This Week on Mercer Island

The Argosy’s Spirit of Seattle, the official Christmas Ship, arrives at Luther Burbank Park Beach at 5:50 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 21, at the swimming beach at Luther Burbank Park. The glittering ship will have a local choir onboard singing holiday greetings broadcast from ship to shore. Come early and enjoy a toasty beach bonfire, hot chocolate, coffee and treats for a festive holiday evening. Bring an unwrapped gift to be donated to a local charity. Bring a flashlight, as the park will be dark.

December 16, 2008 5:02 pm

Christmas ships arrive Dec. 21

The Argosy’s Spirit of Seattle, the official Christmas Ship, arrives at Luther Burbank Park Beach at 5:50 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 21, at the swimming beach at Luther Burbank Park. The glittering ship will have a local choir onboard singing holiday greetings broadcast from ship to shore. Come early and enjoy a toasty beach bonfire, hot chocolate, coffee and treats for a festive holiday evening. Bring an unwrapped gift to be donated to a local charity. Bring a flashlight, as the park will be dark.

Get in the Book

The Mercer Island Guild, which produces the Mercer Island Directory every year, wants to hear from you. If you are new to the Island or have changed your address or phone number, contact the Guild at 232-7046 or miguild@comcast.net.

Grant applications

The Mercer Island Community Fund is accepting applications for grants until Feb. 6, 2009. Organizations that apply must benefit the MI community in: arts and culture, environment and conservation, development, recreation, social service and health. Contact Gail Steinitz at momda@mindspring.com.

Winter break camp

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is holding a Kids and Teens Winter Break Camp, beginning Dec. 22. Contact: Youth and Recreation Assistant Director Melissa Gray, (206) 232-7115, melissag@sjcc.org.