The Mercer Island Presbyterian Church is hosting the Korean Glee Club on a North American Tour Concert this Friday, Feb. 18. The performance is part of the MIPC Concert Series and begins at 7:30 p.m. at the church, located at 3605 84th Ave. S.E., followed by a reception to meet the performers. Admission is free. For more information, contact Sue Sherwood at (206) 236-0740 or go to www.mipc.org.

Thursday | 17

Parent Talk: “Sibling Rivalry,” 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Feb. 17, Stroum JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Speaker: Malka Maizel, longtime parent educator, presents strategies to minimize rivalry and conflict at home and tools to teach kids conflict resolution and cooperation. Contact: Kim Lawson, (206) 388-0829, klawson@sjcc.org.

Café Conversation: 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 17, Crest Learning Center, 4150 86th Ave. S.E. Mercer Island Communities That Care program with Chris Harnish, MIHS counselor, YFS Director Cindy Goodwin, CTC Chair Penny Yantis. Parents are invited to discuss and brainstorm solutions related to underage alcohol and drug issues among students. Contact: Sharon Broz, (206) 275-7743, sharon.broz@mercergov.org.

Mercer Island Radio Operators meeting: 7 p.m., Feb. 17, MI Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Learn about amateur radio communications and emergency preparedness. www.mirohams.org.

Saturday | 19

Pacific NW Sacred Harp Convention: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Feb. 19-20, VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Sacred harp singing is an all-comers, all-participatory a cappella choir. All levels of singing are welcome. Free dinner, both days: 12-1 p.m. Contact: Bob Schinske, (206) 783-8157, bschinske@aol.com.

Members of the Baha’i Faith Luncheon to Honor Prisoners of Conscience: 12:30-2 p.m., Feb. 19, Mercer Island library, community room. A luncheon and devotional gathering to honor and support seven Baha’i leaders sentenced to prison, and all prisoners of conscience. All are welcome.

Mercer Island Film and Social Group for Teens: 7-11 p.m., Feb. 19, Johnson residence home theater on Mercer Island. The Johnson family is forming a social film group for teens and seeks up to seven members (ages 16–19), who are passionate about film, to watch, discuss and learn about quality movies and movie making. Local, professional filmmakers will come once a month. The group meets on Saturdays. Refreshments included. Contact: Allen Johnson, allen3@allenjohnsonjr.com.

Friday | 25

Classics on Film Series: “Me and Orson Welles,” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25, Aljoya Theater, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. Starring: Zac Efron, Claire Danes. Screenings are free, followed by a discussion with film historian Lance Rhoades. www.mercergov.org/artscouncil.

Saturday | 26

Red Cross Shelter Training: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 26, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The 10th, final emergency preparedness class in the 2010 Volunteer CERT Training Series. Presenter: American Red Cross. Learn how to assist in emergency shelter operation. Attendees will be certified to assist in operation. Space is limited. RSVP to Officer Jennifer Franklin: (206) 275-7905.

Upcoming

Probus Club of Mercer Island meeting: 10:30 a.m., March 2, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Speaker: chief of police (ret.) William E. Cooper, on his career experiences combating suicide terrorism. The public is welcome. Bob Simonds: (206) 236-2190.

Sogetsu School of Ikebana Mercer Island Branch 21st Annual Exhibition: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 12; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., March 13, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. Demonstrations, both days: 2 p.m. Free admission. Contact: Fanny Yau, (206) 349-1137. www.misogetsu.org.

Events | Ongoing

Yoga Basics: 5:15-6:15 p.m., Feb. 16, 23 and March 2, Stroum JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. For beginning yoga students or those who have taken yoga but want to learn more about proper alignment. Learn basic yoga philosophies, breathing techniques and postures. Instructor: Drew Sowa. SJCC members: free. Non-members: $10 per class; $25 for series.

Mid-Winter Break Camp: Feb. 21-25, Stroum JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Monday: gym and swim. Tuesday: Out of This World (Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College). Wednesday: The Magical Mystery Tour. Thursday: Creepy Crawly Day. Friday: PJ Day at the J. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Morning care: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Afternoon care: 3:30-6 p.m.; 5 p.m., Friday. Bring a swimsuit; pack vegetarian/dairy lunches. For kids in pre-K through 5th grade. Cost: $55 per day. Discount for five days: $250. Morning/afternoon care: $5 per session.

Groups | Ongoing

Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL): Nonprofit gallery showing art by Genny Rees opens Feb. 17, MIVAL Gallery, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Hours: 12-6 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 12-4 p.m., Sunday. www.mival.us.

Sogetsu School of Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging Winter Classes 2nd Session: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Feb. 18-March 18, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24 St. Instructor: Mitsuko Hakomori. Cost: $50, for 5 classes. (206) 236-3545.

Stroller Strides Class: 11:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Saturday; 4 p.m., Tuesday, Friday, Club Emerald, 3028 78th Ave. S.E. Stroller Strides is a nationally acclaimed program that allows moms to exercise with their babies. (425) 466-3737, dawnminter@strollerstrides.net.

Library | Ongoing

Adults

Opera Preview: “Don Quixote,” 7 p.m., Feb. 23. Join Norm Hollingshead as he retells, in music and words, Jules Massenet’s “Don Quixote,” a streamlined retelling of Cervantes’ classic novel.

Saturday Matinee: “The Gods Must Be Crazy, Part II,” 1 p.m., Feb. 26.

Children & Families

Baby Rhyme Time: 10 a.m., Feb. 22. Introduce your baby to books and the library. Ages 3-11 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Feb. 22. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Very Young Toddler Story Time: 10 a.m., Feb. 23. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Toddler Story Time for Terrific Twos: 11 a.m., Feb. 23. Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.

Music Concert Featuring Alleyoop: 7 p.m., Feb. 28. Join musical entertainer and educator Allan Hirsch (Alleyoop). Includes puppets, dancing. Sponsor: Mercer Island Preschool Association. Ages 2-5 with adult.

Teens

Teen Zone: 1:45 p.m., Feb. 28. Hang out, do homework, play board games. Ages 12 and older.