🌱 Patch AM: See how a MI freshman brightened Lakeridge’s playground for everyone.

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

In today's newsletter:

• See how a MI freshman brightened Lakeridge's playground for everyone.
• Could Crest's small-school feel be the right fit for your teen?

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: A passing shower, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rivera completes Eagle Scout project (mi-reporter.com) — A Mercer Island High School freshman, Life Scout Gavin Rivera, recently led an Eagle Scout project repainting the United States and Mercer Island playground murals at Lakeridge Elementary. Working with Lakeridge's principal and the Mercer Island School District's maintenance director, Rivera and fellow scouts from Troops 647 and 678 refreshed a well-used play space for local students.
   

• Crest Champions Mercer Island Youth (citylifestyle.com) — Crest Learning Center has supported Mercer Island high school students for over 50 years, offering a smaller, more personalized environment alongside MIHS classes and activities. The program emphasizes community, project-based learning, and strong relationships, helping students who need flexibility or extra support build confidence and move on to college, careers, and engaged adult lives.
   

📸 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 28
• 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
• LR PTA Back to School Picnic
  Mercer Island School District LR Field
  5:00 pm

📣 Mercer Island Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Arts in the Garden: BBGS Members Early Shopping
  Bellevue Botanical Garden Garden Grounds, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, 98005, United States
  12:00 pm
• Arts in the Garden: General Public
  Bellevue Botanical Garden Garden Grounds, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, 98005, United States
  2:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Arts in the Garden
  Bellevue Botanical Garden Garden Grounds, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, 98005, United States
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Confidence in Conversation: Beginner and Intermediate English Learn
  Lake Hills Library 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• 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
Friday September 4
• Story Time at the Garden for Preschoolers
  Bellevue Botanical Garden Sharp Cabin, 12001 Main St., Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
  10:00 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Mercer Island PatchAM possible:

• Crystal Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. — (425) 649-0908
• SD Framing — (425) 628-1326
• Hardwood Plus LLC — 4259700562
• Eastside Tree Works — 2063969998

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Snowflake Lane Auditions
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LOST CAT ALERT: Our sweet grey tabby Mae went missing last night from the south end of the island - 7828 SE 71st Street.
  She has green eyes and weighs approximately 10lbs. Please call if you see her (425) 591-6857 (Nextdoor SW Mercer Island)

• Careage posted a job opening for Cook| FT in Bellevue. Apply here.
• Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellevue

• Bellevue Utility Bill Assistance Offers Up to 70% Off Your Basic Utility Costs (lowincomerelief.com)
• 1266 Bellevue Way #4, Bellevue, WA 98004 (redfin.com)
• Bellevue Youth Climate Action Fund (Washington) (fundsforngos.org)

Seattle

• Paddle boarder pulled from Lake Washington in critical condition (theolympian.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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