BINGO Caller needed for the Senior Center Karaoke/Bingo Nights

Friday, January 3, 2014

There's money to be made in Bingo!
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is hoping to find the "just right" volunteer to help us out at the monthly Karaoke/Bingo Fundraising Nights.

A Bingo caller is needed for the second Friday of each month. The event is staffed mainly with volunteers who are helping raise funds for the senior center. The doors open at 6:00pm and the event itself starts at 7:00pm with a couple of karaoke songs, then the games begin.

Alternating with karaoke, there are eight games called with two special games. The evenings are usually over by 9:00pm.

We are looking for someone who can provide the skills needed to be a good caller while throwing in some good, wholesome fun. The audience is composed of a wide range of ages: from senior to twenty-somethings: some are great singers, some are there for good Bingo playing, others come just for a really good time. It's a pretty fun evening for everyone!  

Please call the Senior Center Director, Bob Lohmeyer at 206-365-1536, Monday -Friday, 10am to 4:30pm; or email for more information or to volunteer. The senior center is located in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Center.


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King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski to speak to Parkwood Neighborhood Association


Parkwood Neighborhood Association is very excited to announce our next guest speaker, King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski. Councilmember Dembowski makes important decisions that impact Parkwood residents on a regular basis (like trying to find solutions to avoid the Metro cuts!), so please come join us for a night of Q/A on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 7pm at the Aegis library,14900 1st Ave NE Shoreline, 2nd floor.

For more information about Councilmember Dembowski and why it's important we give him feedback, see his Report to Constituents and his website.

Email to sign up for Parkwood Neighborhood Association announcements. 

Parkwood Neighborhood

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Gov. Inslee proclaims January as School Board Recognition Month

Shoreline School Board
From left: Dick Nicholson, Dick Potter, David Wilson,
Debi Ehrlichman, Mike Jacobs

Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed the month of January as School Board Recognition Month. This marks the 19th year of the annual observance initiated by the National School Boards Association in 1995.

The Washington State School Directors’ Association, along with fellow educators and the broader community, take time in January to honor the 1,477 elected school board members from Washington’s 295 school districts.

“There is no more important elected office when it comes to our children’s future,” said WSSDA President Mari Taylor. “School board members put in long hours to guide public education in their communities. This recognition is well deserved.”

All told, school directors in Washington State govern districts with more than one million students, a combined annual budget of nearly $13 billion, and more than 160,000 employees. 

School board members play a crucial role in developing policies and making tough decisions on complex educational and social issues. These issues affect the entire state. They are also directly accountable to the citizens in their districts, serving as a vital link between members of the community and their schools.

“Universal public education is one of our country’s greatest contributions to the world,” Taylor said. “It remains one of our most important assets and one that we need to continue to nurture.”

During January, school districts across the state will honor their local school boards and publicly thank board members for their hard work.



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Pro baseball players available to advise local student athletes Jan 8

Jeff Millet works out students at North Core


NorthCore Performance Training will be hosting a meet and greet with professional baseball players for local high school athletes on January 8, 2014 from 3:30-4:30pm at their center in Shoreline. Students will receive insight and advice on becoming a better player as well as a  community leader.

Travis Snider (Pittsburgh Pirates), Brent Lillibridge (Texas Rangers), Steven Souza (Washington Nationals), James Robbins (Detroit Tigers), Geoff Brown (LA Dodgers), and Pierce Rancin (Toronto Blue Jays) will be present at the meet and greet. Each player has trained at NorthCore Performance and wants to help students understand how to achieve their goals. 

The players will discuss practice type and volume, hitting and pitching, healthy diet, recruiting processes for college and the MLB draft, and the importance of school, as well as how to be a good role model for the team and community. There will also be an open Q / A session and a time for autographs.

Edmonds resident Jeff Millet, owner of NorthCore Performance, has been training professional athletes, student athletes, and others for six years in the Pacific Northwest. 

Jeff Millet, owner of NorthCore
in Shoreline
“I specialize in helping athletes achieve their full potential at my gym,” Jeff said. “I particularly love equipping young students with the tools to be not only a great athlete but also a well rounded person. That’s one of the reasons I’m doing this event. I wanted to give students a chance to meet local professional athletes and see what it takes to get to the next level.”  

Parent Leslie Longaker says, “Jeff really knows how to connect with these kids. He has been a great mentor for our son.”

The pro athlete meet and greet for youth and student athletes is free and open to the public. NorthCore Performance Training is located at 1501 N 200th St in Shoreline across from Aurora Village. On-site parking is limited, but street parking is available. Car pooling is encouraged.  


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The Seahawks bus

Happy fans board the Seahawks bus
Photo courtesy Sound Transit

Excited Seahawks fans board the ST Express 512 for the trip home after the Seahawks clinched the NFC West division championship on Sunday, December 29, 2013.  Sound Transit provides additional trips on ST Express whenever possible for regional events. Special Sounder trains will also run to the Seahawks playoff game on Saturday, January 11, 2014.


