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 [...]
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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 [...]
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.
Meet Preferred Candidate for Lake Washington Superintendent
LWSD and local cities to host opportunities to meet and talk with Dr. Traci Pierce The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and three cities it serves – Redmond, Kirkland and Sammamish – will host a series of four informal events in January for the public to meet and talk with Dr. Traci Pierce, the [...]
LETTER | Marina Park aka Grand Central Station
Hello, I apologize if this is a mix of griping and a question. From the department of caveat emptor I bought a condo at the Mariner, a complete newcomer to Kirkland and specifically the neighborhood. I love the area. The shops, restaurants all within a short stroll. Summer was interesting. The courteous boaters partying until [...]
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 [...]
Ford of Kirkland Helps Provide Free Mobile Breast Cancer Imaging Services, Jan 11
– State-of-the-art mobile screening offered to community on free or low-cost basis – Ford of Kirkland, Ford Motor Company Fund, and Hope Now International are teaming up with mobile testing provider HealthFair to offer free or low-cost advanced mobile breast cancer imaging to women in Kirkland and the Eastside The Ford Women’s Health Initiative Mobile Breast Imaging [...]
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 [...]
Make a splash in the New Year at the Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 1st
ATTENTION All attention seekers, arctic swimmers, men of merriment, women of wisdom, braggadocios boys, gregarious girls, yogis of yoga and people of little common sense. YOU are hereby summoned Kirkland’s Marina Park to experience the Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 2012 at the civilized hour of 1:00 P.M. SPECTATORS – CAUTION: Excessive amounts of pink skin will [...]
‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly — 12K’s of Christmas (Photos)
The annual 12K’s of Christmas Holiday Run once again proved to be the place to see and be seen for the best-dressed of the season. The rain stayed away (for the most part) as over 2,500 participants ran, walked, laughed and strolled through Kirkland in this most festive of events. The benefactor of this event [...]
Christmas Ships and bonfire at O.O. Denny Park – Monday, December 19
Don’t miss this fun and free neighborhood holiday celebration. O.O. Denny Park will be the port o’ call for the Christmas Ships, resplendent with lights and music, on the 19th. The ships are scheduled to arrive at 7pm. As usual, the Finn Hill Park and Recreation District will have a spectacular bonfire to welcome the [...]
Learn about LIOS Graduate College at a free Taste of LIOS Program on Dec. 15 in Kirkland
LIOS Graduate School of Saybrook University is holding a Taste of LIOS, a class-sampler for prospective students, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, at 4010 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Kirkland. LIOS, formerly the Leadership Institute of Seattle, has been educating leaders since 1969. The new Dean of Students, Cynthia FitzGerald, and Dan Sewell, [...]
Kirkland Traffic Alert: 12k’s of Christmas Event, Sunday, December 18
Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the 12k’s of Christmas Holiday Run to be held on Sunday, December 18, 2011. The following roads will be closed from 9:20 a.m. until the final athlete finishes at approximately 11:40 a.m.: Intersection of Market Street, Central Way, Lake Shore Plaza and Lake Ave. W (Boat Launch [...]
Ring in the New Year at Kirkland’s 10th Annual “unofficial” Polar Bear Plunge!
Attention Die Hard “Plungers” Each year on January 1st, scores of Eastsiders flock to Kirkland’s Marina Park to ring in the new year at Kirkland’s 10th Annual “unofficial” Polar Bear Plunge. This year, big event will be held at 1:00PM on New Year’s Day. You have prepared yourself mentally. You started your training on Thanksgiving [...]
2011 Hopelink Turkey Trot Photos
The sun was shining on the 2011 Hopelink Turkey Trot as runners and walkers traversed the 5k course along Kirkland’s waterfront on Sunday.
Reminder: Turkey Trot at Marina Park — Sunday, Nov. 20
Don’t forget, the Hopelink Turkey Trot is this Sunday. Gobble gobble.
Kirkland Community Christmas Nativity Display and Concert on December 10
A community of Kirkland and Redmond families will join together this Christmas season to share with their neighbors and friends one of their favorite Christmas traditions — the display of nativity scenes (also known as creches). Every year, Christmas nativities are lovingly unpacked and displayed in homes across the world. Each is unique and cherished [...]
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