Showing posts with label children's activities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children's activities. Show all posts

Youth story times at the Museum

Sunday, February 11, 2024


Join us for a series of youth Story Times throughout the year, beginning on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10am here at the Shoreline Historical Museum!

Free. Ages 1 - 8, with adult. 

During this hour, we will explore the history and lives of Orcas through stories, music, movement, and art. 

Shoreline Historical Museum Exhibits Building, 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


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Story Time at Edmonds bookshop on February 23rd to be led by local authors, Mike and Brandi Konopinski

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Local children’s authors Mike and Brandi Konopinski will be reading their book, “Animal Potluck” during Story Time at Edmonds Bookshop on Friday, February 23rd at 9:30am. 

Children and their grown-ups are welcome to join in to hear the story and participate in a fun activity afterwards! 

More about Mike and Brandi and their books can be found at Rainy Day Publishing’s website here.

Authors Mike and Brandi Konopinski
To find out about more Story Time events, follow Edmonds Bookshop on Instagram or FaceBook, and check the Events Calendar on their website: www.edmondsbookshop.com .


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Shorewood Cheer Camp sets record attendance

Shorewood cheerleaders at their Elementary Day Camp
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorewood Cheer hosted their annual Elementary Day Camp with record breaking attendance! 

Shorewood cheerleaders welcomed over 285 elementary students this past Monday, January 29, 2024.

Having fun with the big girls at SW Cheer Camp
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Students spent the day learning cheers and having fun with friends. After the four hour camp, participants showed off their new skills to a gym full of family and friends. 

Participants were also invited to perform that evening at the Varsity basketball game during halftime. 

Shorewood Cheer is grateful to be part of such a strong community and can't wait to see everyone again!

--Brianne Sturm, Advisor


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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn at Mountlake Terrace Library for children birth through 5 every Wednesday

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Photo courtesy Wonderland

Do you have a child age birth through 5? 

Join Wonderland for a Kaleidoscope Play & Learn at Mountlake Terrace Library every Wednesday from 10-11am. 

Play & Learn is full of engaging activities designed to foster your child’s development, and groups are open to children of all abilities. 

Groups are free to join, no pre-registration required.



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Little Scotties Cheer Camp at Shorecrest High School

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Little Scotties is an annual fundraiser for the Shorecrest High School Cheer Team. Each year young students from across the district join with cheer team teens to learn cheer moves, dances and have a lot of fun! 

The performance during half time of a Shorecrest basketball game is the highlight for all Little Scotties Campers!

Go! Fight! Win!

Little Scotties Cheer Camp
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • 10am - 1pm (doors open at 9:30)
  • Drop off at Shorecrest High School Commons
  • For ages 5-12
  • $50 per student - includes t-shirt, bow and poms
  • Discount for siblings
  • Register day of camp with cash or check
  • Wear green and gold (Shorecrest colors) to camp if you have them
  • Bring sack lunch and a snack, water bottle and crayons or markers
  • Questions? contact Cheer Coach Trish: patricia.moore@ssd412.org
Little Scotties Performance!! 
  • Tuesday, January 30 during halftime of basketball game
  • Game starts at 7:15pm, half time around 7:40pm
  • Admission to the game is $7 adults, $5 children, free for campers


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Cheerleading themed day camp for elementary students

Tuesday, January 9, 2024


Shorewood Cheer is organizing a cheerleading themed day camp for elementary students on Monday, January 29, 2024. 

The day will be filled with learning cheerleading skills and routines, crafts, games, cookie decorating and a family performance! 

Students are also invited to join us later that evening for a halftime performance during the Shorewood Boys' Basketball game.

Space may be limited, so register as soon as possible. Preregistration guarantees your student's spot and a Cheer surprise at check in. Register using the QR code in the flyer.

Cheer Camp Details:
  • 9:00am-1:00pm (check-in begins at 8:45am in the SW commons)
  • Cost is $40; sibling discount available at $30 for each additional child
  • Family performance at 12:45pm in the SW Gym
QUESTIONS? brianne.sturm@ssd412.org


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Animals In Winter Workshop for ages 6-12 at Richmond Beach Library

Monday, January 8, 2024

Animals in Winter workshop
Animals In Winter Workshop, Ages 6 to 12.
Please register here

Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 11:00am – 12:00pm at the Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177

Have you ever wondered where turtles go in the winter? Or why some animals migrate, and some hibernate? 

