QUEEN ANNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Queen Anne Historical Society will have architect Kim Myran, co-author of the chapter “Apartments and Development on the Hill” in “Queen Anne: Community on the Hill,” during its meeting on Thursday, March 27. It will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church (1411 First Ave. W.). Information: www.qahistory.org
BOBBY JO VALENTINE IN CONCERT
Singer Bobby Jo Valentine will perform an acoustic concert on Sunday, March 29, at the Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.), starting at 2 p.m. Information: www.bobbyjovalentine.com
FOUNTAINHEAD GALLERY
Fountainhead Gallery (625 W. McGraw St.) presents Christine Gedye’s paintings in “Aboreality” and Louise Britton’s paintings in “The Violet Hour” exhibit, through Sunday, March 29. Information: fountainheadgallery.com
QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Queen Anne Community Council will meet next on April 1 (first Wednesday), from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Queen Anne Manor (100 Crockett St.). Information: queenannecc.blogspot.com
MEET THE HERONS
The Heron Habitat Helpers naturalists will help visitors view the more than 50 Great Blue Heron nests in Commodore Park (3330 W. Commodore Way) through the use of telescopes on April 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. Free for all ages; meet between the fish ladder and the train bridge. Information: www.heronhelpers.org
MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Magnolia Community Council will meet next on April 9 with the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce in a Magnolia Town Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Blaine K-8 School (2550 34th Ave. W.) Information: magnoliacommunityclub.org
FREE TAX PREPARATION, E-FILING
AARP-certified counselors will assist taxpayers in preparing and e-filing tax returns on Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., through April 10, at the Magnolia Community Center (2550 34th Ave. W). No age or income restrictions. Appointment: (206) 386-4235
MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE DISTRICT COUNCIL
The district council will meet next on April 13, 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 HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
The Magnolia Historical Society will have its annual meeting on April 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Magnolia Lutheran Church (2414 31st Ave. W.). The free program includes “In Magnolia’s Backyard: The History of the Fort and How the Historic District Came to Be.” Information: www.magnoliahistoricalsociety.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 April 30. Information: www.unitedindians.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.).
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