King County Exec to visit Chamber

King County Executive Dow Constantine will be the featured speaker at the Nov. 5 Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center. There will be a meet and greet starting at 11:45 a.m., and the meeting starts at noon.

Call the Chamber at 206-232-3404 for more.

Design Commission reviews New Seasons plans

The city’s Design Commission reviewed plans for the new grocer that will take the place of the north end Albertsons, Portland-based New Seasons Market, at its Oct. 14 meeting.

There are no major changes planned to the existing building, just exterior architectural modifications. The proposal includes amenities such as canopies, trellises with vines, two outdoor eating areas and bicycle racks. It will utilize the existing landscaping and 123 parking spots, and will add plantings on a portion of the roof.

The Commission also conducted a preliminary review of the planned five new townhomes at 7420 S.E. 27th Street.

Island businesses to host annual trick-or-treat

Dress up and help the City’s Food Pantry at the same time by trick-or-treating with the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce.

More than 70 businesses in the Town Center and at the south end shopping center are collaborating to host a trick-or-treat event, from 3-5 p.m. on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.

Island youth are encouraged to show off their costumes and trick-or-treat at participating businesses identified by decorations and a pumpkin poster in the window. Maps will be available shortly from the Chamber of Commerce.

Children’s musician Nancy Stewart will also be leading a spiderweb maypole event as part of the afternoon’s festivities.

Trick-or-Treaters are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Mercer Island Food Pantry. Look for the specially decorated food collection boxes; Mercer Island Martial Arts will also be leading a special food drive.

The event, held during daylight hours, will provide a safe and fun opportunity for children to trick-or-treat.