Smoke and trees eat the sunset
Sunday, September 8, 2024
The smoke was still in the air at sunset, giving photographer Bruce Hill the opportunity to take this series of photos.
All photos by Bruce Hill
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 class at Shoreline Library
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 class
Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 10:30am-12pm
Learn how to create a slideshow presentation for school, work or home.
Must be able to use the mouse and keyboard.
Free
Women’s University Club participates in lifesaving project, Dress a Girl Around the World
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| Photo courtesy Women's University Club |
The dresses are hand sewn and include an emblem that alerts any would-be kidnappers or traffickers that these girls are being watched. For some girls, it’s the only dress they will own.
The Women’s University Club became involved in this project 8 years ago under the leadership of Cheryl Sidhu, the Club’s current House Trustee.
She accepts volunteers of all ages and skill levels, including those who have no sewing experience.
“This is a great opportunity to help protect a vulnerable girl, learn how to sew, and have fun doing it,” says Sidhu.
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| Club members welcome students and volunteers of all ages Photo courtesy Women's University Club |
Volunteers meet twice a year and have increased their production from 5-8 dresses each year to now sending over 20 dresses annually.
To date, over 150 girls have benefitted from dresses made through this Club’s participation.
About the Women’s University Club
“We Laugh. We Learn. We Lead.” From these words, the Women’s University Club of Seattle has embraced a culture of respect, integrity and inclusivity for over a century.
A gracious landmark presence in the heart of downtown, WUC is the perfect place to celebrate your perfect wedding or other memory-making celebration. We also welcome those who want to be part of our mission as Seattle’s women-led social and learning club.
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Senior Home Repair Fair at the Senior Activity Center September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024 1:15 - 3pm
Join representatives from Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together and Sound Generations to learn how to connect to low-cost and no-cost home repair resources in Shoreline.
These programs are set up to support low-to moderate-income homeowners in staying in their homes.
Please bring your questions and we’ll work together to match you with the best program for your needs.
We look forward to meeting you!
- Date: 9/17/2024 1:15 – 3:00pm
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Bldg G, Shoreline WA 98155
- Call 206-365-1536 or stop by the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center to register for this event.
Shoreline Community College offers Mandarin Chinese language lessons and cultural workshops
Shoreline Community College is offering Mandarin Chinese language lessons and cultural workshops again this fall!
Classes are in person and/or online. Professor Ke is a senior lecturer with Sichuan University of China.
In-person classes are held on campus at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Prof. Ke is here in SCC to teach on a joint educational initiative, offering non-credit Chinese language and related cultural courses for the Continuing Education program and to support Chinese cultural activities for the International Education Department.
Chinese Language Part 1: for New Students & Returning Students
Fee: $159.00
Dates: 9/25/2024 - 11/28/2024 (2 days/week for 9 weeks)
Registration Link
During this Level 1 Integrated Chinese course (2 days/week for 9 weeks), students will be introduced to standard Mandarin Chinese. Learn to pronounce words properly and start building up vocabularies. For ages 12+ and adults of all ages.
Chinese: HSK Standard Prep, Course 1 & 2
Registration Link
Prepare for the HSK, a globally recognized test for measuring Chinese language proficiency among non-native speakers, and offering official certification. 12+
Private Chinese language instruction
Prof. Ke is here in SCC to teach on a joint educational initiative, offering non-credit Chinese language and related cultural courses for the Continuing Education program and to support Chinese cultural activities for the International Education Department.
Chinese Language Part 1: for New Students & Returning Students
Fee: $159.00
Dates: 9/25/2024 - 11/28/2024 (2 days/week for 9 weeks)
Registration Link
During this Level 1 Integrated Chinese course (2 days/week for 9 weeks), students will be introduced to standard Mandarin Chinese. Learn to pronounce words properly and start building up vocabularies. For ages 12+ and adults of all ages.
Chinese: HSK Standard Prep, Course 1 & 2
Registration Link
Prepare for the HSK, a globally recognized test for measuring Chinese language proficiency among non-native speakers, and offering official certification. 12+
Private Chinese language instruction
(8 - 1 hour lessons) with Professor Ke will be scheduled at mutually agreed upon times during the academic quarter.
