Shorewood girls play at Marysville-Pilchuck Wednesday after home basketball victories over Oak Harbor and Marysville Getchell

Monday, January 14, 2013

The Shorewood girls’ basketball team plays at Marysville-Pilchuck Wednesday, Jan. 16, after home victories over Oak Harbor Wednesday, Jan. 9, and over Marysville Getchell Friday, Jan. 11.

Shorewood and Marysville-Pilchuck play at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:40 and “C” teams playing at 3:45pm.

Shorewood defeated Oak Harbor, 58-35.

In the victory at Oak Harbor, Masha Shtikel led Shorewood with 23 points as the T-birds outscored the wildcats in every quarter.

The Thunderbirds topped Marysville Getchell, 60-20.

In the win over Marysville Getchell, Shtikel scored 20 points as theThunderbirds again outscored their opponents in all four periods.


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SCC Men's Basketball routs Olympic College for 2nd win of the year

Kadeem Stewart poured in 27 points, with 9 rebounds for the Dolphins.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Men's Basketball Team finally broke through with the "System" on Saturday afternoon at Olympic College, as the Dolphins full-court style of play led to their second win of the season, a 107-82 victory over the Rangers on their home court.

Shoreline was led by Kadeem Stewart, who scored 27 points, pulled down 9 rebounds, had 4 assists and 2 steals. Josh Youngblood added 18 points for SCC. Nahshon George did not have a great night scoring (8 points) for SCC, but dominated on the boards with 16 rebounds, followed by Adam Johnson, who pulled down 14 rebounds with 10 points. Bulla Veina scored 10 points with 6 rebounds to round out the double digit scoring for the Dolphins.

The "System" forced 21 OC turnovers and SCC outscored Olympic 23-9 on turnover points. SCC out-rebounded OC 71-55.

Shoreline led 55-42 at half-time and outscored OC 52-40 in the second half.

Shoreline is now 2-10 on the season and 1-2 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Olympic falls to 1-11 overall and 0-3 in the region.

The Dolphins travel to Skagit Valley College on Wednesday to face the Cardinals in a 7:00pm game. SVC is 7-9 overall and 0-3 in the region. SCC is now tied with Whatcom for 5th place in the region.


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Lady Dolphins break three game losing streak against Olympic College


Maile Keanu added 14 points
The Shoreline Community College Women’s Basketball team broke a three game losing streak on Saturday, as Emily Wilbur scored 25 points with 13 rebounds as the Lady Dolphins defeated the Olympic College Rangers at Olympic, 69-44. Maile Keanu added 14 points with 18 rebounds and Caitlin Roussopolos scored 15 with 8 rebounds for the Dolphins as well.

The SCC Squad had lost its first two NWAACC Northern Region games as well in the streak. SCC goes to 7-6 overall and 1-2 in the region. Olympic falls to 0-13 on the year, 0-3 in region.

The Lady Dolphins travel to Skagit Valley College on Wednesday to face the Cardinals. SVC is 9-7 on the year and 1-2 in the region, tied with SCC for 5th place in the North. Game time is 5pm.


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Jack Frost's art work in Animal Acres Park

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Jack Frost in Animal Acres
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jack Frost did a particularly beautiful job on this fern in Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park, and Jerry Pickard was there to document it.


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Photo: The mountains were out

The Olympics Jan 12, 2013
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

They don't look quite real, do they? More like a painting. It's probably because we are not accustomed to clear blue skies this time of year.

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Seahawks play - where will you be?


So where will you be for the Seahawks game on Sunday (kick off at 10am)? If you prefer watching your sports as part of an audience, here are some public places where you can watch the game on a big screen TV, have food, alcohol, and like-minded company.

Cinnebar Theatre
6009 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace WA 98043
(244th St SW is across the street from NE 205th in Shoreline)

Cinnebarre is a combo restaurant / movie theatre. Over 21 only.

Seahawks game Sunday! FREE admission, doors open at 9:30am. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis! We have a GREAT brunch menu!

Lake Forest Bar / Grill
17171 Bothell Way
Lake Forest Park 98155
206-364-1261

Show your Seahawk support with us this Sunday. During the game your first draft beer, mimosa or bloody mary is only $1.12! Plus, the most 'Hawked Out!' fan will get a $50 Gift Certificate.

Open 9am

Darrell's Tavern
18041 Aurora (across from Fred Meyer)
206-542-6688

Doors open 9:30am. Bloody Mary bar and more

Jersey's Great Food

1306 N 175th St Ste 101
(right next to City Hall)
Shoreline 98133
206-546-4054

They'll be open at 9am, serving breakfast

Probably any bar with a big screen TV will be open Sunday morning, serving something to drink or eat. Check with your favorite, or scope out a new one.

North City Lounge on Facebook
17554 15th Ave NE
Shoreline 98155
206-362-1443

Open at 9am

Send in your photos and we'll print a few.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Ten Miles Past Normal


Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell


When Janie turns nine years old, she thought that that living on a farm and milking goats every morning was fun and cool and exciting. Now that she's a freshman in high school--in a city, where nobody else milks goats or gathers eggs before getting on the school bus--she thinks that living on a farm is weird.

Janie doesn't want to be weird. She wants to be normal. Then she joins the school Jam Band, meets an elderly man who turned a burned cross into yard art, makes friends with a sweet boy named Monster, and agrees to help her mother host a hootenanny. Before she knows what is happening, Janie has left "normal" ten miles behind her.

