Events Calendar

Upcoming Events and Announcements

Dental Hygiene Care

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

1st and 3rd Fridays at 1 p.m. Oral healthcare, screenings, education and preventive care. Discounted fee-based services. Education and screenings are free.

Pig Out To End Hunger

On Thursday, Oct. 2, eighteen Phinney-Greenwood restaurants will help fight hunger in north Seattle as part of the sixth annual "Phabulous Phinney Pig Out," a benefit for the PNA Soup Kitchens. Come "Pig Out" all day long - breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and coffee after that.

Participating restaurants include:

74th St Ale House, 7401 Greenwood

Carmelita, 7314 Greenwood

Fresh Flours, 6015 Phinney

Gaspare Ristorante, 6705 Greenwood

Gorgeous George's, 7719 Greenwood

Kouzina, 8403 Greenwood

Mae's Phinney Ridge Caf/, 6412 Phinney

Naked City Taphouse, 8564 Greenwood

Oliver's Twist, 6820 Greenwood

Park Pub, 6114 Greenwood

Pete's Egg Nest, 7717 Greenwood

Phinney Market, 5918 Phinney

Pig 'N' Whistle, 8412 Greenwood

Red Mill Burgers, 312 N 67th

Santa Fe Caf/, 5910 Phinney

Stumbling Goat Bistro, 6722 Greenwood

Wingdome, 7818 Greenwood

Yanni's Greek Restaurant, 7419 Greenwood

Thanks to Metropolis, all participating restaurants will be marked with balloons the day of the event. For additional information, call 783-2244. Donations can be made directly to the soup kitchen as well by sending them to the PNA, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, 98103.

Ballard-Eagleson VFW

Post 3063

2812 N.W. Market St.

Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Regular meeting, all members are encouraged to attend.

'Counterparts'

Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 N.W. 67th St.

789-5707

Opens Oct. 3. "Counterparts" is an exhibition of Finnish photographer Jari Arffman's work. In his black and white photographs Arffman contrasts his small native town ofKajaani in eastern Finland with metropolitan centers of the world.

'Going green' auction

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church

7500 Greenwood Ave. N.

On Saturday, Oct. 4 beginning at 5 p.m., St. Paul UCC will hold it's annual auction, "Going Green". $25 at the door, includes catered dinner.

Lions Club Crab Feed

Ballard Elks Club

6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.

Oct. 4, 6 p.m. Purchase tickets from Joe Burke at (425) 402-1207, $30 in advance.

Emotions Anonymous

St. Paul's Church

6512 12th Ave. N.W., Room 1

Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Join us to discuss Step 4 in this 12-step group. For more information call James at 467-9027 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.

Salon des Refuses

Big House

2007 N.W. 61st St.

Saturday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. An amazing one night only event featuring several local and national artists including glass artists Nancy Blair and David Chatt (who owns the Big House with his partner Ron Cole, who will also be showing work), and master printer Lynda Sherman of Bremolo Press.

Solar tour and lecture

Ballard Public Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about energy efficiency, speak with homeowners and experts and learn how solar technology works, what it costs and why it makes sense. Kick off lecture "Solar 101" at the Ballard Public Library at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Maps of tour sites and solar materials will be available. For information call 706-1931.

Gently Used Sale

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

Saturday Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Over 20 preschool families will be selling their high quality, gently used baby, kids and maternity clothing, toys and gear including car seats, strollers, and more. Please come for great buys while supporting a local, non-profit, family-run preschool. For questions e-mail 65thstcoop@gmail.com.

Fall quarter beginning

at Taproot Theater

Oct. 4 - Dec. 8. For children and adults of all ages. We will provide students with important acting foundations and exciting performance opportunities. All classes are held at Taproot's theatre (204 N. 85th St.), Grace Fellowship Church (410 N.W. 62nd St.) or Green Lake Presbyterian Church (6318 Linden Ave. N.) in Seattle. Register online at www.taproottheatre.org, call 781-9705 or e-mail studio@taproottheatre.org.

