The Gentleman's Issue
Celebrating the Important Men in our Lives and Community
We all likely have a man in our life whom we admire, look up to, hope to emulate, or model our life after, and for me, that man is my father-in-law. For the longest time, he was Mr. Casciato, but once he figured out I wasn’t going anywhere, he said I could call him Gene. Within a couple of years, I had convinced his daughter to spend the rest of her life with me, and we announced our engagement. While the engagement was not necessarily a surprise to anyone, he took the opportunity to tell me, “You know, there’s never been a son-in-law who was worth a darn,” and given he too was a sonin-law, I felt as though I had been accepted as one of his own.
As the years have passed, I have had a front row seat to the life of and, occasionally, been the only witness while Gene has diligently provided for his family, genuinely cared for his siblings, demonstrated what friendship is really all about, and truly loved his wife, of more than 50-years, as she slowly lost her memory to Alzheimer’s. His understanding that his life, as the husband to his wife, father to his daughters, son to his parents, and brother to his siblings, is one of sacrifice, hard work, determination, and inspiring joy. He has been a reliable and stabilizing force in our family and an honest sounding board for important decisions. He is and always will be my hero and a hero to my children.
I tell you about my hero because my life is better because of him. This, our Men’s issue, is released as we approach Father’s Day, and my hope is that the following pages will remind you of those men in your life who make you proud. Join us in celebrating each of their contribution to our community.
SHANNON COY, PUBLISHER @KIRKLANDLIFESTYLE
June 2026
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Susie Naficy, Courtney Evans, Amber Dawn Schultheis
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CEO Steven Schowengerdt
President Matthew Perry
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AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall
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QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Marina Campbell
Real Time Pricing:
theSecret to Selling in Kirkland
As Kirkland’s real estate market continues to evolve, one thing has become increasingly clear — real-time pricing is the defining factor that distinguishes exceptional listings.
While thoughtful home preparation, preinspections, and elegant staging remain essential, the true difference between a listing and a sale often comes down to one element: the price.
In today’s fast-moving market, pricing is no longer a one-time decision based on past sales or quarterly reports. It’s a living strategy that responds to the rhythm of the market — shaped by interest rates, buyer positioning, and the subtle shifts that define local demand.
Real-time pricing requires more than experience; it calls for intuition, attentiveness, and a deep understanding of how buyers think and act in the moment. It’s about reading the market’s pulse and positioning your property with precision and purpose.
At Team Vincent, our approach blends expertise with genuine care. We take pride in offering a full-service experience that feels both personal and powerful — guiding our clients with integrity, insight, and a commitment to excellence. Our proven strategies and thoughtful execution consistently deliver strong results, even in competitive conditions. Your home deserves more than a listing; it deserves representation that reflects its true value. .
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Team Rombakh Open House Event for Project Lightwell 1: The team behind the home gather in the great room to celebrate. 2: The listing agent Max and the team sharing a joyful moment together 3: A beautifully curated charcuterie display by Beachhouse sets the tone in the kitchen. 4: Conversation unfolds fireside in the great room among Max’s brokers. 5: The great room’s fireplace draws attention, and the camera. 6: The builders behind the home, Mike and Lindsey of Mirikeen Homes 7: The primary bathroom’s marble draws guests in for a closer look.
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Alair Seattle Launch Party 8: Regional Partner Stacy Eakman thanks all as he announces Jed Drenguis as the new owner of Alair Seattle. 9: Alair Seattle launched March 11th at Cathedral Ballard, hosted by Jed Drenguis with partners and community celebrating an exciting new chapter. 10: Owner of Nuance Interiors, Sarah Walker enjoys great conversation with AOME principal owner, Mark Elster. 11: An evening perfectly paired-wine graciously provided by Pinstripe Wines. 12: A perfectly illuminated evening-featuring Beemer Smart Home, Lutron, and a bespoke candle experience by Spir Candle Bar. 13: The team behind the detail thank you to our Project Managers and Superintendents from Alair Kirkland, Gordon Rechcygl, Kevin Haines, Eric Terpko and Ryan Fisher. 14: Framing the night beautifully-thank you to our sponsors, Pella Windows and Doors PNW.
