Join us Tonight for National Night Out

Come meet your local police officers and neighbors at the annual National Night Out Against Crime TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 1 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Kenmore City Hall. The Kenmore Police Department invites you to join them for a free barbecue with hot dogs and hamburgers, learn tips on home and personal safety, and enjoy other activities.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Kenmore Fun Photo Contest August 5

Bring your friends, family and neighbors to Kenmore Camera, 6708 NE 181st St. on Saturday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. to compete in a one-day photo contest open to all ages and skill levels. 

Presented by the Kenmore Heritage Society, prizes will be awarded for the most original, appealing, and creating entry in each of six mystery categories,which will be announced the morning of the contest. 

One of last year's winners was Peggy Mundy with her fun interpretation of the category "Only in Kenmore". 

For more information, email kenmorepix@gmail.com. To view the event flyer, click here. 

Coffee with Council August 7 & 19

The Kenmore City Council invites citizens to Coffee with Council on Monday, August 7, at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m. We will announce the locations of the meetings later this week, as Diva Espresso in the Hangar community building is close to opening. Citizens are encouraged to attend these informal sessions to ask questions, discuss issues and offer suggestions on any topic of interest. Take advantage of this great opportunity and get to know your City Council.

'Backpacks for Kids' Now Through August 10

Help fill backpacks with school supplies for students experiencing need in our community. Now in its 18th year, the 'Backpacks for Kids' Program hosted by the Northshore Schools Foundation has helped thousands of students be prepared to start the year. You can drop off supplies at one of dozens of collection sites across the Northshore region, including Kenmore City Hall. Or, bring your donations to Kenmore’s Movies @ the Square on August 9.

For more information on supplies needed and collection sites, visit www.northshoreschoolsfoundation.org/backpacks.

YMCA Summer Lunch Program at City Hall

Join us for lunch! The Northshore YMCA is providing FREE summer lunches for children 18 and under weekdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., now through August 30 at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Avenue NE. All children are welcomed to come enjoy lunch, engage in activities and meet new friends.

For more information, view the event flyer.

Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole Comes to Kenmore August 3

Put your dancing shoes on and celebrate the 15th annual Kenmore Summer Concert Series. These free community events run for six consecutive Thursdays starting July 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE. 

On August 3, join us for Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole, a global artist whose genre-crossing work strives to “prompt the Native into action and engage our psyche.” Her work draws directly from ancestral memory and hula practice, with roots in chant that transforms to melody. Grounded in the traditions of hula and ha’a, the concert includes choreographic performances by Halau Hula O Hapualani.

Parking for the concert is FREE. A Washington State Parks Discover Pass will not be required to park in the designated concert parking area starting at 4:30 p.m.

Concert-goers are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic dinners to share a special summer night under the open sky. Food vendors will also be on-site throughout the series. Alcohol is not permitted. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join the festivities.

The last performance of the Kenmore Concert Series will include hard-grooving soul artist Grace Love on August 10. 

Discover Arts, Food and More at the Kenmore Community Market Thursdays Now through August 

Cedar Park Northshore Church is hosting a weekly community market that services neighbors in Kenmore and surrounding communities with goodies from local farmers, crafters, food trucks, and artisans now through August 31. The market takes place at the church parking lot, 18737 68th Avenue NE, Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There is ample parking on-site.

For more information, visit www.kenmoremarket.com.

Movies @ the Square Continues with La La Land August 9

Movies @ the Square is Kenmore's new popular summer movie series that features family-friendly favorites shown on a large inflatable screen outdoors at the new Town Square, 6728 NE 181st Street. Food trucks and preshow entertainment begin at 7:30 p.m. and movies will begin at dusk. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and cozy up under the stars for this summer’s biggest hits. Alcohol is not permitted.

Join us for the following showings:

• August 9 – La La Land
• August 23 – Finding Dory
• August 30 – Beauty and the Beast

Learn to Skateboard this Summer!

This is the summer to learn how to skate or learn new tricks! Register for the Skate Like A Girl Skate Camp at Jack V. Crawford Skate Court on August 21 - 25 or August 28 - September 1. This coed camp is geared toward children ages 5-12 at all level of abilities from completely new to skateboarding to advanced.

To learn more and register, visit www.skatelikeagirl.com/summer-programs.