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Third Place Commons announces next Executive Director: Silje Sodal

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Silje Sodal
The Third Place Commons Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Silje Sodal will be joining the organization as its new Executive Director beginning July 1, 2024.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Silje as our next Executive Director,” notes Aaron Stadler, Chair of the Third Place Commons Board of Directors. 
“Even in a pool of outstanding candidates, it was clear that her extraordinary talents, experience, and long history of service to Third Place Commons have positioned her to be tremendously successful in this new role.”

Silje has an extensive background in nonprofit leadership and organizational management, as well as a wealth of experience in community engagement and event planning. She has a deep passion for building and connecting communities and has been a recognized local and regional leader through both her professional and volunteer service.

Currently, Silje serves as the Executive Director of the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA), where she has overseen its expansion to become a regional leader in human services advocacy and support, partnering with area organizations and cities to address issues of affordable housing, shelter, homelessness, food insecurity and behavioral health. 

She has provided strategic oversight to bring additional focus and funding into North King County and coordinated cross-sector collaboration between human services providers, city staff, elected city and county leaders, faith organizations, school districts and community advocates in Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Kenmore, Bothell, and Woodinville.

Silje has been deeply involved in our local schools for nearly 20 years, from co-op preschool leadership and Shoreline PTA Council to Regional Director with Washington State PTA. 

In the early days of the pandemic, she helped lead the PTA in providing food distribution programs, and coordinated weekly coordination between area cities, organizations and community members that procured over $90,000 in food and gas cards for over 300 families. 

She has served on multiple District committees and bond/levy campaigns, the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, and she co-founded the Pack the Park Family Fun Run for Friday Food Packs with other local PTA leaders in 2016.

As a resident of Lake Forest Park, she is a member of the LFP Rotary Club, a Civil Service Commissioner, and a longtime member of the Third Place Commons Board of Directors. She is excited for the opportunity to continue building Third Place Commons into a regional hub for events, information, entertainment, and community engagement. 

She firmly believes that when we build ‘real community in real space’ – Third Place Commons’ mission – we build healthier, stronger communities.

Silje will be working closely with departing Executive Director Amy Whittenburg in the coming weeks to ensure a successful transition for the organization, and she looks forward to connecting with community partners old and new during this time.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering real community in real space for over twenty years through the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and hundreds of free public events each year. Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Call for Artists & Crafters: Apply by 5-20-2024 for LFP Farmers Market Crafts Day

Monday, May 13, 2024

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Applications are now being accepted from Washington artists, artisans, and crafters to participate in the 2024 Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Sunday, July 21st.

All items presented at the Crafts Day must be handmade in Washington by the individuals selling at the market. The market seeks to reflect a wide variety of media to represent a broad spectrum of creative endeavors, so artists and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to apply for this juried event.

Please note that participating vendors must have a Washington State business license and provide a qualifying Certificate of Insurance (COI). Please visit the Third Place Commons website for the application and full details.

All applications must be submitted via email and received no later than Monday, May 20th.

Crafts Day is a once-per-summer special addition to the regular farmers market, which takes place every Sunday from 10am to 2pm in front of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park.

The regular market season is open now and continues through Sunday, October 20th. See you at the market!

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is a program of Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been building community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for more than 20 years. 

Third Place Commons fosters real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free, live events for audiences of all ages.

To learn more, or to make a gift to support the market & the Commons, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org.



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Senior Activity Center Cloggers to perform at Third Place Commons noon Saturday

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Clogging group in a 2023 performance
Photo courtesy Senior Activity Center

The Senior Activity Center Clogging Group is putting on a show at the Lake Forest Park Third Place Commons this Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12 noon! 

Please come out and enjoy a wonderful show Bring friends, family, yourself and enjoy. 

Restaurants are adjacent to the performance space and in the first floor wing. The Commons has many tables where you can eat while you enjoy the show.

Third Place Commons is on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155. 


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Now Hiring: Third Place Commons Executive Director

Friday, April 12, 2024

Third Place Commons is currently seeking a highly qualified individual to lead the organization as the next Executive Director.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall health of the organization, working with the Board of Directors to employ short- and long-term strategies that will strengthen and position the organization for the future.

