Concert series: Four Shillings Short traveling musicians. Celtic, Folk and World music is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. All are welcome.
Community-Wide Purim Carnival and Summer Camp Registration! Sunday, Feb. 25, noon to 3 p.m., at the Stroum Jewish Community Center Mercer Island facility, 3801 East Mercer Way. All are welcome.
Island Books story time 2007: From 11 to 11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. March 10: Debie Deutsch, “Dive Into Spring Stories”.
Winter catalogs are now available for the city Parks and Rec. Dept. and the Stroum Jewish Community Center for classes and activities for Islanders of all ages. Go to www.mercergov.org. and www.sjcc.org to find out more.
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
Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th S. E. The Board will meet at 11 a.m. Speaker for the meeting will be Dan Riley, Northwest artist. His topics will be figure drawing, perspective, how to achieve a personal style. All are welcome.
The ProBus Club of Mercer Island will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. The speaker will be Kathy Troost, Research scientist in the University of Washington Department of Geological Sciences who will discuss “Mercer Island Geology and Fault Lines.”
The Mercer Island Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, at the Market House, 7525 S.E. 24th St.
Mercer Island Women’s Club luncheon begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Seattle Yacht Club, 1807 East Hamlin Street. Guest speaker is Kelly Stockman Reid, executive director, CASA/GAL (Court Appointed Special Advocates/GuardianAd Litem). All are welcome. Contact Sharon Loosmore at 236-3053 or Lynn Beaufrere at 236-6301 for reservations by Tuesday, March 6.
Grief and Loss support group is a free support group for senior adult widowed men and women. Meetings are on the second Thursday of every month, at the Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Call Betsy Zuber at 236-3525 to register.
Senior Foundation of Mercer Island: Entertainment 2007 books are selling for $30 each. They are available at: The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, 7605 S.E. 27th St.; Mercer Island Thrift Shop, 7710 S.E. 34th St.; and Hair it is!, 7420 S.E. 24th St. Proceeds go to Senior Foundation of Mercer Island. Contact Alanna Burdell at 236-7668 or 232-0997.
Classes
The Real Purim Story the true story of Purim as told in The Talmud. Taught by Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld. The third class is from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at the Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. No cost. Snacks will be provided.
Little Acorn Sprouts Toddlers program for 1- to 2-year-olds has part-time and full-time openings. Call 232-0940 or e-mail Denisepaquette@msn.com for more information.
Sunnybeam School is accepting applications for the 2007-2008 school year. The Caterpillar class for 3-and 4-year-olds is Tuesday and Thursday mornings and the Butterfly class for 4-and 5-year-olds is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Registration applications are due by Friday, March 2, and are available at the school, 8635 S.E. 68th St. or by calling Stacey Thompson at 232-2979 for times and information.
Mary Wayte Pool:
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.
Brain Gym Music and Movement for Tiny Tots is at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 for ages 6- to 24-months with an adult. Wendy Piret is the leader.
Opera preview: Julius Caesar is at 7 p.m. tonight. Norm Hollingshead will be the speaker.
Mercer Island Arts Council Classics on Film is at 1 p.m. Saturdays, at the library: “My Fair Lady- 1964” with Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison is Feb. 24; “Meet Me in St. Louis- 1944 with Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien. Admission, popcorn and refreshments are complimentary.
Classic cartoons for kids for two- year -olds and older is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, in the large meeting room.
Around the world with 80 Stories: Trickster Tales is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. Folktales told with puppets, and make your own puppet to use in telling stories.
Pajama Story time is at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. Stories, songs and activities. Pajamas encouraged.
Game On! is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. Play GameCube, DDR and Guitar Hero.
Happy birthday, Cat in the Hat! for 3 year olds and up, is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7.
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.
LEGO Building: Mondays. Fee is $55 for two sessions.
Print Making 101 for third to fifth graders is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday March 8 to March 15. Fee is $10 per session. Sue Miller is the instructor.
Smart Girls for 8- to 11-year-olds is from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Session 1: Feb. 15, March 1, 8, 9 to 10, sleepover at the club. Fee is $25. Session 2: March 22, 29, April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 11 and 12, sleepover. Fee is $35. Session 3: may 17, 24, 31 and June 7 and 14. Fee is $25.
Survivor club for third to fifth graders is from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays, March 2, 9 and 16th. Wear waterproof jacked and closed toed shoes. Fee is $45.
Guitar basics for 11-year olds and under, from 1 to 1:55 p.m. Saturdays, March 10 through May 19. Bring 1/2 to 3/4 size acoustic guitar. Books provided. Maximum 5 students. Fee is $210.
Teen guitar for 12-year-olds and up, from 2 to 2:55 p.m. Saturdays, March 10 through May 19. Bring an acoustic guitar and a small amplifier. Books provided. Fee is $230.
Teen Scene after school for middle school students, is from 3 to 6 p.m. Register on line. The cost is $75 per month per person.
Teens: Need a place to hang out on Saturday? Visit the Boys & Girls Club. The cost is only $3. Open gym, movies, Xbox, Internet, Karaoke, and open mic nights. Play foosball, Ping-PO 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 to noon Wednesdays.
Preschool Messy Arts & Crafts-Stuff you won’t do at home! Is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. The cost is $5 per session. Call 232-4548 to reserve or drop-in. Limited to 10 parent/child.
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.
Sogetsu school of Ikebana Japanese classes are at 10 a.m. every Friday. Contact Shirley at 425-558-0889.
