Mercer Island FC (originally known as Mercer Island Youth Soccer Club) was established in 1964. While the club name changed to Mercer Island FC (MIFC) in recent years, our focus hasn't. We have had the same mission for 50 years - to develop and promote physical and mental fitness, sportsmanship, skill development, citizenship and teamwork for the boys and girls of our community under nineteen years of age through participation in the game of soccer.

Our annual informational parent meeting on playing Select and Premier Soccer on Mercer Island is scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 4th. MIFC Vice President of Select Soccer, Ketu Shah, will present information on the upcoming tryouts for MIFC teams. In addition to our regular compliment of Boys and Girls teams from U11 to U18, we will be adding a new Select U10 level for Boys and Girls this year. Find out if this would be a good fit for your child(ren) and get all of your questions on playing, coaching, tryouts, player commitment and cost answered.

In addition to MIFC board members, on hand will be representatives from Eastside FC, MIFC's partner for Premier soccer on the eastside. They can help with questions about Premier soccer, their tryout schedule, player commitment and costs. Eastside FC is the only Premier club recognized by Washington Youth Soccer in our Association.

The meeting details:

Date: Wednesday, March 4th

Time: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: MI Community Center

In addition to information on MIFC's Select Soccer offerings, we will also be honoring our very own Select GU14 Maroon team and coaches who won the recent 2015 Washington Youth Soccer State Championship!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Toby Suhm - President

Ketu Shah - VP of Select Soccer

Stephanie Wyss - Select Soccer Registrar

MI Parent Edge Presents the Film, The Mask You Live In

7 p.m., Thursday, March 5 at MIHS PAC

How can we raise a healthier generation of boys and young men?

From the Directors of "Miss Representation," comes a film exploring masculinity in America. The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to be true to themselves. Pressured by their peers, adults, and the media, boys learn to disconnect from emotions, devalue friendships, objectify women, and resolve conflict through violence. Gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance to create a maze of identity issues boys must face in order to become "real" men. See film trailer here.

Please join Parent Edge as we present this anticipated film, followed by a discussion.

This event is for parents of kids of all ages; students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend.

FREE for MI students and staff; 5 dollars per family for MI PTA members.

MI Parent Edge is jointly sponsored by the PTAs of Lakeridge, Island Park, West Mercer, Islander Middle, MIHS and St. Monica schools.

Please visit www.miparentedge.org to view the parent education 2014-2015 events calendar.

Going beyond the standard youth theatre canon of fairytales and Disney, YTN's teen actors are excited to present an edgy, Tony Award winning musical. Avenue Q (School Edition) opens Friday, March 6th and performs through Sunday, March 22nd, 2015. With music by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty,  Avenue Q (School Edition) features talented teen actors from across the Puget Sound region and is directed by Kate Swenson with Musical Direction by Heather MacLaughlin Garbes and Peter Garbes.

Winner of the TONY "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q (School Edition) is part flesh, part felt, and packed with lots of heart. We hope you can come see our fantastic production!

Since 1984, Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) has been one of the region's premier youth arts organizations, providing a wide range of dynamic programming for thousands of children and families. Our 31st season of plays will lift your spirits and send you on one thrilling adventure after another. Theatre by kids, for kids and for ALL blends exuberant and youthful storytelling with high-quality productions to launch the imagination of our audience to new heights. For more information about Youth Theatre programs and our productions, visit  YouthTheatre.org.

March 29, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Bennett's Bistro, 7650 SE 27th Street, Mercer Island 

Class is open to teens ages 13 to 17

The teen years can be an exciting time as your teen transitions to more independence, but it can also be a stressful period in today's competitive environment. Make sure your teen is ready for the challenges that lie ahead whether dating, college interviews, their first job, or formal dining. In this class, teens will learn the essentials skills they need to confidently and comfortably navigate social and professional situations.

This fun, interactive four and half hour class will cover introductions and handshakes, confident body language, digital diplomacy (cell phones, email, texting and social media), conversation skills, interview essentials as well as table manners and dining etiquette.

Tuition: $112 per teen, which includes a three-course lunch, handouts and goodies. Space is limited to 12 teens. Additional classes can be added if the class fills up.

Register at: http://www.cliseetiquette.com/events/teen-classes/ Can't make this class? Sign up for the Clise Etiquette newsletter to be informed of

upcoming classes at www.cliseetiquette.com