Seattle March for Our Lives on Saturday

Seattle March For Our Lives Mar 24

UPDATE: See the report from a local student who was in the March. Students turning frustration into action and the article about the Shoreline marches and the Republican response. Two Shoreline events.


Shoreline and Lake Forest Park residents will join in Saturday's March For Our Lives in Seattle,  March 24, 2018, which is expected to draw "tens of thousands" of participants.

The March is in conjunction with the Washington D.C. march organized by surviving students from Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida where 17 students died in an attack from a mentally ill former student wielding a military grade assault weapon.

A small group of local students will march in Shoreline, meeting on the Interurban Trail behind Walgreens at N 175th at 11am for an hour long rally.

The Seattle event starts with a 10am rally at Cal Anderson Park. The march begins at 11am through downtown Seattle and ends at Seattle Center.

Sound Transit plans to operate extra Link light rail trains to help serve expected crowds at Capitol Hill Station adjacent to Cal Anderson Park. Those planning to ride Link to the march can board trains at Edmonds. Customers also can ride Metro and Sound Transit to downtown and join the march from there.

Metro will operate free return shuttle buses from Seattle Center to downtown Seattle.

Transportation resources:

• King County Metro Trip Planner
• Sound Transit Trip Planner
• Metro’s Service Advisories page
• Transit Go mobile

Updated 3-23-18 7pm

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Community Forum: Understanding our kids’ anxiety— and how to help

Understanding Our Kids’ Anxiety—And How To Help

A community forum co-sponsored by the Shoreline Hi Cap Advocacy Group and the Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

The event will be held in the Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline in the north end of the complex.

Childcare provided by the Dale Turner YMCA in the Spartan Room next to the Shoreline Room (see details below)

Program Highlights:

Are you concerned about your child’s anxiety? Looking for more ways to help? You’re not alone!

Connect with other parents and learn about:

• societal stressors and causes of anxiety
• ways that Shoreline schools are providing emotional and social support for students
• mindfulness practices and other strategies to reduce your child’s (and your own) anxiety

Free event – open to all Shoreline Schools' families

Dale Turner YMCA childcare:
A limited number of free childcare spots are available via RSVP - first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in childcare, email shoreline.hicap.advocacy@gmail.com with your name, the number of child(ren), and their names and ages. Child must be potty-trained.

Panelists will include:

Dr. Lori Lynass has over 20 years of experience working to support student, families and schools. She has worked directly with over 700 schools, in over 90 districts and 3 state departments of education on their implementation of academic and behavioral systems of support. She is the proud parent of two Shoreline students, ages 9 and 12.

Tom Doggett is in his second year as counselor at Lake Forest Park Elementary. Mr. Doggett leads mindfulness practices regularly with the LFP student body. Prior to becoming a school counselor, he worked with as a children’s advocate at a shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

Sara Harvey Yao is a leadership consultant who has developed and trained more than 4,000 leaders across the globe. Ms. Yao specializes in helping leaders navigate pressure and stress by staying present in the moment, and is the author of two books, Get Present and Drop In: Lead With Deeper Presence and Courage. She has two children, ages 12 and 15, attending Shoreline schools.

Linette Bixby is a WA State Certified Teacher and Certified Mindful Schools Instructor. Ms. Bixby has provided mindfulness instruction for staff and students at Kellogg, LFP and Shorecrest, and has conducted small group stress reduction sessions for teens. She is a Shoreline resident and parent of two kids, ages 16 and 20.

Cher Anderton, MSW, LSWAIC, is a mental health therapist in Shoreline whose practice focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression and parent coaching. Mrs. Anderton is also a certified Positive Discipline Parent Instructor and a school counselor at Echo Lake Elementary. She and her husband are Shoreline residents and have four children, ages 17, 16, 13 and 11.

