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The holidays are here and as the spirit of the season is upon us, we often try to replicate what made the season feel so magical to us in our youth. The traditions we set for our own families often mirror some of what we experienced as a child whether it is the smells, the sounds, the lights, the holiday activities or a combination of it all that reflect that best. For several years now my family has enjoyed Kirkland holiday traditions like Winterfest and the tree lighting at Marina Park, mailing Santa letters in the special mailbox downtown, and shopping for gifts at the Kirkland Arts Center Holiday Art Market. This month, we wanted to highlight the magic of the season and what Kirkland has to offer that helps spread holiday cheer. We’ve compiled a gift guide to make your shopping easier and that also supports our local businesses. We also wanted to share what our area has to offer this holiday season for entertainment and ways to give back. While this season can be beautiful for some, it can be painful and lonely for others, especially those who have recently lost a loved one. In the true spirit of the season, let’s take care of those in our community that need assistance or who are alone. My hope for you this season is that you feel love and peace and that we all remember to take care of each other extending grace, empathy and love. Happy Holidays!

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Old Fashioned Mix and Match allows for full freedom of speech. Whether this be in the form of prints, colors, ribbons, or all of the above, this eclectic ensemble is reminiscent of a traditional Christmas, with presents piled under the tree in many shapes and guises. Some of my all time favorite brands for gift wrap are Rifle Paper Co., Sugar Paper, Cavallini Papers & Co., Dhalia Press and Dogwood Hill. Meanwhile, Zazzle stocks an incredible array of paper, including personalization options and matching gift tags.

Brown Paper and Twine is a timeless option that looks just as beautiful in its inherent simplicity, as it is when it is all dressed up with various accoutrements. Minimize or maximize with fresh seasonal sprigs or more costly dried floral arrangements. For kids, add pretty stickers, or a spray of glitter with a fun tag. Replace twine with ribbons of velvet or satin, add a wooden ornament or colored bauble for a striking and elevated twist.

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1: Kids under 10 infuse magic into the Ganesha Procession, pioneering Kids’ Dhol Tasha Pathak in the USA. 2: Aarya Sane, a teenage leader of Beats Of Redmond with a Dhol performance that soars! 3: Team Beats Of Redmond: Here they embody the heart of Redmond Ganesh Festival, embracing unity and tradition. 4: Beats Of Redmond Girls illuminate the Ganesha Aagman (ceremonial arrival) with traditional Lezim dance. 5: Inaugurating the Divine Presence: honorable guests gracefully unveil the 15-foot Ganesha Murthi. 6: Synchronized Spirits: Beats Of Redmond girls wield Zanj, leading Ganesha Aagman procession with grace. 7: Saanvi Kadam, a youth leader and Yashaswini with team, welcome Ganesha with graceful Bharatanatyam moves. Photography by Prayag Shah/Seattle Artlab

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8: Yearly support from Travis and Team Swinerton helps keep program fees as low as possible. 9: Board Chair Cheryl and husband Bill with Pete, the smallest in Little Bit’s 30-member herd. 10: Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital (pictured) and Safeco|Liberty Mutual won the 2023 Little Bit Corporate Strides Award. 11: Tulalip Tribes sponsored the mega-putt contest, starting the tournament and celebrating Little Bit’s 47 years of service. 12: Team Chardon-neigh’s support helps provide equine-assisted therapy services at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. 13: Safeco|Liberty Mutual joins Carter Subaru to support 500+ people with disabilities that Little Bit serves. 14: Sam, one of 150+ adaptive riders at Little Bit, competed in the Links for Little Bit tournament.

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15: Blue confetti erupted, celebrating raising $1,025,746.90 for freedom from human trafficking. 16: Willie and Korie Robertson of Duck Dynasty, long-time supporters of Atlas Free, hosted the event. 17: Friends gathered together in their gala attire to support Atlas Free. 18: Atlas Free’s CEO, Jeremy Vallerand, shared how we are all made for freedom. 19: Bella Hounakey of the US Advisory Council on Trafficking in Persons received the 2023 Equiano Award. 20: Assistant United States Attorney, Stacie B. Harris, received the 2023 Wilberforce Award. 21: The evening included a silent and live auction along with opportunities to get involved. Photography by Connor MacDonald

