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Play Date! September 28

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

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, September 28, 2011 – October 5, 2011

September 28: Indoor Playground at the Gym

  • 9:30 am to Noon
  • 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

October 1: Brain Rules for Baby Workshop at the

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  • 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 at this 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.

Oct 1 & 2: Issaquah Salmon Days in Downtown Issaquah

  • 10 am to 6 pm
  • Booths, five stages of live entertainment and vendors selling food and beverages and all sorts of salmon-related fun. The grande parade with over 90 entrees will be on Oct. 1 at 10 am.
  • Parking is challenging anywhere near downtown Issaquah this weekend, so consider taking the shuttle from the Issaquah Transit Center or Issaquah Costco parking lot to the festival.  A map showing shuttle drops, the kid stage and all the booths is available online
  • Cost: Free

October 3: Teen Zone at the

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  • 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm
  • Teens are invited to hang out, do homework, play board games or just chat. Every Monday after school with some exceptions.  No Teen Zone Dec. 19 or 26.
  • Questions? Contact Jennifer Fleck at jafleck@kcls.org.
  • Cost: Free

October 4: Baby and Me Story Time at the

  • For ages three months to 12 months with an adult caregiver.
  • 10:15 am to 10:55 am
  • Introduce your baby to books and to the library. The program includes stories, rhymes, bounces and tickles.
  • Cost: Free

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

Fred Meyer in and Issaquah

Deal: Need new boots or a rain coat now that fall has arrived? Take an additional 15% off apparel, shoes and accessories with this online coupon. Good Through: October 1, 2011

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