In the Garden Now: Western Skunk Cabbage

Western Skunk Cabbage
Photo Doug Gochanour

By Victoria Gilleland

Western Skunk Cabbage is native to the west coast of the U.S. and can be found growing in wetlands, swamps and along stream banks. It's large yellow spathes stand out in the shady forest.

The plant has a distinctive scent that attracts flies and beetles which pollinate the flowers. On warm days or when the plant is bruised, the scent may be intense. On cool days and when the plant is left untouched there's little or no scent.

Skunk Cabbage is a handsome perennial plant to come upon on a woodland walk. Another of Mother Nature's gifts to enjoy!

(Lysichiton americanus)
 

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Shorecrest varsity girls tennis vs Archbishop Murphy 4/8/2026

Girls varsity tennis

Shorecrest vs Archbishop Murphy

4/8/2029
At Kellogg MS

Shorecrest 7 Archbishop Murphy 0

Singles

1. Sophie Schmitz (S) v Kamdyn Latta 6-0, 6-1 W
2. Zuma Vining (S) v Tamanh Huynh 6-0, 6-2 W
3. Lauren Kajimura (S) v Vianne Tran 6-0, 6-0 W
4. SC W AM defaulted Singles 4

Doubles

1. Sabina Schoeld/Amari Skinner (S) v Lizzy Robinson/Taylor Nguyen 6-0, 6-0 W
2. SC W AM Defaulted Doubles 2
3. SC W AM Defaulted Doubles 3

--Rob Mann

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Flagger Certification Training at Shoreline College continuing education

Flagger Certification Training

Get trained as a Certified Flagger! 

There are many well-paying Flagger jobs available right now in the region including paving and road work, painting, utility work, tree trimming., etc. 

Flagging contractors are always hiring!

Upon successful completion of the Flagger course, you will receive a Washington State Department of Transportation approved Flagger certification card that is valid for three (3) years. 

This card also is also valid in Oregon, Idaho and Montana. In addition, you will receive a national American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger card, which is valid in the other 48 states (all except WA & OR) and is valid for four (4) years. You must be 18+ years of age and possess a valid state approved ID.

If you are a local business, we can provide both on-site classes along with offsite class accommodations for large groups and/or organizations.

Flagger Certification Training

• Dates: 5/9/2026 (SAT)
• Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Fee: $109.00
• Building: On the Shoreline College Campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, #2900 Building
• Instructor: Claire Pruitt

Register here: Flagger Certification Training

Claire Pruitt has 20 years of experience as a certified traffic flagging instructor in Washington State. She is passionate about teaching safe and effective temporary traffic control practices that follow WSDOT guidelines. She will facilitate the course by instructing the set up a temporary traffic control zone, while providing the proper techniques in which to flag safely on our Washington roads. 

Claire is a hands-on instructor and will help students build confidence, develop real-world skills, and connect with employment resources to support a successful career in the construction trades. Claire is a valuable, connected resource and will discuss the various employment opportunities in the Flagging industry.

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Shoreline Teen Center Art Club meets every Friday

The Shoreline Teen Center Art Club is a free, drop-in club that takes place at the Teen Center every Friday starting at 4pm. 

Each month follows a different theme. 

Activities with an asterisk (*) are non-facilitated, participant led activities. 

Activities without an asterisk (*) are workshop style and led by a Teen Center staff member or professional artist from the community. 

(See flyer)

For more information, email Layne at lperkins@shorelinewa.gov

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April 2026 Teen Center Special Event - Sports Day

Sports Day at the Teen Center

Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Richmond Highlands Recreation Center – 16554 Fremont Ave N. Shoreline WA 98133

For any and all middle and high schoolers in grades 6 - 12

Join us at the Rec for some epic sports events! Water relay races, basketball tournaments, super smash bros, ping pong, and more at this months special event!

If the weather holds up, we will be breaking out the BBQ and have some hot dogs and burgers. Come for some free food and friendly competition!

