Author: FHNA Board

Learn Gardening at McAuliffe Park

Learn Gardening at McAuliffe Park

Posted by | Jan 18, 2016 | , |

Do you love to garden? The Kirkland Parks Foundation has met its fundraising goal to complete a community learning garden at McAuliffe Park,and they are looking for volunteers. The learning garden will serve as a center for learning about composting, organic gardening, nutrition, and other topics related to sustainable food production. Seattle Tilth leads volunteer work parties every fourth Thursday of the month, 4-7 p.m. To find out more about volunteering, email chrishoffer@seattletilth.org. More info:...

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City of Kirkland Update

Posted by | Jan 12, 2016 | |

The City of Kirkland just published the latest issue of “City Update.”  This issue includes articles about: Sound Transit 3 candidate projects The planned Jan. 11 Community Update Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan… The 2016 City Council (and how to contact Council Members) Fire and emergency medical improvements City Hall remodel Plastic Bag Reduction Program Critical Areas Ordinance update You can access the newsletter here: http://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Updates/City+Update+4th+Quarter+2015.pdf...

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Recycle Christmas Trees Curbside

Posted by | Jan 2, 2016 | , |

  Waste Management will collect Christmas trees free of charge during the first two full weeks of January 2016: January 4 through January 15. Trees must be no more than six (6) feet in length; larger trees should be cut in half to meet the length requirement. Trees must also be unflocked and undecorated. Single Family Residential customers are asked to place your tree at the curb before 7 a.m. on your regular service day. Multifamily Residential customers are asked to place your tree next to your property’s garbage...

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Christmas Ships and Bonfire at O.O. Denny Park on Saturday, December 19 at 4:00

Christmas Ships and Bonfire at O.O. Denny Park on Saturday, December 19 at 4:00

Posted by | Dec 14, 2015 | , , |

The Christmas Ships will visit O.O. Denny Park on the shores of Lake Washington this coming Saturday, December 19. As usual, the flotilla will stand offshore and regale us with caroling and their beautiful Christmas lights. And we’ll have a roaring bonfire and free hot chocolate to keep us warm. FHNA is providing the hot chocolate and the City is providing the firewood — for which we are very grateful. The Christmas fleet is scheduled to arrive at 4.00pm. Come a bit earlier to enjoy the fire and get something to drink. This is a great family event and a...

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Sat, Dec 19 Christmas Ship Event

Sat, Dec 19 Christmas Ship Event

Posted by | Nov 16, 2015 | , , |

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Don’t Miss the Christmas Ship! The Christmas Ship with its sparkling entourage arrives in late afternoon on the shoreline of Denny Park this year: 4 – 4:20pm,  Saturday, December 19. Warm up around a rip roaring bonfire, the live music of The Dickens Carolers echoes across the water, the paths are lined with luminaries, hot chocolate warms the bellies, children’s eyes sparkle all along the waterline, and throngs of neighbors LOVE this annual event. Come one, come all, and bring your friends for the best Christmas Ship park party of them all. Walk there if you can,...

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