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Islanders rally for inclusion, take steps toward education and healing, after recent anti-Semitic events

On Sunday, March 10th, over 50 community members gathered in Mercerdale Park for a Rally for Inclusion, an event organized in response to recent expressions of anti-Semitism on Mercer Island. […]

Parent Edge film screening of “Like,” a documentary about social media impacts, on April 2nd

Mercer Island Parent Edge, in partnership with the Friends of the Mercer Island Library and Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, will be hosting a screening of the IndieFlix film, […]

Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents event on April 3rd

Join Parent Edge and the Mercer Island Forefront Team for this upcoming presentation – Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents. This event, specifically for parents, will take place on Wednesday, April […]

This week’s events – March 12 – 18

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 12 – 18 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

Talking about Community Blogging [Video]

Last week, I was excited to talk about My Mercer Island, our blog and newsletter, at the Windermere Luxury Breakfast, a monthly event for Windermere real estate brokers that focuses on […]

This week’s events – March 5 – 11

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 5 – 11 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

Mercer Island Spring Recycling Event to take place on March 30th

It’s spring cleaning time! Clear out the clutter by bringing your items to this upcoming recycling event on Mercer Island. All the details are provided below. City of Mercer Island […]

Mercer Island Resources for Minimizing & Downsizing

We’re hearing a lot about the new Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo (author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”), and if you need a little decluttering inspiration, it’s […]

This week’s events – February 26 – March 4

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 26 – March 4 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

Japanese Taiko drummers to perform with Mercer Island High School percussionists

An exciting performance is in store for the Mercer Island community. “CHIKIRI,” featuring Ringtaro, Asako and Sohshun Tateishi, will perform Japanese Taiko drumming at the Mercer Island High School’s Performing Arts […]

This week’s events – February 19 – 25

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 15 – 25 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

The Snowiest February on Mercer Island

How is everyone faring in this snow … errr, slush? It’s hard to believe that four winter storms crossed over Mercer Island during the past eight days, dumping at least […]

This week’s events – February 12 – 18

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 12 – 18 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

You’re Invited! “Live Out Loud” Gala Fundraiser supporting Youth Theatre Northwest

Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) cordially invites all Mercer Island community members to attend its annual “Live Out Loud” Gala Fundraiser on March 9th, 2019. For nearly 35 years, YTN has […]

Shop Local and Support MIYFS on March 6th

Just after MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast ends on Wednesday, March 6th (new date!), the following Mercer Island businesses will open their doors in support of Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. […]

This week’s events – February 5 – 11

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 5 – 11 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

Raising the Barre: Barre Rev is Mercer Island’s Newest Fitness Studio

Barre Rev, a new fitness studio, has recently opened on Mercer Island, replacing The Dailey Method in studio space located in the Aviara building in downtown Mercer Island. If you’ve […]

This week’s events – January 29 – February 4

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 29 – February 4 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

Mercer Island Fitness Guide

The Best Fitness Classes, Studios, and Health Clubs on Mercer Island Looking for a place to get fit? You don’t have to look far. Mercer Island has an enviable selection […]

Register today! MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast to take place February 13th

You’re invited to celebrate and support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) at its biggest fundraising event of the year, the MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast. Last year’s breakfast brought […]

Islanders rally for inclusion, take steps toward education and healing, after recent anti-Semitic events

Parent Edge film screening of “Like,” a documentary about social media impacts, on April 2nd

Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents event on April 3rd

This week’s events – March 12 – 18

Talking about Community Blogging [Video]

This week’s events – March 5 – 11

Mercer Island Spring Recycling Event to take place on March 30th

Mercer Island Resources for Minimizing & Downsizing

This week’s events – February 26 – March 4

Japanese Taiko drummers to perform with Mercer Island High School percussionists

This week’s events – February 19 – 25

The Snowiest February on Mercer Island

This week’s events – February 12 – 18

You’re Invited! “Live Out Loud” Gala Fundraiser supporting Youth Theatre Northwest

Shop Local and Support MIYFS on March 6th

This week’s events – February 5 – 11

Raising the Barre: Barre Rev is Mercer Island’s Newest Fitness Studio

This week’s events – January 29 – February 4

Mercer Island Fitness Guide

Register today! MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast to take place February 13th

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