🌱 Patch AM: How a Kirkland skater is shaping Seattle’s most inclusive skate nights

Hello Kirkland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Kirkland skater is shaping Seattle’s most inclusive skate nights
• How might Kirkland change as it pursues age-friendly community status?

Also on today's calendar: Historically Hip Artisan Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy and not as cool, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
• Saturday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 55, low: 48.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seattle's Skate Like a Girl hits new hurdles as the nonprofit looks to the future (bellinghamherald.com) — A Kirkland skater, Izzi Cooper, is helping lead inclusive beginner sessions with Seattle-based nonprofit Skate Like a Girl, which is navigating funding cuts and leadership changes after 25 years. The group’s women and trans skate nights draw people of all ages who value a welcoming, judgment-free space, even as the organization restructures and searches for new stability.
   

• Washington cities embrace Age-Friendly Communities (king5.com) — Kirkland is among Washington cities exploring “age-friendly” community efforts, alongside Seattle, Tacoma, and others working to support residents as they grow older. The piece highlights Seattle’s leading programs—like accessible housing, transit tools, and anti-ageism training—as examples Kirkland could draw from as it considers how to help older adults stay active, connected, and housed locally.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Historically Hip Artisan Market
  232 Front St N, Issaquah
  9:00 am
• PSCS Winter Maker's Market (in support of youth!)
  Puget Sound Community School, 660 S Dearborn St, Seattle
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Historically Hip Artisan Market
  232 Front St N, Issaquah
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop
  232 Front St N, Issaquah
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Annual Holiday Pops
  Bastyr Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Flight Feathers Ballet presents The Nutcracker
  LWHS Theatre , 12033 NE 80th St , Kirkland
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Livewell Animal Hospital of Kirkland Grand Opening Celebration
  Livewell Animal Hospital of Kirkland , 620 6th St South , Kirkland
  12:00 pm
• Family Jigsaw Puzzle Party
  Kirkland Library , 308 Kirkland Avenue , Kirkland
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Party & Christmas Carols with Silver Lining
  Northwest Cellars , 11909 124th Ave NE , Kirkland
  4:00 pm
• Ballard Elks Holiday Party - Saturday 12/13 - 4 to 6pm
  Ballard Elks , 6411 Seaview Ave NW , Seattle
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Stand Up Comedy with Monica Nevi (Christmas Edition) @ Chainline Brewing Company
  Chainline Brewing Company Taproom at Urban , 500 Uptown Ct , Kirkland
  9:00 am

Friday December 19

• Eleventh Hour Makers Market
  Pacific Place , 600 Pine St , Seattle
  12:00 pm

📣 Kirkland Shout Outs!

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• Crystal Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. — (425) 649-0908
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone need a bunny?
  I found him and am looking for a good home for him with someone who legitimately has the space and aptitude to care for a bunny. That being said, I… (Nextdoor Finn Hill)

• CSM Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate l Part Time in Redmond. Apply here.
• Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Merchandise Processing Associate in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

• Locust Cider to close Fort Collins location (greeleytribune.com)
• Indigenous Actor Elaine Miles Reports Detention by Alleged ICE Agents (westrivereagle.com)
• Dispatches from the Job Market: Open Office, Open Tyranny (postalley.org)

Bothell

• Washington state will provide $350K to support Portal Space System's satellite factory in Bothell (geekwire.com)
• Assistant Teaching Professor in Data Visualization (jbhe.com)

Renton

Ok Kirkland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I couldn’t put it down.
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