The annual summer picnic is returning in person this year on Saturday 8/26 12-3pm at Crestwoods Park. Norkirk and Highlands neighbors are invited to join in on this fun neighborhood activity. We look forward to seeing everyone! RSVP now (not required to RSVP to attend but encouraged so that we can better plan the event)!
In order to make this event happen, we are looking for volunteers and sponsors. To volunteer, please sign up here.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to Norkirk or Highlands neighborhoods (norkirk.na@gmail.com). We'd love to get your support in continuing to keep this an annual FREE event for all neighbors.
Here is the line up of events at the summer picnic:
Food Compliments of DERU MARKET
Sweets Compliments of Nothing Bundt Cakes and Sweetcakes
Live Band by the Country Dave and the Country Pickers
Fire engine and aid car showcasing by the Station 21 firefighters
Face Painting
Henna Tattoos
LEGO minifig trading
Family friendly games with prizes
2023 Summer Picnic Minifig Trading
Bring a complete LEGO minifig in good condition, and trade with the ones amongst the selection of LEGO minifigs. This event is sponsored by the Peter Kirk PTSA LEGO Scavenger Hunt and all minifigs are to be used for the upcoming LEGO Scavenger Hunt this fall!
1-1 trading of equal parts and condition minifig
3-1 trading of used minifig with a brand new sealed minifig
With the help of volunteers, we'd like to have a number of fun family games for everyone! LEGO Candy walk, LEGO Pin the Head, LEGO Chopsticks Shuffle, Frisbee Tic Tac Toe, Sunflower Seeds Challenge, Giant Bubbles and such.
Please reach out to norkirk.na@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer to help or have any questions!
Picnic Sponsors
Thank you to the following sponsors who have contributed to the Norkirk and Highlands Neighborhood Associations picnic!
Platinum Sponsors ($500 or more)
Gold Sponsors ($300 or more)
Kirkland Preschool
Silver Sponsors ($150 or more)
Cara in the House Real Estate, Cara Erdman
Columbia Athletic Club
PCC Kirkland
Lake Washington Christian Church
Anonymous community member
Other Sponsors
QFC
Costco
Metropolitan Market
Trader Joes Totem Lake
For anyone else who would like to sponsor, please reach out to norkirk.na@gmail.com. Thank you!
Norkirk and Highlands 2023 Summer Picnic planning committee members
The following Norkirk and Highlands neighbors have helped to put the 2023 picnic together:
Norkirk - Jane Ainbinder, Huan Zou, Ramola Lewis, Kathy Frank, Sara Taniguchi
Highlands - Mari Bercaw, Karen Story, Sheryl Vincent