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🌱 Patch AM: Tot Shabbat and 12 more events
Coming up: Highland Neighborhood Yards Sales Friday, Saturday and Sunday 21,22,#23. on the Mercer Island Patch calendar

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!)
- 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 ★
- Highland Neighborhood Yards Sales Friday, Saturday and Sunday 21,22,#23. →
Renton Highland NE 9th Place,
9:00 am - Electronics Recycling Event →
3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
9:00 am
Sunday August 23
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- 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 - 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
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- High-schooler creates Roman Republic escape room on MI (bellevuereporter.com)
- Menu Picks, Happy Hour & How to Book (downtownbellevue.com)
- Route 550 Bus to End Service Aug. 29 as 2 Line Takes Over Bellevue-Seattle Trips (downtownbellevue.com)
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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