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A PUBLICATION OF THE MERCER ISLAND REPORTER
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Small town feel, schools & natural beauty encompass Mercer Island’s appeal
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GOVERNMENT
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WHERE IT HAPPENS
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LIBRARY / POOLS
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ISLAND OUTDOORS
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EATS & TREATS
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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PRESCHOOL / PRIVATE
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CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
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ARTS
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ARTISTS IN ACTION
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FAITH / SENIORS
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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Cover photo: This photo, taken through a pink camellia bush at a waterfront home along North Mercer Way, looks northeast across Lake Washington toward Medina and Meydenbauer Bay in Bellevue. Photo by Mary L. Grady
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ommunicating is a priority for me — I like to pass along new information and similarly enjoy receiving it. Community is built when we feel in the loop and see information sharing happening. We’re all more engaged and invested in the outcome.
The City of Mercer Island has made communication and engagement a strategic priority. Our intent is to increase awareness of City policies and programs and encourage constituent engagement in the governing process. The response from residents during the 2018 Community Survey emphasized wide interest in not only being informed but also for more public engagement in local decisions. The City Council has directed staff to continue to prioritize this important work.
ideas and questions about City matters that are important to you. The platform provides a variety of interactive tools, including discussion forums, polls, surveys, and crowdsource mapping.
JULIE UNDERWOOD CITY MANAGER
With that in mind, last summer, the City launched a new online community engagement platform that we call Let’s Talk Mercer Island www.letstalk.mercergov.org. You’ll find information about projects underway throughout the City and opportunities to submit your
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Our community and government make better decisions when everyone has a voice in the process. In a democracy, no one gets every outcome that they want, but we all benefit from a richer and deeper discussion along the way. Come join in!
Julie Thuy Underwood, City Manager ital learning. Apple has recognized Mercer Island as a distinguished program for innovation in applying technology in the classroom.
he Mercer Island School District has built a national reputation for excellence, combining academics, cultural expression, and athletic achievement. We emphasize social-emotional learning that is responsive to educating the whole child. The District is consistently ranked among the best in the state and maintains a graduation rate of nearly 95 percent. Our graduates move on to the finest colleges and universities in the world. This year our Board of Directors is working to update our core values, vision and mission. The intent of this work is to center our “why” around students as the priority and our goal of supporting the whole child.
Let’s Talk Mercer Island is just one piece of a broader City effort to make it easier for the public to engage with their local government: we want to empower a wider range of residents to follow important City issues and then weigh in at a time and place that is most convenient to them.
DONNA COLOSKY SUPERINTENDENT
levy that provides vital funding for many programs, including special education, elementary school Spanish language, art, music, PE, a seven-period day at the high school and advanced courses.
Our enrollment continues to grow in both population and diversity as new families move to Mercer Island. If you are a new family to the Island, please visit our web site at www.mercerislandschools.org/newfamilies to enroll your students.
We are proud of our continuing partnerships with the City of Mercer Island and Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, providing mental health counselors in our schools and a school resource officer serving the high school and other buildings as needed.
Island voters have consistently approved ballot measures, including the four-year enrichment
Mercer Island continues to be a technology leader, with more than 3,000 iPads in use to enhance dig-
Community support of our schools is unparalleled in the region. Mercer Island Schools Foundation, our PTAs and community boosters contributed over $2 million to our schools last year. We encourage our families to be involved and volunteer in our schools, and if anyone is interested in joining our team, please visit www.jobs.mercerislandschools.org for a current listing of employment opportunities. Whether or not you have a school-age child, please know you are always invited to attend District performances, concerts, athletics and other events. For more information about the district and its programs, please visit our website at www.mercerislandschools.org @mercerislandschooldistrict @ @mercerislandsd @mercer_island_school_district @
Donna Colosky, Superintendent Donna Colosky is superintendent of the Mercer Island School District. Follow her on Twitter @suptcolosky.
ISLAND EVENTS JA N UA RY JAN 1 | New Year’s Day Swim Clarke Beach JAN 4 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown JAN 9 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center JAN 18 | Senior Lunch Mercer Island Community & Event Center
F E B R UA RY
APR 27 | MIPA Circus Islander Middle School
AUG 2–4 | Seafair Weekend Lake Washington
APR 30 | MI Schools Foundation Breakfast MI High School Gym
AUG 6 | National Night Out Island-Wide
M AY
AUG 8 & 11 | Shakespeare in the Park “Twelfth Night” Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater
MAY 2 | Holocaust Remembrance Day Stroum Jewish Community Center
SEPTEMBER
MAY 3 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
SEPT 6 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
MAY 4 & 18 | Crest Annual Plant Sale Crest Learning Center
SEPT 6 | Art Uncorked Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery
MAY 9 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center
SEPT TBD | Lakeridge Bike Rodeo Location TBD
MAY 19 | Campership Scamper – Obstacle Course Fun Run Stroum Jewish Community Center
SEPT 21– 22 | 50th Anniversary SeaJam Festival Stroum Jewish Community Center
OCTOBER
FEB 1 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
JUNE
FEB 7 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center
JUN 1 | Crest Annual Plant Sale Crest Learning Center
OCT 3 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center
JUN 2 | Farmers Market begins Mercerdale Park
OCT 4 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
JUN 6 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center
OCT 18 | Sukkot Family Dinner Celebration Stroum Jewish Community Center
JUN 7 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
OCT TBD | MI High School Home-coming Parade and Game Location TBD
FEB 13 | Youth and Family Services Foundation Breakfast Mercer Island Community & Event Center
MARCH MAR 1 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown MAR 7 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center MAR 9 | Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Emmanuel Episcopal Church MAR 17 | Purim Carnival Stroum Jewish Community Center MAR 23–31 | Seattle Jewish Film Festival Stroum Jewish Community Center MAR 24 | Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon Mercer Island Community & Event Center MAR 26–27 | MI School District’s Fine Arts Showcase Mercer Island High School
JUN 11 | MIHS Graduation Showare Center in Kent JUN 13 | Senior Lunch Mercer Island Community & Event Center JUN 22 | Emergency Preparedness Day Luther Burbank Park (City event)
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NOV 14 | Thanksgiving Senior Lunch Mercer Island Community & Event Center
JUL 11, 18, 25 | Mostly Music in the Park Mercerdale Park
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NOV 1 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
JUL 11–13 & 18–20 | Shakespeare in the Park “Twelfth Night” Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater
APRIL
APR 6–7 | Seattle Jewish Film Festival Regal Cinebarre Issaquah
N OV E M B E R NOV 7 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center
JUL 14, 21 & 25–27 | Shakespeare in the Park “Romeo and Juliet” Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater
APR 5 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
OCT 31 | Trick-or-Treating in the Town Center
JUL 5 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
MAR 30 & 31 | Annual Sogetsu Exhibition Community Center at Mercer View
APR 4 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center
OCT 31 | Halloween Senior Lunch Mercer Island Community & Event Center
AUG 1–3, 9–11 | Shakespeare in the Park “Romeo and Juliet” Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater AUG 1, 8 & 15 | Mostly Music in the Park Mercerdale Park AUG 2 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown
NOV 24 | Harvest Farmers Market Mercerdale Park NOV 30 | VARIES (Thurs–Sun) MIYFS/Lion’s Club Christmas Tree Sale Location TBD
DECEMBER DEC 6 | First Friday Art Walk Downtown DEC 12 | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Mercer Island Community & Event Center DEC 15 | Hanukkah Celebration Stroum Jewish Community Center DEC 28 | Annual Bird Count TBD
Photos courtesy of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation
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ISLAND GOVERNMENT CITY OF MERCER ISLAND (206) 275-7600 9611 SE 36th St. www.mercergov.org The city of Mercer Island, comprised of nearly 25,000 residents, was incorporated in 1960.
