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This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to volunteer at City Hall For All and the Green Kirkland Stewardship. A City Council Recap. Reduce waste at our Costume Swap. Join us at the Senior Resource Fair. A reminder of the BYOC Contest ending soon, including the grand prize (e-bike!). An opportunity to recycle hard-to-get-rid-of items at our Recycle Right Event. Be ready for National Preparedness Month. Upcoming events: See Spot Splash, The Kirkland Cadet Benefit Car Show, & the Electric Leaf Blower Trade-in. Special guest: Councilmember Jon Pascal, shares stories of his experience before council (feeding wild bears!), and what brought him to join the Council.

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This week David, Kate, and Anthony invite you to the Kirkland Teen Union Building opening. Plus, Labor Day closure. Upcoming at City Council. Reminder to yield to emergency vehicles. Enjoy cars and BBQ at the Kirkland Cadet Benefit Car Show. Get utility help with the Low Income Support Program. Submit your non-profit for a community fundraising opportunity. Mark your calendars for upcoming events. Special guest: Tiffany Trombley, Neighborhood Resource Officer, shares about the Community Police Academy and invites you to sign up and learn about KPD operations.

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This week David, Kate, and Anthony invite you to City Hall for All. Plus, safety reminders for the start of school. Trade in for an electric leaf blower. Book a group trip with Community Van. Donate blood and enter to win $$. Reserve a time at See Spot Splash. Learn CPR. Connect with resources at the Health and Wellness Fair. Special guests: Theresa Vander Vaart, Recreation Supervisor, and Drew Bylow, Program Coordinator, get pumped for the re-opening of the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB).

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This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to sign up for the Kirkland Initiative. A few ribbon-cutting recaps: the new Connections crisis center and the Houghton Park & Play. Houghton Beach reopened. Registrations for See Spot Splash and Park's Fall and Winter Recreation. Washington State's Polystyrene ban. Upcoming events: Emergency preparedness for seniors and Hand Mending & Embroidery for Beginners. Special guest: Councilmember Neal Black, shares how his passions led him to Kirkland!

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This week Jim, Kate, and David Invite you to the Kirkland Cadet's Benefit Car Show. Plus, a recap of National Night Out. Houghton Beach Closure. A recap of the latest City Council Meeting. Sign up for Green Kirkland. Blood donation giveaway. A recap of our latest Animal Control Officer Meet & Greet. An August community challenge. Upcoming closures at NE 85th St at I405. Kirkland analog days, See Spot Splash, and other upcoming events. Special guest: Councilmember Amy Falcone chats about the Junior Softball League World Series, Paris Olympics, and her passions.

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This week Jim, Sue, and Kate invite you to the Houghton Park and Play ribbon cutting. Meet Animal Control Officer Angela Arnold this Saturday at Juanita Beach Park. Beware of recent scams. Upcoming at City Council. Stay out of the water at Houghton Beach. Grab a job at Parks' Job Fair August 6. Meet our new Fire Marshal. Grill safely. Get out at an upcoming event. Special guest: John Tymczyszyn shares stories from his past and tells of his experience as the newest Councilmember.

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This week Jim, Sue, and David unveil the new #KirklandPetTags contest. Plus, upcoming closures: NE 85th St at I405 and Juanita Drive. Houghton Beach closure. A fun video by our Youth Transit Ambassadors. An opportunity to join a Board or Commission. Office of Emergency Management pop-ups. Helpful info for King County election ballots. Tips on wildlife safety and safe traveling. Special guest: Gena Jain, Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist shares an upcoming Recycle Right Event and the BYOC weekly contest!

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This week Jim, Kate, and David share upcoming community input opportunities for the RapidRide K Line route. Plus, beach closures update. KPD Kirkland Cadets open recruitment. A recap on our latest City Council Meeting. Last call for National Night Out requests. An upcoming Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament. Tips on playground safety, traveling safety, and vehicle theft prevention. A childcare program for local residents. Special guest: Jay Arnold, Deputy Mayor talks about his passions and performs a short paradiddle!

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This week Jim, Sue, and David invite you to an open house on the future of Houghton Village. Plus, participate in National Night Out. Sign up for an emergency preparedness course. Upcoming at City Council. Update on the City's network disruption. Hot weather and pet safety reminders. Electrical safety tips. Upcoming recycling event. Outdoor Summer Movie series is back. Summer Concert Series gets national recognition. Special guest: Councilmember Penny Sweet shares about woodworking, scooters, and her tenure on the City Council!

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This week Jim and David give an update on the City's network disruption. Plus, National Night Out's coming up.  How to vote in the Teen Union Building design contest.  A recap of the July 2 Council meeting.  Highlighting some major milestones for Cascade Water Alliance, the Regional Crisis Response Agency, and Amazon's Project Kuiper.  Beach updates.  Summer sun and pet safety tips.  Heads up on Fall Pee Wee soccer registration. Special guest (sorta): Communications Program Manager David Wolbrecht runs through the current draft of the upcoming community building process to crowdsource a City flag.

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