Registration Link
Chinese Cultural Workshops
Registration Link
Fee: $10.00 (free for Shoreline CC students and staff)
Dates: 10/12
Join us for cultural workshops to explore music, art, history, and other important cultural events with our visiting scholar from China, Professor Ke. Workshops for families of all ages. Workshops are $10.00 for the community and FREE for Shoreline CC Students and Staff. All supplies included!
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Registration Link
Chinese Cultural Workshops
Registration Link
Fee: $10.00 (free for Shoreline CC students and staff)
Dates: 10/12
Join us for cultural workshops to explore music, art, history, and other important cultural events with our visiting scholar from China, Professor Ke. Workshops for families of all ages. Workshops are $10.00 for the community and FREE for Shoreline CC Students and Staff. All supplies included!
Smoky Sunrise
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| Photo by Mike Remarcke |
The wildfire smoke from Oregon rolled in to Puget Sound as predicted (Weather Watcher) making a beautiful sunrise, as captured by photographer Mike Remarcke.
Cadet training at Shoreline Fire
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| Fire cadets learn how to put on fire gear Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire |
During a full day, the cadets learned how to take vital signs including lung sounds, donning and doffing gear for time and efficiency, forceable entry, and CPR/AED!
The Shoreline Fire Cadet Program offers young men and women an opportunity to explore a career in the fire service. The Cadet Program involves many hands-on and team oriented learning activities while training along side career firefighters.
Each Cadet will learn mental and physical wellness, a sense of self-responsibility, personal growth, leadership, teamwork and firefighting skills.
Do you have or know a youth that would like to be a part of this awesome group? 16-21 years old? Sign up by visiting our website.
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Do you have or know a youth that would like to be a part of this awesome group? 16-21 years old? Sign up by visiting our website.
Washington’s premier virtual parent leadership course begins on October 5, 2024
Join our transformative, 10-week, free, online course and learn new and effective advocacy and leadership skills to help your community move forward, support your children’s education and understand civic leadership.
This class provides you with important topics and tools you’ll need to become a community leader, an informed and engaged Washington State resident and an education advocate.
Nearly 700 parent leaders graduates of Washington Family Engagement’s leadership programs have been making a difference statewide in the last decade.
Registration is open for this free, online, 10-week course that teaches participants to become empowered civic and education leaders who advocate for issues that matter the most to Washington children and families.
Registration here
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Nearly 700 parent leaders graduates of Washington Family Engagement’s leadership programs have been making a difference statewide in the last decade.
Registration is open for this free, online, 10-week course that teaches participants to become empowered civic and education leaders who advocate for issues that matter the most to Washington children and families.
Registration here
Lake Forest Park welcomes a new police officer
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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| Officer A. Johnson and Police Chief Mike Harden |
Meet your newest Lake Forest Park Police Officer!
Officer A. Johnson has recently graduated from the police academy, and she is currently going thru additional training so she can be ready for the FTO (Field Training Officer) program.
Ofc. Johnson navigated the challenging and rigorous police academy program, meeting all required standards with commendable dedication.
We “stole” Ofc. Johnson from the health and fitness industry, where she had a great 17-year career helping clients on their wellness journey. Ofc. Johnson’s approach to health and fitness is evident in every aspect of her life and, among other passions, she loves weightlifting and yoga.
We are excited to see Ofc. Johnson apply her training during the upcoming months and look forward to her working hard for our community.
Please join us in welcoming her to our city, and don’t hesitate to say hello when you see her around patrolling our streets!
--LFP Police
--LFP Police
Classifieds: Notice of meeting rescheduled
As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has rescheduled the regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to October 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm.
Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
September 6, 2024
Sounder kicks off Seahawks service for season opener vs. the Denver Broncos
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| Blitz has tips for getting to the games Image courtesy Seahawks.com |
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game on Sunday September 15, 2024.
Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field
The inbound N Line train from Snohomish County departs Everett at 10:45am with stops in Mukilteo and Edmonds, arriving at King Street Station at 11:44am.
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The inbound N Line train from Snohomish County departs Everett at 10:45am with stops in Mukilteo and Edmonds, arriving at King Street Station at 11:44am.
The return N Line train for Everett departs King Street Station 45 minutes after the end of the game.
An online schedule of Sounder trains serving Seahawks games is available here.
Seahawks mascot Blitz has more tips on how to ride here.
