Agent workshop hosted by EPIC Group Writers in Edmonds

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Elizabeth Wales
Literary arts will take center stage in Edmonds this fall as literary agent Elizabeth Wales will meet area writers as part of an agent workshop hosted by EPIC Group Writers.

“We want to give local writers a chance to work with an agent,” said EPIC President Janette Turner, “and we are excited to host Elizabeth Wales at this workshop.”

The workshop takes place on two Saturdays. On Sept. 20, story developer Elena Hartwell will help writers refine their narrative arc, and Ingrid Emerick and Andrea Dunlop of GirlFridayProductions will help writers create a winning proposal. On Nov. 8, writers will meet with Elizabeth Wales to become pitch-perfect.

“Having two workshops,” said Turner, “means writers will have time to refine their work before meeting with agent Elizabeth Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for our local writers. Some may already be signed up for Write on the Sound (WOTS) or college classes, but this is different. This gives writers a chance to actually meet an agent.”

Wales’ clients include Dan Savage, author of ‘It Gets Better,’ and Lucia Perillo, PEN/short list writer of ‘Happiness is a Chemical in the Brain,’ along with other award-winning writers and several independent presses. The Wales Literary Agency is regarded as a competitive boutique agency with a quality list.


The workshop program will be held at Frances Anderson Center at 700 Main St, Edmonds and is limited to 24 participants. To sign up, see the EPIC Group Writers website. EPIC is an Edmonds-based literary nonprofit dedicated to helping people create, communicate and connect through the arts. EPIC is is an Associated Program of Shunpike nonprofit, a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that fuels innovation in the arts by building productive partnerships, cultivating leadership and providing direct services to arts groups of all kinds.

For more information on the speakers and workshop topics, see below.

Let’s Refine Your Story Arc: All books must take the reader on a journey that matters. In this workshop with Elena Hartwell, playwright of ‘A Strange Disappearance of Bees,’ writers will understand their main character’s narrative arc through conflict and challenges toward a satisfying conclusion. You will also master the difference between cluttering backstory and enlightening flashback. At the end of the workshop, writers will come away with a solid story arc.

How to Create a Winning Proposal: This workshop is for writers looking to hook an agent or a publisher, and for freelance editors working with emerging writers. Knowing how to create a winning proposal is an essential skill in today’s competitive publishing marketplace. No agent or in-house editor has time for meandering book proposals. Instead, your ability to sell ideas and writing is dependent upon the brief pitch: the proposal. In this workshop on Sept. 20, you will work with Ingrid Emerick and Andrea Dunlop, two former acquisitions editors. They will demystify what publishers and agents are looking for and share the most common reason authors get rejected. The workshop will go in-depth and cover the basics of great proposals, from titles that sing to effective marketing points.

Andrea Dunlop is the social media and marketing coordinator at Girl Friday Productions. She began her career as an in-house publicist at Doubleday and currently works with authors on a variety of projects from memoirs to paranormal romance novels to self-help manifestos. She strives to help authors craft the perfect marketing strategy, blending traditional publicity outreach and the brave new world of social media.

Ingrid Emerick has over twenty years of publishing experience. A former editorial executive at Seal Press and Avalon Publishing, she currently runs Girl Friday Productions, an editorial consulting and book development company, with co-founder Leslie Miller. Ingrid has edited a wide range of books and teaches in the Editing Extension Program at the University of Washington.

Elena Hartwell’s plays have been performed in theaters across the country. Her works include ‘Loss: A Play About a Violin,’ ‘A Strange Disappearance of Bees,’ and an adaptation of Ivan Doig’s ‘Prairie Nocturne.’ She is a playwright, director, performer, and writing teacher. Her piece, ‘In Our Name,’ was published in ‘Best Women’s Stage Monologues 2008‘ by Smith / Kraus.

Elizabeth Wales heads Wales Literary Agency, Inc., a full-service agency representing writers of quality fiction and narrative nonfiction since 1990. Member, Association of Authors’ Representatives (AAR).


