ADD Resources sponsors a free talk from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at the Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. on “ADHD Medications Old and New” with Dr. Janice Wooley, pediatrician. Contact jscarlin@juno.com for more information.

Mercer Island Arts Council meet the author night is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Community Center at Mercer View. Diane Kinman will speak on her book “Franca’s Story.” Franca Martin will also be present.

Fall harp recital is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Solo and ensemble pieces with 9- to 17-year-old harpists. Contact Leslie McMichael at 898-4972 instructor for further information.

Chamber Music Concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Congregational Church of Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. Featuring Sherri Kloss, Mr. Heifetz’ last teaching assistant with members of the teaching community of the Seattle area. No cost.

Youth Theatre Northwest presents “The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe” based on the book by C.S. Lewis. Performances are at: 7 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 10 and 17; at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, Nov.11 and 18; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 and 19. Tickets are $11 for reserved seating and are on sale at the box office, 232-4145, ext. 109 or online at www.youththeatre.org. The theatre is located at 8805 S.E. 40th St.

Mercer Island Visual Arts League Holiday Show will be held through Friday, Dec. 15, at the Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Paintings, glass art, crafts and holiday wreaths. The show is sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council. All items are for sale.

Clubs

Island Book Night! is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, at Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Refreshments. You can also shop the day of the event, but remember to mention MIHS. Island Books will donate 20% of sales to the Mercer Island High School library.

The Pacific Northwest Audio Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, at the Mercer Island Congregational Church (basement), 4545 Island Crest Way. Nov. 9: an evening with video and music including a demonstration of Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD.

Mercer Island Women’s Club:

Mercer Island Preschool Association:

The Mercer Island Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Robert E. Hughes will be the speaker.

Island Books Open Book Club: is at 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month, at Island books 3014 78th St.; Nov. 30, “Owl Island” author Randy Sue Coburn will attend.

Mercer Island Thrift Shop needs volunteers of all ages for sorting, pricing and displaying donated items. Training is underway for evening and Saturday cashier and customer service positions. Call Suzanne Philen at 236-3454 for an interview.

Senior Foundation of Mercer Island:

Classes

Geohazard Mapping “Brown Bag” seminar is from noon to 1:30 p.m. today, at Mercer Island City Hall, 9611 S.E. 36th St. What is Mercer Island Made Of? University of Washington geologist Kathy Troost will be the speaker. Contact Glenn Boettcher at 236-5329 or glenn.boettcher@mercergov.org.

Mary Wayte Pool:

Library

The following events take place at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E., unless otherwise noted. Please call 236-3537 for more information.

Computer Class: Using the Library Catalog, is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Register online, or call.

Mercer Island Arts Council Classics on Film: Sundays at 1 p.m. the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Free admission.

Around the World in 80 Stories told with puppets for 5-year-olds and up at 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 12 and 26. Listening to folklore, learn to tell stories yourself, and make a puppet.

Sling into Reading! is at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12. Registration required, call 236-3537.

“Jamming’ on Jupiter” with the Brian Waite band at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20. Antics, props and fun.

Toddler Times for Terrific Twos is at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 21 and 28. Stories, songs, finger plays. Registration required.

Preschool Story times is at 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 21 and 28. Stories, music creative drama and literacy.

Pajama Story Time is at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27. Come dressed ready for bed and enjoy stories, puppets and songs.

Teen Advisory Board is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Discuss materials, services and programs the library has for teens and earn one volunteer credit hour. Light refreshments.

Teen programs are offered from 7 to 8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Contact miya@kcls.org for more information.

Talk Time is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Call with questions.

Teen Anime and Manga Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month.

Words on Wheels needs volunteers to select, deliver and return library materials to at least one homebound patron per month. Training is provided and a one-year commitment required. Must be 18 or older. Contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 at the Traveling Library Center.

SCORE Counseling for business owners is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon the third Thursday of each month. Call to register.

Boys & Girls Club

Unless noted, all events take place at the Boys & Girls Club, 2825 West Mercer Way. Register online at www.mipositiveplace.org or call 232-4548.

Before and After School Childcare is from 6 to 8:45 a.m. (before school) and from 3 to 6 p.m. (after school) Tuition: Full time for both: $400 per month, part time for both $180 per month; a.m. $200 per month. Call Joan Caldon at 232-4548 for more information or to register at www.mipositiveplace.org.

Teen Scene After School for middle school students, is from 3 to 6 p.m. Register on line. The cost is $75 per month per person.

