Community Corner
๐ฑ Patch AM: How a Kirkland skater is shaping Seattleโs most inclusive skate nights
Coming up on the Kirkland Patch calendar: Historically Hip Artisan Market

Hello Kirkland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- How a Kirkland skater is shaping Seattleโs 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.
Find out what's happening in Kirklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Kirklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- 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.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Seattle's Skate Like a Girl hits new hurdles as the nonprofit looks to the future (bellinghamherald.com) โ 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 groupโs 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.
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โข Washington cities embrace Age-Friendly Communities (king5.com) โ Kirkland is among Washington cities exploring โage-friendlyโ community efforts, alongside Seattle, Tacoma, and others working to support residents as they grow older. The piece highlights Seattleโs leading programsโlike accessible housing, transit tools, and anti-ageism trainingโas examples Kirkland could draw from as it considers how to help older adults stay active, connected, and housed locally.
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๐ธ Around Kirkland
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๐ Upcoming Events in Kirkland
โ Featured events โ
- 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 - Historically Hip Artisan Market
232 Front St N, Issaquah
11:00 am - 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop
232 Front St N, Issaquah
1:00 pm - Annual Holiday Pops
Bastyr Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
3:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Flight Feathers Ballet presents The Nutcracker
LWHS Theatre , 12033 NE 80th St , Kirkland
7:00 pm - 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 - Stand Up Comedy with Monica Nevi (Christmas Edition) @ Chainline Brewing Company
Chainline Brewing Company Taproom at Urban , 500 Uptown Ct , Kirkland
9:00 am - Eleventh Hour Makers Market
Pacific Place , 600 Pine St , Seattle
12:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
๐ฃ Kirkland Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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Thank you ๐๐๐ to the local businesses for making Kirkland PatchAM possible:
- Sodo Pizza โ (425) 588-0963
New Pizzeria in Town! - SD Framing โ (425) 628-1326
@sd.framing Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates! - Peony Massage โ (888) 643-6658
๐ฃ ๐๐% ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌsage - Primrose School of Redmond โ (425) 800-6463
Child Care , Day Care , Preschool, Opening Soon - Crystal Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. โ (425) 649-0908
Celebrating 35 years serving our community
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๐ฌ 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, Iโฆ (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.
๐ 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
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