Snapdragons can snap

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Snapdragons are a wonderful reminder of my childhood - my mother always had flowers and there was a bed of snapdragons right by the front door.

It was my joy to make the dragons snap.

I don't see a lot of snapdragons around here. Probably too many trees. It makes me sad to think of all the children who didn't know that you could make these friendly monsters open their jaws and snap them shut.

--Diane Hettrick

Read more...

June 10, 2026 deadline to apply for FEMA assistance from flooding damage

Areas near rivers experienced the most damage
Photo courtesy King County

If you experienced any damage during the December 2025 flooding, the deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 10, 2026. 

You can apply for FEMA assistance by going to www.disasterassistance.gov, calling 800-621-3362, or downloading the FEMA app. 

You can apply for Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans at here or calling 800-659-2955. 

Even if you are not sure you qualify for either, apply anyway. For in-person assistance, see locations and hours at King County emergency.

Read more...

Boeing Creek Culvert Replacement Project construction begins with full closure of Innis Arden Way

Completion of Phase 1 with the creation of a restored Boeing Creek
Photo by Keith McGlashan

Boeing Creek Culvert Replacement Project (Hidden Lake Phase 2) construction begins

Construction dates: June 2026 – late 2026 (approximately 6 months)

In the first phase of the Hidden Lake Dam Removal project, we removed the dam at Hidden Lake and restored Boeing Creek through the former lakebed. (See previous article)

We are now beginning the second phase of the project which will replace the existing culvert below NW Innis Arden Way. This work will help minimize flood and erosion risks in the area. It will also help remove barriers to fish passage and improve the habitat for native species in and around Boeing Creek.

This work takes place in a stream, so we are required to follow Washington State regulations on the timing of construction. These regulations limit any possible disruption to fish and their migration patterns.

This section of Innis Arden Way will be closed for six months

Full closure – NW Innis Arden Way begins June 8, 2026

This work requires a full closure of NW Innis Arden Way between NW 166th Street and the entrance to Shoreview Park. 

Detour will be in effect for six months

Please use alternate routes to travel through the area. The full closure will begin June 8 and is expected to be complete at the end of October 2026. There may be single lane, temporary closures before and after the full closure.

More information:

Project Manager: Michelle Horio, P.E.

Contact: mhorio@shorelinewa.gov, 206-801-2457

Website: shorelinewa.gov/hiddenlake

Read more...

A 'Throne' for the Aurora Village Transit Center

Throne being delivered to the AV Transit Center

Story and Photos by Pat Deagen

A new arrival appeared at the Aurora Village Transit Center. It could not be more obvious unless it were placed in the middle lane of traffic on N 200th. Throne Labs introduces a surprising new restroom. You may wonder what could be new about a public toilet?

The Throne is under the shelter and right next to the bus shop

Well, are you accustomed to hearing music and getting a welcome message upon entering? With a sink and baby changing table, it seems roomy. With touchless controls on the door, faucets and toilet. There’s a urinal so men are less likely to make a mess.

Those who are adept at cell phone tech will get in faster
 than others who may be more challenged.

The one obstacle is getting in. This is what separates the phone adept from those who are challenged by cell phones. It took me about 10 minutes to get in the first time. But now I can get in in less than 30 seconds. 

No phone? No battery? That’s a problem. The door will not open. You may ask assistance from the security detail but they may not be able to open it.

The interior is clean and bright. The transit center and facilities are well maintained now.

It’s really nice inside. It is cleaned regularly. And the user is asked to report deficiencies and rate the cleanliness. It is self contained and must be pumped out and the water refilled. I expect regular servicing.

It saddens me to see some denied entry. I hope as more use it, more can be adept at opening the door.

For most riders in distress this is an improvement, and this is day one. Time will tell.

King County Metro has taken a big step here. I am happy to see this issue of bus travelers needing to use a restroom addressed by Metro and King County. 

Kudos to King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski who heard the concerns of the neighborhood and bus riders and responded.

Read more...

Free workshop - create mandalas June 13, 2026

SilverKite Community Arts – Mixed Media: Mandalas

Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:30am-12:30pm

Shoreline Library 345 NE 205th St, Shoreline 98155

For adults.
Cost: FREE

This calming and creative workshop emphasizes self-expression while learning a basic approach to mandala making. Mandala, meaning “magic circle” in Sanskrit, is a geometric design with repeating patterns. A variety of materials of various textures and step-by step guidance are provided. Participants will leave with a completed colorful mandala.

