Showing posts with label senior spree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label senior spree. Show all posts

Rob Oxford: Dinner is Served

Thursday, January 28, 2021


Dinner Is Served
Go to: www.neighborhoodgrills.com for menu and pricing

Ask people what it is they look forward to most once this whole thing is over and I’m going to bet many will say taking the family out to eat. Picking out a restaurant or like me relying on the same old favorite, getting dressed up (or not), sliding into a booth and setting aside a couple hours to be “waited on,” “pampered” and “served.” A chance to finally reconnect over a good meal and maybe a glass of Washington wine.

Of course, for a large family, dinner out can be rather expensive… but always, ALWAYS worth it. Besides, who says you ALWAYS have to take the kids?

It wasn’t something we did a lot when I was growing up. We tended to “live within our means” (a favorite saying of my Mother’s) and both my parents were excellent cooks. So, this left very little excuse for paying someone else to feed us. 

Dad was in charge of the Mess Hall at Madigan Army Hospital (JBLM) where quantity, efficiency and variety (in that order) were paramount in keeping the stomachs of our men and women in uniform full and satisfied. Where Dad’s specialty was quantity and efficiency, Mom’s was quality. Her Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding will never be beaten.

Restaurants, especially casual dining and family style establishments, have been hit hard by the pandemic. Many of our favorites are closed, some never to reopen and others are barely keeping afloat. The number of workers affected, who rely solely on the food industry to support their families, is astonishing. 

Thankfully with their patronage, our local community has done a stellar job in keeping some of the smaller, take-out only eateries in business.


In 2005, a space that had been sitting empty in Town Center for five years prior became The Lake Forest Bar and Grill.

The third franchise for the rapidly growing Neighborhood Grills restaurant brand, LFBandG helped revitalize what was a struggling Lake Forest Park Town Center and has been for many years now, one of its primary anchors.

John Schmidt, CEO of Neighborhood Grills, has been supporting the Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Mountlake Terrace communities since the doors of his restaurant first opened. 

The list of clubs and organizations who’ve benefited directly from his company’s generosity is quite lengthy but worth acknowledging. North King County and Shoreline Little Leagues, Richmond Junior Football, Shorelake Soccer, Highlander Football Gridiron Group, Briarcrest Elementary, Shorecrest Boosters and PTA and presently the Shorecrest Senior Spree 2021. 

All are but just a few who have experienced success reaching their financial goals with help from John and his team at Lake Forest Bar and Grill.

Having never been a business owner myself, I was curious as to why John was so generous? Why is supporting the local community so important to him, when other restaurants (and there are many) don’t see the benefit? Why doesn’t HE say no? How could giving away free food possibly help a struggling business? With my last question I was sure I’d had him cornered.

I didn’t.

John explained that he, “…appreciates the opportunity to be community first and generous,” but that his first priority is running his business. A business that when in full operation employs and supports upwards of 300 people, but a business that understands the importance of being a community partner. 

John went on to explain that “every dollar spent promoting or sponsoring a nonprofit is paid for by extra business.” Business he may not otherwise have received were it not for hosting a successful charitable event, followed by a positive social media post or a personal recommendation to a friend.

With an emphasis on quality service, John and his business partners believe strongly in serving great food and in the community. Luckily for us philanthropy and profitably does indeed coexist.

A family-owned business, it is important to mention that LFBandG is responsible for introducing many of our young citizens into the workforce, mine included. A “first job” for some, the restaurant allows them to grow and experience different positions within the food industry, all the while instilling confidence and encouraging responsibility.

After 2 ½ months closure because of the pandemic, the Lake Forest Bar and Grill is once again open and we couldn’t be happier.

To celebrate, on the evening of January 29, 2021 from 4 – 7pm, all food proceeds will benefit “Shorecrest Senior Spree 2021,” the annual end-of-year celebration for our graduating Seniors. 
Orders can be placed for pick up (only) right now. Go to: www.neighborhoodgrills.com for menu and pricing.

There is finally reason for real optimism. Soon we will once again be joining our friends for happy hour at one of our favorite watering holes. You’ll find me at Lake Forest Bar and Grill, where unashamedly, everybody knows my name.

--Rob Oxford




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Shorecrest Scots Senior Spree Family Take Out Friday Jan 29 4pm - 7pm

Order Friday night family dinner now at www.neighborhoodgrills.com to support the Shorecrest Senior Spree. Then curbside pick up your dinner at a scheduled time from Lake Forest Bar and Grill in LFP Town Center 17535 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park.

The Spree is a graduation night party for graduating Shorecrest seniors that provides an overnight, chaperoned, very fun (and safe) event. 



