‘THE HISTORY OF MAGNOLIA BLVD.’
Writer Claudia Isquith and historian Mimi Sheridan will speak on “The History of Magnolia Boulevard” during the Magnolia Historical Society’s next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Magnolia Lutheran Church (2414 31st Ave. W.). Board elections will also take place. Information: (206) 284-2430
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 70 is sponsoring a community blood drive on Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Queen Anne United Methodist Church (1606 Fifth Ave. W.). Appointment: www.psbc.org (select “BSA Troop 70–Queen Anne Community”). Information: Jim Grane, (206) 282-6861
MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
Our Lady of Fatima School (3301 W. Dravus St.) will have its middle-school information night on Feb. 24, starting at 7 p.m. in the school library (enter through the parking lot behind the school). Academics and extracurricular opportunities will be covered. Information: Michele, (206) 283-7031
JOHN HAY SCHOOL TOURS
John Hay Elementary School (201 Garfield St.) will have school tours for prospective incoming kindergartners and their families on Feb. 25 and March 4, both from 9:35 to 11 a.m. Information: (206) 252-2100
LAWTON SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Lawton Elementary School (4000 27th Ave. W.) will have its evening open house on Feb. 26, starting at 6 p.m. Information: (206) 252-2130
McCLURE MIDDLE SCHOOL REUNION
McClure Middle School alumni from the 1960s are invited to share their memories in celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary in April. Information: Eric Hanson, 285-4920 or erichanson@q.com
FREE TAX PREPARATION AND E-FILING
AARP-certified counselors will assist taxpayers in preparing and e-filing tax returns on Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., through April 11 at the Magnolia Community Center (2550 34th Ave. W.). No age or income restrictions. Drop-in assistance also available at Queen Anne Library (400 W. Garfield St.) on Wednesdays, from 1 to 5 p.m., through April 9. Appointment: (206) 386-4235 (Magnolia only)
THE ECLECTIC ART OF KRISTOL JONES
The Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.) will showcase Kristol Jones’ mixed-media art, which she creates with found objects, through March 4. Information: www.magnoliaucc.org
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
The Alzheimer’s Association has a free support group for those who are caring for people with memory loss. Participants will receive information on care management, available services and current research and treatment options. The support group will take place the second Saturday of each month (next meeting: March 8), from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 100 W. Harrison St., North Tower, Suite 200. Information: Hana Binder, (240) 751-8388
MAGNOLIA CARD AND BOARD GAME CLUB
The Magnolia Card and Board Game group meets every Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Serendipity Café (3222 W. McGraw St.). Information: Judy, (206) 284-3911; Annette, (206) 285-3717
EMERALD CITY TOASTMASTERS
The Emerald City Toastmasters meet every Thursday at noon at the Belltown Community Center (415 Bell St.) to help people overcome their speaking fears and improve communication skills. Information: Kathleen Klein, (206) 781-2615; or tinyurl.com/aut+4u4
ROTARY CLUB OF MAGNOLIA
The group now meets for lunch meetings at noon on Thursdays at the Seattle Yacht Club Elliott Bay Outstation (2601 W. Marina Place) near Maggie Bluffs. Free parking available. Great speakers at each meeting. Information: magnoliarotary.org.
SENIOR INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE
The Magnolia Community Center (2550 34th Ave. W.) is offering Senior Intermediate Bridge (Party and Duplicate) on Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register/information: Janet Ray, (206) 300-8559
FOOT CARE THURSDAYS
The Ballard NW Senior Center (5429 32nd Ave. N.W.) has a foot-care specialist providing care on Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an appointment, call (206) 297-0403.
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