Luther Burbank Park Master Planning Work Session concerning children’s activities in the park is from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 17. A work session concerning connections to Upper Luther Burbank Park is at 6:30 to 8 p.m., also Nov. 17. Both sessions are at Mercer Island City Hall council chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. The public is encouraged to attend.
The Mercer Island Players present “Ravenscroft,” a psychological drama by Don Nigro. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, on the Studio Stage at Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Tickets are $10 at the door.
“Macbeth” will be performed by Mercer Island High School students at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19, at Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for adults, and $5 in advance. For advance tickets, e-mail theatre_tickets @misd.wednet.edu.
Island Books Storytime is at 11 a.m. Saturdays at 3014 78th St. S.E. Nov. 19, Pat Peterson, “Cozy up with a Story.”
Youth Theatre Northwest presents “Anne of Green Gables.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with matinees at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Nov. 20, at 8805 S.E. 40th St. Call the YTN ticket box office at 232-4145, ext. 109, or go to www.youththeatre.org.
Mercer Island Parent ADD Support Group is at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Islander Middle School library, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. For more information, call Michelle King at 232-3152.
Town Hall Meeting on Luther Burbank Park Master Plan is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Islander Middle School library, 8225 S.E. 72nd St.
The Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale schedule is: from 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26 to Dec. 20, or until supply lasts, at Farmers Life Insurance Company, 3003 S.E. 77th Ave. To volunteer, call Celia Meredith at 236-3075 or Dave Hatch at 232-2715.
Book Night at Island Books is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 3014 78th St. S.E. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Senior Foundation of Mercer Island. Call Martha at 232-1844 for more information.
Mercer Island Children’s Guild, publisher of the Mercer Island Directory, is updating the directory for the year 2006. Call Karin at 232-7046 or LaVerne at 232-0762 before Friday, Dec. 30 with changes or additions.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed at Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. For more information, contact Janis Honkawa by e-mail at Janis.Honkawa@ci.mercer-island.wa.us or call 236-3515.
Clubs
Mercer Island Preschool Association events:
? Coffee social is from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7515 85th Ave. S.E. Children are welcome. Contact Shannon at 236-8802 or Lauren at 275-3709.
? Musical storytelling is at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Soundbridge at Benaroya Hall, 800 University St., Seattle. No cost. Register with Kristine Johansson at 709-8343.
The Mercer Island Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the Mercer Island Library. Former Sen. Jim Horn will be the speaker.
Boy Scout Troop 624 is accepting new members. Boys 11 to 18 can join by attending a meeting at 7 p.m. Mondays at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Call Jon at 230-5640 for information.
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.
Baby and Me Story Time for ages 8- to 15-months and caregiver is at 10:30 a.m. today. Stories, music, rhymes and fun! Call the library to register.
All Island Classics on Film Series will show “The Mouse That Roared,” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20th.
SCORE Counseling for business owners is at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. every third Thursday.
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.
Judo Program for 6- to 15-year-olds is from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $35 per month. Call to register.
Growing Up Male for fourth – to seventh-grade sons and their fathers or mothers is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight. This program provides information and encourages ongoing communication about issues and changes associated with becoming a young man. The cost is $15. Call for times and to register.
Parks & Rec
The following programs are run by the Parks & Recreation Department. Call 236-3545, or register online at www.myparksandrecreation.com.
Bridge is at Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Drive. Intermediate is from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, to Dec. 5; beginning is from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, to Dec. 6. The cost is $61 for the series.
Yoga Hatha Style is from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, to Dec. 8, at the Boys & Girls Club dance room. The cost is $80 for a full series of classes.
Seniors
Caregivers Support Group is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E.
Tulalip Casino and New Outlet Mall Trip is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. The group departs from Luther Burbank Park. The cost is $12.
Eastside Stroke Group is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 2650 148th St. S.E., Bellevue.
Senior Men’s Tennis players needed. From 6:45 to 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Seattle Tennis Center. Call Al Skinner at 232-3450 for more information and to join.
JCC
Unless noted, all events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. For more information, call 232-7115.
Pathways to Conscious Fathering is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. The cost is $15 per individual, $25 for a couple for non-member families. To register contact Carla Hershman at ext. 304.
“Finding Home: In the Footsteps of the Jewish Fusgeyers” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in the JCC auditorium. Fusgeyers is Yiddish for “footgoers” or wayfarers. Jill Culiner is the lecturer.
Blood Drive is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, in the game room at the JCC. For information and to sign up contact Becki Chandler at 223-0758.
Israeli Dancing is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, to Dec. 6. All ages are welcome. Dance instructor is Cindy Droker. The cost is $7 per class.