Link light rail runs every 10 minutes on weekends and serves 23 stations including Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, and Northgate.
An online schedule of Sounder trains serving Seahawks games is available here.
Seahawks mascot Blitz has more tips on how to ride here.
Link light rail runs every 10 minutes on weekends and serves 23 stations including Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, and Northgate.
Link’s Stadium and International District stations are a short walk from the stadium.
Many King County Metro buses also drop off passengers near the stadium. King County Metro bus schedules can be found at kingcounty.gov/metro/schedules.
Many King County Metro buses also drop off passengers near the stadium. King County Metro bus schedules can be found at kingcounty.gov/metro/schedules.
Department of Justice obtains partial restitution for Shoreline homeowner scammed by Irish nationals
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| Photo by Alexander Grey on unsplash.com |
Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in mid-June and were charged federally in mid-July.
They are scheduled for sentencing in front of U.S. District Judge John H. Chun on November 25, 2024.
According to records filed in the case, the brothers were part of a group that traveled the country scamming homeowners – especially the elderly – by falsely representing a home needed urgent repairs. One older homeowner in the Shoreline neighborhood north of Seattle, lost about $435,000 to the scheme.
According to records filed in the case, the brothers were part of a group that traveled the country scamming homeowners – especially the elderly – by falsely representing a home needed urgent repairs. One older homeowner in the Shoreline neighborhood north of Seattle, lost about $435,000 to the scheme.
The men first approached the victim in January 2024, claimed they were working in the neighborhood and had noticed that the victim had a hole in his roof.
The men offered to fix the hole and remove the moss from the roof. Over the course of a few days, they pressured the victim to write them checks for their “services” of $15,000, $20,000, and $26,000. They also claimed that the victim’s foundation was cracked, and they said they would repair that with a “titanium tie rod system.”
The roof had no hole, and the foundation was not failing. However, the men dug trenches and poured some concrete to make it appear work was done, and each day they pressured the victim to write more checks. They even demanded an extra $20,000 for “taxes.”
The roof had no hole, and the foundation was not failing. However, the men dug trenches and poured some concrete to make it appear work was done, and each day they pressured the victim to write more checks. They even demanded an extra $20,000 for “taxes.”
Ultimately, they demanded the victim wire $200,000 to a third party for building supplies – again far in excess of any work they claimed to have done. In all the brothers stole $435,000 from the victim.
Quick work by a Shoreline Detective and the King County Prosecutor’s Office resulted in the recovery of some of the wired funds.
The FBI investigation connected the brothers to contractor fraud complaints in Oregon and Illinois.
In Oregon, Patrick McDonagh represented to three different victims that he was affiliated with a local legitimate construction firm, when in fact he was not. Those homeowners paid as much as $29,000 for foundation work that was never completed as promised.
In Illinois, Matthew McDonagh claimed he would repave a victim’s driveway and rebuild a retaining wall for $99,000. After the victim paid $75,000, the work was poorly done and damaged the victim’s house. The value of any work done was significantly less than what was paid.
The defendants have agreed to make restitution to the victims in the case. This includes $235,000 to the Shoreline victim, nearly $50,000 to the three victims in Oregon, $75,000 to a victim in Illinois, and more than $673,000 to a victim in Bellevue, Washington.
Conspiracy to commit wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors have agreed to recommend 26 months in prison for each defendant. Judge Chun is not bound by the recommendation and can impose any sentence allowed by law.
The FBI is investigating this case and was assisted by the Shoreline Police Department, and the U.S. Border Patrol’s Blaine and Spokane Sector’s Anti-Smuggling Units (ASU).
The FBI reminds the public of red flags for contractor fraud: The contractor knocks on your door looking for business because they are “in the area” and uses aggressive sales tactics. The contractor pressures you for an immediate hiring decision. The contractor accepts only cash as payment and demands full payment before starting any work. In the sales pitch, the contractor claims to have materials left over from a previous job.
Tips to avoid contractor fraud: Always get multiple estimates for any work you want done. Ensure contractors are licensed and insured. Look them up at Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries website* Check with consumer protection agencies such as the Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission to search for complaints against a contractor.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Watts Staniar. Ms. Staniar serves as the Criminal Elder Fraud Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington.
To learn more about the department’s elder justice efforts please visit the Elder Justice Initiative page.
*At time of publication, the website was not responding.
