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“I was born to serve people, and I know that there's other ways in which to do that,” Danny Marie said, explaining the business’s evolution from local live-music nights to a multifaceted company that manages talent, produces events and supports local businesses.

The guest highlighted several near-term items:
- Kalimba (described as “the spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire”) will perform at the Kirkland Performance Center on April 19; Danny Marie said the show will emphasize the founder Maurice White’s legacy and that she is also organizing a spin-off event featuring original Earth, Wind & Fire members.
- A series of local comedy shows and showcases: examples named on the episode included a Side Hustle Taproom show (host Jackie Turgessin), a March 18 show at Savage Brewing, and a Father’s Day-themed comedy show featuring Jeff Lott with multiple local comedians.
- Pop-up retail and fashion collaborations: Danny said she organized a pop-up for designer Lily Yang at a space on Lake Street and praised the collaboration.
- Nonprofit arts support: Danny is on the board of Open Gates Washington, which offers artist grants; she said the nonprofit recently awarded grants to a comedy show and a film and that applications are open (opengateswashington.com). She also said she would discuss the program on Fox 13 on April 3.

Why it matters: the activity supports local arts and small businesses, brings nationally recognized performers to Kirkland venues, and provides grant funding for local artists.

What was not provided: ticket prices, box-office capacity, specific grant award amounts and procurement or permitting details for large events such as suggested drone shows or waterfront spectacles. Danny repeatedly positioned her work as combining “visionary” ideas with integrator logistics — marketing, booking and operations — and encouraged local businesses to apply for the city’s Shop Local Kirkland program to be featured.

Quotes and context: the profile is based on a first-person interview on the city podcast; direct quotes below are attributed to Danny Marie and to the podcast hosts who introduced her work.

For event details, tickets and grant-application links the podcast directed listeners to show notes and the Open Gates Washington website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mar 13, 2025 - This Week In Kirkland - Integrator Dani Marie on Creativity, Business & Community","oneSentenceSummary","On the March 13 This Week in Kirkland podcast, guest Danny Marie described her business, Danny Marie LLC, upcoming concerts at the Kirkland Performance Center including Kalimba on April 19, regular comedy nights, and her board work with Open Gates Washington awarding arts grants.","taxTitle","Kirkland, King County, Washington","taxId",2569,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6278243,"Kirkland firefighters climb 69 floors in Seattle stair climb, raise more than $16,000 for leukemia and lymphoma charity",65,500000,565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2641678-87ebd8cd2fbfabe221dd4474a81c5632&start=500&end=565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2641678-87ebd8cd2fbfabe221dd4474a81c5632/thumbnail_500000.jpg","/articles/6278243/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Kirkland-firefighters-climb-69-floors-in-Seattle-stair-climb-raise-more-than-16000-for-leukemia-and-lymphoma-charity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278243-63d9ff86914381604746ab3f060092dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206042&Signature=TM5HK4B51OFPFEXqzgLRnYBngObEdLpjRvpHOBwjGRwDzAmfzXBpnXXfFycE4jBDn4wHYvEmxOso0t44PXtrU27gz-DS6s0c5p1rgHYE4jAURxrq6vWUcejMKH7p2OKzGk1Lr09rmgCojSwFJip6XikHOvzzSK99sWgAxiXaycBmQKfqy9fs64YiiN7J8qsxQ7m4t4U3xnqhUHGdsC~g2OoIiMDx9e2Gl3i7DKWZBQPgo6gHXlxlBqKNjOKKYhDmwtZ-s6iUkWTLNmY6Kx96L2gbBvT-YHCKUtyZju3KPvM877PymROIMmBDpXP7~Rhq3zxhhtdJNjJNfQiYIyX1Dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kirkland firefighters took part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stair Climb in Seattle on March 9, climbing the equivalent of 69 floors while wearing bunker gear, and the city’s team raised more than $16,000 for the charity, podcast hosts said on the March 13 episode of This Week in Kirkland.

