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Landmark Community Meeting
If you have questions, concerns, comments, or just want to know a little bit more about the Masonic Home/Landmark; the history, the process, the current status, etc., please join us at the Beach Park this Thursday, August 21 at 6pm.
Marina Steps
After all this time, the Marina Steps are not yet a sure thing. The City Council will be hearing a detailed report about options during our September 4 meeting. If you have strong feelings about this project, please share them with us! You can write to the Council at [email protected] or even better, join us at the meeting!
Where: City Hall, 6 pm.
Q & A
Why is the City tearing down the Marina docks?
The docks and slips are deteriorating and need to be replaced. This will likely be about a 20-year process and the resulting moorage will more closely match trending demand for boat sizes, slips, and moorage fees. This project is being paid for by Marina tenants. In the meantime, covered moorage will continue to be available.
Mayor’s Meetings & Events
Arya Samaj chooses Des Moines
It was an honor to attend and welcome the International Arya Samaj Conference as they celebrated 150 years with great performances and fantastic cuisine.
National Night Out
National Night Out; the best pot luck picnic of the year! What a fantastic evening for greeting and supporting neighbors all over the community - thank you all for the food, fun, and laughter!
Music in the Park
Music in the Park is growing to be one of the best-attended events in the City with more than a thousand people eating, dancing and laughing this last week! We have one more concert for the season, this Wednesday, August 20, at 7 pm. Come on out and hear Lively Colours!
Citizen’s Advisory Board
I am so appreciating our new Citizen's Advisory Board! An advisory body that encompasses our Arts Commission, Senior Citizens' Advisory, and Human Services Advisory, these folks do a lot to support our community. If you happen to see any of them around town, give them a pat on the back! We still have openings for those who live in the Pacific Ridge area of town - if you happen to know anyone interested, have them call the City: 206-878-4595.
Cambodian Festival
It was an honor to welcome hundreds of our Cambodian neighbors as they gathered for their annual festival - and an authentic wedding! So gracious and kind, offering friendship (and terrific cuisine!), they are in need of support for their war-torn homeland.
Fusion Gala
What a grand evening for a gala! With the goal of making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring, and operating Poverty Bay Coffee Company and Fusion Decor Boutique in support of their vision, Fusion helps over 250 families per year find housing and support for a stable future.
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene
“Working to keep us from moving backwards is our prime focus . . . and telling people’s stories is essential.” - Congresswoman Suzan DelBene
It was an honor to host an SCA luncheon gathering in order to hear from this hard-working representative. Thank you, Suzan!
Congressman Adam Smith
“Representative democracy will not be perfect but it is what we have and we need to work to build coalition.” - Adam Smith
It was an honor to represent Des Moines as the host City for the annual “Taste of the Ninth,” featuring our own Adam Smith. It was a delight to see electeds gathered from all over the County to support he work he is doing in “the other Washington.”
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay
I so much appreciated the opportunity to chat about possibilities for resource and partnerships with King County Councilmember (and Executive candidate) Girmay Zahilay, who is a great South County advocate.
Workforce Discovery Lab
Thirty high school students
From four cities
Gathered for week
In the middle of their summer
To learn and be inspired
By industry, and small business leaders
In our community.
Some of their takeaways:
“If you don’t give up, every ‘no’ gets you closer to a ‘yes’ .”
“Success is continuing to get up every time you fall.”
“Those amazing, successful women looked just like me.”
“If they can do it, I can do it.”
“If you keep your mouth shut, you’ll never get fed.”
HUGE thanks to the Southside Chamber for initiating this fabulous #WorkforceDiscoveryLab
Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday, a highlight of my week is visiting with folks from all over the City and region as they come to enjoy food, fare, the view, the weather . . . I could go on and on. If you see me there, stop and say “Hi!” You’ll probably get a hug. 😊
Sips and Chicks
In a beautiful effort to bring local women together to just visit and connect, community member Francis Vanderyacht is inviting women to gather under the moniker; “Sips and Chicks.” It was a delight to attend and chat with these amazing women. Keep an eye out on the community pages for further events!