Register here.

Read more...

Volunteer opportunities at the Ching this summer

Gone are those laborious blackberry work parties! This summer our Saturday work parties and gatherings have a whole new vibe...

The trees are fruiting, and thriving are the berries, shrubs and perennials in the "Apple Tree Guild", planted by Lakeside LEEP program alumni volunteers back in April. Our Nursery holding area is bursting with beautiful specimens awaiting future transplanting.

This looks to be a very hot, dry summer. Would you like to volunteer but prefer a weekday? Consider helping on Water Wednesday. Volunteers will receive orientation beforehand. You're sure to be entertained by the many hummingbirds who show up to drink water from the hose.

The pumpkin patch was such a big hit last year that we're doing it again... this time in the large central bed. On June 6 and June 13, we'll prepare and plant 150 squash and pumpkins left over from our May plant sale. There may even be a few extras for volunteers to take home.

Heard about hugelkultur beds and want to learn how to build one? Learn how at our Hands-On Hugelkultur Bed Build on Saturday, July 11, 2026 led by Maryn Wynne and Londa Jacques. With a good turnout, we should be able to complete the 15ft bed in about 3 hours!

Also in July, thanks to partial funding from a recently-awarded Environmental Mini-Grant from the CIty of Shoreline, volunteers will lay substrate and install 6 raised bed troughs to be planted with late season Asian vegetables. Later in July, our LEEP students return to fill and plant the beds as their summer environmental project.

On Saturday, October 3, we'll say goodbye to summer, and welcome the harvest season with the long-awaited Grand Opening of the garden and volunteer celebration!

Sign up for any or all of these events at Volunteer Sign up. The Garden is located at 16034 Greenwood Avenue North in Shoreline, across the street from Shoreline College.

Read more...

Shoreline to place measure on the November ballot to fund a community swimming pool

The city owns the land where it proposes to place a community pool

From the Puget Sound Business Journal

Shoreline lawmakers are pushing a measure on the November ballot that would deliver a new $100 million aquatic center, replacing a city-owned storage facility.

This is the city’s second attempt to finance an indoor pool following a failed 2019 ballot measure to create a new parks and pool bond.

“There’s a lot of disappointment that the previous bond did not pass,” Shoreline City Councilmember Chris Roberts said at Monday’s meeting. “Having a public facility is so important to the health and well-being of the community."

The City Council unanimously passed the resolution Monday night to put the measure on the ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would create a Metropolitan Park District with the same boundaries as the city of Shoreline to levy property taxes to build and maintain a new pool facility and future recreational centers.

The initial taxing rate is expected to be $0.55 per $1,000 and generate $8.8 million annually.

The approximately 48,000-square-foot indoor pool would replace the storage facility at 17828 Midvale Ave N, (close to Shoreline City Hall). The city’s previous 1970s-era pool closed in 2020 due to its age and the impact of the pandemic.

Planning for the project began in 2024. A preliminary design completed in February includes an eight-lane lap pool, a recreation pool with a lazy river feature, a hydrotherapy pool and a sauna. Additional space on the property could allow for another recreation facility, if funding becomes available, according to a staff report.

Construction costs are estimated at $61.2 million, as well as $22.2 million in “soft costs,” which include design and permitting fees.

The city owns the project site but would need to pay off $16.6 million in outstanding debt on the land.

A King County grant would provide $5 million for the project’s construction. Revenue from the new taxing district would fund the remaining $95 million.

User fees and rentals would recover 66% of the pool’s average annual operating costs, with the rest coming from property taxes, according to staff.

If voters approve the measure, construction would begin in the third quarter of 2028.

For more stories like this one, sign up for the Business Journal’s free morning and afternoon daily newsletters or download our free app.

Read more...

Lake City Partners meets their fundraising goal for maintenance at Aurora Oaks shelter

Because of the generosity of our community, the Aurora Oaks Birthday Campaign has officially concluded—and together, we raised $62,070 from 113 donations, surpassing our $50,000 goal by more than $12,000.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude.

What began as a campaign to address urgent health and safety repairs became something much bigger: a community-wide investment in the future of Aurora Oaks and the people who depend on it every day.

Your support is already making a difference.

