Events
Live Music Saturday: 6:30-9 p.m., Nov. 22, Cellar 46 Wine Bar. Hadley Caliman, Seattle saxophone legend. (206) 407-3016.
“Robin Hood and His Band”: through Nov. 23, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. 7 p.m., Friday/Saturday; 2 p.m., Saturday/Sunday; 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., Nov. 20. $13. 232-4145, ext. 109. www.YouthTheatre.org.
Lakeridge Elementary Scholastic Book Fair: Dec. 1-5, Lakeridge Library. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Family Shopping Night: 6-8 p.m., Dec. 4. Theme: “Book Fair Safari.” Books for preschoolers, middle schoolers, adults. Open to community. 236-3415.
St. Monica School Kindergarten Information Hour: 10-11 a.m., Dec. 3, St. Monica School, 4320 87th Ave. S.E. Kindergarten registration: Dec. 3-Jan. 30. Registration packets available. www.stmonicasea.org.
Holiday Gift Bazaar: Dec. 6-7, Island Square Club Room. Handcrafted gifts from around the world. Zavida Gemstones, Full Circle Studio, Luminosity, America Jane Mercantile and others. Benefits Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. Roger Kjos: 275-7751, roger.kjos@mercergov.org.
Community Hanukkah Celebration: noon-3 p.m., Dec. 14, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Candlelighting, gift bazaar, games, menorah making, dreidle spinning. Free. www.sjcc.org.
Arts
Snitzels Fiber Art Pieces Show: through Nov. 30, Congregational Church of Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 6-9 p.m., Thursday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday. Benefits charity. Carolyn Hall: (425) 746-0746.
MIVAL Arts and Crafts Juried Holiday Show: through Dec. 19, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, fiber arts. Hours: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. info@mival.us.
Classes
“Memory Loss, It’s Not Always Alzheimer’s”: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 20. Dementia types, progression, behaviors. Speaker: Betsy Zuber, MS, GMHS, Geriatric Specialist, MI Youth & Family Services. Free. SJCC, 3801 E. Mercer Way, (206) 232-7115, kathyh@sjcc.org, www.sjcc.org/fitness/wellness.
Tips and Tricks on Digital Imagery for Genealogy: 7 p.m., Dec. 8, JCC Auditorium, 3801 East Mercer Way. Learn how to use digital imagery for photos, records, other genealogical data. Speaker: Sally Mizroch. Free/JGSWS members; $5/nonmembers. www.jgsws.org.
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.
Prenatal Yoga: 6 p.m., Thursdays, Yogabliss; 2:15 p.m., Sundays, MI Physical Therapy. Rachel Dawn Lowe, E-RYT, ACE: (206) 979-3008. www.MercerIslandYoga.org.
Clubs
Probus Club of Mercer Island Annual Holiday Luncheon: noon, Dec. 3, Covenant Shores. Shangrow-Cohan Duo to perform. Shuttle from MI Presbyterian Church: 11:15-11:45 a.m. $25. Bob Simonds: 236-2190.
Girls 5th-8th Grade Lacrosse Information Rally: 7 p.m., Dec. 10, IMS Library. Learn about the spring 2009 season. Meet coaches. Registration ends in January. Joan Delay: jedelay@comcast.net.
MI Covenant Church Knitting Group: last Monday. Knitting/crocheting garments for Russian orphans. Accepting contributions of leftover wool yarn, acrylic, needles, unfinished projects. Sallie: (425) 881-7210.
Toddlers of Mercer Island (TOMI by MIPA): 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays through June, VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Ages 0-6. $3/child, MIPA members; $5, nonmembers. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 9:30-11:30 a.m., first/third Friday, MI Covenant Church. For mothers with children ages birth-K. Childcare provided. www.micc.org.
Volunteers
AARP Tax-Aide Program: seeks volunteer Tax Counselors to provide free personal income tax preparation/counseling. Training: December-January. Tax service: Feb. 1-April 15. Also seeking front desk Client Facilitators. 1-888-687-2277, volunteer.wa1@comcast.net. www.aarp.org/taxaide.
Library
The following events take place at the Mercer Island library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E., unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. Please call 236-3537 for more information or to register.
All KCLS libraries closed: Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27).
Adults
Computer Classes: E-mail Level III: 9 a.m., Nov. 20.
Classics on Film: “Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid,” 1 p.m., Nov. 22. Discussion with film historian, Lance Rhoades. Refreshments served.
National Novel Writing Month: 1 p.m., Sunday, through Nov. 30, large meeting room. Write, share, socialize. Goal: write a 175-page novel during November until midnight, Nov. 30.
Talk Time: 7 p.m., Wednesdays in November. English conversation classes. Improve speaking/listening skills.
Children/Families
Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m., Nov. 24. Ages 3-7. Come dressed ready for bed. Stories, music, creative dramatics.
Teens
Game On!: 7 p.m., Nov. 25.
Afternoon Movie Club: 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, through Nov. 26. Movies rated PG or lower.
Teen Zone: 1:45 p.m., Mondays in November.
Study Zone: Grades K-12. Free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Parks & Recreation
Call (206) 275-7609 or register online at www.myparksandrecreation.com to receive a catalog of the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department events. Please register for all activities. All events are held at the Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV), 8236 S.E. 24th St., unless otherwise specified.
Beginning Ballroom Dancing: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19-Dec. 17, Dance Room. For adults. Instructor: Jacob Matthew. $41.
