Blood Drive
Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 70 is sponsoring a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 6 at the Queen Anne United Methodist Church at 1606 5th Ave. W. (next to the Queen Anne Library). To schedule an appointment, please visit www.psbc.org and select the "BSA Troop 70 - Queen Anne United Methodist Church" blood drive. If you have any questions or if you need assistance registering, please contact either Jim Grane at 206-282-6861 or Gail Hudson at 206-282-6385.
The Queen Anne Community Council Transportation Committee
will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Queen Anne Community Center 1901 First Ave. W. Jon Rosen will present a proposal for sidewalk widening on Fifth Avenue N. between Valley and Aloha streets, a neighborhood business district. Bring your transportation issues. John Coney, Ch. Transportation Committee 283-2049.
The Urban Coyote
Join Denny Ryan for a talk about coyotes and their not-so-secret city lives. Learn about the behavior, biology and habitat of coyotes. Find out why they have been able to adapt to urban life unlike many other predators. What you need to know to avoid conflicts with coyotes and keep your pet safe. Explore the relationship between wolves and dogs. Ask questions and share stories. Denny is a nature correspondent who writes the 'Knowing Nature with Denny' blog online at www.gotodenny.com. He is also the Okanogan County field representative for the Grizzly Bear Outreach Project (GBOP). The talks is 7 p.m., Thursday, March 4 and costs $5.
From Backyards to the Cascade Crest: Cougar Ecology and Behavior in Western Washington
Join Brian Kertson, wildlife scientist, as he shares facets of cougar ecology and behavior with research findings and exciting stories from his first-hand experience with cougars. The talk will be combined with hands-on opportunities to touch cougar pelts and view skulls and tracks of our elusive cats. Kertson is a wildlife scientist and doctorate candidate with the Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and University of Washington. Kertson has 10 years of experience conducting intensive, field-based research on cougar ecology and behavior on both the western and eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. His current research uses Global Positioning System (GPS) radio collars to examine the potential influences of cougar demographic characteristics and landscape features on cougar-human interaction in western Washington. The event is at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6. A $5 donation is requested to fund programs at Discovery Park.
Sharing Nature with your children,
a presentation for adults
Join presenter Julie Tubbs Luthy for a night filled with fun activities and nature tidbits that will amaze you and your children. If you've ever had difficulty getting your kids to hike, play or explore outside; don't miss this. Luthy has been a naturalist for more than 25 years, helping people nurture a respect and awe for their natural surroundings. The evenign begins at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 10. There is a $7 per-person charge. Register in advance by calling Discovery Park at 386-4236.
Mayor Mike McGinn invites you
to participate in the Youth and Families Initiative, a major initiative announced during his inaugural address. The idea is to get a dialog going about how best to create a healthy, positive and equitable environment for all families in Seattle. Anyone can attend one of the workshops, where trained facilitators will lead participants through the beginnings of this group discussion. If you are interested in volunteering with the Initiative, please contact Sol Villarreal in the Mayor's Office at sol.villarreal@seattle.gov or 206-233-2656. Venues and dates are:
March 1 - Northgate Elementary
7-8:30 p.m.
March 8 - Van Asselt Elementary
7-8:30 p.m.
March 15 - Denny Middle School
7-8:30 p.m.
March 22 - Garfield Com. Ctr.
7-8:30 p.m.
Magnolia Historical Society needs YOU!
We need your memories of living here in a time gone by, historical pictures 1900-1960s. We need new board members to help make Magnolia history! We can help you write, we will scan and return your photos. There will be a membership drive at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 17 and 6-8 p.m., April 20 at the Magnolia Library. Memberships this year will be free! There will be 25 "Magnolia: Making More Memories" books given away. Our general meeting on historic Magnolia properties (The Admiral's House and the West Point Lighthouse) will be May 27. For inquiries call 206-284-2430.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Odeonquartet with glass armonica
virtuoso Dennis James will present a program "Triple Glass" at 7:30 p.m., Monday March 8 at Town Hall's Great Hall at the corner of Seneca and Eighth streets. The program will feature Mozart's last chamber work for string quartet and glass armonica, Garry Eister's Quintet for Glass and Strings, and Philip Glass' Quartet No. 5. The program is preceded at 6:45 by a pre-concert reception and impromptu Wine Glass Orchestra for all in attendance. Tickets are $20 regular and $10 for seniors and adults, available at the door or www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact 206-789-4760 or www.odeonquartet.org.
Sustainable Magnolia February Meeting
is at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22. Come and join one of the action teams - Built Environment; Local Food/P-Patch; Public Policy; Transportation; or Waste Reduction/Recycling. Help make a difference in our community! All are welcome. (Meeting Location: the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Seattle First Ward, 2415 31st Ave W.
Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 70 is
sponsoring a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 6, at the Queen Anne United Methodist Church. The Queen Anne United Methodist Church is at 1606 5th Ave. W. (next to the Queen Anne Library). If you have any questions or if you need assistance registering, please contact either Jim Grane at 206-282-6861 or Gail Hudson at 206-282-6385.
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
will host a Lenten lecture and discussion series with Dr. Frank Spina, Seattle Pacific University professor of Old Testament and Biblical theology and associate priest at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Bellevue. This Lenten series will be held from 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays beginning Feb. 24, at the Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W. A free will offering taken up with all proceeds to benefit Northwest Harvest. Childcare will be provided. For questions or more information, please contact J. Stockert at dstockert@comcast.net.