Photography by Akiha Marketing
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Kirkland Community Foundation Invites Residents to "Give Where you Live"
The Kirkland Community Foundation is inviting residents, families, and local businesses to be part of a growing movement of neighbor-to-neighbor generosity through Ignite Kirkland, the city’s annual community-powered giving program. Running June 1st through June 8th, Ignite’s online funding campaign will support local nonprofits via donations, publicity, and support at Kirkland Community Foundation. Visit KirklandCommunity.org for information and to apply.
Rosé Revolution
A valley-wide wine event 6/27-6/28 in Yakima Valley celebrating rosé wines during the peak of summer. Participating wineries throughout the region offer curated tastings featuring a range of rosé styles, from dry and mineral-driven to bright and fruit-forward. Guests can visit multiple tasting rooms over the course of the weekend, with many wineries hosting special programming such as themed flights, food pairings, live music and vineyard experiences. For more info go to visityakima.com
Photography by Kirkland Community Foundation
Where Lakeview Living Meets Comfort, Connection, and Elevated Everyday Living
Cogir of Kirkland offers a vibrant senior living experience with beautiful surroundings, engaging amenities, and personalized support. Residents enjoy thoughtfully designed apartments, chef-prepared dining, and a full calendar of activities that encourage connection and well-being. With independent and assisted living options, this community provides the perfect balance of freedom and care in a welcoming, resort-style setting.
Photography by Cogir
A MAN of Impact
NATE STONE: THE HEART BEHIND CATHEDRAL AND SPIR
ARTICLE BY COURTNEY EVANS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN GERTJE
In a world that often measures success by profit, some leaders choose a different path. Nate Stone is one of them. His work is not defined by what he gains, but by what he gives. Through Cathedral, Spír Candle Company, and the Spír Foundation, he is creating meaningful change in the lives of young men who are often overlooked.
At the center of everything Nate does is a simple belief. People matter more than profit.
That belief comes to life inside Cathedral, an event space in Seattle with a purpose that sets it apart. Every event held there becomes an opportunity to give back. Instead of keeping profits, Cathedral directs its impact toward supporting young men who are navigating life after time in the juvenile justice system. It is a space where community and generosity come together in a real and tangible way.
For Nate, Cathedral was never just about events. It was about building something that lasts. A place where people can gather, where community can grow, and where every moment has meaning. Yet the most important work does not happen during the events. It happens behind the scenes.
Not long after opening Cathedral, Nate began working with young men from a transitional home in the Kirkland area. Many of them are teenagers coming out of juvenile detention, trying to find their footing in a world that had not made space for them. Nate chose to see them differently.
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“We are not talking about big, scary, criminals. We are talking about kids,” Nate shares. “Once you see that, the only real response is to do something about it.”
Inside Cathedral, these young men begin with simple tasks. They clean, organize, and prepare the space. But the job is only the starting point. What matters most is the environment they step into. It is steady. It is supportive. It is built on trust and consistency.
They are seen. They are known. And for many, that changes everything.
When the pandemic brought events to a sudden stop, the work could have ended. Instead, it grew stronger. Nate made the choice to continue showing up, even when the future of the business was uncertain. That decision led to the creation of Spír Candle Company.
Over the years, this work has provided more than 13,000 hours of paid employment to over 70 young men. Each hour represents more than a paycheck. It represents growth, trust, and a step forward.
Along the way, Nate recognized something important. A job is powerful, but it is not enough on its own.
That realization led to the creation of the Spír Foundation. This next step expands the support these young men receive by focusing on the full journey of rebuilding their lives.The foundation provides structure, mentorship, and real life skills that help them succeed beyond the workplace.
“Most people want to help, they just do not know where to start.”
— Nate Stone
What began as a way to stay connected quickly became something much more. Today, Spír Candle Company provides employment for young men with lived experience in the justice system. As they make candles, they also build skills that will carry into every part of their lives. They learn attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and responsibility.
