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Mercer Island Community Fund currently accepting grant applications

The Mercer Island Community Fund (MICF) is currently accepting grant applications from local non-profits through February 15th. Previous grant recipients have included Friends of the Library, Mercer Island Arts Council, […]

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This week's events – Jan 30 – Feb 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 30 – February 5 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

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You're Invited! A Welcome Party for Julie Underwood, Todd Fiala & Family

Join us as we welcome Mercer Island’s new City Manager, Julie Underwood, Todd Fiala, and their three boys to Mercer Island! We are hosting an open-house style, family-friendly welcome party this Sunday! Stop […]

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Meet Julie Thuy Underwood, Mercer Island City Manager

On January 3, 2017, Mercer Island got a new city manager, Julie Thuy Underwood. Since our City’s incorporation in 1960, Mercer Island has only had six permanent city managers, and […]

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Hundreds of Islanders participate in Seattle Women's March [Photos]

Hundreds of Mercer Island women, men, and children turned out for the ‘Womxn’s March on Seattle‘ on Saturday, January 21st, joining an estimated 175,000 total participants. Islanders Margaret Morency and Carrie Wernick Newman […]

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This week's events – Jan 23 – 29

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 23 – 29 on Mercer Island: Storybook Corner Wednesday, January 25, 10:30 am Island Books, 3014 78th Ave SE Bring your little […]

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MISD Superintendent Gary Plano Announces his Departure

Mercer Island School District (MISD) Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano recently announced that he will be concluding his tenure as district superintendent at the end of this school year. The announcement […]

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Upcoming MISD Kindergarten Information Sessions & Registration

Do you have an incoming kindergartener for the 2017-2018 school year? Then don’t miss the Mercer Island School District’s upcoming kindergarten information sessions, which will take place at each elementary school […]

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Mercer Island Youth & Family Services 15th Annual Breakfast – Details & Registration

Registration is now open for the 15th annual Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) Foundation Annual Breakfast. The breakfast is a fundraiser that supports MIYFS programs. The breakfast will take place […]

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A Let's Move! Event: Cynthia Lair, Feeding the Whole Family

Save the date for a Let’s Move! Mercer Island event! The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Cynthia Lair, local cookbook author and Bastyr University faculty member, on […]

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This week's events – Jan 16 – 22

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Parent Edge Presentation: Talking With Our Children About Race Speaker: Dr. Caprice Hollins Tuesday, January 17, […]

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Mioposto Pizzeria opens today on Mercer Island

Mercer Island’s newest restaurant is about to prove that there’s always room for good pizza, even on an island of multiple pie shops. Mioposto Pizzeria is hours from debuting its first Eastside […]

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5 Must-Read Mercer Island News & Community Sites

If you are new to Mercer Island or even if you’re a long-time resident, you may be curious about your neighbors’ favorite local reads. We’ve been reading a couple of these […]

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Parent Edge presents "Talking with Our Children about Race," January 17

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting Dr. Caprice Hollins who will share the presentation “Talking With Our Children About Race” on Tuesday, January 17th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at Islander Middle School. […]

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This week's events – January 9 – 15

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 9 – 15 on Mercer Island: Workshop for Parents, Teachers, and Community Members: “In Conversation with Children about Race” – Led by Robin […]

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Mercer Island School District seeking nominations for Pathfinder Awards

The Mercer Island School District is now seeking nominations for its second annual Pathfinder Awards. The award celebrates graduates of Mercer Island High School whose achievements, strength of character, and […]

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This week's events – January 2 – 8

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 2 – 8 on Mercer Island: New City Manager Reception Tuesday, January 3, 6:15 – 7 pm City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th […]

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15 Island Links for December

Here are 15 interesting links for the month of December – all Mercer Island news and notes from around the web. Enjoy! Light Rail If you’re looking for an overview […]

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