Community Blog

This week’s events – April 30 – May 6

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from April 30 – May 6 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

MIPA’s Circus to take place this Saturday, April 27th

Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) will be hosting its 53rd annual Circus event on Saturday, April 27th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Islander Middle School (new location)! […]

This week’s events – April 23 – 29

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from April 23 – 29 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

OnlyNeighbours connects MI community members through culinary events

In 2015, Federico Hernandez and Ana Sanchez-Jauregui moved to the Pacific Northwest for new job opportunities and made their home on Mercer Island. As they settled into their new home […]

Jordan Morris to be inducted into MIHS Hall of Fame

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) and the Mercer Island community are proud to announce that professional soccer player Jordan Morris will be inducted into the Mercer Island High School Athletic […]

Local foundations partner to provide funding for elementary-school mental health counselor

The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation and the Mercer Island Schools Foundation recently released the following statement announcing the organizations’ partnership to provide funding for the Mercer Island […]

Lakeridge K-Kids Club students organize school supply relief effort for classrooms devastated by California wildfires

Schools in and around Paradise, California, were hit hard by last year’s devastating wildfires. California’s “Camp Fire” was the deadliest and most destructive in the state’s history, causing 85 deaths […]

This week’s events – April 16 – 22

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from April 16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

Youth in High Achieving Schools: Survey findings presented on April 16th

Dr. Suniya Luthar, Executive Director of Authentic Connections, will visit Mercer Island on Tuesday, April 16th, and will present an overview of findings from the March 2019 High Achieving Schools […]

Swim Teams & Swimming Lessons on Mercer Island

Spring has sprung, and the time for swim team registration on Mercer Island has arrived! Here’s our annual guide to swim teams (both seasonal and year-round) and swimming lessons offered […]

This week’s events – April 9 – 15

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from April 9 – 15 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

Mercer Island Schools Foundation ‘Breakfast of Champions’ on April 30th

The Mercer Island Schools Foundation (MISF) invites you to join 600 parents, community leaders, businesses, and educators as they gather to celebrate exceptional students, outstanding teachers, and award-winning alumni for […]

This week’s events – April 2 – 8

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from April 2 – 8 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

Bluebirds running groups for women and kids take flight on Mercer Island

Calling all women runners and kid runners on Mercer Island! Here are two new running groups on Mercer Island that will take your running to another level, even if that […]

Make a Difference on Mercer Island – Serve on a City Advisory Board

Help improve the livability of Mercer Island by getting more involved in our community. The Mercer Island City Council is currently seeking a diverse range of citizens to serve on […]

Getting To & Around Mercer Island: A Commuting & Public Transportation Guide

Mercer Island’s central location between Seattle and the Eastside makes it an ideal home base for anyone who wants to live close to the action of two major metropolitan areas […]

Design & operation details for proposed Mercer Island Transit Exchange

With construction well underway on Mercer Island’s future light rail station, the City and community members now have the opportunity to evaluate the design configuration and operation details of the […]

Mercer Island School District announces weather make-up days, following “snow day” school closures in February

From record snowfall in February to a record warmest winter day in March, it’s been a winter season to remember in the Pacific Northwest. We are certainly enjoying the warm, […]

This week’s events – March 19 – 25

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 19 – 25 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

MISD Fine Arts Showcase to take place March 26th & 27th

The Fine Arts Showcase annual fundraiser will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26th and March 27th, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the Mercer Island High School. This widely […]

This week’s events – April 30 – May 6

MIPA’s Circus to take place this Saturday, April 27th

This week’s events – April 23 – 29

OnlyNeighbours connects MI community members through culinary events

Jordan Morris to be inducted into MIHS Hall of Fame

Local foundations partner to provide funding for elementary-school mental health counselor

Lakeridge K-Kids Club students organize school supply relief effort for classrooms devastated by California wildfires

This week’s events – April 16 – 22

Youth in High Achieving Schools: Survey findings presented on April 16th

Swim Teams & Swimming Lessons on Mercer Island

This week’s events – April 9 – 15

Mercer Island Schools Foundation ‘Breakfast of Champions’ on April 30th

This week’s events – April 2 – 8

Bluebirds running groups for women and kids take flight on Mercer Island

Make a Difference on Mercer Island – Serve on a City Advisory Board

Getting To & Around Mercer Island: A Commuting & Public Transportation Guide

Design & operation details for proposed Mercer Island Transit Exchange

Mercer Island School District announces weather make-up days, following “snow day” school closures in February

This week’s events – March 19 – 25

MISD Fine Arts Showcase to take place March 26th & 27th

Your guide to life on Mercer Island, WA

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Mercer Island, WA