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Five Things You Need To Know Today, Dec. 8

Here's your to-do list for today on Mercer Island.

1. Go cheer on the MIHS basketball gals! The girls freshmen team tips off against Bellevue at 3:45 p.m. and the girls varsity team faces Sammamish High in the .

2. Sole Mates walking group meets for the last time this year on Wednesday, Dec. ,8 for a 4-mile walk and talk, followed by a stop at a local coffee shop for a drink. The group meets in the at 8:15 a.m. and leaves for the walk at 8:30 a.m.

3. Story Time for Terrific Two's for 2- to 3-year-olds, happens with stories, songs and early literacy activities at the on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. and is free. Presented by Margaret Martin. Contact her at 206-236-3537 for more information.

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4. According to the Weather Channel there will be light rain today (which translated into Pacific Northwest-ese means mist and drizzle) with a high of 51 degrees, so no real need to get out your umbrella, just sing in the mist!

5. Attention art lovers! Join the Mercer Island Arts Council for a holiday party and regular meeting at a special location. The meeting has been relocated to Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, and will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the conference room. is located at 2430 76th Ave. SE. For more information, contact Aljoya at 206-452-3195.

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