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In recognition of the importance of local politics and civic engagement, The Houghton Neighborhood Association (HNA) is hosting a Kirkland City Council Candidate Forum on Monday October 16th, 2023 at 6pm at the International School gym. At the Forum, Houghton residents will be able to learn more about Kirkland City Council Candidates positions, perspectives and views.
So we can make best efforts to focus the Forum on the questions & topics that are most important to you, please let us know any specific questions or general topics you’d like to be included in the Forum by completing this quick survey
The following candidates have confirmed they will attend:
Position 2: Kelli Curtis & Catie Malik
Position 4: Toby Nixon & John Tymczyszyn
Position 6: Amy Falcone & Ryan James
You are invited! It’s the “HNA Summer Soirée” – formerly known as the Houghton Neighborhood Association Annual Picnic.
Sunday, July 30th from 4-9pm at the Northwest University Campus. Bring your family and friends to join your neighbors for food, live music, arts & crafts, games and prizes. Bring your picnic blanket or chairs and plan to spend the day with the heart of your community – HOUGHTON!
This year we have so many new and exciting things to bring to you this year:
- FOOD TRUCKS: Cascadia Pizza and Tacos El Güero
- GOURMET ICE CREAM: Street Treats Seattle
- Bring your own Picnic or buy food on site
- LIVE MUSIC: “The Sliding Eights” and Local Kirkland Youth Jazz Musicians
- DOOR PRIZES: From Local Houghton Businesses
- Lake Washington Physical Therapy’s: Kid’s Obstacle Course
- LOCAL VENDORS: Selling custom jewelry, art and other handmade crafts
(Inspired Jules, Karribean Designs, Packing Penguins, Maltby Made, Packing Penguins and more…)
- “Bike & Scooter Skills Course”
- PLAY: Volleyball, Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, frisbee… bring your yard games
This is your opportunity to spend an afternoon and evening with neighbors, family, friends of Houghton and beyond.
Come be a part of this amazing and vibrant Houghton community we call HOME. Everyone is Welcome. See you there!
Sunday, July 30th
4-9pm
Northwest University Campus / 5520 108th Ave NE
Be part of an event like no other! “Bridging Kirkland” is a celebration of Kirkland’s new Totem Lake Connector pedestrian and bicycle bridge. It’s happening tomorrow, July 8, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come be part of a once-in-a-generation aerial group photo on the new bridge!
The event will feature a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, family-friendly attractions, such as an animal petting zoo, fire and police vehicles, a LEGO replica of the bridge and interactive info booths on City programs near the south end the bridge, next to LA Fitness.
Note: There is no on-site parking for the event. Participants are encouraged to bike, walk or bus to the event. Free parking is at the green garage at the Village at Totem Lake, accessed from 120th Ave NE or Totem Lake Way. Limited mobility community members should contact Rosalie Wessels at rwessels@kirklandwa.gov for more info. There will be a bicycle valet service provided by Kirkland Greenways, limited to available space. Bus routes 239, 225, and 255 have stops near the bridge.
Want to see behind the scenes? Hear from Associate Project Director of the bridge build and LEGO User Group members who built a LEGO model of the bridge as they detail the specifics of the Totem Lake Connector bridge from two different perspectives.
Hi Everyone
The next CHNA meeting is back in person on May 9th (Tue) at the NorthWest U campus. Please see the poster below for details, and map below it for where this is.
Our agenda is:
6:30p-7p Arrivals & Social
7-7:15 Welcome, New Board Elections & Bylaws
7:15-7:30 Key topics of interest from the new Board
7:30-8:30 Community conversation with featured guest Kirkland Police Department Lt. Troy Knafla
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Please pass this on to your neighbors!!
Haris Husain
Vice President, CHNA
Our annual meeting will be held on May 9, 2023, starting at 6:30 PM. We will meet in-person in the Argue Health Science Center (5600 111th Ave NE, Room 231) on the campus of Northwest University (see below map).
The business portion of the meeting will include review of proposed amendments to our Bylaws to clarify that the President and Vice President positions must be held by people that reside within the CHNA boundaries. A copy of the proposed revisions to the Bylaws is provided below.
We also will be electing CHNA’s Board at the meeting. As noted at our March 23 meeting, several members have stepped up to volunteer to lead CHNA. Please let us know (at the meeting or by email- centralhoughton@gmail.com ) if you are interested in a Board position or other role to help out.
The majority of the meeting will be A Conversation About Community Safety With The Kirkland Police Department.
Come and join us to listen, ask questions, and get involved to help make a difference in our community.
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HNA’s
Next Regular
Meeting is Scheduled for
Tuesday Dec. 12, 2023
at 6:00pm.
Location:
Firestation 22 Community Room
6602 106th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033
Topics:
Kirkland Neighborhood Safety Program Update on Houghton Village Development, The Houghton Boulevard Project, etc.
*Please note that the default day for meetings is the second Tuesday of the months of September, November, January, March, and May. To be timely, we may call special meetings to discuss topics of major neighborhood interest.
Also note, HNA does not typically meet during July and August, unless there is a specific immediate topic to share.