Flash! In just five months it will be the 4th of July. Celebrate Kirkland, which organizes Kirkland’s big downtown celebration every year, needs funds for bands, banners, barricades and balloons. They also need floats, flags and fireworks.

To raise funds for the 4th of July celebration, Celebrate Kirkland is holding an auction on the eve of President’s Day (after all, those revered presidents hold no day more cherished than the 4th of July).

The flash auction will run from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Parkplace (above the theater and Rikki Rikki). Spend a couple of hours sharing a glass of wine, bidding on some fine auction items, and supporting Kirkland’s favorite day. Fabulous auction items include: fine wines, spa packages, services, crafts, jewelry and more. Requested donation at entry is $15.

For more information or to donate an item for the auction, contact Penny Sweet at 425-765-5576 or pennysweet@clear.net.