Specifically, this position will manage and host events taking place in the Commons and on the Commons stage and will oversee the coordination and implementation of the annual Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. 

The Executive Director must have strong operational, budgetary, and management skills, but also must be skilled in community engagement and be able to successfully build strategic and collaborative partnerships with area organizations, businesses, and city agencies. 

In addition to management of day-to-day operations and programs, the Executive Director will create community-focused marketing and outreach, conduct fundraising, oversee donor management, and engage regularly with the public.
  • Position Classification & Schedule: This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position. Work schedule is flexible and fluctuates depending on meetings, events, and farmers market schedule. Some weekends and evenings required.
  • Onboarding Process: The selected candidate will benefit from onboarding support, resources, and training materials provided by the outgoing Executive Director to facilitate a smooth, successful transition.
Full applications must be submitted by Monday, April 22, 2024 for guaranteed consideration.

Visit the Third Place Commons jobs page to review the full position description, including detailed responsibilities, requirements, salary, benefits, and how to apply.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering real community in real space for over twenty years through the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and hundreds of free events each year. Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Last Chance for Tickets! Third Place Commons Breakfast is Thursday

Sunday, March 31, 2024

The Third Place Commons Growing Our Community Garden fundraising breakfast is coming up this Thursday, April 4, 2024. That means this is officially your last chance to get your tickets!

This annual celebration raises vital operating funds that sustain all of Third Place Commons’ hundreds of free events each year, as well as the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

Auctioneer Ken Carson
The festivities will include a tasty breakfast from Honey Bear Bakery, music from the Milner Family Fiddles, and a fun, fast-moving live auction led by auctioneer Ken Carson.

Roz Bird and the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour Committee will also be honored with the Friends of the Community Award.

All this, plus some surprises, too!

This joyful gathering of community is the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, neighbors, and local and civic leaders while supporting Third Place Commons programs and the safe, welcoming gathering space that sits at the heart of our community.

Don’t miss out on the good fun for a good cause. Get your tickets here!

And special thanks to Platinum Breakfast Sponsors, Honey Bear Bakery and the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, for their generous support that makes this event possible!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering real community in real space for over twenty years through the farmers market and hundreds of free public events each year. Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Third Place Commons Breakfast Auction preview: Get your tickets today

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The Third Place Commons Growing Our Community Garden annual fundraising breakfast is just about a week away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

That means time is running out to get your tickets for the return of this popular community event.

A lively, fast-paced auction will once again be the highlight of the event, helmed by the one and only Ken Carson, longtime field host for the Seattle Sounders FC (and the Seahawks before that), heading up the fun!

Arts lovers will find plenty to love in this year’s auction, including a two-hour private event performance from the Upbeats Jazz Trio as well as tickets to some fabulous nights out from both the Fifth Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre.

Of course, in the year when the Friends of the Community Award honorees are none other than Roz Bird and the Secret Gardens of LFP Garden Tour Committee, you know there’s going to be a Gorgeous Garden Bundle on offer!

This year’s bundle includes gift cards from Sky Nursery and Westlake Ace Hardware, a two-hour consultation from professional landscape designer Colette Highberger, and naturally, two tickets to the garden tour.

A Garden for You & Me by Meenakshi Sinha.jpg

If the colors of a blooming garden make your heart sing, you won’t be able to resist artist Meenakshi Sinha’s beautiful work, “A Garden for You and Me” (36” x 36”, acrylic paint on stretched canvas). 

In fact, you can bring this glorious garden home today if you don’t want to risk being outbid. Just buy it now for $500 by sending an email to Third Place Commons Executive Director Amy Whittenburg.

If you love a good meal, you’ll be delighted with a bevy of bundles spotlighting many of the best eateries in Lake Forest Park, Bothell, and Edmonds. And wine connoisseurs will be sharpening their corkscrews in anticipation of taking home the half-case of assorted red wines from the Kevin White Winery.

