Latest donations--you won't believe it!

Look--we're up to $850.00 for the fireworks! How amazing is that? We'd like to give a giant thank-you to Sandy and Glenn Peterson! Sandy and Glenn donated $100.00--which is a lot of money, especially right now!

We're also going to give a giant thank-you to an anonymous donor who generously gave $50.00 toward getting fireworks up in the sky!

These donations couldn't come at a better time: we know they'll inspire you! Even $5.00 can make a difference and Save the Fireworks!




And, we can't forget the Daily Green Tip! This weekend, car (or taxi) pool when you go out! Save parking money, make planning easy, and reduce carbon footprints!

Daily Green Tip!

Give a dog a bed! Donate blankets you no longer use to a local animal shelter to make cozy pet beds. Click here for more info.

Red, White, Blue, and Green! Welcome to Your Daily Green Tips!

I’m so excited about this! You know this year’s 4th theme is “Red, White, Blue, and Green All Over,” so I thought I’d give you a Green Tip every day! I’ve got some short, original ideas for how to simplify living green. These tips will help you stay organized and save money, and most importantly, take care of the environment! Check back here every day for a new Green Tip, and if you’ve got a good one, post it!

Today’s Green Tip:

You know all those things you print off the computer, like directions, documents to proofread, recipes? Save the print outs you don’t use! Put them in your printer upside down to reuse paper and save money!

Getting to know you....!

I just put up pics of the Celebrate Kirkland Organiztion Team and I want you to learn more about one of its great members, Tim! A Kirkland resident for 6 years, Tim explains why he’s involved in the Kirkland Fourth of July celebration,

“As a retired Naval officer and a Viet Nam vet, I’ve always been pretty patriotic. After attending the first 8 years of parades, I decided that it was time to give back to this Celebration event so I volunteered to help last year. It was a great experience, and I had the opportunity to work with a lot of giving people. This year I joined the planning committee for Celebrate Kirkland to help wherever needed to make the 10th annual celebration a success!”

Tim’s favorite part of the Fourth? Hint: it’s one of the most popular! The children’s parade resonates with him the most. “It takes me back to memories of my early Fourth of July’s, and those watching my children participate in similar parades when they were young. Those are memories that last forever with kids and parents.”

Have you been a fan instead of a volunteer these past few years? If you’re ready to meet some amazing people and have a lot of fun like Tim, volunteer for the 2009 Kirkland Fourth!

Ivar's?

We’re not talking about where to grab dinner. Ivar’s Seafood Restaurants has been hosting “4th of Jul-Ivar’s” for 44 years—since 1965. But Ivar’s has decided there won’t be a 2009 fireworks show, or one after that. The reason is simple: with so many economic problems hurting Washington, they’ve decided to support Northwest Harvest in lieu of putting together a fancy fireworks show. See the West Seattle Herald’s full story here.
While we’re working to raise funds for Kirkland’s Fourth of July, Ivar’s decision hits close to home. We don’t want our Fourth of July to burn out. Of course we love our community and want to support our neighbors. Don’t you think we can make a sustainable, supportive community worth celebrating? I do!