Govertment Education, Stolen Bike, and Summerfest

[Mari Bercaw]

Kirkland Civics Academy Offers Unique Insight to City Government
5-part education series encourages citizen involvement
KIRKLAND, Wash – Have you ever wondered how Kirkland government
works? Do you want a better understanding of city finances? Would
you like to learn more about how the City plans for and manages
growth? The Kirkland Civics Academy is a great opportunity for
residents to learn the insights of “Who’s Who” in the city
organization, how levels of service are established and funded, and
how citizens can become involved with their local government. The
Academy is a five part educational series that features:
• Kirkland 101: How the City Works, May 2
• Demystifying the Mysteries of City Finances and Budgets, May 16
• Public Safety Services are a Top Priority, May 23
• Introduction to Land Use, Zoning, and Capital Project Planning, May
30
• Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Environment: Experience It, June 6
All sessions will be held at Kirkland City Hall and will include a
presentation, question and answer, and interactive learning. Class
size is limited, so to be part of the first graduating class, sign up
at www.kirklandwa.gov/cmo or call 425-587-3021.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

From a Highland resident: ... we had my husband's Tri-Bike stolen out
of our open garage a few days ago. ( It was a canary yellow FELT bike
worth over $1,400.) We live on an incredibly busy street and that
didnt' stop someone from walking in and taking it off it's wall bike
rack. We were home at the time and just hadn't closed the garage up
for the day, yet. We have made a police report and they are working
with us to try to recover it. Doubtful we will ever see it again, but
we have learned to close the garage every single time we pull back in.

Please pass this on so that people are aware that this has occurred.
I want everybody in our neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods to
be cautious and prepared for ANYTHING.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

From Rob Butcher: It is my pleasure as Co-Chair of Kirkland
SummerFest to inform your neighborhood association of our new festival
celebrating art, music, food and family, coming to Kirkland this
August 10-11. The event is being run by an all-volunteer group of
Kirkland citizens.
We are in the process of accepting applications for performers,
vendors and volunteers for this exciting event and we hope to see you
at SummerFest!
Below is some information about Kirkland SummerFest, August 10-11,
2012.
I would be happy to make a short presentation to your neighborhood
association if you think it would be appropriate.
Please feel free to call me at 425-456-1111 or send an email if you
have any questions.
Please visit http://www.kirklandsummerfest.com for more information.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------