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Youth Council Year End Update

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Lake Forest Park Youth Council

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council is committed to participating in community and government oriented events that better our city.

This year, Youth Council members were involved in many important events within the community. Members were proud to be a part of the Lake Forest Park Safety Fair in September where they assisted in setting up the room for the event and helped organize the different displays and presenters showcasing safety information.

Many members were able to partake in the Get Up and Go 5k which brought the whole community together.

On Halloween, at the Third Place Commons, members dedicated their evening to help put on a fun event for young kids in the community by running a face painting station for toddlers and passing out candy to trick-or-treaters.

The Youth Council was also busy with internal changes during its own meetings as they updated its bylaws to better ensure that members were contributing fully to the community.

All of the Youth Council members are excited to be working on the addition of a Youth Council specific webpage for the Lake Forest Park government website.

An event at Town Center


The Youth Council also partook in many outdoor restorations of parks including Lyon Creek Waterfront Reserve and Whispering Willow Park.

Making holiday cards for retirement homes is also a favorite activity for many members.

Volunteering at PoPY’s cafĂ© this past May involved many members helping with dish duty during the free community dinner for homeless Seattleites.

These are just a few of the many activities and community service projects that the Youth Council participated in this year, we are all very excited to continue our service and keep a youth voice in the city.

Lake Forest Park residents in Grades 8-12 who have an interest in being actively involved in the Lake Forest Park community are encouraged to apply to become members of the Youth Council.

Applications are accepted all year and the Youth Council welcomes and encourages new passionate members. Joining Youth Council is an excellent way to get involved in the community. Being a Youth Council member also presents new individual opportunities such as possible internships with various city departments. Above all, it is a great way to meet new people and give back to Lake Forest Park.

Interested in Youth Council or want more Information?
  • City Hall Phone Number: 206-368-5440 (To Obtain an Application)
  • Email Cory Roche: croche@cityoflfp.com (For More Information)
Applications are accepted all year.

Meetings are held at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of every month (September - June).



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Call for Youth Artists – 2016 Shoreline Arts Festival

Thursday, May 26, 2016



Applications are now available online for the Shoreline Arts Festival’s Youth Art Exhibition. All students living in the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park area in grades Pre-K through 12 are encouraged to submit up to two of their favorite 2D, 3D, or photographic works through the Arts Council's website and bring them to the Cromwell Room in the Shoreline Center on Wednesday, June 1st, 3:00-5:00pm. 

The Center is located at 18560 - 1st Ave NE. Work is juried for prizes and all entries are displayed during the Shoreline Arts Festival on June 25 - 26. Plus, up to ten of these pieces will be selected for the Shoreline School District's 2016-2017 calendar.

The Shoreline Arts Festival provides two extraordinary days of music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, and food. This creative community event, sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, will be held at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

Visit the website for applications, deadlines, or additional information or call the Arts Council at 206-417-4645.

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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Helping Boys Thrive® Summit

Friday, April 15, 2016


The Washington Association for Middle Level Education is proud to host the Helping Boys Thrive® Summit with Michael Gurian from The Gurian Institute at Shoreline Community College on Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 to 4:00pm.

This summit is a one day event that brings together professionals, parents, educators, and community stakeholders in the field of boys’ development.

In nearly every academic and behavioral marker, boys and young men are struggling. While some males get to the top of corporations and government quite well, millions of males are not thriving. In our own community, we have a great need to study and positively affect the developmental journey of our boys. We are seeing more and more boys who need our help, and want us to engage with them in successful ways.

The organizers of this summit are focusing the program on boys, but they believe this work is not just about boys — it is also about girls. They believe we are now in an era in which girls’ and women’s rights will not move to their next level of social success until we solve the issues boys face.

Michael Gurian, the father of two daughters, recently noted, “Our genders are utterly interdependent and the disturbing loss of our males is beginning to significantly harm our females as well.”

