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This week's events – November 26 – December 2

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 26 – December 2 on Mercer Island: Talk Time Monday, November 26, 1 – 2:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave […]

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Thanksgiving Week Workouts and Family Fitness Fun

Do you want to burn some calories in advance of your Thanksgiving meal? Give back through a great workout or enjoy some family fitness fun on Mercer Island before your […]

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This week's events – November 19 – 25

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 19 – 25 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Professional Firefighter’s Annual Food Drive Wednesday, November 21, 10 – 5 pm North QFC […]

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Last call for fish and chips … Freshy’s Seafood Shack is closing

A “for lease” sign is up at the refurbished 76 gas station, signaling an end for Mercer Island’s favorite fish-and-chips spot, Freshy’s Seafood Shack. Owner Bryce Caldwell announced that he […]

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Mercer Island Christmas Tree Lot opens November 24th at new location; volunteers needed

The Mercer Island Christmas Tree Lot, benefitting Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) and Mercer Island Lions Club charitable giving, opens Saturday, November 24th. This year, the lot will […]

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The Mercer Island Community Fund: Building community one grant at a time since 1985

The Mercer Island Community Fund (MICF) annual donation drive is in full swing, in preparation to award grants in the spring of 2019. MICF is seeking new donors toward supporting purposeful […]

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Mercer Island's Harvest Market returns this Sunday

The Mercer Island Farmers Market will soon open for its final and most anticipated day of the season – Harvest Market. The market will open Sunday, November 18th, from 10 […]

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This week's events – November 12 – 18

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 12 – 18 on Mercer Island: Thrift Store 43rd Anniversary Sale Monday, November 12, 9 am – 7 pm Mercer Island Thrift […]

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Application period open for Mercer Island Sister City Student Exchange Program in France

The Mercer Island Sister City Association is currently accepting applications from Mercer Island High School students, in grades 9 through 11, who are interested in participating in a 10-day exchange […]

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City names two finalists for “Gateway” property

Last week, we wrote about some exciting ideas presented in the preliminary proposals for the City’s “Gateway” property – the former site of Tully’s Coffee where the City is planning […]

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This week's events – November 5 – 11

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 5 – November 11 on Mercer Island: Talk Time Monday, November 5, 1 – 2:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave […]

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