Spír, which means to breathe, reflects the deeper purpose behind the work. It creates space. Space to grow, to rebuild, and to imagine a different future.
Participants move through a program that not only teaches them how to work, but helps them understand what they are learning. They begin to recognize their strengths. They gain the language to speak about their growth. They start to see themselves in a new way.
“Most people want to help,” Nate says. “They just do not know where to start.”
Through Cathedral, Spír Candle Company, and the Spír Foundation, that starting point now exists.
This work is changing lives through steady care, consistent support, and a deep belief in what is possible. It is proof that when one person chooses to act with purpose, the impact can reach far beyond what they ever imagined.
We invite YOU to be part of this story.
Host your next event at Cathedral and turn a gathering into something that gives back. Choose Spír candles for your home or gifts and support a young man working toward a new future. Share their story. Start a conversation. Get involved.
Because small choices lead to real change.
And together, those choices can help build a future that is stronger, more just, and full of possibility.
Cathedral - https://seattlecathedral.com/ Spir Candle Co - https://www.spircandleco.com/
LEADING FROM THE GROUND UP
The mindset, discipline, and relationships shaping one of the Eastside’s most trusted builders
ARTICLE BY SUSIE NAFICY | PHOTOGRAPHY AS NOTED
In an industry where glossy photos of finished homes often take center stage, Stacy Eakman has quietly shifted the focus. For him, the real story isn’t just the product, it’s the people behind it. As the driving force behind Alair Homes Kirkland, Eakman built more than a portfolio of high-end custom homes across the Eastside. He’s built a reputation rooted in
Photo by Kara Mercer
“In an industry focused on the finished product, Stacy Eakman has built his reputation on something less visible but far more enduring: trust.”
trust, transparency, and a deeply personal approach to leadership that shapes every project long before the first foundation is poured.
Eakman’s story begins far from the multimillion-dollar homes his company now delivers. Raised in Yakima, his early life was defined by baseball and a slower small-town lifestyle. That environment instilled something foundational: discipline, accountability, and an appreciation for showing up consistently. These traits would later define his leadership style. On the baseball field, particularly as a catcher, he learned how to read situations, manage personalities, and make decisions under pressure. Those lessons didn’t
stay on the diamond; they became the backbone of how he runs his business today.
His path into entrepreneurship was anything but conventional. There was no polished business plan, no safety net, just a willingness to step into uncertainty. “I had no idea what I was doing,” Stacy said, reflecting on the early days. That honesty isn’t a weakness; it’s a defining characteristic. It speaks to a leader who values growth over ego and progress over perfection. What carried Stacy through was endurance: long days, constant problem-solving, and an ability to keep moving forward even when the outcome wasn’t clear.
Photo by Life N Light
That mindset is captured in a simple philosophy he lives by: just keep doing the next thing. It sounds almost too straightforward, but in practice, it’s a powerful counter to the paralysis that often derails entrepreneurs. Rather than overanalyzing or waiting for perfect conditions, Eakman built momentum through action. Over time, that consistency compounded into something much larger than he initially imagined.
His entry into custom home building followed a similar pattern, and was more of a natural evolution. Starting with Eakman Construction Company, he set out with a clear mission, “I want to change the way people feel about residential construction companies”. The industry, often criticized for its lack of transparency and communication, presented an opportunity. Eakman leaned into that gap, focusing not just on craftsmanship but on the client relationship itself.
The early years were defined by tension. Like many founders, he faced the classic startup dilemma: needing experienced talent without the budget to hire it, and trying to secure projects without fully knowing if they would be profitable. It was a period of uncertainty that tested both his resilience and his instincts. But it also forced him to develop a key leadership trait, the ability to make decisions without perfect information.
A turning point came with his first fully custom home build in West Seattle. The clients took a leap of faith, trusting a builder still finding his footing. Eakman delivered, and while not flawlessly, he did it authentically. More than a decade later, that first client relationship still exists, underscoring a critical truth about his approach: for him, success isn’t transactional. It’s relational.
