What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – May 13 - 19, 2026

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com
 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – May 13 - 19
Spring is bringing Shoreline to life with a week full of opportunities to learn, create, connect, and explore. From Shoreline College’s first-ever Preview Day and career-focused networking events to neighborhood garage sales, artist studio tours, whimsical fairy garden workshops, and hands-on community classes, there’s something happening for every age and interest. 
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Event of the Week:
 
Preview Day at Shoreline College
Thursday, May 14 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline College
Join us in May for Shoreline's first annual Preview Day, and discover what makes Shoreline an exciting place to learn, grow, and build your future!

Spotlight North Studio Tour
Saturday, May 16 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT NORTH is an event for you to meet local artists and check out their creative workspaces.
 
Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale
Saturday, May 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale is a great way to start your spring purge or do some serious shopping! You can put your garage sale on the map! Just email garagesale@richmondbeachwa.org to for any questions and to put your sale on the map.
 
Fairy Garden Workshops
Sunday, May 17 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Salvation: Artist Collective
Embrace your whimsy! Collaborate with neighbors & friends to build out the Salvation Fairy Garden & design pieces for your own garden!
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Demystifying Your Medical Bills
Thursday, May 14 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Are you confused by your medical bills? This session will help you understand them and learn how to get errors corrected when they occur.
 
Storytime @ at the Shoreline Historical Museum
Saturday, May 16 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline Historical Museum
This engaging, family-friendly program invites children ages 1–8 (with an adult) to explore local history and the environment through stories, music, movement, and hands-on art activities.
 
Diggin' Shoreline VEGGIE FEST ANNUAL PLANT SALE
Saturday, May 16, 10 AM - 4 PM & Sunday, May 17, 12 PM - 3 PM, Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Center
Choose from a large variety of vegetables, annuals, perennials, and natives!
 
Giving Together Fundraiser: Seattle Dogs
Saturday, May 16 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Stop by your local Town & Country Market for a yummy treat that tastes good AND does good! We'll be grilling up some delicious hot dogs and serving them up Seattle Style for a suggested donation of $5. All proceeds go to benefit our local food banks through our Giving Together program.
 
Climate Change & Aging: How to Protect You and Your Home from Smoke & Heat
Saturday, May 16 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Protecting you and your home from the effects of climate change is going to be more and more important. In this class, students will review the basics of how their homes ‘work’ – from identifying critical components to how to reduce a person’s exposure.
 
Ridgecrest Neighbors Meet Up at Cafe Aroma
Sunday, May 17 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Café Aroma
Join Ridgecrest Neighbors at 10 AM on the third Sunday of each month at Café Aroma to meet your neighbors, share ideas, and have enjoy being part of our vibrant community. 
 
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Sunday, May 17 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Lake Forest park Farmers Market
For over 20 years, the market has been the your go-to spot for fresh food, local goods, and community connection.
 
Backyard Chickens Primer
Sunday, May 17 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Shoreline Tool Library
Whether you are a brand-new chicken-keeper or are just thinking of getting a backyard flock, this class is for you.
 
Learn to Sew a Small Quilt in 4 Hours
Sunday, May 17 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
In this class, you will learn to make a small, quilted four-block string quilt. All supplies provided.
 
Low Tide Beach Explorations
Monday, May 18 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Join Seattle Aquarium's Beach Naturalists for free and informative beach walks at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.
 
Shoreline College Networking & Career Fair
Tuesday, May 19 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline College
Meet up to 50 employers including Boeing, Sound Transit, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and more. Explore jobs and career paths, get your resume reviewed, and take a professional LinkedIn headshot in a quieter space.
 
La Guitarra Española | Music from Spain’s Master Composers for Guitar
Tuesday, May 19 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Join us for an afternoon of classical guitar, featuring the music of Spanish master composers Joaquín Rodrigo, Isaac Albéniz, Francisco Tárrega, Fernando Sor and more.
 
Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the Shoreline Tool Library
Tuesday, May 19 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Spend an evening at the Shoreline Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
Lake Forest Park Town Hall
Wednesday, May 20 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Third Place Commons
Ask a question and get an answer at the first ever community sponsored Lake Forest Park Town Hall.
 
