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Parent Edge presents "Talking with Our Children about Race," January 17

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting Dr. Caprice Hollins who will share the presentation “Talking With Our Children About Race” on Tuesday, January 17th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at Islander Middle School. […]

This week's events – January 9 – 15

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 9 – 15 on Mercer Island: Workshop for Parents, Teachers, and Community Members: “In Conversation with Children about Race” – Led by Robin […]

Mercer Island School District seeking nominations for Pathfinder Awards

The Mercer Island School District is now seeking nominations for its second annual Pathfinder Awards. The award celebrates graduates of Mercer Island High School whose achievements, strength of character, and […]

This week's events – January 2 – 8

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 2 – 8 on Mercer Island: New City Manager Reception Tuesday, January 3, 6:15 – 7 pm City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th […]

15 Island Links for December

Here are 15 interesting links for the month of December – all Mercer Island news and notes from around the web. Enjoy! Light Rail If you’re looking for an overview […]

Celebrating Hanukkah: Upcoming events with the SJCC

The Stroum Jewish Community Center has organized several Hanukkah events to take place this week and next week. Learn more below: Oh Sugar Sugar: Sweet and Healthy Hanukkah Tuesday, December 20, […]

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 services: Congregational Church of Mercer Island Christmas Eve […]

Mercer Island 2016 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 […]

Pagliacci Pizza on Mercer Island now offering gluten-free pizza

Heads up to our friends and neighbors who prefer a gluten-free diet. We just got this announcement from Pagliacci Pizza: Pagliacci Pizza is now testing gluten-free pizzas at their Mercer […]

Young Islanders launch Paw Treasures, pet sitting and supply business

We love learning about local entrepreneurial ventures, and even more so, when the business owners are our youngest islanders. Elissa Clough, age 14, and her brother Matthew Clough, age 11, […]

This week's events – December 12 – 18

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 12 – 18 on Mercer Island: Sing With Our Kids Family Holiday Sing-Along Monday, December 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer Island […]

Mercer Island Light Rail Station Design & Timeline

Last week, Sound Transit released the “completed final design” for Mercer Island’s light rail station, one of 10 new stations of Sound Transit’s East Link project, which expands its light rail […]

This week's events – December 5 – 11

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from December 5 – 11 on Mercer Island: Fun by the Fireside Sing-Along Show Tuesday, December 6, 10:30 – 11:30 am Mercer Island Library, […]

15 Island Links for November

Here are 15 interesting links for the month of November – all Mercer Island news and notes from around the web. Enjoy! Islanders in the News The Chicago Cubs’ biggest […]

This week's events – November 28 – December 4

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 28 – December 4 on Mercer Island: The Power of Yes Tuesday, November 29, 7 – 8:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th […]

MIYFS to offer new support group for parents of children with autism or other intellectual disabilities

Beginning January 13th, 2017, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) will offer a support group for parents and caregivers of children with autism or other intellectual disabilities. The caregivers’ group, […]

MIVAL launches new program for young, aspiring artists

The Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) has just launched a new program for young, aspiring artists. The new program, MIVAL Junior, supports, mentors, and empowers young artists in Kindergarten through […]

My MI Guide to 2016 Holiday Events

Here’s the My MI 2016 guide to festive holiday events happening around Mercer Island: MIVAL Holiday Show Open daily through December 16 Mercer Island Community & Event Center Gallery, 8236 […]

Thanksgiving Day workouts and family fitness fun

Burn calories, fit in some family fun, give back, and give thanks – all in a morning’s workout before your Thanksgiving Day feasting and festivities begin. These local Thanksgiving fitness events […]

This week's events – November 14 – 20

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 14 – 20 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting Monday, November 14, 1 pm Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 SE […]

Parent Edge presents "Talking with Our Children about Race," January 17

This week's events – January 9 – 15

Mercer Island School District seeking nominations for Pathfinder Awards

This week's events – January 2 – 8

15 Island Links for December

Celebrating Hanukkah: Upcoming events with the SJCC

Christmas Worship Services on Mercer Island

Mercer Island 2016 Local Business Year in Review

Pagliacci Pizza on Mercer Island now offering gluten-free pizza

Young Islanders launch Paw Treasures, pet sitting and supply business

This week's events – December 12 – 18

Mercer Island Light Rail Station Design & Timeline

This week's events – December 5 – 11

15 Island Links for November

This week's events – November 28 – December 4

MIYFS to offer new support group for parents of children with autism or other intellectual disabilities

MIVAL launches new program for young, aspiring artists

My MI Guide to 2016 Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Day workouts and family fitness fun

This week's events – November 14 – 20

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