Calendar

Published 10:19 am Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Events

Organ Concert: “A Feast for the Senses and the Soul,” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. An evening of French music and art featuring MIPC organist Jieun Kim Newland. The program will include a visual presentation with the music. (206) 232-5595, www.mipc.org.

Family Fun Valentine-Making Session: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Feb. 6, Aljoya Art Studio, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. Sponsor: MIVAL Gallery. Valentine-making session; create cards. Instructor: Kelly A. Wright. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. $25/person. To sign up: contact Kelly A. Wright, (206) 372-1912, KAWright4art@msn.com.

Classics on Films Series: “When Harry Met Sally” (1989): 7 p.m., Feb. 6, Aljoya Theater, 2430 S.E. 76th. French film with subtitles. Presented by MI Arts Council, with MI Sister City Association. Complimentary parking in Mercer Building lot behind Starbucks. (206) 275-7609, ejleithe@comcast.net. www.mercergov.org/artscouncil.

Dracula Party: 9:30 p.m., Feb. 6, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. All guests must be enrolled in high school; school ID required. Teens are encouraged to wear a costume. Features a live DJ for dancing and a vampire movie. Dance begins after “Dracula” evening performance. (206) 232-4145.

“Adventure Playhouse”: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturdays; 2:30 p.m., Sundays, through Feb. 7, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. An improvised adventure story where the audience creates the show with the actors; features live music, games, art. Tickets: $10. (206) 232-4145, ext. 109, www.youththeatre.org.

“Dracula”: through Feb. 7, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Fridays: 7 p.m. Saturdays: 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $13/seniors, youth (18 and under). Discounted group rates are available. (206) 232-4145, ext. 109, www.youththeatre.org.

Giving From the Heart Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m., Feb. 10, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Presented by Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. Reservations: (206) 275-7611.

Wine Tasting: 4-6 p.m., Friday evenings, Cellar 46, 7650 S.E. 27th St. Free. (206) 407-3016.

Classes

“How to Get Paid to Buy Your First Home”: 6-7 p.m., Feb. 3, March 3, Windermere Mercer Island, 2737 77th Ave. S.E. Presented by Diane Rae Jones, Windermere Real Estate. Free. (206) 232-0446, www.windermeremercerisland.com.

Beginning Fly-Tying Classes: 6:30-7:30 p.m., through Feb. 5, Mercer Island Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave. S.E. Eight-session beginner class teaches how to tie flies to get fish biting. $45. Includes a manual and DVD. Bob: (206) 542-4623.

“Understanding and Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in Your AD/HD Child and Teen”: 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 8, ADHD Eastside Parent Support Group, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. Speaker: Pete Weiss, child, adolescent and family therapist. Sponsor: ADD Resources. Free. jscarlin@juno.com, www.addresources.org.

“Portraits in Leadership: Timeless Tales for Inspired Living”: 7:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 9-March 16, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Presented by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). Speaker: Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky, of the Chai Center of Greater Seattle. (206) 290-6301. www.myJLI.com.

“Body, Balance & Beauty 2010”: 4-6 p.m., Feb. 11, Mercer Wellness Chiropractic, 7650 S.E. 27th St. Open house featuring presentations by Dr. Warburton about hormone issues in women and how to deliver relief from symptoms using chiropractic therapy; complimentary mini massages, nutritionally balanced smoothies, hors d’oeuvres, a holistic goodie bag. (206) 275-4870.

Infant/Child/Adult CPR with AED: 7-9 p.m., Feb. 11, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. This is not a health care provider class. $15 by check or cash at event. Reservations: (206) 275-7607.

First Aid and Adult CPR with AED Class: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 20, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. $30 by check or cash at event. Reservations: (206) 275-7607.

Sogetsu School of Ikebana Japanese Flower-Arranging Winter Classes: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fridays, through March 5, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24 St. Instructor: Mitsuko Hakomori. $80. Shirley Hill: (425) 558-0889, shirleyhill@live.com.

Stroller Strides Class: 11:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays, Club Emerald, 3028 78th Ave. S.E. A nationally acclaimed program that allows moms to exercise with their babies. Dawn Minter: (425) 466-3737, www.strollerstrides.com.