Rating:
No cussing, no on-page violence (the civil rights activists do relate their fears of violence in Missippippi prisons during the 1960's but those events are far removed from the present action), no sex, but there are some very enjoyable romances and one romantic fail. Recommended for ages 12 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern
Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS



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Lake Forest Park youth: apply for AWC scholarship


Quality Community Scholarship Application due to City March 1, 2013

The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement. They are offering six $1,000 scholarships to high school students who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree in fall 2013. Each city can nominate one candidate for the scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship a Lake Forest Park student must: (1) be involved or have been involved with a City government or with a community/school leadership activity; (2) be eligible to graduate from high school or complete home school or receive a GED in spring/summer 2013; (3) be a Washington state resident; and (4) plan to continue education in the 2013-2014 academic year at an accredited college, community college or trade school on a half-time or more basis.

Students interested in applying for this scholarship should submit an application which will include a personal essay and letter of recommendation from a non-relative directly into the City of Lake Forest Park by 5pm on March 1, 2013. Applications can be dropped off in person at City Hall or mailed to Lake Forest Park City Hall, Attn: AWC Scholarship Application, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. 

Applications will then be reviewed by Mayor Goss and one nominee for Lake Forest Park will be selected. The Lake Forest Park scholarship nominee will be submitted to AWC Center for Quality Communities by March 15, 2013.


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Public Health: Flu is now considered "widespread" in Washington

Flu is now considered "widespread" in Washington. That's a CDC and public health category that describes the distribution of flu geographically in a state (low, sporadic, regional, and widespread). Widespread means flu cases are found in most regions of the state (more than half, technically).


The most common flu strain this season is the same in Washington as the rest of the nation. It's an influenza A strain (H3N2), which is among the harsher strains; it can cause severe symptoms and is hard on older people and folks with other health conditions. Fortunately, the vaccine this season is a very good match for the strains that are circulating.

While flu vaccine isn't perfect, this season's vaccine is a good match and is the best protection against influenza. Even if people who've been vaccinated still get the flu (which is possible) the symptoms tend to be milder and not last as long. Hand washing and other good health manners are also important ways people can protect themselves and others from flu and other diseases.

Flu season came pretty early in OTHER parts of the country but in the west, including our state, it's been closer to normal. We typically see flu peak in January and February, so while we may be on the early edge of normal, it's in a typical seasonal range. In Washington, we've sometimes had lots of flu all the way into spring, so even though it takes two weeks for flu vaccine to be fully protective, there's still time and vaccination is important. We urge everyone six months and over to be vaccinated.

Flu shots are available at many area pharmacies.


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Seattle Musical Theatre announces their 36th season

Seattle Musical Theatre has constructed an enticing 36th season that will thrill audiences from all walks of life. New this year is a five show repertoire that includes a whimsical mix of Broadway and off-Broadway hits, contemporary and classic musicals, and adult delights along with fun for the whole family!

The 2013-2014 season kicks off with the Tony-nominated movie-to-musical hit Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (September 13 – October 6). Based on the popular 1988 film, the musical follows two con men living in the French Rivera, one making his extravagant living by swindling rich ladies out of their fortunes, and another who scams women by waking their compassion with the fictitious tragic tale of his grandmother’s waning health. But after meeting on a train, they realize the small town isn’t big enough for two frauds, so they determine a conning competition is the best way to see who gets to claim the territory. However, the con artist that comes out on top may come as a surprise to everyone. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a cheeky, irreverent musical sure to keep everyone laughing until the very end.

To ring in the holidays, Seattle Musical Theatre is bringing back the hit from their 35th season, Scrooge! (December 6 – 22) Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Scrooge! follows grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge through his revealing night of ghostly visits from his late business partner and Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Winner of multiple Academy and Grammy Awards, Leslie Bricusse brings new life to this classic tale. Seattle Musical Theatre took its audience feedback to heart with the successful production, building a holiday tradition for families to experience this everlasting and heartwarming tale each year.

The third selection is the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (February 7 – 23). This hilariously silly musical follows six young people as they compete to become a spelling bee champion. Fraught with the woes of puberty and overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, these youngsters struggle to become the best, but ultimately learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will leave a smile on everyone’s face as this quirky yet charming cast of outsiders demonstrate how they can stand out and fit in at the same time. As a unique twist, every performance includes four audience members who participate on stage as part of the bee, guaranteeing a new set of hilarious experiences every night.

Coming up quickly afterward will be the Mel Brook’s show that took Seattle by storm on its road to Broadway in 2007. Young Frankenstein (March 21 – April 13) is a monstrous new musical comedy that will have you remembering all the classic lines from the 1974 film starring Gene Wilder. It is the only place you'll witness a singing and dancing laboratory experiment in the largest tuxedo ever made. See Frederick Frankenstein as he unwillingly follows in his grandfather’s footsteps and becomes the mad scientist he was always meant to be. Young Frankenstein is a true roll in the hay that should not be missed by anyone!

Rounding out the season is the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Award, and Drama Desk Award winner Sunday in the Park with George (May 23 – June 15). This moving study of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat follows the artist as he struggles to maintain his relationship with his love, Dot, while working on his definitive painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.” We then meet his descendent 100 years later, an American artist uncertain of the road ahead of him. Musical theatre masters Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine bring to stage a heartbreaking work that is one of the most acclaimed musicals of our time.

Subscriptions will be available to the public for purchase in March online at  or over the phone at 206-363-2809.


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Shorecrest boys play host to Marysville Getchell Tuesday after Friday basketball victory at Everett

Updated 1-13-2013 1:15am

The Shorecrest boys' basketball team plays a home game against Marysville Getchell Tuesday after a Friday victory at Everett.

Shorecrest takes a 3-4 Western Conference 3A record (9-5 overall) into the game with Marysville Getchell (2-5 Wesco 3A, 4-10) at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Shorecrest High School.

In Shorecrest's victory at Everett, the Scots took a 34-15 halftime lead and hung on for a 62-55 win. Alex Horning led Shorecrest with 16 points. Teammate Benny Ortega added 15.


