Magnolia's Summerfest Event is going Green!
Sustainable Magnolia and the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce are working together to bring recycling to Summerfest this year, July 31 and Aug. 1, on the Community Center fields and West Smith Street. Volunteers are needed. The volunteer shifts are only two hours and then you are off to enjoy Summerfest. For more info. e-mail recycle@sustainablemagnolia.org.
Check out the annual Lavender U-Pick
at the Interbay P-Patch. The lavender is in bloom at Interbay, and closer than Sequim! The bees love it but are happy to share. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday July 11-12. For more info., e-mail Christine Schaefer Swee at CCSwee@comcast.net.
Hedgebrook's Women Writers Master Class
Retreat Series is starting. The two week-long offerings include: Seven days at the idyllic world-renowned women writers retreat on Whidbey Island, featuring five days of exceptional writing workshops and feedback sessions with acclaimed writers Honor Moore and Carolyn Forché, cottage accommodations and home-cooked organic meals. Space for the event is limited to six writers per session. $2,000+ tax (lodging, meals & workshop) Contact: amywheeler@hedgebrook.org or call: 360-321-4786. www.hedgebrook.org.
Emotions Anonymous
is at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at St. Paul's Church, 6512 12th Ave. N.W., Room 1. This is step eight in this 12-step group. For more information call James at 467-9027 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.
QA Community Council Parks Committee
will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14. Drew Butterfield with the Army Corp of Engineers will talk about Phase 2 of the Fremont Cut colonnade plan and Lauren from Queen Anne Murals will provide us with an update. The meeting will be at the Queen Anne Community Center located at 1901 First Ave W. Don Harper #281-9018.
Bike the Bluff
The 18th annual ride/walk and community barbecue takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12. For more information, go to www.bikethebluff.org.
Enjoy a summer evening meeting of the Uptown Alliance in Counterbalance Park
from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, July 9 (weather permitting). For the last 10 years the Uptown Alliance worked to improve the quality of life with more urban center amenities. Uptowners will enjoy a surprise, summertime refreshment while hearing updates on the designs for the North Portal of state Route 99, about Metro bus service, and renovations in lower Kinnear Park. The Alliance will also award its annual Good Neighbor certificates. Come meet your neighbors and help plan for Uptown's version of the national neighborhood "Night Out" set for Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Counterbalance Park. For more information leave a message at 206-733-9435.
Magnolia Farmers Market is open
The market takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday through Oct. 10, outdoors next to the Magnolia Community Center on 34th Street West.
The Mommy List
a club for moms, is having its first event at 7 p.m., Monday, July 13 at Bustle at 535 W. McGraw St. with Emily Franklin, the author of "Too Many Cooks: Kitchen Adventures with 1 Mom, 4 Kids and 102 Recipes." Cost is $20. The first event is open to all. You must sign up for following events. Visit www.themommylistseattle.com.
Ninth Annual Uptown Stroll
is seeking artists to participate 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., Saturday Aug. 29, for this Art in Action event. Artists are expected to be in the process of producing artwork during the day. There is no charge to participate and artists are encouraged to have their art available for sale. Artists will enter in one of two divisions: Youth (age 6-17) and Adult (18 and upward). To register, contact Kathy or Keith Biever, 283-9047.
Vacation Bible School Wildwood
Forest at First Free Methodist Church, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 14-17 & 19. Cost is FREE! For children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Download a registration form at www.ffmc.org and return it to the church office (3200 Third Ave. W.; 206-281-2240).
Sabeel Director Naim Ateek will
speak in Magnolia Neighborhood on his vision of reconciliation in Israel/Palestine. The evening will be held July 18. The evening with dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W. The fund-raiser will feature Middle East food. The suggested donation is $50, to benefit Sabeel.
Magnolia Tennis Flights "summer"
registration has begun. Register online at www.seattle.gov/parks or in person at the Magnolia Community Center. Cost is $50. Flights run from 6/15-8/10. For more info go to www.magnoliatennis.homestead.com or call 206-386-4235.
Solos Women's Luncheon
Single Senior adult women are invited to this noon luncheon on Thursday, July 9 at First Free Methodist Church (3200 3rd Ave W). Come to the 2nd floor of the Fine Center, enjoy a wonderful luncheon, and hear a message entitled "Fret Not, Have Trust." Questions, call Janice at 206-281-2240
Volunteer greeters are needed
for the Queen Anne Farmers Market which is held from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursdays. Have fun in the sun and help save local farms. Please go to www.qafma.org for more info.
Queen Anne Farmers Market
At the market from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 9: Jazz guitar by Hal Merrill, 4 p.m.: Chef demo by Amy Pinkis and Kim Ferguson of Metropolitan Market, 5 p.m.: Entertainment and stagefight demo by Umbrella Theatre Company, 5-7 p.m.; Appalachian music by RedDog. New this week: smoked wild salmon, blueberries, and more. www.qafma.org.
Join the Sweet Pea Nation
Summer Experience this year for an adventurous and educational vacation. For $185 per week, your child can learn to paint, juggle, sculpt, perform and explore different cultures. Each session is at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Aug. 28. Nine week-long camps are available to children entering first through fifth grades, and two week-long camps are available to children entering kindergarten. Visit www.sweetpeacottage.org for more information.
Magnolia Community Club
board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month (except August and December), 7-9 p.m. at the Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W.
