It is once again time for the annual Hought-Down Picnic, and neighborhood get together.

The big event will on Labor Day, September 4th from 11AM – 1PM at Terrace Park at the corner of 67th St NE and 104th Ave NE.

As always we need your help to make this event a success. Volunteers are needed to help set up the big tent at 6PM on Sunday Evening, and help is needed for the  setup starting around 9AM on the 4th, and clean up around 1PM after the big party. Volunteers for the kid’s games and face painters during the party would also be greatly appreciated.

I look forward to seeing you all there, and please feel free to email (probichaux@yahoo.com) me if you have any question.

Paul Robichaux
Lakeview Neighborhood Association Chair

Animal Water Safety and Pet Event

Kirkland, Wash. — Dogs of many shapes, sizes and colors will be lining up starting at noon in Marina Park in downtown Kirkland to enter the second annual Kirkland Mutt Strut event taking place on Sunday June 4th  from noon to 5 p.m. The event features animal demonstrations, pet adoptions, rescue and shelter missions, pet care, sports and games, supplies and everything you could possible have or do to play with and pamper your pet. 

The Mutt Strut entry fee is a minimum donation of $20.00. 2006 Mutt Strut T-shirts will be available at the check in booth for $10.00. all entrants will receive a goodie  bag and a doggie Bandana. People are welcome to walk in honor or memory of a pet.   All proceeds will benefit participating Eastside animal shelter and rescue charitable organizations.          

The 2.5-mile course runs through downtown on Lake Street and along Lake Washington Blvd. NE to Carillon Point  where they can view the Puget Sound Dock Dogs competition.  Strutters will then turn around and finish (by 5 p.m. at the latest) at Marina Park and Pavilion where a medley of animal-related activities will be taking place from noon to 5 p.m.

The Kirkland Parks Department will be in the Marina Park Pavilion with various dog contests from 1-3PM. 

The event is presented by the Kirkland Downtown Association, www.kirklanddowntown.org in partnership with the City of Kirkland, www.explorekirkland.com

For more information, please call 425-893-8766 or email kellie@kirklanddowntown.org.

Traffic may be an issue around our neighborhood this Saturday (1/28/2006.)

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Calling all Houghton and Lakeview Neighbors
Come join us for the
Thirteenth Annual Neighborhood

HOUGHT-DOWN!
Children’s Parade and Neighborhood Picnic
Labor Day
Monday, September 5th
@Terrace Park
(At the corner of N.E. 67th Street and 104th Avenue N.E.)
11AM – 1PM
Decorate your favorite non-motorized mode of transportation (bicycle, tricycle, wagon, wheelchair, stroller, whatever).  Then stroll or roll in a one-block Children’s Parade through historic Houghton shipyards neighborhood.

Line up for the Children’s Parade begins at 11AM.
Young children must be accompanied by a loving grown-up
Picnic and games begin at 11:30AM at Terrace Park following the Children’s Parade
Face Painting * Candy Hunt *Bean Bag Toss * Water Balloons * Kirkland’s Fire Engines * Sack Races * Play Parachute*

COOKIE CONTEST
Bring two dozen of your best cookies. Label with your name and the name of your cookie.

Once again we will have the OLD TIME FIDDLERS playing wonderful live music for all to enjoy.

As always, FANTASTIC FREE EATS!
Hot dogs, Gardenburgers®, chips, and drinks

Sponsored by Central Houghton Neighborhood Association and Lakeview Neighborhood Association

The "Houghtdown" is a neighborhood celebration held every Labor Day at Terrace Park. Mark your calendar so you can attend this very special neighborhood event.

See you there!