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Windermere Kicks for Kids Back-to-School Shoe Drive

Help us give local kids a step up! My office, Windermere Real Estate / Mercer Island, is participating once again in the Kicks for Kids campaign – a back-to-school sneaker […]

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MIPA's Summer Concert is August 23rd

The Mercer Island Preschool Association’s annual summer concert, featuring Jen Ayers and The Parkway Boys, is right around the corner. This is a highly anticipated, free family event, especially geared for preschool-aged […]

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10 Island Links for July

Here are 10 interesting links for the month of July – all Mercer Island news and notes from around the web. Enjoy! Civic News Q13 Fox and King 5 News covered […]

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This week's events – August 8 – 14

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of August 8 – 14 on Mercer Island: Monday Family Fun Movies Monday, August 8, 6:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 […]

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Wildflowers on Island Crest Way

A little color goes a long way on Mercer Island, especially to brighten up the daily commute and comings and goings of residents and visitors to the island. If you’ve […]

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This week's events – August 1 – 7

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of August 1-7 on Mercer Island: Monday Family Fun Movies Monday, August 1, 6:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave […]

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I-90 Closures during Seafair Weekend, Aug 5 – 7

It’s almost Seafair weekend, which brings the highly anticipated Blue Angels Seafair Air Show performance to Seattle. That also means closures of the I-90 floating bridge for safety reasons during […]

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Celebrate National Night Out on August 2nd

On Tuesday, August 2, the City will be hosting its eighth annual “National Night Out.”  This year will mark the 33rd National Night Out event across the United States. National […]

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Sift & Stir dishes up cooking fun for kids

Here’s a new small business on Mercer Island we’re excited about – Sift & Stir, owned by islander Christine Nakano who teaches kids to get comfortable in the kitchen and express […]

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Just Sold: Classic Colonial Home near Ellis Pond

Congratulations to our clients who just purchased this classic home on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the Ellis Pond neighborhood of Mercer Island. This house was listed at $1,250,000, and though there […]

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This week's events – July 25 – 31

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of July 25-31 on Mercer Island: We All Play in Our Own Way Concert Tuesday, July 26, Noon Mercerdale Park, 77th SE […]

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This week's events – July 18 – 24

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of July 18-24 on Mercer Island: Lunch Bunch Storytimes in the Park Tuesday, July 19, Noon – 12:45 pm Deane’s Children’s […]

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Mercer Island Library to reopen and unveil remodel this Saturday

There are many things I love about Mercer Island, and at the top of my list is our jewel of a little library. I’m excited to share it is reopening this […]

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Nancy Stewart named Mercer Island Citizen of the Year

The City Council began recognizing outstanding efforts of citizens in 1990 and has continued this tradition for more than 20 years. Honorees are individuals or entities whose achievements may have […]

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This week's events – July 11 – 17

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of July 11-17 on Mercer Island: Lunch Bunch Storytimes in the Park  Tuesday, July 12, Noon – 12:45 pm Deane’s Children’s […]

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10 Island Links for June

Here are 10 interesting links for the month of June – all Mercer Island-related news and notes from around the web.  Enjoy! Civic News After two years, the city council […]

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Building MICA together brick-by-brick; A Lego collaboration

Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) launches summer program in collaboration with Renowned Lego Artist Alice Finch and MIHS Eagle Scout candidate Connor Hill With the understanding that a community […]

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Cruise over for the Mercer Island Car Show

Calling all car enthusiasts! You’re invited to join the 14th Annual Mercer Island Car Show, an event in the Summer Celebration Street Fair, on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Bring your […]

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Adventure Playground Returns on July 5th

Adventure Playground is opening for another season this Tuesday, July 5th. JayMarc Homes, sponsor of Adventure Playground, is hosting a kick-off event on Tuesday from 2 to 3 pm. Construction […]

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This week's events – July 4 – 10

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of June 4 – 10 on Mercer Island: Lunch Bunch Storytimes in the Park Tuesday, July 5, Noon – 12:45 pm […]

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