Bridge lessons are at 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $63 for 6 weeks. The instructor is Aidee Pokroy. Call for more information.
Seniors:
Low vision support group is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. thursday, Feb. 22, in the Heath room. Call 236-3456 for a ride.
Solemates: Four miles of walk and talk followed by a stop at a coffee shop. Wednesdays: today and 28. Meet in the lobby. The fee is $2 per person per walk.
Contract bridge is from 12:45 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, in the Clarke room.
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.
Senior Adult Newsletter mailing list. Contact 236-3545 if you wish to be added to the mailing list.
Senior lunch program is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Served in the Covenant Shores dining room. Transportation provided from CCMV. Call 236-6845 to register. The cost is $4.25.
JCC
Unless noted, all events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. For more information, call 232-7115.
Free TechLab computer classes: Beginner classes taught by King County Library System. From 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Tuesdays, in the library’s portable classroom in the JCC parking lot. Register with Roni Antebi at ext. 7115.
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.
JCC Seniors:
All senior social programs will be held in the auditorium.
AARP driver safety program for drivers over 50, two part course is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 6 and 13. Cost is $10 for classroom materials. No driving or written tests involved. Register with Herb Kotkins at 425-653-5958.
Ongoing programs, Mondays and Thursdays:
Galleries
Gallery at the Community Center at Mercer View: Puget Sound Sumi artists and Photography by Ruth Gross will be shown through March 9.
Mercer Island Visual Arts (MIVAL) members’ work currently being shown: Helen Schwedenberg, La Belle Spa, 8425 S.E. 68th St.; Nola Nevers, Avellino Apts., 2836 78th St. S.E.; David Tracy, Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, 7613 S.E. 27th; Jean Davis, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E.; Laurie Malmfeldt, All the Best Pet Care, 3937 78th Ave. S.E.; Judith Roan, Countrywide Home Loans, 7650 S.E. 27th St., #112; Lucia Neagu, Mercer Island florist, 3006 78th Ave. S.E.; Karen Amanda, Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E.; Seiko Konya at Dr. Troy Thomas, 2055 80th Ave. , Suite 105; Velma Segers at Mercer Island Physical Therapy, 7900 S.E. 28th St., Suite 102 through March.
Religion
Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist: Sunday school is at 10 a.m. and Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Child care is available at all services and meetings. The community is welcome. The reading room, a place for during-the-week 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 at S.E. 47th St.
Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Ash Wednesday, today, service is at 7:30 p.m. Worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 25. BBC class “Heart of Christianity” by Marcus Borg, is at 9 a.m. Sundays. Youth Group grades six to nine meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; Bible study group is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and at 6:15 p.m. Thursdays. The church is at 4545 Island Crest Way.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday services: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I; 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II; 10 a.m. Church school and nursery care; 11:30 a.m. children’s choir. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing service. The church is at S.E. 44th Street and 86th Avenue S.E., 232-1572, or e-mail at mail@emmanuelmi-org or visit our web page at http://www.emmanuelmi.org.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: FirstFridays at HNT for young adults is at 7:30 p.m. Contact Melanie Berman at melanie@h-nt.org. Wednesday night learning series from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.: Feb. 28, Living With & Loving your Jewish Teen. The cost is $10. R.S.V.P. Contact Rebecca at 774-2218. The synagogue is at 3700 East Mercer Way.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Sunday services are at 8 and 10:15 a.m. The new Contemporary Service is at 5 p.m., different setting, different music, informal atmosphere. Sunday School is at 9 a.m., midweek bible study is at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Lent begins today, Ash Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 28 through March 28 meet for Soup Suppers at 6 p.m. and Vesper Service at 7 p.m. Rachel Kurtz, Christian singer/songwriter will perform on Sunday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at HTLC. Mercer Island Organ Festival: free concerts are at 2 p.m. Sundays, March 11 at Christian Science Church and March 18 at the Presbyterian Church, both Sundays, HTLC’s at 3:15 p.m. March 18. The church is at 8501 S.E. 40th St.
Mercer Island Covenant Church: Sunday services are at 8:30, 11a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. High School Youth Group meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Men’s Prayer Group meets on Wednesdays at 6:15 a.m. Kids Club for first through fifth graders is on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Women’s Prayer Ministry meets on Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. Women’s Oasis Study Groups meet Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. All activities are cancelled Feb 21 through Feb. 23 and will resume the following week. The Community Dinner will resume Feb 28th. The church is located at 3200 78th Ave. S.E. For additional information call 232-1015, ext. 100. or check our web site, 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 5:00 p.m. Today Ash Wednesday, soup and salad at 5:45 p.m. followed by Worship at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Lenten Book Study groups will begin meeting the week of March 4 ending with a dinner on Maundy Thursday, April 5. The study book is “The Lord’s Prayer for Today” by William J. Carl. Sign ups and books are available at MIPC. Winter Walk: from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, to the Pike Place Market. Contact Brad Fowler at bradleyfowler@hotmail.com or 206-232-3307. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 – A Celtic Music Concert, “Four Shillings Short” in the sanctuary. Men’s Breakfast is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17, guest speaker is Phil Smart. For more information, contact Dave Williamson at 206-232-4319 or dmwilliamson@comcast.net. Contact Ruth Ann Biggers at 232-5596, ext. 203 or ruthannb@mipc.org. or Dale Sewall at dales@mipc.org for more information. 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: 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. Visit www.stmonica.cc.
