Sunnybeam teacher Mary Ann Haney recognized with MIPA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) recently recognized Sunnybeam School teacher, Mary Ann Haney, with its first Exceptional Educator Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at a special ceremony […]
Read moreThe Hines Project: Update + Design
This article follows up on My MI’s previous post Talk of the Town: The Hines Project, a development central to much public conversation as it stands to change the landscape of our […]
Read morePTAs to host School Funding Informational Event
Mercer Island School District PTA Legislative Committee is hosting an information session on current issues related to Washington state funding of K-12 education. All Mercer Island residents are invited to attend […]
Read moreThe Lake House on Forest Avenue
This week I’m pleased to feature this newly listed waterfront home in the Forest Avenue neighborhood on the west side of Mercer Island. Listed at $3,395,000, this home began as a summer […]
Read moreMercer Island teachers to hold one-day walkout on May 19th
On Tuesday, May 19, the Mercer Island Education Association will hold a one-day walkout to protest the underfunding of basic education by the Washington State Legislature. The vote to walkout […]
Read moreIslanders rally to provide Nepal relief funds
Days before the devastating earthquake in Nepal, I enjoyed Facebook updates and breathtaking photos of a high school friend’s mountain trekking excursion there. The moment I heard about the earthquake, […]
Read moreSpacious Parkwood Contemporary Home
This beautiful contemporary home is ideally located in Parkwood, one of my favorite neighborhoods on Mercer Island. Listed earlier this summer, the price has recently been reduced from $1,985,000 to $1,825,000. The […]
Read moreHomegrown's Ben Friedman to speak at Farmers Market Celebration
A delicious evening awaits. The Mercer Island Farmers Market (MIFM) is hosting its annual spring fundraising event,”Cultivating Taste,” on Sunday, May 17th, 5:30 to 8 pm, at Lilly’s in Aljoya. Dinner, […]
Read moreModern Love: This Ralph Anderson Home
This Ralph Anderson home is new on the market today, and it has us swooning. Listed at $1,058,000, this mid-century modern has been thoughtfully restored with just the right design touches. […]
Read moreThe Bridge that Keeps Mercer Island Schools Strong
Tomorrow the Mercer Island Schools Foundation hosts its annual “Breakfast of Champions,” the spring fundraising event for the organization’s Bridge campaign, which raises money to fund teachers in the Mercer […]
Read moreNantucket-Inspired Estate with a View
I am pleased to share a new My MI blog feature – a showcase of a special new property for sale on Mercer Island. As a Mercer Island realtor, I’m […]
Read moreNew World Art Gallery Opens on Mercer Island
The newly opened Clarke & Clarke Art + Artifacts Gallery brings a multi-cultural perspective to the Mercer Island art scene. The gallery presents the works of Northwest mid-century painters, potters, and glass […]
Read more5 Elements Pilates Celebrates New Private Studio with Open House
5 Elements Pilates, owned by Rebecca Laws Nemetz, recently opened a new “luxurious” fully equipped private Pilates studio next to the leasing office of 77 Central Apartments. The private studio […]
Read moreHomes for Under $1M on Mercer Island
So did you hear about that house that got 17 offers? Or what about the one that went $75,000 above asking? Stories of bidding wars and steep market competition are popular these […]
Read moreMIPA's Circus is this Saturday
When my son was younger, he would frequently ask about two events throughout the year – “When is my birthday?” and “When is Circus?” Lucky for all kids everywhere, Circus […]
Read moreTips for protecting your most valuable asset – your health
I love to talk about preventive medicine. Individuals who are proactive about their healthcare and choose to live a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce their chance of developing certain chronic […]
Read moreStanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund to recognize MI graduating senior woman
Did you know that President Barack Obama’s mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, graduated from Mercer Island High School and became a renowned anthropologist? And she took her first anthropology class at […]
Read moreNew My MI Neighborhood Guide
We are pleased to share an all-new neighborhood guide to Mercer Island. Mercer Island has a varied collection of neighborhoods. All feature beautiful homes, yet each neighborhood has its own unique […]
Read moreEgg Hunts on Mercer Island this Saturday
The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Spring Eggs-travaganza this Saturday. There’s lots of fun in store for both little and big kids – starting with the […]
Read moreParks & Recreation Department Kicks off Wellness Program
The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off a new wellness program, led by nutrition coach Michelle Cartmel. Wellness Wednesdays April 1st marks the kick-off of Wellness Wednesdays, […]
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