THIS WEEK

Published 3:14 pm Tuesday, November 25, 2008

PEAK hearing rescheduled for March 5

The Mercer Island Planning Commission meeting scheduled for tonight, Feb. 20, has been cancelled. The three hearings related to the Boys & Girls Club PEAK proposal have been rescheduled and will take place on March 5 at Mercer Island City Hall. To read the hearing notice, go to www.mercergov.org.

Renton Airport Advisory Committee

The new design of the Renton Airport will be voted on tonight by members of the advisory committee at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way. Mercer Island is represented by former mayor Elliot Newman. Boeing plans to expand its 737 program at the airport, and the controversial plan to construct a corporate jet center is no longer part of the design.

Design Commission, Feb. 27

Design proposals for the re-development of the Honeywell property adjacent to City Hall will take place next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Commissioners will also review the final design of the new additions planned for the French-American School.

I-90 construction

Work on a new HOV direct-access ramp to the North Mercer park-and-ride from westbound I-90 is expected to be noisy during nights through March 3.

Crews have been demolishing the existing concrete barrier and hauling debris. Noise during nighttime construction work may also occur along the north side of westbound I-90 near Island Crest Way and 80th, 77th and 76th Avenues S.E.

Residents may call (425) 531-0349 to file a noise complaint. Information is available at www.soundtransit.org.

Lost art

The Mercer Island Reporter has many photos, CDs and other art from readers and contributors waiting to be picked up. Call or come by our office anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to retrieve your art.

Events

Farmers Market Community Forum #3: 7 p.m., Feb. 21, MI Library. All citizens are invited to participate in creating the Island market. Edee Phillips, 230-8470.

Art Gallery Show: through Feb. 22, MI Community Center, Islander Laurel Nelms’ paintings.

MIHS Concert: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23, MIHS Auditorium. World-renowned Allen Vizzutti, Vince DiMartino to perform with MIHS Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band. Dessert reception. Proceeds go to MIHS band’s China Tour. Sold out; tickets no longer available.

Mercer Island Half Marathon: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., March 9. New courses this year; plan for traffic delays — portions of southbound East Mercer Way and S.E. 24th Street will be closed, 9-11 a.m. www.mercerislandhalf.com.

Travel France: 7-9 p.m., March 11, Community Center at Mercer View. Free evening of information about traveling in Europe, France. Learn how to save money when the dollar is down, how to get around efficiently and find off-the-beaten-path gems. Talk with experts, taste French wine. Sponsor: MI Sister City Association. Jane Meyer Brahm, 232-0701.

Classes

CPR classes through MI Fire Department: Adult, infant, child CPR, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 20 ($15). First Aid, adult-only CPR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 8 ($30). Adult, infant, child CPR: 7-9 p.m., March 19. Sign up: 275-7607.

“To Have and To Hold” series: 1-2 p.m., begins Feb. 24, MI Library. Message titles include: “God’s Dream for Your Marriage”; “Communication: How to Share Hearts Instead of Exchange Words”; “Four Keys to Intimacy”; “Conflict Resolution: How to Fight Fair in Marriage.” Limited childcare. Refreshments. Ps. Caesar Prelow, 275-1042 ext. 4, Caesar@newhic.org.

The Passion Test Workshop: 6-9:30 p.m., Feb. 27, MI Shorewood Heights Pavilion. $65. Register: Elise Kloter, (206) 794-5211, www.ivegottobeme.com.

Introductory Opera lecture series: 6:30 p.m., Feb. 28, CCMV. Introduction to Wagner’s Ring Subscription Series. Speaker: Perry Lorenzo. Free admission. Helen Martin, (206) 686-5808.

“Heart Disease — What Every Woman Should Know”: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, JCC, 3801 E. Mercer Way. Speaker: Rachael Wyman, M.D., Eastside Cardiology Associates. Open to the public, free. Kathy Hutchinson, 232-7115 ext. 273, www.sjcc.org.

Dementia — What Is It: 1-3 p.m., March 4, CCMV. Learn about dementia’s types, progression, resulting behaviors; learn techniques to cope with the disease. Presenter: Betsy Zuber, Geriatric Specialist for MI Youth & Family Services. $5. Register: 275-7609.

Beyond Belief course: Tuesdays through March 18, CCMV. Explores Jewish faith. $60. Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky, (206) 290-6301, bogomilsky@msn.com, www.myJLI.com.

