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
Your Big Backyard 5K run and walk – fitness and more!
Since 2010, the Big Backyard 5K presented by Kaiser Permanente has promoted fitness and community involvement, and has raised more than $300,000 for King County Parks – your big backyard. Supporting King County Parks through the BBY5K helps keep our parks, trails and open spaces operating for all to enjoy, and you’ll have a lot of fun doing it! This family-friendly event is Sunday, June 3 at Marymoor Park. Get $20 off your registration fee using discount Code KPThrive The BBY5K is proud to have Kaiser Permanente* as its presenting sponsor. Kaiser… Read More
Expanding mental health services in King County middle schools
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids From coping with stress and social pressure to the appearance of mental health needs, many middle schoolers benefit from mental health support as they find their way through adolescence. We’re thrilled to announce that beginning this fall, middle school students in over 40 King County schools will have more access to mental health screening and services at their school. Best Starts for Kids and the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency levy will combine funds to invest $12.6 million over three years to expand Screening, Brief Intervention,… Read More
Voter Education Fund kickoff was a success!
Crossposted from Election Connection It was a long day of training and information but the recipients of our Voters Education Fund program were happy to participate! Thank you to every organization who came to our kickoff today and who is doing great things to help expand voter education and outreach to underserved communities throughout King County! The Voter Education Fund is a government, philanthropic and community partnership led by King County Elections and Seattle Foundation to remove barriers to voting in underserved and underrepresented communities. Through this partnership, 33 organizations are receiving… Read More
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