Free Thanksgiving Eve Dinner
at First Free Methodist (3200 3rd Ave W). Nov. 26, 5-6 p.m. upstairs in Fine Center. If you don't have Thanksgiving dinner plans-we'd love to have you- all are welcome! Free delicious Turkey dinner! Pls call 206-281-2240 to RSVP.
Swedish Pancake Breakfast
at Magnolia Lutheran Church, 2414 31st Ave. W., corner at McGraw Sat., Dec. 4, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Continuous "quality" service featuring "old-country" HAND FLIPPED pancakes with all the toppings, ham, fruit, juice and coffee. Suggested donation of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 will benefit ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and Lutheran Community Services.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent
Maria L. Goodloe-Johnson, Ph.D. and the Seattle Council PTSA invite parents, guardians and family members to attend a regional meeting to discuss School Reports from 7-8:30 p.m., Dec. 6 at Whitman Middle School 9201 15th Ave. N.W. This meeting pertains to students attending Ballard, Ingraham and Center School high schools, Evening School, Hamilton Int'l, Whitman Broadview-Thomson (K-8), Salmon Bay (K-8), Adams, BF Day, Bagley, Greenwood, John Stanford Int'l, Loyal Heights, McDonald, North Beach, Northgate, West Woodland and Whittier. A second meeting takes place at 7-8:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at Washington Middle School at 2101 S. Jackson St. This meeting pertains to students attending Franklin, Garfield, Nova, SBOC, McClure, Washington, Blaine (K-8), Madrona (K-8), Coe, Gatzert, Hay, John Muir, Lawton, Leschi, Lowell, McGilvra, Montlake, Queen Anne, Stevens, and Thurgood Marshall. Visit www.seattleschools.org for more information.
Special Magnolia Community Club
meeting. The Magnolia Community Club has invited the FAA, Boeing Field and SeaTac management to a public meeting to discuss the FAA's current draft proposal to lower the altitude of aircraft flying over Magnolia headed for SeaTac or Boeing Field. The airport management as been asked to discuss their operational requirements relative to the airspace over Magnolia, their future plans for aircraft approaches and their noise abatement programs. The FAA has been asked to present its justification for the proposed changes. Join us to learn more about the potential increase in danger, noise and pollution that these proposed changes may have for Magnolia, Ballard and Queen Anne and provide your feedback
The meeting is from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Catharine Blaine School Cafeteria 2550 34th Ave. W. Questions? Contact Robert Bismuth, Trustee at AirportNorth@gmail.com.
American Legion Post 123
in Magnolia meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. Veterans do include all active, reserve and guard members. For more information call Elizabeth 206-909-6853.
Seattle Parks and Recreation
has launched its new Seattle Parks Teens Web site! Find the latest info about all of Seattle Parks Teens programs, events and activities via a comprehensive events calendar, media gallery featuring teen produced videos, music and photography; as well as program information about Late Night, O2 outdoor education, the Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, service learning hours and more. Explore the site at www.seattle.gov/parks/teens.
Ballard NW Senior Center Activities
Computer Classes
The classes will be held on the first three Thursdays of each month at 1 p.m. Come learn how to use Word, e-mail, and all the basics that you need to successfully operate a computer. This will be a very flexible class. There is a limit of six people and it cost $5 per class.
-Learn Falun Dafa
Join Matthew for this new class to help with relaxation and flexibility on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m.
-Free classic movies
Free movie matinees at the Center every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Bring a friend and have a relaxing afternoon.
Learn to row
Seattle Rowing Center, an organization focused on developing the future one stroke at a time, has opened its doors on the north side of Queen Anne at 1116 West Ewing Street. 206-216-2255 or email carol@seattlerowingcenter.com
Nordic Heritage Museum
is having its annual Christmas Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-21. The festival is at 3014 N.W. 67th St.
Uptown Stroll Art in the Bank
Works of 31 artists and the three jurors will be on display in Bank of America (100 W. Mercer) until Nov. 18. Come on down and enjoy. Kathy/Keith Biever 206-283-9047
Beginning yoga class
Tuesdays 5:15 p.m. and Thursdays 2:45 p.m. at Fitness by Design, 3139 W. Government Way. New students welcome as we stretch, strengthen and feel good all over. Call for more info: (206) 841-1965.
New Yoga Classes
Beginning yoga classes are being held on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 2:45 p.m. at Fitness by Design, 3139 W. Government Way, Magnolia. New students are welcome as we stretch, strengthen and feel good all over. Call for more info: 206 841-1965.
