Shoreline Library Activities - February 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155
206-362-7550

February 2013 Events


Children and Families

Korean Story Times
Friday, February 1, 8 and 15, 10:30am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Spanish Story Times
Friday, February 8, 15 and 22, 1:30pm
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Chinese Story Times
Friday, February 8, 15 and 22, 2:15pm
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Evening Family Story Times
Monday, February 11, 7pm
All young children welcome with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times
Tuesday, February 12, 10:05am
Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times
Tuesday, February 12, 11am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Tale of a Snow Queen
Thursday, February 21, 2pm
Presented by Live Paint and Cindy Arnold.
Ages 3 to 8 with adult.
Celebrate the beauty of winter with this adaptation of the classic fairy tale, The Snow Queen. Be surrounded by flurries of make believe snow and a magic rabbit with very important secrets to share. Create a snow wand to use as a prop for the performance finish! Winter-themed costumes are welcome.
Space is limited, first come, first seated.

Read to Me!
Through May 2013.
Newborn to age 5 with adult.
Read together for 20 minutes for 20 days in a month, and bring a completed 'Read to Me' form to the library to select a free prize book! 
Ask at the Information Desk for more details. 


Teens

Game On!
Wednesday, February 6 and 20, 4-6pm
Play video games at the library.

Study Zone
Sundays-Thursdays, 5-7pm
When school is in session.
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Shoreline Teen Advisory Board
Ages 12 to 18.
Join the Teen Advisory Board and make decisions about what happens in your library.
Ask at the Information Desk for dates and times.



Adults

Tax Help
Saturday, February 9, 16 and 23, Noon-4pm
Thursday, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4:30-8pm
Free tax assistance is provided by AARP/IRS. Bring your last year’s tax return. Electronic filing will be available.

Computer Class: Introduction to Using the Library Catalog
Monday, February 4, 5:30pm
Please call 206.362.7550 to register.

Citizenship Workshop
Tuesday, February 12, 19 and 26, 7pm
Get free individualized help with all stages of the process for becoming a United States citizen.

Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group
Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100 by Michio Kaku
Monday, February 11, 7pm

eReader and Digital Downloads Demo
Tuesday, February 12, 4pm
Thursday, February 21, 4pm
Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader device or computer during this digital downloads demonstration.

Opera Preview of La Boheme
Thursday, February 14, 7pm
Join Norm Hollingshead for an opera preview of LaBoheme.

Computer Class: Advanced Library Catalog
Friday, February 22, 2:30pm
Please call 206.362.7550 to register.

Great Operatic Duets, Part I
Monday, February 25, 7pm
Many opera lovers have shared that their favorite pairs of operas are the duets, two voices blending. Norm Hollingshead has devoted two lectures to his favorite duets. He will illustrate his commentary with recorded musical excerpts.

Talk Time
Wednesdays, 10am-Noon
Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

SCORE Counseling
Volunteers from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) are available by appointment to advise current and future small business owners.
Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.

SHIBA Counseling
Volunteers from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will offer free individual counseling in English and Chinese.
Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.

Computer Classes
Inquire at the Information Desk for dates and times. 


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Third Place Commons Breakfast: Celebrate the Heart of the Community on Valentine’s Day

Full house at the 2012 Commons Breakfast

Third Place Commons Breakfast
Celebrate the Heart of the Community on Valentine’s Day

By Constance Perenyi

Third Place Commons is the heart of the community in the north end. What better time to show your love than on Valentine’s Day at our annual fundraising breakfast? Tickets are only $40 each, or you can host table of 8 for $300. Every dollar raised supports our programs, over 800 every year, all free to the public.


The event starts at 7am, and ends well before 8:30 so our guests can get to work. Yes, it is early, but great fun, with music, delicious food from the Honey Bear (can you spell bacon?) and Great Harvest Bread Company, and lively commentary from M.C. Alan Schauffler.

Teri Howatt of Fresh Mail
and Master of Ceremonies Alan Schauffler

Auction items
And we’ve got you covered just in case you need a last minute gift for your valentine. Auction items this year include a Lover’s Basket, complete with wine, chocolate, dinner at the Lake Forest Bar and Grill, and a tango lesson for two.

