Showing posts with label volunteers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label volunteers. Show all posts

Call for Board Members in Meridian Park Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 14, 2019


Do you have an idea for an event or project you would like to see happen in Meridian Park Neighborhood that would make a temporary or permanent positive difference? 
  • Do you believe that a connected community is a safer community?
  • Would you like to create dynamic neighborhood meetings that address our most important issues? 
  • Do you like to plan parties? 
  • Are you interested in running for higher elected office in the future? 
  • Do you just want to help make our community stronger in general?

If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, and you would like to have financial and other resource support to carry them out, consider becoming an MPNA Board member at large.

Meetings happen at the convenience of the board members' schedule and all Meridian Park Neighborhood residents are qualified to serve.

To find out more and/or get a board member brief application please email or call Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302.


Meridian Park Neighborhood is bounded by 185th to 160th and Aurora to I-5.



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Shoreline PTA Council 6.12 honors 46 outstanding volunteers and educators

Thursday, May 9, 2019

From left: two representatives from the Dale Turner Y, Rob Beem,
David Wilson and Heather Fralick from the school board
Rebecca Miner, Supt. Shoreline Public Schools


At a celebration held at the Shoreline Center on May 2, 2019, Shoreline PTA Council 6.12 honored 46 outstanding volunteers and educators for their significant contributions in serving and advocating for students and families.

After a lovely dinner accompanied by Shoreline Junior Strings, Council Co-Presidents Susie Moore and Silje Sodal recognized each award winner, noting their contributions and sharing anecdotes about their dedication and service. 

Individuals from each school were honored in primarily three categories: Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Advocate and Golden Acorn. 

Four school custodians were honored for the
personal connection, care, and attention
that they bring to their jobs.

In addition to the many parents, teachers, staff and community members who were honored for their time, energy and expertise, a total of four custodians were given awards. Those who nominated the custodians noted that they, like many teachers and staff in our schools, often go above and beyond in their job descriptions to provide the personal connection, care and attention that results in a connected, supportive school community where students feel noticed and safe.

In addition, Shoreline PTA Council presented three awards.

From left: two representatives from Dale Turner Y, Rob Beem, Susie Moore
All received PTA Council awards


Dale Turner YMCA, recipient of the Outstanding Organization award, has significantly supported PTA events and programs throughout the District, serving as an integral partner in the Back to School Consortium and providing invaluable support to the Teen Gift program at the annual Holiday Baskets event. The Y has also generously provided free child care at various PTA meetings and other school related events, and they provide school student enrichment, program scholarships and Play EveryDAY recess coaching for local elementary schools.

In his role as Community Services Manager for the City of Shoreline, recently retired Outstanding Advocate Award winner Rob Beem provided significant leadership for the Back to School Consortium and regularly volunteered at Holiday Baskets. 

The Council is particularly appreciative of Rob’s talent for community building and enthusiastic support for Shoreline students and families, noting that while Rob is an outstanding ‘idea guy’ and visionary, he is always willing to roll up his sleeves and do what’s necessary to make an event extra special.

Shoreline Junior Strings played during dinner


This year’s Council Golden Acorn winner, Susie Moore, has served students and families for many years, first as the Play and Learn teacher at Lake Forest Park Elementary, then as an active parent volunteer, Art Docent Chair, Room Parent, LFP PTA Co-President and Shoreline PTA Council Executive Committee Member, including as Vice President and Co-President. 

She is also a District Family Advocate, supporting our more vulnerable students and families with compassion and skill. Susie is an exceptional leader with the ability to think big while also overseeing all the details, and as a skilled facilitator, communicator and visionary, she guides and encourages in ways that build strong, sustainable teams and creates effective organizations and systems. 

She has led the effort to focus on family engagement at the local and Council level and encourages meaningful connections throughout PTA and the broader school community.

Extraordinary leaders and volunteers
support the Shoreline PTA Council
 
Our District and school community are fortunate to have so many extraordinary leaders and volunteers. Thank you!



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Volunteer opportunities with Kruckeberg Botanic Garden children's programs

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Campers at Kruckeberg
Photo courtesy KBG

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden has opportunities to volunteer with their children's programs. 

Summer Camps
  • Friends in the Forest, July 8-12
  • Backyard Botany, July 15-19
  • Garden Gumshoes, July 22-26
Camps run Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Each summer camp has a different nature theme and is geared toward a certain age group. 

