Kirkland Nourishing Network is trying to fill some gaps in food security in our town. 

School counselors and teachers identify the numbers of the most needy students while maintaining confidentiality. Families of these students receive donated food to help during school breaks when students are not receiving meal support at school or through weekend pantry packs.

Went to the Kirkland 2035 meeting last night. One of the things I saw there that I really liked was this walkability map of Kirkland. It clearly shows that Central Houghton is one of the more walkable neighborhoods in Kirkland. Factors affecting our walkability score: the Houghton Center with all the supporting retail, transit along 108th, the relative gentle grade of 108th, Lakeview Elementary, neighborhood parks, the International Community School, and of course all the people who get out and walk!

Each year the city of Kirkland provides funds to the individual neighborhood associations that can be used for community events, communications and operations, physical improvement projects, neighborhood identity projects, and/or leadership training and education. 

Grant requests are due January 31, 2015 and the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association would like your ideas - time is short. Grant money must be matched by volunteer time. Email us at centralhougthon@gmail.com with suggestions or for more information, or bring your ideas to the neighborhood general meeting at 7:00pm on December 3 at Fire Station 22 in Houghton.