Kirkland, WA November 2022

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Traditions

The pandemic unfortunately is still affecting one my favorite holiday traditions: Thanksgiving with 83 Agnews. Due to different health condi tions, age brackets, and comfort levels, we won’t be gathering for the third year in a row.  In case you’re wondering, guests typically in attendance are my Grandma, 18 aunts and uncles, 24 cousins with 16 spouses, and 24 great-grandchildren. It’s pretty amazing, and a tradition I’m sad to miss again this year. The silver lining is my immediate family has created some new memorable experiences. One year my brother-in-law, our family’s gourmet cook, made our immediate family a 12-course gourmet meal with cocktails and wine pairings.  Unforgettable and incredibly delicious right down to the amuse-bouche. And this year for Thanksgiving my family will be clamming on the Washington coast. I’m sure clam chowder and fried razor clams will most likely be a part of our Thanksgiving fare. Hopefully next year the Agnews can gather as 83 again. For now, I’ll soak in the new family memories (and maybe new traditions?). There is plenty to be thankful for.

November 2022

PUBLISHER Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Taylor Robinson | taylor.robinson@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER Max Baker | max.baker@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bree O'Brien

AD DESIGNER Mary Albers

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsey Proctor

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Randy Radosevich

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Chad Jensen

Michael O’Connell

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The WWIN's annual Sip for Stars event successfully raised over $200,000 (and counting) on September 17th 2: WWIN has been uplifting Washington women since 1992, and in that time, has provided more than $20 million in grants 3-4: Guests enjoyed award-winning wines, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and “Raised a Glass” to empower women through education

Guests smile for the camera outside Novelty Hill-Januik Winery, where the Sip for Stars event was held 6: Brenda Yakaboski is part of the Women of AT&T who regularly support WWIN’s Sip for Stars 7: Today, WWIN supports 200 Star Scholars with renewable scholarships for higher education, resiliency grants, and career services to launch their futures

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Fleur Studio Thanksgiving Collection

Fleur Studio is a space where you can shop, create, sip on coffee, or even host your next event! This Thanksgiving season they are offer ing four different and unique center piece styles, as well as a “Make Your Own…” kit. Are you hosting friends or family this year and want to show off a special centerpiece? Or maybe you don’t want to come empty-handed to Thanksgiving dinner? Pre-order on the website today fleurstudio.co/ thanksgivingcollection

Celebrate the Holiday's at Kirkland Winferfest

Our winter season is highly antici pated. Join the Kirkland Community to celebrate the holiday season. From our light decoration contestant to writing letters to Santa. We want Winter Time to be a magical season for everyone. Join us for Winterfest beginning November 26th and our other exciting holiday lineups. Celebrate Winter in magical Kirkland with the ultimate tribute to the holi day season with nightly tree lighting, Kirkland winter market, merchant decorating contests, gingerbread house contestant, and more!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with The Lakehouse Bellevue

James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson and chef de cuisine Thomas Cullen of the Lakehouse Bellevue are offering a seasonally inspired Pacific Northwest Thanksgiving experience for dine-in or takeout. Renowned for their abundant, elevated menus and one of the region’s most celebrated wine lists, The Lakehouse brings the finest offerings from local farmers directly to your Thanksgiving table. Reservations for dine-in and take-out are available at thelakehousebellevue.com .

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Photography by Kirkland Downtown Association

Meals from Matthews

In honor of the holiday season, Matthews is proud to partner with Northwest Harvest, a non-profit organization supporting food banks in Washington state.  To celebrate the November 17th release of our 2021 Matthews Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, we are raising money and awareness for food insecurity along side Northwest Harvest. Visit our website for details and how you can be a part of this important cause at Matthewswinery.com .

Kirkland Winter Market 2022

Join the Kirkland Downtown Association for the annual Winter Market at Kirkland Urban! We will be highlighting winter produce, children-focused vendors, and artisanal crafts and delights perfect for holiday gifts and treats. Bring your fam ily and friends to enjoy the holiday cheer on select Saturdays November 26th, Dec 10th, Dec 17th, 2022 & Jan 28rd, 2023.