July 8-12 and 22-26 are camps for kids entering 1st-3rd grade. July 15-19 is for kids entering 4th-6th grade. 

We are looking for volunteer counselors to assist campers during activities, play games, enforce camp rules as needed, and make every camper feel known. 

An extensive knowledge of plants and animals is not required, but volunteers should possess enthusiasm about nature and excitement to work with kids in a naturalistic garden setting. We ask that summer camp volunteers commit to a full camp session (five days), or more if so desired.

Garden Tots

Fridays from 9:30am - 1:15pm
June 7-August 30

Garden Tots is a drop-in program for families with children ages 3-7 years old. It consists of a garden exploration activity and a craft focused on a different nature theme each week.

Volunteers set up materials for the day's activities, check-in families, help with the art project, and clean up. Volunteers should be a welcoming presence in the garden and comfortable interacting with young children and their families. Volunteers can sign up for as many of the dates as they like, but please let us know ahead of time!

Field Trips

2-hour time commitment, at most

Field trips, mostly for preschool through second grade, occur throughout the school year. Volunteers help guide simple activities, based on seasonal field trip themes, at a Garden station through which groups of children rotate. Field trips last for an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the age group. They often begin at 10:30am.


These programs are great opportunities for high school and college students (but others not in those categories are also welcomed). Will consider volunteers ages 14 and older. We provide training to familiarize volunteers with program material.

Interested? Email Jessi via jessi@kruckeberg.org or call 206-546-1281 ext. 70.

More details about Children’s Programs here

Kruckeberg is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177



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Kruckeberg seeking new board members

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation (KBGF) maintains and preserves the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in partnership with the City of Shoreline.

KBGF is seeking new board members to help in this effort. The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is a four-acre public garden showcasing Pacific Northwest native plants and rare non-native species in a naturalistic woodland setting.

As part of our effort, we are focused on providing education about the benefits of preserving this unique treasure. Those efforts take the form of tours, field trips, workshops, and horticultural classes.

As a Board member, the following minimum requirements are expected:
  • Attend monthly meetings (third Tuesday of each month)
  • Volunteering at Garden Events (examples)
    • Solstice Stroll and Halloween Spooky Night
    • Mother’s Day Plant Sale
    • Garden Party (annual fundraiser)
  • Focus on fundraising to further the goals of the foundation
  • Act as an ambassador for the Garden to attract new interest in its preservation

Our constituents are a representation of our community – bank tellers, school teachers, small business owners, physicians, lawyers, writers, and scientists. We are looking for passionate supporters to aid in this ongoing endeavor to help preserve this community treasure for generations to come. 

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email kgbf@kruckeberg.org or call 206-546-4851 ext. 501 for more information.



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Reception for LFP volunteers Apr 25

Tuesday, April 16, 2019


In recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, LFP Volunteers are invited to a reception to help recognize and celebrate the City’s volunteers for the great job they do.

Join us at City Hall on Thursday, April 25, 2019, from 6:00 to 6:45pm, prior to the regular City Council meeting.

The City values the dedication, inspiration, and tireless energy of its volunteers who strive to make this City achieve its fullest potential. We hope to see you there!

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Opportunities to be involved - Community Outreach Fair: Called to Serve

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Community Outreach Fair: Called to Serve – NEW DATE

On Sunday, March 24, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach (18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177), will host over a dozen organizations and the opportunities they provide for service in the community.

The organizations include Hopelink, Earth Ministry, Open Door Ministry, Faith Action Network, Camp Lutherwood, Edmonds Senior Center, Compass Center, Backpacks for Kids, Ronald Methodist Dinners, Knit Wits, Care Teams and more.

First Lutheran Pastor John Bjorge describes the fair as “A wonderful way to learn about and become involved in the organizations in our area who are making the world a better place.”

The community is invited to the fair (9:30-12:30) and to hear guest preacher, Pastor Mark Knutson, from Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland speak at the 8:30 and 11:00 services.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” I Peter 4:10

For more information contact:

First Lutheran Richmond Beach office@flrb.org 206-546-4153



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Community Outreach Fair: Called to Serve

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

On Sunday, February 10, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach (18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177), will host over a dozen organizations and the opportunities they provide for service in the community.

The organizations include Hopelink, Earth Ministry, Open Door Ministry, Faith Action Network, Camp Lutherwood, Edmonds Senior Center, Compass Center, Backpacks for Kids, Ronald Methodist Dinners, Knit Wits, Care Teams and more.

