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 [...]

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 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, [...]

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 [...]

Volunteers Needed for Clean Sweep, April 28
We are looking to have 100 volunteers so the work load is light for everyone. I do have a couple things to add. Jim Defazio from Alki Bakery is bringing pastries for you all to have with your Starbucks Coffee. The second thing is if you all have a crack hoe (those sharp pointy things), [...]

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 [...]

Volunteers sought for Edith Moulton Park project on May 5
Handy with a paint brush or sander? Good at following directions? The Juanita Neighborhood Association seeks volunteers with or without handyman skills to help repair shelters and make other improvements at Edith Moulton Park, 13710 108th Ave NE, on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers will sand and stain shelters and a picnic [...]

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, [...]

A Summer Favorite is Back: Day Camp at Peter Kirk Community Center
Camps for ages 7-11 run June through August Kirkland’s longest running day camp is back and better than ever! At the Peter Kirk Day Camp, campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming at the Peter Kirk Pool and field trips almost every week. This camp is perfect for children ages 7 to 11. [...]

Kirkland Heritage Society presentation by Marin Harris, April 25
Lake Washington Senior, Marin Harris, will present her Senior Project on April 25, 2012 at Heritage Hall, 203 Market Street, 7:00 p.m. Some treasures have been discovered in the historic John and Martha Kellett home’s attic and Marin will be sharing what she has learned. Marin’s father grew up in the home and her grandmother still lives [...]

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 [...]
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