Looking for an adventure close to home? Why not bid on the Amped Adventure Electric Bike Rentals, the Town Center Experience Bundle, or the awesome Kenmore package featuring a Kenmore Air Flightseeing voucher and a delicious dinner at The Guest House? Or even closer to home, go on a grand adventure in your mind with a fabulous gift card from our friends at Third Place Books.

And if this hectic world has you tied up in knots, you’ll definitely want in on the Self-Care Package featuring a private pilates session from Pilates Northwest, a private yoga session from Moyo Yoga, and a gift certificate from A Better Day Salon.

As always, the big event will also feature a delicious breakfast courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery, live music, and the great company of friends, neighbors, and local business and community leaders.

Best of all, proceeds of the breakfast and auction provide vital operating funds for the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and other programs of Third Place Commons. So don’t wait!

Get your tickets here for the Growing Our Community Garden Annual Community Breakfast on Thursday, April 4th at The Commons on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Third Place Commons – a vibrant and welcoming community gathering place for friends and neighbors from throughout North King County – is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that creates real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events each year and presenting the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Celebrate Roz Bird & the LFP Secret Garden Tour at the Third Place Commons Breakfast on April 4, 2024

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Third Place Commons invites you to join in “Growing Our Community Garden” at the annual fundraising breakfast on Thursday, April 4th to raise vital funds for Third Place Commons and its flagship program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

This joyful celebration of community always includes a great breakfast from Honey Bear Bakery, live music from the Milner Family Fiddles, a fast, furious live auction led by the hilarious Ken Carson, and of course, the good company of friends, neighbors, and local civic and business leaders. 

In addition, one of the highlights of the event is the presentation of the Friends of the Community Award.

Sarah Phillips, Roz Bird, & Rodger Squirrell at the 5x5
installation in honor of the City of LFP's 50th anniversary
This year, Third Place Commons has selected Roz Bird and the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour Committee as the Friends of the Community Award honorees.

The LFP Secret Garden Tour celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, made possible through the hard work of the many dedicated community volunteers who make up the committee. 

Thanks to these amazing individuals, our community is united for one beautiful day a year to visit the extraordinary hidden garden gems of our area, enjoy music and art, chat with master gardeners, and shop for inspiration to beautify every garden large and small.

This year’s committee has been hard at work since last summer recruiting gardens and planning for another wonderful event on June 15th. 

Proceeds of the event benefit the four presenting nonprofits and raise funds for public art.

Among the public art the garden tour has funded in the past is the sculpture entitled 5x5 by Rodger Squirrell, gifted to the City of Lake Forest Park in honor of the city’s 50th anniversary. The group is now working with the city for a new project.

Over the years, the membership of the committee has slowly evolved, but Roz Bird was involved from the start and has been leading the committee for many years. In addition, Roz was also a founding board member with Third Place Commons where she served on the board until 2016.

Don’t miss this very special opportunity to honor the extraordinary service these dedicated volunteers have given to our community over the years. Not to mention a tasty breakfast, terrific auction, and plenty of fun! Visit the breakfast event page to learn more or get your tickets now for the big event!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering real community in real space for over twenty years through the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and hundreds of free events each year. Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Third Place Commons Executive Director Amy Whittenburg will step away from her role at the end of June 2024

Friday, March 15, 2024

Third Place Commons
Executive Director Amy Whittenburg
Third Place Commons Executive Director Amy Whittenburg has announced her plans to step away from her role at the end of June 2024.

“It has been my great privilege and joy to serve as the Executive Director of Third Place Commons,” Amy says. “This is indeed a vibrant, welcoming community, and I have cherished my time working to ensure it remained so over the years.”

After eight years in her role, Amy notes that her decision was a difficult one due to her love for the community of friends and neighbors who make up our Commons community and her continuing dedication to the organization.

“I am proud of how much we’ve accomplished over the years, not least of which is remaining a strong, thriving nonprofit organization even through the leanest years of the pandemic. And to see our community returning in force – both to our hundreds of free events and to the beautiful Lake Forest Park Farmers Market – is deeply gratifying.”

