The sun was shining on the 2011 Hopelink Turkey Trot as runners and walkers traversed the 5k course along Kirkland’s waterfront on Sunday.
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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 [...]
Volunteers Needed for Decorating on Saturday, November 19, 8am-1pm
Christmas is coming and you all know what that means, Kirkland needs to decorate. The Kirkland Downtown Association is going to get this done with all of your help and they are really going all out to make it a fun and nourishing day. Here are the details; DATE; NOVEMBER 19th TIME; 8:00AM TO 1:00PM [...]
Kirkland Traffic Alert: Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 26
Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in downtown Kirkland. The event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., with the Tree Lighting occurring at 6 p.m. The eastbound lane of Park Lane from Lake Street South to Main Street will [...]
Kirkland Traffic Alert: Turkey Trot Event, November 20
Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the 11th Annual Turkey Trot event to be held on Sunday, November 20, 2011. The following roads will be impacted: Southbound lane of Lake Street South from Central Way to 5th Avenue South will close at 11:00 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Kirkland Avenue from [...]
Community is one of Kirkland’s greatest hallmarks
Sometimes it is difficult to step outside of the busy schedules we have created for ourselves and really appreciate the important things in life — our family and friends. How we work together to achieve common goals is one way to build a sense of community. In the past, the sense of community was strengthened [...]
Annual Halloween Parade brings kids downtown for trick or treating
A whole host of spooky kids, parents, dogs (and politicians) paraded down Heritage Park to the Pavillion at Marina Park in the Market Neighborhood Association’s annual Kids’ Halloween Parade. This year the precession found face painting, crafts, games, snacks and of course, plenty trick or treating candy. Mayor Joan McBride lead the parade along with [...]
Halloween Haunted House in Juanita, Oct. 31st
Looking for a free event on Halloween night in Juanita Neighborhood? Stop by the Haunted house built by Juanita neighbors and volunteers! It is an annual event and a tradition in the South Juanita neighborhood. 5-10pm, rain or shine:.11225 108th Ave NE. Kirkland. 98034. Come dressed in your scariest costumes and join in the fun [...]
Doreen Marchione recognized at 1st Annual Leadership Eastside “Leni” Awards
Nearly 150 members and supporters associated with eastside leadership organizations gathered Thursday night at the 1st Annual “Leadership Eastside Network” Awards to celebrate the achievements of six Eastside community leaders. The event also marked the official launch of the Leadership Eastside Network, a group which for the first time joined alumnae and board members of [...]
Kirkland Shamrock Run taking shape – Offers fun Eastside alternative for St. Patrick’s Day
Kirkland to be awash with the color green this St. Patrick’s Day! The first annual Kirkland Shamrock Run to launch Saturday, March 17, 2012 For those seeking an alternative to Seattle for St. Patrick’s Day, Kirkland is planning to bring out the Irish in you with a fun, new event: The Kirkland Shamrock Run (KSR), [...]
Public Fireworks Display Tonight at Juanita High School Homecoming
The City of Kirkland Fire Department has issued a permit for a public fireworks display to be held on Friday evening, October 14. The display will be part of the homecoming football game at Juanita High School (10601 N.E. 132nd Street). This permit is in accordance with Kirkland Ordinance Number 3625 which prohibits private use of fireworks, but [...]
City of Kirkland’s Pee Wee Monster Bash, Oct. 28
Register now for sell-out event What kid doesn’t love Halloween? What isn’t cuter than preschoolers dressed in clever, imaginative and “oh so cute” Halloween costumes? A great way for preschoolers age five and under to enjoy this year’s Halloween is to come to the City of Kirkland’s 8th annual Pee Wee Monster Bash Carnival on [...]
Kirkland Concours d’Elegance Moving to LeMay—America’s Car Museum
The whispers around town over the past few weeks about the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance leaving Kirkland and moving to Tacoma’s LeMay American Car Museum were confirmed by LeMay in the statement below. The nine year history of Concours with the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Carillon Point came to an end this year. Beginning [...]
Recycling collection event at Houghton Park & Ride Oct 1
The City of Kirkland is hosting a special residential recycling event at the Houghton Park & Ride from 9am to 3pm, October 1, 2011. New this year is acceptance of styrofoam and mattresses. Location: Houghton Park and Ride, NE 70th & 116th NE Date: October 1, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Kirkland residents can bring a [...]
Seattle Times | Northwest Bookfest returns this weekend
Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times book editor, has written a nice article on the Northwest Bookfest, coming to Kirkland October 1 -3. Plans for Northwest Bookfest, scheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday in Kirkland, are firming up. Serious novelists, thriller writers, romance novelists — they’ll all be there. Headliners includeErica Bauermeister, Greg Bear, Dave [...]
Kudos Kirkland volunteers continue charge on Market Street medians (photos)
Over a dozen volunteers of Kudos Kirkland worked alongside Public Works crews in the second round of Market Street median clean up last Thursday. The medians along Market Street have become overgrown with grasses and blackberry bushes and residents of the Market Neighborhood came to join the effort to beautify the link between downtown Kirkland [...]
City of Kirkland Seeks Vendors for its Holiday Craft Show
November 26 & 27 Event Offers Holiday Shopping The City of Kirkland seeks vendors for its 2nd Annual Kirkland Holiday Craft Show. Featuring the work of local artists and craftsmen, the Holiday Craft Show promises a shopping treasure trove of one-of-a-kind gifts, fine jewelry, gourmet treats, holiday décor and more. It’s a great opportunity for [...]
Pedal, Splash & Dash at Kirkland’s Kids Triathlon, September 18
Online pre-registration available Kirkland’s Kids Triathlon gives youth, ages six through twelve, a chance to pedal, splash and dash on Sunday, September 18, 10 a.m., Houghton Beach Park, 5811 Lake Washington Boulevard. The Triathlon includes a 50-yard swim/splash, a one-mile bicycle ride and a quarter-mile run. Pre-registration is available online at www.racecenter.com Registration fee [...]
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