Mercer Island Patch Week in Review: May 2-7

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

SATURDAY, MAY 7

The three teachers were nominated by their fellow teachers and selected by school principals, and were awarded $500 by the Mercer Island Lions Club.

The state agency still aims to open the new roadway by late 2014.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

The Friday morning PTA fundraiser for Island Park Elementary School is tied to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation Bridge the Gap effort to raise $1.2 million to fill a state funding shortfall.

Coffee drinkers will receive a discount on a Frappuccino at participating stores starting on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Islander Middle School hosts Community Dinner to prove that healthy lunchroom food is both possible and affordable.

The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8.

THURSDAY, MAY 5

April NWMLS stats for Mercer Island show smaller inventories of homes and interest in expensive homes priced to sell and homes under $1 million.

Mercer Island Teams of all ages face Bainbridge Island rivals on Mercer Island.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

Take your Mom (or drop some subtle hints for a loved one to take you) out for brunch, to get pampered, or away for the weekend...

Board members were divided in support of candidates and local PTA volunteers Aleta Finnila and Jennifer McLellan.

TUESDAY, MAY 3

The Mercer Island Community Fund announced a $10,000 matching grant to keep the fireworks show going this summer and Kiwanis's permit to sell fireworks for their annual fundraiser is approved.

(April 28-May 2): The 16-year-old resident was reportedly shooting the cars for sport from his apartment balcony last Saturday.

MONDAY, MAY 2

Mercer Island High students can learn the trade of broadcasting by working at their own on-the-air station, KMIH 88.9 FM.