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This Week's Picks:

January 27th through January 29th

Friday, January 27 through Sunday, February 5 - Little Women

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters deals with issues as relevant today as when it was written. This timeless story has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical filled with glorious music, dancing, and heart. Opening night is a Gala performance which includes hors d’oeuvres before the show and dessert at intermission included in the ticket price. Gala tickets $15
Where:                                  
Studio East Kirkland
When: 6:30 PM
Who: 8 and up
How: Buy tickets and come to event
Cost: Cost: Adults $14 / Youth (under 21) and Seniors (65+) $12
For more info: Event Website
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Friday, January 27 through Sunday, February 12 - HairSpray

Hairspray delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960s Baltimore, where the ‘50s are out -- and change is in the air. Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show." Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program's reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair?
Where: Youth Theartre Northwest
When: 7:00 PM
Who: Appropriate for ages 8+
How: Come to event
Cost: Tickets: $13 - $15
For more info: http://www.youththeatre.org/
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Saturday, January 28 - Mercer Island Preschool Fair at Islander Middle School

Visit with the staff of Mercer Islands Preschools and Daycare's
Where: Islander Middle School
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Come to event
Cost: Free
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Sunday, January 29 - PNB Winter Wonderland Ball

At Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s ninth annual Winter Wonderland Ball, there’s something for everyone! Hosted by PNB principal dancer Kaori Nakamura and her daughter Maya, guests will mingle with PNB Company dancers, enjoy dance classes taught by local teachers and former PNB dancers, be enchanted by a magical Coppélia cakewalk, and bid on hundreds of exciting items in the silent auction
Where: The Francia Russell Center
13440 NE 16th Street
Bellevue, Wa                             
When: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: ALL
How: To purchase your tickets, contact PNB Special Events at 206-441-2429 or events@pnb.org.
Cost: $35-65
For more info: Event Website
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Sunday, January 29 - College Planning Event at Studio 904

A seminar for parents on how to plan for your childs education    
Where: Studio 904
When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Parents
How: Pre-register
Cost: $10
For more info: 206-232-3393
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This Week's Calendar:

January 14th through January 29th

Saturday, January 14 through Sunday, January 29 - Thumbelina: The Original Flower Child

Hans Christian Andersen's story of the original flower child! Thumbelina decides everything around her is super-sized so she sets off to find her own place in this world. On this grand journey, Thumbelina learns of the seasons, has misadventures with frogs in a pond, sings in the trees with flying beetles and must escape the underground home of a mole. This award-winning performance is presented with a beautiful cast and stunning scenery designed with flowing, floral motifs inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. Live tunes on electric guitar, dulcimer, percussion and sound effects devices provides a perfect groovy accompaniment to our heroine on her flower-power adventure..
Where: Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle
When: 1:00 PM
Who: ALL
How: come to event
Cost: 9-$10.50
For more info: website
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Friday, January 27 - Tot Shabbat

Join Erik with your children and celebrate Shabbat with songs and challah every Friday morning
 
Where: SJCC 3801 East Mercer Way 98040
When: 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Who: 0-36 months
How: Come to the SJCC
Cost: FREE
For more info:  KLawson@sjcc.org or 206-388-0829.
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Saturday, January 28 - Celebrate Winnie the Pooh’s Birthday

 come to the Ben Bridge Court to celebrate Winnie the Pooh's Birthday! We'll be making Hunny Sacks, decorating Hunny Pots, enjoying a coloring activity, and some yummy birthday treats courtesy of Cinnabon! Parents, be sure to enter our Trivia Contest for a chance to win a special prize for your child! It’s Winnie the Pooh’s Birthday Celebration at Northgate Mall. This event is free to Simon Kidgits Club members, so remember to bring your Simon Kidgits Club cards. If you are not a member yet, join the club for only a $5 annual membership fee at the event or at Simon Guest Services near JCPenney.
Where: Northgate Mall - Ben Bridge Court
401 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, Wa                             
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: 3-8
How: Come to event
Cost: Free with membership
For more info: Event Website
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Sunday, January 29 - Indoor Playground

Only those who are 6 years and under get to have this much fun! Come jump higher than ever before in one of our bouncy houses. Or zoom across the room on one of our scooters. Plenty of balls, giant blocks, and fun for everyone Hours Mon 9:30-noon,Wed 9:30-noon, Fri 2:00-4:30, Sun 11:00 am-2:00 pm 
Where: 8236 SE 24th Street
Mercer Island, WA 98040
When: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: 6 and under
How: Come to the community center gym
Cost: Residents: $3 per child Non-Residents: $4 per child
For more info:  Call 206) 275-7609
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Plan Ahead:

