Northwest Harvest all-Island emergency baby-food drive is underway. Donations of formula, rice cereal and baby food jars are being accepted at all Mercer Island schools (except Island Park Elementary), at CCMV, the JCC and through YFS at Luther Burbank Park. Contact Andy Capelluto at 275-0995 for more information.
French Conversation Evening, sponsored by the Mercer Island Sister City Association, is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at the home of Pete and Agi Day, 6915 S.E. 33rd St., on Mercer Island’s First Hill. All levels of French are welcome; refreshments will be served. For information and directions, call Pete Day at 232-6510.
IslandVision public forum is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, at the library. “Meeting the climate challenges” forum. A multi-media science-based presentation from The Climate Project will be followed by discussion on local solutions. For more information, call Callie at 232-8402.
“Overcoming Adversity, Celebrating Diversity” speaker Mary Matsuda Gruenewald will present at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 3 at the Congregational Church of Mercer Island. Gruenewald is the author of “Looking Like the Enemy: My Story of Imprisonment in Japanese American Internment Camps,” and hopes to break the silence about U.S.-mandated internment. Open to the community. Call 232-7800 for more information.
Crest plant sale is from 2 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday throughout May at the Crest Learning Center, 4150 86th Ave. S.E. Contact letafrisch@hotmail.com for more information.
“Get Outside” volunteer projects: Mercerdale Hillside invasives removal and plant prep is from 1 to 5 p.m. on June 3. Meet at S.E. 34th Street and 76th Avenue S.E. Pioneer Park invasives removal is from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 4. Meet at Island Crest Way and S.E. 68th Street. Upper Luther Burbank Park invasives removal is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9. Meet at 84th Avenue S.E. and 84th Avenue S.E. To register, visit www.earthcorps.org. For Luther Burbank registration visit www.mtsgreenway.org.
“Safe ‘n Sounds” awareness rock concert for teens is from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at CCMV. Hosted by a group of MIHS students and sponsored by a local State Farm Insurance Company, the purpose is to promote safety for teenagers on the road. Admission is free. Merchandise and concession stands will be available. The bands include: The Mighty Giant, The Sutures, Don’t Tell Sophie, and Left at the Castle. Contact Elena Feldman at 799-0036 for more information.
Spring fishing auction is at 6:30 p.m. on June 14 at CCMV. Sponsored by Lake Washington Puget Sound Anglers, everyone is welcome. Items include Scotty 30-inch electric downrigger, fishing trips, rods, reels, tackle and more. Contact Steve Marsh (425) 885-3689 smarsh02@nwlink.com for more information.
Community Art Walk is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of every month, May through September. Organizers are looking for art to display and artists to demonstrate at various participating merchants and musicians and/or performers to come out and pass the hat and let people know about you. For those interested, please contact either Nola Nevers at 391-5903 or Helen Martin at 686-5808.
“Summer math fun” for incoming fourth- and fifth-graders. Join the weekly free fun math practice lead by MIHS students. We will play games and celebrate the summer while stepping up our math skills. Space is limited. First-come, first-served. If interested, please contact Alisa Owens at 232 1476 or alisaowens17@aol.com.
The MIHS 35-year reunion for class of 1972 is at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Factoria’s Sideline Sports Bar, in the upper outside bar area. Sign up with classmates.com to RSVP. If you have any questions, contact John Woodson at 409-1930 or at johncwoodson@earthlink.net.
Free compost: The Mercer Island Saddle Club has a new batch of composted horse manure available for gardeners. Compost is free, and may be picked up during daylight hours, seven days a week. About 50 cubic feet is available, and the club plans to provide a constant supply for the public. The compost is located at the Saddle Club in wooden pallet bins. Enter the club grounds through the gate just south of the intersection of 68th Street and Island Crest Way. The compost bins are located immediately to the left of the gate. A sign marks compost that is ready to use. For more information contact Liz Leech at 275-0965.