Photography by Kirkland Downtown Association

Kick off the Holidays with Hopelink’s Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sign up for Hopelink’s annual Turkey Trot 5K, get the T-shirt, and put in some Ks! Just because we all can’t be close together right now doesn’t mean we can’t carry on one of our favorite fall traditions, while raising money to help Hopelink families and individuals during the challenging winter months. The official date will be November 14th to noon on November 20th. You can even dress up in your finest turkey gear! Learn more and sign up at hopelink.org/ turkey-trot-2022

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local experiences

The best places and things to do in our area.

The holidays are here, and it's time to enjoy all that Kirkland has to offer to celebrate this time of the year. From holiday markets to festive lights to pop up shops and estab lishments to enjoy a fire pit, we have you covered to help get you in the holiday spirit.

Seasonal Pastimes

BELLEVUE DOWNTOWN ICE RINK: presented by Symetra is the region’s larg est seasonal ice skating experience, with more than 9,000 square feet of real ice. NE 1st Street and 100th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA

HEARTH: Experience the vibrant downtown Kirkland as you sit out on our spacious year-round outdoor patio. We've crafted the best of comfort food, enhancing those classic flavors we all love. 220 Kirkland Avenue Kirkland, WA

LIGHT UP KIRKLAND: is a magical event at Juanita Beach Park. Stroll on the grounds of the park to view a winter wonderland of lights, followed by a bonfire on the beach and music from local students. 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA

ARGOSY CRUISES CHRISTMAS SHIP™ FESTIVAL: a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The  Spirit of Seattle™, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities. 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA

COMO: offers private dining in our wine room, patio, lounge or entire restaurant. Relax in our beautiful restaurant with candlelight, views of Lake Washington enjoying the cuisine of the Lombardia region of Italy. 1270 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA

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It’s that time of year where we get to hang beautiful seasonal wreaths on our doors. I personally love fresh botanicals and have one hand made each year. Shout out to my local florist favorites, Sweet Serenity.

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“Whole-Person” Hybrid Healthcare is Calling Seattle Home

For many employees in the Seattle region, a company-sponsored health plan leaves a lot to be desired, especially as insurance premiums continue to rise and value-for-the-money declines. The good news for our local workforce? There’s a new game in town—a whole person and integrated healthcare model that’s faster to access, easier to navigate and can save 15% in total healthcare costs. It’s called Crossover Health, a hybrid virtual/in-person care model delivered by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, clinicians, therapists and other care professionals, working together to ensure the best outcomes for employee groups. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at who Crossover Health is, what they do and how they’re changing the rules for employer-sponsored healthcare in all of the right ways.

One-size healthcare doesn’t fit all.

As any business executive can tell you, the pandemic fundamentally altered how, when and where employees do their work—and surprising little has changed in the past three years. Many experts believe that a hybrid work model, a flexible combination of at-home and in-office scenarios, is here to stay. In 2020, Covid-19 safety protocols had a similar impact on healthcare, with a meteoric rise in “telemedicine” techniques that—for better or worse—took the place of in-person visits. Today’s hybrid work environment demands far more: what’s needed is a dynamic employee healthcare model that can easily transition from all-virtual, to in-person, to both—without putting the burden on employees to navigate what can become a complicated healthcare journey. The Crossover Health model was built to answer that need, a combination of primary care, physical medicine, mental health, health coaching, care navigation and other vital services all in one place—virtually or in-person, with access seven days a week.

Connected, whole person-focused and relationship-based care, all in one place.

Crossover’s mantra, adopted early on by the organization’s founders, is “health as it should be”—and with a 93% satisfaction rate among their members, it appears that their mission is more than succeeding. Employees develop an ongoing, trust-based relationship with an interdisciplinary care team—Crossover doctors, clinical providers, and Care Navigators—who work together to address the unique factors that affect employees’ complete health and wellbeing. And should an employee require care outside of Crossover, support is available every step of the way to help employees navigate the healthcare system.

As high-profile companies move in, a new model for employee care comes, too.

It’s a Primary Health model designed to drive engagement where it matters most—with each individual member— and includes:

Primary Care: Preventive care and screenings, sick visits, community resources and treatment of minor injuries, all led by a primary care doctor.