First Lutheran Pastor John Bjorge describes the fair as “A wonderful way to learn about and become involved in the organizations in our area who are making the world a better place.”

The community is invited to the fair (9:30-12:30) and to hear guest preacher, Pastor Mark Knutson, from Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland speak at the 8:30 and 11:00 services.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” I Peter 4:10

For more information contact: First Lutheran Richmond Beach, office@flrb.org, 206-546-4153



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Volunteer at your Neighborhood Tax Site

Monday, November 12, 2018


United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign has been proudly assisting low- and middle-income families and individuals for 16 years.

In the 2018 tax season, our wonderful volunteers helped over 23,200 people, bringing $31.6 million back into the community in tax refunds and credits. Also, we connect people to local services and public benefits such as food assistance, healthcare, and financial coaching. For many people who we served, it helps them cover the cost of basic needs like keeping food on the table or a roof over their heads.

"There were too many stories to choose, just one that significantly impacted me. A lot of people were so grateful for our help. The best parts were calculating a return for someone who was feeling stressed for money and didn't expect anything back."~ UWKC Volunteer

We rely on our talented team of volunteers to make this possible. Join us today and help those who need it most. We provide free comprehensive training that will boost your skills, and we will support you throughout the tax season.

Learn more and get involved today,  HERE


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Tutors needed to inspire struggling young readers at Broadview Thomson K-8

Monday, October 29, 2018

Tutors needed to inspire struggling young readers at Broadview Thomson K-8

  • No experience is necessary — tutors work with Reading Partners’ structured and easy-to-follow literacy curriculum, with the training, support, and coaching of an on-site Reading Partners staff member. All new tutors must attend a one-time orientation and complete a free online background check through Verified Volunteers.
  • Hours are flexible — volunteers commit a minimum of one hour per week, between 8 AM – 3 PM, Monday through Thursday.
  • Volunteer training and support — volunteers will be trained and supported by the full-time On-Site Coordinator.
  • One-on-one tutoring — individualized attention makes a huge difference for our students. You will be matched with the same student to work with weekly for the school year, September-May.
For more information,

Broadview Thomson K-8 is in the Bitter Lake area of north Seattle at 13052 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98133



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Shoreline Cooperative Preschool looking for middle / high school volunteers

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Shoreline Cooperative Preschool is looking for Jr. High and High School volunteers to help us with our annual Halloween Carnival

The event is on October 20, 2018 from 10am - 2pm in the Shoreline Community College PUB building.

Volunteers would receive community service hours required for graduation, in exchange for helping us with the carnival games.

It’s a very fun event, and we look forward to working with your kids.
If interested, please contact us.


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Join United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign in the Fight Against Poverty

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Volunteer at your neighborhood tax site.


Every year in Washington State, low- and middle-income families and individuals struggle to pay the bills and keep food on the table. During tax time, it can make an unstable situation even worse. Not only is Washington’s tax system the most regressive in the nation, but predatory tax preparers could charge upwards of $300 for a tax return, and may not tell their clients about certain credits or saving opportunities they might qualify for.

Clare visited one of our United Way tax sites. She was a single mother of two making $30,000 a year. She struggled to pay her housing and grocery expenses. During her time with our Free Tax Campaign volunteers, she received a $3,000 refund at absolutely no cost. This meant that she was able to meet some of her basic needs to support her two children.

In 2018, our wonderful volunteers helped over 23,000 people and brought back $31.6 million in tax refunds and credits. For many of our clients, it helps them cover the cost of basic needs like food and shelter. For this upcoming tax season, we’re hoping to make an even bigger impact in our community. To do this, we need your help.

We rely on our talented team of volunteers to make this possible. Join us and fight against poverty. We provide free comprehensive training that will boost your skills, and help reach the people who need it most. No prior tax experience needed!

Find a Free Tax Prep location near you and get involved: HERE 



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A few words from a new volunteer - The Power of One

Friday, September 14, 2018

Cathy Floit helping a student
THE POWER OF ONE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 
A Few Words from a Relatively New Volunteer

By Cathy Floit

I remember walking into Mrs. Hertzberg’s 3rd grade class at Parkwood Elementary in late November 2017. Was I ready for this? I had passed a background check and I had a Power of One badge. Was I nervous? Yes! Was I excited? Yes! Would I be useful? To be determined.

