Events
“Fiddler on the Roof”: March 6-22, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m., Saturday, Sunday. Tickets: 232-4145 ext. 109. www.youththeatre.org.
SJCC Purim Carnival: 12-3 p.m., March 8. Carnival games, hot-air inflatables. All families are invited. Free. Zach Duitch: 232-7115, zachd@sjcc.org. www.sjcc.org.
Classics on Film: “Chinatown” (1974): 6:30 p.m., March 12. Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Film introduction: 6:15 p.m., with Lance Rhoades, film historian. Free. 275-7609.
Island Crest Environmental Restoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., March 14. Sign up: www.earthcorps.org. Lina Anne Rose: (206) 322-9296 ext. 225.
St. Patrick’s Day Paw Promenade: 1 p.m., March 14, I-90 Trail to Luther Burbank Park off-leash dog park. Meet at City Hall, follow the trail to off-leash dog park. Pet-related vendors, raffles, demonstrations, family activities, prizes for “most spirited” dog. Free. Parks & Recreation: 275-7862.
Mercer Island High School Class of 1998 Reunion: March 14, Seattle. Seeking Class of 1998 alumni: http://mihsclassof1998.blogspot.com, mihsclassof1998@gmail.com.
4th Annual Youth Employment Fair: 12-4 p.m., March 15, Community Center at Mercer View. Co-sponsors: MIYFS, Boys & Girls Club, MI Chamber of Commerce. For ages 14-22. Find summer job, write résumé, find volunteer experience, speak with local employers. Cheryl Manriquez: 275-7869.
Luther Burbank Park Restoration: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 21, Upper Luther Burbank. Half-day options available. Mountains to Sound Greenway. Register: (206) 812-0122, volunteer@mtsgreenway.org. www.mtsgreenway.org.
37th Annual Mercer Island Rotary Run: March 22, Community Center at Mercer View. Online registration open through March 20. Walkers: 7:30 a.m. Half Mile Kid’s Dash: 8:30 a.m. Half Marathon Run: 9 a.m. 5k Run and Walk: 9:30 a.m. 236-5323, ext. 1920, www.mercerislandhalf.com.
Ginger’s Pet Rescue Fundraising Event: 4-5:30 p.m., March 22, Studio 904 Salon, 3041 78th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Kim Sgro, KCACC Exposed co-director, to discuss the current status of animal welfare in King County. RSVP by March 18: 232-3393.
“Knit, Pray, Run”: 5 p.m., March 22, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Community worship/prayer focus for those affected by the realities of cancer. Held in tandem with community MI Rotary Half Marathon, which targets fighting colon cancer. All are welcome. Paul Barrett: 232-5595 ext. 219.
Spring Recycling Collection: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 28, Mercer Island Boat Launch, 3600 East Mercer Way. City of Mercer Island. Plastics not accepted. For a list of acceptable items to recycle, go to www.mercergov.org or call 275-7608.
Classes
“Dementia — What Is It?”: 1-3 p.m., March 5, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Learn about dementia types, progression, behaviors, care techniques. Speaker: Betsy Zuber, Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Geriatric Specialist. $10. Register: 275-7609.
“Transitioning to Independence”: 7-8:30 p.m., March 9, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Successfully launching the older teen/young adult with ADHD. Speaker: Ben Wahl, MSW. Sponsor: ADD Resources. jscarlin@juno.com, www.addresources.org.
Infant/Child and Adult CPR Class: 7-9 p.m., March 11; $15. Mercer Island North Fire Station. Reservations: 275-7607.
AARP Driver Safety Program: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., March 24, 31, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. For adults ages 50 and up. Improve driving skills, avoid driving hazards; new traffic laws, age-related driving changes. Formerly AARP 55-Alive. $14 ($12/AARP members). Herb Kotkins: (425) 653-5958.
How to Sell Items on eBay: 4-5 p.m., March 25, Community Center at Mercer View. Presenter: Youth & Family Services. Register: Cheryl Manriquez, 275-7869.
