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🌱 Patch AM: Tot Shabbat and 11 more events
Coming up on the Mercer Island Patch calendar: Electronics Recycling Event
Hey there, Mercer Island! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Electronics Recycling Event at 3R Technology, a CTL Company
- MIHS Student Leadership/Freshman Welcome at Mercer Island School District
- MISD Technology Services/MIHS Laptop Handout at Mercer Island School District
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Clouds breaking; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 57 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
- 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 - Tech Support for Older Adults
Mercer Island Library 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3:00 pm - MIHS Admin/Fees and Photos, Make Up
Mercer Island School District MIHS Main Entry
8:00 am - 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
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Mercer Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Lake Hills Library 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007
6:00 pm - 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 - 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
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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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
- Eastside Tree Works — 2063969998
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND CAT
My partner and I found this guy terrified outside our house. If anyone knows someone who is missing him, or you are missing him, text my number 425… (Nextdoor SW Mercer Island) - Another beautiful morning walk.
Remember, your first blessing was waking up this morning. Another day to be glad and thankful for the gift of life. (Nextdoor Mid Mercer Island)
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Receiver - Inventory Control Clerk in Bellevue. Apply here.
- SpringHill Suites Miami Airport South posted a job opening for Breakfast Attendant in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- T-Mobile USA, Inc. Sr. Software Engineers in Bellevue, WA (seattletimes.com)
- Men's Clothing Store UNTUCKit Closes at Bellevue Square (downtownbellevue.com)
- A PICASSO To Perform At Bellevue (broadwayworld.com)
Seattle
- Silver Alert issued for missing woman last seen in North Seattle (fox13seattle.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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