Bellevue Veteran Hidden by Dutch Underground Barely four months after his first mission in World War II, U.S. Army Air Force pilot Lt. James Keeffe Jr. was shot down over Nazi-occupied Europe. “There I was standing on the ground in enemy occupied Holland. I had just bailed out of my crippled heavy bomber and [...]
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Hear Elizabeth Smart’s Inspirational Story at YES Fundraising Event
The public is invited to YES’ Invest in Youth Breakfast • March 13, 2012 Youth Eastside Services (YES) is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Smart as the keynote speaker at its annual Invest in Youth Breakfast on Tuesday, March 13, at Meydenbauer Center. The public is invited to attend the fundraising event and hear Smart’s story of [...]
Kirkland Youth Council and Denny’s Pet World Host Pet Supply Drive Feb. 4
Donations to benefit Homeward Pets, pet adoption center and shelter Man’s best friend, pet pals of most any kind, and the Kirkland Youth Council (KYC) invite you to support an uncommon cause by donating dog and cat food and supplies on February 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Denny’s Pet World in Totem Lake Mall, 12534 [...]
Kirkland Pony Baseball tryouts continue this week
Tryouts are already under way, but there is still time to register for the upcoming season of Kirkland Pony Baseball. Players ages 13-18 who live in and around the Lake Washington School District are eligible to play. But you have to act fast. Complete information can be found at http://www.kirklandbaseball.org. Glen Beard, commissioner for the program, [...]
KDOG opens Jasper’s Park, Kirkland’s first Off-Leash Dog Park (Video)
After years of waiting, Kirkland’s dog owners now have their first off-leash area, Jasper’s Park, thanks to the countless hours of hard work from KDOG, Kirkland’s dog off-leash advocacy group. Jasper’s Park, located in Totem Lake on an 8+ acre wooded hillside, has both large dog and small dog (under 30 lbs.) areas. Picnic benches [...]
Eastsider Doreen Cato Slated to Speak at Legacy Leadership Breakfast Feb. 9 in Kirkland
Nationally renowned child advocate Doreen Cato, Ed.D, will be the guest speaker at the next Legacy Leadership Breakfast at 8 a.m. Feb. 9 at LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University; 4010 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Suite 300, in Kirkland. Cato’s speech will be based on her newly released book, “Saving the Leader Within: The Impact [...]
Family-Friendly Birding Walk Timed To Spot Season’s Best, Feb 11
Easy Paths at Juanita Bay Park Get Close to Birds with Kid Appeal Before the trees start to leaf out and before the colorful waterfowl start to migrate north, all ages can enjoy an introduction to the best of winter birding at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland on February 11. Eastside Audubon and the [...]
Kirkland Storm Update #2: City’s Response Efforts; Additional Closures; City Council Holds Public Hearing Tonight
The National Weather Service advices that a major winter storm will move into western Washington from the south late tonight and Wednesday, January 18, 2012, bringing widespread heavy snowfall to much of western Washington. The City of Kirkland offers the following updates: Road and Sidewalk Maintenance · All roads in Kirkland city limits are currently [...]
Dogs Unleashed At Kirkland’s First Dog Park
The public is invited to join the Mayor of Kirkland, Kirkland City Council Members and other Kirkland City officials, and members of Kirkland Off Leash Dog Group (KDOG) for the inaugural ribbon cutting on SATURDAY JANUARY 28 at Noon to celebrate the opening of Jasper’s Dog Park, Kirkland’s first fenced off-leash dog park. KDOG will be collecting donations of pet [...]
Polar Bear Plunge video
The City of Kirkland’s Currently Kirkland has posted a video of the 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge which took place at Marina Park on New Year’s Day. If you happened to miss it this year, never fear, you have eleven months to train for next year’s plunge.
Solar panels vs. views — new Green Codes to allow increased building height
The City of Kirkland is studying Citywide amendments to the Zoning Code to implement sustainable development policies in the Natural Resources Management Plan, the City’s Climate Action Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan. The plans come under the city’s Green Codes Project. The purpose of this project is to develop specific sustainable development action items that [...]
Mayor’s CACHET Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
It’s time for the 2nd Annual Kirkland Cultural Council and Mayor’s CACHET Award! Do you know an individual, organization, or business that’s doing great things for art, culture, or heritage in Kirkland? Give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for the CACHET Award! The Kirkland Cultural Council and Mayor’s CACHET (Collaboration of [...]
Hundreds join Kirkland Polar Bear Plunge (photos)
Kirkland’s 10th Annual “unofficial” Polar Bear Plunge took place Sunday as hundreds descended upon Marina Park to take a dip in the not-so icy waters of Lake Washington. The crowds were in high spirits (perhaps because a few brought flasks with them) as longtime Kirklander Kellie Jordan answered the call and lead the countdown to [...]
Top Ten Things to Bring to the Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1st
The Polar Bear Plunge (the first and therefore the BIGGEST event of 2012) is rapidly approaching and we have received a few questions as to what one should wear. So, we have put together a list of the Top 10 Things to Bring to the Polar Bear Plunge. The most important thing to bring is [...]
Coty Hogue to perform at Parkplace Books, Jan. 18
The Kirkland Heritage Society presents Coty Hogue at Parkplace Books on January 18 from 7:00 p.m. until closing. Hogue sings her brand of Americana / folk music, accompanied by a banjo and guitar. Admission is free. Coty Hogue grew up in Philipsburg, Montana and has been called the “Emmylou Harris of a new generation.” Singing [...]
Last Minute Santa Photos at Kirkland Parkplace through 7 PM Christmas Eve
Did you somehow forget to get your photo on Santa’s lap this year? No worries, Santa (and his lap) will be available at Kirkland Parkplace through Christmas Eve. You’ll find him next to the theater. All kids get a beanie baby toy when they sit for photos with the real-bearded jolly old elf. Santa at [...]
Kirkland Seeks Community Ideas on New Finn Hill Fire Station Siting Study
City Hosts January 18 Community Workshop, 7 p.m., Finn Hill Jr. High The City of Kirkland wants to hear from residents on the process that will lead to the successful siting of a new Fire Station in the Finn Hill Neighborhood. A community workshop will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at [...]
7 Hills of Kirkland Registration OPENS EARLY FOR 2012
Just in time for last minute holiday giving, you can give the gift of health to a loved one and to the community with a registration for the 2012 Seven Hills of Kirkland, Cycling to End Homelessness Event. Evergreen Healthcare has agreed to support 2012 7 Hills of Kirkland as the new Presenting Sponsor for [...]
You Said What? Say It Better. Communication Skills Workshop Offered
LIOS Graduate School of Saybrook University is offering Results-Focused Communication, a communication workshop, 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Jan. 18, 2012 at 4010 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Kirkland. Results-Focused Communication is designed for executives, managers and employees who wish to become more effective communicators. Participants will learn to communicate with clarity and gain [...]
Hopelink toy shortage may leave kids without presents
The following letter from an employee at Hopelink. It explains a need for more toys to stock the shelves at Hopelink in Totem Lake. Please consider helping out if you can. The Hopelink, Totem Lake, food bank toy store shelves are bare with 200 more families coming from 9:30 to 1 tomorrow (Friday). [...]
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