Hello Friday.
April 26 2024
Maybe you already give back year-round, or maybe practicing thankfulness this holiday season has got you in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Seattle to give your time to.
Whether you’re a natural-born mentor, an artsy type, into the outdoors, or just want to provide a warm meal for those in need, there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity that could use your help. Here are 18 organizations to show a little love to this holiday season:
Volunteers at FareStart can write letters that go in emergency meals. | Photo via FareStart
If you’re passionate about food + charity 🍽️
FareStart | What a hot kitchen. FareStart teaches cooking skills to those who’ve had trouble finding stable employment, and also serves food to schools and area shelters. It needs volunteers to write personal notes to accompany the meals.
If the holidays are your favorite time of year 🦃
Mary’s Place | This Seattle-based organization focused on addressing family homelessness seeks shelter and kitchen support, as well as folks to support after-school activities for youth. It’s also organizing a Giving Tree Tags program to fulfill childrens’ holiday wishes.
Natural-born teachers + mentors 🍎
Friends of the Children | The South Seattle-based group committed to one-on-one tutoring is always on the hunt for tutors, support for family engagement events, virtual teen summits, and members of its ambassador board.
The outdoorsy types 🌳
Forterra | Talk about a breath of fresh air. This org has helped secure more than 275,000 acres of land since 1989 for conservation, restoration, and community use. Volunteers can participate in current projects that align with its mission, including the Green Seattle Partnership.
If you want to stay at home 🏠
Wellspring Family Services | Calling all knitters. The Washington org seeking to end family homelessness wants some people to pitch in to craft handmade blankets, hats, and other items for children aged 0-17.
Share with friends, neighbors, family, and anyone else who’s looking to give back.
Today
- Mean Girls | Fri., Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. | $40-130 | One of your favorite movies, but now you can sing along to it in this musical version of the classic Tina Fey hit. 💖
Saturday
- TEDxSeattle | Sat., Nov. 20 | 1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Community leaders giving talks include Lynda Stuart, deputy director of the Gates Foundation, and Melinda Miranda, acclaimed chef and owner of Musang in Beacon Hill.
- Pop-up Oyster Bar Co. | Sat. Nov. 20 | 12-6 p.m. | Fair Isle Brewing, 936 NW 49th St. | Pair bivalves with some of Fair Isle’s farmhouse ales and saison selections. 🦪
Sunday
- Radio Controlled Model Airplane Exhibition | Sun., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Museum of Flight | Included with $25 museum admission | From small to large-scale models, these babies can fly. 🛩️
- Tattoos with Lolli Morlock | Sun., Nov. 21 | 12-8 p.m. | The lobby of the Thompson Hotel, 110 Stewart St. | $50-150 | In demand local artist Morlock will be inking visitors on a first-come, first-serve basis using art from this flash sheet.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 46º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Arts
- Rock on. Seattle’s beloved longtime music venue The Crocodile plans to open its new entertainment complex at 2505 1st Ave. on Wed., Dec. 1. The 30,000 sqft. space has 50% more capacity than the original location, with a main showroom, restaurant, bar, and backroom club for comedy and movies. 🎸
Travel
- Amtrak’s key Point Defiance bypass route that stretches from Tacoma to the Nisqually Junction has resumed service four years after a deadly derailment. Passengers boarded the train that left Seattle Thursday morning, connecting to Tacoma and points south all the way to Eugene, Oregon. (KING 5)
Edu
- Who wants to learn about robots? Bellevue College will launch a bachelor’s degree program with a concentration in artificial intelligence next fall. The school anticipates such skills will be in high demand over the coming years, with Amazon and Microsoft ramping up hiring on the Eastside. 🤖 (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Shop
- Bookworms, take note. Estelita’s Library — a social-justice focused community shop — just opened its own location in the Central District after renting space in Beacon Hill for the past three years. Folks can buy titles from Estelita’s or borrow them without return dates, and participate in literary events. 📖 (South Seattle Emerald)
Closing
- West Seattle Japanese restaurant Kamei is planning to close in early 2022 after serving the Junction for over 20 years. The family-run spot had been known for its selection of tempura, teriyaki, and sushi since opening in 2001. Its building is scheduled to be demolished to make room for a mixed-use project. (Vanishing Seattle)
Job
- Got friends in Sacramento or San Jose with major pride in place? Our sister markets SACtoday and SJCtoday are hiring for City Editors to plan, write, edit, and publish the most relevant + conversational daily content about their city. See details + apply.
Open sesame. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel downtown just opened its brand new speakeasy bar Founders Club on Wed., Nov. 17, “hidden” behind a moving bookcase.
There are some serious roaring 20s vintage vibes going on, and those who snag a reservation will find a menu filled with rare spirits and specialty cocktails. No password needed, except for the hotel WiFi.
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Gabe here. One of the Seattle nonprofits I’ve been involved with as a tutor and ambassador member is Friends of the Children, a mentorship program you’ll find on our volunteer list today. Though keeping that up with remote learning has been a challenge, the reward is immense — and the kids always keep me on my toes. (Need to improve my Jenga skills.)
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