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Shoulder season in The Dalles, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…

Bruno Senior. Photo Courtesy of Timberline Lodge

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Shoulder season on Mount Hood, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns

This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.

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SJCC is home to fitness classes and more for seniors

When it’s time to get in a full combination of socializing and exercising, Pam Feinstein splashes into the…

View from my hotel room. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Ten tips for a New York City visit | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Proposal in a gondola. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Viva Verona and Venice | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

The “Rake and Roll” event took place Oct. 26 at Rotary Park. Courtesy photo

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Rotary’s second annual “Rake and Roll” brings community and fun to Rotary Park

The Rotary Club of Mercer Island hosted its 2nd annual “Rake and Roll” event at Rotary Park on…

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Former Peace Corps volunteers enjoy Aljoya’s community feel

Steve Garber says the Aljoya Mercer Island retirement community is filled with interesting people who have lived interesting…

The sign outside Antonino’s Pizza in Windsor advertises Angry Canadian pizza. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Detroit, plus a visit to our neighbor to the south | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Meet the “Oktoberfest Queen.” Photo Courtesy of Manuela Horn

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Oom-pah, oom-pah, sausage and beer: Oktoberfest in WA | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Island Kids Book Club meets once a month on the third Thursday at Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. SE. To learn more, call 206-232-6920. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Holt

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Island Kids Book Club continues to nurture a novel idea

The club started in 2023 because of one girl’s love of reading.