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Play Date! Story Time at Island Books, Cupcakes at Crossroads Mall and More

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.

Jan. 4, 2012: Mindful Interactions with Your Baby Class at the

  • For parents of babies ages seven months to fourteen months
  • 11 am to 12:15 pm
  • Join other parents for this ongoing class to how to better understand your baby’s needs. The next session will meet weekly on Wednesdays, January through March to learn Topics will include developmental stages, positive discipline, play and learning and sleep.
  • Questions? Contact Shannon Cruzen at ShannonC@sjcc.org or call 206 232-7115, ext. 228. 
  • Cost: $240 SJCC members, $300 non members.  Register online.

Jan 5: Drop In Play Time at Kidz Bounce

  • 9:30 am to 11 am and 12:30 pm to 2 pm
  • For all ages
  • Kidz Bounce is located less than 30 minutes from Mercer Island. Go east on I-90 and take exit 22 to the Preston Industrial Park. The facility offers giant inflatable structures, slides and obstacle courses. A great place to take toddlers on a rainy day to bounce off some energy.
  • Cost: $7 per child, parents and kids under age two accompanying an older sibling are free.

Jan. 5, 2012: Open House at the Early Childhood School

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  • 10 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 5 pm
  • For parents of children ages three months through Kindergarten.
  • SJCC invites families who are interested in enrolling in their Early Childhood Education programs for current or fall enrollment to attend the upcoming open houses this month on Jan. 5th and again on Jan. 24th,  to meet with administrators and teachers, tour the classrooms and learn more about the curriculum and application process.
  • Cost: Free but RSVPs are requested online.

Jan. 7: PJ Story Time at

  • 6:30 pm
  • For ages three and up with an adult caregiver
  • Enjoy stories with Nancy Stewart and refreshments.
  • Cost: Free

Jan. 10: Baby and Me Story Time at the

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  • 10 am to 10:30 am
  • For ages three months to one year with an adult caregiver
  • Introduce your baby to books and the library! Stories, rhymes, music, tickles, bounces and fun!
  • Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

  • Deal: Get all that new stuff in your house organized with the annual big sale on storage containers. 
  • Good Through: Jan. 7, 2012

  • Deal: Half price off delicious “day old” cupcakes in assorted varieties in both full size and “mini”. Great for “back to school” treats and play dates.
  • Look for them on the “Daily Special” shelves at the store located in .
  • Good Through: Ongoing
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