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Play Date! Nov. 2 - 9

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

Nov. 2: The Real Community College: Pros and Cons of the Last College Bargain at the

  • 7 pm to 8 pm
  • For teens and parents
  • This Life After High School KCLS program features speaker Johanthan Brown. Brown is a former community college adminstrator. He will present the pros and cons of community college as an education option.
  • Cost: Free

Nov. 4: Free First Friday at the

  • 11 am to 8 pm
  • For all ages
  • Enjoy free admission to BAM every first Friday of the month.
  • Cost: Free

Nov. 4 to 6: Cultural Crossroads at

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  • 5 pm to 10 pm Nov. 4, 10 am -10 pm Nov 5 and 11 am to 6 pm Nov. 6
  • For all ages
  • Enjoy live entertainment, an international bazaar of booths and activities celebrating the diverse culture of the Crossroads neighborhood and beyond. Sponsored by Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center and the Ethnic Heritage Council
  • Cost: Free

Nov. 5: Holiday Open House at

  • Noon to 4 pm
  • For kids of all ages
  • Get your holiday shopping done early as the entire store’s inventory is 15% off.  While you shop your kids will enjoy a variety of free activities including learning to fly a remote control helicopter.
  • Cost: Free

Nov. 6: Drop In Gym at the for Special Needs Kids and Teens

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  • 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. Program is offered every other Sunday this fall so next drop in gym will be November 20.
  • Cost: $3.25 per resident, $4.50 for non-residents of Mercer Island.

Nov. 7: Mandarin Chinese Story Time at the

  • 10:15 am to 10:45 am
  • For all ages
  • Stories, games and music in Mandarin for Mandarin-speaking children and for children interested in the language.
  • Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

Coats on Sale at

  • Deal: Keep your family warm day and night. Save on all washable and toasty warm down comforters and other down products at Eddie Bauer including coats. 
  • Good Through: November 6.

Half Yearly Sale for Women and Kids

  • Deal: Time to inventory those closets and check if your kids need  new winter clothes or shoes as the Half Yearly Sale starts Thursday, November 3.
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