WEDNESDAY | 13

Arts Council regular meeting: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. For questions, contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@mercergov.org or 206-275-7864.

St. Monica Kindergarten Round-up: 6:30-8 p.m., St. Monica School, 4320 87th Ave. SE. All parents and guardians of kindergarten students for the 2016-17 school year are encouraged to join us for an evening showcasing St. Monica Catholic School’s full-day kindergarten program, answering questions and scheduling kindergarten readiness assessments.

THURSDAY | 14

Mercer Island League of Women Voters monthly meeting: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. The unit will discuss program planning for the upcoming year. Open to the public. For more information, contact Cynthia Howe at howe.john@comcast.net.

School Board Regular Meeting: 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St. Agenda can be found at mercerislandschools.org.

FRIDAY | 15

Flutist Lauren Asimakoupoulos and Friends: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. SE. The MIPC Concert Series is pleased to host flutist Lauren Asimakoupoulos in concert. Featuring guitarist Ben Dameron and other guest performers. Asimakoupoulos won the University of Tennessee Concerto Competition in 2014, and has performed with the Seattle Philharmonic and the Mercer Island Baroque Orchestra. $10-20 suggested.

SATURDAY | 16

Bright Horizons Grand Opening Celebration: 10 a.m., 9555 SE 36th St. The grand opening of Bright Horizons at Mercer Island! Meet staff, explore classrooms and celebrate the official opening of our new early education and preschool center during our ribbon-cutting ceremony. There will also be children’s activities, refreshments and raffle prizes. Free and open to the community. For more, visit http://www.brighthorizons.com/mercerisland.

TUESDAY | 19

MIHS College Night – Highly Selective Colleges: 6 p.m., Mercer Island High School, 9100 SE 42nd St. Interested students are strongly encouraged to attend with their parents. Highly selective colleges accept less than 25 percent of the students who apply. Get a realistic view of how to put your student in the best light and consider which college is best for your student.

Kindergarten registration: 7 p.m. at West Mercer, Lakeridge and Island Park elementary schools. Northwood registration at PEAK Boys & Girls Club, 4120 86th Ave. SE.

City Council Regular Meeting: 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St. Special meetings and study sessions begin at 6 p.m. Agendas are posted online by 5 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting. For questions, contact Ali Spietz by phone at 206-275-7793.

EVENTS | LIBRARY

Children & Families

Science Fun for Little Ones – Amazing Colors: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14. How do you make all the colors of the rainbow? We’ll explore primary and secondary colors through scientific explorations. Hands-on activities too! Ages 3 to 6 with adult. Registration not required, but space is limited.

Play and Learn: 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 20-27. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Ages 5 and younger with adult.

Teens

Study Zone: 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. Proofreading help is available. Check at the desk for location.

Adults

Opera Preview – The Marriage of Figaro: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13. This free lecture, provided to increase enjoyment and appreciation of Seattle Opera productions, will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead with recorded musical excerpts. Space is limited.

Mission Impossible-Rogue Nation: 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his teammates reunite for this pulse-pounding sequel, in which they attempt to take down a secret international organization known as the Syndicate-highly skilled ex-IMF agents who are intent on bringing down their former outfit.

Friends of the Mercer Island Library Meeting: 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21.

EVENTS | SJCC

Mindful Interactions: 9:45-11:15 a.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 12-June 7. Taught by renowned parenting educator Vicki Smolke, this class provides an opportunity for parents to focus on nurturing and establishing an authentic and trusting relationship with their child through observation and interactions. $340-408. Ages 7-14 months with parent or caregiver.

Mommy Matters: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 26-March 29. Mommy Matters is an opportunity for moms to get support and learn about what matters most as your child moves through the toddler and preschool years. For more information and to register, contact instructor Melissa Benaroya, LICSW, at melissa@growparenting.com.

Listening Mothers: 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays, Jan. 20-March 9. This eight-week series offers a unique opportunity for parents of babies, birth through six months of age, to discover the joys of parenting. For more information or to register, visit www.communityofmindfulparenting.com or call 206-275-0104.

Tween Fitness, Ages 9-13: 3:45-4:45 p.m., Wednesdays. Kids will work on cardiovascular and weight training as well as balance, stability, and stretching. Free for members, $10 for guests.

EVENTS | UPCOMING

Grand Opening of Dynamic Balance Natural Health and Wagner Family Medicine: 5-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, Bassi Jones Building, 7834 SE 32nd St., Suite 203. Join Melony Cable (licensed acupuncturist and East Asian medical practitioner) and Laura Wagner (naturopathic doctor and massage therapist) at their grand opening on Mercer Island. Learn about new health and wellness options available on Mercer Island while enjoying a glass of wine or beer, hor d’oeuvres and fabulous door prizes. Free. For more, visit www.dbnaturalhealth.com.

MIPA’s 17th Annual Preschool Fair: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. Representatives from various programs on the Island will be on-hand to answer your questions about their curriculum, enrollment, tuition and program options. The fair is free and open to all interested parents and caregivers.

Family and Kid Yoga: 1:15 and 2:45 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 24, Yogabliss, 7803 SE 27th St. #174. Spend time with your family exploring yoga together! We’ll get lots of movement, have fun learning about yoga poses, and find time to relax and find calmness. Class at 1:15 p.m. is best suited for ages 4-10; class at 2:45 p.m. is best suited for ages 9-14. Cost is $25 for one adult and one child; $35/family equals two adults and two children; additional $5 per child. For more, visit www.yogabliss.org.

Win a Basket à la Française: To learn about Mercer Island’s Sister City of Thonon-les-Bains in France and sign up for membership visit www.mercerislandsistercity.org. All who enroll for membership by Jan. 31 will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a Basket à la Française! For more information, call Linda Todd at 206-232-4570 or Pat Shafer at 206-714-5830.