Meeting with the Community
I love meeting with community members, especially volunteer spirits like these two women (Ruth Easterling and KC Engle), to chat about partnerships, leadership opportunities, education, and more! Reach out any time if you would like to visit!
Coming Up
Items in my calendar that may be of interest to you:
For more detailed information on the events listed, as well as additional events, please visit the City's calendar on the website by clicking here.
CITY EVENTS
Camp KHAOS
June 30-August 29
Field House
City Staff Neighborhood Pop Up
August 18
Midway Park
Summer Concert Series - Pilot Seat
August 20
Beach Park
Zenith/Masonic Home Community Meeting
August 21
Beach Park Auditorium
Senior BBQ
August 21
Beach Park
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
September 4
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
September 11
City Hall
Citizens Advisory Board
September 24
Des Moines City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
September 25
City Hall
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
October 2
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
October 9
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
October 23
City Hall
Citizens Advisory Board
October 29
Des Moines City Hall
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
November 6
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
November 13
City Hall
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
December 4
City Hall
Holiday Boat Lights
December 6
Des Moines Marina
Citizens Advisory Board
December 10
Des Moines City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
December 11
City Hall
COMMUNITY EVENTS
King County Public Health Program Assistance
August 20
Des Moines Library
Garden Hotline Presents: Worm Composting 101
August 20
Woodmont Library
Tea & Tarot
August 20
Marina Mercantile
Weekly Wine Tasting
August 21
Marina Mercantile
Marina Mama's Walking Group
August 22
Quarterdeck
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
August 23
Des Moines Beach
Brews & Blues
August 23
Beach Park
Yoga
August 23
Soundview Park
Des Moines Farmer's Market
August 23
Des Moines Marina
Discovery Day
August 23
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
August 23
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
August 23
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
August 23
Redondo Beach
Movie Night for Tweens and Teens
August 26
Woodmont Library
Weekly Wine Tasting
August 28
Marine Mercantile
Marina Mama's Walking Group
August 29
Quarterdeck
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
August 29
Redondo Beach
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
August 30
Des Moines Marina
Discovery Day
August 30
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
August 30
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
August 30
Marine Mammal Stewards Program
August 31
Redondo Beach
Weekly Wine Tastings
September 4
Marina Mercantile
Marina Mama's Walking Group
September 5
Quarterdeck
Boardwalk Beats: Live Music
September 5
Redondo Boardwalk
Marina Mammal Steward Program with SR3
September 5
Redondo Beach
Yoga
September 6
Soundview Park
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
September 6
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
September 6
Redondo Beach
Discovery Day
September 6
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
September 6
Des Moines Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
September 6
Live and Local Sounds on the Sound
September 6
Quarterdeck
Weekly Wine Tastings
September 11
Marina Mercantile
Marina Mama's Walking Group
September 12
Quarterdeck
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
September 13
Redondo Beach
Yoga
September 13
Soundview Park
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
September 13
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
September 14
MaST Center
Discovery Day
September 13
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
September 13
Des Moines Beach Park
Weekly Wine Tastings
September 18
Marina Mercantile
Marina Mama's Walking Group
September 19
Quarterdeck
Uncle Ernie
September 20
Arturos
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
September 20
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
September 20
MaST Center
Discovery Day
September 20
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
September 20
Des Moines Beach Park
Oktoberfest 2025
September 20
Quarterdeck
Oktoberfest 2025
September 21
Quarterdeck
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
September 21
Redondo Beach
What’s Up Des Moines
September 23
Quarterdeck
Weekly Wine Tastings
September 25
Marina Mercantile
Marina Mama's Walking Group
September 26
Quarterdeck
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
September 27
Redondo Beach
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
September 27
Des Moines Marina
Discovery Day
September 27
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
September 27
Des Moines Beach Park
Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3
September 28
Redondo Beach
Thank you!!
Thank you for taking time to read! As always, please feel free to reach out to me via phone or email – I would be happy to visit with you! [email protected] – 206-251-2719️
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