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Kyle Moss works at the Wright Brothers Farm booth during opening day of the Mercer Island Farmers Market’s 17th season on June 2 along Southeast 32nd Street and 77th Avenue Southeast near Mercerdale Park. This year’s market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays through Sept. 29. A Harvest Market is also on the docket from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 24. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

MISF has raised $27 million for schools since 1981.

The city’s Island Lanterns event is in full effect as community members’ paper creations are currently on display as an illuminated installation at the Veterans’ Pergola in Mercerdale Park. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Solemates founder Fran Call speaks to the crowd after accepting the Philanthropy Award for the walking and social group at the 22nd annual Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation fundraising breakfast on Feb. 7 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Friendship Circle Executive Officer Sari Weiss, right, presented the award to the group of men and women — ages 55 and up — who are dedicated volunteers in the community at the food pantry and holiday tree lot, and me...

Healthy Youth Initiative coalition presents annual event.

Wolves PTA helps fund new facility.

Mercer Island resident Mohamad Imran brings his family to U.S.

Course is now open daily from dawn to dusk at Deane’s Children’s Park.

Tons of fun is also on board for upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performers.

CEO and architect discuss revitalization at community meeting.