Events
East Link Light Rail Public Workshops: 5-7:30 p.m. South Bellevue: Oct. 14, Bellevue High School (cafeteria), 10416 Wolverine Way. Bel-Red: Oct. 15, Stevenson Elementary School (Gymnasium), 14220 N.E. 8th St., Bellevue. www.soundtransit.org/eastlink.
Mercer Island Candidate Forum: 7:30-9 p.m., Oct. 14, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd. Reception: 7-7:30 p.m. Dave Ross, KIRO 97.3 FM, will moderate with candidates for King County executive, Mercer Island City Council and Mercer Island School District Board of Directors. Sponsors: The League of Women Voters, 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.
Lakeridge Elementary Scholastic Book Fair: through Oct. 16. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday and 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.
“Alone in the Dark: Mercer Island’s Haunted Forest”: Oct. 22-Nov. 1, Island Crest Park. Thursday: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 6-10 p.m. Sunday: 2-4 p.m. 45-minute guided tour and performance with Youth Theatre Northwest actors through trails. Outdoor, rain or shine event. www.mercerislandshauntedforest.com.
Community Open House on Tent City: 7-9 p.m., Oct. 22, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The city will hold a communitywide open house to provide a forum for additional public input to discuss the lessons learned from the Tent City experience, and to provide an overview of the draft Temporary Encampment ordinance. Comments and questions can be directed to George Steirer, Principal Planner: (206) 275-7719, george.steirer@mercergov.org. www.mercergov.org/tentcity.
Fall Recycling Event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 24, I-90 Boat Launch, S.E. 36th Street and East Mercer Way. Safely dispose of old equipment and household items. For a list of acceptable items, go to www.mercergov.org. (206) 275-7608.
I-405 Public Open House: 4-7 p.m., Nov. 5, Kirkland City Hall, Peter Kirk Room, 123 5th Ave. As part of the Eastside Corridor Tolling Study, WSDOT is gathering feedback on adding an additional lane to I-405 that, with the existing HOV lane, could operate as an express toll lane from Puyallup to Lynnwood. www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/EastsideCorridor.
Classes
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.
Real-Time Stock Market Investing with Gatis Roze: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, through Nov. 11, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. (425) 564-2263.
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. Shirley: (425) 558-0889, (206) 954-3833, shirleyhill@live.com.
Groups
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.
Earthcorps Urban Forest Restoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 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 in advance: www.earthcorps.org.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Volunteer Tree Planting: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 31, Luther Burbank Park. Half-day option available: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Halloween costume event. Sign up: (206) 812-0122, www.mtsgreenway.org.
Lively Saints (50+ Years Young): luncheon, noon, Nov. 10, MI Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave. S.E. Honoring MICC WWII veterans whose stories were recorded on video. The presentation touches on the highlights of their experiences. $7. To register: (206) 232-1015.
Islander Middle School New Family Coffee: 9-10:30 a.m., 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.
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.
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser: blown glass pumpkins and jewelry are now available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. Pumpkins are at: CCMV, City Hall, MIYFS (Luther Burbank Park), Island Books, Mercer Island Florist, Mercer Island Thrift Shop, Finders, Chamber of Commerce, Banner Bank, David Weed’s office, Expressions Spa, Pilates on Mercer, Six Walls, South Mercer Chevron, Sterling Savings Bank. Pumpkins will also be at the Tabit Square Starbucks, Oct. 17; and Albertsons, Oct. 23.
Library
4400 88th Ave. S.E.
236-3537
www.kcls.org/mercerisland
Registration required.
Adults
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.
Mercer Island Library Saturday Matinee: 1 p.m., Oct. 17: “Spartacus.” 1 p.m., Oct. 31: “The Shining.” Stanley Kubrick films with commentary by film historian Lance Rhoades.
Friends of the MI 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.
Talk Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays in October. Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.
Teens
Teen Zone: 1:30 p.m., Oct. 19. Hang out, do homework, play board games. Ages 12 and older.
Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Oct. 20. Voice opinions on library materials, services and programs.
Homework Time with Boys & Girls Club: 1:45 p.m., Mondays, through Oct. 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, activities. Joan Calden, Ben Ramage: (206) 436-1947. Register online: www.mipositiveplace.org.
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
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.
Story Time for Terrific Twos: 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 27. Age 2 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 27. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Story Time for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m., Oct. 28. Age 1 with adult.
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.
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.
Children’s Technology Workshops: Robotics Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 15-Dec. 10. This workshop introduces kids to construction techniques and programming as they complete LEGO-based control systems and robotics projects. Ages 8-13. $155. To register: 1-877-299-2546, www.ctworkshop.com. Video Game Design: 5:45-6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 15-Dec. 10. Get your own laptop during class to create a variety of age-appropriate, non-violent computer games using CTW’s Gamemaker tutorials. Ages 8-13. $155. 1-877-299-2546, www.ctworkshop.com.
Computer Basics: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays, through Oct. 22. For adults. $62.
After School Nature Program: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, through Oct. 26. Hands-on programs with a Nature Vision Naturalist. “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 Ballroom: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., through Nov. 4. $50.
Beginning Salsa: 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays, through Nov. 4. Adults. $50.
Dog Obedience: Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., through Nov. 22, North Mercer Gym. Ages 14+. $96.
Beginning Guitar: Mondays, through Nov. 23. Youth: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teens: 4-5:30 p.m. Adults: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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
Flu Shot Clinic: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 2, 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.
Senior Lunch at Covenant Shores: 12 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays. Shuttle goes from CCMV to Covenant Shores, and transportation is available round-trip from home. Registration required: call 275-7895 and press 2 to leave a message.
Grocery Shopping Transportation: Wednesdays. Transportation provided to one grocery store and errand. Call 236-3456 and leave a message by 4 p.m., the day before shopping. $2 round trip.
Boys & Girls Club
2825 West Mercer Way
232-4548
www.mipositiveplace.org
Art Classes with Jaimie Terada
Demo Class: 5-6 p.m., Oct. 15. Meet instructor and see what kids will be learning in the clay sculpture and anime classes. Ages 7-11. Free.
Anime: 4-5 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 19-Nov. 16. Ages 7-11. $60.
Clay Sculpture: 4-6 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 22-Dec. 10. Ages 7-11. $140.
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.
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.
