Seeking Magnolia p-patch gardeners
Interested in gardening at Magnolia’s first p-patch at Manor Park on 28th West? Plots are assigned by hours donated to making it happen. Construction date 2012. Volunteer now by contacting Susan Casey at 282-3583 or scompost@q.com . Up to 30 plots are on a first come first serve basis. Join the new Magnolia p-patch community in planning and breaking ground.
The Magnolia Chorale
our community vocal ensemble, invites sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses who like to sing to join the Chorale for the 2012 spring season. Rehearsals Sundays 7:00-9:20 p.m. Jan 29-Apr 29 at the Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw at 36th Ave W. Spring concert of American music May 5 & 6 in Magnolia village. New singer voice placement Sunday January 29 6:15 p.m. at the Magnolia United Church of Christ. For info: J Tai Music Director (yuying818@yahoo.com).
The Photographs of Laurie Zak
Zak’s pictures will be shown from Apr. 1 - May 18 at Magnolia United Congregational Church, 3555 W. McGraw St. As a photographer, Laurie loves finding “something” in everyday “nothing”. It’s that and a sense of humor that make her images captivating. Artist’s Reception: Sunday, April 15, 11a.m.-2p.m.
in the Narthex Gallery at Magnolia UCC
For information, call 206-283-1788, or visit www.magnoliaucc.org.
Radical Women Meeting
Socialist Feminism or Radical Feminism ˆ What is the Difference? Learn about these two contrasting political viewpoints and how they play out on real-life questions such as efforts to fight rape, attitudes towards transgender people, and strategies for liberation. Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7:30pm. Dinner, with vegetarian option, available at 6:30pm for an $8.50 donation. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle. Hosted by Radical Women. For more information, rides or childcare: 206-722-6057, RWseattle@mindspring.com, www.RadicalWomen.org
Prodigal Sons
a film by Kimberly Reed, will be shown on Friday, April 20, at 7p.m. at the Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw. Prodigal Sons follows three siblings — a transgender woman, a gay man, and their adopted brother who discovers he’s the grandson of Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. For more information, visit www.magnoliaucc.org or call 206-283-1788.
Celebrate Earthday Apr. 21
In celebration of Earth Day 2012, the Scientology Environmental Task Force is doing a community street cleanup on Saturday, April 21st - volunteers welcome! Meet in Counterbalance Park on the corner of Roy St. and Queen Anne Ave. N at 9 am. Pick up gloves and tools on site and help clean up the neighborhood. Contact Ann Pearce at 206-284-0604 for more information.
Magnolia Chamber event
Meeting with other chamber members at 6:15 p.m., Apr. 24 ,at Umpqua Bank, 2236 32nd Ave. W., Suite A. We especially invite all Magnolia merchants to interact with Board members with your ideas, suggestions and visions for our business community. For more information, call Nancy Callahan at 206-284-5836.
Magnolia Chamber visits Ballard
The Port of Seattle and the Highliner Pub & Grill are sponsoring an After Hours get together for Magnolia and Ballard business folks
from 5-7 p.m. on Apr. 26 at the Highliner Pub & Grill at Fisherman’s Terminal, 3909 18th Ave. W.
Register for Queen Anne Little League
Sign up now! Boys and girls 5 and up are welcome. Evaluation will be held February 4 and 5, so that coaches can place every kid on an appropriate team. Teeball age kids (5, 6, and maybe 7 years old) do not have to participate in the evaluations. Little League is always fun, and kids learn so much about themselves,
teamwork, sportsmanship, and life. For more information, visit www.qall.org.
Magnolia Girl Scouts
Interested in community service, camping, leadership? Come join our Girl Scout Troop. We are a Father run troop that focuses on Outdoor Skills and Service Projects. Moms are welcome to participate and lead also. For more information, call 206-696-3434, Jim.V.Petersen@Gmail.com.
Spanish Conversation
Hola. The Spanish Conversation Group meets in the Magnolia library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 5:30 to 6:30, pm. We are a small group with varying levels of ability. Bienvenidos a todos. Call 285-4290 for more information.
Free AARP tax help
Imagine having someone prepare your tax return for you for FREE! At the Ballard Senior Center the AARP Tax Aide volunteers are here to help you get your tax returns filled out and electronically mailed in. During the next tax season please call 206-297-0403 to make an appointment.
Zumba Classes
The Ballard Senior Center is offering various classes, including a new Zumba class on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. For information, call 206-297-0403.
Senior Services
is introducing a new van service in Queen Anne and Magnolia for seniors 55 years of age and older and people with disabilities of all ages. To request a ride or for more information please call 206-727-6262 or visit our website at www.seniorservices.org.
Picture Perfect Queen Anne is
looking for people who work or reside on Queen Anne to join its Board. PPQA works with other community organizations and city government to enhance the public streetscape of the hilltop retail core of Queen Anne Avenue N. For further information, please visit: ppqa.org. Interested? Please send an e-mail to Margaret Okamoto at pictureperfectqa@gmail.com
Magnolia Scrabble Club meets
meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month, and a general board and card games group meets on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of every month from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. at the Magnolia Community Center, 2520 34th Ave. W. Just join us, or for more information call Judy at 206-284-3911, Annette at 206-285-3717, or Frieda at 206-285-8711.
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.
Alzheimer’s Association
support 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.
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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W. 587-2838.