Learn about the unique strategies animals use to survive during the winter season. 

The workshop will include guided science activities and a small wet felted project. 

Presented by Pacific Northwest Biology and sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.


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Continuing Education classes for children and teens at Shoreline Community College

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

See what’s new at Shoreline Community College for your kids this Winter! 

These Continuing Education Classes are on campus and for kids age 8-18! 

To register and get class details go to: Shoreline Community College (campusce.net) or download the flier and Winter brochure on the Continuing Education website: Continuing Education | Shoreline Community College


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Participate in the Fairy Door Dash at Kruckeberg

Monday, December 18, 2023


Step into a world of magic and wonder this winter by participating in Kruckeberg Botanic Garden's "Fairy Door Dash!" This family-friendly activity invites people to embark on an enchanted quest and find ten, yes TEN, fairy doors hidden at the base of trees throughout the Garden.

The lore of fairies suggests that they inhabit small, secret spaces and these doors are a perfect portal for their whimsical lifestyle. The hunt for the doors may bring out your curious side and allow you to immerse yourselves in the world of fairy tales. 
Heck, find your friends and make it a fun competition or collaborative challenge!

Win a prize when you and your fellow adventurers present photo evidence of all ten doors to Garden Staff!

Participate in the Fairy Door Dash during any normal garden open hours from December 15, 2023 - February 25, 2024. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10am - 5pm (March thru October) and 10am - 3pm (November thru February). Admission: $5 suggested donation.

The Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177. Parking is limited and carpooling is recommended. 206-546-1281 info@kruckeberg.org


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DOH launches interactive tool to connect people to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program

Friday, December 15, 2023

OLYMPIA – The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program of Washington released an online tool to help people find their closest WIC clinic and apply for benefits. 

The new WIC Clinic Locator map showcases the more than 200 WIC clinics across the state and provides clinic addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation. 

There’s also a new WIC Interest Form people can fill out online and submit to their clinic of choice, who will then contact applicants directly. Health care providers and community-based organizations can also use the form to refer people to the WIC program.

“The WIC Clinic Locator tool is another important step the state of Washington is taking to modernize the WIC Program, and improve equitable access,” said Michele Roberts, Assistant Secretary for Prevention and Community Health, DOH. 
“We know that in our state, as well as nationally, about 50% of people on Medicaid who are also eligible for WIC benefits are not currently enrolled in the program. Our goal with this tool is to spread awareness of WIC, and remove as many barriers as possible.”

WIC provides monthly food benefits with an emphasis on healthy grocery items like milk, fruits, and vegetables. The program also assists with health screenings and referrals, nutritional education, and breast/chest-feeding support. 

WIC is for people who are pregnant, recently delivered a baby, who are breast/chest-feeding, and infants and children under 5 years old. Dads, grandparents, foster parents, or other guardians may also apply for WIC for their children. 

In 2022, Washington’s WIC program served 195,655 people across the state.


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Saturday December 2 is a fun event convergence zone - too many things too little time

Wednesday, November 29, 2023


By Diane Hettrick

There are several dates during the year where every organization in town seems to schedule an event and December 2, 2023 is clearly one of those days.

I thought I had a route figured out to be able to get to everything, but then discovered three more events. Obviously you will need to make choices. Sorry - you can't have it all.

8am - 6pm (Fred Meyer on Aurora) Shoreline Fire Toy Drive


10am  Green Shoreline Day - (12 locations in Shoreline) planting events

10am - 2pm (Sky Nursery) Heartful Rootz Makers Market

10am - 1pm (Shoreline College) Let's Make Gifts for the Holidays

 10am or 12:30pm or 2pm (Kruckeberg) Holiday Wreath-Making (pre-registration required)

10am - 3pm (Shoreline Place) T&C Gingerbread House Decorating Event

10am -5pm (Hillwood) Paul Lewing annual studio sale - Saturday and Sunday

12 - 4pm (Ridgecrest) Cascade Winter Market


2 - 3:30pm (Shoreline Library) Holiday and Winter Photography

4:30pm (Richmond Beach) Tree Lighting and Santa

6 - 10:30pm (Ridgecrest) Star Party

 

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Gingerbread House decorating event Saturday at Town and Country Market

Monday, November 27, 2023


Gingerbread House Decorating Event

It's a winter wonderland at T&C as gingerbread houses are 50% off for one day only!

