Events

Second Saturday Stories: “Fall Into Stories,” 11-11:30 a.m., Oct. 11, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Pat Peterson. Ages 3 and up. 232-6920.

Third Thursday Art Walk: Oct. 16. Tour Island businesses; food, entertainment. Watch for the balloons.

French Movie Night: “The Rules of the Game” (“La Regle du Jeu,” 1939), 6:15 p.m., Oct. 16, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. French/English subtitles. Intro/discussion with Lance Rhodes, film historian. Sponsors: MI Sister City Association, MI Arts Council. Free. Linda Todd, 232-4570.

Mercer Island High School Grand Homecoming Parade: 5 p.m., Oct. 17, Town Center. Features the Mercer Island High School Marching Band, class royalty and floats. Football game against Ingraham High School: 7:30 p.m., Islander Stadium.

Mercer Island Preschool Association Party: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 18, Islander Middle School. Halloween celebration for preschoolers, kindergartners, parents. Games, treats, costume parade. $6/child, members; $8/child, nonmembers. Gabriela.Bahad@yahoo.com, www.mipreschoolassociation.org/events.

Annual Voters Forum: 7 p.m., Oct. 21, Islander Middle School. Voters will hear from candidates for two state representative positions on Mercer Island parks funding initiatives and transportation issues. Come with questions. Sponsors: The League of Women Voters, Mercer Island Reporter. (425) 883-9143.

Fall Recycling Collection: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 25, Mercer Island Boat Launch, 3600 East Mercer Way. See www.mercergov.org/sustainability for a flyer listing acceptable items. 275-7608.

Arts

Sogetsu School of Ikebana Mercer Island Branch: Gallery Walk Exhibition, “Gallery Flowalk,” 6-9 p.m., Oct. 2; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 3; noon-5 p.m., Oct. 4, Pioneer Square art merchant galleries, Seattle. Free. Rosemary, 282-9770. www.misogetsu.org.

“With Strings Attached — The Political Dimension”: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Presenter: Simple Measures Chamber Music. In the election season spirit. Advance tickets: $28; $22/students, seniors; $10/children ages 5-15; $2 more at door.

Zen Tour: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 11, CCMV. Fine arts, martial arts, Rinzai Zen. Free. revbunkowong@aol.com, www.Zentour2008.web.officelive.com.

Indoor Art Gallery: regional visual artists’ paintings and artwork for sale, CCMV. Benefits Mercer Island Arts Council’s arts/cultural programs. Women Painters of Washington: through Oct. 17. MIVAL Holiday Show: Oct. 20-Dec. 19.

Women Painters of Washington: “Painting Out Loud” Gallery exhibition, through Oct. 31, Columbia Center third level, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle. Free. www.womenpainters.com.

Classes

Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshops: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 1-2, Shoreline Conference Center, Shoreline, Wash. (408) 557-8579 ext. 303, workshops@socialthinking.com, www.socialthinking.com.

Cooking Classes with Lisa Odegard: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 2, CCMV kitchen, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Learn how to prepare squash dishes. For adults. $56.

Seattle Presbytery Peacemaking Conference: “Restoring God’s Peace with Justice,” 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 4, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Dr. Richard Mouw, Fuller Theological Seminary president. $30. Register: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/42386.

Pre-Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Class: “Does It Really Matter If I Fast All Day On Yom Kippur,” 7:15-8:45 p.m., Oct. 6, CCMV. Taught by Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld, Congregation Shevet Achim. Free. 236-3545.

“AARP Driver Safety Program for Adults 50+”: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 6-7. Insurance companies give discount to drivers who finish course. Sponsors: SJCC, AARP. $10. Herb Kotkins, (425) 653-5958.

“Understanding the Paradox of AD/HD; Unique Wiring, Hidden Gifts”: 7-8:30 p.m., Oct. 13, MI Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Jaymi Garvett, Professional Coaching LLC. Sponsor: ADD Resources. Free. jscarlin@juno.com, www.addresources.org.

