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A New Proposed Development for a prime Mercer Island Town Center location

It took nearly four years, but mixed-use development plans appear to be back on the table for the King Insurance property in Mercer Island Town Center. The City of Mercer […]

This week’s events – January 22 – 28

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 22 – 28 on Mercer Island: OsteoStrong presents BodySpec Mobile DEXA UnitTuesday, January 22, 8 am – 4 pm OsteoStrong, 7803 SE […]

How to Choose a Preschool: A Quick Guide

Finding a quality preschool or child care provider can be daunting. Here are some tips that will help you find the right preschool for your child’s needs. It’s time to […]

Parent Edge to host diversity expert Rosetta Lee on Wednesday, January 23rd

Mercer Island Parent Edge will be hosting Rosetta Lee, a highly regarded local and national expert in diversity, inclusion, and equity. There will be two presentations on Wednesday, January 23rd, […]

MIPA’s Preschool Fair to take place Saturday, January 26th

The Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) is hosting its 20th annual Preschool Fair on Saturday, January 26th, from 9:30 am to noon at Island Park Elementary School. If you’re looking […]

This week’s events – January 15 – 21

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 15 – 21 on Mercer Island: Keeping Our Kids Safe Tuesday, January 15, 7 – 9 pmMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE […]

This week’s events from January 7 – 13

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 7 – 13 on Mercer Island: Drop In to Learn about eBooks Monday, January 7, 10 am – Noon Mercer Island Library, 4400 […]

This week's events from December 31 – January 6

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 31 – January 6 on Mercer Island: SJCC: Winter Break Camp Monday, December 31 – Friday, January, 4, 9 am – 4 pmSJCC, […]

This week's events from December 24 – 30

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 24 – 30 on Mercer Island: Kung Pao Xmas: Dreaming of a Jewish ChristmasTuesday, December 25, dinner at 5 pm | movie […]

Finalists join forces for City’s “Gateway” property planned at former Tully’s site

On October 31st, the City of Mercer Island named MainStreet Property Group LLC and Shelter Holdings / Weinstein A+U as the two finalists for a commuter parking facility and mixed-use residential/commercial […]

This week's events from December 17 – 23

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 17 – 23 on Mercer Island: Talk Time Monday, December 17, 1 – 2:30 pmMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Improve […]

Christmas Worship Services on Mercer Island

For many, this is the season of spiritual reflection and celebration. The following churches on Mercer Island will be holding special Christmas worship services: Congregational Church of Mercer Island Christmas Eve […]

This week's events from December 10 – 16

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 10 – 16 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Giving TreeMonday, December 10 – Friday, December 16Mercer Island Community […]

This week's events – December 3 – 9

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 3 – 9 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Giving Tree Monday, December 3 – Friday, December 16 Mercer […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A New Proposed Development for a prime Mercer Island Town Center location

This week’s events – January 22 – 28

How to Choose a Preschool: A Quick Guide

Parent Edge to host diversity expert Rosetta Lee on Wednesday, January 23rd

MIPA’s Preschool Fair to take place Saturday, January 26th

This week’s events – January 15 – 21

This week’s events from January 7 – 13

This week's events from December 31 – January 6

This week's events from December 24 – 30

Finalists join forces for City’s “Gateway” property planned at former Tully’s site

This week's events from December 17 – 23

Christmas Worship Services on Mercer Island

This week's events from December 10 – 16

This week's events – December 3 – 9

This week's events – November 26 – December 2

Thanksgiving Week Workouts and Family Fitness Fun

This week's events – November 19 – 25

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

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

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

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