CITY COUNCIL
www.mercergov. org/council The Mercer Island City Council is made up of Island residents, elected to office by the public. The council works with other local government bodies on regional issues such as transportation and the environment. Seven nonpartisan City Council members are elected to fouryear terms. Elections take place every two years. Council members select a mayor from among themselves to serve a two-year term. There is no term limit for Council members.
The council holds an annual planning session in January and authorizes its biennial budget in the autumn of even-ending years. Council members receive a monthly $200 stipend, while the mayor earns $400. Council meetings usually take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The meetings are televised on Comcast channel 21 and YouTube.
JULIE UNDERWOOD, CITY MANAGER julie.underwood@mercergov.org (206) 275-7660 The city manager is responsible for the administration of city policies and serves as chief executive officer of the city.
DEB ESTRADA, CITY CLERK deb.estrada@mercergov.org (206) 275-7793
DEBBIE BERTLIN, MAYOR debbie.bertlin@mercergov.org Current term ends in 2019
SALIM NICE, DEPUTY MAYOR salim.nice@mercergov.org Current term ends in 2021
LISA ANDERL lisa.anderl@mercergov.org Current term ends in 2019
MY-LINH THAI
STATE REPRESENTATIVES Mercer Island is in the 41st state legislative district and the 9th Congressional District.
LISA WELLMAN (D) Mercer Island (360) 786-7641
TANA SENN
ADAM SMITH
CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Citizens serve on Boards and Commissions that advise the Council in areas where more expertise and public input are needed. These include: • Arts Council
MY-LINH THAI
• Civil Service Commission
(D) Bellevue (360) 786-7926
• Design Commission
TANA SENN (D) Mercer Island (360) 786-7894
ADAM SMITH (D) Tacoma (202) 225-8901 / (425) 793-5181
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• Disability Board • Open Space Conservancy Trust • Planning Commission • Utility Board • Parks & Rec. Commission
For more information, go to www.mercergov.org
SALIM NICE
LISA ANDERL
BRUCE BASSETT
WENDY WEIKER
DAVID WISENTEINER
BENSON WONG
BRUCE BASSETT bruce.bassett@mercergov.org Current term ends in 2019
WENDY WEIKER wendy.weiker@mercergov.org Current term ends in 2019
DAVID WISENTEINER david.wisenteiner@mercergov.org Current term ends in 2019
BENSON WONG benson.wong@mercergov.org Current term ends in 2021
MERCER ISLAND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LISA WELLMAN
DEBBIE BERTLIN
Bad stuff can happen, like E. coli in the water. Are you ready? The mission of Mercer Island Emergency Preparedness is to have Mercer Island be self-sufficient for seven days. There are three important steps in being prepared for an emergency or disaster:
FIRST, BE INFORMED! • Learn about what protective measures to take before, during and after an emergency.
NEXT, MAKE A PLAN.
STAY INFORMED: • Listen to AM 710 KIRO, AM 1000 KOMO & Mercer Island Radio Stations FM 88.9 or FM 94.5. • If there is power, visit the city’s website homepage for news. • Connect to the city’s social media channels. They can be found at: www.mercergov.org/ SocialMedia. • Call the city’s information line at (206) 275-7600. • Tune in to MI-TV Channel 21. WANT TO HELP OR VOLUNTEER? Visit: www.mercergov.org/Page asp?NavID=2987 QUESTIONS?
• Prepare, plan and stay informed for emergencies.
Contact Emergency Manager
GET READY.
JENNIFER FRANKLIN
• Build a kit to manage on your own for seven days.
at (206) 275-7905 or jennifer.franklin@mercergov.org
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SU M M E R DAY CAMPS
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Exploration and fun for ages 3 - 17!
OUTDOORS TECH ART SPORTS DANCE COOKING & MORE!
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WHERE IT HAPPENS MERCER ISLAND COMMUNITY & EVENT CENTER 8236 SE 24th St. (206) 275-7609 CREATE MEMORIES HERE, A CENTER FOR ALL OCCASIONS Are you in search of a place to recreate, celebrate, meet and play? Look no further than the Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC), a multi-generational recreation and event facility
STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 3801 E. Mercer Way (206) 232-7115 Founded in 1949, the Stroum Jewish Community Center will celebrate its 70th overall anniversary serving Greater Seattle, and its 50th anniversary on Mercer Island in 2019. The SJCC
for all occasions. This year-round center is the center of recreation programs, meetings and parties, civic events, volunteer opportunities and more. Overlooking Luther Burbank Park, with spectacular views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, the MICEC features light-filled rooms, a modern, hightech multi-purpose room, a scenic, outdoor covered terrace, a professional catering kitchen, art gallery, game room and lounge area with public access computers.
is dedicated to the enrichment of life for the Jewish and general community in the greater Seattle area. The J includes the largest fitness center on Mercer Island and membership is open to everyone. The J is home to an Early Childhood School, plus a newly remodeled, state-of-the-art auditorium, along with a fitness center, a 25-yard indoor pool and more.
Mercer Island Community & Events Center Photo courtesy of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation
Our Fitness Room, Gymnasium and Dance Room are here to help you meet your health goals, or just play with friends. Activities and programs for all.
your friends for coffee in the Landing, celebrate your child’s birthday in an event room, join popular programs and network with your community.
Try your hand at board games or pool in the Game Room, meet
For more information, visit www.eventsonmercer.com
The J offers a variety of great programs and activities for everyone, from newborns and their families to seniors.
swim laps in the pool, join a
Fitness facilities include a fitness center, racquetball courts, indoor running track, gymnasium with basketball courts, and indoor swimming pool. Adults can join a sports league or a book club, attend events in the Kesher Garden,
fitness class (we have more than 40 of them every week), workout on your own or with our certified trainers. We have specialized programs for seniors, including lessons to play bridge, unique fitness classes and attend the popular ‘Jewish Touch’ series. There are parenting classes and weekly programs for the youngest members
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Kidstown before-and-afterschool care, take sports and arts classes, spend summers at Summer J Camp and become J Explorers. The J recently launched a Cultural Arts Program, which includes the annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival and many other live events, including films, music, theater, talks, comedians, culinary arts and chefs, and festivals. Throughout the year, the J hosts and partners with community organizations to sponsor holiday celebrations. There is so much to The Stroum Jewish Community Center, the largest fitness center on the Island where everyone is welcome, celebrates its 50th anniversary on Mercer Island in 2019 | Photo courtesy SJCC.
the J and everyone is welcome. Come and find out what we have for you: visit www.sjcc.org.
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Play. Discover. Create. Before School, After School, and Summer Camp Programs RIGHT ON YOUR SCHOOL’S GROUNDS! Kids Co. at Island Park 206-437-8396
Kids Co. at Lakeridge 206-240-3814
Kids Co. at Northwood 206-519-2709
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Church and Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday Testimony Meeting 7:30 pm
I am the Lord who heals you. New King James Bible Ex 15:26
READING ROOM Open Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Kids Co. at West Mercer 206-422-0866
www.kidscompany.org/locations
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MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY
4400 88th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/mercerisland The Mercer Island Branch of the King County Library System (KCLS) sits at the highest point on Mercer Island at the former site of the Allview Heights school that opened in 1890. The library first established on the Island at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, then was located in East Seattle. Built in the 1950s, the current building has gone through four
expansions. The branch, one of the busiest of the 48 libraries in the library system, was the first to add computers for public use. The library has three public meeting rooms, a large children section, several computers and a teen section. There are programs for children and adults, including story times, study zone hours and more.