Yoga classes: through Oct. 13, CCMV. Grades 4-5. Middle schoolers: 2-2:45 p.m. Teacher: Maude Pauletto. Drop-ins welcome. Register online: www.myparksandrecreation.com. 275-7609.

Grande Sized Publici-Tea Half-Day Workshop: 12:30-5 p.m., Oct. 17, CCMV. Speakers: Susan Harrow, author of “The Ultimate Guide to Getting Booked on Oprah”; Nancy S. Juetten, Main Street Media Savvy. $397. (425) 641-5214, www.publici-tea.com.

Adolescent Outpatient Treatment Group: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Eastside Addiction Professionals, 1450 114th Ave. S.E., Ste. 100, Bellevue. Ages 14-17. Limit: seven members. Individual/family counseling. 12 weeks. (425) 462-8558.

Clubs

Probus Club: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 1, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Topic: Seattle Chinese Garden. Speaker: Judy Koenig, retired horticulturist/Chinese garden specialist. Open to public. Bob Simonds, 236-2190.

Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL): meeting, 12 p.m., Oct. 2, MI library, 4400 88th Ave. S. E. Board: 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Horoko Seki; the art of sumi.

VFW Post 5760: meeting, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 7, VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Speaker: Sen. Jim Horn. Topic: local transportation issues; SR-520/I-90 toll proposals. Open to community. Bob Brahm, 232-7409.

League of Women Voters: 9:15 a.m., Oct. 9, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Fireside Room, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Discuss initiatives, propositions, MI parks levy for upcoming general election. Martha Jordan: (425) 883-9143.

Mercer Island Women’s Club: Newcomers’ walk/lunch, Alki Beach, Oct. 9; meet at 10 a.m., MI Presbyterian Church; potential new members welcome; Donna Riccobono, 232-2036. Luncheon/meeting: 11 a.m., Oct. 14, Sahalee Country Club; sign up by Oct. 4; Pat Scott, 275-0232.

Senior Foundation of Mercer Island: Fabulous Forties Tea fundraiser, 2-4 p.m., Oct. 11, MI Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way. Honors ages 80 and up. $30/Adults; $15/Children under 14; $200/Reserved tables for 8. Reservations: 232-4597.

MI Historical Society: meeting, 1 p.m., Oct. 20, CCMV, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Speaker: Islander Tony Nugent. 236-3274, www.mihistory.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 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. Free: children under age 1. 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.

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.

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.

Adults

Talk Time: 7 p.m., Wednesdays in October. English conversation classes. Improve speaking/listening skills.

An Effective Parent’s Role in College Preparation: 7 p.m., Oct. 14. Advice on students’ high school years, enhancing college options.

Opera Preview: “Elektra” by Richard Strauss, 7 p.m., Oct. 15.

Classics on Film: “Red River,” 1 p.m., Oct. 18. “High Noon,” 1 p.m., Oct. 25.

STARS Workshop: “Conflict Resolution,” 7 p.m., Oct. 20. Learn how to help children develop strategies to conflict resolution. Sponsor: KTCS-9. STARS credits in Child Guidance.

Telling True Stories: Nonfiction Writing Workshop, 7 p.m., Oct. 22.

With contributors of “Telling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers’ Guide.” Experience not required.

Getting Ready for Medicare: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30. Informative presentation on specifics of Medicare. Free.

Teens

Teen Zone: 1:45 p.m., Mondays in October. Hang out, do homework, play video games, just chat.

Afternoon Movie Club: 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays in October. Rated PG or lower. May be subject to cancellation.

Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Oct. 21. Have a say in what happens at the library, receive volunteer credit.

Write to Win: 7 p.m., Oct. 28. Discover strategies for putting together successful college applications. Register. Parents, guardians welcome.

Study Zone: Grades K-12. Free homework help from volunteer tutors. www.kcls.org/studyzone.

