MARCH 2007
March 1	Start of the New Fiscal Year
March 8	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com
March 17	Wilde Rover BRUNCH BENEFIT for the KDA First Annual St. Patty's Day benefit for the KDA. $20 for brunch (including traditional irish breakfast or choice of 5 other selections) muffins, coffee or tea for $20 per person. $15 goes to the KDA! Get tickets at the KDA office.
March 20	MAIN EVENT - KDA'S Annual Banquet 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Kirkland Performance Center, $10 RSVP here

APRIL 2007
April 12	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com
April 21	OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP Come help clean up the downtown for the spring and summer seasons. Coffee and pastries in the morning, and pizza at noon for all our volunteers!
April 21	Ben and Jerry's Free Cone Day! Kirkland waits for this all year... Ben and Jerry's hand out free cones from noon to eight o'clock!

MAY 2007
May 2,9,16,23,30	KIRKLAND WEDNESDAY MARKET (New Hours! NOON - 6:00pm) Wednesday Market website This outdoor market is held on Park Lane East in downtown Kirkland. The market features the best in fresh produce from area farmers and food purveyors of cheese, honey, hazelnuts and fresh roasted coffee beans. Flowers overflow from the tents and crafters add their own touch. Entertainment, cooking demos, and artists in action. Farmers / food vendors contact Grant Davidson at gddman22@aol.com Crafters contact Katherine Hampton at keh270@yahoo.com Please note we are no longer accepting jewelry applicants.
May 5th	Opening Day of Boating Season 2007! Celebrate the opening of Seattle's boating season in Marina Park with this fun Amphicar Regatta. 10:00 AM
May 10	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com
May12 & 13th	Kirkland Art Studio Tour Make a day of it with your mom, family and friends at the third annual Kirkland Artists Studio Tour. This self-guided tour will take you to local artists, ask questions and even commission your very own art piece. Just a sample of the works include painting, pottery, jewelry, glass and much more. Maps will be available at the Kirkland library and local outlets as well as at individual studios. Street signs will help mark the tour route.
May 31 - June 1st	T.G.I.Th! Weekends Start on Thursdays in Kirkland Downtown retail stores will be open until 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday nights, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Support your local merchants!

JUNE 2007
Every Thursday and Friday in June	T.G.I.Th! Weekends Start on Thursdays in Kirkland Downtown retail stores will be open until 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday nights, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Support your local merchants!
First and Third Thursdays - June 7th and 21	KDA 50/50 Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser First and Third Thursdays from 4:00 - 8:00 PM the KDA will be featuring a 50/50 scanvenger hunt! Purchase your $6 card from the KDA office and find answers to questions in local retail stores! Bring your completed form to the Wilde Rover by 8:30 PM. We'll draw one winner at 8:30 and they will get 50% of the pot! The more people who play, the more $$ there is to win.
June 16th- 17th	Dock Dogs Big Air Challenge Point Carillon Point, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You have probably seen dock jumping on ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games and now an organization dedicated to furthering the sport in our own area had chosen to host a second year of “Dock Dogs Big Air Challenge” at Carillon Point. Details about registration, awards and categories please visit.
June 6,13,20,27	KIRKLAND WEDNESDAY MARKET (Noon - 6:00pm) Wednesday Market website This outdoor market is held on Park Lane East in downtown Kirkland. The market features the best in fresh produce from area farmers and food purveyors of cheese, honey, hazelnuts and fresh roasted coffee beans. Flowers overflow from the tents and crafters add their own touch. Entertainment, cooking demos, and artists in action. Farmers / food vendors contact Grant Davidson at gddman22@aol.com Crafters contact Katherine Hampton at keh270@yahoo.com Please note we are no longer accepting jewelry applicants.
June 10	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com

JULY 2007
July 4	JULY 4TH PARADE & PICNIC A community parade and fireworks celebrate America's independence the 4th of July every year. www.celebratekirkland.org
Every Thursday and Friday in July	T.G.I.Th! Weekends Start on Thursdays in Kirkland Downtown retail stores will be open until 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday nights, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Support your local merchants!
July 19th 6:00 PM	KDA Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser - $5 per person Meet for a half-hour social at the Elka Roskov Gallery, and get your scavenger hunt cards! Each card has 8 questions, answers are found in the local retail stores. Turn your card in by 8:00 PM at the Wilde Rover. We'll draw several names for fabulous door prizes! Want to sign up? Contact Julie at julie@kirklanddowntown.org
July 13th - 15th	Kirkland UNCORKED! & Artists in Action Featuring Washington Wines, music, art and "tastes" from local restaurants, this inagural event will be in Marina Park. The KDA will host the 2nd Annual Artists in Action event, where artists create their wares in their booths while you watch.
July 22	KIRKLAND CLASSIC CAR SHOW (10am - 4pm) Come see classic hot rods, custom automobiles, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles at this downtown show on Kirkland Avenue from Lake Street to Third. Free! Presented by Legends Car Club. Learn more at www.legendscarclub.com.
July 4, 11, 18, 25	KIRKLAND WEDNESDAY MARKET (noon - 6:00 PM) Wednesday Market websiteThis outdoor market is held on Park Lane East in downtown Kirkland. The market features the best in fresh produce from area farmers and food purveyors of cheese, honey, hazelnuts and fresh roasted coffee beans. Flowers overflow from the tents and crafters add their own touch. Entertainment, cooking demos, and artists in action. Farmers / food vendors contact Grant Davidson at gddman22@aol.com Crafters contact Katherine Hampton at keh270@yahoo.com Please note we are no longer accepting jewelry applicants.
July 7,14,21,28	ANTHONY'S FRIDAY NIGHT SAILING (7pm) Contestants leave from the dock at Anthony's Homeport restaurant. For more information, call Anthony's at 425-822-0255 or the Seattle Yacht Club at 425-828-6301.
July 12	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 9pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com

