We are looking to have 100 volunteers so the work load is light for everyone. I do have a couple things to add. Jim Defazio from Alki Bakery is bringing pastries for you all to have with your Starbucks Coffee. The second thing is if you all have a crack hoe (those sharp pointy things), [...]
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Volunteers sought for Edith Moulton Park project on May 5
Handy with a paint brush or sander? Good at following directions? The Juanita Neighborhood Association seeks volunteers with or without handyman skills to help repair shelters and make other improvements at Edith Moulton Park, 13710 108th Ave NE, on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers will sand and stain shelters and a picnic [...]
Volunteers Needed for The Hope Heart Institute & Kirkland Half Marathon
For the past few years The Hope Heart Institute has been honored to be associated with the Kirkland Half Marathon at Juanita Beach Park. While a portion of the profits from the Kirkland Half Marathon benefit The Hope Heart Institute’s research and education programs, this is an even more special event since it takes place [...]
Washington State Science & Engineering Fair Seeks Judges
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR SEEKS JUDGES The 55th Annual Washington State Science and Engineering Fair will be held on the campus of Bremerton High School on Friday March 30, 2012 and Saturday March 31, 2012. The fair is open to all students in grades 1 through 12. Over 400 students attended last year. Coming to the Fair [...]
Join Kudos in their Continuing Quest to Clean Up Kirkland
Join Kudos Kirkland volunteers and Public Works crew members Thursday morning as they continue removing rusted chain link fencing along a pedestrian walkway near downtown. Removing the fencing will allow access for litter and weed removal, making the pathway more attractive to users. Thursday, March 22 8-10 am Park along 5th Ave near 10th St [...]
Kudos Kirkland volunteers restore walking path working side by side with Public Works
On Thursday, thirteen Kudos Kirkland volunteers helped Public Works remove 300 feet of rusty, bramble-covered, litter-strewn chain link fencing along a public pathway near downtown Kirkland. Removing the fencing will make the pathway more attractive and easier for crews to maintain. Just how do you remove chain link fencing? With clippers, a backhoe, and a [...]
Help Kudos Kirkland Clean Up Pedestrian Walkway to Downtown
Join Kudos Kirkland volunteers to help Public Works crew members remove a section of rusty, dilapidated chain link fencing along a pedestrian pathway near downtown Kirkland. Those unable to cut or lift fencing can help with litter and weed removal. Removing the fencing will make the pathway more attractive and easier to maintain. The pathway [...]
Volunteers Needed for Kirkland Shamrock Run, March 17
The Kirkland Shamrock Run is seeking volunteers to watch intersections as runners pass during the 5K run. The first annual event is on the morning of Saturday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day). Event organizers need at least 16 people to volunteer to stand watch at intersections along the course. This will be a great way to watch the [...]
Volunteers Needed for Friday Market, Emergency Management and Sign Removal
The following volunteer opportunities are available through the City of Kirkland: I’M NOT A VICTIM–I JUST PLAY ONE AS A VOLUNTEER! Volunteers with a flare for the dramatic are needed to assist with an emergency management training class on March 4th at the Peter Kirk Community Center from 7:30 to noon. Each “victim” will choose [...]
Volunteers Needed: You can make a difference at Cotton Hill Park on Feb. 20
Please Join Us For a President’s Day Mulching Work Party at Cotton Hill Park Volunteer to help University of Washington restoration ecology network students mulch the forest site they are restoring at Cotton Hill Park in Kirkland. Date: Monday, February 20 Time: 10 am to noon Place: Cotton Hill Park (110th Ave NE & NE 98th St., Kirkland 98033) Directions: From I-405, [...]
Volunteers Needed for Disaster Simulation Drill
Sunday, March 4, 7:30 AM to 1 PM Location: Peter Kirk Community Center, Kirkland, WA CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) is a national program that prepares you to help your household, your neighbors and community when you are on your own during disasters. The current class of trainees need 15-20 volunteer ‘victims’ to help [...]
Vacancies Available on Kirkland’s Volunteer Boards and Commissions; Apply by Feb. 16
The City of Kirkland has adult vacancies occurring on several of its advisory boards and commissions. Eligibility requirements differ for each board or commission. Interested citizens are invited to apply. Some incumbents on these boards and commissions have served one term and are eligible to apply for re-appointment. Completed applications must be received by the [...]
Green Kirkland “Martin Luther King Day” Rescheduled
Help UW restoration ecology network students remove invasive plants from the site they are restoring at Cotton Hill Park in Kirkland. Date: Saturday January 28 Time: 9 am to noon Place: Cotton Hill Park (110th Ave NE & NE 98th St., Kirkland 98033) Directions: From I-405, take the NE 85th Street/WA-908 exit (exit 18) and go west towards downtown Kirkland. Turn right [...]
Canceled — MLK Event at Cottonwood Park
Due to severe weather conditions, the Green Kirkland Partnership event at Cottonwood Park has been canceled.
Hopelink toy shortage may leave kids without presents
The following letter from an employee at Hopelink. It explains a need for more toys to stock the shelves at Hopelink in Totem Lake. Please consider helping out if you can. The Hopelink, Totem Lake, food bank toy store shelves are bare with 200 more families coming from 9:30 to 1 tomorrow (Friday). [...]
Volunteers Needed for Decorating on Saturday, November 19, 8am-1pm
Christmas is coming and you all know what that means, Kirkland needs to decorate. The Kirkland Downtown Association is going to get this done with all of your help and they are really going all out to make it a fun and nourishing day. Here are the details; DATE; NOVEMBER 19th TIME; 8:00AM TO 1:00PM [...]
Community is one of Kirkland’s greatest hallmarks
Sometimes it is difficult to step outside of the busy schedules we have created for ourselves and really appreciate the important things in life — our family and friends. How we work together to achieve common goals is one way to build a sense of community. In the past, the sense of community was strengthened [...]
Volunteers Needed to Stop the Invaders!
No need to travel overseas or to the borders to fight invaders. We have some right here in Kirkland. Ivy, blackberries, and all sorts of other chlorophyll-spewing vines and weeds are getting in the way of young trees that are looking to spread their roots. Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance is organizing a work party in [...]
Volunteers Invited to Kirkland’s Juanita Bay Park Arbor Day Celebration
Tree planting November 12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Green Kirkland Partnership will host the City of Kirkland’s annual Arbor Day celebration and forest restoration at Juanita Bay Park on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Immediately following the planting, volunteers are invited to join Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride and Washington Department [...]
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