Shoreline resident to tell tales at Seattle Arab Festival

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Afifi Durr, storyteller
Shoreline resident Afifi Durr, founder and Board Member of Arab Center of Washington and Seattle Story Guild will be telling stories at the Arab Festival in Seattle Center, Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 2 – 3pm. Come enjoy the Arab Festival and storytelling in Seattle Center.


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Emergency Management training volunteers to run disaster volunteer reception centers


The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) is recruiting volunteers to staff regional Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC). After a disaster such as an earthquake, VRC workers register citizens as official emergency volunteers to assist city personnel engaged in disaster response activities. 

Emergency Managers will conduct training for volunteer VRC staff on Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 am to 4:00pm at the Brier City Hall.

Citizens with personnel management, human resources, administrative, or logistics experience are preferred, but anyone with enthusiasm and interest is welcome to train for this exciting volunteer opportunity.

Volunteer Reception Centers provide an orderly means to register citizens as volunteer emergency workers following a disaster.

 “The onset of disaster is not the time to organize a process to manage emergent volunteers.  A preplanned facility to screen, identify, and train volunteers is the smart way to quickly register citizens as emergency workers,” said Dan Good, ESCA VRC Program Manager.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency is a local government emergency management organization created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway.

Contact ESCA at 425-776-3722 to register or ask questions.

The Brier City Hall address is 2901 228th Street SW, Brier 98036.


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Shorecrest holds Wesco 3A tennis lead with victory over Shorewood

Shorecrest and Shorewood number one doubles teams meet in center court.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Shorecrest prevailed over Shorewood in the battle between the top two tennis teams in the Western Conference 3A South, with the Scots winning 5-2 at Shorewood’s home Shoreview Park courts Wednesday.

Stuart Schachle and Scott Park stayed undefeated at No. 1 doubles by improving their record to 10-0.

Shorecrest leads the Wesco 3A South with a 9-0 conference record (12-0 overall). Shorewood is second at 7-2 (10-2).

The Shorecrest junior varsity defeated Shorewood, 4-3, Wednesday at Shorecrest’s home Kellogg Middle School courts.

SC’s Andrew Copsey and SW’s Jamie Wright change court sides.
The two are the number two rated singles players for their teams.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorecrest has a home match with Glacier Peak Friday at 3:30pm, with the junior varsity team playing at the same time at Glacier Peak. A scheduled Thursday home match with Meadowdale was postponed to Tuesday.

Shorewood has a home match with Mountlake Terrace Friday, with the junior varsity team meeting Mountlake Terrace on the road. A scheduled Thursday home match with Glacier Peak was rescheduled for Tuesday.

Nishaant Limaye, the number one singles player for Shorecrest,
uses a two hand return shot.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

SHORECREST 5 SHOREWOOD 2
At Shoreview Park, Wednesday, Oct. 9

SINGLES:
1. Nishaant Limaye SC def. Cameron McDowell SW 6-2, 6-1
2. Andrew Copsey SC def. Jamie Wright SW 6-1, 6-2
3. Chris Sato SC def. Logan Keebler SW 5-7, 6-1, 6-0
4. Emahd Khan SC def. Alejandro Uvence SW 6-3, 6-3

DOUBLES:
1, Stuart Schachle / Scott Park SW def. Nick North / Dan Wacker SC 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

 


Corrected 10-13-2013 10:22pm

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Senior Services names new CEO

Paula Houston, CEO Senior Services

Paula H. Houston M.H.A. has been named Chief Executive Officer of Senior Services, a non-profit agency that provides services and self-help programs for thousands of older adults, through six senior centers including the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Ms. Houston was formerly Executive Director, Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA where she led programs and classes for all ages and abilities to support growth in spirit, mind and body in Seattle’s central area. Additionally, she has held leadership positions with the Seattle-King County Public Health Department and Country Doctor Community Health Centers.

“Paula Houston was selected CEO for her breadth of experience, understanding of the challenges ahead with a growing elder population and the passion to build on our near 50 year heritage,” said board chairman John Norden. ‘With more emphasis on wellness in recent decades, those 85 and up and the Baby Boomer generation are growing rapidly. Paula will work with our staff, volunteers, government and private interests to lead Senior Services in the creation of partnerships to leverage and deliver education and advocacy to help people age in their own way.”

“I am looking forward to taking the helm and leading Senior Services into the future. We are in a unique time in the area of serving our aging population with an organization that has such a strong foundation.  Maintaining traditional services for the 75+ population is important, while figuring out the needs of baby boomers – and creating innovative ways to meet those needs in collaboration with existing partners and those to come,” Ms. Houston said. “I am passionate about the organization’s potential, anxious to learn more about the critical role of senior centers play, and making certain resources are available and accessible to all populations.”

“Senior centers are the heart of our ability to reach older adults and their families with meaningful programs,” she said, “and I expect to work closely with each center to help them become even more vital to helping older people ‘age in their own way’.”
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Senior Services is a 501C3 non-profit organization that promotes positive aging for 60,000 older adults as well as other people with disabilities and those family and friends who care for them. With a staff of 250 and more than 3,400 volunteers, Senior Services’ key programs include six Senior Centers, adult day health, food programs like Meals on Wheels and community dining, information and assistance, transportation, wellness, caregiver support and minor home repair. Its broad revenue base includes government, United Way, earned income, service fees and private donations.