The defendants have agreed to make restitution to the victims in the case. This includes $235,000 to the Shoreline victim, nearly $50,000 to the three victims in Oregon, $75,000 to a victim in Illinois, and more than $673,000 to a victim in Bellevue, Washington.
Conspiracy to commit wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors have agreed to recommend 26 months in prison for each defendant. Judge Chun is not bound by the recommendation and can impose any sentence allowed by law.
The FBI is investigating this case and was assisted by the Shoreline Police Department, and the U.S. Border Patrol’s Blaine and Spokane Sector’s Anti-Smuggling Units (ASU).
The FBI reminds the public of red flags for contractor fraud: The contractor knocks on your door looking for business because they are “in the area” and uses aggressive sales tactics. The contractor pressures you for an immediate hiring decision. The contractor accepts only cash as payment and demands full payment before starting any work. In the sales pitch, the contractor claims to have materials left over from a previous job.
Tips to avoid contractor fraud: Always get multiple estimates for any work you want done. Ensure contractors are licensed and insured. Look them up at Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries website* Check with consumer protection agencies such as the Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission to search for complaints against a contractor.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Watts Staniar. Ms. Staniar serves as the Criminal Elder Fraud Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington.
To learn more about the department’s elder justice efforts please visit the Elder Justice Initiative page.
*At time of publication, the website was not responding.
L&I listed these numbers for Contractor information 1-800-647-0982 OR 360-902-5226 (Option 2)
Intersection closure at NE 145th St and 8th Ave NE in Shoreline most of next week
The intersection of NE 145th St and 8th Ave NE in Shoreline will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9am to 3pm Tuesday, September 10, to Friday, September 13, 2024.
Crews will be removing trees and vegetation in advance of the S3 road improvements.
The intersection will remain open to pedestrians.
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The intersection will remain open to pedestrians.
Shear Jazz performing at Darrell’s Tavern in Shoreline September 15, 2024
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| Shear Jazz will play at Darrell's Tavern September 15, 2024 |
The Shear Jazz sound is molded after the George Shearing Quintet: vibes, guitar, piano, bass, and drums and features musicians Nonda Trimis on vibes, Josh Williams on guitar, Al Shabino on bass, Garth Applegate on drums and Keith McClelland on piano.
Music will include jazz composed by elite artists including George Shearing, Dave Brubeck, Fats Waller, Gene Harris, and Horace Silver.
There is no cover for this event. Parking at Darrell's Tavern (18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline) is free.
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Gloria's Birds: That's right, photog, said Cora Cormorant,
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| Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler |
I've always preferred life on the edge!
(Love those feathers of yours, Cora...)
--Gloria Z. Nagler
UW Med: Fruit-fly size treadmills accelerate studies of insect walking
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| Alice C. Gray |
Engineered by scientists at the University of Washington School of Medicine, their treadmill design has been made freely available to other scientists exploring insect biology.
In addition to recording how the flies walk and run normally, the UW Medicine researchers are also interested in how the flies navigate unexpected changes underfoot.
If animals and people can't detect and respond to surface changes encountered while walking, they risk falling.
During their treadmill studies, the researchers also happened to clock the fastest running speed yet reported for fruit flies: 50 mm/sec.
More information here
To study this phenomenon, scientists in John Tuthill's physiology and biophysics lab used a split-belt, fly-size treadmill, and saw the flies correct their walking style to accommodate tracks moving at different speeds underfoot.
The scientists also wanted to learn if and how flies adapt if they have difficulty sensing their bodies moving in space.
The scientists also wanted to learn if and how flies adapt if they have difficulty sensing their bodies moving in space.
After they made genetic modifications to certain sensory nerve cells in the fly brain, the scientists found that the flies could still walk, perhaps because other nerve cells were involved in controlling movement or because the brain had adapted to the genetic modifications.
However, the genetically altered flies did have a different sort of gait.
During their treadmill studies, the researchers also happened to clock the fastest running speed yet reported for fruit flies: 50 mm/sec.