Sip & Paint: Fingerpainting Class
Sunday, May 31 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Vault 177
Join local artist, Nancy Malek, as she walks you step-by-step through creating this unique artwork using just your fingers & a few tools.
 
Salvation Night Market @ Aurora Borealis
Wednesday, June 3 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Aurora Borealis Event Center
Shop a curated artists and makers market accompanied by live jazz!
 
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery
Shorelake Arts bringing people together through art, culture, and shared experiences.
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
 Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.
 

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Confidence in Every Step May 19, 2026

Confidence in Every Step

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 1-2pm

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155
For adults.

Falls are a growing concern for older adults in Washington. 1 in 3 adults over age 65 experiences a fall each year. 

Join the University of Washington School of Public Health and King County EMS for a one‑hour workshop designed for older adults, families, caregivers, and community members. 

This session increases awareness of common fall risk factors and offers practical, everyday strategies to help prevent falls and build confidence in every step.

Topics include:

• Identifying fall risks
• Exercises to improve balance & strength
• Tips to enhance safety and support independence
• Practical home modifications to reduce falls hazards
• What to do if a fall occurs

Registration not required.

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Boys soccer: Shorecrest to play Shorewood for 1st & 2nd seed - both headed to State

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

May 9th District Playoffs 

Shorecrest 4 - Everett 0 

11th 

Goal: Ashton Johnson 

Assist: Cole Ambrose 

19th 

Goal: Ashton Johnson 

Assist: Miles Garbaccio 

21st 

Goal: Ashton Johnson 

Assist: Unassisted 

79th 

Goal: Cole Ambrose 

Assist: Unassisted Shutout: Asher Martin

May 12th
District Playoffs
Shorecrest 2 - Edmonds-Woodway 1

10th
Goal Against

41st
Goal: Cole Ambrose
Assist: Unassisted

After overtime, game ended in a 1 to 1 draw.

PKs:
Shorecrest-5
Edmonds-Woodway-3

Saturday, May 16th 2:00pm 

Shoreline Stadium 185th & 5th NE

Shorecrest will be playing Shorewood for the District Championship, and seeding for the State Tournament.

(Regardless of the result, both programs will be advancing to the State Tournament.)

--Jon Cottons

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Across the Pacific Heritage Month event May 27, 2026

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

AAPI Heritage Month

May 27, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm at Shorewood High School 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Come hungry and enjoy the event!

Food trucks will roll in at 5pm. Performances by Seattle Kokon Taiko 7pm - 7:30pm.

Sponsors: Shoreline PTA Council, Shoreline Schools, City of Shoreline, Shoreline College, WAVES.

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Diggin' Shoreline two-day Veggie Fest plant sale May 16-17, 2026 at the Senior Activity Center

Diggin' Shoreline two-day plant sale

• Saturday, May 16, 10am to 4pm
• Sunday, May 17, Noon to 3pm

Location: Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, NE 185th & 1st Ave NE

Choose from 25 varieties of tomatoes, a wide selection of summer and winter squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, herbs, and other vegetables grown from heirloom, open-pollinated and certified organic seeds. 

Lots of annuals, perennials, and natives, too.

Diggin’ Shoreline is a local, all-volunteer, 501©3 non-profit organization serving Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Together, we practice, teach, and learn from each other healthy, sustainable ways to garden; build community, and have fun!

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James Keough Park Opening Celebration May 29, 2026

James Keough Park Opening Celebration

Friday, May 29, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Ribbon cutting at 6:15pm
James Keough Park
2350 N 167th St, Shoreline WA 98133

Join us to celebrate the completion of improvements to James Keough Park! We’re excited to share all of the new park amenities, including an off-leash dog area, skate features, sport court, play area, and more. Enjoy free refreshments and explore Shoreline’s latest investment in our parks system. This project was funded by the voter-approved 2022 Park Bond.

During this event, parking is limited to disabled spaces in the parking lot. We encourage you to walk or bike to the event. General parking is available along N 167th Street or at Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center, 1900 N 170th Street

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Trivia Night May 22, 2026 at the Senior Activity Center

Trivia Night is May 22, 2026 at the Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155. 

Doors open 6:30pm, games from 7-9pm.

