Two Octoberfest Celebrations on Mercer Island This Weekend

Both Alpenland Delicatessen and Mercerwood Shore Club are holding "Oktoberfest" style events to ring in the harvest season.

Windows 8 Available Friday: What Do You Think of the 'Re-Imagined' Product?

The new Microsoft software is available to download online as of 12:01 a.m. Friday.

Contest: Where Did You Get That?

Every Thursday we'll feature a photograph of something delicious from a Mercer Island restaurant. Be the first to guess the restaurant—and the dish—correctly on Mercer Island Patch, and win a prize!

Islanders Featured in 'Women Painters of Washington' Exhibition

Mercer Island Visual Arts League members Esther Akrish, Nancy Axell and Seiko Konya are included in this exhibition, which stops next in Seattle on Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Island Books: What's Roger Reading?

Mercer Island Patch sat down with Island Books owner Roger Page to find out what's got him (figuratively) wearing his reading glasses.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt a Hit, Despite the Cold

Menchie's franchise owners Scott and Jen Baklenko welcome hundreds of patrons into their new location on Mercer Island for a free taste of frozen yogurt for the business's Oct. 20 Grand Opening.

Open Houses for Sale on Mercer Island: Oct. 21

The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Oct. 21.

Menchies Frozen Yogurt To Offer Free Servings at Saturday Grand Opening

A "Grand Opening Week" starting on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature a variety of Menchie's-themed give-aways, discounts and more.

Contest: Where Did You Get That?

Every Thursday we'll feature a photograph of something delicious from a Mercer Island restaurant. Be the first to guess the restaurant—and the dish—correctly on Mercer Island Patch, and win a prize!

North Mercer Island QFC Holds 'Re-Grand' Opening All October

All month long, the North-end QFC will feature special discounts on a variety of groceries and fresh produce to celebrate the re-opening of the store Oct. 10 and the expanded area of the store dedicated to kosher foods.

Mercer Island Businesses Host Halloween Afternoon Trick-or-Treat Event

Trick or treat in the Town Center and at South-end businesses will take place from 3-5 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31. Donations will support the Youth & Family Services Food Pantry.

Domestic First-Class Mail Rate Will Increase to 46 Cents

Prices for several postal rates will see an increase next year, including a 1-cent increase to 46 cents for first-class domestic letters and a 5-cent increase to $1.10 for international letters.

Second-to-Last Farmers Market of the Season Sunday, Oct. 14

This Sunday is the last regularly scheduled farmers market — the last market of the season will be a special "Harvest Market" on Sunday Nov. 18, right before Thanksgiving.

Open Houses for Sale on Mercer Island: Oct. 14

The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Oct. 14.

Contest: Where Did You Get That?

Every Thursday we'll feature a photograph of something delicious from a Mercer Island restaurant. Be the first to guess the restaurant—and the dish—correctly on Mercer Island Patch, and win a prize!

Tully's Mercer Island Store, Drive-Thru to Stay Open Despite Bankruptcy Protection

Tully's Coffee shops will close nine Puget Sound stores this Sunday in Seattle, Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Tacoma and Port Orchard.

Mercer Island September Single Family Home Sales Highest Since 2005

Sales closed on 31 single-family homes last month— the highest number sold in September since 2005

House Hunt: Oct. 7

The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Oct. 7.

Contest: Where Did You Get That?

Every Thursday we'll feature a photograph of something delicious from a Mercer Island restaurant. Be the first to guess the restaurant—and the dish—correctly on Mercer Island Patch, and win a prize!

CAPTION: Get Your Athletes in a Row

A strange group of high-stepping joggers were holding — uh — something up in the air. Write a funny caption to describe what they're up to.

Puget Sound Energy Seeks to Lower Natural Gas Rates by 7.7 Percent

Lower gas-supply costs will ease winter heating bills.

House Hunt: Sept. 30

The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Sept. 30.

Contest: Where Did You Get That?

Every Thursday we'll feature a photograph of something delicious from a Mercer Island restaurant. Be the first to guess the restaurant—and the dish—correctly on Mercer Island Patch, and win a prize!

Yom Kippur

Mercer Island Mansion Sells for $21.6 Million

Likely to be the most expensive home sale in Washington state for 2012, the sale could mean a $100,000 windfall for cash-strapped City Hall.

House Hunt Special Edition: $10 Million Myer Coval Home Holds Open House and Pool Tour

Featured on HGTV's "Million Dollar Rooms" last May, realtor Coldwell Banker Danforth is hosting an open house tour this Sunday, Sept. 23 of the "Myer Coval Residence and Gardens".

Chef Tracy Green and Newport Highschool Culinary Team meet at MIFM

TCBY Tukwila Grand Opening

House Hunt: Sept. 15-16

The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16.

Fall Community Dinner

Helping Link's 19th Anniversary Gala -- "Song of Many Voices"

House Hunt: Sept. 8-9

The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9.

House Hunt: Feb. 13

The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday.

Bites Nearby: 'Schmeckt's gut' at Alpenland

The prezel rolls are a big draw, but homey comfort food and friendly, family service keeps locals coming back.

Wealth Workshop for Women

Studio 904 is hosting an event that encourages women to explore their relationship with money...

Enjoy the Food of the Gods at Oh! Chocolate

You may think you've had chocolate, but until you've had chocolate from Oh! Chocolate, you haven't really had it.

Bites Nearby

Mercer Island Patch takes a closer look at a great restaurant within 30 minutes of your home. This week? Bennett's Pure Food Bistro.

The Going Rate: Last Minute Christmas Gifts

So you waited until the last minute to buy that perfect gift for the person who has everything and you're stumped. Don't panic! We have the answer to your shopping dilemma and you don't have to leave the island.

The Going Rate: Christmas Trees

Each week, we'll tell you where to get the best deals on Mercer Island.

Mercer Island Bestsellers of 2010: A Bounty of Books for the Holidays

What Mercer Islanders consider the best reads for 2010.