This summit is for parents, teachers, counselors, therapists, medical professionals, grandparents, law enforcement and corrections workers, youth service providers, early childhood providers, mentors, ministers and other faith professionals, and policy makers.

Some breakout sessions are targeted toward professionals and some to parents. All sessions provide evidence-based practical strategies that can be used tomorrow in homes, offices, schools, and other environments.




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Kirkland film screening: Screenagers - the impact of screen time on families

Sunday, February 7, 2016



IndieFlix and ParentMap are proud to present the premiere public film screenings of the documentary 'SCREENAGERS', that sheds light on the impact screen time is having on families, and explores how learning, playing and socializing online affects teens' developing attention span, fragile self-esteem and moral instincts.

View the trailer here.

This is a great resource for parents and full of information that is vital in today's world.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 7pm, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, in downtown Kirkland 98033

Tickets and details online.



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Youth Council of Lake Forest Park - Winter Event Update

Saturday, January 30, 2016


This month after the frenzy of the holidays was over, the Youth Council participated in the annual Christmas Tree and Storm Debris Recycling event.

People came to drop off their old Christmas trees or collected storm debris to be properly recycled. The Youth Council was there with hot cocoa, Cracker Jacks and a warm smile to greet residents.



Every year the Youth Council does this to raise money and awareness to a certain issue. In the past, donations have been collected for the Safe Harbor fund - used for victims of domestic violence to help remove themselves from bad situations. Luckily there were enough funds for the program this year, so the Youth Council chose to search for a new organization to focus its efforts on.

The Youth Council chose the Nurturing Trust program and raised $283.65 at this year's Christmas Tree and Storm Debris Recycling event.

The Nurturing Trust program is offering community workshops to the Lake Forest Park and Shoreline community. The classes educate participants on important issues on family and community communication such as positive discipline, teen suicide, substance abuse, leadership, bullying, domestic violence and child abuse.

Donation to the Nurturing Trust program

The classes are put on by our Shoreline and Lake Forest Park law enforcement and integrate Spanish in order to bridge the language gap and allow participants to feel more comfortable relying on their police officers.

Overall the program, which has been running for two years now, has had positive results and feedback. The Youth Council’s donations are going towards creating a better educated and connected community.

Classes start the beginning of February, if you are interested in attending the program or would like more information please call 206-801-2719 or email dahlia.corona@kingcounty.gov, space is limited.



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Opportunities to sing with Northwest Girlchoir

Thursday, December 31, 2015

NW Girlchoir

Start singing this January! For girls who love to sing, Northwest Girlchoir provides the musical outlet to help build upon their love of music while learning new skills, all while offering an environment where girls can be themselves and a community to support girls as they grow.

Choirs
Spaces are filling up in each choir level at Northwest Girlchoir, but openings are still available for girls in Prep Choir (our non-auditioned choir for grades 1-2) and in our upper level auditioned choirs (grades 3-12).

Simply sign up for Prep Choir or schedule an audition for the upper level choirs! Choristers joining Northwest Girlchoir this January will have the opportunity to participate in several mainstage concerts throughout the remainder of the season. New choristers will be accepted until Friday, January 22, 2016 pending space availability.

Generous scholarships are available at every choir level.

Learn more and sign up online


NW Girlchoir

Summer Sing Day Camp Registration is Open
Join Northwest Girlchoir for the ultimate summer music experience! Girls entering grades 2-7 next fall 2016 are invited to join Northwest Girlchoir’s annual Summer Sing Day Camp – a week of choral singing, instrument exploration, arts and crafts, group games, outdoor fun, and more!

Register for Summer Sing before March 31, 2016 and receive a special early-bird discount here.

For more details on signing up or scheduling an audition, visit their website.



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Shoreline Little League early bird registration until midnight Dec 31

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Don't miss out on the fun! Register now.
Photo by Suzanne Gugger

Shoreline Little League Friends and Families have the opportunity to save $10 per player when they register on Shoreline Little League’s website prior to midnight on December 31st.