Join Dennis Ryan from the Grizzly Bear Outreach Project
for a family oriented presentation. He will discuss the history, biology, behavior and issues of black bears and the small population of grizzly bears that live in Washington. The event is 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Discovery Park visitors center. $5 donation requested. There is also the Habitat Restoration Work Party, where you can plant native plants in the spring. That is 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20. Full Moon Trek is another opportunity to see Discovery Park from a different perspective: after dark. The trek is 4:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27. $5 per person. To register for these programs, please call Discovery Park at 206-386-4237.
Magnolia Book Club meets
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/.
Free tax prep
AARP tax-aide volunteer counselors are eager to assist taxpayers in preparing and efiling tax returns. No age limit. No income limit. Call Magnolia Community Center 206-386-4235, 2550 34th Ave. W., or Queen Anne Library 206-386-4227, 400 W. Garfield, to make an appointment.
Rotary is looking for another homeowner
in Magnolia to assist in April. The 20th Annual Spring Rebuilding Day will be Saturday, April 24. The Rebuilding Together organization will assist approximately 30 homeowners and nonprofit facilities in need with the help of 1,000 volunteers. Homeowners must be low-income and physically and/or financially unable to complete the repairs independently. Any homeowners or neighbors who are interested in the program can call 206-682-1231.
Auction for PAWS and Operation Sack Lunch
Magnolia artist, Molly Norris, will donate a painting for the Music, Life and Tails auction at 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at Hales Brew Pub in Fremont, at 4301 Leary Way N.W. The auction will feature music by Dave Ellis and the Hopeless Sinners, Andy Coe In Lake'ch, Jaguar Paw and Double Hockey Sticks. All proceeds benefit Operation Sack Lunch and PAWS. Visit www. livinglifelarger.org for more information.
Mindful, meditating Magnolians/Queen Anners -
We are forming a weekly/bi-weekly group to practice mindfulness and meditation and share the practice's impact on our lives in a positive way. If you are a participant in full catastrophe living and want a support group to make your meditation even more meaningful call 206-284-2430 for information.
McClure Middle School tours
Prospective parents and families can take a tour of McClure Middle School to find out what McClure is all about. The tours are 9-11 a.m., March 4, 11, 16. at 1915 First Ave. W. For more information, visit www.mccluremavericks.org.
Saving for College
You can guarantee your child's college tuition with Washington's Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program. GET is our state's 529 prepaid tuition plan - backed by state law and a secure place for college savings. Call 1-800-955-2318 or visit get.wa.gov.
Queen Anne a cappella barbershop singing
The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus sings at 7:30 p.m., every Monday at the Queen Anne Baptist Church, 2011 First Ave. N. Entrance via the alley. Visit www.seachorsmen.org or call 206-370-4085 for more information.
Lawton Open House
Lawton Elementary, located at 4000 27th Ave. W., is inviting the community to get acquainted with their neighborhood school. Guided Tours of the building will be offered 9:15-11:45 a.m., March 3. Visit www.lawtonelementary.org.
Informational seminars
on Group Health's Medicare Advantage plans are now available. Group Health offers five HMO Medicare Advantage plans in North King County. Sessions are 10 a.m., Feb. 23 at Group Health Headquarters, 320 Westlake Ave. N.
Write your Personal/Family History
This session will focus on stories from young adulthood: first jobs, college, relationships, marriage or not, babies or not, first apartments or homes, etc. Magnolia Community Center Thursdays: 10 - noon, through Feb. 25. Call the Community Center -206-386-4235 -- for more information.
Seattle Rainiers are looking for
14-, 15-, 16-year-old select baseball players to complete its 2010 teams. If you are looking to play competitive baseball and willing to work hard, please call Mark at 206-387-9887 or email minckler1@comcast.net you can visit the Rainier Web site at www.rainiersbaseball.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.
Volunteer tutors needed at Lawton
The goal of our Tutoring Program is to help students with reading, writing and math. Tutors help within the classroom or pull students out for one-on-one tutoring. Tutors are provided with materials and guided by the teachers on how to help the child. Lawton is located at 4000 27th Ave. W. and school hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., M-F. For additional information contact Lawton Volunteer Coordinator Suzy Minto at 252-2172, or visit our Web site at www.orgsites.com/wa/lawtonvolunteers.
Magnolia Troop 85 Recruiting
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 Wednesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 206-283-
2224. Bienvenidos.
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.
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.
Boy Scout Troop 70 Wants You!
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!
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.
Thundering 36th District Democrats
meets 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.
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.
The Magnolia Circle
offers pet bereavement support to anyone needing it. If you are experiencing feelings of loss surrounding the illness or death of a beloved animal companion, please join the Circle 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.
Young musicians throughout the Northwest
are invited to vie for a scholarship and a chance to perform on stage at Benaroya Hall during the third annual Ten Grands concert on May 21. The competition is open to musicians between the ages of 6 and 18. Non-professional acoustic instrumentalists, vocalists, or ensembles of up to six people are eligible to submit the entry (consisting of an audition recording and entry form) until March 12. Visit www.tengrands.com for entry forms and more information.
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.
Come join Native Elders lunch program
The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation invites Elders to join their lunch program. Lunches are from 11 a.m. to
noon, Monday through Friday, in the dining room at 9010 13th Ave. N.W. 206-228-1410.
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.
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.
Are you interested in needlework,
beading, knitting and other forms of fiber arts? Please contact Gloria Young at gloriayoung@comcast.net or call Noreen Havens, 425-778-1418.
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 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.
Queen Anne Healthcare needs clothes of all sizes
for men and women. 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.
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