September 12, 2018 — You'll find in this issue:
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Sixth St. South and Kirkland Way closure starts Sept. 24
The intersection of Sixth St. South and Kirkland Way on Kirkland’s Sixth St, will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 24 to allow for signals contractor, Johansen, to replace the intersection’s pavement with concrete pavement—which is more durable than asphalt pavement—and install traffic signal foundations on each of the intersection’s four legs. The intersection will reopen the morning of Saturday, Sept. 29. Johansen will establish detour routes around the closure. Much of this work will go on at night and, at times, it will be loud. Thank you to the businesses and residents in this area for their patience during this time. More information is available on the Sixth Street Improvements project page. View the detour map.
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Kirkland Fire Department responds to early morning fire at Rose Hill Village
Just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, the Kirkland Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a fire at Rose Hill Village, located at 12655 NE 85th St., Kirkland, WA. Firefighters reported heavy fire coming on the east side of the building and coming from the roof when they arrived. Initially firefighters attacked the fire from inside the building, but withdrew to the outside because of fire in the attic space. Two Kirkland firefighters experienced minor injuries, and were treated at the scene. The fire was extinguished hours later and crews remained on the scene for most of the day to complete the investigation and put out hot spots. The City of Kirkland would like to thank all of the units that assisted including Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Woodinville, and Eastside Fire and Rescue.
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Kirkland featured in current edition of Northwest Travel + Life Magazine
Kirkland is featured in the article Farm-to-Fork in Kirkland, WA in the September/October 2018 issue of Northwest Travel + Life and online.
The article highlights Kirkland as a short ride from Seattle with lake views, public art and tree-lined streets offering whimsical charm. It goes on to showcase Kirkland’s farm-to-table food scene, “award-winning tastemakers and fresh Northwest ingredients. The issue is available online and in local stores.
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Love dogs and clean water? You can help on Sept. 22
Help restore habitat at Heronfield Wetlands, also known as Jasper’s Dog Park, for our four-legged (and two-legged) friends in the Juanita and Totem Lake neighborhoods on Saturday Sept. 22, 10am to 2 p.m., and help restore habitat at Heronfield Wetlands, also known as Jasper’s Dog Park, for our four-legged (and two-legged) friends in the Juanita and Totem Lake neighborhoods. Join with your fellow dog lovers, the Green Kirkland Partnership and EarthCorps to help remove invasive blackberry and spread mulch to prepare for fall planting in the natural area adjacent to the off-leash dog park. This will help habitat & water quality in the Juanita Creek watershed and keep nasty blackberry canes from encroaching in the dog park. No experience needed, all tools and training provided. Event details and registration are on the EarthCorps website.
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Trade costumes at Kirkland’s Halloween costume swap Sept. 29
Instead of buying new Halloween costumes this year, trade costumes at Kirkland’s Halloween Costume Swap! The week of Sept. 24-28, donate last year’s costumes at City Hall or North Kirkland Community Center. Then, come to the swap event on Sept 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at City Hall (Peter Kirk Room) and pick out a new-to-you costume. Reusing garments instead of buying new is a great way to reduce your environmental impact.
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Go behind the scenes at the recycling center in October
See what happens to your recycling after it’s picked up from your curb. Tour the Cascade Recycling Center in Woodinville on Oct. 4 or Oct. 11. See the sorting equipment and workers in action on this special behind-the-scenes tour. Learn why you can recycle certain materials in your cart, but not others. Only a few spaces remain in each tour, so sign up now! Register online for the Oct 4 Tour or for the Oct 11 Tour.
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Registration is now open for Arbor Day tree giveaway and Green Kirkland Day
Join Green Kirkland, the City of Kirkland and many other partners by registering to volunteer at a stewardship event this fall. Sign-up now for the Kirkland Arbor Day celebration on Oct. 20 at North Rose Hill Woodlands Park. Kirkland is an official Tree City U.S.A. with the Arbor Day Foundation and your help is needed to plant trees in the park. The day includes a tree giveaway (1 per Kirkland household) and great info on how to care for your urban tree canopy.
Registration is also open for Green Kirkland Day on Saturday Nov.17 at five parks across Kirkland, including the big planting event at Everest Park. Lunch is provided.
Most of Kirkland’s 500 acres of public natural areas are cared for by volunteers, and you can be a part of it! No experience needed; all ages welcome; tools and training are provided. Visit http://www.greenkirkland.org/ for more information and many other events this fall.
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More upcoming events
Sept. 14-16 Kirkland Reads Events
Kirkland Reads is handing out copies of the book, Spare Parts, in a variety of formats, free book club discussion guides and discount coupons to buy Spare Parts at The Book Tree. These events take place at the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club, September 14, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. as well as the Kingsgate and Kirkland libraries, September 15 & 16, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, go to www.kirklandreads.org.
Sept. 26 Sound Sustainable Farms Tour
Dig in to local, low-impact food on a tour of Sound Sustainable Farms in Redmond on Sept. 26. The farm grows organic produce for local restaurants, Hopelink, and farm boxes. Register for the tour here.
Oct. 6 City Hall for All
The City of Kirkland will host its second City Hall for All event on October 6, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall, 123 5th Ave. The event will highlight how the City of Kirkland is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for all people, and it will feature many opportunities for community members to learn about City and community resources and to provide feedback to the City on various topics.
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