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Kindergarten registration; The Bridge recognized

Mercer Island cheerleaders (from left) Ella Simpson, Julia Chorak, Carys Ciobanu, Hannah Hobson, Stella Prophater, Lauren Nguyen, Julia Brondello and Kayla Friedman pose for a photo on Jan. 1 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Photo courtesy of coach Alex Schwenke

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Citrus Bowl appearance

Cheer squad traveled to Florida for Jan. 1 performance.

Let it begin with me

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Let it begin with me

Dr. King’s song lives on today.

Jewish learning festival Jan. 19-20

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Jewish learning festival Jan. 19-20

The Puget Sound area will host the second annual Limmud Seattle at Bellevue Community College.

Changemakers for Good | Mercer Island Rotary Club continues weekly tutoring in South Seattle

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Changemakers for Good | Mercer Island Rotary Club continues weekly tutoring in South Seattle

The program has been going strong for 10 years.

New Year resolution: Love yourself

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New Year resolution: Love yourself

Set goals that are more about loving yourself and watch the positive changes happen.

Early World Montessori students walked in the Summer Celebration parade in July 2018. The theme of this year’s event was “Island Vibes.” Katie Metzger/staff photo

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Budget challenges dominated 2018 on Mercer Island

But arts, new ideas and community also provided a reason to celebrate.

Safety on the go: New recommendations and state laws

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Safety on the go: New recommendations and state laws

Know the laws and educate family and friends who transport.

From left, Mercer Island School Board director Deborah Lurie, Mercer Island Schools Foundation (MISF) board member Tema Burkey, MISF development director Tammy Shoop, School Board president Tracy Drinkwater, Superintendent Donna Colosky, school board director David D’Souza and school board vice president Ralph Jorgenson pose for a photo after MISF presented a $600,000 check to the school board. Photo courtesy of Mercer Island School District

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Foundation gives $600K to school district

Total contribution for year is more than $1 million

(Left to right) Julie Hamp, Andy Hamp, Sue Hamp and Sue Anderson provide musical entertainment at the 2017 Firehouse Munch. This year, the Barrelhouse Gang will offer New Orleans-style swing jazz. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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Mercer Island brings diverse holidays to Firehouse Munch

The annual Firehouse Munch will take place after the city’s Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 7.

Work party at Homestead

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Work party at Homestead

Another work party scheduled for Dec. 1

Caruccio’s culinary event center donates 20 Thanksgiving dinners

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Caruccio’s culinary event center donates 20 Thanksgiving dinners

The meals, assembled by volunteers from a charity league, were given to Youth and Family Services.

KCLS launched its first podcast called “The Desk Set.” The podcast is hosted by librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calkins. Photo courtesy of “The Desk Set.”

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KCLS launches first podcast, The Desk Set

Librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calking co-host new podcast.