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This week's events – May 2 – 8

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  2 – 8 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

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Strong Appreciation in Mercer Island Residential Real Estate

It’s spring! With our boys’ baseball season just starting and the hints of summer around the corner, it’s an exciting time of year.  It’s also time to reflect on the first […]

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Mariners’ King Felix will throw first pitch at Mercer Island Little League’s Opening Day

South Mercer Playfields will become the King’s Court this Saturday, April 30th, when Seattle Mariners pitcher “King” Felix Hernandez will join the Mercer Island Little League for Opening Day ceremonies. […]

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This week's events – April 25 – May 1

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 25 – May 1 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Schools Foundation “Breakfast of Champions” Tuesday, April 26th, 7 – […]

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Mercer Island Schools Foundation to host 'Breakfast of Champions' on April 26th

The Mercer Island Schools Foundation will host the annual ‘Breakfast of Champions’ next week on Thursday, April 26th, 7 to 8:30 am, at the Mercer Island High School. Many are […]

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This week's events – April 18 – 24

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 18 – 24 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

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Elementary school day changes next year

A longer day and later start but with Spanish lessons and shorter bus rides With the addition of a new Spanish language program and a new elementary school opening in […]

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Summerwell Homes Announced on Mercer Island

The Coval property on Mercer Island has a new name – Summerwell, a forthcoming development of 16 new homes located at the former property of Myer and Barbara Coval on the […]

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High passions for parks & arts – and here's where I stand

Over the weekend, The Seattle Times published the article, “Fight on the Eastside over 1 acre of parkland,” about the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) proposed location in […]

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This week's events – April 11 – 17

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 11 – 17 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

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Parent Edge to host "Change and Resiliency" presentation on April 27th

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting Dr. Liliana Lengua who will share the presentation “Supporting Elementary-Aged Children Through Change: Promoting Resilient Responses to Life’s Stresses” on April 27th at 9:30 am. The presentation will […]

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This week's events – April 4 – 10

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of April 4th – 10th on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

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8 Island Links for March

Here are 8 interesting links for the month of March – all Mercer Island-related news and notes from around the web. Hope you enjoy! 1 & 2. The Mercer Island […]

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Mioposto to open Wood-Fired Pizzeria on Mercer Island

Mercer Island gets a new pizzeria this summer when Mioposto will open their fourth location in 10 years. It’s the first location on the Eastside, where they will be serving […]

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