This Week in Kirkland

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Pickleball Wisdom with Sher Emerick and Shelley Maurer - Mar 6, 2025 Mar 06, 2025

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Sher and Shelley from Life Lessons from Pickleball serve up inspiring stories and laughs. They share why this sport is more than just a game and how pickleball is bringing people together in the best ways. Plus, join the conversation about homelessness at an upcoming focus group. Plan ahead for the Kirkland Shamrock Run. Mark your calendars for Spring and Summer Parks Recreation. Learn about joining the Lake Washington School District Board. Get up to date on the last City Council meeting. Experience history in downtown Kirkland. And more.

Show note links: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250306

Seahawks Fan of the Year and Kirkland MVP Terri Fletcher - Feb 27, 2025 Feb 27, 2025

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Terri Fletcher, Kirkland MVP and Seahawks Fan of the Year, shares wild game-day moments and community connections. Plus, get trained in Mental Health First Aid. Learn about solar panels for your home. Become a Parks steward. Get your teens involved at the Kirkland Teen Union Building. And more!

Show note links: http://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250227

Coyotes, Peacocks & Turtles—Oh My! Kirkland’s Wild Side Revealed - Feb 20, 2025 Feb 20, 2025

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Angela Arnold, Kirkland Animal Control Officer, shares about the wild side of Kirkland and shares responsible pet ownership tips, unexpected wild animal encounters, and her most memorable calls. Plus, join a forum on the City's response to homelessness. Find a place for hard-to-recycle items. Donate blood and win a trip to Kauai. Take Metro Flex next time you zip around town. Learn how to save the planet with Tilth Alliance. Stay up to date with Council meeting happenings. Upcoming events, and more!

Show Note Links: https://Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250220

Bench + Proposal = A Kirkland Love Story - Feb 13, 2025 Feb 13, 2025

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Special guests: Kyle and Christina, share their love story that’s now etched into the City’s landscape. Plus, coyote safety. Comment of our Stormwater Plan. Get assistance with tax filing. Plan ahead for City Hall closure Monday February 17. Join the impressive efforts of the Green Kirkland Partnership. Properly prune your trees this winter. Celebrate American Heart Month with simple habits for big health benefits. Brush up on online safety. Donate blood and help save a life.

Links: https://Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250213

Why Ceramicists Love Kirkland (Hint: It Involves Cones) - Feb 6, 2025 Feb 06, 2025

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Special guest: David Lynx, Kirkland Arts Center Executive Director, shares about intriguing upcoming events in the Kirkland art scene - did someone say Fringe Festival? Plus, learn CPR. Join a community forum on the City's response to homelessness. Help shape policy and join a Board or Commission. Stay in the know on winter weather impacts in our community.

Show notes: https://Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250206

Mariners Sportscaster and Kirklander Aaron Goldsmith - Jan 30, 2025 Jan 30, 2025

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Special guest: Aaron Goldsmith, Mariners sportscaster, talks life in Kirkland, lessons from the booth, and coaching his son’s basketball team. Plus, grow your business and pitch an idea to win $5,000. Prep for snow. Coming up at Council. Boost your pet parent skills. Make an impact on Kirkland roads' safety. Upcoming events, and more!
Show notes: https://Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250130

From Kirkland to LA: Inside a Wildfire Deployment - Jan 23, 2025 Jan 23, 2025

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This week Jim, Angela, and David invite you to pitch your business for the chance to win grant money. Plus, honoring former Councilmember Dave Asher. Celebrating Kirklander of the Year. A recap of the last City Council meeting. Take actions to reduce risk. Stay vigilant and protect your pets from wildlife. Warm your home, safely. Watch for and yield to pedestrians. Recycle Right and enter to win a free month of service. Special guest: Jon Hernandez, Lieutenant with Kirkland Fire Dept, shares stories from the frontlines of the LA wildfire deployment.
Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250123

7 Fun Ways to Meet Your Police and Fire Depts - Jan 16, 2025 Jan 16, 2025

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This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to reduce food waste. Plus, heads up that City Hall is closed Mon Jan 20. Upcoming at City Council. How to find your water servicer information. How to use winter salt the right way. Meet your wellness goals with local businesses on ShopLocalKirkland.com. Make a difference for youth and apply to lead a day camp. Make your home more energy efficient with a heat pump rebate. Mark your calendars for Lunar New Year. Special guest: Angela Brown, Communications Program Coordinator, shares 7 ways to connect with Kirkland’s Police & Fire.
Show notes: https://Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250116

Tales and Tips with Heather Kelly - Jan 9, 2025 Jan 09, 2025

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This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to text the show! Plus, heads up on the NE 85th St closure THIS weekend. Learn CPR and First Aid at an upcoming class. Recap of the last City Council meeting. Learn about heat pump incentives at an upcoming event. Donate blood and enter to win $3,000. Volunteer on MLK, Jr. Day of Service. Compost your Christmas tree. Join an upcoming Aging in Place presentation, and a Lunar New Year event. Special guest: Heather Kelly, Emergency Manager, shares preparedness advice and stories from her vast experience in the field.
https://Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250109

This YEAR in Kirkland: 15 Big Stories from 2024 - Jan 2, 2025 Jan 02, 2025

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15 big stories from 2024 in our This Year in Kirkland year-end reflection. Plus, what's coming up at Council, a full 85th St weekend closure, and reliving the 1995 Mariner's historic post-season run.
Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250102

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