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Shoreline Walks: Hamlin Park Sunday

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Hamlin Park on the White Marker Trail


Shoreline Walks explores Hamlin Park
All walks are free and are led by a walk leader.

 Sunday, October 13, 9:30am *RESCHEDULED DATE

Hamlin Park Trail Walk

Hamlin is one of the oldest parks in Shoreline. Join walk leader Alice Lawson and get acquainted with the many winding trails throughout this gem of a park.  Walk is approximately 2 miles long and 40 minutes.

Meet at: Hamlin Park, play area 160th St.

*RESCHEDULED DATE - The Hamlin Park Walk was originally scheduled for Saturday the 12th but has been moved to Sunday the 13th to allow participation in Shoreline’s Monster Mash Dash 5k Family Fun Run taking place on Saturday.  More information about the Monster Mash Dash.


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Coffee with Constituents: Rod Dembowski


King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski will be holding a Shoreline Coffee with Constituents on Friday, October 11 from 9-10am at Café Aroma, 509 NE 165th St, Shoreline 98155 

My District includes Northeast Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park. Because of the geographic diversity of the district, it is often difficult for residents to make the trip to my office at the County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. On most Fridays and on weekends, I am inviting constituents to join me for coffee in the district to discuss your concerns, questions, or opinions.  No set agenda. Everyone is welcome. 
Rod continues, "If you are unable to join me next Friday, I hope you'll stop by at my next coffee hour. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime at (206) 296-1001 or by email at Rod.Dembowski@KingCounty.gov. You can also find me on Facebook.  I look forward to hearing from you." 

Rod Dembowski
King County Councilmember, District 1
516 3rd Avenue, Room 1200
Seattle, WA 98104
ph: (206) 477-1001 | fx: (206) 296-0198


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Rotary District 5030 Governor visits Shoreline

Ezra Teshome in Ethiopia
Photo courtesy Rotary International
By Jan Hansen

Tuesday the Rotary Club of Shoreline was honored by a visit and presentation from Ezra Teshome, this year’s Governor of District 5030. Ezra has a long list of recognitions including being 2010 World Citizen, and invited to the White House. He is perhaps best known for his many years of work getting children immunized against polio. He’s a leading member of Rotary International, which has done more to fight polio than any organization.

Ezra regularly visits the country of his birth, Ethiopia, where he participates each year in the vaccination campaign and many other projects that have touched thousands of lives. Over the last two decades he has taken over a thousand Rotarians and friends to Africa to administer the two drops of vaccine that will protect against Polio. It is the goal of Rotary to eliminate this horrible disease from the earth, and we are almost there. Last year there were only a few cases in only three countries. The Rotary Club of Shoreline is dedicated to making a difference in Shoreline and the world. Ezra Teshome is an example of one humble man who has made a difference in the world. 


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Free and awesome: Free-play art day for all Sunday October 13



Sunday, October 13, 12-2 pm, Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155

Join the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council for an art-filled day of fun! The Arts Council has invited artists from all over the region to come to the Town Center and sketch what they see: shoppers in The Gallery at Town Center and the Farmer’s Market, people browsing in the bookstore, friends having a meal in The Commons, and budding artists creating. These sketchers will work independently but love to be watched in action so keep a look-out for T-shirt festooned Sketch-Artists! Come to the town Center and watch the masters at work, Sketchers will be in special (Yellow is the new Black) T-shirts that say "Watch me Work!" 

There will also be an Experimentation Station for all where you can try a new art media including: copper/silver point, printmaking, pastels, oils, markers, pens, pencils, sandpaper, fabric, felt, watercolor and more to try out and make your own masterpieces! Artists will be on-hand to help with casual instructions at this free-play area. All ages are welcome to come and play and learn new art skills. Sketching artists are also welcome to give mini lessons while others are experimenting. 

So what exactly is a Sketchcrawl?

The basic idea is to get artists out of the studio and into the public sphere where they can create while engaging the public. By sketching out in public artists are able to talk about their craft, answer questions, and give instructions to budding artists. The community gets the chance to watch art-in-action, engage with the making process, and discover talented artists that they never knew before.

For those interested in joining Sketchcrawl as an official sketcher:
Check in at noon at The Gallery at Town Center (located inside, downstairs at the foot of the escalator). The first 20 sketchers will receive a free event t-shirt. Sketchcrawl badges will also be provided. Artists are invited to bring up to 10 sketches in protected sleeves to sell in the gallery. The Arts Council will retain a 50% commission on those sales. Artists will set their own prices. 

For patrons:
Sketching artists have been invited to have their unframed work for sale in The Gallery at Town Center at the foot of the escalator. Also take the time to browse through the work of over 90 local artists in the gallery!

Sketching artists will be invited to leave their work or bring it back for a special push pin sketch show in The Gallery at Town Center opening in January 2014. 

This event is sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and all artists are welcome. More information on our website: www.shorelinearts.net

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations. Proceeds from The Gallery at Town Center help fund these programs and events.


