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Egg Hunts on Mercer Island this Saturday

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Spring Eggs-travaganza this Saturday. There’s lots of fun in store for both little and big kids – starting with the […]

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Parks & Recreation Department Kicks off Wellness Program

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off a new wellness program, led by nutrition coach Michelle Cartmel. Wellness Wednesdays April 1st marks the kick-off of Wellness Wednesdays, […]

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Terra Bella’s new location in the Islandia Shopping Center

For a housewarming gift, birthday present, or a little home decor shopping, Terra Bella is one of my favorite shops on Mercer Island. It’s a beautiful gift and home decor store […]

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Easter Church Services on Mercer Island

Easter Sunday is April 12th. With all gatherings prohibited according to the stay-home order, many local churches are shifting to virtual community gathering and online worship services.   Visit the church […]

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MISD Summer School 2015 for Elementary School Kids

Looking to give your elementary-school child an extra academic boost or to maintain skills and learning over the summer?  The Mercer Island School District is offering a month-long summer school program […]

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Islander Middle School Expansion on March 27th

There’s another exciting milestone ahead for the Mercer Island School District.  On Friday, March 27th at 2 pm, the Mercer Island School Board will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the […]

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Mercer Island Summer Camp Guide 2015

Here’s your 2015 guide to summer camps on Mercer Island.  With so many options to choose from, your child is bound to be a happy camper all summer long. Destination […]

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Solar Roof for City Hall Close to Becoming a Reality

Throughout the summer of 2014, the City ran a popular residential solar installation program that reached over 500 residents and led to 47 new rooftop arrays across the Island.  But […]

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Three Great Parent Education Events You Won't Want to Miss!

Heads up, parents! There are three great parent education events coming to Mercer Island back-to-back – March, 29th, March 30th & March 31st.  Don’t miss these fantastic educational opportunities happening right […]

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JayMarc Homes goes Modern

If you’re a reader of Seattle Metropolitan magazine, you may have noticed the appearance Jay Mezistrano and Marc Rousso of JayMarc Homes, in a special “Faces of Seattle” section, showcasing the two as game-changers […]

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Groundbreaking Ceremony at Fourth Elementary School Site on March 17th

This week marks an exciting milestone for the future fourth elementary school of Mercer Island. The Mercer Island School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the school’s future site on […]

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New designs of Mercer Island's future boutique hotel

Coming to Mercer Island . . . a modern luxury boutique hotel. Yes, it’s happening, but how soon it will open is up in the air and may depend on which way the […]

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Talk of the Town: The Hines Project

Curious to know more about the Hines project everyone is talking about? Here’s the scoop: The Hines project is a proposed 5-story mixed-used development that will transform our Town Center. […]

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