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22: Guests took home signature swag bags featuring goodies from local boutiques and Nordstrom. 23-24: The Kirkland Chamber’s 7th Annual Sustainable Fashion Show was held September 14th at The Woodmark Hotel. 25: The event was emceed by Chamber Vice President Beth Gale, Kirkland Performance Managing Director David Bander, and Troy McVicker from Event Source NW. 26-28: Local boutiques as well as Nordstrom featured Fall and Resort styles ranging from on-trend high street looks, to luxury couture. Photography by Taira Marie Photography

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29-34: Over 450 participants came together on a beautiful and empowering day in Seattle! The support generated will enhance the quality of care to the ALS community throughout the region while contributing to greater steps in ALS 35: The 2023 Seattle Walk to Defeat ALS on October 7 at Marymoor Park was an amazing success! Photography by Rafaella Lynn Gentry

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Local Authors Release New Parenting Book Parenting a neurodivergent child of color can be an isolating experience. Through parent stories, psychotherapists and neurodivergent mothers Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral validate the challenges and joys inherent in these experiences. They gently guide parents through a 'parenting love ethic' to connect to their inner wisdom and their community in navigating the difficulties encountered. Parenting At the Intersections: Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color will be released January 2024, and can be pre-ordered now. parentingattheintersections.com Photography: Maxine Tu Yip

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Wellness and Social Club for Parents Opens in Kirkland The Heybrook, a social club designed to provide support, knowledge, and a sense of belonging for expectant and early parents, opened in the Lakeview neighborhood in October. The organization is a first-of-its-kind integrated facility providing parents with access to classes, support groups, events, co-located private practitioners and a gathering space. Co-founders Celita Lee and Stuart Childress say, “We're on a mission to make parenting easier, more empowering, and less isolating.” For further information visit theheybrook.com.

Bloomingdales opens Bloomie’s Store Location in University Village in November The smaller store concept by Bloomingdale’s provides a casual, contemporary, and highly curated experience for shoppers in the Seattle area. This will be the third Bloomie’s location to open. The 19,000 square-foot, two-floor Bloomie’s store will be a great expression of Bloomingdale’s with a robust offering of brands and services. The store is expertly designed with flexibility in mind, allowing it to meet the needs of the local Seattle customer while still featuring a contemporary, edited mix.

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Tis the season for tinsel, twinkling lights, and celebrating the holiday season! Partake in any one of our picks for local holiday happenings and rejoice in the joy and festive spirit around town!

Our Picks for Holiday Happenings WINTER FEST: Celebrate winter on the waterfront with the ultimate tribute to the holiday season. Enjoy a nightly tree lighting, Kirkland Winter Market, gingerbread house contest and more. Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, Washington 98033 SNOWFLAKE LANE: See Downtown Bellevue transformed into a magical winter wonderland through Christmas Eve with 200+ performers, festive floats, thousands of twinkling lights, and snowfall from machines. Downtown Bellevue KIR KLAND PER FOR MANCE CENTER : Choose from three different holiday performances at the KPC in December. The Midtown Men, Nite Wave, and the Portland Cello Project provide something for everyone. 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, Washington 98033 AR GOSY CR UISES: Hop aboard the official Christmas Ship™ for a 1.5-hour cruise featuring an on-board community choir, reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, full bar, and more. Multiple departure docks including Kirkland STR OUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER : Join the J and Seattle Hebrew Academy for an amazing a cappella Hanukkah concert from the Six13s! Hanukkah crafts and a Six13-led beatbox workshop before the show. 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040

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THE PASTORS OF KIRKLAND’S HOLY SPIRIT LUTHERAN CHURCH REFLECT ON THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS. In our Lutheran tradition, Christmas is preceded by four weeks of Advent. Amid sales, shopping, decorating, parties, and presents, Advent calls us to remember an ancient story born in simplicity: a small family, living at the edge of poverty, and a child born far away from home. Light is the central symbol of Advent. Each week of the Advent season we light one more candle, so that as the days around us grow darker and the nights longer, we remember the power of even the smallest light. Sometimes we say that light is a form of resistance that shadows cannot overcome. And yet darkness has its own gifts too: silence, rest, peace. Nothing can be born without darkness. No one really knows when Jesus was born. It probably wasn’t in December, since shepherds would not have been

