ROTARY CLUB OF MAGNOLIA
The Rotary Club will host U.S. Small Business Administration regional administrator Calvin W. Goings, will speak on “The SBA and Small Businesses: The Drivers of Innovation, Competitiveness and the Keys to Long-Term Growth,” on Thursday, April 30, starting at noon. The even will take place at Palisade Restaurant (2601 W. Marina Place). Information: magnoliarotary.org
SACRED CIRCLE GALLERY EXHIBIT
Daybreak Star’s Sacred Circle Gallery (5011 Bernie Whitebear Way) is showcasing Native American artist Terrance Guardipee’s Ledger artwork and Catherine Black Horse’s award-winning clothing and regalia through Thursday, April 30. Information: www.unitedindians.org
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 70 is sponsoring a community blood drive on Saturday, May 2, at the Queen Anne United Methodist Church (1606 Fifth Ave. W.), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: www.psbc.org (select “BSA Troop 70 – Queen Anne Community”). Information, Jim Grane, (206) 282-6861
FAMILY HISTORY DAY
Representatives from the Magnolia Historical Society and others will help with general and specific family research on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will take place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (2415 31st Ave. W.).
SPU THEATRE: “AS IT IS IN HEAVEN”
The Seattle Pacific University Theatre Department will present “As It Is in Heaven” through Saturday, May 2, in the E.E. Bach Theatre inside McKinley Hall (3307 Third Ave. W.). Information: (206) 281-2959
“SPILLED INK” MUSIC AND ART NIGHT
The Ballard High School Ink Club will present “Spilled Ink,” an evening of music and art at the Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave. N.W.) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. The Ballard Ukulele Club will also perform. Free. Information, (206) 684-4089
MAGNOLIA CHORALE
The Magnolia Chorale will perform “Songs at an Exhibition,” on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Magnolia Lutheran Church (2414 31st Ave. W.). A free preview reception will take place May 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.). Tickets: www.magnoliachorale.org
QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Queen Anne Community Council will meet next on May 6 (first Wednesday), from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Queen Anne Manor (100 Crockett St.). Information: queenannecc.blogspot.com
STORIES OF THE SEA
The Highliner Pub & Grill at Fishermen’s Terminal (3908 18th Ave. W.) will host a maritime poetry and music slam on May 7, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The event is limited to 12 performers. Register: Rob Walgren, walgren.r@portseattleorg
MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE DISTRICT COUNCIL
The district council will meet next on May 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. (second Monday of each month, except August and November. Locations alternate between Magnolia and Queen Anne. Information: Laurie Ames, (206) 684-0320 or laurie.ames@seattle.gov
FRIENDS OF SMITH COVE PARK
The Friends of Smith Cove Park will have its first meeting to develop a conceptual design for Lower Smith Cove Park on May 13 at 7 p.m. at Magnolia Lutheran Church (2414 31st Ave. W.). Information: www.seattlesmithcovepark.org
UPTOWN ALLIANCE MEETING
The Uptown Alliance will meet on May 14 (second Thursday every other month). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Expo Building’s community room (100 Republican St.).
SPRING MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
The Magnolia Historical Society will have its free Memoir Writing workshop on May 30, from noon to 4 p.m. Space is limited; register by May 15. Information: (206) 284-2430
MAGNOLIA CARD AND BOARD GAME CLUB
The Magnolia Card and Board Game group meets every Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Serendipity Café (3222 W. McGraw St.). Information: Judy, (206) 284-3911; Annette, (206) 285-3717
EMERALD CITY TOASTMASTERS
The Emerald City Toastmasters meet every Thursday at noon at the Belltown Community Center (415 Bell St.) to help people overcome their speaking fears and improve communication skills. Information: Kathleen Klein, (206) 781-2615; or tinyurl.com/aut+4u4
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
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.
FREE ESL LESSONS
Free, individual ESL lessons are available, with flexible scheduling. Information: Delores, (206) 323-3625