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This week's events – Oct 12 – 18

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of October 12th – 18th on Mercer Island: Family Sing-Along & Stories Monday, October 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer […]

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Parent Edge to host "helicopter parenting" presentation on Oct 29th

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting the upcoming presentation, “Throw Out the Check-Listed Childhood,” by widely-acclaimed author Julie Lythocott-Haims. The event will take place on Thursday, October 29th at 7 pm […]

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SJCC Announces 2015-16 Cultural Arts Season

The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) recently announced the line-up for its 2015-16 Cultural Arts season, inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to come together through the arts and […]

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Jujubeet Kiosk opening this week on Mercer Island

Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, healthy salads, and guilt-free treats at your fingertips on Mercer Island? Yes, please! Jujubeet, a locally owned artisan juice bar with locations in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, has […]

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This week's events – October 5 – 11

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of October 5th – 11th on Mercer Island: Family Sing-Along & Stories Monday, October 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer […]

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Upcoming Mercer Island Candidate Forums

If you are interested in learning more the candidates running Mercer Island City Council and School Board, there are several upcoming opportunities.  Learn more below: Public Forums League of Women […]

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MI Food Revolution to host 6th Community Dinner, featuring Chef Kurt Dammeier, Founder of Bennett's

Mercer Island Food Revolution invites families to take a night off from cooking and to join us for a delicious community dinner on Thursday, October 15th, 2015, at 5:30 or 7:00 pm […]

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This week's events – September 28 – October 4

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of September 28th – October 4th on Mercer Island. Northwood Elementary PTA Planning Meeting Wednesday, September 29, 7 PM West Mercer […]

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Moving remarks at Sound Transit Open House

Last Thursday, September 24th, I was one of over 200 attendees at Sound Transit’s Open House at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center. It was the kick-off event of a […]

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Historic tours, pumpkin carving, and more at MIYFS Open House on October 4th

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation (MIYFS) Board of Directors invites you to bring your family, sip apple cider, and tour the halls of our brick administration building while learning […]

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This week's events – Sept 21 – 27

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of September 21st – 27th on Mercer Island. MI Historical Society Presentation: “Pacific Northwest Modernism” Monday, September 21st at 1 […]

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'Having it All' screening this Thursday on Mercer Island

ParentMap and Marymoor Productions are hosting a special screening of Having It All, an acclaimed local documentary by Vlada Knowlton, followed by a Q&A. The screening will take place Thursday, September 24th, at […]

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This week's events – Sept 14 – 20

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of September 14th – 20th on Mercer Island. Mercer Island Arts Council Juried Art Show September 14 – October 30 […]

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Indoor Playground now open at Community Center

The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department offers Indoor Playground, an in-demand program enjoyed by children up to the age of six, at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center […]

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This week's events – Sept 7 – 13th

We’re taking a little time off next week, so I’m delivering next week’s round-up of events early. Find out what’s happening on Mercer Island September 7th – 13th below. Some fun […]

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This week's events – Aug 31 – Sept 6

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events August 31 – September 6th on Mercer Island. Toy Swap Donation Drop-Off Wednesday, September 2, 7 – 9 pm Old Boys & Girls Club, 2825 […]

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Sound Transit to host Open House on Sept 24th

The City has worked with Sound Transit to provide new opportunities for Islanders to identify their outstanding concerns related to the light rail station project on Mercer Island. In the […]

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This week's events on Mercer Island – August 24 – 30

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events August 24th – 30th on Mercer Island. Don’t miss Mercer Island’s Movies in the Park showing of Ratatouille this Friday night. More interesting and exciting […]

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Climate Change presentation tomorrow at the Library

The Transition Initiative of Mercer Island (TIMI) is hosting a presentation on Climate Change on Tuesday, August 18, from 5 to 7 pm, at the Mercer Island Library. Karin Bumbaco, […]

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Playdates for Incoming Kindergarteners of MI Elementary Schools

All Mercer Island public elementary schools are hosting playdates this August for kids starting Kindergarten in the Fall of 2015. Families are invited to attend so kids can meet their […]

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