“Discover 5 Essential Elements that Guarantee Successful Homeownership”: 6 p.m., Mondays, through March 30, 2737 77th Ave. S.E., Suite 100. Free parking. Registration: (206) 406-5232, www.WeHelpYouBuyAHome.com.
Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES): March 31-April 4, Mercer Island Country Club, 8700 S.E. 71st St. Information Session: 4:30-5:30 p.m., March 15, CCMV. Yogic practices. Art of Living Foundation. Ages 14-18. Fee. Register: http://secure.artofliving.org. Aninda Mattoo: (206) 941-2038.
PUSH Exercise Class: 11:15 a.m., Fridays, through June, Community Center at Mercer View Dance Room. A mix of strength, sport drills, intervals, balance, flexibility, play. Instructor: Elizabeth Andrews. $20/drop-in. (206) 922-3218.
Topics in Practical Halacha: 7-8 p.m., Mondays, Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 90th Ave. S.E. Teacher: Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld of Congregation Shevet Achim. Free.
Groups
Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL): meeting, 12-2 p.m., March 5. Speaker: Gretchen Hancock, water color/pastels artist. The public is welcome. Susanne Foster: 232-9185.
Mercer Island Firefighters Fundraiser: 5-8 p.m., March 5, North-end QFC. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 275-7607.
Mercer Island Arts Council Gallery Grand Reception: 6-8 p.m., March 5, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Meet Sumi artists. Refreshments served. Helen C. Martin: (206) 686-5808.
League of Women Voters: meeting, 9:15 a.m., March 12, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Fireside Room, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Topic: the significance of Washington state in the women’s suffrage movement. Martha Jordan: (425) 883-9143. www.seattlelwv.org.
Women’s Book Club of Mercer Island: 1-2:30 p.m., March 16, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Review “Medic,” by Islander Ben Sherman. RSVP: Raleigh Nowers, 232-8084.
The Lively Saints: luncheon, 12 p.m., March 17, Mercer Island Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Dan Brannen from International Students, Inc. Topic: “How Christian Love and Hospitality Can Change the World.” Ages 50 and up. $7. 232-1015.
Sogetsu Mercer Island Branch: Ikebana flower-arranging spring classes, 10 a.m.-noon, Fridays, March 20-April 24, Community Center at Mercer View. $60/course. 19th Annual Exhibition: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 28; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., March 29; demonstrations at 2 p.m. Free. Fanny Yau: (206) 349-1137. www.misogetsu.org.
MI Covenant Church Knitting Group: last Monday of month. Knitting/crocheting garments for Russian orphans. Accepting contributions of leftover wool yarn, acrylic, needles, unfinished projects. Sallie: (425) 881-7210.
Toddlers of Mercer Island (TOMI by MIPA): 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Ages 0-6. $3/child, MIPA members; $5, nonmembers. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.
Pacific Northwest Audio Society: meeting, 7:30 p.m., second Thursday, Mercer Island Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way. www.audiosociety.org.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 9:30-11:30 a.m., first/third Friday, MI Covenant Church. For mothers with children ages birth-K. Childcare provided. www.micc.org.
Women Painters of Washington: “Sojourns” Gallery exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through May 1, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle. Free. 624-0543, www.womenpainters.com.
Senior Men’s Tennis Doubles: seeking players, 6:45-8:15 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Location: Seattle Tennis (Amy Yee) Center, 2000 MLK Way, and Homestead Field during spring. Al Skinner: 232-3450.
Library
4400 88th Ave. S.E.
Registration required.
236-3537
www.kcls.org/mercerisland
Adults
Saturday Matinee: “Cool Hand Luke” (1967): 1 p.m., March 7. “The Sting” (1973): 1 p.m., March 14. Discussion with film historian, Lance Rhoades. Sponsor: Friends of the Mercer Island Library.
