Celebrate 'Courtesy is Contagious in Kenmore' Day by volunteering in parks on October 26

Join the annual parks clean up on Oct 26

Join Kenmore staff and volunteers at the annual parks clean up event on Saturday, October 26, 2013 honoring Kenmore’s first Mayor Jack V. Crawford’s many con­tributions to Kenmore. Mr. Crawford was particularly proud of Kenmore’s parks. Volunteers are needed from 9am to noon at Log Boom Park (17415 61st Ave NE) and Squire’s Landing (7515 NE 175th St) to help pick up debris, pull weeds, disperse mulch, grub blackberries and Knotweed roots, and remove ivy. Welcom­ing remarks begin at 9am at Log Boom Park.

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.

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.

Event Details

Individuals, families, and community groups are encouraged to participate. No need to preregister but you can help us determine the amount of supplies needed by RSVPing to Volunteer and Events Coordinator Cindy Shelton, 425-398-8900. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by their parent. Youth 17 and under are required to have parent/guardian sign volunteer agreement form to participate.

Gloves and basic gardening tool supplies are limited.  If you can, please bring your own in case we run out. The event will happen rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Water and light snacks will be provided.

The park clean up event is organized by the City of Kenmore. The City thanks the following sponsors of City of Kenmore community events throughout the year: Frank Lumber Co., Banner Bank, Grocery Outlet, BowWow Fun Towne, Bastyr University, Snapdoodle Toys, Puget Sound Energy, Republic Services,  Northshore Utility District, Buyers’ Choice, and Kenmore Reporter.

For more information, contact Cindy Shelton, 425-398-8900.