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Halloween fun from the City of Shoreline - Saturday Oct 12, Friday Oct 18



Monster Mash Dash 5K Fun Run and Walk
Saturday, October 12 at the former Haggen’s store parking lot

Registration begins at 8:00am, run begins at 9:00 am.  




Hamlin Halloween Haunt
Friday, October 18 at Hamlin Park: 16006 15th Ave NE
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Join the City of Shoreline as we celebrate Halloween at Hamlin Park. Listen to spooky songs around a campfire. Ride the hay wagon, have your face painted and play Halloween games. This is a free community event open to everyone.


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Shorewood plays host to Oak Harbor Thursday after Tuesday soccer victory at Everett


The Shorewood girls’ soccer team plays host to Oak Harbor Thursday after a 3-1 victory at Everett Tuesday.

Shorewood and Oak Harbor meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Shoreline Stadium, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5:30.

In Shorewood’s victory over Everett, the scoring started early with Everett finding the net in the 8th minute. At the 21st minute Shorewood evened the score on a shot by Sienna Helland. Just before the half ended Zoe Vincini scored from a corner kick by Mikayla Morgan to make it 2-1.

The second half saw Everett attempt a couple of outside shots and Shorewood missing from inside and outside the goal box until the 78th minute, when Helland found the goal again for the final of the game.

The goalkeeper for Shorewood was Ariel Garay.

Shorewood takes a 3-2-1 Western Conference 3A record (6-2-1 overall) into the game with Oak Harbor.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Everett, 2-0. 

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Shoreline City Council Meeting October 7, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Shoreline City Council Meeting October 7, 2013
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Mayor McGlashan designated October as Crime Prevention Month and presented the Proclamation to Shoreline Police Volunteer Patty Hale who has spent many hours working with the community on crime prevention and is committed to making Shoreline a safer community for all residents. Since 1984 “government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations from around the Country have reached out to educate the public and explore new partnerships around community crime prevention. The City of Shoreline joins these other jurisdictions and organizations in recognizing Crime Prevention Month in October 2013.”

Paramount Open Space property addition
The Council voted unanimously to purchase the Lim property adjacent to Paramount Open Space for $70,000. The property is addressed as the 14800 Block of 12th Ave. NE, Shoreline. There are no plans to develop this property for active park use. It is a very wet site as identified on the City’s Critical Areas map, and will provide water detention, infiltration, and wildlife habitat. The property is 0.3 acres and as a result the Paramount Open Space area will increase to 10.6 acres in size.

Former Councilmember Janet Way, representing Paramount Park Neighborhood Group, said she was “having trouble containing her enthusiasm”. She said the Lim Property is a very significant wetland property which her group has spent  twenty three years trying to save from development. The property is a “swamp” and not appropriate for development. She said their lengthy experience trying to save the property has been captured in a book called How to Save a Wetland.

The Affordable Care Act is here and King County and the City’s Human Services program have made it a priority to ensure that all eligible residents are enrolled. The City has featured health reform in Shoreline’s publication, Currents, and on the front page of the City’s web site. King County is under contract with the State to assist in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Locally the Center for Human Services is providing in person assistance to people with questions and assisting individuals signing up for health coverage.


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Today's Business: Richmond Beach Yoga

A Friday noon time class enjoying the sun
at Saltwater Park
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Text and Photography by Marc Weinberg

Richmond Beach Yoga opened in July 2011 and is located at  621 Northwest Richmond Beach Road, just east of Rite Aid Pharmacy and across the street from the QFC. Business partners Angeline and Glenn own the studio where you will also find Dylan and Molly. All four are exceptional instructors and mentors to a very loyal client base. You’ll find details about the studio on their website.

My initial inquiry into yoga was inspired by wanting to know ‘What’s it all about?’ And what I discovered isn’t what I had in mind when I started. We all have our preconceived notions about what things are before we start an inquiry and even though I try to avoid this … it’s impossible.  Here are a few things that I was sure of.

Street view of the studio in the evening light
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

The pace of everyday life for most people doesn’t often provide much time to pursue activities that can add to our health and wellbeing without a strong commitment. For example, we often get inspired with a New Year Resolution to exercise more and eat less. Oh great … sure ... after having feasted for a month or more we can get excited about getting in better shape. Gyms and fitness centers have a big influx of new memberships in January and February and many don’t last until June. This isn’t true for all, but many. I decided to explore how it is that followers of Yoga come in all sizes, shapes and ages; even beyond 90 and seem to really stick with it in some form for a long time. 

What I discovered is that Yoga is not so easy to explain because it can be different things to many people. To some it is sort of an exercise, to others it’s about stretching. For many it may be about self-awareness and yet to others it is simply feeling good and relaxed. I see it as a ‘full body workout’ from head to toe and from inside out. According to Angeline and Glenn, owners of Richmond Beach Yoga, it can calm the nervous system, reduce blood pressure and lower pulse rate.  Sounds good to me!

