Join us for our fourth annual Lunar New Year Celebration at The Village at Totem Lake on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 1pm-4pm as we welcome the Year of the Snake. Enjoy cultural performances, craft stations, family-friendly activities, and so much more!

Event Highlights:

• Traditional Lion Dance by Mak Fai: Witness the captivating and colorful lion dance performed by beloved local performance group Mak Fai infusing the celebration with an authentic cultural experience.
• Martial Arts Demo: Enjoy a thrilling martial arts demonstration, showcasing the skill and precision of local martial artists, adding excitement to the festivities.
• Crafts and Cultural Activities: Engage in hands-on activities and crafts that reflect the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year, offering an educational and entertaining experience for attendees of all ages.
• Spin To Win: Feeling lucky? Spin the prize wheel to win a red envelope filled with something from one of The Village’s many retailers and restaurants
• Delicious Asian Cuisine: Delight your taste buds with a variety of delectable dining options available at The Village, including Umigawa Sushi, Kati Vegan Thai, Silverlake Ramen, Seoul Meat Co, and Bok a Bok Fried Chicken.

When: 2nd Wednesday of the Month (February 11), from 11 AM to 2 PM

Where: Kirkland City Hall

Who: Anyone that would like to work in a quiet but collaborative space 

Join us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house, office, or local coffee shop, join us at City Hall for the day!

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Join us for a dynamic day of coworking, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners in the beautiful city of Kirkland, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Kirkland, Startup425, and SBDC, Startup and Small Business Co-Working is designed to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.

Open Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs, accelerator directors, and venture partners, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge, offer guidance, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations or advising and receive personalized feedback.

Learn more here. 

This event is currently postponed to Thursday, February 13th due to inclement weather and is at full capacity. Please email Rachel at rachelm@kirklandchamber.org with any questions you may have. If you have already registered, please be on the lookout for further communication via email.

Join us for this month's Networking Lunch, where Kirkland's business community comes together to build connections, share ideas, and grow relationships. Whether you're new to the area or a longtime local, this is your chance to expand your network and be part of something bigger.

• Venue: Forum Social House in the Clubhouse Room
• Address: 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
• Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Learn About Homelessness in Kirkland and Help Shape the City’s Response

Attend An Upcoming Community Forum to Learn and Discuss

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Over the past five years, Kirkland community members have submitted more than 300 reports of individuals experiencing homelessness in Kirkland. Additionally, the City’s Homeless Outreach Coordinator has contacted 160 unhoused or at-risk residents in the last 18 months as part of the City’s person-centered approach to responding to homelessness. These trends suggest that homelessness is not only present in Kirkland but is likely growing.

If you are interested in learning about how the City of Kirkland is responding to homelessness today or want to help inform how the City responds in the future, please join us at one of two community forums kicking off a comprehensive community engagement process on a new Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan.

“Local government is the first place people turn to respond to the growing crisis of homelessness,” said Kirkland Mayor Kelli Curtis. “Homelessness is a complicated issue with no easy answers, and we need to come together as a compassionate community to explore this complex topic together.  Please help us make sure both our current response and any future plans balance the needs of all our residents—including our most vulnerable—to sustain the safe, welcoming, and vibrant community we all love."

The community forums will be held February 24 and 26 from 5 – 7 p.m. The meetings are identical, offering two date options for interested community members. Because seats are limited, community members may register for either session, but not both.

The events will take place at Lake Washington Institute of Technology Campus in Auditorium W-401 in the West Building. For a campus map, visit: https://www.lwtech.edu/campus-services/facilities/maps.aspx.

The community forums will include a brief presentation by City staff on homelessness in Kirkland and how the City currently responds. Following that presentation, most of the forum will consist of facilitated, small group discussions allowing participants the opportunity to learn and discuss homelessness alongside City Councilmembers, City staff, and fellow community members, as well as provide feedback on how the City’s response to homelessness might evolve to changing conditions.

Registration is available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-forums-on-homelessness-in-kirkland-tickets-1234964936369

For more information about the City’s response to homelessness in Kirkland, visit: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Homelessness