Holiday Open House is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, through Saturday, Nov. 12, at Mercer Island Florist, 3006 78th Ave. S.E. A portion of sales will benefit the Mercer Island High School marching band on Jan. 2, 2006 at the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, Calif.

During “An Evening at Island Books” the bookstore will donate 20 percent of sale proceeds to Mercer Island High School. Be sure to mention MIHS! The event is tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 3014 78th Ave. S.E.

Mercer Island Thrift Shop Friends and Family Night is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7710 S.E.. 34th St. All proceeds will benefit the Red Cross Victims’ Fund for Hurricane Disasters. Call Suzanne Philen at 236-3625 for more information.

The Mercer Island Players present “Ravenscroft,” a psychological drama by Don Nigro. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Friday, Nov. 11 and 18, and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 19, on the Studio Stage in Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805, S.E. 40th St. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Island Books Storytime is at 11 a.m. Saturdays at 3014 78th St. S.E. Nov. 12, Jill Johnson, “An African Journey”; Nov. 19, Pat Peterson, “Cozy up with a Story.”

Youth Theatre Northwest presents “Anne of Green Gables.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, 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.

“Macbeth” will be performed by Mercer Island High School students at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 10 and 17; Fridays, Nov. 11 and 18; Saturdays, Nov. 12 and 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.

“Strategies for Improving Behavior Motivation and Responsibility in Children and Adults with ADHD” is from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the North Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. The speaker, Gregory Greenberg, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Sponsored by ADD Resources. No cost.

Community Center Grand Opening Celebration is from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec.10. Come see what your center has to offer. Events include a ribbon cutting ceremony, Thonon Les Bains (Mercer Island’s sister city) Art Exhibit, entertainment, refreshments and recreation class demonstrations.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed at Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. For more information, contact Janis Honkawa at Janis.Honkawa@ci.mercer-island.wa.us or call 236-3515.

Clubs

The League of Women Voters will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the home of Kitty Mahon, 13720 S.E. Somerset Blvd., Bellevue, to discuss government emergency response plans. Call Kitty Mahon for information at 425-641-6756.

Mercer Island Peacemakers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Roanoke Inn, 1825 72nd Ave. S.E. All are welcome.

Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club will hold a dance from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the VFW Hall, 1825 72nd Ave. S.E. Live music, lessons, dinner. BYOB. The cost is $35 per couple. Cocktail attire. Call JoAnn at 232-8211 for reservations.

Mercer Island Preschool Association events:

? Toy Swap is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, with a half-price sale from noon to 1 p.m., at Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Open to the public. A portion of the sales will benefit MIPA. Unsold items will be donated to local charities. To volunteer, contact volunteer@mipreschoolassociation.org.

? General Membership Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 15, at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Jan Faull will discuss “Disciplining Children with the Developing Brain in Mind.” Call Linda at 232-2416 for more information.

? Coffee Social is from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7515 85th Ave. S.E. Children 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 Street, Seattle. No cost. Register with Kristine Johansson at 709-8343.

Mercer Island Women’s Club Luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Women’s University Club, 1105 6th Ave., Seattle. It features style consultant Audrey Beaulac. A social hour begins at 10:30 a.m. R.S.V.P. to Catherine Cole at 232-0282.

Star Skiers of Crystal Mountain information and registration meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Islander Middle School Library, 8225 S.E. 72nd St., to discuss the annual Ski Bus program for middle school students. Contact Jan Hancock at 232-3579 for more information.

Mercer Island Business Women’s Network is from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Islander Restaurant, 7440 S.E. 27th St. Network and collaborate with fellow Island businesswomen. Contact Naomi Mason at 275-1181 for more information.

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.

Sons of Norway meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at 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 Fire Station. The group 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.

Baby and Me Story Time for ages 8- to 15-months and caregiver is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, to Nov. 16. Stories, music, rhymes and fun! Call the library to register.

Sing Me A Story for 2- to 5-year-olds is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. Join Jeanne Wickman of Musically Minded who will make music come alive. Finger puppets, dancing, singing and fun! Sponsored by the Mercer Island Preschool Association.

“Anne of Green Gables” Drama Workshop for 6 year-olds and up is at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Call the library to register. Sponsored by Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

Three Little Pigs Puppet Show for 2- to 5-year-olds is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Join “Snap” the smoke-breathing dragon as he introduces this classic fairy tale.

All Island Classics on Film Series will show “The Mouse That Roared” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20th.

Talk Time English Conversation class is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

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 Female for fourth to seventh grade daughters and their moms or dads. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. Co-sponsored with Planned Parenthood, this program provides information about health issues. The cost is $15. 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. Wednesday, Nov. 16. 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.

Solemates walk today from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Luther Burbank main parking lot.

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.

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.

Seniors

Caregivers Support Group is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E.

Grief and Loss Support Group is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E.

The Congregational Church of Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way, is offering the following on Monday, Nov. 14:

? Free hearing screening from 10 a.m. to noon.

? Flu shots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 236-3545 for an appointment.

Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting and shopping time is from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Cave B at Sage Cliff in eastern Washington. The cost is $70. Call 236-3545 for more information and to register.

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.

JCC

Unless noted, all events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. For more information, call 232-7115.

Slide Show and Discussion of “The Gentleman From Finland: Adventures on the Trans-Siberian Express” by Seattle author Robert M. Goldstein is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10.

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.

Wanda Hughes and David Tracy will exhibit their paintings through December at the Avellino Building, 2836 78th Ave. S.E.

Phyllis Woodard will display her art through November at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E.

The Mercer Island Visual Arts League Holiday Show is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, today through Dec. 29, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 S.E. 40th St. Paintings, sculpture, cards and jewelry created by local artists will be sold.

The Chamber Art Gallery’s mixed-media holiday art show runs through Jan. 1 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: The Ten Thousand Villages Sale, an annual gift market to support Third World artisans, will be Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 13. The annual blood drive is from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the fellowship hall. Super 60s and Beyond, a social gathering for seniors, meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. 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. 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. Communion service is the first Sunday of the month. High school youth meet after worship. Saturday, Nov. 12: men’s breakfast is at 7:30 a.m.; outside work party is from 9 a.m. to noon; Guess Who’s coming to Dinner? potlucks in members homes is at 7 p.m. A committee will call everyone to tell them where they are going and what to bring. Middle school youth meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. LOGOS is after school through dinner on Wednesdays. Bible study classes are at 7:30 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays and at 10 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Thursdays. Spiritual formation group is at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month. 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. 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. 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 services are at 8 a.m. (Rite I), (Rite II), with choir and church school is at 10 a.m. Children’s Choir is at 11:30 a.m. The monthly Celebration! service is at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, in the parish hall. Adult education is Wednesday, Nov. 16, 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: Author Yossi Klein Halevi will speak on “After The Collapse of The Left And Right: Toward A New Israeli Consensus On Territories And Peace,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. No cost and open to the public. 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. Emergency preparedness event is from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. The knitting and crocheting group will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All ages, men or women, are welcome. Call Pastor Constance at 232-3270. 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. The church is at 7070 S.E. 24th St.

St. Monica Catholic Church: 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. For information, contact the youth minister at 232-9829 or at sage@stmonica.cc. The church is at 4301 88th Ave. S.E.