Author events at Third Place Books March 1 - 4

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Third Place Books
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre
17171 Ballinger Way NE, LFP 98155

Summer Wood
Wrecker
Tuesday, March 1 at 7pm

Jennie Shortridge will interview Summer Wood who has written a novel about a young boy in the tumultuous 60’s shipped off to live with distant relatives. Scared, angry and quick to flee, Wrecker finds a motley group of isolated eccentrics who come together to raise him and become a family along the way.


Jennifer Chiaverini
The Union Quilters : An Elm Creek Quilts Novel
Wednesday, March 2 at 7pm

With The Union Quilters, Chiaverini delivers a powerful story of a remarkable group of women coping with changing roles and the extraordinary experiences of the Civil War.


Chelsea Cain
The Night Season (St. Martins)
Thursday, March 3 at 7pm

Reporter Susan Ward is chasing the story of a serial killer with gusto, but she’s also got another lead to follow for an entirely separate mystery: flooding has unearthed a skeleton, a man who might have died more than sixty years ago, the last time Portland flooded this badly.

Stephanie Coontz
A Strange Stirring: The Feminine Mystique and American Women at the Dawn of the 1960s (Basic)
Friday, March 4 at 6:30pm

Based on exhaustive research and interviews, and challenging myths about Betty Friedan and The Feminine Mystique, A Strange Stirring brilliantly illuminates how a generation of women came to realize that their dissatisfaction with domestic life didn’t reflect personal weakness but rather a social and political injustice.


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Jacob's Well Community Breakfast Meeting Mar 10 7:30 am LFP

Vision House is holding a community gathering for everyone who is involved with or interested in being involved with the Jacob's Well project to create housing and services for homeless women and children.


Construction is underway on the property near Ballinger Way in Shoreline. It is a pay as you go project with a large amount of volunteer labor from local churches and companies.

Everyone is welcome. Learn more about the project, get the most recent updates and find out how you and your organization can help.

Thursday, March 10th 7:30 - 8:45 am.
Third Place Commons: 17171 Bothell Wy. NE, Lake Forest Park.
Coffee and pastries will be served. 

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Gardening with Jennifer: The 2011 Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Once Upon A Time...

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show runs through this weekend, February 26-27 at the Washington State Convention Center  

By Jennifer Rotermund
Photos by Loren Alexanian

I’ve always been an avid reader. In fact, I tend to prefer a good book to television any day of the week - with the exception of Masterpiece Theatre, of course (for which I’m endlessly teased by my friends). 

I was about 8 years old the first time I read the novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass, And What Alice Found There. Spellbound by the imagery, I found myself fantasizing about a Rabbit hole large enough to fall into, contemplating Toadstools with talking Caterpillars sitting on top and wondering what the feared Jabberwock actually looked like - no wonder I became a wildlife gardener! 

Of course, Alice’s adventures represent a coming of age story, as she finds herself facing very grown-up dilemmas and having to make carefully thought-out choices. So we all find ourselves in life. Eventually we grow up and face a life of adult responsibilities and choices. 

Which is why I make it a point to continuously cultivate care-free wonder and innocent joy in my everyday experiences - if for no other reason than to maintain some connection to that child-like state of mind.

This year’s Northwest Flower and Garden Show - which runs through this weekend at the Washington State Convention Center in Downtown Seattle - is the perfect blend of magical whimsey and awe-inspiring displays to transport me back to time when I was small, but my imagination loomed as large as the world around me. 

The theme of this year’s show is, “Once Upon A Time...” and features everything from outdoor re-creations of cherished fairy tales to whimsical cottage gardens and displays of plant collections from far off lands

Adjacent to the Alice in Wonderland display, with its infamous bottle of elixir labeled “Drink Me,” you’re struck by sharply contrasted extremes of large and small small scale with an ancient Bonsai collection of Conifers just steps away from a towering 127-year-old Weeping Lace Leaf Maple. 

