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Neighbors share breakfast and bids for Third Place Commons

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Milner Family Fiddles entertained the room

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

It was a packed house for the Friends of the Third Place Commons Breakfast on Thursday, March 7, 2019.


Commons Executive Director Amy Whittenberg welcomed the crowd and talked about the theme of this year's event - Won't You Be My Neighbor - and how The Commons invokes our sense of connectedness and community.


Board Member Casey Smirniotopoulos (left) was the MC for the event. Here, she addresses the crowd to talk about The Commons and the benefits that it offers to the community.

Keynote speaker was Mónica Guzmán, founder of The Evergrey and former writer/columnist for The Seattle Times, GeekWire, and The Daily Beast.


Norman Lieberman, right, Board and Breakfast Chair, presented the Friends of the Community Award to community activist and friend to all she meets, Anne Stadler.

Anne has spent decades doing good work both professionally and as a volunteer to seek solutions to world issues through nonviolence and alternative methods of conflict resolution, all in service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community.

Anne was also the original catalyst for, and a founding board member of, our very own nonprofit organization, Friends of Third Place Commons!


Ross Henderson ran a lively, fast-paced auction with a little something for everyone. Auctioned off were restaurant experiences, theatre tickets, live music performances, two original paintings by artist Meenakshi Sinha, spa services, a fly fishing course, and naturally a gift certificate to Third Place Books!


Honey Bear bakery provided the breakfast, and the servers were volunteers from Interact - the youth Rotary group associated with the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park.

Update: corrected titles for Casey and Norman

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Last Chance - Sneak a Peek at the Commons Auction Items and Get Your Tickets Today

Monday, February 25, 2019


The Third Place Commons Annual Fundraising Breakfast is just over a week away on Thursday, March 7th. And that means this is your last chance to get your tickets to this always fun and popular community event.

Each year the breakfast features a lively, fast-paced auction with a little something for everyone.

Fabulous dining experiences await foodies in the crowd during the Restaurant Frenzy portion of the event, including Jep’s Chef House, Prime Steak, the Seaplane Kitchen and Bar, and The Guest House, among other favorites.

More the artsy, literary type? Readers will be duking it out for a coveted gift card to Third Place Books. Meanwhile, theatre packages with tickets to 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and Village Theatre will be up for grabs for the theatre lovers.

Forest Secrets (1) by Meenakshi Sinha
will be auctioned off
If visual arts are your thing, you’ll want to throw your hat in the ring for a chance at a gift certificate from the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Gallery at Town Center. 

And art lovers are going to go gaga over two gorgeous paintings by artist Meenakshi Sinha, Forest Secrets (1) and its smaller companion piece, Forest Secrets (2).

If you love entertaining, you’ll want to take your next event up a notch by bidding on a live, two-hour performance by The Park Rangers Jazz Trio.

If you prefer a quiet retreat to the garden, then you can bid for the Great Garden Bundle, which features a two-hour consultation by none other than professional landscape designer Colette Highberger of Upright Homes and Landscapes. (Some of you will remember Colette from her beloved store Garden Essentia.)

Or maybe get both the jazz trio and the garden bundle, then plan a fabulous garden party for the summer!

Need a break from it all? How about six months of spa services from A Better Day Salon? Or take a fly fishing course from The Avid Angler to discover the most Zen of outdoor pastimes.

In addition to the auction, guest of honor Anne Stadler, a lifelong activist for peace and one of the founders of Third Place Commons, will be presented with the Friends of the Community Award.

Of course, the big day will also feature live music, a delicious breakfast from Honey Bear Bakery, and a great speaker in Mónica Guzmán, founder of The Evergrey and former writer/columnist for The Seattle Times, GeekWire, and The Daily Beast.

Third Place Commons is your community nonprofit where real community is fostered in real space through 900+ free events each year and through the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. 

So don’t miss your chance get your tickets now to show your support for this vital organization!



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Call for Culinary Creations for the Annual Edible Book Festival

Sunday, February 24, 2019


Readers, start your ovens! It’s time for the Edible Book Festival, a consumable art exhibition featuring “books” made of food that are displayed, documented, and then devoured. 