Thanks to campaign donations, the leaking roof at Aurora Oaks has been repaired, protecting the shelter and the people inside. The campaign funds will be used to complete the remaining planned repairs, including improvements to the heating and hot water systems. 

One immediate need we will also be addressing is the failing cold storage for food items. If there are any additional funds we will address other critical building needs as they arise, helping ensure the shelter remains safe, warm, and welcoming.

To everyone who donated, shared the campaign, encouraged others to give, or helped spread the word: thank you. This achievement belongs to all of us.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Sue Bennett
Interim Executive Director
Lake City Partners

Read more...

Installation of Engraved Bricks to Honor Veterans at the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza

Family and Friends gather to witness engraved brick installation for their veteran

Story by Doug Cerretti

Photos by Doug Cerretti except as noted

The Shoreline Veterans Association hosted the installation of engraved bricks to honor veterans at the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza, May 23, 2026. 

Top (L-R) Martin Agustin, US Marines; Frank Brennan, US Air Force
Bottom (L-R) Raymond Illman, US Army; Willie Jackson, US Army

Over 30 family and friends including three dogs witnessed the installation of 11 engraved bricks to honor their veteran. 

Dwight Stevens, Bob Grasmick, and Frank Moll
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The program started with a brief history of the Plaza where in 2010, veterans Bob Grasmick ran across Frank Moll at the Ridgecrest ice cream social and thought that Shoreline should do something to honor veterans.

They brought in Dwight Stevens and the three of them were the driving force (with the help of many others) that resulted in the dedication of the Plaza May 16, 2016. 

Top (L-R) Cameron Krall, US Marines; Adam Peddicord, US Army

Bottom: (L-R) Walter Scudder, US Army; W A Vanderploeg, US Army

The families were then told that they are now part owners of the Plaza and as such they should not only visit the Plaza to honor their veteran but they should take time to walk among the bricks and imagine the stores behind the names on the bricks. 

They would find out, If the Bricks Could Talk, that two months after turning 20-years-old, Dwight Stevens piloted a B-17 for the first of his 33 missions over Europe. When he finished, he was the ripe old age of 20 ½, not legally able to buy a beer in the States. 

They would also learn that Dwight’s ancestor J. Dwight Stevens served in the Union Army during the Civil War. 

If Ralph Henry Keil’s brick could talk, it would tell you that 12 minutes after WW2 started, he perished when the USS Oklahoma was struck December 7, 1941. 

You would learn from John Hosey’s brick that he was not forthcoming with his age when he enlisted in the Army in 1951. After boot camp and earning his parachute wings, he joined the 82nd Airborne. John was 16-years-old. The brick would also tell you that he became one of the most decorated helicopter pilots in Vietnam.

George Forbes with his brick

There was one brick, to be installed, that did not have to speak as WW2 veteran George Forbes was in attendance. He would tell you that he was commissioned a Junior Officer in the British Merchant Navy at age 16 in 1941 while a student at Merchant Navy College. Service on convoys in the British Merchant Navy was considered suicide and the British Admiralty needed seaman. 

Avis Schwab’s brick would tell you that in 1967 after serving two years in the Peace Corps, she volunteered to go to Vietnam at the height of the war to support our boys in a Red Cross volunteer program officially known as Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas but affectionately called Donut Dollys. 

Navy veteran and brick
mason Derek Tomlinson

These are just a few bricks with stories to tell If the Bricks Could Talk. Afterwards Navy veteran and brick mason Derek Thomlinson ( SJ Construction and Masonry, Sulton, WA) proceeded to install the bricks for the assembled family and friends.

The Shoreline Veterans Association is a standing committee of The Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion in Shoreline, WA. 

The Plaza is located at Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. 

Engraved bricks to honor Veterans past, present and future at Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza can be obtained for a $100 donation. A single brick can be engraved with three lines of text with up to 16 characters in each line. 

Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza
located at Shoreline City Hall.

You can choose to have your brick installed at the Plaza or delivered to you to display at home or give as gift. 

Bricks can be acquired online from The American Legion Post 227’s webpage or you can print out the order form, fill it out and mail it (Shoreline Veterans Association, PO Box 55193, Shoreline, WA 98155 with your check or credit card number. The donations are tax deductible. 

Questions: email svaadmin@shorelinepost227.com or call 206-546-9603 and leave a message.