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SCC Basketball Winter Home Game Calendar

SCC Basketball Winter Home Game Calendar

SCC Athletics website. For directions and parking information, check out the Campus maps. There is a  small cost to park on campus.


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Richmond Beach runners take the Polar Bear Plunge at Greenlake

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Jump!
Photo by Jeffrey Martin

Runners from the Richmond Beach Running Club, with members from Shoreline, Edmonds, and North Seattle, started off their New Year with a running jump - straight into Greenlake.

After the 2014 plunge
Photo by Debbie Kevin Vessey
On New Year's Day, the group started with a run, then finished with a plunge into the chilly lake. They said it was "fun" and hope that more people will join them next year.

The club meets at the Richmond Beach Coffee House every Saturday morning, does stretches, runs a pre-planned route starting at 8am, then regroups for coffee. Sunday runs start at Cafe Louvre in Edmonds. Information is available on their website and Facebook page.

This Saturday, January 4, 2014 is an upper Woodway run, with the start at Cafe Louvre in Edmonds.

Updated 1-3-2014 9:49pm

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Shoreline City Council meeting on Monday Jan 6

The next Shoreline City Council meeting is Monday, January 6, 2014 - Regular Meeting 7:00pm

Newly elected City Councilmembers will be sworn in by Superior Court Judge Richard Eadie, and then will elect the mayor and deputy mayor.

Agenda Highlights

  1. Adoption of Res. No. 354 in Support of Shoreline School District’s Prop. 1 and Prop. 2
  2. Approval of the Employment Contract for the City Manager
  3. Adoption of Ord. No. 682 - Transition Area Amendments
  4. Discussion and Update of 185th Light Rail Station Design Dialogue


The council meetings are streamed live on computer, then can be viewed on your computer, or broadcasts on the city's cable channel.


For information contact Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk, 206-801-2232.


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Free toilets for some SPU customers

Water Conservation Project (WCP)

Free water-saving toilets, including free installation, are available for homeowners who meet the income guidelines and receive their water from Seattle Public Utilities.

Toilets are the biggest water-wasters in most homes, so replacing old toilets with new, water-saving ones will save money on utility bills. For more information call 206 448-5751.


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Openings on Shoreline Planning Commission

The Shoreline Planning Commission is seeking applications this month for four year terms on the commission which begin April 2014. Candidates must live or own property in Shoreline.

The terms of three commissioners expire in 2014 - Donna Moss, Cindy Esselman, and Michelle Linders Wagner.

Volunteers who serve on the Planning Commission provide recommendations to the City Council on land use, growth and development issues. They are charged with reviewing and providing recommendations regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,development regulations and major development proposals.

Candidates should have a general interest in environmental, growth and development issues but no technical background or experience in land use is required – important qualifications are an ability to listen to and work well with others, a willingness to read background reports provided prior to the meetings, and a commitment to regular attendance and active participation at the meetings.

The Planning Commission meets in the Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall, on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7:00 to 9:30pm. New members will be sworn in at the April 3  Planning Commission meeting.

You can download the application. It is due by 4pm on Friday, January 31, 2014 and can be dropped off, emailed, or mailed to the City Clerk's Office at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

If you have questions, contact Lisa Basher, Planning Commission Clerk, 206-801-2514.


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32nd District Republicans to meet next Thursday

The 32nd Legislative District Republicans will meet Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 6:30pm in the Hamlin Room in the south wing of the Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

The main order of business will be ratification of Tom Jamieson as chairman. Credentials open at 6:30pm, close at 7pm, with the meeting called to order at 7pm.


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Karaoke-Bingo next Friday at the Senior Center

Photo by Jon Ann Cruver
Friday, January 10, 2014, 7pm

If you want to have a good time playing Bingo and singing a few songs, then the Karaoke-BINGO at the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center is the place to go. This is a fundraiser for the Senior Center and you have to be 21 to attend. There is good food and beer and wine available for your enjoyment. 

Make your reservation on-line. You should make your reservations early, because the seats sell out quickly. You will pay $6.00 to make your registration on line and then pay $5.00 at the door for the BINGO packet as required by the Gambling Commission.




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King County Board of Commissioners establishes the King County Rural Library District on January 4, 1943

Shoreline Library
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

On January 4, 1943, the King County Board of Commissioners establishes the King County Rural Library District as directed by a majority vote of rural residents on November 3, 1942. The new district's goal is to provide library services to rural county residents, who lacked access to existing libraries. The new library district is funded by the property-tax base of King County's unincorporated areas (50 cents per $1,000 valuation), and by contract fees with cities and towns throughout the county.