Do you have an idea for a mouthwatering manuscript? A succulent storybook? A “punny” take on a literary favorite?

Then register your edible book on the Arts Council website by Tuesday, April 2nd and whip up something to tickle our tastebuds (and maybe our funny bones) during the Edible Book Festival at Third Place Commons on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Your creation should be inspired by a book, or pun on a book title, and made out of edible ingredients—sweet or savory. It may look like a book, tablet, or scroll...or be completely unique.

Check out Pinterest for inspiration. It’s free to participate and you’ll be eligible to win fabulous prizes from Third Place Books! This event is free and open to the public.

Edible Book Festival
Saturday, April 6, 2019, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Third Place Commons
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Celebrate Anne Stadler at the Third Place Commons Breakfast on March 7th

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Anne Stadler being honored with
Friends of the Community award
Third Place Commons invites you to their annual community breakfast for a fun-filled annual celebration of our shared community, which this year just happens to honor a very special neighbor indeed!

This year’s event, which takes place on Thursday, March 7th, invokes our sense of connectedness and community through a simple and open invitation, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

One of the highlights of this annual event is the presentation of the Friends of the Community Award, which will be presented this year to none other than community activist and friend to all she meets, Anne Stadler.

Anne has spent decades doing good work both professionally and as a volunteer to seek solutions to world issues through nonviolence and alternative methods of conflict resolution, all in service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community.

According to the King Center, the Beloved Community is one where “poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it... international disputes will be resolved by peaceful conflict-resolution and reconciliation of adversaries, instead of military power. Love and trust will triumph over fear and hatred.Peace with justice will prevail over war and military conflict.”



Anne worked as an award winning producer for King-5 TV for 17 years focusing on socially minded content and issues through a coalition known as People Power. Since then, she has continued to work as a consultant and coach in community organizing, peace-building, and inspired leadership around the world including in India, Australia, Canada, the U.K., and the former USSR.

And as if all that weren’t enough, Anne was also the original catalyst for, and a founding board member of, the nonprofit organization Friends of Third Place Commons that runs the Commons space and programming today!

Anne’s commitment to community is unparalleled. And given this year’s focus on the bonds that connect us as neighbors, there could be no better recipient of this year’s award than Anne, who marks her 60th year as a Lake Forest Park resident and neighbor this year.

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, LFP Youth Council and Shorecrest Interact Club, and last year’s honoree, Shoreline Area News editor Diane Hettrick.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with 200+ fellow community leaders for this popular annual event, which provides vital support for Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

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 over 900 free events each year and presenting the LFP Farmers Market from May to October.

​In addition to the award presentation, the event will feature speaker Mónica Guzmán, founder of The Evergrey and former writer/columnist for The Seattle Times, GeekWire, and The Daily Beast.

A fast-paced auction, live music from the Milner Family Fiddles, and a delicious breakfast courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery will fill out the morning.

Please join your Commons community (which Anne helped create!) on March 7th to celebrate Anne’s enormous contributions to our shared community!

Visit the event page to learn more or get your tickets now for the big event!



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Popular Writer Mónica Guzmán to headline Third Place Commons Community Breakfast in March

Monday, February 11, 2019



Get your tickets today for Third Place Commons’ annual community breakfast, a lively, fast-paced event that is the Commons’ biggest fundraiser of the year.


Coming up fast on Thursday, March 7th, this event is the perfect time to join with friends, colleagues, and neighbors in supporting the extraordinary community that is fostered all year round at the Commons and at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

This year’s event – entitled “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” – will be a celebration of the bonds that unite our Commons community in good times and bad alike. Featured speaker Mónica Guzmán will share her thoughts on our vital connections as a community of neighbors.

Guzmán is co-founder and director of The Evergrey, a daily newsletter that helps thousands of Seattleites make the most of their city. She is a former columnist at The Seattle Times, GeekWire, The Daily Beast, and The Columbia Journalism Review, and studied ways to build closer connections between journalists and the public as a 2016 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. Read more about Guzmán here.