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“abiding in the fields by night” at that time of year. But early Christians in the West, looking for a time when celebration was needed, settled on a time when many of us search for hope and joy: the deepening days of winter. When better to deck the halls, show extra generosity, light more candles, than the coldest days of our year? As Christians, Jesus’ birth invites us to pay attention to all those on the edges of our world. Amid all the fun and celebrations of a holiday season, Advent invites us to remember the power of small things, everyday kindnesses, generosity that lasts. With friends, family, and community of every faith and human tradition, may something new be born of the darkness this December: a will for peace, a light of hope, a true love for our neighbors. No gift would be greater.

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For many people, it is so confusing as to how to spell this holiday, celebrated by Jewish families sometime in December! The truth: There is no “correct” English spelling! They are ALL acceptable. The Hebrew is simple: hnkh. So, what is this holiday with unclear spelling? It is a celebration of historical events that occurred in 164 BCE (Before the Common Era, equivalent to BC). At that time, the Jewish people were religiously oppressed by Syrian Greeks. The Jewish people revolted, recaptured the Temple in Jerusalem, and rededicated it. That rededication ceremony lasted eight days. In remembrance, Jewish families light a “chanukiah,” an eight-branched candelabra, adding one candle for each of the eight days. With tongue-in-cheek, it is the manifestation of every Jewish holiday: “They tried to kill us. They didn’t succeed. Let’s eat!”

And that is what Chanukah is all about. It is a celebration of the first recorded fight for religious freedom. It is observed with three major traditions: lighting the chanukiah each night, giving gifts, and eating latkes (potato pancakes). Why light the chanukiah? Besides the explanation above, there is a “myth” that when the Jewish people went to rededicate the Temple in Jerusalem, there was only enough sanctified oil to keep the Eternal Light burning for one day. A miracle occurred that kept the light burning for eight days until more oil could be found. Why give gifts? One of the first things the Jewish people did, after establishing an independent Jewish country in 166 BCE was to mint coins – to establish a currency. In memory of that, gifts (in earlier days, coins) were given to children. Why latkes? They are cooked in oil, reminding Jewish people of the “miracle” of the oil lasting for eight days. In Israel, the tradition is to eat jelly donuts instead of potato pancakes, also cooked in oil! So…no matter how it is spelled, Chanukah is a celebration we can all embrace: That each of us should be able to observe our religious beliefs however we wish. That is definitely worth celebrating!

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FOSTERING CONNECTIONS ARTICLE BY ANNA GEIGER

Anna’s Art Lab, founded in Kirkland in 2015, embodies a captivating journey of creativity and growth. Anna, the founder, had an inspiring career as both a teacher and an artist across Brazil, Africa, and Germany. However, her ultimate dream found its place in the United States when she established Anna’s Art Lab in Kirkland. This space is not merely an art studio; it’s a sanctuary for artistic expression, learning, and personal development. Anna’s Art Lab invites you to explore a multitude of artistic avenues, from painting and wheel-throwing to sculpting, ceramics glazing, sewing, and beyond. Within this tranquil studio and amidst a serene garden, art finds its diverse expressions. The Art Lab offers an array of options, from drop-in classes suitable for all ages to immersive camps, art therapy sessions, and engaging workshops. Its flexible spaces are also ideal for private events and unforgettable birthday parties. Over the past eight years, the Art Lab has cultivated a vibrant community. Beyond nurturing individual

growth, Anna’s mission is to foster connections within the community and extend a helping hand through her business. She collaborates with Treehouse to open her doors to foster children. Once a year, her students unite in creating a “Giving Tree.” This collaboration involves crafting a magnificent Christmas tree from cardboard, embellishing it with paint and decorations. Last year, this tree was adorned with gift cards from the community, destined to brighten a foster child’s Christmas. The Art Lab is currently on the quest to identify a new deserving child who will be touched by the Giving Tree this holiday season. Reach out to Anna at anna@annasartlab.com with your suggestions. In addition, for many years the Art Lab has been hosting a Christmas Market that provides both its students and local artists a platform to sell and showcase their creations. Local artists interested in participating can apply by sending an email with pictures of their art work to anna@annasartlab. com, embracing the opportunity to share their artistic vision.

