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The Kenmore Top 4: February 9, 2024

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In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week. 
*"Read the Top Four and enjoy your weekend in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/love-where-you-live ]

*The Love Where You Live Project: Community Workshops
*The Love Where You Live Project [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/love-where-you-live ] is a year-long community engagement effort to gather broad input from the community on their priorities for the future of Kenmore. The City will be hosting four upcoming community workshops to inspire ideas and collect feedback. 

*Workshop Dates:*


* Tue, February 27 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm | Kenmore Middle School Cafeteria
* Thu, February 29 | 7 pm - 8:30 pm | Kenmore Community Club
* Sat, March 9 | 10 am - 12 pm | The Hangar at Town Square
* Wed, March 13 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm | Moorlands Elementary School Gym

Workshop table topics will include downtown development and the future of Lakepointe. There will also be information tables about other projects and happenings in the city. These workshops are family friendly and open to all ages. Each workshop will have the same format, and we encourage community members to attend as many sessions as they like. The Love Where You Live Project will continue through 2024 and new ideas are always welcome. You can follow along with the project here [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/love-where-you-live ].

*"Want to catch up on what's happened so far with The Love Where You Live Project?"* Listen to episode 4 of the City's new podcast, Let's Talk Kenmore [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast ].



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2 [ https://www.kenmorecommunity.club/post/join-us-for-our-annual-valentines-potluck-and-dance-feb-14 ]

*Love is in the Air! Kenmore Valentine's Day Events
*Kenmore is feeling the love this year with lots of fun Valentine's Day themed events to check out: [ https://www.kenmorecommunity.club/post/join-us-for-our-annual-valentines-potluck-and-dance-feb-14 ]


* *Swamp Creek Habitat Restoration Project Volunteer Work Party [ https://swampcreekwatershed.org/upcoming-work-parties/ ]
February 10 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free | All Ages*
* **Make Valen-Kindness Cards with Thoughtful Citizens [ https://www.facebook.com/events/908629394083875 ] 
February 10 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Free | All Ages**
* *Valentine's Market at Copperworks Kenmore [ https://copperworksdistilling.com/2024/01/valentines-market-at-copperworks-kenmore/ ]
February 10 | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Free | All Ages*
* *Kenmore Community Club Valentine's Potluck and Dance [ https://www.kenmorecommunity.club/post/join-us-for-our-annual-valentines-potluck-and-dance-feb-14 ]
February 14 | 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Free | All Ages*


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3

**61st Ave NE Sidewalk Closure Due to Erosion
**Due to ongoing erosion issues, the sidewalk on the 18600 block of 61st Ave NE has been temporarily closed. City staff are reviewing the erosion site to determine the best next steps. Because of this immediate precautionary measure, pedestrians will need to use the bike lane to pass the sidewalk closure area. Orange cones have been set up as a safety measure for pedestrians. Please pay attention and slow down if you are traveling in this area.



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4 [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/sponsorship ]

*Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
*Businesses can help provide great community programming and market to thousands of people through a special events sponsorship. Sponsoring special events gives businesses the opportunity to: 


* Stand out as a local business in a creative and engaging way
* Make community connections through in-person and digital outreach
* Target your specific audience with custom sponsorship packages
* Be a partner with the City and promote your community events and specials through City communications channels.

Sponsorship packages are available in a variety of price ranges. Learn more [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/sponsorship ]. 



*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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"*What's next on the agenda?*"


* The next regular City Council meeting is on Monday, February 12, at 7 p.m. View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/252888/ ]


* To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, you are required to sign up ahead of time using the online form [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. 


* The next Coffee with Council [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2129/102 ] is on Saturday, February 17, at 9:30 a.m.


* City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents' Day.


* The next Financial Sustainability Task Force [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/finance-administration/financial-sustainability-plan ] meeting is on Wednesday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. 

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