Tickets $10

Call 206-365-1536 or online

21 plus event

Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks for sale

Purchase your tickets here, https://shorelineseniorcenter.org/bingo-trivia/

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This teal and magenta graphic has two faces silhouetted in white
with a hibiscus-looking flower in the center.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultures, histories, and voices that shape our communities in powerful ways.

At Shoreline College, our students are helping lead that conversation.

Join us on May 26, 2026 for Hidden Peaks, a student-led event bringing awareness to voices within the AAPI community that are too often overlooked, particularly Western, Northern, and Central Asian identities.

Date: Tuesday 5/26/26
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Location: 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133, 9000 Building, PUB Rm 9114

And in our broader community, Shorewood High School’s API student clubs are hosting their annual AANHPI Heritage Month celebration on May 27, 2026 from 4:30–8:30pm. 

Expect dance and music performances, a book fair, children’s activities, food trucks, and more.

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Homicide at Lake City business May 9, 2026

Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide in Lake City the morning of Saturday May 9, 2026.

Just before 9:00am, patrol officers responded to a report of man down inside of a business in the 8500 block of Lake City Way Northeast. 

There, police found a victim, an employee in his 20s, with apparent fatal gunshot wounds.

The Seattle Fire Department arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

Officers cordoned off the area until detectives with the Homicide and Crime Scene Investigative Units arrived to process the scene. The medical examiner will take custody of the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death.

There is no suspect information at this time and police did not make any arrests. The circumstances leading up to the killing are under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.

Incident Number: 2026-128874

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Police investigating shooting in North Seattle May 9, 2026

Seattle police officers are investigating the shooting of a 39-year-old man in the Bitter Lake neighborhood Saturday evening May 9, 2026.

At about 5:30pm, patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of North 143rd Street. While responding to the call, officers found one of the involved vehicles pulling into Northwest Hospital at 1550 North 115th Street. Inside the car, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in his left arm.

Cops got the victim onto a gurney, and the medical staff began treating the victim. From Northwest Hospital, medics transported him to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) in stable condition.

Officers determined that the victim was in an altercation in a vehicle on North 143rd Street with another man when he got shot. The suspect fled the area on foot and officers could not find him.

Detectives in the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) responded to HMC for interviews. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.

This is an open and active case assigned to GVRU detectives.

Incident Number: 2026-129339

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Woodland Park Players Summer Musical: Newsies! - auditions for youth ages 14-20 on 5-17-26 and 5-22-26

Step into the spotlight and be part of the inaugural summer production of Newsies! 

This exciting partnership between Shoreline College and Woodland Park Players invites performers ages 14–20 to join a high-energy, dance-driven musical inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899.

• Rehearsals: June 29 to July 31, 2026
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Show Dates: July 31 to Aug 2 performances. 
• Location: Shoreline College Main Theater (#1600 Theater)
• Directed by Jessica Low
• Music Director: Shawna Avinger
• Program Administrator: Jeannette LeGault

Participants will work alongside an experienced creative team with decades of combined experience in youth theater, directing, and performance education.

Auditions will be held at Shoreline College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1500 Room 1515

• Sunday, 5/17 from 5:45pm – 9:15pm
• Friday, 5/22 from 5:45pm – 9:15pm
• Callbacks: Saturday, May 30 from 5:30pm – 10:00pm

Students interested in theater tech and backstage support are also encouraged to join as part of the lighting, costume, choreography, and prop design teams.

This inaugural production offers approximately 150 hours of rehearsal, performance, and musical theatre training throughout the summer in a summer stock-style environment focused on collaboration, storytelling, and ensemble-based performance.

Tuition is $1,100 for this 5-week program, encompassing approximately 150 hours of rigorous, hands-on training. Designed as an immersive experience, the program provides students with the opportunity to deepen their performance skills, engage in meaningful collaboration, and grow artistically, personally, and professionally.

Needs-based scholarships are available, and there is reduced tuition if family members want to volunteer! 

For more information, please email: WPPSummerMusical@gmail.com
Or follow this link (sorry - you have to scroll to the very end of this page)

updated 5-13-26

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Lane closures on Aurora start Tuesday 5-12-2026 at 7:30am

Public Works crews will be excavating the vegetative median on Aurora Ave north of 175th starting Tuesday, 5/12/26 at 7:30am.

