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Coming up on the Mercer Island Patch calendar: Electronics Recycling Event
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In today's newsletter:
- Want to network with Seattle tech pros without leaving Mercer Island?
Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Seattle Summer Soiree (ieee.org) — An IEEE Seattle Summer Soirée is coming to Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island this Friday, August 21, from 5–8 p.m., offering food, games, and casual networking. Local students, recent grads, and young professionals are invited to connect with the broader Seattle tech community right in their own waterfront park. 
📸 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
- IMS WEB Leader Training
Mercer Island School District IMS Commons Full, Gym Aux, Gym Main
8:00 am - MIHS Admin/Fees and Photos - Sophomores
Mercer Island School District MIHS Commons Full
8:00 am - Let's Dance!
Mercer Island Library 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3:30 pm - IP PTA Ice Cream Social
Mercer Island School District IP Playground
4:30 pm - 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 - Arts On The Island /Weekend of Events →
Town Center, Mercer Island
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Lake Hills Library 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007
6:00 pm - Adult Summer Reading: Explore Printmaking
Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
6:00 pm - 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
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Why do I see more and more drivers leaving gaps, up to a car length or more, at stop lights?
How does this benefit you and the people behind you? Thanks. (Nextdoor Pioneer Park)
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Day Janitorial Cleaner in Bellevue. Apply here.
- Bellevue Boys & Girls Club posted a job opening for Director of Transportation & Facilities in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- Staff UX Researcher - AI Agents - Okta, Inc. - Bellevue, WA, US (dice.com)
- Retired Bellevue police officer helps uncover sex trafficking scheme (bellevuereporter.com)
- Protesters dressed as rogue AI agents target OpenAI in Bellevue with balloons and hot pink vests (commstrader.com)
Seattle
- Washington vs. Baylor men headline inaugural Seattle Holiday Classic (bellinghamherald.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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