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This week's events – August 6 – 12

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from August 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: School Supplies Drive Monday, August 6 – Friday, August 10, During SJCC Open Hours SJCC, 3801 […]

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Beaches of Mercer Island

For some fun in the sun or a splash in Lake Washington, Mercer Island has a variety of beautiful beaches to enjoy. Bring the kids to build sandcastles at Luther […]

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South End Starbucks closed for renovation

The Starbucks Coffee store located in Mercer Island’s south end QFC shopping center is currently closed as it undergoes a major renovation project. A flyer on the front door indicates […]

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This week's events – July 30 – August 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from July 30 – August 5 on Mercer Island: Where’s Waldo? Community Event Friday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 31 At participating locations on […]

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4th Annual Steps & Reps Family Sweat Session at Mercerdale Park on Sunday, July 29th

Join the Mercer Island community for the 4th Annual Steps & Reps Family Sweat Session, an outdoor workout held in Mercerdale Park on Sunday, July 29, starting at 8:45 am. […]

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This week's events – July 23 – 29

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from July 23 – 29 on Mercer Island: Where’s Waldo? Community Event Friday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 31 At participating locations on Mercer […]

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This week's events – July 16 – 22

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from July 16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Where’s Waldo? Community Event Friday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 31 At participating locations on Mercer […]

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MIYFS "Fill the Van" Food Drive taking place this week

The Food Pantry operated by the City’s Youth and Family Services Department (MIYFS) depends on local food donations from service clubs, faith organizations, PTAs, businesses, individuals, and families to keep […]

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youbeyou Launches to Celebrate Individuality

A sign in Carmela Wood’s yard announces to passersby that her family welcomes all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations, and genders. But that wasn’t enough for her, and […]

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This week's events – July 9 – 15

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from July 9 – 15 on Mercer Island: 44th Annual MIVAL Jr Art Show Monday, July 2 – Saturday, July 14, 9 am – […]

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Island Links for May & June

Our “Island Links” blog post is a curated list of the recent notable Mercer Island-related links from around the web. Here’s what we’ve been reading lately: City of Mercer Island […]

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This week's events – July 2 – 8

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July! Here’s our weekly round-up of events from July 2 – 8 on Mercer Island: 44th Annual MIVAL Jr Art […]

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FREE Summer Activities for Kids, Teens & Families on Mercer Island

From letterboxing in Pioneer Park to teen book club meetings at the library, there are lots of ways for kids and families to avoid boredom and create great memories during […]

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Oh! Chocolate to host chocolate classes for kids starting on June 27th

This summer, Oh! Chocolate Mercer Island is hosting chocolate classes for kids, ages 6 through 12, on Wednesdays and Fridays from June 27th to August 29th. Classes will start with […]

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City Names Victor and Laurie Raisys 2017 Citizens of the Year

The Mercer Island City Council began recognizing outstanding efforts of citizens in 1990 and has continued this tradition for more than 25 years. Honorees are individuals or entities whose achievements […]

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This week's events – June 25 – July 1

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from June 25 – July 1 on Mercer Island: College Essay Writing – Making the Most of Summer Tuesday, June 26, 1:30 – 3:30 […]

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New Wine Bar is Retirement Dream for Local Couple

When Barrels Wine Bar opens on June 20th, Mercer Island will have a new place to drink and shop for wine, and Tina and Joe Kennedy will fulfill a dream. […]

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Mercer Island Emergency Preparedness Day at Luther Burbank Park on Saturday, June 23rd

Mercer Island residents are invited to join Mercer Island Radio Operators (MIRO), an Amateur Radio Emergency Service organization, during their annual American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day weekend for a […]

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City launches second Solarize Mercer Island campaign; workshops begin June 26th

​Due to popular demand, the City of Mercer Island has launched its second Solarize Mercer Island campaign in four years. Solarize is an innovative group purchase program that helps residents […]

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This week's events – June 18 – 24

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from June 18 – 24 on Mercer Island: Australian Winemaker’s Dinner – Luke Marquis Monday, June 18, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Caruccio’s, 2441 76th Ave […]

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