30th Annual King County Employees Car Show June 16
The Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association is sponsoring the 30th Annual King County Employees Car Show in conjunction with the 42nd King County Metro Transit Metroadeo on Saturday, June 16 at the Metro Transit Safety and Training Center, 11911 East Marginal Way South, Tukwila. All King County employees, their families and friends are invited to show off their antique, classic or special-interest vehicles. There will be great prizes and giveaways, registration is free and begins at 9 a.m. The event begins at 10 a.m. and concludes with an awards ceremony at 1:30… Read More
Celebrating Best Starts for Kids’ school partnerships
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Blog Schools have a lot of jobs. In addition to education, schools are tasked with helping children, young people, and families navigate challenges in their lives and connect to the resources they need to succeed. That’s why schools and the organizations that support them are critical partners in accomplishing Best Starts for Kids’ vision. On Tuesday, Best Starts for Kids partners working in the Bellevue School District met with Executive Constantine at Highland Middle School to celebrate these partnerships and discuss how Best Starts for Kids… Read More
Pet of the Week: Callie
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Cuddlebug Callie is our Pet of the Week! This senior girl is a gentle and loving cat, and likes to take things slow – so we’re calling her one of our pets with a “Bashful Blue” personality. She may get a little nervous in new situations, and will do best with a family who understands she may need some time to warm up. Once she gets to know you, she would love to cuddle with you in your lap! Callie may not get along with other cats,… Read More
There’s still time to register for Sunday’s BBY5K!
Since 2010, the Big Backyard 5K has raised more than $300,000 – funds that have improved Your Big Backyard. Get signed up to join in the fun at Marymoor Park this weekend! The 2018 BBY5K sponsored by Kaiser Permanente is happening at 9 a.m. Sunday at King County’s Marymoor Park. Visit the site to register. If you register soon enough, you can use Discount Code KPThrive to get $20 off. Once registered, you can pick up your race bib, your BBY5K t-shirt, and – if you’re getting them – your BBY5K hoodie… Read More
Superior Court block party to celebrate Juneteenth, June 19
In observance of Juneteenth, the King County Superior Court is hosting a Juneteenth A Day of Remembrance block party celebration. It will be held Tuesday, June 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Spruce Street between 12th Avenue and 14th Avenue. The event is free and open to the King County work community. Join the Superior Court for exhibits, live entertainment and food! If there is rain, the event will be held in the Juvenile Court Lobby at 1211 East Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122.
Kudos! to Records and Licensing Services Division
Records and Licensing Services received a great Thank You tweet during Public Service Worker Appreciation Week from J.P. Stewart: Thank you for all you do for King County, RALS! And, thank you for the shout out, J.P.!
Pride t-shirts are ready to order
The 2018 Pride “Beyond Borders” t-shirts are ready to order! Fill out an order form, get payment of check or cash ready (no credit or debit cards), and return the completed order form with payment to Mariah Taylor either in person or through interoffice mail (CNK-PH-1250) no later than June 5. If you work outside of the downtown core and want your shirt sent through interoffice mail, include your mailstop on your order form. View the original bulletin or contact Leah Holland with questions. Leah will send updates on t-shirt orders and… Read More
Sign-ups now open for weekly produce deliveries at work
Crossposted from Employee Health and Well-Being Support local King County farmers through the CSA@Work program It’s summertime and the cooking is easy. With produce from local farmers that is! King County proudly supports local farmers through its CSA@Work program (Community Supported Agriculture). CSAs are a popular way for consumers to buy local seasonal food directly from a farmer who offers a “share” in their harvest. Read more.
Pet-of-the-Week twofur: Smidgen and Tidbit
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC These senior miniature poodles were brought in a couple of weeks ago by a resident who found them. Smidgen and Tidbit love spending time together and are always found curled up together on their bed. These two are affectionate lovebugs who would love to cuddle up with you at home! Smidgen has an adorable snaggle-tooth that adds to his character. Tidbit is also very charming, and has an adorable squeal she makes when she’s happy. Because these two are older dogs, they will have some special care… Read More
Take Trailhead Direct transit from Capitol Hill to Mount Si
The second Trailhead Direct route kicked off Saturday, offering service from Sound Transit’s Capitol Hill Link light rail station to Mount Si and Mount Teneriffe. There are stops for customers in downtown Seattle and at the Eastgate and North Bend park-and-rides. Beginning June 16, customers will also be able to board a Trailhead Direct transit van at a free satellite parking lot in North Bend for a ride to the Mailbox Peak trailhead. “We are connecting high-capacity transit to some of the most popular hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest,” said King… Read More
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