Links to previous articles about the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza

The Origin of Heroes Café Shoreline

Read more...

Birds small and large

Photo by Jan Hansen

My hummingbirds left one summer for a fresh meal of flowers and never came back. I finally took down the feeder.

They have been replaced by a dozen other birds, including enormous Flickers, Steller Jays, and the occasional crow.

Photo by Jan Hansen

Sometimes I have a woodpecker like this one but mostly I have the smaller Downy Woodpeckers.

What I don't have is the ability to get good photos of these visitors, so I'm happy to rely on contributors like Jan Hansen.

--Diane Hettrick

Read more...

Pro/Con Committee applications open for Shoreline Proposition 1 for a pool facility

Shoreline City Council seeks volunteers for voters’ pamphlet pro and con committees for

Shoreline Proposition 1: Creation of a Metropolitan Park District to build, maintain, and operate a pool facility

Photo courtesy the Seattle Channel

At its June 1, 2026 meeting, the Shoreline City Council adopted Resolution 562 placing Proposition 1 on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.

Accompanying the ballots will be the King County Voters Pamphlet. The pamphlet will include an explanatory statement from the City that states the effect of the measure if approved. In response will be statements in support and opposition to the ballot measure. 

State law requires the City Council to appoint two committees to draft the pro and con statements. The committees can have no more than three members each; however, the committees may seek advice from any person or persons. The committees will also have an opportunity to write a rebuttal statement to the other side’s statement.

Individuals interested in applying for one of the committee positions should submit an online application no later than June 30, 2026. 

If you would like a paper copy of the application, contact the City Clerk’s Office at clk@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2230. The City Council will review applications and appoint the committee members at its July 13, 2026, business meeting.

To learn more about the requirements for the voter’s pamphlet and the duties of the pro and con committees, you can review the 2026 Jurisdiction Manual at King County Elections.

Read more...

Shoreline Farmers Market launches 15th Anniversary Season with Opening Day Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, June 6, 2026

Season 15 of connecting the local food system through
fresh offerings and community gathering.

The Shoreline Farmers Market Association proudly announces the opening of its landmark 15th anniversary season on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Running from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Shoreline Bikelink Park and Ride, 192nd & Aurora, Opening Day marks a decade and a half of connecting neighborhood families directly with regional agricultural producers, local artisans, and community experiences.

To celebrate this major milestone, a special opening welcome and ribbon cutting will take place at 9:55am right next to the central Information Booth. Hosted in partnership with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, the event will welcome neighborhood leaders, organizers, and local partners to officially ring in the 2026 peak summer season.

"As we step into our 15th season in the same location as last year, we want to remind our community that this space belongs to absolutely everyone," said Laura Buzard, Board President and long-time Shoreline resident.

"Whether you attend every single week, vend your own homegrown products, or have never stepped foot inside the market before, this is your market. It is a shared backyard built by and for Shoreline."

Driven by Three Mission Pillars

As a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the market grounds its weekly operations in three fundamental organizational pillars designed to create long-term local impact:

Food Access and Equity: Ensuring that fresh, wholesome, and regionally grown food remains affordable and available to all community members through robust food assistance matching partnerships.

Small Business Incubation: Providing an accessible, supportive economic launchpad for regional farmers, food producers, and local artisans to test concepts, scale operations, and build thriving independent local businesses.

Community Education: Fostering neighborhood connection and agricultural awareness through free community events, live musical showcases, and dedicated youth programming.

Poster artist Bee Fischer will be on hand to sign her posters,
which are being sold as a market fundraiser.

Special 15th Anniversary Commemorative Poster Signing

Adding to the opening day excitement, local artist Bee Fischer, who was commissioned to illustrate the market's special 15th anniversary poster, will be in attendance. 

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to meet the artist and have their posters personally signed at the market. 

These colorful posters will be available for purchase, serving as a vital fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to directly support its ongoing community mission.

“I feel incredibly honored to lead this community into its 15th season.

"Farmers markets are so much more than outdoor grocery stores; they are places of community connection and care for everyone, no matter where you come from," noted Ashley Sullivan, Market Director.

"Shoreline Farmers Market is known for its inclusive and welcoming nature. If you’re looking for a place to get involved or make a difference, farmers markets are a great place to start. You are welcome here, and we hope to meet you soon!”

