Mercer Island Community Calendar | Nov. 5
Published 10:00 am Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Events
Islander Middle School PTSA Ski Swap: Consignment goods check-in, 3-8:30 p.m., Nov. 7, IMS Gym. Ski Swap Sale: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 8. 50% Off Sale: 3-4 p.m. Clothing, equipment. Sponsor: Sturtevant’s Winter Sports. Tanya Bednarski: tanyabednarski@comcast.net, 275-0302. www.miskiswap.net.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration: 5-7 p.m., Nov. 7, Islander Middle School Library. Oaxacan-inspired sand art, tamales (fee), local entertainment. Contact: allison_anderson@misd.wednet.edu, jmaeser@comcast.net.
“Robin Hood and His Band”: Nov. 7-23, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. 7 p.m., Friday/Saturday; 2 p.m., Saturday/Sundays; 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., Nov. 12 and 20. $15/Opening Night Gala; $13/reserved seating. 232-4145, ext. 109. www.YouthTheatre.org.
Wetlands Tree Planting Party: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Nov. 8, Luther Burbank Park North Wetland. Tools, brownies supplied. Sue Stewart: 232-7402.
Second Saturday Stories: 11-11:30 a.m., Nov. 8, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. “Harvest of Tales,” Avis Jobrack. 232-6920.
“The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui”: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13-15, 20-22, MIHS Auditorium, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. $5/advance; $10/students; $15/adults. http://misd.k12.wa.us/MIHSDrama.
International Middle School (Collège International) Information Night/Open House: 2-4 p.m., Nov. 15, French American School. Offers International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. Prior French language experience not necessary. Rob Harrahill: (206) 240-2980.
Product Management Consortium (PMC) 6th Annual Wine Tasting: 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 19, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Admission fee. www.pmcnw.org.
Live Music Saturdays: 6:30-9 p.m., through November, Cellar 46 wine bar. Jason Parker/Josh Rawlings Duo: Nov. 8, classic jazz standards, bossa novas. The Benevolent Clan: Nov. 15, sophisticated, groove-oriented jazz. Hadley Caliman: Nov. 22, Seattle saxophone legend. (206) 407-3016.
Arts
Snitzels Fiber Art Pieces Show: Nov. 8-30, Congregational Church of Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 6-9 p.m., Thursday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday. Opening Party: 7-10 p.m., Nov. 8; refreshments served. Proceeds go to charity. Carolyn Hall: (425) 746-0746.
MIVAL Arts and Crafts Juried Holiday Show: through Dec. 19, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, fiber arts for sale. Hours: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. info@mival.us.
Classes
Torahthon 2008 Learning Extravaganza: 7:15-9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 5-19, Herzl-Ner Tamid. $12/evening; $30/series. Register: 232-8555.
Taste of Mercer Island Yoga Benefit for Youth: Nov. 8, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Classes, special performances, silent auction, raffle, product giveaways. Benefits YFS. Roger Kjos: 275-7751, roger.kjos@mercergov.org.
CPR Classes: First Aid with Adult CPR, 9 a.m., Nov. 8. Infant/Child/Adult CPR: 7 p.m., Nov. 12. North MI Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. 275-7607.
“Putting the Flesh on the Bones — Adding the ‘Why’ to the Who, When and Where”: 7 p.m., Nov. 10, JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Speaker: Ron Arons. Genealogy research. Free/JGSWS members; $5/nonmembers. www.jgsws.org.
GO System Productivity Seminar: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Nov. 13, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Speaker: Mindy Jeppesen, productivity trainer/owner of Rejuvenation Organization Professional Organizing Services. Become more organized, focused, productive. $199. Register: (206) 599-9614. www.rejuvorg.com.
Prenatal Yoga: 6 p.m., Thursdays, Yogabliss; 2:15 p.m., Sundays, MI Physical Therapy. Rachel Dawn Lowe, E-RYT, ACE: (206) 979-3008. www.MercerIslandYoga.org.
Clubs
Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL): meeting, 12:30 p.m., Nov. 6, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Board meeting: 10:30 a.m. Speaker: John Ringen, Northwest artist, to demonstrate watercolor. Everyone is welcome.
Cascade Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution: “The Anatomy of the American Revolution and Deborah Sampson Gannett,” 10:30 a.m., Nov. 11, Red Lion Inn, 11211 Main St., Bellevue. Speaker: John Edward Ernest, genealogical/family researcher, former president of Sons of the American Revolution Seattle Chapter. Celebrate Cascade Chapter’s 47th birthday. Karen Parsons: 232-7588.
