Kenmore Awarded Walk Friendly Communities Designation
The City of Kenmore has been recognized as a Bronze-level Walk Friendly Community for the City’s commitment to improving the pedestrian environment, focusing on policies that impact the entire transportation network as well as targeted neighborhood improvements to improve safety. This recognition has been awarded by Walk Friendly Communities (WFC), a national recognition program aimed to encourage communities to establish or recommit to a higher level of walking.
Kenmore Recognized as Second Let’s Move! All-Star Community in U.S.
The National League of Cities (NLC) recognizes the City of Kenmore for earning the Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) “All-Star” designation. Kenmore joins McAllen, Texas as the only two All-Star designated communities.
The City has launched several programs in order to create a healthier community, including adopting city design guidelines aimed at increasing physical activity, implementing slow zones around schools, and making the city more bike friendly.
LMCTC was a major component of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! initiative to ensure that children grow up healthy. NLC is a non-profit association of cities and state municipals leagues dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities.
Shelby Krogh joined Kenmore City staff on Wednesday, April 26, as the Volunteer &
Events Supervisor. Shelby has produced numerous events and
programs for the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce over the past couple
of years. She is excited to execute Kenmore's classic events, and start planning new events for the Town Square, which will open this summer.
City of Kenmore Spring Newsletter Coming Soon
Spring is here, and so is our latest edition of the City's printed newsletter. Residents and businesses should expect their copies to arrive within the next week.
City Events
Monthly Wallace Swamp Creek Park Nature Walks
You are invited to to participate in
the City’s free guided nature walks at Wallace Swamp Creek Park. On the first Monday of each month starting May through October,
volunteer Linda Phillips will host a 1.5 - 2 hour-long guided tour and
explore two miles of paved and primitive trails through the 25-acre park.
Tours start at 9:00 a.m. at the kiosk at Wallace Swamp Creek Park parking
lot, 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore. Participants under the age of 18 years old
must be accompanied by a parent.
Northshore Utility District to Host Savvy Gardener Class May 9
Northshore Utility District and the Saving Water Partnership
are offering a free gardening class titled "Creating a Snack-Walk Garden." This family-friendly workshop will teach you how to grow a garden in your backyard and will include hands-on activities. The class takes place Tuesday, May 9, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Northshore Utility District, 6830 NE 185th St.
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, made by a panel of judges, is anticipated to decorate the CalPortland silos August 2017.
Come
try out a canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board, and dragon boating at
the Kenmore Waterfront Activities Dayon
Saturday, May 13, from noon – 4:00 p.m. at Squire's Landing Park, 7353 NE
175th St. Hosted by the Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center (KWAC),
this event is intended for all ages and all skill levels. Learn about and join
one of KWAC's classes or clubs, and view the plans for the
future boathouse and dock. Food and beverages will be available.
As a part of the Waterfront Activities Day, KWAC is also hosting a 20k hand-powered watercraft race starting at Luke McRedmond Landing in Redmond at 10:00 a.m. The race ends at Squire's Landing Park in Kenmore around 1:45 p.m.
To participate in the race, or learn more about the fair, visit www.kenmorewac.org.
Affordable Housing Success Stories May 15
Affordable Housing Week is May 15 through 22. On Monday, May 15, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Kenmore City Hall, the City of Kenmore and the Kenmore-Bothell Interfaith Group will be hosting a panel representing a range of expertise in the affordable housing arena, speaking to “Affordable Housing Success Stories.” The evening will be a positive celebration of the hard work being undertaken locally to address affordable housing needs in Kenmore and surrounding communities.
For more information, contact Lauri Anderson, Senior Planner, at landerson@kenmorewa.gov or 425-398-8900.
Coffee with Council May 20
The Kenmore City Council invites citizens to Coffee with Council on Saturday, May 20, 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.
Recycling Collection Event and Rain Barrel Sale May 20
Drop off your recyclables and purchase a rain barrel on Saturday, May 20, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Inglemoor High School, 15500 Simonds Road NE. The City of Kenmore, in collaboration with Inglemoor High School, King County Solid Waste Division, Washington State Department of Ecology Waste 2 Resources Program, and Local Hazardous Waste
Management Program in King County, is hosting this event to collect items such as tires, styrofoam, batteries, cardboard, appliances, mattresses, and much more. Some items will be collected for a fee. There is a limited number of rain barrels available, sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Connect to essential services available in your community at Community
Resource Day on Friday, May 26, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Cascadia College’s
Mobius Hall, 18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell. This event is free to the community and
includes assistance with public housing, education, safety, transportation,
food, employment, and more.