More information here
LFP Garden Club meets September 10, 2024 with speaker Joe Abken
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| Joe Abken will speak at LFP Garden Club meeting |
- Upper level, stage area of Town Center
- Check in at 9:15 to 9:30am
- 9:30 to 10:30am general meeting and a break for munchies and time to talk and catch up
- 10:30 to 11:30am our speaker
“Natives Mixing with NON-Natives and the Value Of”
Joe Abken was originally from Kruckeberg as Garden Director, with a great interest in natives. Currently he is the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Director. Since being very involved with Natives at Kruckeberg Garden, his topic will be his topic will be “Natives and mixing with Non-natives.”
We hope you can join us for this interesting topic. Free to all for your first two meetings and then we ask that you join the club. The fee is $35.00 a yr. We have lots of activities the whole year round. We will be celebrating our 100th year as a Garden Club this year.
Youth softball clinics at Shoreline Community College
Shoreline Community College is hosting softball clinics in September for all levels of players.
Fee: $49.00
Dates: 9/28/2024 - 9/28/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location is at Shoreview Softball Field (700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177)
Calling all future dolphins! Shoreline Community College will be hosting a prospect camp for grad years 2025-2028. Come join us and show your off your skills and learn about Shoreline Community College!
Youth Softball Clinic
Fee: $49.00
Dates: 9/21/2024 - 9/21/2024
Location is at Shoreview Softball Field (700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177)
- For ages 7-11 years: Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- For ages 11-14 years: Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Participants will need to bring a glove, athletic shoes or cleats, a bat, helmet, and a water bottle. For more information please email Coach Fischer at: Cfischer@shoreline.edu or 425-343-2273.
City of Lake Forest Park obtains $2 million in funding for Roundabout Project
This funding is critical to efforts to improve traffic flow and safety at this intersection. Upon completing the necessary underwriting process, the City will receive an official award letter outlining the terms of the grant and loan.
Scene on the Sound: Sailing into the sunset Friday evening, the USS Nimitz
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| Photo by Jan Hansen |
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Now Has an 'End Date'
Story by Peter Suciu
Summary and Key Points: The USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the lead ship of the Nimitz-class supercarriers, is nearing the end of its service life with retirement planned for 2027. The U.S. Department of Defense has already awarded an $18 million contract for pre-advanced planning to begin the process of defueling and inactivation.
WeatherWatcher: Wildfire Smoke Season arrives, but should be short lived
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| Friday September 6, 2024 True Color Satellite imagery from the UW department of Atmospheric Science |
As you may have noticed yesterday and today, the sky is hazy, sunrises and sunsets were very red and dim, and it's quite warm. The above visible color satellite image from Friday afternoon shows all the hazy smoke covering the Pacific Northwest.
We have a heat advisory in place that expires at 11pm Friday evening. The heat and smoke are the result of south-easterly winds. These winds are bringing the warmth and wildfire smoke over the mountains from central and eastern Oregon.
Below is an image from Wednesday where I've highlighted the two major sources of wildfire smoke in Oregon, and a third much smaller source of wildfire smoke in Washington.
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| Satellite image from Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 5:30pm PDT. Image from the UW department of Atmospheric Science. |
Conditions over central Oregon were favorable mid-week for wildfire activity to explode. It seems to have calmed down today significantly but all that smoke is circulating aloft now. Heating during the day today and this weekend is expected to cause some of that smoke to mix down to the surface.
Air quality as of Friday afternoon was just barely into moderate territory but is expected to get a little bit worse possibly through Friday evening and Saturday.
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| Lake Forest Park Town Center air quality from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency |
Forecast: On-shore winds will start to pick up overnight into Saturday morning, but weak at first. These winds should start slowly bringing cooler and cleaner air into the Puget Sound region through the weekend. We should be back to normal with all the smoke cleared out between Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon.
Morning clouds, afternoon sun, and temperatures back down to seasonal normal with highs near 70°F should also return by Monday. There is even a threat of some rain showers Tuesday and Wednesday. We bring back sunny skies Thursday and Friday to end the week.
For current weather conditions please visit www.shorelineweather.com
Travels with Charlie: Charlie and Drone Landing
Friday, September 6, 2024
After Labor Day Weekend, Charlie hung out with us when we flew the No Fence Wetlands Drone. These flights visually document the wetlands restoration current status after one year.
The wetland / pond reconstruction was completed 8/31/2023.
Then, many thousand seedlings were planted fall 2023 to establish new native ecologically relevant plants.
After flying an overview at 300 feet and then flying over ponds and plantings at 60 feet, the drone returned home.