W.P.A Library Demonstration Projects          

The nationwide push toward the establishment of rural library districts grew out of library demonstration programs funded and executed by the W.P.A. (Works Progress/Projects Administration) between 1935 and 1942, including one in the state of Washington. The aim of these demonstration projects was to reduce the number of people in the United States without library service. 

Under the supervision of professional librarians, book and equipment purchases (primarily bookmobiles) were made using federal and state funding, and these materials were taken to areas (primarily rural) that had no library services. Library demonstration projects often consisted of a few shelves of books in a corner store or other community gathering spot, and of periodic visits by a bookmobile.

The Library Habit

Once borrowers were registered and the habit and opportunity of library use had been established in a community, that community was expected to assume responsibility for building and managing its own collection. W.P.A.-funded books were gradually withdrawn and shifted to another community. 

This idea was good in principle, but unrealistic without a means of funding permanent library services.  As the W.P.A. wound down, the need for library service in rural areas was clear, and state legislatures, including Washington's, began creating the legal framework under which such services could begin to be established.

Rural Library Districts

Washington’s state legislature passed an act to establish rural library districts and to provide these districts with the power to create boards of directors and generate revenue. There were no dissenting votes in either house.  On March 12, 1941, Governor Arthur B. Langlie (1900-1946) signed the bill into law.  The Rural Free Public Libraries act defined “library” as “a free public library supported in whole or in part with money derived from taxation,” “regional library” as “a free public maintained by two or more counties or other governmental units,” and “rural county library district” as “a library serving all the area of a county not included within the area of incorporated cities and towns” (1941 Washington Laws...). 

Rural county library districts were to be established by a majority vote within the proposed district. Once established, they were directed to operate as a public corporation, with a board of library trustees appointed by the board of county commissioners of that district’s county. They were to make a property-tax levy of not more than two mills per annum.  In 1943, the state refined the language surrounding the property-tax levy to permit rural library district trustees to issue interest-bearing warrants.

Rural King County Voters Speak

On July 20, 1942, the King County Board of Commissioners received a petition signed by 121 citizens and taxpayers requesting that the board call an election for the purpose of proposing the establishment of a rural library district in King County. The petition, sponsored by the King County Parent-Teacher Association, proposed setting up a number of rural library substations to be operated by volunteers in the communities where they were situated. They would use books obtained on contract from The Seattle Public Library.

On August 24, 1942, the board passed Resolution No. 8504, directing that the proposition be placed on the ballot at the next general election.

On November 3, 1942, King County voters living outside incorporated cites and towns approved the rural library district proposition. The vote was 8,213 for, 6,718 against.  With this direction, the King County Board of Commissioners established the King County Rural Library District.  Rural residents of Spokane, Clark, Thurston, Pacific, and Grays Harbor counties also voted to establish rural library districts in the same election.

Board Of Trustees

On January 11, 1943, as required by state law, the Board of Commissioners appointed board of library trustees.  They were:

    Inez Moen Hansen (1902-1988) of Seattle (one year term)
    Rev. Gerald Fitzgerald (1899-1957) of Seattle (two years)
    Lloyd E. McElvain (1901-1995) of Burton (three years)
    Marguerite Wilkie Nelson (1910-1999) of North Bend (four years)
    Judson T. Jennings (1873-1948) of Bellevue (five years). 

Inez Hansen chaired the King County Parent-Teacher Association and had spearheaded the petition process. Judson Jennings was the longtime Seattle Public Library city librarian.

King County tax revenues grew in subsequent years, and with them, the library district, commonly known as the King County Library System. 

A 1977 report succinctly summed up the division between King County and the King County Rural Library District:

    "Rural Library Districts which are special purpose districts are established by petition and subsequent voter approval.  In this manner, the King County Rural Library District was established in 1942.  The Rural Library District is an autonomous district with its own funding powers and administrative authority.  It is quite separate from King County, a countywide, general purpose government. ... The Board of Trustees of the King County Rural Library District administer the operations of a separate special purpose jurisdiction much like boards of commissioners of utility districts, and thus is a truly independent body" (p. 4, 6).

