Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Mercer Island and Bellevue have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
| Great Schools - GreatSchools is the country's leading source of information on school performance. With listings of 200,000 public and private schools serving students from preschool through high school and more than 800,000 parent ratings and reviews, GreatSchools has become the go-to guide for parents aiming to make a smart school choice. | |
| Mercer Island School District - Forbes Magazine rates Mercer Island School District among America's 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck and GreatSchools.org says MISD is in the top ten list of public schools in small cities across the U.S. The April 6, 2010 edition of Forbes.com includes an article on the 25 best communities in the country for a high quality education and a great home. | |
| Bellevue School District - The district is in the top one percent in the nation in terms of student participation in advanced level courses such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate. For the Class of 2009, 89 percent of our graduates completed at least one of these college level courses in high school, with 78 percent completing two or more. | |
| Access Washington - Official State Government Web Site - Education and Learning INCLUDES: Early Childhood, Kindergarten through High School, Colleges and Universities, Homework Help, Alternative Programs, Libraries, Learning and Technology, Teachers and Librarians, and Assessment Tests | |
| School Information - free school profiles | |
| Mortgage | |
Lion Mortgage -
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Sammamish Mortgage- - Ask For Michael.
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Evergreen Money Source- - Ask for Kathryn.
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| Real Estate Inspection | |
| Rinehart Inspection - All of our inspectors are Certified with the State of Washington as pest inspectors, and all are very well qualified to give you the accurate and thorough inspection you deserve, in as quickly a turn-around time as possible. | |
| World Inspection Services - Set an appointment and your WIN inspector will be there, on time, with the proper equipment. Our professional and knowledgeable home inspectors will provide you with a comprehensive inspection report detailing a home's condition, including an evaluation of all major systems and components, and are able to answer any questions you may have about the property. | |
| Eastside Inspections - A home inspection is a professional, complete visual examination of the all the systems and physical structural elements of a home. Our emphasis is on identifying existing or potential problems that would affect a purchasers buying decision. | |
| Title | |
Chicago Title - Call Linda Harada 206.953.8252
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| Fidelity National Title - (FNTIC) takes pride in title and escrow services that meet customer demands for efficient and timely processing and quality products. Through its nationwide network of direct operations and agents, FNTIC provides title insurance, underwriting, escrow and closing services to residential, commercial and industrial clients, lenders, developers, attorneys, real estate professionals and consumers. | |
| Ulitities | |
| Allied Waste - Garbage and Recycling | |
| City of Mercer Island - Water | |
| Vonage - IP Telephone | |
| Puget Sound Energy - Gas and Electric | |
| Qwest - Telephone | |
| Comcast - Cable and Cable Television | |
| High School Sports | |
Mercer Island Girls - Girls High School Lacrosse
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Mercer Island Boys - Boys High School Lacrosse
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| Sports Apparel | |
Best Sports Apparel - NFL Gear--Ask for LeAnne.
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Breakaway Sports - LaCrosse Gear-Knowledgeable staff.
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| Area Information | |
| Community Information - free community profiles | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Local "Hang Outs" | |
| Bennett's Bistro - At Bennett's we are committed to serving pure, all natural, additive free food. You won¿t find artificial preservatives, colors or sweeteners. No flavor enhancers, hydrogenated oils or processed foods. What you will find, are the freshest most authentic ingredients we can offer. | |
| Emerald City Smoothies - Emerald City Smoothie blends fresh fruit, intense flavors and nutritional boosters into a smoothie that gives you the taste reward without the guilt of high fat foods. And, the health reward of a "health drink" without compromising on taste. | |
| Georgios Subs - Georgio's Subs 8415 SE 68th St Ste 112, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-3720 | |
| The Islander - Islander 7440 SE 27th St, Mercer Island, WA | 1.9mi (206) 232-6676 | 1.9mi | |
| Noah's Bagels - In a hectic world clogged with so many messages about what you need or where you have to be, coming to Noah's is like taking a breather. | |
| Quiznos - HI. WE'RE QUIZNOS. We make bold, toasty, delicious sub sandwiches to stuff your face and fill your belly. Striving to make the best soups, salads, cookies, and subs in town, we use high quality ingredients and chef-designed recipes, and we toast nearly anything and everything that will fit in our famous Quiznos toasters. | |