Clubs

Climb for Clean Air talk: 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20, Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., 2nd Floor. Speaker: legendary mountaineer Lou Whittaker, on climbing Mt. Rainier for American Lung Association. Paul Payton, (206) 441-5100 ext. 36.

Bellevue Republican Women’s Club: luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Harbor Club in Symetra Bldg. on 108th between 7th and 8th, downtown Bellevue. Speaker: State Auditor Brian Sontag. Luke Esser will talk about upcoming GOP King County dinner, auction. Lunch: noon. RSVP: Pat Bowman, (425) 746-7608.

Boy Scouts Cascade District 2008 Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 23, Crossroads Shopping Center. Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts will exhibit their Scouting skills. Sign up for free Advanced First Aid trainings, Eagle Scout Service Projects seminars. Elvin Bucu, (206) 902-2340, ebucu@seattlebsa.org.

French Conversation Evening: 7-9 p.m., Feb. 26, Cellar 46, 7650 S.E. 27th. Sponsor: MI Sister City Association. All levels of French are welcome. Jane Meyer Brahm, 232-0701.

Mercer Island Women’s Club: newcomers’ outing to the Seattle Art Museum, Feb. 27. Meet at 10 a.m., MI Presbyterian Church. Return after lunch. RSVP: Kathy Gusdorf, 275-1836, kvg78@comcast.net.

MI Preschool Association, MI Youth and Family Services: “Give from the Heart” this February until Feb. 28 to support local families, children in need. MIPA hopes to raise $15,000 for preschool scholarship goal to help fund children’s education. Linda Romary, 232-2416, lromary@hotmail.com.

MI Probus Club: 10:30 a.m., March 5, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Reed Jarvis, retired Regional Chief Ranger of National Park Service. Open to the public. Bob Simonds, 236-2190, probobus@comcast.net.

Women Painters of Washington: “Visions” exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 25, Women Painters Gallery, Columbia Center third level, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle. Free, open to the public.

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.

Adults

Computer Classes: Microsoft Word Level II, 9 a.m., Feb. 21, images, tables, formatting.

Classics on Film: Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Trouble with Harry,” 1 p.m., Feb. 23; “Rope” and “The 39 Steps,” 1 p.m., March 1, 29. Informative discussion with film historian Lance Rhodes. Refreshments.

Children, Families

Must register for all.

Music Concert with Dino O’Dell: 7 p.m., Feb. 25. Ages 3 and up.

Toddler Story Times for Twos: 10 a.m., Tuesdays in February. Ages 2-3.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Tuesdays in February. Ages 3-5.

Story Times for Wonderful Ones: 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays in February. Ages 12-23 months.

Teens

Teen Zone: 1 p.m., Feb. 25. Games, homework, hang out.

Game On: 7 p.m., Feb. 26. Wii, PS2, GameCube.

Afternoon Movie Club: “Hoot,” 3:30 p.m., Feb. 27. Movie based on Carl Hiaasen’s book.

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

Wing Tsjun Self-Defense: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays through March 13 (8154); March 20-April 10 (8155), in Dance Room. For teens, adults. Instructor: Adrian Weaver. $66.

Bridge lessons: 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Instructor: Aidee Pokroy. $63/six weeks.

Volunteer bus drivers: needed for Island senior transportation. No endorsements necessary. Jeanette, 230-6845.

Drop-in preschool: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. $5/hour.

Winter Classes

Must register: call (206) 275-7609.

Creating Memory Books: 1-3 p.m., Feb. 21-March 20, Luther Room. Interactive presentation on developing/writing memoirs on trends, themes, life stories. For adults. $61.

Cool Camouflage: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Feb. 23, Calkins Room. Explore this survival technique through demonstrations, slides, group games. For ages 4-9. $11/child and parent; $5/sibling.

Beginning Beading: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 24, Luther Room. Learn basic beading techniques using flexible wire, thread. For age 14 and up. $46 ($25 supply fee). Bring sack lunch.

Belly Dancing: 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays through March 4. $81/12 weeks, $12/drop-in.

MIPR Dance Team: 3:30-5 p.m., through March 26, ages 11-14. $151.

Hoop, Breathe & Dance: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays until March 27.

Ikebana: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fridays through March 28. $121.

BK Play: Fridays through March 28. Ages 3-5. Spanish through Arts & Games: 9:30-11 a.m. ABC & Reading: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $325.

