Events

MIHS Marching Band Celebration: 6 p.m., Sept. 11, Mercer Island High School Amphitheater. A short celebration and donor thank-you event prior to the first home football game, featuring a 15-minute musical tribute by the band, which will march in new uniforms for the first time. The football game begins at 7 p.m.

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Centennial Special Gallery Show: open through Sept. 11, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. 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.

Parents’ Night Out: Sept. 12, Mercer Island United Methodist Church, 7070 S.E. 24th St. Adult supervision with CPR and First Aid Certified. Dinner and games provided. Hosted by Carla Corkern and Aleta Toy. Ages 3-10: 6-9 p.m. Ages 11 and up: 6-10 p.m. Donations support the MIUMC youth ministry. (206) 232-3044, kids@miumc.org.

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.

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

CPR Classes: First Aid with Adult CPR Class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 12, $30 (check or cash). Location: Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Reserve a space: (206) 275-7607.

“Genealogical Discoveries from Cemeteries in the Old Country and the New World”: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 14, Stroum Jewish Community Center Auditorium, 3801 East Mercer Way. Doors open at 7 p.m. Presenter: Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State. Speakers: Sally Mizroch, Nancy Adelson. JGSWS library and WiFi available. Free/JGSWS members, $5/nonmembers. www.jgsws.org.

“Starting the New School Year Right; Understand How IEP’S and 504 Plans Can Help the Struggling Student with ADHD”: 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 14, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Jeannette Cohen, M.Ed., J.D., Attorney at Law. Sponsor: ADD Resources. Free. jscarlin@juno.com, www.addresources.org.

20th Anniversary Edition of Financial Workshops for Seniors: 10-11:30 a.m., Mondays, Sept. 14-28, Community Center at Mercer View, Clarke Room. “Changes in Estate Planning Issues”: Sept. 14. “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.

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.

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: three-part series, 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 10, 14, 24. (1) “Shabbat vs. Shofar, Who Wins?,” (2) “Why Should We Eat and Not Sleep?”, (3) “What Does Atonement Mean?” 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

Northwest Harvest Food Drive: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sept. 12, Albertsons, 2755 77th Ave. S.E. The food drive is organized by National Charity League (NCL) Evergreen Chapter. NCL members are also hosting neighborhood food collection drives. www.nclevergreen.org/ev.

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.

Mercer Island Girl Scouts: open house/information meeting, 3-5 p.m., Sept. 13, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Join a troop for the fall or consider helping to lead a troop. Free refreshments and activities. Stacey Thompson: 232-2979, staceywt@comcast.net.

Mercer Island Women’s Club: luncheon, 12 p.m., Sept. 14, Broadmoor Country Club in Seattle. Social: 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Kelley Moore, an entertaining and lifestyle expert for King5’s Morning News on KONG, Seattle Magazine, Northwest Home & Gardens. She will be sharing ideas for fall entertaining and decorating. Reservations and information at www.mercerislandwomensclub.com. Charlotte: (425) 649-0778, char2262@msn.com.

Cub Scouts Pack 624: informational meeting, 7-8 p.m., Sept. 14. First meeting of the year: 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 17. Location: Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. Dana Melick: (206) 650-3542, danamelick@yahoo.com.

“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.

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. Advocates of sustainable development, environmental preservation and poverty eradication will join together to raise money and increase opportunities for the impoverished communities of the Brazilian Amazon at Community Empowerment Network’s third annual fundraiser. Traditional Brazilian music, dance, dinner and auction. Tickets: $40/adults, $20/ages 12-20. www.endruralpoverty.org.

Library

4400 88th Ave. S.E.

236-3537

www.kcls.org/mercerisland

Registration required.

Adults

Talk Time: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 9-30. Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

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.

Teens

SAT Practice Test & Strategy Session: 12:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 26. Take a full-length practice test, then return on Sept. 26 for a comprehensive analysis and strategy session from Kaplan. Registration required.

Teen Zone: 1:30 p.m., Sept. 14, 21, 28. Hang out, do homework, play board games. Ages 12 and older. Held on Mondays after school with some exceptions.

Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Sept. 15. Voice opinions on teen materials, services and programs while earning one volunteer credit hour and munching on light refreshments.

Children

Shake, Rattle and Roll! Early Literacy through Music: 10 a.m., Sept. 16, 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 & Recreation

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.

Hula Hoop Dance Class: Level One, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sundays, Sept. 13-Dec. 17; $108. Level Two: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 17; $222. Half sessions available. Drop-in fee: $15. Instructors: Marcie Spahi, Merissa Sweetland. Age 16 and up.

After School Nature Program: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 14-28. Forest Connection: Sept. 14.

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.

Seniors

Widow and Widowers Grief & Loss Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., Sept. 10. 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.

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.