Per tradition, the ever-popular Milner Family Fiddles will be on-hand to serve up a warm, musical welcome to one and all. Longtime local favorites, the Milners play regularly at the Commons and elsewhere in a rotating roster of family members, led by Glen Milner. Milner will be joined once again at the breakfast by his daughter Alisa McFeron and her husband (and past breakfast speaker) Ian McFeron.

A big thank you to this year’s Platinum Sponsors Merlone Geier Partners, owners of Lake Forest Park Town Center, and Republic Services for their generous support to help make this wonderful community celebration possible!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space, and this is your chance to show your support for that vibrant community. The event will also feature a fast-moving live auction featuring fabulous goodies for every interest. Visit the event page to learn more or get your tickets now for the big event!



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Third Place Commons asks, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” on March 7th

Tuesday, January 22, 2019



Grab your slippers and cardigans because Third Place Commons invites you to their annual community breakfast entitled Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The breakfast takes place on Thursday, March 7th.

This annual event is always a celebration of the many communities that come together in the Commons, and this year’s program will focus especially on our connections as neighbors that unite and strengthen us collectively.

Highlights of the event include a fast-moving live auction, music from the Milner Family Fiddles, and the presentation of the Friends of the Community Award. A tasty breakfast is served courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery.

The breakfast is the largest fundraiser of the year for Third Place Commons and the funds raised at this annual event empower the Commons to host over 900 free events annually including the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October each year. Funds also help support the Market Bucks food assistance program for low-income community members, enabling them to access nutritious, farm-fresh foods during market season.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space, and this is your chance to show your support for that vital community. Visit the event page to learn more or get your tickets now for the big event!



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Big Band Music Series this month at Third Place Commons

Wednesday, January 2, 2019



It’s 2019 and it’s officially time once again to Swing into the New Year at Third Place Commons! This is the third year in a row that the Commons has started the year off in high style with this popular big band series.

Every Saturday in January, head to the Commons for an evening of delightfully nostalgic dance tunes that are sure to get you warm and cozy both inside and out. The big, big, big band line-up includes the Route 66 Big Band, Kings of Swing, Portage Bay Big Band, and the SOS Nonet.

Of course, there’s more great music and dancing every Friday night in January, too, including:

  • Jan. 4th – Chris Stevens Band (Blues)
  • Jan. 11th – Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek (R/B, Soul)
  • Jan. 18th – Island Jazz Quintet (Jazz)
  • Jan. 25th – Ranger and the Re-Arrangers (Gypsy Jazz)
And don’t forget about recurring events like weekly foreign language conversation groups, game nights, tai chi, Mahjong Mondays, Kaleidoscope play and learn sessions, plus monthly events like Art-ins, Coloring for Adults, and Computer Q/As. So whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find something that suits at Third Place Commons in January.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in the Town Center at Lake Forest Park at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Remember that events are always free and open to everyone at the Commons. So check the online calendar for all the details and see you at the Commons!



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Jingle All the Way through December at Third Place Commons

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Caspar Babypants at The Commons

Every month is a busy one at Third Place Commons, but December is always extra jam-packed!

With everything from an indoor holiday farmers market and crafts fair to dance recitals and dance lessons to holiday concerts and the beloved children’s entertainer Caspar Babypants – plus live music and dancing every weekend like always – the month to come is no exception.

Here’s a quick overview of just some of the always fun, always free happenings in December.

85th Street Big Band holiday show
at The Commons


Weekend Music and Dancing every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm:

Sat, Dec. 1 – New Rhythmatics (Soul)
Fri, Dec. 7 – Jack Cook and the Phantoms of Soul (Soul/Blues)
Sat, Dec. 8 - 85th Street Big Band (Big Band/Swing)
Fri, Dec. 14 – Brian Lee and the Orbiters (Blues)
Sat, Dec. 15 – Rat City Brass (Tijuana Brass)
Fri, Dec. 21 – Mark Dufresne Band (Blues)
Sat, Dec. 22 – Purple Passion Swing Band (Big Band/Swing)
Fri, Dec. 28 – Market Street Dixieland Jass Band (Swing Plus)
Sat, Dec. 29 – Left Turn on Blue (Soul/Blues)

Visit the Third Place Commons calendar to read about each of these great acts. And big thanks to Merlone Geier Partners and the Town Center at Lake Forest Park for their continuing support for this fabulous program!

