Pre-funk for Super Bowl Sunday at West 5 from 10 am to 3 pm! Full Brunch and Lunch menu available and Bartender Jo will be serving up her secret recipe Bloody Mary’s for only $5!

Note: They’re closing early to watch the game…so no Happy Hour.

*Photo: West 5 website

Join The Tuscan Tea Room Bistro for a very special Valentine’s Day experience in Seattle’s most romantic dining room. On February 11th 12th & 14th they will offer a 5 course variable menu with optional wine flight. Enjoy pianist Loren Tempkin from 6 pm.

Click here for menu and reservations or call 206.906.9914 to reserve your Valentine’s Day spot now. (Note: Regular menu will not be available on the 14th)

*Photo: The Tuscan Tea Room Bistro

Join Clementine for a very special Pre-Valentine’s Day Brunch on Saturday, February 4th from 11 am to 5 pm. They’ve hand-picked a few great items from local businesses for the savvy shoppers who want to enjoy shoe shopping while picking out the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!

Gift Idea #1: Warm up your loved one – To beat the winter chills, get your loved one a pair of heated long underwear from Toast (seriously!). They’ll make going out into the cold for a hot date and cuddling after a bit cozier. Available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

Come see what else they have in store to make your Valentine’s Day shopping a big hit this year!

*Photo: Toast Website

Taste wines from Reininger Winery, Friday, February 3rd from 6-7:30 pm at Bin 41.

Located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, Reininger began with their first release back in 1997. A large number of Bin’s customers are fans of the winery, so they thought it was time to feature them in one of their weekly tastings. Swing by to meet Justin Vajgert from the winery as they explore a line-up of Reininger wines with you including a winery library selection available only at the tasting!

*Photo: Reininger Website

The Feedback Lounge & Easy Street are premiering the new Van Halen album A Different Kind of Truth at the Feedback Monday, February 6th at 8pm!

Be the first to hear it…and be the first to buy it! Easy Street will be selling it there before it releases nationally! The Feedback Lounge is located in West Seattle at 6451 California Ave SW. See you all there!

*Photo: Feedback

Starting immediately, all merchandise at Carmilia’s is $25, $45, $65 or $85 plus tax! All Winter items must go as Spring is on it’s way! (No coupons or other offers valid during this sale)

Check out Carmilia’s Blog for a list of deals. Carmilia’s is located at 4528 California Ave SW. Hours are Sunday & Monday 11-5, Tuesday-Friday 11-7 and Saturday 11-6.

*Photo: Carmilia’s

Fitness Revolution with Jill is pleased to announce it is open for business in The West Seattle Junction! Located at 4519 SW California Ave, the studio is located upstairs next to Heidi Fish swimwear. With a much needed focus on nutrition and lifelong wellness, Fitness Revolution offers convenient and affordable training options for community members. At Fitness Revolution, members can be assured that their needs are being specifically met by being in the hands of certified fitness expert and author, Jill Bruyere.

*Photo: Donna Ryan Photography

Vintage One of a Kind Finds at Clementine…

One of Seattle’s most exclusive shopping secrets is popping up at Clementine for a super special trunk show. Sustalux offers a unique collection of vintage, designer and one-of-a-kind pieces and will be at Clementine for two days only - Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th.

What’s new and available this week at the West Seattle Farmers Market? Apples, beets, brussels sprouts, greens, greens and more greens! Not to mention potatoes, cheese and fresh pasta. Click here for a complete list.

We appreciate the dedication and hard work all the local farmers and vendors make to show up every week! We encourage you to come out and show your support for these hard working folks!

*Photo: NFMA Newsletter

Community Acupuncture Project of West Seattle is dedicated to providing affordable acupuncture for all. Patients sit together in comfortable recliners and benefit from the healing energy from one another. (This approach is similar to how acupuncture is practiced in China.) The community setting allows for more time for treatment, instead of the needles being retained for at most half an hour. Patients decide for themselves when they feel ”done,” in fact, many people fall asleep and wake feeling refreshed. One of the largest benefits of a community setting is that it is possible for friends and family members to receive treatment together and many find it comforting as the collective energetic field (group chi) nurtures the entire group.

What does acupuncture treat? Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine has been used in Asia for thousands of years for the effective treatment of many health concerns. Some examples are:

• Anxiety
• Headaches
• Sleeping Problems
• Joint pain
• Back Pain
• High Blood Pressure
• Digestive Problems
• Stress
• Fatigue
• And Many more…

The mission of the Community Acupuncture Project is to provide high quality treatment at affordable rates to as many people as possible, and as often as necessary. Community Acupuncture Project of West Seattle is located at 4545 44th Ave SW. Call 206-933-7891 or click here for info on how to book appointments.

Private consultation service launches this month at Knows Perfume! Consultations last  between 90 minutes to 2 hours. Included in your consultation, an in depth one-on-one discussion that will thoroughly cover your preferences. You’ll leave with a customized set of samples and recommendations for fragrances that might just be the perfect one for you. The service is $50, and would and make a great gift…or indulgence for you!

Hours are slightly for the dark winter months: closed on Mondays, weekdays (Wed-Fri) have moved to 11:00 – 6:00, weekends are 11:00 – 5:00. To accommodate the new consultation service, Tuesday will be reserved for those appointments.