Are you and your beloved missing the LFP Farmers Market? We have a picnic basket full of market goodies to tide you over until opening day in May. Bird lovers will enjoy a new feeder and seed from Wild Birds Unlimited, avian-inspired artwork from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, and the chance to have Tony Angell answer all your questions about birds and art over coffee. 

 Eager gardeners can bid on a consultation from Cottage Garden Designs and get a jump on the season with tools from Town Center Hardware. Last but not least is a book lover’s basket, filled with surprises from Third Place Books.

"Commons Creatives"
Every year, Third Place Commons honors partners who enliven our community. In 2013, we are pleased to recognize the “Commons Creatives,” the clever folks who make things in the space. They knit and crochet, draw and paint, write and perform music. They dance, sing, hook rugs, tie flies, and they make the Commons the lively, welcoming place it is.

Regular "Creatives"
If you spend any time at all in the Commons, you are sure to have seen some of our regular Creatives. Our weeks start with Good Knits sessions on first and third Mondays of the month. This is hybrid knitting/book club creates hundreds of warm, wooly accessories each year for charity while they discuss books. A group of illustrators meet regularly on Tuesday afternoons, and attracts artists who work in a variety of media. And if you work during the week, they encourage you to join the fun on the first Saturday Commons Art-In.


Members of the Church of the Holy Stitch
at work in Third Place Commons

Church of the Holy Stitch
On Thursdays, members of the Church of the Holy Stitch convene in the morning, enjoy lunch together, and stitch into the afternoon. These devoted knitters met weekly at Village Yarn and Tea, mourned when the shop closed a few years ago, then packed their knitting bags and moved into the Commons. They warmly welcome new congregants at all skill levels.

Welcoming Space
For many creative folks, the Commons serves as a home away from home, or an alternate studio for artists who crave companionship and support. Elsa Bouman, a Creative of many talents, notes that she and her family chose Lake Forest Park when they moved from California because of Third Place Commons. Even though she grew up in the area, Katy Scott has found an extended family of kindred spirits in the Commons. A remarkable young knitter who generously helps beginners through their first projects, Katy speaks for all of us when she admits that her life would not be the same without this welcoming space.

Sylvia's Owl

Arts and Music
We celebrate the spark of creativity at our Valentine’s Day Breakfast. Lake Forest Park musicians Glen and Alisa Milner kick off the morning with their energetic fiddles, and local singer Dale Cummings treats us to a timely love song written by Robert Burns. We are honored to welcome Jim Kelly, Executive Director of 4Culture, as our featured speaker. 4Culture generously funds programs in the Commons, and Jim explains why third places are so important to the communities we serve.

Tickets for the breakfast are available at Third Place Books, and online

Won’t you be our valentine on February 14th?


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Resources for parents and child care providers to help children bridge the gap between Early Learning and Kindergarten

Monday, February 4, 2013



The Shoreline Getting School Ready Team is holding a session for parents, child care providers, and caregivers of young children to help them "bridge the gap" between Early Learning experiences and Kindergarten.

February 6, 2013 - Shoreline Children’s Center, 1900 N 170th Shoreline 98133 - 6-8:30pm.

This free, learning experience for adults will feature:

  • Shoreline School District elementary school Kindergarten Teachers and Principals
  • Shoreline Head Start staff
  • Meridian Park Developmental Preschool Staff
  • Shoreline Children’s Center staff
  • representatives from the King County Library System
  • representatives from the Center for Human Services  


To register for this "Getting School-Ready" event contact Tanya Laskelle, 206-631-8836.


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Math and Engineering fun can be found at Cascade K-8 this Thursday

A visitor experiments at the 2012
Math and Engineering Fair
Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy hands-on activities, games and prizes at the Cascade K-8 Math and Engineering Fair from 6-8pm on Thursday, February 7th at Cascade K-8 Community School, 17077 Meridian Ave N 98133. 206-393-4180.