You may send questions for guest speakers in advance to Special Needs PTA or to Shoreline HiCap

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LFP Youth Council - Winter Update

LFP Youth Council presents a $442.56 check from the donations received at the Christmas Tree and Storm Debris Recycling event to the Nurturing Trust Program. From left: Advisor Paul Sundberg, Nicholas King, Cole Delich, Christopher King, Coco Hart, Hannah Dang, Cailin O’Connell, Carson Hart, Zoe Reay-Ellers, Police Captain Paul Armbrust


Over the holidays, the Lake Forest Park Youth Council had the opportunity to participate in many of the events that were happening all around the city. Youth Council members could be found passing out cookies and hot chocolate with the Mayor during the Christmas Ships event, volunteering at the North Helpline Food Bank, and making holiday cards for the Edmonds Senior Center.

LFP Youth Council Members and Community Members organizing food at the North Helpline Food Bank in December.


The Youth Council also participated in the annual Christmas Tree and Storm Debris Recycling event which raised $442.56 for the program, Nurturing Trust.

Through a collaborative effort between the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Police Departments, they are able to offer free workshops for the community to educate citizens on important issues and how to build a safe community. The intention is to allow Spanish-speaking citizens to feel more comfortable with the police officers and bridge any language barriers.

Currently, the Lake Forest Park Youth Council is still accepting new member applications for the 2017- 2018 school year. Any Lake Forest Park youth from grades 8-12 who are actively involved within the community of Lake Forest Park are highly encouraged to apply.

Meetings are held at the Lake Forest Park City Hall on the second Wednesday of every month. Students are able to earn community service hours though membership and by participating in volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

For more information contact Cory Roche, the Community Volunteer Coordinator, 206-368-5440.

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Summer jobs for teens with the Ecology Youth Corps

Applications now being accepted for teens ages 14-17

This summer, more than 300 teenagers throughout Washington will hit the road to pick up litter and protect the environment with the Ecology Youth Corps.

In 2017, EYC crews cleaned more than 5,000 miles of roads and picked up more than 1.1 million pounds of litter.

“The Ecology Youth Corps is a terrific first job for young people, and it’s a way they can give back by protecting the environment in their communities,” said Peter Christiansen, who oversees EYC for the Washington Department of Ecology.

Applications are now being accepted for summer EYC work. You can apply online and also find schedules, crew locations and other information here. Applications are due by early April.

Those chosen will typically work on a crew near their home, earning $11.50 per hour for a four-week session in either early or late summer. EYC has more than 30 crews across the state, so most young people will be able to begin and end their day at a location near their home.

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Nick of Time Foundation Youth heart screening Feb 7

The Nick of Time Foundation will be at Ingraham High School in Seattle on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 for an ECG Youth Heart Screening. 1819 N 135th St, Seattle, WA 98133.

This event is open to any student in the community between 14-24 yrs of age, regardless of where they go to school.

Come help us celebrate National Heart Month as we make sure the young hearts in your community are "heartsafe".

More information and sign up online. There is no charge, but a $25 donation would be welcome.

The Foundation was started by the parents of Nick Varrenti, a Northshore football player with a hidden heart defect. He died of sudden cardiac arrest.

There have been other local cases. The defect is not normally diagnosed until the teen has a heart attack. The Nick of Time Foundation arranges screening events, so young people can be diagnosed before something happens.

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Jobs: Opportunity for youth aged 16-19 will open in January

The City of Shoreline, in partnership with King County and the Best Starts For Kids Levy, will be implementing a new program starting in 2018.

Youth Outreach Leadership and Opportunities (YOLO) proposes a different approach to reach the youth in our community and connect them to services and programs - work with youth to connect with youth. This program aims to reach youth through the community connections of other youth. 

This will be accomplished in two ways, by providing youth employment through a program called Youth Outreach Leadership and Opportunities (YOLO), and by providing direct access to needed services based on youth input and community need.

