Play Date! Reindeer and the Dreidel, Excerpts From the Nutcracker and More

Dec. 15: Reindeer and the Dreidel, a holiday puppet show by Dragon Theatre Puppets at the

• 11 am to Noon
• For the whole family
• Enjoy a tale of a little girl on her way to celebrate Hanukkah who collides with Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer.  They teach each other about their holidays traditions and outwit a greedy inn keeper and his daughter who attempt to steal Santa’s bag.
• Cost: Free 

Dec. 17: Free To Be…You and Me at

• For all ages
• 2 p.m.
• Youth Theatre Northwest presents this musical production of the best selling book by Marlo Thomas. The production uses music and humor to present life-enhancing themes such as friendship and self-confidence to a new generation of kids. Featuring songs like "When We Grow Up," and "It's Alright to Cry," this upbeat musical will expand your children's horizons and empower them to invent their own future without boundaries.
• Cost: $10. Purchase tickets online. 

 Dec. 17: Hanukkah Under the Stars at the

• 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
• For families with kids of all ages
• Enjoy a concert by celebrated Seattle kids rock band the Not-Its, with opening acts PJ Library and The Sababas. Dinner will be available to purchase.
• Cost: Free with a donation of oil for the JFS Food Bank. Pre-registration online requested. 

Dec. 18: Drop In Gym for Special Needs Kids and Teens at the

• 2 pm to 4 pm
• Enjoy a new program for special needs kids and teens ages five to fifteen.  Meet up with friends and family to enjoy playing in facility with your child or teen. The facility is not staffed so supervision by a parent or caregiver is required at all times. Next drop in gym for Special Needs Kids and Teens will be Jan. 8, 2012.
• Questions? Call 206 275-7609
• Cost: $3.25 per resident, $4.50 for non-residents of Mercer Island.

Dec. 18: Excerpts from the Nutcracker at

• 2 pm
• will bring the classic holiday ballet to life in this production of Excerpts from the Nutcracker, directed by Susan Valencia.
• Cost: General admission seats are $22 per ticket, VIP reserved seating, $35 per ticket. Order tickets online.

Sweet Deals

IFLY

• Deal: Give your child a truly memorable holiday gift. Purchase a gift certificate to learn how to fly at the Seattle iFLY indoor skydiving facility at Costco for $60. Or make your next date night more memorable by surprising your spouse with iFLY’s current holiday special. For $100 you’ll both learn to fly and receive two coffee mugs to remember your visit. Walk-ins only. More information online. 
• Good Through: Costco iFLY gift cards available while supplies last and the iFLY holiday special good until 12/23/2011.

• Deal: Great deals on popular toys and art supplies including the Melissa and Doug Art Easel for $49.99 and 20% off all Playmobil, Bunnies by the Bay and Orange Games including popular Spot It!. Supplies are limited to stock on hand so hurry in.
• Good Through: December 17, 2011