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Shorewood fundraiser: Fill the truck includes broken electronics, small furniture, and worn textiles

Friday, January 15, 2021


Saturday, January 16th from 9 am - 12 pm

SHOREWOOD FUNDRAISER


There will be a Goodwill Drop Off site at the Shorewood High School parking lot, 17300 Fremont Ave N, in front of the school, to benefit the Shorewood senior class.

You don’t even have to get out of the car! Student volunteers will be on hand to help unload your items. Everyone will be masked, 6 feet apart and have gloves on.

Donation guidelines:
  • Clothing or any textiles (including well-worn items which can be repurposed)
  • Books, Toys, Small home appliances, Sports equipment
  • Electronics - Broken can be turned in for recycling!
  • Furniture (small, no larger than an end table) will be accepted
Clear out your closets and do good for the kids!



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Perfect stocking stuffers - tickets for Brown Bear Car Wash - benefit for Shorecrest Spree

Wednesday, December 16, 2020


 
So this one is a win - win - win - win!

The Shorecrest High School PTSA Spree committee is selling tickets for Brown Bear Car Wash. 

"Car wash tickets today for a clean car tomorrow"

The tickets are a fundraiser for Senior Spree - the end of year overnight party for graduating seniors. The money helps defray the cost of the tickets. WIN

You are helping to support a local business - 160th and Aurora. WIN

You are helping to save the environment - Brown Bear recycles the water at their car washes. WIN

Your vehicles will be clean! WIN




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CORRECTION: Comedy for a Cause is Sunday, April 14, 2019

Saturday, April 6, 2019



CORRECTION: The original article had an old flyer with a different date.


Enjoy a night of Comedy for a Cause on Sunday April 14, 2019 - 7pm, at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Theater, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.


Brad Upton, professional comedian, will entertain. Brad is a Shorecrest graduate who ran track while in school. He is happy to use his talent and success to benefit his high school.

The proceeds benefit Senior Spree 2019 and Shorecrest Track and Field team.

Spree is the alcohol and drug-free, supervised overnight party for graduating seniors.

Tickets are $12.00 in advance and can be purchased online. $15 at the door.

For cash or check purchases contact: Mary Sierchio 206-240-9295.



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Comedy for a Cause - a performance to support Shorecrest Spree

Thursday, April 4, 2019



Enjoy a night of Comedy for a Cause on Sunday April 14, 2019 - 7pm, at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Theater, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.


Brad Upton and Friends - all professional comedians - will entertain. Brad is a Shorecrest graduate who ran track while in school. He is happy to use his talent and success to benefit his high school.

The proceeds benefit Senior Spree 2019 and Shorecrest Track and Field team.

Spree is the alcohol and drug-free, supervised overnight party for graduating seniors.

Tickets are $12.00 in advance and can be purchased online. $15 at the door.

For cash or check purchases contact: Mary Sierchio 206-240-9295.

CORRECTION: an old flyer was posted with the original article. The event is April 14.

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SPREEGHETTI! fundraising event supports Shorecrest Senior Spree

Tuesday, September 11, 2018


SPREEGHETTI!
Saturday, September 15, 2018
1pm to 4pm
at The Thirsty Fish sports bar

$30 per person (21 and over please)

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO SPREEGHETTI!
A fundraising event in support of Shorecrest High School Senior Spree

Join your friends for a fun lunch/dinner at The Thirsty Fish on Holman Road.


Ticket price includes spaghetti, Caesar salad, garlic bread and choice of two glasses of wine OR two glasses of beer OR soft drink. Multiple TVs for enjoying college football. Pool tables and raffle prizes too!

Come out for a great meal; watch some football on TV, and support the Shorecrest Senior Class of 2019. (This is a 21 and over event.)

Tickets available online

To pay by check: Make checks payable to Shorecrest PTSA and email for mailing instructions.



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Comedy for a Cause - funny fundraiser for Shorecrest Spree and Track

Friday, March 30, 2018

Comedy for a Cause is back on Sunday, April 8 at 7 pm - 9pm at Shorecrest High School Performing Arts Center 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

Join us for an evening of comedy with Brad Upton and friends!

Enjoy some laughs and help raise money for Shorecrest's 2018 Senior Spree event and Track and Field! Spree is an all-night graduation celebration co-sponsored by the Shorecrest PTSA and GRAD NIGHTS. It takes place right after graduation.

Get tickets now online

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $15.

Brad Upton "Hilarity for Charity" is a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and appeared recently at Caesar's Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival.

He has spent the last eight years as the opening act for the legendary Johnny Mathis and did multiple shows all over the country with the late, great Joan Rivers.