Everyone is invited to come and check out Cascade's multi-age format and experiential education in action. Students approaching middle school are especially encouraged to come find out about Cascade's Journey program, which utilizes the National Science Foundations' STEAM system of learning: an interdisciplinary study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Current students and Cascade K-8 parents will be available in the office to chat about all grade levels.

This annual, public event is designed to celebrate how much fun math and engineering can be. Fair stations will feature design-and-build activities representing particular engineering disciplines. For example, in the Civil Engineering area, parents and children will be constructing model dams. In the Aerospace Engineering area participants will design and test wind foils.

The event covers Mechanical Engineering, Environmental, Engineering, Design Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Robotics. Attendees will see demonstrations of robots, loudspeaker designs, solar panels, nanotechnology, sustainable farming, carpentry, and more.

Partners include: High School PRONTO robotics team, Cascade K-8 Lego League Team, Shoreline Solar Project, and Seattle Tilth. Music will be provided by Cascade K-8 Jazz Ensemble.

A Used Book Fair with hundreds of gently used books will be part of the fair offering. Book donations will be accepted at the school any day before the event.


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Educational opportunity for student pages in Olympia

The capitol dome in Olympia
OLYMPIA - State Rep. Ruth Kagi (D – Shoreline) is seeking students from 14 to 16 years of age who are interested in serving as pages in the state House of Representatives during the 2013 session.

“Paging is a weeklong, hands-on civics lesson,” Kagi said. “Each year, I’m delighted to meet the bright young men and women who come to Olympia to participate in the legislative process.”

Pages perform ceremonial tasks and miscellaneous errands for legislators and legislative staff.  In addition to their paging duties, pages also spend two hours per day in a classroom setting learning about the history of the legislature and how a bill becomes law.

Legislators sponsor a limited number of pages during the session, which this year runs through April 28.  Kagi seeks to sponsor students who live and attend school within the 32nd Legislative District, which includes northwest Seattle, Shoreline, Lynnwood and parts of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace.

Interested students need permission from a parent or guardian, as well as their school, to participate in the page program.  More information and an application can be found on the House Page Program web page,

Contact Rep. Ruth Kagi, 360-786-7910.


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A European perspective on food and farming - Thursday at SCC

A European Perspective on Food and Farming:
Food Label and Transgenic (GMO) Agriculture

Dr. Coaimhin MacMaolain
Trinity College, Dublin
Dr. Coaimhin MacMaolain, Lecturer in Law, Trinity College, Dublin Ireland

Food is fundamental to human existence much like water, housing and energy. Issues of food and food production (or farming) are viewed through so many different lenses: culture, development, science and health, economics and politics. This series explores key issues that dominate global food and farming today. 

Thursday, February 7, 7-8:30 p.m.
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)
This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the symposium, Global Food and Farming, organized by the Global Affairs Center, International Education Department.


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Shorecrest boys start district basketball tournament at Stanwood Tuesday after winning final regular-season game

Otis
Wilmot Graphics
The Shorecrest boys’ basketball team opens Northwest District 3A tournament play at Stanwood Wednesday, Feb. 6, after the Scots won their final regular-season game Thursday. Jan. 31. 

With the victory over Meadowdale Thursday Shorecrest wrapped up the fourth and final spot in the tournament from the Western Conference 3A South.

As the No. 4 Wesco 3A South team, Shorecrest (4-9 Wesco 3A, 10-10 overall) is matched with Wesco 3A North champion Stanwood (12-1, 15-5). The game is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Stanwood High School.

In Shorecrest’s 63-47 victory over Meadowdale, the Scots led 20-2 after the first quarter, 32-14 at halftime and 45-24 after three quarters before coasting through the final period. Dylan Pontrello led the Scots with 20 points and Alex Horning added 14.

Two days earlier, Shorecrest had lost to Wesco 3A South champion Mountlake Terrace.

Leading scorers for the Scots are Conin Oishi, with 194 points in 16 games for an average of 12.1 points per game, and Alex Horning, with 210 points in 19 games for an average of 11.1 points per game.

