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Ben Franklin Elementary School second graders conduct a mock Kirkland City Council meeting at Kirkland City Hall. Contributed photo

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Ben Franklin second graders visit Kirkland City Hall

On May 5, 75 second graders from Ben Franklin Elementary School got an inside look at what it’s…

An Evergreen Academy student helps release ladybugs in Kirkland. Contributed photo

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Evergreen Academy students give back to planet Earth with ladybugs, plants

Last month, students and staff at Evergreen Academy Preschool in Kirkland gave back to planet Earth by releasing…

Merrily Dicks holds a sample of “The Spikes” sculpture that is displayed in her Kirkland backyard. One of her assistants, Yancy McCoy, helped create this piece. The full sculpture has been installed on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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Kirkland to hold installation celebration for CKC sculpture

Members of the public are invited to join Kirkland City Council members, the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission and…

Hal and Anya Bomgardner celebrate at their wedding reception at Le Grand Bistro Americain in Kirkland. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland couple gets married in their 80s

The epitome of a “meet cute,” Hal and Anya Bomgardner met in the elevator shortly after she moved…

POSTPONED: Sunday’s interfaith dinner dialogue

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POSTPONED: Sunday’s interfaith dinner dialogue

UPDATE: F.I.R.E. has postponed the dinner due to scheduling conflicts. They are working on securing a new date.

Pet license community outreach program begins May 7

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Pet license community outreach program begins May 7

Pet licensing community outreach will begin in Kirkland neighborhoods including Bridle Trails, South Rose Hill and Highlands on…

Tickets are now on sale for “A Night of Burlesque” at the Kirkland Performance Center, featuring a cast of Pacific Northwest performers. Submitted art

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Redmond woman organizes Kirkland Performance Center burlesque show

Jacqueline Hyde, a Redmond resident and small business owner, is bringing a one-night-only burlesque show to the Kirkland…

Pieces are on display during a previous International Miniature Art Show at Parklane Gallery. This year’s show opens May 2. Contributed photo

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Miniature Art Show returns to Parklane Gallery for 25th year

Parklane Gallery celebrated 25 years in 2016, and this year, its beloved Annual International Juried Miniature Art Show…

BookTree Kirkland is also participating in Independent Bookstore Day. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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Independent Bookstore Day returns to Puget Sound

Puget Sound bibliophiles should mark April 29 in their calendars for a challenge unlike any other.

LWTech Spring Plant Sale returns April 28-29, May 5-6

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LWTech Spring Plant Sale returns April 28-29, May 5-6

The Spring Plant Sale, one of the most popular events that takes place at Lake Washington Institute of…

Ira Ganjikunta, 6, works on a painting at her Redmond home. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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Six-year-old Bob Ross-inspired painter to have exhibit at Kirkland Arts Center

For the last year, 6-year-old Ira Ganjikunta has been painting artwork that those beyond her age would struggle…

From left, Mark Twain Elementary fourth grader, Luca Droz, 9, and his brother, Kirkland Middle School sixth grader, Matteo Droz, 11. Contributed photo

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Kirkland kids take part in international Rubik’s Cube competition

Kirkland Middle School sixth grader Matteo Droz, 11, and his brother, Mark Twain Elementary fourth grader, Luca Droz,…

Eunice Hostetter models fashions from Essentials on Park Lane during an American Cancer Society fashion show at Wilde Rover emceed by J.D. Drollinger. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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American Cancer Society hosts fashion show in Kirkland

Ahead of next month’s Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society (ACS) held a fashion show at Wilde…

The same team who brought Oktoberfest to Kirkland is organizing the first ever Kirkland Spring Beerfest. Timothy DeHan / Contributed photo

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Oktoberfest organizers launch Kirkland Spring Beerfest

If your superpower involves making beer disappear, event organizers hope to see you at the first ever Kirkland…

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Public invited to Friends of Big Finn Hill Park Trails annual meeting

The public is invited to the Friends of Big Finn Hill Park Trails’ annual meeting.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Peter Kirk Park will take place this Sunday. Reporter file photo

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Peter Kirk Park this Sunday

Ready… set… go! It starts at 1:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday and is pretty much over at 1:35…

An eggstravaganza of Easter events in Kirkland

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An eggstravaganza of Easter events in Kirkland

Spring is here, and with it comes the Easter holiday. Here are some of the Easter-related events happening…

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Juanita grad inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta for academic achievement

University of Portland freshman, Madeline Hansson, was recently inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) in recognition of her…

The legendary voice of Aaron Neville will be at the Kirkland Performance Center on April 12. Contributed photo

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Bill Frisell, Aaron Neville and Arlo Guthrie featured at the Kirkland Performance Center in April

The Kirkland Performance Center (KPC) will have performances of all genres during April, including performers like Bill Frisell,…

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Seahawk Tyler Lockett to speak at Eastridge’s Easter services

Easter Sunday at Eastridge Church in Issaquah and West Seattle will look a little different this year.