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Tickets on sale for The Makaha Sons Hawaiian Christmas concert on Dec 11

Thursday, December 2, 2021


Christmas Hawaiian style!

An evening of Aloha Mele Kalikimaka Hawaiian Christmas Concert by one of the top musical iconic traditional award winning groups: The Makaha Sons. They will be debuting their new release "It's Christmas all over the World."

Edmonds Performance Center, Saturday, December 11, 2021. Doors open 4pm for VIP meet and greet. 

Purchase The Makaha Sons Concert Tickets! Here online

  • $99: VIP meet and greet with The Makaha Sons, light refreshments, a gift bag, premier concert seating, and an aloha Market by sponsor Keli's sauces.
  • $35 -- $50 concert only at 6pm  

Makaha Sons headlined at Kalama Heritage Festivals https://www.kalamafestival.com

*Face masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 PCR test are required of ALL patrons attending ECA events. For those unable to be vaccinated, including children under 12, proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test (taken with 72 hours of performance) is required. No exceptions. Learn more about our Covid policies https://bit.ly/ECACovid19Safety



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CORRECTION: Christmas tree sale to benefit Shorecrest Senior Spree - time corrections

Sunday, November 28, 2021


Shorecrest Class of 2022 is sponsoring its annual Spree Tree Sale to benefit their Senior Spree graduation night festivities. The previous article had incorrect sale times in the text - the flyer was correct.

Warm drinks and other gifts for purchase will be available.

Dates and hours of the sale will be:
  • Fri 12/3 (3pm - 8pm)
  • Sat 12/4 (9am - 8pm)
  • Sun 12/5 (9am - 5pm)
Trees of all sizes and various price points. Cash and credit card payments accepted.

Lake Forest Park Towne Center (Windermere office) intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way (17711 Ballinger Way NE)



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Second annual Wreath Walk Edmonds Nov 18 - Dec 16

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Edmonds, WA – Last year Art Walk Edmonds started a new tradition for the downtown Edmonds of hanging original, artist-designed and decorated wreaths in select storefronts during the holiday season. 

We are continuing this tradition this year, November 18 to December 16, 2021 along with an Online Auction for those who wish to take home one of these special wreaths!

“Block Party” wreath by Colleen Monnette
hanging at Sound Styles

Art Walk Edmonds has juried the wreath concepts to pick the best of the best in these one-of-a-kind wreaths. Artists thought “outside the wreath” with their designs - each portrays the artist’s unique style. 

Learn more about the wreath’s artist by reading their bio listed beside the wreath and on the Auction Page.

Auction Details:
  • Online Auction goes lives at 5pm on November 18th - timed with the beginning of November’s Art Walk. Stroll around all 18 locations to see the wreaths in person either during Art Walk or during business hours.
  • Once you find your favorite(s), click the QR code by the wreath or visit charityauction.bid/ to register and place your bid. You will be notified when you are outbid so that you can go place another bid.
  • You also have the opportunity to skip all the bidding and go straight to the “BUY IT NOW” price. However, the wreath will not be available to take home until December 17th.
  • The Auction closes at 8pm on December 16th, timed with the ending of December’s Art Walk.
  • If you have the winning bid, you may pick up your wreath anytime between December 17th and the 31st (we will let you know and help you coordinate with the business owner).
“Joyful Colors Of Nature” wreath by Rohini Mathur hanging at Cascadia Art Museum

All proceeds from the Wreath Auction benefit Art Walk Edmonds, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Arts in Edmonds.

Any questions? Contact Art Walk Edmonds at info@artwalkedmonds.com or 425-298-7947.

Wreathwalk printable map 2021 here
 


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Four north-end cities partner for the Winter Porch Light Parade this December to celebrate communities shining bright

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline have partnered to celebrate communities shining bright with the 2021 Winter Porch Light Parade December 1 through December 31, 2021. 

These four cities invite their communities to create light displays that will become part of a virtual map, marking the many holidays and traditions celebrated during the winter season.

Participants are encouraged to get creative with their displays, including the type of spaces that can be decorated. From porches to patios, balconies to banisters, to windows or even cars, anyone can participate and see all four cities transform into a magical wonderland of lights!

