 Kirkland Parks and Community Services is hosting the Kirkland Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 16th, 10am to 4pm at Juanita Beach Park (north), 9703 Juanita Drive N.E. Sponsored by MorningStar Senior Living of Kirkland. Bring your family and friends and join us at this FREE event as we bid farewell to summer and hello to fall.
How does Kirkland celebrate the season? With food trucks, live music, artisan food and craft vendors, apple cider pressing, tractor pulled wagon rides, contests like pie eating and corn shucking for adults and children, photo booths, an outdoor game area for adults, and a Kid’s Korral sponsored by Neal Smiles Orthodontics with faux cow milking and bull roping, ring toss, horseshoes, pumpkin bowling, cookie walk, crafts and a 4-H area.
Parking is limited at the site but there is ample parking to be found at Juanita Beach Park across the street.
As Kirkland continues to carefully reopen park amenities, we remain committed to the safety of our community. We ask you practice physical distancing, wear a face covering or mask, adhere to the phase requirements, and stay home if you are sick. Specifically for the Harvest Festival, face coverings are to be worn at all times by all regardless of vaccination status. Find out more about our COVID Safety Plan here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-and-Community-Services/About-Parks-and-Community-Services/Play-it-Safe
Big thank you to all our sponsors:
MorningStar Senior Living of Kirkland | PCC Community Markets – Kirkland | Neal Smiles Orthodontics | QFC’s of Kirkland | Lounge by Topgolf | Studio East | Snapdoodle Toys & Games | Bothell Feed Center | Shari’s of Kirkland | Tonnemaker Valley Farm & Woodinville Farm Stand | Cinemark Theatre Totem Lake | Urban Coffee Lounge
Dates: October 16, 2021
Location: Juanita Beach Park - North Side
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Drop-in and join the fun by climbing, riding, pushing, pulling, and spinning with a variety of toys for toddlers and preschoolers. Pay with cash, Visa, or Mastercard. Face coverings are required.
Dates: September 15 - December 15
Location: North Kirkland Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Ages: 9 months - 5 years
Fee: $3 Drop-In Fee or $2.50 with Punch Card
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Kirkland Parks & Community Services is excited for the return of the 2021-2022 Winter Youth Basketball League! Our league is open to any interested player in 3rd-6th Grades (Boys & Girls) that want to learn the game of Basketball. The purpose of the City of Kirkland Youth Basketball League is to give each child the opportunity to learn the importance of good sportsmanship and fair play in competition. Our coaches strive to teach the basic rules, skill and techniques involved in basketball so that each child may play and enjoy the game. Through basketball, we hope to provide all players the opportunity to create friendships, learn new skills and have FUN!
Please register by your child’s grade and gender. When prompted, please select the school your child attends. Teams are formed by school, grade and gender.
In some cases, schools of the same grade and gender will be combined to form teams. For schools with multiple teams, teams are formed in order of registration, registrants 1-10 forming the first team, registrants 11-20 forming the second team and so on.
- The Youth Basketball League begins the week of December 6th.
- Teams Practice up to twice a week.
- Practice(s) are 1 hour in length. Coaches Needed!
Apply to be a coach today at: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Volunteer-Opportunities#section-5
Dates: December 6 - March 12
Location: North Kirkland Community Center
Days: Depends on Practice Dates - Practices are scheduled Mon-Fri depending on Coach/Grade/School; Games are held on Saturday's starting January 8th
Time: Varies on Practices and Games - Schedules to be announced!
Ages: 8 - 12 years
Register online at https://bit.ly/3heUrfo.
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The Peter Kirk Community Center Mystery Book Club meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:30pm.
Upcoming Books:
- October 6- Death of a Dissident by Stuart Kaminsky
- November 3- The Guest List by Lucy Foley
- December 1st- The Golden Child by Penelope Fitzgerald
The book club is currently meeting virtually via Zoom. If you would like to join please call 425-587-3360 to be sent Zoom invitation.
Dates: October 6, November 3, and December 1
Location: Online via Zoom
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 12:30 PM
Ages: 18+ years
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The Kirkland Senior Council was established in 2002 to act as an advisory group to the Kirkland City Council. The KSC is dedicated to keeping Kirkland a safe and vibrant community for residents age 50+. The KSC is currently recruiting new members that live, work, or serve seniors in the City of Kirkland through the end of October. Member terms are for three years and the monthly commitments is approximately 6-12. To learn more and to apply, visit Kirkland Senior Council.
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The City of Kirkland is providing immediate financial assistance to Kirkland residents struggling to pay for their rent, mortgage or City of Kirkland utilities due to COVID-19. Eligibility guidelines, information about the application process, and FAQs can be found on the Residential Rent, Mortgage and Utility Relief Program webpage. Language and cultural navigators are available to help access the program.
Your household may be eligible for the City of Kirkland relief program if you meet all the following conditions:
- You are a resident with a home mailing address in the City of Kirkland.
- You have experienced financial hardship as a result of COVID-19.
- Your household income is between 0-100% of King County area median income (AMI).
Information collected for rent and mortgage relief can also be used to determine eligibility for City of Kirkland utility relief. For more information about this relief program and others offered by the City’s partners, visit Kirkland’s online Rental Relief Resource Center at www.kirklandwa.gov/housing-help. Read the full news release here. If you have questions about the program, email housinghelp@kirklandwa.gov.
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Kirkland Parks and Community Services has several facility attendant positions open. Monitor private rentals, assist in the office, and help at special events! The hours are varied and flexible! Work at a combination of locations, including City Hall, Heritage Hall, and the North Kirkland and Peter Kirk Community Centers.
Visit www.kirklandwa.gov/parksjobs to apply!
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