Events

“The Pajama Game”: Aug. 27-30, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Thursday: 2 p.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Saturday: 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. Based on book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell. Tickets: (206) 232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.

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.

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: Infant/Child and Adult CPR Class, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 1, $15 (check or cash) at event. 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.

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.

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: 7-8:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mercerwood Shoreclub Pool, 4150 E. Mercer Way. Carolyn Scott: (425) 894-0045, info@aquarobics.com.

Mercer Island Yoga: Baby 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.

Groups

Mercer Island Preschool Association Concert: 5-7 p.m., Aug. 27, Mercerdale Park. Free children’s concert with the Recess Monkey’s. Free activities start at 5 p.m. (206) 236.3033. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.

Probus Club of Mercer Island: 10:30 a.m., Sept. 2, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Bob Wiley, Probus member, will describe the causes and consequences of WWI as reconstructed from newfound letters written by his father during that period. Bob Simonds: 236-2190.

Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL): Board meeting, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sept. 3, Mercer Island Library. General meeting: 12-2 p.m., open to the public. Program: Barbara Noonan, pastel artist, a member of Women Painters of Washington.

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.

Women Painters of Washington “Passages” Gallery Exhibition: open through Oct. 30. (206) 624-0543, www.womenpainters.com.

Senior Men’s Tennis Doubles: seeking players, 6:45-8:15 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Location: Homestead Field. 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.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Help the legal system work toward a safe, permanent home for children. Must be 21. References and 28 hours of training required. (206) 296-1120, casa.group@kingcounty.gov. www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/depcasa.htm.

Library

4400 88th Ave. S.E.

236-3537

www.kcls.org/mercerisland

Registration required.

KCLS Summer Reading Programs

Be Creative @ Your Library — the 2009 Summer Reading Program, through 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. The grand prize winner is announced in September. Teens: Check out the Summer Edition of Read Three, Get One Free. Read three books, write a review for each, get a free book and earn prizes.

Adults

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

Teens

“Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition; Read, Flip, Win”: Read three books, write three 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.

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.

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 will be available on Aug. 27. Online registration begins Friday, Aug. 28, and phone/walk-in registration begins on Sept. 2.

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.

Stroum JCC

3801 East Mercer Way

232-7115

www.sjcc.org

Registration required for all events.

Movie Club: “The Jazz Singer” (1980), 12:30 p.m., Aug. 27. Coffee, bagels and cream cheese included. Free.

Communitywide Kosher Barbeque for Seniors: 11:30 a.m., Aug. 30. Live music with Rabbi Jim Mirel of Temple B’nai Torah and the Shalom Ensemble. $6/person for pre-registration; $7 at door.

Drop in Mah Jongg: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays in August, Polack Lounge. Free for SJCC members, $2 for nonmembers.

Drop in Bridge: 12:30-3 p.m., Fridays in August. All levels welcome. Coffee, tea provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. Free for SJCC members, $2 for nonmembers.