For more information, email Lauren at landerson@shorelinewa.gov

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Seattle/King County Clinic returns for 11th year with free medical, dental, and vision services

Dental care is most highly sought after
Photo by Doug Cerretti

Four-day event provides free dental, vision & medical care to 3,000+ people in need, helping address growing gaps in Healthcare Access

Seattle/King County Clinic will return to Seattle Center from April 23-26, marking its 11th year of providing free dental, vision, and medical services to people who struggle to access or afford healthcare. 

Led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, the Clinic transforms Seattle Center facilities into a large-scale healthcare operation staffed by more than 3,000 clinical and non-clinical volunteers.

Since 2014, Seattle/King County Clinic has served 33,000 patients from more than 190 zip codes, saving them an estimated $30 million in healthcare costs. Available services include dental fillings and extractions, eye exams and prescription eyeglasses, primary care, behavioral health, immunizations, diagnostic services such as lab tests, mammograms, ultrasounds, and X-rays, as well as social work, and more.

“Now more than ever, we are seeing people who never expected to find themselves in a position of need turning to clinics like ours for essential healthcare,” said Julia Colson, Project Executive.

“In the past year alone, rising costs of living, higher insurance premiums, coverage cuts, provider shortages, and other barriers have deepened an already fractured healthcare landscape. Whatever the reason, this clinic is for anyone who cannot otherwise access the services they need.”

The clinic provides eye exams and glasses for over a thousand people
Photo by Doug Cerretti

Patients come from all walks of life, ranging from families, seniors, and veterans, to immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income community members. To be as low barrier as possible, services are offered on a first-come first-served basis, and interpreters are available to support culturally responsive care for all patients.

Individuals who plan to attend the Clinic need to know:

Patients are treated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

No advance registration or appointments are available.

Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (200 Thomas Street) serves as the ticket distribution area. 

• Free admission tickets are handed out beginning at 5:30am each day. Tickets are limited and people typically camp out overnight
• Patients do not need to show documentation of any kind to receive care.
• Patients do not need to be residents of Seattle or King County to receive care.
• All onsite services are provided free of charge.
• Interpretation is available.
• Patients cannot receive both dental and vision care on the same day but may return on another day to get a ticket and pursue additional services.

For more information, visit seattlecenter.org/patients

Seattle/King County Clinic is made possible by community partners, volunteers, and generous financial and in-kind contributions. Donations can be made at seattlecenter.org/donations.

About Seattle/King County Clinic

Seattle/King County Clinic, a project led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, is the largest community-driven health clinic of its kind in the United States. Uniting healthcare organizations, civic agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and thousands of volunteers, the Clinic transforms Seattle Center’s facilities into a comprehensive healthcare operation. It provides free dental, vision, medical, and social services to individuals who face barriers to accessing and affording essential care. The Clinic reflects what Seattle Center is at its core: a civic entity that brings people together to support one another and meet real community needs.

About Clinic Partners

Several organizations collaborate to produce Seattle/King County Clinic and contribute needed resources and expertise, including:

 

141 Eyewear · Amazon · American Association of Endodontists Foundation · AMN Healthcare · APTA Washington · Arcora Foundation · Auston James Photography · Avero Diagnostics · Bellevue Dentistry · Cambia Health Foundation · CISC · Cisco Systems · Climate Pledge Arena · Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University · DCG ONE · Dentsply Sirona · Envista Smile Project · Foothills Dental Services · Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · Friends of the Seattle Public Library · Grousemont Foundation · Gull Industries · Heidelberg Engineering · Henry Schein · HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response · International Community Health Services · Kaiser Permanente · King County Medical Society · King County Metro · King County Nurses Association · KLS Martin LP · Lucky Seven Foundation · Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization ·  Mediterranean Inn · Microsoft · Nashi Immigrants Health Board · National Association of Social Workers · Neighborcare Health · The Norcliffe Foundation · Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society · Oakview Group Hospitality · OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation · Opticians Association of WA · Optometric Physicians of WA · Optum Care Washington · Pacific Office Automation · Patterson Dental · Patterson Foundation · Peer Seattle · PhenoPath · Philips Healthcare · Project Access Northwest · Providence Swedish · Public Health – Seattle & King County · Quest Diagnostics · SeaMar Community Health Centers · Seattle Center · Seattle Center Foundation · Seattle Department of Neighborhoods · Seattle Fire Department · Seattle Housing Authority · Seattle Information Technology · Seattle-King County Dental Society · Seattle Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs · Seattle Police Department · Seattle Roots Community Health · Snohomish County Dental Society & Foundation · Solventum · T-Mobile · Underwood Gartland Development · Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle · UW Medicine – Family Medicine · UW School of Dentistry · Virginia Mason Franciscan Health · Vision Technologies · Vitalogy Foundation · VOSH Northwest · Washington 211 · WA Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons · WA Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association · WA Dental Hygienists' Association · WA Emergency Nurses Association · WA Healthcare Access Alliance · WA Immigrant Solidarity Network · WA State Dental Association · WA State Dental Laboratory Association · WA State Department of Health · WA State Medical Association · WA State Nurses Association · WA State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Zeiss

