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Sign up for 2020 ‘Run to Rwanda’ Fun Run slated for September

Clyde Hill resident Sophie Sharp, an 11th grade student at The Overlake School, Redmond, and alum of St.…

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KCLS’ Mercer Island branch offers ‘Curbside to Go’ services

Local branch among 17 in the area to reinstate returns, introduce new pick-up option.

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MISD announces new virtual kindergarten read-aloud series

Sessions will be held over Zoom on a weekly basis starting July 14.

Island Books patrons peruse the store in 2018. Photo courtesy Nancy Shawn

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Island Books continues online-event offerings this month

A look at what the Mercer Island bookstore has planned for July.

Washington State Fair cancelled

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Washington State Fair cancelled

COVID-19 outbreak claims another event

Sadie Davis-Suskind was a contestant on “MasterChef Junior” and is now a food columnist at the Seattle Times. Courtesy SJCC

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‘MasterChef Junior’ contestant, Seattle Times columnist to give talk, cooking demonstration

The program, hosted over Zoom, is being put on by the SJCC.

Rev. Elizabeth Riley, the rector at Mercer Island’s Emmanuel Church, preaching from her church’s sanctuary Sunday, June 28. Her congregation watches over Zoom. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Riley

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How are faith organizations on Mercer Island adapting to evolving COVID-19 guidelines?

While guidelines have been relaxed recently, many church leaders have reservations about prematurely opening their doors.

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Popular filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld to participate in SJCC-sanctioned author talk this month

Sonnenfeld will be in discussion with CNN anchor Holly Firfer July 9 over Zoom.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church fundraiser erases all current King County medical debt

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church fundraiser erases all current King County medical debt

Partnered with RIP Medical Debt, HTLC also relieved some debts in Pierce and Snohomish Counties.

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New survey gauges what climate change means to residents of Mercer Island, other Seattle-area cities

The survey was put out by the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C).

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SJCC announces book club focusing on race, allyship

The first virtual meeting is set for July 7.

Mary Wayte Pool reopens

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Mary Wayte Pool reopens

Per state health guidelines, the reopening is coming with several operational adjustments.

The winner poster from Mia Thiagarajan. Courtesy city of Mercer Island

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‘Be Kind to Your Mind’ art contest winners announced

The contest worked to promoted Mental Health Awareness Month in Mercer Island.