🌱 Patch AM: Tot Shabbat and 11 more events

Coffee in hand, Mercer Island? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Electronics Recycling Event at 3R Technology, a CTL Company
• MISD Transportation/Bus Driver In-Service at Mercer Island School District
• Tech Support for Older Adults at Mercer Island Library

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
• Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

📸 Around Mercer Island

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mercer Island

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Electronics Recycling Event →
  3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• MISD Transportation/Bus Driver In-Service
  Mercer Island School District Crest Learning Center
  7:00 am
Saturday August 22
• Tech Support for Older Adults
  Mercer Island Library 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
  3:00 pm
Monday August 24
• MISD Instructional Tech Day
  Mercer Island School District MIHS
  8:00 am
• Tech Support for Older Adults
  Mercer Island Library 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
  3:15 pm
Wednesday August 26
• MIHS Student Leadership/Freshman Welcome
  Mercer Island School District MIHS Gym Main, MIHS Library/LPR
  8:00 am
Thursday August 27
• MISD Technology Services/MIHS Laptop Handout
  Mercer Island School District MIHS Conference Room Commons
  7:00 am
Friday August 28
• Tot Shabbat →
  Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
  9:45 am
• Arts On The Island /Weekend of Events →
  Town Center, Mercer Island
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Audubon Bird Walk
  Bellevue Botanical Garden Garden Grounds, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, 98005, United States
  9:00 am
• Bilingual Kaleidoscope Play & Learn / 仁⼈双语幼⼉乐园
  Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
  10:30 am
Saturday August 22
• Red, White, & Bloom, America: An NGC Flower Show 
  Bellevue Botanical Garden The Aaron Education Center at the , 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Golden Hour Unboxed
  Bellevue Botanical Garden The Aaron Education Center at the , 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable bathroom remodel service?
  Looking for someone who does quality work and is reasonably priced. Thanks! (Nextdoor North Mercer Island)

• Hersha Hospitality Management, LP posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Bellevue. Apply here.
• Okta posted a job opening for Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Okta for AI Agents in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellevue

• Bellevue, WA, Tower Set to Become Tallest Mass Timber Office Building in US (getfea.com)
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• Restructuring prompts TikTok to cut 75 jobs in Bellevue (komonews.com)

Ok Mercer Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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