That perspective carried forward when his company transitioned to Alair Homes in 2022. The move wasn’t about reinvention; it was about refinement. The Alair model provided a more structured and transparent framework, aligning perfectly with Eakman’s existing values. It allowed him to scale without compromising the personal experience that had become his signature.
Photo by Life N Light
“Just keep doing the next thing; what sounds simple has become the foundation of a business built on resilience, consistency, and growth.”
Today, Alair Homes Kirkland operates in some of the most competitive markets in the Pacific Northwest, including Bellevue, Kirkland, and Woodinville. The projects are larger, the expectations higher, but the philosophy remains unchanged. Growth, according to Eakman, wasn’t driven by a single breakthrough moment. It was the result of reputation, consistency, and a willingness to keep doing the work when no one was watching. Outside of work, his priorities reinforce the same values. His son, Kason, now follows in his footsteps on the baseball field, creating a
full-circle moment that ties his past to his present. Community involvement, including projects like remodeling local treatment centers in Kirkland, reflects a broader commitment to impact beyond construction.
At its core, Eakman’s story challenges a common assumption in the building industry - that the home is the final product. In reality, he’s built something far more durable: a brand defined by trust, a team aligned around shared values, and a leadership philosophy grounded in consistency over hype.
Photo by Kara Mercer
Charred Jalapeno & Tomatillo Salsa
This fresh, medium-heat salsa has a sneaky spiciness and robust flavor. Serve with restaurant-style tortilla chips, over gameday nachos, or make a savory pan of unbelievable chilaquiles. This is a versatile salsa you’ll be making on repeat from here on out.
Fresh Jalapeno Salsa
Makes 4 cups
INGREDIENTS
• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 6 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into large chunks
• 4–6 jalapeños, stems removed (seeded for less heat, if desired)
• 2–6 chiles de árbol or dried New Mexico chiles (adjust to taste)
• 6 large garlic cloves, halved
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Juice of 1 small lime
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½–¾ cup water, as needed
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill a large pot about ¾ full with water and bring to a gentle boil.
2. Add the whole tomatoes and tomatillos and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.
3. While they cook, prepare the remaining ingredients (cut the onion into large chunks, remove stems from the peppers, halve the garlic cloves; using a slotted spoon, transfer the softened tomatoes and tomatillos to a blender.)
A FRESH, MEDIUM-HEAT SALSA FOR CHIP DIPPING, CHILAQUILES, AND EVERYDAY HOSTING
ARTICLE BY AMBER DAWN SCHULTHEIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAWNING MEMORIES
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Add the onion and peppers, sautéing until lightly charred and softened, about 5–7 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook for another 2–3 minutes, just until fragrant and lightly golden (avoid burning.)
6. Transfer the charred vegetables to the blender with the tomatoes and tomatillos.
7. Add cumin, coriander, and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
8. Blend until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
9. Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice.
10. Allow the salsa to cool before transferring to clean glass jars.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and stir before serving.
For Amber’s notes on other ways to use this recipe, and more seasonal, hospitality-focused dishes, explore thehostnotes.com and follow along @thehostnotes on your favorite social channels. Stoneware and table linens generously provided by Opaline Interiors. Shop their home decor at opalineinteriors.com or in-person at 922 1st St.
ARTICLE BY KIM HILL
GUYS’ GUYS’
Has it been too long since your tribe gathered to rib and one-up each other as only guys can do? To help plan a getaway for just the guys, City Lifestyle gathered an eclectic list of locations offering tons of things to see, do and experience. Here’s hoping the only ribs one will get on this guys’ getaway are the kind to hold in hands while barbecue sauce drips onto shirts.
