Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of March 14th – 20th on Mercer Island:
Sing With Our Kids – Pajama Family Sing Along & Stories
Monday, March 14, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE
Bring your guitar or other instrument for a true community sing-along. Lyrics and chords will be projected on a screen so you can read, sing and play along. Nancy will be glad to tune your guitar and help you with chords before we start. Linda will share a special bedtime story before your leave.
Story Times at the Library
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE
Join the Mercer Island Children’s Librarian for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in these 30 to 45-minute programs designed especially for you and your young child.
Tuesday, March 15
Young Toddlers (12 – 24 months) – 10:30 – 11:15 am
Toddlers (2 – 3 years) – 11:30 am – Noon
Thursday, March 17
Infants (0 – 12 months) – 10:30 – 11 am
Preschoolers (3 – 6 years) – 1 – 2 pm
Storybook Corner
Wednesday, March 16, 10:30 – 11 am
Island Books, 3014 78th Ave SE
Bring your little ones in to the charming children’s section of Island Books to enjoy popular picture books read by our staff.
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Play & Learn at the Library
Wednesday, March 16, 10:30 am – Noon
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English. Sponsored by the Mercer Island Friends of the Library.
Parent Edge Presents: Ron Lieber, Author of “Opposite of Spoiled”
Tuesday, March 15th at 7 pm
Mercer Island High School, 9100 SE 42nd St
Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting New York Timesmoney columnist Ron Lieber, author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money. Ron Lieber gives parents practical advice on how to have honest conversations with children of all ages about money. Learn how talking about money can teach life lessons and imprint strong values by teaching modesty, patience, generosity and perspective.
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Free Work-in-Progress Film Screening: Big Sonia
Thursday, March 17, 7 pm
SJCC, 3801 E Mercer Way
Preview 35 minutes of select footage of this yet-to-be released film.
For years, Sonia Warshawski has been an inspirational public speaker at schools, churches and prisons, where her stories of surviving the Holocaust as a teenager have inspired countless students, prisoners and ex-‐cons who once felt their own traumas would leave them broken forever. But when Sonia is served an eviction notice for her iconic tailor shop, which has thrived in the bottom of a now-‐abandoned mall for 35 years, she is confronted with an agonizing decision: either open up a new shop—at age 90—or retire. BIG SONIA explores what it means to be a survivor. Will you let your trauma define you? Or will your past make you stronger?
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Mercer Island Directory Mailing Day
Friday, March 18, 8:30 am
Emmanuel Episcopal Church – Social Hall, 4400 86th Ave SE
All are invited to volunteer and help stuff envelopes and help the Mercer Island Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital get the 2016 Directory ready for mailing. Refreshments! Parking is available on the west side of the church. For more, contact [email protected] or 206-232-3903.
Youth Theatre Northwest Presents – Legally Blonde: The Musical
March 4 – March 20 | Fridays & Saturdays, 7 pm | Saturdays & Sundays, 2 pm
*No performances on Sat, March 5th.
Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical chronicles the journey of perky Elle Woods, a fashion savvy, UCLA sorority girl. Expecting a marriage proposal, Elle’s heart is broken when she’s dumped by her boyfriend Warner. Determined to get him back, Elle joins him at Harvard Law School only to find her perfect pink life turned upside down. Follow her through the halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal with the help of her BFFs and adorable chihuahua Bruiser.
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2016 Mercer Island Half Marathon
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K run/walk, kids’ dash
Sunday, March 20
Events start at the Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 SE 24th St
Join thousands of competitive athletes, recreational runners, walkers and active families for the Spring kick-off event to Puget Sound’s running season! All monies raised support awareness for both Colon Cancer prevention and for local and international Rotary endorsed charities.
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Mercer Island Junior Football Open House / Ogata Football Camp
Sunday, March 20, 3 – 5 pm
PEAK / Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club, 4120 86th Ave SE
Youth in grades 3-8 are invited to join Coach Ogata to get ready for the football season by learning essential football skills and important personal characteristics, such as team work, dedication, and leadership. All registrations for Junior Football and Ogata Football Camp at the football open house will receive a $25 registration discount.
Book Reading: Justina Chen, The Art of Inspiration
Sunday, March 20, 4 pm
Island Books, 3014 78th Ave SE
Storytelling runs in Justina Chen’s blood. After all, her middle name—Yi-Yen—means illuminate, which is what story does: it throws light on a message. Justina is a story strategist, trusted communications advisor to leaders, and an award-winning novelist. Her first non-fiction title is The Art of Inspiration: Lead Your Best Story. Why read it? Well, your job is more than CEO, president, executive director, head honcho. You are more than a business strategist, statesperson, brand ambassador. Arguably, your most important role is Chief Inspiration Officer. The Art of Inspiration is for any leader who wants to inspire employees, customers, and constituents to give the best of themselves to an organization’s mission, strategy, product launch, and campaign kickoff.
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