BUILDING HOMES IN EL SALVADOR
The Magnolia Library (2801 34th Ave. W.) will host local residents Dori Gillam and Jessie Strauss on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3:45 p.m. as they show slides of their recent Habitat for Humanity trip to El Salvador. Information: (206) 286-8727
MAGNOLIA CHAMBER MEETING
The Magnolia Chamber of Commerce will have a general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., at Umpqua Bank (2236 32nd Ave. W.). The public is welcome as the chamber votes for its 2013 board members and the 2012 Business Person of the Year. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Information: (206) 284-5836
CONVERSATIONS AT THE WELL
Queen Anne United Methodist Church (1606 Fifth Ave. W.) continues “The Well: A Gathering Place for Conversation” with Rabbi Michael Lerner, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Information: qaumc.org
QUEEN ANNE CHAMBER MEETING
The Queen Anne Chamber will meet on Nov. 21, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Best Western Plus Executive Inn (200 Taylor Ave. N.). Register: Charley Shore, (206) 412-5802 by Monday, Nov. 18
QUEEN ANNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Queen Anne Historical Society will have a special meeting on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church (1818 Queen Anne Ave. N.), about the church’s seismic retrofitting in 2011. The meeting also will include the election of Sheri Olson to the board. Information: www.qahistory.org
WRITING MEMOIR WORKSHOP
The Magnolia Historical Society will present its fall writing workshop on Nov. 23, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Magnolia Library (2801 34th Ave. W.). Space limited. Register: (206) 284-2430
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: Dec. 3), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 100 W. Harrison St., North Tower, Suite 200. Information: Anne Ihnen, (206) 748-9640
PUBLIC MEETINGS ON METRO CUTS
Metro Transit will hold a series of meetings on its proposed cuts to bus service: Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at North Seattle Community College (9600 College Way N.); Dec. 10, Noon to 2 p.m., at Union Station (401 S. Jackson St.). Information: metro.kingcounty.gov/am/future
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 70 is sponsoring a community blood drive on Dec. 7 at the Queen Anne United Methodist Church (1606 Fifth Ave. W.), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit www.psbc.org and select “BSA Troop 70-Queen Anne community blood drive.” Information: Jim Grane, (206) 282-6861
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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