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November 2023 E-news | Winter Events |Pop! Shop Kenmore | Tree Regulations | Metro Flex

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november 2023 e-news [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]
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luminary walk [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/luminary-walk ]
Attend the Luminary Walk December 1

We hope to see you next Friday, December 1, for the 3rd annual City of Kenmore Luminary Walk [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/luminary-walk ]! This free community event includes a lighted luminary path (starting & ending at City Hall Lawn), music from local school groups, poetry reading by Kenmore’s Youth Poet Laureate and arts & crafts provided by the Kenmore Heritage Society. There will also be food trucks, food vendors, and other entertainment. 

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor: Edwards Jones – Financial Advisor: Colby Mayberry: [ https://www.facebook.com/EJAdvisorColbyMayberry?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWFtiks5SwdbYocIV4NiWrJ5ZcPAchO9-SktJGQbESQqVi3lZlcSWCpCqbwoeHhukrZFKYJSlizGvgtws09hgvCEzYe_YOtSO0PajE-KClX1sd8U89zMLglMvALv2HtjCE&__tn__=-%5dK-R ] "“We thank you for the opportunity to work together and for making us feel at home in our community.""

*Learn More* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/luminary-walk ]


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pop shop 2023 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]
POP! Shop Kenmore Winter Markets Return to The Hangar This Holiday Season

Pop! Shop Kenmore Winter Markets [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ] are returning to the Hangar in downtown Kenmore for the 2023 holiday season, on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons throughout December. Shoppers looking for that perfect, unique gift should prepare to shop local and support amazing and talented artisans from Kenmore and nearby cities. 

"Are you a local craftsperson or artisan looking to sell your products locally? "If you or someone you know creates and/or curates unique, quality crafts or other gifts, please complete the application on the Pop! Shop Kenmore website by November 30. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]

*Learn More* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]


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winter porch light parade 2023 [ https://sites.google.com/view/winter-porch-light-parade/home ]
Winter Porch Light Parade - Register Your Displays

The cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline are hosting the fourth annual Winter Porch Light Parade -- a program showcasing communities shining bright during the holiday season. These four cities invite their communities to create light displays that will become part of a virtual holiday map, marking the many traditions celebrated during winter. 

*_Register Your Display_*: [ https://sites.google.com/view/winter-porch-light-parade/register?authuser=0 ] Join the fun in making Kenmore festive and bright by decorating your home or business to be part of the Winter Porch Light Parade. Then, register your address to be featured in the interactive holiday light map to allow visitors to see just how festive Kenmore is during the holidays. Registration is open now. Entries who select to participate in the competition portion of the program can be in the running for a prize!

*_Tour the Displays [ https://sites.google.com/view/winter-porch-light-parade/map?authuser=0 ]:_* Embark on this exciting adventure at your leisure in the month of December to brighten your holiday spirits and see creative light displays. This is the perfect tradition to see the magic of lights from the ease of your car throughout four cities in the Pacific Northwest. Insider tip: the displays are best seen after 6 p.m. Plan your driving route using the virtual Winter Porch Light Parade map (available December 1 - 31) and get ready to experience a parade of lights to dazzle and delight.

*Learn More* [ https://sites.google.com/view/winter-porch-light-parade/home ]


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kenmore trees aerial [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/development-services/permits/trees ]
City Council Discusses Additional Tree Regulations

At the November 20 meeting [ https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va2VubW9yZS5jaXZpY3dlYi5uZXQvZG9jdW1lbnQvMjQ5NjE4LyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzExMTcuODU4MzUyNzEifQ.d1RwlDnjO6Kq6QAGI3zalAF1bbzZPjXNd5cXa2sspUU/s/1129321182/br/231122569522-l ], the City Council discussed additional regulations to further preserve, protect, and enhance Kenmore’s tree canopy. The proposed tree regulations provide added protections by increasing the requirements for tree density on new developments, decreasing the number of trees property owners can remove each year, always requiring replacement whenever significant trees are removed, requiring that all trees on a property must be retained unless construction won’t allow it, and establishing a tree fund for instances when replacement is infeasible. There will be a public hearing on December 4 as the City Council considers adopting the additional regulations.