Meet the author of

The Ballard Locks

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

3015 N.W. 54th St.

Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. Meet Adam Woog, author of The Ballard Locks. He has lived most of his life in or around Seattle, has written extensively for periodicals. Also he has written a monthly column on crime and mystery fiction for the Seattle Times and is a frequent contributor otherwise to its books pages. Contact Jim Adams at 220-4245 for more information.

Conversation with

Dennis McCullough

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org

Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. We are proud to be hosting Dr. Dennis McCullough to speak on the topic: Conversations: Elders, Families, and the Healthcare System Working Together. Dennis is the author of My Mother, Your Mother: Embracing "Slow Medicine," the Compassionate Approach to Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones.

Mah Jongg

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org

Mondays through Oct. 6, 1 - 2 p.m. Learn to play this fascinating, rummy-like game involving skill, strategy, calculation and a certain degree of luck. Class limited to four participants. $10 members/$15 non-members.

Book reading, signing

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Monday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Fancy Nancy illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser have created the irrepressible Ruby, whose antics and foibles will touch readers' hearts as she tries her very best to do things correctly. The people who will love this story best are aged 4-8. All ages are welcome. The author will sign books available for sale at the event. Free.

Graeme Base reading

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. In one of the most exciting examples of an author returning-to-form, Graeme Base releases his new book, Enigma: A Magical Mystery, a story set in a mysterious home for magicians, in which readers help a rabbit named Enigma find his magician's missing gizmos. A large art book for adults written by Julie Watts on The Art of Graeme Base is also new. Free.

Ballard District Council

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. Meeting is open to the public. All are welcome. For more information or for agenda information contact Rob Mattson, 684-4051, rob.mattson@seattle.gov.

Skandia Folkdance Class

Phinney Neighborhood Center

6532 Phinney Ave. N.

Wednesdays through Oct. 8, 7:30 - 9 p.m. $35 nonmembers/$25 members. No dance experience required; beginners welcome. Series includes free admission to the Mixer Dance on Oct. 15. Information: www.skandia-folkdance.org or 784-7470.

Ballard Eagles Annual Bazaar

Ballard Boys and Girls Club

1767 N.W. 64th St.

Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Save the date-don't miss out on our fantastic sale.

BallardWorks

during Artwalk

BallardWorks

2856 N.W. Market St.

784-9987

http://ballardworks.org

info@ballardworks.org

Saturday, Oct. 11. 6 - 9 p.m. and by appointment. BallardWorks presents original art by Amber Dye, Rich Werner, Dan Carillo, Ben Malay, and Nate Stottrup.

Glassblowing

artbyfire Gallery

5465 Leary Ave. N.W.

789-1490

www.artbyfire.com

Saturday, Oct. 11, 5 to 8:45 p.m. Join us in the studio to make your great pumpkin for Halloween. Ages 7-? Welcome. For only $38 you make your own masterpiece. Space is limited, call 206-789-1490 to RSVP.

Playground installation

Ballard Corners Park

www.ballardcornerspark.org

Saturday, Oct. 11 starting at 8 a.m. We need approximately 15 adults to help out. We will be digging foundation holes, mixing and pouring concrete, and assembling and aligning the structure. We also need a power cement mixer, wheelbarrows, shovels, concrete mix, and people with gloves and work boots. We also need pick-up trucks to transport the play structure to the site and we also need someone to get the concrete mix (it's not light!).

Candidate's night

Sunset Hill

Community Association

3003 N.W. 66th St.

Tuesday, October 14, 7 - 9 p.m. Come hear John Burbank and Reuven Carlyle, candidates for 36th District seat, and a representative from League of Women Voters will talk about the Initiatives. Public welcome.

Pop-up workshop

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Pop-Up artist extraordinaire David A. Carter will lead us in a make-your-own pop-up workshop, all supplies included. Carter has over 75 pop-up books to his credit, many of them bestsellers, including One Red Dot: A Pop-up Book for Children of All Ages, and Bugs in a Box. The author will sign books available for sale at the event. Free.

