Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 24 – 30 on Mercer Island:

Kung Pao Xmas: Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas
Tuesday, December 25, dinner at 5 pm  | movie at 5:45 pm 
SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…”, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”—who knew that some of the best loved Christmas carols were written by Jewish songwriters. This musical documentary celebrates the amazing story of Jewish composers such as Irving Berlin, Mel Tormé, and Jay Livingston, who composed the indelible, mainstream pop-culture soundtrack to Christmas.

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Mercer Island Art Guide
Stop by and check out the art currently on display at the art galleries around Mercer Island!

Clarke & Clarke Art + Artifacts
Monday, December 24, 10 am- 2 pm & Wednesday – Sunday, December 26 – 29, 11 am – 6 pm
7605 SE 27th St, Suite 105

Paintings by Valeree Cox
Paintings by Susanne Werner
Paper Vessels by Noble Golden

Suzanne Zahr / SZ Gallery
Wednesday – Sunday, December 26 – 30, by appointment only
2441 76th Ave SE, Suite 160

Persian Garden featuring Ceramics, Pottery, & Paintings by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy  

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SJCC: Winter Break Camp 
Monday, December 24 – Friday, January, 4 
SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way

Full-day camps for children in Kindergarten – 5th Grade. There will be swimming, active group games, energetic song sessions, messy science, and creative art projects—register with a friend!

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SJCC: Winter X Camp
Wednesday, January 2 – Friday, January, 4 
SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way

Getting ready to be an X Camper this summer or just miss your favorite X Camp friends? 4th – 8th graders, please join us for a three-day adventure! It’s Snow Week and we’re heading out to ice skate, snow tube, and snowshoe! Limited spots available.

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Mercer Island Lacrosse Christmas Tree Pickup
Pick up dates: 12/30, 1/5, 1/6, 1/12, and 1/13

This is the Mercer Island Lacrosse Club’s largest annual fundraiser and represents a significant portion of our program funding allowing us to provide a high-quality, rewarding experience for our boys. Sign up for a pick up day, put your tree out by the curb by 9 AM on the day you selected and leave the hauling to our boys and parent volunteers!

Click here to register