Community Corner
๐ฑ Patch AM: How might Kirkland change as it pursues age-friendly community status?
Also, don't miss Historically Hip Artisan Market on the Kirkland Patch calendar
Good morning to you Kirkland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- 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.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kirklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 55 and low of 50 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 57, low: 51.
- Monday: Windy with heavy rain, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Washington cities embrace Age-Friendly Communities (king5.com) โ Kirkland is among several Washington cities now exploring โage-friendlyโ community efforts, inspired by Seattleโs highly ranked livability work for older adults. The story highlights how cities are planning safer streets, accessible housing, better transportation tools like Find-A-Ride, and anti-ageism training to help residents of all ages stay active, connected, and supported as the population grows older. 
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๐ธ Around Kirkland
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๐ Upcoming Events in Kirkland
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โ Featured events โ
- Historically Hip Artisan Market
232 Front St N, Issaquah
9:00 am - 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 - Eleventh Hour Makers Market
Pacific Place, 600 Pine St, Seattle
12:00 pm - Annual Holiday Pops
Bastyr Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
3:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- PSCS Winter Maker's Market (in support of youth!)
Puget Sound Community School , 660 S Dearborn St , Seattle
1:00 pm - 2025 12Ks of Christmas
Marina Park Al Locke Pavilion , 25 Lakeshore Plaza , Kirkland
9:00 am - 10:00 AM Worship Service
Providence North , 19021 120th Ave NE , Bothell
10:00 am - Breakfast with Santa at the Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa On Lake Washington
The Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa on Lake Washington , 1200 Carillon Point , Kirkland
10:00 am - Holiday Treat Making Class - Sunday 12/14 - CLASS IS FULL
Friendship Academy , 1206 N 185th St , Shoreline
11:00 am - Cheers Board Games at Kingsgate Library
Kingsgate Library , 12315 NE 143rd St , Kirkland
11:00 am - Stand Up Comedy with Monica Nevi (Christmas Edition) @ Chainline Brewing Company
Chainline Brewing Company Taproom at Urban , 500 Uptown Ct , Kirkland
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
๐ฃ Kirkland Shout Outs!
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello,
My name is Ismael Hernandez, please feel free to call me Rick. Iโm new to Kirkland, having recently relocated from the East Coast. I served in the Uโฆ (Nextdoor Totem Lake) - Firefighters are battling a house fire on Bartlett Ave NE in Seattle, with reports of downed power lines, structural concerns, and significant progress in controlling the fire.
6:09PM on Dec 11: Fire reported in a building at 11024 Bartlett Ave NE in Seattle. (Nextdoor )
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Kirkland. Apply here.
- ADI Global posted a job opening for Merchandising Shipping/Receiving Associate in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.
๐ Nearby News
Redmond
- Indigenous Actor Elaine Miles Reports Detention by Alleged ICE Agents (westrivereagle.com)
- Microsoft CEO Nadella is making a cricket app in his free time (seattletimes.com)
- One of the World's Most Unique and Iconic Motorcycles Just Got More Modern and Affordable (gearpatrol.com)
Bothell
- Assistant Teaching Professor in Data Visualization (jbhe.com)
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