Events
Voter Forums: 7-8 p.m., Sept. 30, Island House, 7810 S.E. 30th St. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 1, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. City Council candidates Dan Grausz and Ira Appelman will appear at both voter forums to talk specifically with Island seniors about their concerns.
Island Books Readings: 2-4 p.m., Oct. 4: Greg Asimakoupoulos, “Sunday Rhymes and Reasons.” 7-8:30 p.m., Oct. 7: Alvin Ziontz, “A Lawyer in Indian Country.” Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. (206) 232-6920. www.mercerislandbooks.com.
Lakeridge Elementary Scholastic Book Fair: Oct. 12-16. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday. Family Shopping Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 15. Theme: “Destination Book Fair: Read Around the World!” The fair offers a wide selection of books for all ages, including preschool, elementary, middle school and adult titles. The community is welcome.
Mercer Island Candidate Forum: 7:30-9 p.m., Oct. 14, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd. Reception: 7-7:30 p.m. Candidates for King County Executive, Mercer Island City Council and Mercer Island School Board will be present. Moderator: Dave Ross, KIRO 97.3 FM. Sponsors: The League of Women Voters, the Mercer Island Reporter. Martha Jordan: (425) 883-9143, Harriett Morton: (206) 232-6149. www.seattlelwv.org.
Third Thursday Art Walk: “Harvest Festival,” 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 15. Join downtown merchants and the Mercer Island Arts Council for art, music and snacks from business to business. Amber Britton: (206) 275-7864.
Fall Recycling Event: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 24, I-90 Boat Launch, S.E. 36th Street and East Mercer Way. Open to the community. (206) 275-7608.
Mercer Island Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, Mercerdale Park, on 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Oct. 4: Featured crop is apples and pears; City of Mercer Island Fall Tree Sale; Music in the Market, 11-3 p.m., Jazz Connection. Free parking at Farmers New World Insurance; handicapped parking at Rite Aid. Ends Oct. 11. www.mifarmersmarket.org.
Classes
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.
CPR Classes: Infant/Child/Adult CPR Class, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 13; $15. First Aid with Adult CPR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 17; $30. Location: Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Reservations: (206) 275-7607.
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.
Sogetsu School of Ikebana Mercer Island Branch Japanese Flower Arranging Class: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fridays, through 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.
Groups
Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL): meeting, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 1, MI Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Board meeting: 12-2 p.m. General meeting is open to the public. Program: photography, with Ken Claflin, Ron Reeder and Judith Roan.
Earthcorps Urban Forest Restoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 3, Pioneer Park; Oct. 10, Clarke Beach; Oct. 24, Ellis Pond. Help keep Mercer Island green and make the parks healthier forests. Snacks, tools, gloves are provided. Groups are welcome. Sign up online in advance: www.earthcorps.org.
Islander Middle School New Family Coffee: 9-10:30 a.m., Oct. 6 and Nov. 12, IMS Library, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Join other new families, IMS staff and PTA members. Get questions about IMS or Mercer Island answered. Connie Sotelo, IMS New Family chair: (206) 275-0230, info@blimusic.com.
Probus Club of Mercer Island: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 7, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Dr. David Dail, retired Virginia Mason pathologist, will describe his avocation, geology and the geological history of the Northwest. Bob Simonds: 236-2190.
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.
Mercer Island Radio Operators: meeting, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, 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 Historical Society: meeting, 1 p.m., Oct. 19, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Speaker: Greg Asimakoupoulos, pastor of Mercer Island Covenant Church. (206) 236-3274, www.mihistory.org.
Mercer Island Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital: 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.
Library
4400 88th Ave. S.E.
236-3537
www.kcls.org/mercerisland
Registration required.
Adults
Mercer Island Library Saturday Matinee: 1 p.m., Oct. 3, “Paths of Glory.” 1 p.m., Oct. 17: “Spartacus.” 1 p.m., Oct. 31: “The Shining.” Stanley Kubrick films with commentary by film historian Lance Rhoades.
Talk Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 7-28. Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.
Opera Preview: “La Traviata,” 7 p.m., Oct. 14.
Computer Classes: 9 a.m. E-mail Level I: Oct. 15. E-mail Level II: Oct. 22. E-mail Level III: Oct. 29.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 23; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 24. Presale for members only, join at the door: 5-9 p.m., Oct. 22. Half Price Sale: 1-5 p.m., Oct. 25.
Teens
Write to Win: College Entrance Success, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 10. College administrator Jonathan Brown provides strategies for putting together successful college application materials, including the admissions essay. Registration required.
Teen Zone: 1:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 5, 12, 19. Hang out, do homework, play board games, or just chat. Ages 12 and older.
Homework Time with Boys & Girls Club: 1:45 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 5-26. Join Mercer Island’s Teen Scene. Start with Homework Time at the library with help from Boys & Girls Club tutors. Then, catch a van to the Boys & Girls Club for games, crafts and activities. Joan Calden, Ben Ramage: (206) 436-1947. Register online: www.mipositiveplace.org.
Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Oct. 20. Voice opinions on library materials, services and programs.