Mountlake Terrace 51, Shorecrest 35
At Shorecrest High School, Tuesday, Jan. 29


Mountlake Terrace -- 14 15 8 14 -- 51
Shorecrest ------------   9   9 8   9 -- 35

Shorecrest Scoring — Drew Magaoay 0, RJ Eserjose 2, Benny Ortega 0, Zach Lawson 0, Liam O’Neill 4, Alex Hofstrand 0, Sam Franks 3, Aaron Kelly 0, Masamba Njadoe 10, Dylan Pontrello 3, Alex Horning 10, Connor Hyppa


Shorecrest 63, Meadowdale 47
At Meadowdale High School


Shorecrest     20 12 13 18 -- 63
Meadowdale   2 13   9 23 -- 47
 
Shorecrest Scoring --Benny Ortega 9, Zach Lawson 1, Liam O'Neill 0, Sam Franks 9, Masamba Njadoe 10, Dylan Pontrello 20, Alex Horning 14, Connor Hyppa 0.

Shorecrest Regular-Season Scoring
Player

Games
Points
P/G
Conin Oishi

16
194
12.1
Alex Horning

19
210
11.1
Masamba Njadoe

20
152
7.6
Sam Franks

19
134
7.1
Dylan Pontrello

20
115
5.8
Benny Ortega

20
91
4.6
Liam O'Neill

16
52
3.3
Jake Scherf

16
36
2.3
Zach Lawson

19
42
2.2
Taylor Simmons

1
2
2.0
RJ Eserjose

8
14
1.8
Alex Hofstrand

15
26
1.7
Connor Hyppa

14
22
1.6
Danny Ghebremichael

7
10
1.4
Keelan Tidwell

8
5
0.6
Aaron Kelly

1
0
0.0
Drew Magaoy

1
0
0.0



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Crime in Shoreline A-Z 1-28 to 2-3-2013

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Crime in Shoreline A-Z 
A week of crime 1-28 to 2-3-2013

A - Suspicious circumstances - couple found a strange t-shirt within their bed.

All in the family - Box of change missing from home, suspects sister. / Son with heroin addiction stole game console from parents. / Mother takes game box from son as punishment, he punches wall and throws box on pavement. / Daughter steals firearm after domestic violence incident. / Duplex broken into and tv and game console stolen, suspects son.

Arrest –  Man wandering around Innis Arden in the rain, booked on outstanding warrants. / (Stolen) Car running with no key, evidence of car prowls, driver and passenger booked on warrants.  

Bicycle - Ten year old's bike stolen from Fred Meyer. / Bike stolen from secured bike rack in front of Walgreen's at 145th.

Burglary189xx 16 NE house set back from street so no one saw burglar climbing in kitchen window. / 184xx 12 NE pried front door open and pushed through chain. / 195xx 26 NW pushed open bedroom window. / 187xx Ridgefield Rd forced entry through bedroom window, got computers and jewelry. / 201xx NE 147th attempt to pry open doors was unsuccessful.

Car theftCostco parking lot. / Loaned car to someone who failed to return it. / Meadowbrook Apts. Victim was warming up her car when suspect got in it and drove away.

Casinos - Two people got in an argument at Goldie's and one hit the other.

Forgery/Fraud - Suni's took bad checks from "known mail thieves." / Man lost checkbook at Fred Meyer, at least one check forged and used. / Lost debit card and someone used it. / Wallet stolen at Rec Center and bank card used on Amazon. / Mountlake Terrace resident opened Comcast account in the name of a Shoreline resident, then didn't pay the bill.

LarcenyArabella Apts - a guest apparently left with the hostess' diamond ring. / Shorewood - two different students had iPads stolen at school. / Theft from SCC locker. / Cable cut and public laptop stolen from Aurora Safeway. / Wallets stolen from unlocked lockers at YMCA.

Mental issues - Safeway gas pumps, person with history of mental illness and no treatment, has been in possession of firearms and swords. / Disabled veteran threatened to kill himself. / Ibuprofen overdose, possible to get attention of ex. / Man entered a business wearing no pants, was still standing there when police arrived. / Suicidal woman with psychosis. 