Shorecrest 62, Everett 55
At Everett High School, Friday, Jan. 11

Shorecrest --   18 16 10 18 -- 62
Everett ------- 11   4  19 21 -- 55

Shorecrest Scoring -- Connor Hyppa 3, Conin Oishi 8, Benny Ortega 15, Zach Lawson 3, Jake Scherf 0, Sam Franks 6, Masamba Njadoe 1, Dylan Pontrello 8, Alex Horning 16.

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Shorewood boys take 6-1 Wesco 3A basketball record into Tuesday home game with Marysville-Pilchurck

Updated 01-14-2013 1:08am

The Shorewood boys' basketball team takes a 6-1 Western Conference 3A record (11-3 overall) into a Tuesday home game with Marysville-Pilchuck (0-7 Wesco 3A, 0-14) at 7:15pm at Shorewood High School with junior-varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:40 and “C” teams playing at 3:45pm.

The Thunderbird “C” team plays at King’s Thursday at 5:30pm.

Then, Saturday the Shorewood boys’ varsity, JV and “C” teams and the girls’ varsity and JV teams play at Shorecrest in the annual all-day “Hoopapalooza IV.”

The Shorewood varsity shares the Wesco 3A South lead with Mountlake Terrace (6-1, 11-2). Shorewood lost at Mountlake Terrace Dec. 14. The two teams meet again Jan. 25.

Josh Hawkinson leads the Thunderbird varsity with 256 points in 12 games for an average of 21.3 points per game.



WESCO 3A BOYS' BASKETBALL STANDINGS

Wesco 3A South --- Conference  Overall

Mountlake Terrace  -- 6-1            11-2
Shorewood ------------ 6-1            11-3
Glacier Peak ---------- 5-2            11-3
Shorecrest ------------  3-4              9-5
Meadoedale ----------- 1-6              3-10

Wesco 3A North
Stanwood ------------- 6-1               9-5
Oak Harbor ----------  4-3               8-6
Marysville Getchell -  2-5              4-10
Everett ---------------- 2-5               5-9
Marysville-Pilchuck - 0-7              0-14

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Mars Hill Church throwing a party Sunday


Mars Hill Church, 2800 NE 200th, Shoreline 98155 - Sunday, Jan 13, 2013 9am, 11:15am, 5pm

We're going to throw an awesome party to celebrate the launch of our new sermon series - Ephesians: Who Do You Think You Are?

We'll have three Food Trucks:


Music, a Bubble Machine, a Bouncy House, and Video Games set up for our older students!

Join us as Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches through the book of Ephesians, a book saturated with being in Christ. Invite your friends, and don't miss this epic day!

Service times at 9am, 11:15am, and 5pm.

Find out more about the new sermon series here



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Unleash your inner Viking - free Skandia folkdance lessons

Free Scandinavian dance workshop


Saturday, February 2, from 10:30am – 12:00pm, unleash your “inner Viking” at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 – 52nd Ave W. (between Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood). Join Skandia Folkdance Society instructors, Elaine Mathies and Larry Reinert, for a free beginner’s class and a rollicking good time.

You don’t need a partner for this class, or a dance background (just good humor, and the desire to relax and have fun). Low-heeled shoes that turn easily will be helpful, but they’re not required. The class is geared to participants from the age of 12 to adults of any age.

Skandia class in session
Photo courtesy Skandia

Skandia is a well-respected organization dedicated to preserving the folk and music traditions of Scandinavia. Since 1949, Skandia teachers have studied folk dance in Scandinavia and taught thousands of people in the U.S. and Canada to dance. Best of all, Skandia holds live music dances twice monthly at the Cedar Valley Grange! Learn more about Skandia.

While there is no charge for the class, they would appreciate a courtesy call in advance to help in planning. Contact Judy at 206-784-8959, to say “count me in!” (or, if you won’t know until the last minute, just come to the workshop).


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History Day judges needed

History Day 2012
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

2013 North Puget Sound History Day season begins now

History Day judges are adults with an interest in history and a desire to help students in grades 6 -12 improve their ability to do historical research and present their results in public. Organizers expect to see contest entries from over 400 students at the Shoreline Center on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Volunteer judges will work in teams of three, evaluating student work.

Help evaluating student work is needed at two different times:

1. Judges to read papers and evaluate websites in February and early March. 
Judges work independently but meet briefly once as a team of three to assemble results. If you are interested in those types of entries, please mark your calendars as follows:

  1. Tues 12 Feb, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Paper judges receive assignments at Shoreline Center.
  2. Wed 13 Feb, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Website judges receive assignments at Shoreline Center.
  3. Fri, 1 Mar. Evaluations due to coordinators.
  4. Mon, 4 Mar. Final round paper and website judging begins.
  5. Mon, 18 Mar. Evaluations due to coordinators.

2. Judges to evaluate exhibits, documentaries and performances at the Shoreline Center on Wednesday, 20 March. Most judges will serve only in the morning. Some experienced judges will be asked to serve also in the afternoon. Please mark your calendars as follows:

   7:30 a.m.                Orientation in Shoreline Room
   9:00 - 11:30 a.m.   Evaluate entries in preliminary round
   12:30 - 2:30 p.m.   Final round judges evaluate entries

We hope you can join us for a very heartening exposure to young people doing good things.  To sign up to judge, follow this link.  If you need further information, email Judging Coordinator Gayle Edwards or check out the webpage.

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Sound Transit: Mudslides and bus fires - report from the CEO

Sound Transit CEO
Joni Earl
From the Jan 11, 2013 Newsletter of Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl

Mudslides

The number of Sounder North Line mudslides has become a major issue for Sound Transit, our Sounder customers and many others around the region. So far, mudslides have knocked out service between Everett and Seattle in record numbers this winter. Simply put, we haven’t had a season this bad for mudslides since we began running Sounder North Line trains in late 2003.