Physical Medicine: Care teams include a certified physical therapist who works closely with Crossover chiropractors and fitness coaches to support musculoskeletal health.

Health Coaching: Whether an employee wants to improve diet, nutrition, quit smoking, or achieve better work/life balance, a Crossover coach can help.

Mental Health Care: Mental health is as important as physical health. Crossover psychologists, therapists and social workers are qualified to treat a wide range of conditions that affect emotional wellbeing.

Care Navigation: Healthcare systems are complex and can feel overwhelming. If employees need care outside of Crossover, a Care Navigator is there to manage the system and simplify the process.

Virtually or in-person, good relationships drive good healthcare.

Health Centers Designed to Be Different, featuring modern aesthetics, state-of-the art technology and patient-focused amenities.

It’s life-changing, actually. I came to Crossover for help with a sore throat. Now, I have a whole team of caregivers who know me on a firstname basis. They don’t mind that I call them for everything.”

— Crossover Member

Central to the Crossover Health approach is that all care is collaborative and connected, delivered by providers who “huddle” on a regular basis to mutually decide on diagnoses, treatments, and follow-ups. An 18-month study looked at utilization of Crossover Health’s primary care, mental health, and physical medicine services and reveals why that’s important. While the majority of visits over the study period were for primary care, nearly 20% of patients were seen by two disciplines and nearly 3% by three disciplines. Patients not only moved freely between in-person and virtual care but among team-based providers and clinical disciplines. Care modality differed, but key relationships with providers remained intact.

Additionally, unlike traditional virtual care models, the Crossover Virtual Primary Health offering provides access to a designated and comprehensive, integrated care team who know each patient as an individual— primary care, mental health, physical medicine, health coaching and care navigation that’s coordinated and connected. That’s the kind of relationship-based healthcare that works.

About Crossover Health

Crossover Health is a leader in delivering value-based hybrid care. With a focus on wellbeing and prevention that extends beyond traditional sick care, Crossover builds trusted relationships with employee communities and surrounds them with care—in-person, online, anytime. For more information visit www.crossoverhealth.com

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SHARE MEMORABLE THANKSGIVING DISHES

ARTICLE BY BREE O'BRIEN

Thanksgiving is a big deal in the Savitch Tougas Family.  For years we lived far from family but we’d always host dinner for any one who could join. We still love to host and luckily are now just blocks away from some family members. Keith starts his turkey brine days in advance of Thanksgiving while I work on side dishes and ensuring everyone’s wine glass is full.  My favorite side is a modern twist on traditional stuffing.  The recipe calls for day-old country bread and I like to visit Kirkland Bakery or Hoffman’s to get the per fect loaf.  The stuffing also makes for a great spread for a day-after turkey sandwich.       We absolutely love a house full of family and friends. Everyone finally feels comfort able gathering this year after the pandemic and we look forward to watching football, seeing the kids play with their cousins, eating great food and catching up after the whirlwind of the last two years.

Kate Savitch

Owner of an interior design firm, Kate and husband Keith Tougas have three boys ages 5-11.

Lindsay Little

Married to Tom with two kids, Akemi (11) and Elliott (8) –Lindsay is the Co-President of the PTSA at her children’s school. They enjoy skiing, boating, and hiking together as a family. Friends say one of her biggest skills is bringing people together.

While not a traditional Thanksgiving dish, Tom’s mom’s cheesecake is standard at fam ily gatherings including Thanksgiving. Her mother clipped a recipe called “Hollywood Cheesecake” from the Chicago Tribune in the 60’s and Tom’s family has been making it for 60+ years. Tom has fond memories of watching his grandmother and Great Aunt Tilly baking and squabbling in the kitchen about the correct way to beat the cream cheese while they made this. Tom’s mom has been trying to pass the torch to him and his attempts are improving.

“Her mother clipped a recipe called ‘Hollywood Cheesecake’ from the Chicago Tribune in the 60’s and Tom’s family has been making it for 60+ years.”

Justin O’Brien

Justin is a 12-year Kirkland resident and married father of four. He works in international sales and marketing in the aerospace industry and enjoys the year-round outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest offers.

