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Here are the latest updates and community links from around the island:
- An update from the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department on the opening of park facilities and amenities and what remains closed – find out about the status of beaches, athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, and more. (City of Mercer Island)
- Premier Catch, a local, family-operated and women-owned seafood company, is hosting a seafood pop-up shop TODAY on Mercer Island from noon to 5 pm at the Chase Bank Building upper parking lot. (My Mercer Island)
- The Mercer Island Thrift Shop is undergoing a major renovation, expected to take approximately four months. (Mercer Island Reporter)
- There were about 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Mercer Island in approximately the past two weeks, following a month-long period of only about 5 new cases. (Public Health – Seattle & King County)
- A statewide mandate went into effect on June 26th requiring every person to wear a mask in public. Staying home is still safest. (State of Washington)
- A local middle school student created this clever "Social Distancing Saves Lives" video. (Mercer Island School District)
- The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce recently announced that it will be postponing its Art UnCorked event, previously scheduled for September 11th, until next year on September 10th, 2021. (Mercer Island Reporter)
- The Mercer Island library is now offering curbside to-go hours. The book drop is also open. (KCLS)
- Multiple local organizations are hosting book clubs discussing "So You Want To Talk about Race" by Seattle author Ijeoma Oluo. Join the community read in an upcoming conversation. (MI Parent Edge)
- Here's our June - July real estate market update with the latest trends and data for the Mercer Island residential real estate market – plus a design spotlight of Floisand Studio Architects. (My Mercer Island)
- Our newest listing on Mercer Island – a beautiful westside traditional with lake and city skyline views. Contact us for a private showing! (My Mercer Island / The Sirianni Group)
- Stay tuned for some exciting openings in downtown Mercer Island. The renovation for a new Metropolitan Market store is underway with its opening day event planned for July 22nd. (Metropolitan Market)
And lastly, a note about the My MI newsletter publication schedule – while previously we published on a regular weekly schedule, we are transitioning to a monthly schedule with the possibility of extra issues as inspiration strikes based on exciting local events.
Our aim is to enhance the overall quality of this publication, and we are working on developing a more comprehensive, helpful resource at MyMercerIsland.com. If you'd like to hear from us more frequently, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
We appreciate every one of of our readers, and as always, we welcome your feedback and tips for My MI.
Take care,
Erin
Erin Sirianni
Editor, My Mercer Island
Broker and Co-Founder, The Sirianni Group
Windermere Real Estate – Mercer Island
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