Mercer Island Visual Arts League will have its 6th anniversary celebration Nov. 12-15 at its gallery, located at 2836 78th Ave. S.E.
Opening night is Thursday, Nov. 12. Celebrate the MIVAL Gallery inspiring the community through visual arts. Thank You discount of 10 percent off one item per person.
For more info, visit www.MIVAL.org.
THURSDAY | 12
League of Women Voters monthly meeting: 9:30 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. Topic will be ‘Structures of Democracy, Amending the Constitution.’ Open to the public.
Hello Dolly: 7 p.m., Nov. 12-14 and 19-21, Mercer Island High School PAC, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Join the MIHS Drama Department in our fall musical, HELLO, DOLLY!, as Dolly Levi does her best to bring love and companionship to the citizens of New York. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased from the cast or on campus during lunch for $10. Tickets at the door are $15. Seniors and children under 7 are $5.
School Board Regular Meeting: 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Agenda can be found at mercerislandschools.org.
SATURDAY | 14
Forest Stewardship Event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Planting event at Gallagher Hill Open Space. Meet at the City Hall parking lot (9611 SE 36th St). Register at www.mtsgreenway.org. For more, contact aline.sommargren@mercergov.org.
MONDAY | 16
City Council Regular Meeting: 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St. Held on the first and third Mondays every month unless otherwise posted. Special meetings and study sessions begin at 6 p.m. For questions, contact Ali Spietz by phone at 206-275-7793.
TUESDAY | 17
Cercle Francophone – French Conversation Evening: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Mercer Island Sister City Association will sponsor an informal French conversation evening for anyone who wants to improve their French at the home of Beth Brennen on Mercer Island. The only “rule” is that we speak French. All levels of French are welcome – join us! For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen at 206-232-7650 or Monica Howell at 206-232-2983.
WEDNESDAY | 18
Infant/Child/Adult CPR with AED: 7-9 p.m., Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Sign up online at MyParksandRecreation.com or or via telephone at 206-275-7847. Cost is $25. For more, contact Jolene Judd at 206-275-7607.
EVENTS | SJCC
A Borrowed Identity (aka Dancing Arabs): 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. An Arab teen at a Jewish boarding school struggles to find his place and his identity amid the complicated political climate of 1980s Israel in this Seattle Jewish Film Festival encore. $5-10.
Parents Night Out: 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. It may be called Parents Night Out, but it’s really for the kids. All evenings will be gym and swim: your favorite games and splashing in the pool, followed by dinner and a movie. Cost is $25. For more, visit www.sjcc.org.
EVENTS | LIBRARY
Children & Families
Young Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m, Thursdays. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. Come for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in this 30-minute program. Toddler story times (ages 2-3) follow at 11:15, preschool story times (ages 3-6) at 1 p.m.
French Story Times: 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays. Stories, songs and fun for families that speak French or are interested in the French language.
Teens
Study Zone: 3:30-6 p.m., Thursdays. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. Proofreading help is available. Check at the desk for location.
Adults
Before Ultron – Artificial Intelligence in the Movies: 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. Seattle Weekly film critic Robert Horton explores some of the most memorable manifestations of artificial intelligence depicted on the silver screen.
Friends of the Mercer Island Library Meeting: 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.
Talk Time: 1 p.m., Mondays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world. Walk-ins welcome.
Computer Class – One-on-One Assistance: Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 18. Do you need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance. No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.
EVENTS | ONGOING
MIVAL 2015 Holiday Show: Nov. 2-Dec. 18, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) will showcase paintings, fiber arts, photography, as well glass, jewelry, ceramics, and more. A great place to find holiday gifts for someone special on your list! Call 206-275-7609 for more info.
Genealogy and Family History Workshop: 7 p.m., Thursdays, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 Island Crest Way. Free, no obligation, family history and genealogy weekly workshop. Beginner to advanced training hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All are welcome. Contact Peter Selden at peterselden@gmail.com or 206-412-8252.
EVENTS | UPCOMING
Mercer Island Thanksgiving 1/2 marathon fun run: 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 26, Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 East Mercer Way. A 13-mile fun run supporting Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. No entry fee or water stations, street parking. Donation forms can be found at https://miyfs.org/donate-form/. For more, visit www.facebook.com/MIThanksgivingFunRun/info/.