Community Events in December:

Lisa Toner Violin Recital
Sat, Dec. 1, 1:00 PM
Violin students, age 5-17, perform seasonal and classical favorites.

Here Comes Santa Claus - WA School of Dance
Sat, Dec. 1, 3:00 PM
Celebrate the season with dancers ages 7-18 in a series of holiday performances in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater.

Shorecrest High School Chansons
Sun, Dec. 2, 1:00 PM
This select group of acapella singers perform throughout the country - including at Carnegie Hall! From classics to the hits, a variety of genres will be performed to your ear's delight!

Northwest Ballet Center Holiday Performance
Sat, Dec. 8, 1:00 PM
Don’t miss this charming and popular annual holiday recital. (Second show on Dec. 15th.)

East Coast Swing Dance Lesson
Sat, Dec. 8, 6:00 PM
Celia Boarman, professional dance instructor, will get you ready for the dance floor with a fun and upbeat, all-ages lesson. No partner necessary. Meet by the stage.

Swingy! A Special Holiday Dance Party
Sunday, Dec. 9, 6:00 PM
The Northwest’s premiere rockabilly band has recently returned from their European tour, ready to "rock this town.” Bring your dancing shoes and expect to hit the dance floor when the band starts playing.

Northwest Ballet Center Holiday Performance #2
Sat, Dec. 15, 1:00 PM

Holiday Farmers Market and Crafts Fair
Sun, Dec. 16, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
One last farmers market to get you through the winter plus the ever-popular annual Holiday Crafts Fair for all your holiday shopping. More details to come!

Milner Family Fiddles
Sunday, December 16, 11:00 AM
Texas style bluegrass from our favorite locals will provide a soundtrack for your lunchtime visit and indoor market shopping.

Computer Q/A: Five Reasons Why Your Computer Is Slow
Sun, Dec. 16, 1:00 PM
System slow-downs can be very frustrating and difficult to figure out. Learn about the most common reasons for this… and what you can do about it!

Caspar Babypants – Keep It Real Concert!
Thurs, Dec. 20, 10:30 AM
Sing and dance along with one of the most popular children’s performers in the Northwest for an all-ages family concert. Presented by Lake Forest Park Library.

Your Commons community is waiting for you, and you’ll find even more to do on the online calendar. So take a break from the holiday hubbub and head to the Commons for the holly-jolliest of months.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. It is located at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155.

Find out how you can support great community programming like this and hundreds of other free events all year long here. See you at the Commons!



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Vendor line-up for Sunday’s LFP Farmers Market and Holiday Crafts Fair

Thursday, November 15, 2018


Don’t forget to join in the fun this Sunday, November 18th from 10-3 at Town Center of Lake Forest Park for Third Place Commons’ Thanksgiving Farmers Market and Holiday Crafts Fair.

Get a jump on the Black Friday crowds with a day of wonderful shopping at the crafts fair full of jaw-dropping jewelry, amazing artwork, cozy clothing, creative contraptions, sweet-smelling soaps, wow-worthy woodworking, and more! Find something for everyone on your list (maybe even yourself).

Meanwhile, upstairs at Third Place Commons, grab all your favorite seasonal produce and more to make your holiday feasts extra special including goodies from these market favorites:
  • Mollie Bear Farm with lamb, beef and chicken
  • Hidden River with pork
  • Collins Family Orchards with fresh delicious apples and pears
  • Garden Treasures, Caruso Farm, and Alvarez with plentiful fall veggie crops
  • Greenwood Cider and Lopez Island Vineyard with tasty “adult beverages”
  • Wilson Fish with your fishy favorites
  • Doll House with yummy baked treats
  • Blue Cottage Jams with those delicious jams & holiday gift packs
  • Bonnie B’s with their hot peppers
  • FireFlower Sauces with their gourmet hot sauces
  • Shen Zen Tea with serenity in a warm mug
  • The Beekeepers Secret with pure honey goodness
  • Pete’s Toffee with the perfect sweet ending
  • And of course Raft Island Roses with his lovely holiday wreaths
It’s sure to be a splendid day of shopping with all your holiday needs in one place! And don’t forget to mark your calendar for the final farmers market & crafts fair of the year on December 16th.

Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, presents the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and Holiday Crafts Fair each year at the Town Center of Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.



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Halloween Family Fun with Trick-or-Treating and Free Magic Show Wednesday at the Commons

Sunday, October 28, 2018



The spooky countdown is on to one of the biggest events of the year at Third Place Commons, the annual Halloween Celebration!

Weeks of special Halloween themed festivities wrap up in a grand finale on Wednesday, October 31st – Halloween night. The fun begins with trick-or-treating for costumed kiddos across Lake Forest Park Town Center from 4 to 6pm.

There will also be some family-friendly activities in the Commons to keep the little ones entertained between the candy collection and the big show at 6pm.

Following trick-or-treating at 6pm on the Third Place Commons stage, it’s time for the big Halloween Magic Show with magician AlakaSam! Perfect for kids of all ages, AlakaSam’s magic is sure to keep even the littlest witches and goblins entertained to the end. 

Halloween at the Commons featuring AlakaSam 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!

Expected to participate in the trick-or-treating are the following mall merchants:
  • Ace Town Center Hardware
  • Albertsons
  • Avid Angler
  • A Better Day Salon
  • Burney Brothers BBQ
  • The Chocolate Man
  • Everest Kitchen
  • Expedia CruiseShipCenter 
  • The Gallery by Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
  • Lake Forest Bar and Grill
  • Honey Bear Bakery
  • Kitto
  • Lake Forest Park Library
  • Mad Cow Yarn
  • Mud Bay
  • Northwest Ballet Center
  • Planet Fitness
  • Sally's Beauty Supply
  • Third Place Books
  • Third Place Commons
  • Two Trading Tigers
  • Verizon
  • Wild Birds Unlimited
  • Windermere

This list is still growing, so click here for an updated roster of participating vendors or stop by the Commons before you start your rounds to get the full list.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. See you at the Commons!



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Jobs: Third Place Commons

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Now Hiring: Development and Programs Assistant at Third Place Commons

Third Place Commons is seeking a Development and Programs Assistant to provide operational support across a variety of areas including fundraising, communications, community programs, the LFP Farmers Market, and general administrative functions. Could you be that person?

This flexible, part-time position (8-12 hours/week) will be perfect for someone with development, administrative, and/or event experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator! Farmers market or e-communications experience a definite plus!

Position will remain open until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org to learn more and find out how to apply.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space by hosting over 900 free events each year and presenting the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October. It is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE in the Lake Forest Park Town Center.



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Music at The Commons this weekend

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Jacob Zimmerman Quintet plays Saturday
Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons on Friday and Saturday evenings, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Third Place Commons Stage, Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, LFP. 

Free thanks to sponsorship by mall owner Merlone Geier and community music sponsors.

Friday

The Music of “Four” is an Americana style group influenced by the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Mark Knophler and much more. 

Additionally, they play diverse original compositions that are appealing to a wide range of audiences.

They have been together for over 10 years playing festivals, wineries, cruise ships, and multiple local venues.

Saturday

Jacob Zimmerman Quintet

Swinging Dixieland to rhythm-infused classic bebop from the 1940s and 50s.



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Music at Third Place Commons

Friday, August 31, 2018

Eugenie Jones sings at
Third Place Commons
on Friday evening
Live music every Friday and Saturday at Third Place Commons on the upper level of Town Center in Lake Forest Park, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Performances start at 7:30pm on the stage and usually run until 9:30pm. Dancing is welcome.

The music is free, thanks to sponsorship by mall owners Merlone Geier.