For more information, see Seattle/King County Clinic Partners.

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April 2026 Teen Programs Calendar

The Shoreline Teen Center is a free teen center located at 16554 Fremont Ave N in Shoreline, for youth aged middle school to 18 years old. 

We provide hot food as well as many activities. We have basketball, pool, ping pong, foosball, video games, and art daily. All activities are free of charge. Daily activities are subject to change. For more information, email Lauren Anderson at landerson@shorelinewa.gov

Location and hours
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 

• Mondays through Thursdays from 2:30 to 6:00pm. 
• Wednesday early release days: 1:00 to 6:00pm. 
• Fridays: 2:30 to 9:00pm. 
• Saturday Middle School Nights: 6:00 – 10:30pm

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Wrestling: Einstein Grapplers battle for Sno-King District Crown

Einstein tournament placers (left to right):

Bottom Row: Noe Hills, Sophia Olivera, Paul Carson, Oliver Koenig, Connor Chung, Layne Thorne, Wyatt Johnson, Felix Schaber, Gavin Cook, 

Top Row: Sam Madden, Arlene Sanchez, Judah Botch, Guliana Park, CJ Fletcher, Andrew Brueck, Daniel Call, Axel Harsila, Micah Slater, Owen Sands, Leo Nemes, Mason Oliver, Coach Norton, Coach Crave, Coach Tibodeau

By Derek Norton

Girls Photographer: Avonlea Hostetler 

Boys Photographer: Tricia Norton & Lukas Probizanski

On Tuesday 3/31/2026 the Einstein Lady grapplers headed up to Kamiak High School to compete for individual district titles and a team title. Though they came up short of a top podium finish they battled and represented the Tigers well. 

Einstein girls team with coaches

Sophia Olivera pinned her semi-final opponent to earn her spot in the district finals before finishing as runner-up. A trio of 7th graders battled to 3rd place and the team finished in 9th place out of 15 teams. 

Individual girls placers were:

2nd Place: 

• Sophia Olivera 113 lbs

3rd place:

• Arlene Sanchez 108 lbs
• Noe Hills 113 lbs
• Giuliana Park 128 lbs

5th place:

• Sam Madden

During the regular season Einstein’s boy’s wrestling was unstoppable. 

Heading into the Sno-King South District Tournament on 4/01 a clash of unbeatens loomed. Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo had breezed through the North division in coach Brian Snelling’s final season. Snelling has won many district titles in his 32 years as the Hawk’s head coach and felt this year his unbeaten squad should win another. 

Einstein’s depth and a tough Brier Terrace squad were the undoing of Harbor Pointe’s run. Einstein also capitalized on their knack for pinning their opponents, racking up the most pins of any team and maximizing their team score. 

Einstein had fourteen wrestlers finish in the top 3 at the tournament and outpaced surprise 2nd place Brier Terrace Middle School 253.5 - 231.5. Einstein, Brier Terrace, and Harbor Pointe led the way with each team crowning four individual champions. 

