Calendar | Mercer Island community

Mercer Island Girls Basketball Jr. Hoopsters Winter Camp: Dec. 4, 11, MIHS Gym. Run by MIHS varsity coaches and players. Grades K-5. K-Grade 2: 9-10 a.m. Grades 3-5: 10-11 a.m. Cost: $90. www.migb.org. A Time to Grieve: 10-11:30 a.m., Dec. 4, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. Group for adults who have lost a loved one in the past year. Presenter: Providence Hospice of Seattle. (206) 749-7704. www.providence.org/hospiceofseattle.

November 30, 2010 12:08 pm
Snow blankets the shore of Ellis Pond as ducks forage for food in the chilly waters last week.
Snow blankets the shore of Ellis Pond as ducks forage for food in the chilly waters last week.

Saturday | 4

Mercer Island Girls Basketball Jr. Hoopsters Winter Camp: Dec. 4, 11, MIHS Gym. Run by MIHS varsity coaches and players. Grades K-5. K-Grade 2: 9-10 a.m. Grades 3-5: 10-11 a.m. Cost: $90. www.migb.org.

A Time to Grieve: 10-11:30 a.m., Dec. 4, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. Group for adults who have lost a loved one in the past year. Presenter: Providence Hospice of Seattle. (206) 749-7704. www.providence.org/hospiceofseattle.

Forest Stewardship Volunteer Event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 4, Pioneer Park, Island Crest Way NW corner and S.E. 68th Street. Remove invasive plants and plant native trees. Snacks, tools, gloves provided. Sign up in advance: www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php.

Friday | 10

French Film: “Joyeux Noel” (Merry Christmas), 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10, Aljoya Theater, 2430 76th Ave. S.E., with the Mercer Island Sister City Association.

Saturday | 11

Terrorist Response Training for emergency volunteers: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street. Ninth CERT preparedness class in Emergency Volunteer Series. The series repeats in March 2011.

Open Space Conservancy Trust Walk: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Pioneer Park, S.E. 68th and Island Crest Way. Guided walk with a birder and Wash. native plant steward who will identify birds and native plants. Terrain: mostly flat. Free. www.mercergov.org.

Thursday | 16

Community Center at Mercer View 5th Anniversary Party: Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reception Celebration: 6:30-8:30 p.m., 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Festivities will include live music, games, food. The Mercer Island community is invited. (206) 275-7609. www.mercergov.org/ccmv.

Events | Ongoing

“Fantastic Mr. Fox”: Dec. 2-12, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Thursday/Friday: 7 p.m. Saturday/Sunday matinees: 2 p.m. For tickets and information: (206) 232-4145, www.youththeatre.org.

Groups | Ongoing

Mercer Island Lions Annual Community Christmas Tree Sale: 1-8 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Farmers New World Life Insurance Company lot. Closed on Mondays. Sale proceeds support MI Youth & Family Services, MI Boys & Girls Club, senior citizen programs, community events, youth activities and Lions Sight & Hearing programs. Wreaths and garlands also for sale.

Widow and Widowers Grief & Loss Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., Dec. 9, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. A monthly support group for senior adult men and women who have lost a spouse or partner in death. Sponsor: Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. Free. Reserve a spot with Betsy Zuber: (206) 275-7752.

Mercer Island Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital: The Guild is preparing the 2011 Mercer Island Directory. Residents who have moved to the Island or changed addresses or phone numbers, please send an update for the directory. Contact: Karin Pangborn, (206) 232-7046, miphonebook@gmail.com.