Skandia Folkdance mixer

Phinney Neighborhood Center

Room 2, upper building

6532 Phinney Ave. N.

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:30 - 9 p.m. The program will include dances taught in the Basics class, as well as a number of figure and mixer dances. $6; free for those who purchased the preceding dance class series.

Grammar party

Secret Garden Bookshop

2214 N.W. Market St.

789-5006

Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Join us, Martha Brockenbrough, and Jaime Temairik, in launching 'Things that make us [SIC]' onto the world. There will be nibbles, bevies, and a good old, hard old grammar bee.

Fall Classes

Loyal Heights Community Center

2101 N.W. 77th St.

684-405

Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. The Magic of Louie Fox featuring "The Magic of Fun Show". $3/$10.

Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. Family pumpkin carving. Bring the entire family for a fun evening of pumpkin carving, we clean up the mess. $5 per pumpkin.

Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. Halloween Carnival. 5 tickets/$1 or .25/ticket. Pony rides $4.

Nov. 7, 6 - 9 p.m. Parent's night out. Take some time to get to know your loved one again with out the kids, relax while our preschool teachers watch your child and serve dinner. $15 per child.

Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m. Dinner and a Movie: Kung Fu Panda with chicken stir-fry and rice. $3/$10.

Dec. 5, 6 - 9 p.m. Drop n' shop with Santa's helpers (parent's night out). Drop off the little one's and go shopping, dinner included. $15 per child.

Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Family wreath making. Fresh cut greens, and ornaments provided. $5 per wreath.

Clean Water Act

celebration

Carkeek Park at

Venema Creek

950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd.

Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project, and Region 10 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a celebration of the 36th birthday of the Clean Water Act, adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1972.

Meditation on the

inner light

Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m. This class is designed to give instructions on how to meditate. Its basic concept is the positive interaction between spirituality and everyday life. There will be a hot vegetarian meal served after the class. RSVP to 362-7138.

Sunday Brunch

Norse Home

5311 Phinney Ave. N.

782-1004

Oct. 19, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Come enjoy fall breakfast specialties and of course there will be Swedish Pancakes. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, under 5 are free. No reservations needed.

Join us for a

book signing

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Meet Adam Woog, author of The Ballard Locks. He has lived most of his life in or around Seattle, has written extensively for periodicals. Also he has written a monthly column on crime and mystery fiction for the Seattle Times and is a frequent contributor otherwise to its books pages. Contact Suzanne Perry at 789-5006 for more information.

Fall Norwegian bazaar

and beer garden

Leif Erikson Lodge

2245 N.W. 57th St.

Oct. 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Oct. 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Saturday Trolls' Den and Nordic entertainment (beer garden) and dinner fare is open from 3 - 9 p.m. in our auditorium. Vendors will be open until 9 p.m. At 6 p.m. on Saturday we are holding a best-dressed Viking/Valkyrie costume contest.

Jewelry Class-

Wire and Chain

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

Oct. 31 or Dec. 19, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Fashion and finish a gold and sterling bracelet. Novices and experienced welcome. $29, includes all materials.

Netball

Ballard Community Center

6020 28th Ave. N.W.

Thursdays now through Nov. 20, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Drop in and learn more about this non-contact team sport primarily played by women worldwide. All are welcome, no experience necessary. For more information visit www.seattlenetball.com

Nutcracker Sweets

ARC Dance Space

9250 14th Ave. N.W.

352-0799

Dec. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.; Dec 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults/$5 children 12 and younger. ARC Dance brings The Nutcracker alive for families and the community at large in this fanciful, child-friendly version of the classic ballet.

Emotions Anonymous

St. Paul's Church

6512 12th Ave. N.W., Room 1

Emotions Anonymous, a 12-Step group, meets every Saturday at 6 p.m. For more information call James at 467-9027 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.