If you like your magical garden space grounded in something other fairy tales, you’ll be transformed in the presence of the garden designed for shamanic ceremonies and soothed by the walkway transporting you through a tranquil night-time garden.

But I won’t give it all away; you have to go see it for yourself. 

Aside from the large display gardens, there are also large sections of seemingly endless rows of vendor booths making everything available to you from the plants you’ve seen in the show to beautiful garden art and some of the best deals on garden tools you’ll find anywhere around. 

Food, beverages and seating areas are not in short supply, and a nonstop schedule of knowledgeable speakers easily turns the show into an all-day event. As an added bonus (at least in my book it is), this year’s winter storm - which appears to have hit everywhere except downtown Seattle - has kept the usual standing-room only crowds at the show to a minimum. 

Although February is a short month, our dreary northwest winter weather can make it feel longer than it actually is. I can’t think of a more perfect way to remind us all that Spring is just around the corner than by attending our annual Northwest Flower and Garden Show. 


You’re greeted at each entrance with pungent Spring Hyacinths in full bloom, enlivened by the gorgeous display gardens, and leave re-inspired, looking forward to warmer temperatures and the growing season that will all too soon be upon us. 

If you can make it in from your snowy neighborhood, I encourage you to go. It’ll be worth the trek.


Jennifer Rotermund is the owner of Gaiaceous Gardens (an urban farming and wildlife gardening business with a teaching garden/urban farm and certified wildlife habitat located in Shoreline) and is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Habitat Steward.


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Evan Smith: Ferguson says he’s not concerned about possible Democratic rival for attorney general

Friday, February 25, 2011

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

King County Councilman Bob Ferguson says that he’s not concerned about having a Democratic rival in his run for State attorney general next year.

Ferguson, a Democrat, represents Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, north Seattle and the rest of the 1st County Council District.

He announced Feb. 13 that he would be a candidate for attorney general in 2012.

That could mean a run against incumbent Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna, or, if McKenna makes an expected run for governor, against Republican King County Councilman Reagan Dunn.

A week later, Democrat John Ladenburg announced that he is exploring a race for the office. Ladenburg, a former Pierce County executive and prosecuting attorney, lost to McKenna in the 2008 general election by a margin of 59.5 percent to 40.5 percent.

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Shorecrest girls’ season ends with regional loss to Timberline

The Shorecrest girls’ basketball team ended its season Friday with a 52-46 loss to Timberline in a regional elimination game at Bellevue Community College.
 
The Scots finished the season with a 15-9 record. Timberlineof the Tumwater School District, south of Olympia, takes a 23-1 record into a Saturday winner-to-state game against the loser of the Friday game between Kennedy Catholic and Holy Names.
 
Shorecrest led 34-29 after three-quarters, but Timberline outscored them 23-12 in the final period. Janie Uppinghouse topped Shorecrest with 15 points.
 
Brianne Lasconia, who scored 11 points against Timberline, led the Scots for the season with an average of 15.8 points per game.
 
Timberline 52, Shorecrest 46
At Bellevue College
Timberline     9  11  9  23 — 52
Shorecrest    15  13  6  12 — 46

 
Shorecrest Scoring
Points
Allison Jones
9
India Matheson
9
Melissa Ruhlman
2
Janie Uppinghouse
15
Brianne Lasconia
11
Havilah Glesener
0
Mickey Greenburg
0
Addy Ibsen
0
Christina Jarvis
0
Final Shorecrest Season Scoring:
Player

Games
Points
P/G
Brianne Lasconia

24
378
15.8
India Matheson

19
249
13.1
Janie Uppinghouse

24
309
12.9
Shannon Schachle

13
117
9.0
Allison Jones

23
63
2.7
Mickey Greenburg

24
59
2.5
Christina Jarvis

24
48
2.0
Melissa Ruhlman

20
35
1.8
Keegan Monson

7
8
1.1
Havilah Glesener

20
8
0.4
Addy Ibsen

17
5
0.3
Haley Magaoay

7
2
0.3
Annie Schlachter

7
2
0.3

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Haggen, owner of Top Food and Drug, announces investment partnership

The Bellingham-based grocery company which owns and operates 30 Haggen and Top Food and Drug stores including the ones in Shoreline and Edmonds, says they will remain independent, in spite of selling a majority ownership to the Comvest Group, a private investment firm.