Since April 2021, the City Council has been taking action to protect Kenmore's trees. In 2022, new tree regulations were adopted, including requiring permits for tree removal and revising tree retention requirements. In October 2023, the City Council adopted an exceptional tree ordinance [ https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va2VubW9yZS5jaXZpY3dlYi5uZXQvRmlsZVN0b3JhZ2UvQTZDQzNBNTExNzkwNDlGRkI1M0Q4NDNBNUYwN0Y3MEItQXR0YWNobWVudCUyMDEucGRmIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTExNy44NTgzNTI3MSJ9.p44RGfHYoLpJ6ZaTzn-6dg2HS121497SKMcejT8QN8Q/s/1129321182/br/231122569522-l ], which protects native and very large trees that because of their size and age are invaluable to the environment. Upon adoption of the ordinance, removal of exceptional trees within the city is punishable by fines up to $2,500 per inch in diameter at breast height with minimum a penalty of $10,000 and a maximum of $150,000. 

*Learn More* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/development-services/permits/trees ]


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deia advisory committee [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/human-resources/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ]
Apply to Join the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kenmore Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Advisory Committee is recruiting to fill one vacancy for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024. The Committee’s work involves advocating for and promoting DEIA within the city, advising City staff on DEIA issues, and reviewing the City’s progress on implementing the DEIA Strategic Plan [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showdocument?id=2827&t=638303726333121757 ]. The Committee is made up of members who either live or work in Kenmore and reflect the city’s diversity. DEIA Advisory Committee members are volunteers, unpaid for their service. If you are interested, learn more and apply by November 30 at www.kenmorewa.gov/deia [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/human-resources/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ].

*Learn More* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/human-resources/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ]


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metro flex [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/metro-flex ]
Try Metro Flex for Convenient, On-Demand Transportation

Metro Flex [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/metro-flex ] is a weekday on-demand flexible-route transit service servicing many areas in King County, including Juanita. Use Metro Flex for shopping, appointments, recreation, social events and more. A Metro Flex ride costs the same as a Metro bus trip, and you can pay with your ORCA card and even transfer to/from bus or Sound Transit light rail service. Book your trip to begin and end anywhere in the Juanita service area, which includes a large portion of Kenmore, Juanita, and Totem Lake. Here are a few perks of using Metro Flex:


* *Convenient
*Use your phone to tell Metro Flex where you are and where you want to go. You'll receive a nearby pickup location only a short walk away.
* *Fast*
Booking your ride is quick and easy! The app will send you an approximate arrival time for your Metro Flex vehicle.
* *Affordable*
Ride Metro Flex for the same cost as a Metro bus trip. And with your ORCA card, you can transfer for free to or from a bus, Sound Transit Link light rail or Sounder.

*Learn More* [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/metro-flex ]


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BAT lane
Business Access Transit (BAT) Lanes Reminder

There has been some confusion over the years regarding the use of the BAT (Business Access Transit) lanes on Bothell Way. Some stretches of Bothell Way are for buses only, while others can be used for portions of the road until you reach an intersection, when you must then turn right. "No where along Bothell Way can you drive straight through an intersection while in the BAT lane." Thank you for driving safely and using Kenmore's BAT lanes responsibly.

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food and toy drive 2023
Kenmore Holiday Food and Toy Drive

It’s time for the annual Kenmore Holiday Food & Toy Drive. The collection bins are at the Hangar and City Hall Lobby until December 16. Donations requests include any non-perishable or shelf safe food items, toilet paper, toothpaste, and other house supplies. The QR code above takes you to the gift wish list.  

Last year, 138 children received 3 gifts and stocking stuffers and 252 total people (79 families) received a Christmas dinner and had access to food donations. Drop off your donations today to make this year ‘s Food & Toy Drive another smashing success and help those in need in our community.  

The donations from the Holiday Food & Toy Drive will be setup for community members to receive on December 18 at the Kenmore Food Bank. Please email foodbank@cedarpark.org to sign up to attend.

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More Upcoming Community Events

volunteer restoration [ https://swampcreekwatershed.org/ ]

*Wallace Swamp Creek Park Clean Up Event November 24*
Join Sno-King Watershed Council, in partnership with the City of Kenmore, to celebrate their FOURTH BIRTHDAY with habitat restoration in Wallace Swamp Creek Park on Friday, November 24 from 11 am - 2 pm! More details can be found here. [ https://swampcreekwatershed.org/ ]



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santa photos khs [ https://kenmoreheritagesociety.com/contact/ ]

*Kenmore Heritage Society Santa Photos December 9*
Join Kenmore Heritage Society on Saturday, December 9, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Kenmore Camera, for free family fun, crafts and Santa photos.  

Limited spots and preregistration is required.  Please no pets. Contact Kenmore Heritage Society [ https://kenmoreheritagesociety.com/contact/ ] for more information.