“We look forward to seeing the creativity of our residents and businesses as they light up our darkest days of winter,” said Shoreline Mayor Will Hall. “The Winter Porch Light Parade brings north King County cities together in celebrating light, hope, and togetherness this year.”

Registration for light displays will be open from November 15 to December 19, and a map of light displays will be available for the entire month of December for community members to tour and enjoy. 

“We are very excited to partner with our neighboring cities, to celebrate the season and shine bright in a safe and inclusive way,” said Jeff Johnson, Mayor of Lake Forest Park. “We could all use a little brightness during these times. It will be fun to see our communities come together in the first of many Winter Porch Light Parades!”

It is free to participate in the Winter Porch Light Parade, and there will be prizes for winners in the following three categories: Best Overall, Best Small Space, and Best LED Lights.

For more information, visit the event website: https://bit.ly/winterporchlightparade



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Lake Forest Park Police Department “Shop with a Cop” 2020

Saturday, January 9, 2021

LFP Police Santas deliver gifts to local families. Chief Harden is on the left.
Photo courtesy LFP PD

Every year the Lake Forest Park Police Department partners with the LFP Rotary, LFP Police Officers Guild and multiple surrounding police agencies, including Shoreline, Kenmore and WSP to host our Shop with a Cop event.

In previous years we receive nominations for deserving elementary school students and their families from local schools. 15 children are then chosen to participate. Each child is paired with their very own “Cop” when they arrive at the police department. During a provided breakfast they both go over they and their families' wish list. 

Everyone is transported to a local Target where the fun really begins. After shopping and purchasing all their gifts, they are transported back to the police department where they have lunch and wrap all their gifts prior to being picked up by their parents.

Santa came to the door this year
Photo courtesy LFP PD


This year looked much different, however we realized that this event would greatly benefit families who are struggling in the current environment. It was decided to go ahead with the event, only scaled back to 5 children from Brookside Elementary and 5 from LFP Elementary. 

The family advocate provided all the necessary information on these 10 families, along with wish and needs lists. LFP employees then completed all the shopping and wrapping. The family advocate then assisted with scheduling between the police and all the families so the gifts could be delivered.
 
Over 100 gifts were delivered to 10 families with a total of 26 children receiving items they requested. Each family also received a $100 Target gift card for anything else they may need. 

All of this would not have been possible without generous donations from the LFP Rotary and the LFP Police Officers Guild. We are hopeful we will get back to our regular event next year and look forward to having a great time shopping with the kids again.


 

Families are chosen by the School Advocates
Photo courtesy LFP PD

LFP PD would like to thank all past and future supporters of this incredible event. The Lake Forest Park Police Department invites anyone who would like to donate to “Shop with a Cop” to send their donations to the North Sound Police Foundation, P.O. Box 12006 Mill Creek, WA 98082. 

Please note that the donation is for Lake Forest Park Police and the Shop with a Cop program. Checks should be made payable to the North Shore Police Foundation. 

For questions, please call Lt. Lehman 206-957-2852.



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Peace on earth

Friday, December 25, 2020

Peace on earth

Goodwill to all



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You never know who you'll find driving around your neighborhood

Photo courtesy LFP Police

 Lake Forest Park police appear to have a new officer - if only for this week.

LFP Police were sad to cancel the annual Shop with a Cop event, so they collected funds and shopped by themselves for ten families, then wrapped and delivered the presents. Not as much fun as going to the store with a gaggle of kids, but they were happy to be able to be able to help some families.

2019 photo of Santa and Elf Fischer, who is retiring
after this year but will be out with Santa this Christmas
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline residents - if you hear music outside on Christmas Day, you may be one of the lucky neighborhoods to get a visit from Santa and his elves hitching a ride on a fire truck from Shoreline Fire.

There is no set route and they might have to leave for a call at any time but they'll cover as much ground as possible. 

Wear your mask and give them a wave!




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Olympic Ballet Theatre presents the digital streaming of “The Nutcracker”


This December, Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) presents the annual beloved production of The Nutcracker for digital streaming in the comfort of your home. 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this season’s performances have been cancelled, and OBT is releasing two archival show recordings at Edmonds Center for the Arts and at the Everett Performing Arts Center in 2019.