I found a roasted brussels sprouts recipe on the Cooking Channel website while searching for a dish to bring to our annual Friendsgiving dinner. I’m a bit of a procrastinator, so all the traditional or easy dishes were already spoken for before I got around to deciding what to bring.  I really like the combination of bacon, mustard, sherry and shallots used in the recipe.  The hardest part is getting the temperature and time right for the roasting of the sprouts.  Another great benefit is the bacon can be made on the side for vegetarians like my wife. After it’s popularity at Friendsgiving, I added it to the Thanksgiving menu as well.

We usually host Thanksgiving for both our families and determine the menu.  I enjoy holiday meals centered around Northwest cuisine such as salmon or crab cakes, paired with a great local wine (or two) of course.

“I’m a bit of a procrastinator, so all the traditional or easy dishes were already spoken for before I got around to deciding what to bring.”

I host Thanksgiving every year and my birthday always falls on or around the holiday. I often spend my birthday prepar ing, gathering or cooking for the big day. Planning begins weeks ahead when I pull my Thanksgiving folder out; a collection of recipes and notes from previous years to remind me of what to do and what NOT to do next time. Then the fun begins!

The dish we serve every year is a fresh cranberry relish which is delicious, refreshing, and easy to make. It’s import ant to my sister and I because it was our grandma’s recipe and resides in her

beautiful red glass serving bowl, which we remember from our childhood.

Seeing the serving pieces which have been used for generations takes me right back to my childhood at my grandma’s house – and even my great grandma’s –gathering at a long table draped in fancy tablecloths and turkey figurines. I remem ber running through her house with my cousins and how important those gather ings were in my life.

Now I’m the grandma! I strive to create lifelong memories and traditions for my grandchildren like those created for me.

Kate Lipe

Kate is a retired nurse, mom of three, and Nana of six.

Meet the Artist: Aaron Hazel

Big Fox, Arapaho, 1898, 30x40

Aaron Hazel is an award-winning artist whose recent work focuses on minorities of the West, who are vastly underrepresented in general academia.  His work has been featured at the Museum of Pop Culture (Seattle), on the corporate walls of Starbucks, Facebook and Nike, and in numerous galleries spanning Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.   Hazel also serves on the Jury Committee for the Out West Art Show in Great Falls.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ARTIST JOURNEY.

I was an art major in college but never thought painting as a profession was plausible. That said, I never stopped painting.  In fact, some of my first clients were co-workers from the bar I worked at in Bellevue. I bartended at Joey’s for 6 years, and during that time I got to know several of the Seattle Seahawks players who’d sit at the bar and we’d talk sports. Eventually, the players found out I was an artist and commissioned me to do paintings of them in action on the field, notably Kam Chancellor and Golden Tate at that time. That created a bit of a snowball effect with their teammates who’d then commission me, and eventually, NFL players on other teams reached out as well. So, I guess I started to feel “official” around 2012. Around that time, I also took workshops and worked independently with an incredible impressionist artist in Idaho. That was huge for me, as I was then introduced to the fine art gallery world. I went full-time in 2014 and got into my first gallery in 2016.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

People have always inspired me.  As a person of color, I have also been inspired by the history of minorities out west. I feel like that was not thoroughly examined in our curriculum at school. Even then, I

knew there was much more to learn, and my recent work reflects the ongoing investigation into unearth ing the stories of the underrepresented.

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.  WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS THROUGH YOUR ART?

I think our society has cast a large net over our indigenous people, deeming their language, customs, dress, and identity all to be in lockstep with one another. This seems to have been the case in media, film, and literature. Natives have been portrayed as caricatures of spirituality, yet savagery, almost mythical beings of western lore who no longer exist. Obviously, this is not the case, but I embarrassingly had to learn the nuances of each tribe much later in life than I’d like to admit. There are similarities, sure, but some alarming differences, notably in battle. Not all tribes got along, understandably, but during the peak of Native/ Settler tension at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, I’d assumed that all Indigenous would join in the fight of resistance to white settlement. This was not the case, as many Natives notably the Crow tribe fought on the side of the US Army serving as Indian scouts. On its face that was alarming to me, but was also enlightening in that it reveals just how varied each Native person/tribe/ideal was. Again, you can not just fit Natives into one overarching box however one thing is undeniable, they are all human, and need to be treated as such. Above all, I take the utmost care, consideration, and research when painting my Native subjects. I do my best to learn about my subjects and their history. If I can’t find any info beyond their name, I try to inform my audience of their tribal affiliation, the year that the photograph was taken, and any other details I share. If I cannot find the subject’s name, I will not paint it, as that, to me, seems appropriative.

