Concerned About Our Public Schools?
Come share your thoughts with and hear the latest from Reuven Carlyle, State Representative for the 36th District, Michael DeBell, President of the Seattle Public School Board, Ramona Hattendorf, President of the Seattle Council PTSA, Lisa Moore, Executive Director, Successful Schools in Action, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, at the McClure Middle School Library, 1915 First Ave. W. Topics include budget cuts, class sizes, layoffs, student assignment plan, curriculum updates and college preparedness.
The Magnolia Blood Drive
needs donors. The drive is from 1-7 p.m., Monday, June 15 at Fatima Church Hall on West Barrett Street between West 32nd & 34th streets (Four blocks north of Magnolia Village). For more info call Doug Gehrke. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Ninth Annual Uptown Stroll
is seeking artists to participate 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., Saturday Aug. 29, for this Art in Action event. Artists are expected to be in the process of producing artwork during the day. There is no charge to participate and artists are encouraged to have their art available for sale. Artists will enter in one of two divisions: Youth (age 6-17) and Adult (18 and upward). To register, contact Kathy or Keith Biever, 283-9047.
Come clean up the park
The Scientology Environmental Task Force is joining with the Parks Department for a June clean-up in Kinnear Park. Anyone can participate starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 in the upper park at 899 W. Olympic Place. Tools and gloves provided. Clean-up goes until noon. Call Ann for more information at 206-284-0604.
Grand Opening of QA Farmers Market
Come celebrate from 3 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 18, at W. Crockett. Farm-fresh produce, fish, meat, dairy, and more, direct from the producer. Hot food from Skillet and Patty Pan Grill. Toe-tappin' hot jass and hokum tunes by Snake Suspenderz. Canlis Chef Jason Franey cooks at 4 p.m., Matthew Amster-Burton ("Hungry Monkey") signs books at 5 p.m. Meet market poster artist Elizabeth Mullaly and Fremont Bridge artist Kristen Ramirez, 3 to 7 p.m. More information at www.qafma.org
History Beneath Your Feet
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Walking Tour
The Queen Anne Historical Society's 13th annual free walking tour of our local historical cemetery, Mount Pleasant, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13. This year's tour will build on the centennial themes of the A-Y-P Exposition and Queen Anne High School, both now 100 years old. Kim Turner, our society's researcher, has put together an eclectic group of cemetery tour sites to note various centennials and to illustrate his favorite theme-that every person has a life story to be told. Meet at the cemetery entrance at 7th Ave. W. and W. Raye St. The ground is uneven, so be prepared. For more information contact Isabel Egglin at 206-286-3605 or help@qahistory.org.
Replace the Dexter Way North Mural
The community is welcome to vote on a new mural theme for the Dexter Way North underpass, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 at the Swedish Cultural Center at 1920 Dexter Ave. N. Queenannemurals@yahoo.com.
Magnolia Tennis Flights "summer"
registration has begun. Register online at www.seattle.gov/parks or in person at the Magnolia Community Center. Cost is $50. Flights run from 6/15-8/10. For more info go to www.magnoliatennis.homestead.com or call 206-386-4235. Magnolia Farmers Market is open
The market takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday through Oct. 10, outdoors next to the Magnolia Community Center on 34th Street West.
Volunteer greeters
sought for the Queen Anne Farmers Market this summer, from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, opening June 18. Have fun in the sun and help save local farms. Please go to www.qafma.org for more info.
Summer camps begin June 22!
Join the Sweet Pea Nation Summer Experience this year for an adventurous and educational vacation. For $185 per week, your child can learn to paint, juggle, sculpt, perform and explore different cultures. Each session is at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 22-Aug. 28. Nine week-long camps are available to children entering first through fifth grades, and two week-long camps are available to children entering kindergarten. Registration deadline is May 29, 2009. Visit www.sweetpeacottage.org for more information.
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.
Come join Native Elders lunch program
The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation invites Elders to join their lunch program. Come share a meal and connect with other Elders in the Native community. Free lunch is offered five days a week at the Labateyah Youth Home in the Crown Hill neighborhood. New members will receive a $5 gift certificate. Lunches are from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in the dining room at 9010 13th Ave. N.W. 206-228-1410.
Join the Seattle Church of Christ
on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. For an intimate women's prayer time at The Seattle Church of Christ 2555 Eighth Ave. W. Coffee and donuts provided. Contact Tina Robison at 206-261-2260.
Lily Pad Preschool open registration
Lily Pad is a preschool specifically for toddlers age 20 to 40 months. Classes are two days a week and may be scheduled for Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9-11 a.m. 206-353-6590 or email at lilypadpreschool@hotmail.com.
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.
Parenting: The Early Years, "10 Biblical Traits Your Kids Will Remember"
takes place 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays at First Free Methodist Church (3200 Third Ave. W.) upstairs in the Fine Center. Free class, free parking! A DVD curriculum that focuses more on who you are as a parent, which is even more important than what you do a starting place for new parents and a review for others. 206-281-2240.
"The 7 Churches of Revelation"
Bible Study is 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays at First Free Methodist Church (3200 Third Ave. W.), fourth floor. Free class/free parking. Led by Pastor Jason. A look at these churches in their historical and social setting to see how they might apply to our lives today.
Circle of Healing from Abuse
an adult group for healing from partner or parental abuse, meets on Tuesdays in Queen Anne. 206-428-8512.
Somatotrophics Memory and Aging
a research trial being conducted at the University of Washington, is looking for healthy men and women age 55-90 with mild memory problems. For more information contact the SMART study at 206-685-6607.
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.
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.
Queen Anne Transportation Committee
holds meetings at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, except December. Meetings are held at the Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 First Ave. W.
Newcomers & New Friends
meets for lunch the second Wednesdays of the month at various locations. Call 425-775-8608 or visit www.seattlenewcomers.com.
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.
Thundering 36th District Democrats
meet the second Thursday of each month at Calvary Lutheran Church in Ballard, 7002 23rd Ave. N.W.
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.
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. Call Frieda 206-285-8711.
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.
Magnolia Summerfest is starting
to plan for 2009 (July 31-Aug. 1). The fest is seeking volunteers to help plan, to seek vendors and participants and/or help organize. Help sustain and improve the event. Contact Heather at heather.ussery@gmail.com, 425-269-1554.
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 Palisade restaurant, 2601 W. Marina Place. 206-972-0505; 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.
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
menswear of all sizes and women's clothing size large and bigger. 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.[[In-content Ad]]
