Are you a single woman
looking for encouragement? SOLO'S- monthly single women's luncheon Thursday, Sept. 9. First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., 2nd Floor Fine Center, 12-1:30 p.m. Free Parking. $2 luncheon. RSVP 206-281-2240.
Free notary public services
Offered by the Edward Jones office of George Andrade at 313 W. McGraw St. in Queen Anne. Every Wednesday between 2-4 p.m. with 2 forms of proper ID legitimate documents will be notarized free of charge. Questions? Call Lisa at (206) 285-3727.
Beginning yoga class
Tuesdays 5:15 p.m. and Thursdays 2:45 p.m. at Fitness by Design, 3139 W. Government Way. New students welcome as we stretch, strengthen and feel good all over. Call for more info: (206) 841-1965.
Gilman Gardens BBQ
Gilman Gardens Harvest Celebration is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Garden Lounge (pinic table). There will be a barbecue and everyone is encouraged to bring something. Gardeners, friends, neighbors, supporters all welcome. Gilman Gardens is at the corner of 14th Avenue West and Gilman Drive West.
Observe an alternate care facility (ACF)
drill which will take place Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. The ACF will be activated if Seattle experiences a catastrophic emergency. Please see attachment and RSVP if you wish to attend.
The Queen Anne Community Council
Parks Committee will meet at 7:30 PM Tuesday, September 14th. A Port of Seattle Centennial Park at Smith Cove will be on the agenda. The meeting will be at the Queen Anne Community Center located at 1901 First Ave W. Don Harper #281-9018.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting
The commissioners will meet on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Park Board Room at 100 Dexter Ave. N at the corner of Dexter and Denny. The meeting agenda includes a discussion and recommendation on the use of the Atlantic City Nursery site located at 5513 S Cloverdale St. The nursery closed in January of this year for budgetary reasons. The commissioners will also be briefed on what to do with the city's underused tennis courts.
"The Biggest Loser's" Bob Harper to walk for animals
The Seattle Walk for Farm Animals is on Sunday, Oct. 17 at Greenlake and will be hosted by Bob Harper. Please meet at Farm Sanctuary Tables near Greenlake Community Center. Registration is at 9 a.m., and the Walk begins at 10 am. Those interested in registering for the 2010 Walk can learn more at walkforfarmanimals.org
Thursday Farmers Market
Come to the market on Thursday, Sept. 9 for Stylin' Day. In addition to local fashion, produce is at its peak with gorgeous melons, ripe berries, beautiful corn and a wide selection of flowers. 3-5 p.m. Music by Dustin James; 4 p.m. Chef Demo by Zephyr Paquette of Elliott Bay Cafe; 5 p.m. Fashion Show sponsored by Queen Anne Dispatch; 5:30 p.m. Portrait Photo Workshop by Valentina Vitols; 5-7 p.m. Music by Dustin Darnold; 5-7 p.m. Free Minute Chair Massages by Laurie Swanson, LMP; 6 p.m. Cooking Demo by Scott Heimendinger of Seattle Food Geek; Featured nonprofit: Friends of Seattle Public Library; Cookbook Exchange! Bring one, take one. For more info: see www.qafma.org.
Free Clothing Exchange
There will be a free clothing exchange on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Counterbalance Park, located at the corner of Queen Anne Avenue and Roy Street. Bring your clean, lightly used clothes and accessories to swap/trade. No money will be used; no dealers; no resales; no charities; no other organizations during the exchange hours.
Leftovers will be donated to local thrift stores. For more information, call 206-733-9435 (leave a message.)
Ballard NW Senior Center Activities
Computer Classes
The classes will be held on the first three Thursdays of each month at 1 p.m.
Come learn how to use Word, e-mail, and all the basics that you need to successfully operate a computer. This will be a very flexible class. There is a limit of six people and it cost $5 per class.
Learn Falun Dafa
Join Matthew for this new class to help with relaxation and flexibility on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m.
Free classic movies
Free movie matinees at the Center every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Bring a friend and have a relaxing afternoon.
Flu Immunization Clinic
Come in and get your flu shots on Monday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The H1N1 and seasonal flu combination shot will cost $28 per individual.
The center needs to have 30 people signed up to get the shots in order to meet the requirements for this event. Please call the Center for more information and to Sign Up. 206-297-0403 (Anyone is welcome to come, please tell your family and friends.)