Scottsdale/Phoenix
There’s no other tournament on the PGA Tour like the Waste Management Phoenix Open and no hole like the legendary 16th, where 20,000 boisterous fans boo the tee shots that miss the green. The other 51 weeks of the year, golfers can play TPC Scottsdale or try one of more than 200 courses in the Scottsdale area, a top golf destination. Another winter event is the BarrettJackson Collector Car Auction. Even if one’s only collector car was a Hot Wheels, it’s a blast to peruse the acres of autos for sale before heading inside to watch the unique or renowned cars crossing the auction block. When it’s time to get moving, the strenuous hike up Camelback Mountain in nearby Phoenix
is a bucket-list item. Need a more moderate trail? Experience the same magic of the majestic saguaro cactus in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
New Orleans
It’s always a party in New Orleans (NOLA), especially when it comes to festivals, many of them centered around music. Folk to funk, gospel to jazz, zydeco, blues, African and other musical styles are celebrated on the Jazz and Heritage Festival’s 12 stages. If free admission is more desired, don’t miss the French Quarter Festival featuring local musicians and food vendors representing dozens of New Orleans restaurants. Part of the fun of Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo is admiring revelers’ watercraft, some of them homemade just for this festival on the banks of Bayou Saint John. If one of the festivals can’t be attended, there’s still plenty of NOLA live music, particularly the jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street. And when a break from crowds is needed, take a guided swamp tour. Kitschy, yes, but it’s a hoot to cruise around on a swamp buggy while looking for alligators.
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GETAWAYS
GETAWAYS
FOUR GREAT PLACES FOR GROOVES, GRUB AND GAWKING WITH BEST BROS
Bowling Green, Kentucky
“America’s Sports Car” is produced at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, where visitors can join guided tours to observe Corvettes being built and learn the fascinating history of these sexy autos. See examples of all Corvette generations at the National Corvette Museum. And if the need for speed is still felt, a few times a year Xtreme Experience offers driving or ride-along events in exotics like Ferraris or Lamborghinis at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. After getting all revved up, cool down at Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave system in the world and a World Heritage Site, where guided tours take participants through tunnels humans have used for thousands of years. And after all this touring, the Bowling Green area is the southernmost point in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail of distilleries.
Austin
Live music rules here, with iconic venues such as Antone’s, The Continental Club, the White Horse and hundreds of other locations, from dive bars to big stages. From rock and blues to country and urban, music is heard every night of the week (and many afternoons as well). When guys are hungry, there are tons of barbeque and Tex-Mex joints. Unique food trucks are truly a thing here, with nearly 2,000 food trailers in town. Burn some calories biking or running the Southern Walnut Creek Trail or one of many paved paths. Get out on the water in a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard on Lake Travis or Lady Bird Lake. Take a dip in the historic Barton Springs Pool, where the underground springs keep the water around 68 degrees all year.
AN EXCERPT FROM EPISODE 6 OF SHARE THE LIFESTYLE, A CITY LIFESTYLE PODCAST
Photographer: Brittany Dawn Short
Creative Director: Jen Birn
Stylist: Stephanie Coultress O’Neill
Location: Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, TX
MIKE JOHNSON HAS BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND ONE QUIETLY RADICAL IDEA: THE STANDARD YOU SET PRIVATELY IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS.
After eight years in the Air Force, a celebrated run on national television, and a health crisis abroad that sent him deep into supply chains and ingredient certifications most founders never touch, the result is Oshun — a luxury ritual brand built on provenance you can trace and integrity you can verify. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Mike shares what it actually takes to build something worth putting your name on. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full episode.
Q: YOU BECAME A FAN FAVORITE ON THE BACHELORETTE AND THEN LEFT THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU MOVED TO MEXICO, LEARNED SPANISH, THEN COSTA RICA, AND BUILT A COMPANY. WHAT DID THAT EXPERIENCE TEACH YOU ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR?
A: “If you’re a good person going in, that shows. If you’re not, that shows too. I also learned that people form this parasocial relationship with you — they assume things about you. When all actuality, different circumstances bring out different parts of who you are. I was on TV trying to find love. The kindness people were showing after felt a bit fake, because they wanted to be a part of something that isn’t who I am individually, but a part of what they saw on TV. And so I had to get away from everybody and everything and the noise.”