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The holiday season is a special time of year when many add cheer and warmth to their homes through the beauty of flowers. Kirkland Lifestyle caught up with FLEUR Studio Owner, Angelina Prikhodko, to give us some festive floral inspiration. Angelina’s style harmonizes Korean and European floristry with a modern, architectural influence. “FLEUR’s commitment is to create opulent, one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to the distinctive tastes of our diverse clientele, whether they are business clients, hotels, or walk-in customers,” says Angelina.

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FLEUR’S HOLIDAY FLORAL STYLE GUIDE: Monochromatic Elegance: Select a single-color scheme, like all-white, all-red, or any unique shade. Diversify the shades and textures within your chosen color palette to create a luxurious look. Dramatic: Infuse your décor with deep, opulent shades like burgundy and rich green. Incorporate bold blooms such as anthurium, amaryllis, or tropical varieties. Introduce long, elegant leaves and towering branches that make a statement. Natural Simplicity: Use a single type of element, such as antique burgundy hydrangeas or an assortment of diverse pine trees. This style adds textural richness with a singular, captivating element.

FLEUR owner, Angelina Prikhodko. Visit www.fleurstudio.co for more info about her Bellevue and Kirkland locations.

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This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

The annual City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is in its 4th year. Last holiday season we gave away over $300,000 to help 116 individuals and families in need, but we need your help to make it happen again this year. With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed. Perhaps you know of a single parent struggling to provide for their family, an elderly person who has experienced loss, someone enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need, even if no one else does. “We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them during this holiday season.” “We believe God has blessed our company with continued success, so we in turn want to be a blessing to others,” Matthew Perry, President of City Lifestyle adds. City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep giving on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is truly rewarding and it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster a culture of generosity.”

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Tree Lighting at St. Edward State Park

T HE LODG E AT ST. EDWAR D PA R K, 1 4 4 7 7 J UA NI TA DR NE , KE NMO R E Bundle up to help us light our Saint Edward cedar under the stars near the North Lawn. Keep your spirits warm with hot cider, house-baked doughnuts and cookies. Enjoy the live choir performance and a special appearance from Santa himself, as he visits to spread his holiday cheer and take pictures before flying back to the North Pole. thelodgeatstedward.com D EC E M BE R 2 N D

Holiday Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale

ST. J OHN 'S EPIS COPAL CHUR C H , 1 0 5 STAT E ST, K I R KL A ND Shop for unique handmade gifts and delicious baked treats for a good cause! Delight your family and friends and support MEOW Cat Rescue and Canine Division. Check meowcatrescue.org for hours and details. DE C E M BE R 3 RD

Jewish Makerspace

T EMPLE B’N AI TORAH, 15727 NE 4 T H ST, B E L L E V UE | 1 0 :0 0 A M A new hands-on opportunity to learn about Jewish holidays and create Jewish ritual objects. Focused on a different holiday each month, Rabbi Molly will offer teachings and tutorials throughout the day. Ages 10+. Entrance for each session is free for TBT members and $18 for non-members. Drop in any time while the makerspace is open! templebnaitorah.org/event/jewish-makerspace.html for more info.

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Holiday Tea at Salish Lodge & Spa

SALIS H LODG E & S PA, 6501 R A I L R OA D AV E , S NO Q UA L MI E “Teas The Season” for this beloved annual tradition which is limited to 7 days in December. This fanciful holiday event includes a variety of Salish signature teas, delicate tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. Call to reserve your table, or book online. $79/adults; $30 children 10 and under. Visit salishlodge.com/events/ holiday-tea-2023 for more information.

Meet the C-ID Santa at Wing Luke Museum

W IN G LUKE MUS EUM, 719 S K I NG ST, S E AT T L E | 1 2:0 0 P M The Chinatown-International District Santa will be taking photos with visitors in the Tateuchi Story Theatre from 12-3 pm. Booking ahead is highly recommended, though there are limited walk-in appointments on a first-come-first-serve basis. Visit wingluke.org/eventscalendar/cidsanta2023 for more information.

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Recipe courtesy of Libations

H AP PY H OU R | FOOD + BE VE RAGE

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients, shake vigorously and pour over crushed ice. 2. Garnish with lemon wheel & cranberries

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