YOLO is a job-skill and leadership development program as well as a youth outreach program. It cultivates the ability to connect with youth that have traditionally been challenging to reach or are underserved and provide access to services they may need. YOLO is designed to dynamically respond to the changing needs of diverse youth through proactive peer-to-peer outreach and by removing barriers to their engagement in the community.

This element is centered on reaching underserved populations in our community by creating youth occupied entry-level employment positions. The newly created Youth Outreach Leaders (YOLs) will provide information and support to help youth with the goal to help them access programs and services in their community.

These new positions will provide entry-level job experience through supervision by Youth and Teen Development staff who will provide one-on-one mentoring, leadership training and peer to peer mentorship skills.

These (7) new positions will be open in January to youth aged 16-19 and provide a concrete youth-led connection between the youth in our community and the services available to those young people. If you know of a young person who would be interested in this position or in this program please have them contact the City of Shoreline.

Contact azoller@shorelinewa.gov for additional information.

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Calling all high school Juniors to Evergreen State

Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs (separate, one week camps) sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.

Evergreen State aims to simulate and emulate Washington State government through a fun and engaging summer program for high school juniors (rising seniors).

Participants will have an opportunity to construct local, county and state governments. Activities include running for office, court proceedings, creating and enforcing laws, pizza parties, a talent show, celebrations, and recreational programs.

You’ll hone your public speaking skills, experience how government works, get inspired by guest speakers, have fun and make new friends for life.

Boys: EBS will be held at the Warm Beach Conference Center, Stanwood, Washington, x 1 week (camp), from June 17-23, 2018.

Girls: EGS will be held (tentatively) at Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington, x 1 week (camp), from June 10-16, 2018.

If you know of a relative, friend or neighbor who will complete their Junior year of high school in 2018, please encourage them to check out these websites for details.

• Evergreen Boys State
• Evergreen Girls State

It is a one-of-a-kind workshop and learning opportunity, unique in the nation …. since 1935 (83 years, and counting).

It will challenge students to grow, improve, and achieve - while preparing them for the responsibilities of adulthood.

Teaches leadership, governance and civics in a non-partisan manner.

Is hands-on, interactive, and fun!

Attendees will have the opportunity to earn additional college scholarships, create lifetime friendships, and add an important milestone to their resume.

For a list of famous / distinguished alumni, see Wikipedia

For additional assistance - including scholarship opportunities (sponsors) to attend EBS / EGS - contact John Crawford, Recruiting Coordinator, EBS / EGS, American Legion Post 234 - Mountlake Terrace 206-542-8952.

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County Council transforms how juveniles are detained in King County

County Councilmember
Rod Dembowski

County Council votes to implement restructure mission of Children and Family Justice Center and juvenile justice in King County 

The Metropolitan King County Council voted Monday to implement the recommendations of: Working to Reduce the Use of Secure Confinement, a report by Dr. Eric Trupin, as policy guidance to transform the County’s approach to juvenile justice and the construction of the Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC).

“Earlier this year, Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell and I called for a rethinking of the new youth jail,” said Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski. “This report recommends major changes to the construction and operation of the new youth jail. I hope the Executive and County will take Dr. Trupin’s recommendations to heart and implement them.”

Councilmember Larry Gossett, who played a key role in the implementation of the County’s Juvenile Justice Operational Master Plan (JJOMP), said,

“Over the last decade, we have worked to create a ‘paradigm shift’ in the treatment of young people and people of color in the criminal justice system. Accepting these recommendations is the vital next step in that shift. We must give youth the tools they need to succeed if we’re serious about our goal of zero youth detention.”

Voters approved the construction of the CFJC in 2012. As the County shifted its focus toward achieving zero youth detention Dr. Trupin, a professor at the University of Washington and Vice-Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, reviewed several aspects of the new facility with an emphasis on:

• The impact of trauma on youth and the need to incorporate best practices into facility design,
• Staff training and interactions with youth in detention to better understand our current and future facility needs regarding a therapeutic environment for youth, including services and spaces in the facility,
• Existing services in juvenile detention and how they could be better aligned with our community alternatives to detention and Safe Spaces proposal.

