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Play Date! Nov. 9 - Nov. 16

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

Nov. 9: Toddler Story Time at the

  • 10 am to 10:45 am. Program repeats at 11 am to 11:45 am.
  • For ages two to three with an adult caregiver. Siblings welcome
  • Share songs and books with your active toddler.
  • Cost: Free

Nov. 9: Night Out at Swedish/Issaquah Medical Center Featuring the Sammamish Symphony String Quartet

  • 6 pm to 8 pm
  • Enjoy a family friendly concert in the main of lobby of Swedish Medical Center in the Issaquah Highlands located at 751 NE Blakely Drive.
  • The shops at Swedish and Café 1910 will be open during the concert. Make it a “date night” by taking advantage of the free child care that will be available at the center’s Adventure Kids Playcare, a drop-in childcare and entertainment center for kids ages 12 months to 12 years. Reservations required by calling 425 313-7093.
  • Cost: Free

Nov 12: The Musik Nest music program at the Sammamish Library

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  • 10:30 am to 11 am
  • For toddlers and adult caregivers. Families welcome.
  • Share songs, dancing and new ways to enjoy music with your toddler.  
  • Cost: Free

Nov. 14: Pajama Story Time at the Sammamish Library

  • 7 pm to 8 pm
  • For children ages two to six with an adult caregiver. Families welcome.
  • Enjoy stories, puppets, music and movement in your PJs.

Nov. 15: Teen Writer’s Group at the Sammamish Library

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  • 3:30 to 5 PM
  • For teens
  • Enjoy snacks, critiquing and discussion from 3:30 pm to 4 pm. Local author Pat White will present a program from 4 pm to 5 pm on the “Elements of a Compelling Story”.  
  • Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

Toy Swap at

  • November 12 from 9 am to 1 pm at Islander Middle School on Mercer Island.
  • Deal: This is a great way to clean out neglected toys or find some deals. Buy, sell on consignment or donate toys to the Mercer Island Preschool’s Association’s toy swap. 
  • More information including where to donate and consign items is available online.

Old Navy Outwear Sale

  • Deal: Save up to 50 percent off select styles of super warm outwear at the and stores.
  • Good Through: November 13

Holiday Entertaining Sale at Sur La Table 

  • Deal: Sale at both the and Bellevue store locations on everything you need to serve a delicious Thanksgiving feast from platters to cooking tools.
  • Good Through: November 25.
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