I told the Sound Transit Capital Committee on Thursday that we’re tracking the issue very carefully, collecting data and working on recommendations for the North Line service. We expect to have those recommendations in the next few weeks.
We are in discussions with the state, Amtrak and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railways, which owns the tracks.

Safety is our number one priority. We’re also very concerned about the reliability of service for our Sounder customers. During the cancellations we’re running special direct buses to our Sounder stations in the mornings and evenings. Sounder customers are frustrated, but they’ve also been understanding. Thanks again to our loyal riders for their patience.

Bus fire

Fortunately, no one was hurt this morning (Jan 11, 2013) when an ST Express bus caught fire on I-5 near Northgate. According to reports, once the driver became aware that something was wrong with the bus, he immediately pulled over and quickly evacuated all passengers onboard. He called for help and made sure everyone was safely off and away from danger before the fire actually started. All 70 passengers were transferred to other buses where they continued on into Seattle. Major thanks go out to the driver for his quick actions and to the passengers for their safe evacuation.

At about the same time, the driver of another ST Express bus near the South Everett Freeway Station noticed smoke and pulled over. That bus did not catch on fire.

So, what happened? We’re not entirely sure and won’t be until a full investigation is complete. That investigation is already underway and we’re looking forward to its findings so we can work on preventing it in the future.

Once again, thankfully, no passengers were injured.


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Late Nite Catechism: Sister Rolls the Dice

Late Nite Catechism: Sister Rolls the Dice is the latest class in the sinfully funny Catechism series. Sister returns to the Northshore Performing Arts Center (18125 92nd Ave NE, Bothell) on Saturday, January 26 at 7:30 pm.

The convent has decided that Sister (with her extensive gambling experience running the Church Bingo for the last 25 years) will organize a Las Vegas night! Sister will tackle topics ranging from magic tricks to table games and the dangers of drive-through marriage chapels. Don't forget: "What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas," but God sees everything!

Kimberly Richards (Sister) took her vows with Late Nite Catechism's order of funny nuns over eight years ago and has done extended tours around the country. 

Kim grew up in Oakland, California, where she attended Holy Names High School for the last four of her 12 beautiful years in Catholic school. She has been performing on stage for over 35 years, the first 15 as a professional dancer, illusionist, choreographer, aerialist and comedienne. 

Kimberly spent her formative years in Las Vegas during its heyday in the '70s and '80s, did a Far East tour for the Department of Defense, and hung from a rope at 60 feet without a net for two years at CIRCUS CIRCUS in Reno. She has won two Drama-Logue awards and three Dean Goodman Choice awards for her acting and choreography, and has appeared in two of San Francisco's longest running hits: Bar None and Beyond Therapy. Kim is pleased that her life has come full circle from 12 years of Catholic school to dancing the showrooms of Las Vegas to playing a nun.

Adults $36
Seniors $31
Youth under 17 $25
Tickets: NPACF or call 425-984-2471


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Keep pets safe in freezing weather

From Seattle Humane Society


With snow and freezing temperatures upon us, it’s time to prepare pets for the winter weather. Seattle Humane offers these tips to keep pets safe when the temperature dips.

Keep Pets Indoors
Kitty paws can get frostbitten in freezing temps
Photo courtesy Seattle Humane Society
Pets can get frostbite, too! Never leave your pet outside in freezing temperatures for an extended period of time. On freezing cold days, keep your walks and snow-romps short. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice. Dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. Research shows that more dogs are lost during winter than any other season. Always make sure your pet is microchipped and wears ID tags.

Dress Appropriately
A dog’s coat provides some insulation against the cold, but short-haired dogs need a coat or sweater for additional warmth while outside.

Increase Food Supply
Dogs have to work harder to stay warm when exercising outside. Increasing their food supply, particularly protein, will keep them in tip-top shape.

Beware of Seasonal Poisons
Coolant and antifreeze can spill in the garage or on the street and are lethal to dogs and cats. A dog’s paws, legs and stomach should be wiped off when coming in out of the rain, sleet, snow or ice. Make sure to use dog booties to prevent your pet from getting chemicals and street salt on the pads of their feet, which can lead to burns and poisoning if they lick their feet.

Offer Warm Sleeping Spots
Pets belong inside with the rest of the family. Providing a warm place to sleep, off of the floor and away from drafts, will keep dogs and cats feeling comfortable during the cold months. 

Save a Life by Tapping on Your Hood
Outdoor cats will climb under the hoods of cars for warmth, so be safe and bang loudly on the car’s hood before starting the engine to give any sleeping cats a chance to vacate.


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Shorewood home swimming victories over Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace Thursday improves season record to 8-1 going into Saturday invitational meet

The three teams are on the blocks at Shoreline Pool.
Competing are Shorewood, Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood boys’ swimming team takes an 8-1 dual-meet record into a 10-team invitational meet Saturday after double victories over Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace Thursday at Shoreline Pool.

The Thunderbirds compete in the Kentridge Invitational at the King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way at 10 a.m. Saturday.

In the home meet Thursday, Shorewood defeated Edmonds-Woodway, 103-56, and Mountlake Terrace, 119-33.

Shorewood had defeated Lynnwood and Meadowdale in a Tuesday home meet.

In Shorewood’s final meet of December, the Thunderbirds took their only dual-meet loss of the season, falling by one point to 4A Kamiak after Kamiak scored a close victory in the final relay.

Kamiak’s victory kept its four-year dual-meet winning streak alive.

