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Advertise in Mercer Island Directory

The Mercer Island Guild of Children’s Hospital, which has been publishing the Mercer Island Directory since 1943, is reminding businesses to renew their advertisements for next year’s directory.

With a distribution of nearly 7,000 books, modestly priced display or listing-only ads in the Mercer Island Directory reach Island residents in a physical format that is kept for a year. And, coming soon, an online link to the ads will be available via the Mercer Island Directory’s website. The book is mailed to every residence on Mercer Island and is sold at Island Books and the Chamber office.

The directory has been responsible for donations of more than $4 million to Seattle Children’s Hospital. The money goes to the uncompensated care program, which provides care to all children in the Northwest, regardless of their families’ financial resources.

If you are a new advertiser, contact JoAnne Jones at 206-232-3903. General questions can be answered by Ginger Reeves at 206-232-5702. The deadline for ads is Oct. 15.

Ghost, goblin, pirate sponsors needed for Chamber trick or treating

Trick or Treating in the Town Center and at the South Mercer Shopping Center has become an Island tradition. This year’s event will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, and sponsors are needed. Last year, more than 80 businesses participated. Sponsors will have their names on printed material and social media sites.

Call the Chamber office at 206-232-3404 to reserve your sponsorship, or volunteer to be part of the Trick or Treating committee.

JCPenney hiring 500 seasonal associates in Seattle area

Christmas may be months away, but JCPenney is already getting into the holiday spirit by hiring 500 seasonal associates throughout the Seattle area for a variety of customer service and support positions, including cashier, replenishment specialist, merchandise support specialist and more.

JCPenney offers seasonal associates a full associate discount up to 25 percent, as well as flexible holiday scheduling. Hiring begins in early October and continues throughout the holiday season.

Interested locals can apply in-store using the applicant kiosk or online by visiting jcpcareers.com.