Mercer Island Women’s Club: Newcomers Group luncheon: Nov. 12, Seattle Anthony’s; interested newcomers welcome. Luncheon/meeting, first Monday, Pyramid Alehouse. Social: 11 a.m. Lunch: noon. Speaker: Sherry Grindeland, former Seattle Times columnist. Janet Hornbecker: janetco@earthlink.net.
Mercer Island Historical Society: meeting, 1 p.m., Nov. 17. Speaker: Joe Baillergeon, on William and Bertha Boeing book collections and research. www.mihistory.org.
Probus Club of Mercer Island: meeting, first Monday of month, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Open to public. Bob Simonds: 236-2190.
MI Covenant Church Knitting Group: last Monday. 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 through June, VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Crafts, Tactical Learning Stations, stories, songs, snacks. For parents, kids ages 0-6. $3/child, MIPA members; $5, nonmembers. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.
MI Business Women’s Group: luncheon/meeting, 12-1:30 p.m., third Tuesday, Cellar 46, 7650 S.E. 27th St. #120. Patty Volk: (206) 769-8824, patty_volk@countrywide.com.
Pacific Northwest Audio Society: 7:30 p.m., second Thursday, MI Congregational Church basement, 4545 Island Crest Way. Dedicated to exploration/enjoyment of fine audio and music since 1978. 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.
Volunteers
AARP Tax-Aide Program: seeks volunteer Tax Counselors to provide free personal income tax preparation/counseling, with special attention to seniors, low- and middle-income taxpayers. Training: December-January. Computer skills required. AARP membership not required. Tax service: Feb. 1-April 15. Also seeking front desk Client Facilitators. volunteer.wa1@comcast.net, (360) 735-3633, www.aarp.org/taxaide. AARP: 1-888-687-2277.
Library
The following events take place at the Mercer Island library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E., unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. Please call 236-3537 for more information or to register.
All KCLS Libraries closed: Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 27).
Adults
Computer Classes: E-mail Level I, 9 a.m., Nov. 6; create Yahoo account, beginners welcome. E-mail Level II: 9 a.m., Nov. 13. E-mail Level III: 9 a.m., Nov. 20.
National Novel Writing Month: 1 p.m., Sundays, Nov. 9-30, large meeting room. Write, share, socialize. Goal: write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel between Nov. 1 and midnight, Nov. 30.
“Sketch Scribble Doodle Sound — A Cello Performance”: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12. Concert of spontaneous compositions on cello by award-winning musician/visual artist Paul Rucker, based on audience members’ drawings.
Classics on Film: “The Searchers,” 1 p.m., Nov. 15. “Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid,” 1 p.m., Nov. 22. Discussion with film historian, Lance Rhoades. Refreshments served.
Talk Time: 7 p.m., Wednesdays in November. English conversation classes. Improve speaking/listening skills.
Children/Families
Baby and Me Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 7. Ages 6-12 months with caregiver. Introduce your baby to books, learn rhymes, music.
Story Time for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m., Nov. 12. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Books, rhymes, music.
Puppets Please Marionettes: 7 p.m., Nov. 17. Ages 2-6. 40-minute interactive musical variety show.
Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m., Nov. 24. Ages 3-7. Come dressed ready for bed. Stories, music, creative dramatics.
Teens
Afternoon Movie Club: 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12-26. Popcorn, movie. All movies rated PG or lower.
Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Nov. 18. Voice opinions on teen materials, services, programs; earn one volunteer credit hour. Refreshments.
Game On!: 7 p.m., Nov. 25. Wii, PS2, GameCube games, Mario Kart, DDR, Super Smash Brothers, Guitar Hero.
Teen Zone: 1:45 p.m., Mondays in November. Hang out, do homework, play video games or just chat. Complete group work for school or catch up with friends.
Study Zone: Grades K-12. Free homework help from volunteer tutors.
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. Please register for all activities. All events are held at the Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV), 8236 S.E. 24th St., unless otherwise specified.
Cooking Class with Chef Lisa Odegard: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 6. For adults. $56.
Parents Night Out: 5:30-9 p.m., Nov. 7. Drop your children off at CCMV, North Annex Art and Craft Room. Dinner, games, stories, crafts. Offered by CCMV Preschool program. Pre-register. Ages 2-8. $25/first child; $15/additional child.
Safe Kids, Safe Families Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m., Nov. 8, Clarke Room. Teaching prevention education to kids without fear; techniques to help parents/caregivers identify and stop predatory behavior against children. Instructor: P.E.A.C.E. of Mind, nonprofit organization. $23.
