“Not so very long ago, Richard LeMieux was a successful businessman. He ran his own publishing company, lived in a house on the beach, drove a cool car, had a loving family. Then, suddenly, it was all gone: his business collapsed, his family left him, he was evicted from his home. He was nearly 60 [...]
Public-private, adopt-a-park stewardship could prove to be a model for other City parks
As cities across America are tasked with maintaining their parks with ever-strapped budgets, volunteers and community stewards have come to their aid. To that end, The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland and The City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services have initiated a [...]
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When friends of Jodi Bardinelli made the call out to the community for auction items for this Monday night’s benefit dinner and auction (January 11), the response was tremendous. Phone calls, emails, cards and letters from far and wide have poured in. Auction items large and small have been donated to help benefit Jodi’s family. [...]
Registration is now open for the 2010 Seven Hills of Kirkland Bike Ride presented by the Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown. The annual ride begins and ends at Kirkland Marina Park and takes place on Memorial Day, May 31. The 7 Hills of Kirkland is one of the Northwest’s premier cycling events. This fundraiser for [...]
Jodi Bardinelli
Mother, daughter, dear friend and neighbor.
Truly a warm-hearted soul.
You touched our lives and gave so much to our community.
We owe you our deepest gratitude.
Sleep well, in the arms of the angels.
As many of you know, Jodi Bardinelli was diagnosed with terminal cancer just over a month ago. She passed away in her home on December [...]
Friends of the Jodi Bardinelli family are planning a charity dinner and auction to benefit and celebrate this longtime Kirkland family and the many contributions they have made to our community. The event will take place on January 11th. Please read the following release for details:
As many of you know Jodi Bardinelli was diagnosed with [...]
During the last two weekends in November, Dooley’s Dog House took Pet Photos with Santa to benefit Homeward Pet Adoption Center, collecting over $4,600 in donations. Dogs and cats of every shape and size came in to sit on Santa’s lap, smile for the camera and say “cheese.” Dogs and cats were not the only [...]
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Advance response to the fundraiser pasta dinner at Merrill Gardens has been great so far! Thanks to Les Utley, General Manager at The Heathman Hotel, we will be adding a silent auction for a weekend getaway package at the Heathman Hotel.
For those who cannot attend the dinner and have asked about making a donation, [...]
During the month of December, visit Urban Coffee Lounge (located at 9744 NE 119th Way in Juanita Village) and order a mocha for a good cause. For each “Goldberg” Mocha sold this month, UCL will be donating one dollar to the Kirkland Firefighter Benevolent Association in remembrance of Terence. Stop by UCL and help out [...]
Kirkland Downtown Merchants Bring the Spirit of Giving Back,
with the ‘Days of Giving’ Campaign
The holidays are a special time of year. The Kirkland Downtown Association is committed to fostering relationships and giving to organizations that address social and economic needs in our community. A group of downtown merchants, led by “A” Liengboonlertchai, owner of Simplicity Décor, [...]
It’s Turkey Trot time of year again. The annual fundraiser benefitting HopeLink is November 15th at Marina Park. The roundtrip (3 mile or 5K) walk to Carillon Point and back is a fun way to help support a worthy cause.
For photos from last year’s Turkey Trot, please visit:
http://www.kirklandviews.com/2008/11/16/hopelink-turkey-trot-kirkland-events-photos/
Event Location: Marina Park 25 Lakeshore Plaza Kirkland, WA
Event [...]
The City of Kirkland is participating in the Eastside’s Month of Concern for the Hungry and your help is needed. Please consider the following from the City:
We have one last push to collect food for Kirkland’s piece of the Eastside’s Month of Concern for the Hungry. See web site for more information: http://www.eastsideforum.org/fooddrive/
We need your help. [...]
Food Assistance Needed Now
With the need for food assistance surging, recent food donations have been trending downward. Proclaiming September 26 through October 24 as “Eastside Month of Concern for the Hungry,” the mayors of several Eastside cities, including Bellevue, are encouraging residents to donate what they can to local food banks this month. [...]
The following letter was sent to Kirkland Views by a friend. If you are able, please help. Thank you.
One of our Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association (LWYSA) families is in a dire medical/financial crisis. Maddy Callahan is 8 years old and needs a second bone marrow transplant. Her family has already exceeded their annual [...]
September 29, 2009
The Eastside Month of Concern for the Hungry, “Share What You Can” campaign is pleased to announce that Walmart has become an official sponsor for this campaign. Last week, the Mayors of several East King County cities proclaimed September 26 through October 24 as the “Eastside Month of Concern for the Hungry.” On [...]