This production of The Nutcracker features choreography by OBT artistic directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev, sets designed by Jeannette Franz, Ruth Gilmore, and Phillip Lineau, and the iconic music scored by Tchaikovsky. 

The Nutcracker is one of the most famous classical ballets and a holiday tradition for many, telling the story of a little girl named Clara, her mysterious godfather Herr Drosselmeyer, a very special nutcracker, and a magical night’s journey.

OBT’s production of The Nutcracker features a cast of over 100 performers. Principal roles are performed by professional OBT company dancers, who dance together with Olympic Ballet School students.

Digital access to each show is $25 by December 31st, 2020 and includes unlimited viewing for seven days. Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.olympicballet.org/digital-nutcracker.

Olympic Ballet Theatre is a non-profit performing company with estimated audiences of 15,000 annually, including 4,000 school children. 

Founded 40 years ago and now under the leadership by artistic directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev, OBT has become a mainstay of the Snohomish County arts scene, regularly touring to theatres in Everett, Edmonds and Arlington. OBT provides high quality original and classical ballet productions while maintaining the family friendly ticketing prices and intimate venues that audiences love!



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Christmas Eve online with Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC

Thursday, December 24, 2020


Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC.
Please join us for our Christmas Eve Service
Premiering at 5:00pm December 24, 2020


Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Richmond-Beach-Congregational-United-Church-of-Christ-47446712252/

YouTube
You can access the recording later by using the same Facebook and YouTube links.



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Last minute gifts readily available at the ShoreLake Arts Gallery in Lake Forest Park

Saturday, December 19, 2020


ShoreLake Arts Gallery Presents: 

Now – January 2, 2021

Shop small this holiday season and support your local arts organization at the same time!
Artist Elsa Bouman

The ShoreLake Arts Gallery (formerly: Gallery at Town Center) has a large selection of handmade art items by Pacific Northwest artists, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, and wood. We are always on the lookout for new and interesting inventory. Stop by and discover our most recent finds.

On the walls will be 12”x 12” (or smaller) paintings, mixed media, prints, and photography – the perfect gift size! Plus, boxes and bags are available for most small items helping to make your gift-wrapping a snap.

Artist Julie Steed

NEW this year! Shop the Stocking Stuffer Show online. We have curbside pick-up and shipping options available. We’re also continuing to add new products to the Online Gallery Shop. No shortage of beautiful handmade items this holiday shopping season! 

Artist Sue Robertson

Featured Local Artists: Carol Austin, Elsa Bouman, Jean Burnett, Jennifer de Mello e Souza, Lee Harper, Janis Howes, Cheryl Hufnagel, Monica Josephson, Susan Lally-Chiu, Sonya Lang, Alison Leigh Lilly, Marsha Lippert, Jennifer Munson, Mary Peterson, Sue Robertson, Rebecca Shelton, Julie Steed, Shannon Tipple-Leen

Holiday Hours:

Every Wednesday – Saturday, 12-5pm
All December Sundays: 12-5pm
Monday: December 21, 12-5pm
Tuesday: December 22, 12-5pm
Christmas Eve Day: 10am-5pm
Closed: Christmas and New Year’s Day

Questions? Call the Gallery at 206-588-8332

Artist Sonya Lang

While at the gallery, you can sign up to become a member of ShoreLake Arts and save 10% on all of your gallery purchases throughout the year!

We also want to share some of the precautions we're taking related to COVID-19 at the Gallery:
  • Face coverings are required
  • We are cleaning high-touch surfaces
  • Hand sanitizer stations are available in the mall
  • We’re ensuring 6-foot physical distancing can be maintained by limiting store occupancy
  • We have a contactless payment system for those that want to use it

Thank you for shopping small and local this holiday season!

The ShoreLake Arts Gallery is a program of ShoreLake Arts (formerly: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council) and is located inside the Lake Forest Park Town Center on the lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.



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Well played North City Water, well played

 

An ugly concrete pad has two large hook shaped pipes standing up on two of the corners. The pipes are about 3 feet high. They have been painted white with a red stripe circling them. They look like the top half of candy canes!
Photo by Rob Oxford


This is a pump station belonging to the North City Water District. It's on the corner of 5th NE and NE 185th by the overpass.

