West Seattle has changed a lot since then, but our mission has remained the same: We are Eagles. We are People Helping People.”
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“The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities that help Girl Scouts prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. Our program is one-of-a-kind—it’s based on researched-backed programming with proven results. Everything a Girl Scout does centers around four pillars: entrepreneurship, life skills, STEM, and outdoors. “
“Join us for a beautiful multi-sensory meditation practice that will leave you feeling more in flow with a deeper connection.”
“Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood by providing an inclusive gathering place, hosting neighborhood programs that celebrate the diverse cultures we represent, and fostering community engagement today and for future generations to come.”
“An all volunteer, non-profit, and nonpartisan organization whose role is to be an advocate for the neighborhoods of Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge. These neighborhoods have aligned interests and goals and as one association this increases leadership opportunities in addressing community needs and a stronger voice in communicating and advocating with governmental agencies, organizations, and policy makers in an effort to represent those interests, needs, and/or opportunities”
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“a community-focused semi-professional club playing in the USL2 (United Soccer League Two) league. We are located in beautiful West Seattle, WA and dedicated to promoting the sport of soccer among players and fans of all ages. The Club prioritizes inclusivity, skill development, and fostering a supportive environment for all participants on match days.”
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“We are all passionate about making our community, West Seattle, and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives.”
“Listening to Grief’s community events are designed to normalize grief and bring grievers together, often in a natural setting. Through poetry, movement, and sharing, we work as a group to bring grief into the open and find support in community. You don’t have to do this alone.”
“neighborhood film & discussion events (and groups), organized around shared principles. We focus on social justice issues and advocacy. We advocate for public discussion and critical debate in an environment where everyone is free to speak openly without fear.
We empower citizens to gather, educate, inspire, connect, and commit to effective, non-violent solutions in building a more peaceful and just world.
We support building meaningful & resilient community.
We encourage and assist communities and organizations in their efforts to become more aware of and critically analyze local, domestic and international social justice issues.
We support independent film. To be truly sustainable, we need to view our efforts holistically. This necessarily includes the efforts of the independent film industry we depend upon (and who depend upon us), and view them as true partners in this effort. Permission is secured for all copyrighted materials including every feature film screened.”
“We are a grassroots association of residents, business persons, property owners and other people who have a stake in the future of our neighborhood.
These stakeholders are the heart of MoCA.
Our primary purpose is to make Morgan Junction a better place to live, work, shop and enjoy.”
“Recreational tennis league”
“Postcards4Democracy is an ever-growing community that loves our country and its democratic values. We believe that inclusion is the power that drives our nation, and that voting is the expression of that value. Our writers remind voters of run-offs, special elections, referendums, and local contests. We also write to drive voter registration.”
“2/3-acre city-owned, community-tended mini-farm located at 18th & Brandon”
“Through creative fundraisers, we provide resources for Rotary International initiatives, district-wide efforts, and local organizations such as the White Center Food Bank and Westside Baby.”
““Service Above Self.” We are committed to building community connections and serving people locally and around the world. to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.”
“We are a scout led troop, mainly in West Seattle, with over 50 scouts active in our troop. We have meetings on Mondays every week from 7:00 to 8:30, where everyone is welcome to come and try out a meeting with us. The meetings take place at 10015 28th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146, AKA, Explorer West Middle School. “
“Breathe. Release. Connect. A non-judgmental gathering for metal health, connection, and emotional release. 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.”
“Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA) is your voice in speaking up to city and county parks departments to ask for pickleball courts, request pickleball lines, nets, equipment, more court time indoors and out, and to promote the development of dedicated pickleball facilities.”
“When we soak up music our brains are stimulated to pick up new patterns to connect mind and body. It’s proven that our brains enjoy a bath of happy chemicals as we anticipate and enjoy “riding” the musical waves. Add-in dancing with other happy humans at a stunning waterfront location and you’ll have a dream-like experience that you’ll have trouble describing outside of being in awe and feeling awesome. Three channels to toggle for two plus hours of variety. It’s not all disco.”
“founded in 1984 by West Seattle resident and White Center real estate broker Elliott Couden. members dedicated this organization to historic preservation, heritage education, and community service for the Duwamish peninsula, including West Seattle and White Center.”
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“Knowing and watching out for our closest neighbors–A commitment to be concerned about your neighbor’s well-being & property”
” To provide a welcoming, inclusive environment where people can enjoy warm friendships, healthy activities, joyful experiences and meaningful engagement as they age. Adults 50+”
“Located in the heart of Seattle, along the Duwamish Greenbelt, the Heron’s Nest is a place to find solace in ever growing surroundings. Perched on the hills along the Duwamish River, and located in the largest contiguous forest left in the city, we are a place to stay, learn, grow, and build together.”