This will require closing the northbound lane adjacent to the median and the southbound left-turn lane to eastbound 175th St.

One turn lane will remain open to allow traffic to access eastbound 175th St.

These closures are necessary for staff and trucks to work on removing dirt and vegetation and installing gravel to prep for a stamped concrete pour next week on 5/19/26.

Expect some slowdowns due to the reduced turn capacity.

Traffic can continue to use N 185th St for eastbound routes to I-5.

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May Recipe from Town & Country Market

Easy Al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa

This month's recipe from locally owned Town & Country Market

Name: Easy Al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa

Difficulty Level: Easy

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Yield: 2-3 Servings

Description: Fire up taco night in no time with these Easy Al Pastor Tacos! Pre-seasoned, fully cooked meat means big flavor with minimal work. Just heat, top with a simple fresh pineapple salsa, and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped pineapple
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt
• 1 package Greco al pastor meat
• Corn or flour tortillas, toasted

Optional toppings:

• Avocado
• Shredded cabbage
• Sour Cream
• Hot sauce

Preparation:

1. For the salsa, in a bowl combine chopped pineapple, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, honey and sprinkle of salt. Mix and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Coat lightly with oil. Add sliced al pastor meat. Cook until hot and browned and caramelized.
3. Build tacos with toasted tortillas, al pastor and toppings of choice. Enjoy right away!

Shoreline Town & Country Market is located on the upper level of Shoreline Place,15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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Advice: Beware of...

 

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Good advice!

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Three local high school jazz groups take honors at Essentially Ellington - Shorewood named Most Soulful Band

Shorewood Jazz Band. Back, far left Principal Bill Dunbar.
Back, center with light blue tie, Director Dan Baker.
Back, far right Athletic Director Joann Fukuma

The annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival is one of the most innovative jazz education events in the world. Each year, high school musicians from across North America travel to New York City to spend three days immersed in workshops, jam sessions, rehearsals and performances at the “House of Swing,” Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Jazz groups from Shorewood, Mountlake Terrace, and Bothell attended and took honors

31ST ANNUAL COMPETITION & FESTIVAL

APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2026 IN NEW YORK CITY

OUTSTANDING RHYTHM SECTION SECTION

Mountlake Terrace High School

HONORABLE MENTION SAXOPHONE SECTION

Shorewood High School

HONORABLE MENTION PIANO

Caden Forrest (Bothell High School)

OUTSTANDING PIANO

Sophie Ionitsa (Mountlake Terrace High School)

OUTSTANDING RHYTHM GUITAR

Mila Miropolskaya (Shorewood High School)

OUTSTANDING BASS

Marcus Torzillo (Shorewood High School)

OUTSTANDING DRUMS 7 named

Luca Manzo (Mountlake Terrace High School)

Zayne Cornelius (Shorewood High School)

HONORABLE MENTION ALTO SAXOPHONE

Seth Langford (Bothell High School) 

HONORABLE MENTION TENOR SAXOPHONE

Sawyer Lohrmann (Bothell High School)

OUTSTANDING DOUBLER (TENOR SAX & CLARINET)

Claire Dalan (Mountlake Terrace High School)

HONORABLE MENTION TROMBONE

Ethan Bennett (Shorewood High School)

OUTSTANDING TROMBONE

Wyatt Gutting (Mountlake Terrace High School)

HONORABLE MENTION TRUMPET

Kayla Ang (Bothell High School)

HONORABLE MENTION LEAD TRUMPET

Nate Bardsley (Bothell High School)

SUSAN C. GORDON AWARD FOR MOST SOULFUL BAND

Shorewood High School (Shoreline, WA)

Videos of Shorewood's musical numbers and the award ceremony are available on their Facebook page.

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Seattle Police arrest man for assaulting teen in North Seattle

On Monday, May 4, 2026 Seattle police officers arrested a 35-year-old man after he assaulted a teenage girl in the Northgate neighborhood.

At about 9:00am, patrol officers responded to reports of a man attempting to drag a girl into the woods near NE 103rd Street and 5th Ave NE. There, they found the victim with minor injuries. The suspect fled the area on foot before police arrived.

Firefighters treated the girl on scene and medics transported her to Seattle Children’s Hospital for evaluation. Detectives in the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit (SAU) arrived to process the scene, interview witnesses, and collect evidence.