THE QUIET STANDARD:
MIKE JOHNSON
“Too many people have prayed for me. So I’ve got to get up and do the walking.”
— Mike Johnson
Q: YOU JOINED THE AIR FORCE RIGHT OUT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHAT WERE YOU ACTUALLY RUNNING TOWARD?
A: “There was something in me that was saying: I’m not living up to my full potential. I was being a follower. My uncle said, ‘What’s going to make you become an adult the fastest?’ I said, obviously, the military. The Air Force broadened my thought process more than anything. We’re so caught up in our own perception — when you learn to understand different people’s perspectives, it adds to you in so many ways.”
Q: WITH OSHUN, YOU OWN YOUR MANUFACTURING, YOU EMPLOY A CHEMIST, EVERY PRODUCT HAS A BATCH NUMBER TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGIN DATE. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO THAT DEEP WITH THE BRAND?
A: “The EU bans 1,100 ingredients in personal care products. The U.S. bans nine. That’s my starting point. Oftentimes, it might be the same ingredient, but it comes from a place where it doesn’t have the highest purity. And 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed. Every product Oshun makes carries a batch number that goes back to the exact day it was created — I can show you every single supplier, the date, the origin. I own more than one part of the supply chain because that’s the only way I can stand behind what’s in the bottle.”
This conversation is just the beginning. Mike goes deeper into why he’s buying land up north, the family in the Philippines who prayed over his factory floor, and what he’d tell every person ready to stop performing and start building. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.
MIKE JOHNSON
Is Whiskey On Ice
Nice?
BY EVE BUSHMAN
In speaking to Whiskey lovers (most happen to be men, but do accept me in their brethren as a fellow enthusiast, writer, and educator), I’ve learned a great many opinions on how to drink Whiskey. Specifically, preferences on adding water and ice vary greatly.
A brand ambassador that I had the privilege of listening to recently said the obvious: both dilution and temperature change when you add ice, so if you are going to add something, a little water is best. I personally prefer to use a water dropper, so I can add one drop at a time until I get to the desired taste.
THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY YOUR WHISKEY: ON THE ROCKS, ROCK, NEAT, OR WITH WATER
HERE ARE THE DIFFERENCES:
Rocks: Provides the highest rate of dilution as a lot of ice melts quickly. If you are drinking a barrel proof Whiskey, it kind of defeats the purpose as the distiller didn’t add water as they do in every other type of finished Whiskey.
On the Rock: The single rock, cube, or sphere is the slowest to melt and thought to be the most aesthetic. It’s nice if you want to stretch out your tasting. I often order on the rock if I want my drink to last longer.
Neat: This is the way single malt Scotch is served at a tasting event, in a branded Glencairn or Neat glass so that proper nosing for aromas can be achieved - and a dram of Scotch, smaller than an ounce, fits in them perfectly.
Water: As I mentioned above, quoting the brand ambassador, a little water is better for a fine Whiskey over any kind of ice. Often, if ordered with water, the water is served in a separate vessel on the side so you can add in as much as you want.
Quoting another expert on the subject, Richard Paterson of The Dalmore famously and enthusiastically demonstrates in his Scotch classes how to drink single malt Scotch Whiskey: Paterson fills a lowball glass to the rim with ice, adds Scotch and then ceremoniously throws it over his shoulder onto the carpet of the classroom – because that much ice makes the drink worthless. One more quote, never “add green tea or milk to Whiskey. You can add a little water, but not a lot of ice.”
Ultimately, the reason we add ice can be for aesthetics, to stretch out the time spent on one glass, for cooling, and for dilution. However, the number one reason enthusiasts add water is … drumroll please … because adding a little water actually opens up a Whiskey to show more aromas and flavors.
Healthy Smiles Start with Healthy Breathing
JUNE 3RD
Kirkland Wednesday Market
Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland | 3:00 PM
Sample local and artisanal goods and specialties from fresh produce, to handmade arts and crafts, delectable baked goods and more. The market will be back at Marina Park and run every Wednesday starting June 3rd and run thru September 30, 2026 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. For more information on volunteering or becoming a sponsor email info@kirklanddowntown.org.