Volunteer positions open

Foss Home and Village

13023 Greenwood Ave. N.

Be a shopping trip escort from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., a gift shop associate from 1 to 3 p.m., social hour assistant from 3 to 5 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m., in-house beauty shop escort 10 a.m. to noon or afternoons 1 to 4 p.m., or by engaging in annual projects like the auction, the bazaar, or mailing parties. For more information call Carolyn Fuson at 834-2586.

Ballard Eagles

Drill Team

920-8545

Ballard_Eagles@yahoo.com

Now recruiting. We strive to provide self confidence, personal pride and good sportsmanship. We need to get new members soon, otherwise the team that was founded in 1961 by Ann Thompson, could soon be a thing of the past. For more information go to www.ballardeaglesdrillteam.com.

Pledge of Allegiance

contest

VFW Post #3063

2812 N.W. Market St.

781-8090

First and third Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. School age children are invited to come in and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Each participant will receive $10 plus a framed copy of the pledge.

North End Flower Club

St. John United Lutheran Church

5515 Phinney Ave. N.

On the first Friday, September - June, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. we will be welcoming prospective members. Programs are horticulture and flower design speakers. Annual membership is $20, catered lunch $10 at each meeting. Call Velva at 324-0803.

Lifelong Recreation

Fall classes for seniors start Oct. 6. Registration is happening now, call 233-7138.

Aerobics: Mondays 9-10 a.m. $24, Ballard Community Center 6020 28th Ave. N.W.

Lifelong conditioning: Fridays 8:30-9:30 a.m. $30, Ballard Community Center 6020 28th Ave. N.W.

Circuit training: Tues or Thurs 9-10 a.m. $30/ 1 day a wk, Loyal Heights Community Center 2101 N.W. 77th St.

Court appointed

special advocates needed

www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/depcasa.htm

Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children. Must be 21, have excellent references and attend 28 hours of training. For more information call 296-1120 or email casa.group@kingcounty.gov

Volunteers Needed

Ballard Ecumenical Ministry

7706 25th Ave. N.W.

Come be a part of our small, personal shelter that is helping homeless adults avoid the streets. Be an evening companion from 5 to 9 p.m., an overnight host from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. or cook a meal, do laundry or drive. For more information call John Skans at 782-7250 or Kay Glasscock at 784-3789.

Donation drop off

has moved

Sunset Bowl Parking Lot

1420 N.W. Market St.

"The Big Blue Truck" has moved to the old Sunset Bowl parking lot. Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are tax deductible and support Northwest Center, www.nwcenter.org (800) 992-2060. Also we are looking for a permanent location. If any business would consider hosting please contact Denise Small at 691-2588.

Interspiritual

children's classes

Interfaith Community Church

1763 N.W. 62nd St.

783-1618

Sunday, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Classes focus on the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Religion, and the Oneness of Humankind offered for children ages three through twelve. Parents may attend classes with the children, participate in the morning worship, or enjoy a cup of tea in the Fellowship Hall.

Preschool Teacher Needed

Loyal Heights Community Center

2101 N.W. 77th St.

684-4052

We are currently looking for an experienced preschool teacher to start this fall. Please call Melissa or Chris at 684-4052 to schedule an interview.

Back to school

donation drive

Host a Back-to-School donation drive and help a foster child start the school year off right. We'll provide everything you need to collect donations and raise money. Get started by going to www.treehouseforkids.org or call 267-5109 to sign up.

Send our community's foster kids back to school with confidence - in clothes that fit and feel great.

Early Stage

Memory Loss

Program

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org

First and third Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, ongoing. Each month, one meeting will focus on coping with memory problems, family communication, and other areas of concern and the other meeting will encourage expression through form and color. Call Carin Mack at 297-0875 for information.

'The Dream of America'

Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 N.W. 67th St.

www.nordicmuseum.org

"The Dream of America" exhibit is an interactive path that traces the journey of a Nordic immigrant from Scandinavia to Ellis Island, and into the American frontier. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sundays 12 - 4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4.00 students K-12, children under 5 free.