Farm-Forward Offerings and Local Vendor Selection

As a farm-forward market and proud member of the Washington State Farmers Market Association, Shoreline prioritizes regional growers. Shoppers can plan their morning visit by checking out the real-time layout online via the official market map link 

Opening Day features include:

• Fresh Regional Agriculture: An exceptional abundance of Washington-grown fruits, vegetables, seasonal berries, pasture-raised meats, fresh eggs, honey, and local flowers.
• Artisan and Baker Showcases: Handcrafted boutique gifts, specialized bath and body care products, and a diverse range of fresh baked items.
• Ready-to-Eat Meals: Delicious prepared foods, hot lunches, and specialty beverages from neighborhood food vendors.

Event Details Summary:

• What: Shoreline Farmers Market 15th Season Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting
• When: Saturday, June 6, 2026. Ribbon cutting at 9:55am; Market open from 10:00am to 2:00pm (Rain or Shine).
• Where: Shoreline Bikelink Park and Ride 18821 Aurora Ave N, across from Sky Nursery).
• Features: Special Ribbon Cutting, commemorative anniversary poster signing with artist Bee Fischer, opening Saturday of Pride at the Market, live music, and family activities.

Queer Icon BINGO is back for this year's Pride at the Market Celebration, along with unlimited Market Match and other food access programs.

Month-Long Pride Celebrations and Food Access Options

The market continues its commitment to creating a welcoming, safe, and fully inclusive space through a variety of targeted neighborhood services and community events:

Pride at the Market: Shoreline’s month-long celebration kicking off on Opening Day, featuring special inclusive community activations and visual highlights every single Saturday throughout June.

Unlimited SNAP Market Match: Neighbors utilizing EBT/SNAP can stop by the central Info Booth to receive a dollar-for-dollar match, effectively doubling their fresh fruit and vegetable purchasing power on every single market visit.

Diverse Benefit Programs: Full operational acceptance of Sun Bucks, WIC, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), and the specialized WIC Fruit and Vegetable Benefit.

Power of Produce (PoP) Kids Club: Funded in 2026 by Optum, this bi-weekly club awards child shoppers $2 in custom market currency to pick out and buy their own fresh produce while engaging in free educational nutrition activities.

Venue Accessibility: The market remains pet-friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs, completely wheelchair and stroller accessible, and features dedicated bike concierge support provided by Urbanist Shoreline, alongside direct King County Metro bus access.

Investing in the Next 15 Years: The $15 for 15 Campaign

To celebrate fifteen years of local impact, the organization is running its "$15 for 15 Years" anniversary fundraising campaign all season long. Neighbors, longtime regulars, and first-time attendees are invited to contribute a meaningful $15 donation to help secure the market's next 15 years.

You can contribute by scanning the campaign QR codes at the Info Booth or donating directly online.

About the Shoreline Farmers Market

The Shoreline Farmers Market is a grassroots, community-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

Operating every Saturday from June 6 through October 31, 2026, the market establishes a healthy local food system, supports incubation opportunities for small agricultural and artisan businesses, and crafts an inclusive gathering space for the Shoreline neighborhood. 

The market is generously funded through vital municipal partnerships with the City of Shoreline, local business sponsorships, and individual donations from community members.

Read more...

Skills and Drills Youth Tennis Camp with Arnie Moreno June 29 - July 3, 2026

Arnie Moreno, Coach

Shorewood Varsity tennis Coach Arnie Moreno will provide his annual tennis camp June 29 to July 3, 2026.

Attend all days or only days that work for your schedules. The camp is for all levels, beginners, intermediates and advanced, for grades 6 to 12.

Register by sending Coach Moreno an email and provide a signed copy of waiver and proof of insurance on the first day attended.

Please see camp information for the camp waiver and proof of insurance.

Camp fee payments can be made by cash, check or Venmo : @ Arnold-Moreno-7

Please contact Coach Moreno if you have any questions.

