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 Saturday, 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 3 p.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,” Tuesday, May 14; and “Threat Assessment,” May 28. Information: (206) 386-4225
PUBLIC HEARING ON METRO TRANSIT CUTS
The Metropolitan King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will have a public hearing on Tuesday, May 14, to take testimony on a potential 17-percent cut in bus service for 2014. An open house at 3:30 p.m. will precede the public hearing at 4 p.m. It will take place at 401 S. Jackson St.
QACC PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The next meeting of the Queen Anne Community Council Parks Committee will take place May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Queen Anne Manor (100 Crockett St.). Agenda: MacLean Park and Parks Legacy Plan. The public is invited to bring any other questions or concerns about parks to the meeting as well, and is asked to sign in at the front door. Information: Don Harper, (206) 281-9018
CITYWIDE STRAW POLL: MAYOR’S RACE
The 36th District Democrats invite all Seattle residents to participate in a straw-poll vote on Wednesday, 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]]
