USED-BOOK SALE
Church of the Ascension (2330 Viewmont Way W.) will have a used-book sale on Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to support literacy and homelessness charities. Information: ascensionseattle.org
SEATTLE OPERA PREVIEW: ‘NABUCCO’
Seattle Opera will preview its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Nabucco” with a lecture on Tuesday Aug. 4, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Queen Anne Library (400 W. Garfield St.). The event is free. Information: (206) 386-4227
QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Queen Anne Community Council will meet next on Aug. 5 (first Wednesday), from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Queen Anne Manor (100 Crockett St.). Information: queenannecc.blogspot.com
SUMMER SUNDAYS ORGAN CONCERT
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension (2330 Viewmont Way W.) presents its Summer Sundays organ concert series with the Evergreen Brass Quintet singing in “Counterpoints and Antiphonals” on Sunday, July 26, at 4 p.m. Free-will donation. Information: www.ascensionseattle.org
FREE ZUMBA, YOGA CLASSES
The Seattle Center is hosting a series of free Zumba classes on Tuesdays, from 6 to 7 a.m., through Aug. 18, on the Fisher Pavilion rooftop. Bring water; wear comfortable sneakers. Free Gentle Yoga classes will take place Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Aug. 19, on the Exhibition Hall law, north of the International Fountain. Bring yoga mat. Information: www.seattlecenter.com
UPTOWN ART WALK
The Uptown Art Walk will take place Aug. 20 (third Thursday). Information: www.UptownArtWalk.org
FAMILY TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center (440 Fifth Ave. N.) is offering free family tours and activities through Aug. 29. Information: www.gatesfoundation.org
UPTOWN ALLIANCE MEETING
The Uptown Alliance will meet on Sept. 10 (second Thursday every other month). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Expo Building’s community room (100 Republican St.).
MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE DISTRICT COUNCIL
The district council will meet next on Sept. 14, 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
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 meets for lunch meetings at noon on Thursdays at Palisade restaurant (2601 W. Marina Place). Free parking available. Guest 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