See the Mercer Island events calendar on www.kcls.org for details.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Library, an Island nonprofit group composed of local
Photo courtesy of KCLS | The Mercer Island Library
volunteers, help to raise money to fund and implement programs for the library. Funds are raised through various book sales, membership dues and contributions. Donations
of books and other media may be left at the Library Circulation Desk while the library is open.
for parties and a variety of classes at the indoor facility. Mercer Island High School aquatic athletes also train here.
The Shore Club’s outdoor pool features a bubble cover for swimmers in the winter and fall. The members-only club offers lessons, free and lap swims and holds meets for local teams. In the summer of 2015, the Shore Club debuted its new clubhouse.
The pool is named after Island Olympic champion Mary Wayte, who won four Olympic medals including two golds at the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles. Wayte also won silver and bronze medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Mary Wayte Pool | File photo
ISLAND POOLS There are five pools on Mercer Island. All offer lessons and exercise classes. Mary Wayte Pool is a public pool named after Mercer Island’s own Olympic champion. The other four are private clubs.
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MARY WAYTE POOL 8815 SE 40th St. Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 588-1117 www.mercerislandpool.com Mary Wayte Pool is open to the public and is operated by the Olympic Cascades Aquatic Club. There are lessons, space rentals
3801 E. Mercer Way Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 232-7115 www.sjcc.org The SJCC features a 25-yard competition indoor pool. It includes a 2.5-feet deep preschool pool area and open swim lap lanes. Pool included in membership, which is open to everyone.
MERCERWOOD SHORE CLUB 4150 E. Mercer Way Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 232-1622 www.mercerwood.com
For more information, please email info@milibraryfriends.org
MERCER ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB 8700 SE 71st St. Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 232-5600 www.mercerislandcc.com The members-only club has a clubhouse, an outdoor pool and other amenities.
MERCER ISLAND BEACH CLUB 8326 Avalon Drive Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 232-3125 www.mibeachclub.com The Beach Club located at the southern tip of Mercer Island has a clubhouse, pool, tennis and a beach area. It is also members only.
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THE ISLAND OUTDOORS 1. AUBREY DAVIS PARK
7. ENGSTROM OPEN SPACE
86.5 acres 2030 72nd Ave. SE
8.5 acres 6500 Block E. Mercer Way
Picnicking, Play Structure, Restrooms, Picnic Shelter, Trails, Tennis, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Open Space, Lacrosse, Boat Launch
Trails, Open Space
2. BICENTENNIAL PARK 0.2 acres 3201 77th Ave. SE Restrooms, Trails 3. CLARKE BEACH 9 acres 7700 E. Mercer Way Beach, Picnicking, Fishing, Restrooms, Public Dock, Open Space, Waterfront 4. CLISE PARK 1.7 acres 3950 Island Crest Way Trails, Open Space 5. DEANE’S CHILDREN’S PARK 3 acres 5701 Island Crest Way Picnicking, Play Structure, Restrooms, Picnic Shelter, Trails 6. ELLIS POND 4 acres 4600 90th Ave. SE Trails, Open Space, Waterfront
8. FIRST HILL PARK 0.8 acres 2975 72nd Ave. SE Picnicking, Play Structure, Basketball 9. GALLAGHER HILL OPEN SPACE 11.3 acres 9200 SE 36th St. Trails, Open Space 10. GROVELAND BEACH 3.1 acres 7740 SE 58th St. Beach, Picnicking, Play Structure, Fishing, Restrooms, Public Dock, Waterfront, Basketball (Seasonal), Volleyball 11. HOLLERBACH OPEN SPACE 5.8 acres 4500 91st Ave. SE Open Space 12. HOMESTEAD FIELD 11.1 acres 8100 SE 40th St. Picnicking, Play Structure, Restrooms, Trails, Tennis, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Open Space
Islanders enjoy the new playground at the South Mercer playfields | File photo
13. ISLAND CREST PARK
20. ROTARY PARK
35.9 acres 5701 Island Crest Way
0.3 acres 4350 88th Ave. SE
Picnicking, Restrooms, Trails, Tennis, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, Open Space, Football
Picnicking, Trails
14. PARKWOOD RIDGE OPEN SPACE 3.8 acres 9165 SE 54th St. Trails, Open Space 15. LUTHER BURBANK PARK 54.5 acres 2040 84th Ave. SE Beach, Picnicking, Play Structure, Fishing, Restrooms, Picnic Shelter, Trails, Tennis, Public Dock, Open Space, Waterfront, Off-Leash Dog Park 16. MERCERDALE PARK/HILLSIDE 30.7 acres 3249 78th Ave. SE Picnicking, Play Structure, Restrooms, Trails, Skate Park, Open Space 17. N. MERCERDALE HILLSIDE 6.2 acres 7415 SE 27th St. Trails, Open Space 18. PIONEER PARK 118.9 acres SE 68th St. & Island Crest Way
21. SECRET PARK 0.9 acres 2701 W. Mercer Way Picnicking, Play Structure, Trails 22. SLATER PARK 0.7 acres 2835 60th Ave. SE Picnicking 23. SOUTH MERCER PLAYFIELDS 17.3 acres 8220 SE 78th St. Play Structure, Restrooms, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, Track, Football, Lacrosse 24. SE 47TH OPEN SPACE 1.5 acres 4701 E. Mercer Way Open Space 25. SE 53RD OPEN SPACE 26.2 acres 9100 SE 53rd Place Trails, Open Space 26. UPPER LUTHER BURBANK PARK 18.1 acres 3300 84th Ave. SE Trails, Open Space
Picnicking, Trails, Open Space 27. WILDWOOD PARK 19. ROANOKE PARK
Children play on the dragon sculpture in Deane’s Children’s Park | File photo
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1.5 acres 1825 70th Ave. SE Picnicking, Play Structure, Tennis
3 acres 7400 86th Ave. SE Picnicking, Trails, Open Space, Off-Leash Dog Park
FEATURES
ATHLETIC FIELDS Aubrey Davis Park, Homestead Field, Island Crest Park, South Mercer Playfields
BASKETBALL Aubrey Davis Park, First Hill Park, Groveland Beach (Seasonal), Homestead Field
BEACHES Clarke Beach, Groveland Beach, Luther Burbank Park, Calkins Landing
FISHING Clarke Beach, Groveland Beach, Luther Burbank Park
TENNIS
Luther Burbank Park, Wildwood Park
Aubrey Davis Park, Homestead Field, Island Crest Park, Luther Burbank Park, Roanoke Park
PICNIC SHELTERS
TRAILS
Aubrey Davis Park, Deane’s Children’s Park, Luther Burbank Park
Aubrey Davis Park, Bicentennial Park, Clise Park, Ellis Pond, Engstrom Open Space, Homestead Field, Island Crest Park, Deane’s Children’s Park, Parkwood Ridge Open Space, Luther Burbank Park, Mercerdale Park/Hillside, North Mercerdale Hillside, Pioneer Park, Rotary Park, Secret Park, SE 53rd Open Space, Wildwood Park
OFF-LEASH AREAS
PLAY STRUCTURES Aubrey Davis Park, First Hill Park, Groveland Beach, Homestead Field, Deane’s Children’s Park, Luther Burbank Park, Mercerdale Park, Roanoke Park, Secret Park, South Mercer Playfields
SKATE PARK Mercerdale Park
PARK SAFETY RULES • Parks close daily at 10pm • Organized ballfield and facility use by reservation only • Alcohol prohibited • No smoking • No golfing • Fireworks prohibited
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ISLANDERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE MERCER ISLAND KIWANIS CELEBRATES 58 YEARS Mercer Island Kiwanis Club held its 57th installation and awards banquet last year, welcoming several new members and new officers. In the past, the club has supported Eastside Baby Corner, local K-Kids clubs, a flag service fundraiser and the fireworks sales at Summer Celebration. Kiwanis thanked outgoing immediate past president, retired
ROTARY GIVES BACK Since February 2009, the Mercer Island Rotary Club has been tutoring students at Van Asselt Elementary School in South Seattle. Every Tuesday morning during the school year, between six and 12 Rotarians arrive to help children in kindergarten through second grade with reading, math and other topics. Carol Friends, a tutor for the past 10 years, says it’s more than just tutoring — it’s seeing changes.
veterinarian Harry Dingwall, for his service. Other board members include Rick Sessions, Barbara Tivnan, Dena Kindred and Eleanor “Bunny” Rogers. The new president is Carol Mahoney. The club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at noon at Island House (7810 SE 30th St.).
