Ignite Kirkland Community Giving Campaign: A Crowdsourcing Effort to Support Local Nonprofits
The Kirkland Parks & Community Foundation (KPCF) proudly presents the Ignite Kirkland Community Giving Campaign, a crowd sourcing initiative to support 27 local nonprofits and their impactful projects. Running now through Giving Tuesday, this campaign invites everyone to come together and make a real difference by funding projects that strengthen youth programs, public art, wellness initiatives, and parks across Kirkland. With over $130,000 in needs identified, we’re calling on the community to help us spread the word and ignite support for these local causes.
Sponsored by Amazon, the campaign allows donors to choose specific projects to support or contribute to a general fund that ensures all initiatives receive needed resources. Nonprofits featured in this year’s campaign include Toys for Kids, Friends of Youth, Kirkland Arts Center, Pride Across the Bridge, Stronger Families, and more. This is an opportunity to not only give but also to actively rally your network to help build a stronger, more connected Kirkland.
Join the movement and make giving a part of your holiday tradition. For more information, to donate, or to share the campaign with your network, visit [www.kpcf.org/give]. Together, we can Ignite Kirkland!
This event is currently postponed due to power outages and storm-related issues. We will be working with Studio East to plan another exciting Engage Kirkland with them in 2025. Please stay tuned!
Join us for Engage Kirkland: After Hours Networking at Studio East, located at Houghton Village.
Our after hours networking event is a fabulous way to connect and network with fellow local businesses, discover what makes our community thrive, and showcase the unique aspects of your own business. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards to network.
Studio East will be hosting an exclusive, special Improv Class for Adults to help us with our networking skills - just for the Kirkland Chamber! This is truly a can't-miss opportunity. Drinks will be available and food will be provided by Mendocino Farms.
What to Know Venue: Studio East Address: 10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland, WA 98033 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Master Artist Danielle Groff from Oahu will be hosting Aloha Northwest's first ever paint night! Come meet the artist, make some new friends and let your creative juices flow!
Danielle will be providing paint, 6x6" canvases, and her guidance as we learn to create our own papaya, hibiscus or pineapple mini masterpieces to take home. Hawaiian tea and Honolulu cookies will be provided to sip & snack on as we unleash our inner artists, plus the entire store will be 20% off for all Paint Night attendees!
Space is limited to 8 artists, so sign up asap to reserve your spot at AlohaNorthwestLLC.com.
Once again the Kiwanis Club of Kirkland is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year. Since 1971, the club has sold Christmas trees, Wreaths, Gourmet Nuts, Sees Candies and Delicious Delights with all proceeds primarily going to local organizations helping children and their families in need. more info...
Join us at Urban Eyes on Friday, November 29th. Our OVVO Brand Ambassador will be joining us to showcase the latest in OVVO eyewear and answer all your questions.
OVVO frames are renowned for their exceptional durability and lightweight design. Each frame is crafted from a unique composite of surgical steel and titanium, originally developed for spacecraft and military applications. This material allows OVVO frames to withstand up to 90 pounds of pulling force without losing their shape, all while weighing just 0.6 ounces.
Date: Friday, November 29th
Time: 1pm to close
This is a great opportunity to explore OVVO's innovative eyewear collections and find the perfect pair that combines style, comfort, and cutting-edge technology.
We look forward to seeing you at Urban Eyes on November 29th!
Join us at Urban Eyes for a special event featuring the stunning Orgreen collection! Enjoy wine and cookies as you browse our hand-curated selection of stylish eyewear. more info...
Join us for our annual Ladies' Night celebration!
Grab your girlfriends and join us for an exciting evening of holiday shopping and fun at Walla Walla Clothing Co at Kirkland Urban!
Shop for Holiday gifts and get yourself ready for this season's celebrations
Get ready for special occasions and gatherings with mini makeovers and consults from the Prada Beauty team
Enjoy bites from DERU market and sip on festive beverages
Drawings for giveaways all night long! Win Walla Walla Clothing gift cards, items from your favorite brands, or a Prada Beauty basket!
Swag bags with goodies and Prada Beauty treats with purchases of $300+
We are located at Kirkland Urban on the plaza, across the street from QFC. Enjoy free parking during our event! more info...