Another view of the Friday class at Saltwater Park
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Angeline says this gives you more energy and should allow you to accomplish more in less time.  That would certainly help me get my list of projects accomplished. I’m also told that a little bit goes a long way …. meaning I wouldn’t have to do a routine every day for example. I’m sure that feeling good would encourage me to stick with it. Who doesn’t like feeling well?

Don’t expect to be able to get in all the positions that you see others doing when you start. As you progress you will always be learning and challenging yourself and your body. Workouts include positions and movements for your head, neck, shoulders, back, chest, arms, legs, feet, ankles and more. I like the focus on flexibility and balance as well as strength. These are things I notice I’m not as good at as I used to be when I was 20 or 30. Properly guided movements can help heal old injuries and strengthen the body to prevent others.

As with other discretionary activities, yoga brings like-minded people together to explore, experience and learn. But unlike some choices yoga can enrich and enhance the life you choose and support your ability to pursue your dreams.

The studio interior is spacious and bright
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg
My sense is that the instructors and management at Richmond Beach Yoga provide a profound commitment to nurturing individual progress and focused approach to their client’s well-being and success.

Does this sound too good to be true? You can give it a try for practically nothing. Consult the website, select a class and show up! If you are uncertain, simply call 206-533-9642 and inquire about which class might be good for you. Your first class is FREE if you tell them you read this article. And better than that, you can attend any or all 20 consecutive days for only $20 dollars after your initial visit. 

Life might be viewed as a race and finishing well is very important. Yoga could make a difference.


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Shorewood Tuesday match at Mountlake Terrace postponed

After a Friday victory at Marysville Getchell, Shorewood's scheduled Tuesday boys' tennis match at Mountlake Terrace has been postponed until Friday.

Shorewood plays host to Shorecrest Wednesday before playing at Mountlake Terrace Friday.

Shorewood won at Marysville Getchell 6-1 Friday, Oct. 4, while the the junior varsity won at home by the same score.


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Kingdome Community offers alternative Halloween festival Oct 25


Kingdom Community Worship and Outreach Center will be hosting its 3rd annual Harvest Fest, October 25th at 7:00pm, on the campus of Shoreline Community College in the gym. This event is an alternative to Halloween for the whole family. There will be lots of candy, games, toys, food, door prizes and music. Join us for this free community event! Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133. For more information, call 206-234-7859. 


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Health Insurance Enrollment Events in North King County


Are you one of the more than 12,000 adults 18-64 in North King County without health insurance? Do you need help enrolling in Washington Healthplanfinder for health insurance coverage beginning on January 1, 2014? If so, attend one of the events listed below. Enrollment continues through March 31, 2014. More information.

Certified customer-service experts will be available at each event to provide individual help as you compare and enroll in health insurance coverage and, if eligible, gain access to tax credits, reduced cost sharing, and public programs such as Medicaid. In order to enroll, you will need to know your birth date, social security number, and income. Legal immigrants will need to supply a passport, alien or other immigration numbers.

Kenmore Library
6531 NE 181st St.
Kenmore, WA 98028

Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM


Third Place Commons
Upper Level of the Lake Forest Part Town Centre
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Somali


Shoreline Enrollment Events

Shoreline Community College,
16101 Greenwood Ave. N
Shoreline, WA 98133

October 21, 9AM – 3 PM

Richmond Beach Library
19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177

1:00 to 5:00 PM on the following dates

October 17 and 26
November 21 and 30
December 12 and 21

Shoreline Library
342 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

November 10, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
December 8, 1:00 – 5:00 PM


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Fundraiser Friday for popular Central Market produce guy



If you have shopped at Central Market Shoreline during the last 10 years, there is a good chance you have come across outgoing produce guy, Audi.

Recently Audi was diagnosed with cancer that required surgical treatment.

Store Manager Joel Larway says:
We would like to extend to you an invitation, to celebrate and support our friend and co-worker, Audi Edwards. 
Please join us on Friday, October 11th from 4:00-7:30pm for a Fundraising BBQ Dinner for Audi and his family. 
If you are unable to join us, a website has been set up for donations, Please share and join us on October 11th, Thank You.
Central Market Shoreline is at 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline 98133, upper level Aurora Square (Sears)


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Haunted Nightmare at the Nile starts Friday

Tuesday, October 8, 2013


KZOK presents the Third Annual Haunted Nightmare at the Nile - Come for a scare, if you dare! 

Now Larger and Scarier than previous years: An extended tour through the forest trail at the Nile Shrine Golf Center, Haunted Nightmare at the Nile brings you Twice The Terror! The “Nile Haunted House” has partnered with “Haunted Nightmare” team (formerly at Craven Farms and Jump Planet) to bring you an exciting evolution of the haunted attraction.

Full Scare Nights
Fridays and Saturdays (October 11th / 12th, 18th / 19th, 25th / 26th, and November 1st) are “Full Scare Nights” with all the shrieks and screams you can handle! (Appropriate for “Brave 13 Year Olds” and above). Friday and Saturday “Full Scare Nights” run from 7:00pm to 11:00pm (or until the screaming dies out).

