Mercer Island Patch Week in Review: March 28-April 2

Throughout the week up to Sunday morning, these were the top stories on Mercer Island Patch:

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Police Blotter (March 20-30): Over 50 vehicles were struck on West Mercer and First Hill on March 28.

Everyone wins when Celebrated Chefs pairs nonprofits with diners. The charity of your choice gets a donation equal to 5 percent of your bill.

The owner of Stethoscopes Plus, Inc. and another Bellevue company were named by Attorney General Rob McKenna in lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011

Mercer Island attorney John C. Siegel is in King County Jail after reportedly threatening Seattle Municipal Judge Kimi Kondo.

With India and Sri Lanka prepared to square off in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday, Patch takes a look at the sports following in the Pacific Northwest.

The Islanders take their 6-0 record on the road to Vancouver, Wash. and Massachusetts over Spring Break.

Mercer Island Boys Basketball Coach Gavin Cree finishes third and Mercer Island Patch editor Kendall Watson stays second in our friendly “Local Editor’s and Coaches NCAA Bracket Competition”.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31

The annual fundraiser hopes to bring more artistic and visual literacy to Island children.

Federal officials and Gov. Chris Gregoire said Monday that the radiation levels found in the milk pose no health threat to Washington state.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

Concerts, competitions and all that Jazz!

County Executive Dow Constantine will recognize the efforts of environmental stewards in local schools at an April 14 event on Mercer Island.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29

The annual awards ceremony was held March 11 to recognize Officer of the Year, Support Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, among others.

Haphazard thieves reportedly struck over 50 vehicles in the neighborhood, primarily along 71st and 72nd avenues SE.

While the federal tax credit of $8,000 has expired, home buyers should ask about others.

MONDAY, MARCH 28

The Library is seeking a variety of 35-55 volunteers by Thursday, March 31 to encourage learning about local flora and fauna and literacy.

Stopsky's will serve traditional Jewish cuisine with a Pacific Northwest flair for locally, sustainably-sourced quality food. The deli plans to open in May.