City of Fircrest

Fircrest FIT Week
2021-07-27 09:00 - 2021-07-31 17:00, 2021-07-26 09:00 - 2021-07-30 17:00, 2021-07-25 09:00 - 2021-07-29 17:00, 2021-07-24 09:00 - 2021-07-28 17:00, 2021-07-23 09:00 - 2021-07-27 17:00, 2021-07-22 09:00 - 2021-07-26 17:00, 2021-07-21 09:00 - 2021-07-25 17:00, 2021-07-20 09:00 - 2021-07-24 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Come join us for a week of FREE Fitness in the Park! We’ve gathered fitness leaders from across our area to bring you a fun variety of classes to experience. Whether you work out daily or don’t exercise at all, we have something for you.
Our goal is to introduce you to resources that will help you reach your fitness potential and become a stronger, healthier you. To make it even better, we’re doing it all outdoors!
Fircrest FIT Week happens Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 2021. Classes are offered at 8:30 am, 9 am or 5 pm. Class locations include Fircrest Park Pavilion; Edwards Aquatic Center Pool or Patio; and the Tennis Courts on Electron Street.
Here are a few additional details:

You must register for the cla
sses you wish to take.
Fill out the form by following this link https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRec…/fircrest-fit
Sign up for as many classes as you’d like!
Class descriptions, along with date and time are listed on the registration form.
All classes are FREE.
Classes are open to anyone.
A waiver form is required to participate.
Please check in 10-15 minutes before class begins.
Bring a mat or towel for any class that requires floor work.
Instructors will have information about their gym and the additional classes they teach. This will be available at the info table before and after their class.
Light snacks, water and coffee will be provided after the morning classes by our SUPPORTING SPONSORS. Please stop by and say thanks to our sponsors for supporting our event.

If you’re a Fircrest resident, you will receive a Fircrest FIT racing buff. * Just show your ID (driver’s license) for proof of residency when you check in for your class.
In addition to the structured classes, we encourage you to enjoy an evening walk with other community members. Meet up at the Fircrest Park Pavilion at 7 pm each evening for a casual stroll around Fircrest. This will be a fun opportunity to meet others that enjoy walking.

For more information, please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net.

* Must be a Fircrest resident to receive a buff. One per person. While supplies last.

City Council Study Session
2021-07-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City Council Study Sessions meet at 6:00 PM at the City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. City Hall is accessible to disabled persons. Interpreters, signers or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon five business days advance notice.
For More Information:
City Clerk
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
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Chief's Challenge
2021-07-19 10:00 - 2021-07-23 10:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Fircrest FURRY 4K
2021-07-19 - 2021-07-25 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fircrest FURRY 4K
July 19 – 25, 2021
Join us for this casual 4K around Fircrest with your furry best friends.
Walk, run or stroll around Fircrest between Monday, July 19th and Sunday, July 25th.

Choose the date and time that works best for your schedule.
You can either follow the route provided OR create your own route around Fircrest. It’s up to you. 🙂

Each furry (canine or feline) participant will receive a Furry 4K bandana and a WAG BAG of goodies.*
Registration is required to receive a WAG BAG for your pet(s).
Pick up your WAG BAG between Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23 (during Fircrest FIT Week) at the Fircrest Park Pavilion between 9 am – 10 am or 5 pm – 6 pm.
No cost to enter.
Submit the electronic registration form by Thursday, July 15, 2021. Just follow this link to register: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2021-furry-4k-registration
Be sure to take a photo of your pet(s) enjoying the Furry 4K and post your photo(s) on the Facebook event page.
* While supplies last.
Please visit the City of Fircrest Website or contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net for more information.

Registration Deadline: July 15, 2021

Testing Event
2021-07-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-06-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

City Council Regular Meeting
2021-07-13 19:00 - 22:30, 2021-06-22 19:00 - 22:30, 2021-06-08 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 PM at the City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. City Hall is accessible to disabled persons. Interpreters, signers or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon five business days advance notice.
For More Information:
City Clerk
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
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CANCELLED - 33rd Annual Rod Run and Picnic
2021-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The 2021 Rod Run and Picnic has been cancelled. Please look forward to a bigger and better Car Show in 2022.

$20 to enter a special interest vehicle.
No cost to view the car show.