Jazzercise: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Writing Club: 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays. For grades 2-5.

Parks & Rec. Seniors

Solemates Walking Group: departs CCMV 8:30 a.m., Feb. 20. $2.

Senior Ski Day trips: March 10, Stevens. $14/transportation. Reserve a spot.

Grocery shopping transportation: Wednesday mornings. Call 275-7895, ext. 1, leave a message by 4 p.m., the day before shopping. $1.

Senior Lunch at Covenant Shores: noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Park at CCMV, ride shuttle to Covenant Shores; transportation available round trip from home if you don’t drive. $4.25. Registration required: 275-7895, ext. 2, leave message.

Boys & Girls Club

All events take place at the Boys & Girls Club, 2825 West Mercer Way, unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register: (206) 232-4548, www.mipositiveplace.org.

Champions Gymnastics (K-3rd grade) class: registration is open. Session 1: 5-5:45 p.m., March 5-April 30. $100. My Gym, Bellevue.

Lego Building: 4-5 p.m., Mondays through March 10, ages 6-9. LEGO System, Technic, Znap, Bionicle. Miniatures, mosaics, beginning sculpture. $60.

Motorized Mechanics: 5-6 p.m., Mondays through March 10, for ages 9-12. Make motorized Lego sculptures, vehicles. Led by Lego professional, Dan Parker. $70.

Guitar Classes: on Mondays, learn guitar or improve your skills with Brendan Bosworth of Musicworks. 3-3:55 p.m., ages 11 and under; 4-4:55 p.m., ages 12 and up; 5-5:55 p.m., Teen Rock Shop, for players with six months or more experience. $210/10 weeks, prorated.

Movie Making (grades 3-6): 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays through March 19. Create short commercials, movie posters, short films of members’ interest. $100 with snack provided.

Movie Making (grades 7-11): 4-6 p.m., Thursdays through March 20. Create commercials, movie posters, films. $100, snack provided.

MI Judo Dojo: practices 6:15-8 p.m., Tuesdays. Instructor: Harold Yamada. Evergreen State Open Judo Tournament at Boys & Girls Club: April 5, 2008, free.

Preschool Rainy Day Gym: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays through May 1, 2008. Indoor playground. $3/visit.

Youth

Fine Arts Showcase: 5:30-9 p.m., March 4-5, Mercer Island High School. Free admission/children, MI School District students. Ticketed admission by donation/adults and artists’ parents. Proceeds go to School District arts programs. faac@mifineartsed.org, www.misd.k12.wa.us, www.mifineartsed.org.

JCC

All events are located at the Stroum JCC, 3801 E. Mercer Way. Please contact Roni Antebi at (206) 232-7115 ext. 269 or ronia@sjcc.org to RSVP and register for all events.

The Active Seniors Club Monthly Meeting: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 20. Speaker: Walter Williams, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs. Topic: “The Politics of Bad Ideas.”

Introduction to Computers class: 10-11:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 20, 27. Taught by King County Library System. Students must attend all meetings.

Introduction to Mah Jongg: 2-4 p.m., Mondays through Feb. 25. Learn tiles, game rules. $10/members, $15/non-members.

Music History class: the Great Violin Concertos, 1-2:30 p.m., begins Feb. 27. Speaker: Steven Lowe, program annotator, lecturer for Seattle Symphony, Seattle Chamber Music Society, Northwest Sinfonietta. $35/members; $45/non-members.

Using Genealogical Tools to Help Uncover Jewish Cultural History: 7-9:30 p.m., March 10, auditorium. Speaker: Sally Mizroch. Sponsor: Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington state. Refreshments served. $5/guests; free/JGSWS members who have paid 2008 dues. www.jgsws.org, programs@jgsws.org.

Bridge Group: 12:30-3 p.m., Fridays, Room 200. Prior Bridge playing experience required. Coffee, tea. Bring brown bag lunch. Free/JCC members, $2/non-members.

Mah Jongg: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays, Polack Lounge. Ancient Chinese game of skill, chance. Free/JCC members, $2/non-members.

Religion

Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., nursery care provided. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Adult Education: 9 a.m., Sundays. Bible Studies: 7:45 p.m., Wednesdays; 6:15 p.m., Thursdays. 4545 Island Crest Way, (206) 232-7800, office@ucc-ccmi.net, www.ucc-ccmi.org.

