QFC ‘madness’
Come by the North Mercer QFC between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 27, for games, fun, food and, well, madness. The store is holding events both inside and outside with free hotdogs and kettle corn, firetrucks in the parking lot, games, prizes, cookie decorating, giveaways and raffles inside for young and old alike. In the freezer aisle there will be bowling with frozen cornish game hens, a fish toss and a pumpkin roll. We are not kidding. Wear your Halloween costumes! For information, stop by the store or call 230-0745.
MIHS Blood Drive
The Puget Sound Blood Center is holding a blood drive between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, in the west gym at Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. For information, go to www.psbc.org or call 1-800-398-7888.
Help at Rotary Park
Volunteer with the Rotary Park work party: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 27. Finish the city’s structural park improvements. Bring gloves. Contact: Blair Rasmussen, 920-8177.
Speaking of France
A French Conversation evening will be from 7-9 p.m. tonight, Oct. 24, at Cellar 46, 7650 S.E. 27th St. The evening is sponsored by the Mercer Island Sister City Association. All levels of French speakers are welcome. Call Jane Meyer Brahm, 232-0701.
B&G Club business breakfast
The Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club is holding their Annual Business Breakfast fundraiser from 7-8:15 a.m., Oct. 30, at the club on West Mercer Way. The speaker will be Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports & Entertainment and Seattle Seahawks. The breakfast is free. Call 232-4548 for information or to register.
Events
Puget Sound Blood Center Blood Drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 26, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St., west gymnasium. www.psbc.org, 1-800-398-7888.
Moonlight Madness: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 27, North Mercer QFC. The madness will feature events both inside and out with free hotdogs and kettle corn in the parking lot and games, prizes, cookie decorating, giveaways, raffles inside for young and old alike. In the freezer aisle there will be bowling with frozen cornish game hens, a fish toss and a pumpkin roll. 230-0745.
Dia de Los Muertos Celebration with tapetes, La Banda Gozona, tamales: 6-8 p.m., Nov. 2, Islander Middle School Library, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Allison Anderson, (206) 230-6188, www.misd.k12.wa.us/news/districtnews.
Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Nov. 2-18, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St., (206) 232-4145, www.youththeatre.org. Opening Night Gala: 7 p.m., Nov. 2.
Scottish Highlands photo exhibit by photographer John Friar: through Oct. 31, Omega Photo, 1100 Bellevue Way N.E. #6, Bellevue, (425) 455-2126, omega@omegaphoto.biz.
Flu shot clinics on Mercer Island
Albertsons: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 24. $30. 232-2222.
QFC, North end: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 24. $28. Call 230-0745.
Covenant Shores: For CS residents only, 11 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Oct. 24.
MI Parks & Recreation: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 5, MI Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way, by appointment only. Free with Medicare Part B; $30 if HMO member. Call 236-3545.
Walgreens: 2-8 p.m., Nov. 15. $25. Call 232-1197.
MI Primary Care: by appointment. For members and non-members. Free with health insurance; $30 without health insurance. 275-3588.
King County’s Public Health flu shots: Public Health line, (206) 296-4949, www.metrokc.gov.
Mercer Island Care and Rehab will also offer flu shots soon. (206) 232-6600.
High School Reunions
Garfield High School Foundation Gala dinner and silent auction: 5-10 p.m., Nov. 10, HUB Ballroom, University of Washington campus. Musical performances from current students, alumni. www.garfieldhsf.org.
MIHS football players will gather Nov. 23 to toast retiring football coach Dick Nicholl at the high school. “Reunions with Class,” (425) 644-1044.
Lincoln High School Class of 1958 50th reunion: Aug. 16, 2008, Lynnwood Convention Center, Lynnwood, Wash. www.lincolnlynxseattle.org; rchartrand@comcast.net; The Lincoln Lynx Alumni Association, P.O. Box 31056, Seattle, WA 98103-1056.