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scarves [ https://www.facebook.com/events/1508412603294135/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU2LySzvaFIp83RZ-vWach8bZwi6rEnyx5Xwtl1igormw7ld8R4krrLnJL49HJVVzOindTGRqwGNquO43CxtGdK2Nd_j-u4qpC6eVlLbyxw1viNVccAPiZ2oFu6Ka3zovU01N7B1cR4eASwLYCsaPJU4JcyzRTjz8gTQ_nkExHIJgRjN6FsAJfGzBtLGXSbeRI&__tn__=-UK-R ]

*Make Scarves for Mary's Place December 17*
Thoughtful Citizens [ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=thoughtful%20citizens ] is hosting a scarf making event on December 17, benefiting Mary's Place [ https://www.facebook.com/marysplacewa?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU2LySzvaFIp83RZ-vWach8bZwi6rEnyx5Xwtl1igormw7ld8R4krrLnJL49HJVVzOindTGRqwGNquO43CxtGdK2Nd_j-u4qpC6eVlLbyxw1viNVccAPiZ2oFu6Ka3zovU01N7B1cR4eASwLYCsaPJU4JcyzRTjz8gTQ_nkExHIJgRjN6FsAJfGzBtLGXSbeRI&__tn__=-%5DK-R ]. Here's hoping we can provide warmth to hundreds of community members again this year! This event is open to all ages and skill levels. Check out the event details here. [ https://www.facebook.com/events/1508412603294135/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU2LySzvaFIp83RZ-vWach8bZwi6rEnyx5Xwtl1igormw7ld8R4krrLnJL49HJVVzOindTGRqwGNquO43CxtGdK2Nd_j-u4qpC6eVlLbyxw1viNVccAPiZ2oFu6Ka3zovU01N7B1cR4eASwLYCsaPJU4JcyzRTjz8gTQ_nkExHIJgRjN6FsAJfGzBtLGXSbeRI&__tn__=-UK-R ]



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carolers [ https://kenmorewac.org/ ]

*KWAC on the Water Christmas Caroling Paddle
*You're invited to join the Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center (KWAC) for their annual Christmas Caroling Paddle on Sunday, December 17. Find event information here [ https://www.kenmorewac.org/event/christmas-caroling-paddle/ ]. 



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Meetings and Events Calendar

* *Now through December 16: Kenmore Holiday Food and Toy Drive*
* *November 23 | Thanksgiving Day - City Hall Closed*
* *November 24 | Native American Heritage Day - City Hall Closed*
* *November 24 | Wallace Swamp Creek Park Clean Up Event | 11 a.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2005/102 ]*
* *November 27 | City Council Meeting | 7 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1982/102 ]*
* *December 1 | Luminary Walk | 4 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/luminary-walk ]*
* *December 1 - 31 | Winter Porch Light Parade Virtual Map Live [ https://sites.google.com/view/winter-porch-light-parade/map?authuser=0 ]*
* *December 2 | Pop! Shop Kenmore Winter Market | 12 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]*
* *December 5 | Planning Commission Meeting | 7 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1688/102 ]*
* *December 8 | Pop! Shop Kenmore Winter Market | 3 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]*
* *December 9 | Pop! Shop Kenmore Winter Market | 12 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]*
* *December 9 | Kenmore Heritage Society Photos with Santa | 3 p.m. [ https://kenmoreheritagesociety.com/contact/ ]*
* *December 15 | Pop! Shop Kenmore Winter Market | 3 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]*
* *December 16 | Pop! Shop Kenmore Winter Market | 12 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/pop-shop-kenmore-markets ]*
* *December 17 | Thoughtful Citizens Scarf Making Event | 11:30 a.m. [ https://www.facebook.com/events/1508412603294135/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU2LySzvaFIp83RZ-vWach8bZwi6rEnyx5Xwtl1igormw7ld8R4krrLnJL49HJVVzOindTGRqwGNquO43CxtGdK2Nd_j-u4qpC6eVlLbyxw1viNVccAPiZ2oFu6Ka3zovU01N7B1cR4eASwLYCsaPJU4JcyzRTjz8gTQ_nkExHIJgRjN6FsAJfGzBtLGXSbeRI&__tn__=-UK-R ]*
* *December 17 | KWAC Christmas Caroling Paddle [ https://www.kenmorewac.org/event/christmas-caroling-paddle/ ]*
* *December 18 | Argosy Christmas Ships at Log Boom Park [ https://www.argosycruises.com/christmas-ship-festival-schedule/ ]**
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Visit the City calendar to see more events here [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/calendar ].**





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