Congregation Shevet Achim: Shabbat services, 9 a.m. between Sukkot, Pesach; 9:30 a.m. between Pesach, Sukkot. Scholar-In-Residence Shabbaton: Feb. 29-March 1. Rabbi Shlomo Seidenfeld will speak to Jews of all ages at three events — 5:45 p.m., Feb. 29, before Kabbalat Shabbat services; “Anatomy of a Murmur: Probing the Power and Poetry of Prayer,” 1 p.m., March 1, after Shabbat services; “www.Torah.commandment: the True Super Information Highway,” 7:45 p.m., March 1, after Shabbat Melave Malka. Northwest Yeshiva High School sanctuary. Hospitality@shevetachim.com; President Rich Gilmore, (206) 232-1060.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday services and Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; church school, nursery care; children’s choir, 11:30 a.m. Contemporary service: 5 p.m., Holy Eucharist in the chapel. Holy Eucharist, healing service: 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays. 4400 86th Ave. S.E. 232-1572, mail@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., Sundays, Fireside Room. 3605 84th Ave. S.E. (206) 232-5595.

Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: services, 6 p.m., Fridays and 9:15 a.m., Saturdays. Daily Minyan: 7 a.m. Minyan at 9 a.m. on Sundays, secular holidays. Pre-Neg: 5:30 p.m., Fridays. 3700 E. Mercer Way. (206) 232-8555, www.h-nt.org.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Sunday worship schedule, 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. (childcare available). Sunday School/education hour: 9 a.m. 8501 S.E. 40th St. (206) 232-3270. www.htlcmi.org.

Latter Day Saints Mormon Church: Sacrament meeting, 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10:10 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Women: 11:10 a.m. 4001 Island Crest Way. 236-2957.

Mercer Island Covenant Church: worship services, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Sundays. Sunday School for all ages: 9:45 a.m. Middle School Youth Group: 7 p.m., Tuesdays. Men’s Open Prayer Group: 6:15 a.m., Wednesdays. Community Dinner: 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $3. Women’s Oasis Bible Study: 9:15 a.m., Thursdays, childcare provided. High School Youth Group: 7 p.m., Thursdays. Women’s Prayer Ministry: 8 a.m., Thursdays. MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers): 9:30 a.m., Fridays. Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 a.m., Saturdays. Parenting Seminar, “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent”: 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays through March 12. 3200 78th Ave. S.E. (206) 232-1015, ext. 100, www.micc.org.

Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday worship — Breakfast Service, 8:15 a.m.; Traditional Service, 10:35 a.m.; Evening Service, 5 p.m. Harvey Drake, President of Urban Impact, will preach: Feb. 24, all worship services. Seekers/Joiners Class: 12:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 24, childcare (on request) and lunch provided, Ruth Ann Biggers, RuthAnnB@mipc.org, 232-5596 ext. 203. Winter Walk: March 1, leave MIPC at 8:30 a.m. to Shore Trail at Padilla Bay; return between 3-4 p.m. MIPC Annual Auction, “Casa de Dios”: March 8. YAG (Young Adult Group): ages 20-early 30s, fun gatherings, book discussion; paul@mipc.org. 3605 84th Ave. S.E. (206) 232-5595.

Mercer Island United Methodist Church: Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Childcare available. All are welcome. 7070 S.E. 24th St. (206) 232-3044.

New Hope International Church: Sunday services, 9 a.m. (English), 2 p.m. (Thai). Revival Service: 4 p.m., Feb. 23. “To Have and To Hold” series: 1-2 p.m., begins Feb. 24, MI Library. A prayer session is available for those who need healing. 9170 S.E. 64th St. (206) 275-1042 ext. 3, www.newhic.org.

Redeemer Lutheran Church: worship and kids’ services, 10 a.m. Fellowship and Bible study: 11 a.m. All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible. Worship is uplifting, joyful. 6001 Island Crest Way. Pastor Bill Clements, (206) 232-1711, www.redeemerlutheranchurch.us.

St. Monica Catholic Church: Are you interested about the Catholic faith? You are invited to join St. Monica Catholic Church’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation Adults) program, an ancient church process to enable anyone to learn about and participate in the Roman Catholic faith. All are welcome. The class meets 7:30-9 p.m., Wednesdays, St. Monica School Library, 4320 87th Ave. S.E.; Dan Stevenson, 232-9829. Childcare provided. 4301 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 232-2900.