Sources:
"History," King County Library System website accessed March 25, 2011 (http://www.kcls.org/about/history/index.cfm); Donna Gordon, Program Analyst, “Seattle and King County Library Services Issues Study,” June 1, 1977, Document 3480, Series 872 Documents Collection, RG 30, King County Archives, Seattle, Washington; 1941 Washington Laws, Chapter 65, "Rural Free Public Libraries"; 1943 Washington Laws, Chapter 251, "Rural County Library Districts"; Board of Commissioners of King County, Washington, Resolution 8604, "Resolution Establishing King County Library District," passed June 4, 1943, and Board of Commissioners of King County, Washington, Resolution 8607, "Resolution Appointing Members of Library Board," passed January 11, 1943, King County Archives; "Rural Library Plan Approved," The Seattle Times, July 20, 1942, p. 7; Libraries on Wheels," Ibid., October 3, 1942, p.6; "2-Mill Library Tax Is Studied," Ibid., October 27, 1942, p. 21; "Rural Library Levy Waits," Ibid., January 4, 1943, p. 12; "Rural Library Tax Approved By Senate Vote," Ibid., March 10, 1943, p. 2; "County Library Plan Presented To Council," Ibid., June 17, 1943, p. 4; "Rural Patrons To Use Library," Ibid., August 31, 1943, p. 2; "Miss Karpenstein In Library Post," Ibid., September 2, 1943, p. 13; Edward A. Chapman, “W.P.A. Library Demonstrations Serve Millions of Readers,” Bulletin of the American Library Association, April 1938, p. 225; Edward Barrett Stanford, "Library Extension Under The WPA An Appraisal Of An Experiment In Federal Aid" (Ph.D. diss., University of Chicago, 1944); Bartley Dobb, "A Study Of The King County Rural Library District" (master's thesis, University of Washington, November 28, 1967).

By Paula Becker, April 19, 2011


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The City that keeps on giving ... and you are cordially invited

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Welcome to Tent City 3
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

The City that keeps on giving …. and you are cordially invited
Text and photos, Marc Weinberg

Yes, of course, this is the season of giving. For many of us it’s a time of delivering the gifts and also the thanks we sometimes overlook during our busy lives. We all know the happiness and surprise of receiving. But it’s the pleasure of giving that sets things apart for me. 

It’s Tent City 3 that keeps on giving to me. I have that chance all year long. When they are far from Shoreline, as they are now, it’s more difficult to be spontaneous. 

But they are moving back to Shoreline on Saturday, January 4 and need our help in setting up their new home at St. Dunstan’s Church, 722 N 145th.

Dunstan’s and the other local churches can’t do it all, so here’s an invitation to show our welcoming spirit and help with setting up their temporary home in our neighborhood.


Tent City 3 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, January 2009
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg
Here’s what you could do. Show up at St. Dunstan’s about noon on Saturday, January 4, 2014 and plan to help in any way you can. Introduce yourself to the leadership people of the church and Tent City and ask for a job. Hopefully you can stay until dark. If you can’t come at noon that’s great too, the chores will continue well into the night (so bring a head lamp or flashlight) and work as late as you can.

Come alone or bringing friends would be better. The more helpers the faster things will get set up. Let’s show what Shoreline can do. You’ll be glad you did!


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Friday Jazz, Saturday Swing at Third Place Commons

Dine and dance at Third Place Commons this weekend. Or sit and listen to the live music - your choice. But it will be hard to sit still when this music is playing.


“Jazz” on Friday, January 3 at 7:30pm

Straight-ahead hard swingin’ jazz, with a bent for tunes with quirky lyrics and unexpected time signatures.

Sophisticated Swing on Saturday, January 4 at 7:30pm

Traditional swing from the 40s and 50s as well as contemporary tunes from the 60s to present.

Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park 98155, 206-336-3333.


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Rigoletto talk at Shoreline Library Thursday

Rigoletto at Seattle Opera
Join Norm Hollingshead at the Shoreline Library Thursday evening 7pm, January 2, 2014 for a lively talk about the tragic opera, Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verde, which will open at Seattle Opera on January 11.

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


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Planning ahead - dance your shoes off at Vinterdansen Feb 21

Bruce Sagan and the nyckelharpa

Friday, February 21, from 8 – 11pm, Skandia Folkdance Society hosts Vinterdansen at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 – 52nd Ave. W. in Lynnwood. Admission is $15.

Special guest Bruce Sagan is an internationally renowned fiddler and composer. A master of many folk instruments, Bruce plays flat fiddle, the unique Norwegian hardanger fiddle, and the centuries old Swedish nyckelharpa. Come see why a jury of Swedish music experts awarded him a bronze medal, and why music critics say that he plays “som en inföding”— like a native.

Several fine local musicians will join Bruce for the evening, including the duo, Paradocs, who specialize in Norwegian folk music, Skolkis, a hot, high-energy pan-Scandinavian quartet, and the talented Irene Myers and Peter Michaelsen. For a glimpse of Bruce and Peter playing great music, click here.

The Grange has a lovely dance floor, and dancers of all levels are welcome. Expect kindred folks, delicious food, and a program with easy-to-master dances. Don’t be shy, if you are a novice, and do come, even if you simply want to sit and enjoy the music and tasty food! For more information, call Judy at 206-784-8959.


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Rock and roll science show for children & families at Shoreline Library Sunday


Rock-It Science Concert! on Sunday, January 5, 3:30pm for ages 3 and older with adult.

Join Mikey Mike, Seattle-based musician, for a lively rock and roll science show!Space is limited, first come, first seated.

