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Preschool Choices: Play is the Way!

Guest post by Melissa Benaroya, MSW, LICSW, Certified Gottman Educator and Co-Founder of Grow Parenting. Do you want your little one to be happy and find success throughout their life? […]

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A Stunning Vision for the Mercer Island Center for the Arts

The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) has chosen designers for the new performing arts center, and their vision is stunning. MICA and the design team – Framework Cultural Placemaking […]

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Homegrown opens on Mercer Island

Homegrown Sustainable Sandwich Shop opened its eighth location today on Mercer Island, bringing co-founders Ben Friedman and Brad Gillis back to their roots. Both Friedman and Gillis grew up on […]

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Post-Merriment Minestrone

Guest post by Lesley Poole, Co-Founder Mainstay Gatherings Don’t miss her upcoming workshop, Soup Basics Everyone knows the New Year brings resolutions aplenty. Some may include a more healthful lifestyle, or […]

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New Classes for Kids in 2015

For little thespians and yogis to future software engineers and Ninja Warrior competitors, there is a class for every child on Mercer Island. Find out what new local classes are being […]

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MISD shares Preliminary Elementary School Enrollment Boundaries

Earlier this week, the Mercer Island School District (MISD) held a public preview of its preliminary recommendation for new elementary school enrollment boundaries. With a new, fourth elementary school scheduled  to […]

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Au Courant Salon & The Den Awarded Mercer Island Business of the Year

Au Courant Salon & The Den was recently awarded Mercer Island Business of the Year 2014 by the Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this year, Au Courant Salon helped raise over […]

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Spotlight on Pioneer Park

Earlier this year on vacation with family, I got up every morning and went running on the beach. It sounds nice, but there’s no protection from the sun, your feet […]

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My MI Guide: Holiday Events on Mercer Island

Get in the holiday spirit with Mercer Island’s Holiday Tree Lighting and Firehouse Munch, festive shopping events, holiday performances, and more! 1. Sip & Shop – A Holiday Shopping Boutique […]

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Thanksgiving Day Workouts on Mercer Island

Want to burn some calories in advance of your Thanksgiving Day meal?  Here are some great options: 1.  Yogabliss Practice of Gratitude – Yogabliss invites you to join their annual Practice […]

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8 Ways to Give with MI Local Businesses

Mercer Island is a small community that’s big on giving. Islanders of all ages endlessly dedicate their time, energy, and resources to chosen causes, on and off island. That generosity extends […]

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MICA shares architectural models for future performing arts center

The Board of Directors for the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) has recently released architectural models for its forthcoming performing arts center.  The center, anticipated to open in […]

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Food Truck Frenzy to Hit Mercer Island

The first-ever Food Truck Frenzy is due to hit Mercer Island today. Organized by the Mercer Island Schools Band Booster Club, the frenzy will feed hungry Islanders before tonight’s All […]

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10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween on Mercer Island

Mercer Island is a magical place for celebrating Halloween. The fall foliage is in full hypercolor of reds, oranges, and yellows; pumpkins appear on doorsteps; and giant spiderwebs pop up […]

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Take the Mercer Island Dine Local Challenge!

Here’s how you can support our local restaurants following the boil-water advisory.  Take the Mercer Island Dine Local challenge! During the boil-water advisory, Mercer Island restaurants were required to close and […]

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Welcome!

Welcome to My Mercer Island (My MI), your online guide to what’s happening on Mercer Island. I’m Erin Sirianni, and I created this website and the My MI e-newsletter to be your essential […]

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