Family Fun Nights
Sundays (October 13th, 20th, and 27th) are “Family Fun Nights” with spooky good fun for the whole family (appropriate “Brave Folks” of all ages). Sunday “Family Fun Nights” run from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Sundays, during “Family Fun Nights”, the Nightmare at the Nile is giving away a free pumpkin to each child (while supplies last!). Bring the whole family for trick-or-treating candy, craft activities, photo opportunities, and more! Delight in the fright as you embark on our scream-worthy haunted tour. Featuring All New Scream-Worthy Scenes including a visit by the Pirates of Treasure Island!

Our featured attraction, Insane Clown Hospital, features frightening 3-D visuals that literally jump out and scare you (complimentary 3D glasses provided)

Beware the Nile Grounds Creeper! Watch where you walk, and … whatever you do … Stay off the fairways! The Nile Grounds Creeper is lurking in the shadows and may jump out to trim you down. 

For the full back-story of our Nile Grounds Creeper, visit the website.


This year during "Full Scare Nights," an "R.I.P." ticket to "Haunted Nightmare at the Nile" delivers an enhanced experience for only a few dollars more. "R.I.P." ticket holders can enjoy front-of-the line privileges and more! This year there is much more for horror-lovers to enjoy at "Haunted Nightmare at the Nile!"

FULL SCARE NIGHTS:
Friday / Saturday 7:00pm to 11:00pm
$12 General admission, $17 R.I.P. Ticket
Groups of 10 or more get $2 off
Groups of 20 or more get $2 off PLUS free R.I.P

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS:
Sunday 6:00pm to 9:00pm
$10 General admission
Children 3 and under FREE, with paying adult

DATES:
Friday and Saturday (Full Scare) and Sunday (Family Fun)
October 11th – 27th, and November 1, 2013

LOCATION:
The Nile Shrine Golf Center, 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Adjacent to the west side of I-5 at exit 177

Visit Haunted Nightmare for more information and to purchase your tickets online. We’ll scare you there!


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West Africa Live - a festival of music, food and dance

Shoreline resident Tina Minor packing
 books for GambiaHELP education efforts
Shoreline resident Tina Minor has been a volunteer with GambiaHELP for many years, and has visited The Gambia with Shelby Tarutis, the director of GambiaHELP, the sponsor of West Africa Live!

WEST AFRICA LIVE! A Festival of Music, Food and Dance at Town Hall Seattle, Saturday, October 19, 2013. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets on sale now.

Gambia Health Education Liaison Project (GambiaHELP) presents WEST AFRICA LIVE! – a celebration of West African arts and culture. This is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about West Africa, enjoy exhilarating entertainment, and eat delicious food while supporting the development of a nursery school in The Gambia through ticket sales.

Performances will include music, dancing and drumming by Gansango Music and Dance Company, Senegalese percussionist Thione Diop, kora masters Kane Mathis and Sean Gaskell, and Mandinka drummers Modibo Traore and Bob Thompson of “Wulibaa”.  

West African dinner will be available at intermission, as well as wine, beer and ginger drinks, children’s activities, a marketplace of African handicrafts, and a silent auction to benefit GambiaHELP, a Seattle-based nonprofit that seeds health, education and small-business projects in The Gambia.

Gansango Music and Dance draws on the stunning talent of a multicultural group of international dancers and musicians presenting traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa. The company is directed by Etienne Cakpo, originally from Benin and now a teacher and choreographer based in Seattle.

Off-stage, children will be invited to respond to letters, pictures and questions from Gambian school children;  a West African marketplace will feature crafts handmade by Gambian women and girls; and a small silent auction will sell items to benefit GambiaHELP.

Bar opens at 6:30, performance will begin at 6:45pm.

Admission and meal tickets now available online or by calling 206-660-5826. Admission: Adults $15, Youths $10, Children under 10 free. Dinner: Vegetarian Domada $10; Chicken Domada $12; Lamb Benachin $12 [Domada is made with peanuts]


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Seattle Humane places a record-setting 359 pets during Adoption Blitz



A record-setting 359 pets were adopted into loving homes during Seattle Humane Society’s free pet Adoption Blitz. The buzz for the free adoption event brought crowds in the hundreds, helping to provide homes for dogs, cats and critters in a three-day period.

Adoption fees were waived on all pets on Seattle Humane’s adoption floor and website Oct. 4-6. On the first day of the event, 156 pets were adopted, setting an all-time high for the most pets adopted from the shelter in a single day

Adoption highlights included 149 kittens placed into homes of their own as well as 47 fabulous senior and long-timer cats and dogs. The oldest pets adopted during the three-day promotion were Princess and Pepper, two beautiful 14-year-old Lab sisters, and Rachel, an 11-year-old Pit Bull Terrier.


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City Light, Seattle Aquarium start work on community solar project

Seattle Aquarium


Project will be biggest solar array at any West Coast aquarium

Seattle City Light and the Seattle Aquarium announced the start of construction today for the largest solar array at any aquarium on the West Coast as part of the utility’s Community Solar and Green Up programs.

“Part of the vision of the Seattle Aquarium is to invest in alternative energy,” Aquarium President and CEO Robert W. Davidson said. “Operating sustainably will help fulfill our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, and this is an important step in that direction.”