Come join Native Elders lunch program
The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation invites Elders to join their lunch program. Come share a meal and connect with other Elders in the Native community. Free lunch is offered five days a week at the Labateyah Youth Home in the Crown Hill neighborhood. New members will receive a $5 gift certificate. Lunches are from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in the dining room at 9010 13th Ave. N.W. 206-228-1410.
Join the Seattle Church of Christ
on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. For an intimate women's prayer time at The Seattle Church of Christ 2555 Eighth Ave. W. Coffee and donuts provided. Contact Tina Robison at 206-261-2260.
Lily Pad Preschool open registration
Lily Pad is a preschool specifically for toddlers age 20 to 40 months. Classes are two days a week and may be scheduled for Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9-11 a.m. 206-353-6590 or e-mail at lilypadpreschool@hotmail.com.
Want to volunteer somewhere?
The Volunteers of America is always looking for volunteers and donations. The organization's Senior Companion Program provides quality home care for seniors and disabled adults. 206-329-0515.
Circle of Healing from Abuse
an adult group for healing from partner or parental abuse, meets on Tuesdays in Queen Anne. 206-428-8512.
Somatotrophics Memory and Aging
a research trial being conducted at the University of Washington, is looking for healthy men and women age 55-90 with mild memory problems. For more information contact the SMART study at 206-685-6607.
Seattle Milk Fund (SMF)
SMF is an organization that empowers families to achieve self-sufficiency. Make new friends as you help people in need. Call Paula at 206-283-9880 for details.
Queen Anne Senior Community Bridge
meets 2-4 p.m., Mondays at 800 Fourth Ave. N. Part of Merrill Gardens. Take Bus 4 & 5 or park one block away at Fifth and Valley streets. Walk-ins welcome. 206-523-8673 or 206-829-8036.
Queen Anne Helpline board meets
on the second Tuesday of each month at the Helpline office at 7:30 a.m. The Helpline office is at 311 W. McGraw. 206-282-1540.
Queen Anne Transportation Committee
holds meetings at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, except December. Meetings are held at the Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 First Ave. W.
Newcomers & New Friends
meets for lunch the second Wednesdays of the month at various locations. Call 425-775-8608 or visit www.seattlenewcomers.com.
Seattle Area Rotary Clubs
is partnering with the Northwest Youth Music Association and Seattle Public Schools to provide 1,200 instruments to students over the next two years. To help or get involved call 206-252-0476.
Thundering 36th District Democrats
meet the second Thursday of each month at Calvary Lutheran Church in Ballard, 7002 23rd Ave. N.W.
206-784-7665 or www.36th.org.
A support group
sponsored by Alzheimer's Association will be held 7-8:30 p.m., on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw St. 206-284-4508 or www.alzwa.org.
Magnolia Scrabble Club
meets 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. first and third Monday of each month at the Magnolia Community Center 2520 34th Ave. W. 206-378-1739.
General Board Games Club
Join the fun 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at the Magnolia Community Center 2520 34th Ave. W. Call Frieda 206-285-8711.
Magnolia Chamber of Commerce
meetings are at 6:15 p.m. every second Tuesday. Call the chamber office, 206-284-5836, for location. All are welcome.
Magnolia Summerfest is planning
for 2009 (July 31-Aug. 1). The fest is seeking volunteers to help plan, to seek vendors and participants and/or help organize. Help sustain and improve the event. Contact Heather at heather.ussery@gmail.com, 425-269-1554.
Magnolia Quilt Guild
gathers at 10 a.m., the first and third Tuesday each month, at the Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W. 206-283-9880.
Seattle Junior Chamber (Jaycees)
Professional and personal development organization devoted to community and individual involvement, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 109 W. Mercer St. 206-286-2014.
Seattle General Toastmasters Club
meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday, at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N. 206-937-6773 or visit www.seattletoastmasters.org.
Toast of the Town Toastmasters
meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays at the Jaycees Bldg., 109 W. Mercer St. toastofthetowntoastmasters.org.
Rotary Club
Magnolia meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Palisade restaurant, 2601 W. Marina Place. 206-972-0505; Queen Anne meets at noon Tuesdays, Best Western Executive Inn, 200 Taylor Ave. N. 206-352-2805.
Lions Club
meets at noon Tuesdays, at Best Western Executive Inn, 200 Taylor Ave. N. 206-282-0738.
Alcoholics Anonymous
meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W. 587-2838; and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, St. Anne's Church, 1411 First Ave. W. and Lee St. 206-587-2838.
Al-Anon
meets at noon Mondays, at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W. 206-625-0000.
Emerald City Toastmasters meets every
Thursday at noon, Seattle Parks Dept. building 100 Dexter Ave. N. 206-467-7600.
Senior Gathering
takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays at Queen Anne Presbyterian Church, Fifth Ave. W. and W. Howe St. Complimentary luncheon. 206-283-6644.
The Crafty Ladies
meet 2-4 p.m., Thursdays at Queen Anne Community Center, 1915 First Ave. W. 206-684-4240.
Queen Anne Healthcare needs
menswear of all sizes and women's clothing size large and bigger. 2717 Dexter Ave. N. 206-284-7012.
Donations to Northwest Center
of clothes/goods can be dropped off 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays in a big blue truck parked in the Diamond lot at 2400 Queen Anne Ave. N. 206-691-2588 or www.nwcenter.org.[[In-content Ad]]