| The Roanoake Inn - The Roanoke Inn 1825 72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 232-0800 --For the "Over 21" kids! | |
| Starbucks - The recipe for a great cup of coffee Proportion, Grind, Water and Freshness. Understand and follow the guidelines for each of them, and you're on your way to brewing a great cup of coffee every time. | |
| Subway - Subway Sandwiches & Salads 7679 SE 27th St, Mercer Island, WA | 1.9mi (206) 236-2734 | |
| Tullys - While Tully's is a true "hand crafted" roaster, roasting in small batches, we are large enough to commit to entire "estates" or "fincas" which produce coffees of exceptional quality. By securing these incredible coffees, we are able to offer our customers truly exceptional coffees, available only at Tully's Coffee. | |
| Local Arts and Music | |
| Island Childrens Choir - The Island Children's Choir has been in existence since 1976. Today, the Choir is known as a quality musical group with a broad repertoire and is comprised of 90 boys and girls in the 4th. through 6th. grades. | |
| Island Chorale Experience - Island Choral Experience is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier organizations for musical education and performance. Our mission is to provide an opportunity for young artists to develop their vocal, movement and dramatic skills within a supportive environment. Our vision is to build an experience of exceptional choirs and performing-arts troupes to serve all ages. | |
| Mercer Island Arts Council - The Mercer Island Arts Council was established in 1985. Its mission is to nurture, promote, and support high-quality cultural arts activities for the community. The goals of the Arts Council are: Advocate the arts, artists and arts organizations of Mercer Island. Stimulate community awareness and enjoyment of the fine arts. Promote community education, awareness and enjoyment of the arts. Support performing, visual and literary arts programs, projects and events. | |
| Monart - MONART as a teaching system that helps students to focus and concentrate, make decisions, solve problems, sequence and develop hand-eye coordination. | |
| Prep Choir - Prep Choir is an open admission choir for children in 2nd. through 4th. grade. The choir is designed to train young voices and teach music theory. Each rehearsal includes a combination of the following: vocal warm ups, voice building, sight reading, rhythm patterns, chord recognition, and intervals. | |
| Youth Theatre Northwest - Youth Theatre Northwest nurtures the intellectual, artistic and personal development of children and youth through drama education, performing opportunities and live theatre experiences. We are a school and a theatre. Surprising as it might sound, it is not our mission to produce young actors. Our curriculum is designed to develop life skills such as confidence, critical and creative thinking, cooperation, and aesthetic sensitivity. | |
| Eastside Girl's Choir - Yes... we are auditioning for our next season. Those interested just need to attend our regular rehearsals on Mondays or schedule a private audition with Mrs. Higgins. Sitting in on a rehearsal is a great way to see what we do and meet the other girls. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Pet Stores | |
All the Best - At All The Best we are passionate about dog and cat nutrition. We carry only the best quality food and wholesome treats available. We carefully evaluate every food and treat we carry, upgrading as healthier products become available.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Mercer Island Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Street of Dreams | |
| Street of Dreams - The Seattle Street of Dreams TM is proud to continue its tradition of being the most popular and highest attended single site luxury home and garden tour in the U.S. Our 2007 show this summer will be no exception as we unveil five of the most spectacular properties ever showcased. | |
| Tax Information | |
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| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| The Arts | |
| 5th Avenue - Since 1926, the magnificent 5th Avenue Theatre has captivated audiences with music, drama and laughter. In the early days, people eagerly lined up for first-class vaudeville shows, featuring top entertainers. The theatre later transformed itself into a popular movie palace. | |
| Pacific NW Ballet - "It's the pointing of the foot every single day, every single day of your life. We start with the same combinations every single day since the age of seven." Patricia Barker, Principal Dancer | |
| Seattle Opera - Seattle Opera performs five operas per year. General Director Speight Jenkins leads the company, supported by a full-time professional staff of approximately 65. The orchestra is drawn from Seattle Symphony, and Seattle Opera engages its own professional regular chorus. | |
| Libraries | |
| Mercer Island Library - Mercer Island Library | |
| Books | |
Island Books - A great local bookstore!
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| Art | |
Museum Quality Framing - You meet extraordinary people, the places you've visited are etched in your mind, and you've collected irreplaceable possessions. Now it's time to capture those moments with custom framing. We'll help you preserve your memories with outstanding custom framing.
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| Dental | |
| Dr. Chorak - A great Orthodontist on Mercer Island! | |
| AOII | |
| Alpha Omicron Pi - Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority | |
