National Night Out
2025-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

City Council Regular Meeting
2025-08-12 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-26 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-09-23 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-10-14 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-10-28 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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Special Civil Service Commission Meeting
2025-08-13 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting on August 13, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. for the sole purpose of the CSO II Provisional Appointment Discussion at Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466.
These meetings are open to the public and are held at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the agenda. For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or email aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net.

Concert in the Park
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
August 14 – Concert in the Park
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Fircrest Park

Canceled City Council Study Session
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
NOTICE OF CANCELED COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council Study Session scheduled on August 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled.
These meetings are open to the public. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the calendar and agenda updates.
For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net

Planning Commission Meeting
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting, which is on 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 variances; 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:
permits@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8902
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Labor Day - City Offices Closed
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2025-09-01 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-06 16:00 - 16:30 UTC | WA
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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Volunteer at Whittier Park
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Whittier Park, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Help the environment while building community at Habitat Restoration work parties!
Work Parties are on Saturdays from 9AM-12PM
Sign up at Piercecd.org, or click on the links below:
March 2nd – Calendar – RSVP
May 4th – Calendar – RSVP
June 1st – Calendar – RSVP
July 6th – Calendar – RSVP
August 5th – Calendar – RSVP
September 2nd – Calendar – RSVP
October 7th – Calendar – RSVP
November 2nd – Calendar – RSVP (links coming soon)
December 7th – Calendar – RSVP

Activities include caring for existing plantings, mulching, and removing invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry and Canadian thistle This work supports water quality, our local wildlife, and pollinators. The exact meeting location will be provided after signing up.

What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities. Healthy ecosystems and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rainwater, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

Removing invasive species of plants

Canadian Thistle
Himalayan Blackberry

Caring for existing and previous plantings

For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty
Long pants and sleeves
Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)
Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)
Full water bottle!

Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What is a Conservation District?
Across the United States, nearly 3,000 Conservation Districts—almost one in every county—are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources. Conservation Districts are non-regulatory, we’re here to help you implement best practices for conserving local natural resources, not to fine you for not using best practices.
Known in various parts of the country as “soil and water conservation districts,” “resource conservation districts,” “natural resource districts,” “land conservation committees” and similar names, we share a single mission: to coordinate assistance from all available sources—public and private, local, state and federal—in an effort to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns.

Happy Birthday Fircrest! A Week of Centennial Celebration FUN!
2025-09-14 14:30 - 2025-09-20 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
As we dive into fall and the cold, rainy weather, here’s a look back on the warm sunny day that we celebrated our Centennial with a parade at Fircrest Fun Days! It was such a magnificent day! Thanks again to everyone who helped make this a special celebration! THANK YOU Joe Barrentine for creating this memorable and special keepsake!

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Special Council Meeting
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will hold a special meeting on September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to commemorate the City’s Centennial Year at Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466.
These meetings are open to the public. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the calendar and agenda updates.
For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net

Canceled Council Study Session
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council Study Session scheduled on September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled.
These meetings are open to the public. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the calendar and agenda updates.
For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net

Special Civil Service Commission Meeting
2025-09-16 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting on September 16, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. to discuss and approve the CSO I/II job descriptions at Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466.
These meetings are open to the public and are held at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the agenda. For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or email aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net.

Centennial Community Art Project
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Centennial Dance Through the Decades
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Scarecrows and Skeletons of Fircrest
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
DRUM ROLL PLEASE! It’s the moment we’ve all been anticipating!
We’re excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest Display Contest! Please help us congratulate …..

Best of Show – #16 -The Mermaid – 720 Yale St
Best Creative Design – #32 – Pikes Place Market- 901 Daniels
Best TV / Movie – #28 -The Ghoulish Girls – 420 Ramsdell
Spookiest – #17 -The Haunted – 133 Del Monte
Best Business – #7 – The Puppet Master – Fircrest Jewelers – 1001 Regents
Sponsor’s Choice – #37 – Taylor & Travis – 1020 Claremont Court
People’s Choice – #13 – Jack Skellington – 409 Del Monte
Best City Display – #25 – Happy Birthday Fircrest – 115 Ramsdell

Be sure to drive (or WALK!) around and check out the displays! You still have time! They are all so much more impressive when you see them in person! And you’ll know why the judges had a difficult time choosing the winners!

THANK YOU to all the amazing residents and businesses that participated in our event! We live in the BEST community!

Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services SouthSound Properties for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest.

Special thanks to our judges and helpers behind the scenes: Abbey Beal, Aaron James, Bonnie Viafore, Christina Chelf, Dorothy Cottrill, Gary & Shirla Mims, Kathy Moates, Ken Schmidtke, Lynn Brehm, Pam Hendrickson and Sarah Stilner.

NEXT UP! FIRfest happening on November 15th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon at Whittier Park. AND the Murphy We Care Club KICK-OFF during FIRfest!

See you at the Park!

Have you checked out the Scarecrows and Skeletons of Fircrest tour yet? There are lots of really cool displays around town! And it doesn’t need to be a driving tour! Put on your walking shoes, choose a neighborhood and enjoy the route on foot! You’ll be sure to see lots of other fun Halloween decor too!
This year we added a SCAVENGER HUNT! Can you find all the items on the list? The challenge is on! Paper copies are available at the Community Center. Or follow the link to an electronic version that you can print at home. https://form.jotform.com/…/2025-peoples-choice-award…

And make sure to your vote for your favorite display!

Thank you Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices South Sound Properties for your generous sponsorship of this event!

Thank you Aaron James for creating our map!

The SCARECROWS & SKELETONS of FIRCREST Display Contest REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN!
Mark your calendars and getting ready for the fall event of the season. We can’t wait to see how you build your displays and decorate for the fall!
Judging will be based on the creative presentation of your scarecrow or skeleton. Your display can be whimsical, happy AND/OR scary! It can include a single creative scarecrow, skeleton OR create a huge display with both! It’s up to you!
BUT…. don’t throw up all your Halloween decor and call it good. Our judges will be looking for the creative and unique scarecrows and / or skeletons in Fircrest. (inspiration below!) And the challenge is on! *

The rules are simple

You have your choice of creating a creative scarecrow, skeleton OR both.Be creative. (please see examples below)Think outside the box.You can create one scarecrow / skeleton or a big display of both … it’s up to you!Have FUN.Keep it clean (PG rated for our young community members).Your display must be visible from the street.AND finally …. the display must be made by you (not purchased, rented or borrowed). Of course the basic skeleton can be purchased! Entry Fee: FREE! There is NO cost to enter the contest.

Space is limited. Register now before all the spots are filled.
To participate, submit this registration form and have your display ready by the required time deadline.

IMPORTANT DATES:
SCARECROWS & SKELETONS of FIRCREST Timeline:

Wednesday, September 10: REGISTRATION BEGINS for residents and businesses
Friday, Oct. 10: Registration deadline
Friday, Oct. 17: Homes are decorated and ready for judging
Friday, Oct. 18: Participant sign will be delivered to your yard
Friday, Oct. 18: Self-guided tours available
Wed-Thurs., Oct. 22-23: Judging!
Tuesday, October 28 Winners announced

*must be a Fircrest resident to sign up

An electronic list of registered homes, for self-guided tours, will be available on the City of Fircrest Website and City Facebook event page. Paper copies will be available at the Fircrest Community Center.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Southsound Properties for their generous sponsorship of this event!
QUESTIONS?? Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net.
*Must be a Fircrest resident to enter the contest

City Council - Special Budget Meeting
2025-10-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will hold special meeting budget study sessions on October 6, 13, and 27, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. for the sole purpose of reviewing the 2026 preliminary budget.
These meetings are open to the public and are held at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the agenda. For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or email aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net.

Haunted Trails
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Tickets are now available for purchase!

Follow this link to get your tickets:
https://fircrest.recdesk.com/Director/programs/

It’s Spooky Season and HAUNTED TRAILS is just around the corner. Rumor has it that every 100 years, the Fircrest spirits come back to take over the town …. starting at Thelma Gilmur Park!The date: Thursday, October 16thThe time: 6:30-8:30 pmWe’ll have two opportunities to save our town!6:30-7:30 and 7:30-8:30Don’t let us down. YOU could be our last hope for Fircrest as we know it now.See you at the Park, IF you dare!

Tickets must be purchased in advance through Rec Desk or the Community Center (proof of residency required)There will be NO day-of tickets available.Fircrest Residents:Tickets go on sale: September 22nd$3 per person / $12 per family (up to 6 family members) $1 each additional person after 6NON-Fircrest Residents:Tickets go on sale: October 13$5 per person / $20 per family (up to 6 family members) $1 each additional person after 6

Follow this link to get your tickets:
https://fircrest.recdesk.com/Director/programs/

Event parking will be available at Fircrest Presbyterian Church – one block west of Thelma Gilmur! If you see their volunteers, please be sure to say thanks for their thoughtful support!Lumberjack Popcorn will be on-site selling snacks beginning at 6:00 pm!The Kiwanis Club of Fircrest will have hot drinks available for donation. Proceeds benefit future activities in Fircrest.
See you at the Park!

City Council Study Session
2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
City Council Study Sessions are held at 6:00 PM at 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
Review the Agenda

Canceled Special Council Meeting
2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council Special Meeting on October 27, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled.
These meetings are open to the public. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the calendar and agenda updates.
For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net