Learn to row
Seattle Rowing Center, an organization focused on developing the future one stroke at a time, has opened its doors on the north side of Queen Anne at 1116 West Ewing Street. There are programs for kids in grades 3 through 12.
The center also offers training and development opportunities for collegiate and post collegiate athletes who wish to compete. For more information, please call 206.216.2255 or email carol@seattlerowingcenter.com
Free notary public services
Offered by the Edward Jones office of George Andrade at 313 W. McGraw St. in Queen Anne. Every Wednesday between 2-4 p.m., with two forms of proper ID legitimate documents will be notarized free of charge. Questions? Call Lisa at 206-285-3727.
New Yoga Classes
Beginning yoga classes are being held on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 2:45 p.m. at Fitness by Design, 3139 W. Government Way, Magnolia. New students are welcome as we stretch, strengthen and feel good all over. Call for more info: 206 841-1965.
Bayview Retirement Community
The facility is seeking a volunteer choir director for its Chapel Choir, made up of BRC residents, which has sung at BRC's Sunday evening Vespers (a Christian worship service) for approximately 20 years. Weekly services resume in September (choir sings September through May.) If interested, please contact Rev. Jan Anderson, Dept. of Pastoral Services, Bayview Retirement Community, 11 West Aloha St. 206-281-5749 email: janderson@bayviewmanor.org
The Market Street Singers
Light Up the Stage with choral ensembles from opera and Broadway musicals. Guest soloists Michael Delos, Natalie Lerch, Brandon Higa and Christine Bell highlight this evening of stage favorites, a FREE event presented as part of the Ballard Art Walk. Begins at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 at Ballard First Lutheran Church, 2006 N.W. 65th St. For more information visit marketstreetsingers.org or call 206-465-3296.
More than 2,000 cyclists are expected
2010 Bike MS Ride on Sept. 11 and 12 will be presented by Point B. Starting from the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, the ride follows scenic routes through Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, hosts the annual fundraiser, one of more than 100 rides across the country supporting multiple sclerosis programs and research. For more information or to register, go to www.bikeMSnorthwest.org or call 1-800-344-4867.
Ballard NW Senior Center events
FREE Wednesday Night at the Movies every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $2.
Current Events Group
10:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Stay on top of the news. Discus the latest articles in the newspapers or the latest reports on television.
Life: "A maze or Amazing" Group
12:45 p.m., first and third Monday of each month. Do life's twists and turns have you in knots? This could be the group for you. Come get involved! Visit www.ballardseniorcenter.org to learn more.
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), a non-profit educational organization, is recruiting community members as volunteer tutors in the Queen Anne and Magnolia public schools.
Share your skills and enthusiasm for math or literacy with kindergarten through high school students. Opportunities available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 206-378-0797 or FloMinehan@SchoolsInAction.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.
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.
Saving for College
You can guarantee your child's college tuition with Washington's Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program. Call 1-800-955-2318 or visit get.wa.gov.
The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus
The Queen Anne a cappella barbershop singing group will be meeting at 7:30 p.m., every Monday at the Queen Anne Baptist Church, 2011 First Ave. N. Entrance via the alley. Visit www.seachordsmen.org or call 206-370-4085 for more information.
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.
Scout Troops need new members
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!
TROOP 72 wants you to "Get Off The Hill." Where on Queen Anne can you canoe 70 miles, raft for 3 days or sleep in a snow cave?
Boy Scout Troop 72 is looking for 11-17 year old boys who like adventurous outdoor activities, to "Be Prepared" through qualified leadership and training, and have fun while building character and leadership skills.
See www.troop72Seattle.org for photos, videos and information about joining scouts, or call Scoutmaster David Rice at 206-284-7999.
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 Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 206-283-2224. Bienvenidos.
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.
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.
Queen Anne Senior Community Bridge
meets 2-4 p.m., Mondays at 800 Fourth Ave. N. Part of Merrill Gardens. Take Bus 4 & 5 Greenwood bus or park one block away at Fifth and Valley streets. Walk-ins welcome. 206-523-8673 or 206-829-8036.
Thundering 36th District Democrats
The organization meets on 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.
Volunteer tutors needed at Lawton
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.
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.
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.
The Magnolia Circle
The group offers pet bereavement support to anyone needing it.
The Circle meets 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.
Seattle Area Rotary Clubs
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