“Brave Kirkland Firefighters participated in the LLS Firefighter Stair Climb in Seattle. Now they climbed 69 floors while wearing full bunker gear,” a podcast host said, describing the event. The hosts added that the team raised over $16,000 this year, with about $6,000 coming from a “fill the boot” fundraiser.

Why it matters: the climb raises funds for leukemia and lymphoma research and patient support; it also highlights the physical demands of firefighting — hosts noted teams wear air bottles rated for roughly 30 minutes but often deplete them in about 10 minutes during the climb.

Details from the podcast:
- Date of the stair climb reported as March 9 (the podcast gave the date when recounting the event).
- Vertical challenge described as 69 floors and more than 1,300 steps.
- Kirkland’s team raised over $16,000; about $6,000 was raised through a fill-the-boot campaign.

The podcast framed the event as both a fundraiser and a community-building activity. It did not provide the names of individual firefighters who participated or a breakdown of donor sources beyond the fill-the-boot figure. The hosts thanked the community for participating and noted the department’s ongoing involvement in charitable activities.","Kirkland firefighters participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stair Climb in Seattle, climbing 69 floors in bunker gear and raising over $16,000 for charity, the podcast reported.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6278247,"Safety upgrades planned where Cross Kirkland Corridor meets East Trail; construction to start this spring",37,455000,492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2641678-87ebd8cd2fbfabe221dd4474a81c5632&start=455&end=492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2641678-87ebd8cd2fbfabe221dd4474a81c5632/thumbnail_455000.jpg","/articles/6278247/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Safety-upgrades-planned-where-Cross-Kirkland-Corridor-meets-East-Trail-construction-to-start-this-spring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278247-88ae449c6970cd9e21b6628da0e706d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206042&Signature=fWdEED-C3Lv7RhKco9Xz5Z1~dJrGWf0T5TSC23iesrM8~8h~RIur3~irq2NGpF8JPLh4pdZbZy~Hi21l33BZernuIy3b~nydUBrjjFrRw0adtMDLXZh~UmEfXn6N34ZJdDjNK-P~VyDi5ot5l2EtxEfctfKLa56HQqkasHR8pE0tOEjKixp3GqkblXCsjnrEjgr6eXYlaPqP29XKtIFQsEIOsR8yoo0JcFXgc4Vv2E9pVUlYn0tGZgJ9fU1608yUUZ44zGgDLjm3ye1J1QdLi6mU8W9FuW-s95Y1VZgq5L7Emfbl~v2tjRKulEEQZx5c4MFA133Fb2tewRSeZxTxjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kirkland officials said a safety project where the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) meets the East Trail near 130 Second Avenue will begin construction this spring and is expected to finish by fall.

“That’s right. So actually right at where the Cross Kirkland Corridor, the CKC meets the East Trail…we’re doing a really important safety project there,” David Morrach said on the March 13 episode of the city’s This Week in Kirkland podcast.

Project elements the podcast listed: new crosswalk signals, upgraded bike lanes and a pedestrian refuge island in the middle of the roadway. Hosts described the work as a safety-focused upgrade intended to improve the flow and protection of people walking and bicycling where the two corridors intersect.

Why it matters: the Cross Kirkland Corridor and East Trail are active walking and biking routes; upgrades to crossings and bike infrastructure aim to reduce conflicts between modes and improve safety for nonmotorized users.

Details provided on the podcast:
- Location referenced near 130 Second Avenue, where the CKC and the East Trail meet.
- Planned features: crosswalk signals, improved bike lanes, and a pedestrian refuge island.
- Construction timing: expected to start in spring and to be completed by fall, according to the podcast announcement.

What was not specified: construction contract award, project budget, specific traffic-control plans during construction, and exact dates for start and completion. The podcast directed listeners to city channels for additional information.

