Three-alarm Saturday

Public Safety Day is between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 27, at the North Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. For adults and kids to learn about safety and meet local police, firefighters. Donations to the Northwest Burn Foundation will be accepted. 275-7607.

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Get ready for the 2nd Annual Pictionary Tournament between 1-3:30 p.m., Sept. 28, at the CCMV. The event is for those in grades 6-9. It is a fundraiser for Rise ’n Shine Foundation, benefiting local kids with AIDS. Register: www.risenshine.org.

Prepare for

holy days

Pre-Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Classes: 7:15-8:45 p.m., CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Taught by Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld, Congregation Shevet Achim. “Does It Really Matter If I Saw All The Words In The Prayer Book”: Sept. 25. “Does It Really Matter If I Fast All Day On Yom Kippur”: Oct. 6. Free. 236-3545.

Worldwide Day of Play

Mercer Island Parks and Recreation will host a “Let’s Just Play” event at Mercerdale Park. Event activities will include a variety of games and equipment for families to play together. “Family Fun Packs” with items to encourage future play will be raffled off.

Scouting for popcorn

Support Mercer Island Boy Scout Troop 624 with its upcoming popcorn sales on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Albertsons and on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the North-end QFC and Albertsons from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (206) 725-5200.