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🌱 Patch AM: How four new city proclamations could affect daily life here
Spotted on the Mercer Island calendar: Seattle Monthly Women's Networking Event hosted by CEO Society
Coffee in hand, Mercer Island? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How four new city proclamations could affect daily life here
- How you can join the Ed Pepple Court unveiling celebration
- Why a car on the I-90 trail has Mercer Island rethinking safety
Also on today's calendar: Full Body Strength with SSP and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City issues proclamations to raise awareness (mi-reporter.com) — Mercer Island City Council has issued four new proclamations highlighting childhood cancer, recovery from mental health and substance use, disaster preparedness, and hunger awareness. These designations aim to rally Islanders around supporting affected families, using local Youth and Family Services resources, and staying ready for emergencies while helping neighbors facing food insecurity. 
• Ed Pepple Court to be unveiled / Greg Asimakoupoulos (mi-reporter.com) — Mercer Island residents are invited to a Dec. 18 celebration at Mercer Island High School, where the basketball court will be officially named Ed Pepple Court in honor of the legendary coach. The event, held before the Bellevue–Mercer Island game, will feature a reception, Pepple's family, former players, and community leaders reflecting on his decades of influence on local youth.
• WSP investigating incident on Interstate 90 bridge trail (bellevuereporter.com) — A car recently drove the length of the I-90 bike and pedestrian trail after entering from the Mercer Island side, prompting a Washington State Patrol investigation and social media concern. No injuries were reported, but the city of Mercer Island is now working with WSDOT to evaluate safety fixes like signage or other barriers, and WSP is asking residents for any video or tips.
📸 Around Mercer Island
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mercer Island
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★ Featured events ★
- Seattle Monthly Women's Networking Event hosted by CEO Society →
Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 Southeast 24th Street, Mercer Island
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- 中文家庭故事会 / Mandarin Story Time
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
10:30 am - Full Body Strength with SSP →
Mercerdale Park, 3009 77th Avenue Southeast, Mercer Island - Family Story Time
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
11:15 am - Building Club
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
4:00 pm - Let's Dance!
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
3:30 pm - 中文家庭故事会 / Mandarin Story Time
Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island
10:30 am - Living Large with Less Stuff →
Aljoya Mercer Island, 2430 76th Avenue SE, Mercer Island
10:30 am - Not a Quiet Night →
Barrels, 7605 Southeast 27th Street, Suite 107, Mercer Island
6:00 pm - Home Equity & Real Estate Workshop: Mercer Island →
Columbia Bank, 7803 Southeast 27th Street, Mercer Island
Thursday September 17
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Tuesday September 29
📣 Mercer Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- OUTREACH Crossroads →
Bellevue WA
11:00 am - In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall →
Crossroads Mall, 15600 Northeast 8th Street, Bellevue
11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- WINGSTOP - FWS - Wingstop, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Bellevue. Apply here.
- KnitWell Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- 3130 160th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 (redfin.com)
- Bellevue's Bungie to sublease part of its campus following layoff announcement (king5.com)
- Two 11-Pound Sidney Poitier Medal Hubs Resurface From a Remarkable Moment in 2001 (coinweek.com)
Seattle
- Jay Park, K-pop star, ready for homecoming Seattle show with LNGSHOT (seattletimes.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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