Join the Green Kirkland Partnership for a day of habitat stewardship on MLK Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2023, at one of three volunteer events in Kirkland Parks.
Volunteers are needed to help restore critical habitat by removing invasive plants such as blackberry or ivy, planting native plants, and pitching-in with mulching and weeding. With your help, your parks will have healthy and thriving natural areas for years to come!
MLK Jr. Day of Service Stewardship Events in 2023
- Windsor Vista Park – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Juanita Open Space #1 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Watershed Park – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Use the link above to register and learn more about each event.
Pre-registration is requested for all participants and each event has a different start/end time and meeting location. All experience levels and ages are welcome following the youth guidelines listed on the registration pages.
Stewardship events are in partnership with United Way of King County and each event features a reflection to encourage us all to consider Dr. King's legacy and how we can have an impact beyond this single day of service.
Contact Green Kirkland via email greenkirkland@kirklandwa.gov with questions or visit www.greenkirkland.org.
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Kirkland Parks and Community Services invites you to save the date and celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 28, 2023, from 2 - 4 PM at the Peter Kirk Community Center at 340 Kirkland Ave in Kirkland. Activities include entertainment, food, sharing experiences, crafts, and storytelling.
Event elements include an emphasis on education and how the celebration is influenced by various cultures such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Singaporean, Laotian, Filipino, Malaysian, Thai, and Indonesian.
If you are interested in contributing your talents to this event, the planning team is seeking volunteers. Ways to help include:
- Sing, dance, or play traditional music
- Share in a small group setting how your family celebrates Lunar New Year
- Help children write Lunar New Year sentiments in different languages
- Lead children’s crafts area
- Interpret stories in our storytelling circle
- Wear traditional clothing
Planning and event coordination is currently underway. If you’d like to participate, please contact planning team members Maryke Burgess, Recreation Supervisor, at mburgess@kirklandwa.gov or Xiaoning Jiang, Resilience and Technology Officer, at xjiang@kirklandwa.gov or call 425-587-3386.
柯克兰市政府 Parks and Community Services 邀请您于 2023 年 1 月 28 日下午 2 点至 4 点在柯克兰市的Peter Kirk 社区中心(Kirkland Ave 340 号), 参加庆祝农历新年活动。活动包括娱乐、美食、分享经验、手工艺和讲故事。
活动的核心元素包括了解农历新年庆祝活动如何受到各种文化的影响，例如中国、越南、韩国、新加坡、老挝、菲律宾、马来西亚、泰国和印度尼西亚。如果您有兴趣为此次活动贡献自己的才华，策划团队希望您成为活动志愿者。提供帮助的方法包括：
- 唱歌、跳舞、或演奏传统音乐
- 在小组中分享您和家人如何庆祝农历新年
- 帮助孩子用不同的语言书写农历新年情怀
- 主持儿童手工区活动
- 在讲故事处讲述故事
- 穿戴传统服饰
目前正在进行规划和活动协调。如果您想参与和提供帮助, 请联系规划团队成员：Maryke Burgess，mburgess@kirklandwa.gov 或 Xiaoning Jiang，xjiang@kirklandwa.gov，或致电 425-587-3386
Trackers Earth Outdoor Apprenticeship: Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival
Become a Tracker! Train in wilderness survival, tracking and stealth for a full season. Blend in with the forest, learning the ways of the wild. Seek out your Rangers camp, a place where nature reveals the secrets of forest craft.
Dates: January 14 - February 25 (Jan 14, Feb 4, and Feb 25)
Days: Saturdays
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: McAuliffe Park Atrium - 10824 NE 116th St, Kirkland
Ages: 5-10
Cost: R $325 / NR $390
Register online at http://bit.ly/3XCJHey or call 425-587-3336.
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Trackers Earth Outdoor Adventure Apprenticeship: Hike, Paddle, Climb
Join Trackers for an epic outdoor adventure! Apprentices, with a team of friends, learn from Trackers Earth mentors fundamentals of navigation, boat and water safety, rock climbing, and backcountry exploration skills. They learn wilderness survival, boating and climbing skills during three separate sessions over nine months (1 class approximately per month) with registration for each of the three sessions recommended for best results. Program drop-off and pick-up at McAuliffe Park, however, this program travels by Trackers Earth bus or van to various parks in the region.
