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This week's events – November 28 – December 4

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 28 – December 4 on Mercer Island: The Power of Yes Tuesday, November 29, 7 – 8:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th […]

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MIYFS to offer new support group for parents of children with autism or other intellectual disabilities

Beginning January 13th, 2017, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) will offer a support group for parents and caregivers of children with autism or other intellectual disabilities. The caregivers’ group, […]

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MIVAL launches new program for young, aspiring artists

The Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) has just launched a new program for young, aspiring artists. The new program, MIVAL Junior, supports, mentors, and empowers young artists in Kindergarten through […]

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My MI Guide to 2016 Holiday Events

Here’s the My MI 2016 guide to festive holiday events happening around Mercer Island: MIVAL Holiday Show Open daily through December 16 Mercer Island Community & Event Center Gallery, 8236 […]

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Thanksgiving Day workouts and family fitness fun

Burn calories, fit in some family fun, give back, and give thanks – all in a morning’s workout before your Thanksgiving Day feasting and festivities begin. These local Thanksgiving fitness events […]

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This week's events – November 14 – 20

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 14 – 20 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting Monday, November 14, 1 pm Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 SE […]

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New Seasons Market now open on Mercer Island

New Seasons Market is now open on Mercer Island, and it’s everything we hoped it would be. Bright and friendly with plentiful parking, a one-stop shop for your organic, gluten-free, […]

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Family-owned since 1943, the Roanoke Inn to become a community-owned business

The Roanoke Inn, purchased by the Reeck family in 1943 and managed by Dorothy Reeck since 1993, is transitioning ownership before the end of the year. The new owners?  Well, […]

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Mercer Island women leading 41st District races in 2016 General Election

Congratulations to Mercer Island women Tana Senn, Lisa Wellman, and Judy Clibborn, who are leading in their respective 41st District races following the November 8th general election. All three Democrats, […]

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This week's events – November 7 – 13

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 7 – 13 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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City of Mercer Island selects new City Manager, Julie Thuy Underwood

The City of Mercer Island announced the selection of a new permanent City Manager, Julie Thuy Underwood. The City Council will formally approve her appointment at its Monday, November 7th […]

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13 Island Links for October

Mercer Island Joel McHale makes quite an appearance at Island Books. Here are 13 interesting links for the month of October – all Mercer Island news and notes from around […]

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New Seasons Market Grand Opening – Schedule of Events & Store Details

New Seasons Market will celebrate its Grand Opening on Mercer Island on November 10th. New Seasons CEO Wendy Collie along with the company executive team, store leaders, local producers, and […]

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10 Reasons to Get Excited for New Seasons Market

Last month, New Seasons Market invited us to an all-day immersion experience at their local stores in Portland. With anticipation levels high for their new Mercer Island store opening on November […]

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