Since 2007 he has coached the hurdlers at Shorecrest High School.

Brad mixed his Track and Field background with comedy and served as the on field announcer at the 2014 USA Track and Field Championships in Sacramento.


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Purchase your Christmas tree, garlands & wreaths from Shorecrest Spree committee

Monday, November 27, 2017



Now that the Holiday Season is in full swing, please consider purchasing your tree from your Shorecrest "Spree Tree" Committee. These are quality trees and each sale benefits the Class of 2018 "Senior Spree".

Senior Spree, this year’s well-supervised event, takes place on June 17th at two secret locations. The student admission fee of $170 covers most, but not all, of the actual cost. All proceeds from our tree sales will help offset these costs.

Every young person in our community should be able to attend and safely celebrate their high school graduation night. For more than 30 years, parents of Shorecrest High School graduating students, concerned about safety issues, have put together this very special graduation event. “Senior Spree” is an alcohol-free and drug-free environment.

We invite you to be part of this very special Shorecrest tradition by purchasing your Holiday Tree this coming weekend Nov. 30th, Dec 1st or Dec. 2nd.

Tree lot at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, 98155 in the North City Business District.



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Flock Around The Clock

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Do you know someone who needs a good "flocking"?

The Shorecrest High School PTSA is in the midst of its annual fundraiser for this year's Senior Spree. "Senior Spree" is an all-night event at which our young adults celebrate their recent graduation in a safe, alcohol-free and drug-free environment.

For a nominal fee, you can purchase a Flamboyance of Flamingos to be secretly placed in the yard of a neighbor, friend, family member or work associate.

The flamingos land in the dead of night and remain perfectly perched for the next 24 hours, helping their recipient to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, promotion etc. or simply as a light-hearted annoyance.   

The best part is, unlike the geese named for our neighbors to the north, our flamingos leave no mess behind.

This could be someone you know...


“Senior Spree” – this year’s well-supervised event – takes place on June 17th at two secret locations.  The student admission fee of $170 covers most, but not all, of the actual cost. We are seeking contributions via "flockings" to help underwrite event expenses for students who otherwise would be unable to afford to attend.

For the cost of a couple double-tall latte's and a muffin, you can add the color of "pink" to the golden browns of Autumn's fallen leaves and a smile to the face of your..."victim".

For information on how you can support Shorecrest's "Senior Spree", click on this link or email



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Comedian Brad Upton headlines benefit comedy show at Shorecrest Apr 9

Friday, March 24, 2017

Comedy for a Cause

Sunday, April 9 at 7:00pm, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, 98155.

Comedian Brad Upton performs along with special guests Duane Goad and Eric Lundquist.

Tickets available online for $12 or at the door for $15. Free parking.

The show is a benefit for both the Shorecrest Senior Spree and the Shorecrest Track and Field team.

Brad Upton "Hilarity for Charity" is a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and appeared recently at Caesar's Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival.

He has spent the last eight years as the opening act for the legendary Johnny Mathis and did multiple shows all over the country with the late, great Joan Rivers.

Since 2007 he has coached the hurdlers at Shorecrest High School.

Brad mixed his Track and Field background with comedy and served as the on field announcer at the 2014 USA Track and Field Championships in Sacramento.


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Shorecrest’s Comedy Night benefits Senior Spree and the Shorecrest Track & Field Team

Thursday, March 9, 2017



Join us on Sunday, April 9 at 7:00pm, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, 98155.

Comedian Brad Upton returns to perform along with special guests Duane Goad and Eric Lundquist.

Tickets available online for $12 or at the door for $15. Free parking.



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Clean out the closets for the SW Senior Spree rummage drive

Friday, January 27, 2017

Senior Spree Rummage Drive
Saturday, February 4
Drop off hours: 10 am – 1 pm
Shorewood parking lot
corner of 175th St and Fremont Ave

Help the Shorewood Class of 2017 have a great Spree!

How? Clean out the closets, cupboards and garage and donate it all to the Senior Spree Rummage Drive.

Pound for pound, your used household items will earn Senior Spree much-needed funds to ensure all who want to attend can.

You don't have to be a family with a senior to help! All families and friends are welcome.

Simply bring us your stuff and we'll unload your car and do the rest. Your used clothing, shoes, accessories, bedding, linens, bath items, toys, household items and books will be donated to Value Village who will pay us by the pound. Learn more about our drive here.

The Shorewood Senior Spree for the Class of 2017 is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of an important milestone in a student’s life, one that they’ll never forget.

Held on graduation night, June 18, 2017, from 10pm to 6am in a top secret location that changes every year, Spree keeps students safe and enjoying hours of activities, games, prizes, music, fun, food, laughs on a night that's statistically proven to be dangerous for teens.