Don and Rick Haggen are the sons of Ben and Dorothy Haggen, who founded the Bellingham, Washington-based grocery company in 1933. They most recently served as co-chairmen of the company’s board.

“The Comvest Group’s investment in Haggen will maximize our potential and allow us to strengthen our market share in the highly competitive grocery industry,” Don Haggen said. “We are looking forward to serving our customers and remaining closely connected to our community for another 78 years.”

The Haggen family is retaining a significant minority ownership stake in the company and will continue to be involved in the company.

Comvest is a private investment firm focused on providing equity and debt capital to lower middle-market companies, including Allegiant Air. Since 1988, Comvest has invested more than $2 billion of capital in over 200 public and private companies worldwide.

The Haggen management team will remain in place with the exception of CEO and President Jim Donald, who is stepping down, but will continue to serve as an advisor to the company. Donald has led the company since October 2009.

Clarence J. Gabriel has been named President and CEO of the company. Gabriel has over 25 years of senior leadership success in the consumer retail, supply chain management and manufacturing sectors. He has served in senior positions at several companies, including Albertsons and Pepsi-Cola North America.

Gabriel added that the company’s headquarters will remain in Bellingham.

Headquartered in Bellingham, Haggen is the largest independent grocer and sixth-largest private company based in the State of Washington.

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Third Place Commons - March community events and activities

THIRD PLACE COMMONS
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre
Ballinger at Bothell Way
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
MARCH 2011

Playtime! 10am-11:30am
Tuesday, March 1,8
Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center.

Third Place A Cappella Festival 10am-6pm
Saturday, March 5
Enjoy a vocal extravaganza in an array of styles, from pop to gospel, barbershop to folk. The day starts with local groups and culminates with the Baudboys, Total Experience Gospel Choir, and the Coats. For a complete schedule, go to www.thirdplacecommons.org.

LFP Garden Club Meeting 9:15-11:30am
Tuesday, March 8
The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10:30. This month, Holly Kennell talks about trouble-free, pest-free plants.

4Culture Informational Workshop 12-1pm
Wednesday, March 9
Are you a non-profit arts organization with a two year history of service in King County? Come to a drop-in workshop to find out how you can get support to purchase arts equipment: lighting, sound, computers, dance floors – all the things you need. Contact Deb Twersky: debra.twersky@4culture.org if you need more information. No reservations necessary!

Music Works NW Student Ensembles 1:30-3:30 pm
Saturday, March 12
Enjoy a blending of cultures as these talented musicians heat up the Commons with the rhythms of traditional and original Jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian tunes.

Dromm Aluinn Celtic Concert 2-3:30pm
Sunday, March 13
Drom Aluinn, a ten-piece Celtic band, offers a warm mix of instrumentals, haunting vocals, and pub-worthy sing-alongs. It’s never too early to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with lively music.

Canyon Creek Chorus 11:55 am-12:20 pm
Tuesday, March 15
5th and 6th grade singers perform a variety of choral music including jazz, classical, folk. The 107 voice choir is conducted by Patricia Bourne and accompanied by Yuh-Pey Lin, both music teachers at Canyon Creek in Bothell.

Introduction to Oom Yung Doe 5:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, March 17
Learn about Oom Yung Doe, a combination of East Asian martial arts, with a sampling of breathing exercises, beginning Tai Chi movements, simple self defense and meditation.

