Community Calendar | ‘Excerpts from the Nutcracker’ at JCC
Published 12:33 pm Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Island Youth Ballet’s “Excerpts from the Nutcracker” has become a cherished Mercer Island tradition and must-see for all who wish to experience the holiday magic of one of ballet’s most cherished classics.
Performances are held at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, located at 3801 East Mercer Way. Performance times are at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, and at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20.
Cost is $25. For more, visit www.childrensdance.org.
WEDNESDAY | 16
Town Center Visioning Joint Commission Meeting: 6-9 p.m., City Hall, 9611 S.E. 36th St. The Planning and Design Commissions are convening together as the “Joint Commission” for the next phase of recommendations for actual Town Center development code language and directly-related updates to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. This is a working meeting and will not take public comment. Interested residents may use the Town Center Visioning online form to submit comments. For more, visit www.mercergov.org.
THURSDAY | 17
Mercer Island Radio Operator Meeting: 7-8 p.m., North Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Join the Mercer Island Radio Operators (MIRO) for training on how to communicate in emergency situations. For more, go to the MIRO website at http://mirohams.org or contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at 206-275-7905.
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Community Blood Drive: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., McDonald’s parking lot, 2807 78th Ave. S.E. Help ensure this precious resource is available for ill and injured people in our community by giving blood. Plus, get free cookies and burn 650 calories just by laying there. To sign up, visit https://schedule.psbc.org/DonorPortal/GroupLanding.aspx?s=4155.
**An advertisement in the Holiday Worship section of the Dec. 16 issue of the Reporter was incorrect. Holy Trinity is not having a Christmas Concert on Dec. 20.
EVENTS | ONGOING
Mercer Island Lions Club annual Christmas Tree sale: Farmers Insurance lower parking lot, 3003 77th Ave. S.E. Buy a beautiful tree from the Lions Club and support: Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, Youth and Family Services, local senior citizen’s programs, Mercer Island community events and Lions Club sight and hearing projects. Fresh mixed green wreaths and cedar garlands available too! Sale began Saturday, Nov. 28. Open from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
MIVAL 2015 Holiday Show: Nov. 2-Dec. 18, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) will showcase paintings, fiber arts, photography, as well as glass, jewelry, ceramics, and more. A great place to find holiday gifts for someone special on your list! Call 206-275-7609 for more info.
Genealogy and Family History Workshop: 7 p.m., Thursdays, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 Island Crest Way. Free, no obligation, family history and genealogy weekly workshop. Beginner to advanced training hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All are welcome. Contact Peter Selden at peterselden@gmail.com or 206-412-8252.
The Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena: Nov. 27-Jan. 10, Downtown Bellevue Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue. Ring in the holidays with a variety of festive events. Bellevue Magic Season also includes Snowflake Lane and Celebration Lane, Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, Enchanted Holidays at The Shops at the Bravern and KidsQuest Children’s Museum’s Family Gingerbread House Workshops. See more at BellevueDowntown.com.
EVENTS | UPCOMING
MI Lacrosse Christmas Tree Recycle Fundraiser: Dec. 27-Jan. 10. Once again this year, the Mercer Island Boys Lacrosse Club will come to your curb, pick up your tree, haul it away and have it composted for you. You have your choice of the following weekend days: Dec. 27, Jan. 2-3, Jan. 9-10. All proceeds go directly to operating expenses of the club. Please visit www.mercerislandlacrosse.com to select your pickup date.
College Night Series – College for Students with Learning Differences: 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, Mercer Island High School Library, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. College at a four-year school is possible! Learn what needs to be done at the high school level and what to expect once the student has matriculated to the college.
EVENTS | LIBRARY
Mind Matters on Film – Transcendence: 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19. Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments take on dangerous implications when his consciousness is uploaded into one such program. Starring Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.
MI Library Board Regular Meeting: 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Held on the fourth Monday of the month unless otherwise posted.
EVENTS | SJCC
Regarding Susan Sontag – Film and Discussion: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17. In a literary world filled with men, Susan Sontag was one of the most influential and provocative thinkers of the 20th century. Her polarizing essays on women, war, illness and politics were both admired and reviled. This intimate and nuanced documentary features accounts from friends and family, archival materials, and readings of her work. Followed by a panel discussion. $5-10.
Tween Fitness, Ages 9-13: 3:45-4:45 p.m., Wednesdays. Kids will learn to use bands, balls and their own body weight to work on cardiovascular and weight-training as well as balance, stability, and stretching. Free for members, $10 for guests. For more, visit www.sjcc.org.
Winter Break Camp at SJCC: Dec. 21-31. The SJCC offers a variety of full and half-day camps during the winter break. Bring a bathing suit, towel, and non-perishable dairy, peanut-free lunch. Pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. For more info, contact Emily Schankerman at 206-388-0828.