Quite a visual improvement!




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Driftwood Players present a holiday radio show

Friday, December 18, 2020


A pre-record Holiday Radio show will be presented on Facebook and YouTube

Wednesday, December 23 at 7pm
Thursday, December 24 at 5pm
Friday, December 25 at 12pm

Admission is free - donations are always appreciated. 


’Twas the night before the Christmas show, 
and not a director was volunteering all through the house.

In this secular Christmas play, a group of players suddenly discovers they have no director to help them prepare their skit for tomorrow night’s Christmas variety show!

The president of the city council calls in school volleyball coach Bailey Cox to direct them. Bailey agrees, figuring it will be a simple task. She figures the group must already have their skit worked out for tomorrow night, right? 

Wrong! Besides not having an act, Bailey discovers they don’t have any talent! 

But there’s an even bigger problem: all they do is eat donuts and bicker...and they’re the city council! 

The coach gives them her best pep talk, to no avail. Up against the wall, she’s at her wit’s end, and she’s running out of time. 

How she quickly gets the city council to cooperate and produce a delightful retelling of the classic Christmas poem is indeed a Christmas miracle.


Follow on Facebook and check on Wednesday, December 23 for a link!

https://www.facebook.com/Driftwoodplayers



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Northwest Boychoir continues a 42 year tradition and stages its annual concert online

Northwest Boychoir Virtual Event
A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, December 22nd @ 7:30pm

Next Tuesday is the Northwest Boychoir’s virtual concert presentation of Festival of Lessons and Carols this year.

The 80-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and young men and women of Vocalpoint! Seattle are hard at work recording while in quarantine to share this beloved holiday tradition with the community to enjoy safely from home.

The virtual concert will premiere on the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle’s YouTube Channel on December 22 at 7:30pm and will continue to be available free to the public through the holiday season. 

Donations are encouraged to support the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle’s education programs.

The Northwest Boychoir celebrates its 42-year tradition of A Festival of Lessons and Carols this December. 

Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, the Choir’s annual concert series is a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region.


More Information
https://www.nwchoirs.org/events/virtual-lessons-carols/

Free of charge

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Jazz Vespers Sunday: The True Gift

Wednesday, December 9, 2020



This Sunday, December 13, 2020 the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church will stream a special holiday edition of its Jazz Vespers series: “The True Gift.” May the beauty of the music guide you in reflecting upon the true meaning of this Christmas season.

Jean Chaumont will be joined by singer/saxophonist Thomas Harris in presenting many of your favorite carols. Join the live stream starting at 5:00pm on Facebook @JazzVespersLFP 



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O tannenbaum, o tannenbaum, the trees are at Sky Nursery

Monday, December 7, 2020


Photos by Steven H. Robinson

There may be some tree lots around but Sky Nursery has trees, wreaths, and garland.
18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133


Pretty trees all in a row


And the staff help fasten them to your car roof.

You get to decorate them yourself, unless you're like my friend who built a closet for her artificial tree, put it on rollers and just rolled it out of the closet every year.



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Scouts collected old Christmas trees

Monday, January 6, 2020


From left: Ben Stevens, Matthew Pacunski (Star Scout) and Assistant Scoutmaster Todd Wunder.


Text and photo by Cynthia Sheridan

Boy Scout Troop 309 was out early Saturday morning, January 4, 2020 to collect and dispose of Christmas trees in their assigned area. The boys were especially excited to open the donation envelopes after they tossed the trees into the trailer.

They had previously left the envelopes at homes in their area, letting people know that they would come around on Saturday to pick up Christmas trees and would appreciate a donation.

Ben is a sixth grader who loves sharing his scouting adventures and the new skills he is learning as a Boy Scout. Matthew is a junior in high school and is focused on completing his Eagle Scout project. Todd is the Assistant Scoutmaster.

Troop 309 meets every Monday 7:00pm at St. Mark Church in Shoreline. The troop is actively seeking boys between the ages of 11-17 to join them. They are also interested in starting a group for girls. For information about becoming a scout, contact Troop Master Dwight Thompson: 206-399-9477.

