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This week's events – May 22 – 28

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from May 22 – 28 on Mercer Island: Community Coffee Hour Wednesday, May 24 & Friday, May 26, 9 – 10 am Mercer Island Community & […]

Mercer Island Young Life 5K Run/Walk to take place on June 3rd

You’re invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Mercer Island Young Life Jump into Summer 5k Run/Walk! Join Mercer Island Young Life at Luther Burbank Park on June 3rd, 2017, with a sprint […]

Studio 904 owner Keiko Kay Hirai releases new book, Sheer Determination

In her newest book, Sheer Determination, Mercer Island resident and business owner Keiko Kay Hirai shares her words of wisdom on social entrepreneurship, pursuing one’s passions, and perseverance. As a self-made entrepreneur, […]

This week's events – May 15 – 21

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from May 15 – 21 on Mercer Island: Community Coffee Hour Wednesday, May 17 & Friday, May 19, 9 – 10 am Mercer Island Community & […]

Island Links for April / May

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 – May 8 – 14

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from May 8 – 14 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s Librarian for […]

Grand Re-Opening of Freshy's Seafood Shack on Mother's Day Weekend

To celebrate their “refreshed” look and new menu items, Freshy’s Seafood Shack will be holding a grand re-opening event this coming Mother’s Day weekend, May 12th through the 14th. An […]

Local Elementary Students Brace(let) to Fight Cancer

Each spring, the traditional 5th grade sweatshirts are a hot fashion item among Mercer Island’s kidset. This year, Lakeridge Elementary School students are accessorizing with bright orange bracelets. With “K-Kids […]

This week's events – May 1 – 7

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

Little Free Libraries on Mercer Island

Reading has been a favorite past-time of mine since I was a kid. To this day, I still find comfort in the magic of a good story. What I love […]

MI Parks & Recreation to host Community Appreciation Day on Friday, April 28th

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Community Appreciation Day on Friday, April 28th, at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center, with food and activities from 9 am to […]

This week's events – April 24 – 30

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from April 24 – 30 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island School Foundation: Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser Tuesday, April 25, 7 – 8:30 am Mercer […]

This week's events – April 17 – 23

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from April 17 – 23 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

'Run Like a Girl' 5K to take place Saturday, May 13th

Celebrate female fitness by participating in the “Run Like a Girl” 5K to take place on May 13th at Luther Burbank Park, starting at 10 am. The event is open […]

Call for Entries: First MIVAL Jr. Art Show

Following the success of its inaugural Holiday Art Workshop last December, MIVAL Jr. is now planning its first art show, a month-long exhibition at Mercer Island’s Covenant Shores’ Lighthouse Gallery. […]

MIPA's Circus to take place April 22nd

The Mercer Island Preschool Association’s Circus event began in 1966 as a Dr. Seuss-inspired carnival called “Circus McGurkus” for the children of Mercer Island. Since then, it has grown into a festival that […]

Island Links for March

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. Mercer Island’s biggest news story of the […]

This week's events – April 10 – 16

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from April 10 – 16 on Mercer Island: Community Passover Seder at Chabad Mercer Island Monday, April 10 & Tuesday, April 11, 8 pm […]

April Art Walk: SZ Gallery's One-Year Celebration, new Mercer SOURCES gallery & more!

Get ready for another exciting evening of art appreciation and celebration on Mercer Island. On Thursday, April 6th, three downtown galleries will participate in Mercer Island’s First Thursday Art Walk + Wine […]

This week's events – April 3 – 9

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from April 3 – 9 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

This week's events – May 22 – 28

Mercer Island Young Life 5K Run/Walk to take place on June 3rd

Studio 904 owner Keiko Kay Hirai releases new book, Sheer Determination

This week's events – May 15 – 21

Island Links for April / May

This week's events – May 8 – 14

Grand Re-Opening of Freshy's Seafood Shack on Mother's Day Weekend

Local Elementary Students Brace(let) to Fight Cancer

This week's events – May 1 – 7

Little Free Libraries on Mercer Island

MI Parks & Recreation to host Community Appreciation Day on Friday, April 28th

This week's events – April 24 – 30

This week's events – April 17 – 23

'Run Like a Girl' 5K to take place Saturday, May 13th

Call for Entries: First MIVAL Jr. Art Show

MIPA's Circus to take place April 22nd

Island Links for March

This week's events – April 10 – 16

April Art Walk: SZ Gallery's One-Year Celebration, new Mercer SOURCES gallery & more!

This week's events – April 3 – 9

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