Casual Bridge Play at Seattle Bridge Center - November/December 2023

On Monday evenings from November 20 through December 18, Seattle Bridge Center is hosting Casual Bridge Play from 7pm to 9pm. 

Light snacks provided. Come on whichever Mondays work for you.

If you've just finished a lesson series, or you are returning to the game and feeling rusty, you can practice your bridge skills with supervised play. 

You can ask questions about how to bid or play a hand, and you can use printed reference materials.

Or if you are brand new to the game of bridge, we'll introduce you to the basic ideas of the game and we may even be able to get some cards into your hands.

Or if you are a more experienced player, come on by! With enough experienced players, we'll set up a table for you where you can play at your own pace.

Most play will be shuffle-and-deal with random hands. Occasionally, we will introduce some elements of competitive play by comparing results between tables. No masterpoints will be awarded.

Cost: $5 cash per person, with discounts for players age 18 and under.

It's nice to know how many folks are coming, so please drop us a note at SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com and mention that you're interested in attending "Casual Bridge Play on Monday nights".

See you at the bridge tables!

Seattle Bridge Center is located at 1539 NE 145th St, Seattle, WA 98155

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Sno-Isle Brick Wall sessions for genealogy help on November 18, 2023

Genealogist Margaret Summitt

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers another opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday November 18, 2023, at its Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. 

To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message. Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. 

Margaret Summitt is an experienced researcher who can direct your research efforts. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If the 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day.

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“All About Soils and Fertilizers” at LFP Garden Club November 14, 2023 meeting

Photo by Jerry Pickard

November 14, 2023 Fred Wermer will speak to the LFP Garden Club “All About Soils and Fertilizers”.

This class discusses soil information, how to determine texture and its importance and the best testing methods to use when determining soil properties and for soil testing. 

From there, soil improvement is easier to control. Nutrient advice, fertilizer tips and calculations and manure(s) will all be evaluated in this 90 minute program.

The Key to a successful garden is soil and Fred Wermer has the Key.

Meeting at Town Center Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE, Upper level at Stage area.

9:15 to 9:30am check in
9:30 to 10:00am General Meeting
10:00 to 10:30 refreshments
10:30 to 11:30 Speaker

All are welcome. You may attend two meetings for free and then we ask that you join the club. Yearly dues are $35.00

We are novice and experienced gardeners and have great speakers and learn much for these talks. We also have a great time getting to know our fellow club members.

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Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds meet November 14 with Dave McCoy

The Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds present DAVE McCOY, guide, outfitter owner, photographer, conservationist and FFI Certified Casting Instructor speaking on water safety, something that our Club takes very seriously.

If you aren’t a fly fisher, but spend time on or around the water, this will be valuable information.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Lake Ballinger Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. The doors open at 5:30pm and the meeting is from 6-8pm. The public is invited. Please join us.

Note that the event was originally published as being on November 7.

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Election information from League of Women Voters

Election Day is coming up. 

If you have an interest in Snohomish County (Woodway, Bothell) visit the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County website: lwvsnoho.org. The League recorded forums with candidates in both the primary and general elections. You can access video and audio podcasts from those forums and hear from candidates in over 40 local races.

For all candidates, not just Sno county, visit VOTE411.org - the League’s online voter guide that is unbiased, relevant, and easy to use. 

• See What's On Your Ballot
• Check Your Voter Registration
• Find Your Polling Place
• Discover Upcoming Debates In Your Area
• And Much More!

Election day is November 7. Voters can register by mail, online – or in person up to and including Election Day. For more information, visit VOTEWA.gov

Be an informed Voter – and vote!

The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, the same year women won the vote. For 100 years, they have been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play a critical role in democracy. 

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Bridge Lessons: Ten Steps to Basic Bridge starts Monday, October 16, 2023

Are you ready to "fall" into a new hobby? Come learn how to play Bridge!

"Ten Steps to Basic Bridge" starts Monday, October 16, 2023 and runs on Monday and Thursday evenings through November 16. 

In this lesson series, you'll learn Bridge from the ground up using Standard American bidding with a couple of modern twists. This fast-paced series appeals to those with at least a little cardplaying experience, as well as players who want to get back into the game using modern methods.

When you complete this series, you will be ready to play Bridge in social games and in introductory Duplicate games. Seattle Bridge Center offers a Rookie Duplicate game on Tuesday evenings.

No partner needed -- you'll meet several new players along the way.

Lesson fees are collected on a pay-as-you-go basis. You can stop or return at any time. The cost is $10 per person per lesson, with discounts for players age 25 and under.

