🌱 Patch AM: How might Kirkland follow Seattle’s lead on age-friendly living?

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In today's newsletter:

• How might Kirkland follow Seattle’s lead on age-friendly living?

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

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Heavy rain in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 49.
• Tuesday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washington cities embrace Age-Friendly Communities (king5.com) — Kirkland is among several Washington cities exploring “age-friendly” community efforts that prioritize safe streets, accessible housing, and strong social connections for residents of all ages. The story highlights how Seattle is leading the way with programs like Find-A-Ride, anti-ageism training, and civic coffees, offering a glimpse of what Kirkland could adopt as its population ages.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland

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★ Featured events ★

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

Friday December 19

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

Saturday December 20

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

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Toddler Story Time
  Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
  10:00 am
• Baby Story Time
  Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
  11:00 am
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
  1:15 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
• Family Story Time
  Kingsgate Library , 12315 NE 143rd Street , Kirkland
  1:00 pm
• What Are You Reading Book Group
  Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
  6:00 pm
• Family Story Time
  Kingsgate Library , 12315 NE 143rd Street , Kirkland
  6:30 pm
• Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Nutcracker
  Kirkland Performance Center , 350 Kirkland Ave , Kirkland
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Kirkland. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

• One of the World's Most Unique and Iconic Motorcycles Just Got More Modern and Affordable (gearpatrol.com)
• High-income Neighborhoods In Washington State: Scenic Views And Strong Schools (mega993online.com)
• Redmond City Councilmember Jessica Forsythe is challenging State Representative Amy Walen for House in Washington's 48th - NPI's Cascadia Advocate (nwprogressive.org)

Bothell

• Assistant Teaching Professor in Data Visualization (jbhe.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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