I love this next sequence of photos of Charlie while the Drone is Landing…
(Two wildly different camera views. Me and Drone)
After flying an overview at 300 feet and then flying over ponds and plantings at 60 feet, the drone returned home.
I love this next sequence of photos of Charlie while the Drone is Landing…
(Two wildly different camera views. Me and Drone)
Drone photo of Charlie watching me taking photos of the Drone landing.
A moment later,
A moment later,
Here’s my photo of Charlie noticing the Drone getting close and he turned to watch.
Turns out, Charlie has been around these Drone flights since he moved in.
Another landing… No Big Deal.
Cheers,
Gordon Snyder
Cheers,
Gordon Snyder
Discover the joy of origami at the Senior Activity Center
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| Origami classes at Senior Activity Center |
Discover the joy of origami, transforming simple paper squares into intricate cranes, a charming mobile. Butterflies, and delightful gift boxes!
Join local crafter and former Program Director of the senior center, JonAnn Cruver, September 10 or October 8 for an introductory class on the art of Origami.
- Session 1—Tuesday, September 10: Learn to fold a heart and crane, create a crane mobile and if time allows, fold a masu box.
- Session 2—Tuesday, October 8: Learn to fold a dollar heart, butterflies, star boxes and kirigami trees. If time allows, we will also review crane folding.
Cost: Member $3/Session
Non Member $6/Session
Location: Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Bldg G, Shoreline WA 98155
Call 206-365-1536 or stop by the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center to register for this event.
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Opening NEXT WEEK on Friday the 13th... MURDER INN
Opening NEXT WEEK on Friday the 13th...
MURDER INN
September 13-October 6 at the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds, 950 Main St, Edmonds WA 98020
Edmonds Driftwood Player's 66th Season opens with Murder Inn where a group of tourists, on a tour - Ghosts and Ghouls of New England - is forced, by a storm, to make an unscheduled stop at the Barnsley Inn.
Please join us for this murder-mystery where as the storm builds and the body count rises, the survivors try to figure out who done it...
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
TICKETS: $28 General Adult (19-59); $25 Jr/Sr/Military
PURCHASE TICKETS!
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
TICKETS: $28 General Adult (19-59); $25 Jr/Sr/Military
- Available online
- or by phone at 425-774-9600
- Discounted rates for groups of 10+ people also available!
PURCHASE TICKETS!
Or subscribe to the entire season and don't miss a thing!
SUBSCRIBE and SAVE: 4-Show Package Pricing:
- General Adult (age 19-59) – $110
- Youth/Senior/Military – $100
By Phone: 425-774-9600
By Email: boxoffice@edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org
Dunn Gardens Plant Rummage Sale September 12, 2024
Dunn Gardens Plant Rummage Sale!
September 12, 2024 @ 9:00am
Get ready for fall planting season at the Dunn Gardens Plant Rummage Sale.
Explore our plant sales area and plant nursery—you never know what treasures you might find!
- Dig-your-own large shrubs and perennials from our lathe house. The Gardens will have all the gardening tools you will need.
- Explore a varied collection of plants including, but not limited to:
- Rhododendrons
- Hydrangeas
- Young trees and woody shrubs
- Native plants
- Evergreen and herbaceous perennials
- Bags of Dunn Gardens homemade leaf mulch for sale (limited supplies).
- Thursday, September 12th from 9am – 6pm
- Friday, September 13th from 9am – 6pm
- Saturday, September 14th from 9:30am – 1:30pm
Lake Ballinger cleared for recreation - no blue-green algae found in lake
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| Lake Ballinger Photo courtesy City of Mountlake Terrace |
No
further instances of potential blue-green algae have been witnessed
since the first reported sighting over a week ago.
They ask the public to remain cautious and always keep an eye out for new potential
cyanobacteria.
If you see anything in the lake, take a photo and provide details of when, where, amount, color and even direction headed to help with sampling.
Send the information to:
- Patrick Johnson, Sr. Stormwater Engineering Technician, Edmonds, pat.johnson@edmondswa.gov
- Laura Reed, Stormwater Program Manager, MLT, lreed@mltwa.gov
--Diane Hettrick
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LFP Housing Forum September 18, 2024 explains how new laws affect LFP residents
LFP Housing Forum
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
at Lake Forest Park City Hall or virtual
What is Middle, or Co- housing? What are CLTs, ADUs, and DADUs?
