Celebrate Kirkland is throwing a silent auction to save the 4th of July fireworks on Friday, June 18th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Grape Choice in downtown Kirkland. If you share our love of this annual celebration in Kirkland, if you are having a party on the forth and/or plan on watching [...]
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Inslee to Address Climate Change at Kirkland’s Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland will host a formal discussion open to the public regarding climate change with Congressman Jay Inslee (1st District – Democrat) on July 25th at 7:00 PM. The church is located at 10021 NE 124th St. in the Juanita neighborhood. Congressman Inslee will cover such topics as the impacts of [...]
Summer Concert Series Needs a Few More Poster Volunteers
A message from Kirkland Summer Concerts: Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who’ve been putting concert posters in businesses all over town! We still need a few people to cover the following areas: * Houghton * Carillon Point * Juanita: North of the 100th Ave NE and NE 132nd St. intersection * Finn Hill at 122nd [...]
Join the American Cancer Society’s 2010 Relay For Life of Redmond & Kirkland
Event Details Saturday, June 19 – Sunday, June 20 12pm-8am Redmond High School gro.recnacnull@narhcoc.yllek The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. [...]
Save the 4th of July – businesses and residents asked to help out
Downtown businesses take part in grassroots effort to help save Kirkland’s annual 4th of July parade and fireworks One letdown after another have led many to wonder if the 4th of July celebration, for which Kirkland is so well known, will even happen this year! Zero dollars from The City, scaled back contributions from corporations and a [...]
Upcoming Events at the Friday Night Market at Juanita Beach
Upcoming Events at the Friday Night Market at Juanita Beach June 4: Kid’s Day (First Baptist Church is going to organize 2 puppet shows and some crafts for kids) June 11: Community Kick Ball (Kick ball) June 18: Music Alfresco ( Music performance by Evan Lee from 5pm to 7pm) June 25: Hawaiian Day (Some fun activities, Hula [...]
Volunteers needed to distribute posters and fliers for Kirkland Summer Concert Series
The Kirkland Summer Concert Series at Marina Park begins July 6. Volunteers are needed to help distribute posters to businesses in every corner of Kirkland, including the newly annexed areas. Can you hang a poster in one or more local businesses? The concert series will feature 16 fabulous performances: eight children’s concerts on Tuesday mornings from 10 [...]
First Annual Health Fair kicks off at Kirkland Parkplace June 19
The first annual Kirkland Health Fair at Kirkland Parkplace will be held June 19 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. It will be host to over 40 booths, panel discussions, free movie showings and an author’s roundtable. The day will be filled with many opportunities for education and community involvement surrounding health and well-being. Free movie [...]
Kirkland 4th of July 2010 Schedule of Events
Celebrate Kirkland with an Old Fashioned, Patriotic 4th of July Schedule of Events on July 4th, 2010 10:00 AM The Kirkland Arts Center and Celebrate Kirkland host a “decorate to celebrate” event for kids at the Marina Park Pavilion Tattoos, flags, and pinwheels Tons of fun for everyone! 11:30 AM Children’s walking parade begins at [...]
Help Save Kirkland’s 4th of July Celebration
Open Letter From the Celebrate Kirkland Executive Committee: Dear Kirkland and Eastside Residents, For 11 years Celebrate Kirkland has produced Kirkland’s 4th of July celebration. We have hosted 2 parades, picnicking and events throughout the day and evening and produced a spectacular fireworks finale from our waterfront parks. We started small and have grown to [...]
USO Fundraiser to be held at Merrill Gardens on June 18
Pasta Dinner to support our troops All Proceeds will be donated to USO Who: Merrill Gardens at Kirkland will celebrate Support Our Troops Week by hosting a Pasta Dinner with all the fixings straight from the Mess Hall. The dinner will raise money to support the USO. Since 1941, the USO has been providing support [...]
Help Celebrate Kirkland by taking the 4th of July Quiz
Liberty Mutual is hosting a contest, Bring Back the 4th, allowing towns across America to compete for $10,000 grants to help pay for Fourth of July events. Kirkland could certainly use your help, so take the eight question quiz and do your part. Note: some of the questions may be tough, so have Google handy. [...]
Kirkland Kiwanis Pancaking to End Homelessness May 30
The Kiwanis Club of Kirkland is hosting, “Pancaking to End Homelessness” in support for KITH & 7 Hills of Kirkland Bicycle Ride – Cycling to End Homelessness. Sunday, May 30 7:30am-11:30am Peter Kirk Community Center Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast to benefit KITH – part of the 7 Hills of Kirkland For tickets contact Walt Krueger at 425-828-7800 [...]
Eastside Mayors Forum to be hosted by Bellevue Downtown Association – May 25
How do the mayors of four Eastside cities (240,000+ in combined population) view the future? What primary issues are driving their agendas? How will the downtowns help power recovery in the local and regional economy? The mayors of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland and Issaquah take the stage to discuss shared policy challenges and unique opportunities as neighbors and regional partners. The forum is a featured program in [...]
Friday Night Market at Juanita Beach
Today is opening day for the Friday Night Market at Juanita Beach. The evening market features a wide variety of delicious fruits, beautiful flowers and fresh produce grown locally in the state of Washington. Located at Juanita Beach Park, with beautiful Lake Washington as a background, a visit to the market is a perfect way to start [...]
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk Saturday May 15
NAMI Eastside is participating in their annual 5K Walk in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness to be held Saturday, May 15 starting at 10am at Magnuson Park at Sand Point in Seattle. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 am Registration, check-in, turn in donations. Pick up FREE T-Shirt if you’ve raised $100 or more. [...]
Dooley’s Dog House Hosts 6th Annual Happy! Healthy! Parking Lot Pet Fair
A Day of Fun for Dogs & Cats and their Friends! Dooley’s Dog House, located at 1421 Market St. will host its sixth annual Pet Fair on Saturday May 22 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Participants will include multiple animal rescue groups with dogs and cats for adoption, pet sitters, pet walkers, pet trainers, [...]
7 Hills of Kirkland – Monday Memorial Day, May 31, 2010
Whether you choose the traditional 7 Hill Route (approximately 40 miles), the popular Metric Century Route, or the challenging Century Route, you’ll enjoy the scenery and support KITH. Travel at your own pace through urban, suburban and rural roads on a holiday when cyclists seem to outnumber vehicles. Follow the signs and “Dan Henry’s” to [...]
Kirkland Half Marathon 2010 (photos)
No Excuses! “A runner’s mind trapped in a photographers body”, is now, how I see myself. I really have no good excuse for not participating in this year’s Kirkland Half Marathon that was held this last Sunday. I have many really poor excuses such as… “ I have been working too hard and have not [...]
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