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Shop Local and Support MIYFS on March 6th

Just after MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast ends on Wednesday, March 6th (new date!), the following Mercer Island businesses will open their doors in support of Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. […]

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This week’s events – February 5 – 11

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 5 – 11 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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This week’s events – January 29 – February 4

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 29 – February 4 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

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Register today! MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast to take place February 13th

You’re invited to celebrate and support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) at its biggest fundraising event of the year, the MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast. Last year’s breakfast brought […]

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This week’s events – January 22 – 28

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 22 – 28 on Mercer Island: OsteoStrong presents BodySpec Mobile DEXA UnitTuesday, January 22, 8 am – 4 pm OsteoStrong, 7803 SE […]

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MIPA’s Preschool Fair to take place Saturday, January 26th

The Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) is hosting its 20th annual Preschool Fair on Saturday, January 26th, from 9:30 am to noon at Island Park Elementary School. If you’re looking […]

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This week’s events – January 15 – 21

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 15 – 21 on Mercer Island: Keeping Our Kids Safe Tuesday, January 15, 7 – 9 pmMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE […]

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This week’s events from January 7 – 13

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 7 – 13 on Mercer Island: Drop In to Learn about eBooks Monday, January 7, 10 am – Noon Mercer Island Library, 4400 […]

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Thanksgiving Week Workouts and Family Fitness Fun

Do you want to burn some calories in advance of your Thanksgiving meal? Give back through a great workout or enjoy some family fitness fun on Mercer Island before your […]

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Mercer Island Christmas Tree Lot opens November 24th at new location; volunteers needed

The Mercer Island Christmas Tree Lot, benefitting Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) and Mercer Island Lions Club charitable giving, opens Saturday, November 24th. This year, the lot will […]

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Mercer Island's Harvest Market returns this Sunday

The Mercer Island Farmers Market will soon open for its final and most anticipated day of the season – Harvest Market. The market will open Sunday, November 18th, from 10 […]

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Meet the Artists behind the Mural this Thursday

The community is invited to join the Mercer Island Arts Council and the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation department for the “unveiling” of the new mural Darwin’s Dream, based on […]

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Fall Festivals, Trunk or Treats, and Fright-tastic Fun on Mercer Island

Mercer Island has lots of Halloween fun in store for kids and families! We’ve compiled a list of the upcoming events ahead, and many of them are free and almost […]

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Parent Edge presents "UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World," October 23rd

Mercer Island Parent Edge will be hosting internationally recognized educator, speaker, and author Dr. Michelle Borba, who will be presenting on her book, “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our […]

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MIPA's Toy Swap is Saturday, November 3rd

Every year, the Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) organizes a giant consignment sale of gently used toys, children’s clothing, and equipment for children ages 0 – 12. This year’s Toy […]

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Celebrate the Start of Tree Planting Season on October 20th

Hundreds of volunteers will be joining the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and the City of Mercer Island for the Annual Tree Planting Celebration at Luther Burbank Park on Saturday, […]

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This week's events – October 8 – 14

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 8 – 14 on Mercer Island: Talk Time  Monday, October 8, 1 – 2:30 pm Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE […]

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MICA releases Community Visioning Report + Upcoming Report Session

Through small group conversations, large and dynamic visioning sessions, and an island-wide survey, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) gathered the community’s ideas, concerns, and aspirations in regard […]

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This week's events – October 1 – 7

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 1-7 on Mercer Island: Fall Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s Librarian for […]

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This week's events – September 24 – 30

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from September 24 – 30 on Mercer Island: Community Coffee Hour Wednesday, September 26 & Friday, September 28, 9 – 10 am Mercer Island Community […]

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