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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/volunteer-programs ]

*Summer Volunteer Opportunities - Join the Fun!
*This City is currently looking for community volunteers to help support Kenmore summer events. Volunteering at City events is a fun way to get involved and connect with other community members. To sign up, fill out the Volunteer Intake Form [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/volunteer-programs/volunteer-intake-form ] and select the volunteer shift you are interested in.

*4th of July Volunteers Needed
*The Kenmore 4th of July Fireworks Show [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/4th-of-july ] is the largest event of the year and we need volunteer support to run the event! There are volunteer roles for individuals and also opportunities for a group or a business to volunteer as a team.  All the 4th of July volunteers will get a volunteer t-shirt and dinner will be provided. See available shifts and duties and sign up to volunteer at kenmorewa.gov/volunteer [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/volunteer-programs ].



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2 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/projects-in-the-city/current-projects/glacier-nw-dredging ]

*Proposed Glacier Northwest Dredging Project Status Update*
Glacier Northwest, Inc. (dba CalPortland) is proposing lake dredging at the ready-mix plant and aggregate yard located at the north end of Lake Washington at 6423/6431 NE 175th Street in Kenmore. The project proposes to remove approximately 800 cubic yards of material within the previously maintained 16,000-square-foot berth (the space where vessels can be moored) for maintenance dredging. The project is proposed as maintenance to provide safe access for vessels and barges to the terminal by removing (dredging) sand, gravel, and some lake sediment.

*Project Status Update: *The SEPA Determination of Mitigated NonSignificance (MDNS) [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showdocument?id=3263 ] was issued on June 3, 2024 and includes mitigation measures (conditions). Visit the project webpage [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/projects-in-the-city/current-projects/glacier-nw-dredging ] to learn more, including a detailed description of these conditions:


* Sediment testing is required.
* Water quality monitoring is required.
* To help ensure the protection of fish and their habitat, the project shall comply with recommendations provided by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and provide a copy of Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permit issued by the WDFW to the City.


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3 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/juneteeth-celebration ]

**Celebrate Juneteenth in Kenmore June 19*
*Save the date for the second annual Juneteenth Celebration [ https://rw2yhkq5.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kenmorewa.gov%2Four-city%2Fspecial-events%2Fjuneteeth-celebration/2/0101018fca2a702d-afa3c48c-c6b0-466b-8862-961cdabfaec8-000000/b1cP4BzGQO3bfjHpEBZ7tlH4UYU=377 ] event taking place Wednesday, June 19, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Kenmore Town Square. This event will be held in conjunction with the Kenmore Farmers Market [ http://rw2yhkq5.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Fkenmorewa.gov%2Ffarmersmarket/2/0101018fca2a702d-afa3c48c-c6b0-466b-8862-961cdabfaec8-000000/v7OHMnZ_C5dJm5gdSd5jmtJ9bbU=377 ]. This community event includes interactive booths, performances, speakers, activities, crafts, educational materials, food, giveaways, and more! The City of Kenmore events team is partnering with the DEIA [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/human-resources/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ] Advisory Committee to host this important and significant event. "Learn more about the history of Juneteenth." [ https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth ]



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4 [ https://bastyrgardens.square.site/ ]

*Medicinal and Edible Plant Sale at Bastyr University This Saturday
*Bastyr will be hosting a Medicinal and Edible Plant Sale [ https://bastyrgardens.square.site/ ] at their campus this Saturday, June 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Plant Sale is free to attend and open to everyone. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist, a gardening enthusiast, or simply curious about natural health, at this event you can discover the incredible world of medicinal and edible plants! Come to connect with fellow plant lovers and explore a diverse selection of medicinal and edible plants, all carefully cultivated by Bastyr’s knowledgeable horticulture team. Learn from Bastyr's experts about the health benefits and uses of each plant and get tips on growing and caring for them. Bastyr University [ https://bastyr.edu/ ] is located in the grounds of Saint Edward State Park at 14500 Juanita Drive in Kenmore.



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


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


* The next City Council meeting [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/255554/ ] is on Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m.
"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/2071/102 ] is on Saturday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m.


* The Kenmore Farmers Market [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/kenmore-farmers-market ] runs every Wednesday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. through August. "See you at the market!"


* Find more meetings and events on the City's calendar [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/calendar ].

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