For more information about Mercer Island Kiwanis Club, contact club president Carol Mahoney at carolmahoney12@yahoo.com.
“You become a cheerleader and a friend to these children,” she said. The program has been admired throughout Rotary District 5030, as it gives Rotarians an opportunity to live up to their motto “Service above self.” This year, Mercer Island Rotary also planned the Half Marathon, helped build tiny houses and launched a “Music Mends Minds” program.
See www.mirotary.org for more.
New Kiwanis Club members are welcomed into the group in October 2018 | Courtesy photo
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES The City of Mercer Island is unique in that it provides a broad range of multigenerational human and community services to Mercer Island residents through a dedicated department of the City—Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS). MIYFS offers a variety of programs, services and expertise that support the wellness and human service needs of all Mercer Islanders.
SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY ASSISTANCE: emergency assistance and a food bank SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES: mental health counselors in each of our public schools
John Hamer of the Mercer Island Rotary Club tutors students at Van Asselt Elementary School | Courtesy photo
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COUNSELING SERVICES for individuals of all ages, couples and families SENIOR SERVICES including a dedicated geriatric specialist YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS DIVERSION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS Youth & Family Services Department is located within Luther Burbank Park in the historic Luther Burbank Park Administration Building located at 2040 84th Avenue SE.
More information can be found at www.mercergov.org/yfs or contact us at (206) 275-7611
MIYFS Summer Volunteer Program staff are excited for another summer working with Island youth | Photo courtesy of City of Mercer Youth and Family Services
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MERCER ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENT BRIAN GIANNINI UPTON
SUPERINTENDENT DONNA COLOSKY
TRACY DRINKWATER
(206) 232-3330 www.mercerislandschools.org
(206) 230-3330 donna.colosky@ mercerislandschools.org The district has built a national reputation for excellence, is consistently ranked among the best in the state and maintains a graduation rate of over 95 percent. Enrollment continues to grow in both population and diversity as new families move to Mercer Island. Northwood Elementary was opened in 2016 and new classrooms, commons and gymnasium were added at Islander Middle School. This year Island voters strongly approved a renewal of the fouryear Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy, which provides funding for many important programs, including special education, elementary school Spanish language, art, music, PE, a seven-period day at the high school and advanced courses. Mercer Island is a technology leader, with more than 3,000 iPads in use to enhance digital learning. Families are encouraged to be involved and volunteer, and please visit jobs.mercerislandschools.org for a current listing of employment opportunities.
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MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4160 86th Ave. SE (206) 236-3330 www.mercerislandschools.org
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DAVID D’SOUZA david.dsouza@ mercerislandschools.org Current term ends Dec. 2019
DEBORAH LURIE
deborah.lurie@ mercerislandschools.org Current term ends Dec. 2021 The School Board sets district policy and hires and oversees the superintendent. The board meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening unless otherwise posted. School Board meeting agendas can be found online at the district’s website.
MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL 9100 SE 42nd St. (206) 236-3350
PRINCIPAL Vicki Puckett Mercer Island High School, home of the “Islanders,” serves over 1,400 students in grades nine through 12. A standard day at MIHS includes six periods, although students may elect to have a seven-period day. Most MIHS students are active in extracurricular activities and sports. The school has an extensive music program, drama club, National Honor Society, a monthly newspaper, photography and art, vocational programs, a marketing and business program called DECA, a radio station and a number of service clubs. A multitude of competitive sports are
Lakeridge Elementary’s third, fourth and fifth-grade highly capable learners earlier this year concluded a “Merchants with a Cause” unit, which focuses on entrepreneurship and charitable giving. Each student researched a cause that was important to them and created a product to sell at their fair | Photo courtesy the Mercer Island School District
offered every season through the high school. The school offers a special education department with transitional school-to-work opportunities and has English Language Learner (ELL) programs. The curriculum also includes honors and Advanced Placement courses in science, art, economics, English and world languages. Counseling for each student is provided and college admissions and career planning assistance are available to all students. The vast majority of MIHS seniors are college-bound, attending either two or four-year institutions.
CREST LEARNING CENTER 4150 86th Ave. SE (206) 236-3390 Crest is part of Mercer Island High School, operating as the district’s alternative program for students. The school offers flexible courses with different instructional approaches, as well as traditional classes. Crest welcomes a full spectrum of students, from high-achievers to at-risk youth. The school is a block away from MIHS.
ISLANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL 8225 SE 72nd St. (206) 236-3413
PRINCIPALS Mary Jo Budzius & Aaron Miller Islander Middle School, home of the “Gators,” offers a traditional
and differentiated curriculum for students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. In addition to its core curriculum, IMS offers a broad range of electives, such as speech, Spanish, science, debate, drama, advanced writing, physical education, choir, art, band, orchestra, and science and technology classes. The school also has special education classes. Many IMS students participate in after-school clubs, intramural and interscholastic sports.
ISLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5437 Island Crest Way (206) 236-3410
PRINCIPAL David Hoffman Island Park Elementary School, home of the “Eagles,” is located in the middle of the Island, adjacent to Island Crest Park. The school has an English Language Learners (ELL) program and Personalized Learning Program (PLP) for students with special learning needs. Other programs include a Special Education Resource Room; Counseling, LAP (remedial reading); technology integrated classrooms; music, art, Spanish, library and PE specialists; technology TOSAs; student council; before school choir, band and orchestra programs; and after school clubs including chess and art clubs. CONTINUES ON PAGE 22
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The Mercer Island High School Sparkle Squad cheers at a Summer Celebration parade Katie Metzger/file photo
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WEST MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4141 81st Ave. SE (206) 236-3430
PRINCIPAL Carol Best
St. Monica Catholic Church ST. MONICA
West Mercer Elementary School, home of the “Wolves,” has a traditional kindergarten through fifth-grade education program. school prioritizes the inte9The& 11am gration of writing throughout the curriculum; providing purposes and audiences for student writing. West Mercer also has a popular chess club, art classes and science adventures program and other clubs. Each year, West Mercer puts on a school play and fifth graders go on an annual outdoor education trip to Islandwood.
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PRINCIPAL Heidi Jenkins Lakeridge Elementary School, home of the “Lions,” is located at the South end of the Island. The school’s mission is to increase student achievement in writing and math and to facilitate strong
interpersonal relationships within a positive school climate. The students learn in both regular and specialized classes. The school prides itself in the arts. Each year, Lakeridge 5th graders put on a musical operetta, and the P.E. curriculum welcomes professional dance instructors throughout the year.
NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4030 86th Ave. SE (206) 275-5800
PRINCIPAL Aimee Batliner-Gillette In 2016, Mercer Island opened its fourth elementary school, Northwood, on the North Mercer campus site. Home of the “Owls,” its mission is to provide all students access and opportunity to learn and grow academically, socially and emotionally through meaningful relationships and relevant and engaging learning opportunities, supporting all members of the community and preparing to embrace the challenges of a changing world. Northwood also houses the district’s early childhood special education program.
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The Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA), established in 1937, is a private nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to enhancing the lives of children from newborn through kindergarten in Mercer Island and the community at large. The organization holds four major events each year, including a kid-friendly Halloween party, Preschool Fair, Toy Swap and an old-fashioned ‘Circus’ each spring.
3801 E. Mercer (206) 232-7115
MERCER ISLAND PRESCHOOLS
3605 84th Ave. SE (206) 232-5595
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR K-5TH CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER 8236 SE 24th St. (206) 232-8900
MERCER ISLAND LEARNING LAB 4120 86th Ave. SE (206) 436-1948
PIXIE HILL PRESCHOOL
COUNTRY VILLAGE DAY SCHOOL
4025 86th Ave. SE (206) 236-1380
9423 SE 36th St. (206) 236-2417
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SUNNYBEAM SCHOOL
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3027 80th Ave. SE (206) 232-2400
8635 SE 68th (206) 232-5776
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8236 SE 24th St., Room 4 (206) 232-0940
BRIGHT HORIZONS 9555 SE 36th St. (206) 232-2035
EMMANUEL DAY SCHOOL 4400 86th Ave. SE (206) 232-5663
PATTI’S PLAY CENTER (AT EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH)
4400 86th Ave. SE (206) 232-4453
LITTLE ACORN DAY SCHOOL 8236 SE 24th St., Room #1 in the Annex (206) 236-0480
PEBBLE PRESCHOOL @ MIPC 3605 84th Ave. SE (206) 232-5595 www.mi-reporter.com
The MISD offers special education services to preschool children ages 3 to 5. For more, go to www.mercerislandschools.org.
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16-20 students per class. The school now offers bus service.
NORTHWEST YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL 5017 90th Ave. SE (206) 232-5272
Founded in 1974, Northwest Yeshiva High School provides a college preparatory education for Jewish students. The school’s mission is to foster integrity, strength of character, respect, service to others, a lifetime love of learning, commitment to the State of Israel, and adherence to the traditional ideals and practices of Torah Judaism. NYHS is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
ST. MONICA PARISH SCHOOL 4320 87th Ave. SE (206) 232-5432
The mission of St. Monica Parish School, pre-K through eighth grade, is to teach Christ-like values, assist students in achieving academic excellence in all areas, and to maintain a warm, safe, nurturing and loving learning environment. The school, accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association, has been in operation for over 50 years.
COLLEGE NANNIES AND TUTORS 7605 SE 27th St., #101 (206) 659-4156
College Nannies and Tutors builds stronger families by providing role models through full-service childcare solutions and customized tutoring for college-bound students. From the time children are small until they take off for college, families can depend on educated roles models to help, whether it be the assistance of a part- or full-time nanny, a professional babysitter for a night or a qualified tutor to help with calculus.
THE PRIVETT ACADEMY 9311 SE 36th St., #230 (206) 232-0059
The Privett Academy is a fully accredited diploma-granting institution for grades 6-12, offering personalized learning with regular progress reports and flexible scheduling. The academy aims to provide a small-school environment as well as a small class size, committed to never exceeding ten students in a class. It’s personalized learning approach is designed to meet the needs of the individual student.
YELLOW WOOD ACADEMY 9655 SE 36th St. (206) 236-1095
Yellow Wood Academy is an accredited independent school for K-12 students, providing customized education. The curriculum, instruction, and school culture are responsive to the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each student. Founded in 1981, Yellow Wood became a stateapproved private school in 1992.
MATHNASIUM
2448 76th Ave. SE, #101-B (425) 246-1634 Mathnasium of Mercer Island is a math-only learning center for students in grades K-12 that teaches kids math in a way that make sense to them. Based on each student’s individual needs, instructors create custom learning plans using the Mathnasium method.
KUMON
2827 80th Ave. SE (206) 236-1815 The Kumon Method helps children develop confidence in the fundamental building blocks of reading and math in both group and individual tutoring sessions. Mercer Island’s head instructor, Queenie Louie, has been teaching with Kumon for over 23 years.
FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PUGET SOUND 3795 E. Mercer Way (206) 275-3533
Founded in 1995, the French American School of Puget Sound offers a preschool through eighthgrade education. The school enrolls over 400 students, who learn reading, writing, language, math, history and science in both English and French, with an average of
Kids learn and play at Emmanuel Day School | Photo courtesy of Emmanuel Day School
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS MERCER ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7205 SE 27th St., P.O. Box 108 Contact: LAURIE GIVAN (206) 232-3404 info@mercerislandchamberof commerce.org www.mercerislandchamber ofcomerce.org The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce is the front door to Mercer Island. It publishes a Mercer Island map, and the Mercer Island Community and Business guide. As Mercer Island’s visitor and information center, it provides community and tourism information. The Chamber sponsors Art UnCorked, an evening of art and wine tasting, an annual Halloween Trick or Treating event for children at Mercer Island businesses and the Shop Local campaign. It works collaboratively with the other Island organizations. It is actively involved with the city of Mercer Island, state lawmakers and regional groups that deal with issues that affect the Island. It promotes Mercer Island as a special place to live work and play. One of the oldest Chambers in the region, the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1946. It exists to help Mercer Island businesses thrive and grow. Successful businesses are instrumental in financing the government, civic, educational, cultural and charitable needs of the community they serve. The Chamber plays an important part in making Mercer Island the special place it is. The Chamber office is home to the Mercer Island Sister City Association and the Chamber Art Gallery, which features local artists.
Meetings: first Thursday of every month, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. A member-funded nonprofit group of business, the Chamber holds monthly membership luncheons on the first Thursday of every month. The speakers at the luncheons include government and elected officials, motivational speakers and business educators. The luncheons are open to the public with advance reservations. ISLAND GUIDE 2019 | 24
MERCER ISLAND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GUILD
Contact: JOANNE JONES (206) 232-3903 miphonebook@gmail.com
The guild has been publishing the Mercer Island Directory as a fundraiser to benefit Children’s Hospital since 1943. Established in 1928, it was the first guild on the Eastside. Sales of the directory benefit the hospital’s uncompensated care program. New members are welcome.
Meetings: noon, third Friday of each month.
MERCER ISLAND CRAFT GUILD 2832 61st Ave. SE Contact: RICK TYDINGS (206) 232-6916 Founded in 1940 by four East Seattle men as a cooperative to provide tools and a shop to use while building their homes, the Mercer Island Craft Guild is for woodworkers. There are about 60 members in the craft guild who share tools. Members also receive a storage locker and key to use the shop at any time.
Meetings: one formal meeting each year when members get together, pay dues and discuss guild business.
MERCER ISLAND GIRL SCOUTS www.mercerislandgirlscouts.org
The Girl Scouts program focuses on developing courage, confidence and character in girls. Girl Scouts of Western Washington offers age-based programs for troops and individuals in grades K-12. Mercer Island units are part of the East King County region.
MERCER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Contact: TERRY MOREMAN (206) 232-9766 www.mercerislandhistory.org The Mercer Island Historical Society encourages interest in the history of the Island and collects and preserves historical memorabilia about the Island and its residents.
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services employees and Foundation board members volunteer at the Mercer Island tree lot, which is also run by the Lion’s Club Photo courtesy of MIYFS
Meetings: six times each year, 1 p.m., third Monday of the month, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St.