Recently, Washington State passed significant legislation to increase housing options to enable more density.
What are the laws and how will they impact you?
Residents of Lake Forest Park wanting to learn have worked with LFP City staff to develop a Housing Forum where community members can begin to understand the new laws and how they can work to increase density, preserve the environment, and project how they can grow and keep their culture intact.
- Maddy Larson, LFP resident and past City Planning Commissioner will moderate the forum.
- Mayor Tom French will give a historic perspective on housing needs and ways we can continue into the future.
- Mark Phillips, past City council member will provide demographics and characteristics of our LFP community and how that compares to the region.
- Mark Hofman, LFP Community Development Director, will explain the new housing laws, and local efforts to comply in our city. In addition, he will discuss ways to create accessory dwelling units and what they can be used for.
“Where Do We Go from Here?” Following the presentation, there will be Community Conversations and Q/A centered round this topic.
For more information visit the LFP City Calendar
Stories Need to Breathe and Grow
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| Roger Fernandes |
10:00 – 12:00
Shoreline Historical Museum
18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
On Sunday, December 8th, from 3:30 – 5:15 at the Shoreline Historical Museum, Fernandes will join us again as we celebrate the the Miyawaki Forest turning 1-years old and marking the time when our community come together to plant it.
Roger Fernandes, artist, storyteller, educator and member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will share the traditional stories of the local Coast Salish Tribes that connect those cultures to the living world around them.
Stories Need to Breathe and Grow
By Sally Yamasaki
When I first heard Roger Fernandes tell stories at the University of Washington Sacred Breath: Indigenous Writing and Storytelling Series, I thought that I was going to hear stories meant only for children. I was clearly wrong. After the event, my body was busy the rest of the night synthesizing and feeling all that I had heard in the moment of sharing sacred breath. The stories, and the way he presents them, are for any person, any age.
According to Fernandes, "Stories are alive and, in the heart, not the head. We all are storytellers. There are stories in everything, a tree, a rock, water…, and each of us will turn the story a bit differently based on our life experiences."
Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 – 12:00 at the Shoreline Historical Museum, we will have the opportunity to listen to Fernandes share traditional stories that he has learned from local Coast Salish Tribes that connect those cultures to the living world around us.
In addition, to the stories, there will be hands-on activities, refreshments and tours of the Miyawaki Urban Forest and the Shoreline Historical Museum. Dress accordingly, as this is a free-outdoor event. This will be the first program with Fernandes.
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| Roger Fernandes, right, with Calvin Kennard and Judy MacCully Photo by Sally Yamasaki |
On Sunday, December 8th, from 3:30 – 5:15 at the Shoreline Historical Museum, Fernandes will join us again as we celebrate the the Miyawaki Forest turning 1-years old and marking the time when our community come together to plant it.
At this event, Fernandes will unveil the Welcome Stone that he has been working on all summer. The Welcome Stone, 6’ x 3’ glacial rock holds carved images based on the teachings of local Coast Salish Tribes. Fernandes will discuss the stories and his inspiration while we celebrate the Miyawaki Urban Forest’s first “birthday.”
Correction: Programming for LGBTQIA+ Seniors at the Senior Activity Center on 2nd & 4th Thursdays
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| Free gatherings on LGBTQIA+ Seniors on 2nd & 4th Thursdays at the Senior Activity Center |
Programming for LGBTQIA+ Seniors
Facilitator: Kevin HallaganGet together with Program Coordinator and fellow LGBTQIA+ community member Kevin Halligan for socializing and special activities programming on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
No registration required.
- When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Cost: FREE
- No registration required
Thursday, September 12 — LGBTQIA+ Tea Time Social: Join Kevin to socialize with complimentary tea and assorted pastries. Decaf, caffeinated and herbal options available.
Thursday, September 26 — LGBTQIA+ Book Group: Join Kevin and fellow LGBTQIA+ community members to discuss any LGBTQIA+ literature. A curated booklist is available at the Center upon request, but you’re welcome to come for the discussion whether or not you’ve read anything.
The Senior Activity Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155. Free parking.
The Senior Activity Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155. Free parking.
Leaves are turning but flowers still bloom
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
Lee Lageschulte found a dramatic pink flower on her daily walk.