I met Terry Monette, Power of One Program Coordinator, when she staffed a table at a craft fair in 2017. She was looking for new volunteers, and I was looking for a volunteer opportunity. I signed up for an interview, at which I filled out a registration form, an Interest Inventory, and gave permission for a background check.

Power of One is a wonderful program sponsored by the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Senior Center and affiliated with Shoreline Public Schools since 1996. Volunteers share their time and talents in classrooms from preschool to high school throughout the district, in libraries, and in the Echo Lake School Native Plant Garden. Power of One matches volunteers with a school’s needs, suited to the volunteer’s interests and strengths.

Mrs. Hertzberg's class


Terry soon matched me with Mrs. Hertzberg’s class, where I started late last November. I also volunteered to help Donna Franklin, a long-time volunteer and steward of the Native Plant Garden. I started at the garden in early 2018. I was thus privileged to work with two amazing women, teacher Diane Hertzberg and volunteer extraordinaire Donna Franklin.

It takes practice to move around the room and spend
just the right amount of time with each student.
As a classroom volunteer, I worked with individual students on reading and writing, with small groups, helped with art projects, and much more, whatever the teacher needed.

In the Garden, the Green Thumb Club members, 4th, 5th and 6th graders, volunteer their time. Power of One volunteers work with Donna Franklin in supervising the kids as they learn the many aspects of caring for a garden. A partnership of young and mature volunteers is created. We hope to host an annual garden tour every May.

The Green Thumb Club maintains the Native
Plant Garden at Echo Lake Elementary
Photo by Terry Stevens-Ayers
What to say about the kids? The kids are challenging, fun, creative, exuberant, silly, well-behaved (or not), loud, shy, eager to learn and eager to work in the garden. I often returned home exhausted after two hours of volunteering. I marvel at the teachers who do this all day, all week, all year. They need our help.

How do I feel after my first months as a Power of One volunteer? I had a blast! And, I think I did help, at least a little. We can all help. Volunteer! Power of One is a great way to engage with your community, to assist our dedicated teachers, and to help nurture young people and a garden.

Volunteers can apply at any time by contacting Terry Monette, the expert at determining where the school system can best use your talents. Email Terry, or call 978-505-1709.


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Op-Ed: Help students by volunteering in STEM and the Shoreline Fair

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Ray Koelling wears his Shoreline STEM Festival shirt proudly
By Ray Koelling

It was with disappointment, tempered by a bit of eternal hope that things would change, that I read of the possible shutting down of the Shoreline STEM Fair.

Ask anyone in any STEM profession; aeronautical engineer, research scientist, science or math teacher, surgeon, laboratory tech, salmon geneticist, chemist or 1,000 others I could list. 

It is rightfully accepted as near axiom by those in the profession or those in the know that in general, students cannot shun STEM in K-12 and suddenly think about it for college or a profession. It is then too late. There is too much competition in the 21st century from other students in grades K-12 who have already spent those years expanding and honing a curiosity, creativity, love of STEM.

From its inception, the fair that I started has had the support of legislators from the 32nd and 46th. Great STEM teachers at LFP, Kellogg and Shorecrest helped my son along on his way to an M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering and were supportive of the STEM fair. And volunteers were always there.

At the Eastern Washington Regional Science and Engineering Fair that I started two years ago, we have the support of 35 teachers from 20 schools, the Spokane School Board and even ESD101. Along with the invaluable volunteers. And it is growing.

The result here has been six high school students who have each won all-expenses paid, 6-day trips to the International STEM competition to compete against 1,800 students from 80 countries and regions. 

In addition, between our regional, state and international competitions we have seen our students receive tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, cash awards from NASA, cash awards from hospitals and watched scores upon scores of kids head to college with bright, stable, lucrative STEM careers ahead of them.

That STEM wave is all around Shoreline. Don’t let many of the kids of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park be drowned out of their futures by that wave. At Bremerton where I am still on the Board of the State Science and Engineering Fair, each year we award over 1.5 million dollars in scholarships, cash, travel and other awards to 600 kids from all over the state. 

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park students need to get in there and be a part of it. Competing students are from Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, Renton, Kitsap and many districts, both larger and smaller than Shoreline and from all over the state.

Last May, when I took four Eastern Washington students to the Internationals, Dhruik Parilkh from Jackson High right there in Mill Creek took home $58,000 dollars for his project that was second place in the world.