Detectives determined that the man lured the teen from a bus stop into a nearby wooded area where the assault occurred.

At about 10:50am, patrol officers found the suspect near Aurora Avenue North and North 115th Street and arrested him. Police transported him to Seattle Police Headquarters to be interviewed by detectives.

The suspect also has multiple warrants for his arrest out of Snohomish County and Puyallup Municipal Court. Police booked the suspect into the King County Jail for Investigation of Rape and Kidnapping.

“Today’s incident is unacceptable. Our children should be able to travel safely and enjoy their youth without fear. As a community, we need to fully support our victims now and in the future. We need to prosecute those responsible for stealing our most vulnerable people’s sense of safety, and work together to stop this from happening again,” said Chief Shon Barnes.

“To victims of sexual assault, this City is here to support you. Please know that there are resources available at Seek Then Speak or the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.”

Incident Number: 2026-123190

Seattle Police cover Seattle up to the 145th boundary with Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

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Urbanist Shoreline Walk + Bike Audit May 30, 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026

10am - approximately 1pm

Meet at Paramount Park 

(near the picnic shelter)

15300 8th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155

Join Urbanist Shoreline for a walk + bike audit of some of the streets being considered for Shoreline's East Side Off-Corridor Bike Network. 

This fun community exploration will help pave the way for the City's formal community engagement and planning process for this new bike infrastructure, which will kick off later this year.

What's a Walk + Bike Audit?

It's basically just an on-the-ground tour of current infrastructure, barriers, and opportunities for future connection. 

We will split into two groups, and using bikes and our feet, move along some of the routes being considered. 

We'll take pictures, observe traffic patterns, and take notes. It will be fun!

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Thousands receive free Dental, Vision and Medical Services supported by over 5,000 volunteers at 11th Annual Seattle/King County Clinic

Seattle King County Clinic April 23-27, 2026.

By Doug Cerretti

Photos by Doug Cerretti except as noted

The Seattle/King County Clinic returned for its 11th year April 23–26, 2026 at Seattle Center. Over four days, more than 3,100 people without adequate resources received free dental, vision, medical and social services, thanks to the dedication of over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical volunteers. 

Sponsored by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, the Clinic is a collaborative effort among over 80 civic agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and businesses, serving as a healthcare lifeline for underserved individuals. 

Dr Randy, Bonnie, Dr Chris and Dr Priscilla: Dental Triage Leaders.

Clinic offerings were extensive, including dental fillings and extractions, eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, primary care, behavioral health, immunizations, laboratory tests, mammograms, ultrasounds, x-rays, social work, and more. 

Interpreter services were available for over 40 languages. Volunteers are the “heartbeat” of the Clinic. This year over 5000 volunteers answered the call to provided health care for those in need, a new record. 

Dr Patrick, (“What brings you in today?”) and Henry talk to a patient with the aid of an interpreter in dental triage.

These volunteers include medical, dental and vision professionals in addition to volunteers in general support (non-medical training) ranging from interrupters, escorts, administrative to stocking the break room and those with basic knowledge of computers. 

The only requirement for general support is a desire to help. This year I again volunteered at the dental X-ray computer station. What are some of the reason people volunteer? 

Approximately 75 dental chairs for treatment in Exhibition Hall.

Carrie Stewart first volunteered in 2018 after learning about the Clinic from her employer, who was a sponsor, and heard from co-workers that it was a rewarding experience. 

Carrie Stewart at the Dental X-ray Computer Station.

Carrie brings a background in systems engineering and computer skills with an attention to detail. She enjoys being part of a team that is performing such a vital service and has gotten to know many of the dental professionals she looks forward to seeing each year. 

Additionally, Carrie can tell that the patients are so appreciative with smiles and thank yous for the services they receive. These are the reasons Carrie plans on returning next year. 

Dental escort and waiting area manager Mike Washington.

Dr Chris Delecki has been practicing for 49 years and has focused on serving low income and Native Americans. Dr Chris is one of the leads in dental triage, the first stop in dental care. He comes back year after year to fulfill his philosophy of helping others. 