Saturday December 2, 2023 from 10am-3pm

Come one come all to Town & Country’s annual gingerbread house decorating extravaganza! 

On December 2, 2023 for one day only, gingerbread kits will be on a can’t-miss half-price sale for $10.99! 

Pick up one of our premium, pre-assembled kits at your local T&C, and join us for some decorating fun! 

We’ll provide all the icing and candies you will need for decorating, plus we’ll be serving hot apple cider and festive cookies! 10 am-3 pm!


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Underground Holiday Market is bigger than ever

Monday, November 20, 2023

A group congregates on the corner outside City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Underground Holiday Market used to be confined to the lower parking area in the Shoreline City Garage - hence 'underground'. 

It made an appropriate venue during the pandemic, as people and vendors were in the open air.

But now it has expanded and appears to have ambitions to take over the entire corner!

On Saturday November 18, 2023 crowds of holiday shoppers bundled in warm coats happily perused the vendors at the market - and there was a lot to see.

All photos by Steven H. Robinson

Ok, I exaggerate. But it has expanded beyond the underground garage to place a few vendors with canopies in the courtyard between the garage and City Hall.

Tables with activities for children filled the lobby.

It was clearly a popular event. 

--Diane Hettrick


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Shoreline Rotary to hold a shopping spree for children in need

Monday, November 6, 2023

As they have in previous years, Shoreline Rotary will be sponsoring a Shopping Spree for children in need on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 

They are asking for Rotary volunteers to chaperone children invited to this event.

Rotarians will meet at Meridian Park Elementary School on the corner of 175th and Meridian Avenue at 7:00am on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Children participating in the event will arrive at 7:15am and the bus will leave for the J.C. Penney store at Alderwood Mall. The bus should arrive by 7:45am, at which time they will be paired with a volunteer to help them select winter clothing. 

The store will open at 8:00am and the students will shop until 9:30am, at which time they will once again board a bus and head to a McDonalds where they will have breakfast. 

From 10:30 to 11:00am, the children will get back on the bus and head back to Meridian Park Elementary, arriving at about 11:15-11:30am where their parents will be waiting to pick them up and take them back home.

Rotary members can contact Harley O'Neil to sign up as volunteers.


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ShoreLake Arts camps for kids on Veterans Day Friday November 10, 2023

Thursday, November 2, 2023


Looking for a fun, creative way for your kids to spend Veterans Day?

ShoreLake Arts has you covered!

Our ShoreLake Arts camps allow students to work with professional artists to make art, learn creative skills, and have tons of fun! 

This year’s Veterans Day camps will be on Friday, November 10 at the Shoreline Center and at Spartan Recreation Center. HURRY- Camps are already more than half full.

Thank you to Spartan Recreation Center and Cascadia Training for making these Camps possible!

More Information and Registration

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CORRECTION: The Indoor Playground Halloween Event is Monday, October 30, 2023 from 10am - 12pm

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Princesses and Pumpkins - all are welcome at the Indoor Playground Halloween Party Monday

The Indoor Playground Halloween Event is Monday, October 30, 2023 from 10am - 12pm

(A previous article had the wrong date)

The playground, for preschoolers ages 1-5, is held at the Spartan Gym in the recreation center next to the Shoreline Stadium.

Costumes are encouraged. There will be games and hands-on projects.

$2 for residents - $2.50 for non-residents

Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline WA 98155.
Next to the Shoreline Stadium. Enter the south parking lot, take the driveway east of the Senior Center, and turn right.
206-801-2600

The Indoor Playground is open several days a week, year round, as a place to take preschoolers age 1-5 for a couple of hours. Parent supervision is required but a lot of toys are provided and it's held in a former high school gym - so lots of room

September 11 - December 22, 2023
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
10:00am - 12:00pm


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See you at Syre Saturday for the annual Halloween Carnival

Tuesday, October 24, 2023


See you at Syre Elementary (19545 12th Ave NW) for the annual RBCA Halloween Carnival on October 28, 2023 from 3 - 7pm

(soft opening at 2pm for people with physical or sensory disabilities)

Tickets are 2 for a $1 and every game is 1 ticket to play. Food is available and costumes are optional.