Nonetheless, Amy has decided that the time has come for her to pursue her first passion. A lifelong writer, she will be stepping away to focus her energies on writing and publishing a series of novels she has planned. She is currently working on book two in the series. However, Third Place Commons will remain close to her heart.

“Amy has led this organization in many exceptional ways over the past eight years and we are tremendously grateful for her capable and skilled leadership,” comments Silje Sodal, Chair of the Third Place Commons Board of Directors.

Over the coming months, Amy will work closely with the organization’s board in the search for her successor while laying the careful groundwork for the smoothest possible transition for the organization.

“We are so appreciative of Amy’s gracious and generous offer to work with the Board as we begin the process of finding a new Executive Director. Additionally, we are excited for Amy in this next chapter in her life of pursuing her passion in writing,” Silje adds. 
“If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that life is short and we must prioritize those things that fill our soul. So we certainly wish Amy well in this exciting next step, even though we will miss her enormously!”

The Third Place Commons Board of Directors is currently developing a timeline and plan for the search process, and the position is expected to be posted in the next month. Additional details will be posted on the Third Place Commons website as they become available.


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Third Place Commons is Growing Our Community Garden & you’re invited

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Spring is nearly sprung, which means you’re officially invited to the Third Place Commons “Growing Our Community Garden” Annual Fundraising Breakfast on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

As always, doors will open at 7am for a morning of great food, fellowship, and fun. ​Read more and get your tickets here.

This annual celebration is a fundraiser for Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and provides vital operating support for the market and hundreds of other free events each year. 

Don’t miss your chance to connect with friends old and new while supporting this vital Commons Community!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering real community in real space for over twenty years through the farmers market and hundreds of free public events each year. 

Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Holiday Farmers Market & Crafts Fair at Third Place Commons this Sunday December 17, 2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023


This Sunday, December 17 is your last chance in 2023 to shop the bounty of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and the ever-popular Holiday Crafts Fair, presented by Third Place Commons.

The special December farmers market will feature many of your favorite regular season vendors and plenty of options for yummy, fresh, and locally grown produce, fish, baked goods, sweet treats, and more. You’re sure to leave with lots of delicious goodies for your upcoming holiday meals.

Still looking for that one big show-stopper gift? Need a few, final stocking stuffers to finish off your list? Look no further! Whatever you’re shopping for, the Holiday Crafts Fair will have it.

Over 30 Washington artists and crafters will offer a dizzying array of handcrafted jewelry, home décor, candles, soaps, and holiday novelties. From fine arts to fabric arts and wearables, the phrase “something for everyone” just might have been invented for this occasion!

Before you shop, or while you're on a shopping break, enjoy the Milner Family Fiddles onstage in the Commons from 10:30 to noon. Then downstairs, you'll be serenaded by the classical guitar of Mark Wilson from noon to 2pm.

Once again, the crafts fair will take place in the lower lobby of the Town Center while you’ll find the farmers market and some bonus crafts vendors outside in the regular market location. Both events take place from 10am to 2pm.

SNAP recipients can still spend your SNAP benefits at the LFP Farmers Market and get them matched up to $25! Just stop by the info table inside the Crafts Fair to get your tokens and SNAP Market Match before heading over to the market.

This is also your last chance to use those 2023 Market Bucks, so bring them to the market this weekend and use them this Sunday, December 17th from 10-2. See you at the market!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering real community in real space for over twenty years through the farmers market and hundreds of free public events each year. Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Live and Local: Tap your toes at Third Place Commons

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers at Third Place Commons Friday

This Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7pm, Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers return to the stage at Third Place Commons for a sizzling night of blues, jazz, and deep grooves sure to keep you moving all night.

Dance to the 85th Street Big Band Saturday at Third Place Commons

Then Saturday at 7pm, because we know you love to dance, we bring you none other than the 85th Street Big Band for an irresistibly swinging good time.

And by the way, discreet toe-tapping counts as dancing, so if you'd rather just sit and enjoy the great music, that's perfect, too!

Community starts here. Join us!

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.
  

