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Missy Claridge of Von’s 1000Spirits shares her father's cherished holiday tradition: his renowned Bolognese recipe.
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The Children’s Dance Conservatory of Mercer Island
Island Youth Ballet’s Gifts to Dancers and Audiences for Decades: It’s Nutcracker Season!
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A Holiday Feast
Missy Claridge of Von’s 1000Spirits shares her father's cherished holiday tradition: his renowned Bolognese recipe. Article by Von’s 1000Spirits | Photography by AnneMarie Zarba Bobbee’s “All Day” Bolognese Ingredients : 1# Von’s 1000Spirits Sourdough Pasta 1# Italian sausage or spicy 1# ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter Sofrito (1 medium onion,1 large carrot, 1 celery stalk. All finely chopped) 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (6oz) can tomato...
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Mercer Island Makers
Shop Local with Special Holiday Gifts by MI Designers Article by Sharon Perez | Photography by Amber Fouts, Ling Ling Zheng Looking for the perfect holiday gift with a personal touch? We suggest these locally designed treasures that capture the spirit of our community. Haley Street, The Westerly Co. Photos by The Westerly Co. is a coastal-inspired blanket company based on Mercer Island. The blankets are thoughtfully designed by Haley to embrace a casual coastal style with colors picked...
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The Children’s Dance Conservatory of Mercer Island
Island Youth Ballet’s Gifts to Dancers and Audiences for Decades: It’s Nutcracker Season! Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by J Garner Photography For decades, Susan Valencia has been a guiding force for young dancers on Mercer Island. As the founder and artistic director of The Children’s Dance Conservatory or Mercer Island: The Official Ballet School for Island Youth Ballet (IYB), a nonprofit formed in 1998 to sponsor high-quality performance opportunities, she has instilled in her...
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Mercer Island Women Leading Venture Capital
Empowering Founders through Education, Mentorship, and Investment Article and Photography by Laura Ohata Women in venture capital on Mercer Island are not only breaking barriers but also creating powerful opportunities for education, mentorship, and involvement for anyone looking to make a difference in a male-dominated industry. At intimate house parties, women like Jennifer Wrenn Henry, a fund manager at VentureUs, are creating spaces where founders, investors, and mentors can connect...
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