Ellensburg Insider

Friday, July 1, 2022

Summer Concerts In The Park

Music is in the air and the Summer Concerts in the Park are back this month! Listen to live music every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. July 21-August 25 at North Alder Street Park.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, dinner, and dancing shoes for a free family-friendly event brought to you by the Parks & Recreation Department.

Reed Park Closure

Reed Park will close to vehicular traffic at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3 for the Kittitas Valley Event Center's Patriot Night Under The Lights Concert. The deed for the original donation of Reed Park land from the County to the City, provides that the County may, under certain conditions, require that Reed Park be closed to the general public.

Watch the professional fireworks show from the concert, North Alder Street Park, or Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Cardboard Regatta & Belly Flop Contest

The Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool will be hosting two family-friendly activities from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Join the belly flop contest or the cardboard regatta. The pool will be closed except for these two activities. Contestants must pre-register onlin e or in person at the pool by Saturday, July 2. Contact (509) 962-7210 for questions.

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City Facilities Closed July 4

City Hall and City facilities are closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. Central Transit is not operating on July 4, but will resume regular service on Tuesday, July 5. The Ellensburg City Council study session and meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5.

Shoreline Master Program Review

The City must regularly review its Shoreline Master Program as required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act. The City is now accepting public comment about proposed changes to its Shoreline Master Program via the project webpage.

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Chipseal Set For July 19-21

City of Ellensburg street crews will perform annual chipseal of roadways on July 19-21 between the hours of 5 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Park vehicles off the affected road on dates the crews are scheduled. Do not water your yard close to the street. Affected roads will have No Parking signs posted at least 24 hours prior to the start of work. Access to City streets during the chipseal process is limited.

View the full schedule at: https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/chipseal

Coffee With City Council

Stop by Hayday Bake & Brew for a cup and conversation with two members of the City Council on Friday, July 22 from 1-3 p.m.

Water Street Trees

Ellensburg is a city that cares about its trees, and in 1983 became the first community in the State of Washington to be designated as a Tree City USA. There are over 5,600 street trees in Ellensburg. Trees are important to the health of our community because they reduce storm water runoff, stabilize soil, enhance the ecological environment, improve property values, and enhance the general aesthetics and welfare of the community.

Remember, even if you don't irrigate your lawn, it's important to water your trees either in the morning or the evening to ensure they stay healthy.

Reminder: Grant Applications Due August 31

The City of Ellensburg application process for the Council funded grant programs to help support community initiatives and programs is open for 2023 awards. The application deadline for the Council grant programs is August 31.

The four Council funded grant programs are:

Community Grant
Park Partnerships
Water Quality Grants
Historic Preservation Grants

The Arts Commission grant application process is also now open.

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About City Boards & Commissions

Public Transit Advisory Committee Is Improving City Transportation

The Public Transit Advisory Committee advises and makes recommendations to Council about the maintenance and operation of public transit within the City. The committee is responsible for developing and implementing a community outreach program, providing recommendations to the City’s transit provider, and giving an annual report to Council about the City’s public transit system.

The Public Transit Advisory Committee is made up of seven members (four community members, a representative of the Associated Students of Central Washington University, a representative of Central Washington University, and one City Council member).

The Public Transit Advisory Committee meets at 3:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month.

The committee is working on increasing awareness about free transit options in the City.

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Driver stands by lowered ramp on Central Transit bus

Youth Gladiator Dash Registration Open

Mud! Sweat! Cheers! The Youth Gladiator Dash is back, Saturday, August 6th at Rotary Park.

Youth age 5 through 8th grade are invited to come on out and get your mud on! The Youth Gladiator Dash is a challenging, exciting fun run with many muddy obstacles along the way. The Dash includes running, jumping, sliding, crawling, balancing, hopping, searching, climbing, throwing, and the opportunity to get muddy!

Participants must register. Register in person at the Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, 815 E. Sixth Ave. or online.

$10 Registration from June 1 to July 18 online (T-shirt included)

$10 Registration from July 19 to August 1 online (no T-shirt)

$10 Registration at the event (no T-shirt)

Day of event:

9:30 a.m. Check-in begins at Rotary Park.

10:00 a.m. Starting time age 5 to 4th grade, followed by grade 5-8.

Following the last grade group, families are welcome to run the course.

Questions? Call 509-962-7211.

The Youth Gladiator Dash is brought to you by the City of Ellensburg Parks & Recreation Department and the City of Ellensburg Health & Wellness Program.

Did You Know?

Did you know if your business is physically located within the city limits, you are required to have a city business license, which is added as an endorsement to your State license, through the Department of Revenue?

Did you know it is illegal to park on a sidewalk or crosswalk?

Save The Date

First Friday Art Walk 7/1

Join the Ellensburg Arts Commission, artists, and downtown venues for First Friday Art Walk from 5-7 p.m.

Reed Park Closure 7/3

Reed Park will close to vehicular traffic at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3 for the Kittitas Valley Event Center's Patriot Night Under The Lights Concert.

Cardboard Regatta & Belly Flop Contest 7/3

The Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool will be hosting two family-friendly activities from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Join the belly flop contest or the cardboard regatta. Must pre-register to participate.

City Facilities Closed 7/4

City Hall and other City facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of the holiday. The City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Police, fire, and emergency medical response services will be available as usual. Emergency? Call 9-1-1.

Youth Gladiator Dash Early Registration Ends 7/18

Register your child by end of day July 18 to be guaranteed a t-shirt for the Youth Gladiator Dash on August 6, 2022. Registrations after the deadline will not include a t-shirt.

Summer Concerts In The Park: Cosmo's Dream 7/21