The Kenmore City Council invites community members to join them on Saturday, October 23 for a parks cleanup event in honoring Kenmore’s first Mayor Jack V. Crawford’s many contributions to Kenmore. In 2009, City Council proclaimed October 24 “Courtesy is Contagious in Kenmore” Day as an annual observance in honor of Mr. Crawford, who passed away in December 2008. Mr. Crawford served on the Kenmore City Council from the City’s incorporation in August 1998 through December 2005. During his Council tenure, he held the position of Kenmore’s first Mayor from 1998 through 1999; and held the position of Deputy Mayor from 2000 through 2001.
Mr. Crawford was particularly proud of Kenmore’s parks. The Council invites the community to volunteer at the following park cleanup events scheduled on Saturday, October 23.
-Log Boom Park
61st Ave NE & NE 175th St, Kenmore
9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In 2008, while serving as the president of the Kenmore Heritage Society, Mr. Crawford played a key role in developing the Kenmore History Path at Log Boom Park. The Heritage Society dedicated the path to Mr. Crawford in August 2009. Volunteers are needed to help clean the History Path signage, pick up trash along the shoreline, and pull weeds.
-Squire’s Landing (formerly called Swamp Creek Park)
7515 NE 175th Street, Kenmore
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The City received a grant from the King Conservation District for restoration work in Squire’s Landing Park. Improving the conditions at the park will enhance habitat for the salmon in the Sammamish River and Swamp Creek. Restoring the native riparian vegetation is recognized as an important part of this effort. The work being completed under the grant focuses on restoring approximately 3-acres located in the northeastern corner of the park. Non-native invasive plants such as blackberries will be removed and the area will be prepared for replanting native vegetation.
Volunteers are needed to help plant up to 1,000 native plants in this 3-acre area. Volunteers are vital to the success of this project. City staff and biologists will be on-site to work with volunteers.
Event Registration
Individuals, families and community groups are encouraged to participate at both events. Volunteers must register no later than Wednesday, October 20. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to the City of Kenmore at events@kenmorewa.gov or call 425-398-8900. Event staff will reply with a volunteer registration form, driving and parking directions, and event details. The event will happen rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. Volunteers should wear boots and bring work gloves and shovels. Water and light snacks will be provided.
For more information, visit the City’s website at www.kenmorewa.gov/events, email events@kenmorewa.gov, or call 425-398-8900
