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🌱 Patch AM: Tot Shabbat and 11 more events
Make time for Electronics Recycling Event on the Mercer Island Patch calendar
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!)
- 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 ★
- Electronics Recycling Event →
3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
9:00 am
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- MISD Transportation/Bus Driver In-Service
Mercer Island School District Crest Learning Center
7:00 am - Tech Support for Older Adults
Mercer Island Library 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3:00 pm - 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 - MIHS Student Leadership/Freshman Welcome
Mercer Island School District MIHS Gym Main, MIHS Library/LPR
8:00 am - MISD Technology Services/MIHS Laptop Handout
Mercer Island School District MIHS Conference Room Commons
7:00 am - 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
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Mercer Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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 - Golden Hour Unboxed
Bellevue Botanical Garden The Aaron Education Center at the , 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Mercer Island PatchAM possible:
- Crystal Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. — (425) 649-0908
- Eastside Tree Works — 2063969998
- SD Framing — (425) 628-1326
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Snowflake Lane Auditions
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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)
- Ride Bellevue connects visitors to bikes in Bellevue, Washington (momentummag.com)
- 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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