Community Corner
Play Date!
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.
EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, May 11, 2011 – May 18, 2011
May 11: Movie Night at the
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Enjoy The Lion King and purchase a pizza dinner and lemonade for $3 from Jet City Pizza.
Cost: $7 for non-members, $4 for members.
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May 13: Kids Helping Kids Family Movie Night at the
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join Wellspring Family Services for a special "Fun-raiser". Enjoy a party with music by Caspar Babypants & classic movie shorts, all while raising funds and awareness to help homeless children in our community. 100% of proceeds benefit Wellspring's programs for homeless children. Families can also help by bringing donations of diapers & pull-ups, formula, toiletries and first aid products.
Cost: $15 including refreshments & treats. Buy tickets on line here.
May 16: Teen Zone at the
1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Hang out, do homework, play board games or just chat. Teen Zone is a great place to complete group work for school or catch up with friends. Mondays after school with some exceptions.
Cost: Free!
May 17: Indoor Drop in Play at the Gym at the
1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Adult caregivers with infants to six years olds play with a variety of toys including scooters, balls and giant blocks. Great way to escape the soggy spring and meet other Mercer Island families.
Cost: $3 per child.
May 14: Teen Workshop – DJ Workshop – Learn the Basics at the
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join DJ wd4d as teens explore the basics in what it takes to be a DJ. Learn about mixing music, scratching a record and the history of Hip Hop. This workshop will be a hands-on creative experience. Hosted by Bellevue Arts Museum Teen Arts Council.
Cost: Free for teens.
Sweet Deals On Frappucinos and Groceries:
Deal: Pop into any local from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy a .
Good through: May 15
Deal: Annual Fred Meyer Founders Sale
Enjoy this once a year sale which features deep discounts on staples including Skippy Peanut Butter for $1 a jar with coupon and save 40% on all Seventh Generation’s products including cleaners and paper products and Colgate Toothpaste or Speed Stick deodorant or a Wave toothbrush for just 79 cents each. Download coupons to your rewards card or print coupons out online here.
Good through: May 8-14