Classes are held at Seattle Bridge Center, 1539 NE 145th Street, Seattle WA 98125. We are a half-mile east of Interstate 5 at Exit 175 for NE 145th Street and share a parking lot with the QFC supermarket and Dollar Tree store on the southeast corner of 15th Ave NE and NE 145th St. If you are facing the entrance to the Dollar Tree store, turn to your right and you will be facing our front door. We have plenty of free parking.

This series begins Monday, October 16, 2023 and meets on 10 Monday and Thursday evenings through November 16, 2023. Each class begins at 7pm and runs until 9:30pm. We start right at 7pm to make the best use of your time. Our doors are usually open by 6:45pm or earlier. Light snacks are provided.

Please let us know if you're planning to attend the lesson series, so we can be sure to prepare enough copies of the lesson materials. Send an email to SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com to sign up for the lesson series.

The complete and current schedule for Rookie Duplicate games and the beginner lessons can be found by visiting www.SeattleBridgeCenter.net -- then follow the link for "Schedule and Results."

Questions? Want to register? Send an email to SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com and tell us to "Sign me up for the beginner series starting July 10"; or leave a message for David at 206/336-3428.

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Sno-Isle Genealogy Society will hear presentation on records held at funeral homes - October 4, 2023

Wickers building at Heritage Park in Lynnwood

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society welcomes Emily Palmer from Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds to our October 4, 2023 meeting. 

Emily will speak about the types of genealogical records that funeral homes have and process. 

The meeting is open to members and non-members alike and will be held in the Wickers Bldg, Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, WA. 

The in-person meeting starts at 7pm and will also be on live stream here 

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Lake Forest Park Garden Club October meeting with Daphne Legg of Wild Birds Unlimited

Daphne Legg of Wild Birds Unlimited

Lake Forest Park Garden Club

October 10, 2023 Daphne Legg with "Wild Birds Unlimited"

Daphne will be speaking to us about "Attracting Songbirds with Native Plants, Water, and Nesting Boxes (For those who don't like to use feeders)". 

Daphne has done a lot of speaking on the topic of birds to the NW Flower and Garden Show, the Puget Sound Bird Fest, plus schools, garden clubs and other organizations. 

She has worked at Wild Birds Unlimited as a Certified Birdfeeding Specialist for 28 years. In 2017 she was voted "Manager of the Year" for the Lake Forest Park store, out of 350 Wild Birds Unlimited stores nationwide.

General meeting is at 9:30 to 10:15am
10:15 to 10:30 refreshment/social time
10:30 to 11:30 guest speaker

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the LFP Town Center located at Ballinger and Bothell Ways NE. Upper stage area. 

Novice and experienced gardeners are welcome. You may attend two meetings for free and then we ask that you join the club for the $35 a year membership fee. This helps pay for the great speakers we hire. We have a December Christmas potluck and also a summer Garden Party along with other activities throughout the year.

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Olympic Fly Fishers to hear from Fly Fish Dan at October 10, 2023 meeting

Fly Fish Dan

The Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds present Fly Fish Dan, the creator of the popular You Tube Channel

Fly Fish Dan.

Fly fishing has been Dan’s passion for the past 38 years, mostly in and around the Pacific Northwest, and he shares that passion on social media where he teaches and inspires.

The meeting will be Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Lake Ballinger Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive Mountlake Terrace, Wa. The doors open at 5:30pm and the meeting will begin at 6pm. 

The meeting is open to all.

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LFP Rotary welcomes District Governor Kaj Pedersen to their 37th Birthday celebration

LFP Club President Robin Roat with District 5030 Governor Kaj Pedersen, Assistant Governor Tom Broetje and past District Governor Alan Merry.
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary Club

By Janette Lemmé

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park celebrated 37 years of community and worldwide service at its meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Celebrating with us was District Governor (DG) Kaj Pedersen.

Kaj was born in Zambia and educated in Zimbabwe and Scotland. He has over 20 years of experience in venture creation technology and is a software executive for AstrumU 

Kaj is passionate about Rotary’s moto and principles and our goal to eradicate polio. He has served as the Bellevue Breakfast Club President and Assistant Governor. 

His inspiring message urges members to continue doing the projects we enjoy: our enthusiasm and success in helping others will naturally attract new members.

In celebration of our 37th birthday, past DG Alan Merry gave a synopsis of Ben Cashman’s report on his first year as president of the newly founded LFP club.

Terry Smith was awarded his first Paul Harris fellowship award, Chuck Paulsen his first ruby, and Robin Roat her second ruby.

Congratulations, with a big applause and thanks to all three of you for your generosity in Rotary.

Thank you, DG Kai Pedersen for your inspiring message, and Assistant Governor Tom Broetje for celebrating our club’s birthday with us. Our best to you both!