NW Wind and Solar of Seattle is installing the $330,000 system, which will cover a large portion of the south side of the Seattle Aquarium’s roof. The 247 panels for the 49.4 kilowatt system are being purchased from Marysville-based Silicon Energy, promoting more green jobs in Western Washington.

Most of the panels will produce electricity on behalf of City Light customers who want to buy solar power through the utility’s Community Solar program. The rest of the panels are being installed as a demonstration project through the utility’s voluntary Green Up renewable energy program with the electricity produced helping to power the Aquarium’s operations.


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Local artists on display at Anderson House - reception Sunday

Let's Go by Joan Kohl
on display at Anderson House

Two years ago, Brier resident Joan Kohl retired after more than three decades of teaching art in the public schools. When she finally found time to produce her own art, she also developed an obsession with bicycles, and her paintings soon started filling up her home.

“I just think bicycles are happy little objects and I am fascinated with the structure of the frames, the handlebars, the wheels,” Kohl said.

Kohl is one of two local artists who will be showcased at an Artist’s Reception Sunday, October 13th from 1:30 to 3:30pm on the Anderson campus.

Along with her canvasses, Kohl’s house also filled up bicycle figurines, books about bicycling, and funky garage sale finds – all from her friends and her husband Gary who support her passion for two-wheeled vehicles.

Born in Mankato, Minnesota, Kohl studied at St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, MN and earned a Master’s Degree in art education at Parsons School of Design and Bank Street College of Education, both in New York City. After 15 years of teaching in Illinois, she moved to Washington state where she taught art at the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club along with 15 years of teaching art at Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines.

Circles - quilt by Shoreline resident Donna Eggen

Joining Kohl will be Donna Eggen of Shoreline, a quilter who estimates she has made 100 quilts in the past three decades. Eggen is a member of two quilt guilds that create pieces for cancer patients and hospitalized children.

“I enjoy the challenges and creativity that quilting gives; and quilts are so beautiful and comforting,” Eggen said.

When she retired as an optician, Eggen looked forward to shrinking her backlog of quilting projects. “I thought it would take me 3 years to catch up,” she said. “Well, it’s been 6 years and I am no closer to catching up.”

Eggen has lived in Shoreline for nearly 40 years with her husband, Chris, when she is not off on one of the many international volunteer excursions that have taken her to countries in Africa and South America. And yes, she has commemorated her experiences abroad in a quilt or two.

Both artists will be welcoming visitors for the reception on October 13th. Refreshments will be served, including a wine tasting. The public is invited.


MEET THE ARTISTS

DATE: Sunday, October 13, 2013

TIME: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Donna Eggen’s quilts are displayed in the main hallway of Anderson Plaza, our assisted living residence.

Joan Kohl’s paintings are displayed in the front hallway of Anderson House, our skilled nursing facility.

Both buildings are located on the Anderson campus at 17201 15th Ave NE in Shoreline.


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New show at Gallery at Town Center

Mayday Dance by Liz Copeland


The Gallery at Town Center presents:

Liz Copeland – Fabric Collage
Constance Perenyi – Paper Collage

October 8 – November 16, 2013

Open House – Meet the Artists, Thursday, Oct 17, 5-7 pm

The Gallery at Town Center presents a new show featuring fabric collage by Liz Copeland and paper collage by Constance Perenyi. There will be an Open House – Meet the Artists event on Thursday, October 17, 5-7 pm. Refreshments will be served.

The Gallery is located on the inside lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Hours are 12-5 pm Tuesday - Saturday.

More about the artists:

Liz Copeland
I am passionate about textiles, texture and color. I combine 24 years of fiber art experience with an exploration of my spiritual path.  My work captures those moments when we experience the connections between the different layers of our own being and the greater world. Whether it is as energy bodies dancing through life, or the plants and birds of the natural world where I find my spiritual center, my work expresses the feelings of those deeper connections.

Tiger Portrait by Constance Perenyi

Constance Perenyi
My medium is collage, most like the Japanese practice of “chigirie,” or painting with paper.  I tear, cut, and piece tiny bits of color and texture to create images of the natural world. My work is an expression of gratitude for a rich life, and for the companions of all species who fill my imagination and heart. I have been fortunate to work directly with many of the animals I illustrate. This show celebrates individual animals who have been, and will always be my muses.

The Gallery also features an array of handmade work by over 90 local artists. The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations. Proceeds from The Gallery at Town Center help fund these programs and events.


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Join Hillwood Community Network for a meaningful movie night


Say No! to Type 2 Diabetes, a night at the meaningful movies. Hosted by Calvin Church, sponsored by a grant from HBO, underwritten by Mud Puddle Fitness, LLC, and a Hillwood Community Network wellness mini-grant. These are the HBO "Weight of the Nation" Documentaries.


Four consecutive Documentaries and Moderated Discussion. Obesity is epidemic -- What can we do together as a community?

Free admission

Calvin Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline 98177

Starting Oct 10, 7:00 - 8:30pm
2nd film, Oct 24, 7:00 – 8:30pm
3rd film – Nov 7, 7:00 – 8:30pm
4th film, Nov 21, 7:00- 8:30pm


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Saturday open house at Shoreline Fire Headquarters


Shoreline Firefighters invite you to their Annual Open House  at the Training Center and Headquarters, 17525 Aurora Avenue N, this Saturday, October 12, from 10am to 1pm.