AUGUST 2007
Every Thursday and Friday in August	T.G.I.Th! Weekends Start on Thursdays in Kirkland Downtown retail stores will be open until 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday nights, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Support your local merchants!
August 16th 6:00 PM	Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser - $5 per person Meet for a half-hour social at the Elka Roskov Gallery, and get your scavenger hunt cards! Each card has 8 questions, answers are found in the local retail stores. Turn your card in by 8:00 PM at the Wilde Rover. We'll draw several names for fabulous door prizes! Want to sign up? Contact Julie at
August 1,8,15,22,29	KIRKLAND WEDNESDAY MARKET (Noon - 6:00pm) Wednesday Market websiteThis outdoor market is held on Park Lane East in downtown Kirkland. The market features the best in fresh produce from area farmers and food purveyors of cheese, honey, hazelnuts and fresh roasted coffee beans. Flowers overflow from the tents and crafters add their own touch. Entertainment, cooking demos, and artists in action. Farmers / food vendors contact Grant Davidson at gddman22@aol.com Crafters contact Katherine Hampton at keh270@yahoo.com Please note we are no longer accepting jewelry applicants.
August 3,10,17,24,31	ANTHONY'S FRIDAY NIGHT SAILING (7pm) Contestants leave from the dock at Anthony's Homeport restaurant. For more information, call Anthony's at 425-822-0255 or the Seattle Yacht Club at 425-828-6301.
August 9	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com
August 25	KDA ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY (7pm) Come join us for THE party of the season! Ciscoe Morris, wine bars sponsored by The Purple Cafe and The Grape Choice/McLeod Insurance, appy's from Lynn's bistro and lots of social mingling. While having fun you'll also be supporting the Kirkland downtown flower pot program - without this event we wouldn't have the beautiful flowers you see on every corner! This year's theme is "Twilight in the Garden." Tickets are $45. Buy tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets or call 425-893-8766.

SEPTEMBER 2007
September 7,8,9	CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE AT CARILLON POINT This show featues specialty classic antique automobiles at Carillon Point. Contact info@kirklandchamber.org.
September 5,12,19,26	KIRKLAND WEDNESDAY MARKET (noon - 6:00pm) This outdoor market is held on Park Lane East in downtown Kirkland. The market features the best in fresh produce from area farmers and food purveyors of cheese, honey, hazelnuts and fresh roasted coffee beans. Flowers overflow from the tents and crafters add their own touch. Entertainment, cooking demos, and artists in action. Farmers / food vendors contact Grant Davidson at gddman22@aol.com Crafters contact Katherine Hampton at keh270@yahoo.com Please note we are no longer accepting jewelry applicants.
September 14	ART WALK-SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com

OCTOBER 2007
October 3, 10	KIRKLAND WEDNESDAY MARKET (NOON - 6:00pm) This outdoor market is held on Park Lane East in downtown Kirkland. The market features the best in fresh produce from area farmers and food purveyors of cheese, honey, hazelnuts and fresh roasted coffee beans. Flowers overflow from the tents and crafters add their own touch. Entertainment, cooking demos, and artists in action. Farmers / food vendors contact Grant Davidson at gddman22@aol.com Crafters contact Katherine Hampton at keh270@yahoo.com Please note we are no longer accepting jewelry applicants.
October 11	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com
October 26th	SPOOKTACULAR DECADES DANCE PARTY! Come dressed as your favorite decade, feast on a "Spooky Spaghetti Dinner" and then dance the night away! Try your skills at our Karaoke competition. Tickets are just $28 - buy online at Brown Paper Tickets

NOVEMBER 2007
November 3, 10:00 - NOON	DOWNTOWN DECORATING Get in the spirit and help decorate downtown for the 2007 Holiday season. Coffee and pastries provided in the morning, and pizza for everyone at noon!
November 8	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com
Starting November 15th - Thurs. and Fri. nights	KIRKLAND NIGHTS OF SHOPPING Avoid the malls this year and get something special and unique for everyone on your list! Many of the downtown retailers will keep their doors open until 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday evenings until Christmas.
November 24	DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING Bring the kids and see Santa light the downtown Kirkland tree. Located next to the Slip restaraunt on the south side of Marina Park.

DECEMBER 2007
December - Thursday and Friday nights	KIRKLAND NIGHTS OF SHOPPING Avoid the malls this year and get something special and unique for everyone on your list! Many of the downtown retailers will keep their doors open until 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday evenings until Christmas.
December 2, 14,15, 16, 17, 19 - 22	PARADE OF CHRISTMAS SHIPS Kirkland's unique waterfront location make it the perfect place to join the parade of ships on Lake Washington. For schedule information, visit www.argosycruises.com.
December 13	ART WALK - SECOND THURSDAYS (6pm - 8pm) Each month, downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Maps are available at downtown galleries. You will find the best in original art including glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, bronze, wood, fiber, ceramics and collectable prints. For more information, email mandmail@howardmandville.com