Thanks – here is something fresh by our PR volunteers. Running a world-class tournament doesn't happen by accident. <https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-allen-31981381/> Steve Allen, Tournament Director of the Junior League Softball World Series, knows exactly what it takes to bring 10 teams to Kirkland for a week of elite competition. Transportation. Meals. Events. Logistics. The kind of behind-the-scenes investment hat never shows up on the scoreboard — but makes every single game possible. Sponsors make that happen. Without the financial support this community brings through events like the Cats & Dawgs Kirkland Classic, the experience these athletes get — the full week, the welcome they deserve, the memories they'll carry for the rest of their lives — simply wouldn't be what it is. Kirkland City Councilmember <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealblack425/> Neal Black felt that firsthand last year. The inaugural Celebrity Softball Game and Welcome Rally that kicked off the 2025 Junior League Softball World Series was something special. The community didn't just acknowledge the event — it embraced it. And for Neal, that's exactly what Kirkland does. This city shows up for the people in it. Now we do it again. Bigger. Louder. And with the same message to every team, every athlete, and every family traveling to Everest Park this summer: You're welcome here. And we've got you. 🎯 Watch Steve and Neal's message. Then be part of what makes this possible. The Cats & Dawgs Kirkland Classic. Supporting the week that changes everything. 📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM 📍 Lee Johnson Field · Kirkland, WA (25) Post | Feed | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7450611490811715584/?midToken=AQEsiMMIs0YscQ&midSig=1jUh4lnknKMcc1&trk=eml-email_notification_single_mentioned_you_in_this_01-hero_notification_cta-0-1ep~cta&trkEmail=eml-email_notification_single_mentioned_you_in_this_01-hero_notification_cta-0-1ep~cta-null-4tn8cl~mo1vetyt~pu-null-null&eid=4tn8cl-mo1vetyt-pu> Steve From: Wadas <wadas-bounces@lists.rodeonetworks.com> On Behalf Of Bob Toigo via Wadas Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:40 PM To: Washington DAs Discussion Forum <wadas@lists.rodeonetworks.com> Cc: Bob Toigo <da@washdist9.org> Subject: Re: [Wadas] JLSWS Celebrity Game Aug 1, 2026 at 2pm Lee Johnson Field Kirkland Very nice, see if Rob can put something on our site and state site From: Wadas <wadas-bounces@lists.rodeonetworks.com <mailto:wadas-bounces@lists.rodeonetworks.com> > On Behalf Of Steve Allen via Wadas Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:51 PM To: 'Washington DAs Discussion Forum' <wadas@lists.rodeonetworks.com <mailto:wadas@lists.rodeonetworks.com> > Cc: Steve Allen <goldasflyer@gmail.com <mailto:goldasflyer@gmail.com> > Subject: [Wadas] JLSWS Celebrity Game Aug 1, 2026 at 2pm Lee Johnson Field Kirkland Hit all the links - you’ll enjoy, it’s a lot of fun. Even more fun if you come out! Kirkland Softball: Join the Celebrity Classic! <https://catsdawgskirklandclassic.com/> Steve