Crest Annual Plant Sale is from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, to June 3, at Crest Learning Center, 4150 86th Ave. S.E.
Local Voices: Conversations on Civil Liberties and Homeland Security is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Islander Middle School. Speakers will be Chris Vance, chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, Paul Lawrence, American Civil Liberties Union National Board member and Vicky Dobrin, attorney, Dobrin & Han. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Seattle.
Children’s Choir concerts are at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4 and at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the Mercer Island High School theater. Tickets are $10 available at the door. The show is “That’s Entertainment.”
Maasai storyteller Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton, author of “Facing the Lion: Growing up Maasai on the African Savanna” will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Mercer Island High School auditorium. There is no charge. Donations for “Cows for Kids” is appreciated.
Island Books pajama party storytime is at 7 p.m. Thursdays. June 9: Meg Lippert, “Moonlight Magic, stories with music;” June 23, Karen Haas, “Dragons and Dreams.”
Book signing by Mercer Island High School freshman lacrosse player and author Sara Stern, will sign her first book “Dragons, Song” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Island Books.
Mercer Island High School band car wash is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Storage Court, 8501 S.E. 68th, QFC, 7823 S.E. 28th and Island Park Elementary school, 5437 Island Crest Way. Tickets are $10 to help defray costs of sending band members to perform in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Poker tournament is noon Saturday, June 11, at the Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 E. Mercer Way. Sign in at 11 a.m., $60 Boy-In, $30 Re-Buys/Add-On. Food and drink will be available. All over 18 years of age are welcome. Contact Allen Hovsepian at 206-264-5599 or barb@housetip.com for registration. Space is limited.
Mercer Island Baccalaureate, an interfaith community celebration to honor all high school seniors, is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. A reception will follow. Speakers will be Matt Hasselbeck of the Seattle Seahawks and Dr. Paul Highsmith, former Mercer Island High School principal. Open to family and friends of graduates.
Clubs
Family Caregivers Support Group is from 3 to 4 p.m. today, at the Mercer Island Senior Health Center, 7707 S.E. 27th St.
Mercer Island Preschool Association:
? Learn about Dragon Park and MIPA and Parks & Recreation’s plans for a new dragon rock and castle from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, at the Mercer Island Library.
? New member social is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4, at Mercerdale Park, across from the north fire station. Rain location will be at Julie’s house, 8424 S.E. 61st St., phone 275-3857.
? Moms Night Out dinner is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Salty’s in Seattle. R.S.V.P. to Leslie at 275-2811.
ADD Resources Parent support group will hold a free presentation “Advocating for Your Child in the Schools” from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 13. The monthly support group meets at 7 p.m. Monday, June 6. Both at the north fire station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Contact Jayne Carlin at 230-9071 or jscarlin@juno.com for more information.
Sons of Norway meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Mercer Island United Methodist Church, 7070 S.E. 24th St.
Mercer Island Radio Operators meets at 7 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the north-end fire station. It provides backup emergency communications for the Mercer Island Public Safety Department. For information, call Bill Ellis at 232-4881.
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. The library will be closed Memorial Day Monday, May 30.
Free Homework Help provided by older teens from 2 to 5:45 p.m. Mondays through June 13 in the small conference room. For all students in fourth- through eighth-grades. No appointment necessary.
“Read Three, Get One Free!” for 12- to 18-year-olds. Read three books, write three short reviews and get a new paperback book free. Books read for school count for this program. Check with the library or www.kcls.org/read3 for more information and to register.
Talk Time English Conversation Class is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For adults of all languages. Improve your English conversation skills and meet new friends.
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds summer reading program will begin after today. Bring your child to the library to sign up. There will be free programs, prizes and drawings as children read through the summer. Call the library for information.
One-on-One Computer Training is available by appointment. The Interact Club, a group of Mercer Island students sponsored by Rotary, will provide the training. Call the library to schedule an appointment.
Classes
Information/Support Meetings for Mercer Island teens and parents experiencing the effects of teen suicide are from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, to June 4, at Bellefield Office Park in Bellevue. Space is limited. There is no charge. Call Vidya Vara @423-7909 or fax her at 232-0095 with questions.
Yoga workshops, Sunday, June 5, at Sunnybeam on Mercer Island: Teen Power is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The cost is $25; Core Strengthening Yoga is from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $30. To register contact Yogabliss4u@hotmail.com.
Moving Your Career Forward is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 28, at Herzl-Ner Tamid. It is a two-session workshop, led by Gary Kanter, Jewish Family Services Vocational Guidance counselor. Contact Marjorie Schnyder at 206-461-3240 ext. 3146 to register.
Parks & Rec
The following programs are run by the Parks & Recreation Department. For locations, go to www.miparks.net or call 236-3545.
Fitness boot camp is from 6 to 7 a.m. Monday, June 6 through Friday, July 1, at North Mercer gym and Mercer Island High School track. The cost is $150 for five times per week and $90 for three times per week.
League Gymnastics is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, to Aug. 24, at the Mercer Island High School gymnastics room. The cost is $375.
