Featured Event: Dining at Downton Abbey: A Trial by Fork

Food historian Tames Alan will demystify the manners, menu, and accoutrements of a formal 12-course dinner as it would have been eaten upstairs at Downton Abbey. Click here for more information.

Click the 'Events' tab on the blue bar near the top of this page to search for other local happenings.

Want to post your event or announcement on Mercer Island Patch? The video explains how it works, and it's incredibly easy.

Here's a step-by-step:

1. First, create a user profile by clicking "Join" at the top right of the Patch Publication's home page. If you already have an account, go ahead and log into the site by clicking "Sign In," also located at the top right of the homepage. 
2. Click on "Events" on the top of the page.
3. At the bottom of the Events page, click "Add an Event."
4. Give your event a title.
5. Choose a date, starting time and end time. If your event repeats, check the box that says "This event happens more than once or is an ongoing event."
6. Under "Where," type in the address only. Once you have a location, click on that location to save it.
7. Fill out a description for your event. Tell us why we should be there and what to expect at the event.
8. Choose a category and fill out any other information, such as who the event is best for, the price, a contact number or email address, website, etc.
9. Click "Post My Event."
10. We also recommend that you add photos, videos or a flier, click "Upload Photos, Videos & JPGs" from the menu above your posted event and follow the prompts.
11. Share your event on Facebook and tell all your friends how easy it was!