USED-BOOKS SALE
The Church of the Ascension (2330 Viewmont Way W.) will have a used-books sale on Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: ascensionseattle.org
RAINBOW BINGO
Sylvia, Seattle’s effervescent hostess, will host the Ballard NW Senior Center’s (5429 32nd Ave. N.W.) Rainbow Bingo event on Friday, Aug. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets/information: (206) 297-0403
SUMMER SING-ALONG, ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.) will host the Magnolia Chorale for a free concert and ice cream social that includes songs as “America the Beautiful” and “Danny Boy.” The event takes place on Sunday, Aug. 4, starting at 2 p.m. Information: (206) 283-1788
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 first Tuesday of each month (next meeting: Aug. 6), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 100 W. Harrison St., North Tower, Suite 200. Information: Anne Ihnen, (206) 748-9640
NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTY
The Church of Scientology is hosting a block party on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 300 W. Harrison St. The event, in celebration of National Night Out, includes live music and a barbecue to increase neighborhood support for anti-crime efforts. Information: Ann, (206) 284-0604
I-501 PUBLIC HEARING
The Washington State Liquor Control board will hold a public hearing on Initiative 502 on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Seattle Center’s Northwest Rooms (Olympic Rooms, 305 Harrison St.).
LOWDOWN ON UPTOWN STROLL
Feet First, Uptown Alliance and Queen Anne Historical Society will present a stroll around southwest Queen Anne on Aug. 11, starting at 2 p.m. at Counterbalance Park (Queen Anne Ave. N. and Roy St.). The 1.5-hour passes through the Seattle Center. A pre-walk talk about some interesting features of the area begins at 1:30 p.m.
NO QACC PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Queen Anne Community Council’s Parks Committee will not meet on Aug. 13. The next scheduled meeting is on Sept. 10. For pressing issues, call Don Harper: (206) 281-9018.
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
MAGNOLIA SCRABBLE AND GAME CLUB
Scrabble Club meets on the first and third Mondays of every month, and a general board-and-card-games group meets on the second, fourth and fifth Mondays of every month, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Serendipity Café, 3222 W. McGraw St. Information: Judy, (206) 284-3911; Annette, (206) 285-3717
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.
EMERALD CITY TOASTMASTERS
The Emerald City Toastmasters meet every Thursday at noon at 415 Bell St. to help people overcome their speaking fears and improve communication skills. Information: Kathleen Klein, (206) 781-2615; or tinyurl.com/3aut4u4
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