Events

Book Signing with David C. Dykstra: 7 p.m., Aug. 12, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Book: “Lake Washington 130 Homes.” (206) 232-6920.

Island Jam Summer Carnival: 12-4 p.m., Aug. 14, Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Ages 5-12. Parks & Recreation Department end of summer tradition. Inflatable rides, slides, bouncers, the dunk tank, face painting, the cake walk, the Fun Mobile, tons of water, games and more. Bring dollars for concessions and ride/game tickets.

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Centennial “Day of Celebration”: 1-4 p.m., Aug. 16, featuring a performance of “Salmon People” Digest by resident Peter Donaldson, a Native American storytelling performance by Paul Wagner and an Inuksuk building activity for kids (the Salmon Bake lunch has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales). Special Gallery Show: through Sept. 11, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., with Native Alaskan hand carved totem poles and masks, historic photos, arts and crafts, trade beads, ivory and other displays, including Mercer Island history. (206) 275-7609. www.mercergov.org/artscouncil.

I-405 Public Open House: 4-7 p.m., Aug. 19, Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E. Presentation at 6 p.m. As part of the Eastside Corridor Tolling Study, the Washington State Department of Transportation is considering adding up to two express toll lanes on I-405, in addition to existing general purpose traffic lanes. www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/EastsideCorridor.

3rd Thursday Art Walk: 5:30-8 p.m., Aug. 20, downtown Mercer Island. Theme: “Street Bazaar.” Join Island merchants and the Mercer Island Arts Council for art, music, snacks and surprises from business to business, rain or shine. Amber Britton: (206) 275-7864.

Outdoor Films in Mercerdale Park: Disney’s “Bolt,” 8:45 p.m. (at dusk), Aug. 22. Bring blankets, chairs and flashlights for this summer tradition. Free. Movie snacks and drinks will be available for sale. (206) 275-7609.

Mostly Music in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Sundays, Mercerdale Park. Local bands play a variety of music under the covered Veteran’s Recognition Pergola. The Raretones (American Oldies, rock ’n roll): Aug. 13. Super Sones (Acoustic Cuban): Aug. 16. (206) 275-7609.

Mercer Island Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, Mercerdale Park, on 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Free parking at Farmers New World Insurance; handicapped parking at Rite Aid. Ends Oct. 11. www.mifarmersmarket.org.

Wine Tasting: 4-6 p.m., Fridays, Cellar 46, 7650 S.E. 27th St., Suite 120. Free. (206) 407-3016.

Classes

Topics in Practical Halacha: 7-8 p.m., Mondays, Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 90th Ave. S.E. Teacher: Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld of Congregation Shevet Achim. Free.

Aquarobics fitness classes: 7-8:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mercerwood Shoreclub Pool, 4150 E. Mercer Way. Carolyn Scott: (425) 894-0045, info@aquarobics.com.

Mercer Island Yoga: Baby Strollercise, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Prenatal Yoga: 5:45 p.m., first/third Thursdays, Mercerwood Shoreclub. (206) 979-3008.

Groups

Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Gallery: features MIVAL artist Wanda Hughes, through Aug. 14, 7605 S.E. 27th St., #109. 232-3404.

Mercer Island Radio Operators: meeting, 7 p.m., Aug. 20, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Learn about amateur radio communications and emergency preparedness. MIRO Chairman Dave Cook: (206) 230-0397. www.mirohams.org.

Mercer Island High School Class of 1979 Reunion: Sept. 12, Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10455 N.E. 8th St., Bellevue. (425) 644-1044. www.reunionswithclass.com.

Women Painters of Washington “Passages” Gallery Exhibition: open through Oct. 30. (206) 624-0543, www.womenpainters.com.

Senior Men’s Tennis Doubles: seeking players, 6:45-8:15 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Location: Homestead Field. Al Skinner: 232-3450.

Toddlers of Mercer Island (TOMI by MIPA): 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Ages 0-6. $3/child, MIPA members; $5/nonmembers. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 9:30-11:30 a.m., first/third Friday, MI Covenant Church. For mothers with children ages birth-K. Childcare provided. www.micc.org.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Help the legal system work toward a safe, permanent home for children. Must be 21. References and 28 hours of training required. (206) 296-1120, casa.group@kingcounty.gov. www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/depcasa.htm.

Library

4400 88th Ave. S.E.

236-3537

www.kcls.org/mercerisland

Registration required.