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Come Dancing! Free Dance Lesson at Third Place Commons this Saturday, November 18, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Come Dancing! Free Dance Lesson at Third Place Commons this Saturday, 11/18

Did you know that Third Place Commons has great live music and an open dance floor every Friday and Saturday night? From big bands and swing to blues and rock to country and even a little disco, there’s always something fun onstage at Third Place Commons.

And if you’d like to join in the dancing, but feel a little intimidated, now is your chance to jump in.

Head to Third Place Commons this coming Saturday, November 18, 2023 for a fun, free community dance lesson! Learn a new step or two with dance instructors Margot Richardson and Mark Wilson, then spend the evening practicing what you've learned with irresistible jazz and swing from the Mach One orchestra.

The lessons start at 5:30pm, leaving you just enough time to grab a bite before the music starts at 7pm. No partner required. So come dancing this Saturday night, and mark your calendar for another fun, free lesson on December 9th ahead of a performance by Boogie Boulevard!

This project is supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture/ King County Lodging Tax.

Third Place Commons – a community supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization – has been building community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for over 20 years. In addition to presenting its largest program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Third Place Commons fosters real community in real space through hundreds of free events each year. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org


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Don’t Miss the Free, Safe Halloween Night Festivities at Third Place Commons

Friday, October 27, 2023

There’s no better place to spend Halloween night with the family than at Third Place Commons!

The fun begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with trick-or-treating all across Lake Forest Park Town Center from 4 to 6pm. Don’t miss the perfect spot to load up on candy in a safe, dry, well-lit setting with lots of other families joining in the festivities.

Participating merchants are still being confirmed, but visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org for an updated list of merchants who will be giving out candy as the event approaches.

Following trick-or-treating at 6pm, head to the Third Place Commons stage for “The Scarecrow,” an all-ages family friendly show perfect for Halloween night!

“The Scarecrow” is an original musical comedy based on a short story of the same name by Washington Irving. 

It’s the story of a poor widow forced to leave town by a pompous mayor and his daughter. A group of mysterious little men in the Catskills take pity on her and give her a magic pipe that breathes life into a scarecrow she creates for company. 

What will happen when the widow sends the scarecrow into town to embarrass the mayor? Join us to find out!

The Scarecrow presented by Last Leaf Productions is sponsored in part by the good folks at the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library, so thanks to them for making this fantastic, family event possible.

And remember that events at Third Place Commons are always free and open to everyone, so join in the fun!

Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been building community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for more than 20 years. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. 

To learn more or to make a gift, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org


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LFP City Council and Mayoral Candidate Forum at Third Place Commons on October 9, 2023

Tuesday, September 26, 2023


If you live in Lake Forest Park, don’t cast your ballots this fall without hearing from your local candidates at the Third Place Commons City Council and Mayoral Candidate Forum on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7pm.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from the candidates who may play an integral role in the future of Lake Forest Park. Hear from each of the candidates about their positions on local issues of critical importance to you and your community.

The forum will be moderated by a representative from an outside chapter of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. The forum will follow their standardized format allowing for each candidate to answer each question in timed responses.

Questions will be asked by the moderator and include both questions prepared by the moderator in advance, based on current issues facing the community, and those solicited in writing from the audience at the event.

All candidates for mayor and city council have agreed to participate.

Video recordings will not be permitted per League rules based on FCC regulations regarding unauthorized recordings of debates. Still photography is permitted providing it is not disruptive to the event or audience. All camera sounds should be turned off.

This important community event is hosted by the Board of Directors of Third Place Commons and takes place on the Third Place Commons stage at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, located at 17171 Bothell Way NE.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been building community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for more than 20 years. 

Third Place Commons fosters real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events for audiences of all ages, and through its largest program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. 

To learn more, or to make a gift of support, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org

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Family Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market this Sunday, August 20, 2023

Wednesday, August 16, 2023


Let the family-friendly festivities begin this Sunday, August 20th with Family Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market!

The day will be filled with live music including a midday performance from longtime market favorites the Milner Family Fiddles, as well as harpist Linda Khandro (from 10-11) who will both play and show the little ones how the harp works.