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


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Children's January story times at the libraries

When you have little kids, it is nice to get out of the house during the dark, winter months. Three libraries offer many opportunities for enrichment and entertainment.

Richmond Beach Library
19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522

Family Story Times
Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Toddler Story Times
Thursday, January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:15am
Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times
Thursday, January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 11am
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134  
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155, 206-362-8860 

Toddler Story Times
Wednesday, January 15, 22 and 29, 10am
Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times
Wednesday, January 15, 22 and 29, 11am
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Family Story Times
Thursday, January 16, 23 and 30, 7pm
Ages 2 ½ to 5 with adult.

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

Evening Family Story Times
Monday, January 6, 13 and 27, 7pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times
Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:05am
Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times
Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Spanish Story Times
Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:30pm
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.


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So you think you can dance? Learn tap at the Senior Center


New to the Senior Center line up -Tap Dancing for seniors.

Open to all seniors who want to dust off their tap shoes or learn a new skill. Bring tap shoes and wear clothes you can move easily in when you come to class.

This class will be held in the Spartan Gym in the Olympic room. Class will be on-going and begins on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 8:30 am to 9:20 am.

$7.00 for senior center members, $8.00 for non-members. Pay at the Front Desk of the Senior Center. If desired, you may purchase a Senior Tap card for up to 15 sessions, good for 90 days. 

Instructor, Joan Kashauer.

Both the Senior Center and the Spartan Gym are on the south end of the Shoreline Center campus, NE 185th and 1st Ave NE.


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Junior Gardener event Jan 12 - growing sprouts in the kitchen


Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 2pm
Jr. Gardener Event: Growing Sprouts in the Kitchen

Let’s grow tasty food on the kitchen windowsill! Sprouts are very easy to grow, produce quickly, and come in different flavors. Add them to sandwiches, salads, and scrambled eggs for extra zing!  

Class size limited to 20 students; cost is $5, cash or check only. Register in advance.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N. Shoreline WA 206-546-4851

Fax: 206-546-8010. Email



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What's cooking at Central Market

If you're looking for inspiration, answers, tips or new recipes - come by the Culinary Resource Center near Produce at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way.

There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. Below is the lineup for demonstrations.The kiosk is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe or if the name is in color, you can click to go to the full recipe.

JAN. 1-7, 2014  


Thurs, Jan. 2    Chicken Fajitas 

Fri, Jan. 3        Cod with Sesame Miso Glaze

Sat, Jan. 4       Mulligatawny Soup with Mango Chutney
                       Nature’s Path Organic Waffles with our own Breakfast Sausage 

Sun, Jan. 5      Korean Hot Pot Soup 

Mon, Jan. 6     Let’s talk protein powder! 

Tues, Jan. 7     Easy Chicken Cacciatore


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Happy New Year

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Happy New Year!


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Families begin to move in to Jacob's Well

Volunteers at the ribbon- cutting September 15, 2013

After several years of work, the Jacob's Well facility in Shoreline is seeing its first residents, with several families moving in before Christmas.

Vision House’s new complex in Shoreline is being built in two phases.

The newly-opened first phase includes 12 apartments for homeless moms and kids, with a soon-to-be-opened after-school care program, counseling offices and community center.

The second phase will include eight additional apartments, a licensed child care center and a resource, food and clothing bank to support resident families.

Thanks to local businesses, churches, foundations and community groups, the Jacob’s Well complex was built debt-free!


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Worth quoting


What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
                                                                
      -Jean Jacques Rousseau, philosopher and author (1712-1778)


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Lake Forest Park City Council Inaugural Ceremony January 6 at Civic Club


Lake Forest Park City Council Inaugural Ceremony January 6, 2013, 7:00pm, Civic Club

The community is invited to the City Council Special Meeting for the Inauguration Ceremony of City Council members Mark Phillips, John Resha, Hilda Thompson, and John Wright on Monday, January 6, 2014, at 7:00pm at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, 17301 Beach Drive NE, Lake Forest Park. Municipal Judge Linda Portnoy will administer the oath of office.

A reception will immediately follow the City Council Special Meeting. The reception is privately funded by citizens of Lake Forest Park and not paid for by City funds. However, the community-at-large is welcome to attend and meet their new council members.



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Shoreline City Manager’s Update for the week of 12/30/2013


By Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager

I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. Here is this week’s update.

January 6, 2014 Council Meeting

  • Swearing in of New (re-elected) Councilmembers: This is the first order of business and Judge Eadie will be present. Swearing in will go in Position No. order.
  • Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor: Last week I included the Council Rules regarding the process for the election. This item will follow the flag salute and roll call by the City Clerk.
  • Adoption of Ordinance No. 682 – Transition Area Setback for Commercial Zone Development Across from Single Family Zones: Council requested staff to bring forward an ordinance to reset the set-back to 15 feet for these transition zones. Staff is recommending that Council adopt a 15-foot set-back for these transition zones, except for those located on a principal arterial or across from public open space. For those located on a principal arterial, staff recommends a zero-foot setback. A map of the affected parcels is included with the staff report. Linden Avenue would have a 15-foot set-back if this recommendation is adopted by the Council.
  • Discussion and Update of 185th Light Rail Station Design Dialogue: Staff will update Council on the outcomes from the design dialogue workshops held in November.