Keiki Hula Performance 1-2pm
Saturday, March 19
Come and share the spirit of aloha and enjoy a traditional hula show with the dancers of Hula O Lehualani.

Astrology Afternoon in the Commons 12-3pm
Sunday, March 20
Did you know this is International Astrology Day? Local astrologers will be available to answer questions, give free mini-readings, and explain why you are more than one sign.

What is your story? 7-9pm
Monday, March 21
As part of the City of Lake Forest Park’s 50th Anniversary, the Commons invites you to participate in a year of storytelling. Come share a story and experience the interactive and improvisational process of Threshold Ensemble’s playback theater. Made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Washington.

Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm
Sunday, March 27
Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop. This month’s topic is backing up and protecting data on your computer. Information at bostonlegacyworks.com/freeQA.aspx.


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Mayor McGlashan: Road closures in Shoreline

February 24, 11 pm

We managed last night’s snow relatively well. In fact, the Police graveyard shift was very complimentary of our roads crew and we did not receive any citizen requests.

Going into tonight we are expecting a major freeze.

We have several closed roads (Identified hill locations are closed and remain closed):
  • (Closed) 3rd Ave NW/ NW 203rd To N 205th St.
  • (Closed) NW 190th Pl/22nd Ave NW
  • (Closed) 167th St Ashworth To Wallingford
  • (Closed) NE 185th St./ 10th Ave NE To 12th Ave NE

Our crews will continue applying de-icer and salt combination to all primary and secondary roads, prior to the morning commute. Neighborhood residential streets will also be treated with de-icer and salt once all primary and secondary roads are complete, later in the day.

If you’re out tonight, and hopefully you won’t need to be out, and see any areas of concern, please call 206-801-2700.

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Good Eats: Hot Food on a Cold Night

Kamrai Thai. Photo by Sean Wheatle
by Sean Wheatley

Our mild weather has given way to winter with a vengeance. It was pretty chilly the other night as Dylan and I walked past a favorite local restaurant, Kamrai Thai

We decided to pop in for Dylan's favorite food in the world, Pad Thai Noodles with fried tofu. They always remember exactly what he wants when he waltzes in. His food is half way cooked by the time I order. I often get their spicy garlic eggplant dish because, well, I love eggplant. 

This time I felt like something to warm me up. The ever reliable Tom Ka Gai soup would have done the job, but I went for the green curry with tofu.

Photo by Sean Wheatley
It was practically a soup anyway. The green beans and other veggies were lightly cooked, how I like it, and were still in the process of soaking in all the flavor when I started into it. The last bites were way better than the first, and actually, this dish was outstanding cold the next morning, like a Thai gazpacho. 

I've had quite a few items on their menu over the years and it's all good. I'm happy they have survived the economy and somewhat tough location. Kamrai does seem to have quite a few international students from nearby Shoreline Community College coming in, usually ordering 4 and 5 star spicy dishes. Not for me, these days. I ordered the green curry at 2 stars and let the subtle burn and delicious Thai flavors warm me on this mid-winter night.

Kamrai   900 N 160th St, Shoreline 98133   Thai

Sean Wheatley's entertainment services business Seattle Parties keeps him busy in the evenings. He and his wife Leslie and son Dylan eat out so much that he started writing restaurant reviews, which he now shares with us.

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LFP Police step up patrols and offer tips to prevent burglaries

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Lake Forest Park Police Department has stepped up patrol of residential areas due to a rise in daytime burglaries. Police Chief Dennis Peterson has assigned additional units to patrol the affected areas of the City.

Unoccupied homes have been targeted by burglars during daylight hours. It is believed the burglars knock at the front door and if there is no answer, they move to the rear of the house and force entry or enter through unsecured doors and windows.

Citizens are asked to keep an eye out for any suspicious persons or vehicles and to call 911 right away if they see anything suspicious. For additional information, contact Detective Tony Matthews at 206-364-8216 ext. #532.

