Mercer Island celebrates ‘Community Appreciation Day’

Islanders gathered at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center on April 28 for “Community Appreciation Day,” which featured a pancake breakfast and hot dog barbecue, along with a family sing-along and athletic activities from badminton to pickleball.

The city of Mercer Island provides special mugs at the Community and Event Center for events like Community Coffee Hour and Community Appreciation Day. Katie Metzger/staff photo

The city of Mercer Island provides special mugs at the Community and Event Center for events like Community Coffee Hour and Community Appreciation Day. Katie Metzger/staff photo

Mercer Island Special Events and Arts Coordinator Kai Fulginiti serves hot dogs at Community Appreciation Day. Photo courtesy of Bre Keveren

Mercer Island Special Events and Arts Coordinator Kai Fulginiti serves hot dogs at Community Appreciation Day. Photo courtesy of Bre Keveren

Kids enjoy a performance by singer-songwriter and 2016 Citizen of the Year Nancy Stewart. Photo courtesy of Bre Keveren

Kids enjoy a performance by singer-songwriter and 2016 Citizen of the Year Nancy Stewart. Photo courtesy of Bre Keveren

Islanders smile at the pancake breakfast on April 28. Photo courtesy of Bre Keveren

Islanders smile at the pancake breakfast on April 28. Photo courtesy of Bre Keveren