After a change of ownership and some sprucing up, Menchie’s (3411 W McGraw) is back in Magnolia! To celebrate, they will have a grand re-opening celebration from 12PM-2PM tomorrow (Saturday April 22).  All guests will receive a free 8oz cup of frozen yogurt, and the first 25 guests will get a free Menchie’s tee shirt . Menchie the mascot will be there too!

 New owner Erik Cullen writes:

Our newly reopened self-serve store will offer an unparalleled experience that is welcoming, fun and interactive. Guests can choose from a variety of rotating yogurt flavors and delicious toppings for unlimited combinations, ensuring happiness in every cup.

Menchies will also be offering customizable frozen yogurt cakes in the near future.

Welcome back!

The annual Healthy Kids Day event takes place at hundreds of YMCA locations across the nation on Saturday, April 29, an initiative to improve the health and well-being of local kids. Here in the Puget Sound area, Kaiser Permanente will partner with Team Thrive, a professional women’s cycling team, and more than 250 volunteers to fit kids with free bicycle helmets.  The goal is to give away 10,000 helmets at Healthy Kids Day and similar events this spring.
Nearest locations:

University Family YMCA

5003 12th Avenue NE

Seattle, WA 98105

10:00am – 1:00pm

Meredith Mathews/East Madison YMCA

1700 23rd Ave

Seattle, WA 98122

10:00am – 1:00pm

Dale Turner YMCA

19290 Aurora Ave. N.

Shoreline, WA 98133

10:00am – 1:00pm

From Kaiser Permanente:

PROPER FIT: It’s important that children protect their heads by wearing a helmet, AND that it fit properly. Here are some tips on how to fit a bike helmet for children.

· Certified? Choose a bicycle helmet that meets the safety standards of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission . Look for a sticker on the helmet.
· Size & Fit: The helmet should fit snuggly, not moving up or down, front to back or side to side. Pads can be used inside the helmet to fine-tune the fit, but should not be used in lieu of acquiring a more appropriate-sized helmet.
· Position:
· Eyes: The helmet should sit level on the head, resting one to two finger widths above the eyebrows.
· Ears: The straps of the helmet should form a “Y” around each ear, with the slider resting below the earlobe. The straps should be flat against the head, not twisted.
· Chin: The buckle should be centered below the chin, loose enough to allow breathing and speaking, but not so loose that the helmet moves. A helpful test is if you can fit a finger between the buckle and chin.
· When to replace: Helmets should be replaced every three to five years, regardless if they have been in an accident. If there has been a crash or other impact, replace the helmet.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Director and avid cyclist Matthew Handley, MD, shows how to properly fit a helmet.

Please consider donating blood and make that life-saving difference to a patient in need.

Monday, April 17

Magnolia Community Blood Drive

Fatima Church Hall

1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

**Walk-in Service ONLY**  for Whole Blood. 

Sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus

For questions about eligibility, please call 800-398-7888

When you donate, please remember to eat a good meal, drink plenty of water, and bring a photo I.D.

Thank you for your continued support of patients in need.

Known for fostering classical music in the community through education, performance, and awards, the musicians of the Ladies Musical Club will close their 2016-17 season with nine FREE May and June concerts. Check out their full concert works here.

Mark your calendar for these free movies at the Magnolia library!

“Donuts, Coffee and a Movie” Matinee – “Big Fish” (125 minutes – PG 13) – Thursday – 3 PM – April 6th
Join us for Starbucks coffee, doughnuts, and a movie. William Bloom, is a young man who never really knew his now dying father, Edward – outside of the tall tales his dad told him about growing up. Still doubting the legends and folklore, William makes a journey to meet a mysterious woman from whom Edward had bought property.

“Spring Break” Matinee – “Moana” (113 minutes – PG) – Sunday, 2 PM – April 9th
Kick off your Spring Break with a movie at the library!
Join us for an afternoon movie matinee of Disney’s “Moana,” the epic tale of a teenager who tries to prove she can navigate the seas and finish her ancestor’s ancient quest.

“Donuts, Coffee and a Movie” Matinee – “Hacksaw Ridge” (138 minutes – R) – Thursday – 3 PM – April 20th
Join us for Starbucks coffee, doughnuts, and a movie. During the bloodiest battle of WWII, in Okinawa, Desmond Doss saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. Doss was the first conscientious objector to ever earn the Congressional Medal of Honor.

“Book to Movie” Matinee – “Middle School: The Worst Years of my Life” (92 minutes – PG) – Sunday, 2 PM – April 23rd
Rafe, an imaginative teenager, is tired of his school’s obsession with rules at the expense of any and all creativity. Desperate to shake things up, he and his best friends have come up with a plan to break every single rule in the school and let the students run wild.

Show up early for the best spots! Led by Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, March 25 is the big day.? All are invited to line the streets of downtown Magnolia and catch ?baseball fever? as our Magnolia Little Leaguers march in their finest.?Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the one and only Mariner Moose.

The MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition will immediately follow the parade to round out this unique day. Last year, 15 players advanced to the sectional competition and one player even advanced from sectionals to the next round held at Safeco Field!

PHR is open to boys and girls ages 7-14. Click here to register and for more information.