Events for Families, April 27 - May 4

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, April 27 – May 4

April 28: Parent Talk Lecture at the - Creating Healthy Eaters

• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• We all want to raise kids who make healthy food choices, but it can be challenging creating those good habits. This program for parents of infants to Kindergartens at the Stroum Jewish Community Center Mercer Island features Beverly Pressey, MS, RD, mom and author of Simple and Savvy Strategies for Creating Healthy Eaters.  She’ll help parents learn how to minimize food conflicts, create happy family meal times, how to successfully introduce children to a wide variety of foods and prepare healthy meals at home.
• Cost: SJCC members - $10, non-members $15
• Pre-register by calling 206 232-7115 or online.
• Save the date – next lecture is May 26^th on Fostering Empathy in Children

April 29: Movie Night Parents Night Out at

• Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Enjoy a date night while your kids get a fun filled movie night with a pizza dinner, martial arts, games and a movie. 
• Cost: $20  RSVP by calling 206 230-9050

April 30: Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) Circus at

• Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The Mercer Island Preschool Association's Circus began in 1966 as a Dr. Seuss inspired carnival called Circus McGurkus for the children of Mercer Island.  Since then, it has grown into a festival that attracts hundreds of families from all over Seattle and the Eastside. The 45^th annual MIPA Circus offers a toddlerpalooza of fun including pony rides, face painting, cupcake walk, bouncy house and live entertainment.  Toddler pleasing snacks and beverages for sale.
• Cost: Free admission. Some activities require tickets which are 50 cents each.

May 1: The Presents J-Serve 2011 “Paint Out the Hate”

• Time: 1:30 to 5 p.m.
• J-Serve is the National Day of Jewish Youth Service. This year’s theme is “Paint Out the Hate”.  Participants will be working with local non-profits to paint over grafitti. J-Serve will start at the Stroum Jewish Community Center and will be working at sites all around Seattle.  New this year is a middle school component “Junior Serve”, open to all middle school students. Questions? Contact Youth and Family Program Manager Matthew Korch at 206 388-0830 or mattk@sjcc.org.
• Register online. 

May 2: Thistle Theater presents Brother Coyote and Sister Fox puppet show at the

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Brother Coyote wants one thing and one thing only, to catch and eat one of Dona Conchita's plump chickens. Quick-witted Sister Fox is always one step ahead of him, waiting to trick him with one of her clever schemes to keep all the chickens to herself! All ages will enjoy this delightful and humorous puppet adaption of a beloved Mexican folktale complete with Spanish songs and plenty of chickens!
• Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

at or Issaquah near PCC

• Deal: Make it easy for your family to make you something for Mother’s Day coming up on May 8^th and save some money by using this online coupon good for 20% off your purchase. 
• Good Through: April 30, 2011

Mamapedia.com

• Deal: Screaming deals everyday from this “Groupon for moms” on stuff families use and enjoy.  Recent deals included $20 worth of kid-tested travel toys for $10 from kiddy.com, a one year subscription to Family Fun magazine for just $5 and a two year subscription to Fitness magazine for $7 and half off a spa pedicure at a top Seattle spa.  And best of all, 5% of your purchase is donated to the school or preschool of your choice – sweet!   Sign on by visiting the Mampedia Seattle’s website.
• Good through:  Ongoing