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Mercer Island Fall Classes & Activities

With summer coming to an end, local organizations have just published their program calendars and event schedules for the fall season. While we have traditionally created seasonal round-up blog posts […]

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This week's events – August 27 – September 2

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from August 27 – September 2 on Mercer Island: Sephardic-Inspired Rosh Hashanah Menu Tuesday, August 28, 6:30 – 9 pm Caruccio’s, 2441 76th Ave SE, […]

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MIPA's Summer Concert is Thursday, August 30th

The Mercer Island Preschool Association is hosting their annual summer concert on August 30th! Caspar Babypants is this year’s musical guest. MIPA’s Summer Concert is a highly anticipated, free family event, […]

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MISD Back-to-School Tips & Info

School will be back in session on Mercer Island on Wednesday, September 5th! If you have a student in the Mercer Island School District (MISD), find everything you need to […]

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This week's events – August 20 – 26

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from August 20 – 26 on Mercer Island: Community Coffee Hour Wednesday, August 22 & Friday, August 24, 9 – 10 am Mercer Island Community […]

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Windermere's Kicks for Kids Back-to-School Shoe Drive

Windermere Mercer Island invites you to help in its back-to-school sneaker drive, known as the Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive, which serves the local communities to connect low-income youth with […]

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This week's events – August 13 – 19

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from August 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: Kids’ Weeklong Pastry Cooking Camp Monday – Friday, August 13 – 17, 9:30 am – 3 […]

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Coffee, Croissants, Community & more at new Convivial Café

Convivial, the long-awaited bakery cafe, officially opened in Mercer Island’s Town Center on August 10th. It arrives with freshly baked breads, pastries, coffee, and big plans. Owner Joel Wachs, profiled […]

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MICA seeks input for community survey

Over the past several months, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) team has been engaging with Mercer Island residents about their experiences with arts and culture. They have conducted […]

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Farmers Market Garden Party to take place this Thursday, August 9th

The second annual Mercer Island Farmers Market “Garden Party” is happening this Thursday, August 9th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The event is hosted by the Mercer Island Farmers Market […]

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This week's events – August 6 – 12

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from August 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: School Supplies Drive Monday, August 6 – Friday, August 10, During SJCC Open Hours SJCC, 3801 […]

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Beaches of Mercer Island

For some fun in the sun or a splash in Lake Washington, Mercer Island has a variety of beautiful beaches to enjoy. Bring the kids to build sandcastles at Luther […]

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