Point Wells Update – EIS Process Starting in January

Snohomish County will start the environmental review process for the proposed development at Point Wells in January 2014. The review will look at the development’s impacts and determine how to address them. The City of Shoreline will host a series of workshops beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15, to ensure that the community has an opportunity to provide input in the review process and identify capital investments that will make for a safer transportation corridor. We are mailing postcards to approximately 14,000 households to inform residents about the workshop. More information is available on our news page.

Utilities Update

I have invited Ronald Wastewater District and Shoreline Water District to participate in the City’s Utility Unification and Efficiency Study which will begin in late January.

Finance Update

A couple of weeks ago my update included information regarding an increase in streetlight costs. Staff has continued to work with Seattle City Light to get an accurate inventory and billing and we have some good news. They have finalized their reconciliations and even though the streetlight count has increased from 2,566 to 2,946 (an additional 380 streetlights), the actual monthly bill is significantly lower due primarily to the LED conversion. Based on 2014 rates, our monthly bill will be approximately $32,700 (a decrease of $5,863 from our last monthly bills received). Our annual expenditures will be around $392,400 which is only $10,000 more than what was budgeted for 2014. To add to that good news, the City will be getting a credit in 2014 for the LED conversions that were paid at Sodium Vapor rates. The credit, as of December 31, 2013 is $231,402.93 and will be applied to the 2014 billing. This means that, in 2014, we will have approximately $220,000 in savings from the streetlights budget.

This and That

  • The Department of Treasury has authorized the extension of use of federal seizure drug funds beyond the normal two years. These funds are being earmarked for the Police facility at City Hall.
  • In 2013 the Police Department held 27 community meetings to discuss crime prevention and neighborhood concerns. This was a dramatic increase in the 2 held in 2011 and 12 held in 2012.
  • Hopelink sent a thank you to the City’s Teen Program for their donation. The program donated 83 pounds of food in November.
  • City Hall, Spartan Recreation Center, and Shoreline Pool will be closed January 1.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!


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Tickets available for Self-Composed at the Edmonds Driftwood Players



Tickets are available for Self-Composed, an edgy examination of self-identity and friendship by Young Bellingham playwright Lyssandra Norton.

Playing for one weekend only at the Driftwood Players in Edmonds, January 16-19, 2014, as part of their annual Spotlight on local playwrights. Suggested for ages 13 and over due to mature content.

“The inspiration for this play comes from the existential crisis that all college students go through in their early 20s. That moment when you realize the world is so much bigger than you thought it was, yet your network is incredibly connected. You can know everyone and no one at once…”

January 16-19, 2014 Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. @ the Wade James Theater, 950 Main St, Edmonds. Tickets are $14. Purchase online or call 425-774-9600.


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Candidate forum for Washington State Democratic Chair in Shoreline


The 32nd, 46th and 21st Legislative District Democrats are holding a Candidate Forum for the next 
State Democratic Party Chair on January 8, 2014, 7pm, at the Masonic Hall Shoreline, 753 N 185th St, Shoreline 98133. (map).

Candidates and their websites (in alpha order)


The Washington State Democratic Central Committee will meet on January 31st and February 1st in Vancouver to elect the new Washington State Democratic Party Chair.


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Governor Inslee signs 2013 Strategic Highway Safety Plan


Governor Jay Inslee has approved and signed the 2013 update of Washington State’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Target Zero©.

In 2000, Washington was the first state in the nation to set a very aggressive goal: zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Target Zero is a detailed roadmap that coordinates the efforts and funding of all traffic safety organizations across Washington State, uses the most effective strategies, and tracks progress toward the ultimate goal — Target Zero.

“We want all Washingtonians to join us on the Target Zero Team and continue our vision of saving lives,” said Darrin Grondel, Director of the Washington Traffic Commission. “We encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the priorities and strategies of the plan to positively contribute to safety on our roadways.”

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission created a video in which state residents were asked what they believe traffic safety goals should be for the state and for their families. The video explains Washington State’s goal of “Target Zero,” and can be viewed online. Additional information on Target Zero is available here.


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Shorewood boys return to Wesco 3A basketball play Saturday

The Shorewood boys' basketball team takes a 2-0 Wesco 3A record (7-2 overall) into a Saturday game at Wesco 3A South rival Glacier Peak after winning its final two games in the Archbishop Murphy Christmas tournament.

Shorewood and Glacier Peak (2-0, 7-1) meet at 7:15pm Saturday, Jan. 4, at Glacier Peak High School.