Why interfere with your New Year’s Eve festivities? Register now and then relax this Thursday night!

Braxton loves playing ball in Little League

Shoreline Little League includes the former Richmond Little League and the North King County Little League. Please note that all former Richmond Little League members and North King County members will have to register on this site.



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Lake Forest Park Youth Council Fall Update

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Youth Council Members during a meeting while they are making holiday cards
for the elderly residents of Lake Forest Park. 

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council is committed to participating in community and government oriented events that better our city. This fall, Council members were involved in many important events in the community.

Council members were proud to be a part of the Lake Forest Park Safety Fair in September. The Safety Fair was an important event that made safety preparedness information and strategies available to the public. Members assisted in setting up the room for the event and helped organize the different displays and presenter showcasing safety information.

The second event the Youth Council was a part of this fall took place on Halloween in the Third Place Commons. Members dedicated their evenings to help put on a fun Halloween event for young kids in the community. The Youth Council ran a face painting station for toddlers and passed out candy to trick-or-treaters.

The Youth Council was also busy with internal changes during its own meetings. The Youth Council updated its bylaws to better ensure that members were contributing fully to the community.

Members are excited to be working on the addition of a Youth Council specific webpage on the Lake Forest Park government website.

The Council also discussed a Youth Council organized 5k event that would be put on in partnership with the city. Plans for the Council’s December meeting include making holiday cards to give to elderly residents of Lake Forest Park and nearby communities.

Lake Forest Park residents grades 8-12 who have an interest in being actively involved in the Lake Forest Park community are encouraged to apply to become members of the Youth Council.

Applications are accepted all year, and the Council welcomes new passionate members. Joining Youth Council is an excellent way to get involved in the community. Being a Youth Council member also presents new opportunities such as internships with various city departments. Above all, it is a great way to meet new people and give back to Lake Forest Park.

Interested in Youth Council or want more Information?
  • City Hall Phone Number: 206-368-5440 to obtain an application 
  • Email Cory Roche: croche@cityoflfp.com for more information 
  • Applications accepted year round.
Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm.


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Dirty car? We have a car wash for you

Thursday, July 23, 2015


The Shorewood High School Drill Team will hold its Annual Yard Sale and Car Wash Saturday at the Shoreline Covenant Church parking lot, 1330 N 185th St Shoreline 98133, from 9am to 3pm.

Suggested donation is $10.

Let energetic teenagers do all the work of cleaning the dust of the drought from your wheels, while you bask in the warm feeling of helping a local youth organization!



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Shoreline School District 2014 Healthy Youth Survey Results

Sunday, May 24, 2015

By Marianne Deal Stephens

Director of Assessment and Student Learning Michael Power, Ph.D. presented district results of the state’s biennial Healthy Youth Survey at the Shoreline School Board meeting on May 11, 2015.

About the Survey
The Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) is administered statewide to grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 in even calendar years. The anonymous survey asks students about: nutrition and fitness; mental health; school climate; safety and violence; community, family, and school issues; alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; related risk and protective factors. Students are randomly given different versions of the survey. (See the 2014 forms here.)

Parents may preview the survey before it is administered and can opt out. In 2014, 76% of 6th graders, 89% of 8th graders, 84% of 10th graders, and 68% of 12th graders took the survey in Shoreline. Dr. Powers made it clear that the survey is not an intervention tool; individual students do not experience any consequences for their replies on the survey.

Reliability
The final question on every HYS form asks: “How honest were you in filling out this survey?” and offers five answer options, from “I was very honest” to “I was not honest at all.” High school students themselves question the reliability of the HYS data because they hear classmates talk about exaggerating their responses.

However, when asked about survey reliability, Dr. Power answered that he has “been working with this survey since it was first administered and [is] very confident in the accuracy of the results … The consistency of the results over time is an indicator that the data are accurate.” Dr. Power explained the state’s data cleaning procedures (surveys that are detected through these measures are not counted) and described the reliability range of for most items at the district level as +/- 2-3%. District results are more reliable than school results, and state results are more reliable than district results.

