Rep. Reuven Carlyle is the man about town - especially this upcoming Thursday

Rep. Reuven Carlyle loves talking to people in his district. While residents of the 36th district can frequently find him out and about the area's neighborhoods, Thursday there are two special opportunities to casually meet and chat with the district's newest state rep.

For residents of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, Carlyle is hosting the second meeting of his “Coffee with Carlyle” series from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Caffe Fiore (5405 Leary Ave NW).

During the small, informal meeting, constituents can share their thoughts, questions, criticisms and ideas about state and local issues with Carlyle and each other over coffee. The Ballard event is the second coffee chat this summer, following a kickoff in June in Phinney Ridge.

Later that day, constituents are invited to stop by Carlyle's new district office at the base of Queen Anne (3131 Western Ave, Suite 421 in the Northwest Work Lofts). Rep. Reuven Carlyle and Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles recently opened the office and are hosting an open house from 5-7 p.m. Whether you have a particular question or concern, or simply want to check out the new digs, all constituents are welcome to stop by.

Can’t make it to the open house? Carlyle and Kohl-Welles encourage constituents to swing by anytime to ask questions or set up an appointment. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Carlyle’s new office can also be reached at (206) 216-3184.