The author with his X-ray gun. Buck Rogers has nothing on me.
Photo by Carrie Stewart

I first learned of the Clinic from my good friend Carrie Stewart whom I have known for over 20 years. My first Clinic was in 2019 volunteering at the dental X-ray computer station. 

I can reiterate everything Carrie said about what she gains from volunteering at the Clinic particularly the friendships I have made with the dental professionals. A friendship that demands a hug when I arrive the first day and another hug to say goodby on the last day. 

We have been experiencing a crisis in our health care coverage for many years and we are fortunate to have Seattle/King County Clinic. 

Interpreter services required for patient communication.

However, the Clinic only occurs four day a year. Something like the Clinic should be available every day of the year as I believe healthcare is a right, and not a privilege. 

Mark your calendar: the next King County Clinic is April 29 to May 2, 2027. Consider volunteering.

See previous articles on the Seattle/King County Clinic:

A Day in the Life of a Dental X-Ray Station Volunteer at the Seattle/King County Clinic, February 16, 2024

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Mother’s Day

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

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UW Drama offers Everybody May 21-31, 2026

Everybody

By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Directed by Chi-wang Yang

May 21 - 31, 2026

The University of Washington School of Drama’s final show of the season, Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Professor Chi-wang Yang opens May 21, 2026.

At “God’s” command, “Death” summons “Everybody” to go on the long and difficult journey to give a presentation to “God” on Everybody’s life and why they have lived it the way that they have. 

Everybody wants to bring along a friend, and Death says it’s fine if Everybody can find someone to volunteer. 

Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins based the play on the 15th century morality play, Everyman. 

Professor Chi-wang Yang directs this production in which each night the performers’ roles will be determined by a lottery to determine which role will be played by which performer. Everybody reveals to us the value of our relationships and how to live with intention amid uncertainty.

Creative team

• Directed by Chi-wang Yang
• Scenic Design by An-lin Dauber
• Costume Design Allison Macip-Palacios and Laurence Wulfe
• Lighting Design by Aiden Bonheyo
• Sound Design by Alex Parr

Stage Manager: Sammy Weinert

Performances May 21 - 31, 2026 at the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse 4045 University Way NE

Purchase tickets here

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American Democracy: Indigenous Roots and Future May 21, 2026

Fern Naomi Renville

American Democracy: Indigenous Roots and Future

Hosted by Ken Winnick

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5pm
Shoreline Community College, PUB

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Public event. Free.

Storyteller Fern Naomi Renville reveals how the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace shaped Benjamin Franklin’s political thinking—and how the Constitution drew from this centuries-old alliance. 

Renville is a Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota, Omaha, and Seneca-Cayuga storyteller, theatre director, and playwright.

Note: Fern will be zoomed in on the big screen. Discussions will be local in the room.

From Humanities Washington:

History books teach us that the Founding Fathers birthed American democracy, but do not reveal the Indigenous sources of inspiration that guided their vision. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy’s Great Law of Peace—uniting six Nations in an alliance that predates the American Constitution by centuries—served as a powerful example to men such as Benjamin Franklin, who benefited from the political guidance of Haudenosaunee leaders. Franklin directly cited the Law’s influence on the Constitution.

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Ronald Commons Café has openings for volunteers

The folks that run the Ronald Commons Café report that:

We would love to have some new volunteers as a part of our mighty team on Thursdays. 

Sign up at signup.com/go/XBZkOzO for 2-hour shifts.

We train you! We feed you! We have fun!

 

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Shorewood Stormrays and Shorecrest Scots battle for top spots in 3A District 1 Soccer Tournament

Goalie Kaare Nye stopping a goal. Photo by Kristi Lin

By TCA

The Shorewood Stormrays and the Shorecrest Scots enjoyed a well-earned rest with a bye, before the 3A District 1 soccer tournament. 

Meanwhile, the play-in contests were going ahead, with #8 Snohomish facing #9 Mountlake Terrace. In this Wesco North-South matchup, the Panthers (Snohomish) edged the Hawks (MLT) with a long bomb free-kick, 1-0. Snohomish moved on to face #1 Shorewood, on Saturday 5/9. 

At Lincoln Field, #6 Everett (Wesco South) played against #11 Oak Harbor (Northwest Conference), and the Seagulls eliminated the Wildcats, with a 3-1 win. Everett moved on to face #3 Shorecrest, on Saturday 5/9. 