Shorewood’s Galen Kintner swimming in the 500 freestyle.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

At Shoreline Pool, Thursday, Jan. 10
Shorewood 119, Mountlake Terrace 33
Shorewood 103, Edmonds Woodway 56

200-yard medley relay — Shorewood (Davis Harford, Torrey Morales, Andrew Garrison, Galen Kintner) 1:45.14.
200 freestyle — Doolittle, EW, 2:00.06.
200 individual medley — Torrey Morales, SW, 2:12.02.
50 free — Jonah Hoverson, SW, 23.41.
100 butterfly — Andrew Garrison, SW, 57.26.
100 free — Anders Blomso, SW, 53.93.
500 free — Galen Kintner, SW, 5:22.49.
200 free relay — Edmonds Woodway 1:51.28.
100 backstroke — Davis Harford, SW, 58.83.
100 breaststroke — Jack Allen, SW, 1:11.32.
400 free relay — Shorewood (Galen Kintner, Daniel Miranda, Arne Landboe, Jonah Hoverson) 3:34.79.

Shorewood’s Jason Edwards is pleased with his time.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

At Shoreline Pool, Tuesday, Jan. 8
Shorewood 105, Meadowdale 57
Shorewood 116, Lynnwood 33

200-yard medley relay — Shorewood (Jonah Hoverson, Andrew Garrison, Davis Harford, Torrey Morales) 1:44.41.
200 freestyle — Arne Landboe, SW, 1:58.73.
200 individual medley — Andrew Garrison, SW, 2:12.35.
50 free — Torrey Morales, SW, 23.81.
100 butterfly — Flynn, M, 57.65.
100 free — Davis Harford, SW, 53.80.
500 free — Andrew Garrison, S, 5:17.58.
200 free relay — Shorewood (Davis Harford, Jack Allen, Adam Hill, Galen Kintner) 1:36.71.
100 backstroke — Flynn, M, 1:02.32.
100 breaststroke — Phipps, M, 1:07.93.
400 free relay — Shorewood (Andrew Garrison, Gene Wehmeyer, Jason Edwards, Anders Blomso) 3:38.41.

At the end of the meet teams congratulate each other.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

At Shoreline Pool, Tuesday, Dec. 18
Kamiak 92, Shorewood 91

200-yard medley relay--Kamiak, 1:42.01*, Shorewood (Davis Harford, Torrey Morales, Andrew Garrison, Jonah Hoverson) 1:42.96**;
200 freestyle—Stupey, K, 1:46.73*;
200 individual medley—Limm, K, 2:06.14;
50 freestyle—Garrison, SW, 22.47**, Schumann 22.68*;
Diving--Jack Beam, SW, 197.16;
100 butterfly—Stupey, K, 53.16*;
100 freestyle—Garrison, SW, 49.06**, Schumann, K, 49.33*;
500 freestyle--Tore Landboe, SW, 4:55.81**;
200 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Morales, Adam Hill, Galen Kintner, Garrison) 1:31.59**, Kamiak, 1:33.03*;
100 backstroke—Lee, K, 55.50*;
100 breaststroke—Tacuyan, K, 1:06.07;
400 freestyle relay--Kamiak, 3:24.03*, Shorewood (Anders Blomso, Harford, Hoverson, Kintner) 3:24.08**.

*4A state-qualifying time
**3A state-qualifying time

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Shorewood boys win overtime basketball game at Oak Harbor Tuesday, then Friday victory at Marysville Getchell

The Shorewood boys' basketball team won an overtime game at Oak Harbor Tuesday before a Friday 74-39 victory at Marysville Getchell.

In the overtime victory over Oak Harbor, the Thunderbirds led 22-10 after the first quarter, 33-22 at halftime and 45-43 after three quarters before the Wildcats tied the game at 61-61 at the end of regulation play, only to have Shorewood pull out the 69-68 victory in overtime. Josh Hawkinson led the T-birds with 35 points. Teammate Ben Andrews scored 14, and Zane Hopen added 12.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Oak Harbor, 52-38. The Thunderbird “C” team won 56-33.

In Shorewood’s 74-39 victory at Marysville Getchell, the Thunderbirds led 20-7 after the first quarter, 38-23 at halftime and 55-33 after three quarters before blowing the Chargers further away in the final period. Hawkinson again led the T-birds, this time with 33 points. Teammate Taylor Freeman added 16.

Shorewood 69, Oak Harbor 68 (OT)
At Oak Harbor High School, Tuesday, Jan. 8

Shorewood ---   11 22 12 16 8 -- 69
Oak Harbor --  10 12 21 18 7 -- 68

Shorewood Scoring --Anxhelos Pere 0, Taylor Freeman 3, Brandon Mar 5, Zane Hopen 12, Ben Andrews 14, Josh Hawkinson 35, Sam Boone 0, Yonathan Michael 0, Max Hundhausen 0.

Shorewood 74, Marysville Getchell 39
At Marysville Getchell High School, Friday, Jan. 11

Shorewood -------------  20 18 17 19 -- 74
Marysville Getchell ---- 7 16  10  6 -- 39

Shorewood Scoring --Anxhelos Pere 0, Taylor Freeman 16, Brandon Mar 0, Zane Hopen 7, Karson Gronvold 1, Ben Andrews 9, Zach Rattray 4, Ian Kirk 0, Josh Hawkinson 33, Jordan Mur-Keung 4.


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Shorecrest student selected for national rugby team

Shoreline High School's Matt Brennan of the Seattle Vikings Rugby Club
runs to another score in the 2012 Washington State Rugby Championships.
(Copyright – Seattle Vikings 2013, provided with permission to all media.)

Matt Brennan of Lake Forest Park is one of eight Washington high school students selected to represent the United States in international competition.