MERCER ISLAND KIWANIS CLUB Contact: CAROL MAHONEY carolmahoney12@yahoo.com www.kiwanis.org The Mercer Island Kiwanis Club is a nonprofit, community service organization of men and women who primarily focus on helping children. The club raises money and puts it back into the community. Since its establishment on Mercer Island in 1960, the Kiwanians have raised funds from selling fireworks during the Fourth of July, shaved ice at the Summer Celebration and putting up the U.S. flag on national holidays at subscribing merchants and businesses on the Island. Contributions are awarded primarily to Mercer Island organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Youth and Family Services, CHILD school and others. The club sponsors the Key Club at the high school , the K-Kids Club at Lakeridge Elementary and awards scholarships to MIHS students each year.
Meetings: noon, first and third Tuesdays of the month at Island House, 7810 SE 30th St.
MERCER ISLAND LIONS CLUB
www.mercerislandlions.lion wap.org
The Mercer Island Lions Club sells Christmas trees each year to support its various philanthropies. The local club is a chapter of the largest service organization in the world. The Lions focus on community service and helping those with impaired vision or hearing. Since 1972, the club has supported
Island organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, Social Service Program (adult day care), MI Boy Scout Troop #647, as well as honoring outstanding students and teachers.
Meetings: 6:45 p.m., first and third Tuesdays of the month at Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. SE.
MERCER ISLAND LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS LWV office: (206) 329-4848 info@seattlelwv.org The Mercer Island League of Women Voters is part of the Seattle League of Women Voters. The LWV is nonpartisan and does not support political candidates. Instead, the purpose of LWV is to educate citizens and encourage participation in the electoral process.
MERCER ISLAND MASONIC LODGE Contact: DAN TAYLOR Freemasonry is a fraternal society of men bound together by ties of brotherly affection. The Mercer Island Lodge provides two $1,000 scholarships to Mercer Island High School seniors, sponsors an awards program for the MIHS juniors, works with the Mercer Island Police Department on the Kids’ ID program, and contributes manpower and financial assistance to the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Emergency Assistance Program.
Meetings: first Thursday of the month, except July and August, at the VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. SE.
MERCER ISLAND PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATION www.mipreschoolassociation.org
The Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA), established in 1937, is a private nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to enhancing the lives of children from newborn through kindergarten in Mercer Island and the community at large. The organization holds four major events each year, including a kid-friendly Halloween party, Preschool Fair, Toy Swap and an old-fashioned ‘Circus’ each spring.
MERCER ISLAND RADIO OPERATORS www.mirohams.org The Mercer Island Radio Operators (MIRO) was formed to provide emergency communications for the Mercer Island Public Safety Department in the event of a disaster or communication systems failure.
Meetings: 7 p.m., third Thursday of each month, North end fire station, 3030 78th Ave. SE.
MERCER ISLAND ROTARY CLUB www.mirotary.org Rotary, the largest service organization on Mercer Island, supports youth and social service activities on the Island. It also provides services and grants for nonprofit organizations and scholarships for individuals. Rotary Run is the club’s annual spring event to raise money for colon cancer research and awareness. Rotary supports food banks, career awareness programs, vaccination programs, student awards and scholarships, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, international youth exchanges and the Boys and Girls Club.
Meetings: 12-1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. Although membership in Rotary is by invitation only, anyone interested in service to the community is welcome to attend a meeting.
MERCER ISLAND SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION
Mercer Island Probus Club members are professional and business retirees. Probus promotes fellowship and intellectual stimulation for club members. There are monthly speakers on various subjects, and day trips are taken throughout the year.
Meetings: 12:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday of the month, Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, 7605 SE 27th St., #109.
Meetings: 10:30 a.m., first Wednesday of the month, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. SE. The public is welcome to attend.
MERCER ISLAND WOMEN’S CLUB www.mercerislandwomensclub.com
One of the oldest and largest organizations on the Island, the Mercer Island Women’s Club welcomes women who are current residents of the Island. Founded in 1963 as a Welcome Wagon, it became the Mercer Island Women’s Club in 1981. Today, from September to May, more than 350 women of all ages enjoy a wide variety of activities, including a monthly luncheon. Primarily a social organization, the group also raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. Annual dues of $25 cover the newsletter and the club directory.
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE www.nclevergreen.org The National Charity League, Evergreen chapter, is an educational and philanthropic organization of mothers and their daughters in grades seven through 12. The aim is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic group committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experience.
The League meets monthly.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST AUDIO SOCIETY www.audiosociety.org
Contact: PAT SHAFER (206) 232-3685 www.mercerislandsistercity.org
PNWAS is dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of fine audio and music since its founding in 1978.
The Mercer Island Sister City Association shares a relationship with Thonon les Bains, France, a city on the south shore of Lake
Meetings: 7:30 p.m., second Thursday of every month, Mercer Island Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way.
www.mi-reporter.com
PROBUS CLUB OF MERCER ISLAND
Geneva, and is a member of Sister Cities International. The MISCA hosts French-related events throughout the year, such as French conversation evenings, wine and cheese tastings, raclette dinners and more. The association also hosts an annual “Soiree a Thonon,” an evening of desserts, wines, entertainment and a silent auction to help raise funds for activities.
www.probus.org
TRAILMATES (206) 275-7609 Contact: INSTRUCTOR FRAN (206) 232-4032 Lace up your lightweight hiking boots. Trailmates offers moderate five to seven-mile hikes for seniors in the beautiful Northwest. Hikes require pre-registration.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST 5760 1836 72nd Ave. SE (206) 232-6390 www.vfwmercerisland.org Mercer Island VFW Post 5760, in its 60th year, supports and protects the rights of veterans and promotes patriotism. The VFW participates with other posts in supporting patients at the Veterans Administration Hospital. The VFW Hall is available for lease by other organizations.
Meetings: 6:30 p.m., first Tuesday of the month (except for August and September), VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. SE.
MERCER ISLAND SADDLE CLUB 8635 SE 68th St. (206) 232-7548 The Mercer Island Saddle Club runs the only horse stable on the Island. The club has a riding arena and offers riding lessons.
MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS BAND BOOSTERS www.misbb.org The Band Boosters is a nonprofit that hopes to raise money to be used for all band needs at Mercer Island School District schools.
MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION Contact: PENNY YANTIS (206) 275-2550 www.mercerislandschool foundation.com The Mercer Island Schools Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized to enhance the quality of education by raising money for the Mercer Island public schools.
COMMUNITY FUND (206) 232-8897 www.micommunityfund.org The Mercer Island Community Fund, established in 1985, serves as a channel for donations to art and music programs, social services, youth group activities and other all-Island events. Grants are awarded by the 15-member board of directors. Mercer Island nonprofits may apply.
SENIOR FOUNDATION (206) 232-4597 The Senior Foundation of Mercer Island was founded in 2002 to raise funds to develop and empower community-based programs that enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of Mercer Island seniors.
MERCER ISLAND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (206) 275-7611 www.miyfs.org MIYFS provides comprehensive individual, family and community services to Island residents out of its offices in Luther Burbank Park and through counselors based in all public schools. Services are supported as a public/private partnership through the city of Mercer Island, the MIYFS Thrift Shop, the MIYFS Foundation, the Mercer Island School District, King County, private contributions and grants, fundraising and special events and revenues generated by the volunteer-based Mercer Island Thrift Shop. Visit its website to learn about all of its program and service areas. MIYFS here when you need it. Call to find ways that you can give back to your community through MIYFS.
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PUBLIC ART ON THE ISLAND STQRY Get the “story” about sculptures on the Island by downloading STQRY, a mobile platform used by cultural organizations across the globe. To engage with art on the Island, find Mercer Island Arts Council via the free app and click on the “Stories” tab. View the more than 30 art stories any time, or use your app to scan an artwork’s QR code when exploring the collection. The Arts Council adds new entries periodically, so check back soon for more information about your favorite works of art!
