Kenmore Summer Concert Series

The City of Kenmore organized the eighth annual Kenmore Summer Concert Series Thursday evenings from July 1 through August 19 at Saint Edward State Park. The open stage at Saint Edward State Park is an ideal location to relax and enjoy a casual evening amidst the park’s natural beauty. Visitors were invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners to share a special summer night under the open sky. All concerts are free and open to the public. Parking is available on-site. Each night features different music from around the globe.

Thank you to all the groups that performed at the
2010 Kenmore Summer Concert Series

Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound
Soul-Inflected Americana
http://www.paulcebar.com

The Infamous Stringdusters
Contemporary Bluegrass
http://www.thestringdusters.com/

Milonga
Pan-Latin Dance Party
http://www.myspace.com/milongaband 

Weldon Kekauoha
Hawaiian + Hula
http://www.weldonkekauoha.com

Po' Girl
Canadian Urban Roots
http://www.pogirl.net

Chatham County Line
American Music from North Carolina
http://chathamcountyline.com/

Portland Cello Project
Amorphous Cellos Collective
http://portlandcelloproject.com/

Hey Marseilles
Orchestral Folk-Pop
http://www.heymarseilles.com/

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2011 Kenmore Summer Concert Series, please contact the City of Kenmore at 425-398-8900 or events@kenmorewa.gov.

Please check back in early 2011 for performance and vendor submittal information.

Dog Halloween Costume Contest
Enter between October 25 and October 31
Email: events@ci.kenmore.wa.us
Mail: PO Box 82607, Kenmore, WA 98028
Do you have the best costume for your dog? Send in your best photo of your dog in its Halloween costume. The best dressed dogs will win prizes.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 2
Kenmore City Hall
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
HO! HO! HO! Sleigh your way to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy the beautiful voices of our local choirs while having your child’s photo taken with Santa Claus, making your favorite holiday arts & crafts project and enjoying cookies with hot cocoa. Help count down the lighting of the tree with Santa Claus at 6:05 p.m. FREE!

Previous 2010 Events
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3 - 10 a.m.
Inglemoor High School
Hop on over to the annual egg hunt! Children 12 and under divided into age groups and searched for more than 5,000 eggs filled with candy and toys in the open grass field area. Kids also enjoyed inflatable rides, games, coloring activities and more inside the gymnasium.

Earth Day 2010
Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saint Edward State Park Gymnasium
The City sponsored a booth at Earth Day 2010. The event featured food, children's activities, science and wildlife exhibits, energy conservation techniques, tree care, environmental education, and more.

Swamp Creek Park Clean Up
Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Swamp Creek Park
The City of Kenmore received a grant from the King Conservation District to restore native plants and wildlife habitat in Swamp Creek Park on the Sammamish River. Community volunteers helped pick up trash and remove invasive weeds. Volunteers went on a nature walk with a professional biologist from the City's consulting firm ESA Adolfson to learn about the park's plants, animals, and ecology. Event Sponsored by Kenmore Self Storage.

New City Hall Events
The City of Kenmore celebrated the opening of the new City Hall with two special events - an Open House and a Dedication Ceremony. The Open House was held on Saturday, May 8 and provided an opportunity for the public to tour the entire City Hall. The Dedication Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 22 and featured a formal program with Congressman Jay Inslee invited as the guest of honor.

Spring Recycling Event
Saturday, June 5
Old Kenmore Park & Ride
The recycling event provides an opportunity for Kenmore resident to properly dispose of batteries, cardboard, television sets and other items. A flyer is mailed to residents prior to the event.

Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 4; 10 p.m.
Log Boom Park
The community gathered at the park to watch a professional fireworks show over Lake Washington. The fireworks show was sponsored by Pacific Medical Centers.

National Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 3; 6 p.m.
Kenmore City Hall
The Kenmore Police Department hosted a fun evening for the community with free food, activities and crime prevention information. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.