Bands needed for Battle of the Bands. Deadline for registering your band is Friday, June 17. Call Diane Mortensen at 236-3590 or email diane.mortenson@ci.mer-island.wa.us
Boys & Girls Club
Register early for all summer camps. Register online at www.mipositiveplace.org for AM/PM Pals, dance camps, Teen and Adventure Travel camps, Summer Scene day camps, and Skyhawk sports camps.
The Boys & Girls Club Spring Event: Saturday Night Fever is at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Boys & Girls Club gym. The 1970s band, The Afrodisiacs, will provide live dance music following dinner and an auction. The cost is $150 per couple. Contact Jeremy Peck at jpeck@positiveplace.org for information or tickets.
Judo Program for all ages is from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $30 per month. Call 232-4548 to register.
Late Night for grades six through 12 is from 7 to 11 p.m. every Saturday. Come by for basketball, movies, video games, music and pizza. The cost is $3.
Seniors
All support groups, with the exception of the stroke group, meet at the Mercer Island Library. For locations or more information, check www.miparks.net or call 236-3545.
Caregivers support group is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Mercer Island Library.
Retirement income planning is from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, at the north end fire station. The cost is $3.
Eastside stroke group is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Bellevue.
Parkinson support group is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Mercer Island Library.
Trip to Secret Gardens of the Skagit is from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. The cost is $60. Call 236-3545 for reservations.
Crafts On Your Own for seniors is from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, at Covenant Shores lodge. Bring your favorite craft hobby and meet new friends. The cost is $3.50.
Galleries
Mountains to Sound Greenway Arts Show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, in the I-90 Outdoor Sculpture Garden, between 77th Ave. S.E. and 80th Ave. S.E. along Sunset Highway.
The Chamber Art Gallery’s one-woman show with Genny Rees, “Master of Flowers,” will run through June. The gallery is at the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, 7612 S.E. 27th St. Call 232-3404 for information.
Mercer Island Visual Art League’s Junior Art Show registration for students in kindergarten through 12th grade is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Wells Fargo Bank, 3001 78th Ave. S.E. Participants may pick up entry forms after today at the bank or the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. Anyone interested in sponsoring an award should contact Genny Rees at 232-6354 or Dorothy Liberty at 328-3231.
Esther Akrish and Jean Jack will exhibit at Ana’s Restaurant through July.
Esther Akrish, Genny Rees and Susanne Werner will exhibit at Island House, 7810 S.E. 30th, through August 15.
JCC
Unless note, all events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. For more information, call 232-7115.
Art show: Daily Creations by Alla Goniodsky is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Wine and refreshments will be served in Cafe Kineret.
Religion
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Bible Study is for Women is from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays, in the Fireside room. Young mothers are welcome at Moms & Tots program of fellowship, Bible study and education, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Fridays. Childcare is provided. The church is at 3605 84th Ave. S.E.
Congregational Church of Mercer Island: High school youth group meets at noon each Sunday. First Friday dinner and discussion is at 6:30 p.m. A stained glass workshop is at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the upper room above the library. Academy chamber orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the sanctuary. The Spiritual Formation group meets at 7:30 p.m. June 7 and 21. Middle school youth group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is at 4545 Island Crest Way.
Mercer Island Covenant Church: All are welcome at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 for our last community dinner until Fall. The cost is $3 per person. The church is at 3200 78th Ave. S.E.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday services are at 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 10 a.m. (Rite II.) Children’s music program and adult education are at 11:30 a.m. The old office building will be remodeled into the Phil Lorenzen Teen Center. Usable furniture and appliances are solicited. For information on church programs call 232-1572 or e-mail the church at mail@emmanuelmi.org. The church is at S.E. 44th Street and 86th Avenue S.E.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: “Men cooking for Shabbat” will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in the HNT kitchen. Materials fee is $65. For more information, contact Herzl-Ner Tamid at 232-8555. Women’s League of Herzl-Ner Tamid’s annual Mitzvah event is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5, in the social hall. Call 425-868-6810 for reservations. The synagogue is at 3700 East Mercer Way.
Christian Science Church: The Christian Science Reading Room is temporarily located at the Christian Science Church at Island Crest Way and S.E. 47th Street. The room is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, at 11 a.m. Sundays, and at 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 232-0175 for more information, or e-mail fccsmi@attglobal.net.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Worship services are Sunday at 8 a.m. in the chapel and at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, with Holy Communion at both services. Wednesday family night dinner is at 5:45 p.m., worship at 6:30 p.m. and education for all at 7:15 p.m. Child-care is provided. An auction and dinner supporting our outreach program and the elevator fund will be held Thursday, June 30. The church is at 8501 S.E. 40th St. It is open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m.
Mercer Island United Methodist Church: Men’s fellowship and prayer meetings are at 9:30 a.m. and women’s are at 10 a.m., both every Tuesday. Family Retreat “God’s Circle of Life” is Friday, June 10, through Sunday, June 12, at Indianola. Call 232-3044 for registration. The church is at 7070 S.E. 24th St.
Congregation Shevet Achim: Congregation Shevet Achim is at 5017 90th Ave. S.E. in Northwest Yeshiva High School.
St. Monica Catholic Church: Adoration chapel potluck is Saturday, June 25 after the 5 p.m. Mass, in the family center. The St. Monica bridge party will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, in the family center. Call Vesta at 232-0063 if you plan to attend. The church is located at 4301 88th Ave. S.E.