PUBLIC ART STORY MAP Discover all the works in the public art collection with the City’s new Public Art Story Map, a free digital map that shows the location of all public artworks on the Island. Find a piece pinned on the map and learn details such as the materials it’s made from and how the City acquired it. Many pins also include links to STQRY.
THE YEARLING by Terri Malec Osborne, up the path from the Aubrey Davis Park picnic shelter. HOPE by Mark Heisel, picnic shelter at Aubrey Davis Park. DARWIN’S DREAM by Rachel Holloway, SE 24th Street and West Mercer Way. WATER MOSS BOWL by Marge Harmond-Farness, Slater Park.
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPES project by T. Ellen Sollod, throughout Town Center. GROWING UP by Richard Beyer, outside Coldwell Banker at 78th Avenue SE and SE 28th Street. ISLAND ICONS by Pamela Edwards, lining SE 27th and SE 30th Streets and 77th and 78th Avenues SE in Town Center. RESCUE & MOSAIC BENCHES by Hai Ying Wu, Fire Station 91. FIRE FLOWER by Gizel Berman, Farmers New World Life Insurance building in Town Center.
NOW WE ARE ONE by Phillip Levine, First Hill Park.
STANDING STRONG (Veteran’s Pergola) by Richard Frombach, Mercerdale Park.
CYCLEMATES by Robbi DeVries, along the I-90 Trail at SE 24th Street and 76th Avenue SE.
RECLINING WOMAN by Gizel Berman, Mercerdale Park.
GATEWAY figures & sign by Garth Edwards, Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery. GNOMON GROUP THREE by John Geise, Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery. THANKS & EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY by Gunnar Anderson, Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery.
DUET by Stephen Dale Edwards, along the path at Mercerdale Park near the Mercer Island Thrift Store.
THE SOURCE by John Hoge, Luther Burbank Park.
PUZZLE PLAY & WOMAN SPIRIT by John Liczwinko, Mercerdale Park.
MERCY by Sara Mall Johani, pedestrian overlook at the I-90 Trail.
DELTA NINE by Richard Goss, Homestead Park.
PERUVIAN PASO COLT by Joe Halko, parking lot at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center.
CALL OF THE WILD by Donald Riggs, outside the Administrative Building at Luther Burbank Park.
CHAISE & BENCH by John Hoge, Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery.
SUMMER IN THE WETLANDS by Natalie Oswald, Luther Burbank tennis courts.
TOTEM by Bernard Hosey, Roanoke Park.
ISLAND POLES by Steven Jensen, Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery.
PLAYFUL PUP by Gary Lee Price, Aubrey Davis Park near the basketball courts.
PRIMAVERA II by Roslyn Mazzilli, Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery.
SOARING, FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES, and BIRDS IN FLIGHT mosaic projects led by Sandy Glass and Jose Orantés, Luther Burbank Park playground.
STEPPING FORWARD by Dennis Smith, Aubrey Davis Park near the basketball courts.
RISING TIMES by Brian Goldbloom & Maryann Kirby, 76th Avenue SE and SE 27th Street.
PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
HANDSOME BOLLARDS by Tom Jay, Luther Burbank docks. STAN by Georgia Gerber, off-leash dog park at Luther Burbank Park.
77 CENTRAL APARTMENTS 2630 77th Ave. SE, Ste. 100
GRETA HACKETT OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GALLERY Along Sunset Hwy. between 77th Ave. SE and 80th Ave. SE.
Mercer Island offers a wide variety of art and artistic experiences for all audiences.
MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE
VISUAL ARTS
MERCER ISLAND CITY HALL
MERCER ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MO’S PIZZA WINE & DIVE 2630 77th Ave. SE, Ste. 112
ISLAND CHORAL EXPERIENCE
Features MIVAL artists. 7605 SE 27th St., Ste. 109
ALJOYA MEZZANINE
(206) 232-8007 www.islandchoralexperience.com
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Venue at Avellino. 2836 78th Ave. SE and 8236 SE 24th St.
9611 SE 36th St.
2430 76th Ave. SE
The Cyclemates bronze sculpture was unveiled in August 2017 | Photo courtesy city of Mercer Island
ORBITS AND PIECES by NASA, Mercer Island Community & Event Center. THE ISLAND by Wayne Chabre, Mercer Island Community & Event Center. FLOCK by Mark Fuller, Gallagher Hill Road and SE 36th Street.
Learn more about the City’s public art collection and access STQRY & the Public Art Story Map at www.mercergov.org/publicart
CHILDREN’S DANCE CONSERVATORY & YOUTH BALLET
Susan Valencia | (206) 522-9399 8635 SE 68th St. www.childrensdance.org
PACIFIC SOUND CHORUS
PERFORMING ARTS
(425) 822-8824 www.pacificsound.org
YOUTH THEATRE NORTHWEST
MERCERART DANCE
(206) 232-4145 www.youththeatre.org
8236 SE 24th St. (206) 232-6237
SJCC: ARTS AND IDEAS 3801 E. Mercer Way (206) 232-7115 www.sjcc.org/arts-ideas
ARTISTS IN ACTION ON MERCER ISLAND BY KATIE METZGER kmetzger@mi-reporter.com
Visitors at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center this winter had a chance to see artists “in action” as they created landscapes with pastels, abstract art with acrylics and tigers with oil paint during a pop-up demonstration. The artists, part of Northwest Artists in Action, create and display their work in public. “So many people have misconceptions about how art is done,” said Terri Davis, the director of Northwest Artists in Action. “We like to bring art out to the people, so they can ask questions.” Her group sees art demonstrations as a teaching opportunity — to educate people about the intricacies of the artistic process and show them that they too can draw, paint and create, if they want. Many of the artists have been painting for more than 30 or 40 years. Some said working in front of people made them self-conscious at first, but that faded with time and as their confidence grew. “Some artists like solitude, but we’re comfortable with this,” Davis said. “That’s kind of a necessity for joining the group.”
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Many of the artists in the group picked up painting as a hobby later in life, but all have years of experience now. They all support and help each other, Davis said, though they have different mediums. “We all have different styles,” said group co-founder Vasana Monti. “None of our work looks the same.” Davis is a realist painter. During the pop-up on the Island, Ann Davenport was demonstrating her use of pastels, Sandi McGuire was doing watercolor painting and Judy Moritz was using colored pencils, though they all dabble in other mediums. Monti and Masako Thrower have even done sculpture. “It’s very rewarding to let people see what I do,” Thrower said. “My favorite part is encouraging young people.” The 2019 show was Northwest Artists in Action’s first on Mercer Island. The pop-up events are hosted by the Mercer Island Arts Council, which hopes to do similar events in the future. “We want to provide more opportunities for people to engage with the art, beyond just looking at it,”
said Sarah Bluvas, the city’s arts and culture coordinator.
More information on the Mercer Island Gallery can be found at www.mercergov.org/mercerislandgallery.
