Events
Parks & Recreation All-Island Garage Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 13, Community Center at Mercer View. Vendor space available for $28/space. 275-7862.
Second Saturday Stories: 11-11:30 a.m., June 13, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. “Bats, Bunnies and Bears,” with Margaret Read McDonald. For ages 3 and up. 232-6920. www.mercerislandbooks.com.
“Into the Woods” Musical: through June 13, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Friday/Saturday: 7 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 2 p.m. Evening performances are for ages 10+ and matinees are for ages 6+. School-day matinee shows and ASL performance also scheduled. YTN 25th anniversary finale. Reserved seating: $13. 232-4145, ext. 109. www.youththeatre.org.
“Musique”: 7 p.m., June 13-14; 2 p.m., June 14, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Performed by Island Sound. Tickets: $14, at the door. Marsha Woerner: 232-8007, islandsound@comcast.net.
Third Thursday Art Walk: 5:30-8 p.m., June 18, downtown Mercer Island. Theme: “Color MI Beautiful.” Join downtown merchants and the Mercer Island Arts Council for art, music, snacks and surprises from business to business, rain or shine. Amber Britton: 275-7864.
“People Helping People” Evening Gala: 6:30-9 p.m., June 20, Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way. Presented by Senior Foundation of Mercer Island. $25. Reservations: 236-1389.
LIVESTRONG® Challenge on Mercer Island: 7:15-9:30 a.m., June 21. Lance Armstrong Foundation’s signature fundraising event raises money to fight against cancer. 2,500 cyclists will be making a counterclockwise circle around the Island. Intermittent road closures: 7:15-9 a.m., West Mercer Way; 7:45-9:30 a.m., East Mercer Way. www.livestrongchallenge.org.
Mercer Island Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, June 21-Oct. 11, Mercerdale Park on 32nd and 77th Streets. Closed July 12 for Summer Celebration and Aug. 2 for Seafair. Free parking at Farmers New World Insurance; handicapped parking at Rite Aid. www.mifarmersmarket.org.
Mercer Island Boys Summer Basketball Camp: 9-11:30 a.m. (grades 3-6) and 12:30-3 p.m. (grades 6-8), June 22-25; 9-11:30 a.m. (grades 3-6) and 4:30-7 p.m. (grades 9-12), June 29-July 2, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. $125. Mike Huber: mthuber@hotmail.com. www.MIBasketball.org.
Wine Tasting: 4-6 p.m., Fridays, Cellar 46, 7650 S.E. 27th St., Suite 120. Free. (206) 407-3016.
Classes
“How To Make Your Home The One That Sells”: 7:30-8:30 p.m., June 17, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Learn how to evaluate and improve your home’s appeal to buyers. Suggested donation to MI Youth & Family Services. Presenters: Paul and Melinda Booth, Booth Construction, 232-0868; Elizabeth Baska and Sue Sherwood, the DreamMakerTeam, Coldwell Banker Bain, 236-0740.
“Buy A Home? Yes, You Can!”: 6-7:30 p.m., Mondays, through June 29, Mercer Island Windermere, 2737 77th Ave. S.E. Discussion, Q&A with a volunteer panel of experts. Free. Diane Rae Jones: (206) 406-5232. www.windermeremercerisland.com, www.WeHelpYouBuyAHome.com.
“The Interview As Opportunity”: 7-8:30 p.m., July 8, Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 East Mercer Way. Presenter: Jewish Family Service. Free. Adam Halpern: (206) 861-8784, familylife@jfsseattle.org.
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: 7:30-8:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mercerwood Shoreclub Pool, 4150 E. Mercer Way. Time changes to 7 a.m. as of June 19. 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.
PUSH Exercise Class: 11:15 a.m., Fridays, through June, Community Center at Mercer View Dance Room. A mix of strength, sports drills, intervals, balance, flexibility, play. Instructor: Elizabeth Andrews. $20/drop-in. (206) 922-3218.