Clubs
French Conversation Evening: 7-9 p.m., Oct. 24, Cellar 46, 7650 S.E. 27th. Sponsor: MI Sister City Association. All levels of French-speakers welcome; stay the whole time or drop in. Parking in The Mercer garage. Jane Meyer Brahm, 232-0701.
Rotary Park work party: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 27. Finish the city’s structural park improvements, work on paths, re-smooth mounds and plant. Bring work gloves. Blair Rasmussen, (206) 920-8177.
MI Women’s Club newcomers’ walk and lunch: Oct. 29, Alki Beach. 10 a.m.: carpool from MI Presbyterian Church. RSVP: Lenore Defliese, 232-7092, Ldefliese@comcast.net.
MI Republican Women meets at 11:30 a.m., first Monday of each month (Nov. 5), Market House Deli & Catering, 7525 S.E. 24th St., Suite #100. Virginia Hale, (206) 930-1564.
MI Probus Club meeting: 10:30 a.m., Nov. 7, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Craig Stone of Washington State Dept. of Transportation. Bob Simonds, (206) 236-2190, probobus@comcast.net.
Pacific Northwest Audio Society meeting: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Mercer Island Congregational Church basement, 4545 Island Crest Way. Dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of fine audio/music since 1978. www.audiosociety.org.
The MI Lacrosse Club is selling poinsettias (red, white, pink) and wreaths. Order from your favorite lacrosse player by Nov. 8. We deliver to your home or business the first week of December. Sarah Waller, (206) 232-0647, milax@comcast.net.
West Mercer Fall Book Night: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Start holiday shopping; shop anytime Nov. 15 to support West Mercer. Swap book titles over drinks and treats with your friends. (206) 232-6920.
MI Radio Operators: 7 p.m., third Thursday of the month, North end fire station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Don Sandstrom, 550-4148.
Volunteer drivers needed in Group Health Cooperative’s Special Transportation Program to transport the elderly. GHC membership not required. (206) 326-2800, resource.l@ghc.org.
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser: Features local artists’ blown glass in October. Presented by MI Youth and Family Services Foundation, MI Town Center. The art, for purchase, is on display at participating merchants and MI Thrift Shop. Roger Kjos, (206) 236-3543, roger.kjos@mercergov.org.
MI Visual Arts League (MIVAL) artists’ art is on display through October and November at Island businesses: Mary McKelvy, Mercer Island Library; Cassandra Chamberlain, Countrywide Home Loans; Seiko Konya, Avellino Apts.; Sharon Driscoll, Dr. Troy Thomas; Marcie Roderick, Physical Therapy; Luccia Neagu, Fitness Together; Velma Segers, La Belle Spa; Wanda Hughes, Expressions Salon; Pia Messina, Chamber of Commerce.
Classes/Schools
Leading with Product Management Metrics PMC session: 6-8:30 p.m., Oct. 24, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Career-enhancing session. Speakers: Dan Sears, principal of performant consulting; Kristina Smith, senior product manager at Amazon. Register: www.pmcnw.org/events.php.
Lakeridge Elementary Scholastic Book Fair: Oct. 24-26, Lakeridge library. Theme: “Blizzard!” Includes a wide selection of new and favorite books — preschool, middle school, adult titles. All are invited. Hours: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 24-25. 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oct. 26. Family Shopping Night: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 25.
Homework Challenge: 2-6 p.m., Oct. 27, MI Martial Arts, 2557 76th Ave. S.E. Costume party: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. To register: (206) 230-9050.
Health Ministry Seminar: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 1, Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave. N., Suite 300, Seattle 98109. Free. Start/continue a health ministry through places of worship. Register: 5 p.m. Rev. Gwendolyn Coates: (206) 389-4331, gwendolyn.coates@providence.org; Hospice Information Line: (206) 749-7759.
Stop the Violence, Your Prayer Can Make a Difference lecture: 8 p.m., Nov. 1, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Island Crest Way and S.E. 47th Street. Speaker: Ron Ballard.