Above & below: Artists young and old experiment with water soluble colored pencils during an “Artists in Action” pop-up at the Community and Event Center | File photos
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Places of Worship Redeemer
Lutheran Church 6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711
Sunday Worship & Kids' Church 10:00am Fellowship & Bible Study 11:00am www.RedeemerLutheranMI.org
Welcome to Worship! SUNDAYS: 8:00 AM - Worship with Holy Communion
Join us! 8501 SE 40th Street office@htlcmi.org 206.232.3270 www.htlcmi.org Reconciling in Christ Congregation
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9:00 AM - Adult Forum 10:00 AM - Worship with Holy Communion Sunday school is concurrent with 10 AM service 10:45 AM - Children’s Choir Childcare available for all services
ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish & School
Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5pm • Sunday 9 & 11am
206-232-2900 • www.stmonicami.org 4301 88th Ave S.E., Mercer Island
FAITH COMMUNITIES MERCER ISLAND CLERGY ASSOCIATION
The Mercer Island Clergy Association holds an annual student-led Baccalaureate service for high school graduation in June and an all-Island interfaith Thanksgiving service in November. Contact Pastor Julie Steel at julie@evergreenchurch.cc.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 4001 Island Crest Way (206) 236-2957
CONGREGATION SHEVET ACHIM
8685 SE 47th St. (206) 275-1539 www.shevetachim.com
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MERCER ISLAND 4545 Island Crest Way (206) 232-7800 www.ucc-ccmi.org
SENIOR LIVING Over 4,000 citizens age 65 or older live on Mercer Island.
CITY-SPONSORED YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES (MIYFS) PROGRAMS MIYFS is your first stop for help finding services, a place to live or other help for a loved one or yourself. For those 55 and over, MIYFS provides outreach for home-based assessments and counseling and support groups for those who have suffered loss or are caretakers for someone with a debilitating condition.
For these and to find out about other services, contact geriatric specialist: Betsy Zuber at (206) 275-7752 or betsy.zuber@mercergov.org.
PARKS AND RECREATION SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS Offering recreation classes and programs, enrichment programs, health/wellness, day trips, group lunch, sports and others. Meals on Wheels, foot care, dental care and caregiver’s support groups. www.mi-reporter.com
EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4400 86th Ave. SE (206) 232-1572 www.emmanuelmi.org
HERZL-NER TAMID CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATION 3700 East Mercer Way (206) 232-8555 www.h-nt.org.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
8501 SE 40th St. (206) 232-3270 www.htlcmi.org
Meets at United Methodist Church P.O. Box 406 (206) 232-0175
EVERGREEN COVENANT CHURCH
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM 7605 76th Ave. SE #106 (206) 232-5850
FIRST TAIWANESE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3605 84th Ave. SE (at the MI Presbyterian Church) (206) 232-5595 www.1tpc.org
The mission bell in the courtyard of Emmanuel Episcopal Church | File photo
MI BAHAI’S
3200 78th Ave. SE (206) 232-1015 www.evergreenchurch.cc
P.O. Box 1271 www.mibahais.org
MERCER ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
3605 84th Ave. SE (206) 232-5595 www.mipc.org
6001 Island Crest Way (206) 232-1711 www.redeemerlutheranmi.org
MERCER ISLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH
7070 SE 24th (206) 232-3044 www.miumc.org
4311 88th Ave. SE (206) 232-2900 www.stmonica.cc
Transportation is provided to the Community Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for limited activities, and grocery shopping on Wednesday. Call (206) 275-7841 for availability. The Senior Social program is a recreation based program addressing the need for senior adults who have physical, memory, hearing or visual limitations to socialize with one another and engage in an atmosphere that is safe, fun and interactive. The program runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Community & Event Center. Call (206) 275-7841 for details.
HOUSING OPTIONS JUST FOR SENIORS ELLSWORTH HOUSE
(Over 50 units) Reduced income housing for those who qualify. 2720 76th Ave. SE (206) 232-7447
ISLAND HOUSE
Retirement community with both independent and assisted living, 24-hour staff, open dining. 7810 SE 30th St. (206) 926-9732
COVENANT SHORES
Continuum of care including residential retirement, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitative
A group of Mercer Island seniors enjoys lunch. | Courtesy photo
care and skilled nursing on a 12-acre campus by the lake. 9150 Fortuna Drive (206) 268-3000 www.covenantshores.org
HEALTH CARE & SERVICES
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING
1 (800) 500-8243
Assisted care and memory care. 2959 76th Ave. SE (206) 232-6565 www.sunriseseniorliving.com
ALJOYA
(114 units) For seniors “looking for sophisticated living with a wealth of services and amenities.” Includes a restaurant and assisted care options for persons over age 62. 2430 76th Ave. SE (206) 230-0150
PUGET SOUND HEARING AID & AUDIOLOGY ELDERCARE LINK
An online service to help find nearby group homes, assisted living centers, in-home care, adult day care. contactus@eldercarelink.com or call (206 275-7752.
MARY WAYTE WATER FITNESS 8815 SE 40th St. (206) 588-1117 www.mercerislandpool.com The pool holds classes for seniors and public swims. ISLAND GUIDE 2019 | 29
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Thanking all the businesses for their support & your support! We encourage you to support those businesses who are supporting our community!
COLDWELL BANKER BAIN 7808 SE 28th St., #128 (206) 232-4600
2731 77th Ave. SE, Ste. 205 (425) 941-4229
COVENANT SHORES
GARY ODEGARD LANDSCAPE
9150 Fortuna Drive 1 (877) 842-0621
CROSSROADS SHOPPING CENTER
BLIND ALLEY
15600 NE 8th St. www.crossroadsbellevue.com
14102 NE 21st St. (425) 644-7181
ENGEL & VOLKERS
CITY OF MERCER ISLAND SUMMER CAMPS KIDS CO. Island Park • Lakeridge Northwood • West Mercer www.kidscompany.org/locations
THE BOYD COLLECTION BARRELS SPECIALTY WINE RETAIL SHOP (206) 268-0588 www.barrelswinebar.com
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 2864 77th Ave. SE (206) 232-0175 www.fccsmi.com
EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4400 86th Ave. SE (206) 232-1572
2690 76th Ave. SE (206) 232-2405
FRANK CETEZNIK
(206) 236-0651 www.odegardlandscape.com
GREAT CLIPS 7808 SE 28th St. (206) 232-5650
JOHN L. SCOTT 7853 SE 27th St., Ste. 180 (206) 232-8600 www.mercerislandoffice.johnlscott.com 8815 SE 40th St. (206) 588-1117 www.mercerislandpool.com
CHRISTINE FACE & BODY
HAIR EXCEL
(206) 232-2262 info@christinefaceandbody.com
(206) 232-2887
CLARKE & CLARKE ART + ARTIFACTS
ISLAND TREATS
(206) 232-4456 clarkeandclarke2@gmail.com
islandtreatsnw@gmail.com
COLLEGE NANNIES+ SITTERS+TUTORS
MERCER ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE info@mercerislandchamberof-
HERZL-NER TAMID
MERCER ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(206) 232-8555 info@h-nt.org
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 8501 SE 40th St. (206) 232-3270
SIX WALLS INTERIOR DESIGN
7650 SE 27th St., Ste. 120 (206) 275-3399 www.six-walls.com
ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH & PARISH SCHOOL
(206) 232-2900 (Church) (206) 232-5432 (School)
WENDY LISTER
(425) 283-8858 wendylister@cbbain.com
RESOURCES
SERMO DIGITAL
sermo@sermodigital.com www.sermodigital.com
(206) 778-7185
(206) 659-4156 www.collegenannies.com
3700 E. Mercer Way
PF HOME METHOD
(425) 588-8761 pfmethodhc@gmail.com www.pfmethodhc.com
MARY WAYTE POOL
(206) 979-8400 www.mrmercerisland.com
www.htlcmi.org
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MARY LEE & ASSOCIATES
7605 SE 27TH STREET
commerce.org
3605 84th Ave. SE (206) 232-5595 www.mipc.org
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 6001 Island Crest Way (206) 232-1711 www.redeemerlutheranmi.org
ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH 4301 88th Ave. SE (206) 232-2900
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