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Get Out: Weekend Planner, May 14-May 15

Check out our picks for the activities to hit for this weekend.

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the rest of the week.

Mercer Island Patch is here to the rescue. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

Bake Sale by Bloggers

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  • Where/When: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Saturday at Uptown Metropolitan Market, Seattle
  • Why Go: Seattle's top food bloggers show off their culinary talent in a bake sale that you can sample home-made treats and favorite foodie foods.
  • Pricing: Free

Prepare for The Big One

  • Where/When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday at
  • Why Go: This event marks the 3rd Disaster Preparedness Class in our Emergency Volunteer Series which focuses on emergency communications.
  • Pricing: Free; contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at 206-275-7905.

Rock of All Ages

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  • Where/When: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Saturday at
  • Why Go: The goal of this luncheon is to raise money to benefit all Mercer Island seniors.
  • Pricing: Advance tickets: $15; at the door: $18; reserved tables for 8: $100

Get Your Klezmer On!

  • Where/When: 11 a.m. Sunday at
  • Why Go: Join us for a concert of the University of Washington Klezmer Band who performs Jewish music from Eastern Europe as seen through the lens of the American Jewish experience. Alats!
  • Pricing: Free for SJCC member, $5 general admission

I Want To Bang On The Drum All Day

  • Where/When: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Friends, Philosophy and Tea House and Event Center, Bellevue
  • Why Go: No drum required. Family friendly. Bring your children and your inner child. Fun guaranteed.
  • Pricing: $20 per session (25% discount for family members; kids under 5 free.)

Still want more? Check out our family-friendly Play Date! column, refreshed every Wednesday.

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