Troop 309 thanks BloomaTreeExperts.com who handled chipping of the Christmas trees at no cost to the Troop.

Correction 1/6/2020: Ben - sixth grade; Matthew - high school junior; Todd - assistant scoutmaster

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Photo: Hairbrokers display

Friday, December 27, 2019

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


No one is more enthusiastic about decorations than Hairbrokers at 8th NW and NW 185th. This is just a small portion of their holiday display. They decorate for many other holidays as well.

Hairbrokers, 622 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline 98177, located in The Shops at Richmond Beach in the 4-Corners business district.




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Peace on earth...

Wednesday, December 25, 2019




A peaceful day to all of you

We'll be back for Thursday's edition





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Watch for Santa in your Shoreline neighborhood

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

From Shoreline Fire

Christmas Day, our administrative office is closed. However, you might see this happen in your neighborhood. We will have two engines staffed by volunteer Santas and Elves.

We do not have set routes, and we can’t get to all neighborhoods, but will try to keep locations updated.

Happy Holidays!



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Rob Oxford: Good Morning and Merry Christmas to all of our readers

Text and photos by Rob Oxford

For me, Christmas will always mean first and foremost the birth of Christ. In my world it isn’t up for debate.

For as long as I can remember, each Christmas the first decoration to be displayed in our home was the manger scene purchased by my Mother several years before I was born. One of my most prized keepsakes and a bit tattered, my wife continues to honor that tradition by finding the box in which it is kept and putting it out before anything else.



I’m not a particularly religious person, however I do consider myself to be spiritual. I embrace the human spirit and try to see the good in all of man. I say both “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays,” not to be politically correct, but to honor those who began celebrating Hanukkah on the 22nd, anyone celebrating Christmas today and those who will celebrate Kwanzaa tomorrow.

I understand that how we each celebrate this time of year differs greatly. Not everyone approaches the holiday season with the same level of joy and excitement as I. Some frown upon its commercialization, others choose not to celebrate at all. This too should be acceptable behavior.

This year for the very first time, I noticed the Christmas season coming and going much more quickly than in years past. Sandwiched between Thanksgiving and New Year’s as it has always been, the entire month of December has simply whisked by.

This is partially because I chose to work more hours this month, keeping me away from home more than I would have liked. The intent was not to provide more funds in order to go overboard with the gift-giving, but instead to avoid going into debt. We have a family trip planned for April and I’ve set my sights on adequately preparing for that time together.

As a result, this meant less time to put up decorations. In fact, some are still sitting in the front yard waiting to be placed. Yes, I do understand it is now a little too late.


In years past decorating the house meant a great deal. Although my wife still does a masterful job on the inside, the days of considering myself the Clark Griswold of 26th Ave NE. have all but disappeared entirely. As my children have gotten older and my body a little less limber, adorning the outside of the house with lights has taken a backseat to simply enjoying those decorations my other more able-bodied neighbors exhibit.

Traditions are important and we have many. Some have changed out of necessity; others remain the same. Early on the morning of Christmas Eve we will always go to the mall for cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon and so our “little boys” can have their pictures taken with Santa.


At some point during the day I’ll try to find my two favorite movies on the television, Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” and the 1951 version of “A Christmas Carol” starring Alastair Sim. Before bed we will always open one present and we will still leave cookies and milk for the jolly old elf. Then on Christmas Day I’ll again take too many photos and my sons will complain.

This year, when asked by my children what I “wanted for Christmas,” the answer was incredibly simple. I want more time together as a family. In years past I felt obligated to name some type of “thing.” Perhaps a rake to help with the gardening, a sweatshirt, a Harley Davidson (I always throw that one out there for the obligatory “yeah right!”). This year I realized I literally have everything I could possibly need. My family, my health, good friends and a great job. I sincerely hope you do as well.

I am so incredibly fortunate to have the privilege of writing for the Shoreline Area News. I would like to thank our editor Ms. Diane Hettick for the opportunity and Mr. Frank Workman for opening the door. It continues to be an enjoyable experience.

May you all enjoy the day in whatever manner you choose and may the upcoming new year be your best.




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