White Center’s Holy Family Parish is holding a Community Street Fair on Sept. 11th and 12th on Roxbury with food, fun vendors, both a chili and salsa cook-off, live music and much more.

They’re also looking for vendors, so if you’re interested you’re asked to please contact the parish office at (206) 767-6200 or via e-mail at office@hfseattle.org.

Here are the event details:

WHAT: Holy Family Community Street Fair.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11th from 9am – 6pm and Sunday, Sept. 12th from 9am – 4pm.

WHERE: 9622 20th Ave SW & Roxbury in White Center

INFO: Principal Frank X. Cantwell says:

“The theme of our Street Fair is ‘honor the diversity of our community.’

So many of the events in the community tend to honor only one nationality at a time.

We are trying to get everyone together at once.”

Here’s the poster:

More info available at their website here.

New Advertiser Westside Foursquare Church would like our Readers to know about their Vacation Bible School coming up the week of July 12 – 16.

Here’s more info:

Get ready to set sail for an exciting High Seas adventure! Kids will plunge through rugged waves—and experience the deep, rolling waters of God’s love! At High Seas Expedition, July 12 – 16, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, kids jump into the Bible story and explore Bible truths through a cargo of creative experiences. Come and join us at WFC! Invite a friend or more!

Avoid large crowds and register today! Options to register as follows:

(1) Complete and print Registration and Medical Release & Permission Form http://www.westsidefoursquare.org/pdf/Registration-Form_2010.pdf signed and fax to 206-248-1414 OR
(2) Mail completed form to Westside Foursquare Church, 11452 26th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98146 OR
(3) Call the church office at 206-248-1341 and register by phone, OR
(4) Registrations will also be taken at the door

High Seas Expedition BBQ Finale Party
Friday, July 16, from 6:30-8:30pm
Bring your family and join us! We will have a Family BBQ followed by a program presented by the children and a recap of the week. You will love to see what your child has learned this week!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is the cost? Vacation Bible School is absolutely FREE!

What is your outreach Mission this year? On Friday, each elementary crew of kids will assemble a God’s Love Blanket as a craft. These blankets will be donated to needy mothers with babies in the local community.

My child is in Kindergarten this Fall, will he/she be in preschool? This year the Kindergarten children will be combined with the elementary children. Preschool is limited to 4 and 5 year old children only. There will be no childcare for underage kids.

High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible School

Westside Foursquare Church
11452 26th Ave. SW,
Seattle, WA 98146

Camp Dates: July 12th-16th
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 9:30AM -12:30PM

Cost: Free!
To register and for more information please visit our website!

One of West Seattle’s biggest and best sales for more than 50 years, St. John’s 2010 Sale is full of good deals on items of all kinds, and will be happening both this weekend and next at their location at California Ave. SW & SW Hanford in West Seattle.

The sale includes a Treasure Shop, linens, books, plants and gardening supplies, a terrific assortment of kitchen ware, clothing and more.

According to an email we received: “You name it, you’ll find it here.”

Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 16 & Saturday, April 17 AND Friday, April 23 & Saturday, April 24.

They also add: “We receive a lot of new items between the sale weekends, so it’s worth more than one trip.”

Donations will be accepted for the second weekend of the sale and can be dropped off at St. Johns during the following times:

• Monday, April 19 – 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
California Ave. SW & SW Hanford
3050 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Info: 206-937-4545
www.saintjohnonline.org

All proceeds benefit St. John’s outreach programs.

Holy Family Parish is sponsoring “El Carnaval” on Satrurday, Aug. 29th from 10am-10pm and Sunday, Aug. 30th from 10am-4pm at their campus in White Center.

The entire community is invited to meet their neighbors, and here are the details:

WHAT: Holy Family Parish’s “El Carnaval” Street Fair

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am to 10pm and Sunday, Aug. 30th from 10am to 4pm

WHERE: Holy Family Church, located at 9622 20th Ave SW at Roxbury

INFO: The fair will have:

• Vendors
• Bands
• Children’s activities
• Food
• Bingo
• A beer garden
• Many other fun activities

They are planning to close 20^th Street from Roxbury for one block between the Parish and the School, and will open this area to the entire community for an opportunity to meet our neighbors. The school will also be open to all.

“Holy Family Parish School has a rich history having served the White Center community for over 80 years.

We are a very diverse community and we are welcoming everyone to come together to have a lot of fun.

We would love to see the entire White Center community come together to meet each other and have fun!”

For more info, visit the Holy Family Parish website here.

VOLUNTEERS/VENDORS: If you would like to participate as a vendor or as a volunteer in “El Carnaval,” or have questions please feel free to e-mail principal@hfseattle.org or call 206-767-6640.

Grace Church is offering up a free “Kickin’ It Soccer Camp VBS” from Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st, from 5:30pm-8:00pm at their campus at 10323 28th Ave SW.

This Soccer Camp is intended for kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade, and here’s a blurb from the church:

Come on over and bring your friends for soccer, food, crafts and all sorts of FREE fun!

We will start each night out with dinner from 5:30-6:00 then off the kids go for an action packed evening (parents are welcome to stay and watch, or they can go and have a relaxing child-free evening).

To register online, click here to download a PDF registration form, which you should then print, fill out and mail it in to:

Grace Church
10323 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146

If you have any questions call 206-937-8400.

Shorewood Christian School’s annual auction is coming up this Saturday, March 28th, starting at 5pm, and here are the details:

WHAT: Shorewood Christian School’s annual auction, with the theme “Come Aboard Our Cruise Ship”

WHEN: Saturday, March 28th, starting at 5pm

WHERE: Shorewood Foursquare Sanctuary, located at the church at 10300 28th Ave SW (map below)

COST: “Boarding Passes” are $25.00 each.

INFO: Mark your calendars! This Saturday, March 28th at 5pm, you won’t want to miss the Shorewood Christian School’s annual auction.

The theme of this year’s dinner-auction, “Come Aboard Our Cruise Ship”, docks at Shorewood Foursquare Sanctuary at 5pm.

This is a fun filled evening of buffet dining, with a silent and live auction benefiting Shorewood Christian School.

The proceeds from the auction this year goes to Shorewood Christians’ high school expansion efforts.

For tickets or more information, call Shorewood Christian at 206-933-1056 or visit their website at www.ShorewoodChristianSchool.org

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