Shoplifting –  Radio Shack, two speakers. / Aurora Safeway, woman had items in purse, gave a false name, had outstanding warrants. / Goodwill - 3 times. / Fred Meyer - 2 times. / RiteAid - two women filled bags and left the store.

Smash and grab - Car in business parking lot, thieves broke car window with screwdriver and took bags from seat. / Vehicle in private driveway, lock jimmied and music equipment stolen. / Alaska visitor had his car prowled at 197xx Wallingford, documents taken. / Hamlin Park. / Living Wisdom School parking lot. / Seattle Grace Presbyterian, got a laptop from vehicle in parking lot. / A Place for Kids child care parking lot. / 24 Hour Fitness Ballinger - got backpack with credit cards.

TaggersRetaining walls on N 175th marked with initials. / Skate park at Paramount School Park.

Trespass - Patron made a scene at adult video store. / Double Trespass from both 7-11 and North City Tavern the same day. / North City Safeway. / Intoxicated Tent City #3 resident gets in dispute with another resident and is asked to leave.

VandalismSign cut at St. Lukes.

ZRefrigerator stolen from apartment under renovation at 145th and Bothell Way - have a suspect in mind.



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Public reception for LFP Police Chief candidates Wednesday

Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Lake Forest Park community is invited to meet the final candidates for Chief of Police at a community reception at City Hall scheduled for 6 to 7pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

Five finalists for the Chief of Police position are scheduled for a full day of interviews that Wednesday. Elected officials, local law enforcement leaders, City department heads, police department employees and community members are included in the final interview process.

The community reception, scheduled for 6pm Wednesday, will include a time for citizens to meet the Chief of Police candidates and talk to them in an informal setting. Citizens will be invited to give their input on the candidates on feedback forms available at the reception. Everyone is welcome.

The hiring process includes a thorough background check and additional state requirements. Mayor Goss expects to complete the process and make a final offer in early March 2013. The target hire date for the new Chief of Police is April 1, 2013.

Former police chief Dennis Peterson retired effective January 6, 2013 after serving as Police Chief of Lake Forest Park for over 12 years.



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Opera explained: La Boheme



Here's an easy way to understand opera with people who are willing to explain a production, show slides, review the plot, explain the action, and generally make the opera accessible. These sessions are free and open to all.


Seattle Opera Preview 7-8pm
Tuesday, February 5
Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way, upper level, LFP 98155

Members of Seattle Opera’s education staff will lead an informal opera talk designed to give you a great orientation to their upcoming production of La Boheme.


Opera Preview of La Boheme
Thursday, February 14, 7pm

Join Norm Hollingshead for an opera preview of La Boheme.
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155


Great Operatic Duets, Part I
Monday, February 25, 7pm

Many opera lovers have shared that their favorite pairs of operas are the duets, two voices blending. Norm Hollingshead has devoted two lectures to his favorite duets. He will illustrate his commentary with recorded musical excerpts.
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155

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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Akata Witch


Book Review by Aarene Storms
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born in America. Her parents are Nigerian, but Sunny is an albino. She feels that she doesn't fit in, no matter where she goes ... but after she sees a vision of the world's end, she learns that there is a reason for all of her differences: Sunny has magic, and lots of it. She is a Leopard Person, born with powerful juju ... and only she and her friends will be able to stop the mysterious criminal Blackhat Otokoto.

Does it sound like Harry Potter in Africa? It kind of reads that way, too ... but the similarities do not detract from a ripping good story. Great characters, terrific setting (both the real world of modern Nigeria and the magical world of Leopard Knocks), and excellent action sequences. 

No cussing, a few kisses, and some magical violence. This book stands alone, but there is clearly room for a sequel (or a series). 

Recommended ages 12 to adult. 


