Brand Strategy Retreat
Expert Maria Ross, founder of Red Slice, a branding consultant and author will spend four roll-up-your-sleeves hours educating you on what brand is and why it matters to your bottom line. The event is Wed., May 25, 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. at the Hotel Max, 620 Stewart St. For more information, call 206-728-6299 or visit the website, http://www.hotelmaxseattle.com.
Coffee Club
at George Andrade's office of Edward Jones. GUEST SPEAKER THIS WEEK WILL BE LOCAL ESTATE ATTORNEY, RYAN VELO-SIMPSON. Come join us Friday, May 27th from 10:00am to 11:00am at 313 West McGraw St. on Upper Queen Anne. To reserve a seat call (206) 285-3727.
Group for Women over 40 w/o kids
Finding Meaning Beyond Motherhood: A Group for Women Over 40 w/o Kids will begin a six-week exploration program on May 12 and will run for six consecutive Thursday nights from 6p.m. to 9p.m. at the Lake Union Place Building, 1914 N. 34th St. For information call Jane Tornatore at 206-769-8108.
Support The Uptown Alliance
The neighborhood organization that creates and supports activities in the neighborhood park, Counterbalance Park. Volunteers from the Alliance will facilitate a gathering of the youngest neighbors with the adults who care for them. Dates are Wednesday, June 1 between 11 AM and 1 PM, and Friday, June 3 between 5 PM and 7 PM (WEATHER PERMITTING) for Uptowners with kids to come to the park at the corner of Queen Anne Ave North and Roy Street to get acquainted. For further information email Jean at jpensund@juno.com
Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio
offers plenty of fun for kids with its week-long Creative Dramatics summer camps. Children must be age 4 or older and completely potty-trained. Summer quarter runs from June 20 through August 26. Contact Taproot’s Acting Studio at (206) 529-3668 or studio@taproottheatre.org
Coast Guard Foundation’s
Annual Pacific Northwest Awards Dinner in tribute to the United States Coast Guard will take place on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The event will take place at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Elliott Hall, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle. The evening will include a cocktail reception, silent auction, search and rescue demonstration, flag ceremony and dinner reception.
Lunch Summer Concert Series
showcases exciting local and national bands each Wednesday and Friday during the lunch hour (noon – 1:30 p.m.) across Downtown Seattle. Concerts are free and open to the public. Downtown Seattle venues stretch from Pioneer Square to the Denny Triangle with 24 concerts in all. The first concert will be Wednesday, June 15, at the Westlake Park Retail Core and will feature the band, The Moondoggies.
FREE cup of coffee
at Muse Coffee Co. and get answers to your financial questions, compliments of George Andrade of Edward Jones. Wednesday, June 1st from 8:00am to 10:00am George Andrade will be available to answers your financial questions, and treat you to a free cup of the drip of the day. Muse Coffee Co. is located at 1907 10th Ave West (at 10th and Howe). Questions? Call (206) 285-3727.
The Queen Historical Society
is completing 40 years in existence. The public is invited to our 40th anniversary party on Thursday (note the change in meeting night) May 26th from 7pm to 9pm. We will have a guest speaker, Mimi Sheridan, who will review and reflect on the past 40 years of accomplishments of the Queen Anne Historical Society. The meeting will be held at the historic Seattle Church of Christ located at 2555 8th Avenue West. The meeting is free and refreshments will be served.
For further information contact 206-438-2740 or email help@qahistory.org.
STRENGTHENING LOCAL ECONOMIES EVERYWHERE! DINNER
Come to the community event & Annual CAGJ Fundraiser & Help us celebrate our 10th anniversary! The event will be Saturday, June 11, at St. Demetrios Church, 2100 Boyer Avenue East, in the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle. The Strengthening Local Economies, Everywhere! Dinner plays a pivotal role in CAGJ’s organizing and fundraising efforts.
Parenting Seminar
Cooperation, Consequences & Keeping Your Sanity. At First Free Methodist (3200 3rd Ave W). Wednesdays at 6:45pm, May 4 & 11th. $15 per person. Free childcare. Call 206-281-2240 for more info. Or register at biblicalparenting.org.
Friends of Magnolia Manor Park
Ideas, talents and enthusiasm needed! As we continue to work on fence removal and opening up the foot-print and making the new park design a reality! Contact Monica/Jon Wooton at
206.284.2430
The Magnolia School of Music
offers Seattle-area young musicians a premier environment for developing their innate musical talents that all possess, specifically in the art of piano performance. For more information, call 206-612-9555 or email at magmusicschool@ymail.com.
Picture Perfect Queen Anne is
looking for people who work or reside on Queen Anne to join its Board. PPQA is an active, hands-on group that 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 about PPQA and the Queen Anne Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, please visit: ppqa.org. Interested? Please send an e-mail to Margaret Okamoto at pictureperfectqa@gmail.com
Market Street Singers
Your Market Street Singers will be presenting the "Market Street Seasons" for your enjoyment at the Ballard First Lutheran Church on NW 65th & 20th NW (across from Smokin' Pete's BBQ) on Saturday May 21st at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 22nd at 3 p.m.. The show will feature music from a variety of periods and styles, all about the four seasons. For more information, please visit the Market Street Singers at www.marketstreetsingers.org or call the choir director at 206-465-3296.
Magnolia Scrabble Club meets
first and third Mondays at 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Community Center 2520 34th Ave. W.. Call Miki 378-1739 with a question, or just find us at the Center! Join the fun with board games at the Magnolia Community Center, the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30. For more info contact Lynne buckomcneill@yahoo.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.
Ballard NW Senior Center Activities
-Computer Classes
The classes will be held on the first three Thursdays of each month at 1 p.m. There is a limit of six people and it cost $5 per class.
-Free classic movies
Free movie matinees at the Ballard Senior Center every Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Learn to row
Seattle Rowing Center, at 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. 206-841-1965.
Bayview Retirement Community
The facility is seeking a volunteer choir director for its Chapel Choir. If interested, please contact Rev. Jan Anderson at 206-281-5749 or janderson@bayviewmanor.org. Bayview Retirement Community is at 11 West Aloha St.
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. The program also meets at noon Mondays, at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W. 206-625-0000.
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.
Circle of Healing from Abuse
an adult group for healing from partner or parental abuse — meets Tuesdays in Queen Anne. 206-428-8512.
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