“build awareness of the endangered southern resident orcas and to connect people to orcas, other marine mammals, and their environment.”
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“Recreational tennis league”
“Visualizing Increased Engagement in West Seattle (VIEWS) is a non-partisan community organization comprised of local citizens creating programming to educate, engage and mobilize West Seattle citizens to sustain and improve the quality of life and services available across the peninsula.”
“VivaArts strives to build a safe, accessible space where people feel connected to and responsible for their community. The goal of VivaArts programming is to share culture, and promote individual vitality through our accessible classes and community offerings so people of all ages and abilities can participate in meaningful activities that engage body, heart, and mind. “
“Connect in nature. Walk together in Lincoln Park. See the schedule at our website.”
“We mitigate climate change by planting trees. We restore habitats by removing invasive weeds and planting native plants. We offer art activities for all ages as a creative tool to awaken love and respect for nature.”
“Community Running in West Seattle with weekly runs from our favorite spots: Thursdays 6pm at Good Society Brewery Sundays 9am rotating locations Join for the run, stay for the community fun”
“The WSARC is organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes:
To provide volunteer amateur radio communication services to government agencies and the general public in times of emergency.
To provide community, state and nation with volunteer amateur radio communication services in support of charitable agencies.
To promote amateur radio related educational programs at schools an universities.
To promote programs that develop and improve the skills of licensed amateur radio operators.
To promote the development of new technology and scientific discoveries by supporting and encouraging research and technological innovation in the application of amateur radio.”
“We are a community-based all-volunteer effort with representatives and community leaders from many of the West Seattle neighborhoods. Our focus is to provide information, identify resources and needs, and to promote communication regarding emergency preparedness.”
“Our mission is to advocate for people traveling by bike in, to and from West Seattle. We are working to make it safe and comfortable to bike, walk and roll in West Seattle. We are building community, not just bike lanes and crosswalks. We are working to create equitable, connected, sustainable, healthy, efficient transportation options for everyone in West Seattle. This includes people using wheelchairs, strollers, scooters, buses, trains, trucks, and cars. This includes you.”
“A community of readers and cozy reading nooks in West Seattle & White Center”
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“promote voter education and community actions that foster and defend a healthy democracy, and we seek new members who share our goals. “
“An organization of Democrats who enthusiastically engage in political and civic events “
““We — the westseattleearlybirds.org — believe that everyone has the ability to grow, to learn, and to deliver a speech in front of any audience. We provide a friendly and welcoming speaking playground to all members and guests.””
“West Seattle Food Bank strengthens the community through the power of neighbors helping neighbors, working to ensure all in our community have access to the essential necessities of living”
“We meet regularly to share our love and knowledge of gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Outings are scheduled throughout the year, such as visits to plant nurseries, parks, and gardens”
“Our vision is a real democracy, of, by, and for the people. West Seattle Indivisible is a local division of the national Indivisible organization. As members of Indivisible, our mission is to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda. We organize and strengthen our local community to take action. “
“The mission of the WSJA is to develop, encourage, promote and participate in activities that enhance a healthy economic, social, environmental climate for the West Seattle Junction Community. Through marketing, advocacy, and collaboration, we bring businesses and neighbors together, fostering a place where the unique character of our community shines. This is where we gather, grow, and thrive in the heart of West Seattle.”
“A local offshoot of Quilter’s Anonymous”
“West Seattle Rock Club is a club dedicated to the advancement of the lapidary arts and to enjoying the great outdoors.”
“In the West Seattle Timebank we exchange time with each other to build community, support each other and great causes, and explore non-monetary economies. This Timebank covers West Seattle, White Center, and Burien.”
“In our club, members are empowered to develop their communication and leadership skills. They gain self-confidence and stretch their personal and professional skillsets. Our club provides a supportive and positive environment to enhance everyone’s learning experience”
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“A place to make lifelong relationships, find or give support in times of need, and have an impact on our community. At the YMCA of Greater Seattle, we’re building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. As a member, you not only have access to our facilities and programs, you are supporting your neighbors and strengthening your community through our Social Impact Center, equity and justice for all initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.”
“We are an interfaith group of people in the West Seattle-White Center area who are working together to address the needs of our neighbors through service, compassion, and action. Learn more about us”
“Our Mission is to Minimize Hunger…while nourishing community, nurturing self-reliance and embracing our rich cultural diversity”
“We are a community of neighbors committed to making White Center a supportive, safe, and resilient place for all.”
“Our goal is to create a space where women entrepreneurs can learn, connect, and support one another”