January 31st through March 17th

Tuesday, January 31 - Baby and Me Story Time

Introduce your baby to books and the library. This program includes stories, rhymes, bounces and tickles.
Where: Mercer Island Library
When: 10:15 AM
Who: Ages 3 to 12 months with caregiver
How: Come to event
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, January 31 - Preschool Story Time

Stories, music, rhymes and alphabet activities.
Where: MI Library
When: 11:00 AM
Who: for ages 3 to 5
How: Come to event
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 7 through Thursday, February 9 - Cheer Clinic/Workshop at IMS for 6th-8th Graders

Each day the varsity cheerleaders will be putting on a cheer clinic/workshop at IMS
Where: Islander Middle School
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: for 6th-8th grade students
How: Registration forms are available at IMS student center office.
Cost: $30 which includes a t-shirt and practice CD
For more info: Dana Weiner, 206-551-4017
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Saturday, March 17 through Sunday, March 25 - PNB’s Snow White

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Snow White, of course! Cast out of her father’s home, the beautiful Snow White seeks refuge with seven dwarves. Determined to derail Snow White’s happiness, the evil Queen repeatedly attempts to harm the poor maiden. The Queen thinks she’s succeeded after Snow White bites a poison apple and falls into a deep slumber. The Prince sees the sleeping Snow White, falls in love, wakes her, and a grand wedding is planned. Danced by the students of Pacific Northwest Ballet School,
Where: Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer Street
Seattle, Wa                             
When: 3:30 PM
Who: ALL
How: Buy tickets and come to show
Cost:  from $22
For more info: Event Website
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Saint Monica Parish School

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206-232-5432

Stroum Jewish Community Center
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Floating Popcorn Kernels-Science

Demonstrate buoyancy and chemical reactions

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Show your kids some science with items you probably have right now.

What you need:

  • A clear, tall container
  • 3 cups of water--You can see in the video that I did not measure anything
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup of baking soda
  • 1/8 cup of unpopped popcorn kernels
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup of white vinegar

What you do:

  1. Mix baking soda and water in the clear container
  2. Add corn kernels
  3. Pour in vinegar--do this part in or near the sink. I'm surprised mine didn't ...

Homemade Laundry Soap

This is how I save money, costly and cleans amazingly!

I have tried different recipes, but this is my favorite:

1 large soup pot

1 wooden spoon

1 bar of Fels Naptha

1 cup of Super Washing Soda

1 cup of Borax

¼ cup Baking soda

1- 5 gallon painter’s bucket – or equivalent container.

Instructions:

Fill your large soup pot with water - about ½ in from the top of pot

Bring to a boil

Lower heat

Shred the bar of soap into the water

Measure other ingredients and add to the ...


Kaleidoscope Wheel

Here’s a simple project that is a craft and rudimentary lesson in color theory all wrapped in one.

What you’ll need: *self-sealing laminating sheets or pouches *tissue paper in cyan, magenta, and yellow *a CD or DVD for tracing *metal brads *permanent marker

Step 1: Using permanent marker, trace around the DVD/CD onto laminate sheet. Mark a dot in the center. Cut out circle, making sure to cut inside the line (so that marker line is cut off), and cut center dot out. Use the tip of ...


Pancake and Sausage Muffins

This year one of my goals was to make more and buy less, at least when it comes to convenience foods. My kids love Pancakes on a Stick, a pancake wrapped around a breakfast sausage on a stick. I can't blame them, I love anything on a stick!

Since I couldn't figure out how to make those on a stick I turned them into muffins. They freeze great, just like the store bought kind, and you can make a ton at one time. Both bonuses for our busy ...


Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

Here's an old family favorite at our house! Perfect for a chilly winter day!

1 pound lean ground beef

1small chopped onion

3 large green peppers chopped

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup uncooked rice

1 TBS brown sugar

1 10 1/2 can beef broth

1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp. basil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 1/2 cups water

salt and pepper to taste

Brown onions and ground beef in a stockpot. Add rest of ingredients and cook for several hours.

Serve with crusty bread and ...


Veggie Pancakes

My daughter loves her vegetables (yay!) but we're still always looking for new ways to give them to her. She prefers raw, which is good, but we still like to mix things up. We found this cool idea and made it our own. We hope you like!

What you need:

1/2 Cup Flour

1/4 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 Cup grated zucchini

1/2 Cup chopped yellow pepper

1/2 Cup grated carrots

1 ...


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