Events
3rd Thursday Art Walk: 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 17, downtown Mercer Island. Theme: “Alive after 5.” Join downtown merchants and the Mercer Island Arts Council for art, music, snacks and surprises on the art walk from business to business, rain or shine. Amber Britton: (206) 275-7864.
’Round the Rock Stand-up Paddle Race: 11 a.m., Sept. 27, Luther Burbank Park Swim Beach. Check-in for racers is 8 a.m. The public is invited starting at 11 a.m. Check out equipment and merchandise on display by manufacturers and retailers; get a free lesson and demo a board. Jeff Underwood: (206) 250-0855, www.roundtherock.com.
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
Sogetsu School of Ikebana Mercer Island Branch Japanese Flower Arranging Class: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fridays, Sept. 18-Dec. 4, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24 St. $80 for eight classes. Shirley: (425) 558-0889, (206) 954-3833, shirleyhill@live.com.
Lively Saints (50+ years young): 12 p.m., Sept. 22, Mercer Island Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave. S.E. Speaker: J. Craig Thorpe, RR illustrator and lecturer. He will share “The Road to the Future … has Rails” in an illustrated talk. Tickets: $7, available in church foyer or by phone. (206) 232-1015.
20th Anniversary Edition of Financial Workshops for Seniors: 10-11:30 a.m., Mondays, through Sept. 28, Community Center at Mercer View, Clarke Room, 8236 S.E. 24th St. “Changes in IRA Rules”: Sept. 21. “Conservative Investing in a Changing Environment”: Sept. 28. Speaker: Terry Cole, president of Senior Financial Advisors, Inc. $3 per seminar. Advance registration required: (206) 275-7609.
Real-Time Stock Market Investing with Gatis Roze: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Nov. 11, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. (425) 564-2263.
Pre-Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Classes to Supercharge your High Holidays: “What Does Atonement Mean?”, 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 24. Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 90th Ave. S.E. Speaker: 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 Stroller class, 9:45 a.m., Wednesdays. Prenatal Yoga: 6 p.m., first/third Thursdays, begins Sept. 24. Location: Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Register at CCMV. Rai: mercerislandyoga@yahoo.com.
Groups
“Laugh Your Way to Giving”: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Ave. Presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, featuring “World of Jewtopia.” Benefits the Jewish Federation’s Community Campaign, supporting social service and educational organizations locally, in Israel and worldwide. Doors open at 7 p.m. $36. www.JewishInSeattle.org.
Mercer Island League of Women Voters: 9:15-11:30 a.m., Sept. 17, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, Fireside Room, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Topic for discussion: Privatization of government services and what works best. All are welcome. Cynthia Howe: (206) 236-0593, howe.john@comcast.net.
Cub Scouts Pack 624: meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 17, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Dana Melick: (206) 650-3542, danamelick@yahoo.com.
Mercer Island Historical Society: meeting, 1 p.m., Sept. 21, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Speaker: Elliott Newman, former Mercer Island mayor and Councilmember. (206) 236-3274, www.mihistory.org.
“One Night Brazil”: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Mercer Island VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Community Empowerment Network’s third annual fundraiser for the impoverished Brazilian Amazon communities. Traditional Brazilian music, dance, dinner, auction. Tickets: $40/adults, $20/ages 12-20. www.endruralpoverty.org.
Mercer Island Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital: meeting, Sept. 18. The Guild is currently seeking new members and meets every third Friday of each month. The all-volunteer fundraising organization supports uncompensated health care for children and will kick off the 2010 Mercer Island Directory project. MaryAnn Lusby, membership director: (206) 232-5836.
MI Chamber of Commerce Gallery Artists Reception: 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 15, 7605 S.E. 27th St., #109. Current gallery display through Oct. 30: “Backyard Birds,” by photographers Judith Roan and Ron Reeder.
Library
4400 88th Ave. S.E.
236-3537
www.kcls.org/mercerisland
Registration required.
Adults
Saturday Matinee: “The Killing” (1956), 1 p.m., Sept. 19. Stanley Kubrick film with commentary by film historian, Lance Rhoades.
Computer Class: “Search the Internet for Beginners,” 9 a.m., Sept. 24.
Talk Time: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, through Sept. 30. Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.
Teens
Teen Zone: 1:30 p.m., Sept. 21, 28. Hang out, do homework, play board games. Ages 12 and older. Held on Mondays after school with some exceptions.
SAT Practice Test & Strategy Session: 12:30 p.m., Sept. 26. Comprehensive analysis of practice test and strategy session from Kaplan. Registration required.
Children
Shake, Rattle and Roll! Early Literacy through Music: 10 a.m., Sept. 23, 30. Ages 12 to 23 months with adult. Join singer, songwriter Nancy Stewart for a three-week music workshop. Registration required.
E-I-E-I OINK! A Farm Song-Sing-Along: 11 a.m., Sept. 29. Join Nancy Stewart for your favorite songs about animals. Ages 2 to 5.
Parks & Rec.
Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV)
8236 S.E. 24th St.
275-7609
www.myparksandrecreation.com
The Fall 2009/Winter 2010 Recreation Guide is available. Registration is open.
After School Nature Program: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, through Sept. 28. Slugs & Worm: Sept. 21. Forest Field: Sept. 28. Hands-on after-school programs with a Nature Vision Naturalist. Explore a nature topic, share a story and enjoy a snack, provided by Friends of Luther Burbank Park. Dress kids for rain or shine. Notify of any food allergies at time of sign-up. Ages 4-9. $47.
Hula Hoop Dance Class: Level One, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sundays, through Dec. 17; $108. Level Two: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Dec. 17; $222. Half sessions available. Drop-in fee: $15. Instructors: Marcie Spahi, Merissa Sweetland. Age 16 and up.
Ballet: 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays, through Dec. 17. Ages 5-6. $132.
Pre-Ballet: 3:10-4 p.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays, through Dec. 17. Ages 3–4. $132.
Writing Club: Grades 2-3, 4:15-6:15 p.m., Tuesdays, through Dec. 8. $122. Grades 4-6: 4-6 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 10. $122.
Worldwide Day of Play: 1-4 p.m., Sept. 26, Mercerdale Park. Family event. Free.
Computer Basics: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 22. For adults. $62.
Tieton Whitewater Rafting Trip: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 19, put-in ¼ mile upstream of Hause Creek Campground/East Tieton Road. 14-mile trip. No prior experience is necessary, but participants need to be in average physical condition and able to paddle with others and a professional Wildwater Rafting Tours river guide. A deli lunch is included. Pick up trip packet from Community Center front desk or call to have it mailed, prior to day of trip. Ages 12-70. $86.
Seniors
Flu Shot Clinic: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 14, Congregational Church of MI, 4545 Island Crest Way. 65+ or someone with chronic illness or health care providers. No fee if Medicare Part B; must bring Medicare card. $30 if an HMO member. Co-sponsor: Swedish Visiting Nurse Services. Transportation available. Appointment required: call (206) 275-7609 to schedule.
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.