Groups

Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL): membership meeting, 12 p.m., Feb. 4, Aljoya, 7525 S.E. 24th St. Demonstrator: Angela Hoskins, acrylic portrait artist. The public is welcome to attend. www.mival.us.

Mountains to Sound Greenway: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Upper Luther Burbank Park trail construction: Feb. 6. Mercerdale Hillside Park ecological restoration: Feb. 20. Volunteers are needed to help build a new trail in Upper Luther Burbank Park. Clear brush, craft a sustainable trail tread, install gravel surface. Full day and half-day shifts available. To sign up: (206) 812-0122, volunteer@mtsgreenway.org, www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer.

Earthcorps Volunteer Event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clarke Beach: Feb. 13, remove invasive plants. Island Crest Park: Feb. 27, plant native trees. Snacks, tools, gloves provided. Sign up online www.earthcorps.org.

Women Painters of Washington Gallery: “Light in the Air,” open through April 30. First Thursday Gallery Reception: 4-6 p.m., Feb. 4, 701 Fifth Ave., Columbia Center Building, Suite 310, Seattle, 98104. Free and open to the public. www.womenpainters.com.

Library

4400 88th Ave. S.E.

(206) 236-3537

www.kcls.org/mercerisland

Adults

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Saturday Matinee Film Series: 1 p.m., Feb. 13, 27. Features screenings of Billy Wilder’s most notable films with refreshments and commentary by film historian, Lance Rhoades.

Opera Preview: “Falstaff,” 7 p.m., Feb. 24. Based upon Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives of Windsor.” Presenter Norm Hollingshead will share musical excerpts from his own recordings.

Children

Story Time for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24. Stories, rhymes, music, activities. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Story Time for Terrific Twos: 11 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24. Stories, music, Early Literacy activities. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

Italian Story Time: 1:30 p.m., Feb. 14. Ages 3-7 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Feb. 16, 23. Ages 3-5. Please register.

Pajamarama Story Time: 7 p.m., Feb. 22. Ages 3-7 with adult.

Baby Rhyming Times: 10 a.m., Tuesdays, through Feb. 23. Ages 3-9 months with adult. Please register.

Teens

Teen Zone: 1:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 22. Ages 12 and up. Hang out, do homework, play board games.

Homework Time with Boys & Girls Club: 1:45 p.m., Feb. 8, 22. Start with Homework Time at the library and get help from Boys & Girls Club tutors. Then, catch a van to the Boys & Girls Club for games, crafts, activities. Contact Joan Calden, Ben Ramage for more on Teen Scene: (206) 436-1947. Register at www.mipositiveplace.org.

Parks & Recreation

Events take place at the Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV) unless otherwise noted.

8236 S.E. 24th St.

(206) 275-7609

www.myparksandrecreation.com

Beginning Bridge: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesdays, through Feb. 9. Instructor: Aidee Pokroy. $74.

Family Valentine’s Dance: Feb. 12. Dancing, refreshments, photos, games and more. Ages 2-12. $16 per child and one family member; $5 each additional family member.

Beginning Salsa Dancing: 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays, through Feb. 17. Introduction to the rhythm and timing of the music, and the technique in leading and following. No partner needed. $50/5 weeks.

Super Sitters Babysitting Course: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 20. Learn basic babysitting skills, safety and infant child care. Bring a lunch. Instructor: Overlake Hospital Medical Instructors. Ages 11-15. $50.

Seniors

“Sweet Cakes” Valentine’s Day Tea: 2-3:30 p.m., Feb. 11. Features a variety of teas or coffee, finger sandwiches, sweet cakes, valentine treats, door prizes. Bring a tea cup or teapot. $5. Reservation required. Call 275-7609 to reserve a spot.

Senior Social Program: Tuesdays, Thursdays, through Feb. 23, Slater Room. Activities, lunch.

Grocery Shopping Transportation: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Get transportation to a North-end grocery store and one errand. Call 275-7895, press 1 and leave a message by 4 p.m. the day before shopping. $2.