Mercer Island Thrift Shop needs volunteers of all ages for sorting, pricing and displaying donated items. Training is under way for evening and Saturday cashier and customer service positions. Call Suzanne Philen at 236-3454 for an interview.
Clubs
Probus Club annual spring luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. on June 6 at the Harbor Club in Seattle. Members and guests with paid reservations will meet on the 17th floor of the Norton Building at 801 2nd Ave. For more information contact probobus@comcast.net.
Little Dribblers’ Ed Pepple summer basketball registration is now open. Camp is June 27 through June 30 and July 2 through July 6, and is for third through 12th graders. All ability levels are encouraged to participate. Cost is $125. For questions about M.I. Boys Basketball Booster Club, call Christine Poli at 351-6735 or Christinepoli@msn.com For more information about Mercer Island Basketball go to MIBasketball.org.
Mercer Island Senior Foundation is accepting grant applications until June 15. The foundation is looking for ways to help develop and empower community-based non-profit programs and services which enhance the health and well-being of Mercer Island seniors citizens. Applications can be downloaded from www.seniorfoundation.org or may be requested by phone at 232-4597.
Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) Junior Art Show will be held June 14 and 15. Entries are being accepted at Wells Fargo Bank June 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a fee of $2 per entry. Show is open to kindergarten through high school. Contact 232-6354 for more information. Members’ work is currently being shown. Lucia Neagu, Avellino Apts. 2836 78th St.; Wanda Hughes, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E.; Esther Akrish, Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce 7613S. E. 27th St.; Barbara Veldee and Dr. Troy Thomas, 2055 80th Ave.; Jean Jack, Mercer Island Florist, 3006 78th Ave. S. E.; Nola Nevers, La Belle Spa, 8425S. E. 68th St; Velma Seegers, Mercer Island Physical Therapy, 7900 S. E. 28th St., Suite 102; Laurie Malmfeldt, All the Best Pet Care, 3937 78th Ave. S. E.; Karen Amanda and Charlotte Haugen, Countrywide Home Loans,7650 S. E. 27th St., #112; All showings will be exhibited through June.
Mercer Island Radio Operators meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the North-end fire station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Contact Don Sandstrom at 550-4148.
All Island Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. May 31, “The Highest Tide” by Jim Lynch.
Mercer Island Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m., the first Monday of each month at: Market House Deli & Catering, 7525 SE 24th St. Island Corporate Center Suite #100. Come for an informative discussion on community affairs and enjoy lunch of your choice. Virginia Hale can provide additional information at 930-1564.
Classes/Schools
Sogetsu School of Ikebana will offer Japanese flower arrangement classes, June 1 to July 13 (no class on July 6). Classes are held each Friday from 10 a.m. The cost is $60 for six classes. Sogetsu School will hold its 17th Annual Exhibition on June 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations will start both days at 2 p.m.. CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Call 236-3545 or Shirley (425) 558-0889 or e-mail hillshirley@comcast.net www.misogetsu.org for more information.
Computer classes are ongoing at the CCMV. Learn Tech basics and computer maintenance and security. All donations will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. A $20 donation per class is suggested. Contact 512-825-7549 or crazycrystal@gmail.com to reserve a space.
Mary Wayte Pool: For schedules and information on upcoming classes and events at the pool see the new City Parks and Recreation Spring Catalog.
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.
Annual Sonnet Writing Contest entries are now being accepted. Submit entries to the Library or Island Books by June 18. Selected sonnet read-off and prizes awarded (date and location to be announced). Google “sonnet writing rules” for format specifics. Contact the library reference desk for details and for more information.
Teen Academic Mentors are available from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. for children in second through eighth grade. Stop by for some casual homework help. High school students are available in nearly every subject.
Teen Advisory Board is at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Voice opinions on materials, services and programs the library should provide for teens. Earn one volunteer credit hour.
Teen Anime and Manga Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month.
SCORE Counseling for business owners is offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.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.