Bookstock: 7 p.m., Oct. 27. Hear music of all varieties from bands and individual performers.
Study Zone Online: Grades K-12. Use a library computer to connect with a Study Zone tutor online. Visit www.kcls.org/studyzone for tutoring schedules.
Children
Baby Story Time: 10 a.m., Oct. 2. Ages 3-9 months with adult.
Hello House: 3 p.m., Oct. 4. Join Northwest singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart for a guided musical tour though your house. Explore fun and easy ways the whole family can stay safe and go green.
Story Time for Terrific Twos: 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 27. Age 2 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 27. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Story Time for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 28. Age 1 with adult.
Scarecrow Fest: 7 p.m., Oct. 26. Bring old jeans, shirts, hats, shoes and whatever you like to create your own scarecrow. Listen to Halloween stories and enjoy treats. Please register.
Parks & Recreation
Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV)
8236 S.E. 24th St.
275-7609
www.myparksandrecreation.com
See the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide for more information. To sign up, go to www.myparksandrecreation.com or call (206) 275-7609.
After School Nature Program: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 5-26. Hands-on programs with a Nature Vision Naturalist. “Wetland Filters”: Oct. 5. “Wetland Connections”: Oct. 19. “Wetland Field”: Oct. 26. Explore a nature topic, share a story; snacks provided by Friends of Luther Burbank Park. Notify of any food allergies at time of sign-up. Ages 4-9. $47.
Beginning Guitar: Mondays, Oct. 5-Nov. 23. Youth: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teens: 4-5:30 p.m. Adults: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Beginning Ballroom: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 7-Nov. 4. $50.
Beginning Salsa: 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 4. Adults. $50.
Dog Obedience: Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Oct. 11-Nov. 22, North Mercer Gym. Ages 14+. $96.
Winterize Your Bike Commute Class: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 14. Join Cascade Bicycle Club to learn the basics of winter bike commuting at a two-hour clinic. Students may bring their bikes, lights and reflective clothing for a “night check” at the conclusion of the class. Free. Pre-registration required.
Computer Basics: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays, through Oct. 22. For adults. $62.
Writing Club: Grades 2-3, 4:15-6:15 p.m., Tuesdays, through Dec. 8. $122. Grades 4-6: 4-6 p.m., Thursdays, through Dec. 10. $122.
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.
Seniors
Widow & Widowers Grief & Loss Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., Oct. 8. A support group for senior adult men and women who have lost a spouse or partner in death. Free. To reserve a spot, call Betsy Zuber at (206) 275-7752.
Flu Shot Clinic: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 14, Congregational Church of Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. By appointment only. For age 65 and up, those with chronic illness or health care providers. Transportation available. No fee with Medicare Part B; Medicare card required. $30/HMO members. (206) 275-7609.
Boys & Girls Club
2825 West Mercer Way
232-4548
www.mipositiveplace.org
7th & 8th Grade Middle School Dance: 7-10 p.m., Oct. 2. Grades 7-8. $5 with MIBGC card, $8 with ASB Card, or $10.
Video Game Craze: 12-4 p.m., Oct. 3. Wii Tournament. Grades 6-12. Free.
Open Mic Night: 7-11 p.m., Oct. 3. Professional performers will teach youth how to deal with stage fright, tricks for performing and more. Movies, foosball, pool. Grades 6-12. Free.
No School Day — Island Pride Teen Overnight: Oct. 9. Go to the movies for the day and return to watch the football team home game at 7 p.m. Sleepover at the club with games, movies. Drop off: 9 a.m., Oct. 9. Pick up: 9 a.m., Oct. 10. Grades 6-8. $60.
No School Day — Down on the Farm Day Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 9. Pick pumpkins, visit with animals. Leave at 9 a.m., return at 4 p.m. Grades K-5. $45.
Lango Foreign Language Classes for Kids: Spanish Classes: 1-1:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 19-Dec. 9. Ages 4-5. $266 plus $35 materials fee. Mandarin Classes: 1-1:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 10. Ages 4-5. $285 plus $25 materials fee. Demo Classes: Oct. 5-6. Spanish: 1-1:30 p.m. Mandarin: 2-2:30 p.m. Followed by Q&A session. Free.
Annual Fundraising Breakfast with Husky Football Coach: 7-8:15 a.m., Oct. 27. Guest speaker: Husky coach Steve Sarkisian. Free; suggested donation is $150. Reservations: Mary Lynn Thompson, (206) 436-1949, mthompson@positiveplace.org.
Stroum JCC
Active Seniors Club: 12:30 p.m., Oct. 6. Topic: “Genocide – The Case of Germany; Why Germany has confronted her guilt for crimes against humanity, and Japan and eastern European countries have not?” A Q&A session will follow the lecture. Guest speaker: Professor Daniel Chirot, UW Professor of International Studies and Sociology. Space is limited.
Drop in Mah Jongg: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays, Polack Lounge. Free for SJCC members, $2 for nonmembers.
Drop in Bridge: 12:30-3 p.m., Fridays. All levels welcome. Coffee, tea provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. Free for SJCC members, $2 for nonmembers.