Straight Forehead, Oglala Lakota, 1901, 30x40

Many Turning Robes, Blackfoot, 1920, 16x20

Weasaw, Shoshoni, 1898, 30x40

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Tips to Manage Holiday Stress

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry!  For some, it’s also the season of mounting stress as we try to juggle work and family with gift buying and party plan ning. Here are some tips to nav igate your holiday season with more peace of mind: Practice Mindfulness. Tending to even a short daily ritual of mindfulness will promote well being in countless ways. Set aside time each day to focus on deep, cleansing breaths. With practice, this daily routine may allow you to feel emotions with a greater sense of patience and tolerance, which can dramatically improve your overall sense of wellbeing.

Be Present, not Perfect. There are two tricky things about striv ing for perfection. First, “per fect” is not only subjective but also unattainable. What does it even mean to prepare a perfect holiday meal or host a perfect party? Will your guests hold up scorecards at the end of the eve ning as if you’re competing in the holiday party Olympics? Second, while you’re distracted on the climb to perfect, you’re missing

out on the little moments of life that are so perfectly imperfect. Forget about perfection and relax and enjoy the moments sur rounding you.

Limit Consumption. The holi day season is one of abundance, but too much of some things can jeopardize your sense of wellbe ing. It’s easy to eat, drink, and spend too much at this time of year, so keep in mind strategies that can help prevent undue amounts of stress. Set a budget before purchasing gifts and stick to it. Take advantage of the “no proof” trend in restaurants and cocktail bars as a way to limit alcohol consumption while din ing out. And stay mindful of how changes in diet and exercise can throw your body and mind off balance at this time of year.

Put Down the Phone. We all love to be inspired by recipe ideas, images of creative holi day tablescapes and crafty gift wrap ideas this time of year. And while it’s fun to see travel photos from co-workers and pictures of friends at a hot new restaurant, it’s easy to feel hard on oneself

BALANCEDPLATE.COM WELLNESS COACH DEBORAH FRIEND WILSON, SHARES HOW TO MAXIMIZE EMOTIONAL WELLBEING THIS SEASON

for all the things we don’t have or ways we’re not measuring up. If you want to quickly reduce your anxiety, reduce the amount of time you spend on social media. Say No. It’s easy to say yes to every invitation this time of year but practicing boundaries around what occupies your time and mental energy will help manage stress. Setting aside time for yourself to connect with the things that bring you peace and joy might make this season

feel merrier and less like an obli gation to everyone else.

Get Involved. Connect with the community and volunteer to be of service to others. When we volunteer, we’re participating in a shared activity that brings people together. Luckily, the holidays provide ample oppor tunities to do some good which can boost productivity and gratitude – both of which are integral to managing stress and boosting wellbeing.

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Coach Deborah Friend of Chef Wilson

MEET SARAH

BEFORE

“AFTER SPENDING SEVERAL YEARS FEELING TRAPPED IN A BODY THAT DIDN’T LOOK OR MOVE LIKE I’M USED TO, I FEEL YOUNGER, STRONGER AND FITTER THAN EVER. ”

I’d been active and fit for many years, and I was a little embarrassed to admit I needed help getting back in shape after several knee surgeries and COVID packed on the pounds. Intellectually, I knew what it took to get back to where I felt comfortable, but I was never able to be accountable to only myself.

I knew several people who’d done 20/20 LifeStyles with great success. After spending so much time in a body I didn’t relate to, I made the decision to go “all in” and make my health and happiness a priority.

I think the genetic testing portion of the program was the most informative. It was helpful to understand what nutritional model would be the most effective for my body, as well as what types of injuries my body might be more prone to and what to watch out for.