I urge some of you to step up on September 17th and volunteer. (See previous article: Will there be a 2019 STEM Festival)

It is not that much time in the context of a life when you consider the help it would bring to students. 

This flailing, stumbling and increasingly toxic world needs a more STEM educated public and citizenry. 

We ourselves have done a poor job in taking care of our environment and world. Kids who are students right now will be the (hopefully) more informed public and citizenry in the future than we have been in the past. But they need to start now.

Help students by volunteering in STEM and the Shoreline Fair. Don’t ignore the students of STEM who are the future of society and our world simply for a lack of a short time commitment in the present.



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Counting on volunteers to tally people who walk and bike

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Volunteer to count bicyclists and pedestrians
Photo by M J Heller
Statewide partnership preparing for annual count Sept. 25-27

Each year, the number of people who choose to walk, ride bicycles or take other active travel means as their mode of transportation is increasing in Washington.

How do we know? Volunteers annually count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles at selected locations during a three-day survey. 

For those who would like to help, volunteer registration is now open for this year’s survey starting Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Volunteers are vital to the success of this project, and about 400 people are needed for the count. For the 2017 count, volunteers tallied more than 63,500 people biking and walking in communities across Washington. In 2017, the number of people who walked, biked or used other active modes increased 4 percent over the 2016 count, when evaluating comparable sites.

“This volunteer effort makes sure that people who bike and walk are counted as essential users of the transportation system,” said WSDOT Active Transportation Division Director Barb Chamberlain. “Each year that volunteers make the collection process possible, we get a more robust picture of the growth in active transportation.”

Data collected during the count is used by state and local agencies to estimate demand; measure the benefit of bicycle and pedestrian project investments; and improve policies, project designs and funding opportunities.

The data also helps agencies understand how and where to address active transportation options for people who don’t have the income to choose other transportation alternatives. For these people, walking and biking might be their only mode, or part of a multimodal trip to access transit.

In addition to the annual count, WSDOT, Cascade Bicycle Club, and local agencies are partnering to install permanent counters at locations around the state. To see counts from both data collection programs, visit the WSDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Portal.

Participating communities include Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, and Shoreline.



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Does your non-profit have volunteer opportunities for teens? Shorecrest and Shorewood high schools can help

Friday, August 17, 2018

Shorecrest students 2012
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Does your registered non-profit (501-C 3) organization want to advertise volunteer opportunities available for teens? Shorecrest and Shorewood high schools can help.

Students at both high schools must meet a minimum 40-hour volunteer graduation requirement to connect with the community. Community Service offices at both schools:
  • list eligible events on our online Community Service pages; 
  • include events in emails about Community service opportunities; 
  • use posters advertising your event around the high school buildings. 

If you have an upcoming event or project, you can maximize your reach by:
  • Submitting a request at least four weeks in advance of your event (six to eight weeks is preferred); 
  • Mailing or attaching any posters or flyers available (jpeg for electronic postings); 

Neither high school is available to:
  • screen volunteers; 
  • gather groups of volunteers for you; 
  • forecast how many students will sign up for your event; 
  • send an email about a single event; 
  • guarantee that all students who sign up will follow through. 

In your email about your event, please include:
  • Name of your organization and/or event, with your website; 
  • Dates and times when volunteerism would be performed; 
  • Address where project/tasks will be performed; 
  • Description of duties, including any perks; 
  • Primary contact person with phone and email. Students will contact you, not the high school community service office, if they are interested; 
  • Any posters or flyers available. 

Details may be submitted to
  • Suzanne.Monson@shorelineschools.org at Shorecrest, and
  • Marianne.Stephens@shorelineschools.org at Shorewood.


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Take pART in your community: Volunteer for the 2018 Shoreline Arts Festival

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

The Arts Council is still recruiting volunteers to help at the Shoreline Arts Festival on June 23 and 24. 

Join the veritable army of volunteers who make this great arts event possible and get a glimpse “backstage” as we entertain 10,000+ art-loving community members over two days.

Volunteers are needed for a wide range of tasks, with shifts ranging from two hours to all-day, so there’s something for every skill level and any amount of availability. Sign up now on Signup.com! 