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Sky Nursery - Indoor seed starting and hoop houses


Saturday, February 9          11 am – 12:30 pm
Indoor Seed Starting        Emily Wilkins

By growing your own plant starts, you can save money, choose from more varieties, and have your plants ready exactly when you need them. Emily will cover when, how, and why to start your own transplants.  A full line of seed starting supplies, from peat pots to heating mats to mini greenhouses, will be available for purchase.
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 206-546-4851


Sunday, February 10                                         1:00 pm –2:30 pm
Hoopla:  Gardening with Hoop Houses       Alex Ekins of Scratch and Peck

Hoopla!  A greenhouse, shade house, bird deterrent, insect barrier, as you need through the seasons…. The Hoopla’s design makes it easy to install and use on either raised bed systems or in-ground gardens.  Plant and harvest earlier, harvest longer, grow greens into the winter, using Hoopla as a greenhouse; protect succulent veggies from insects and birds, using it as a pest barrier; shade tender lettuce and new starts if we get hot weather.  Find out why and how to use this system to improve your harvest.
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 206-546-4851


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Have you read Physics of the Future?


If you have read Physics of the Future or if you can finish it in the next week, the Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group is the place for you.

Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100 by Michio Kaku is the book of the month.

The discussion group meets on Monday, February 11, 7pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-7550.

The author reportedly gets up to a thousand people at his public appearances.



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Golden Bow Florist and Gifts moves to old Brown's Coffee location


Golden Bow Gifts and Flowers has moved from its previous location on the west side of 15th NE in the heart of North City, to the other side of the street in the location formerly occupied by Brown's Coffee shop, 1502 NE 179th 98155.

They are ready to go for Valentine's Day. Order in person, online, or over the phone 206-417-4889.


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46th District Democrats consider changes to handle endorsements

In the aftermath of political redistricting, the 46th District Democrats will be considering a major rules change in how endorsements are considered for their organization at their meeting on Feb 21, 2013, 7:30pm at Olympic View Elementary School, 504 NE 95th St. Seattle, WA 98115.

From their newsletter:


For the first time in over three decades, the 46th Legislative District covers jurisdictions other than Seattle. The Executive Board is proposing changes to the Bylaws and our endorsement rules to adapt our long-standing approach to endorsements to this new reality. 
With the addition of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park into our family, we have grown from ten to twenty-six local electoral categories. We have two new city governments, a new US Congressional District, two new school districts, a new District Court district, a fire district, four utility districts, a library district and two parks districts - most of which have elected officials. This better than doubles the number of candidates we need to hear from at Candidates and Issues Nights and decide upon at our endorsement meetings.
Our challenge is twofold: First, we have to figure out how to handle the growth in electoral categories without holding marathon 8-10 hour endorsement meetings. The second challenge is balancing the desire of residents in any given jurisdiction to have a primary voice on endorsements in that jurisdiction with the fact any endorsement comes from the entire 46th LD Membership.
The new rules propose a Caucus system to handle these challenges. The proposal allows the Executive Board to create geographically-based Caucuses for purposes of considering local races. For example, residents of Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Seattle could have their own Caucus to vote on endorsement for candidates and ballot measures in their individual cities.


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SCC names Maile Keanu as "Women's Basketball Player of the Week"

SCC’s Maile Keanu was dominate on the boards this week.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Shoreline Community College on Sunday named freshman Maile Keanu from South Kitsap High School, as the SCC Women's Basketball Player of the Week.

Keanu had 22 points, 22 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 blocked shot and 1 steal in two games for SCC during the week of January 28 - February 3. Her totals include 15 rebounds against Northwest Indian College on Wednesday night.

SCC split games during the week, routing Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, WA 74-44 and losing to Everett Community College on Saturday, 83-72.

SCC is 9-10 on the season and 2-6 in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC plays at Bellevue College on Wednesday and hosts Olympic College on Saturday in the SCC Gym at 2pm.


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SCC names Joshua Youngblood as Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Joshua Youngblood hit 7 of 11 three pointers against Everett CC
Photo by Wilson Tsoi from previous game with Bellevue



Joshua Youngblood who helped lead the Shoreline Community College Men's Basketball team to two wins this past week was named SCC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for January 28 – February 3.