Foundation Class — Fruits of the Spirit: 2-3 p.m., Sundays through Nov. 4, New Hope International Church, 9170 S.E. 64th St. The biblical term “Fruit of the Spirit” sums up the nine attributes of a true Christian’s life with Jesus Christ, as listed in Galatians 5:22-23, Holy Bible. Taught by Ps. Tyson. To sign up: MaiSeto@newhic.org.
Mazuma Retirement Investment workshop: 5:30-7 p.m., Nov. 6, 2208 Senior Services of Seattle/King County, 2nd Ave., Seattle. Free. To sign up: (206) 268-6707, www.mazumaretirement.org.
Parenting Mindfully — Drawing on Jewish Values through Musar: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Stroum JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Co-sponsors: Temple B’nai Torah, Jewish Family Service. $10/person; $17/couple. To register: Andy, andyl@sjcc.org, (206) 232-7115, ext. 304.
Mercer Island Lacrosse Fall Ball for boys, grades 1-8, through Nov. 25. Weekly program. Clinics and scrimmages prepare current and prospective players for spring season. Grades 1-4 practice 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; grades 5-6, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.; and grades 7-8, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. To register: mercerislandlacrosse.com. Chris Juergens, (206) 240-3745; Jody Beckwith, 232-1489.
Real-time Stock Market Investing class with investor Gatis Roze: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Nov. 7, CCMV. (425) 564-2263.
CCMV computer classes: ongoing. Learn tech basics, computer maintenance, security. Suggested donation: $20. Reserve a space: (512) 825-7549, crazycrystal@gmail.com.
Senior Care Classes and Support Groups for Fall 2007, offered by Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Bellevue. Alison Estep, (425) 688-5177, alison.estep@overlakehospital.org; www.overlakehospital.org.
Childfind: the MI School District is offering to locate and evaluate students ages birth-21 with suspected disabilities who live on MI. If your child’s development is of concern, contact: Student Services Department, (206) 236-3329.
Mercer Island Toddlers has openings for fall 2007 parent/child weekly classes. Preschool program for children, parent education for adults. Sponsor: Bellevue Community College Parent Education Program. Sue, (425) 564-2365.
Little Acorn Day School has fall openings. Children must be at least 2-1/2. Tiana, 236-0480, Littleacorninc@msn.com.
Mary Wayte Pool: For schedules and information, see the City Parks and Recreation catalog. Adapted aquatic lessons for children and adults with special needs. Instructors trained through the Children’s Hospital Adapted Aquatics program. One-on-one lessons. Cost: $9/lesson. 296-4370.
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.
Holiday Closure for Veterans’ Day: Nov. 11.
Adults
Internet for Beginners class: 9-10 a.m., Oct. 25. Discover new, fun ways to search the Internet. Get tips from a librarian. Registration required. Adults only.
Classics on Film: Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” 1 p.m., Oct. 27, MI Library Halloween film presentation by Lance Rhoades, film historian. Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”: 1 p.m., Nov. 3. Free. (206) 236-3545, 236-3537.
Fight Your Health Insurer and Win: 7 p.m., Nov. 7. Author Laurie Todd presents “Insurance Warriors 101.”
E-mail Level I: 9 a.m., Nov. 8. Create your own Yahoo e-mail account. Beginners welcome.
Just Plain Silly — stories to make you giggle: 11 a.m., Nov. 13. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
An Effective Parent’s Role in College Opportunities: 7 p.m., Nov. 13. Bob Mahmoudi of College Planning Solutions (CPSi) shares how parents can help students maximize options for college.
E-mail Level II: 9 a.m., Nov. 15. Attachments and address book.
E-mail Level III: 9 a.m., Nov. 20.
Children and Families
Toddler Story Time: 10 a.m., Tuesdays through Oct. 30 and Nov. 13-27, Large Meeting Room. Stories, music, fingerplays, activities for ages 24-36 months and caregiver. Registration required.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m., Tuesdays through Oct. 30, Large Meeting Room; 11 a.m., Nov. 20, “Thankful for Thanksgiving.” Stories, early literacy activities, music, puppets for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Mr. Popper’s Penguins, creative drama: 4 p.m., Nov. 1. Ages 4-8. Registration required.
