McCLURE PASTA DINNER
McClure Middle School (1915 First Ave. W.) will have its end-of-the-year pasta dinner for staff and families on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will include pasta from Buca di Beppo and a book fair sponsored by Queen Anne Book Co. Information: (206) 252-1900
BLAINE CARNIVAL
Catharine Blaine K-8 School (2535 32nd Ave. W.) will have its carnival on Friday, June 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Proceeds will help fund next year’s marine biology trip for eighth-graders. Information: Nancy Gilbert, (206) 283-4638
OPEN HOUSE ON SEATTLE PARKS
The Church of Scientology (300 W. Harrison St.) is sponsoring an open house on Friday, June 5, with Seattle Parks and Recreation plant ecologist Michael Yadrick speaking on sustaining city greenspaces. Also, Jim Mahon, with The Way to Happiness Foundation, will talk about safeguarding the environment, and Dave Scattergood, with the Scientology Environmental Task Force, will address ongoing projects. The reception starts at 6 p.m.; the event begins at 7 p.m. Information: Ann, (206) 284-0604
CUB SCOUTS’ GAMES
Queen Anne Cub Scout Packs Nos. 70/72 are inviting boys in kindergarten through fourth grade to join them as they launch bottle rockets and play Capture the Flag, on Monday, June 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will take place at Rodgers Park (W. Raye St. and First Ave. W.).
MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE DISTRICT COUNCIL
The district council will meet next on Monday, June 8, 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
QACC PARKS COMMITTEE
The Queen Anne Community Council’s Parks Committee will not meet on Tuesday, June 9. The next scheduled meeting is on July 14. Information: Don Harper, (206) 281-9018
WINDERMERE ANNUAL CLEANUP
Windermere Real Estate/Magnolia will have its annual cleanup event on June 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 33rd Avenue West, between McGraw and Wheeler streets. Shredding, electronics recycling available; paint recycling not available. Information: (206) 284-8989
UPTOWN ART WALK
The Uptown Art Walk will take place June 18 (third Thursday). Information: www.UptownArtWalk.org
LYN COFFIN BOOK-SIGNING
Magnolia author Lyn Coffin will sign copies of her new collection of short stories, “The First Honeymoon,” on June 27 at 1 p.m. at Magnolia’s Bookstore (3206 W. McGraw St.). Information: (206) 283-1062
FREE FAMILY TOURS, ACTIVITIES
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitors Center (440 Fifth Ave. N.) is offering free family tours and activities, through June 30. Information: gatesfoundation.org
QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Queen Anne Community Council will meet next on July 1 (first Wednesday), from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Queen Anne Manor (100 Crockett St.). Information: queenannecc.blogspot.com
UPTOWN ALLIANCE MEETING
The Uptown Alliance will meet on July 9 (second Thursday every other month). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Expo Building’s community room (100 Republican St.).
PETER BOOME ART EXHIBIT
The Sacred Circle Gallery at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (5011 Bernie Whitebear Way) in Discovery Park will showcase work by Coast Salish artist Peter Boome through July 10. Information: unitedindians.org
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. 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