Children & Families

Baby and Me Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 3. Ages 6-12 months with caregiver.

Story Times for Terrific Two’s: 10 a.m., Tuesdays in October. Ages 2-3.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Tuesdays in October. Ages 3-5.

Story Times for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m., Wednesdays in October. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver.

Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m., Oct. 27. Ages 3-7. Wear pajamas. Stories, music, creative dramatics.

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. Register for all activities online. All events are held at the Community Center at Mercer View (CCMV), 8236 S.E. 24th St., unless otherwise specified.

Adult Day Hikes: Stevens Pass/Skyline Ridge, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 4. Darrington: Heather Lake Ascend, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 18. Meet in CCMV lobby.

Children’s Technology Workshop: “Adventures With the Weebots,” 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9-Dec. 4. Early literacy program. Grades 1-2. $155;$12/materials. Register: www.ctworkshop.com, 1-877-299-2546.

Make an Animated Movie: 5:45-6:45 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9-Dec. 4. Stop-motion animation. Grades 3-8. $155. Register: www.ctworkshop.com, 1-877-299-2546.

Darrington/Heather Lake Ascend: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 18. Meet at CCMV.

Trips for Kids’ Day: Rides at St. Edward State Park, 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oct. 11. Ages 10-14. $21.

Getting Paid to Talk: “Voice Overs,” 7-8:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Clarke Room. Voice over for television, radio, audio books, documentaries, Web. Instructor: P.E.A.C.E. of Mind. For adults. $23.

Safe Kids, Safe Families: “Teaching Prevention Education to Your Kids Without Fear,” 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 21, Luther Room. Identify/stop predatory behavior against children. For adults. $31.

Dance Team: 3:30-5 p.m., Wednesday, through Nov. 19. Ages 11-18. Learn basic dance technique used in athletic settings; sideline routines, time outs, halftime shows. $151.

Hula Hoop Dance Class: 12:15-1:15 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday, through Dec. 4. For adults. Yogic techniques incorporated. $121. $12/drop-ins.

After-school Nature Program: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday. Ages 4-9. Hands-on with Nature Vision Naturalist. October: “Cougars & Bears,” “Salmon Cycles,” “Slithering Snakes,” “Batty over bats & Spiders.” $61. $47.

Pingpong: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday; 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays, through August. $1/ball; free if you bring your own pingpong ball.

Parks & Rec. Seniors

Support Groups: Caregivers, 3-4:30 p.m., Oct. 2, Slater Room. Parkinson Disease: 2-3:30 p.m., Oct. 7, Calkins Room.

Defensive Driving: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 8. $11.

Solemates Walking Group: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 15. Leaves CCMV. $2.

Flu Shot Clinics: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 15, Nov. 3, Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way. By appointment only. Free with Medicare Part B; $30/HMO member.

Senior Commission meeting: cancelled on Oct. 16.

High Tea & Country Village Shopping Trip: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 17. $26.

Senior Golf Program: to join, call the CCMV for details at 275-7609.

Senior lunch at Covenant Shores: noon, Tuesday, Thursday. Shuttle, transportation available. Sign up: 275-7895, press 2, leave message. $4.25.

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.

Sign up now for fall programs: Grades 1-2 basketball; before- and after-school childcare.

My Gym Bellevue Classes: Wednesday, Oct. 1-Dec. 3. Terrific Tots, ages 2½-3½: 10-11 a.m. Mighty Mites, ages 3½-4½: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; $110. “Fun with Brian”: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 1; parachute games; $3/child.

Rainy Day Gym: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1-May 27. Active indoor play space for preschoolers, toddlers. $3/child.

Growing up Female: 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 7. Growing up Male: 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 14. For parents, children. Co-sponsor: Planned Parenthood. $20.

Family Pumpkin Painting Party: 5-7 p.m., Oct. 24. Bring a pumpkin. Free.

