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Happy Mother's Day! Kirkland Half Marathon; Chinese Acrobats at KPC

Things you might want to know today, Sunday, May 8, 2011.

  • Happy Mother's Day! The sun rises today at 5:42 a.m. and sets at 8:31 a.m.
  • It's Day Two ofย KAST, the annual Kirkland Artists' Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's free, self-guided and you'll be able to meet and buy from artists in person and demonstrations. Pick up a map at theย .
  • The Chinese Acrobats of the province of Hebei perform two shows of their spectacular athleticism at the , incorporating tradition, stunning costumes and jaw-dropping tricks, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. ย This is a great family show -- $30 for adults and $20 for kids.
  • The Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K run begins at with the first race at 7 a.m. and other starts at 7:30 and 8. Details here. If youโ€™re driving in the area, not running, expect delays and some road closures; details here.

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