The Thunderbirds closed the Archbishop Murphy tournament with a 56-51 victory over Washington Friday, Dec. 27, and a 49-42 win over Archbishop Murphy Saturday, Dec. 28.

In Shorewood’s win over Archbishop Murphy, Taylor Freeman scored 25 points.

Shorewood 49, Archbishop Murphy 42
At Archbishop Murphy H.S., Saturday, Dec. 28

Shorewood --------------15  8  9  17 -- 49
Archbishop Murphy ---- 7 12 13 10 -- 42

Shorewood Scoring -- Anxhelos Pere 4, Taylor Freeman 25, Brandon Mar 7, Jordan Muir-Keung 2, Karson Gronvold 0, Zane Hopen 3, Aaron Okamura 0, Cameran Testerman 2, Sam Boone 6.


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The eighth day of Christmas

Monday, December 30, 2013

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Sing along, now...


On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Colly Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

(and here you thought it was New Year's Eve!)



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Words matter



Word History: Every western Indo-European language except English derives its verb for "to write" from Latin scrībere: écrire in French, escribir in Spanish, scrivere in Italian, scribaim in Old Irish, ysgrifennu in Welsh, skriva in Breton, skrifa in Old Norse, skrive in Danish and Norwegian, skriva in Swedish, schreiben in German, schrijven in Dutch.

The Old English verb "to write" is wrÄ«tan, from a Germanic root *writ- that derives from an Indo-European root *wreid- meaning "to cut, scratch, tear, sketch an outline." German still retains this meaning in its cognate verb reissen, "to tear." Only Old English employed wrÄ«tan to refer to writing, that is, scratching on parchment with a pen. English shows a similar contrariness in its verb read, being almost the only western European language not to derive its verb for that concept from Latin legere. 



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2014 Shrinking Bigfoot calendars raise money for Project Share


Give the gift that keeps on giving! Purchase your very own 2014 Shrinking Bigfoot Calendar from Seattle City Light and raise money for Project Share, which provides emergency utility assistance to people who need help with their electric bill.

Seattle City Light asked local students in grades 3-6 to illustrate how they can save money and reduce their carbon footprint. More than 350 students responded and 12 talented kids were chosen. See their energy-saving artwork and tips in this 12-month calendar for only $10!

One of those 12 talented kids was Malia, a 6th grader at Highland Terrace Elementary in Shoreline. (See previous article)  

Calendar Orders

Order your 2014 calendar now through PayPal. 

Order your 2014 calendar by adding $10 to your bill...it's that easy! 

For more information, visit the City Light webpage


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Shorewood girls lose Saturday final of Archbishop Murphy basketball tournament after Friday victory


The Shorewood girls' basketball team lost to a team from Post Falls, Idaho, 61-55 in the Saturday championship final of the Archbishop Murphy Christmas Tournament after a 48-32 victory over Archbishop Murphy in a Friday semifinal game.

The T-birds now have a 5-4 overall record after opening the tournament Thursday with a 56-15 victory over Anacortes.

Post Falls (Idaho) 62, Shorewood 55
At Archbishop Murphy H.S., Thursday, Dec. 26

Shorewood -- 17 19  9  10 -- 55
Post Falls ---- 16 12 18 16 -- 62

Shorewood Scoring--Kayla Bradley 8, Salyna McDonald 1, Mika Morgan 0, Abby Gustafson 4, Lily Gustafson 12, Danica Bernabe 7, Karrin Leazer 11, Taryn Shelley 12.

Shorewood 48, Archbishop Murphy 32
At Archbishop Murphy H.S., Friday, Dec. 27

Shorewood ------------- 11 19 11   7 -- 48
Archbishop Murphy ---- 8   6   6 12 -- 32

Shorewood Scoring--Kayla Bradley 8, Mika Morgan 5, Ashley Nephew 2, Jasmine Pollard 2, Lily Gustafson 8, Karrin Leazer 9, Taryn Shelley 14


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First tango in Shoreline Saturday



Intro to Tango Workshop (by donation)
Presented by Shoreline-based traveling tango teacher and author of WHEN 1+1=1

January 4, 2014, 11:00am-12:30pm
Shoreline, WA (call 206-778-3239 for more info)

Come join us for a playful introduction to the physical language of Argentine Tango - the art of speaking without words. Balloons and best of all, free hugs!

No partner necessary. All are welcome!

Suggested attire: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow you to spin and will not come off of your feet!


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Richmond Little League Winter Skills Camps for registered players


Richmond Little League (RLL) continues registration for the 2014 season. RLL is a youth baseball and softball organization whose goal is to build strong character through the lessons of sports.

There are leagues for ages 5 through 18 for both boys and girls. Last year was a successful season with 2 out of 5 of the All Star teams winning their district tournaments and competing at the state level (Seniors 15-16 year olds, and Juniors 13-14 year olds).

