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Island briefs
Jun 03 2008, 1:56 PM American Association of University Women

On April 23, three young women from Mercer Island High School — Michele Zemplenyi, Ladan Mozaffarian and Tamara Babenko — were honored by the American Association of University Women for their academic success in math, science or technology. The students were distinguished before the organization, a national group that promotes education and equity for all women and girls.

A lot of little faces
The Island Children’s Choir will perform their annual spring concert, “Americana,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. The show will feature 75 boys and girls in fourth through sixth grades performing songs and dances from various states across the country, including California, Hawaii, Louisiana, New York and Tennessee. Tickets cost $12 and are available at the door. Contact Marsha Woerner at 232-8007 or islandsound@comcast.net for more information. - Contributed photo Jun 03 2008, 1:57 PM
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Jun 03 2008, 1:57 PM Events

Pink in bloom
A bee approaches the flowers of a rhododendron in the 8900 block of SE 56th Street in the Parkwood neighborhood. - Chad Coleman/Mercer Island Reporter Jun 03 2008, 1:57 PM
Island Public Safety officers promoted
Interim Fire Chief Chris Tubbs, right, was formally announced as the new head of the Island’s fire department during a ceremony held on Monday at city hall. Next to Tubbs is his replacement, the new deputy chief Steve Heitman. Other promotions celebrated during the event were new Fire Lieutenant Steve McCoy and Police Sergeant Ryan Parr, who was also named officer of the year in April. - Chad Coleman/ Mercer Island Reporter Sep 09 2008, 12:09 PM
This Week
Jun 10 2008, 1:51 PM Help out

Wetlands restoration work, sponsored by Friends of Luther Burbank Park, is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday, June 14. Meet at the north parking lot at Luther Burbank. Wear weather-appropriate clothes. Tools and brownies supplied. Questions: call 232-7402.

Island summer

Mercer Island High School Class of 2008
Class speaker John O’Meara calls for applause during the graduation ceremony. - Jun 10 2008, 1:51 PM
A walk to remember
Hannah Choi smiles as she wraps her arms around a friend. - Jun 10 2008, 1:51 PM
Round and round they go
The thrill of Friday night bicycle races on the banked oval track of the Group Health Velodrome has returned to Marymoor Park. Up to nine races are held each night. Friday night racing lasts through Sept. 12, Wednesdays until Sept. 10. Monday competitions run through Aug. 26. - Fumiko Yarita/Reporter Newspapers Jun 10 2008, 1:51 PM The thrill of Friday night bicycle races on the banked oval track of the Group Health Velodrome has returned to King County’s Marymoor Park.

With up to nine races a night, each competition features cyclists of similar skills – from beginners to accomplished racers, including local Olympians and world champions. Races are scheduled for every Friday evening through Sept. 12 at the Group Health Velodrome – the only velodrome in the state.

Pet brief
Jun 10 2008, 1:52 PM Adopt-a-thon coming to county animal shelter