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MI Parks & Recreation to host Community Appreciation Day on Friday, April 28th

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Community Appreciation Day on Friday, April 28th, at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center, with food and activities from 9 am to […]

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This week's events – April 17 – 23

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from April 17 – 23 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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'Run Like a Girl' 5K to take place Saturday, May 13th

Celebrate female fitness by participating in the “Run Like a Girl” 5K to take place on May 13th at Luther Burbank Park, starting at 10 am. The event is open […]

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Call for Entries: First MIVAL Jr. Art Show

Following the success of its inaugural Holiday Art Workshop last December, MIVAL Jr. is now planning its first art show, a month-long exhibition at Mercer Island’s Covenant Shores’ Lighthouse Gallery. […]

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MIPA's Circus to take place April 22nd

The Mercer Island Preschool Association’s Circus event began in 1966 as a Dr. Seuss-inspired carnival called “Circus McGurkus” for the children of Mercer Island. Since then, it has grown into a festival that […]

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This week's events – April 10 – 16

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from April 10 – 16 on Mercer Island: Community Passover Seder at Chabad Mercer Island  Monday, April 10 & Tuesday, April 11, 8 pm […]

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This week's events – April 3 – 9

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from April 3 – 9 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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Support Mercer Island schools at the MISF Breakfast of Champions, April 25th

Mercer Island has a long-standing tradition of raising great students who go on to do amazing things for our community, country, and world. We have proven that investment in our […]

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Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents event this Wednesday

Parent Edge and the Mercer Island Forefront Team are hosting their final event of the academic year on Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents. This event will take place this Wednesday, […]

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This week's events – March 27 – April 2

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 27 – April 2 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

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This week's events – March 20 – 26

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 20 – 26 on Mercer Island: Dr. Laura Kastner presents “Toxic Stress and the Pressure to Succeed” Monday, March 20, 7 pm Mercer […]

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Leap for Green Sustainability Fair to take place April 1st

Every year in April, the City of Mercer Island hosts the Leap for Green Sustainability Fair at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC). This year’s event will take […]

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Dr. Laura Kastner to present on "Toxic Stress and the Pressure to Succeed" on March 20th

Dr. Laura Kastner is returning to Mercer Island to share her lecture “Toxic Stress and the Pressure to Succeed.”  The event is hosted by Mercer Island Parent Edge and Mercer Island Youth & […]

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This week's events – March 13 – 19

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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This week's events – March 6 – 12

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from March 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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This week's events – Feb 27 – March 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 27 – March 5 on Mercer Island: Parent Edge presents John O’Sullivan, author of “Changing the Game” Monday, February 27, 7 pm Mercer […]

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Award-winning author Kelli Estes to speak at MI Women's Club luncheon

The Mercer Island Women’s Club will host local, award-winning author Kelli Estes for its annual community luncheon. The event is open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, […]

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Parent Edge to host John O'Sullivan, author of "Changing the Game," on February 27

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting John O’Sullivan, author of “Changing the Game,” on Monday, February 27th, at 7 pm at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. More […]

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This week's events – Feb 6 – 12

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: 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 – Jan 30 – Feb 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from January 30 – February 5 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

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