Teens: Need a place to hangout on Saturday? Visit the Boys & Girls Club. The cost is only $3. Open gym, movies, X box, Internet, Karaoke, and open mic nights. Play foosball, Ping-PO or pool Free pizza sponsored by Sahara and soda for you. Call Nate at 232-4548.

Preschool Rainy Day Gym-Indoor Playground for pre-schoolers accompanied by parents:

Preschool Art Messy Arts & Crafts-Stuff you won’t do at home! For pre-schoolers, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. The cost is $5 per session. Call 232-4548 to reserve or drop-in. Limited to 10 parent/child.

Amazing Arts workshops: for 7- to 10-year-olds is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. the second Thursdays in the month. The cost is $25 per person, clay is $30 includes glazing and firing.

Mad Science Workshops Wednesdays. Fee is $18 per workshop per person:

Upcoming Middle School dance: Cost is $5. School dress code applies. Parent chaperones needed. Call to volunteer for dates.

Parks & Rec

Call 236-3545, or register online at www.myparksandrecreation.com to receive a catalog of the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department events.

All events are held at the Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. unless otherwise specified.

Bridge lessons are at 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $63 for 6 weeks. The instructor is Aidee Pokroy. Call for more information.

Mind Your Manners for 7- to 10-year-olds is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 14 and 16. The cost is $31 per class.

Seniors

Grief and Loss Support group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. To attend contact Betsy Zuber, MIYFS geriatric specialist at 236-3525.

Muckleshoot Casino Trip is from 10 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. The cost is $13. Call to register.

Solemates walking group meets at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 15 and 22nd at the Community Center lobby. The cost is $2 per person per walk.

Music Together for 2 months- to 4-year-olds is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, to Nov. 21. The cost is $90.

Senior lunch is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Take the bus from the CCMV to Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Drive. The cost is $4.45 per person. Call for reservations.

JCC

Unless noted, all events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. For more information, call 232-7115.

Beginning Hebrew classes are from 6:30 to 7:30 Mondays to Dec. 18. The cost is $80 per member or $100 per non-member. To register contact Roni Antebi at ext. 269 or ronia@sjcc.org.

Singles Dance is at 8 .m. Saturday, Nov. 11. NW Jewish Singles 40+ and JCC sponsored. DJ music of Paul Thompson, “Hits to Go.” Snacks, wine and dessert. The cost is $20 in advance by Thursday, Nov. 9, or $25 at the door. Call Roni Antebi at ext. 269.

Genealogy Lecture: “Resources and History of the Sephardim and Ashkenazim: Turkey and Rhodes” is at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. By genealogy columnist Schelly Talalay Dardashti. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State. Members free, non-members $5. Contact Lyn at lyn@pupik.com or 932-3481 for more information.

Mah Jongg Fridays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., ongoing. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Meet in room 207.

Bridge Lessons are from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays. The cost is $75 for 6 weeks. Instructor is Aidee Pokroy. Register with Roni Antebi at ext. 269. (No drop ins.)

Bridge Group is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month, ongoing. All levels welcome. Prior bridge playing experience necessary. Coffee, tea provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. No cost for members, $2 for non-members. Call Roni Antebi at ext. 269.

Free TechLab computer classes:

Craft Central is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Dec. 12. Create your own holiday cards; learn how to wrap a gift and more. Cost is $120 (includes all materials).

Galleries

Mercer Island Visual Arts (MIVAL) member’s work currently being shown: David Tracy, LaBelle Spa, 8425 S.E. 68th St.; Cissy Gray and Dorothy Liberty, Avellino Apartments, 2836 78th St. S.E.; Barbara Veldee, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E.; Helen Schwedenberg and John Frey, at Mercer Island Chamber, 7613 S.E. 27th St.; Judith Roan, Windermere Office Plaza-Edward Jones, 2737th Ave. S.E. #204; Seiko Konya, Mercer Island Florist, 3006 78th Ave. S.E.; Laurie Malmfeldt, All the Best Pet Pet Care, 3937 78th Ave. S.E.; Karen Amanda, at Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, 8236 S.E. 24th St.; Wanda Hughes, Eques Restaurant, 900 Bellevue Way N.E. The shows will continue through November.

Mercer Island artist: Sandi Rousso will participate in East Shore Gallery’s exhibit titled ‘Trees.” through Monday, Nov. 13. The address is 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment, 425-747-3780.