Dates: January 14 - February 25 (Jan 14, Feb 4, and Feb 25)
Days: Saturdays
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: McAuliffe Park Atrium - 10824 NE 116th St, Kirkland
Ages: 11-17
Cost: R $325 / NR $390
Register online at http://bit.ly/3EMBwDI or call 425-587-3336.
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Join us for our new Saturday Elementary Tumbling classes this Winter!
Coordination is the basis for any sport and dance genre, but also for something as simple as running! Work on coordination with Miss Christie's help on the beam, bar, and springboard, but also learn handstands and cartwheels. This class for the older elementary student is perfect for beginners and those with some tumbling experience.
Dates: January 14 - February 11 or
February 25 - March 25
Days: Saturdays
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: North Kirkland Community Center - 12421 103rd Ave NE, Kirkland
Ages: 7-10
Cost: R $60 / NR $72
Register online at https://bit.ly/3IcyiwV or call 425-587-3336.
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Enjoy a fun game of Gladiator with your friends! Gladiator is a combination of dodgeball, flag football and capture the flag. Players defend their team flag while trying to capture the other team's flag. To do this, players need to avoid being hit by a ball or having their flag pulled as they stealthily navigate the maze-like court.
Dates: January 20 - February 24
Days: Fridays
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: North Kirkland Community Center - 12421 103rd Ave NE, Kirkland
Ages: 11-14
Cost: R $30 / NR $36
Register online at https://bit.ly/3FU2bAo or call 425-587-3336.
On the 2nd Thursday of the month, Kirkland Parks and Community Services is hosting Teen Basketball Open Gyms at Kirkland Middle School. Come learn the basic rules, skills, and techniques involved in basketball. Our Volunteer Coaches will strive to provide all players with the opportunity to create friendships, learn new skills and have fun!
Date: January 12th
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Kirkland Middle School - 430 18th Ave, Kirkland
Ages: 13-19
Cost: FREE
Register online at https://bit.ly/3TrTilt or call 425-587-3336.
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Grab a group of friends or come as you are to enjoy a fun-filled game night! Bankrupt other teens in Monopoly, skip a friend in Uno, or shout Sorry! as you knock your opponents off the board. With snacks, drinks, and a wide variety of games, you're almost guaranteed to never get bored!
Teen Nights are for teens ages 13-19 years old and are free of cost. Snacks and drinks are provided. Registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome.
Date: January 27
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
Ages: 13-19
Cost: FREE
Register online at https://bit.ly/3B3mIin or call 425-587-3336.
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Aging is often accompanied by a change in balance and/or loss of strength that can lead to an increased risk for falls. In this FREE 8-session workshop, you will learn about fall hazards, strategies to prevent falls, how to get up from a fall, and ways to become more physically active. We will do gentle exercises to improve strength and balance. This workshop is designed for those who have become less active due to experiencing a fall or a fear of falling, or those who use assistive devices to avoid falls.
Facilitators: Lydia Barnsley, LPN and Janet Zielasko, MS, LSW
Dates: January 20 - March 10
Days: Fridays
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
Ages: 50+
Cost: FREE
Register online at https://bit.ly/3VJoXk2 or call 425-587-3336.
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Are you one of the 26,000 qualified seniors in King County who have yet to register for the current senior property tax exemption?
King County Tax Assessor John Wilson will explain the new eligibility requirements for Senior/Disabled Property Tax Relief that will go into effect in January 2023. This new law raises the exemption limit to $58,423 for earned 2022.
Date: January 25
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
Ages: 50+
Cost: FREE
Register online at https://bit.ly/3Fc0axN or call 425-587-3336.
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Zumba® Gold modifies Zumba® fitness to non-impact moves and pacing suiting the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Zesty Latin music, world rhythms, exhilaratingly easy to follow moves and the invigorating party-like atmosphere are exercise in disguise! Feel the music, forget you are exercising and just move with the joy! You don’t have to know how to dance, just know how to have fun! All abilities welcome.
Wear athletic shoes.
Dates: January 10-31
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center - 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
Ages: 50+
Cost: R $35 / NR $42
Register online at https://bit.ly/3Q45BUD or call 425-587-3336.
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