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Magician G.G. Green This Sunday at The Islander and More: Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, May 16 – May 23

May 18: Indoor Playground at the

  • 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Kids six and under accompanied by an adult caregiver will enjoy zipping around on scooters and playing with balls, giant blocks and other fun toys. A great place for you and your child to get out of the rain and run, play, socialize and have fun.
  • Questions? Call 206 275-7609
  • Cost: Mercer Island residents, $3.25 per child, non residents, $4.50 per child. Program sponsored by the .

May 19: Parents Night Out at the

  • 5 pm to 10 pm
  • For ages six months through 5th grade.
  • Enjoy a date night while your child has a wonderful time making new friends, eating a delicious dinner and snacks, playing games, swimming and watching movies.
  • Cost: Six months through four years of age, $40 SJCC member, $50 non-members, five years through fifth grade, $30 SJCC members, $15 for each sibling age five and older, non SJCC members $40 for the first child and $20 for siblings age five and up.
  • Questions? Contact Josh Johnson at JoshJ@sjcc.org or 206 388-0839
  • Register online.

May 20:

Find out what's happening in Mercer Islandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Mercer Island's Magician Chad Reibman, better known as "G.G. Green", will perform magic tableside from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Kids eat free all-day Sunday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
  • Kids Sunday discount good through: Ongoing

May 21: Teen Zone at the

  • 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm
  • For teens.
  • Hang out, do homework, play board games or just chat. Teen Zone is a great place to complete group work for school or catch up with friends. Mondays after school with some exceptions.
  • Cost: Free

May 21: Cenerentola: The Italian Cinderella Puppet Show at the

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  • 7 pm to 7:45 pm
  • For ages four and older with adult caregiver.
  • All around the world, the tales of Cinderella have enchanted generations of children. This performance is based upon a 19th century Venetian puppet script. Watch for exciting twists and turns in this version by Carter Family Puppets.
  • Cost: Free

May 23: Words Into Music, Dance and Fun at the

  • 10 am to 10:45 am
  • For families with children of all ages.
  • Join award-winning singer and songwriter Charlie Hope for this fun, interactive concert with loads of music and dancing!
  • Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

Barnes and Noble

If you have a child age 12 and under you can join the new Kids Club for free and save 30% on your next purchase and enjoy ongoing discounts. Sign up online or at the Issaquah or Bellevue Barnes and Nobles stores.

Good Through: Ongoing

May 18: Team Survivor Northwest Fundraiser at

  • 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Stop by for refreshments, conversation and to shop with 20% of proceeds donated directly to Team Survivor Northwest. The non-profit organization provides guidance and encouragement to woman cancer survivors so they are empowered to lead fuller, more physically active lives.

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