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Spaces left in Amharic language class for elementary students

Thursday, October 12, 2023

There are still a few spaces remaining in the Shoreline Community College Continuing Education Amharic language class for 1st – 6th grade students. In-person classes start October 18, 2023. 

Amharic for beginners is designed for youth who are interested in learning the basic phonics of Amharic letters and words. The focus of this course is to learn how to speak, listen, write and read Amharic.


Educator Selam Habte will incorporate culturally responsive teaching and creates an inclusive classroom which highlights the Ethiopian culture and welcoming environment. The curriculum is taught in an interactive and fun way to encourage youth to engage with their peers. For students in 1st - 6th grade, who will be divided into smaller groups.




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Sen. Murray at Shoreline Community College to meet with State officials and providers on lapse of key Federal Child Care funding

Saturday, October 7, 2023

On Friday, October 6, 2023, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a former preschool teacher, visited Shoreline Community College to hear about how Washington state is responding to the expiration of federal child care funding that she was instrumental in delivering in the American Rescue Plan.


Senator Murray was joined by Washington State Rep Tana Senn (D-LD-41); Allison Krustinger, Director of Public Affairs at Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services (DCYF); Junaid Haq, Director of the Parent Child Center at Shoreline Community College; Deeann Puffert, CEO of Child Care Aware of Washington; and parents of children who are enrolled at the Parent Child Center at Shoreline Community College.

Senator Murray spoke about her efforts to extend federal child care stabilization funding, her comprehensive child care reform legislation, and her continued work to address the child care crisis through every possible avenue in Congress.

When the pandemic pushed the already-fragile child care sector to the brink of collapse, Senator Murray led Democrats in Congress by delivering a historic $24 billion in child care stabilization funding nationwide through the American Rescue Plan to save the sector from collapse.

U.S. Sen. Murray at Shoreline Community College

The funding made an enormous difference, keeping 220,000 child care providers afloat over the last few years and saving child care slots for up to 10 million kids nationwide — but the funds expired at the end of September.

Last month, Senator Murray introduced the Child Care Stabilization Act, which was cosponsored by dozens of her Democratic colleagues and would extend the child care stabilization funding and ensure that providers can keep their doors open — and she is working to build the support needed to get it to the President’s desk.

“As a former preschool teacher and someone who got my start in politics advocating for my kids’ pre-k program, child care has always been an issue that is close to my heart,” said Senator Murray.
“No matter where I go, I am constantly hearing from families who are stressed trying to figure out how they will find a child care opening, and how they will afford it if they can get off the waitlist.
 
"I led the efforts in Congress to save the child care sector from collapse when COVID hit our country hard — and the investment we made in child care, which was the largest one-time investment ever, helped over 220,000 providers keep their doors open and serve up to 10 million kids nationwide.”

“But," Murray said, "those funds expired at the end of September — threatening to make it even harder than it already is for parents and families to find child care. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to extend these critical child care stabilization funds to help providers keep their doors open and serve families.

"Because let’s be clear: our child care system isn’t just stretched thin — it’s broken. I’m going to continue working every avenue available — and work with every willing partner in Congress and in Washington state — to help families in our state find and afford quality child care,” Murray said.


Junaid Haq, Director of the Parent Child Center at Shoreline Community College, said, 

“As the Director of a Parent Child Center, I truly understand the importance of serving our faculty, students, and community with high quality childcare. 
"My center helps our faculty and community families to continue to work, and our students to follow their goals and future endeavors. 
"I strongly believe that further investments in childcare will help with families that receive financial assistance and the amount that childcare providers are paid."

Earlier this year, Senator Murray reintroduced her Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation to solve the child care crisis and ensure families across America can find and afford high-quality child care.

Senator Murray has long fought to strengthen the Child Care and Development Block (CCDBG)—and last year as Chair of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, she successfully secured a 30% increase in funding for the program. 

As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Murray secured another $700 million increase for CCDBG in the draft fiscal year 2024 funding bill that passed out of Committee in July.



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Hamlin Halloween Haunt October 20, 2023

 

Hamlin Halloween Haunt - a free Halloween event held outdoors at Hamlin Park.
Friday, October 20 - 5:30 to 8:30pm

Join us for Shoreline’s annual Hamlin Halloween Haunt!

Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, ride the hay wagon, pose in your costume in the photo booth, and play Halloween games. The first half hour is dedicated to activities with reduced sensory stimulation.


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