Photography Class: 5-6:30 p.m., Monday, through Oct. 27. Ages 9-11. Photograph still and moving objects. Edit, create posters of photos. Photos will be entered into Art Exhibit in December. $60.

Movie Making 101: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, through Oct. 27. Grades 2-4. Create short commercials and films of your interest. $100.

Movie Making, Advanced: 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, through Oct. 28. Grades 4-6. Advanced editing techniques. Students receive copy of their work. $100.

Lego Building, Basic: 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, through Oct. 29. Ages 6-9. LEGO System, Technic, Znap, Bionicle; miniatures, mechanics, mosaics, beginning sculpture. $65.

Motorized Mechanics: 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, through Oct. 29. Ages 8-12. Create motorized LEGO sculptures, vehicles. Instructor: LEGO Professional Dan Parker. $65.

Pottery Workshop: 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, through Nov. 4. Grades 1-5. Learn the ancient art of pottery. Hand-building, sculpting, coil construction, glazing.

Pre-Teen Guitar: 3-4 p.m., Monday, through Nov. 10. Ages 5-11. Play acoustic or electric guitar, basic chords, notation, guitar tablature, popular songs. Instructor: Brendan Bosworth of Music Works. $210.

Rock Shop: 4-5 p.m., Monday, through Nov. 10. Grades 6-8. For students on all instruments; jam session for beginners. Rhythm, lead playing, classic rock, basic blues chords. $210.

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 RSVP for all events.

Mah Jongg: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Friday, Polack Lounge. Ancient Chinese game of skill, chance. Free/JCC members, $2/non-members.

Bridge Group: 12:30-3 p.m., Friday, Room 200. All levels welcome, prior bridge playing experience necessary. Bring brown bag lunch. Free/JCC members, $2/non-members.

Religion

Congregational Church of Mercer Island: Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., nursery care provided. Children’s Sunday School during worship. 4545 Island Crest Way, (206) 232-7800, office@ucc-ccmi.org, www.ucc-ccmi.org.

Congregation Shevet Achim: High Holiday Services, through Oct. 21; Selichot Service, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah. Northwest Yeshiva High School sanctuary, 5017 90th Ave. S.E. Hospitality@shevetachim.com; President Rich Gilmore, (206) 232-1060.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday worship services, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Contemporary: 5 p.m., chapel. Christian education: 9 a.m., adults and children. Nursery care: open 9 a.m.-noon. Sunday School: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Choir rehearsal: 10 a.m. Children’s Choir: 9:30 a.m. Healing Eucharist with annointing: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday. Covenant Shores Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m., third Wednesday. St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals: 4 p.m., Oct. 5. All Hallow’s Eve: 5 p.m., Oct. 31. Layweeders Volunteer Gardeners: 10-12 a.m., Monday. Bible Study (Old Testament): 1 p.m., Tuesday. Tea & Talk Knitting: 2 p.m., Thursday. 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. (206) 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. (206) 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. Registration for children’s Sunday School is still open. Pastor’s Bible Study: 10 a.m. “Fall Festival”: Oct. 18. 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/person. 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 Presbyterian Church: Sunday worship — Breakfast Service, 8:15 a.m.; Traditional Service, 10:35 a.m.; Evening Service, 5 p.m. Young Adult Dinners: 6-7:30 p.m., first/third Monday, begins Oct. 6, Barretts’ home. Women’s Bible Study: 10-11:30 a.m., Monday, study Scripture for next sermon. T@I (“totty”): “Theology at the Islander [Pub]” with Pastor Paul, 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. Dance, Dance, Dance: after 5 p.m. service, Oct. 5, 12, potluck/fellowship, learn new dance steps; register: Sharon Olson, SOlson8776@AOL.com.

Mercer Island United Methodist Church: new 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). Autumn Festival: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 31, family-fun games/carnivals. 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 begin in October; 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. Evening Talk: “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24. RCIA: 7:30-9 p.m., Wednesday; Dan Stevenson, 232-9829. 4301 88th Ave. S.E. 232-2900.