On Friday, Aug. 31, King County Councilman Larry Phillips is hosting the first of a series of neighborhood walks in his district, which includes Ballard. On that day he will be at Carkeek Park and the Carkeek Environmental Learning Center, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road.

Phillips and his staff say they are exploring the district to get a first hand looks at areas of significance to citizens such as salmon habitat restoration projects at Carkeek Park, proposed changes to Seattle Center, development in South Lake Union, and the planned Capitol Hill light rail station. Members of the public are invited to come along, meet their representative, discuss neighborhood concerns, and burn a few calories.