QUEEN ANNE WALKING TOUR
The Queen Anne Historical Society will have a walking tour of Queen Anne on Saturday, May 4, with Feet First’s David Ramsey serving as the guide. This tour, one of many that weekend celebrating urban-livability advocate Jane Jacobs, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., starting at Boston Street and Queen Anne Avenue North and ending at Counterbalance Park. Information: www.qahistory.org
COLA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Citizens for Off-Leash Areas will have its general membership meeting on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It will take place in the Park Board Room at Seattle Parks and Recreation’s headquarters (100 Dexter Ave. N.). Anyone who an interest in dogs and off-leash areas are invited to discuss events, fund-raisers, marketing, education, volunteers and partners. Information: www.coladog.org
FREE RECYCLING EVENT
1-Green Planet will collect old computers, printers, TVs, stereo equipment, large and small appliances, barbecues, lawnmowers, lawn furniture — anything made of metal and anything with a plug — during a recycling event on May 11. The trucks will be stationed in the parking lot of Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.) from 10 a.m. to 3p.m.; enter off the alley on 35th Ave. W., south of McGraw St. Information: (206) 283-1788
‘GREAT DECISIONS’ DISCUSSIONS
Cathy Van Dyke will lead a series of eight “Great Decisions 2013” sessions on a variety of world issues, meeting every other week, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Magnolia Library, 2801 34th Ave. W. Topics: “China in Africa,” May 14; and “Threat Assessment,” May 28. Information: (206) 386-4225
CITYWIDE STRAW POLL: MAYOR’S RACE
The 36th District Democrats invite all Seattle residents to participate in a straw-poll vote on May 15. Candidates will answer questions relating to city issues and make speeches, starting at 7:30 p.m. It will take place the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. A donation of $3 per person or $5 per pair is suggested. Information: wwww.36th.org
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[[In-content Ad]]
