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All Island Track Meet to take place Friday, June 14th

The 49th Annual All Island Track Meet for 4th and 5th graders from Mercer Island elementary schools will be held on Friday, June 14th from 1 to 3:30 pm at […]

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This week’s events – May 28 – June 3

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from May 28 – June 3 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Art GuideMonday – Sunday, May 27 – June 2Stop by and check […]

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National Trails Day & Letterboxing kick-off event to take place June 1st

Celebrate National Trails Day and kick off this year’s letterboxing season with the City of Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday, June 1st, from 10am to 12 pm! […]

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This week’s events – May 21 – 27

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from May 21 – 27 on Mercer Island: Kaleidoscope Play & LearnWednesday, May 22, 10:30 am – NoonMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave […]

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Coming soon! Old 76 to bring old-school burgers to Mercer Island

In June, the former gas station that most recently held Freshy’s Seafood Shack will complete its transformation into Old 76, a classic burger joint, by the folks behind Homegrown. Brad […]

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The Boutique Lounge expands Mercer Island’s shopping scene to the South end

The Boutique Lounge recently opened in Mercer Island’s South end shopping center, giving shoppers an exciting new retail option on the island. Owner Kerry Donner, a Mercer Island native and […]

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This week’s events – May 14 – 20

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from May 14 – 20 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

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This week’s events – May 7 – 13

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

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Enjoy a “Taste of Mercer Island” through new local food tours

Orna Samuelly loves to travel, and every place she visits, she takes a food tour. On each tour, she learns some history, gets a little insight into the city, and […]

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Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots on Mercer Island

***Update on 3/4/2020: Bennett’s Bistro and Island Broiler are now closed on Mercer Island.  Convivial Cafe is now L’Experience Paris – also a great choice for breakfast or brunch.*** Mimosas, […]

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