The organization is 100% volunteer driven, with funds coming from registration fees, local sponsorships and fundraisers. If you would like to register a player or would like more information visit Richmond Little League.


Richmond Little League’s Winter Skills Camps have been scheduled. The camps will be held at the Spartan Rec Center, 202 NE 185th St, starting at 8am.

These clinics will be on January 4th, 18th and 25th and February 1st. These camps are free of charge to all registered Richmond Little League players (softball or baseball). The camps will be run by our experienced managers and coaches. If you are planning on attending RSVP to Brian Sims-Fahey, Training Coordinator. 

In order to take advantage of the early registration discount you need to register your player by the 31st of December.


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Begin the New Year with a great story

Coffee at The Bridge
You are invited to join the Seattle Storytellers Guild for an memorably delightful evening of storytelling on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 7-9 pm. This free event welcomes both storytellers and listeners to our friendly, welcoming Story Circle at the Bridge Coffee House. Tellers may tell a traditional or personal story for adults of 8 minutes or less. If you plan to tell a story, please practice it a few times to be sure of its length.

Coffee and snacks are available for purchase. The Bridge Coffee House opens for us around 6:40 pm. Please support the Bridge Coffee House’s generous offering of their space by purchasing drinks or treats! The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 N 122nd Street, Seattle 98133 on the North Seattle Alliance Church campus.

If you have questions please contact Cynthia Westby.


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On the sixth day of Christmas

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Photo by Jerry Pickard
For those who are not done with Christmas, Monday is actually the Sixth Day of Christmas. In spite of the song, presents are optional.

On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Colly Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree


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Hairspray auditions at Shoreline Community College in January



"Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show.[1] 

"When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, and meets a colorful array of characters, such as Corny Collins (The show's singing host who shares Tracy's liberal political views) and Velma Von Tussle (The villainous producer of the show who does everything in her power to further her daughter's career and destroy Tracy's and Corny's). She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s." 
---Wikipedia


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The Big Chihuahua at Third Place Books Thursday


Waverly Curtis will present the third book in a funny canine series, The Big Chihuahua (Kensington), on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 7pm,

"Pepe and Geri suspect a dog-worshiping cult outside of Seattle of causing a misguided woman’s demise."

Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.




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Point Wells activity update



Point Wells Environmental Review Process begins

The City will host a series of workshops beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, to ensure that the community has an opportunity to provide input in the review process and identify capital investments that will make for a safer transportation corridor.

Snohomish County will start the environmental review process for the proposed development at Point Wells in January 2014. The review will look at the development’s impacts and determine how to address them. The City of Shoreline will host a series of workshops beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15, to ensure that the community has an opportunity to provide input in the review process and identify capital investments that will make for a safer transportation corridor.

Snohomish County’s environmental review process

Through Washington’s State Environmental Policy Act, when a proposed project is likely to result in significant adverse impacts, the lead agency is required to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). In the case of Point Wells, Snohomish County is the lead agency. The EIS reviews the project’s impacts and provides reasonable alternatives and possible mitigation. The first step in the process is to conduct “scoping” which is the community’s opportunity to comment on the impacts, identify alternatives, and how to address the impacts.

Snohomish County and BSRE have agreed to a 30 day scoping comment period, which is longer than the minimum 21 day requirement. The process will begin in early January and Snohomish County will hold two public meetings during that time, including one in Shoreline. 

Shoreline’s Point Wells Community Workshop Series

Workshop: Preparing for Snohomish County’s Environmental Review Process
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, 6:30 to 8:30pm
Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers

The City will submit official scoping comments on the Point Wells project’s impacts to our community. Join us for an overview of the environmental review process and to review and comment on the impacts we have identified.

Learn more about this workshop on the City's calendar.

Transportation Corridor Workshops

Six workshops between February 12 and April 16
Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers

As part of the agreement between the City and BSRE, the City will conduct a Transportation Corridor Study to focus extensively on the project’s transportation impacts to the Shoreline community. This study will allow the community, City staff, and BSRE to examine the effects of additional traffic on Richmond Beach Drive, Richmond Beach Road, surrounding side streets and other major intersections along N 185th Street and to I-5. This includes looking at time spent waiting at intersections, the ability for residents to safely access their driveways , and safety concerns for pedestrians and bicyclists. To ensure the process is objective, the City has hired a third party facilitator. The process includes a series of six workshops that will give residents an opportunity to explain and show on maps exactly the kinds of capital investments that will make for a safe and efficient transportation corridor.

More information

Visit the Point Wells project page for more information and project background.

For questions about Snohomish County’s environmental review process, contact Shoreline Planning Director Rachael Markle 206-801-2531.

For questions about the City’s Transportation Corridor Study, contact Transportation Planning Manager Kirk McKinley 206-801-2481.



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