I loved the nutrition part of the program. It inspired me to create a chicken salad recipe that my family absolutely loves! I also love sheet meals! They’re super easy and healthy!

Family support was extremely important. I asked my husband to participate, to some extent. I didn’t need him to follow my plan, but I did need to have an environment that had minimal junk/fast foods and alcohol consumption. He was totally on board, and his results have been amazing as well! He’s lost nearly 20 pounds. We’ve also made fitness and exercise a key part of our daily lives.

The results of doing 20/20 LifeStyles have been pretty spectacular. I lost nearly 20% of my body fat, dropped five dress sizes, and gained at least four pounds of muscle—which is almost unheard of for a woman in her late 40’s. I’ve also had to update most of my wardrobe. It’s been SO AMAZING seeing how my body looks in smaller clothes! My energy level has increased dramatically, and I’m much happier and more positive overall. I’m also way more aware of what goes into my body, and what my body needs to be healthy. When I’m out with friends, I’m finally able to be accountable to myself and stand firm in my decisions. I no longer cave to social pressures around eating or drinking. I’m able to do what’s right for me and my goals.

My three tips for success are:

1) Don’t do this program (or any other) until you’re ready to own it just for yourself. I wasn’t ready to participate until I made the decision to do it for just me. I don’t think I would have been as successful otherwise.

2) Make sure you have support in place from the very beginning to set yourself up for success. Ask for that support ahead of time.

3) Work your butt off, literally. I put my heart and soul into every workout, even when I was tired and surly about being there. My trainer, Dean Rogers, was a huge part of helping me increase my strength, endurance and overall fitness! I owe him a huge debt of gratitude!

I love feeling like myself again! After spending several years feeling trapped in a body that didn’t look or move like I’m used to, I now feel younger and more vibrant, more capable, and stronger and fitter than I ever have.

A HEALTHY BONUS TO START YOUR JOURNEY

Are you ready to change your health for good? Medically-based, physician-guided 20/20 LifeStyles can help.

Come in now for a one-onone personal consultation and receive a $125 PRO Club gift card redeemable for any PRO Club service or product to support your healthy journey.

Dr. Mark Dedomenico

20/20 LifeStyles founder

Visit 2020lifestyles.com to schedule a private consulation.

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What I'm Thankful For

Lake Washington School District Superintendent, Dr. Jon Holmen, Shares What He Is Thankful For

Dr. Holmen joins students in a welcome activity at Inglewood Middle School.

Dr. Holmen welcomes a family back to school at Benjamin Rush Elementary.

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is proud to serve the communities of Kirkland, Juanita, Redmond and Sammamish. We provide high-quality education to our community’s 30,000+ children.

“Growing Together” is our theme for the 2022-23 school year. This focus on growth relates to our stu dents growing and thriving as young people, but it also relates to the actual growth across our communities.

The pandemic created hardship for our young people. We will continue to provide high-quality services to each student every day. We are so grate ful for the partnership with our community as they passed our Educational Programs and Operations Levy. This levy has allowed us to provide programs and services that otherwise would not be available. Services such as:

• Enhanced counseling and mental health support to respond to the social and emotional learning needs of our students.

• Student program enhancements for students with unique learning needs in our Special Education, Highly Capable and Multilingual programs.

• Support for afterschool, activities and sports, as we know these are ways students maintain con nection to school and community.

• Supports for our inclusive practices work at all levels as we work to ensure all students can attend their neighborhood school.

Additionally, our community continued their sup port for the Technology and Capital Projects levy. This levy funds the overall technology program and school site improvements and upgrades. These levy funds allow us to achieve excellence for our students.

Over six years, LWSD moved from being the sixth largest district in Washington to the second largest, behind Seattle. With that growth in the community comes the need to provide more space within our schools to serve our students

To accommodate growth, our community has been asked to support several funding measures over the past six years.

In 2016, a bond passed, allowing us to add capacity for 3,000 students:

• Build two new elementary schools, a new mid dle school and rebuild/expand two elementary schools

• Remodel Old Redmond Schoolhouse as the Early Learning Center

• Replace Explorer Community School

• In 2019, a construction levy passed, allowing us to add capacity for 1,052 students:

• An addition at Lake Washington High School

• Additions at four elementary schools

• In 2022, another construction levy passed, allow ing us to add capacity for 2,350 students:

• Eight classrooms at three middle schools

• A new elementary school

• New high school capacity on the east side of the district (in Sammamish).