Digital Photography: 6-9 p.m., Nov. 12, Clarke Room. Ages 16 and up. $41. Instructor: Duke Coonrad, published photographer. Bring digital camera and instruction booklet to class.
Beginning Ballroom Dancing: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19-Dec. 17, Dance Room. For adults. Instructor: Jacob Matthew. $41.
Beginning Salsa Dancing: 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19-Dec. 17, Dance Room. No partner needed. For adults. Instructor: Jacob Matthew. $41.
Beginning Dog Obedience Training: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sunday, through Dec. 14, North Mercer Gym. Ages 14 and up. $96. Instructor: Joyce’s Dog Obedience Services, Inc. All dogs must follow vet’s recommendation for immunization.
Evening Yoga Hatha Style: 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, through Dec. 16, Dance Room. For adults, teens. Instructor: Maude Pauletto. $68. Drop-ins: $15. No class: Nov. 11.
Yoga Hatha Style: 10:30-11:45 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday, through Dec. 18, Dance Room. For adults, teens. No class: Nov. 11, 27. Instructor: Maude Pauletto. $68. Drop-ins: $15.
After-school Nature Program: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday. Ages 4-9. Hands-on with Nature Vision Naturalist. November sessions: $47.
Mom & Baby Boot Camp/Strollercise Classes: Thursday mornings, Luther Burbank and CCMV.
Indoor Rock-climbing Series: Parks and Rec. partners with Outdoors for All to offer rock-climbing series.
Parks & Rec. Seniors
Caregivers Support Group: 3-4:30 p.m., Nov. 6, Slater Room.
Senior lunch at Covenant Shores: noon, Tuesday, Thursday. Shuttle, transportation available. Sign up: 275-7895, press 2, leave message. $4.25.
Grocery Shopping Transportation: Wednesday mornings, get picked up at home for grocery shopping and errand. Sign up: 236-3456, leave message by 4 p.m. the day before. $1.
Volunteer senior bus driver needed: special endorsements not required. Jeannette: 275-7841.
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: 232-4548, www.mipositiveplace.org.
Pre-Teen Guitar: 3-4 p.m., Monday, through Nov. 10. Ages 5-11. Acoustic or electric guitar. $210.
Rock Shop: 4-5 p.m., Monday, through Nov. 10. Grades 6-8. For students on all instruments; jam session for beginners. $210.
My Gym Bellevue Classes: Wednesday, through Dec. 10. Terrific Tots, ages 2½-3½: 10-11 a.m. Mighty Mites, ages 3½-4½: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; $66.
Rainy Day Gym: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, through May 27. Active indoor play space for preschoolers, toddlers. $3/child.
JCC
All events take place at the Stroum JCC, 3801 E. Mercer Way. Please contact Roni Antebi at (206) 232-7115 ext. 269 or ronia@sjcc.org to register for all events.
Musical Celebration: 1-2:30 p.m., Nov. 5, 12, 19. Speaker: Steven Lowe, on classical music heritage created by Jewish composers, inspired by Jewish culture. $35/members; $45/non-members.
Free Beginning Ladino: 12-1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26-Dec. 31.
Field Trip: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 6, Bellevue Square, includes lunch. Transportation provided.
Beyond Dance: “Promoting Awareness and Mutual Understanding,” 5-6 p.m., Nov. 9. Israeli choreographer Nir Ben Gal and Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theater offer world-premiere dance theater piece on Middle East crisis resolution.
Active Seniors Annual Book Swap: 10:30 a.m., Nov. 9. Trade used books. Members to give short book reviews. Claire: (206) 528-8050.
Current Events/Round Table Discussion: “What should our new president do to deal with our critical situation?” 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nov. 10.
Poker Game: 12:30-3 p.m., Nov. 11, 25.
Computer Class: Introduction to Word, Microsoft Word II, 10-11:15 a.m., Nov. 12. Microsoft Word III: 10-11:15 a.m., Nov. 19.
Movies at the J: “The Rape of Europe,” 12-2 p.m., Nov. 13.
AZ Case Report: “An Incident at Fisherman’s Terminal,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nov. 17.
Cards and Socializing: 10-2 p.m., Nov. 20.
Clearwater Casino Field Trip: 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 24. Bus transportation. $1/members; $2/non-members.
Active Seniors: 11 a.m., Nov. 26. Speaker: F.B.I. Agent Richard Holden, on “The Keith Gilbert Investigation: A Neo-Nazi Compound in Seattle.”
