COAT DRIVE
Coldwell Banker broker Stephanie Kastner is once again collecting gently used children’s and adults’ coats for Queen Anne Helpline’s clothing bank during October. Coats can be dropped off in collection boxes at the Umpqua Bank branches in Queen Anne (1630 Queen Anne Ave. N.) and Magnolia (2236 32nd Ave. W., Suite A), or at Queen Anne Farmers Market (Queen Anne Avenue North and Crockett Street) on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 3 to 7 p.m. Pickup also available. Information: (206) 999-1459
UPTOWN ART WALK
The Uptown Art Walk will take place Oct. 15 (third Thursday through November), at 6 p.m. Information: www.UptownArtWalk.org
MEET THE PARKS SUPERINTENDENT
Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jesús Aguirre will lead a community discussion about recreation and public spaces during a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Magnolia Community Center (2550 34th Ave. W.).
CANDIDATE FORUM
A candidates forum — sponsored by the Magnolia Community Council, Magnolia/Queen Anne District Council, Queen Anne Community Council and Uptown Alliance — will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Whole Foods (2001 15th Ave. W.) in Interbay.
McCLURE SPRUCE-UP
Parent volunteers are needed to perform general cleanup of the McClure Middle School (1915 First Ave. W.) grounds and paint some interior walls during a work party on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: (206) 252-1904
AUTHOR VISIT
Local author Ingrid Thoft will talk about her Fina Ludlow book series and “Loyalty,” “Identity” and “Brutality” at the Magnolia Library (2801 34th Ave. W.) on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. Information: (206) 386-4225
RICHARD CARDWELL’S PHOTO EXHIBIT
Rich Cardwell will display his photographs at two Queen Anne locations: Castillo’s Upholstery (624 W. McGraw St.), through at least Saturday, Oct. 17; Café Fiore (224 W. Galer St.), through Nov. 7. Information: www.richardcardwellphotography.com
J.S. BACH MUSICAL OFFERING
Gallery Concerts presents “A Musical Offering of J.S. Bach” on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. The concerts will take place at Queen Anne Christian Church (1316 Third Ave. W.). Tickets: (206) 726-6088 or www.galleryconcerts.org
McCLURE PTSA GENERAL MEETING
McClure Middle School’s PTSA will have a general meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the school lunchroom (1915 First Ave. W.). Information: (206) 252-1900
FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to a special story time highlighting fire safety at the Queen Anne Library (400 W. Garfield St.) on Oct. 22, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Information: (206) 386-4227
FOUNTAINHEAD EXHIBIT
The Fountainhead Gallery (625 W. McGraw St.) will feature the works of artist and watercolor instructor Tom Hoffman and artist Anne Belov through Oct. 31. Information: (206) 285-4467
QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Queen Anne Community Council will meet next on Nov. 4 (first Wednesday), from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Queen Anne Manor (100 Crockett St.). Information: queenannecc.blogspot.com
MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE DISTRICT COUNCIL
The district council will meet next on Nov. 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
ALZHEIMER’S LGBT CAREGIVER GROUP
The Alzheimer’s Association hosts an LGBT caregiver support group on Nov. 10 (second Tuesday), from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Uptown. Information: Jan Leonard, (206) 794-4047 or www.alzwa.org
QUEEN ANNE PARKS COMMITTEE
The Queen Anne Community Council’s Parks Committee will meet next on Nov. 10. Information: Don Harper, (206) 281-9018
UPTOWN ALLIANCE MEETING
The Uptown Alliance will meet on Nov. 12 (second Thursday every other month). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Expo Building’s community room (100 Republican St.).
INTERBAY ARTWALK
The Interbay Artwalk takes place Nov. 13 (second Friday), with various artists at Interbay Worklofts (1631 15th Ave. W.). Information: www.grayskygallery.com/#/artwalk
TOAST OF THE TOWN TOASTMASTERS
Toast of the Town Toastmasters meet on Thursdays to practice public speaking skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. The meetings take place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Queen Anne United Methodist Church (1606 Fifth Ave. W.). Information at www.toastofthetowntoastmasters.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
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
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