Bayview Retirement Community
The facility is seeking a volunteer choir director for its Chapel Choir, made up of BRC residents, which has sung at BRC's Sunday evening Vespers (a Christian worship service) for approximately 20 years (choir sings through May.) If interested, please contact Rev. Jan Anderson, Dept. of Pastoral Services, Bayview Retirement Community, 11 West Aloha St. 206-281-5749 email: janderson@bayviewmanor.org
Ballard NW Senior Center events
FREE Wednesday Night at the Movies every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $2.
Current Events Group
10:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Stay on top of the news. Discus the latest articles in the newspapers or the latest reports on television.
Life: "Amaze or Amazing" Group
12:45 p.m., first and third Monday of each month. Do life's twists and turns have you in knots? This could be the group for you. Come get involved! Visit www.ballardseniorcenter.org to learn more.
State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson
is inviting 36th District constituents to take part in her weekly Coffee Hour with Mary Lou, Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Phinney Starbucks at 317 N. 67th St.
Magnolia Chamber General Meeting
meets the fourth Tuesday, 6:15 p.m., every month except August. Location and topic tba. Watch for it at www.magnoliachamber.org
Bridge players needed
The Magnolia Community Center Bridge Club meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Wednesday at the Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W. Bring your own lunch. Call Janet Ray at 300-8559 for more information.
Volunteer tutors needed
No experience necessary! Training provided! Successful Schools in Action (SSIA), 206-378-0797 or FloMinehan@SchoolsInAction.org.
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.
Saving for College
You can guarantee your child's college tuition with Washington's Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program. Call 1-800-955-2318 or visit get.wa.gov.
Parks and recreation starting
Spring adult sports leagues are getting started soon. For more information about our adult leagues, contact Antoinette Daniel, Recreation Program coordinator at 684-7092, or email Antoinette.daniel@seattle.gov.
Magnolia Book Club meets
Starting at 6:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W. For more information e-mail Kacey at kaceyk21@hotmail.com or visit www.readinginmagnolia.wordpress.com.
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.
Circle of Healing from Abuse
an adult group for healing from partner or parental abuse - meets Tuesdays in Queen Anne. 206-428-8512.
The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus
The Queen Anne a cappella barbershop singing group will be meeting at 7:30 p.m., every Monday at the Queen Anne Baptist Church, 2011 First Ave. N. Entrance via the alley. Visit www.seachordsmen.org or call 206-370-4085 for more information.
Scout Troops need new members
Are you a boy between the age of 11 and 18, enjoy outdoor activities and like to learn new skills while making friends?
If so, Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 70 wants you! Visit us at www.QATroop70.org or call Jim Grane at 282-6861 or Lisa Walker
at 286-3108. Come join in the adventure!
TROOP 72 wants you to "Get Off The Hill." Where on Queen Anne can you canoe 70 miles, raft for 3 days or sleep in a snow cave? See www.troop72Seattle.org for photos, videos and information about joining scouts, or call Scoutmaster David Rice at 206-284-7999.
TROOP 85 is recruiting for new scouts ages 11 to 18. For more information contact Scoutmaster Tom McKoy 206-284-9076.
The Spanish Conversation Group
meets at the Magnolia Library on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 206-283-2224. Bienvenidos.
Magnolia Community Club
The 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.
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.
Queen Anne Senior Community Bridge
meets 2-4 p.m., Mondays at 800 Fourth Ave. N. Part of Merrill Gardens. Take Bus 4 & 5 Greenwood bus or park one block away at Fifth and Valley streets. Walk-ins welcome. 206-523-8673 or 206-829-8036.
Thundering 36th District Democrats
The organization meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Community Hall (Brick Building 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Call 206-784-7665 or www.36th.org.
Volunteer tutors needed at Lawton
Reading, writing and math tutors are needed at Lawton Elementary School at 4000 27th Ave. W. Call 252-2172, or visit www.orgsites.com/wa/lawtonvolunteers.
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.
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.
The Magnolia Circle
The group offers pet bereavement support to anyone needing it. The Circle meets at 2:30 p.m., every third Saturday of every month in the Dunes Room of the Magnolia Community Center at 2550 34th Ave. W. Call 206-369-6666 or e-mail meta_arts@earthlink.net for more information.
Seattle Area Rotary Clubs
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