Neighborhood Book Drive

Briar Patch Books

1417 N.W. 70th St.

Briar Patch Books is sponsoring a book drive benefiting Page Ahead, a local organization promoting literacy by giving new books to low-income children. For more information, call 206-595-3240.

Japanese Language Class

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

Mondays, 12:30 - 2 p.m. New class offered, all levels welcome. Taught by an American who spent over twenty years in Japan. $5 per class.

Peace Discussion Group

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

1st Tuesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. Free. Join us for an in depth discussion on war and peace issues. For information call 297-0875.

Men's Club

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

2nd and 4th Tuesday each month, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Suggested donation: $3/PNA member, $5/Non-member. Get together with other men to socialize, discuss issues, hear speakers, take part in outside activities and gather information on a variety of interesting topics. Refreshments served. For information call 297-0875.

Can Can, the Game of Creation

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. This brand new game, is a challenging right brain exercise and great for overall brain health. Come on by to learn how to play this entertaining and creative game of colors and shapes.

D'vorah Kost

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Thursdays, 4 - 5 p.m. All the benefits that one can derive from yoga, including improved flexibility, strength, balance and peace of mind, can be accomplished while sitting in a chair, and standing as able, using the chair back for balance as necessary. Fee: $4/ member, $5/non-member

Yoga

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. This class is appropriate for experienced yoga students, as well as for beginners who are able to transition to and from sitting or lying on the floor. The form of yoga taught is a variation of Viniyoga, emphasizing adaptation of postures to accommodate your body's needs. Fee: $4/ member, $5/non-member

Chair Yoga

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. $5 per class. All abilities are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and extra towel for padding.

Taproot Theatre's

Acting Studio

204 N. 85th St.

781-9705

www.taproottheatre.org

The summer camps feature everything from Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, the Art of Comedy, and even Acting for the Camera. Call with questions or to register.

New Passport Hours

Ballard Neighborhood Service Center

5604 22nd Ave. N.W.

Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Naturally Occurring

Retirement Communities

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

NORCs', Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities', is a demographic term to describe neighborhoods or buildings in which a large segment of the residents are older adults. For more information call Cecily Kaplan, at 297-0875 or email Cecily@greenwoodseniorcenter.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Paul's Church of Christ

6512 12th Ave. N.W.

260-5045

www.seattleoa.org

Meetings: Sundays 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. For information, call Sharon at 783-0500 or Randi at 362-3847.

Kadampa Meditation Center

6556 24th Ave. N.W.

526-9565

MeditateInSeattle.org

Daytime General Program Fridays, noon - 1 p.m. This general program class is open to everyone and provides a basic introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditations. $10/$5 for students and unemployed.

Story Tellers Group

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in the upstairs conference room. Do you enjoy sharing stories with others and listening to some great tales too? Come and be a part of this fun new self-run group.

Care Giving For Memory Loss Group

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

First and third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. Do you have a family member with memory loss or with some form of dementia? Join us to learn more about it, to discuss the challenges and to share ideas and resources.

New Book Club

Epilogue Books

2001 N.W. Market St.

297-2665

www.epiloguebooks.com

Epilogue Books is hosting a new book club. Members will choose one book to read and then meet one evening a month to discuss it. Sign up by phone or online.

Free Bike Racks

for Businesses

Are you a Ballard business looking for a free bike rack in front of your establishment? Or do you know of a business that does not have a bike rack out front? Contact Dave Janis of the Bicycle Alliance at 224-9252 Ext. 302 or Davej@bicyclealliance.org. We want people to drive less... let's give them a place to secure their bikes.

Donations Needed

Ballard Food Bank

7001 24th Ave. N.W.

The Ballard Food Bank is in need of men's clothing that is now in short supply. Items needed include pants, shirts, shoes and other clothing items. Call 789-7800.

Men's Club

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org

Second Tuesday each month, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join facilitator Joseph Raineri and get together with other men to socialize, discuss issues, hear speakers, take part in outside activities and gather information on a variety of interesting topics. Refreshments served. Suggested donation: $3/PNA member, $5/Non-member.

