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Kindergarten registration now open for Mercer Island School District

Kindergarten enrollment is now underway for the 2018-2019 school year in the Mercer Island School District. Families are asked not to delay in completing their online registration packet. “Although kindergarten […]

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This week's events – February 26 – March 4

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

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This week's events – February 19 – 25

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 19 – 25 on Mercer Island: Winter Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

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Sano Cafe now open on Mercer Island

Calling all juice and smoothie lovers, wellness warriors, and anyone who just wants a healthy, energy-jolting meal or snack to power through the day. Mercer Island just got a fantastic […]

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This week's events – February 12 – 18

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

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Club Pilates studio opening this spring on Mercer Island

Opening in a few short weeks, Club Pilates Mercer Island will be the newest fitness studio to join Mercer Island’s downtown health and wellness scene. Construction is ongoing and equipment […]

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Best Meal Delivery Services serving Mercer Island

What’s for dinner? It is the crushing, age-old question that seems to be harder and harder to answer. The combination of hectic work lives, children’s busy activity schedules, and a lack […]

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This week's events – February 5 – 11

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

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Shop and Dine Local to support MIYFS on February 7th and 8th

Every year, the local community comes together to celebrate and support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services at its Annual Breakfast, the biggest MIYFS Foundation fundraising event of the year. […]

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Mercer Island featured as Best Place to Live in Washington

Every year, Money magazine selects their top picks for the best places to live in the country, and in 2017, Mercer Island made the list at #89. Now they’ve selected the […]

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Mercer Island’s Legacy of Mid-Century Modern Architecture

With our beautiful natural landscapes, views of mountains and Lake Washington, and our peaceful setting just removed from Seattle and Bellevue, it’s no wonder Mercer Island inspired the great mid-century […]

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This week's events – January 29 – February 4

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

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Parent Edge presents "Angst: Raising Awareness around Anxiety," February 6th

Mercer Island Parent Edge will be hosting a free movie screening and discussion event, “Angst: Raising Awareness around Anxiety,” on February 6 at Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. There […]

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Best Mercer Island Venues for Your Next Event

Do you have an upcoming event to host? Whether you’re planning a child’s birthday party, a special reception, or a professional workshop, Mercer Island has lots of great versatile venues […]

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This week's events – January 22 – 28

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 22 – 28 on Mercer Island: Winter Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

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Parent Edge presents "Kids & Race: Changing the Narrative" talk with Jasen Frelot, Jan 18th

Mercer Island Parent Edge and joint sponsors present “Kids & Race: Changing the Narrative” talk with Jasen Frelot on Thursday, January 18th, at 7 pm, at Northwood Elementary School. More information […]

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Register today! MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast to take place February 7th

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 […]

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UW Athletic Director, Jen Cohen, to Keynote Mercer Island Business Breakfast on February 1st

Once a year, the Mercer Island community comes together to support the Boys & Girls Club at the Mercer Island Business Breakfast. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, […]

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MI Athletic Club named Mercer Island 2017 Business of the Year

On January 11th at its monthly Membership Luncheon, the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce announced Mercer Island’s 2017 Business of the Year. This year, the honor goes to MI Athletic Club […]

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This week's events – January 15 – 21

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 15 – 21 on Mercer Island: Science Fun for Little Ones Tuesday, January 16, 10:30 – 11:30 am Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th […]

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