Monthly Archives: June 2010

Shakespeare in the Park, July 8th – 31st

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Shakespeare in the Park is coming to Mercer Island this July!  The Seattle Shakespeare Company’s Wooden O Theatre will be performing Much Ado About Nothing and Othello at the Luther Burbank Park amphitheatre from July 8th – 31st. 

Wooden O Theatre got its start in 1994 by staging its first production exclusively at Luther Burbank Park.  In the 15 years since, Wooden O has expanded to produce two plays each summer that are performed throughout King County’s many parks.  Despite their growth, Wooden O has remained true to its roots and continues to return to Mercer Island each summer to stage over a dozen performances of their current productions before an eager audience of new and returning fans.

Luther Burbank Park’s amphitheatre makes Mercer Island a unique place to enjoy outdoor summer plays.  Conveniently located near the park’s northern parking lot, the amphitheatre is cleverly designed to blend into the natural landscape.  The amphitheatre consists of one simple, wooden wall and a raised, grassy stage.  Beyond the amphitheatre a dense forest provides a lush, green backdrop to the performance.  The open seating area consists of three grassy tiers and a hill that rises gently away from the stage.  Audience members are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets to enjoy a picnic with family and friends during the show.

This summer’s plays showcase the range of Shakespeare’s talent, from Much Ado About Nothing, a lighthearted romantic comedy, to Othello, a tragic tale of vengeance and murder.  

Much Ado About Nothing will be performed at 7 PM in Luther Burbank Park on July 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th and 17th.  It will also be performed at 2 PM on July 10th as a special part of Summer Celebration.  The final show on July 18th is also at 2 PM, and is part of a double feature. 

Othello begins its run at 7 PM on July 18th after the last performance of Much Ado About Nothing earlier in the day.  It continues its 7 PM show time for its other performances on July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st.  

All Shakespeare in the Park productions at Luther Burbank Park are free.

Community Service Day 2010 was a Terrific Success

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Thanks to all the volunteers who pitched in, plus the wonderful resources and instruction from Earthcorps, Community Service Day 2010 was awesome.

Volunteers cleaned up Wildwood Park, removing invasive, non-native plants and mulching to protect the native plants. The clean up efforts made a positive impact on the park; native plants will have an opportunity to flourish and Mercer Island residents can enjoy the park even more.

Thank you to Earthcorps for partnering up with Windermere R.E./ Mercer Island for Community Service Day 2010. We sincerely appreciate all the work you did to make this day so successful.

May 2010 Real Estate Statistical Report

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May’s closed sales prices definitely reflect the flurry of activity created by home buyer tax credit with both average and median sales prices up in all four market areas reported on!!  After such a busy month of pending sales in April, pending sales activity in May is down…although not down as far as many had predicted. Overall, prices are up, the absorption rate is healthy and months of inventory for sale is well within norms. May’s statistics reflect a very strong, balanced and healthy market!!

City of Mercer Island, and SavingWater.org, help residents be environmentally and financially savvy

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http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=982Residents of Mercer Island are eligible to save some money while taking steps to save water, thanks to the city’s partnership with SavingWater.org.

Rebates are being offered by SavingWater.org to partner-district residents for the following items:

SavingWater.org’s How-To Page includes information, and information links, to educate home owners about what additional steps can be taken to reduce water usage. The offered maintenance / improvement advice includes both the inside and outside environment of the home.

It’s a win-win situation!  By taking the time to reduce water usage, home owners will also save money on their water bills.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              * Photo Courtesy of djcodrin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net