Boys 1st Place 
Top (L-R) Paul Carson, Connor Chung
Bottom: Andrew Brueck, Axel Harsila

Individual boys placers for Einstein were:

1st Place:

• Paul Carson 98 lbs
• Connor Chung 108 lbs
• Andrew Brueck 133 lbs
• Axel Harsila 140 lbs

2nd Place:

• Oliver Koenig 103 lbs
• CJ Fletcher 118 lbs
• Daniel Call 128 lbs
• Gavin Cook 167 lbs
• Felix Schaber 248 lbs

3d Place:

• Tim Gibbs 113 lbs
• Wyatt Johnson 123 lbs
• Owen Sands 157 lbs
• Layne Thorne 178 lbs
• Micah Slater 218 lbs

5th Place:

• Judah Botch 148 lbs
• Leo Nemes 188 lbs
• Mason Oliver 218 lbs

Final Team Scores:

• Einstein 253.5
• Brier Terrace 231.5
• Harbor Pointe 225.0
• Meadowdale 194.0
• College Place 135.5
• Kellogg 134.0
• Alderwood 122.0

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Edmonds Heights Performing Arts (EHPA) presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS

EDMONDS – Edmonds Heights K-12, 23200 100th Ave. W, Edmonds, WA 98020, presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, directed by Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce, and performed by Young Artists (YA, grades 3-5) and Emerging Artists (EA, grades 6-8).

Approximate running time is 50 minutes, with intermission.

The production features five performances:

• Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. – YA
• Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. – YA (ASL interpreted)
• Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. – EA
• Sunday, April 19, at 1 p.m. – EA
• Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. – EA

Purchase tickets here

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the songs from the 1971 film, starring Gene Wilder, plus a host of new songs. Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his candy bars. Winners of the tickets receive a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour with his grandfather. The children must follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory…or suffer the consequences.

Two casts will perform. Each cast includes 28 children in the onstage cast, supported by 20-plus middle and high school technical students backstage and in the booth. In addition to the adult creative team, each cast has student directors, choreographers and stage managers.

The EHPA program, at Edmonds Heights K-12, serves over one-third of the school population, with many more enjoying the shows by attending the performances. There are 13 grades of theatre classes along with multiple live productions each year. Each semester, over 160 students are on stage and over 60 students support backstage or in the booth.

EHPA is self-supporting through ticket sales, fundraising and sponsorships. Last year, the program produced 17 productions.

Willy Wonka KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684; www.MTIShows.com.

Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting schools as well as amateur and professional theatres from around the world the rights to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond. 

MTI is particularly dedicated to the idea of theatre as education and has created special collections for younger performers. 

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Low tide, high clouds

Photo by RJ Perna

Richmond Beach April 7, 2026

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Lake Forest Park Secret Gardens & Market Tours June 20, 2026

Forces of Nature

By Lee Rolfe

April may tease us with variable temperatures, delayed or accelerated blossoming, and the discouragement of once-banished-now-resurrected weeds.

But one good thing can be counted upon: six fascinating local gardens are now undergoing feverish cultivation, restoration, and grooming to prepare for their June 20 Big Reveal: the Lake Forest Park Secret Gardens Tour and Market.

What are the origins of this annual ritual, you’re wondering?

Clematis montana in Briarcrest, Early April

Well, in the early 2000s, a group of gardeners hosted by the city of Lake Forest Park explored the option of having a local garden tour. The LFP Garden Club, with their knowledge of local gardens, were instrumental in identifying six gardens for the first tour. These members organized a festive survey highlighting the town’s broadly unique and contradictory gardens. As now, our neighborhood properties ran the gamut from sylvan, meadowed, in-/formal, creek-fed, patioed, moss-ridden, native, chicken-run — for starters.

Then-garden club Forces of Nature (Pam Brown and Candy Richards) gathered five others to hustle and forge partnerships with the local conservation and art groups, keystone sponsoring businesses and resource-related utilities. They knocked on unknown neighbor’s doors with invitations to participate, engaged grammar school graphic artists, and sought live performance musicians. From the beginning, civic catalyst Ros Bird has headed the Garden Tour steering committee.

