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Mercer Island Rental Guide

Finding a place to rent on Mercer Island can be overwhelming, whether you are just getting to know Mercer Island or even if you are long-time community member looking for […]

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This week's events – June 27 – July 3

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of June 27 – July 3 on Mercer Island: Play and Learn Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 am Mercer Island Library, 8501 […]

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A “wow” reaction to Northwood Elementary School

Despite a rainy Saturday morning, hundreds of community members came out for the dedication and tours of Northwood Elementary, Mercer Island’s newest school in 53 years. The reaction was pretty […]

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Trellis Townhomes Model Grand Opening on June 25th & 26th

Conner Homes will celebrate a Model Grand Opening for Trellis Townhomes on Saturday, June 25th, and Sunday, June 26th, from 10 am to 6 pm. The model home is on track for […]

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This week's events – June 20 – 26

Here’s my weekly roundup of events for the week of June 20 – 26 on Mercer Island: Play and Learn Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 am Mercer Island Library, 8501 SE […]

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The Roanoke Inn – Where Friends meet Friends on Mercer Island

To describe the Roanoke Inn as homey and comfortable is an understatement. It’s the kind of bar where you’d like to wait out a snowstorm or make your last stand […]

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This weeks events – June 13 – 19

Here’s my weekly roundup of events for the week of June 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: Songs for My Grandchildren: An Adults-Only Evening with Nancy Stewart  Monday, June 13, […]

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10 Island Links for May

Here are 10 interesting links for the month of May – all Mercer Island-related news and notes from around the web. Hope you enjoy! Celebrity Visits President Obama’s sister Maya […]

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Mercer Island Center for the Arts clears 'Parks Petition' hurdle

The Mercer Island Center for the Arts continues to surmount the challenges in its path – and the ‘Parks Petition’ was certainly a significant hurdle. Despite a passionate campaign that […]

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This week's events – June 6 – 12

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of June 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: Book Reading: Dan Raley, How Seattle Became A Big-League Sports Town Tuesday, June […]

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First Thursdays – Art & Wine Downtown!

Mark your calendars on the first Thursday of every month for a downtown Mercer Island Art Walk! This art and wine tasting event was launched last month by Suzanne Zahr, who just […]

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