The project was presented as part of the city’s broader work to maintain safe, accessible multimodal connections along the CKC and East Trail.","Kirkland officials described safety improvements at the intersection of the Cross Kirkland Corridor and East Trail, including new crosswalk signals, upgraded bike lanes and a pedestrian refuge island. Construction is slated to begin this spring with completion expected by fall.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6278250,"Kirkland schedules parks job fair April 5; city lists spring events and training",2155,103000,2258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2641678-87ebd8cd2fbfabe221dd4474a81c5632&start=103&end=2258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2641678-87ebd8cd2fbfabe221dd4474a81c5632/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6278250/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Kirkland-schedules-parks-job-fair-April-5-city-lists-spring-events-and-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278250-17cb9ecb7f911bea8ad984a0cecd4837/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206042&Signature=SI4-gwpu5q53a78y0S19vp4lPwDjF12ZIHgv8sSRMBD51aAFk8Q1L7T2oNgZMxdLKMCbB7rRS3IGSXXCjWU~qBgL5oxeppHvUIfM8DeF9pGdAM7pY0OScO7l-G4yewnSa1omBJ0hxUQDjUy6sGnX56suTyWXg~vpEu5gigohLZG0v7jLRjQOvvLpyTi9Z-d5oivYCZ-e3UULiXOgTdJuzLXkzm-UZIOfoVB8dbqCuIGunsW~GVZFvvL~RCBQMf3DWURzmVg605OCXev~aICoEz~h1Pg0dN-jMnmpoC~bWrd~xwhoMO1duCiI2L4WnRsFp1oVFKTDe4OkqI2Qjjj5Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kirkland’s Parks and Community Services will host a job fair on April 5 at the North Kirkland Community Center to recruit seasonal positions including day-camp leaders, lifeguards and swim instructors, officials said on the March 13 episode of the city’s This Week in Kirkland podcast.

“That's right. Our parks and community services is hiring a bunch of seasonal positions like day camp leaders, lifeguards, swim instructors, and more. There's gonna be on-site interviews, so you can just connect directly with the hiring managers there,” said Kate Ryan on the podcast.

The job fair coincides with the city’s Recycle Right event, also scheduled April 5, where residents can drop off electronics, textiles and have paper shredded free of charge. Podcast hosts said the shredding service is necessary because home-shredded paper is too small for standard recycling processing and must be handled separately.

Why it matters: seasonal hires staff the city’s parks and recreation offerings that serve children and families through camps and classes. The city also emphasized public-safety and readiness training this spring, which supports volunteerism and community resilience.

Details and other spring items mentioned on the podcast:
- Parks job fair: April 5, North Kirkland Community Center; on-site interviews for seasonal roles. (Positions listed on the podcast: day camp leaders, lifeguards, swim instructors.)
- Recycle Right event: April 5; electronics, textiles and free paper shredding; hosts noted earlier events attracted long lines at large lots such as Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
- Spring and summer activity guide: expected to arrive in mailboxes around March 20; online registration opens via KirklandParks.net and hosts advised residents to prepare accounts and be ready when registration opens.
- CPR/AED/first aid courses: March 22, April 2 and April 19 at the Kirkland Justice Center in Totem Lake.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid training: March 28; described as targeted to coaches, parents and teachers who work with youth.
- Solarize Eastside workshop: April 8 at Kirkland City Hall offering information and free quotes on residential solar installations.

Quotation and context: Jim Lopez, identified on the podcast as one of the city’s deputy city managers and the program host, and other hosts presented the items as city-supported programs and directed listeners to the city website and show notes for links and registration details.

What the city did not specify on the episode: exact start times and application deadlines for each program, salary ranges for seasonal positions, and numbers of openings for particular job categories. The podcast provided dates and locations and directed listeners to Kirkland’s online resources for full details.

The city also reminded listeners about the next Kirkland City Council meeting on March 18 and a public study session on the Kirkland Cares low-income support program and updated fire and park impact fee calculations.

Residents interested in seasonal employment, trainings or recycling services were advised to consult the city’s website for application links and additional instructions.","Kirkland’s Parks and Community Services will hold a job fair April 5 at the North Kirkland Community Center to hire seasonal staff. The city also reminded residents of a recycling event the same day, upcoming CPR and youth mental-health trainings, and the spring/summer activity guide and registration.","actionData","errors"]

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