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This week’s events – May 23 – 29

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  23 – 29 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 8501 SE 40th St (Temporary […]

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Mercer Island Farmers Market to celebrate June 5th Opening Day for 2016 Season

The Mercer Island Farmers Market (MIFM) is celebrating its Opening Day for the 2016 season on Sunday, June 5th, from 10 am to 3 pm. This year marks MIFM’s ninth season […]

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This week's events – May 16 – 22

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting Speaker: Chenoa Philabaum, New Seasons Market Monday, May 16, 1 […]

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This week's events – May 9 – 15

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  9 – 15 on Mercer Island: Town Center Public Hearing Monday, May 9, 6 – 9 pm City Hall […]

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This week's events – May 2 – 8

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  2 – 8 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

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Mariners’ King Felix will throw first pitch at Mercer Island Little League’s Opening Day

South Mercer Playfields will become the King’s Court this Saturday, April 30th, when Seattle Mariners pitcher “King” Felix Hernandez will join the Mercer Island Little League for Opening Day ceremonies. […]

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This week's events – April 25 – May 1

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 25 – May 1 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Schools Foundation “Breakfast of Champions” Tuesday, April 26th, 7 – […]

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This week's events – April 18 – 24

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 18 – 24 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

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This week's events – April 11 – 17

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 11 – 17 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

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Parent Edge to host "Change and Resiliency" presentation on April 27th

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting Dr. Liliana Lengua who will share the presentation “Supporting Elementary-Aged Children Through Change: Promoting Resilient Responses to Life’s Stresses” on April 27th at 9:30 am. The presentation will […]

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This week's events – April 4 – 10

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of April 4th – 10th on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

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This week's events – March 28 – April 3

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of March 28th – April 3rd on Mercer Island: Sing With Our Kids – Pajama Family Sing Along & Stories Monday, […]

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This week's events – March 21 – 27

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of March 21st – 27th on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Presentation Dustin Kaspar – Seattle International Film Festival […]

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Egg Hunts on Mercer Island, Saturday, March 26

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Spring Eggs-travaganza on Saturday, March 26. There’s lots of fun in store for both little and big kids – starting […]

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This week's events – March 14 – 20

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of March 14th – 20th on Mercer Island: Sing With Our Kids – Pajama Family Sing Along & Stories Monday, […]

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Save the date for Leap for Green, April 16

The City of Mercer Island’s Sustainability Program invites the community to its annual LEAP for GREEN Earth Day sustainability fair for kids of all ages, back from last year’s hiatus […]

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This week's events – March 7 – 13

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of March 7th – 13th on Mercer Island: Sing With Our Kids – Pajama Family Sing Along & Stories Monday, […]

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MIPA's Circus is turning 50!

The Mercer Island Preschool Association will soon present its 50th annual Circus celebration. MIPA’s Circus began in 1966 as a Dr. Seuss-inspired carnival called “Circus McGurkus” for the children of Mercer Island. Since then, it […]

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Parent Edge to host Ron Lieber, Author of "Opposite of Spoiled," on March 15th

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting New York Times money columnist Ron Lieber, author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money. The event will take […]

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This week's events – February 29 – March 6

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of February 22th– March 6th for Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join […]

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