“Life From The Inside Out: The Jewish Guide to Wisdom, Power, Fame and Honor,” a lecture series presented by Techiya Levine of AishSeattle, is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The first in this series, “The Formula for Eliminating All Interpersonal Issues!” is Nov. 22. The second in the series, “Communication Concoction; How to Have a Meeting of the Minds” is Dec. 13. No cost. Contact Roni Antebi at ext. 269.
Community-wide Hanukkah Celebration is from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. It includes games and activities for children, a latke (potato pancake) lunch and live entertainment. Everyone is invited.
Galleries
Cynthia Nuzzi, Brenda Zager and Colleen Mohn will exhibit their artwork through January at The French Market Cafe, 7525 S.E. 24th St.
The Mercer Island Visual Arts League Holiday Show is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, through Dec. 29, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 S.E. 40th St. Paintings, sculpture, cards and jewelry created by local artists will be sold. s.
The Chamber Art Gallery’s mixed-media holiday art show runs through Jan. 6. An artists reception is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the chamber office, at 7613 S.E. 27th St.
Religion
Redeemer Lutheran Church: presents “Parent’s Night Out” from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. Children 3- to 11-years-old will be cared for by Girl Scouts and parents from the community. Space is limited. Call 232-1711 or e-mail office@redeemerlutheranchurch.us for reservations. The church is at 6001 Island Crest Way.
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Super 60s and Beyond, a social gathering for seniors, meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. It includes lunch. A $5 donation is suggested. MIPC children’s choir begins a Chime Magic class for first to third grades from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Call Cheryl Storey at 232-5596, ext. 211. To volunteer time or donate food on Thanksgiving Day, call Ed Helsel at 232-5596, ext. 239, or Gillian at 232-4294. The church is at 3605 84th Ave. S.E.
Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Worship service and Sunday school are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Senior brunch is after worship on Sunday, Nov. 20. Communion service is the first Sunday of the month. Middle school youth meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Bible study classes are at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and at 10 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Thursdays. Weavers women’s group is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. The church council meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, in the library. The church is at 4545 Island Crest Way.
Mercer Island Covenant Church: Sunday services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Adult and children’s Sunday schools are at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Pastor Greg will begin his Advent sermon series, “From Humbug to Hallelujah,” at morning services. The high school youth group meets at 4:45 p.m. Sundays. Middle school youth meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Community dinners are at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Alpha and Kids Club meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Women’s Oasis is at 9:15 a.m. Thursdays. All children are invited to the children’s Christmas craft workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. For more information, call 232-1015, ext. 100. The church is at 3200 78th Ave. S.E.
Christian Science Church: The Christian Science Reading Room is 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. Call 232-0175 for more information, or e-mail fccsmi@attglobal.net.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday service, Rite I, is at 8 a.m. Rite II, with choir and church school, is at 10 a.m. Children’s Choir is at 11:30 a.m. Adult education is tonight, beginning with dinner at 6 p.m. The focus is US/China relations. The Mercer Island community Thanksgiving service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. All are welcome to attend. The church is at S.E. 44th Street and 86th Avenue S.E.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: “Coming of Age in the Sixties: A Critical Turning Point in our History,” a conversation with Dr. Michael Spektor as moderator, is at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Help us help the victims of Hurricane Katrina by sending a check made out to Herzl-Ner Tamid and earmarked “Hurricane Relief.” For more information, call 232-8555. The synagogue is at 3700 East Mercer Way.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Sunday worship services are at 8 a.m. in the chapel and at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. Education hour is at 9 a.m. Dinner service is at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by Bible studies and outreach projects. The church is at 8501 S.E. 40th St.
Mercer Island United Methodist Church: Christian education is at 9:45 a.m. Sunday and worship is at 11 a.m. First Sundays are “Shine Sundays” until February. Bring shoes and the Costa Rica Travelers will polish them for $2 per pair. They will be ready for pickup after worship. Sunday, Nov. 20 the community is invited to “Flavors of Latin America” Pass-it-on Meal. The cost is a donation at the door. All proceeds will benefit our volunteers in their mission trip to Costa Rica in February. There will be door prizes and a drawing for a large “dog condo” built by our confirmation class. Tickets for the drawing are $2 each or 5 for $10. The church is at 7070 S.E. 24th St.
St. Monica Catholic Church: Middle School Youth Nights are at 7 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 21 and 28. High School Youth nights are at 7 p.m. and confirmation is at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Friends of the Needy will help serve and deliver food to downtown shelters from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet in the church kitchen. Join the St. Monica youth choir for the 6 p.m. Mass. Vocals, piano, flute, violin, and bass needed. For information, contact the youth minister at 232-9829 or at sage@stmonica.cc. The church is at 4301 88th Ave. S.E.
Off Island
Next Step Theater Group, a Mercer Island-based group, presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, Saturdays, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Theatre4 at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors. To order tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2291.
