Queen Anne Community Center
to host the third annual Holiday Antique/Collectable Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 18 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 19 at the community center at 1901 First. Ave. W. Early bird admission $5 from 8-10 a.m., Saturday. General public $10. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Gina Saxby at (206)386-4240 or email gina.saxby@seattle.gov.
Write your Family History
You don't need to be a "writer" to produce something wonderful. This FREE class with provide you with the time and tools to begin this important task. The winter session will focus on childhood. Fun and supportive atmosphere. All you need is a notebook and pen. Laptops welcome. Classes are 10 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from Jan. 13 to March 3 at Magnolia Community Center at 2550 34th Ave. W. For more information call 386-4235.
Fastest growing sport in the Northwest
Queen Anne Quick Styx registration has begun. The team is seeking 3rd and 4th graders for new U-11 division. If you enjoy running and being part of a team, then Girls Lacrosse is a great opportunity to expand those skills. Roster spots are limited Costs: $100 per player, plus $25 US Lacrosse membership requirement Practice Location: Queen Anne Bowl. Season: March-May 2011. Registration information: www.eteamz.com/QueenAnneQuickStyx. Additional Girls Youth Lacrosse information is available at: www.waglax.com. Questions? George Bergeron at georgeb@roenassociates.com.
Japanese-style pottery at Coe Elementary
On Jan. 11 and 12 students of Coe Elementary School will attempt to fire in the traditional Japanese Raku style. More than 400 student pieces of pottery will be fired in the school playground. Raku requires open flame fires where the pottery is glazed (The kids have made the bowls already and they are being pre-baked to withstand the actual open flame glazing fires.
Queen Anne Lacrosse Club
The Queen Anne Lacrosse Club has open roster spots for both third and fourth-grade team and fifth- and sixth-grade team. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays at Queen Anne Bowl, games are on Saturdays. Practices start in February, games begin March 12 and last through May 21. For more information email qalacrosse@gmail.com or visit www.qalacrosse.org. 206-910-7470.
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.
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 St. 206-216-2255 or email carol@seattlerowingcenter.com
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.
Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary
piano music classes are being offered in Magnolia School of Music to 6 to 18 year olds. Please contact Yeva Ghazaryan at 206-612-9555 or magmusicschool@ymail.com for more information about the school and registration. Visit www.magnoliamusicschool.com for more information.
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
is partnering with the Northwest Youth Music Association and Seattle Public Schools to provide 1,200 instruments.
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 the Seattle Yacht Club at Elliott Bay Marina; 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.
Newcomers & New Friends
meets for lunch the second Wednesday of every month at various locations. Call 425-775-8608 or visit www.seattlenewcomers.com.
The Crafty Ladies
meet 2-4 p.m., Thursdays at Queen Anne Community Center, 1915 First Ave. W. 206-684-4240.
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]]