Trupin’s report made several recommendations in how the CFJC can be used to help the county in its transition into a zero detention future:

• A continuing focus on alternatives to incarceration,
• Prioritizing expansion or development of programs to eliminate racial disparities,
• Incorporating trauma-informed care to all parts of the juvenile justice system,
• Increasing collaboration with community and faith-based organizations to improve outcomes for youthful offenders. 

The legislation approved by the Council Monday makes the recommendations in Trupin’s report a framework for implementation and calls on the County Executive to work in partnership with our Courts, Prosecutor and Public Defender to deliver on our juvenile justice reform policies and goals.

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Juvenile justice volunteers needed from Shoreline

The King County Superior Court, PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH JUSTICE, is seeking volunteers from the Shoreline area to serve on a Community Accountability Board (CAB).

The function of the board is to determine consequences for minor juvenile offenders in their community. The key role of the CAB as a community service is to balance the needs of victims, communities and offenders.

The Partnership for Youth Justice program of King County Superior Court is a community response to a community problem.

Many juveniles referred to juvenile court are first offenders who commit offenses such as shoplifting, malicious mischief, or possession of alcohol. These youth may be eligible for an alternative to formal court processing known as "diversion."

With diversion, the youth meets with a Community Accountability Board (CAB) that is made up of volunteers from the community. The CAB and the youth enter into a written agreement about what consequences will be imposed for the youth's behavior such as restitution to the victim, community service, a fine, counseling, informational or educational classes, and other options.

The goal is to restore each of the parties, as fully as possible, from the effects of crime. The program offers an alternative to the formal juvenile justice system by diverting those youth to their community for an informal hearing.

Requirements for volunteers include at least a one-year commitment, completion of training, two hours a month participation and a non-judgmental attitude towards youth. Hearings are held in the evenings.

Call 206-296-1133 for more information on how you can become involved in your community.

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Lake Forest Park Youth Council RainWorks at City Hall

Youth Council volunteers spraying the rain stencils
Photo courtesy LFP Youth Council

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council participated in the Rainworks stenciling outside the Lake Forest City Hall during the month of September.

The Youth Council had cut large poster board into stencils to create designs that would be transferred to the concrete entrance outside City Hall.

Checking out the finished work
Photo courtesy LFP Youth Council

This unique activity includes the application of “Rainworks Invisible Spray” which is an environmentally friendly nontoxic formula designed to repel water when applied to concrete.

When the rain comes, everything except the stenciled area becomes wet, creating designs with just water! When the area dries there is no evidence of the spray that has been applied.

Even two months later the designs are clear.
Photo courtesy LFP Youth Council

Even two months later the designs can still be seen outside City Hall on a rainy day. The Lake Forest Park Youth Council would like to continue this activity next year and potentially expand locations of these designs throughout Lake Forest Park.

Information on Youth Council and how to join, here.

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County Executive Constantine directs Public Health to oversee King County juvenile detention reorganization

In an Executive Order signed Thursday, King County Executive Dow Constantine directed Public Health – Seattle and King County and other county departments to provide a plan and timeline to restructure juvenile detention.

The reorganization proposal will be created with input from the Juvenile Justice Equity Steering Committee, the Children and Youth Advisory Board, criminal justice systems partners, and other community stakeholders. It will also identify potential labor impacts and other considerations.

"By adopting a public health approach, we limit the traumatization of youth in detention, and ensure families have access to supports and services in the community," said Executive Constantine. 

"Our Juvenile Detention Officers have embraced restorative justice, and they understand the challenges of adolescence. This Executive Order directs a comprehensive process with input from our officers and others to make a successful transition to Public Health, so that we can fully take advantage of all available resources and strategies to make a difference in the lives of our young people."