Be sure to bring the kiddos by the Bubble Zone where they can experiment making bubbles with all kinds of wands, and get a free bubble giveaway (while supplies last).

Family Day is presented in partnership with the City of Lake Forest Park, who will be on hand with a coloring activity and environmentally friendly giveaways. You’ll also want to stop by their tent to say hello to Mayor Jeff Johnson.

Of course, you’ll always find the best, freshest and most delicious locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, sweets, baked goods, adult beverages, coffee, savory snacks, hot foods, cool treats, beautiful flowers, and unique specialty items at the market.

A good time will be had by all! So don’t miss Family Day at the LFP Farmers Market this Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is a program of Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The market takes place every Sunday, 10-2, and is located in the parking lot at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.


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Last Chance to Attend to the Third Place Commons Breakfast on May 25th

Sunday, May 21, 2023

The Third Place Commons Back in the Commons Again Annual Community Breakfast is coming up this Thursday, May 25th at 7am, which means this is officially your last chance to get tickets!

This grand annual tradition provides vital operating funds to support the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and other beloved programs of Third Place Commons, including live music every weekend, community fairs, personal enrichment programs, and much more.

Get your ticket here to join in the festivities including: 
  • A delicious breakfast courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery
  • A fun, fast-paced live auction led by Auctioneer Ken Carson (Field Host for the Seattle Sounders)
  • Presentation of the Friends of the Community Award to the LFP Climate Action Committee
  • Live music from Glen Milner and Alisa McFeron of The Milner Family Fiddles
  • A joyful reunion with our wonderful Commons community
  • The opportunity to provide vital support to Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market!
Community support makes everything at Third Place Commons possible, from fostering a welcoming gathering space to hosting endless free events to offering the LFP Farmers Market each year.
The generous support of sponsors ensures that all proceeds from the breakfast benefit Third Place Commons, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, its flagship program the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, and hundreds of other free events each year.

Special thanks to Platinum Sponsors Honey Bear Bakery, Shoreline Community College Foundation, and the Town Center at Lake Forest Park (owned by Merlone Geier Partners), whose ongoing partnership and support are greatly appreciated.

Third Place Commons fosters real community in real space, and your support makes it possible. So get your ticket today! Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Third Place Commons Breakfast Auction Spotlight: Get Your Tickets Today

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The Third Place Commons Annual Fundraising Breakfast is just a week away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. That means time is running out to get your tickets for the return of this popular community event.

Auctioneer Ken Carson
A lively, fast-paced auction will be the highlight of the event with none other than auctioneer Ken Carson, longtime field host for the Seattle Sounders FC (and the Seahawks before that), heading up the fun!

Are you a foodie? Great! 

There will be fabulous restaurant bundles highlighting the best eateries in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Bothell. 

Plus wine aficionados will savour the half-case of assorted L’Ecole No 41 (Walla Walla) wines from L’Ecole Woodinville.

Theatre fans will find plenty to inspire them with tickets from the Fifth Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre, while music lovers – and folks who just love to entertain – will want in on the two-hour private event performance from The Upbeats jazz trio.

Back in the Garden Again $400
If visual art makes your heart beat faster, you’ll fall hard for the original painting by artist Meenakshi Sinha. “Back in the Garden Again” (30” x 40”, acrylic paint on stretched canvas) will bring the glorious, vivid colors of the garden into your home and keep them in perfect bloom all year round.

(Love “Back in the Garden Again” too much to wait or risk being outbid? 

You can buy it now for $400 by sending an email to Executive Director Amy Whittenburg at director@thirdplacecommons.org.)

Garden lovers will also be enchanted by the Gorgeous Garden Bundle, which includes gift cards from Sky Nursery and Westlake Ace Hardware, plus a two-hour consultation from professional landscape designer Colette Highberger of Upright Homes and Landscapes.

Could you use a serene escape from the world? Or maybe a romantic getaway? Don’t miss your chance at a magical overnight stay including $50 dining credit at The Lodge at St. Edward Park!

