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Mother's Day Ideas

I know my sister is doing the Kirkland Half Marathon on Sunday 5/13, but I am still deciding if Mother's Day will include sleeping in or not.  Tough choices.  It does sound like a great way to get a day started. Here's the link for all you moms that won't be enjoying breakfast in bed at that time (or those that choose to celebrate in their running shoes).

A few local restaurants are doing something special too.  Check out Purple's Mother's Day menu- they are opening early (10am), featuring sparkling wine and mimosa flights, and of course fun specials for the kids.  Bin on the Lake's new chef, Dylan Giordan, has carefully crafted a Mother’s Day brunch, with unique seasonal offerings for the occasion from 10-2.  Beach Café will offer a  Mother’s Day breakfast buffet in the morning and then brunch buffet until  3 p.m.  Adults are $39 (plus tax and gratuity), and children 5-12 years old are $20. Brix is doing a Mother's Day brunch from 10-2 (call for reservations!) with special scrambles, crepes and delights for the adults and the kids.

I've noticed some good conversation going on about a previous post re: the two new frozen yogurt shops in Juanita Village.  Maybe you should take your mom to both of those on Sunday so you can do a taste test and report back to us with your review.  Cherry de Pon vs. Chilly Wave .  We like them both for different reasons-hopefully there are enough fro-yo eaters in Juanita to keep them both around!

And spoiler alert- LOVED  Happy Hour by Marisa, the new gym in Totem Lake where you can take some killer classes.  Review is coming with all the juicy details- but wanted to share this asap since you will be eating brunch and frozen yogurt with your mom, you should go work it off with her too.  Marisa is offering our readers a "flight of classes" to try out-- for the month of May you can buy 3 classes for $30  (normally $22/ea).  Get in there- you'll be glad you did!

And Happy Day to all of you Mudders out there ;-)

Kirkland Events- Mark Your Calendar!

First things first- grab at least $10 and head down to Simplicity Decor on Weds 4/11 at NOON for the 'cash mob.'  It's a fun and thoughtful way to support local business and this community effort will be the first of its kind in Kirkland.  Find a fun gift for someone and stimulate the local economy while you are at it!

Captain Jack's 8K is Sun 4/15 at 8:30 am at Juanita Beach Park.  Proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Everyone gets a prize!  Free kids dash too.  Register in person at Everyday Athlete.  425-821-4301. 

On Friday 4/20 the band, Wickerman, is going to be rockin' out at the Kirkland Eagles Aerie #2681 at 258 Central Way.  Just $5 at the door is entry/donation to help support "Celebrate Kirkland" which puts on our 4th of July festivities.  Those fireworks aren't cheap.  And notably, the FOE makes some stiff drinks, so you might be seeing fireworks that night anyway.

Canvas Paint & Sip, at 122 Central Way,  is holding a benefit to raise money for the Kirkland Summer Concert Series on Thursday 4/26 7-9:30pm.  For $45 per person,  you will enjoy complimentary appetizers and a wine tasting and will walk out with your own masterpiece and maybe even a door prize (a stay at the Heathman Hotel perhaps??).  Register here or call 425-822-2266.

All out of money to share for this array of good causes? No worries.  Donate your time.  The 7 Hills of Kirkland Bike Event needs lots of volunteers still for 5/28.  Contact Marylue Gutow if you'd like to learn more about what jobs are available (I saw one was to 'chat' with the riders, c'mon, even you can do that!). 425-821-5553.

 

Baseball's Opening Day Parade

Kirkland American Little League will be kicking off it's Opening Day with a parade on Saturday, March 18th at 10am.  They asked Steve to sing the National Anthem, but he's too shy (be thankful).  It starts at Everest Park on 8th St. South and winds through downtown Kirkland to Lee Johnson Field at  Peter Kirk Park on 3rd St.    Be aware of road closures that morning.

Special bonus:  a pic from my old softball career, hehe.  Love that Jersey hair, ladies!  FYI, to my left (I'm 3rd in)is Tammy Trenta who happens to be on The Apprentice right now.  Guess we know who made it big and who didn't.  ;-) ~Janis

**Looked like a big crowd at Lee Johnson Field this morning when I drove by- see pic-

Ken Griffey Jr. in Kirkland

HUH?  What is this?

The Cincinnati Reds must have flung Griffey back our way and he's landed in Houghton on 112th (b/w the Seventh Day Adventist School and NW Univ Campus).  Looks like he's been working out.  Much bigger than I remember.  ~Janis

              

*special thanks to Laura Zeman for the photos

Kirkland Seahawks 12th Man Festival

Quick news flash Kirklanders!   The City of Kirkland is holding a Seahawks rally on Saturday, January 28th at noon (Marina Park).   Fans are encouraged to make their way downtown and walk around the block (the streets will be closed to traffic) from Central to Lake Street to Kirkland Avenue and back into Marina park to celebrate the NFC Championship and to rally around our boys as they head off to Detroit to play in Super Bowl XL.    If you have any questions about the event, would like to donate,  or would like to volunteer please contact Kellie Jordan at 425-893-8766.  See you there Kirklanders? 

Seattle Seahawks going to Super Bowl XL

OK, I know this isn't exactly breaking news, but since the Seattle Seahawks are based in Kirkland and practice in Kirkland, I figure blogging about the biggest win in Seahawks history is fair game.   Would you agree?    After beating the Carolina Panthers, 34-14, the Hawks are headed to play in Super Bowl XL (Detroit).  This is an awesome day in Seahawks history!

So now that we are headed to the Super Bowl and won't have home field  advantage it leaves one big question that needs to be answered.  What bars in Kirkland are going to have huge Super Bowl parties?   

There are the usual suspects such as the Kirkland Ave Pub, Time Out Sports Bar, Waldo's and Juanita Pub--plus I am sure there are many others with game day festivities.   Please comment if you have a favorite or would like to add to the list. 

Go Seahawks!   Here are some relevant Seahawk/Super Bowl links:

Super Bowl XL http://www.superbowl.com/

Sea Hawkers Booster Club http://www.seahawkers.org/

Seattle Seahawks http://www.seahawks.com/

Super Bowl Party Tips http://superbowl.about.com/

Enjoy....Steve

Kirkland Baseball Sign-ups Happening NOW!

Registration for the Kirkland Baseball Commission (KBC) leagues have begun for the 2006 season.     Details for signing-up can be found on their website at:

http://www.kirkland-baseball.org/

The KBC home games are played at Lee Johnson field at Peter Kirk Park in downtown Kirkland.  Here is a pic from the website...(click on it to enlarge).

Call the KBC at 206-391-1635 for registration deadlines or to inquire about the leagues.