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Resilient Shoreline - free workshops to help youth build skills against stress and anxiety

Free Skill Building Day: Stress Anxiety and You

November 18, 9:30am to Noon 

Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133

Social Media, pressure in school, troubling events in the news, all combine to increase levels of stress and anxiety among children and youth. This free workshop is for adults and teens who want to become more resilient and to improve their capacity to help themselves and others to deal with stress and anxiety. 

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Dembowski legislation would ban solitary confinement for youth in detention

Rod Dembowski

Metropolitan King County Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski introduced legislation today that would ban solitary confinement for minors in detention.

The proposal would also require the County to provide incarcerated youth with adequate educational resources, and calls for the use of detention practices suited for youth and their brain development, regardless of the location where the young person is detained.

“We are working hard to improve our juvenile justice system in King County. We know from scientific research that solitary confinement can permanently harm young people,” Dembowski said. 

“I had previously been led to believe that King County did not engage in this practice, and I am disheartened and frustrated that King County has for years treated juvenile offenders with adult jail rules and practices at the Regional Justice Center (RJC) in Kent. 

"In addition, it is apparent to me that educational programs required by law are woefully inadequate at the RJC.”

Most youth detained by the County are held at the King County Juvenile Detention Center in Seattle. Some young people who have been charged as adults are housed at the Maleng Regional Justice Center or, occasionally, at the King County Correctional Facility.

Those youth are separated from the adult population at these facilities, but solitary confinement has also been used to punish young offenders. (see related article)

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has noted that even short periods of isolation often have serious long-term mental health impacts on juveniles, and research has shown that solitary confinement does not reduce behavioral incidents and may increase aggressive or violent behavior by youth.

“It is our moral imperative to facilitate child and youth development that allows each young person to be productive and effectively engaged in our community,” said Janis Avery, CEO of Treehouse. 

“When young people commit crimes that lead to incarceration and prosecution, it is critically important that we engage in rehabilitation rather than punishment. Youth and young adults are capable of change and deserve intervention to lead a contributing and satisfying life.”

“Placing youth in solitary confinement must stop. It is inconsistent with our community’s belief that rehabilitation, not punishment, is the primary goal of our juvenile justice system,” said Terry Pottmeyer, President and CEO of Friends of Youth. “We wholeheartedly support Councilmember Dembowski’s effort to end the solitary confinement of children in King County.”

The legislation proposed by Dembowski seeks to implement reforms while ensuring the safety of King County staff working in the detention facilities.

It would ban the use of solitary confinement for youth in all county detention facilities. It also calls for the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention to take into consideration the developmental needs of young people in detention and take steps to ensure they have access to education and therapeutic programs that will set them up for success when they leave the detention facility.

“Justice-involved youth will come out of the system and return to our society. I believe that we should do what we can to support them returning as productive members of our community,” said Dembowski. 

“Adult-jailing practices and inadequate educational opportunities hinder, rather than help achieve that goal for youth. It's past time to end them.”

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King county youth charged as adults will be housed at Youth Services Center

Dow Constantine

King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an Executive Order to move youth charged as adults from the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent to the Youth Services Center, a facility in Seattle better able to offer age-appropriate programs and services.

Constantine directed that all youth under 18 who have been charged as adults will be housed at the Youth Services Center on East Alder Street, subject to discharge of full bargaining obligations with unions. Females under 18 and charged as adults are currently housed at the Youth Services Center.

Youth now at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent will be transferred to the YSC as logistics allow. Five youth have been transferred as of Oct. 26. Fifteen youth currently remain at the Maleng Regional Justice Center.

By March 1, 2018, no youth will be housed at the Maleng Regional Justice Center, except under emergency situations.

By state law, 16- or 17-year-olds are automatically charged as an adult if they are charged with a violent offense such as murder, manslaughter, rape or other crimes. In certain circumstances, the juvenile, the prosecutor or the court may make a motion to transfer the juvenile to adult criminal prosecution.

