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Island Links for December / January

Our monthly “Island Links” blog post is a curated list of the previous month’s most notable Mercer Island-related links from around the web. Here are the latest links to catch […]

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This week's events – January 8 – 14

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 8 – 14 on Mercer Island: Community Coffee Hour Wednesday, January 10 & Friday, January 12, 9 – 10 am Mercer Island Community […]

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This week's events – January 1 – 7

Happy 2018! Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 1 – 7 on Mercer Island: Community Coffee Hour Wednesday, January 3 & Friday, January 5, 9 – 10 am Mercer Island […]

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This week's events – December 25 – 31

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 25 – 31 on Mercer Island: Kung Pao Christmas: Chinese Food & the movie Noodle Monday, December 25, 4 pm SJCC, 3801 East […]

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MIPA's Preschool Fair on January 6th

Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) is hosting their 19th annual Preschool Fair on Saturday, January 6th from 10 am to noon at Island Park Elementary School. If you’re looking for […]

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Mercer Island Youth & Family Services giving away fresh Christmas Trees to spread holiday cheer

For the 20th year, Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) is providing fresh Christmas trees to families who celebrate Christmas, helping to spread some festive cheer. The holiday season can […]

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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 […]

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This week's events – December 18 – 24

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 18 – 24 on Mercer Island: Community Coffee Hour Wednesday, December 20 & Friday, December 22, 9 – 10 am Mercer Island Community […]

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Mercer Island 2017 Local Business Year in Review

After another exciting year of reporting on local business activities on Mercer Island, we’re sharing a look back at the biggest openings, quiet closures, movers and shakers, and more of […]

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This week's events – December 11 – 17

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 11 – 17 on Mercer Island: First Annual Latke Cook-Off Monday, December 11, 7 – 9 pm Chabad Mercer Island, 9011 W […]

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Island Links for November / December

Our monthly “Island Links” blog post is a curated list of the previous month’s most notable Mercer Island-related links from around the web. Here are the latest links to catch […]

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New playground planned for South Mercer Playfields

The playground at the South Mercer Playfields, known as “Rainbow Park,” has closed and is currently being dismantled in preparation for the installation of a new playground. The new playground […]

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This week's events – December 4 – 10

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 4 – 10 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

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Mercer Island Christmas tree lot is now open

The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) Foundation has partnered with the Mercer Island Lions Club to manage the local Mercer Island Christmas tree lot this holiday season. Customers […]

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This week's events – November 27 – December 3

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 27 – December 3 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

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Thanksgiving Day Workouts & Family Fútbol on Mercer Island

Give back through a great workout or play some family-friendly fùtbol (aka soccer) before your Thanksgiving Day feasting and festivities begin.  The fùtbol is free and all Thanksgiving fitness events […]

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Giving Back: Mercer Island Food & Donation Drives supporting MIYFS

Numerous community organizations around Mercer Island are organizing food and donation drives to help those who need extra assistance, especially around the holidays. When local families need assistance, Mercer Island […]

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Shop Local this Holiday Season on Mercer Island

In honor of Small Business Saturday, we’re sharing a round-up of specialty retail shops and stores on Mercer Island. Support your Mercer Island retailers and shop local this holiday season! […]

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This week's events – November 20 – 26

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 20 – 26 on Mercer Island: Professional Firefighters Association’s Annual Food Drive Monday – Wednesday, November 20 – 22, 8 – 5 […]

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This week's events – November 13 – 19

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: Nancy Pearl, Author of George and Lizzie Monday, November 13, 6:30 – 8 pm Island Books, […]

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