Perfume 101 is a great introduction to the world of perfume: a bit of history, some tips and debunking a few urban myths. Class is about 90 minutes long – and it promises to be entertaining! January 15th at 5:00pm. Cost is $20.

In January, Fragrant Flight is the Booze Cruise – Sampling fragrances with boozy notes: i.e. bourbon, gin, cognac. Start off with champagne cocktails before class starts! Dates for Fragrant Flights are Sunday, January 22nd at 5:00pm, Tuesday, January 24th at 7:00pm, and Thursday, January 26th at 7:00pm. Cost is $25, and includes a set of samples based on the theme of the class.

Westside Natural Medicine Clinic (located in Jefferson Square Offices) has been closed since April 2011. Unfortunately  it is not possible to serve existing or new patients at this time. Dr. Orsi apologizes for any inconvenience caused by her sudden absence. Dr. Orsi is on medical leave for an undetermined amount of time due to a diagnosis of brain cancer. She has undergone conventional surgery, Chemo and radiation and naturopathic treatments. She misses working greatly and will make an announcement when she is able to reopen her clinic for business. Her phone and email are not currently monitored so at this time the best way to reach Dr. Orsi is via regular mail at: 4742 42^ndAve SW PMB 632, Seattle, WA 98116.

Jesse Link’s “Religiously” Solo Exhibit Opening Party Thursday, January 12th, 6-9pm during West Seattle Art Walk.

About the Show: ‘Religiously’ by Jesse Link. “With this series I wanted to address the idea of religion being what one does “religiously”. Whether it’s a physical action, a psychological habit or something mundane that’s repeated again and again, it’s a behavior performed religiously. I wanted to focus on the fact that one of the many actions I perform religiously is the painting of animals. I decided to do the whole show with animals without using any personification (no coffee drinking Beavers).” ~ Jesse Link

*Photo: Jesse Link

Join Pharmaca in West Seattle on Sunday, January 8th from 1 to 5 pm for the Renew You Healthy Weight-Management Event!

• FREE Body fat percentage & body mass index screenings
• FREE healthy weight-management discussions
• FREE smoothie recipes
• Product samples & more!

Pharmaca is located at 4707 California Ave SW. Be sure to pick up your event coupon at the store and save $10 with a $50 purchase or $20 with a $100 purchase (on event day only with purchase). Event sponsored by Natural Factors.

*Photo: Pharmaca Flyer

It’s a New Year and time to start it off right…with 8 Limbs Yoga! Did you know that Yoga can help relieve stress, increase relaxation, improve balance and help balance your metabolism? It’s a great way to stretch out and improve flexibility as well as shape and tone muscle. Why not make a resolution to take better care of yourself mentally and physically with yoga today?

8 Limbs offers a variety of classes for all fitness levels. 8 Limbs West Seattle’s spacious studio is a beautiful private escape in the heart of The West Seattle Junction. Enter from the alley across from the free 42nd St. Junction parking lot and walk up to an oasis for the growing West Seattle yoga community.

Be sure to stop by for the End of January Sale at the 8 Limbs boutique, January 15th-28th to find a great selection of 30-50% off items for an inspiring way to help kick off your 2012 yoga practice!

*Photo: 8 Limbs Yoga website

Friday, December 30th from 4-6 pm at Bin 41, taste some Tiny Bubbles to ring in the New Year!

Join Bin 41 to prepare for the New Year with a super yummy line-up of sparkling wines from around the world. They’ll be sharing a prosecco, cava, one of their favorite domestic sparkling wines from CA, and of course some Champagne. Swing on into the bin and share a toast for 2012!

Note: $5 tasting fee, excluding club members unless noted otherwise. Tasting fee is refundable with a bottle purchase of the featured wines.

Brewer’s Night, Thursday December 29th at The Beer Junction from 5-8PM!

Sample beers from New York’s Southern Tier Brewery! The lineup will include the ever popular Choklat Imperial Stout, Oatmeal Imperial Stout, Old Man Winter, IPA, and 2XIPA! Free Southern Tier pint glass with the purcahse of 66+ ounces of Southern Tier beers! Just $4 to try all 5! 7:45PM last call.  http://www.thebeerjunction.com/

*Photo: The Beer Junction FB Page

And the Big Winner of The Junction’s Funny Holiday Photo Contest is “Excited Santa Baby!” by Shelly!!! We will be contacting Shelly to let her know when and where she can pick up her loot!

Thanks to all the participants in the contest and Happy Holidays from The Junction!

A one-of-a-kind NIGHTTIME West Seattle Farmers Market, will be held in Junction Plaza Park (42nd Ave SW and SW Alaska St ) on Thursday, December 22nd from 5-8pm! Especially for the holidays – your last-minute chance to gather farm fresh goodies for your holiday table: Winter squashes, potatoes and other root veggies, winter greens and other winter produce, fresh cut flowers, sweet treats, and some of the finest meats, cheeses and fish around. Enjoy live music, be dazzled by the lights, sip a cup of cider and warm up by the chestnuts – actually roasting on an open fire!

Please note: The West Seattle Farmers Market will be closed on 12/25 and 1/1/12, and will reopen for the winter season on January 8th.