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Olympic Fly Fishers Club meets September 12, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace

The Olympic Fly Fishers Club meetings will resume after our summer’s break Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace WA 98043

The doors open at 5:30pm and the meeting will be from 6 - 8:30pm. Be entertained and educated by a medley of reports from members, and any guests who wish to chime in, about their most enjoyable and memorable fishing trips. 

It will also be an opportunity for us to meet in person those new members who joined the club during the summer. The meeting is open to all. 

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LFP Garden Club: Good Bugs and Bad Bugs presentation September 12, 2023

Sharon Collman, WSU Emeritus Professor

On September 12, 2023 at 10:30am the LFPGC will host Sharon Collman, who will talk about “Good Bugs and Bad Bugs”

The topic will cover some of the common pests (aphids and other suckers, chewers like caterpillars and cutworms, slugs, etc.) and the insects that attack the pests. Integrating the good with the bad so they’ll know what to look for.

Business Meeting at 9:30am and speaker at 10:30am in LFP Town Center upper level stage area.
Located at Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in LFP.

All are welcome to attend the meeting. We ask that after you attend two free meetings that you join the club for $35.00 a year membership fee.

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Eastside CHADD virtual meeting September 14, 2023

Eastside CHADD (Children and Adults with Attentional Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder)

FREE virtual meeting 

Thursday, September 14, 2023 

7 to 8:30pm PDT

Best Practices for Positive Behavior Support for Students with ADHD

Presenters: Dr. Jaimee Kidder, Special Education Program Improvement, Program Supervisor, OSPI and Scott Raub, Special Education Policy and Community Engagement, OSPI

Students with ADHD deserve effective and evidence-based support to help them thrive in school settings while addressing their unique needs in a positive way. 

This presentation will share the fundamentals of behavior teaching and learning, describe connections between positive behavior support and special education processes such as the Individualized Education Program (IEP), and explore strategies for collaboration between parents/students and educators to develop student-centered and effective supports for behavior learning.

This Zoom presentation is FREE, but you must register here but you must register here (http://www.eastside-chadd.org/Meetings) so we can send you a Zoom link on the day of the presentation.

For questions or more information Send email to: eastside@CHADD.org

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Shoreline ACS marks major milestone with primary repeater antenna at 285 feet

The Shoreline Auxiliary Communication System (ACS) celebrated the conclusion of a two year project to move their primary repeater antenna at the CRISTA tower on Fremont and N 193rd from 185' to 285' . 

This move was required to make room for a new cellular company on the tower at their old location. 

There just happened to be abandoned cable at the new location, so the tower crew moved our antenna. 

And what a difference. 

We have handheld portable radio coverage from Puget Sound to Lake Washington. 

Not sure yet how far south, but at least Everett to the north.

ACS at the Farmers Market

The Shoreline ACS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports the City of Shoreline's Emergency Operations Center and the Shoreline Police Department, in addition to the Fire Department.

The team, consisting of about 35 volunteer amateur radio operators, trains to provide emergency communications in the event of disasters, since normal communication methods can quickly become overloaded during such an event, if they survive at all.

The ACS team, with their fully equipped van, is appearing at the farmers market, Ballinger Friendship Festival, Ridgecrest Outdoor Movie and other community events.

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Little Lemon Drops Outdoor Movie and Auction to benefit uncompensated care at Children's Hospital

Little Lemon Drops Outdoor Movie, Auction, and Raffle on Saturday September 9, 2023

Purchase tickets from any guild member, at the door, or contact thelittlelemondrops@gmail.com

By Lilly Burris, Marketing Chair

The Little Lemon Drops Junior Guild of Seattle Children’s will host its annual Outdoor Movie Night and Raffle on Saturday, September 9, 2023 featuring the film “Tangled.” The event will take place at the Innis Arden Clubhouse, located at 1430 NW 188th in Shoreline.

Tickets are $10 per person, or $25 per family, and all proceeds will benefit Uncompensated Care at Seattle Children’s. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase, along with beer and wine for adults. 

Raffle tickets are $10 each and doors open at 6pm.

Please note that the movie night is intended for families to enjoy together and not a drop-off event for children.

Who Are The Little Lemon Drops?

The Little Lemon Drops Junior Guild is a group of more than 38 volunteers, aged 10-17, who help fundraise for uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The Guild began in 2007 and over the years has raised more than $230,000. 

Attend this fun, family-friendly event to help the Guild meet its goal of raising more than $35,000 this year.

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Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild lemonade stand raises $600 for cancer research

Dr. Jim Olson stopped by the PPD lemonade stand on his bike ride to thank the girls for their fundraising efforts that support the research he does in his lab on pediatric brain cancer research.

On Saturday, August 19, 2023 the Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild of Children’s Hospital had a very successful lemonade stand raising over $600 for Children’s Hospital. 

Members sold lemonade and homemade cookies and cupcakes to patrons along the Burke Gilman Trail while sharing about the work that the Guild does. 

