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The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses to connect at the Town Center in Lake Forest Park on October 1. This event aims to strengthen community ties and promote local commerce.
The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition will host a free Community Preparedness Fair on October 11, 2025, at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. Attendees can learn about emergency preparedness and engage with live demonstrations and local emergency management representatives. The event emphasizes the importance of personal and family safety plans in the face of disasters.
The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) offers free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training starting September 25, 2025. The seven-week course covers topics including Fire Safety and Basic First Aid. Registration for the course is open now.
Lake Forest Park residents can attend information sessions about a proposed six-year police and public safety levy set for the November 2025 ballot. The City Council aims to address rising public safety costs and maintain essential services like 911 dispatch and police staffing. The proposed levy would cost $0.24 per $1,000 of assessed property value, starting in 2026.
A new public art installation titled "Nature’s Repose" by artist Melissa Cole will be dedicated on October 25, 2025, at the Sr 104 and 40th Place NE Roundabout in Shar Project, Andhra Pradesh, India. The dedication ceremony is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance public spaces with art.
The Burke-Gilman Trail will temporarily close from October 2 to November 7, 2025, for essential maintenance in Lake Forest Park. This closure affects a key intersection in King County, impacting local access and recreational activities.
The Community Resource Access Fair will take place on September 20, 2025, in Shoreline, Washington. The event aims to connect residents with vital community services and resources. Attendees can expect information on early childhood education, financial reform, and various nonprofit organizations.
King County will initiate its Annual Overlay Project on September 19, 2025, focusing on infrastructure improvements in the housing market. This project aims to enhance economic conditions in the region, particularly in Nebraska.
Lake Forest Park received an award for excellence in budgeting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The award recognizes the city's achievements in financial management and public finance. The presentation will take place on September 18, 2025.
The City Council approved a contract for the construction of a roundabout at SR 104 and 40th Place NE. This project aims to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.