Summer camp registration is now underway. Check out www.mipositiveplace.org for weekly day camps for all ages between 5 and 14 — Island Adventures for 5 to 9-year-olds; Adventure Camp for 10- and 11-year-olds; and Teen Camp for middle school students. All camps include well-trained and positive leadership, many diverse weekly themes, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, snack and an opportunity to make new friends! Adventure and Teen Camps include daily field trips, and overnight trips.
Smart Girls for third- through fifth-grade girls is from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Session 3: May 17, 24, 31 and June 7 and 14. Fee is $15.
Teen Scene after school for middle school students, is from 3 to 6 p.m. Register online. The cost is $75 per month per person.
Teens: Need a place to hang out on Saturdays? Visit the Boys & Girls Club. The cost is only $3. Open gym, movies, XBOX, Internet, karaoke, and open mic nights. Play foosball, Ping-Pong or pool. Free pizza and soda. Sponsored by Sahara. Call Nate at 232-4548.
Preschool Rainy Day Gym, indoor playground for pre-schoolers accompanied by parents, is from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Trikes, scooters, balls, and climbing equipment provided.
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.
Summer Celebration is now accepting applications for the “Gang Way!” Parade. Call the Community Center at 236-3545 for more information or stop by for an application.
Thai Cooking Class is from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. Cost is $51.
Emerald Downs horse racing trip is from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8. $25 includes admission and meal. Group will depart and return from CCMV. Call 236-3545 to register.
Bridge lessons are from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $63 for 6 weeks. The instructor is Aidee Pokroy. Call 236-3545 for more information.
Low vision support group is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 in the Calkins room.
Seniors
Niner’s 9-hole senior golf program, Mondays through Oct. 22. Call 236-3545 to register.
Solemates: Four miles of walk and talk followed by a stop at a coffee shop. From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays. No walks in June. Meet in the lobby at the CCMV. The fee is $2 per person, per walk.
Grocery shopping transportation: Pick up every Wednesday at your home, take you to one grocery store and a quick errand on the Island. Will carry your groceries into the house. Call 236-3456 and leave a message by 4 p.m. the day before shopping. The cost is $1 round trip.
Parkinson’s disease support group is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at CCMV Calkins Room.
Senior lunch program is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Served in the Covenant Shores dining room. Transportation provided from CCMV. Call us if you need a ride from home. Call 236-6845 to register. The cost is $4.25.
Senior Adult Newsletter mailing list. Contact 236-3545 if you wish to be added to the mailing list.
JCC
Unless noted, all events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. For more information, call 232-7115.
Music class with Seattle Symphony: The Intimate World of Chamber Music is 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays May 30, June 6 and June 13. Join Steve Lowe for a journey through chamber music history. Please RSVP at 232-7115, ext 269. Cost is $35 for JCC members and $45 for non-members.
Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Cost: $1 per meeting for refreshments. If interested, call Roni Antebi 232-7115, Ext. 269.
Beginner computer classes taught by The King County Library System. The class will cover the following topics: What computers consist of Hardware /Software, How the mouse works, Windows. Free. RSVP to Roni Antebi 232- 7115, Ext. 269.
JCC Seniors:
All senior social programs will be held in the auditorium.
The Active Seniors Club presents Mr. Lew Macfarlane from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. He will speak on: “The U.S. Foreign Service and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Diplomat’s Perspective.” Please RSVP at 232-7115, ext. 269. The event is free.
Mah Jongg ongoing from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays. Please bring a Mah Jongg set if possible. Free for members., $2 for non-members.
Bridge games: will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month. Free for JCC members, $2 for non-members.
Sunday matinee movies: Are from 2 to 4 p.m. Call extension 269 for information. Preregistration is required.
