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The Most Merry Parades and Parties Around Puget Sound

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The Most Merry Parades and Parties Around Puget Sound

Lights, boats, and Santas run amok!

At Bellevue Botanical Garden, a half-million lights delight

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At Bellevue Botanical Garden, a half-million lights delight

The well-lit habitat attracts all kinds of creatures.

Starting Nov. 25, Garden d’Lights is open 4:30–9 p.m. nightly at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue. Courtesy photo

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Garden delights with over half million dazzling lights in Bellevue

The well-lit habitat attracts all kinds of creatures.

Islanders give thanks in interfaith community service

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Islanders give thanks in interfaith community service

The annual event is sponsored by the Mercer Island Clergy Association.

Mercer Island students express thanks through art

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Mercer Island students express thanks through art

Elementary teachers planned different projects for kids before Thanksgiving break.

Mercer Island hosts Thanksgiving lunch for seniors

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Mercer Island hosts Thanksgiving lunch for seniors

City staff and volunteers served turkey, potatoes, punch and pie to event attendees.

Islanders show power of community with clothing drive

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Islanders show power of community with clothing drive

A social media post inspired a massive community response that brought in hundreds of donated items.

Finley the therapy dog helps kids, adults at Mercer Island High School

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Finley the therapy dog helps kids, adults at Mercer Island High School

The school’s newest employee is making quite an impression on staff and students.

MIVAL opens holiday art and gift show

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MIVAL opens holiday art and gift show

The Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) opened its annual juried holiday art and gift show on Nov.…

Practice gratitude on Thanksgiving with yogabliss

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Practice gratitude on Thanksgiving with yogabliss

On Thanksgiving morning, the community is invited to join yogabliss in its annual “Practice of Gratitude” for an…

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Local groups organize donation and food drives for MIYFS

Schools, grocery stores and other Mercer Island businesses are collecting items for those in need.

Islander to feature whimsical art in home studio show

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Islander to feature whimsical art in home studio show

Islander Marsha Karr is having an art show and sale at her home studio, 6829 96th Ave. SE,…

Islander, cancer survivor traverses state to educate about ACA enrollment

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Islander, cancer survivor traverses state to educate about ACA enrollment

Julie Negrin, a Mercer Island resident and four-time cancer survivor, announced that she would embark on an RV…