🌱 Patch AM: Tot Shabbat and 12 more events

Hi there, Mercer Island! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Highland Neighborhood Yards Sales Friday, Saturday and Sunday 21,22,#23. at Renton Highland NE 9th Place
• Electronics Recycling Event at 3R Technology, a CTL Company
• MISD Instructional Tech Day at Mercer Island School District

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mercer Island

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Highland Neighborhood Yards Sales Friday, Saturday and Sunday 21,22,#23. →
  Renton Highland NE 9th Place,
  9:00 am
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

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
Saturday August 29
• Tech Support for Older Adults
  Mercer Island Library 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• MIHS Admin/Fees and Photos, Make Up
  Mercer Island School District MIHS Main Entry
  8:00 am
Thursday September 3
• 中文家庭故事会 / Mandarin Story Time
  Mercer Island Library 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• 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
  9:30 am
• Golden Hour Unboxed
  Bellevue Botanical Garden The Aaron Education Center at the , 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
  6:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
  1:00 pm
• Wisdom of Nature: Cultivate Connection
  Bellevue Botanical Garden Garden Grounds, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, 98005, United States
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Seattle

• Festival Sundiata Presents Black Arts Fest Brings a Citywide Family Reunion to Seattle Center (Aug. 22-23) TODAY!!! (thefactsnewspaper.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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