A Third Place Books gift card will offer a more literary getaway to avid readers in the crowd. And if you’d rather get out and about, your grand adventure awaits with an electric bike rental from Amped Adventure or a scenic seaplane flight over Lake Washington and Seattle with Kenmore Air.

Looking for something a tad more relaxing? How about a Paint and Sip evening of art and wine with a friend at Red Sky Gallery? Or take a fly fishing course from The Avid Angler to discover the most Zen of outdoor pastimes.


The big event will also feature a delicious breakfast courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery, live music, and presentation of the Friends of the Community Award to the Lake Forest Park Climate Action Committee. And in keeping with the theme, western wear is welcome!

Best of all, proceeds of the breakfast and auction provide vital operating funds for the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and other programs of Third Place Commons. So don’t wait!

Get your tickets here for the Back in the Commons Again Annual Community Breakfaston Thursday, May 25th.

Third Place Commons – a vibrant, welcoming community gathering place for friends and neighbors from throughout North King County – is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that creates real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events each year and presenting the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org


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The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opens on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 14, 2023 which is both Mother’s Day and Opening Day for the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market season!

Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without the spectacular flowers of the LFP Farmers Market, and you can count on the market to have a magnificent assortment of perfect bouquets for every mom in your life. Better yet, bring Mom down for a visit to the market, a perfect family outing.

As always, the market will be jam-packed with loads of your favorite vendors and some new friends, too. Stay tuned for updates on this year’s vendor roster and get ready for another fabulous season!

Remember that SNAP benefits, WIC and Senior benefits, and Market Bucks are always welcome at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. And this year, SNAP Market Match will provide up to $25 per market day in matching funds for SNAP recipients to access the best of healthy, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and veggie starts.

So don’t miss the fun on May 14th and every Sunday thereafter from 10am to 2pm. The market is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE in the parking lot of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park.

And if you love the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, don’t forget to get your tickets to the Third Place Commons “Back in the Commons Again” Annual Community Breakfast. This beloved community event is a fundraiser that raises vital support for Third Place Commons and the LFP Farmers Market. Get your tickets here to support the LFP Farmers Market.

Third Place Commons – a community supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization – has been building real community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for over 20 years. In addition to presenting its largest program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Third Place Commons also fosters real community in digital space with TPC At Home programs. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org


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Celebrate the LFP Climate Action Committee at Third Place Commons Breakfast on May 25, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Third Place Commons invites you to the annual community breakfast for a fun-filled celebration of our shared community that raises vital funds for Third Place Commons and its flagship program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

This year’s event, which takes place on Thursday, May 25th, celebrates the joy of being “Back in the Commons Again” for the first in-person breakfast since 2019.

One of the highlights of this popular event is the presentation of the Friends of the Community Award, which will be given this year to the Lake Forest Park Climate Action Committee.

This group of dedicated community volunteers has been working tirelessly the last few years to shift dialogue, policy, and action toward a more sustainable future for us all. Join the festivities on May 25th at 7 AM to learn more and honor this impressive bunch of movers and shakers.

Past recipients of the award have included the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library, Shorecrest High School arts leaders, Shoreline Area News editor Diane Hettrick, and community activist and Third Place Commons founder Anne Stadler.

In addition to the award presentation, the event will feature a fast, fun live auction and a delicious breakfast courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery.

Don’t miss this joyful reunion with a vibrant community of friends, neighbors, and local leaders. Visit the event page to learn more or get your tickets now for the big event!

Third Place Commons – a vibrant and welcoming community gathering spot for neighbors from throughout North King County – is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that creates real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events each year and presenting the LFP Farmers Market from May to October. 

Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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LFP Green Fair Saturday April 29, 2023

Sunday, April 23, 2023


The LFP Green Fair is back! All are welcome and invited to attend this free event!
 
Local organizations and businesses will be there to answer your questions regarding composting, recycling, reducing waste, natural yard care, water conservation, environmentally-safe products, and more!

Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10am to 2pm, and join us!

Sponsored by Lake Forest Park's Third Place Commons upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.


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