Story Time Yoga: 10:30 a.m., Nov. 6. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Eric Ode Music Concert: 7 p.m., Nov. 15. Hand motions, puppets, rhythm instruments, Eric’s Amazing Book Machine. For ages 3 and up. Sponsor: MIPA.
Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m., Nov. 26. Come dressed ready for bed. Ages 3-7.
Once Upon a Fairytale Stories for Preschoolers: 11 a.m., Nov. 27. Fairy tales, songs. Ages 3-5.
Teens
Teen Zone: 1 p.m., Nov. 5, 19, 26. Hang out, do homework; board games, DDR, Guitar Hero.
Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Nov. 20.
Game On: 7 p.m., Nov. 27. DDR, Guitar Hero, GameCube, Wii, PS2 games.
Boys & Girls Club
All events take place at the Boys & Girls Club, 2825 West Mercer Way, unless otherwise noted. To register: 232-4548, www.mipositiveplace.org.
Annual Business Breakfast: 7-8:15 a.m., Oct. 30. Speaker: Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports & Entertainment and the Seattle Seahawks. Club fundraiser. Free breakfast.
Create with Clay: 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesdays. Session 2. Grades 1-4. Create masks, animals, cool houses. Everything will be fired, glazed. $90/six weeks; includes materials, firing.
Swing Into Salsa: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mondays. Grades 4-8. Six-week series. Swing, salsa; basics of dancing to popular and classic high-energy music. $75.
Music Works — Guitar: 3-3:55 p.m., Mondays, age 11 and younger; 4-4:55 p.m., Mondays, age 12 and older. Through Nov. 19. Acoustic and popular guitar. Basic cords, notation, guitar tablature, popular songs. Books provided. $210.
Art for Kids Workshop: 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesdays. Grades 2-5. Six workshops. Teacher: Sue Miller. $90/workshops, $20/class. Sign up online or call the club.
Chess on Wednesdays: Beginning, 4-5 p.m. Intermediate, 5-6 p.m. Grades K-5. $108.
Writing Club: 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays. Grades 3-4. Author Barbara Winkelman’s after-school club. Children present a reading at Starbucks at session’s end. $80.
No-school days: activities include field trips, snack, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, $45 per day. Care for teacher conferences: $25/day; $100/five days.
Preschool Rainy Day Gym: 9:30-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays through May 1, 2008. Indoor playground for toddlers, preschoolers. $3 per visit.
Parents & Me Art Explorations: weekly preschool art programs in October. (206) 232-4548, www.mipositiveplace.org.
Teens: Hang out at the Boys & Girls Club on Saturdays. $3. Open gym, movies, XBOX, Internet, karaoke, open-mic nights, foosball, ping-pong, pool. Free pizza, soda. Nate, 232-4548.
Parks & Recreation
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.
Global Warming 101 Workshop: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, MI Community Center. Instructors: Lisa Tiedt, Lisa Shimazu. For kids. Register: (206) 236-3545, www.myparksandrecreation.com.
Jazzercise at the CCMV: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Drop-in preschool at the Community Center: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. $5/hour. 236-3545.
Bridge lessons: 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays. $63/six weeks. Instructor: Aidee Pokroy. 236-3545.
Volunteer bus drivers needed for Island senior transportation. No endorsements necessary. Jeanette, 230-6845.
Parks & Recreation Seniors
Solemates: 8:30-11 a.m., Oct. 24. Leaves from CCMV. $2.
Support Group: Low Vision, 1:30-3 p.m., Oct. 25, CCMV Calkins Room.
Flu Shot Clinic: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 5, Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way, by appointment only. 236-3545. Free with Medicare Part B; $30 if HMO member.
Grocery shopping transportation: Wednesday mornings. Call 236-3456 and leave a message by 4 p.m., the day before shopping. $1 round trip.
Senior lunch at Covenant Shores: noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, dining room. Ride CCMV shuttle. Transportation also available round-trip from home. Registration required: Jackie, 230-6846. $4.25.
