News and Updates
Moss Bay Neighborhood (virtual) Meeting, Monday, May 13th, 7:00pm
We hope this message finds you well and thriving in our wonderful community! As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant and connected neighborhood, please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the upcoming Neighborhood Meeting. Feel free to invite any neighbors who might also be interested in hearing updates on our community's progress and initiatives. Meeting recording here Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble
Map of nearby load and unload zones during closure. The contractor is planning to begin the closure April 1 or within a few days of April 1 and to end the closure May 31 or within a few days of May 31. For more info: www.kirklandwa.gov/lakestreetpedscramble Moss Bay Neighborhood (virtual) Meeting, Monday, March 11th, 7:00pm
You are cordially invited to join our March neighborhood meeting. Every year, we set aside a portion in one of our meetings to allow our local businesses to present themselves. Our current list of presenters is as follows: Agenda:
b. Moss Bay Hall c. Rock Creek Seafood d. Marina Park Salon e. Earthlight Rocks and Gems f. L’Experience Paris g. JemcoComponents and Fabrication h. Others Meeting Recording here Neighborhood Happy Hour, Monday February 12th, 5:00-7:00pm
Hello Neighbors, We're thrilled to extend an invitation to our upcoming neighborhood Happy Hour, set to take place at the Chainline Brewing Taproom. This gathering is designed to be a laid-back affair, and we welcome everyone to join us. Expect extended happy hour specials and reserved tables for your enjoyment. Monday, October 9th, at 5:00pm at Chainline Brewing Taproom Kirkland Urban: 500 Uptown Court, Suite 210 Look forward to seeing you there! Moss Bay Neighborhood (virtual) Meeting, Monday, January 22nd, 7:00pm
Hi Neighbors, We are back for the first neighborhood meeting of the new year. Your presence is highly anticipated at this enlightening session. Agenda:
Moss Bay Neighborhood (virtual) Meeting, Monday, November 13th
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Meeting Recording and Notes posted here Moss Bay Neighborhood (virtual) Meeting, Monday, September 11th
You are warmly invited to participate in our upcoming Fall community meeting. Here is what we have planned for the event:
Meeting Recording and Notes posted here 2023 Kirkland Tree GiveawayThe City of Kirkland is offering two (2) free trees for pick up at 132nd Square Park (13159 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034) on Sunday, October 22 from 12-4pm. Trees must be planted on private property (with permission from the landowner) within Kirkland. details here:https://kingcd.org/programs/better-forests/urban-forests/2023-kirkland-tree-giveaway/ Neighborhood Happy Hour Monday, June 12th, 5:00-7:00pm
Hello Neighbors, Calling all wine enthusiasts. We are excited to invite you to our June Happy Hour at the Grape Choice. Join us on Monday, June 12th, at 5:00pm at the Grape Choice in downtown Kirkland. 9 Lakeshore Plaza Kirkland, WA 98033 Special thanks to Katya for organizing this event! As always it’s going to be relaxed, informal and fun, so please drop by and say hello. Look forward to seeing you there! Neighborhood Meeting (Virtual) ; Monday, May 8th, 7:00pm
1. Proposed ballot measure for expanded aquatics, parks, open spaces and recreational opportunities in Kirkland. 2. Houghton Village development planning update. 3. Lake St Pedestrian Scramble project update 4. 'Welcome to Kirkland' mural project on Lake St. Meeting recording now posted Community Survey – Share your input for potential Parks ballot measure
The City has published an online survey on expanded aquatics, parks, open spaces and recreational opportunities in Kirkland. We’d like to invite all community members to take the survey now through May 11. Access it online at https://cityofkirkland.research.net/r/SurveyKirklandParks. Feedback from the community will help inform the City Council’s decision on whether to move forward with placing a measure on the ballot to create an aquatics and recreation center, more open space and trails, expanded recreation programs, and parks facilities. Please take 10 minutes to participate in this important survey and please share the survey with your friends or forward this email. We want to hear from as many Kirkland community members as possible! Want to learn more about the Parks Ballot exploratory process? Visit www.kirklandwa.gov/parks2023ballot Neighborhood Meeting (Virtual) ; Monday, March 13th, 7:00pm
We would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Spring community meeting. Our agenda promises to be both concise and captivating :
Future of Houghton Village
This one-hour small group conversation is a follow-up to the Town Hall that was held March 6. Attendance will be virtual only and limited to 20 people. (Another opportunity will be offered on March 27.) Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-houghton-village-tickets-576521038947?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Future+of+Houghton+Village&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail https://www.imiracleproject.org/latest-news/st-johns-from-kirkland-to-kyiv
