There has been talk that the economy just might be improving — both in our region and across the country. Let’s hope so. Certainly, holiday shopping is good for the economy. So is government spending.
The Mercer Island wrestling team hosted it’s first home match on Tuesday, Dec. 4 featuring the Islanders against 3A and 4A powerhouses Everett and Inglemoor. The Islanders lost both of their matches.
The Argosy Christmas ship visits Luther Burbank Park, at 2040 84th Ave. S.E., from 8:40 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, with the Dickens Carolers after departing the Kirkland City Dock at 7 p.m. and stopping at Covenant Shores on the way for a private party as part of the annual Christmas Ship Festival.
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration. The Herzl-Ner Tamid Judaica Shop on Mercer Island offers a variety of Hanukkah items.
The Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club will be hosting its annual Business Breakfast on Monday, Dec. 10.
Mercer Island High School will host a mock ACT test on Saturday, Dec. 15. Registration will begin at 8:30 am., and the test will start at 9 a.m. and run until 1:15 p.m.
The Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle, featuring Lakeside School student and Mercer Island resident James Williams, presents its 34th annual Festival of Lessons & Carols this December.
More than 1,000 statewide transportation improvement projects utilizing $2 billion in federal funds are included in the 2013-16 STIP. Improvement projects include pavement overlays, roadway widening, bridge replacement or repair, signal systems, safety enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit facilities.
Fr. James Gandrau, a former pastor of St. Monica church on Mercer Island, died last week. He was 80.
A 17-year-old boy came home in the evening and found a strange woman inside, stealing items in the 4300 block of West Mercer Way, south of West Mercer Elementary.
2013-2014 budget combines new taxes, fees with spending cuts set to continue.
A huge thanks to those who came to Practices in Gratitude sessions, and hats off to Yogabliss for choosing a local organization to support during an important season of giving.
Stockings such as these, featured in the Ten Thousand Villages sale, can still be purchased online even though the venue on Mercer Island is closed for the season.