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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Preliminary proposals for Mercer Island’s “Gateway” property

Last week, the City of Mercer Island held an open house showcasing the preliminary conceptual proposals from five semi-finalist developers for a commuter parking and mixed-use project in Town Center. […]

This week's events – October 29 – November 4

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 29 – November 4 on Mercer Island: MIVAL Holiday Show Monday, October 29 – Friday, December 14 Mercer Island Community & Event […]

The Cookie House – A Mercer Island Halloween Tradition Carries On

When Tara Reimers bought her house in 2011, it came with a little something extra – a longstanding Halloween tradition as “The Cookie House” on Mercer Island. As she and […]

Meet the Artists behind the Mural this Thursday

The community is invited to join the Mercer Island Arts Council and the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation department for the “unveiling” of the new mural Darwin’s Dream, based on […]

Fall Festivals, Trunk or Treats, and Fright-tastic Fun on Mercer Island

Mercer Island has lots of Halloween fun in store for kids and families! We’ve compiled a list of the upcoming events ahead, and many of them are free and almost […]

This week's events – October 22 – 28

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 22- 28 on Mercer Island: Talk Time Monday, October 22, 1 – 2:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Improve […]

Parent Edge presents "UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World," October 23rd

Mercer Island Parent Edge will be hosting internationally recognized educator, speaker, and author Dr. Michelle Borba, who will be presenting on her book, “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our […]

MIPA's Toy Swap is Saturday, November 3rd

Every year, the Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) organizes a giant consignment sale of gently used toys, children’s clothing, and equipment for children ages 0 – 12. This year’s Toy […]

Celebrate the Start of Tree Planting Season on October 20th

Hundreds of volunteers will be joining the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and the City of Mercer Island for the Annual Tree Planting Celebration at Luther Burbank Park on Saturday, […]

This week's events – October 15 – 21

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 15 – 21 on Mercer Island: Talk Time Monday, October 15, 1 – 2:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE […]

This week's events – October 8 – 14

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 8 – 14 on Mercer Island: Talk Time Monday, October 8, 1 – 2:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE […]

Best Happy Hour Spots on Mercer Island

With discount drinks and affordable snacks, happy hours are all about making the afternoon a little bit easier. And what’s easier than getting to stay on-Island as you transition from […]

MICA releases Community Visioning Report + Upcoming Report Session

Through small group conversations, large and dynamic visioning sessions, and an island-wide survey, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) gathered the community’s ideas, concerns, and aspirations in regard […]

This week's events – October 1 – 7

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 1-7 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s Librarian for […]

Best Mercer Island Organizations for Networking and Making Friends

A great way to make friends and network on Mercer Island is to get involved in a local organization and meet people with whom you share a unique interest or […]

Mercer Island's Harvest Market returns this Sunday

This week's events – November 12 – 18

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

City names two finalists for “Gateway” property

This week's events – November 5 – 11

Preliminary proposals for Mercer Island’s “Gateway” property

This week's events – October 29 – November 4

The Cookie House – A Mercer Island Halloween Tradition Carries On

Meet the Artists behind the Mural this Thursday

Fall Festivals, Trunk or Treats, and Fright-tastic Fun on Mercer Island

This week's events – October 22 – 28

Parent Edge presents "UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World," October 23rd

MIPA's Toy Swap is Saturday, November 3rd

Celebrate the Start of Tree Planting Season on October 20th

This week's events – October 15 – 21

This week's events – October 8 – 14

Best Happy Hour Spots on Mercer Island

MICA releases Community Visioning Report + Upcoming Report Session

This week's events – October 1 – 7

Best Mercer Island Organizations for Networking and Making Friends

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