Senior Adult Newsletter mailing list: call 236-3545.
JCC
All events take place at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, unless noted. Please contact Roni Antebi, (206) 232-7115, ext. 269, to register for all events.
“55 Alive” Driver Safety Course: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 24, 31. Eight-hour AARP course for motorists over age 50. Emphasis on defensive, accident-free driving. Receive auto insurance companies discount. $10. Please register.
Lunch & Guest Speaker: 12:30 p.m., Oct. 25. Prof. Gad Barzilai, Professor of International Studies, Law and Political Science at University of Washington. Topic: “Balancing American Civil Liberties and National Security.”
Live music: pianist Richard Dean. Make reservation by Oct. 22. $8.
Jewish Meditation classes: 3- 4 p.m., first and third Friday of the month. Co-sponsor: Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue. Quiet introspection with a Jewish twist, mindfulness with mitzvot. Guided by Olivier BenHaim. Free, $5 suggested donation. Please register.
Healthy Eyes Seminar: 12:30 p.m., Nov. 1. MI Ophthalmologist Michael Rizen, M.D., Ph.D. from Eye Clinic of Bellevue, Ltd., PS. Topics: age-related eye diseases, cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration. Free; open to public. Please RSVP.
Introduction to Internet: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Oct. 30, Nov. 6. Free. Please register.
Introduction to Mah Jongg: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 8. Learn tiles, game rules. $10/members, $15/non-members. Please register.
Creative Ways to Share and Preserve Your Family History: 7-9:30 p.m., Nov. 12. Steven Schwartz, genealogist. Learn creative ways to share your family history. Sponsor: Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State. $5. president@jgsws.org, www.jgsws.org.
Poker game: 12:30-3 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
JCC Seniors
All senior social programs will be held in the auditorium.
Senior chair exercises: 10:15-10:45 a.m., Mondays, Thursdays, auditorium. Free for basic members, J fitness members, JCC Silver Sneakers members. Instructor: Minna Levitt.
Senior water exercise: 11 a.m. to noon, Mondays, Thursdays. Fitness members only.
Religion
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament meeting: 9 a.m. Sunday school: 10:10 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Women: 11:10 a.m. 4001 Island Crest Way. 236-2957.
Congregational Church of Mercer Island Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., nursery care provided. Children’s Sunday school: 10:30 a.m. Movie Discussion Group: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26. Haunted House Extraordinaire: 7-11 p.m., Oct. 28-29. Adult Education, “Saving Jesus” DVD series: 9 a.m., Sundays. HS Youth Group/Sunday school: 6 p.m., Susan Moon’s home. MS Youth Group: 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays. Bible Studies: 7:45 p.m., Wednesdays; 6:15 p.m., Thursdays. 4545 Island Crest Way, (206) 232-7800, www.ucc-ccmi.org.
Congregation Shevet Achim morning minyan: 6:45 a.m., Monday and Thursday; 6:55 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Daily Tanya class: 30 minutes before morning minyan. Shabbat services: 9 a.m. between Sukkot and Pesach, and 9:30 a.m. between Pesach and Sukkot. Spiritual dimensions of the weekly parsha lectures: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays. Shabbat class in Pirkei Avos, 45 minutes before Mincha services. Sanctuary of Northwest Yeshiva High School. President Rich Gilmore, (206) 232-1060.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sunday services: Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m., 10 a.m.; church school, nursery care; children’s choir, 11:30 a.m. Contemporary service: 5 p.m., Holy Eucharist in the chapel. Holy Eucharist, healing service: 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays. 4400 86th Ave. S.E. 232-1572, mail@emmanuelmi.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist services and Sunday school: 10 a.m. Wednesday meetings: 7:30 p.m. Childcare available. Reading Room: open weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7605 S.E. 27th St. 232-0175, fccsmi@hotmail.com.