KCLS Summer Reading Programs

Be Creative @ Your Library — the 2009 Summer Reading Program, through Aug. 31. Read 500 minutes and receive a halfway prize; read 1,000, receive the finisher prize and be eligible for the grand prize drawing of a laptop computer. Prizes are distributed beginning July 15. The grand prize winner is announced in September. Teens: Check out the Summer Edition of Read Three, Get One Free. Read three books, write a review for each, get a free book and earn prizes.

Adults

Computer Classes: 9 a.m. Microsoft Word Level I: Aug. 13. Microsoft Word Level II: Aug. 20.

Teens

“Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition; Read, Flip, Win”: Read three books, write three reviews and get a prize book for free. This summer will also feature a video book review contest: Read a book, make a movie and put it on YouTube.

Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Aug. 18. Voice your opinions on teen materials, services and programs while earning one volunteer credit hour.

Parks & Recreation

Community Center at Mercerview (CCMV)

8236 S.E. 24th St.

275-7609

See the summer Recreation Guide for full descriptions or www.myparksandrecreation.com.

KAMP ROCK! Summer Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., through Aug. 14. Theme weeks, field trips, games/crafts. Ages 6-11. $190/week; extended care available.

Let’s Go Fishing: 1-3 p.m., Aug. 15, Luther Burbank Park docks. Reporter garden columnist Linda Urbaniak and husband, Roger, will teach children how to catch trout, perch and bass from Lake Washington. Students will be provided with hooks, various dock fishing tackle and some bait. Participants should bring their own poles. Ages 6-15 (one adult must accompany each student). $22. Register online or call 275-7609.

Kayaking Camps: Aug. 17-21, Luther Burbank Park, Boat House. Kids will learn basic paddling and safety skills in single kayaks with Head Youth Kayak Instructor Barbara Sherrill. Ages 9-11: 1:30-4:30 p.m., $302. Ages 12-15: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $302.

Seniors

National Senior Citizen’s Day Celebration: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aug. 19, CCMV. Free activities and BBQ lunch. Transportation available. Call 275-7609 to make a reservation or request a ride.

Widow and Widowers Grief & Loss Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., Aug. 13. For senior adult men and women who have lost a spouse or partner in death. Free. To reserve a spot, call Betsy Zuber: (206) 275-7752.

Parks & Recreation Senior Golf Program: Mondays, “Niners” and “Handicappers” take weekly trips to various golf courses in the area.

Senior Lunch at Covenant Shores: noon, Tuesday, Thursday. Reservations: call 275-7895, press 2, leave a message. $5.

Grocery Shopping Transportation: Wednesday morning. Call 236-3456, leave a message by 4 p.m., the day before. $1.

Stroum JCC

3801 East Mercer Way

232-7115

www.sjcc.org

Registration required for all events.

Active Seniors Club Annual Picnic: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Aug. 13, Crossroad Park, Bellevue, 164th Avenue N.E. and N.E. 8th Street. Bring your own picnic and chairs to sheltered area. Soft drinks, chips, nuts, cookies, fruit provided. RSVP: Fred Jaffe, (425) 746-3814.

Al Ziontz’s Memoir: 1 p.m., Aug. 17. Al Ziontz will share “My partner Robert Pirtle” from his personal memoirs.

Computer classes at the J: Aug. 18 and 25, Sept. 1. Free. Microsoft Word 2007 (levels 1, 2, 3): 10-11:15 a.m. Online Photo Sharing with Flickr: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. A minimum of six students is required to open the class. All classes taught by a trained King County Library System instructor. Students must attend all three meetings.

Health Talk: “Discomfort in the Gut, Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” 12 p.m., Aug. 19. Speaker: Dr. Adam Rinde, naturopathic physician. www.drrinde.com.

Book Club: 1-3 p.m., Aug. 24. Discuss “The World to Come,” a novel by Dara Horn.

Poker Game: 12:30-3 p.m., Aug. 25. Texas Hold’em, Omaha, 7 Card Hi/Lo, Dealer’s Choice.

Movie Club: “The Jazz Singer” (1980), 12:30 p.m., Aug. 27. Coffee, bagels and cream cheese included. Free.

Communitywide Kosher Barbeque for Seniors: 11:30 a.m., Aug. 30. Live music with Rabbi Jim Mirel of Temple B’nai Torah and the Shalom Ensemble. $6/person for pre-registration; $7 at door. RSVP by Aug. 24.

Drop in Mah Jongg: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays in August; 1 p.m., Aug. 19, Polack Lounge. Free for SJCC members, $2 for nonmembers.

Drop in Bridge: 12:30-3 p.m., Fridays in August. All levels welcome. Coffee, tea provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. Free for SJCC members, $2 for nonmembers.