Back by popular demand, Attorney and Technologist Shankar Narayan returns to the Kenmore Community Club to discuss artificial intelligence. At the Kenmore Community Club's next Dinner and Discussion, Oct. 14, 2026, Narayan will expand on his July discussion of "A.I., Civil Rights, and the Fight for a Just Future," and focus on the potential impacts of AI on society and the need for safeguards. This talk will focus more on AI impacts on governance, policy, social organization

Get your tickets before it is sold out In a quiet suburban garden, three old friends and a visiting neighbor share tea and small stories. But how long can they skim the surface when beyond the fence the world is on fire? Join us for the Pacific Northwest premiere of a one-of-kind play by Caryl Churchill, one of Britain’s greatest living playwrights. At turns, hilarious, at turns unsettling, this darkly comic, gorgeously lyric, beautifully human play weaves together the rich h

Image generated by WIX AI AI Literacy Workshop Saturday, October 17, 11:30am-1:30pm Description: Learn what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, what it isn't, and how to use it wisely. Come to an interactive session exploring how AI tools actually work, how to spot AI-generated content, and how to use these tools safely and effectively. Plus, an honest look at where things can go wrong. No experience needed, just curiosity. For teens and adults. Presented by University of Washin

Kenmore Community Club hosted POP!More Kenmore Markets | Oktoberfest Hank Heron, the City of Kenmore's mascot visited and posed for pictures with festival participants at the POP!More Market hosted by the Kenmore Community Club as part of the Kenmore's 3rd Annual Oktoberfest. Several vendors who participated in the Pop!More Kenmore Markets provided festival goers with an array of treats ranging from hotdogs, ice cream and pretzels along with displays of jewelry, soothing scen

Do you have a pre-retirement career or ‘honey do’ skills that are getting a little rusty from disuse in your retirement years? Maybe you’re looking for something else to do to keep busy? How about signing up with our NSC Employment program and becoming one of our ‘Seniors Helping Seniors’. It’s truly a win/win situation. You get to use your life skills to help seniors who need assistance while earning some extra money for yourself. It’s easy. All potential workers are ini

Join KCRC for our annual dinner and FUNdraiser. More than raising funds to improve equipment, expand programming, and proudly serve our athlete community of diverse experiences and backgrounds, this is an evening to celebrate together the many successes of 2026 and look forward to an even stronger 2027. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH 6 PM Lake Forest Park Civic Club at 17301 Beach Dr NE, Lake Forest Park, WA

Volunteer with us next month at Log Boom Park at our annual Jack Crawford Day event on Saturday, October 17. This event is held in honor of our first Mayor, Jack Crawford, who is celebrated for his leadership, graciousness, and generosity of spirit. This is a great volunteer opportunity to serve alongside other community members to help beautify and maintain Log Boom Park. To learn more and sign up, visit kenmorewa.gov/volunteer.

There’s something special about autumn—the crisp air, colorful leaves, and chances to gather with friends, family, and neighbors. Below are some of the fall events happening in the Kenmore/Northshore area. Fall Festival at Northshore YMCA This fall, the Northshore YMCA is hosting its annual fall carnival and trunk or treat event to celebrate the season and strengthen community connections. What: Northshore YMCA Fall Festival When: Oct. 24, 5:30-8:00 pm Where: Northshore YMCA

As part of the Kenmore Community Club's Dinner and Discussions the City of Kenmore will host an informational presentation Proposition 1 is a levy lid lift on the November 2026 ballot that would provide funding for programs and services related to Climate & Environmental Stewardship, Affordable Housing, and Human Services—including environmental programs, affordable housing efforts, and services that assist families, seniors, youth, and other vulnerable populations. The price

Mark your calendars for September 12-20 and check out the 2026 program announcements and engagement opportunities for this year's Oktoberfest below! Prost! The September 12 – 20th, 2026 Kenmore Oktoberfest will bring together more than 3,000 people for the 3rd Annual city-wide celebration in the heart of Kenmore with a lively mix of Bavarian tradition and Pacific Northwest charm. Enjoy these Oktoberfest events and more: Fly Away 5K/10K and Kenmore Air Family Fun Day kicking o