There are two restaurants in The Commons and four more in different parts of Town Center.

This Friday, August 31, 2018 jazz singer Eugenie Jones is the performer.

Reminiscent of style and sophistication of iconic vocalists of the past, Jones sings and scats her way vivaciously through mainstream jazz and draws listeners inside contemporary story lines, sharing original tunes that have earned her recognition as a cleverly gifted lyricist.

On Saturday, September 1, 2018 Swingin' in the Rain plays Classic swing, waltz, and Latin featuring the sultry vocals of jazz vocalist Dina Blade.



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Boris Can Dance - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons

Friday, August 10, 2018

Boris Can Dance - Rhythm and Blues with a Twist!


Yes, Boris Can Dance to Classic R/B, Motown, Soul and Funk – we’ve proven it! You’ll love our groovy, danceable style.

We perform mostly covers of classic R/B, Soul and Funk hit songs, based on unique, custom arrangements and also perform some original songs.

Saturday August 11, 2018 7:30pm - 9:30pm on the Third Place Commons Stage. Upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park.

Thanks to mall owners Merlone Geier and community music sponsors, the live music at The Commons is always free.



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Music at Third Place Commons

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Cara Francis at The Commons
on Friday
Friday evening at the Third Place Commons Stage, Jazz vocalist Cara Francis serenades dancers with an easy sense of swing, a quick wit, and a lyrical feel that is both playful and heartfelt. 

A tasteful mix of classics from the Great American Songbook and jazz-infused pop tunes from the 60s and 70s.

On Saturday, Scratch Daddy has killer vocals and a 4-piece combo singing the blues and beyond with a little blend of Motown and rock edge sure to get your blood pumping.

Music from 7:30 - 9:30pm both days

Lake Forest Park Towne Centre at Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE.

Thank you to Merlone Geier and our community music sponsors.


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Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Sunday

Saturday, July 14, 2018

You never know what treasure you will find
at the Third Place Commons Craft Fair
Sunday 10am - 3pm
Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is your one-day-only chance to shop a wide array of jewelry, clothes, handmade cards, decorative items, and other original handicrafts by local creatives from across the region. 

Some of the unusual specialty items this year include pet clothing, fanciful dragons and wings, mosaic stepping stones, pop culture illustrations, and more.

And, of course, the market will also offer a virtually endless supply of farm-fresh meats, cheese, and produce including gorgeous, ripe peaches and apricots and glorious berries for your summer snacking delight.

It will be a day of unique artistic creations for everyone and all your regular market favorites, so don’t miss it!

Craft fair and market open from 10am to 3pm on the lower level (and outside) LFP Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way, LFP.



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Weekend entertainment: Third Place Commons presents Crafts Day at the LFP Farmers Market, live music, and Hula

Thursday, July 12, 2018


This weekend brings some extra special fun to Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, including one of the biggest events of the market year, Crafts Day!

Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is your one-day-only chance to shop a wide array of jewelry, clothes, handmade cards, decorative items, and other original handicrafts by local creatives from across the region. Some of the unusual specialty items this year include pet clothing, fanciful dragons and wings, mosaic stepping stones, pop culture illustrations, and more.

And, of course, the market will also offer a virtually endless supply of farm-fresh meats, cheese, and produce including gorgeous, ripe peaches and apricots and glorious berries for your summer snacking delight.

It will be a day of unique artistic creations for everyone and all your regular market favorites, so don’t miss it!

The LFP Farmers Market, which is presented by Third Place Commons, takes place this Sunday (and every Sunday) from 10am to 3pm at the corner of Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE.

Hō`ike: Ka Pua É - But first, since everyone can use a little more “aloha” (or love) in their life, you’ll definitely want to head to Third Place Commons on Saturday at 3pm for Melelani Hula Studio’s 16th Annual Hō`ike: Ka Pua É.

Bring your aloha spirit for a beautiful afternoon of music and dance celebrating the flowers of Hawaii that is sure to leave you saying “mahalo.”