He will be a member of the USA Rugby High School All-Americans (HSAA), among 24 players selected from 120 elite athletes.

Brennan attends Shorecrest and plays for the Seattle Vikings Rugby Club.

Brennan will play for the HSAAs in the International Elite Division of the Las Vegas Invitational 7s Tournament Feb. 8-9 in Las Vegas, Nev. One HSAA team will be selected from this competition to play in the Rosslyn Park 7s in London, England from March 18-22, 2103 - as well as the HSAA tour to face the Argentina and Uruguay national teams in July, 2013.

Shoreline High School's Matt Brennan of the Seattle Vikings Rugby Club
runs to another score in the 2012 Washington State Rugby Championships.
(Copyright – Seattle Vikings 2013, provided with permission to all media.)

The eight players made their way to the national team trials through their participation in the Washington State Loggers, the regional high-performance program for select club players in the U17 and U19 age groups. In addition to being top rugby players, Brennan, Lamositele and Nault were each selected high school All-Conference football players 2012, attesting to the continued rise of popularity and competitiveness in high school rugby in the Northwest. 


Steve Brennan, head coach of the Washington Loggers boys 7s program, said "We're extremely proud of the performance from these eight young men. As they've stepped-up to the level of international competition, the mental pressure and physical demands placed on young players is tremendous. To have two players from Seattle selected to wear the USA jersey is a testament to the work that's been put-in by these young men, their clubs, coaches and families." 

The selection of Brennan and Vasukilakeba to the national team trials caps-off a big year for the Seattle Vikings, as the club won the 2012 Washington State 7s Championships in both the U17 and U19 age groups. The players resume training with the Seattle Vikings in February, as the club prepares for its regular spring season, before touring to play in Ireland and Wales in April.



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Appeals court sides with developer and Snohomish County over Point Wells

Friday, January 11, 2013

Corrected and updated 1-12-2013 2:22am

Proposed North Village at Point Wells

A State appeals court has ruled in favor of the developer of a proposed condominium project at the Point Wells site in a part of southwest Snohomish County accessible only through the Richmond Beach area of Shoreline.

The appeals court ruling overturned a late 2011 King County Superior Court ruling that the zoning under which Snohomish County had accepted the developer's application was illegal. The appeals court said that the County could issue a permit under a less restrictive rules in effect when it accepted the application rather than the more restrictive rules ordered by the State Growth Management Hearings Board.

After the developer proposed building 3,100 condominiums on the former industrial site in southwest Snohomish County, the County rezoned the site as an "urban center." The County accepted the proposal for the development under that designation, but the Growth Management Hearings Board later said that the site didn't fit that designation and ordered more restrictive zoning for the site.

A King County Superior Court ruled in November 2011 that the City of Shoreline and the "Save Richmond Beach" organization were correct in saying that the development had to follow the new, more restrictive zoning rules.

The appeals court now has overturned the Superior Court with its ruling that the development could go ahead under the rules in effect when the County accepted the original application.

The original petition for review, filed by Save Richmond Beach is available here. The ruling is posted here.

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Two Shoreline residents in Annex Theatre original productions

The cast of Undo at Annex Theatre.
January 18 - February 16, 2013.
Photo by Truman Buffett Photography

Undo Opens Annex Theatre’s 26th Season,


Undo, written by Holly Arsenault and directed by Erin Kraft, will open on January 18 at the Annex Theatre Company on Capitol Hill, 1100 E Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122


January 18 – February 16, 2013, Thursday – Saturday at 8pm.
All Thursdays Pay-What-You-Can

What if you had to invite everyone you know to witness the most painful moment of your life? 
Undo imagines a world where divorce involves a formal ritual of division that goes far beyond splitting assets and signing papers. 
A dark, funny play about religion, family and forgiveness, Undo chronicles the day of Rachel and Joe Pfeiffer’s divorce. Fueled by grief, desire, long-kept secrets, humiliation and booze, the couple and their families come together to witness the dissolving of the union.

Undo is the first full-length play from local playwright, actor and dramaturg Holly Arsenault. Arsenault's short play, 24 Pictures of a Pilot, was produced at Live Girls! Theatre, and went on to be a finalist for the Heideman Award at the National Ten-Minute Play Contest at Actors' Theatre of Louisville. It was published in Rain City Projects' Manifesto Series V.2: Vivid Impact, edited by Steven Dietz. Dietz called 24 Pictures of a Pilot "a masterful example of narrative's power to allure, betray, and seduce us."

The world premiere production of Undo is directed by Erin Kraft, whose recent credits include: Paul Mullin’s Ballard House Duet for Custom Made Plays/Washington Ensemble Theatre, Joanna Horowitz’s 100 Heartbreaks for Bumbershoot, Emily Schwend’s Bloom for Live Girls! Theatre, and Kelly Kitchen’s adaptation of The Secret Garden with Book-It All Over. Kraft is a member of the artistic staff at Seattle Repertory Theatre.

The large, multi-generational cast of Undo is: Sydney Andrews (Seattle Shakespeare Company’s Antony and Cleopatra), Ashton Hyman (Seattle Repertory Theatre’s Clybourne Park), Marty Mukhalian (Seattle Shakespeare Company’s Pygmalion), Nick Edwards (Book-It Repertory Theater’s Circumbendibus: The Hunger Lounge), Samantha Leeds (Macha Monkey’s Sweet Nothing), Zoey Belyea (upstart crow’s Titus Andronicus), Barbara Lindsay (Cthulu), Mark Waldstein (Balagan’s Spring Awakening), Jillian Vashro (Annex Theatre’s Penguins), Tom Fraser (Catapult Theatre’s Tigers Be Still), Amy Hill (Seattle Shakespeare Company’s Pygmalion), and introducing Ian O’Malley as The Boy with the Glass.

