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In today's newsletter:

• How did a bobcat end up roaming inside a Kirkland home?
• Which two Kirkland standouts are powering UW men's soccer's hot start?

Also on today's calendar: Build and Create - Open house at Steamoji Kirkland and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
• Monday: A few morning showers, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Watch: Wash. Police Drone Helps Officers Track Bobcat Inside Home (officer.com) — A Kirkland home recently had an unexpected visitor when a bobcat slipped in through an open window, apparently attracted by the resident's cat. Kirkland police used a drone to track the animal safely indoors, then worked with state wildlife officers to sedate and release it near Forbes Creek, with no injuries to people, pets, or the bobcat.
   

• Conference Slate Opens Against Penn State On Friday - University of Washington Athletics (gohuskies.com) — Two Kirkland natives, Zack Meier and Connor Lofy, are key contributors on a University of Washington men's soccer team that opens Big Ten play at home against Penn State on Friday night. The nationally prominent Huskies bring a high-scoring offense, revamped jerseys, and several local standouts into conference play after a dominant start and a recent 4–0 win over UC Davis.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Build and Create - Open house at Steamoji Kirkland →
  Steamoji Kirkland, Maker Space for kids, 355 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Help Eastern WA Fire victims ART SUPPLIES DRIVE →
  Crown Bees - Solitary Bees, Houses & Supplies, 17721 132nd Ave NE, Woodinville
  9:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
  Zoom @ Art Play Learn,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Stand-Up Comedy Headliner Zahnae Acquino →
  Chainline Brewing Co., 500 Uptown Ct, Kirkland
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Harmonic Glowing: Kirkland Immersive Sensory Sound Bath: September SelfCare →
  10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland
• 10:00 AM Worship Service
  Providence North, 19021 120th Ave NE, Bothell
  10:00 am
• 11:30 AM Feast
  Providence North, 19021 120th Ave NE, Bothell
  11:30 am
• Kirkland Support Meeting →
  EvergreenHealth Medical Center (Tan 100), 12040 Northeast 128th Street, Kirkland
  1:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Tinker Time
  Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Romeo & Juliet Auditions (Grades 6-12) →
  10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland
  9:00 am
• Young Frankenstein Auditions (Grade 9-Age 20) →
  Studio East, 10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Free Senior Resource Fair: Drop In and Discover →
  Peter Kirk Community Center/Kirkland Senior Center, 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Do you think AI will take your job or just your children's jobs?
  There was a movie once - does anyone remember 'HAL' ? (Nextdoor Finn Hill)
• Report of police activity in Bellevue, Washington.
  3:14PM on Sep 10: Nextdoor user reports seeing at least 10 police cars at the Ridgedale Apartments on SE 6th St. (Nextdoor )

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Sales Representative in Kirkland. Apply here.
• Sustainable Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Line Cook in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

• Business Intelligence Engineer (BIE)/ AWS Data Engineer - Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. - Redmond, WA, US (dice.com)
• PRP Microneedling in Redmond, WA: A Natural Approach to Smoother, Healthier-Looking Skin (biztobiz.org)
• Tesla Packs 310 Wall Connectors Into 33 Business Sites (teslanorth.com)

Bothell

• 17904 20th Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98012 (redfin.com)

Ok Kirkland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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