Weekend Planner: Islanders Football State Playoff Game, Annual MIPA Toy Swap and Swing Dancing

Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.

Posted Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 6:54 pm PT|Updated Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 7:12 pm PT

Where/When: 7 p.m. Sat, Nov, 12 at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds.
Why Go: Come root on the Islanders as they take on the undefeated Meadowdale Mavericks this Saturday in the first round of the WIAA Class 3A Football State Playoffs. The Islanders (8-2) are coming off a 21-14 victory over Ferndale last week and are trying to reach the state quarterfinals for the first time since 1988! to see the highlights from last week's game. Go Islanders!
Pricing: Adults: $8, Students: $6, Seniors: $6 (Children under age 5 are free)

Where/When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sat, Nov. 12 at .
Why Go: Buy, sell and donate toys at Islander Middle School this Saturday during the Mercer Island Preschool Association’s 2011 Toy Swap. Find out more about the Toy Swap at the MIPA’s website.
Pricing: Admission is free. 35% of sales fund MIPA charities and operations. Donate and get a tax-deductible receipt.

Where/When: 1-3 p.m. on Sat, Nov. 12 at the .
Why Go: This film classic is part of the ongoing Saturday Matinee film series examining the portrayal of the media in Hollywood films. Previous films in the series include The Philaldelphia Story, His Girl Friday and Citizen Kane. The screening will be introduced by film historian Lance Rhodes.
Pricing:Free. This screening is sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

Where/When:10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the .
Why Go: Come and help the Mercer Island Thrift Shop celebrate their 36th anniversary during this weekend long Anniversary Sale. And be sure to check out the Thrift Shop's holiday showcase featuring holiday decor, wrapping supplies, toys and gift ideas galore. The Thrift Shop staff will surprise shoppers with holiday wassail and refreshments throughout the sale.
Pricing: Admission is free.

Where/When:1-7 p.m. on Sat, Nov. 12 at the .
Why Go: Join the Metropolitan Academy of Music on Mercer Island as they present their student’s Fall Recital. There will be several one 1 hour recitals where students will perform on the piano, violin, guitar, djembe and voice. Beginning students through intermediate levels will be performing in this event.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: 7-10 p.m. on Sun, Nov. 13 at the .
Why Go: If you've ever wanted to learn to swing dance, this Sunday might be the best time to try it out. Eastside Swing Dance another one of their Sunday Swing Dances at the North Bellevue Community Center.. The dance starts with free group lesson from 7:00-7:30 p.m. and then you'll get to dance the night away. Not sure Swing Dancing is for you? This clip of Eastside Swing Dance in action might change your mind.
Pricing: $10 (includes lesson)

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