The Youth Services Center has staff and programming better able to meet the needs of youth. Services include:

• A King County library branch
• Full-service school that includes summer courses. Youth are typically in class for six hours per day
• Programming with volunteers that includes creative writing, improv and gardening
• Mental health and adolescent clinic provided by physicians from Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington
• Developmentally appropriate discipline based on adolescent brain science

“King County’s leaders are united in pushing forward with the best ideas in juvenile justice reform. By moving youth charged as adults to the Youth Services Center, we are able to offer age-appropriate programs and services to help them get back on track,” said Executive Constantine. 

“This is just one reform of many, including creating more alternatives to detention and investing in the resolution of family challenges. As our work continues, we will do everything we can to help young people overcome the struggles of adolescence and the burdens of history."

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Dembowski: Mayor Harrell’s order on Children and Family Justice Center “Right Choice”

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell
County Councilmember Rod Dembowski

On Friday, King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski joined Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell, to support his executive order relating to the King County Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC).

Councilmember Dembowski and Mayor Harrell jointly raised their concerns about the proposed CFJC in January of this year.

That prompted the County to seek the advice of Dr. Eric Trupin, Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of the Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy at the University of Washington, on whether the current CFJC design reflects best practices.

Dr. Trupin led a group of experts in a review of the proposed CFJC.

That review identified significant deficiencies with the current proposal in terms of its treatment of justice-involved youth and the CFJC’s relationship to the County Youth Action Plan’s call to end the school-to-prison pipeline.

The report calls for significant redesigning of the CFJC.

“I am proud to stand with Mayor Harrell today and support this executive order,” said Dembowski. 

“Here in Martin Luther King Jr. County, the time is always right to do what is right. Dr. Trupin’s report confirms our view that the currently proposed CFJC falls short on King County’s goal to work toward Zero Youth Detention.

“I look forward to partnering with the community, City, and my colleagues at King County, to implement a science-based restorative justice approach to reduce youth incarceration and serve King County’s children and youth. I will introduce legislation to require that King County follow the recommendations in Dr. Trupin’s report, including the proposed design changes to the CFJC.”

Dr. Trupin's report here

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The Youth Council of Lake Forest Park

LFP Youth Council presenting check to LFP Police
to support the Nurturing Trust program
Photo courtesy LFP Youth Council

By Thao Bui

This past January, the local Lake Forest Park Youth Council held their annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event. Donations were asked of people to help fund the Lake Forest Park Police Department’s Nurturing Trust Program. The event raised a total of $210.75, with all proceeds directly benefiting towards the program.

Other events the Lake Forest Park Youth Council is involved in range from volunteering at the Safety Fair, Halloween event at Third Place Commons, to creating holiday cards for members of the community.

Youth Council is also planning on assisting with the 14th Annual Earth Smart Green Fair March 11th.

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council is still currently accepting new member applications for the 2016 - 2017 school year.

Members should be an active member of the Lake Forest Park community. Students from Shorecrest High School and 8th graders specifically from Kellogg Middle School are highly encouraged to apply.

Meetings are held at the Lake Forest Park City Hall once a month. Students are also able to earn community service hours though membership.

View the Lake Forest Park Youth Council page for more information.

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Zentangle – A New Way to Create Art

Students will create their own Zen tile

A fun art class for students through Shoreline Parks and Recreation.

Create an abstract art piece in 60 minutes! The Zentangle method is an easy, fun way of creating beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

This art process increases focus and creativity while fostering self-esteem and a sense of well-being.

Your completed art piece can be colored, just like those pictures in coloring books.

No art experience required. $5 optional supply fee payable to the instructor: Laurie Bell.

Session 1 Saturday 1/28 10-11:30 am
Session 2 Monday 2/13 4:00-5:30pm

Fees: $18 Resident or $21 Non-Resident

Spartan Recreation Center, Cascade Room, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline 98155, between the Shoreline Center and Shoreline Stadium.

Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Culture Services

Register here or call 206-801-2600.

