Magnolia Troop 85 Recruiting
Troop 85 is recruiting for new scouts ages 11 to 18. First meeting is 7 p.m., Sept. 14 at the Magnolia Presbyterian Church, 3051 28th Ave. W. Tom McKoy is the scoutmaster 206-284-9076.
Northwest Kidney Centers will hold a free
open house Thursday, Sept. 24, at its new state-of-the-art Seattle Kidney Center at 548 15th Ave. The public is invited to enjoy tours, refreshments and a kidney-healthy cooking demonstration from 1 to 3 p.m. A brief program begins at 1:30 p.m. Complimentary parking for the event is available in the Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill campus garage (511 16th Ave.), courtesy of the Sabey Corp. For more information about the event and the nonprofit Northwest Kidney Centers go to www.nwkidney.org.
The League of Women Voters of Seattle
Who should be running our schools, our prisons, our parks and our highways? Who should pay? The LWVS will debate this during its montly forum 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. The forum is free and open to the public. The panel will include Bob Williams, Evergreen Freedom Foundation; Gary Chamberlain, Seattle University professor; Don Comstock, Antioch University faculty; and Saroja Reddy, King County government policy staff director. For more information contact the League office at 206-329-4848 and online at www.seattlelwv.org or info@seattlelwv.org.
Urban Soup event to benefit shelter
An all-you-can-eat lunch to benefit families at Seattle's Sacred Heart Shelter will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9 at the Plymouth Church, at Sixth Avenue and University streets. The cost is $15. Sacred Heart Shelter's annual downtown lunch is the perfect opportunity for Seattleites to contribute to women and children in need on their lunch breaks.
Crab Feed to help sight/hearing impaired
The Ballard Lions is holding its annual crab feed fundraising dinner to benefit the Ballard Community 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club in teh ballard ELKS facility at 6411 Seaview Ave. NW. Doors and bar open at 6 p.m., spaghetti and accompaniments at 6:30, crab from 7 p.m. till it is gone. Tickets are $25. Call 206-524-4841 for information.
Are you interested in needlework,
beading, knitting and other forms of fiber arts? Pacific Northwest Needle Arts Guild was organized more than 35 years ago for the purpose of educating and encouraging the pursuit of knowledge in the needle arts. If you have an interest or questions, please contact Gloria Young at gloriayoung@comcast.net or call Noreen Havens, 425-778-1418.
The Spanish Conversation Group
meets at the Magnolia Library on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 206-283-
2224. Bienvenidos.
Boy Scout 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!
Queen Anne Community Council
member elections are coming Sept. 16 and the election committee encourages all interested persons run for a position on the board of trustees. Those interested should contact Deb Finken at 206-355-5633. The QACC meets the first Wednesday evening of every month at McClure Middle School or the Queen Anne Community Center.
Bike the Bluff
The 18th annual ride/walk and community barbecue takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12. For more information, go to www.bikethebluff.org.
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.
Wild and wooly at the Queen Anne Farmers Market
Only four weeks of the season left; don't miss out! Thursday, 9/10: farm, flowers, food and fiber! From 3-7 p.m., a wool spinning by Renee Fredrickson to benefit the Heifer Project. From 3 to 5 p.m., hot hokum and blues by Portland's Blair Street Mugwumps. From 4 to 5 p.m., a chef demo by Joshua Henderson of Skillet. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Knit In & Give Back with Hilltop Yarn's Shannon Garcia (make a quick, fun baby hat for charity). From 5 to 7 p.m., San Francisco's folk duo Chantelle Tibbs and Melanie Keller on their Abundance Tour. Register for our 1st Annual Blue Ribbon Pie Contest coming Sept. 24. Come support local farms and homegrown community on Crockett. More info at www.qafma.org.
Family fun nights
Come have fun at the Family Fun Nights at the Queen Anne Community Center. Fun Nights for the rest of the year will be Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 ; and Dec. 4, 11, 18. Activities at Fun Nights include bounce houses, balls, tricycles, toy cars, bikes and more. Cost is $3 cash only. The nights run from 5 to 8 p.m. 1901 First Ave. W. 206-386-4240
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 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.
Join the Seattle Church of Christ
the second Thursday of every month for men's and women's Bible study. Held at 7-8 p.m. at Seattle Church of Christ 2555 Eighth Ave. W. Contact Tina Robison with questions 206-261-2260.
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.
Circle of Healing from Abuse
- an adult group for healing from partner or parental abuse - meets 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.
QA 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.
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.
Piano lessons at QA Community Center
Come take a trip on the Music Mobile! Eight Yamaha digital pianos are housed in a 35 foot Thomas bus which is driven to Queen Anne community center each week for a one hour lesson. Eight students per class. Lessons focus on the fundamentals of good piano playing coupled with highly motivating and fun ensemble skills. Fee: $100 Contact the Queen Anne Community Center 1901 First Ave. W. 206-386-4240 for times.
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.
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.
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 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 the Seattle Yacht Club at Elliott Bay Marina; 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.
Newcomers & New Friends
meets for lunch the second Wednesday of every month at various locations. Call 425-775-8608 or visit www.seattlenewcomers.com.
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
clothes of all sizes for men and women. 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]]
