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Kirkland Concours dElegance Snuggled up to the shores of Lake Washington with the majestic Olympic Mountain range as a backdrop Carillon Point will host the 9th annual Kirkland Concours d Elegance on Sunday September 11th 2011. Among car enthusiasts this family oriented event has quickly become recognized as one of the premier concours events in the country with participant vehicles selected from across the United States and Canada. All profits from this spectacular event benefit uncompensated childrens care at Seattle Childrens Hospital and Evergreen Hospital Medical Center with more than one million dollars already donated to these needy recipients. This esteemed contest of elegance is judged by national and international experts.