Want to stay connected with your local government? Hosted by Deputy City Manager Jim Lopez, the official podcast of the City of Kirkland brings you timely topic...
Pickleball Wisdom with Sher Emerick and Shelley Maurer - Mar 6, 2025
Send us a textSher 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
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Seahawks Fan of the Year and Kirkland MVP Terri Fletcher - Feb 27, 2025
Send us a textTerri 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
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Coyotes, Peacocks & Turtles—Oh My! Kirkland’s Wild Side Revealed - Feb 20, 2025
Send us a textAngela 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
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Bench + Proposal = A Kirkland Love Story - Feb 13, 2025
Send us a textSpecial 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
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Why Ceramicists Love Kirkland (Hint: It Involves Cones) - Feb 6, 2025
Send us a textSpecial 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
Want to stay connected with your local government? Hosted by Deputy City Manager Jim Lopez, the official podcast of the City of Kirkland brings you timely topics and noteworthy news every week. It’s policy, parks, events, and democracy, so join us for the civic conversation straight from City Hall. Made in Kirkland, Washington.
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