Actress Barbara Lindsay and new actor Ian O'Malley are Shoreline residents.

With its relatable characters, universal themes, and slightly twisted but utterly believable reality, Undo is touching and darkly beautiful story of people at their most vulnerable and human.

Annex Theatre is a democratic collective of theatre artists dedicated to creating bold new work in an environment of improbability, resourcefulness and risk. Annex Theatre produces new plays by living playwrights, radical reinterpretations of classic scripts, and ensemble-generated non-linear spectacles. Annex originally opened its doors in 1987 in a former dance studio on 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle. Now located on 11th Avenue in the heart of Capitol Hill, Annex Theatre has produced hundreds of world and Northwest premieres.

Suitable for ages 15+
All Thursdays Pay-What-You-Can


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Kagi to serve on reorganized House Appropriations Committee; Farrell joins her on two other committees

Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi, who has been a member of the House ways and means committee, now will serve on the reorganized appropriations committee when the Legislature convenes next week.

House leaders have split the duties of the ways and means committee between the appropriations committee and a new finance committee.

Each member of the appropriations committee will serve on one of three appropriations subcommittees, with Kagi serving on the subcommittee on health and human services appropriations. Kagi is chairwoman of the House committee on early learning and human services and a member of the environment committee.

Newly elected Democratic 46th District State Rep Jessyn Farrell will join Kagi on both the committee on early learning and human services and the committee on the environment. She also will serve on the transportation committee.

Kagi is in her eighth two-year term representing the 32nd District, which includes Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, south Edmonds, Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace.

Farrell’s 46th District seatmate, Gerry Pollet, will join her on the transportation committee and serve on the finance committee and the higher education committee.

Pollet is in his first full term representing the 46th District, which includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle, after taking office by appointment in 2011 and winning a full term in 2012.

Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu will be vice chairwoman of the House business and financial services committee and serve on the transportation committee and the House rules committee, which decides what bills goal to the House floor for a vote.

State Senate committee assignments are not yet set.


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What's Happening

What’s Happening
By Joe Veyera

It’s a busy weekend in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, with events at Third Place Commons, Shoreline Community College, and the newly renovated Shorecrest Performing Arts Center.

Friday, January 11

Bryan Johnston – Author of “Man With A Gun”

Johnston will discuss his book, about a disgraced Marine sniper who, while traveling across the country, may have stumbled across the man who killed John F. Kennedy. The event will also include a panel to discuss assassination theories of JFK, including UW professor Dr. Donald Miller, Seattle attorney Ken Scearce, and Michael Reagan, founder of the Fallen Heroes Project.

6:30 P.M. – Third Place Books (17171 Bothell Way Northeast) – Free


Everett @ Shorecrest - Girls Basketball

After taking fourth place at the state tournament in March, Shorecrest has faced adversity this season, after losing key players India Matheson (now at Central Washington) and Brianne Lasconia (now at Seattle Pacific). On Friday, the 6-7 Scots will try to get back to .500 against a tough Everett team.

7:15 P.M. – Shorecrest High School Gym (15343 25th Avenue Northeast)– $5 Adults/$3 Senior Citizens/Free for Students w/ASB Card & Children Under 5.


Marysville-Getchell @ Shorewood - Girls Basketball

Shorewood sits atop the Wesco 3A South conference with a 5-1 record (10-3 overall), and will look to continue their streak of success against a struggling Marysville-Getchell (0-6, 2-11).

7:15 P.M. – Shorewood High School Gym - (17300 Fremont Avenue North) - $5 Adults/$3 Senior Citizens/Free for Students w/ASB Card & Children Under 5.

Harlequins / Charlatans, Folk Violin & Guitar

The duo of Amanda Fitch on violin and Harold Belskus on guitar draws their inspiration from the composers of the Romantic-era, while applying modern beats and structure, presenting the classic through the lens of the present-day.

7:30 P.M. – Third Place Commons – Free


Keith McClelland’s Shear Jazz

McClelland and his Shear Jazz quintet, featuring Jacques Willis, Dan Sales, Cary Black, Steve Yusen, and Steve Tanimoto, will play a tribute to the late Dave Brubeck, performing classics and other selections from the Brubeck library.

8:00 P.M. – North City Bistro / Wine Shop (1520 Northeast 177th Street) – For Reservations, Call (206)-365-8447


Shorecrest Hip Hop Presents: Physical Poetry (Second Show on Saturday)

Professional dance companies from the Seattle Area bring everything from hip hop to salsa to the stage to benefit the Shorecrest Hip Hop Dance Team.

8:00 P.M. – Shorecrest Performing Arts Center (15343 25th Avenue Northeast) - $15


Live Music at Darrell’s Tavern

It’s another Friday night of live music on Aurora Avenue, with Burley Mountain, The Bourbonites, and Johnson County bringing their fusions of country and rock to Darrell’s.

9:00 P.M. – Darrell’s Tavern (18041 Aurora Avenue North) – $6


Saturday, January 12

Tillariums at Sky Nursery

Krysta Carlisle will show interested gardeners how to maintain terrariums, glass enclosures for plants that can be as small as a saltshaker, or as large as someone is willing to maintain.

11:00 A.M. – Sky Nursery (18528 Aurora Avenue North) – Free


46th District Legislative Town Hall

Senator David Frockt, Representative Gerry Pollet, and Representative-Elect Jessyn Farrel will be on hand, as they lay out their priorities for the 2013 legislative session.

1:00 P.M. – Third Place Commons – Free


Carlos B. Gil – Author of, “We Became Mexican American: How Our Immigrant Family Survived to Pursue the American Dream”

Gil, an Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Washington, discusses the true story of how his ancestors left Mexico to settle in Southern California in the 1920s, traveling over several years towards San Fernando, California.