These ladies, and the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Tour and Garden Market have brought regional recognition, public art, and cultural funding to the city of Lake Forest Park. Among others, the tour has educated seed-starters, tree-grafters and pond-diggers, and connected folks to live local garden writers like Valerie Easton, David Laskin, and Debra Prinzing. 

Back in the day, celebrated Seattle University head horticulturist Cisco Morris used to animate and broadcast live from the Garden Market in the Town Center Mall.

The tour, Garden Market and raffle have attracted upwards of 600 attendees per year and purchased public art now gracing Blue Heron, Horizon View, and Pfingst Animal Acres Parks. Our city’s beating heart, Third Place Commons, has afforded additional programs and enhancements thanks to funds raised. The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation continues its education and protection programs, and ShoreLake Arts Foundation continues to educate and promote artists and their patrons.

The tour propelled the careers of diverse musicians (among them guitarist Mike Good, Milner Family Fiddles and Groupo Samay), who brought additional vivacity to the sites. And scores of fine artists like Irene Shimuzu, Beth Betker and Marsha Lippert demonstrated their skill on site, later raffling their resulting work.

Going forward, forces of Mother Nature will require that we prepare ourselves for water restrictions, fire risk abatement, new pests, and extreme heat. We can depend upon the local horticultural community: the pros and gifted amateurs, school district gardening clubs, LFP Climate Hub leaders and artists to gather midsummer to celebrate, problem-solve and elevate our community gardening skills and awareness.

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Silent

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

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Scholarships for theatre education students

Edmonds, WA – April 6, 2026 – Edmonds Driftwood Players is a volunteer-based nonprofit community theatre that produces entertaining and engaging live theatre, connects the community through volunteerism, and fosters learning and growth through education. Starting in 1958, EDP is one of the oldest continually operating community theatres in Washington State.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is pleased to offer an annual scholarship program each Spring to deserving students interested in pursuing theatre education. Scholarships may be used toward tuition at any college, university or technical school in the United States.

Eligible students may apply for the scholarship program and be considered for all of the following 2026 scholarships with a single application:

$1,000 Ralph Eaton Technical Theatre Scholarship

• The Ralph Eaton Technical Theatre Scholarship honors a longtime member who spent many hours designing and/or building sets and was EDP’s volunteer Technical Director for many years. It was created by his loving wife, Judy Anne Eaton, a longtime EDP member and volunteer. Students pursuing technical degrees will receive priority for the Ralph Eaton Technical Theatre scholarship.

$1,000 Theatre Arts Scholarship

• The Theatre Arts Scholarship has been a long-standing award established in 1988.

$1,000 AC & Norma Gehrig Scholarship

• The AC & Norma Gehrig Scholarship was created by longtime EDP member, volunteer, past board director and office manager, Keith Gehrig to honor his parents.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2026 (by 11:59pm PST)

Submit via email to Office@EdmondsDriftwoodPlayers.org

Student Eligibility Rules:

• Be a graduating high school senior or currently attending college.
• Have a permanent residence (usually where their parents/guardians live) in Snohomish, King or surrounding counties.
• Have demonstrated interest and consistent participation in the theatrical/technical arts and intend to pursue further education in theatre arts (performance or technical) in a college, university or technical school.
• Be willing to give permission to use name/likeness in promotional materials.
• There is no limit on the number of years a student can apply during their college attendance. All application materials must be original and not reused from previous years.

Applicants are required to submit the following documentation for consideration:

• Applicant name, current address, phone number, and email address (if applicant is a minor, parents/guardian name(s) and address(s) are also required).
• Name of your current school
• Intended college/university/technical school for Fall of 2026
• A list/resume of shows (noting role or production position) in which you have participated.
• A letter of recommendation from a drama teacher or another theatre mentor (please provide the reference’s name if their recommendation is sent separately).
• An essay of 300-500 words about what attracts you to involvement in the theatre arts and how you intend to make it part of your future. Essays must be written without the help of AI tools.
• A list of high school, college, community, or professional extracurricular activities, and any awards or honors received.
• Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) of grades, including the 1st semester of senior year of high school or latest quarter/semester of college. Registrars can send transcripts to Office@EdmondsDriftwoodPlayers.org

Recipients will be selected through an evaluation of the above information as to content, presentation, and completeness. Incomplete submissions will not be considered for awards. It is recommended to submit all required documents at the same time, as a full application packet. 