Leif Erikson Hall

2245 N.W. 57th St.

783-1274

www.leiferiksonlodge.com

Calling all kids. We have about 100 Sons of Norway Heritage Members 16 years of age and younger. Free program. What we need are individuals, families, and/or friends who can plan an event and share their love of Norwegian Culture and Heritage. To register yourself or a child for Heritage Member go to the membership section of our website www.leiferiksonlodge.com print the form and send it in to Minneapolis.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.: Barneleikarringen, Norwegian/Scandinavian dance class for the kids.

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.: Leikarringen, Norwegian dance class for those over 16.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Norna Ladies meet for handwork.

Seniors Luncheon

The Salvation Army Temple

9501 Greenwood Ave. N.

On Tuesdays at 11, come in for a variety program and lunch at noon. $3 donation. Reservations encouraged, 783-1225.

Second Saturday Art Walk

Second Saturday of the month, 6 to 9 p.m. Come visit local businesses in on and around Market Street to see some of the best talent that Ballard has to offer. Stop by the Ballard Chamber (or participating businesses) to pick up a map for the event.

Helping the Homeless

The Ballard "Homeless Project" is accepting donations to assist people living on the streets. Checks with "Homeless Project" written on the purpose line can be sent to: Ballard Food Bank, 7001 24th Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98117; Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, 2400 N.W. 855th St., and Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98117. The food bank is also accepting non-perishable food, clothes, sleeping bags and personal hygiene products. Clothing is being collected at Mars Hill Church, 706-6641 and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 784-3119.

14th Avenue Visioning Project

Blowing Sands Glass

5801 14th Ave. N.W.

953-3940

Meetings held on the third Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m., open to the public.

36th District Republicans

Magnolia United Church of Christ

3555 W. McGraw St.

www.seattlegop.org

779-0731

The 36th District Republicans (representing Ballard, Magnolia and Queen Anne) meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Sustainable Ballard

Sustainable Ballard meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hill Community Club. Visit www.sustainableballard.org or call 789-7646.

Northminster Presbyterian Church

Northminster Presbyterian Church

7706 25th Ave N.W.

783-3402

Community Night is every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. A simple dinner is served followed workshops and youth activities. Call for each week's topics.

50-Plus Singles

Denny's

904 N. 155th St.

A social club for single people age 50 and older meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Activities include dances, walks, theatre, potlucks, dining etc. Call 282-9017 or 364-2977.

Kiwanis Club

Louie's Cuisine of China

5100 15th Ave. N.W.

Thursdays at noon. The Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to helping children. For more information, please call 364-0848, or e-mail AWGoody@aol.com.

Guitar Circle

Trinity United Methodist Church

6512 23rd Ave. N.W.

Monday evenings starting at 8 p.m. A 10-acoustic guitar performance will be held in the Seattle Circle. Call 789-8481 for information. Donations accepted.

Rotary Club

Anthony's Home Port

6135 Seaview Ave. N.W.

The Ballard Rotary meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Ballard Rotary is a local service club making a difference in the community. Prospective new members are always welcome. Call 386-9598 or e-mail dwm245@msn.com.

Saturday Soup Kitchen

Volunteers Needed

Trinity United Methodist Church

6512 23rd Ave. N.W.

www.tumseattle.org

Volunteers needed for Saturday soup kitchen held at Trinity United in Ballard from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information go to www.tumseattle.com.

Donate to the Needy

The Fallen Brothers delivers food to feeding programs in Ballard, is accepting donations of food, clothing and any usable household items at the Key Bank on Holman Road. Visit www.fallen-brothers.org for more information.

Leif Erikson

Foundation

2245 N.W. 57th St.

www.leiferikson.org

778-1081

The Leif Erikson International Foundation is still accepting names to inscribe on the rune stones at a cost of $125 each.

The deadline for calendar submissions is Friday at noon for the following Wednesday's publication. E-mail items to jackieh@robinsonnews.com.