The Mercer Island Farmers Market presents its annual Harvest Market from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 22 at Mercerdale Park.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with local produce from Alvarez Farms, Farmbox Greens and Growing Washington, cranberries from Starvation Alley and don’t forget the poultry at Sky Valley. Also, get a head start on your holiday gift shopping with artisan soaps from Emily’s Handmade soaps, locally-made jewelry from Linda Boyce Jewelry and bags from Impwear.

For more, visit www.mifarmersmarket.org.

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K-8 Parent Meeting for MI Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Island Park Elementary, 5437 Island Crest Way. This meeting will give you an opportunity to hear from MI Boys Lacrosse program director Ian O’Hearn and board president Marcy Berejka. Together, they will give a program overview, go over program philosophy, discuss coaching, registration info including ALL the spring dates for planning purposes, program guidelines, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Meet in multipurpose room. New players of all grade levels welcome.

Infant/Child/Adult CPR with AED: 7-9 p.m., Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Sign up online at MyParksandRecreation.com or or via telephone at 206-275-7847. Cost is $25. For more, contact Jolene Judd at 206-275-7607.

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Ten Thousand Villages Gift Fair: Nov. 19-21, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Sale of fair trade foods and gifts from 38 countries around the world.

The Hunting Ground: 6 p.m., CNN. In response to the alarming rate of sexual assault on college campuses, Mercer Island parents are banding together to join the It’s On Us movement and to increase awareness in the community. Islanders are invited to join the conversation when CNN airs “The Hunting Ground” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19. For more information, go to www.itsonus.org.

Hello Dolly: 7 p.m., Nov. 19-21, Mercer Island High School PAC, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Join the MIHS Drama Department in our fall musical, HELLO, DOLLY!, as Dolly Levi does her best to bring love and companionship to the citizens of New York. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased from the cast or on campus during lunch for $10. Tickets at the door are $15. Seniors and children under 7 are $5.

Mercer Island Radio Operator Meeting: 7-8 p.m., North Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Join the Mercer Island Radio Operators (MIRO) for training on how to communicate in emergency situations. For more, go to the MIRO website at http://mirohams.org or contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at 206-275-7905.

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Jan Gelman’s Building Your Personal Board of Directors: 1-4 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. This session aims to help build a personal Board of Directors that sets you up for success. Presented by NSA Northwest Chapter. $25-45. For more, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/building-your-personal-board-of-directors-tickets-17050737214.

MI Guild of Seattle Childen’s Hospital meeting: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Boys & Girls Club, 4210 86th Ave. S.E. General business meeting; updates on 2016 MI Directory, financial reports, plans for December lunch/meeting. As always, we welcome newcomers! For more, visit www.midirectory.org or contact Esther Barsher, membership chair, at miphonebook@gmail.com.

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Town Center Visioning Joint Commission Meeting: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., City Hall, 9611 S.E. 36th St. The Planning and Design Commissions are convening together as the “Joint Commission” for the next phase of recommendations for actual Town Center development code language and directly-related updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. This is a working meeting and will not take public comment. Interested residents may use the Town Center Visioning online form to submit comments.

Forest Stewardship Event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Planting event at Pioneer Park. Meet at the kiosk at the corner of Island Crest Way & S.E. 68th Street. Register at www.earthcorps.org. For more, contact aline.sommargren@mercergov.org.

The Rum Lab & Soirée: 2-5 p.m., Mercer Island Beach Club, 8326 Avalon Dr. Join The Rum Lab to learn how to make the ideal rum cocktail. We will focus on Spanish-style rums. Cocktails will be daiquiri, piña colada and mojito. Food by La Isla Rest. $15-25.

‘Twas the Month Before Christmas: 7 p.m., Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. The Lyric Arts Ensemble, a 16-voice choir and chamber orchestra, is excited to open the holiday season with “‘Twas the Month Before Christmas…” Conducted by Kenneth DeJong, the ensemble is celebrating its 18th season with a program featuring arrangements of both old and new sounds of the season. $10-20 suggested. For more, visit www.MIPC.org.

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Community Thanksgiving Event: 5-6 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The “Thanks” in Thanksgiving. Join us for a program of readings, music, and dance to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is an event for the whole community, highlighting the huge amount of outreach work undertaken by Mercer Island faith groups and other organizations. Homemade cookies included! For more, visit www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=1951.