Morgan Grutz, #15, has led the team all season

In the other quarter-final matches, #2 Mount Vernon will play #10 Edmonds Woodway (Warriors), and #4 Monroe will play #5 Lynnwood (Royals), with the Warriors and Royals outplaying their play-in opponents. 

All quarter-final games will be played at the home field of the higher seed. The prospect of semifinals and finals beckon the winners, while the losers face the ordeal of the playoffs for third and fourth place. Qualification for State is at stake!

NEWS FLASH:

Shorewood high school boys varsity soccer team put on a gritty performance last Saturday afternoon in sunny, dry conditions at the 3A District 1 playoff quarter-final match of the league postseason soccer tournament. 

#17 runs away with the ball. Photo by Kristi Lin

Panthers and Rays

#8 Snohomish pipped #9 Mountlake Terrace 1-0 two nights ago, they now faced #1 Shorewood, which was undefeated in Wesco South. The Snohomish secret weapon was on the sidelines, greybeard Coach Dan Pingrey, who knows how to win State Championships. Pingrey was a professional soccer player in Europe before he went to police academy and spent several years as Shoreline's chief of police.

Panthers made their intentions clear, coming out in a defensive 5-4-1 formation, known as “parking the bus.” They were content to let Rays have possession, but swarmed with their zone marking, frustrating Shorewood around the 18-yard box. 

The Stormrays were forced to attempt wayward shots from outside the box, compounded by missing key striker #10. Snohomish was satisfied to keep the match scoreless, occasionally trying to score on a counterattack, while being tough & disciplined in defense. 

Photo by Kristi Lin

Panthers would be quite pleased to go to the lottery of penalty-kicks. Rays realized that their best chances would be from set pieces, as they won multiple free-kicks and corner-kicks. 

At the half-hour mark, a corner from the left floated into the six-yard box, stocky defender #16 had had enough, and muscled his way into the crowd and headed a bullet into the net, 1-0. 

Still, Panthers stuck to their strategy, since being down a single goal at the half was satisfactory, as a draw was still plausible. Surely now, they would need to go forward more, to snatch an equalizer. 

In the second half, Snohomish adjusted to a 4-4-2 formation, at best a 4-5-1, to maintain their defensive shape. 

Rays found more lanes down the wings, rather than down the clogged middle. One such move down the left flank was met with a double-team just outside the box, but a clumsy challenge concedes a free kick. 

#4 has the goal within range. Photo by Kristi Lin

All eyes are on defender #4, as the goal is within his range, so Panthers set up the wall to block it. Instead, he slips a short pass to the winger who as planned immediately crosses the ball behind the wall, with numbers in the box. The ball pings about in the melee like a pinball, the keeper bouncing around to impede the gaps, but a blue leg stabs at the ball, pushing it into the goal. 

The muscular appendage belonged to defender #16, who scores a brace, to help out his tightly marked forwards. 

At the hour mark, the score was 2-0, so it would not matter if Snohomish lost by two or three goals, it would still be a loss. In the time left, Panthers pushed forwards with more enthusiasm, but the Rays defense held firm, and counterattacked, with several chances denied by sharp goalkeeping of GK #0. As the clock wound down, Rays were content to run out the clock, and ice the game, as they have bigger royal fish to fry.

At the midway point of District 1 playoffs

At the midway point of the District 1 playoffs, 

• #10 Edmonds-Woodway upsets #2 Mount Vernon, 1-0; 
• #3 Shorecrest crushed #6 Everett, 4-0; 
• #5 Lynnwood surprises #4 Monroe (undefeated in Wesco North), 2-1 (in double OT). 

So the semi-final matchups are Shorewood vs Lynnwood, and Shorecrest vs Edmonds-Woodway, on Tuesday 5/12, for the right to meet in the final, and qualify for State! 

Anything can and probably will happen, as there was tension and high drama in Monroe today, where the flintiest players stepped up to keep Lynnwood going. Could Wesco South be the toughest conference in District 1? 

However, the journey is not over for Snohomish, Mount Vernon, Everett and Monroe, as they enter a playoff to try win 3rd or 4th place, and still go to State! 

Watch. This. Space.

-TCA

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