Author: Mackenzie Bakewell

The Farr Family Story

The Farr Family Based on an Interview with Grant Farr by Bonnie Rimawi, on May 24, 2013 “My full name is Sheldon Grant Farr, Jr., but I go by Grant because my dad was Sheldon; that way we didn’t get each other confused.” So begins the interview about a boy, Grant Farr, growing up in the family home in the forest of what is now known as part of O.O. Denny Park. The story was told to two members of the Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance (FHNA), and is replete with descriptions of the family’s property, their house and landscape...

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DennyFest 2014 in Pictures

In all, DennyFest 2014 was a huge success, and proved to be fun for all. We’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration! See you at O.O. Denny Park next September! Leah Berner was there to capture some of the wonderful memories. All photographs by Leah Berner. To see more of the photos Leah Berner took, view the DennyFest 2014 Photo...

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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Ship: Dec. 21

Come Enjoy the Christmas Ship! The magical Christmas Ship will be arriving in late afternoon on the shoreline of Denny Park on Sunday, December 21 from 4 – 4:30pm. This year, the Christmas ship will be at here on the Winter Solstice, come celebrate the first moment of the return of light! Walk there if you can, along Holmes Point, or down through Denny Park pathways. Part of the magic is venturing out in the dark and cold of winter into flashlights, fire sparks, and moving waves of watery music! The firemen build us a rip roaring bonfire, the live music...

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Kirkland 2035 Survey: How are we doing?

City of Kirkland NEWS RELEASE 123 – Fifth Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033 www.kirklandwa.gov https://twitter.com/kirklandgov https://www.facebook.com/kirklandwa.gov Are you engaged in the Kirkland 2035 initiative? City seeks your opinion about communications Online survey available through Sept. 30: Survey Webpage Contact: Marie Jensen City Manager’s Office mjensen@kirklandwa.gov (425) 587-3021   September 8, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. – In early 2013, the City of Kirkland initiated a comprehensive public involvement campaign – “Kirkland 2035. Your Voice. Your Vision. Your Future.” – to engage community members in the future planning of Kirkland.  The goal of the communications program is to offer a variety of methods to inform, engage, consult and collaborate with residents, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders.  Those who have participated in the Kirkland 2035 campaign are asked to take a brief survey by September 30, 2014 regarding the effectiveness of the City’s communications at https://www.research.net/s/K2035Survey. Survey results will help to improve future city communications endeavors and will be shared with the City Council. The Kirkland 2035 campaign includes the update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and several long-range plans that establish goals and policies and identify potential future transportation, parks, and water quality projects.  Since the initiation of the campaign, the City Council has adopted the Cross Kirkland Corridor Master Plan, Juanita Drive Corridor Study, Urban Forestry Management Plan, Totem Lake Park Master Plan, and the Transfer of Development Rights Study.  The...

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Management Options for the Saint Edward State Park Seminary Building

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is having a public meeting about considering management options for the Saint Edward State Park Seminary building, located in the City of Kenmore. The purpose of the meeting is to present the alternatives, explain the pros and cons, and staff recommendations. More information can be found at www.parks.wa.gov Date: September 10, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Northshore Utility District (6830 NE 185th Street, Kenmore, WA 98028-2684) Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Michael Hankinson, Park Planner PO Box 42650, Olympia WA 98504-2650 Phone: (360) 902-8671   FAX: (360)...

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