Author: Mackenzie Bakewell

Young Artists Exhibition: Submit your art between June 30-Aug 8

Young Artists Exhibition: Submit your art between June 30-Aug 8

Posted by | May 21, 2015 | , |

Young Artists Exhibition at the Kirkland Summerfest Music & Arts Festival Calling all young artists – you are invited to exhibit your artwork at the Young Artists Exhibition at the Kirkland Summerfest Arts & Music Festival. The festival is August 7-8, 2015 and the Young Artists Exhibition is a one-day show that takes place Saturday, August 8th during the 4th annual Kirkland Summerfest. Submit your artwork between June 30th and August 1st. For full details about the theme, prizes, and submission, please view Entry Form...

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Support FHNA! — GiveBIG on Tuesday, May 5

Support FHNA! — GiveBIG on Tuesday, May 5

Posted by | May 2, 2015 | , |

Dear Finn Hill neighbors and friends, Every year in May, the Seattle Foundation sponsors GiveBIG, a one day event in which the foundation adds money to whatever you contribute that day to your favorite non-profits. This is a terrific way to add some bang to your charitable bucks. This year’s GiveBIG is Tuesday, May 5 – Cinco de mayo. Will you help FHNA with a donation? Why Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance? We’re your neighborhood association – we’ve saved parkland, we work to improve zoning and traffic safety regulations, and we sponsor community events like the Finn Hill garage sale and DennyFest. We’re collaborating with the City on Finn Hill’s...

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The Annual Swap – Successful 2015 Garage Sale

The Annual Swap – Successful 2015 Garage Sale

Posted by | Apr 27, 2015 | , , |

The Annual Swap – Great 2015 Garage Sales for Sellers & Shoppers Finn Hill Neighborhood wrapped up its 3rd annual neighborhood garage sale under mostly brilliant blue skies lightly sprinkled with rain! This year we had 26 garage sales with sellers and shoppers bartering and negotiating. Many people are glad to be rid of stuff. Many people glad to have found stuff. So next year we’ll trade it all again! What fun, see you next year on the last Saturday in...

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Aerial Views of WWII era Kirkland buildings

Aerial Views of WWII era Kirkland buildings

Posted by | Mar 25, 2015 | , |

The Kirkland Heritage Society has the January/February 2015 Blackberry Preserves newsletter available.  View PDF: KHS_2015vol22issue2 The feature article is by Vic Armfield who writes about Kirkland’s Part in the WWII War Effort. He has an aerial view guide to help orient the WWII era Kirkland buildings. Loita Hawkinson, the Editor writes, “On May 27, 2015 please join us for an evening lecture with State Architectural Historian Michael Houser. Mr. Houser will be sharing his knowledge of Post WWII design and construction and how a variety of local and regional designers helped shape the built environment of Kirkland during the 1950s and 60s. Learn about...

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Big Finn Hill Park Trail Maps

Big Finn Hill Park Trail Maps

Posted by | Mar 16, 2015 | , , , |

The Big Finn Hill Park Trails plan rolled out to the public in  June 2013 was the culmination of a year of meetings by a group of diverse park users. The plan was signed by King County Park director Kevin Brown in March of 2014. A group called “Friends of Big Finn Hill trails” with representatives from neighbors, walkers, dog walkers, mountain bikers, at large and King County Parks convened in mid 2014 to lead the implementation of the plan. Monthly meetings are announced on King County Parks website. Relevant Links & Documents Current maps: Big Finn Hill Maps...

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