For the Love of Kenmore: To the Next Level Community Workshop April 3
Are you joining us? Peter Kageyama's visit in the spring of 2015 was a game changer. He taught us that we can actually fall in love with our city by going beyond the purely functional and by implementing ideas for beauty, art, and connecting people together. He taught us how to bring out the “co-creator” in all of us and generate emotional investments in our community through what Peter calls “love notes.” Since then, many love note projects have spawned throughout Kenmore, including block parties, art, beautification projects, and more.
To reflect on
our accomplishments and take part of a second round of
inspiration, join us at this fun community workshop on Monday, April 3, at 6:00 p.m. at Kenmore City Hall. Please RSVP by emailing communications@kenmorewa.gov.
The Kenmore City Council invites citizens to Coffee with Council on Monday, April 3, at 7:30 a.m., and Saturday, April 15, at 8:00 a.m. at Starbucks, 7750 NE Bothell Way. Citizens are encouraged to attend these informal sessions to ask questions, discuss issues and offer suggestions on any topic of interest. Take advantage of this great opportunity and get to know your City Council.
Kenmore Business Open House April 6
Come network
and get to know your local businesses at the semi-annual Kenmore Business Open
House Thursday, April 6, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Kenmore City Hall, 18120
68th Ave NE. This free event is sponsored by the City
of Kenmore and the Kenmore
Business Alliance. The Kenmore Business Alliance is an exciting opportunity
to get involved, help improve the business climate and grow your own
business. We encourage you to bring marketing
materials for your organization.
For more information,
contact Nancy Ousley, Assistant City Manager, at nousley@kenmorewa.gov, or 425-398-8900.
4th Annual Kenmore Hydroplane Cup April 8
On Saturday, April 8, the Seattle Outboard Association will host the 4th annual Kenmore Hydroplane Cup. Opening ceremonies start at 10 a.m. at the Kenmore Boat Launch with exhibition races to begin at noon.
Vintage
Inboards and 45SS Tunnel Boats exhibition races will be in front of the North
Lake Marina. The 2- and 3-cylinder outboards will leave the
Kenmore Boat Launch for a timed exhibition race.
On
Friday, April 7, the community is invited to the Hydro Happy Hour at the 192 Brewery.
Starting at 5 p.m., come meet drivers past and present and check out the hydroplanes on display.
Awakening the Dragon - Paddling Season Opener April 9
The Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center and the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club invite you to participate in a tradition held for centuries in 'awakening the dragon' to open the paddling season and bless the boats and paddlers. Participate in a dragon boat practice at 10:00 a.m., followed by a brief ceremony at noon at Squire's Landing Park, 7353 NE 175th St.
Northshore Utility District to Host Savvy Gardener Classes April 11, 25 and May 9
Northshore Utility District and the Saving Water Partnership
are offering free gardening classes to help you create beautiful,
healthy gardens and landscapes with less water and chemicals. Classes are
taught by local master gardeners and landscape professionals, with practical
advice you can put to work right away. Classes will take place Tuesdays, April 11, 25, and May 9 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Northshore Utility District, 6830 NE 185th St.
Free Days to Visit Washington State Parks April 15 & 22
To celebrate Spring Day and Earth Day, Saturdays, April 15 and 22 will be a free days at Washington State Parks. Day-use visitors
will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks. Free days apply only to day-use access by vehicle,
not overnight stays or rented facilities.
In
Kenmore, this means you can discover Saint Edward State Park for free, or visit the
neighboring Bridle Trails, and Lake Sammamish State Park.
Boy Scouts to Host a Blood Drive April 18
Boy Scout Troop 582 is hoping to help provide the gift of life to many people living in King County who need your blood every day. ThroughBloodWorks Northwest, the Troop will be hosting a blood
drive Tuesday, April 18, from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the
Northshore Utility District, 6830 NE 185th St.
For questions, or to make an appointment, contact Colin Nelson, Troop 582 Blood Drive Coordinator, at Troop582Blooddrive@hotmail.com.
Help Beautify Kenmore April 21 - 23
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in "Beautify Kenmore" between Friday, April 21 and Sunday, April 23! Perhaps you and your neighbors want to get together and beautify your street, or maybe you want your driveway to look the best on the block. Whatever the project, roll up your sleeves, put on your gardening gloves, and gather your friends and family to help beautify Kenmore that weekend. This community event is volunteer-based and is also a great way to get to know your neighbors and foster a sense of community.
Visit the “Let’s Beautify This” Earth, Sky and Water Exhibit, Now Through May 11
The public is invited to visit and vote for their favorite artwork at the "Let's Beautify This" Earth, Sky and Water Exhibit at Kenmore City Hall. The final selection, which will be made by representatives from the Hwy 522 BeautificationProject, CalPortland, and the Arts of Kenmore, will be printed onto a large tarp and attached to the CalPortland silos in August 2017.
Kenmore Waterfront Activities and Classes for Youth and Adults
Come have fun on the water in Kenmore! The Kenmore Waterfront Activities Centeris offering stand-up paddling, rowing, dragon-boating, and canoe/kayaking for youth and adults for the spring and summer season.
Community Resource Day at Cascadia College April 28
Visit the Community Resource Day on Friday, April 28, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Cascadia College to connect to essential services available in your community. This event is free and includes assistance with public housing, education, safety, transportation, food, employment, and more. The event will be held in Mobius Hall at Cascadia College, 18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell.
Updated Northshore Fire Department Website
The Northshore Fire Department has recently relaunched their website to include more user-friendly features. Now you can sign up for classes, apply for permits, and make public records requests more easily, and better connect through their social media outlets.