Elton John’s Super 70’s Hits – A Benefit Concert for KPC, performed by Long Live Rock!

Presented by Microsoft.

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Show Time:  8:00 pm

Don’t miss your chance to get groovy with KPC for our signature spring fundraising concert, Elton John’s Super 70’s Hits – A Benefit Concert for KPC, performed by Long Live Rock! Presented by Microsoft. Come prepared to sing your heart out to favorite Super 70’s Hits like “Bennie and the Jets”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, and “Rocket Man”. This one-night-only benefit supports KPC’s operations, artistic, and educational programming.

Long Live Rock has become a favorite at KPC, bringing audiences together for unforgettable nights of classic hits and pure rock n’ roll energy.

Each ticket includes a $50 donation to KPC. And you won’t want to miss the additional interactive donation opportunities during the show, including a Raise the Paddle series featuring chances to win immediate on-stage experiences with the band!

Interested in becoming a Yellow Brick Road sponsor for this event?

There are limited opportunities for the Yellow Brick Road 350 Club for this event. Contact Suzette Hart at suzette@kpcenter.org today to learn more!

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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, 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.

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!

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.

Washington State is entering a pivotal moment in its clean energy journey.

As of January 1, 2026, Puget Sound Energy no longer supplies its customers with electricity produced from coal. How will Puget Sound Energy (PSE) ensure system reliability as the grid becomes more reliant on intermittent power sources such as wind and solar? What other carbon free technologies are on the horizon?

Join The Kirkland Chamber of Commerce on Friday April 10, 2026 for an engaging panel discussion featuring regional clean energy leaders as we explore the technologies, strategies, and innovations shaping Washington’s energy future—from wind and solar to small modular reactors and fusion.

Event Details:
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (doors open at 11 aM(
Location: The Woodmark Hotel
Tickets: $65 members, $89 non-members
 

From Wind to Fusion: Powering a Clean Energy Future

The transition to clean energy isn’t just about reducing carbon—it’s about ensuring the lights stay on.

As the grid becomes more reliant on intermittent power sources like wind and solar, new challenges emerge around reliability, storage, and peak demand. At the same time, breakthrough technologies are advancing faster than ever.

This conversation will dive into:

• How utilities are adapting to a coal-free future
• What technologies are filling the reliability gap
• Which carbon-free solutions are coming next (and how soon)
• How Washington's clean energy transition impacts businesses and communities
   

Speakers Include:

• Eric Williams, Chief Operating Officer at TerraPower
• Josh Jacobs, VP of Clean Energy Strategy & Planning at Puget Sound Energy
• Moderated by Councilmember Jay Arnold

Washington's Energy Future is being shaped right now

Join us to learn how innovation, infrastructure, and policy are coming together to power a clean, reliable future, and what it means for our region moving forward.