How the Data is Used
Building, district and state data is shared with school counselors, principals, and community support providers to identify how local trends compare with state patterns and to inform their educational programs. Statewide, agencies use the data to guide policy and programs that serve youth. The Department of Health releases aggregated grade results and an analytic report for each year of the survey. (See the 2012 Survey Reports)

Privacy
Students are not asked for names or any identifying information, and the surveys are not tallied locally. Results from districts and individual schools are not readily available to the public to prevent any possibility of connecting responses to individuals. Dr. Power explained that in a district like ours, 3% would be about 18 students and 1% would be about 6 students, so the data is sensitive.

Results
Dr. Power presented 47 graphs and charts of Shoreline results, a representative sample of the entire report which runs 54 pages with 6 tables/ graphs per page. In nearly all of the categories presented, Shoreline School District results closely parallel state results. Overall patterns: substance use increases with grade level while measures like “how much do you enjoy school” decrease with grade level.

Concerns
A few matters were identified as particularly concerning: e-cigarette/ vaping use, marijuana use; screen time; sleep habits, and mental health issues. The increased presence of e-cigarettes and vaping in the larger community has spread to students.

Marijuana use is in a year's long upward trend (from 2004 when the survey began to 2014). While it is low in middle grades, marijuana use goes up significantly with grade level (in the 30 days prior to taking the survey, percentage of students reporting use: 0% in grade 6, 5% in grade 8, 17% in grade 10 and 31% in grade 12).

The survey also asks about perceived harm, and the number of students who think that there is not great harm in using marijuana has increased. Dr. Power speculates that the legalization of marijuana has affected both use and perception.




Alcohol and prescription drug use also go up with grade level. Use is almost not present in grade 6, and use of several substances increases noticeably from grade 8 to grade 12.

From 2004 to 2014, grade 12 use of marijuana has gone up while the use of alcohol has gone down slightly.



Like most teens, ours are spending too much time on screens and not enough sleeping.




There are also troubling numbers of students who report feeling depressed and having thoughts of suicide. Dr. Power explained that the state can conclude from the surveys that troubling behaviors often go together; there is overlap among students who engage in substance abuse, report sexual activity or sexual abuse, and report depression. 

Positives
Across the grades, about 90% of Shoreline students surveyed feel safe at school. About 95% say they have lots of chances to for involvement in school activities. A vast majority (from 69-88%) know how to report bullying at school. And, a high percentage have someone they could talk to about something important.


The Takeaway
Though the presentation involved sharing data and not proposing an action plan, Director David Wilson asked about the takeaway. Dr. Power explained that while we are where the state is on nearly all of the behaviors measured, “we want to do better” and hoped aloud that “perhaps we can leverage the community support to help with the troubling trends.” Student Representative to the Board Nicola Gerbino, noting the numbers of students reporting depression and/ or suicidal thoughts, articulated a hope that attention will be focused on teen mental health. 

More Information on the Healthy Youth Survey
Supplemental Data Briefs with 2014 HYS results, assessments, suggestions for parents and educators, and referrals to available resources. 


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Queer Prom at Shoreline Community College Friday night

Thursday, May 21, 2015


The Project Pride Club at Shoreline Community College is hosting a Queer Prom on campus Friday night that is all ages and open to the public.

They are hoping to encourage area high schoolers who identify as LGBQTIA and may feel uncomfortable going to their own proms to come to this one at Shoreline.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. Campus Maps. Parking information.



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Two Youth Councilmembers to serve as pages in the State Legislature for Senator Frockt

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council is proud to announce that two of its members, Christopher King and Robyn Muilenburg, have been selected for the coveted opportunity of paging in the Washington State Senate.

Paging is an excellent opportunity for young people in Washington to learn about the political process through firsthand experience in Olympia working with the legislature. Pages are chosen to perform tasks that assist the legislature by allowing Senators and Representatives to directly focus on legislation. In addition, pages attend two hours of “page school” every day, where they gain invaluable experience about our democratic system and the legislative processes.

