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In today's newsletter:

• How new bus routes will change trips from South Kirkland to UW.
• Kirkland's Snyder Brunell earns U-20 national team call-up

Also on today's calendar: Kirkland Arts Center presents UMBRELLA FRINGE FESTIVAL and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 59, low: 48.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bus route changes, improvements for University of Washington, college campus connections (kingcountymetro.blog) — New King County Metro and Sound Transit service changes are reshaping how riders reach UW campuses, with DART Route 249 now linking Spring District Station, South Kirkland, Medina, and Bellevue. Updated routes across North King County, the Eastside, and South King County improve connections to Link 1 and 2 lines, offering Kirkland riders more frequent, all‑week options to reach Seattle and Bothell.
   

• ASN: Segares names U-20 roster for Sept/Oct window: Brunell, Dills, Shore, & Miller get the call (americansoccernow.com) — Kirkland midfielder Snyder Brunell has been called into the U.S. U-20 national team camp this fall, giving local soccer fans a hometown player to follow on the international stage. The roster, announced by coach Gonzalo Segares, features top prospects from MLS and European clubs who will face Brazil and Denmark in Spain as they build toward future World Cup competition.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Advanced Espresso with LELIT (flow profiling) →
  Seattle Coffee Gear, 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Kirkland Arts Center presents UMBRELLA FRINGE FESTIVAL →
  Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market Street, Kirkland
• Campus Tour
  Summit Hall
  11:00 am
• Band of Poets, Guests and Open Mic →
  BookTree Kirkland, 609 Market Street, Kirkland
  5:56 pm
Saturday September 26
• Umbrella Fringe with Seattle Coffee Gear →
  Seattle Coffee Gear | Kirkland Urban, 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland
• USPA Tested and Open 2026 Washington State Championships →
  DOP Strength Gym, 11831 124th Ave NE, Kirkland
• SUMM Family Math Fun at the Kingsgate Library
  Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland
  11:30 am
• 12:30 PM Heidelfest
  St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore
  12:30 pm
• Multi-Author AEN Reading →
  BookTree Kirkland, 609 Market Street, Kirkland
  5:54 pm
• Alex Rasmussen and fiddler Julie Baldridge at Melody Lynne Vineyards →
  Melody Lynne Vineyards, Kirkland
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Cafe Classics Workshop with Seattle Coffee Gear →
  Seattle Coffee Gear | Kirkland Urban, 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland
• Beginner Pole Dance Workshop! No dance experience needed! →
  12089 124th Ave NE, Kirkland

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE - Owner was located!
  --- Original Post: ‼️FOUND DOG - PLEASE SHARE‼️ This sweet doggo was picked up earlier today near 228th and Meridian in Bothell and is currently at… (Nextdoor )

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Kirkland. Apply here.
• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

• Mechanical Design Engineer, Production (Starlink) - SpaceX - Redmond, WA, US (dice.com)
• Sophomore Patrick Zablon came to Alfred prepared to pursue internship (alfred.edu)
• Rumour — Halo Studios Only Has 20 Staff Remaining Following Latest Xbox Cuts (psu.com)

Bothell

• 10515 Woodinville Dr #97, Bothell, WA 98011 (redfin.com)
• 1524 243rd Pl SW Unit A, Bothell, WA 98021 (redfin.com)

Renton

• Renton Fire Invites Community to Annual Fire Station Open Houses This October (patch.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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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