Summer Skills and Drills Tennis Camp @ Shorewood Courts 2026

Arnie Moreno PTR Certified Tennis Instructor

• Shorewood High School Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
• Shorewood High School Boys Varsity Tennis Coach
• Shorewood High School 501 wins 16 Wesco South League Championships
• WesCo South Coach of the Year 2022
• WesCo South Coach of the Year 2023
• Seattle P-I Girls Tennis Coach of the Year 2005
• King 5 “Coach that makes a Difference” February 2008
• Washington State University “ Educator of Excellence” Award 2007

Location:
Shorewood HS tennis courts
17300 Fremont Ave N

Time/ Days:
Monday through Friday 10am - 12noon

Dates:

• June 29, 30,
• July 1, 2, 3, 2026
• Last Day of Camp: July 3rd
• July 6 is the make up date only for rained out lessons

Lessons:

• 5 two hour lessons for $ 260.00 or $ 26 per lesson.
• Family plan – more than one family member in the camp :
• Five 2 hour group lessons for $180 per student.
• Call instructor for dates of make up lessons 206-412-3191

Payment methods:

• Checks payable to Arnie Moreno or pay by lesson or number of lessons you plan to take.
• Mail payment or bring to first day of practice.18904 32nd AVE NE, Lake Forest Park, WA. 98155
• Venmo @Arnold-Moreno-7

ALL LEVELS OF SKILL - BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED - MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL

RACKET PROVIDED IF NEEDED - BALLS PROVIDED
Ball Machine - Live ball drills - Fundamentals
Games and Matches - Skill drills – Strategy

Required by first week of tennis camp:

• emergency contact and
• insurance coverage information

PLEASE email ARNIE MORENO TO SIGN UP, signups accepted on any day during the camp
(Cell) 206-412-3191
email: morenoarnie106@hotmail.com
—————————————————————————————————

Student name __________________________________________
Parent signature ________________________________________
Emergency contact # ____________________________________
Insurance ( name of company only ) ________________________

I release any claim for liability for Summer Tennis Skills and Drills ( Camp ), instructors and Moreno Company. I understand the risk involved in physical activities required in tennis and hold the Camp and instructors harmless. The Camp and instructors will use appropriate and safe instructional techniques, equipment and drills.

Parent / Guardian signature ​​​​​​​​​​________________________________
Date _____________________


—————————————————————————————————

Read more...

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Dinner

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

Read more...

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – June 3 - 9

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – June 3 - 9

As June arrives, Shoreline is kicking off summer in style with one of the busiest and most exciting weekends of the year. From the opening day of the Shoreline Farmers Market and the beloved Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival to the Shoreline International Dance Party and the Salvation Night Market at Aurora Borealis tonight! There are countless opportunities to connect with neighbors, support local makers, celebrate community, and enjoy everything that makes Shoreline special. 
 
Looking for the latest updates on World Cup activities in Shoreline?

This week we’re launching a new weekly update highlighting Global Celebrations in Shoreline every Friday. A one-stop resource for everything Soccer and Shoreline. Hosting an event in Shoreline? Email DestinationShoreline@gmail.com to be included.

For the latest information visit: www.destinationshoreline.com/global-celebration
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
 
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!
 
Opening Day of the Shoreline Farmers Market!
Saturday, June 6 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline Farmers Market
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more. Join the ribbon cutting at 9:55 AM on Opening Day!
 
2026 RBCA Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 6 10:45 AM - 3:00 PM, Richmond Beach Community Park
Games, music, snacks & drinks, coffee & food trucks, themed swag and sponsor booths will fill the space at our RB Community Park. 
 
Shoreline International Dance Party
Saturday, June 6 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Experience the rhythms of cultures around the world in lively performances and interactive dance.
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Free Savvy Gardener class - Native plants for beauty and water conservation
Wednesday, June 3 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, North City Water District
Come learn how to enjoy the sustainable beauty of low-maintenance, water-saving Northwest native plants in this FREE gardening class!
 
Urbanist Shoreline Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 3 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Drumlin
Meet some neighbors, make some connections, share ideas about the things you want to see in Shoreline.
 
Balance & Stability with Breaking Branches Health & Fitness
Thursday, June 4 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Balance & Stability is a month-long gentle yet effective movement class designed to help older adults improve core stability, balance, coordination, and joint flexibility.

CROSS BORDER SOLIDARITY AT PEACE ARCH PARK
Thursday, June 4 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline College
The Paul Robeson Concerts & Peace, Love & a Handshake
 
Kausar Mohamed To Laugh or Cry: Comedy as a Tool for Hope
Thursday, June 4 5:30 PM, Shoreline College
Comedy exists as a tool of resilience, critique, and hope - especially in times where resistance is necessary.
 
Drag Karaoke at Drumlin
Thursday, June 4 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Drumlin
Drag Karaoke, Finally.
 