Chief Peterson reminds homeowners to help prevent these crimes. “Burglary is a crime of opportunity. We want you to make your home and your car less attractive to this type of crime.”

Here is a list of some common sense actions you can take to make your home less likely to be attractive to criminals.
  • Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.
  • Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.
  • Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.
  • Keep your garage door closed and locked.
  • If you are going away for some time register your home with the Vacation House Check. Crime Watch volunteers will drive by your home every day. Go to the City website and scroll down to Vacation House Check or click here for a copy of the form.
  • Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.
  • Push button locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.
  • Make sure your sliding doors are secure. Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security.
Don't Tempt a Thief:
  • Lawn mowers, tools, ladders, barbecues and bicycles are best stored out of sight
  • Always lock your garden sheds and garages.
Targeting the Outside:
  • Have adequate exterior lighting. A motion-sensitive light is recommended for backyards.
  • Trim trees and shrubs so that they cannot be used as hiding places for intruders.
Windows:
  • Most windows can be pinned for security.
  • Drill a 3/16" hole on a slight downward slant through the inside window frame and halfway into the outside frame - place a nail in the hole to secure the window.
Alarms:
  • An alarm system is excellent for home security. It provides peace of mind to homeowners, especially while on vacation. There is a wide variety of alarm systems on the market.
  • If you have a home alarm system, use it. Activate your alarm system — Alarm systems are only useful when you remember to activate them.
  • Many individuals have alarm systems but do not arm them because it is inconvenient. Many burglars know this and will not be deterred by a window sticker or sign indicating that the home has an alarm system.
If you come home to find an unexplained open/broken window or door:
  • Do not enter - the perpetrator may still be inside.
  • Use a cell phone or a neighbor's phone to call police.
  • Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.
  • Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.
  • Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.
Other precautions you should take:
  • Keep a detailed inventory of your valuable possessions, including a description of the items, date of purchase and original value, and serial numbers, and keep a copy in a safe place away from home — this is a good precaution in case of fires or other disasters. Make a photographic or video record of valuable objects, heirlooms and antiques. Your insurance company can provide assistance in making and keeping your inventory.
  • Trim your shrubbery around your home to reduce cover for burglars.
  • Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 immediately.
  • Use your cell phone to take pictures of your valuables; you can take photos of the bar codes of your electronic and other items. These can be put on a flash drive in a secure place.
  • Secure your firearms in a safe if they have one. Be sure all guns are locked
  • Form a Neighborhood Watch Group. We can help you work with your neighbors to improve security and reduce risk of burglary.
Car Burglaries - Tips on how to avoid car break-ins:
  • Remove all valuables from view including GPS devices, lap tops, PDA’s, connection cords, cell phones, MP3’s, wallets, purses
  • Close car windows and sunroof.
  • Lock your car doors.
  • Take your keys out of the car.
  • Secure your garage opener out of sight.
  • Remove items with personal information.

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March activities and services at the Senior Center

18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, Shoreline, WA 98155
206-365-1536

Karaoke-BINGO March 11:
The fun and great food is catching on at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center the second Friday of each month. $10.00 admission includes a packet for 8 bingo games. There is a $30 payout for each regular game, and the two special games are split the pot. Cold beer and wine are sold, and there is plenty of food and soft drinks offered; ages 21 and over. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Seating fills up quickly, so be sure to come early.

Cooking with Chef Janice
The Chef Janice Cooking Classes are very popular. All the participants are learning more about food than they thought possible. Come and explore the world of spices, foreign lands and local produce. A class member was very excited because she learned how to make Cream Puffs last week. Classes in March will be 9th and 23rd. If there is a date change it will be posted at the Front Desk at the Senior Center. Fee: Members $5, Non-Members $7.00 sign-up at the front desk.

Special Mardi Gras meal, March 8
Chef Janice will be preparing a special New Orleans style Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo! Red Beans and Rice, Citrus Salad.