Neighborhood Happy Hour
It was a fun happy hour event at the Side Hustle: Local Brewery Taproom on Monday, Feb 13th ! Thank you to everyone that turned up - next one will be in April. Invitation to Participate
The Future of Park Lane Consultant Study– Stakeholder Listening Sessions The City of Kirkland has engaged a consulting firm to evaluate the future of Park Lane as it pertains to vehicular traffic. At its August 3, 2022 meeting, the City Council directed staff to engage a consulting firm to evaluate three possible scenarios for Park Lane. The selected consultant MIG, Inc. www.migcom.com, is tasked with evaluating:
The City and consultant seek stakeholder input related to these three potential scenarios and has organized a schedule of Listening Sessions hear from stakeholders including building owners, business owners and tenants, community and neighborhood representatives and others who are directly impacted by potential decisions surrounding Park Lane. If you would like to engage in the discussion about the future of Park Lane, please sign up to participate in a scheduled Listening Session. Details are as follows: Listening Sessions Registration Information - Future of Park Lane Stakeholders Advanced Registration Required Dates Monday, January 30, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location The Heathman Hotel, first floor meeting rooms 220 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland WA 98033 Timeslots 15 minute time slots/ 2 simultaneous Listening Sessions. Up to 4 people per timeslot. Sign-Up Advanced registration required. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ParkLaneSessions If you are already signed up for a Listening Session, you do not need to sign up again. If you are unable to attend a Listening Session and want to engage in the process, please visit the City’s webpage https://kirklandwa.gov/parklane where you can ‘Provide a Comment’. If you have additional concerns or questions, or require a virtual listening session, please contact Martha Chaudhry at [email protected] Martha Chaudhry Special Projects, Economic Development City Manager's Office [email protected] (425) 587-3266 (work) (425) 499-2765 (cell) Neighborhood Meeting (Virtual) ; Monday, Jan 9th, 7:00pm
Please join us for the first neighborhood meeting of the year, as everyone is coming back from holidays we are still in the process of firming up the agenda. Come back to this post in a couple of days for the agenda. Agenda (Tentative): Kirkland Police Department : Answer to questions around some recent robberies Kirkland Planning: Comprehensive Plan : What is the plan and where we are in the process of the update Neighborhood Safety Program : Where are we in the process of new project selections Parks Funding Exploratory Committee : What this committee is working on and give your opinion on what parks initiative and locations you think are best Meeting Video on Next tab Grand Menorah Lighting
Hosted by: Chabad of Kirkland Date: Sunday December 18, 2022 Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, 98033Join Chabad of Kirkland at this holiday celebration, which marks the beginning of Chanukah, an eight-day wintertime festival of lights. Chabad of Kirkland welcomes the community as it shares the story of Hanukkah with all who attend. The menorah will remain on display through December 26, 2022 at Marina Park. Winterfest Tree Lighting
Hosted by: Kirkland Downtown Association Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022 Time: 3 – 6 p.m. Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Dr, 98033 Celebrate Winter in magical Kirkland with the ultimate tribute to the holiday season. Activities include: Nightly Tree Lighting, Kirkland Winter Market, Merchant Decorating Contests, and Gingerbread House Contestant. Google’s Musical Holiday LightsHosted by: Google
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Location: Feriton Spur Park on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, 509 6th St. S., 98033 An evening of hot chocolate and cookies, a petting zoo, a photo booth, and the annual musical holiday lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The event opens at 5 p.m., carolers will take the stage at 5:15 p.m., and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. when Mayor Penny Sweet will flip the switch to turn on 10,000 LED lights with a show custom-programmed to holiday music by Google Kirkland engineers. Google’s Musical Holiday Lights will be available for public viewing daily from Dec. 2-early January from 5-10 p.m. each night. To get there, walk or bike along the CKC, take Metro’s 245, 250, or 255 bus or parking is available. Parking will be based on a first come first serve basis. Please utilize Google Building D L1 for your parking needs. Detail on the event page Association Meeting (Virtual) ; Monday, November 14th, 7:00pm
Please join us for the last neighborhood meeting of the year where we will have another busy agenda. Agenda (Tentative):
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