On recent evenings, Penny Sweet felt something was missing when she drove through downtown Kirkland.
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Tossing aside the cookies, a group of girls let loose on a trip to San Diego recently and learned what the Girl Scouts are really made of.
The Safeway parking lot in Kirkland hardly seems like a health-care center. But for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s MammoVan, it’s a regular stop to bring breast imaging services to women.
Argosy Christmas Ships Festival: Dec. 18-23. Festive lighted ships will launch from and visit Kirkland for holiday concerts on the water. All are welcome to view from shore. See Web site for times, details. www.argosycruises.com.
Seattle comedian Derek Sheen is hosting an all-star comedy benefit show on Dec. 21 at Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland for a young boy with cerebral palsy who is losing his prized pony.
The public is invited to shop for unique art gifts during the Kirkland Art Center’s Holiday Arts Sale. The sale, which runs through Dec. 21, features art work from more than 120 artists.
Finally, I’ve been able to fulfill a dream I’ve had for a very long time –- a trip to India. It was always high on my list of “Places-to-see-before-I-die” –- but somehow it never materialized.
The lifeguards at the Juanita High School pool know who counts on them. Just ask them who lines up every day at the doors waiting for the pool to open at 6 a.m.
The free community calendar is published Wednesdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.
The free community calendar is published Wednesdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.
The 6th annual “12K’s of Christmas” Holiday Run starts at Marina Park at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14th. All ages are encouraged to either walk or run in the 12K or 5K course in this holiday-themed event. Racers are welcome to race through the streets of Kirkland in a festive holiday costume, spreading the Christmas cheer. A post-event celebration includes a free kids dash for tots 10 years old and under, free food, music, dancing, the Car Toys Aftershock stage, and a holiday costume contest. T-shirts are available to tot racers for $10. A special event will be held for area pet owners, sponsored by Dooley’s Dog House pet store. The Dog Contest will be for the fastest 12K and 5K dogs as well as the top 3 best dressed holiday dogs — each win $50 in doggie prizes provided by Dooley’s Dog House! Online registration is available at $40 per racer for the 12K race and $25 for the 5K race. A free long-sleeve shirt is given to all registrants. Same-day registration is available for an increased price. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Student work from Rose Hill Elementary artists will be on display at Kirkland Library during the month of December.
Sightseers have often stopped in front of Barbara and Bob McConnell’s Kirkland home during the Christmas season in awe of the 40,000 colorful bulbs that have lit up their yard the past nine years.
“What would you do if you had no arms? Would you just give up?”
Kirkland resident Zack Stark, 21, poses this question. He has grown up with muscular dystrophy. Giving up is not in his vocabulary — and he definitely uses his arms.
Nellie Youngquist didn’t want to make a big fuss for her birthday this year, but to those around her, turning 103 is a big deal.
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