JUNE 5TH-12TH
16th Annual Senior Art Show
Marrill Gardens 14 Main St South, Kirkland
Creativity is ageless! Join the Kirkland Senior Council for the 16th Annual Senior Art Show. Opening on Friday June 5th from 5:00-7:00 with a reception to celebrate this years show. Entrance is free. For information on how to participate, email to scouncil@kirlandwa.gov.
JUNE 6TH
Operation School Bell 5K Run/Walk
Marymoor Park - Field #5/Lot K, Redmond | 9:00 AM
Whether you run, walk, or stroll, this fun and family-friendly event supports Operation School Bell®, helping kids in the Northshore, Bellevue, and Lake Washington School Districts purchase much needed school supplies, clothes, food, and other necessities. For information and registration visit www.assistanceleague.org or email info@aleastside.org.
A pediatric dentist who looks beyond the teeth. Airway+holistic care for growing kids!
Snoring, Mouth breathing, Grinding, Restless nights are not just habits; they can be signs of
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Rec-n-Roll
Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland | 10:00 AM
The Rec-n-Roll van brings free summer fun to parks around Kirkland during the summer. Enjoy yard games, arts and crafts, and more. Lunch will be provided while supplies last. Appropriate for ages 5 - 13. No registration is needed. For more information or questions email eparks@kirklandwa.gov.
Habitat Stewardship at Juanita Bay Park
Main Parking Lot | 10:00 AM
Join Green Kirkland for a fun day of habitat stewardship at Juanita Bay Park. Volunteers will help restore critical habitat by removing invasive plants and pitching in with stewardship tasks like mulching and weeding. All experience levels and ages are welcome. Tools and training are provided. For general information visit the 'About Volunteering' www.greenkirkland.org
Creative Arts Summer Camp
Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland | 9:00 AM
Looking for a creative, engaging, and inspiring summer experience for your child? KAC’s Creative Arts Summer Camp (ages 9–12) is a full-day adventure packed with hands-on art, movement, and collaborative fun! For information and registration visit www.kirklandartscenter.org or email to registrar@kirklandartscenter.org.
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S O L D F O R $ 9 8 9 , 9 5 0
R e p r e s e n t e d B u y e r s
R O S E H I L L
S O L D F O R $ 1 4 2 5 M
R e p r e s e n t e d B u y e r s
i n t h e i n d u s t r y & l o c a l s t o t h e E a s t s i d e
- w e a r e y o u r g o - t o r e a l e s t a t e e x p e r t s !
C a t h e r i n e F e r r e r a , M a n a g i n g B r o k e r
2 0 6 5 7 9 1 0 7 7 / c a t h e r i n e @ f e r r e r a t e a m c o m
M c K e n n a F e r r e r a , R e a l E s t a t e B r o k e r
4 2 5 8 9 1 1 9 5 5 / m c k e n n a @ f e r r e r a t e a m c o m
M a l i a H a s s , R e a l E s t a t e B r o k e r
4 2 5 8 0 2 9 3 0 0 / m a l i a h a s s @ c o m p a s s c o m
B O T H E L L
S O L D F O R $ 1 2 6 5 M
R e p r e s e n t e d B u y e r s
R E D M O N D
S O L D F O R $ 5 2 5 , 0 0 0
R e p r e s e n t e d B u y e r
G R E E N L A K E / W A L L I N G F O R D
An
Extraordinary Island Estate
$11.85MM | 2553 CATTLE POINT RD
Set across 73 private acres with sweeping views of the San Juan Channel and Mt. Baker, this Friday Harbor island estate is a study in timeless Northwest luxury. Designed by Hoedemaker & Pfeiffer, the 5,022 SF main residence offers soaring interiors, a chef’s kitchen, covered view terraces, and a serene primary suite. The grounds unfold with a barn, orchard, ponds, sport court, 400+ ft of private beach, and a beautifully appointed 2,460 SF guest house.
MLS 2489032