If your school or mentor would like to submit documents directly to EDP, that is acceptable as long as we receive them by the application deadline. We will not be able to follow up with individuals regarding missing pieces of their application packets.

2026 scholarship details can also be found here

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NWWS 2026 Annual Waterworks online membership exhibition has World View of Watermedia

Berlin's Dome. Artist Lojero

NWWS 2026 Annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition has World View of Watermedia

Exhibition runs May 1 – June 13, 2026 online only

With more than 500 entries submitted to Northwest Watercolor Society’s (NWWS) annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition, juror Michael Solovyev had his work cut out for him to pick only 75 watermedia paintings. 

“I’m sure it wasn’t an easy task for Michael but he has picked an engaging and amazing show,” said president Deborah Roskopf. 

The exhibition begins Friday May 1st at 5pm PDT with an online artists’ awards reception and runs through June 13, 2026. 

The public is invited to the free event by registering here.

Members from 39 states (including Washington D.C.) and 10 countries uploaded their best artworks in watercolor, acrylic, gouache and mixed media. 

“It’s truly impressive how many talented artists are working in such diverse techniques, and how differently they each perceive the world,” stated Solovyev.

At the artists’ awards reception, Michael will present $12,000 in cash and merchandise. First place is a cash award of $1,000, second $750 and third $500. A new prize of $500 has been added by Jesse and Liz Walker. Liz is an NWWS signature member with Gold Medal Fellowship status.

All of the watermedia art is for sale. Artists receive 75% of the artwork price. Buying the artworks through the NWWS website is an easy process, and an excellent way to decorate your home or enhance your office space. Doing so, you support the artists and the arts.

Before the exhibition begins, Solovyev’s sold out workshop, “The Portrait in Watercolor – Light & Dynamic” runs April 16 – 17, 2026. Fellow artist, Mike Kowalski presents his award winning plein air techniques April 22 – 23, 2026 on “Painting in the Shadows.” This workshop is also sold out.

For budding watermedia artists and pros who have painted for years, NWWS offers three workshops a year plus quarterly Workshops International featuring award winning artists from around the world. The 86th International Open Exhibition offers juror Dongfeng Li’s three-day online workshop October 22 -24, 2026. The next Workshops International artist is Sebastian Thommen from Ireland with his three-hour online event, Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10am PDT.

To see the world view of the new Waterworks Exhibition and to find out more about available workshops from NWWS, visit www.nwws.org.

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Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina: State Structures and Human Stories

Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina: State Structures and Human Stories

Bojana Ilić, Hubert Humphrey Fellow
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm
Quiet Dining Room (9208), #9000 Building

Shoreline College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133  
FREE!

Bosnia and Herzegovina has one of the most complex political systems in the world, with five presidents sharing leadership. In this presentation, Hubert Humphrey Fellow Bojana Ilić will explore how this unique system shapes everyday life in the country. 

By weaving together political insight with personal stories, she will highlight the resilience of citizens, peacebuilding efforts, and the realities faced by refugees and returnees, nearly three decades after the Dayton Peace Agreement.

About Bojana Ilić:

Hubert Humphrey Fellow, Bojana Ilić is a human rights advocate and international project manager with the Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With more than 20 years of experience leading regional and international initiatives, she specializes in advancing human rights, gender equality, and crisis response through advocacy, research, and capacity-building. 

She has collaborated with leading organizations such as UNDP, the Swiss Red Cross, the Nordic Institute, and other international NGOs, integrating gender perspectives into disaster risk reduction and humanitarian projects across Europe. During her Hubert Humphrey Fellowship at American University, Ilić aims to deepen her expertise in advocating for women’s participation in decision-making and humanitarian work.

