Calendar Submissions

The free community calendar is published Wednesdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

Events

Simplicity Décor Holiday Open House and Annual Giving Project Kick-off: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 5. Store will donate 10 percent of its proceeds Nov. 5-Dec. 24 to Hopelink Eastside Food & Housing Program. Simplicity Décor, 126 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-803-0386 or info@simplicitydecor.com.

Rose Hill Veteran’s Day Celebration Music Program: 7-8 p.m. Nov. 6. Fifth- and sixth-grade students will present the musical, “Shh! We’re writing the Constitution.” Veterans and community members welcome. Rose Hill Elementary School gym, 8044 128th Ave. N.E., Kirkland.

Green Kirkland Partnership Work Day: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 8. Come help restore our urban forest. Bring work clothes and gloves, rain gear, water bottle, and shovels and/or pruning clippers if available. Tools and snacks provided. Carillon Woods Park, 5429 106th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-587-3305 or www.greenkirkland.org.

Sailing to Success Dinner and Auction: 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 8. Hawaiian-themed evening features a pig roast, seafood buffet and desserts created by LWTC’s culinary and baking faculty. Activities include guest speakers, a raffle, silent and live auctions. Proceeds go to student scholarships and the LWTC Student Emergency Fund. Cost: $100 in advance; $125 at the door. East Building Mall at Lake Washington Technical College’s Kirkland campus, 11605 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland. www.lwtc.edu/sailingtosuccess.

Madison House Veteran’s Day Celebration: 2-3 p.m. Nov. 10. Includes Honor Guard and patriotic music, military collection display and refreshments. Madison House Retirement and Assisted Living, 12215 N.E. 128th St., Kirkland. 425-821-8210 or www.madisonhouseretirement.com.

Women, Wine and Art Pre-Holiday Event: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Features art, jewelry and crafts from local artists, appetizers and regional wine tasting. Presented by Women Embracing Change. Admission: $25. Kirkland Women’s Club, 407 First St., Kirkland. 206-384-1890 or www.womenembracingchangeseminars.com.

Hopelink Turkey Trot: 1 p.m. Nov. 16. Registration opens at noon for the 5K walk along the waterfront. Live music, food and beverages provided before the walk. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the event. Proceeds help Hopelink provide emergency services for low-income families in our community. Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland. 425-869-6005 or www.hope-link.org/takeaction/tt.

Holiday

Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sale: Nov. 28 till sold out. Proceeds go toward various service projects sponsored by Kirkland Kiwanis. 1010 Lake St. S. www.kirkland.kiwanis.org.

Kirkland Downtown Tree Lighting: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Includes festive music, hot cider, cookies and an appearance by Santa, as well as the lighting of the city’s 30-foot Christmas tree. Cost: Free. Marina Park Lift Station, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland.

Classes

“Holiday Wreath Making with Patti Bosket”: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 6. Cost: Free; advance registration required. Simplicity Décor, 126 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-803-0386 or info@simplicitydecor.com.

“Transcendental Meditation for Stress-free Living”: 11 a.m. Nov. 8. Free presentation. Call for registration, location. 425-451-2290 or askipper@tm.org.

“Color Inspiration for Your Home”: 11 a.m.-noon. Nov. 8. Learn the pros’ secret to color selection. Cost: Free. Pure Home, 140 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-7531 or info@purehomecolor.com.

Homebuyer seminar: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Free seminar for first-time homebuyers. Kingsgate Library, 12315 N.E. 143rd St., Kirkland. 888-877-8174, ext. 44, or www.betterhometeam.com/seminar.

“Embrace Your Space”: 11 a.m. Nov. 13. Expert Eliza Adams shares tips for decluttering and getting organized for the holidays and beyond. Cost: Free. Pure Home, 140 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-7531 or info@purehomecolor.com.

“Festive Holiday Decorating with ‘A’”: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18. Store owner will show how to create festive-yet-affordable holiday decor. Cost: Free; advance registration required. Simplicity Décor, 126 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-803-0386 or info@simplicitydecor.com.

Community meetings

Central Houghton Neighborhood: 7 p.m. Nov. 5. Houghton Fire Station, 6602 108th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. www.Houghtonlives.com.