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Gaza Strong: Humanitarian Relief & Hope

March 27, 2024

In the spirit of humanity and compassion, join us to support the families of Gaza facing inhumane conditions. Gaza’s inhabitants are enduring relentless attacks from the Israeli military, resulting in critical shortages of vital resources such as food, water, and medical care. Famine looms large, and diseases surge as sanitation and access to clean water crumble under the weight of constant assaults. Trapped in a small area of land with their homes reduced to rubble, families find themselves in the throes of a profound humanitarian crisis.

Join our fundraising event, where the focus is not just on providing aid but also on giving hope. Together, let’s extend a helping hand to deliver food, temporary shelters, and essential medical supplies to the families in Gaza. They need our collective empathy and support to navigate these dire times.

Our evening will include a buffet dinner, music and poetry, a keynote presentation by medical professionals recently returned from Gaza, auction, and community award presentation.

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In Community Tags gaza, fundraiser, community
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Photo by Flora Latifi, courtesy of Mercer Island City Lifestyle

2023 Women of Influence - MI City Lifestyle

May 17, 2023

Salonnières, Sharon Perez (L) and Nikki Baidwain (R), gathered at the Roanoke Inn with a dozen other fabulous female movers & shakers of Mercer Island, including Suzanne Zahr. Together, they celebrated each other’s successes, empathizing with the challenges along the way. Thank you, Mercer Island City Lifestyle for putting a spotlight on the beauty & strength of this modest sampling of the MANY influential women on Mercer Island.

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In Community Tags women, Women Business Owners, Women empower women, women supporting women, mercer island, women of influence
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Suzanne Zahr Chair of MI Design Commission

February 3, 2023

During her second term, on November 2, 2022, Suzanne Zahr was voted in as Chair of the seven Design Commissioners for Mercer Island. As an architect with civil engineering background, Suzanne fills one of the seats as a professional member. She has established a Design/Build firm on Mercer Island, bringing over 25 years of experience that includes time with NBBJ, Olson Kundig, Starbucks, and Amazon (as an IA consultant). She is excited to continue providing her expertise in design and architecture through this volunteer position.

Established in 1972, the Design Commission board is a group of volunteers who each serve for four years. Each commissioner is confirmed by the majority vote of the City Council. The Design Commissioners serve as an advisory board to City Council, providing expert advice on design matters related to the City’s commercial buildings in the Mercer Island Town Center.

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In Community Tags Design Commission, Mercer Island, Giving Back
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Mercer Island Rotary: International Dance for Peace

September 18, 2022

In celebration of the International Day of Peace, the Rotary Club of Mercer Island is hosting an All Island International Dance Party. 

WHEN: Sunday, September 18, 2022 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
WHERE: Mercer Island Community & Event Center
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040, USA

Everyone is welcome for an all-ages afternoon community dance. Dessert, drinks, and fun! Meet new people, and gather with neighbors for a world music dance party and benefit, for peace in Ukraine and around the world.

Tying in with the 18 peace poles that Rotary members placed around the Island in recent years — emblazoned with the sentiment of “May Peace Prevail” on Earth in 14 world languages — SZ signed up to be world languages table sponsors in Arabic. ليكن السلام سائدا على الأرض

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In Community Tags community, Mercer Island, non-profit, international day of peace, May Peace Prevail
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