Robyn and Christopher learned about this opportunity through a presentation to the entire Youth Council courtesy of Lake Forest Park City Council Member Hilda Thompson.

Robyn and Christopher will be paging through the office of Senator David Frockt. Senator Frockt represents the 46th Legislative District (North Seattle, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park) and sits on the Higher Education, Health Care, and Trade and Economic Development committees.

Robyn Muilenburg

Robyn is a sophomore at Shorecrest High School, and has served on Youth Council for two years. She is passionate about academics, and she swims for the Cascade swim team and participates in Lake Forest Park’s Youth Court.

Robyn is overjoyed to serve as a senate page, stating “I am very excited to serve as a Page in the Washington State Senate. I'm grateful to have learned about this opportunity through Youth Council and cannot wait to walk through the state capitol building for the first time.” 

Christopher King

Christopher is a freshman at Shorecrest and joined Youth Council this fall. He is passionate about aviation and government, and plays tennis for the Shorecrest Varsity team. He is also an active Boy Scout and has nearly attained the Eagle Scout rank.

He is also excited for the opportunity to page, stating “The opportunity of being able to page for the Senate down in Olympia will give me experiences like no other, where I will get an incredible insight on how our government works and how change is possible."


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Lake Forest Park Youth Council assists at LFP Green Fair

Monday, March 30, 2015

Youth Council members Teagan, Samantha, and Robyn
help out at the Earth Smart Green Fair.


The Lake Forest Park Youth Council recently volunteered at Lake Forest Park’s 10th annual Earth Smart Green Fair put on by King County’s Local Hazardous Waste Management program.

The fair is an opportunity for the community to learn how to integrate earth friendly practices into their everyday lives. The event features information on natural alternatives to chemical laden products, green gardening, and making environmentally conscious purchases.There were also presentations and free products that help make green living easier.

The Youth Council has participated in this event for years, and is always excited to make a difference in the community and help spread awareness about the importance of eco-conscious living. Youth Council volunteers help set up and clean up the fair, and during the event they engage with the community, assist at the booths, and help distribute products.

Youth Council volunteer Samantha Fisher stated about volunteering at the event, “It was a wonderful experience to engage with the community and spread valuable information to help people live their lives more aware of the environment and their actions.”


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The Lake Forest Park Youth Council

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Youth Council presents $420 to the Safe Harbor Domestic Fund.
From left: Enya Bradner, Christopher King, Elizabeth Holmdahl, Gunnar Ruud, Olivia Knudson, Captain Armbrust, Jade Lauw, Teagan Wood, Thao Bui, and Samantha Fisher.



Lake Forest Park Youth Council is the liaison between Lake Forest Park city government and the youth of Lake Forest Park. The LFP Youth Council represents the city’s youth on municipal policy, projects, and events. Youth Council members work to uphold the city’s values of sustainability, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to service. 

According to Youth Council President Elizabeth Holmdahl, the Lake Forest Park Youth Council “focuses on improving Lake Forest Park for both youth and adults through representation and community work." Youth Council members are also given opportunities to grow as learners and members of the community. 

Two service projects a month. Here members make
Valentine's Day cards for local senior citizens

Christmas Tree recycling benefits domestic violence fund

Youth Council participates in approximately two events or projects every month. One example of this is the Christmas tree recycling event that the Lake Forest Park Youth Council has hosted for the last two years. Each year, the event is held in the city hall parking lot where participants drop off their old Christmas trees.

A member of the Youth Council offers each person a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and asks for a donation to the Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Fund. Donations are then given to the LFP Police Department to help provide emergency housing for victims of domestic abuse. This year, the Youth Council was able to raise $420 for this cause.

