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Spotlight on Island Crest Park & Deane's Children's Park

With spring bringing sunnier weather, it’s time to get out and enjoy Mercer Island parks again – and one of our favorites is Island Crest Park. Located toward the south […]

Support Mercer Island schools at the MISF Breakfast of Champions, April 25th

Mercer Island has a long-standing tradition of raising great students who go on to do amazing things for our community, country, and world. We have proven that investment in our […]

Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents event this Wednesday

Parent Edge and the Mercer Island Forefront Team are hosting their final event of the academic year on Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents. This event will take place this Wednesday, […]

This week's events – March 27 – April 2

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 27 – April 2 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

The Latest on Mercer Island's Residential Development Standards Update

The City of Mercer Island Planning Commission is in its final weeks of reviewing Mercer Island’s Residential Development Standards and will soon share their proposed updates with the Mercer Island […]

Learning & Educational Resources for Students and Families on Mercer Island

Looking for resources to help your child grow and succeed in school? Want to learn more about private schools or the college application process? We’ve gathered the many helpful tutoring services, educational […]

This week's events – March 20 – 26

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 20 – 26 on Mercer Island: Dr. Laura Kastner presents “Toxic Stress and the Pressure to Succeed” Monday, March 20, 7 pm Mercer […]

Leap for Green Sustainability Fair to take place April 1st

Every year in April, the City of Mercer Island hosts the Leap for Green Sustainability Fair at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC). This year’s event will take […]

Welcome, Julia!

I’m excited to introduce Julia Hess, our newest member of the My MI team. Julia joins us as as our Calendar & Events Editor and will be contributing our weekly […]

Dr. Laura Kastner to present on "Toxic Stress and the Pressure to Succeed" on March 20th

Dr. Laura Kastner is returning to Mercer Island to share her lecture “Toxic Stress and the Pressure to Succeed.” The event is hosted by Mercer Island Parent Edge and Mercer Island Youth & […]

This week's events – March 13 – 19

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

MIYFS to host Successful Parenting on Mercer Island Forum on March 15th

The Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Community Advisory Board will host a community forum on successful parenting on Mercer Island featuring a panel discussion with local parenting professionals along side Island […]

This week's events – March 6 – 12

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

Island Links for February

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. February 2017 was an exceptionally newsworthy month […]

Orangetheory Fitness now open on Mercer Island

Orangetheory Fitness is now open on Mercer Island, adding another dynamic fitness option to our community’s abundant health and wellness offerings. The studio is located in The Hadley building in […]

This week's events – Feb 27 – March 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 27 – March 5 on Mercer Island: Parent Edge presents John O’Sullivan, author of “Changing the Game” Monday, February 27, 7 pm Mercer […]

Award-winning author Kelli Estes to speak at MI Women's Club luncheon

The Mercer Island Women’s Club will host local, award-winning author Kelli Estes for its annual community luncheon. The event is open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, […]

Parent Edge to host John O'Sullivan, author of "Changing the Game," on February 27

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting John O’Sullivan, author of “Changing the Game,” on Monday, February 27th, at 7 pm at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. More […]

This week's events – Feb 13 – 19

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: City Council Special Meeting / I-90 Access Update Monday, February 13, 7 pm City Hall, 9611 SE […]

Freshy's Local Market now open on Mercer Island

Love to eat local, sustainable, and organic – or how about just simple, delicious food? We have great news for you. Freshy’s Local Market is now open and carries 75% […]

Spotlight on Island Crest Park & Deane's Children's Park

Support Mercer Island schools at the MISF Breakfast of Champions, April 25th

Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents event this Wednesday

This week's events – March 27 – April 2

The Latest on Mercer Island's Residential Development Standards Update

Learning & Educational Resources for Students and Families on Mercer Island

This week's events – March 20 – 26

Leap for Green Sustainability Fair to take place April 1st

Welcome, Julia!

Dr. Laura Kastner to present on "Toxic Stress and the Pressure to Succeed" on March 20th

This week's events – March 13 – 19

MIYFS to host Successful Parenting on Mercer Island Forum on March 15th

This week's events – March 6 – 12

Island Links for February

Orangetheory Fitness now open on Mercer Island

This week's events – Feb 27 – March 5

Award-winning author Kelli Estes to speak at MI Women's Club luncheon

Parent Edge to host John O'Sullivan, author of "Changing the Game," on February 27

This week's events – Feb 13 – 19

Freshy's Local Market now open on Mercer Island

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