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🌱 Patch AM: Fall & Winter Hours | MI Thrift Shop and 13 more events
Spotted on the Mercer Island calendar: Seminar Series: Estate Planning • 1031 & 121 Exchanges

Cheers Mercer Island! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Seminar Series: Estate Planning • 1031 & 121 Exchanges at Mercer Island Community & Event Center
- Fall & Winter Hours | MI Thrift Shop
- Building Club at Mercer Island Library
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ginny C.!
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Areas of fog, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Some sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mercer Island
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★ Featured events ★
- Seminar Series: Estate Planning • 1031 & 121 Exchanges →
Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 Southeast 24th Street, Mercer Island
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Fall & Winter Hours | MI Thrift Shop →
7710 SE 34th St, Mercer Island
10:00 am - Building Club
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
4:00 pm - SilverKite Community Arts: Latin Dances
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
1:00 pm - 中文家庭故事会 / Mandarin Story Time
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
10:30 am - Fall Coats | MI Thrift Shop →
7710 SE 34th St, Mercer Island
9:00 am - Family Story Time
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
11:15 am - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store: Book Club Event
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
3:00 pm - PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement - a one-woman musical comedy about pelvic floor health →
Seattle Open Arts Place, 1406 18th Ave, Seattle
7:30 pm - PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement - A one-woman musical comedy about pelvic floor health →
Seattle Open Arts Place, 1406 18th Ave, Seattle
2:00 pm - Sunday Mitzvah Party: Volunteer with Birthday Dreams →
The Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
11:00 am
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Sunday October 25
🗓 Events Nearby
- Willow Bird Feeder/Garlic Holder
The Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue
10:00 am - Apple Pie Baking Competition →
Newcastle Fruit & Produce Co., 13013 Newcastle Way, Newcastle
10:00 am - Pet Blessing in the Park →
St. Thomas, 8398 NE 12th St, Medina
12:30 pm - Youth Workshop: Learn to Crochet
The Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue
1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Overnight Clerk in Mercer Island. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- 20 150th Pl NEBellevue, WA (mansionglobal.com)
- Viral video appears to show suspected ICE vehicles chasing van on I-405 (king5.com)
- Candidates face off for 41st Legislative District positions (bellevuereporter.com)
Seattle
- Will the highest temperature in Seattle be between 70-71°F on October 4? (polymarket.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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