I feel we deserve better than October weather in May, so I'm going to ignore the fact that we just broke records for rain and cold temps and move right along with fun things that are happening and hope for sunshine.  Besides, it's the people, not the weather, right? 

Kirkland Weds Market- starts this week! June 1-Sept 28th 3-7pm.  This Weds is supposed to be 75 degrees, so a perfect welcome for the market at Marina Park where you an support local vendors

Kirkland Senior Cruise- Sunday June 5th @7:45pm in downtown Kirkland. Come out and cheer on all of the graduating high school seniors in our Kirkland community! Adults will be cruising their grads down Lake WA Blvd and you're sure to see big proud smiles and school colors from all of our Kirkland schools.  A new community tradition that is not to be missed. 

Kirklandia is Coming!  June 10-12th at Marina Park.  This is a new Chump Change event, the Kirklandia Waterfront Festival, which will feature tasting events with 100+ wines, beers/ciders, entertainment, food trucks, and street vendors.  Buy tickets and learn more at kirklandiafest.com and/or sign up to volunteer.

(photo cred: PaintCare)
When the sun finally comes out, if you are working on any painting projects (like Austin Picinich ), PaintCare has a recycling program that helps divert paint from landfills and protect our environment. Drop-off sites are listed here. Easy peasy.

Serious Pie (photo cred: The Village at Totem Lake)
The Village at Totem Lake is now 90% leased.  Isn't it amazing to see how our ole rundown Ross and Halloween store has blossomed into an entire shopping wonderland?

Here's the scoop:

Recently Opened

• Mayweather Boxing + Fitness (December 2021)
• Yuan Spa (December 2021)
• COMPASS Real Estate (January 2022)
• The SweetSide (January 2022)
• Sandbox VR (April 2022)
• Kati Vegan Thai (April 2022)
• Premier Events Corp (April 2022)
• DekaLash (April 2022)
• OneMedical (May 2022)

Opening This Summer

• Serious Pie
• hanoon
• LaserAway
• Purple Mattresses
• Rion Fine Jewelry
• Pure Barre
• Rudy’s
• Umigawa Sushi

There's a Kirkland Urban Block Party/Wine-Beer-Spirits Walk on Friday June 24th 5-8:30pm. Grab your friends and buy tickets ($35) before they sell out!

Kirkland Urban is also hosting a Pride Celebration on Fri June 17th 3-6pm and the Urban Splash Pad is Opening Friday June 3rd!

Ps- are you following the Kirkland Blog on social media? Facebook and Insta often have early tips and juicy nuggets. Like Sparrow that will be opening where Juanita Pub used to be in early July and I CAN  HARDLY WAIT.