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Mercer Island Thanksgiving 1/2 marathon fun run: 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 26, Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 East Mercer Way. A 13-mile fun run supporting Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. No entry fee or water stations, street parking. Donation forms can be found at https://miyfs.org/donate-form/. For more, visit www.facebook.com/MIThanksgivingFunRun/info/.

EVENTS | ONGOING

MIVAL 2015 Holiday Show: Nov. 2-Dec. 18, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) will showcase paintings, fiber arts, photography, as well glass, jewelry, ceramics, and more. A great place to find holiday gifts for someone special on your list! Call 206-275-7609 for more info.

Genealogy and Family History Workshop: 7 p.m., Thursdays, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 Island Crest Way. Free, no obligation, family history and genealogy weekly workshop. Beginner to advanced training hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All are welcome. Contact Peter Selden at peterselden@gmail.com or 206-412-8252.

EVENTS | UPCOMING

Holiday Tree Lighting & Firehouse Munch: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. An evening of holiday merriment at the community tree lighting ceremony and caroling at Mercerdale Park. Arts & crafts, Santa photos, treats and musical entertainment will follow at the north end Firehouse. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive to help a child in need have a better holiday season. For more, contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@mercergov.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, St. Monica School, 4320 87th Ave. S.E.Join us for Christmas caroling, hot cocoa and the lighting of the Christmas trees at the main school entrance. Walk down Candy Cane Lane to the school gymnasium for dinner, Gingerbread house making, Christmas cookie decorating and pictures with Santa (photo packages available for purchase). Cost is $5. For more, visit www.stmonicasea.org.

French Film – Le Plaisir: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. The Mercer Island Sister City Association, the Mercer Island Arts Council and Aljoya will co-host this French film in which Ophuls brings his masterful art of direction to three stories by Guy de Maupassant: “Le Masque”, “La Maison Tellier”, “Le Modele”.  Featured scholar Lance Rhodes will provide introduction and post-commentary for the film, which will be in French with English subtitles. No 6:30 pre-program. Free to the public. For more, call Carla Peterson at 206-232-5354.

Mercer Island Bike Drive: 12-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, Windermere, 2737 77th Ave. S.E. #100. Give an old bike new life and support community programming at Bike Works! Bike Works accepts all types of bikes, bike parts, and bike accessories. We recommend bikes in good condition, including: 20″ wheel BMX style bikes, 24″ and 26″ wheel mountain bikes, road bikes of any size, but especially smaller-sized road bikes.

EVENTS | LIBRARY

Teens

Study Zone: 3:30-6 p.m., Thursdays. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. Proofreading help is available. Check at the desk for location.

Chocolate Holiday Gift Making for Teens: 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. Join pastry chef Laurie Pfalzer to learn how to make chocolate gifts for the holiday season. Make dark chocolate ganache and turn it into beautiful hand-rolled truffles. Learn to temper chocolate and make dark chocolate and peppermint bark, white chocolate popcorn, and caramel corn with dark chocolate drizzle. At the end of class, you can package your gifts to give away, or take them home to enjoy!  For middle and high school students. Please register starting Nov. 15.

Adults

Friends of the Mercer Island Library Meeting: 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.

MI Library Board Regular Meeting: 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Held on the fourth Monday of the month unless otherwise posted.

Talk Time: 1 p.m., Mondays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world. Walk-ins welcome.

Computer Class – One-on-One Assistance: Noon, Wednesdays. Do you need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance. No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.

The Dickens Carolers: 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5.  Holiday favorites sung in beautiful four-part harmony. Also taking place Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m.

EVENTS | SJCC

SJCC Early Childhood School Open House: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. The SJCC Early Childhood School is a school of excellence rooted in Jewish values, with a curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Learn more about our curriculum, visit our classrooms and meet our teachers. RSVP for an open house. New family registration for the 2016-17 school year begins Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Baladino in Concert: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. Baladino is a Mediterranean folk/rock band that offers interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies driven by Gypsy grooves, rock music and electronic influences. The Israeli group melds everything from Egyptian darbuka to Armenian duduk, from Ladino classics to rarely heard tunes, into a sonically vibrant, organic whole. Cost is $20-25. Learn more at www.SJCC.org/cultural-arts.