Would someone like to identify it for us?
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
On the same day, she photographed this tree with its leaves turning to fall colors.
Shorewood Drama chosen for nationwide grant to produce 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'
Shorewood Drama has been chosen for a nationwide grant through MTI Shows, Educational Theatre Association, and Molly Brown and Meredith Wilson estate to produce "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
The program is one of only 16 schools nationwide to receive this, and just 1 of 3 on the west coast!
Shorewood Drama will perform "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" April 4-6 and 8-12, 2025.
The grant criteria are to "weave important themes of women's rights, labor rights, and immigration, as well as Molly Brown's historical significance and community-mindedness, into both the students' creative process and the audience's experience of this production."
Congratulations to Drama Teacher Amy Pottinger and the Shorewood Drama students for this amazing honor!
Recount completed for Lands Commissioner and election certified after closest vote in state history
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| Democrat Dave Upthegrove will meet Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler in the November election after a statewide recount |
The recount indicated a 49-vote margin separating second-place finisher Upthegrove from Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson, who finished third in the contest.
The margin originally stood at 51 votes. After consolidating the amended results certified by each county canvassing board, Upthegrove gained four votes and Pederson gained six votes.
Variances, such as an overvote or undervote were identified during the manual recount which led to the overall change in the count. These discrepancies were a result of careful examination of voter intent on some ballots.
Variances, such as an overvote or undervote were identified during the manual recount which led to the overall change in the count. These discrepancies were a result of careful examination of voter intent on some ballots.
The Office of the Secretary of State and counties within Washington use the established Statewide Standards on What is a Vote, a longstanding standard for determining voter intent when voters’ ballot markings are unclear.
Recount results and more information are available on the Office of the Secretary of State’s Elections website. Ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election will be mailed to voters by Friday, Oct. 18.
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“This recount was a significant undertaking that required meticulous attention to detail to ensure every vote was counted fairly and accurately,” Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan said.
“It demonstrates the accuracy and reliability of Washington’s elections, as the vote counting equipment tabulated votes correctly, with the few variances arising from questions about voter intent. I commend all counties for their diligent efforts in conducting a transparent and secure process that reflects the will of the voters.”
Recount results and more information are available on the Office of the Secretary of State’s Elections website. Ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election will be mailed to voters by Friday, Oct. 18.
Free event for Middle School students from Shoreline Recreation
Middle School Night is on Saturday nights (through the school year) from 6:00pm - 10:30pm. This is a free, drop-in program, no pre-registration required.
One Saturday a month there will be a themed event for Middle School Night, which will result in a higher number of youth attending.
These events will have a combination of free Eventbrite registration and drop-in allowed, but if we reach maximum capacity, drop-ins arriving after we have reached capacity may not be allowed in until other youth have left so we don't exceed safe numbers in our facility.
The Teen Center is located at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.
LFP Rotary celebrates 38 years with guest speaker Tony Angell
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| Tony Angell.net |
Our speaker was Master Artist Tony Angell. Aloft and At Rest, a new sculpture by Tony Angell, celebrates 50 years of exhibiting with Foster/White.
Angell's representations of birds provide both scientific accuracy and a virtuoso sense of the inner temperament of his subjects to convey their intangible spirit and resilience.
Tony Angell’s work is featured in dozens of gallery and museum exhibitions across the United States. His art is in many private and public collections, including the Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA; Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA; Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY; and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK.
His book The House of Owls received the National Outdoor Book Award when Yale University Press published it in 2015.
More information on Tony Angell here
Please JOIN US...we are proud community members of LFP joined together in service through ROTARY.
More information on Tony Angell here
Please JOIN US...we are proud community members of LFP joined together in service through ROTARY.
Gloria's Insects: Saw this wasp (first time seeing this kind)
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| Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler |
on a walk last week and, looking online, id'd it as a Great Black (Digger) Wasp. Then, today, I researched a little further and learned that those wasps are found everywhere in the continental U.S. EXCEPT the Pacific Northwest!
So, might be a Thread-waisted Wasp, or some other species (any thoughts on that?), but I love it nonetheless;).
Look at the tiny, light hairs on its thorax,abdomen, and head...fuzzy wasp. I also admire her translucently black wings!
Hope I see one again, sometime.
--Gloria Z. Nagler
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