THIS WEEK
Published 3:15 pm Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Farmers Market Survey
The community group, IslandVision, is looking for input on their proposal for a Farmers Market here on the Island. The group is asking Islanders to fill out a survey about the market proposal on their Web site at www.islandvision.org.
It can happen here…
Is your home safe enough to withstand the next earthquake? Are you interested in finding out about building and road safety on the Seattle Fault Line? Mercer Island sits smack dab in the middle of the Seattle fault line. Hear from a structural engineer and an earthquake safety expert about what you can do to make your home safe between 6 and 9 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the Community Center at Mercer View. Free.
Heart of glass
Local glass artists Joni Johnson and Sean Star have beautiful glass hearts on sale at various locations around town through Feb. 13. Proceeds from the glass hearts will support programs at Youth and Family Services. Look for it at Youth and Family Services offices at Luther Burbank Park, Avellino Apartments, CCMV and the Mercer Island Thrift Shop.
Pippin at YTN
The Youth Theatre Conservatory Ensemble presents ‘Pippin,’ produced by Mimi Katano opens Friday, Jan. 25 and continues through Feb. 10 at Youth Theatre Northwest at 8805 S.E. 40th St. For tickets and information about the opening night gala call 232-4145 ext. 100.
Events
26th Annual Bellevue Home Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jan. 25-27, Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. www.bellevuehomeshow.com. $8/adults, $5/juniors (13-18) and seniors (60+), free/children ages 12 and under. A food drive benefiting Northwest Harvest is scheduled during the show. Bring a nonperishable food donation to receive $2 off admission. 1-800-447-1913, (425) 637-1020.
“Pippin,” a musical: Jan. 25-Feb. 10, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Conservatory Ensemble performs story of quest. (206) 232-4145, www.youththeatre.org.
Environmental Restoration Community Volunteer Event: 1-4 p.m., Jan. 27, Pioneer Park. Work with EarthCorps, MI Parks and Recreation. Plant trees, monitor past planting/restoration sites. Sign up in advance: www.earthcorps.org. If under age 18, fill out EarthCorps waiver. Chris LaPointe, (206) 322-9296 ext. 217, chris@earthcorps.org.
Celebrate Sweethearts: Valentine’s Jewelry Show, 4:30-8 p.m., Feb. 1; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 2; 4:30-8 p.m., Feb. 11 and 12, Zavida Gemstones, 6005 90th Ave. S.E. (206) 465-1533, sales@zavidagemstones.com, www.zavidagemstones.com.
Glass Hearts for Valentine’s: for sale through Feb. 13 at Youth and Family Services offices, Community Center at Mercer View, MI Thrift Shop. Glass hearts made by local glass blowers Joni Johnson, Sean Star. Benefits Youth and Family Services. Roger Kjos, (206) 275-7751, roger.kjos@mercergov.org.
Art Gallery Show: through Feb. 22, MI Community Center, Islander Laurel Nelms’ paintings.
Classes
Protect Yourself and Your Money: Be a Fraud Fighter, 6 p.m., Jan. 24, Sunrise of Mercer Island, 2959 76th Ave. S.E. Informative presentation on how scams work, how to stay safe. (206) 232-6565.
Paying for the Cost of Long-Term Care: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Speaker: Elder Law Attorney Barbara West on senior healthcare, finances, housing. Free forum, refreshments. Roni Antebi, 232-7115, ext. 269.
Get Earthquake Safe: 6-9 p.m., Jan. 24, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Speakers: Mark R. Pierepiekarz, P.E., S.E., MRP Engineering president; Bruce Schoonmaker of Earthquake-Safe Home; Don Cole, MI building official. Learn how to make your home safe, as Mercer Island is in the middle of the Seattle fault line. Free. Register: 275-7609, www.myparksandrecreation.com.
Wellness Lecture Series: “Tools for a Change,” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. Speaker: Sarit Ellinger, MA, CPP, Certified Professional Coach. Topics: health, wellness. Free. Kathy Hutchinson, (206) 232-7115 ext. 273, kathyh@sjcc.org; www.sjcc.org.
2008 Sea Kayak and Canoe Winter Seminar: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 2; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 3, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Meet with paddling experts, instructors, vendors, enthusiasts. $60/weekend pass, $35/day pass. Free Paddler’s Market open to the public. Washington Water Trails Association, (206) 545-9161, seminar@wwta.org, www.wwta.org/seminar.
How to Make Real Estate Investment Work for You: Part A, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 13, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Christine Kenyon, (206) 275-3779. Register: MI Parks and Recreation, (206) 275-7609.
Clubs
MI Preschool Association Fair: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Jan. 26, Islander Middle School, for parents of kids under age 6. $10 suggested donation. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.