Mah Jongg: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tuesday; 12:30-3:30 p.m., Friday. Free/JCC members, $2/nonmembers.
Bridge Group: 12:30-3 p.m., Friday. Free/JCC members, $2/nonmembers.
Calling all chess players: JCC is forming a new chess group. Joel Grossman, (206) 229-8663, grossman39@yahoo.com.
Religion
Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., nursery care provided. 4545 Island Crest Way. 232-7800. office@ucc-ccmi.org, www.ucc-ccmi.org.
Congregation Shevet Achim: Northwest Yeshiva High School sanctuary, 5017 90th Ave. S.E. President Rich Gilmore, 232-1060. www.shevetachim.com.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday worship services/Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Contemporary: 5 p.m. Adult Education/Sunday School: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Evensong: 4 p.m., Nov. 9, honoring Betty Jean Bartholomew. “Thank You” Dinner: 6 p.m., Nov. 16, for families; end of “Time, Talent and Treasure” pledge drive. Annual Meeting: 9 a.m., Dec. 7. Emmanuel Book Club: 9:30 p.m., first Monday. Layweeders Volunteer Gardeners: Monday. Bible Study (Old Testament): Tuesday. Healing Service: Wednesday. Covenant Shores Holy Eucharist: third Wednesday. Tea & Talk Knitting: Thursday. Accepting Northwest Harvest food donations. 4400 86th Ave. S.E. 232-1572. www.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., Sunday, Fireside Room. Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. 232-5595.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation: services, 6 p.m., Friday; 9:15 a.m., Saturday. Daily Minyan: 7 a.m. Minyan at 9 a.m. on Sundays, secular holidays. 3700 E. Mercer Way. 232-8555. www.h-nt.org.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Sunday worship services, 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m., childcare provided. Education hour: 9 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study: 10 a.m., Thursday. 8501 S.E. 40th St. 232-3270. www.htlcmi.org.
Mercer Island Covenant Church: Sunday worship services; 8:30 a.m., Traditional Service; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m., Contemporary Service. Wednesday Night Community Dinner: 5:30-6:30 p.m., $4. Middle school youth group: 7 p.m., Tuesday. High school youth group: 6:30 p.m., Sunday. 3200 78th Ave. S.E. 232-1015, ext. 100. www.micc.org.
Mercer Island LDS Church: First meeting: 9 a.m. Sacrament: 9 a.m. 4001 Island Crest Way. 236-2957.
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday worship — Breakfast Service, 8:15 a.m.; Traditional Service, 10:35 a.m.; Evening Service, 5 p.m. Women’s Retreat: Nov. 7-8, Camp Berachah, with Rev. Pam Driesell of Oconee Presbyterian Church, Ga. Ten Thousand Villages: Nov. 13-15. Men’s Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., Nov. 15; speaker: Bill Marsh, Eastside Catholic High School teacher/coach. Young Adult Dinners: 6-7:30 p.m., first/third Monday, Barretts’ home. Women’s Bible Study with Kelle: 10-11:30 a.m., Monday, study Scripture for next sermon. T@I (“totty”): “Theology at the Islander [Pub],” 8:30 p.m., second/fourth Monday. Men’s Open Gym Pick-Up Basketball: 8:30 p.m., Thursday. 3605 84th Ave. S.E. 232-5595. www.mipc.org.
Mercer Island United Methodist Church: Sunday worship schedule: 11 a.m. Childcare available. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 7070 S.E. 24th St. 232-3044. www.miumc.org.
New Hope International Church: Sunday services, 10 a.m. (English), 2 p.m. (Thai). A prayer session is available for those who need healing. 9170 S.E. 64th St. 275-1042. www.newhic.org.
Redeemer Lutheran Church: worship and kids’ services, 10 a.m. Fellowship and Bible study: 11 a.m. All are welcome. Handicap-accessible. Uplifting, joyful worship. 6001 Island Crest Way. Pastor Bill Clements, 232-1711. www.redeemerlutheranchurch.us.
St. Monica Catholic Church: Faith Formation Programs ongoing; register at www.stmonica.cc/ff/FaithFormation.html. Preschool: 9:30 a.m., Sunday. Elementary: 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday. Middle school: 7-8:30 p.m., Monday. High school: 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday. Confirmation Class: 4:30-6 p.m., Sunday. RCIA: 7:30-9 p.m., Wednesday; Dan Stevenson, 232-9829. 4301 88th Ave. S.E. 232-2900. www.stmonica.cc.