Don't miss the Pop!More vendors at the 2026 Oktoberfest, Sat. Sept. 19 The Kenmore Community Club will host this year's Pop!More market at this year's Oktoberfest. Situated in the heart of Kenmore's Brew Row between Postdoc Brewing and Copperworks Distilling and the beer garden, you can spend your Saturday, Sept. 19 browsing an array of local makers, artisans, and community groups. Stock up on gifts, grab a special treat for you and your family or just soak in the market. En

After the Wiener Dog Races swing by the Kenmore Community Club for some creative coloring and design your own dachsund thanks to Arts of Kenmore. Bring your kids inside the Kenmore Community Club hall for The Arts of Kenmore's ever-popular “Decorate a Dachsund” booth as well as some fun arts and crafts activities offered by Arts of Kenmore. Outside, spend your Saturday surrounded by local makers, artisans, and community vibes at the Pop!More Kenmore Oktoberfest Market in the

The Kenmore Heritage Society present OktoberLens, a free digital photo contest open to all ages. Participants have from September 13–21 to capture the joy, energy, and traditions of Oktoberfest in Kenmore. With five fun categories there’s a chance to enter up to five times: Ceremony & Tradition, Cheers!, Wiener Winners, In Motion, and Young at Heart Winning photos will be featured on KHS’s website and social media, and prizes are awarded in every category.

Northshore Wranglers Program: Promoting “Fun For All”, this program provides inclusion, fun, and friendships for special needs individuals of all ages and abilities, in partnership with the community, through year-round recreation, sports, life skills and social opportunities, as well as advocacy and family support. Programming is currently happening virtually and in person. Classes vary each quarter but have included cooking classes, show & tell, theater, martial arts, yog

Books will be available for sale and author signing Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:30pm–7:30pm Kenmore Want to get more creative, stay focused, and build stronger friendships? Join local author and neuroscientist Dr. Therese Huston for fun, hands-on activities inspired by her book Best Brain Ever. Try out simple, science-backed strategies to help your brain do its best work—and have a great time doing it. For tweens, teens, and caregivers of tweens and teens. Refreshments prov

First shelter footing pour at 73rd Avenue NE eastbound station. Photo credit Sound Transit Construction for Stride S3 continues to progress in Kenmore. Crews are working on utility and roadway improvements that will support future rapid transit service along the SR 522 corridor. Recent work has focused on preparing key intersections and station areas for upcoming infrastructure upgrades designed to improve transit reliability, safety, and mobility for all users. Recent cons

Applications are now open for the next Startup425 Accelerator program, offering entrepreneurs and founders in western Washington an opportunity to turn their ideas into a business. Bothell residents looking to start a small business or raise capital for the first time are encouraged to apply. The Startup425 Accelerator program is a free 15-week educational program designed to help new entrepreneurs rapidly develop their business idea and launch a company while learning essent

George Kahumoku Jr and Daniel Ho will bring their signature Hawaiian sound to Kenmore's Summer Concerts in the Park on Aug. 13. No Dinner and Discussion at Kenmore Community Club in August Whether it is a concert in St. Edwards Park, outdoor movie in the Square or the Farmers Market, there is so much to do on a summer evening in Kenmore. As a result, the Kenmore Community Club will not be having a Dinner and Discussion in August, but instead, encourages the community to parti

Shankar Narayan presented his talk, "AI, Civil Rights, and the Fight for a Just Future," at the Kenmore Community Club's Dinner and Discussion series July 8. While most people think about artificial intelligence in terms of how it will affect employment, or energy and water costs, or whether it will it lead to out of control killer robots, Shankar Narayan says those are not the right questions. "Instead of asking, 'can AI help me write my paper?' we need to frame the question

Audience members vote for their favorite short plays, playwrights and performers As If Theatre Company is back and ready to misbehave! To celebrate our 6th annual short play festival, we are shaking things up with a brand-new, wickedly fun twist: The Kenmore Quickies – The 8 Deadly Sins. Eight playwrights, eight directors, and 15 actors have teamed up to bring delicious mischief to the stage for 4 performances, August 7–9, 2026. How did we get here? It all started at a roarin