BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
The Magnolia Historical Society is seeking board members who will meet once a month (not during summer), help plan activities, work on history-related projects in the community, sell books and more. Information: Monica Wooton, (206) 284-2430
SEATTLE PARKS LEGACY PLAN CITIZENS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Citizens Advisory Committee appointed to consider Seattle Parks and Recreation’s future funding options will meet on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Park Board Room at 100 Dexter Ave. N. Meeting are open to the public, with a comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Agenda: www.seattle.gov/parks/legacy/committee.htm
NAOMI SHIGA IN CONCERT
Naomi Shiga will perform works by Back, de Grigny, Messiaen and Widor on the Wech pipe organ at Queen Anne Lutheran Church (2400 Eighth Ave. W.) on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m. Free-will offering to benefit Fine Arts Fund. Information: www.queenannelutheran.org
QACC PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Queen Anne Community Council’s Parks Committee will meet next on Tuesday, Sept. 10. For pressing issues, call Don Harper: (206) 281-9018.
FREE VOICE LESSONS
The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus will offer free voice lessons for men, once a week for six weeks, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Queen Anne Baptist Church (2011 First Ave. N.). All singing abilities welcome. Information/register: www.seachordsmen.org
McCLURE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BARBECUE
McClure Middle School (1915 First Ave. W.) will host a back-to-school barbecue on Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Activities include a scavenger hunt for prizes, and a Q-and-A with the new principal. Information: (206) 252-1900
URBAN DESIGN AND HAPPINESS
Award-wining author and urban experimentalist Charles Montgomery will speak on the effect of urban design on happiness on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at Queen Anne United Methodist Church (1606 Fifth Ave. W.). This is part of the church’s program The Well: A Gathering Place for Conversation. Information/tickets: www.BrownPaperTickets.com or (206) 282-4307
GREATER QUEEN ANNE CHAMBER LUNCHEON
The Greater Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce will have its next luncheon on Sept. 19, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Executive Inn (220 Taylor Ave. N.). Reservations: contact@qachamber.org
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 70 is sponsoring a community blood drive on Sept. 21 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 the “BSA Troop 70 – Queen Anne Community” blood drive. Information: Jim Grane, (206) 282-6861
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: Oct. 1), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 100 W. Harrison St., North Tower, Suite 200. Information: Anne Ihnen, (206) 748-9640
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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