Free hot dogs provided by the Hot Dog King, and plenty of up-close and personal interaction with your firefighter-EMT's and Paramedics.
Come watch us work, and learn about keeping your family safe from all types of emergencies!      Bring your camera! 

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LFP City Council 2013 audio recordings are available on City website



Although the Lake Forest Park City Council has not yet started videotaping meeting, you can now listen to any Lake Forest Park 2013 City Council meeting audio recording on the City’s website.

1.  On the left hand side of the homepage, click on City Council. Then scroll down the page under the photo to the words 'Audio Recordings.'

2.  On the left hand side of the City’s homepage, click on 'Agendas / Minutes.' Scroll down to the meeting you are interested in hearing, and click on the 'Videos' heading.

(The web provider is not able to change the “Videos” heading to read “Audio”.)

If there was a break in the Council meeting, there will be more than one recording posted for that meeting because a new tape starts after the break. Each file is playable in media programs such as Windows Media Player or VLC Media Player.

If you experience any problems listening to these audio files, please contact City Hall at (206) 368-5440.



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Shorecrest takes undefeated tennis record into Wednesday match with Shorewood at Shoreview Park

Junior Nick Shively in action
Photo by Ned Sato


The Shorecrest boys’ tennis team takes an undefeated record into a match with once-beaten Shorewood Wednesday at Shoreview Park,

Shorecrest (8-0 Wesco 3A, 11-0 overall) and Shorewood (7-1, 10-1) meet at 3:30pm Wednesday at Shorewood’s home Shoreview Park courts, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at the same time at Shorecrest’s home Kellogg Middle School courts.

The Shorecrest varsity team stayed unbeaten despite a run-in with the common cold, with victories over three Wesco 3A opponents last week.

With a singles lineup that mixed seniors Andrew Copsey, Chris Sato, juniors Nick Shively and Nishaant Limaye, and sophomore Emahd Khan into the top four last week, the squad conquered every match in straight sets. Season-long, the Scots have not dropped any singles matches.

Junior Nishaant Limaye
Photo by Ned Sato

This continued pattern of consistency led to 7-0 wins over Stanwood and Everett, and a 6-1 victory over Marysville-Getchell last week. A roster shortage, due to a cold bug that hit nearly the entire team, forced Shorecrest to accept a third doubles default against Getchell.

Beyond the Scots’ singles powerhouse, the doubles lineup held tight to its own record -- especially when tested by Stanwood. The No. 1 "double-Nicks" -- Nick North and Nick Shively -- took care of their match 6-3, 6-3. No. 2 doubles Dan Wacker and Jon Coon waged a marathon battle 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 to take their match. The No. 3 combination of seniors Brady Dixon and Ryan Graves forced a three-setter to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to round out the clean sweep.

The Scots face a repeat test this week with a second series of back-to-back-to-back challenges from Shorewood Wednesday, Meadowdale at home Thursday and Glacier Peak Friday at Glacier Peak in a match postponed both Monday and Tuesday.


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Dirt! The Movie - free viewing Nov 8




Diggin’ Shoreline invites you to a special showing of Dirt! The Movie on Friday, Nov 8


You’ll want to arrive early to check out the interactive displays and grab a bag of popcorn.  There will be an opportunity to share your thoughts afterward.  Admission is FREE.  Bring family and friends.  Children are welcome.

The insightful and timely film, inspired by William Bryant Logan’s acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet. It takes a humorous and substantial look into the history and current state of this living organic matter and inspires us to clean up the mess that we’ve created. More than 25 renowned global visionaries in countries share new ways of thinking as they come together to repair this natural resource with practical, viable solutions. You may never look at the ground beneath your feet in quite the same way .

Dirt! The Movie is directed by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow and produced through Common Ground Media, Inc., a non‐profit foundation. 

This presentation by Diggin’ Shoreline is made possible through partial funding provided by a Shoreline Environmental Services mini-grant. 


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Tour the new Shorewood on Saturday from 1-4pm

Monday, October 7, 2013

Entrance to the new Shorewood High School
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


The community is invited to an open house and dedication of the new Shorewood High School from 1 to 4pm Saturday, Oct. 12. A dedication program will be held in the gymnasium at 1:30pm with self-guided tours of the school to follow. 

On-site parking will be limited at Shorewood; please use the south parking lot entrance on North 170th Street. Overflow parking will be available at the former Haggen grocery store at 1201 N.175th, one block east of Aurora. A shuttle will run continuously between Haggen and Shorewood High School.

Enjoy milk and whole-grain chocolate chip cookies in the cafeteria and delicious appetizers from culinary arts in the commons. Student performers will rotate in performances in the theater, including a scene from the school’s fall play, Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” a chamber ensemble, choir and jazz combo.

Visit the Alumni Room adjacent to the commons prior to the dedication ceremony, or afterwards as part of your tour. Come in and sign up to be on the list for upcoming alumni opportunities and events, and to receive information about the future Shorewood Alumni Association.

