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Myerson to seek second term on School Board
VFW Hall is set for ‘Deadliest Catch’
Chamber lunch Thursday, May 2 The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly lunch on at noon, Thursday, May 2, at the Community and Event Center. King County Assessor Lloyd Hara will be talking about property taxes. Make reservations by calling (206) 232-3404.
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CrestFest plant sale begins May 4 The annual CrestFest plant sale and open house will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. Plants will be sold through June 15. Learn more online at www.mercerislandschools.org.
Relay For Life is Saturday, May 4 Mercer Island High School will host the annual 24-hour Relay for Life event on Saturday, May 4, at the high school’s track. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Learn more at www.mirelay.org.
Lucky Turtle artist at Shorewood International artist Leila Akhmet Othman will display her work from her Lucky Turtle brand between 6 and 9 p.m., May 3, at the Shorewood Pavilion. For more, go to www.shorewoodheights.com.
Seniors, see ‘42nd Street’ for free Youth Theatre Northwest is offering free admission to seniors for its production of the Broadway musical, “42nd Street.” For information, go to www. youththeatre.org or call 2324145..
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The cast of the television show, “The Deadliest Catch,” recently filmed a segment for the popular Discovery Channel show at the VFW Keewaydin Clubhouse on Mercer Island. They are, from left, Sig Hansen, Johnathan Hillstrand, Zack Larsen, Andy Hillstrand, ‘Wild Bill’ Wichrowski and Keith Colburn.
Historic clubhouse becomes TV studio Stars of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” show film a segment at the VFW Hall By Reporter Staff
Silent Crow Productions, the producers of the “Deadliest Catch,” contacted the VFW in late March regarding the possible use of the Keewaydin Clubhouse for the filming of an episode of the popular show. VFW Commander Frank Sorba said he was contacted by Mika Duncan of Silent Crow. He does not know how they found out about the hall, which is available for rent by the public.
Over the next few weeks, an agreement was reached to rent the VFW Keewaydin Clubhouse for the filming, April 6-9. The production company paid the hall’s regular rental rate of $400 each day. Silent Crow art directors arrived a few days beforehand to stage the hall for filming. A crew brought in and set up new walls and furnishings, Sorba said. “The crew was fun to work with, and it was interesting to see how they transformed the hall into a cozy, welcoming living room setting,” he said. The segments will air on the show, which started its ninth season in April, later this season. There may be opportunities to
film future episodes at the VFW; however, there are no firm dates booked at this time, he added. Sorba said that the hall has long been available for the community and the public to rent for parties and events. He has been overseeing the remodeling and refurbishing effort begun by past VFW leaders. The hall was recognized just last week as a winner of the John C. Spellman award for the extensive restoration work done on the building that was built in 1922. Over the last few years, there has been a new roof, internal repairs and landscaping done, much of it paid for by donations and grants. Sorba said that a community group is being formed to fund maintenance for the historic building for the long haul. Sorba hopes that the hall can become an essential community asset. For information on the building, including rental information, go to www.vfwmercerisland.org.
Mercer Island School District board member Dave Myerson announced on Monday that he will be running to seek another term on the board this fall. Myerson, who was elected in 2009, said in a statement that he hopes to continue the work that the board has begun in his first term. “The focus of my work on the board is, first and foremost, the continuing academic excellence of Mercer Island public schools,” he wrote. “However, I maintain a balanced, holistic approach to education, which also includes the arts, music, athletics and clubs of all sorts. I also recognize that our record of distinction is only possible through the efforts of our excellent teachers. I support continuing relations with the MIEA (teachers union),”
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