The session is designed for school age participants.

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The Rec is an after-school space for young people

Learn more about the City of Shoreline’s youth and teen programs at their upcoming open house. Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Wednesday, November 9, 5 - 7pm. 

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

School ends for the day - the City of Shoreline’s Youth and Teen Development Program opens its doors to Middle School and High School age participants.

Located a few blocks south of Shorewood High School on Fremont Ave, The Rec is within walking distance for many students (a bus stop is right outside for those a bit farther away).

The Rec is a fun, relaxing, and supportive space for young people to spend time after school. A variety of activities are offered including basketball, pool, ping pong, video games, and arts and crafts.

Did we mention they have Wi-Fi and warm food available daily?

The Rec is open Tuesday-Thursdays 2:30-7:00pm, Fridays 2:30pm-12:00am, and Saturdays 7:00pm-12:00am and is located at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N.

Beyond their core drop-in programming, a range of other activities and opportunities are available such as leadership development, song-writing, hip hop dancing, and educational workshops covering mental health and crisis intervention, domestic violence prevention, and job readiness.

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

For parents familiar with the popular Tween Night program offered for 5th and 6th graders, you’ll be glad to know they have expanded to include Middle School Night on the third Saturday of every month during the school year. Meant to act as a stepping-stone into their regular after-school programming, the building is still open to High School age participants, but with activities geared towards a younger audience.

The program is entirely free and only requires that the youth participants sign themselves in when they arrive. They always have consistent, trained, and caring staff onsite, with extra staffing and the School Resource Officer interacting with participants on weekends.

Questions – Contact Austin at 206-801-2643

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Shoreline Sports Foundation Fall Party Sunday - community invited

Activities for all ages

Photos from Shoreline Sports Foundation

Shoreline Sports Foundation invites the Shoreline Community to attend its 2nd Annual Fall Party this Sunday, October 30. The party starts at 6pm at Innis Arden Clubhouse in Shoreline, and everyone is invited. 1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline 98177, 6-8:30pm

The Foundation will be celebrating the previous year’s work and looking ahead and raising support for the upcoming year’s programs.

Guests can expect a warm greeting, buffet-style dining, and an entertaining presentation about the services and programs Shoreline Sports Foundation provides the community.

Shoreline Sports Foundation is a local nonprofit dedicated to building community through athletics. This takes the form of several programs they run during the year.

Teens play basketball at open gym night

During the school year, the Foundation runs Basketball Night, a free open gym event for teens that alternates between the Shorecrest High School and Shorewood High School gyms on Saturday nights. The event provides a safe place for our area teens with basketball, free pizza, games, and a place to hang out with friends.

Foundation Basketball runs camps, trainings, and teams throughout the year at area local gyms. Theses programs provide local athletes and interested youth a great developmental program, run by expert coaches, right here in Shoreline.

Ultimate Frisbee during summer months

During the Summer, Foundation Ultimate teaches area 4th-8th grade youth the game of Ultimate Frisbee and brings children from the Greater Shoreline Area together to play the game.

Shoreline Sports Foundation also focuses on teaching youth leadership skills and how to be productive community members through their Student Leadership Program for high school-aged kids and their Services program, which provides opportunities for local kids to give back to the community through efforts with organizations like Food Lifeline and Mary’s Place.

More information on the event and the Foundation

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What's up with the kids? ELNA speakers will tell all on Tuesday

Echo Lake Elementary School Family Advocate Thelma Treperinas will be one of the speakers at the October meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association, sharing her passion for working with the neighborhood's young children and families.

Tuesday, October 18, 7-9pm, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Room 301. Free parking in City garage.

Amanda Zollner and Austin Edge from Shoreline's Recreation staff will talk about the Tweens and Teens they work with in the City programs.

You'll leave with information about what the City and School District are doing to make Shoreline a great neighborhood of families, whether you have young children, teens, or even just want to learn more about your community.

For more information, contact ELNA via email.

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