The Youth Council purchased 438 nets
to help prevent maleria

5K run to purchase treated mosquito nets

Another event that the Youth Council hosted is the One Day 5K. The One Day 5K was a 5 kilometer race developed by a past Youth Council president, Sophie Knudson, that raised funds for Nothing but Nets. Nothing but Nets is a charity organization that sends treated mosquito nets to countries in need to help prevent the spread of malaria. Last year, this event was a huge success and the LFP Youth Council was able to purchase 438 nets. 

Olivia Knudson, Youth Council Vice President, says that “Youth Council has given me the confidence and leadership skills that have helped me on numerous occasions. It’s always a good place to go to learn about Lake Forest Park’s government and to contribute my time to something I care about."

Youth Council participates in city government

Apart from serving the community, Youth Council also participates in city government. All members of Youth Council are expected to attend several city council meetings throughout the year. At these meetings, Youth Council members learn about current City Council issues and present on recent Youth Council activities.

For members who want further involvement in city government, Youth Council also offers an internship program, through which members can intern with the Police, Finance, and Record departments. 

One Youth Council member who participated in this program, Teagan Wood, who is also a member of the LFP Community Services Commission, stated that, “Being an intern for the city gives you a really valuable sense of responsibility and success.” Through this program, Youth Council members are given the opportunity to not only learn, but actively participate in the Lake Forest Park city government.

High school students interested in becoming a member of the Lake Forest Park Youth Council can contact Cory Roche for more information.



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Youth Action Plan meeting Tuesday evening - need to hear from Youth

Monday, October 27, 2014

City of Shoreline and King County seek input on development of County's Youth Action Plan

On Tuesday, October 28, the City of Shoreline and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski invite Shoreline and other North King County youth and those who care for them to an open house and focused discussion on the development of King County's Youth Action Plan.

On January 21, 2014, the Metropolitan King County Council approved legislation calling for the development of a Youth Action Plan that will set King County’s priorities for serving its young people.

The Plan is being developed by an appointed Task Force comprised of representatives from a broad range of organizations and entities with substantial expertise and knowledge relevant to infants, children, and youth. The Task Force encompasses a wide range of views and experiences, reflecting the diversity of its members’ geographic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

The Task Force needs to hear from and about King County youth to better understand their needs and how best to address them. 

Some of the questions the Task Force will be asking include:

  1. What are the needs of our youth?
  2. What challenges are youth facing today?
  3. How are youth needs changing?
  4. How can King County help?

The event will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Shoreline City Hall in the Council Chamber, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Youth between 12 and 24 years old who are unable to attend the event can complete the Youth Action Plan Survey online.

For more information visit the webpage.

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City of Shoreline and King County seek input on development of County's Youth Action Plan

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

On Tuesday, October 28, the City of Shoreline and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski invite Shoreline and other North King County youth and those who care for them to an open house and focused discussion on the development of King County's Youth Action Plan.

The County currently spends approximately $75 million in services and programs to serve its youth population, infant to young adult (24 years old and younger). The County wants to ensure that all of its young people have the chance to thrive as children and succeed as adults.

The Youth Action Plan will guide and inform the County’s annual investment in services and programs serving these populations.

King County has long been a leader in supporting programs for children, youth and young adults – from developing sports fields in local neighborhoods to providing public health visits for low-income infants and children, from establishing a Youth / Family Services Network to help at-risk teens and families to assisting youth who have become involved with the criminal justice system to take a fresh path. Unfortunately, the recent recession has significantly reduced or eliminated support for many programs, and programs still receiving County funding are operated through many different agencies, often with little coordination between them.

In order to reach the countywide strategic goal of every youth being able to realize their full potential, the Metropolitan King County Council agreed to take a new approach. 

On January 21, 2014, the Council approved legislation calling for the development of a Youth Action Plan that will set King County’s priorities for serving its young people. 

As required in the legislation, the Plan is being developed by an appointed Task Force comprised of representatives from a broad range of organizations and entities with substantial expertise and knowledge relevant to infants, children, and youth. The Task Force encompasses a wide range of views and experiences, reflecting the diversity of its members’ geographic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

The Task Force needs to hear from and about King County youth to better understand their needs and how best to address them. Some of the questions the Task Force will be asking include: 

  • What are the needs of our youth?
  • What challenges are youth facing today?
  • How are youth needs changing?
  • How can King County help?