Live music Friday
Naturally the weekend at the Commons starts, as always, with fabulous live music. The ever-popular Market Street Dixieland Jass Band takes the stage Friday for an irresistible evening of swing, hot jazz, and spirited speakeasy grooves that will keep the dance floor hopping all night.

Live music Saturday
Then Saturday night, the swinging continues with the Kings of Swing whose elegance and style make every show something to remember. Both shows start at 7:30pm, so grab your dance shoes and join in the fun.

See you at the Commons!

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Jobs: Part-time Music & Events Coordinator for Third Place Commons

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Third Place Commons needs a new Music and Events Coordinator to help schedule and host hundreds of free events each year in the Commons and at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

This flexible, part-time position will be perfect for someone with proven special event and/or performing arts experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator! Theatrical tech experience (sound, lights, etc.) a definite plus!

Weekends and evening availability required to work events on a fluctuating weekly schedule. The balance of the weekly schedule will be weekday office hours, though the office hours can be flexible (with prior approval) to accommodate other daytime commitments.

Music and Events Coordinator position description and application process

Position will remain open until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, June 4, 2018.

All information on application requirements and process can be found in the position description. No phone calls, please.

So spread the word and we’ll see you at the Commons!


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Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opens Mother’s Day, May 13

Tuesday, May 1, 2018



Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 13th, 10am to 3pm, because that’s the day when the ever-popular Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opens for another season!

You know that Mother’s Day wouldn’t be the same 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!

Needless to say, the market will be jam-packed once again with scores of returning favorites on the vendor list. Be sure to say hello to old friends at Alvarez, Bautista, Cha New Life, Garden Treasures, Well Fed Farms and all of your other favorite produce vendors, while Hidden River, Molly Bear, Samish Bay, and Wilson Fish will happily take care of your meat and cheese needs. North Whidbey Farm will even have goat cheese this year!

Hungry for a snack? Count on hot, ready-to-eat treats that you know and love from Drummin’ Up Wontons, Patty Pan, and Vespucci Pizza and yummy snacks from Classic Kettle Corn, Doll House Baked Goods, Seattle Pops, and more.

Daddy's Donuts at the LFP
Famers Market on Mother's Day
Plus, for one day only, the market will be joined by guest vendors Daddy’s Donuts to make Mother’s Day even sweeter.

These fresh mini-donuts, which range from disarmingly simple to devilishly decadent, were rated by BuzzFeed as the best donuts in Washington State.

So be sure to get yours and find out what all the fuss is about.

Naturally you’ll get your favorite regular market sweets back, too – like The Beekeeper’s Secret honey, Blue Cottage Jams, JonBoy Caramels, and Pete’s Perfect Toffee.

Any new vendors? You bet! Newcomers include Britt’s Pickles, Liberated Foods (with gluten and allergy-free, home-baking mixes), Puget Sound Bakery (with bread, brownies, and more), Sno-Valley Mushrooms, and True Leaf Microgreens.

That’s just the beginning, so check out the full vendor list online. And remember that SNAP, WIC, Senior Vouchers, and Market Bucks are always welcome, and the market is proud to participate in the Fresh Bucks matching program. (No cap on Fresh Bucks matching this year!)

Heart of Dreams alpacas
at the LFP Farmer's Market
Yes, there will be all this plus a visit from the Heart of Dreams alpacas! So don’t miss the fun on May 13th (and all season long)!

The LFP Farmers Market is presented by Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space.

The market will be open from 10am to 3pm every Sunday through October 21st and takes place in the parking lot of LFP Town Center adjacent to City Hall at the intersection of Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE.



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Rainy City Riff Raff big band at Third Place Commons Saturday evening

Thursday, April 26, 2018


The Rainy City Riff Raff big band will be performing a lively mix of dance music at the Third Place Commons on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 7:30 pm.

It's a free family event and everyone's encouraged to come down to have fun and dance the night away!

The Riff Raff features two local LFP residents - Mike "Zeppy" Zittle on drums and Dan Benson on bass. As a special bonus, Zep's daughter, Vivian, will be performing as a guest drummer with the band!

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center, Ballinger Way.



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