MI Lacrosse Club: informational meeting, 7 p.m., Jan. 28, Island Park Elementary’s Multipurpose Room. For elementary boys, grades 1-4. Registration instructions, equipment swap, apparel and lacrosse sticks for sale. Edith Rothenberg, (206) 853-8188, edithfr@hotmail.com.
Island Baseball Club: Open registration for MI spring boys baseball, now through Jan. 31. MI Pony Baseball sign-ups, ages 13-17. Chris Mead, (206) 963-2572, islandbaseballclub@yahoo.com, http://eteamz.active.com/IslandBaseballClub/index.cfm.
National Charity League Lake Washington Chapter: informational meeting, 7-8 p.m., Jan. 30, MI Library. For next fall’s incoming 7th, 9th, 10th grade daughters and their mothers. NCL’s mission: to foster mother-daughter relationships. Paige Linton, 230-9033, pglinton@aol.com.
MI Women’s Club fundraising luncheon: Feb. 4, MI Presbyterian Church. Speaker: Ciscoe Morris, TV host of “Gardening with Ciscoe,” on gardening tips. Social hour: 11 a.m. Luncheon: noon. $21; proceeds go to charities. Seating limited to 200 people. RSVP by Jan. 26: Carol Shafer, (206) 420-4181, aloha4now@gmail.com.
MI Republican Women meeting: 11:30 a.m., Feb. 4, Market House Deli & Catering, 7525 S.E. 24th St. Discussion, lunch. Virginia Hale, (206) 930-1564.
MI Probus Club: 10:30 a.m., Feb. 6, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Sam Mitsui, on volunteer Nisei 442 Regimental Combat Team’s heroism, sacrifice in WWII. Open to the public. Bob Simonds, (206) 236-2190.
Second Saturday Stories: 11-11:30 a.m., Feb. 9, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Meg Lippert: “Fabulous Folk Tales.” Ages 3 and up. (206) 232-6920.
MI Interact Club: Vietnam Luncheon ’08, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Feb. 9, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 S.E. 40th St. $25. All proceeds go toward Dong Ha School for Handicapped Children and DaNang Street Orphanage, Vietnam. Purchase tickets: mi.interactclub@gmail.com.
Volunteers needed: Overlake Hospital Medical Center’s Cancer Resource Center. Application, interview, orientation required before training. (425) 688-5369.
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.
Adults
Computer Classes: Using the Library Catalog, 9 a.m., Jan. 24. Searching the Internet for Beginners: 9 a.m., Jan. 31.
Classics on Film: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train,” 1 p.m., Feb. 2. Discussion with film historian Lance Rhoades. Free refreshments.
Children, Families
Must register for all.
Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m., Jan. 28. Ages 3-7. Come dressed for bed. Stories, music, puppets.
Toddler Times for Twos: 10 a.m., Tuesdays in January. Ages 2, 3.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Tuesdays in January.
Story Times for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m., Wednesdays in January. Ages 12-23 months.
Teens
Teen Zone: 1 p.m., Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11. Games, homework, hang out.
Afternoon Movie Club: 3:30 p.m., Feb. 6. Watch movie based on Louis Sachar’s book, “Holes.”
Study Zone: Homework help, math, science, WASL, SAT prep.
Parks & Recreation
Call (206) 275-7609 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 Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV), 8236 S.E. 24th St., unless otherwise specified.
Collette Vacation information meeting: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 23, CCMV’s Clarke Room.
Bridge lessons: 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays. $63/six weeks. Instructor: Aidee Pokroy.
Volunteer bus drivers: needed for Island senior transportation. No endorsements necessary. Jeanette, 230-6845.
Drop-in preschool: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. $5/hour.
Winter Classes
Must register: call (206) 275-7609.
Digital Scrapbooking: 7-9 p.m., Jan. 23. $76.
MIPR Dance Team: 3:30-5 p.m., Jan. 23-March 26, for ages 11-14 years. $151.
Muckleshoot Casino Adult Trip: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jan. 25, departs CCMV. $15. Reserve a spot.
Ski/Snowboard Day Trip to Stevens Pass: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Jan. 27, for all ages. $14 for transportation.
Nature Vision, Animals in Winter: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Jan. 28, ages 3-7 with parent. $11; $5/sibling fee.
Taking Care of your Aging Family: 7-8:30 p.m., Jan. 31. $10.
Understanding Your Computer: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays through Feb. 7. $66.
Family Valentine’s Party: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 8. Sign up now. $16/per child and one family member. $5/additional family members.
Jeff Johnson’s Cartooniversity: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 9. Ages 9-14. Bring unlined paper, pencils, eraser, sharpener, fine-point black Sharpie, lunch. $56. www.cartooniversity.com.
