MAGNOLIA WEDDING & EVENT OPEN HOUSE
The Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.) will host Seasoned in Seattle’s Magnolia Wedding & Event Open House on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sample food, wine and cake, while getting ideas for upcoming events from local businesses. Information: www.magnoliaucc.org
STAGED “LETTERS TO THE EDITOR” READINGS
Book-It Repertory Theatre will perform a staged reading of “Letters to the Editor,” based on JTNews’s 90 years of coverage, on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave.), Level 4, Room 1. Information: (206) 386-4636
LAWTON KINDERGARTEN TOURS, OPEN HOUSE
Lawton Elementary School (4000 27th Ave. W.) will have tours for incoming kindergarten families on Jan. 23 and Feb. 6, starting at 9 a.m. The school will have its open house on Jan. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Child care not available. Information: Vanessa Gregory, vbgregory@gmail.com; Meagan McCanta, meagankm2001@yahoo.com
MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE DISTRICT COUNCIL
The district council will meet next on Feb. 9, 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
HOLIDAY GROUP EXHIBIT
The Fountainhead Gallery (625 W. McGraw St.) has its holiday group exhibit of paintings “Glancing Back, Moving Forward” on display through Jan. 25. Information: (206) 285-4467 or www.fountainheadgallery.com
MAGNOLIA QUILTERS EXHIBIT
Nine members of the Magnolia Quilters Group are displaying 20 quilts at the Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.) through Jan. 26. Information: (206) 283-1788 or www.magnoliaucc.org
MEMOIR-WRITING WORKSHOP
The Magnolia Historical Society will offer its free memoir-writing workshop on Jan. 31, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Magnolia Library (2801 34th Ave. W.). Includes guidance, writing prompts, practical tips and actual writing experience in small groups. Space limited; register by Jan. 23. Information: Monica Wooton, (206) 284-2430
QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Queen Anne Community Council will meet next on Feb. 4 (first Wednesday), from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Queen Anne Manor (100 Crockett St.). Information: queenannecc.blogspot.com
FREE TAX PREPARATION, E-FILING
AARP-certified counselors will assist taxpayers in preparing and e-filing tax returns on Fridays, Feb. 6 through April 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Magnolia Community Center (2550 34th Ave. W). No age or income restrictions. Appointment: (206) 386-4235
GREAT DECISIONS 2015
The Great Decisions discussion group will meet at the Magnolia Library (2801 34th Ave. W.) every other week starting Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Eight sessions on domestic and international topics. Topic materials available at www.fpa.org. Information: Cathy Van Dyke, (206) 940-8168 or cathy@cathyvandyke.com
UPTOWN ALLIANCE MEETING
The Uptown Alliance will meet on March 12 (second Thursday every other month). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Expo Building’s community room (100 Republican St.).
MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Magnolia Community Council will meet next on March 12 (second Thursday in January, March, May, September through November), from 7 to 9 p.m. at Blaine K-8 School (2550 34th Ave. W.) Information: magnoliacommunityclub.org
MAGNOLIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Magnolia Historical Society seeks board members to plan events, write articles and promote Magnolia’s history and history books. History buffs encouraged, but no experience needed. Monthly meetings (except in summer). Information: (206) 284-2430 or Jeff Cunningham, jjc552@gmail.com
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
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
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
