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Thursday | 31 Storefront Trick-orTreating: 3-6 p.m., Oct. 31,
Videll Healthcare, 7445 S.E. 24th St. Join us in the Lobby for tricks or treat, a partnership between Mercer Island Women’s Club and Videll Healthcare.
Saturday | 2 Mercer Island Middle School Ski and Sport Swap: 8:30
a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 2, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Half price sale: 3-4 p.m. bakers and foodcrafters market: 11 a.m., Nov.
2, Northwest Arts Center, 9825 N.E. 24th St., Bellevue. A select group of artisan bakers and specialty food crafters will gather at this new indoor market to sell their fresh, handmade sweet and savory goodies, specialty beverages and healthy treats. You’ll find traditional holiday classics, new favorites and ethnic delicacies. Visit www.cottagebakersmarket.com for more information.
Sunday | 3 island books 40th anniversary celebration: 3-5 p.m.,
Nov. 3, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Island Books celebrates its 40th anniversary with pie and champagne or sparkling cider for a toast (or two). Plans include an open mike and an invitation to bring stories,
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poems, songs and memories of the store to share. On display will also be old marvels and memorabilia spanning the last forty years.
$15/$20 for non-members. Register by calling 232-3404 or by emailing info@mercerislandchamberofcommerce. org.
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I-90 Tolling EIS Scoping Comment Period Ends: Nov.
Island books Mercer island learning lab book fair:
6. For 30 days WSDOT held a public scoping comment period concerning potential tolling and alternatives on I-90. Visit the project webpage to have your comment included in the official record. www. wsdot.wa.gov/projects/I90/ CrossLakeWATolling/.
thursday | 7 Get Help Applying for Health Insurance: 1-5 p.m., Nov. 7,
Mercer Island Community Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. The City’s Youth and Family Services Department has arranged enrollment workshops for any resident needing help applying for health insurance coverage under the new Affordable Health Care Act. Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon: 12-1:15 p.m., Nov.
7, Mercer Island Chamber, 7605 76th Ave. S.E. The Affordable Care Act, or Health Care Mandate is complicated. Kellis Borak, Island resident and attorney is the Human Resources Director at the non-profit Washington Employers Assn. She will address the main provisions of the ACA. Cost:
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6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Featuring a book fair to support local schools. A portion of every purchase will be donated to the sponsored institution.
Events | Ongoing PJ Library Story Time:
ongoing every Wednesday through Dec. 18, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way. Join Julie Warwick, PJ Library song leader and storyteller, for a story and playtime at the J. “Night of the Living Dead”:
ongoing through Nov. 2, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Based on film by George Romero and John Russo. For ages 9+. Tickets: (206) 232-4145, ext. 109. www.youththeatre.org. MIVAL “Reflections”: open through Nov. 3, MIVAL Gallery, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. MIVAL Gallery is featuring watercolor artist Gamze Seckin. Alongside her, 25 local Gallery members will show their many talents in different mediums, styles and price ranges. Operation Gratitude: ongoing through Nov. 7, David J.
Weed Orthodontics, 2955 80th Ave. S.E. #101. Weed’s office is collecting excess Halloween candy that will be shipped to troops overseas. “Pixi sticks” not accepted. A note of support may be included with the candy. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2013 Letterboxing at Pioneer Park: ongoing through
Oct. 31, Mercer Island Community Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. Hunters it is time to turn in your Clue Books! We will celebrate your success at the MI Open Space Conservancy Board meeting on November 21. You can turn your books into the Luther Burbank Park Admin. building or the MI Community & Event Center. www.playonmercer.com Mercer Island Middle School Ski and Sport Swap, Consignment Drop-Off:
3-6:30 p.m., Oct. 30; 3-7 p.m., Nov. 1. All proceeds will be donated to IMS educational and after-school programming. www.miskiswap.com. MI Parks & Recreation Beginning Irish Dance:
ongoing every Monday starting Nov. 4 through Dec. 16; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. A fun and energetic dance! You will learn the art of Irish step dancing (reels & jigs) with traditional group dances, and creative choreography. Register by calling 206-275-7609 or at www. myparksandrecreation.com.
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Events | Upcoming Adult Flag Football:
6:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 8, South Mercer Playfields. Mercer Island Parks & Rec. and Comeback Sports have partnered up to offer these Flag Football Leagues. The non-contact game will feature 7 on 7 with 2-3 referees. Register at www.combackseattle. com. BAND together: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Nov. 16, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 SE 24th St. The Mercer Island Band Boosters are holding a fundraiser to raise money to help pay for the MIHS marching band camp held each summer. Island band leader and
Library 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/MercerIsland Fall Film Series - Women in the Lead: 2-3 p.m. Nov. 2.
Join us for the film based on the true-life story of an unemployed single mother who talks her way into a job at a legal office, becomes an advocate for people poisoned by an energy facility, and helps win one of the largest class-action lawsuits in history. Reducing Stress with Meditation: 2-3 p.m. Nov. 3.
The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Ajili Hodari, Esq as he discusses
musician, Dave Bentley will be swingin’ with special musical guest, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra on the bass trombone. Event is for adults only. Buy tickets at: misbb.wordpress.com/ donate/buy-tickets/. Ten thousand villages:
Nov. 22-25, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Purchase items that were made all over the world. SENiors thanksgiving lunch: 12-1 p.m. Nov. 21,
Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 SE 24th St. Join old and new friends for Thanksgiving lunch, including traditional favorites like roast turkey. Register for lunch and a ride at 275-7609, by Nov. 15. Cost: $5.
the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stressrelated responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. Children Toddler Story Times: 11 a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 24 to 36 months with adult. French Story Times: 10:30 a.m., Saturdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Teens Snow Safety Stories with Seattle Mountain Rescue:
7-8 p.m., Nov. 5. Information about back country and out of bounds travel though the stories of actual missions. Please note this is an informative overview, not a replacement for an avalanche class.
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