The Commercialization of Childhood
Magnolia United Church of Christ presents “Consumer Kids,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 18. This documentary that every parent should see. “Consuming Kids” traces the evolution and impact of this disturbing phenomenon. This is an admission free event.
Magnolia United Church of Christ at located at 3555 W. McGraw St. For more information, call 206-283-1788 or visit magnoliaucc.org.
A jazz concert series
will open May 19 at Queen Anne Chjristian Chjurch , 1409 Third Ave. W. Admission: $10. Information: carnival102@msn.com.
Jepokrydonna, a fiddling group from Finland,
will play at Swedish Cultural Center Wednesday, June 6. RSVP by Tuesday, June 5 to rsvp@swedishculturalcenter.org or 206-283-1090 $20. Late RSVPs/walk-in $ 22. Co-sponsored by Swedish Finnish Historical Society.
Swedish pancakes
will be served, authentically with lingonberries, hame, coffee and tea, starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 3, at Swedish Cultural Center. Music by Metro Gnomes, Nordic Reflections and Smilin’ Scandinavian plus dancing. Adults $9; children 5-12 $5.
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.
The Photographs of Laurie Zak
will be shown from through 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.
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.
A Finnish film will show at
the Swedish Cultural Center at 2 p.m. Friday, May 25. It’s billed as part comedy and part road show, spotlighting Lapland. Sponsored by the Finlandia Foundation. information kristine@swedishculturalcenter.org
Elimination of the downtown Ride Free Area will be the subject of a public hearing on Tuesday, May 24, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Union Station
Ruth Fisher Boardroom
401 S. Jackson St. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities or to receive information in alternative formats please call 1-800-201-4900, TTY Relay 711 or e-mail accessibility@soundtransit.org.
Information: Geoff Patrick—(206) 398-5313 or geoff.patrick@soundtransit.org
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5K Fun Run
Unleash your inner super hero and join nearly 400 girls at this 5K Fun Run benefitting Girlson the Run of Puget Sound (GOTRPS, girlsrun.org). Runners, walkers, dogs andjogging strollers welcome on a beautiful route through Seward Park! Festival of fun follows the 5K. The event is at 10 a.m. on May 19 at Seward Park. For more information, call 206-528-2118 or visit the website.
Paul Dorpat to speak at QAHS & MHS meeting
The Queen Anne Historical Society and the Magnolia Historical Society are proud to announce that Paul Dorpat will present a lecture and slide show program at their annual meeting on Thursday, May 24, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seventh Church of Christ located at 2555 Eighth Avenue West (corner of West Halladay Street.) Street parking is available and the lecture is free. Light refreshments will be served. In addition, 2012-13 officers for the respective societies will be elected that night.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Ballard Senior Center
Ballard NW Senior Center will be introducing a variety of new classes in the coming weeks. The program offers many free classes for seniors. For more information, call me at (206) 297-0403.
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; and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, St. Anne’s Church, 1411 First Ave. W. and Lee St. 206-587-2838. The program also meets at noon Mondays, at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W. 206-625-0000.
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.
Tutors needed
at Lawton Elementary School at 4000 27th Ave. W. Call 252-2172.
A Youth Development Fund Bingo
fundraiser on June 7, 6:30-10 p.m. at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N. Entry is $25 for 20 cards. Information: www.kcydf.org
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