Let’s take a musical stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Stars. Join A Cappella Northwest for an evening of the very best a cappella available on the Eastside as they present Northwest Sound and Northwest Mix in their celebration of the season, A Hollywood Holiday. This joint performance, inspired by family traditions, will include Christmas music from stage and screen, ranging from well-known traditional Christmas standards to innovative arrangements of old songs, as well as movie themes and sacred classics. These award-winning choruses, with additional performances by a cappella quartets, guarantee an amazing and entertaining experience for the entire family. If you enjoy the simple pleasure of hearing hearts raised in song, make a point of seeing this show. more info...
Join us for our annual Ambassador Committee Holiday Party at First Financial Northwest Bank! This is a fun-filled event that celebrates and appreciates our Ambassador volunteers, a meaningful opportunity to network, with lots of laughs and good memories.
This event will be a potluck style and is member's only. Please reach out to Kathryn at kathryns@kirklandchamber.org to let us know what you plan on bringing and to have your questions answered.
If you're not familiar with our Ambassador Committee program, it is an important function of chamber and is a vital resource for our community.
Ambassadors benefit by:
Helping expand both personal and professional relationships
Learn Chamber news first
Deliver new member plaques
Representation and support at ribbon cuttings
Presentation Spotlight at our meetings
Featured in e-newsletter and social media with an "Ambassador Tip"
Come and join us for a relaxed gathering, where we'll mingle and chat before diving into Tips to Celebrate the Holidays with Balance & Wellness in Mind, followed by a refreshing 40-minute Yoga session. Small bites and tea or coffee will be provided. Spaces are limited to 20 participants for this event, so be sure to reserve your spot early.
$20 per participant. Bring comfortable clothes and your mat.
Our Wellness Circles are community-driven gatherings designed to foster connection, mindfulness, and balanced living. Whether online or in-person, these sessions provide a supportive space for individuals to explore Holistic Wellness with a social approach. Join us and enhance your overall well-being along with a community focused on thriving together. more info...
Join us for a Kirkland Chamber and Kirkland Downtown Association Event
Shop for the holidays and support your local community! Grab some friends and embark on an adventure of downtown Kirkland galleries, boutiques, and businesses - tasting wines, brews, spirits, and ciders along the way! Wine glass and tote bags are provided, so be sure to stock up on your favorites! Tickets allow access to over 25 wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries in approximately 20 locations!
Things to Know:
Date: Friday, December 13th
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tickets: $40
Registration/Check-in: The Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Avenue at 5PM
Featured Vendors and Businesses: Stay tuned!
Additional Details:
Participating wineries will be selling your favorite wines by the bottle to take home with you.
10% of all bottle sales will go to support the work of the Kirkland Chamber and the KDA
Parking is available around downtown Kirkland
Additional Tasting Tickets can be purchased - 3 for $5 at any Stop!
Wine must be finished or dumped into the provided dump bucket prior to exiting each establishment
This is a collaboration between the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, Kirkland Downtown Association, and Seatle Uncorked
21 & Over. Please leave Fido and the Kiddo's at home. Tickets are non-refundable.
The 12Ks of Christmas is a 5K and 12K family and friends oriented fun run. What better way to get ready food, festivities and family! Kids can run the 5k or a .3 mile run in Marina Park.
The 12k course will lead you down the shores of Lake Washington then onto the Kirkland Cross Corridor Trail back to Marina Park on a fast and furious down hill!. 5K runners will be challenged with a challenging hill at the start of the course, but the finish will also be a fast run down Market into the Marina Park. Kids can also participate in the Kids run - held in Marina Park.
We are looking forward to seeing who will win the costume contest! Santa will be there to oversee the run! more info...
Come join us for our networking luncheon; an excellent way to introduce yourself to the Kirkland Business community, expand your network, and grow your community. This month we’re meeting at Moss Bay Hall in downtown Kirkland.
Lunch is a Dutch treat at the host location. Each person will receive their own check for their order.
What to know Dress Code: Business Casual Venue: Moss Bay Hall Address: 111 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
To learn more about Moss Bay Hall, we recommend connecting with them on Instagram and Facebook, and exploring their website.
We look forward to having you join us and contribute to the success of Kirkland’s business community!
Join us for Engage Kirkland at Northwest Cellars, near Totem Lake.
Our after hours networking event is a fabulous way to connect and network with fellow local businesses, discover what makes our community thrive, and showcase the unique aspects of your own business. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards to network.
Stay tuned for more information!
What to Know Venue: Northwest Cellars Address: 11909 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