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – April 8 - 14

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – April 8 - 14
Spring is starting to show off in Shoreline, and this week’s lineup is all about connection, creativity, and a little bit of everything in between. From a high-energy night of Rainbow Bingo at the Senior Center to meaningful community gatherings, cultural celebrations, and hands-on creative events, there’s something happening in every corner of the city. 
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Event of the Week:
 
Rainbow Bingo
Friday, April 10 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
 
Banchero Disability Partners' Heart and Soul Auction and Gala
Friday, April 10 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Shoreline College
Join us for an evening of fun in a family-oriented atmosphere including a full-course gourmet meal and a live auction, capped off by a rousing dessert auction and some serious dancing!
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
NW Víla Fest 2026: Celebrate the Art of Bellydance
April 10 - 12, Shoreline College
NW Víla Fest aims to grow the bellydance community in Seattle and worldwide. From dynamic workshops to evening showcases, join us for a weekend of art and connection.
 
Shoreline Walks - Shorewood High School and City Hall Walk
Saturday, April 11 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meetup Location: Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave N.  Park near the intersection of 175th and Meridian Ave.
 
Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Kid/Baby Gear Sale
Saturday, April 11 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Shoreline Cooperative Preschool
Come snag some amazing deals on new and gently used kids/baby gear, clothing, toys, books, etc.
 
STSCA's 2026 Navruz Celebration!
Saturday, April 11 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Shoreline College
Join STSCA for fun, food, and entertainment as we celebrate Navruz!
 
April Sip & Paint at Vault 177
Sunday, April 12 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Vault 177
McKy Karvounis is a local artist who works in various mediums to create her art. McKy works to incorporate these techniques into her work in new and interesting ways. All painting supplies provided. Registration fee includes one glass of wine or draft beer - or try the specialty cocktail created for the event!
 
Darrell's Jazz Jam
Sunday, April 12 7:00 PM, Darrell’s Tavern
$5 Suggested Donation, Hosted By Kevin Mccarthy.
 
Abstract Painting to Music!
Monday, April 13 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
Taught by local artist, McKy Karounis. McKy will lead you through creating an abstract painting you'll love while listening to music that inspires you! To Register: Call or visit the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center at shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org or call (206)365-1536. 
 
Heroes Café-Shoreline
Tuesday, April 14 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Seattle Scottish Rite Center
Veterans, Family, Friends and the Community are Welcome. Heroes Café Shoreline is the largest gathering of Veterans on a monthly basis in King County.
 
Shoreline Walks - Echo Lake Church Walk
Tuesday, April 14 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meetup Location: St. David Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parking Lot, 18842 Meridian Ave N. 
 
Ridgecrest Neighbor Meet Up at Ridgecrest Public House
Tuesday, April 14 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Ridgecrest Public House
Not only are we excited to meet you, we are excited to build our community together. We want to hear your ideas and hear how you want to see our neighborhood grow and thrive. 
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Free Savvy Gardener Class – Plant This Not That
Wednesday, April 15 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, North City Water District
Join Northwest horticultural expert and author, Marianne Binetti, for this informative class covering the best plant picks to help you avoid problems and common mistakes in creating beautiful gardens and landscapes. Class is free, but you must register to attend. Contact us in advance by email to customerservice@northcitywater.org or call our office at 206-362-8100.
 
Shoreline Short Short Film Festival
Saturday, April 18 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Shoreline Community College Theater
The Shoreline Short Short Film Festival aims to support emerging and developing filmmakers in Washington State and encourage appreciation for the art of filmmaking in our community. 
 
Mo Money, Mo Problems Night Market
Saturday, April 18 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Salvation: Art Collective
Tax season is stressful. Art isn't. Join us for a night of art, music, food, and extravagance - you earned it. New artists, new vendors, and of course - twinkle lights - all in our yard at SALVATION. 
 
