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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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CKC’s first permanent art piece draws from its history

The new addition to the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) draws heavily from its past as a BNSF railroad.…

Frenzy Quartet, consisting of Anne Downton (left), Judy Pozsgay, Melissa Pope and Nikki Blackmer, perform at the 2015 Sweet Adelines International Competition. Contributed photo

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Local Sweet Adelines quartet wins international championship

The Kirkland-based Frenzy Quartet won the title of 2017 International Quartet Champions at the Sweet Adelines International Competition…

More than 1,000 students participate in Math Challenge Tournament, many in Kirkland

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More than 1,000 students participate in Math Challenge Tournament, many in Kirkland

The last Math Challenge Tournament of fall 2016 took place Dec. 9 at the Old Redmond School House.…

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Juanita High School senior collects 129 items for the homeless during coat drive in Kirkland

The MORELove Winter Coat Drive in Kirkland, organized by Juanita High School senior Kendall Stern, collected 129 items,…

From left, Breanna Condron, Madison Binek and Fiona Welsford recently earned their Bronze Award by making improvements to the signage at the Cottage Lake YMCA Odyssey Ropes course in Woodinville.

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Local Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award for community project

Three members of Girl Scout Troop 45199 recently earned their Bronze Award by making improvements to the signage…

Holiday decorations go on display Dec. 2 on the Cross Kirkland Corridor as part of the Google Lights event. Contributed photo

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Google Lights takes over CKC

Holiday revelers came out in force to the Cross Kirkland Corridor section on the Google Kirkland campus to…

Joshua Sibley and his dad, David Sibley, play Scrooge and Marley in last year’s production of “Scrooge.” Both are returning this year. EARNIE GLAZENER/Contributed photo

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Local academy brings Scrooge to the Kirkland Performance Center

The Kirkland Academy of Music and Performance (KAMP) is bringing its musical production of “Scrooge” back for local…

Bridle Trails Red Apple Market is fundraising throughout the month of December for Mason Gordon, who was diagnosed with brain cancer four years ago and is currently undergoing proton radiation treatment. A raffle with proceeds benefitting Mason and his family will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the market as part of Red Apple’s Santa Saturday. Contributed photo

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Bridle Trails Red Apple Market to host fundraiser

Bridle Trails Red Apple Market owner Lori Croshaw is turning her business’s winter open house and Santa Saturday…

Searching for the little red fish in local streams

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Searching for the little red fish in local streams

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Kenmore resident Geoffrey Castle will bring his Celtic Christmas show to the Kirkland Performance Center on Dec. 16. Contributed photo

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Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas Celebration returns to KPC

If you’ve already heard “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 50 times too many this…

Kirkland resident Elle Popp, 12, will play Clara in the Emerald Ballet Theatre’s 2016 production of “The Nutcracker” at Northshore Performing Arts Center in Bothell. HENINGER FOTOGRAFIK/Contributed photo

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Kirkland girl plays key role in “The Nutcracker”

Excitement is what keeps Kirkland resident Elle Popp, 12, dancing after 10 years of doing it. She will…

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Santa Claus at SkyMania in Kirkland

Santa Claus will visit SkyMania in Kirkland from 4-6:30 p.m. on Dec. 11. Get holiday pictures and enjoy…

Local kids participate in holiday caroling as part of the 2015 celebration on the Google campus on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Reporter file photo

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Musical fun and holiday lights at Google on the Cross Kirkland Corridor

The Kirkland Google campus on the Cross Kirkland Corridor will be the place to be on Dec. 2…

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Girl Scouts to sing at Kiwanis Club of Kirkland tree lot on Saturday

The holiday season is in full swing in Kirkland with decorations and lights to be seen everywhere. To…

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Glassybaby Roadshow fundraiser to make stop at EvergreenHealth

Glassybaby is holding a holiday roadshow fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the…

Kirkland Choral Society’s holiday concerts in Kenmore Dec. 3-4

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Kirkland Choral Society’s holiday concerts in Kenmore Dec. 3-4

Kirkland Choral Society’s (KCS) annual holiday concerts take place at Bastyr University Chapel in Kenmore at 7:30 p.m.…

Kirkland community supports Nourishing Network

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Kirkland community supports Nourishing Network

Nourishing Network organizers would like to thank the Kirkland community for its support and generious nature.

A Christmas tree is on display at a previous Winterfest. This year’s event is scheduled for 3:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at Peter Kirk Park. Submitted photo

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Winterfest relocates to Peter Kirk Park

Winterfest is relocating to Peter Kirk Park this year in an effort to direct attendees to downtown Kirkland…

Santa’s Mailbox will be available at the Bank of America building in Kirkland until Dec. 23. Contributed photo

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Appearance of Santa’s mailbox marks start of Kirkland’s holiday events

Many children mail their letters to Santa Claus every year, but they typically don’t get a response until…

Hey Marseilles headlines December shows at Kirkland Performance Center

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Hey Marseilles headlines December shows at Kirkland Performance Center

The Kirkland Performance Center’s (KPC) December lineup begins with a local bang, as ‘Hey Merseilles’ makes a Pacific…