Play Date! September 21

September 21: Very Young Toddler Time Story Time at the

• 10 am to 10:40 am
• Babies and toddlers ages 12 to 24 months with an adult caregiver are invited to this story time session featuring music, books and fun!
• Cost: Free

September 21: Parent Workshop at in Factoria: Help Your Child Get Their Zzz’s

• 6 pm to 7:30 pm
• In this workshop with Julie Kennedy, a certified Gentle Sleep Coach, you’ll learn the basics of helping your child get a good night’s sleep.  Learn about what keeps your child awake, how much sleep your child needs in each stage of development and how to successfully “sleep train” your child and more!
• Cost: Free but pre-registration is required.  Childcare is provided for a suggested donation of $5.  Register online or call 425-637-8100.

September 22: Preschool Story Time at the Mercer Island Library

• 10:30 am to 11:10 am
• Celebrate the world of languages with stories, rhymes, activities and lots of fun.
• Cost: Free

September 22:Mercer Island Food Revolution Celebrate the Harvest Community Dinner at the Cafeteria

• 6 pm to 8 pm
• Bring the whole family to enjoy family to enjoy a delicious dinner. Sponsored by Mercer Island Food Revolution, a PTA group.  Learn about the group’s partnership with the Experience Food Project, a local nonprofit, and hear about what the group is doing to advocate for healthier school lunches and snacks for Mercer Island Kids.
• Cost: Suggestion donation of $10 per adult or $20 per family. Admission is first come, first serve.

September 23: Indoor Playground at the Gym

• 2 pm to 4:30 pm
• Kids six and under accompanied by an adult caregiver will enjoy bouncy houses, zipping around on scooters, playing with balls and giant blocks and other fun toys.
• Questions? Call 206 275-7609
• Cost: Mercer Island residents, $3.25 per child, non residents, $4.50 per child

Plan Ahead

October 1: Brain Rules for Baby Workshop at the

• 9 am to Noon (doors open at 8 am and workshop starts at 9 am sharp)
• Don’t you wish you knew what were the best ways to raise a smart happy baby through age five? Good news – scientists do! New York Times best-selling author and dynamic speaker, Dr. John Medina, will share the facts -- not just advice -- in an engaging and practical way in this 3-hour workshop.
• Childcare is available by contacting Kim Lawson at klawson@sjcc.org or 206 232-7115.
• Cost: $50 Registration is open now and space is limited.  Register online.

Sweet Deals

at Factoria

• Deal: Buy One Pair, Get One Free.
• Buy one complete pair of glasses and receive a second pair.  Print online coupon and bring to store when you order.
• Good Through: October 2, 2011

at and

• Deal: Take 30% off one item.  Print online coupon and take to the store for discount. Excludes clearance items and jewelry.
• Good Through: September 22, 2011