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Mercer Island summer camps for kids
A Music Nature Camp for kids called Island Beat will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church between July…
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Living by the ‘two hours ready’ rule
I’ve never been a goal-obsessed person. Seemingly, I’m just not wired that way. As a kid, trophies would…
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Checking out the choices in Arizona’s wine country | On Wine
Many Islanders snowbird to warmer states during the colder, wetter Washington winter months. I kept hearing about Arizona…
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Pledge to be soda free on Sundays
From now until June 7 throughout King County, families are taking up the pledge to be soda free…
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Cherry swirled cheesecake | Recipe of the Week
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted, 1…
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Transformed Mercer Island home open for viewing
This Sunday, May 15, the Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architects is featuring a Mercer Island…
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After mom, it’s time for ‘Other’s Day’ | On Religion
Last weekend was all about celebrating mothers. Those who gave us birth and nurtured us with love. In…
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A recipe gift for Mother’s Day | On Food
This year’s Mother’s Day has me dancing with joy. It is the first time that I will get…
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Mercer Islander is leader of women’s health studies
Islander and epidemiologist, Dr. Andrea LaCroix is again at the center of the decades-long discussion about the efficacy…
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‘Finding the home row’
Although most of my peers learned to type in high school, I took a typing course in eighth…
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A vision becomes a ‘Kesher garden’
A meaningful project is underway at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. Right now it looks a lot like…
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YTN Magic gala is Saturday
Youth Theatre Northwest is conjuring up a gala evening fundraiser on Saturday, April 16. The evening will include…
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As college admissions tighten, students must consider options
Every year when I review the stats for the incoming class of freshmen, I feel a sense of…