Belly Dancing: 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays through March 4. $81/12 weeks, $12/drop-in.
Hoop, Breathe & Dance: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays until March 27.
Ikebana: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fridays through March 28. $121.
BK Play: Fridays through March 28. Ages 3-5. Spanish through Arts & Games: 9:30-11 a.m. ABC & Reading: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $325.
Jazzercise: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Writing Club: 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays. For grades 2-5.
Parks & Rec. Seniors
Low Vision Support Group: 1:30-3 p.m., Jan. 24, CCMV Calkins Room.
Senior Ski Day trips: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Jan. 28, Crystal Mountain, $14; Feb. 11, Alpental; March 10, Stevens. $14/transportation. Reserve a spot.
“Sweet Cakes” Valentine’s Day Tea: 2-4 p.m., Feb. 14, CCMV. $4.25. Reserve a spot.
Grocery shopping transportation: Wednesday mornings. Call 275-7895, ext. 1, leave a message by 4 p.m., the day before shopping. $1.
Senior Lunch at Covenant Shores: noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays. $4.25. Park at CCMV, ride shuttle to Covenant Shores; transportation available round trip from home if you don’t drive. Registration required: 275-7895, ext. 2, leave message.
Boys & Girls Club
All events take place at the Boys & Girls Club, 2825 West Mercer Way, unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register: (206) 232-4548, www.mipositiveplace.org.
Lego Building: 4-5 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 28-March 10, ages 6-9. LEGO System, Technic, Znap, Bionicle. Miniatures, mosaics, beginning sculpture. $60.
Motorized Mechanics: 5-6 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 28-March 10, for ages 9-12. Make motorized Lego sculptures, vehicles. Led by Lego professional, Dan Parker. $70.
Movie Making (grades 3-6): 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 30-March 19. Create short commercials, movie posters, short films of members’ interest. $100 with snack provided.
Reptile Man preschool event: Scott Anderson, 10-10:45 a.m., Jan. 30, Rainy Day Gym, with 15 different reptiles. Pet a baby alligator or boa constrictor. $6.
Movie Making (grades 7-11): 4-6 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 31-March 20. Create short commercials, movie posters, short films of members’ interest. $100 with snack provided.
Creation Station Workshops preschool event: “Red, Pink & White,” 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 12. Make arts and crafts with recycled products. Come dressed for a mess. $7/person, $10/family.
Champions Gymnastics (K-3rd grade) class: registration is open. Session 1: 5-5:45 p.m., March 5-April 30. $100. My Gym, Bellevue.
MI Judo Dojo: practices 6:15-8 p.m., Tuesdays. Instructor: Harold Yamada. Evergreen State Open Judo Tournament at Boys & Girls Club: April 5, 2008, free.
Preschool Rainy Day Gym: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays through May 1, 2008. Indoor playground. $3/visit.
Youth
Knights of Columbus: Free Throw Championship, 9-11 a.m., Jan. 26; District Competition, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 26, both at St. Monica’s Gym. Boys, girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate. No entry fee. Matt Pangallo, Youth Committee Chairman, (206) 232-0319.
2008 Winter Cheer Clinic: 1-3 p.m., Jan. 27, MI Community Center. Elementary students invited. $40/1 day; $60/2 days. Paige Linton, (206) 230-9033, pglinton@aol.com.
St. Monica School Open House: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 27; 8:45-10:30 a.m., Jan. 30. Kindergarten registration through Feb. 1, pick up form at school office, 4320 87th Ave. S.E., (206) 232-5432, www.stmonicasea.org.
1st-4th Grade Girls Lacrosse Rally: informational meeting, 7 p.m., Jan. 28, Island Park Elementary, Room 13. Season: March 13-May 11. Practices: 3:45-5 p.m., Thursdays, Island Park. Games: Sundays, grades 1-2; Saturdays, grades 3-4. Robin Moore Guerra, (206) 275-0563, guerrafamily@comcast.net.
MIHS Information Night for 8th Grade Parents: 7 p.m., Jan. 31, Mercer Island High School, Library Presentation Room. Host: John Harrison, principal. (206) 236-3345.
Northwest Boychoir Open Auditions: Feb. 9, University Heights Community Center, Seattle. For boys ages 6-9. Past music training not necessary. Make appointment: (206) 524-3234. www.nwchoirs.org.
MIHS private girls’ lacrosse lessons: taught by MI High School varsity players for all levels, ages. Proceeds go to Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse Club. Kathryn Mahony, mahonyfamily@comcast.net, (206)-232-5859.
