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🌱 Patch AM: Tot Shabbat and 11 more events
Happening soon: Highland Neighborhood Yards Sales Friday, Saturday and Sunday 21,22,#23. on the Mercer Island Patch calendar
Good morning Mercer Island! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
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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
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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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
1:00 pm - 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 - 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
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
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