Photo: Mary Randlett Eduardo Calderón Lecture Thursday, May 17 @ 7PM * FREE Kirkland Arts Center Gallery 620 Market Street, Kirkland map Artists are simultaneously a product of their society and a force of change within it. Starting in 2010, Eduardo Calderón documented with recorded interviews and black and white (film) photographs a select group [...]
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Kirkland City Council Meets with Moss Bay Neighborhood on May 21
The Kirkland City Council invites residents and businesses of the Moss Bay Neighborhood to a special meeting of the City Council on May 21 at 7 p.m. at Heritage Hall. The neighborhood Council meetings are part of the City Council’s continuing effort to remain in touch with the interests and needs of the community. Moss [...]
7 Hills of Kirkland Cycling Event, May 28
Commuters in downtown Kirkland should use extra caution due to the 7 Hills of Kirkland event to be held on Monday, May 28, 2012 from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. The cycling event starts and ends at Marina Park. Riders will be present on the following roadways throughout the day: Market Street, Juanita Drive, Holmes [...]
Kirkland Wednesday Market 2012 Season Opens May 16
The Kirkland Wednesday Farmers Market season begins next week on Park Lane in Downtown The Kirkland Wednesday Market (KWM) season has been extended this year due to popular demand. The 2012 season for the farmers market in downtown Kirkland runs from May 16th through October 17th. As they are opening earlier in the season, not [...]
PSE Sammamish-Juanita 115 kV Transmission Line Project: Advisory Group Meeting, May 16
Since February, PSE has been working hard studying the route alternatives recommended by the project’s stakeholder advisory group. PSE considered the constructability and feasibility of each route alternative, and in some cases found some challenges which have lead to more conversations, research and routing modifications. PSE will soon meet with the advisory group to discuss [...]
Help the Hungry, Support Kirkland CROP Work-Walk
Kirkland CROP Work-Walk The Kirkland Interfaith Network (KIN) is sponsoring It’s 25th annual CROP Work-Walk on Saturday, May19th. Over the years KIN churches have raised over $250,000 thru CROP Walks. You can do something about hunger, here and around the world. You can raise money and help at Hopelink’s Kirkland/Northshore food bank. CROP Walks raise [...]
Kirkland’s Juanita Friday Market opens Friday
Market season: Fridays May 11 to October 5; 3 to 7 pm Spending the day at beach is about to get better. The Juanita Friday Market opens May 11, 2012 and is moving back to the beach side of Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA. A visit to the market is a perfect [...]
Kirkland SummerFest — New arts and music festival comes to Kirkland in early August
Local civic and business leaders are organizing a new arts and music festival to take place in downtown Kirkland this August. Kirkland SummerFest will be held Friday and Saturday, August 10 and 11, 2012. There will be live bands, a performance of the Shakespeare play “The Winter’s Tale,” gourmet food trucks, art displays, vendor booths, [...]
Reading in the Rain: Books for Kids — The Little Mermaid Inspiration
Today’s picks are inspired by Studio East/Storybook Theatre’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid. This musical show for kids, complete with audience participation, will be playing May 5, 6, 12, and 13 at the Kirkland Performance Center. This week’s books feature princesses, princes, and other fairy tale characters, although each plot involves a twist that [...]
22nd Annual Kirkland Chamber Gala Dinner Auction, May 4
The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Kirkland Downtown Association have come together to keep the events that the city loves alive and kicking. Events that we take for granted like the 4th of July parade and fireworks, summer music in the parks, the cruise-in dance and car show, Wednesday farmer’s market, SummerFest, and decorating downtown [...]
An Evening With Renowned Artist Thomas Schaller
Local artist, Chris Sharp, is hosting “An Evening With– Thomas Schaller” on Saturday April 28th, 6-8pm. The event will feature works by the artist and wine and appetizers will be served. Please RSVP at moc.camnull@prahsenitsirhc 206.949.8357 An Evening With– Thomas Schaller Chris Sharp’s Home Studio Overlooking Lake Washington in Kirkland, Wa. 11647 73rd PL NE Kirkland, Wa. 98034 [...]
Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale Comes To Kirkland, Saturday
115 Plant Varieties Chosen for Bird and Butterfly Appeal Popular plants, rare plants, knowledgeable plant advice, habitat improvement for birds and butterflies: the Eastside Audubon Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale brings it all to Kirkland this Saturday. The sale is from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Kirkland Children’s School, 5311 [...]
Kirkland Events Bring Out A Cast of Characters
On Tuesday, commuters through Kirkland spotted a cast of characters supporting local events, dressed in costumes and handing out flyers asking folks to support our many events in town. As a part of the Kirkland Downtown Association’s Give A Little, Get A Lot campaign, a group of volunteers manned the streets of downtown during both [...]
Support Kirkland Events: Donation request hits the streets on Tuesday
Do you enjoy the many wonderful events that take place throughout the year in Kirkland? Did you know that these events rely on your support? These are all volunteer efforts by hard working community leaders and they need your help. On Tuesday, supporters of our Kirkland events will be manning the streets, wearing costumes and [...]
Local Author and Illustrator Special Guests at Kirkland’s Li’l Crumpets Mother’s Day Tea Party
Special “Mom and Me” time May 12, 2-4 p.m. The author and illustrator of “Beatrice and the Magic Garden Hat” will be special guests at Kirkland Park’s Li’l Crumpets Mother’s Day Tea Party, May 12, 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Kirkland Community Center. Children ages 3 to 8 accompanied by their mother, grandmother, [...]
Paint and Sip Party to Benefit Kirkland Summer Concerts Series
On Thursday, April 26, from 7-9:30 pm, Canvas Paint & Sip on Central Way will host a benefit to raise money for the Kirkland Summer Concerts series. This fun social event will feature painting, wine, food, and door prizes galore. With the help of an instructor, attendees will create a 16×20 music-themed painting to take home. The evening will also [...]
Be One in a Billion: Join Kirkland’s “Earth Day” Events
Community encouraged to participate in worldwide event officially recognized on April 22 The City of Kirkland, Washington is joining more than one billion people worldwide in officially supporting Earth Day 2012 and is encouraging its residents and businesses participate in local events. The Earth Day Network, a world leader in the environmental movement, [...]
Kirkland Civics Academy Offers Unique Insight to City Government
5-part education series encourages citizen involvement Have you ever wondered how Kirkland government works? Do you want a better understanding of city finances? Would you like to learn more about how the City plans for and manages growth? The Kirkland Civics Academy is a great opportunity for residents to learn the insights of “Who’s Who” in [...]
Rosalynn Sumners & Jozef Sabovcik: Seattle Skating Club Ice Show “Celebrating 75 Years”
Seattle Skating Club is turning 75, and we’re celebrating with a once-in-a-lifetime Ice Show: “Celebrating 75 Years.” Get ready for some excitement! This professionally choreographed show will feature performances by our own fantastic local talent, past and present homegrown Champions, and a special guest performance by Jozef “Jumpin’ Joe” Sabovcik, Olympic Bronze medalist, and European [...]
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