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You won't want to miss Electronics Recycling Event on the Mercer Island Patch calendar
Good morning Mercer Island! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Mercer Island High School welcomed its newest ninth-graders.
- Could your Mercer Island arts group qualify for up to $15,000?
- How a Mercer Island Ultimate player nearly captured a world title.
Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
- Saturday: A shower, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Welcome to Mercer Island High School (mi-reporter.com) — Ninth-graders just kicked off their first day at Mercer Island High School with a spirited welcome featuring cheerleaders, the drill team, drum line and student leaders. The August 26 celebration marked the start of high school life for the newest Islanders, captured in a series of staff photos. 
• Eastside Arts Partnership Support Grants (Washington) (fundsforngos.org) — Eastside arts nonprofits serving Mercer Island residents can now apply for Bellevue's Eastside Arts Partnership grants, which offer up to $15,000 in annual operating support. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups based on the Eastside, including Mercer Island, must provide public arts or cultural programming and apply by October 10, with bonus funding possible for expanded access efforts.
• Goodrum has the Ultimate summer vacation (mi-reporter.com) — Mercer Islander and MIHS alum Nikolas Goodrum just helped the U.S. U20 men's Ultimate team earn second place at the World Junior Championships in Spain. The 18-year-old, who grew up playing Ultimate on Mercer Island, now competes for UW and practice-squads with elite club team Seattle Mixtape.
📸 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
- 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
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Mercer Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Arts in the Garden
Bellevue Botanical Garden Garden Grounds, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, 98005, United States
10:00 am - Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Mercer Island PatchAM possible:
- Eastside Tree Works — 2063969998
- SD Framing — (425) 628-1326
- Crystal Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. — (425) 649-0908
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Snowflake Lane Auditions
The 2026 Snowflake Lane Audition Form is NOW LIVE! The form can be found at bit.ly/SFL-26. ... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Marauding raccoons and rats!
I knew there were critters in my plum tree each night. I suspected Chupacabras. So I went and bought an inexpensive trail cam at Outdoor Emporium to… (Nextdoor North Mercer Island)
- Aegis Living posted a job opening for Server in Mercer Island. Apply here.
- Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Ops Team Member-Women's Dressing Room Attendant in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- 1266 Bellevue Way #4, Bellevue, WA 98004 (redfin.com)
- 4 of Bellevue's 8 New Speed Cameras Vandalized as $124 Tickets Near for Downtown Commuter Routes (downtownbellevue.com)
- Bellevue lowers speed limits for neighborhood streets (kiro7.com)
Seattle
- Seattle teacher's union votes to authorize strike over district contract (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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