April 16

Recycling Collection Event: Kirkland residents can help divert materials from the landfill by bringing them to this event for recycling and reuse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at the Houghton Park & Ride, N.E. 70th St. and 116th Ave. N.E. For a list of accepted items, visit www.kirklandwa.gov and click on the “recycling & solid waste” tab.

A Night in Tuscany: Helen Keller Elementary will host its Third Annual Auction at 6 p.m. April 16 at the NorthShore Senior Center, 10212 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell. Limited tickets available at the door; $30 include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, cash bar, silent and live auctions! See Auction@HelenKellerPTA.org.

Spring Craft Fair: The Spring Craft Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at BEST High School, 10903 N.E. 53rd St. Free and open to the public. Crafters and vendors are wanted! Apply online at www.lwsd.org/best. All proceeds going to support BEST ASB activities. For information, call 425-936-2300.

Pug Rescue Adoption Event: Come and meet the pug of your dreams from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at Dooley’s Dog House, 1421 Market St. For more information, call 425-889-2200.

April 17

Free Film Showing: Eastside Earth Educators and PCC Natural Markets will present the film, “Good Food” – Sustainable Food and Farming in the Northwest at 2:30 p.m. April 17 at the Kirkland Teen Union Building, 348 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. The movie will begin at 2:30 p.m., with post-film discussion with filmmaker Melissa Young and PCC Natural Markets’ nutrition educator Leika Suzumura. Admission is free to this event, with fresh fruits, vegetables and cheese being served. Fairly-traded coffee will be provided. Please bring your own cup to avoid waste. Please visit www.goodfoodthemovie.org for more information.

April 18

Jazz for Japan: A gathering of Japan-loving jazz musicians come together to raise money for Peace Winds America Disaster Relief. The organization will take donations to fund their already-on-the-ground relief efforts. Concert highlights include Jay Thomas’ “Usual Suspects” Big Band, Jake Bergevin’s Javatown Swing Orchestra, Greg Williamson Quartet + 2, Kobe Sister City Vocalists, Milo Peterson Trio and much more. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. April 18 at the Kirkland Performance Center. Tickets cost $15. For information, visit www.kpcenter.org.

April 19

Follow Your Heart: Follow your heart with Patti Bosket, television personality and founder of Au Naturel. Bosket is widely known for her

unique talent for bringing the outdoors in, and creating harmony and beauty in our homes. She will share, encourage and inspire you with her own story of how she started her successful business by following her heart, from 6:30-8 p.m. April 19 at Simplicity Decor, 126 Park Lane. For information, call 425-803-0386.

April 20

A Legacy for Learning Luncheon: The Lake Washington Schools Foundation’s sixth annual A Legacy for Learning luncheon will take place at 11 a.m. April 20 at Juanita High School. The luncheon raises money for Foundation programs, which benefit students throughout the Lake Washington School District. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar, former president and CEO of the Museum of Flight and an astronaut with five space missions. The luncheon and program start at 11:30 a.m. and end promptly at 12:30. Lunch is complimentary; there is a suggested minimum donation of $150. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. For information, go to www.lwsf.org or call 425-936-1414.

April 22

Lake Washington Technical College Annual Plant Sale: Find a variety of plants for your yard and garden at this annual sale that runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22-23 and April 29-30 at the LWTC Horticulture Complex, 11605 132nd Ave. N.E. All of the plants for the sale are grown from seed or cuttings by LWTC’s environmental horticulture students. All purchases support the Environmental Horticulture Program and its students. Please help conserve resources by bringing boxes for your purchases. For information, visit www.lwtchort.com/home32.

April 23

Houghton Neighborhood Egg Hunt: The Houghton Neighborhood Egg Hunt, sponsored by Pleasant Bay Church and Northwest University, features more than 2,000 hidden eggs and lots of prizes. For toddlers through 6th grade. Happens at 10 a.m. April 23 at the Northwest University campus, 11160 N.E. 53rd St.

Beagle Rescue Adoption Event: Beagles are great family dogs. Find yours during this adoption event that runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23 at Dooley’s Dog House, 1421 Market St. For information, call 425-889-2200.

Earth Day Volunteer Event: Join Green Kirkland Partnership and volunteer for Earth Day from 9 a.m. to noon April 23 at Juanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St. Sign up at www.earthcorps.org. Minors under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult; youth 14-17 should be accompanied by an adult, bring a signed waiver form or a guardian to sign you in. EarthCorps crews and native plant stewards will be leading activities to remove invasive plant species.

April 24

36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Kirkland’s free annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Kirkland Kiwanis, begins at 1:30 p.m. April 24 at Peter Kirk Park. The event features three age categories.

Easter Egg Scramble: Head down to the Woodmark Hotel this Easter for the hotel’s first ever Easter Egg Scramble. Little ones will enjoy hunting for Easter treats, face painting, and arts and crafts. Complimentary coffee and hot chocolate will be available for parents and participants. The event is free, however registration is required. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 24 at the Woodmark Hotel. For information, call 425-822-3700 or visit www.thewoodmark.com.

April 30

Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale: Eastside Audubon will hold its annual Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Kirkland Children’s School, 5311 – 108th Ave. NE. Plant experts will help you to select from more than 100 species of native plants: flowering, fruit-bearing, edible plants, ground covers, trees of all sizes, evergreens and perennials.

May 7

Annual Norkirk Garage Sale: The annual Norkirk garage sale, sponsored by the Norkirk Neighborhood Association, runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7 in the Norkirk neighborhood. Between 40-60 homes are expected to participate. Look for the signage.

Tee It Up Fore Autism: Learning your child has autism can be a devastating and confusing experience for a family. On May 7, golf enthusiasts will raise funding and awareness of a disorder that affects 1 in every 110 births in the U.S. and nearly 1 in 70 boys. Lily’s Foundation, a newly formed non-profit organization in Everett, will host the first annual Tee It Up Fore Autism Awareness, presented by Honda of Kirkland. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Autism Speaks. The event, which begins at 1 p.m. May 7, will include a 4-person scramble, tournament giveaways, prizes and dinner following golf at The Golf Club at Echo Falls in Snohomish.

May 14

NAMI Washington Walk: Walk for mental health during the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk on May 14 at the Marina Park. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Presented by Fairfax Hospital, the walk is all about mental health awareness and raising financial support for NAMI’s free programs that help people living with mental illness and their families. For information, call 206-257-2206 or visit www.nami.org/namiwalks/wa.