Shopping local is always good; shopping local this November is especially great for our kids. This month, Nov. 1-30, the Chamber of Commerce kicks off its shop local campaign with Local Dollars, Local Youth (LDLY). LDLY is an Islandwide fundraiser that allows shoppers to add a dollar to their bill, place money in an envelope as they pay for their meal, or put change in a jar at the checkout counters.
In celebration of Mercer Island’s 50th year of incorporation, we’re looking back. Here’s a story about the Maloof clan, a longtime Mercer Island family that continues our Island’s strong community service tradition.
A community celebration of Mercer Island’s 50th year as a city is in the works. The milestone, termed “Mercerversary” as it was for the city’s 25th anniversary, will be marked on Sunday, July 18, at a party at Mercerdale Park and activities during Mercer Island’s Summer Celebration.