Mudville BHC: a 14U Sandy Koufax team affiliated with Island Baseball Club and based on Mercer Island; looking for one or two additional players for the 2008 season. Andy or Richelle Bassetti, (206) 232-2688.
UW’s Hal and Nancy Robinson Center: Transition School/Early Entrance Program and Academy for Young Scholars are looking for academically gifted students. Accepting applications now for 10th graders interested in UW Academy; early entrance program for 7th and 8th graders; Summer Challenge. Sarah Childers, (206) 543-4160, schilder@u.washington.edu.
JCC
All events are located at the Stroum JCC, 3801 E. Mercer Way. Contact Roni Antebi at (206) 232-7115 ext. 269 or ronia@sjcc.org.
Mah Jongg: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Jan. 25, JCC, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Polack Lounge. Ancient Chinese game of skill, chance. Free/JCC members, $2/non-members.
Bridge Group: 12:30-3 p.m., Jan. 25, JCC Room 200. Prior Bridge playing experience necessary. Coffee, tea. Bring brown bag lunch. Free/JCC members, $2/non-members.
Healing Foods: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Jan. 28. Learn which foods are good for your bones, muscles, eyes, arteries, heart, reproductive organs. Speaker: Adam Rinde, ND, Naturopathic Physician at Sound Integrative Health, current adjunct faculty at Bastyr Center of Natural Health. Free. Please register.
Religion
Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m., nursery care provided. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Adult Education: 9 a.m., Sundays. Bible Studies: 7:45 p.m., Wednesdays; 6:15 p.m., Thursdays. 4545 Island Crest Way, (206) 232-7800, office@ucc-ccmi.net, www.ucc-ccmi.org.
Congregation Shevet Achim: morning minyan, 6:45 a.m., Monday, Thursday; 6:55 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Shabbat services: 9 a.m. between Sukkot, Pesach; 9:30 a.m. between Pesach, Sukkot. Northwest Yeshiva High School sanctuary. President Rich Gilmore, (206) 232-1060.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday services and 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. S.E. 47th & Island Crest Way. 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. (206) 232-5595.
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, secular holidays. Pre-Neg: 5:30 p.m., Fridays. 3700 E. Mercer Way. (206) 232-8555, www.h-nt.org.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Sunday worship schedule, 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. (childcare available). Sunday School/education hour: 9 a.m. 8501 S.E. 40th St. (206) 232-3270. www.htlcmi.org.
Latter Day Saints Mormon Church: 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.
Mercer Island Covenant Church: worship services, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Sundays. 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. Women’s Oasis Bible Study: 9:15 a.m., Thursdays, childcare provided. High School Youth Group: 7 p.m., Thursdays. Women’s Prayer Ministry: 8 a.m., Thursdays. MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers): 9:30 a.m., Fridays. Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 a.m., Saturdays. Parenting Seminar, “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent”: 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 23-March 12. 3200 78th Ave. S.E. (206) 232-1015, ext. 100, www.micc.org.
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday worship — Breakfast Service, 8:15 a.m.; Traditional Service, 10:35 a.m.; Evening Service, 5 p.m. Winter Walks: Feb. 2, along Alki Beach to lighthouse; Brad Fowler, bradleyfowler@hotmail.com, 232-3307. PEBBLE (Preschool) registration: ongoing now, Molly van der Burch, 232-5596 ext. 250. Hoe Down: 6-9 p.m., Feb. 9, MI VFW Hall, dinner and western dancing; Ruth Ann Biggers, RuthAnnB@mipc.org, 232-5596 ext. 203. Professional Men’s Luncheon & Speaker: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 11, Top of the Market, downtown Seattle; speaker is Dr. Bill Robinson, Whitworth University’s president; Paul Barrett, paul@mipc.org. YAG (Young Adult Group): for ages 20-early 30s, fun gatherings and/or meaningful book discussion; Paul Barrett, paul@mipc.org. 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. (206) 232-3044.
New Hope International Church: Sunday services, 9 a.m. (English), 2 p.m. (Thai). Winter Apparel Drive: through Jan. 26, accepting donations of apparel, blankets; all items must be in good condition, new or used. Winter Apparel Distribution: Jan. 27, downtown Seattle. Spanish class offered during January. A prayer session is available for those who need healing. 9170 S.E. 64th St. (206) 275-1042 ext. 3, www.newhic.org.
Redeemer Lutheran Church: worship and kids’ services, 10 a.m. Fellowship and Bible study: 11 a.m. All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible. Worship is uplifting, joyful. 6001 Island Crest Way. Pastor Bill Clements, (206) 232-1711, www.redeemerlutheranchurch.us.
St. Monica Catholic Church: Are you interested 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 anyone to learn about and participate in the Roman Catholic faith. All are welcome. The class 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. (206) 232-2900.