Help us keep the graduating T-Birds safe! Do you Spring cleaning now and donate to the Spree Rummage Drive.



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Comedy for a Cause Sunday at Shorecrest

Tuesday, April 5, 2016


Comedy for A Cause, Sunday, April 10 At Shorecrest Theatre, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Join the hilarity this Sunday, April 10th at the Shorecrest Theatre with five famous comedians perform to help raise money for the Shorecrest Senior Spree Fund and the Shorecrest Track team.

These comedians have all toured and been featured on late night television and this is your chance to see them live for the low price of $12 in advance or $15 at the door!

No driving downtown in traffic and paying expensive cover charges for this event! It’s in our own backyard and the proceeds will help support the Class of 2016 Spree Committee pay for the all night drug and alcohol free party the night of commencement keeping our graduates safe and providing a venue for their last night as a class.

Doors open at 6:30. Advance tickets can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets for $12 or at the door for $15.

Don’t miss the fun and the hilarious anecdotes from Brad Upton, Travis Nelson, Scott Losse, Lisa Wallen and Kermet Apio!



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Shorecrest High School Spree’s annual Holiday Tree Lot opens this Friday

Wednesday, December 2, 2015


Purchase your holiday trees, wreaths and garland at the Shorecrest High School Spree Tree Lot December 4, 5 and 6.

Your purchase supports the Shorecrest High School PTSA Spree Fundraiser to send graduating seniors to a drug and alcohol free grad night party in June following commencement giving students one last night to celebrate together and giving parents peace of mind.

Beautiful and fresh trees, wreaths and garland from Donna’s Trees starting at $37, wreaths starting at $35 and garland only $2 per foot accompanied by the friendly service of the local Shorecrest High School students and parents.

Location: Scott Sherman Auto Care, 1211 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155, behind the post office on 175th.


  • Friday, December 4th 1:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday, December 5th 9:00am -9:00pm
  • Sunday, December 6th 9:00am – 5:00pm


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Holiday Tree, Wreaths and Garland Sales December 5, 6 & 7 to benefit Shorecrest High School Spree

Tuesday, November 24, 2015


Help Shorecrest seniors celebrate a drug and alcohol free grad night party in June by buying your holiday trees and wreaths from the Spree committee.
Friday - Saturday, December 4-6 in North City



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Enjoy Menchies frozen yogurt post Shorecrest Homecoming Game Friday to support Spree

Thursday, October 15, 2015



Attention sports fans and FroYo fanatics!

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Shoreline invites you to enjoy Frozen Treats on Friday evening before or after the Homecoming Football Game at Shoreline Stadium, October 16, and help support the fundraising efforts of the Senior Spree Committee at Shorecrest High School.

Mention you support Shorecrest High School or use the attached coupon via phone or print and they will donate 20% of your sale to the Senior Sprees on-going fundraising efforts.

Senior Spree is a twenty-year tradition for Shorecrest graduating seniors to attend an all-night party in a drug and alcohol free environment with their peers.

Seniors purchase tickets to attend but additional fundraising is critical to offset costs. Not a Shorecrest family – no worries. All community efforts to raise funds are appreciated and will support the graduates in our community stay safe on their graduation evening. 

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is located in Gateway Plaza at 185th and Aurora / Midvale.



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Dine in or take out April 28 to support Shorecrest Spree

Sunday, April 26, 2015



Support a local business and support Shorecrest Senior Spree at the same time !!

Dine in (or take out ) at Lake Forest Park Bar and Grill on April 28, from 5 - 10pm, and 10% of all proceeds will go to support Spree. No coupon necessary. Lake Forest Park Bar and Grill is located right behind the Town Centre, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way. Great food and a great cause!



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Shorecrest PTSA invites you to an evening of hilarity

Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Shorecrest PTSA invites you to a hilarious evening of family-friendly comedy featuring Brad Upton and friends on Sunday, March 29th at 7pm in the Shoreline Center auditorium, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Brad is a winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and he recently appeared at Caesar’s Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival.

Proceeds benefit Senior Spree and the Shorecrest Track Team.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and can be purchased online.



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Comedy for a Cause - March 29

Sunday, March 1, 2015



The Shorecrest PTSA invites you to a hilarious evening of family-friendly comedy featuring Brad Upton and friends on Sunday, March 29th at 7pm in the Shoreline Center auditorium (north end of Shoreline Center).

Brad is a winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and he recently appeared at Caesar’s Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival.

Proceeds benefit Senior Spree and the Shorecrest Track Team.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. They can be purchased online


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