Story Walk & Talk in the Park
2021-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Tot Lot, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
We’re kicking off our first Fircrest Story Walk!
Join us at the Fircrest TOT LOT on Friday, July 9th at 10 am or 11 am.
StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children’s book are installed along the TOT LOT fence. As you stroll down the Park, you’re directed to the next page in the story. *
We’re featuring the book We had FUN in Quarantine by local Author Lacey Heinz & Illustrator, Hannah Moore. AND you’ll get to meet them at this event!
Their fun talk will be geared with young children in mind, and include how they created this book and encourage your little ones to express their own creativity. We Had Fun in Quarantine is a lighthearted account of what one family does to make quarantine fun, as told through the eyes of a child. Written with beginning readers in mind, this children’s book serves as an excellent tool for educators and parents alike.

This Event Includes:

Story Walk
Book Reading
Author & Illustrator Talk
Cookies & Chocolate Milk **
Goody bag **
Chalk art

NO COST TO REGISTER.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 7th
Registration Link (cut & paste in browser): Story Walk & Talk (jotform.com)

* StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! They are always received with appreciation. ​StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and has developed with the help of Rachel Senechal, formerly of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
**While supplies last.

Planning Commission Meeting
2021-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting which is the third Tuesday). The Planning Commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to do the following:

Act as a research and fact-finding agency for the city, as requested or required by the city council;
May participate in the activities of regional planning commissions;
Study, promulgate, develop and make recommendations on updates to the comprehensive plan;
Process and hear all requests for zoning, rezoning or variances, grant or deny requests for variance, make reports and recommendations to the council regarding any proposed plat or subdivision and recommend to the city council changes in the city ordinance law relating to any of such matters.

For more information:
planning@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8902
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Planning Commission Meeting
2021-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting which is the third Tuesday). The Planning Commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to do the following:

Act as a research and fact-finding agency for the city, as requested or required by the city council;
May participate in the activities of regional planning commissions;
Study, promulgate, develop and make recommendations on updates to the comprehensive plan;
Process and hear all requests for zoning, rezoning or variances, grant or deny requests for variance, make reports and recommendations to the council regarding any proposed plat or subdivision and recommend to the city council changes in the city ordinance law relating to any of such matters.

For more information:
Planning Administrator
planning@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901.
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Staff Reports

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2021-07-05 16:00 - 16:30, 2021-06-07 16:00 - 16:30 UTC | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Civil Service Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Commission members are appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the majority of the City Council.
The Civil Service Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41.12 RCW, is created to exercise the powers and to perform the duties established by such state law in connection with the selection, appointment and employment of police in the city.
For more information:
Chief Examiner
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901
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Thelma Gilmur Park Habitat Stewardship Work Party
2021-07-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Independence Day - City Offices Closed
2021-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

Annual STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - CANCELLED
2021-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Stay tuned for more information on food, music, fun and more!
Sweet treats will be available for purchase.

Community Yard Sale
2021-06-19 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
FIRCREST COMMUNITY- WIDE

YARD SALE
Saturday, June 19, 2021

9 am – 4 pm
The 2021 Fircrest Community-Wide Yard Sale happens THIS Saturday, June 19th from 9 am – 4pm! We have over 100 homes signed up to participate. There will be A LOT of treasures to be found in Fircrest that day! It’s going to be a shopping extravaganza! Here’s the list! Enjoy!
Printed copies will be available on Wednesday at Fircrest Pharmacy, Columbia Bank, Paper Luxe, Costless Pharmacy and Espresso Yourself.

Join us for our Annual Community-wide YARD SALE on Saturday, June 19th.
Here’s the plan:

If you would like to host a yard sale at your home, registrations are now being accepted. Let us know you’re participating. Follow this link (cut & paste in browser) to sign up.
https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2021-fircrest-community-yard-sale-r

We will add your address to the master list of residents hosting sales on Saturday, June 19th. (We will only include addresses. Names will not be listed.)
Registration Deadline: June 11, 2021.

It’s as easy as that! You’ll be able to clear out some clutter and make a few dollars in the process.
The Fircrest Community Yard Sale, along with the list of participating homes, will be advertised on the City of Fircrest website and various other Facebook sites.

Registration is required to be included on the list. There is NO COST to register.
PLEASE NOTE: Follow these simple guidelines so that we all continue to stay safe.

This is not a group event.
Sales will take place at each participant’s yard.
Please conduct your sale outside.
Please provide hand sanitizer.

Registration Deadline: June 11, 2021
For additional information, contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist, at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net or 253.238.4128.