Teen Pride Prom
Friday, June 5 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Pride Prom is a place to celebrate each other, ourselves, our originality, our community.
 
Planting Roots: Volunteer Welcome Gathering and Information Session
Saturday, June 6 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
An overview of how you can become involved at your local community Botanic Garden, followed by a brief tour of the garden for those interested.
 
The Giant Chess Set Returns to Third Place Commons 
Saturday, June 6 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Third Place Commons
The beloved giant chess set is finally coming back!
 
Art & Book Sale at Richmond Beach Library
Saturday, June 6 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Richmond Beach Library
 
Kelli Russell Agodon Poetry Launch
Saturday, June 6 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Ridgecrest Books
Kelli Russell Agodon's latest collection, Accidental Devotions, seeks to find meaning in a world lit by screens and haunted by ghosts--both real and digital.
 
Parkwood PTA Bingo Night
Saturday, June 6 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Drumlin
his isn’t your average cafeteria game; we’re turning up the energy for an adults-only evening dedicated to supporting our students.
 
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Sunday, June 7 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.
 
Tool School for Women+: Basic Home Education and Maintenance
Sunday, June 7 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline Tool Library
In this class, students will gain a basic understanding of how a home works, why it does or doesn’t, and how it can get better.
 
FREE! Clothing Mending @ The Recology Store
Sunday, June 7 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Shoreline Recology Store
Do you have a hole in your favorite sweater? Instead of tossing it, try repairing it!
 
Monday Night Trivia with Lelando at Drumlin
Monday, June 8 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Drumlin
Sign-up starts at 7 pm, trivia starts at 7:30 pm - NO RSVPs
 
Heroes Café-Shoreline
Tuesday, June 9 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Seattle Scottish Rite Center
Veterans, Family, Friends and the Community are Welcome.
 
3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ STL
Tuesday, June 9 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers!
 
Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the Shoreline Tool Library
Tuesday, June 9 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Spend an evening at the Shoreline Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike.
 
Ridgecrest Neighbor Meet Up at Ridgecrest Public House
Tuesday, June 9 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Ridgecrest Public House
Come on your own or with friends, socialize or start something.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Ribbon Cutting - Luminous Physiotherapy & Phases Clinic
Saturday, June 13 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Luminous Physio
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting for Luminous Physiotherapy and Phases Clinic.
 
Gemini Season Tarot Café
Saturday, June 13 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Salvation Artists Collective
The Sun is in curious, conversational Gemini, so we’ll be exploring the themes of The Lovers card.
 
Juneteenth celebration in Shoreline! 
Friday, June 19 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Shoreline City Hall
In partnership with Black Coffee Northwest and the City of Shoreline, we can’t wait to celebrate community, culture, and freedom with you. See you there!
 
Summer Solstice Picnic at the Garden
Saturday, June 20 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Enjoy extended garden hours on the longest day of the year with others who live in our community.
 
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.

Read more...

Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Parties - June 6, 2026

Photos courtesy LFP Stewardship Foundation

Five Acre Woods 

Volunteer Work Parties

Saturday, June 6, 2026
9am - 12 noon

Monthly on the first* Saturday

Location:

City Park Five Acre Woods
18678-18998 40th Pl NE, 

Lake Forest Park WA 98155

Please join us, rain or shine, on the first Saturdays of the month *sometimes rescheduled to avoid holiday weekends, see calendar to confirm.

Removal of non-natives, replanting and trail building are continuing tasks.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome, children will need adult supervision and permission. Please sign in when you arrive. Bring your own gloves & tools if you prefer, we will have some to lend as well.

Dress for the weather.

Come on out and enjoy the forest !

Questions? contact volunteer coordinator Polly Saunders

Read more...

Rain didn't stop the Special Olympics Torch Run

Last Friday, May 29, 2026 Shoreline Police and Kenmore Police Department officers came together again to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run.

Despite the rain pouring down, the wet conditions didn’t dampen their spirits. They enthusiastically ran on Aurora Ave N, from N 205th to N 145th where they passed the torch to the Seattle Police Department.

Thank you runners: Chief Park, Chief Moen, Captain Woodruff and Officers: Schettler, Jurado and Hunt.

Special thanks to Officer Schettler for coordinating and organizing this meaningful event every year!

Read more...