Computer Classes: 9 a.m., Thursdays, March 12-26. Search the Internet for Beginners: March 12. Using the Library Catalog: March 19. Library Databases — An Introduction: March 26.
Rick Steves: “Ireland with Pat O’Connor,” 7 p.m., March 16.
Writing Series: “The Seven Deadly Sins of Editing,” 2 p.m., March 22. NY Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni to review common mistakes that writers make when editing manuscripts.
Talk Time: 7 p.m., Wednesdays in March. Improve speaking and listening skills in English conversation group.
Children/Families
Infant Blanket Story Time: 10:15 a.m., March 20.
Baby Rhyme Time: 10:15 a.m., March 27. Ages 9-14 months.
Pajamarama Story Time: 7 p.m., March 30. Ages 3-7 with families.
Toddler Times for Terrific Twos: 10 a.m., Tuesdays in March. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.
Terrific Two’s Story Time: 10 a.m., Tuesdays. Stories, music, rhymes. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m., Tuesdays. Stories, music, puppets, Early Literacy alphabet activities. Ages 3-5.
Story Times for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m., Wednesdays, March 11-25. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.
Teens
Interviewing and Jobs for Teens: 3:30 p.m., March 10.
Teen Zone: 1:45 p.m., March 16, 23. Hang out, do homework, play video games.
Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., March 17. Voice opinions on teen materials/programs, earn one volunteer credit hour.
Boys & Girls Club
2825 West Mercer Way
232-4548
www.mipositiveplace.org
Registration: Now open for girls spring soccer (ages 6-14), baseball (ages 8-18), softball & T-ball (ages 5-12), track (ages 6-12).
Red Cross Basic Aid Training: 6-7 p.m., March 5. Interactive presentation on first aid, emergency response, preparedness. Free. Registration: Joan Caldon, jcaldon@positiveplace.
Super Sitters: March 12, 26. Babysitting instruction, discussion, role play, video presentation, games, final quiz. $25/session.
Make A Difference with Movie Making: 5-6:30 p.m., Mondays, through April 20. Class members will focus on documentaries, public service announcements. Learn editing, film techniques, interviewing processes. Ages 8-11. $100.
Movie Making Advanced – Media in Sports: 5-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, through April 21. Trick photography, editing, storytelling techniques. Create short films, commercials. For students with prior multimedia experience. Ages 11-14. $100.
Parks & Recreation
Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV), 8236 S.E. 24th St.
275-7609, www.myparksandrecreation.com
Comfort Foods Cooking Class: 6-8 p.m., March 5. Detailed instructions, demonstration, recipes, meal. $52. lisa@odegardepicurean.com.
Thai Cooking Class: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., March 11. Instructor: Islander Noi Trevis. $72.
Youth
Brain Camp: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, March 7 and 14. Helps students identify/apply learning strengths. For middle/high school students. $225. (206) 533-2080, www.braincamps.com.
Children’s Gamemaker Workshops: Apprentice Gamemaker: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursdays, through March 12. Ages 6-8. $175. Gamemaker: 5:45-6:45 p.m., Thursday, through March 12. Ages 8-13. $155. Computer programming, video game design. Register: www.ctworkshop.com, 1-877-299-2546.
MIPR Dance Team: 3:30-5 p.m., Wednesday, through March 18. Learn to dance/improve technique. Instructor: Hayley Quinn. Ages 11-18. $152.
Seniors
Caregivers Support Groups: 3-4:30 p.m., March 5, Slater Room.
Solemates Walking Group: 8:30-11:30 a.m., March 11. Leaves from CCMV lobby. $3.
Widow and Widowers Grief & Loss Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., March 12. Free. Reservations: Betsy Zuber, 275-7752.
Senior Lunch at Covenant Shores: noon, Tuesday, Thursday. Reservations: call 275-7895, press 2, leave a message. $5.
Grocery Shopping Transportation: Wednesday morning. Call 236-3456, leave a message by 4 p.m., the day before. $1.
