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Mercer Island's Harvest Market returns this Sunday

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 19th, from 10 am […]

Time to Vote + Island Links for October / November

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. As publishers of My Mercer Island, part […]

This week's events – November 6 – 12

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: Steven M. Wells, Author of Yes Means Yes Monday, November 6, 6:30 – 8 pm Island […]

Convivial Cafe to open late spring on Mercer Island

No small town is quite complete without a bakery, and Mercer Island will soon be getting its own. Recent visitors of Island Books, Terra Bella, and Homegrown may have noticed […]

This week's events – October 30 – November 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 30 – November 5 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

This week's events – October 23 – 29

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 23 – 29 on Mercer Island: FREE Taste ‘n’ Talk Event Monday, October 23, 6 – 7 pm Ideal Weight Loss and […]

Best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating on Mercer Island

Here’s our guide to trick-or-treating in The Lakes neighborhood of Mercer Island – plus find out about other great neighborhoods to take your costumed kiddos on Halloween night. The Lakes The […]

Your Local Candidates – November 7th General Election

Ballots have been delivered to Mercer Island households for the King County general election on November 7th, and candidates are in their final stretches of campaigning with about two weeks […]

Parent Edge presents "Tweens, Teens & Tech: Straight Talk with Jo Langford," October 25th

Mercer Island Parent Edge and joint sponsors present “Tweens, Teens & Tech: Straight Talk with Jo Langford,” on Wednesday, October 25th, at 7 pm, at Mercer Island High School Performing Arts […]

9 Family-Friendly Halloween Events on Mercer Island

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

This week's events – October 16 – 22

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

Island Links for September / October

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 […]

This week's events – October 9 – 15

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 9 – 15 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

My MI Top 10 Blog Posts – 3rd Anniversary Edition

We’re two days into October, and believe it or not, another My MI anniversary has come and gone. It has been three years since we launched our weekly e-newsletter. Our first […]

You're Invited – Rise Up! Puerto Rico Fundraiser on October 15th

Mercer Island community members are invited to a local fundraiser to help rebuild the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. The event will take place on Sunday, October 15th, from 12:30 […]

MIPA's Toy Swap is Saturday, November 4th

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 […]

This week's events – October 2 – 8

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 2 – 8 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

Mercer Island adopts new residential development code

At last week’s meeting, the City Council adopted a new residential development code that will place new limits on house size and lot coverage, provide more protection for trees, and […]

College Prep Events & Resources for Mercer Island Students & Families

School’s back in full session, and this fall, many Mercer Island seniors and their families are preparing for their next steps after high school. For juniors, it’s also time to […]

This week's events – September 25 – October 1

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from September 25 – October 1 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

Mercer Island's Harvest Market returns this Sunday

Time to Vote + Island Links for October / November

This week's events – November 6 – 12

Convivial Cafe to open late spring on Mercer Island

This week's events – October 30 – November 5

This week's events – October 23 – 29

Best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating on Mercer Island

Your Local Candidates – November 7th General Election

Parent Edge presents "Tweens, Teens & Tech: Straight Talk with Jo Langford," October 25th

9 Family-Friendly Halloween Events on Mercer Island

This week's events – October 16 – 22

Island Links for September / October

This week's events – October 9 – 15

My MI Top 10 Blog Posts – 3rd Anniversary Edition

You're Invited – Rise Up! Puerto Rico Fundraiser on October 15th

MIPA's Toy Swap is Saturday, November 4th

This week's events – October 2 – 8

Mercer Island adopts new residential development code

College Prep Events & Resources for Mercer Island Students & Families

This week's events – September 25 – October 1

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