Groups
The League of Women Voters: end-of-year luncheon, 11 a.m., June 11, Estelle Wertheimer residence. The new publisher of the Mercer Island Reporter, Janet Taylor, will speak. Martha Jordan: (425) 883-9143. www.seattlelwv.org.
Middle School Dance: Mercer Island Girls Basketball (MIGB) is sponsoring a fundraiser dance for middle schoolers, 7-10 p.m., June 12, Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club. $8 with ASB card and $10 without ASB card. Please support MIGB.
Earthcorps Volunteer Park Restoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 13, Island Crest Park. Remove invasive plants. Snacks, tools, gloves provided. Lina Anne Rose: (206) 322-9296, ext. 225. www.earthcorps.org.
Mercer Island Job Finder’s Club: workshop, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesdays, through June 16, Community Center at Mercer View. Facilitator: Terry Pile (Career Advisors). Sponsor: Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. Free. Registration required: 275-7869, cheryl.manriquez@mercergov.org.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Luther Burbank Restoration Project: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 20, Luther Burbank North Wetlands. Invasive plant removal. Half-day option available. www.mtsgreenway.org.
Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Gallery: Elementary Art Display featured through June 17, 7613 S.E. 27th St. Includes 100 paintings from West Mercer second-graders. 232-3404.
Mercer Island Arts Council: New Mercer View Gallery show, “Expressions in Art,” runs through June 26. Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St.
Senior Men’s Tennis Doubles: seeking players, 6:45-8:15 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Location: Homestead Field, during spring. 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.
Pacific Northwest Audio Society: 7:30 p.m., second Thursday of month, Mercer Island Congregational Church (basement), 4545 Island Crest Way. Dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of fine audio and music since 1978. www.audiosociety.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.
Women Painters of Washington: “Summer Dreaming” gallery exhibition, through July 31. 701 Fifth Ave., Suite 310. (206) 624-0543, www.womenpainters.com.
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.
Library
4400 88th Ave. S.E.
www.kcls.org/mercerisland
Registration required.
KCLS Summer Reading Programs
Be Creative @ Your Library — the 2009 Summer Reading Program, June 15-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 distributed beginning July 15. Grand prize winner announced in September.
Teens: Check out the Summer Edition of Read Three, Get One Free beginning June 15. Read three books, write a review for each and get a free book. Earn prizes.
Adults
Talk Time: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, through June 17. Improve speaking and listening skills in English conversation group.
Break Into Fiction: 2 p.m., June 20. New York Times bestselling author Dianna Love and award-winning author Mary Buckham, co-authors of “Break Into Fiction® Power: Plot Your Novel,” offer aspiring writers advice and resources for starting a novel.
Children/Families
Summer Reading Program Sign-Up Party: 1:30 p.m., June 15. Come for an ice cream party, learn about new library events and create your own bookmark. All ages welcome.
Creative Magical Conjuror: 2 p.m., June 25. Presenter: Jeff Evans. Show of magic tricks, wacky inventions, toys and more. Ages 5-12.
Reading Buddies: 2-4 p.m., June 29. Read with a local teen in the Children’s Area. Ages 5-8.
Shake, Rattle and Read: 10:30 a.m., June 30. Presenter: Harmonica Pocket. Hula hoops, ukuleles and more. Ages 3-6.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m., Tuesdays. Stories, music, puppets, Early Literacy alphabet activities. Ages 3-5.
Teens
Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Kick-Off Party: 1:30 p.m., June 15. Build an ice cream sundae, pick up Read 3 forms and find out about library programs.
Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., June 16. Earn volunteer credit while making the library a more inviting place for teens.
Book Buddies Training: 3 p.m., June 22. A required orientation and training session for teens who will be reading with children this summer in the Book Buddies program.
SAT 10 Question Challenge: noon, June 30. Try 10 tough SAT questions and learn 10 strategies for answering them.
“Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition; Read, Flip, Win”: Read three books, write three thoughtful 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.
Parks & Recreation
Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV)
8236 S.E. 24th St.
275-7609
www.myparksandrecreation.com
Registration for summer camps and beginner adult sailing is open. See the spring/summer Recreation Guide for full descriptions or www.myparksandrecreation.com.
“Let’s Go Fishing”: 1-3 p.m., June 20, Luther Burbank Park, Boat Dock. Instructors: Roger and Linda Urbaniak. Learn how to fish from a dock to catch trout, perch and bass. Includes a tackle box with supplies. Ages 6-15 with adult. $22.
Mary Art Camp: June 22-26. Ages 5-7: 9:30-10:30 a.m.; $82. Ages 8-12: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; $112.
KAMP ROCK! Summer Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 29-Aug. 14. Theme weeks, field trips, games/crafts. Ages 6-11. $190/week; extended care available.
Cooking for Kids: July 1. Ages 5-8: 1:30-2:45 p.m. Ages 9-12: 3-4:15 p.m. $52.
Summer Celebration Parade: July 11. E-mail Katie Borden for any information and your application. Parade participation is free. Katie.borden@mercergov.org.
Summer Celebration! 2009: “Around the World,” July 11-12. Sponsors needed. Call Amber Britton at 275-7863. www.misummercelebration.com.
Men’s Softball Teams: The City of Mercer Island is looking for a few teams to round out its yearly softball league. Games will be played between mid-May and the end of August. Teams will play weekly on Wednesdays at 6 or 7:30 p.m. $677/team. 275-7863.
Seniors
Parks & Recreation Senior Golf Program: Mondays, “Niners” and “Handicappers” take weekly trips to various golf courses in the area.
Widow and Widowers Grief & Loss Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., June 11. A Youth & Family Services support group for senior adult men and women who have lost a spouse or partner in death. Free. Reservations: Betsy Zuber, 275-7752.
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.
The Movie Club: 12:30 p.m., June 11. “Monsieur Ibrahim” (2003). Movie, bagels, cheese and coffee.
Active Seniors Club: 10:30 a.m., June 14. Speaker: Ben Miksch, from the office of Sen. Maria Cantwell will speak to us on what is currently happening in the U.S. Senate. Find out more about the workings of Congress.
Al Ziontz’s Memoir: 12:30 p.m., June 15. This month Al Ziontz will share from his personal memoirs the story titled, “The Russians are Coming!”
Health Talk: 12 p.m., June 16. Topic: incontinence types and treatment. Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Miller, M.D., of Bellevue Urology.
Tacoma Art Museum tour: 10:30 a.m., June 18. Bus leaves the J at 10:30 a.m. and will be back by 3 p.m. Minimum sign up of 10 is needed. $5 for transportation. Free admission. Lunch on your own. Sign up by June 15.
Book Club: 1-3 p.m., fourth Monday, June 22. Discuss book themes, characters, plots and symbolism in “Broken For You,” by Stephanie Kallos. Presented with Herzl-Ner Tamid.
Poker Game: 12:30-3 p.m., June 23. Play Texas Hold’em, Omaha, 7 Card Hi/Lo, Dealer’s Choice.
The Active Seniors Club Outing: Snoqualmie Casino Trip, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 24. Reservations: Helaine Goldstein, (425) 885-7323. Limited space. Free.
Jewish Humor series: 12:30 p.m., June 25. “You Don’t Have To Be Jewish” (1964). The set includes “A Call from Long Island,” “Home from the Office,” “The Jury,” “Secret Agent James Bondstein” and “My Son the Captain.”
Drop in Mah Jongg: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesdays in June, Polack Lounge. Free/SJCC members, $2/nonmembers.
Drop in Bridge: 12:30-3 p.m., Wednesdays in June. All levels welcome, prior bridge playing experience necessary. Free/SJCC members, $2/nonmembers.
