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Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island

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Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island

The autobiographical drama was penned by acclaimed playwright Suzanne Bachner.

Kirkland resident now holds the stake president position. Photo courtesy the Church of Latter-day Saints

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Kirkland LDS church congregations get new leader

Jacob Sowby was sustained in November.

Animal Control officer Jennifer Matison with some community pets at a recent event. Photo courtesy city of Kirkland

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New Kirkland class teaches how to prepare for an emergency with pets

On Jan. 29, Kirkland Emergency Management is offering Emergency Preparedness for Pets.

Mike Weinstein (right) with his grandson Owen at a take-your-children-to-work day event in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Waste Management

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Kirkland’s Weinstein honored for 35 years in waste and recycling industry

Mike Weinstein has lived in the Finn Hill Neighborhood with his wife for the last 38 years.

The time for gratitude is now

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The time for gratitude is now

Being grateful for the present and focusing on what you have versus what you don’t have is the…

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                 Rabbi Chaim S. Rivkin of Chabad of Kirkland lights the menorah on Dec. 22.

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Marking the beginning of Hanukkah in Kirkland

Chabad of Kirkland Jewish Community hosted its annual public menorah lighting on Dec. 22.

From left: students Riley Retinger, Abby Smith, Mimmi Hubbard and Sadie Rabinowitz. Photo by Calah Webb

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‘It’s one of my favorite places to be’: School of Rock Issaquah gears up for January shows

In January, students will be paying homage to the Beatles, Black Sabbath, Chris Cornell and others.

Attendees gathered for the fifth annual Musical Holiday Lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor on Dec. 13.Photo courtesy of Aaron Jacob

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Musical and lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor

Hundreds gathered for the annual Google Lights on Dec. 13.

Chabad of Kirkland hosting annual Grand Menorah Lighting event Dec. 22

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Chabad of Kirkland hosting annual Grand Menorah Lighting event Dec. 22

It begins at 4:15 p.m. at Marina Park.

Volunteers from ParentMap join the women of the Terese Smith Howard heritage circle to help tie bows to the wreaths and prepare them for selling. Photo courtesy of Maureen Taasin

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Kirkland women fundraise together to help connect families to educational opportunities

Goodwin Connections members expect to sell $10,000 worth of wreaths.

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Kirkland businesses participate in a giving tree

Community members help families in need to ease the burden and financial stress that comes with gift giving.

Dora Gyarmati. Photo by Nityia Photography

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Three simple rules for the holiday

A monthly column about mindfulness.

Photo courtesy of Jill Jordan                                 Last year’s Hopelink toy drive with JHS alumni.

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Juanita alumni group run second annual toy drive

The boxes are located at the Kirkland Library, the Kingsgate Library and La Corona.

Lake Washington High School debuts ‘Newsies’ this weekend

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Lake Washington High School debuts ‘Newsies’ this weekend

Students have been rehearsing since the second day of school.

Winterfest returns to Kirkland Dec. 7

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Winterfest returns to Kirkland Dec. 7

The traditional event, put on by the city and the downtown association, lasts from 3 to 6 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Assistance League of the Eastside                                Assistance League of the Eastside’s Holiday Home Tour will take place on Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Kirkland.

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Assistance League’s Holiday Home Tour set for Dec. 6 in Kirkland

The tour will include four decorate homes.

The importance of a good performance

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The importance of a good performance

Studio East offer scholarships for their theater classes and programs.

Blake Peterson/staff photo                                Kirkland Urban entrance.

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Kirkland Urban puts on first winter festival

Festival dates are every Saturday from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21.

‘I live in a world of imagination’: Kenmore’s Castle brings Celtic Christmas revelry to Kirkland

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‘I live in a world of imagination’: Kenmore’s Castle brings Celtic Christmas revelry to Kirkland

The annual event — by now a tradition for many Washington cities — returns to the Kirkland Performance…

Courtesy photo                                KPC is offering a pilot Momentia Improv class on Nov. 25.

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Kirkland Performance Center brings Momentia to the Eastside

The program allows students with memory loss to socialize and reignite their senses through improv.