Youngblood, a sophomore forward who transferred from Highline Community College and played high school basketball at Shadow Ridge High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, scored 61 combined points in two games, had 10 rebounds with 9 assists and 7 steals in wins over Northwest Indian College and Everett Community College. He scored 35 points against EVCC and hit 7 of 11 three point shots.

SCC defeated Northwest Indian College on Wednesday, 103-94 after falling behind by 20 points and revenged an earlier loss to Everett CC, by erasing a 18 point deficient and winning 104 to 90.

SCC improved its record to 4-14 on the season and 2-6 in the region. SCC faces Bellevue College on the road Wednesday night and then comes back to the SCC Gym on Saturday to face Olympic College at 4pm.


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T-Birds, Scots open playoffs this week

It's playoff time for the local high schools, as post-season play begins this week in District 1.

The Shorewood girls finished second in 3A WESCO South (9-4 in league, 14-6 overall), and their reward is a home game Tuesday night at 7 PM against Everett (6-7, 10-10), the #3 seed from WESCO North. The Seagulls could prove a dangerous opponent as several of their players who violated the school's Athletic Code over the holidays, and who missed most of January, have now been allowed to return to the team.

The game will be televised on Channel 26, through the efforts of the District's Live Video Production Club.

The Shorecrest girls (8-5, 11-9) have the tough task of traveling to Ferndale (12-0, 18-1) on Tuesday. The Scots come into the playoffs the #3 seed from the South, while the Golden Eagles soar into the post-season as the #2 seed from the North.

Three teams from District 1 will advance to the Regional round.

For those who can read a bracket, here's how the girls' slate shapes up.

On the boys side of things, the T-Birds finished third in WESCO South (9-4, 14-6), and they'll travel to Oak Harbor for their first round game to face the second-seeded Wildcats (7-6, 11-9) on Wednesday.

The fourth-seeded Scots limped to the finish line, ending their schedule with a mark of 4-9, 10-10. They travel on Wednesday to play the top-seeded Stanwood Spartans (12-1, 15-5).



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SW Girls Playoff Hoops on Channel 26 Tuesday


Tuesday night's first round District playoff game between the Shorewood T-Birds girls and the Everett Seagulls will be televised live on Channel 26 by the Live Video Production Club of Shorewood and Shorecrest.

Frank Workman will handle the play-by-play, joined by Shorewood junior Anxehlos Pere, on loan from the T-Birds playoff-bound boys basketball team.


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Third Place Commons activities February 2013

Corrected 02-06-2013 9:58pm


Third Place Commons Community Calendar
17171 Bothell Way NE, upper level
Lake Forest Park 98155
For information: 206-366-3302
February 2013


Writing Your Authentic Voice 5-7pm
Sunday, February 10, 24

This creative writing class is for adult writers of all genres who are looking for inspiration, character development techniques, and how to build successful plots and themes in longer pieces.  Register with instructor and MFA student Ginna Luck.


Seattle Opera Preview 7-8pm
Tuesday, February 5

Members of Seattle Opera’s education staff will lead an informal opera talk designed to give you a great orientation to their upcoming production of La Boheme.


Playtime! 10am-11:30am
Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27

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.


Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council Annual Meeting 7 – 8:15 pm
Wednesday, February 6

The Arts Council presents the 2013 Community Awards, and Artists in Schools Grant Awards. Learn about area arts programs, and congratulate this year’s grant recipients.


Saturday, February 9

Escape the dark and dreary days of winter with a colorful, artistic, and energetic performance by Woodinville Dance Academy’s Inside Out Performance Group. Find out more about Woodinville’s premiere dance studio at .


LFP Garden Club Meeting 9:15-11:30am
Tuesday, February 12

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10:30. 


Third Place Commons Community Breakfast 7-8:29 am
Thursday, February 14

Join us for our annual breakfast, and support your favorite community gathering place!  Tickets are $40 per person, or you can buy a table for 8 friends for $300.  Available online or from the Bookstore cashiers.  Questions?  Call 206-366-3302.


Milner Family Fiddles 11am-12:30pm
Sunday, February 17

The Milner Family Fiddles bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage every other month.