Birthday Lunch and St. Patrick’s Day, March 17
The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center provides a free lunch for current members celebrating their birthday. Entertainment, birthday cake and prizes are part of the fun. Because it is also St. Patrick’s Day, the meal will include: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Carrots, Boiled Potatoes, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Coffee Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Dr. Seuss Birthday meal
Another outstanding opportunity to experience one of Chef Janice’s creations: Green Eggs Basil Frittata and Ham Steak, purple slaw, jell-o with fruit and cream. It will be a very colorful experience.

Heritage Meal
March 21: British Heritage Meal Come and join us for lunch at the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center and enjoy a traditional British Meal of crispy fish and chips, pea and cauliflower salad, Bubble and Squeak, bread and butter, pudding with fruit. So, do you know what Bubble and Squeak is? Maybe you should come to the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center on March 21st and find out while enjoying a delicious meal.

PROBUS Invites: (Everyone is welcome)

Tuesday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. Merrill Gardens at Northgate has invited seniors from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center to enjoy a complimentary, delicious homemade lunch, and get a personalized tour. You will have an opportunity to win door prizes as well as a grand prize. You won’t want to miss this trip. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere at Merrill Gardens. A shuttle will be available at the Senior Center to take 14 passengers to Merrill Gardens. You will need to call or come by the Senior Center to reserve a place whether you ride the shuttle or drive to Merrill Gardens directly. 206 365-1536.

Bone Density Testing, March 24
Bone density testing by the nurses of Northwest Hospital, will be on Thursday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, in the Nurse’s Office at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. The test is conducted on your heel and results are almost instantaneous. There is no fee for this service but you must sign up in advance at the front desk or call for an appointment. 206-365-1536

Are you interested in volunteering, and have some background in retail?
The Thrift Shop at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is in need of volunteers. The Thrift Shop provides major financial support for the Senior Center, and is a very rewarding volunteer opportunity. Volunteers work a half a day, one day a week. If you are interested in finding out more about helping out in the Thrift Shop, either drop by or call the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center for more information. 206 365-1536.

Financial Informational Series: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, March 3, IRA and Seniors: Discussion on ways to reduce your taxes and increase your income covering numerous areas of taxation important to retirees.
  • Thursday, March 10, Legal Strategies for Long Term Care: You don’t need to spend down your own money; this workshop will provide four strategies for dealing with long-term care.
  • Thursday, March 17, You May Be Retired, but Your Money Should Not: This workshop discusses conservative, “sleep at night” investment strategies to last a lifetime.
  • Sign up for all of the presentations at the front desk at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.
Income Tax Assistance
Tax Assistance has already started, and is provided by AARP volunteers. The volunteers are located at the Richmond Beach King County Library, 19601 21st Ave NE, Shoreline 98177. Appointments must be made through the Senior Center: 206-365-1536. Call today to make an appointment. All appointments are scheduled on Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please do not call the library for appointments.

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Drom Aluinn Celtic Band St. Pat's Concert Sunday Mar 13


Wear your Irish Green on Sunday, March 13.  From 2 - 3:30 pm, local Celtic group Drom Aluinn will perform on the Third Place Commons stage in Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, 98155.

Drom Aluinn is a ten-piece Celtic band and offers a warm mix of instrumentals, haunting vocals, and pub-worthy singalongs.

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Shoreline Pool car prowlers arrested after patient police work

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
On January 31, two women parked their cars on 1st Ave NE by the tennis courts and went in to the Shoreline Pool. They left their purses locked in their cars.

When they returned, they found their front passenger side windows broken out and their purses, with ID and credit cards, gone.

There were no witnesses and no physical evidence.

When Shoreline Detective Inn learned that their credit cards had been used at the Shoreline Fred Meyer and a Seattle Target store, he began following the trail of credit card usage and collecting surveillance video from the stores.

Ultimately, Detective Inn was able to identify two suspects who have been charged with Investigation of Forgery and Identity Theft.