Here are some examples of just a few of the volunteer jobs available:
  • Help artists move art and set up booths
  • Organize and hang art
  • Set up the Hands-On Art stations and/or make art with kids
  • Info Booth Attendant: Greet festival-goers and help them find their favorite attractions
  • Juried and Youth Art Room Sitter: Enjoy the art while making sure nothing grows legs and walks away
The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free, two-day festival featuring music, dance, theater, art exhibitions, hands-on art activities, cultural rooms, food, and more that is organized by the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council. It will be held on June 23 / 24 at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

Visit the Festival website for applications, deadlines, and additional information, or call the Arts Council at (206) 417-4645. For volunteer questions, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Lie at outreach@shorelinearts.net

Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at the Shoreline Farmers Market, then Meridian Park Elementary, and end at the Shoreline Center every 20 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 23 9:30am-6:30pm and Sunday, June 24 9:30am-5:30pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a program of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with major support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.

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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Meridian Park Neighborhood Association seeks additional board members

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Ronald Bog

Meridian Park residents, are you curious about your neighborhood?

Did you know:
  • Your neighborhood is the newest in Shoreline? It was not designated as an official neighborhood until 1995 when Shoreline became a city. The boundaries are Highway 99 to I-5, and N 160th St to N185th St.
  • Your neighborhood is steeped in history? But how could that be, given the first fact? The significance of the area goes back before settlers arrived when wetlands between Cromwell Park and Ronald Bog provided cranberries for native Duwamish families to harvest.
  • Your neighborhood has more parks within its boundaries than any other neighborhood in Shoreline? There are 5, ranging in size from Ronald Bog at 13.6 acres to Darnell Park at less than an acre.
  • You have an active Neighborhood Association? Meridian Park Neighborhood Association hosts monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at Shoreline City Hall (in your neighborhood, too). Meetings are informative and engaging, a great way to find out what is happening in Meridian Park, and in the City. This is also an opportunity to get to know your neighbors.
In addition, if you have great ideas to implement with the MPNA team, and/or generally want to be of service in Meridian Park Neighborhood, visit this webpage and apply to become a candidate for the Board of Directors.

All are welcome. Applications are due by May 10, and elections will be held at the May 15th meeting. If you have questions regarding the application or Board responsibilities, please contact us by calling Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302 or emailing us.

We can tell you that getting involved in our neighborhood is both rewarding and fun! Meridian Park Neighborhood Association does not discriminate based on age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic origin, religious beliefs, marital status, size, or physical ability.

Upcoming meetings:

Hear from Shoreline City Staff on May 15 about the future of Meridian Park; residential and business construction/development, traffic, parks, schools, the 185th St. project, and more.

Learn laws and tips on June 18 on how to get your neighbors together, close off your block to traffic and have a memorable party on National Night Out this summer.

To see archived videos of past MPNA meetings, visit our website. We hope you will join us at an upcoming meeting so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you!



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Volunteer appreciation event Thursday in Lake Forest Park

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

In recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, the public is invited to a reception to help recognize and celebrate the City of Lake Forest Park’s volunteers for the great job they do.

The public is invited to the event at City Hall on Thursday, April 26, 2018, from 6:00 to 6:45pm, prior to the regular City Council meeting.

The City values the dedication, inspiration, and tireless energy of its volunteers who strive to make this City achieve its fullest potential.

#WeAreAllLFP



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Volunteer for the Special Olympics - information Session Mar 18

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Shorelions and Hawks 2016

Volunteer for the Special Olympics 
Information Session with Karlan Jessen
Sunday, March 18, 1pm

From July 1-6, over 3,000 of the top Special Olympics Athletes in the USA will gather in Seattle to participate in the fourth-ever Special Olympics USA Games.

From sports competition and special event assistance, to emergency management and behind-the-scenes operations and logistics support, volunteers of every skill and experience level are needed.

Join us for an information session about the Special Olympics and how you can volunteer.



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Friday deadline to apply for LFP Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Entrance to Lyons Creek Park
Photo by Carl Dinse
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks applicants for its newly established Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

The seven-member board, including one high school student, will be responsible for advising the City Council and Mayor on parks and recreation issues including park master planning, recreation program evaluation and park comprehensive planning.

Terms are three years and members are limited to two consecutive full-term appointments.

To be considered for the Board, complete an application and attach a resume and cover letter describing your experience and interest in parks and recreation.

Completed applications, with résumé and cover letter, should be emailed to Cory Roche, Community Volunteer Coordinator, or mailed/ delivered to the Lake Forest Park City Hall at 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

Applications are due by 5:00pm, March 9, 2018.

More information on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in the application or contact Cory Roche, Community Volunteer Coordinator at 206-957-2814.

Additional Information on the Board



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