6:30 P.M. – Third Place Books – Free


Katy Bourne

Jazz vocalist Katy Bourne’s 2011 debut album, “As The Fates Decide,” was called, “a shining introduction to a vocalist who can swing as elegantly as the young Nancy Wilson while invading a lyric with both the insightfulness of Anita O’Day and the smolder of Julie London,” by Christopher Loudon of the Jazz Times.

7:30 P.M. – Third Place Commons – Free


Live Music at Darrell’s Tavern

Saturday night brings Rock n Roll to the crowd at Darrell’s, in the form of Industry People, King County Queens, and The Fuzz.

9:00 P.M. – Darrell’s Tavern (18041 Aurora Avenue North) – $6


Sunday, January 13

Robin McCabe / Maria Larionoff

Acclaimed pianist Robin McCabe and violinist Maria Larionoff, former Seattle Symphony concertmaster kick off, “The Beethoven Project,” with their first recital, as the duo will present the complete works for piano and violin of Beethoven over a two year period.

3:00 P.M. – Shoreline Community College Campus Theater (16101 Greenwood Avenue North)– $15 General Admission, $10 for Students, Seniors, & SCC Employees, $5 for SCC Students & Children Under 14


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King's DECA Tradeshow with 50 non-profits Jan 16-17

Wednesday, January 16 and Thursday, January 17 from 10:30am to 3pm. King’s Garden Gym at King’s High School, 19303 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133

High School students in the King’s High School DECA program partnered with non-profits throughout the Puget Sound area to promote the organizations and encourage volunteerism at the 2013 KHS uKnighting Leaders Operation Outreach tradeshow. The students will present interactive booths to engage visitors and demonstrate the business and leaderships skills learned in the DECA program.

More than 50 non-profit organizations will be represented at the event, which is expected to welcome more than 1,200 business leaders, families, school district staff and community members over two days.

The uKnighting Leaders Operation Outreach tradeshow will provide non-profit organizations from the Puget Sound with publicity and promotion, increasing awareness and enthusiasm for community members while providing students with hands-on experience and real time learning opportunities.


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Vince Mira Band to play at the Shoreline Center Auditorium

Vince Mira in Shoreline Feb 16
On the verge of releasing his third album, local singer/songwriter Vince Mira will be playing at the Shoreline Center Auditorium at 7pm Saturday, February 16th.

Often called the “young baritone with a big voice,” Vince Mira and his band will have your toes tappin' and hands clappin' as he plays his Country/Americana style songs with a voice akin to Johnny Cash. This is your chance to see why this local man became a national sensation.

Vince Mira kicked off his career playing for tips at the Pike Place Market where he was quickly discovered and went on to record two albums produced by John Carter Cash at the Cash Cabin.  He has since played on ““The Ellen Degeneres Show,” “Good Morning America,” and “The Inside Edition.” Locally he’s played Bumbershoot, and taken the mainstage at the Sasquatch Festival. Listen to a sample of his work.

Brought to you by the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council, tickets are $20 and are available now from Brown Paper Tickets or by calling the Arts Council office at 206-417-4645. Show begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm, seating is general admission so come early and get the best seats.

Shoreline Center Auditorium is located at the north end of the Shoreline Center at 18560 1st Ave NE.


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Four District teachers earn National Board Certifications



Four Shoreline School District teachers have received their certifications from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

The teachers and schools are:

  • Briahna Attebery, Einstein Middle School
  • Tammy Ceesay, Shorewood High School
  • Chrisy Francescutti, District literacy specialist
  • Andie Holsten, Einstein Middle School


With this latest announcement, Shoreline now has a total of 65 board-certified teachers currently working in the District. Numbers released by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards show that Washington has the second-most new NBCTs (575), behind only North Carolina, and is fourth overall in the total number of NBCTs (6,817). This achievement brings the total number of teachers certified nationwide to more than 100,000.

The national certification process takes a minimum of 18 months. Teachers must demonstrate in their four-part portfolio a deep understanding and application of the national standards that are in place for their field of teaching. A national panel of peers then assesses the portfolio. Teachers also take a six-part examination in their content area.

The Shoreline School District supports the National Board Certification program by paying half of the registration fee. Those who complete the program receive a yearly salary bonus approved by the Legislature. Teachers attaining certification provide service either teaching professional development classes, supporting or mentoring colleagues, or working on projects.

Created in 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit organization devoted to advancing the quality of teaching and learning.


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Shoreline Walks information meetings for potential walk leaders

Shoreline Walks
Photo courtesy
City of Shoreline
Starting in Spring 2013, the City of Shoreline is piloting a walking program to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

The walks will explore neighborhoods, parks and trails offering great insight into some of the best walking routes in our city. The volunteer-led walks are free to the public.

Recreation Assistant Marianne Johnson says "We have gotten a great response from potential volunteers and I’m setting up two meetings for potential volunteers to come and get information about the program and volunteering. We are asking volunteers to submit a walk proposal form by February 8th so we can pull together some walks and really get this thing rolling."

You also might have an event or program coming up that could have a walk created or some other creative way of joining Shoreline Walks. Even if you are past the February 8th deadline, walks can always be added to the program.

Those interested can check out the information document for Shoreline Walks.

Anyone who might be interested in volunteering to lead a walk is encouraged to attend one of the information meetings. If possible, people are asked to RSVP to Marianne Johnson which meeting they will attend, but are encouraged to come anyway.

Volunteer Information Meeting 1
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
5:00pm
Haggen Grocery Store – Bistro/Fireplace area
1201 N 175th St

Volunteer Information Meeting 2
Thursday, January 17, 2013
8:00am
Haggen Grocery Store – Bistro/Fireplace area


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