Total Experience Gospel Choir 2-3pm
Saturday, February 23

Celebrate African American History month with this internationally acclaimed gospel singing choir. This is part of the Commons Legacies series made possible by a grant from 4Culture. 


Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm
Sunday, February 24

Come share your computer questions and concerns during this free monthly Q& A session.  This month’s topic is Creating or Improving Your Home Wireless Network.



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Accident in the morning fog

Photo by Doug Petrowski

And you thought you were in a fog this morning! This is the North City post office's vehicle parking lot. The photo was taken just before 8am on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Behind the vehicles is the intersection of NE 175th and 15th NE in North City.


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SCC students collect food for food banks on MLK Day of Service

SCC Students say "Donate to the Food Bank!"

The African Club was at Richmond Beach QFC. The Student Leadership Center was at Aurora Safeway, and individual volunteers were at Central Market. All were collecting for the HopeLink food bank.

January 21, 2013 was the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr's birthday and for the fourth year, Shoreline Community College students volunteered to stand in front of local grocery stores and ask customers to donate to the food banks.


Kevin Wang and Lin Jia at Central Market

Other students were at stores in north Seattle and Edmonds, collecting for the North Helpline, VOA Greenwood, and the Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank in Edmonds.


This group collected over a thousand pounds of food for HopeLink

Almost 3,700 pounds of food went to HopeLink when the drive was done. Altogether the students collected almost 13,000 pounds of food at ten different locations.


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Shoreline Bus driver moonlights as acrobat

355 bus riders might want to take a second look at their driver on their daily commute. It might just be high-flying acrobat Jonathan Rose.

By day, Rose drives the number 355 from Shoreline to Seattle. By night, he moonlights as a performer, dazzling crowds while hanging from ropes as an acrobat. 
Bus riders who see Rose daily have no idea that under his Metro uniform are six-pack abs, bulging biceps and other muscles most men only wish they could achieve.

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Shorecrest, Shorewood wrestlers competing in Wesco 3A South championships at Glacier Peak

Saturday, February 2, 2013


The Shorecrest and Shorewood wrestling teams are competing this weekend in the Wesco south championships at Glacier Peak High School.
    
The top two finishers in each weight class in the five-team tournament qualify for the regional tournament Feb. 8-9 at Sunnyside High School.
   
Matthew Floresca of Shorewood has been named the favorite at 126 pounds by the Everett Herald.


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Shorecrest swimmers take 12-2 dual meet record, Shorewood 10-2 into District championships at Marysville-Pilchuck High School Feb. 8-9

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorecrest boys’ swimming team takes a 12-2 dual meet record and Shorewood a 10-2 record into the Northwest District 3A championships Feb. 8-9 at Marysville-Pilchuck High School after finishing its dual meet season with a 130-45 home victory over Monroe and Shorewood finished with a 133-47 loss at Jackson, Jan. 24.

Shorecrest 130, Monroe 45
At Shoreline Pool, Thursday. Jan. 24

200-yard medley relay--Shorecrest (Carter Osborne, Ethan Hausman, Grant Heisey, Axel Wickstrom) 1:47.95;
200 freestyle--Gunnar Ruud (SC) 2:05.63*;
200 individual medley--Grant Heisey (SC) 2:05.01*;  Carter Osborne (SC) 2:22.91*.
50 freestyle--Sam Winningham (SC) 27.12;
Diving--Aaron Moss (SC) 270.75;
100 butterfly--Brian Okazaki (SC) 1:00.71*;
100 freestyle--Trent Jones (SC) 54.44*; Ethan Hausman (SC) 55.87*.
500 freestyle—Wintermute (M) 5:37.58*; Wood  (M) 5:51.27*; Zachary Hartje (SC) 6:14.27*.
200 freestyle relay--Monroe 1:45.27;
100 backstroke--Joseph Uchytil (SC) 1:14.34;
100 breaststroke--Sam Winningham (SC) 1:15.70*;
400 freestyle relay--Shorecrest (Carter Osborne, Axel Wickstrom, Russel Groves, Ethan Hausman) 3:30.31.

*District 3A championship qualifying performance.


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