The suspects, one male 46 years old and a female 38 years old, are from Lynnwood and both have prior criminal convictions.

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Cultural Competency workshop Mar 24, Northshore Senior Center

Thursday, February 24, 2011

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WeatherWatcher: Snow event


Feb 24 10 pm.
Skies are clearing now and temperatures are taking their nose dive into the teens. It is currently 26ºF as I am writing this with a temperature dropping rate of 2ºF per hour. We got about 2 inches of snow in this evening’s final and most impressive snowfall of the last two days. I think overall the past 2 days we received a total of 4 inches, however the first 2 inches worth was all done in several snow shower bursts with a trace to half an inch here and there, that quickly melted off on Wednesday and Thursday morning. 

Roads in the area are icing over quickly now as even the treated roads are getting too cold to stay in liquid form. Salting and de-icing chemicals typically are only effective above 25ºF. Be very careful driving for the next 2 days, give plenty of room to stop and to make turns.

Saturday afternoon/evening we might have another chance at another snow event, but this will probably be short lived as this storm is expected to be slightly warmer bringing eventual rain to the lowlands by Sunday. Freezing rain is possible during the transition not unlike the January 11th snow event. I’ll have more information on that as we get closer. It may just start as rain and not cause any major problems.

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King County - Open and Closed - Thursday Feb 24

Although King County government as a whole is officially open, several departments affected by the weather conditions have announced delays for Thursday, February 24. These agencies include:
  • District Court opening is delayed one hour until 9:30 a.m.
  • Superior Court is opening is delayed one hour until 9:30 a.m.
  • Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is delayed one hour until 9:30 a.m.
With the morning commute, more accidents are being reported due to icy conditions. The King County Roads Division is advising motorists to consider postponing unnecessary trips, especially if they live in areas of the county that have seen significant snow.

To avoid slick roads, King County residents may be able to obtain some services online, such as pet licensing, car tabs, marriage licenses by mail, property tax payments, business licensing and more.

Many Metro buses are on snow routes. Check your bus route before you leave, dress warm, know your snow route and sign up for road and transit alerts. (And wear or bring shoes you can walk in.)

Warming shelters: King County and several cities have opened severe weather shelters for homeless or vulnerable populations to take refuge. An updated list of indoor overnight shelters is available here

Pets: Regional Animal Services of King County would like to remind pet owners to check outdoor water bowls, because they may freeze and prevent pets from having drinkable water. Sheltering pets from wind and moisture is very important. Wind chill affects pets just like people. Very young and older pets are most susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. When the temperature drops, make sure pets can go to a warm space, out of the elements, with access to liquid water and food.

Prevent CO poisoning: Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by never using a gas or charcoal grill, hibachi, or portable propane heater to cook indoors or heat your home. Carbon monoxide gas comes from burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, oil, kerosene, natural gas, coal or wood and can cause injury or death.
  • During a power outage or at any other time, do not operate fuel-powered machinery such as a generator indoors, including the garage
  • Do not cook or heat with charcoal barbeques inside your home
  • Avoid combustion "space heaters" unless there is an exhaust vent
Carbon monoxide poisoning can strike suddenly and without warning. In some cases, physical symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include splitting headache, nausea and vomiting, and lethargy and fatigue. For a full list of carbon monoxide prevention tips and other safety and disaster information in English and other languages, visit here.

Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia: slurred speech, confusion, uncontrollable shivering, stumbling, drowsiness, and body temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Get medical help immediately if you think someone has frostbite or hypothermia.

Up-to-date information about King County government closures, metro bus information, and safety tips can be found at the King County website

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Garbage In - Garbage Out

All operations for Allied Waste in Lake Forest Park are closed today --February 24, 2011.

CleanScapes Shoreline is on time and on schedule.

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a Cappella Festival at Third Place Commons, Saturday March 5

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