Upcoming Events | Library hosting ‘A Day of Stories and Songs,’ SJCC presents Rick Steves

A round-up of upcoming events happening around Mercer Island.

This Saturday, Nov. 7, the Mercer Island Library will host ‘A Day of Stories and Songs,’ a special all-day music and story event featuring crafts, activities and programs for all ages.

Activities begin at 10 a.m. For more, visit www.kcls.org/mercerisland.

On Sunday, the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) will present travel expert Rick Steves as he describes his journey to the Holy Land.

In a slideshow lecture, Steves will weave together both the Israeli and Palestinian narratives and share his personal insights into a land that a third of humanity considers holy.

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the SJCC. Cost is $10-15.

EVENTS | UPCOMING

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.

Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery 6th Anniversary Celebration: Nov. 12-15, MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Celebrate the MIVAL Gallery inspiring the community through visual arts. Opening night is Thursday, Nov. 12. Thank You discount of 10 percent off one item, per person. Your continuous support funds annual scholarships and emerging artists.For more info, visit www.MIVAL.org.

A Borrowed Identity (aka Dancing Arabs): 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, SJCC. 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, SJCC. 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.

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.

EVENTS | LIBRARY

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www.kcls.org/mercerisland

Teens

Teen Advisory Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10. Voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers you! Come with feedback and bring your ideas to discuss. Munch pizza, too. Earn volunteer credit!

Adults

AARP Fraud Watch Network: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10. This presentation covers fraud trends and behaviors, the con artist’s playbook and prevention strategies. Attendees will be able to safeguard against identity theft and fraud and help keep from becoming a victim of con artists. Registration required.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet or phone for an introduction to downloading from the library’s growing catalog of titles.

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.