The mission of the Pink Polka Dots is to raise money for pediatric brain cancer research and empower young people to recognize their own abilities and the power to change the lives of others. 

Members include elementary to high school students in Lake Forest Park and they have raised over a million dollars since 2006. 

The Guild welcomes new members. The Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild was founded in 2006 in memory of LFP resident, Sydney Coxon. Sydney died at age 11 after a battle of just over a year with an untreatable brainstem glioma, a rare type of brain tumor. 

Thank you to all who came by the lemonade stand to support the Pink Polka Dots! 

-Ally Miner, Maisy Frederick, and Quinn Whorley, PPD co-presidents

To donate to the Pink Polka Dots use this link or the QR code.

Become a member of Pink Polka Dots

Learn more about Pink Polka Dots Guild

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Rock sale and kids' activities Sunday August 20, 2023 at Paramount School Park

The North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral Club is holding their second annual summer Rock and Gem Sale at Paramount School Park in Shoreline on Sunday August 20, 2023 from 11am to 3pm. 

15300 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

In addition to rocks and gems for sale there will be activities for kids and presentations by club members.

The North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral Club is one of Seattle's largest and oldest rock clubs. Supporting over 200 members, the North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral Club's goal is to promote geologic exploration, education and outreach.

Seattle Rocks Facebook page here

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Clothing drive for Asian and Pacific Islander Student Center at Shoreline Community College

The WAVES (Worthy of Achievement, Validation, Empowerment, and Success) Support Staff, which was formerly known as the AANAPISI Program, would love to invite you to our WAVES Revival Wardrobe Clothing Drive-Thru we're having on Wednesday, August 23rd from 12:30pm-2:30pm at the Asian and Pacific Islander Student Center. 

We welcome all students, staff, faculty, and community members to donate any job/interview appropriate attire, winter clothing, and other items to provide our students in need. 

This is also a great opportunity to connect with us if you haven’t already. We’d love to meet you to tell you more about our WAVES program and future events we are planning this year. Complimentary shaved ice and snacks will be handed out as thank you all who donate!

The WAVES Revival Wardrobe (WRW) is our community care spot for students to pick up gently used clothing and other donations. You can learn more about our WRW Guidelines here. For any questions on our WRW Clothing Drive-Thru, please contact Dai Ratsamy (they/them/ele) at dratsamy@shoreline.edu.

To learn more about WAVES, please visit us at the Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center (Building 1300, Room 1305) or email us at api@shoreline.edu. You can also follow us on social media @scc_waves and visit our website here.

Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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Puget Sound Vintage Radio Swap Meet and Experience Thursday August 20, 2023

Puget Sound Vintage Radio Swap Meet and Experience Sunday August 20, 2023, 9am-2pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 in the west parking lot

The public is invited to celebrate the Puget Sound Antique Radio Association’s 50th anniversary swap meet and electronics experience. 

Entrance is free to the public. 

This meet will include a vintage electronics swap meet, vintage technology demonstrations, a free radio troubleshooting and evaluation booth, radio and cash raffles, prizes and food. 

Find out what Grandma’s old radio is worth and what it takes to get it going again. See an actual Jacobs Ladder, Tesla Coil and Van De Graff machines in action in the classroom building, free great family fun!

The gate will open to swap meet vendors at 6am and sale will start at 9am. 

If you or your organization wish to have a non-selling free booth to promote your organization, visit the PSARA website at: pugetsoundantiqueradio.com and request a space. PSARA is a non-profit organization recognized by the State of Washington.

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VW Car show is a crowd pleaser

VW Beetles all in a row.

The Cascade Kombis Vintage Volkswagen Club hosted Saturday's VW car show on the Shoreline Community College campus. 

Vehicles have been lovingly restored to a condition better than the original

On Saturday, July 15, a large crowd enjoyed checking out the premiere vintage VW show in the Pacific Northwest!

More than one owner picked up their van in Germany and traveled Europe
or bought their van in the U.S. and followed the Grateful Dead around the country

This event has been staged for 40 years, primarily at the College by the Cascade Kombis vintage VW club, a non-profit organization.

Waitresses on roller skates brought your order to your car

Visitors enjoyed the cool vintage cars, campers and busses, picked up gear at the swap, and won some amazing prizes for $1!

 

$1 tickets paid off in big prizes

The show concluded with the awards presentation and grand prize raffle. Read the full show details here.

--All photos by Wayne Pridemore

*Original info in the caption was not quite correct. Here's the info: Older VWs didn't have a fuel gauge, only a fuel petcock. If you were low on fuel ( = engine cutting out) you had to switch the petcock to the 'reserve' position, while you were driving. The lever was located below the dashboard.

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