First Taiwanese Presbyterian Church: Christian Education, 9:15 a.m. Worship: 10:40 a.m., Sundays, Fireside Room. 3605 84th Ave. S.E.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation services: 6 p.m., Fridays and 9:15 a.m., Saturdays. Daily Minyan: 7 a.m. Minyan at 9 a.m. on Sundays and secular holidays. PreShabbat Oneg: 5:30 p.m., Fridays. FirstFridays at HNT, young adults: 7:30 p.m. 3700 E. Mercer Way.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday worship schedule: 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. (contemporary evening service in Fellowship Hall). Sunday school classes: 9 a.m. Annual “Trunk-or-Treat”: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 24. “Musical Feast”: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 27. Solo and ensemble selections from opera, musical theatre and jazz. Benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity and El Salvador mission; reception following. Reception to honor Pr. Paul Fauske and his wife, Chris, for their ministry: 11:30 a.m., after the 10:15 service, Oct. 28. 8501 S.E. 40th St. (206) 232-3270, www.htlcmi.org.
Mercer Island Covenant Church worship services: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages: 9:45 a.m. Middle School Youth Group: 7 p.m., Tuesdays. Men’s Open Prayer Group: 6:15 a.m., Wednesdays. Community Dinner: 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $3/person. High School Youth Group: 7 p.m., Thursdays. Women’s Prayer Ministry: 8 a.m., Thursdays. Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 a.m., Saturdays. Women’s Oasis (Precepts Study of Daniel): 9:15-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, childcare provided. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): 9 a.m., first and third Friday, Oct. 26. Friday Fun Night Costume Party with Trick-or-Treat Tailgate-style: 7-9 p.m., Oct. 26, grades 1-5, free. Festival of the Arts Display/Concert/Dessert: 6 p.m., Oct. 27. 3200 78th Ave. S.E. 232-1015 ext. 100, www.micc.org.
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Breakfast worship, 8:15 a.m., Fellowship Hall; worship,10:35 a.m. and 5 p.m., sanctuary; nursery available. Super 60’s & Beyond, with lunch: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 24, Fireside Room; special guest speaker, Mike Cero. Women’s Retreat, “Who is My Neighbor?”: Nov 2-3, Rainbow Lodge; Ruth Ann Biggers, (206) 232-5596 ext. 203, ruthannb@mipc.org. Ten Thousand Villages International Gift Festival: Nov. 7-11, MIPC Courtyard. Men’s Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., Nov. 10, Fellowship Hall, $10; guest speaker, Bob Richards. African Children’s Choir: 8:15, 10:35 a.m., Nov. 25, sanctuary; no 5 p.m. service, Nov. 25. Kindermusik registration: Haley Montoya, (206) 325-1233, adovesong@gmail.com. 3605 84th Ave. S.E. (206) 232-5595.
Mercer Island United Methodist Church: Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Childcare available. All are welcome. 7070 S.E. 24th St. 232-3044.
New Hope International Church Sunday services: 9 a.m. (English), 2 p.m. (Thai). A prayer session is available for those who need healing in their families. Wild Waves Autumn Festival: 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 31. Everyone is invited. Family alternative to trick-or-treating featuring carnival games for all ages, prizes, candy, food, cake walk, family pictures, costume contest. Food/games tickets sold at door. 9170 S.E. 64th St. 275-1042 ext. 3, www.newhic.org.
Redeemer Lutheran Church worship and kids’ services: 10 a.m. Fellowship and Bible study: 11 a.m. 6001 Island Crest Way. Pastor Bill Clements, 232-1711.
St. Monica Catholic Church: Are you interested in learning about the Catholic faith? You are invited to join St. Monica Catholic Church’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation Adults) program, an ancient church process to enable non-Christians or non-Catholics to learn about and participate in the Roman Catholic faith. Some attend for enrichment purposes as well. All are welcome to join. The class is forming now and meets 7:30-9 p.m., Wednesdays, St. Monica School Library, 4320 87th Ave. S.E.; Dan Stevenson, 232-9829. Childcare provided. 4301 88th Ave. S.E. 232-2900.
