Mercer Island School District enrollment highest in 35 years
As of October 1st, 2015, the Mercer Island School District reached the highest number of students enrolled in its schools in more than 35 years. At the end of the […]
Read moreMercer Island makes 50 best American suburbs ranking by Business Insider
Business Insider has named Mercer Island one of the best American suburbs in its recent annual ranking. The top 50 were chosen from an initial list of over 2,754 suburbs. Business […]
Read moreMICA names Sharon Perez as its new Capital Campaign Director
Islander Sharon Perez just landed a leading role in the unfolding drama of the future center for the arts on Mercer Island. A seasoned development professional and passionate community advocate, Perez […]
Read moreThis week's events – October 26 – November 1
Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of October 19th – 25th on Mercer Island: MIPC Fall Festival Monday, October 26th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer Island […]
Read moreGingerbread cookies, a special Mercer Island Halloween tradition
Most people think of gingerbread as a Christmas treat, but in the East Seattle neighborhood of Mercer Island, gingerbread has been delighting families on All Hallows Eve for years. Islander Tara […]
Read moreWelcome, Denise!
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new My MI team member, Denise Thomas. As My MI Features Editor, Denise is already hard at work on her first post, which […]
Read moreCandidate endorsements by your Mercer Island neighbors
Ballots hit mailboxes last week, and political debate has reached a new level of intensity throughout the community and on the popular community forum, Nextdoor, especially about who will win the […]
Read moreThis week's events – October 19 – 25
Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of October 19th – 25th on Mercer Island: Lake Washington Maritime History Monday, October 19, 1 pm Mercer Island Community […]
Read moreA Shingle Style Retreat on Mercer Island's South End
A house that feels like home. It’s warm and welcoming. It’s a place where you want to curl up with a book in front of the fire. A place to make traditions […]
Read more6 Spooktacular Halloween Events on Mercer Island
Looking for some family-friendly Halloween fun on Mercer Island? Gather your ghouls and goblins, and don’t miss these unearthly events ahead: The Witch in Which Wood? Saturday, October 24th & Sunday, […]
Read morePresident Obama gives shout-out to Mercer Island
You gotta love a little presidential shout-out every once in awhile. President Obama was in Seattle last Friday and spoke at an evening fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray’s re-election campaign. My friend […]
Read moreThis week's events – Oct 12 – 18
Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of October 12th – 18th on Mercer Island: Family Sing-Along & Stories Monday, October 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer […]
Read moreParent Edge to host "helicopter parenting" presentation on Oct 29th
Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting the upcoming presentation, “Throw Out the Check-Listed Childhood,” by widely-acclaimed author Julie Lythocott-Haims. The event will take place on Thursday, October 29th at 7 pm […]
Read moreWhat's really happening in the Mercer Island Real Estate Market
Five years ago this month, Charlie and I bought a home on Mercer Island. We live in what I call the “Parkwood-ish” neighborhood of Mercer Island, since Parkwood is relatively […]
Read moreSJCC Announces 2015-16 Cultural Arts Season
The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) recently announced the line-up for its 2015-16 Cultural Arts season, inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to come together through the arts and […]
Read moreJujubeet Kiosk opening this week on Mercer Island
Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, healthy salads, and guilt-free treats at your fingertips on Mercer Island? Yes, please! Jujubeet, a locally owned artisan juice bar with locations in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, has […]
Read moreThis week's events – October 5 – 11
Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of October 5th – 11th on Mercer Island: Family Sing-Along & Stories Monday, October 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer […]
Read moreUpcoming Mercer Island Candidate Forums
If you are interested in learning more the candidates running Mercer Island City Council and School Board, there are several upcoming opportunities. Learn more below: Public Forums League of Women […]
Read moreMeet your candidates – November 3rd General Election
Curious to learn more about who is running for local office in the November 3rd General Election? Here’s a guide to the candidates for Mercer Island’s City Council and School […]
Read moreMI Food Revolution to host 6th Community Dinner, featuring Chef Kurt Dammeier, Founder of Bennett's
Mercer Island Food Revolution invites families to take a night off from cooking and to join us for a delicious community dinner on Thursday, October 15th, 2015, at 5:30 or 7:00 pm […]
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