ShoreLake Arts Annual Gala Fundraiser
Saturday, May 2 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Shoreline College
We are bringing supporters together to celebrate our mission to share art and culture to the community, and raise money for our future events and programs.
 
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 and Shorelake Arts. Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.

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Ceasefire Now

Ceasefire Now demonstrators in LFP
Photo courtesy Glen Milner

By Glen Milner

On Tuesday, April 7, 2025, 25 demonstrators held an impromptu protest in Lake Forest Park, at Bothell Way NE (SR 522) and Ballinger Way NE (SR 104), in response to recent U.S. threats to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure, and to send Iran “back to the Stone Ages.”

Demonstrators held their vigil between 4pm and 5pm, as the deadline for a decision to escalate the U.S. war against Iran grew near. Signs displayed included “Stop Trump’s War Crimes Now,” “War Is Not The Answer,” and “Ceasefire Now.”

Soon after the start of the vigil, we learned that the New York Times had announced that a ceasefire had been called.

An assortment of individuals from various organizations was represented in Lake Forest Park on Tuesday. Lake Forest Park for Peace is always at the corner each Saturday, from 11am to noon. All are welcome.

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Shorecrest soccer vs Archbishop Murphy 4-7-2026

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Boys varsity soccer

4/7/2026

Shorecrest 9 - Archbishop Murphy 2

13th 

• Goal: Cole Ambrose 
• Assist: None 

18th 

• G: Maceo Jala 
• A: Drew Mathieson 

35th 

• G: Kai Short 
• A: None 

36th 

• G: Kai Short 
• A: Tiago Valdes-Ischenko 

54th 

Goal Against 

65th

Goal Against 

67th 

• G: Ameen Tirhi 
• A: Judah Nelson 

69th 

• G: Cole Ambrose 
• A: Ashton Johnson 

70th 

• G: Ameen Tirhi 
• A: Cole Ambrose 

71st 

• G: Drew Mathieson 
• A: Ashton Johnson 

74th 

• G: Cole Ambrose 
• A: None 

JV Shorecrest v Archbishop Murphy 

Due to Archbishop Murphy's spring break, the JV squad was unable to field a team.

--Jon Cottons

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Around Town: A daffodil with attitude

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Have you noticed that we have stopped asking if Spring is here? The flowers have been telling us for several weeks.

Lee has found many colorful plants but this daffodil demanded attention.

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Rainbow Bingo Friday April 10, 2026

Rainbow Bingo

Friday, April 10, 2026
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Bingo begins at 7:00 pm

We are excited to announce that we have a yearlong sponsor for Rainbow Bingo, Suzan M. Shayler, Financial Advisor, ChFC® with Edward Jones! Be sure to thank her and her team for supporting the Center.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

• Cash Beverage Bar
• Rainbow Jell-O Shots
• Prizes!
• Please note that this is a 21 and over event

Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards. The $20 Admission reserves your seat and includes the evening’s entertainment plus loaded nachos.

$10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.

The Senior Activity Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus at 1st NE and NE 185th St in Shoreline. Ample free parking.

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Shoreline Walks - April schedule in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

The warm weather is perfect for getting out and walking. Join these Shoreline Walks events with a leader to point out the sights. Free - just show up at the starting point at the beginning time. Each walk in the list is linked to more information, including terrain.

EVENT	DATE/TIME
Shorewood High School and City Hall Walk – Free, Sat. 4/11 @ 10am	April 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Echo Lake Church Walk – Free, Tue. 4/14 @ 10am	April 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park to Kruckeberg Walk – FREE, Fri. 4/17 @ 12pm	April 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
3 Neighborhoods & Hamlin Park Walk – Free, Sat. 4/18 @ 10am	April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Kellogg Middle School to Grace Cole Nature Park - Free, Tue. 4/21 @ 10am	April 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake Forest Park & McAleer Creek – Free, Thur. 4/23 @ 9am	April 23, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ridgecrest Loop Walk – Free, Sat. 4/25 @ 10am	April 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Syre and Kruckeberg Garden – Free, Tue. 4/28 @ 10am	April 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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