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Your Guide to What’s Happening in Kirkland Right Now - October 1, 2026 Oct 01, 2026

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Joining us this week are Charlie Shannon and Gianna Stagnaro, two return guests from the City's Department of FUN, AKA Parks and Community Services, to talk upcoming events, youth sports, the rec guide, and more. Plus, we talk Kirkland happenings, closures, public safety, surveys, maps, and Council updates.

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What Do Colorful Umbrellas and Off-the-Wall Circus Acts Have in Common? - September 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026

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We're entering the roundabout of ruminations in today's episode of This Week in Kirkland. Ruminations include: Civic celebrations, three years of podcasting fun, fashionable festivities, and a weekend of fringy entertainment. Plus, we talk upcoming Kirkland events, Council engagement opportunities, beach reopenings, and more!

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260924

What Does Being on the Fringe Really Mean, Anyway? - September 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026

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In this week's episode we're joined by Kirkland Arts Center Executive Director David Lynx and City of Kirkland Special Projects Coordinator Christian Lash to talk all about how Kirkland will transform for the upcoming Umbrella Fringe Festival. Plus, we talk upcoming events for kids, seniors, and the entire family, Kirkland's updated crime numbers (which have greatly improved), City opportunities, a survey, and more!

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260917

One Big Celebration, 50 Little Entrepreneurs - September 10, 2026 Sep 10, 2026

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This week we're joined by Senior Community Engagement Coordinator Daniel Lazo and City Hall for All volunteer Avi Gupta to talk about the upcoming celebration and how the new addition of a Children's Business Fair came to be. Plus, we talk closures, volunteer opportunities and highlights, and share Kirkland activities the whole family can enjoy.

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260910

Catch Up on Kirkland’s Cat Burglar, Dunk Tank, and Giant Trucks - September 3, 2026 Sep 03, 2026

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With no guests this week, we spend some time ruminating on Kirkland's famous (and infamous) wildlife and extra fun upcoming events that may or may not involve some form of dunk tank. Plus, we talk recent (cat) burglar escapades, surveys, webinars, volunteer opportunities, and e-bike safety. This is a fun one!

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260903

What Do Cool Cars and Canine Cannonballs Have in Common? - August 27, 2026 Aug 27, 2026

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Kirkland Neighborhood Resource Officer Tiffany Trombley joins us to talk about the Kirkland Police Department’s Cadet Program, the upcoming Cadet Car Show, and guest-favorite British Bake-Off. Plus, we chat fun ideas for the upcoming Fall season, back-to-school safety, beach and road closures, upcoming events, and how you can lend your voice to inform the Kirkland City Council.

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260827

Answering the Call with Crews, Trucks, Helicopters, and More - August 20, 2026 Aug 20, 2026

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In this no-guest episode of This Week in Kirkland, we talk about how Kirkland's Fire Department supports Fire teams all over Washington during wildfire season. Plus, we chat fun upcoming events, a recent site selector visit, beach and road closures, heat pumps, and more.

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260820

Lion (Dance), Dogs, and Reindeer, Oh My! Kirkland Events Bring the Magic - August 13, 2026 Aug 13, 2026

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We're joined by Jazmine Quintero and Charlie Shannon from Kirkland's Parks and Community Services team (a.k.a. the Department of Fun) to talk about a slew of upcoming City events and get a behind-the-scenes look into how the Parks team makes the magic happen. Plus, we talk road closures, KPD’s community classes, e-riding safety, how to win a $3K gift card, volunteer opportunities, and more!

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Maps, Umbrellas, Movies, and More Make Kirkland the Place to Be - August 6, 2026 Aug 06, 2026

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This week brings another no-guest episode which means another drive through our new segment, The Roundabout! We ruminate about community connection, creativity, and the best Star Wars movie. Plus, we talk wildfire smoke safety, e-bikes vs. e-motorcycles, the Junior League Softball World Series, and maps, maps, and more maps.

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260806

Kirkland Goes International with the Junior League Softball World Series - July 30, 2026 Jul 30, 2026

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In this week's episode, we're joined by former UW Huskies football player and Team Captain of Holla's Huskies, Terry Hollimon, Junior League Softball World Series International Tournament Director Steve Allen, and legendary Kirklander and Seattle Sounders FC photographer Corky Trewin to talk softball, softball, and more softball. Plus, we discuss this week's Kirkland happenings, e-cycle safety, and more!

Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260730

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