Local Mayors proclaim September 26-October 24 as
“Eastside Month of Concern for the Hungry”Expanding on the annual “Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry” campaign sponsored by the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle & King County, the Mayors of several East King County cities will soon proclaim September 26 through October 24 as the “Eastside Month of Concern for the Hungry.” The formal proclamations officially launch the “Share What You Can” campaign to benefit those served by local food banks and feeding programs. The emphasis is to fill food bank shelves with non-perishable food items as the school season and autumn begins.
On Sunday morning at 7:30, the first wave of over 190 swimmers left the shores of Matthews Beach Park and swam across Lake Washington toward O.O. Denny Park just north of Kirkland. The event was the 5th Annual Cross Lake Washington Park to Park Swim, benefitting Children’s Hospital. This open water swim was for strong and experienced swimmers who had trained specifically for this purpose.
“School Tools for Kids in Need” Program-helping to fill the school supply needs for children in the Puget Sound area
Bartell Drugs and World Vision launches the 6th Annual “School Tools for Kids in Need” program to collect school supplies for children in need at all 56 Bartell Drug locations from August 10 to August 30.
Federal Way-based World Vision, a globally-known charitable [...]
Kirkland Neighborhood joins effort to feed teens at KTUB
Call me sheltered and naive, but my view of family life in Kirkland is pretty rosy. My son plays t-ball with kids who all come from two-parent families. The parents I know are highly engaged in their kids’ education and activities. It’s all happy suburbia to me.
So [...]
KITH- Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing raised $105,000 at the 7 Hills of Kirkland Bike Ride, a 25% increase in proceeds from last year. The event was held on Monday, May 25, 2009 in Kirkland, WA. Approximately 1500 cyclists participated in this annual ride. Proceeds from this event provide a significant portion of the funding [...]
Noted author Robert Fulghum will be appearing at the 7th KITH Annual Dinner on Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Kirkland, WA. This gala evening “Under the Tuscan Moon”, will feature a lush Italian theme with delicious dining and libations, plus featured speaker Robert Fulghum. Robert Fulghum has published seven best-selling books including “All I Really [...]
“Stock the Pantry” Food Drive June 1-14: helping to feed out-of-school children and their families during summer months
WHAT: Bartell Drugs launches the “Stock the Pantry” food drive with Northwest Harvest by accepting nonperishable food donations at all 55 Bartell Drug locations from June 1 to June 14.
The drive builds on a long-time relationship between Bartell’s [...]
The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce helped raise more than $13,000 for Hopelink, the local agency that assists people with food, housing, and transportation during difficult times.
The money was donated by people in attendance at the Chamber’s annual auction fundraising event held onboard the Royal Argosy cruise ship on Friday, May 8. The fundraiser primarily [...]
Dear Editor,
I’m writing to you on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound. We are a non-profit organization based in Seattle and we assist children who need additional guidance and support in life by providing volunteer mentors to them. There are hundreds of children in and around Kirkland who need a Big Brother [...]
Downtown Kirkland retailer’s annual giving helps those in need
Each year, Simplicity Decor chooses a charity to support as a part of their Annual Giving Project. Hopelink was selected as the recipient of the project in 2008.
Today, Simplicity Decor owner, “A” presented Hopelink with a check for $4,200, representing 10% of the store’s holiday season proceeds. [...]
There are times when a person (or persons) makes a selfless gesture, it needs to be shared with others. This is one of those times. The Everest Neighborhood has set an inspiring course which encourages others to follow. In the process, they have shown us the true meaning of community.
We would like to recognize them for doing so. Thank you, Everest Neighborhood.
The following email has found its way into my inbox:
Please join Jon, Cheyenne and all your friends, for an evening of fun, food & holiday cheer!
Celebrate Jon’s 35th birthday and raise funds for this worthwhile cause.
Monday, December 15, 2008 – 5pm to midnight
Cafe Harlequin
107 Lake Street
Downtown Kirkland
(just south of The Cow & Coyote statue!)
Silent Auction
Endless No-Host Bar
Sample the best food in Kirkland!
For more info, [...]
We just received an urgent request for more donations for the gift rooms throughout our six service centers. This year the number of families asking for help to provide gifts for their children is 25% higher than last year. We anticipate that parents and grandparents of than more 6500 children will be “shopping” for their gifts through Hopelink gift rooms this year.
Kirkland Views is proud to welcome Walter Backstrom as a guest columnist.
I recently spent five days living, sleeping and eating with the homeless. I talked to Metro bus drivers, the homeless and people who work with the homeless. It was one of the most gut-wrenching and moving experiences of my life. An experience I will [...]
Tully’s Coffee in Downtown Kirkland is collecting toys this holiday season for Toys For Tots. Now thru December 20th you can drop off new, unwrapped toys at the store which is located at 164 Lake Street.
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The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys [...]
