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Mercer Island Little League Opening Day, Leap for Green and More: Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, April 18 – April 25

April 20: Indoor Playground at the

  • 2 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Kids six and under accompanied by an adult caregiver will enjoy zipping around on scooters and playing with balls, giant blocks and other fun toys. A great place for you and your child to get out of the rain and run, play, socialize and have fun.
  • Questions? Call 206 275-7609
  • Cost: Mercer Island residents, $3.25 per child, non residents, $4.50 per child. Program sponsored by the .

April 21: Mercer Island Little League Opening Day

  • Starting at 11 am 
  • invites you to the Opening Day of Baseball / Softball. This is a great experience for your athlete and family.
  • Questions? Please visit the MILL's website.
  • Cost: Free. Program sponsored by the .

April 21: Parent Night Out at the

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  • 5 pm to 10 pm
  • For ages six months through 5th grade.
  • Kids will play in the gym, swim in the pool, play games and have tons of fun! Kids also will enjoy dinner and a movie.
  • Cost: Six months through four years of age, $40 SJCC member, $50 non-members, five years through fifth grade, $30 SJCC members, $15 for each sibling age five and older, non SJCC members $40 for the first child and $20 for siblings age five and up.
  • Questions? Contact Josh Johnson at JoshJ@sjcc.org or 206 388-0839
  • Register online

April 23: Teen Zone at the

  • 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm
  • Teens are invited to hang out, do homework, play board games or just chat after school at the library.  Teen Zone is a great place to complete group work for school or catch up with friends. 
  • Cost: Free

April 24: Baby Rhyme Time at the

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  • 10 am to 10:40 am
  • For pre-walkers ages three to 12 months.
  • Introduce your baby to books and the library with stories, rhymes, music, tickles, bounces and fun!

April 25: Wonderful One’s Story Time at the

  • 10 am to 10:40 am
  • For babies and toddlers ages 12 months to 23 months with an adult caregiver.
  • Enjoy stories, music, rhymes and fun!
  • Cost: Free

April 25: Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time at the

  • 11 am to 11:30 am
  • For ages two to three with an adult caregiver.
  • Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays and fun.
  • Cost: Free

Save the Date

April 28: 46th Annual Circus at

  • For Toddlers to Kindergarteners
  • 10 am to 2 pm
  • Get ready for bouncy houses, pony rides, games , face painting, cake walks and more.
  • Admission is free with tickets on sale for games and prizes.

Sweet Deals

April in Paris at

  • April 25, 2012
  • 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Come to this special evening event for parents and grandparents featuring French themed books, dolls and stuffed animals and learn about Mercer Island’s sister city relationship with Thonon-les-Bains, France.  
  • Enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese tasting and 20% of all sales will benefit the scholarship fund. 
  • Good Through: April 25, 2012

Entertainment Publications

  • New “digital coupon books”.
  • Purchase the new mobile app for your smart phone for $30 and you will no longer need to remember to bring your coupon book for those great two for one dining deals and savings on hotels and local attractions.  
  • Discount is good for one year from purchase, so no more worrying about using all the coupons before the printed expiration date. 
  • Great for planning ahead for fun places to dine and visit locally this summer with your out-of-town visitors.
  • Visit the website for more information and to purchase. 
  • Good Through: One year from purchase.
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