Ongoing programs, Mondays and Thursdays:
Religion
Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Worship is at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Adult Class, “A Hidden Wholeness,” is at 9 a.m. on Sundays. LOGOS takes place Wednesday after school. Youth group for sixth through ninth grades is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Bible study groups are at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 6:15 p.m. on Thursdays. The church is located at 4545 Island Crest Way. For more information, call 232-7800 or visit www.ucc-ccmi.org.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Sacrament meeting is at 9 a.m. Sunday School is at 10:10 a.m. and Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Women meet at 11:10 a.m. Church is located at 4001 Island Crest Way. Call 236-2957 for more information.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday services: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I; 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church School and nursery care; 11:30 a.m. children’s choir, 5 p.m. A new Contemporary service with guitar and piano, storytelling, and Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and healing service. The church is located at S.E. 44th Street and 86th Avenue S.E.. Contact: 232-1572 or e-mail mail@emmanuelmi.org
First Church of Christ, Scientist: Church Services and Sunday school are held at 10 a.m., Wednesday evening meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Child care is available at all services and meetings. The community is welcome. The Reading Room, a place for individual worship and prayer, as well as study, and research is open to everyone on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7605 S.E. 27th St. Call 232-0175 for more information, or e-mail fccsmi@attglobal.net. The church is at Island Crest Way and S.E. 47th Street.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: Services Friday at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Services are at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Daily Minyan 7 a.m. and Sunday through Friday Minyan at 9 a.m. FirstFridays at HNT for young adults is at 7:30 p.m. The synagogue is at 3700 E. Mercer Way.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Regular Sunday Services are at 8 and 10:15 a.m. The new Contemporary Service is at 5 p.m. and offers a different music style and an informal atmosphere. Sunday School is at 9 a.m., except for holidays or MI School vacations. Midweek Bible study is on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and men’s Bible study is on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 8 a.m. The church is located at 8501 S.E. 40th St.
Mercer Island Covenant Church: Sunday services are at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. high school youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. middle school youth group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. community dinner is at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Cost is $3 per person. men’s prayer group meets at 6:15 on Wednesdays. Women’s prayer ministry meets at 8 a.m. on Thursdays. Mothers of Preschoolers will be having a bible study every Friday at 9:15 a.m., childcare is provided. For additional information call 232-1015, ext. 100 or visit www.micc.org. The church is located at 3200 78th Ave. SE.
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday worship at 8:15, 10:35 a.m. and 5 p.m. May 17 through 20 is men’s weekend in Malibu, BC, contact Dale Sewall at 206-232-5596, ext. 202 or dales@mipc.org. Potluck Social at the Cresswell home is 6:30 p.m. on June 1; contact cresfamily@comcast.net. “Unsung Heroes” celebration is 11:40 a.m. June 3 in the courtyard. Meet at 8 a.m. June 16 for Monte Christo summer hike, contact Bard Fowler at bradleyfowler@hotmail.com. Looking ahead: Vacation Bible School is July 9 through 13. For general information contact Ruth Ann Biggers at 232-5596, ext. 203 or ruthannb@mipc.org. or Dale Sewall at dales@mipc.org. The church is at 3605 84th Ave. S.E.
Mercer Island United Methodist Church: Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m. All are welcome. The church is at 7070 S.E. 24th St.
New Hope International Church: Services at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. The speaker is Dr. Peter Wyns. A prayer session for those who need healing in their family is available. The church is located at 170 S.E. 64th St. Call 275-1042, ext. 3 or www.newhic.org.
Redeemer Lutheran Church: Worship and kid’s church services are at 10 a.m. Fellowship and Bible study is at 11 a.m. The church is located at 6001 Island Crest Way. Contact Pastor Bill Clements at 232-1711.
St. Monica Catholic Church: daily masses: Monday through Friday 6:05 and 8 a.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. weekend masses: Saturday Vigil at 5 p.m., Sunday, 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary and Benediction at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Moms’ group from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Juliana Stachurski at 275-9706 or Michelle Klecan at 425-373-1237. Rosary makers meet from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Rectory room. Church office phone number is 232-2900. Pastor is Father Dennis Kemp. The church is at 4301 88th Ave. S.E.