Religion

Christian Science Church: The community is welcome to Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 a.m. The Bible lesson for each weeks Sunday service can be previewed in the recently opened Reading Room, a bookstore, library, and study area open to everyone on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7605 S.E. 27th. Call 232-0175 for more information, or e-mail fccsmi@attglobal.net.

Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Living Questions Series from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays. Spiritual Formation group is at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. LOGOS is after school to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Youth group for sixth- to ninth-grade is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Bible study group is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and at 6:15 p.m. Thursdays. Men’s breakfast is at 7:30 a.m.. Saturday, Nov. 11. Outside work party is from 9 to noon, Saturday, Nov. 11. Lively Saints luncheon is at noon Tuesday, Nov. 14 for anyone 50 years young. Judy Jansen will describe ways to research your family tree. The cost is $7 per person. Register by calling 425-492-4655 or jeannehenning@msn.com. The church is at 4545 Island Crest Way.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Fall Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I; 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II and Church school and nursery care; 11:30 a.m. children’s choir. Holy Eucharist and Healing Service Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Emmanuel Day School is registering for 3-year-olds and pre-K. Call 232-5663 for an appointment. The church is at S.E. 44th Street and 86th Avenue S.E., 232.1572, or e-mail http://www.emmanuelmi.org.

Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: FirstFridays at HNT for young adults is at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. Monday nights in the Feinberg Social Hall. Contact Bob Lovested at 529-5175 for more information. Careers in Transition is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Led by Gary Kanter, JFS vocational guidance counselor. Supporting your Parents Long-Distance is at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9; Session 2: Reconciling with Your Difficult Parent is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Each session is $10 per person. Contact Adam at 461-3240 ext. 8784 or jfle@jfsseattle,org. The synagogue is at 3700 East Mercer Way.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Sunday worship is at 8 and 10:15 a.m. and the new Contemporary Service at 5 p.m. Adult Education classes are at 9 a.m. Contemporary Service is at 5 p.m. Sundays. Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Mercer Island Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave. S.E. Advent Fair is Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening family-style dinner is at 5:45 p.m. followed by Prayer and Praise in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor’s Bible Study is every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Fireside Room. The church is at 8501 S.E. 40th St.

Mercer Island Covenant Church: New Fall Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. Lively Saints will meet at noon for lunch Saturday, Nov. 11 The cost is $7. There will be a presentation on Genealogy and the Internet. The High School Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Sundays. All youth and parents are invited to a trip to the Dead Sea Scrolls. The cost is $20. Middle school youth group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Men’s open prayer meets every Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. Women’s prayer group meets at 8 a.m. every Thursday. Women’s Oasis Study at 9:15 a.m. every Thursday. Community dinner is at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The cost of the dinner is $3. Kids Club for K- through fifth- grade is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For additional information call 232-1015, ext. 100. The church is at 3200 78th Ave. S.E.

Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Worship services Sunday at: 8:15, 10:35 a.m. and 5 p.m. Christian Education for all at 9:15 a.m. New men’s small groups are being formed, one for fathers of boys and a Bible Study group. Contact Dale Sewall at dales@mipc.org for more information. Ten Thousand Villages is all day Thursday, Nov. 9, 10 and 11 and from 11:30 to noon on Sunday, Nov. 12. Featuring handcrafted home decor and gifts made by fairly paid artisans in 30 countries. Contact Deborah Jones at 230-8034 to help with the sale. Super 60’s and Beyond will meet Wednesday, Nov. 15 with guest Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum of Herzl-ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. The church is at 3605 84th Ave. S.E.

Mercer Island United Methodist Church: The church welcomes the Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr. as pastor. Sunday school resumes at 9:45 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m. All are welcome. The church is at 7070 S.E. 24th St.

Redeemer Lutheran Church: The morning worship service and communion begins at 10 a.m. Kid’s Church serves our children during the service. All are welcome. For information, call Pastor Bill at 232-1711. The church is at 6001 Island Crest Way.

St. Monica Catholic Church: Services: Preschool/Kindergarten, Sunday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Confirmation, Sunday, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; High School Youth Night, Sunday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Middle School Youth Night, Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Elementary Focus program is Wednesday, 4 to 5:30; RCIA/Adult Education, Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Contact 232-9829 for more information. Rosary makers is every Thursday from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Rectory room A. Legion of Mary is every Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. in Rectory room A. Explore the works of C.S. Lewis with Dr. Robert Stackpole Sunday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the church. Call the Parish Office whenever one is seriously ill. Church office phone number is 232-2900. Pastor is Father Dennis Kemp. The church is at 4301 88th Ave. S.E.