The event will be from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Shoreline City Hall in the Council Chamber. Youth between 12 and 24 years old who are unable to attend the event can complete the Youth Action Plan Survey online.

For more information visit this website.


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Now Recruiting: Lake Forest Park Youth Council 2014-2015

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

From left, Chief Steve Sutton receives the check presented by
Youth Council Vice President Margo Coxon, President Sophie Knudson,
 Advisor Paul Sundberg, and YC Board Member Teagan Wood
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

Are you a student between the ages of 14-18 looking for a community services opportunity for the upcoming school year? Then the Lake Forest Park Youth Council may be right for you!

Youth Council members come from diverse backgrounds, live in various areas of Lake Forest Park, and represent local area schools.

The mission of the Youth Council is to provide a vital link between the youth of the City and the greater community by initiating communication with local government, schools, and businesses.

Youth Council meets regularly on the second Wednesday of every month at City Hall. The first meeting of the year is on September 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. here at Lake Forest Park City Hall.

Interested in signing up? Call City Hall to obtain an application 206-368-5440.


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Car Wash Fundraiser – Sunday

Saturday, June 7, 2014



Car Wash Fundraiser – Sunday, 6/8!!!

Get your car sparkling clean while you help support the King’s High School Africa mission team!

Car Wash will be held from 1:00-3:00pm Sunday June 8th, in the parking lot of Calvin Church at 18826 Third Ave NW in Shoreline (on Richmond Beach Road). Suggested donation $5.


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One day we will eradicate malaria

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

If the Youth Council of Lake Forest Park has anything to say about it, malaria will be eradicated from the globe - one mosquito net at a time.

Mosquito nets save lives

Every 60 seconds a child dies of malaria, a completely preventable disease, so our mission is that "One Day We Will Eradicate Malaria". With the support of our community, last year we were able to send 648 insecticide treated mosquito nets and malaria prevention education. This year, our goal is to send 700+ nets to families in South Sudan refugee camps.

Last year, Sophie Knudson organized the first annual "One Day 5K" to help combat malaria in rural Africa as my Girl Scout Gold Award.

The race this year is being organized by the Lake Forest Park Youth Council, of which Sophie is president, and it is being held on April 13, 2014 at Kellogg Middle School, 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline. 

Registration is $30 until the day of race, when prices rise to $35. To register, you can either go to Third Place Books or Super Jock and Jill and pick up a brochure, OR you can go to their website and register online.

Contact the organization for more information.


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Lake Forest Park Youth Council raises donations for police Safe Harbor Fund

Thursday, February 20, 2014

From left, Chief Steve Sutton receives the check presented by
Youth Council Vice President Margo Coxon, President Sophie Knudson,
Advisor Paul Sundberg, and YC Board Member Teagan Wood
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

Representatives from the Lake Forest Park Youth Council presented a “check” to Police Chief Stephen Sutton at the February 13 City Council meeting for the donations they raised for the LFP Police Department’s Safe Harbor Fund.

From left, Teagan Wood, Margo Coxon, Sophie Knudson
address the City Council
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park


At the council meeting, the Youth Council provided a summary of what they accomplished this year (City Hall Internships, Zero Waste Station at Farmers Market, Halloween face painting and education table, storm debris/Christmas tree recycling event where they collected money for the Police Department) and mentioned a few upcoming programs (Green Fair, Food Lifeline Day of Service).

Youth Council President Sophie Knudson, Vice President Margo Coxon, Youth Council member Teagan Wood, and Youth Council Adult Advisor Paul Sundberg presented Chief Sutton with a check for the funds they raised from the community recycling event on January 11 with Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste).

The Safe Harbor Fund provides emergency funds for victims of domestic violence.



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