We are thankful for our supportive community that continues to pass funding measures to ensure our students have the supplies, space and technology they need to be successful.

I am thankful for our students, teachers, staff and families. We hope the 2022-23 school year is the best year ever!

Dr. Holmen welcomed students back to school on September 6. His first stop was at the transportation building at 5 a.m.

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

Membership Drive at Restore Hyper Wellness

RESTORE HYPER WELLNESS - KIRKLAND, WA

Become a member this month and receive double the credits for your first month! Already a member? Re fer a friend and receive those credits for yourself, too! Restore Hyper Wellness makes the world’s most cut ting-edge wellness services. Taking charge of your health has never been simpler or more convenient. Visit us at our location in The Village at Totem Lake or online at restore.com.

Wheels & Reels Drive-in Movies

JUANITA BEACH PARK | 7:00 PM

Enjoy a night out under the stars at Juanita Beach Park with our Fall Drive-in Movie Series. The parking lot opens at 6:00 PM and the movie starts at 7:00 PM. Watch each movie on our giant LED movie screen! $20 per vehicle, pre-registration is required. To register, visit KirklandParks.net.

Lake Washington Half Marathon

JUANITA BEACH PARK | 8:00 AM

The Lake Washington Half marathon is a beautiful loop course that starts and finishes at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. You’ll run along the shores of Lake Washington and through the charming neighborhoods of Kirkland. Produced by Orca Running, the Lake Washington Half is a great end-of-season half to cap off your year of running.

PROUD TITLE SPONSOR OF THE 2022 FESTIVAL OF TREES, BELLEVUE’S PREMIERE HOLIDAY GALA

In this season of giving, join our support of Jubilee REACH who serves those most at risk in our community.

Giving from our strengths as the Eastside’s largest residential builder since 2011.

PRESENTED BY BELLEVUE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE & KIRKLAND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

WHO: YOU!

WHAT: CELEBRATING “BEST OF BELLEVUE” AND “BEST OF KIRKLAND” 2022 WINNERS. WEAR YOUR BEST HOLIDAY ATTIRE FOR A NIGHT OF MUSIC, DRINKS, HORS D’OEUVRE, AND MORE.

WHERE: BENTLEY, MCLAREN, ROLLSROYCE BELLEVUE DEALERSHIP

WHEN: DECEMBER 3RD, 2022 6PM-9PM

HOW: FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS USE QR CODE:

NOVEMBER 18TH Ugly Sweater Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk

HEATHMAN HOTEL | 5:00 PM

Grab some friends and embark on a wine adventure of Kirkland down town and uptown galleries, bou tiques, and businesses. Meet wine makers from some of Washington’s finest wine producers and brewer ies. Sip, stroll and shop around the uptown destinations. But purchase your tickets early as tickets sell out very quickly for this most popular of Kirkland events! Must be 21+ years of age to attend.

NOVEMBER 24TH Delectable Thanksigivng Tasting

BOURBAN STEAK SEATTLE

Bourbon Steak Seattle, the ac claimed Seattle institution from chef and restaurateur Michael Mina, will be offering an exclu sive 4-course menu for $105 this Thanksgiving. This unique tasting menu combines classic holiday fa vorites with a masterful modern twist, like slow-cooked Heritage Turkey dressed with chestnut stuff ing, fresh cranberry sauce and black truffle gravy. Visit michaelmina.net/ restaurants/bourbon-steak/seattle/ for the full menu.

NOVEMBER 26TH

The Tradition Returns this Fall at Applecup: UW vs. WSU

MARTIN STADIUM, PULLMAN, WA

The hottest rivalry in the Evergreen State is returning this November 26th. You can catch the excitement live at Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA!  Contested 113 times since 1900, the annual showdown between the WSU and the UW is one of the most storied rivalries in college football.  And whether you deck yourself in purple and gold or crimson and gray, this is your chance to make sure the best team comes out on top!

*Limited tickets available

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