The new Shorewood at 17300 Fremont Avenue North opened its doors to 1,500 students for the 2013-14 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Bassetti Architects of Seattle designed the 231,000-square-foot building and the general contractor is Bayley Construction.

The new Shorewood includes a 450-seat theater for school and community use, a main and auxiliary gymnasium, large areas for aerobics/fitness/weight training, auto shop, culinary arts and three-story classroom wings. The entry off North 175th Street leads into the commons and incorporates the landmark Ronald School, built in 1912, for performing arts. The campus also features an inviting south courtyard for students to enjoy during lunch and breaks between classes.

The old Shorewood, built in 1975 by combining the campuses of the old Ronald Elementary and Butler Junior High, is being demolished to make way for parking, athletic fields and tennis courts.

Shorecrest update
Across town, the main academic building at Shorecrest has risen to its full height and is expected to be ready for occupancy after mid-winter break in February 2014. The new gymnasium and performing arts center were completed during the previous school year. The current main academic building at Shorecrest was built in 1961 and will be demolished in 2014 when the new school is complete.

The designs for both buildings are in keeping with the educational specification goals for the projects adopted by the Shoreline School Board. These include creating a safe and secure environment for students, an environment that honors community values and promotes community access, and spaces that support a comprehensive educational experience.

The replacement of Shoreline’s two high schools was funded by a $150 million bond issue approved by voters in February 2010, along with more than $37 million in matching funds from the state.


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Work party at Blue Heron Saturday

On Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 there will be a work party at Blue Heron Park. This is a team effort of Rotary, Master Gardeners and park volunteers. We look forward to getting the park ready for winter. The clean up is from 9am to noon. Refreshments will be provided. For further information contact Linda Holman.

Volunteers are welcome.



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Shorewood meets E-W at Lynnwood Pool Tuesday after home swimming victory over Lynnwood

Britt Blomso, checks out her winning time in the 200 freestyle
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood girls’ swimming and diving team meets Edmonds-Woodway Tuesday at 2:45pm at Lynnwood High School after defeating Lynnwood Thursday at Shoreline Pool.

Shorewood 137, Lynnwood 43

200-yard medley relay—Shorewood (Megan Pitts, Ari Norberg, Nicola Gerbino, Christina Garrison) 2:07.68
200 freestyle—Britt Blomso, SW, 2:05.56
200 individual medley—Muh-En Huang, SW, 2:35.35
50 free —Erin Arslanoglu, SW, 26.61
Diving—Mercedes Belka, SW, 147.15
100 butterfly —Megan Pitts, SW, 1:10.12
100 free —Britt Blomso, SW, 56.36
500 free —Nicola Gerbino, SW, 5:48.44
200 free relay —Shorewood (Pitts, Muh-En Huang, Sarah Lutz, Arslanoglu) 1:52.70
100 back —Ann Tardiff, SW, 1:12.48
100 breaststroke —Ari Norberg, SW, 1:23.40
400 free relay — (Blomso, Tardiff, Garrison, Arslanoglu) 3:56.14



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Shorewood plays at Everett Tuesday after soccer tie with Marysville Getchell Thursday


The Shorewood girls’ soccer team takes a 2-2-1 Western Conference record (5-2-1) into a Tuesday match at Everett after a 1-1 home tie with Marysville Getchell Thursday.

Shorewood and Everett meet at 7pm Tuesday at Lincoln Field in Everett, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5pm.

The Thursday game at Shoreline Stadium matched teams with 5-2 records. Both teams had opportunities to score in the first half but Marysville Getchell scored in the 38th minute for a 1-0 lead.

In the second half, both teams again had chances, but finally, in the 74th minute, Shorewood scored on a goal by Zoe Vincini that tied the game and sent it to overtime, when neither team was able to make a goal.

Ariel Garay was in goal for Shorewood.


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Harvest Carnival at the Dale Turner YMCA Oct 26


Fun, Free, and Festive - Family Harvest Carnival at the YMCA Oct 26, 5-7pm

Painted faces, carnival games and Halloween costumes, oh my! Embrace the festive autumn season and join your local community at the annual Dale Turner Family YMCA Harvest Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5:00–7:00pm. The free carnival is open to the public and located at 19290 Aurora Avenue North.

In the midst of fallen leaves and crisp autumn days, the carnival provides a wonderful opportunity for families to get out of the house and have fun together. The gym will be filled with exciting carnival games, face painting, a toddler tumble area, a climbing wall and an inflatable bounce house.

There will even be a special fall-themed Make and Take Art activity! Dress to impress - appropriate Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged!

The Dale Turner Family YMCA Executive Director, Courtney Whitaker emphasizes, “Don’t miss out on enjoying this spirited event with your family. Fun will be had by all!”

The mission of the YMCA is to promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The spacious 52,000-square-foot Dale Turner Family YMCA facility features a two level parking garage, a gym, a four-lane, 25-yard pool, men's and women's locker rooms, and an upstairs weight and fitness area.

The annual Harvest Carnival is a safe and fun family friendly event that encourages community involvement. For more information, contact Maura Parkhurst, Family Programs Director, 206-569-7015,


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