Beginning Salsa Dancing: 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19-Dec. 17, Dance Room. No partner needed. For adults. Instructor: Jacob Matthew. $41.
Beginning Dog Obedience Training: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sunday, through Dec. 14, North Mercer Gym. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Joyce’s Dog Obedience Services, Inc. $96.
Yoga Hatha Style: 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, through Dec. 16; 10:30-11:45 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday, through Dec. 18, Dance Room. For adults, teens. Instructor: Maude Pauletto. $68. Drop-ins: $15.
After-school Nature Program: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday. Ages 4-9. $47.
Mom & Baby Boot Camp/Strollercise Classes: Thursday mornings, Luther Burbank and CCMV.
Indoor Rock-climbing Series: Parks and Rec. partners with Outdoors for All to offer rock-climbing series.
Parks & Rec. Seniors
Caregivers: 3-4:30 p.m., Nov. 20, Slater Room.
Bellevue Botanical Gardens Trip: 6-9 p.m., Dec. 11. Departs from CCMV; home pick-up available. $11.
JCC
All events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. Please contact Roni Antebi at (206) 232-7115 ext. 269 or ronia@sjcc.org to register for all events.
Cards and Socializing: 10-2 p.m., Nov. 20.
Clearwater Casino Field Trip: 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 24. Bus transportation. $1/members; $2/non-members.
Poker Game: 12:30-3 p.m., Nov. 25.
Active Seniors: 11 a.m., Nov. 26. Speaker: F.B.I. Agent Richard Holden, on “The Keith Gilbert Investigation: A Neo-Nazi Compound in Seattle.”
Free Beginning Ladino: 12-1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26-Dec. 31.
Getting Ready for Kindergarten Panel Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m., Dec. 11. Free. stephanieparmenter@hotmail.com.
Religion
Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., nursery care provided. 4545 Island Crest Way. 232-7800. office@ucc-ccmi.org, www.ucc-ccmi.org.
Congregation Shevet Achim: Northwest Yeshiva High School sanctuary, 5017 90th Ave. S.E. President Rich Gilmore, 232-1060. www.shevetachim.com.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday worship services/Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Contemporary: 5 p.m. Adult Education/Sunday School: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship: 7 p.m., Nov. 26. Emmanuel Book Club: first Monday. 4400 86th Ave. S.E. 232-1572. www.emmanuelmi.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist: services and Sunday School, 10 a.m. S.E. 47th & Island Crest Way. Wednesday meetings: 7:30 p.m. Childcare available. Reading Room: open weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7605 S.E. 27th St. 232-0175. fccsmi@hotmail.com.
First Taiwanese Presbyterian Church: Christian Education, 9:15 a.m. Worship: 10:40 a.m., Sunday, Fireside Room. MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. 232-5595.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: services, 6 p.m., Friday; 9:15 a.m., Saturday. Daily Minyan: 7 a.m. Minyan at 9 a.m. on Sundays, secular holidays. 3700 E. Mercer Way. 232-8555. www.h-nt.org.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Sunday worship services, 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. Education hour: 9 a.m. Advent Fair: Dec. 7. Pastor’s Bible Study: 10 a.m., Thursday. 8501 S.E. 40th St. 232-3270. www.htlcmi.org.
Mercer Island Covenant Church: Sunday worship services; 8:30 a.m., Traditional Service; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Contemporary Service. Wednesday Night Community Dinner: 5:30-6:30 p.m. 3200 78th Ave. S.E. 232-1015, ext. 100. www.micc.org.
Mercer Island LDS Church: First meeting: 9 a.m. Sacrament: 9 a.m. 4001 Island Crest Way. 236-2957.
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday worship — Breakfast Service, 8:15 a.m.; Traditional Service, 10:35 a.m.; Evening Service, 5 p.m. Winter Walk: Nov. 22, Portage Bay/Foster Island Loop. World Aids Day Worship: Dec. 1. Christmas Teas: Dec. 12. “Gloria” Concert by Rutter: Dec. 14. 3605 84th Ave. S.E. 232-5595. www.mipc.org.
Mercer Island United Methodist Church: Sunday worship schedule: 11 a.m. Childcare available. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 7070 S.E. 24th St. 232-3044. www.miumc.org.
New Hope International Church: Sunday services, 10 a.m. (English), 2 p.m. (Thai). Thanksgiving Sunday: Nov. 23; 11:30 a.m., Lunch Fellowship. 9170 S.E. 64th St. 275-1042. www.newhic.org.
Redeemer Lutheran Church: worship and kids’ services, 10 a.m. Fellowship and Bible study: 11 a.m. Thanksgiving worship service: 10 a.m., Nov. 27; “Do You Know The Power Of Thankfulness?” 6001 Island Crest Way. Pastor Bill Clements, 232-1711. www.redeemerlutheranchurch.us.
St. Monica Catholic Church: Faith Formation Programs ongoing; register at www.stmonica.cc/ff/FaithFormation.html. Preschool: 9:30 a.m., Sunday. Elementary: 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday. Middle school: 7-8:30 p.m., Monday. High school: 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday. Confirmation Class: 4:30-6 p.m., Sunday. RCIA: 7:30-9 p.m., Wednesday; Dan Stevenson, 232-9829. 4301 88th Ave. S.E. 232-2900. www.stmonica.cc.