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Are you ready for a disaster? CERT classes are available to help you prepare

Are you ready for a disaster? Big disasters like hurricanes and major earthquakes are headline news and affect thousands of people. There are also small disasters that cause devastation to those affected by them. Severe weather and power outages can be a disaster if you're not prepared for them. Disasters come in all sizes.

CERT volunteer at training exercise
Photo by Tom DeBartolo

Are you ready for a disaster? Having a flashlight with half dead batteries and a couple cans of tuna fish in the pantry doesn't count. Really ready means that you know what to do if disaster happens in your neighborhood. Do you have the tools and the training to make it through?

CERT volunteers are ready for emergencies
Photo by Tom DeBartolo
The City of Shoreline wants you to be prepared for a disaster. The Office of Emergency Management is offering a free CERT course to help you get you ready for a disaster. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT  training covers topics like hands-on fire extinguisher use, search and rescue, first aid, and disaster psychology. 


The classes start September 9 and are on Tuesday and Thursday nights and one Saturday in September. For more information or to sign up contact Lorrie Jennings at Shoreline City Hall at 206-801-2265.  You can also check them out online.


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Fliers large and small at the annual Sk8 competition Friday

Warming up on skateboards and skooters

Photos by Wayne Pridemore

The annual skate event Friday August 15, 2014 from noon to 5pm at the Connie King Skate Park at the Paramount School Park 15298 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 brought out skaters large and small from around the area.

Little Sauce
Caden Smith "Little Sauce" attends Little Cedars Elementary School in Snohomish.

Vincent Thomas
Vincent Thomas, age 6, will be in kindergarten at Woodin Elementary in Northshore School District.

McKay West

Shorecrest student, McKay West, shows some advanced techniques on the board.

David Williams

David Williams, a freshman at Shorecrest, shows his skills on the skooter.

The high fliers


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Sing with Northwest Girlchoir

Northwest Girlchoir

Help your daughter, granddaughter, neighbor, or friend experience the joy of singing throughout the year as part of Northwest Girlchoir. Spaces are available in all choirs for the choir season starting September 8th.

1st and 2nd graders can join Prep Choir, and girls entering 3rd through 12th grades can audition to be part of Fresca, Amabile, Vivace or Amore. Choirs rehearse once or twice a week, depending on level, with weekday afternoon rehearsals and multiple performance opportunities throughout the
year.

Northwest Girlchoir offers outstanding musical learning opportunities, with professional conductor-teachers in a nurturing environment.  Performances in Seattle and on tour feature a diverse mix of classical works, contemporary choral pieces, and music from around the world. This is the 42nd year of providing girls and young women a transformational experience through music education and artistic excellence.

Next audition dates are Wednesday, August 20 and Monday, August 25 from 12:00-6:00pm. For more information, email  – or check the website

Financial Aid is available at all choir levels.


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Into the Woods Friday night performance called for weather

The Friday, Aug. 15 performance of Into the Woods was cancelled due to the rainy weather and wet conditions.

Visit the website for tickets to one of the other upcoming performance dates.


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Phoenix Theatre in Firdale Village presents Rumors by Neil Simon


Phoenix Theatre
presents
Rumors
by
Neil Simon
Directed by
Christine Mosere August 29 thru September 21


Friday and Saturday a 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm. Tickets $18.50 Adults $15.50 Seniors/Military Box Office 206-533-2000 or online

Four couples show up at the home of the deputy mayor of New York and his wife for their 10th wedding anniversary party. However, the host has shot himself in the ear lobe and his wife is missing. His lawyerʼs cover up becomes progressively more difficult to sustain as the other guests arrive and no one can remember who has been told what about whom. Doors slam and hilarity abounds as each couple becomes more crazed.

“Has nothing on itʼs mind but to make the audience laugh” The New York Times!

Cast: Monica Chilton, Dan Jacoby, Woody Lotts, Rebekah Dawn, Larry Albert, Christian Ver, Annie St. John, Asa Sholdez, Molly Brusewitz 

Phoenix Theatre in Firdale Village, 9673 Firdale Ave. Edmonds, WA 9802

Produced thru special arrangement with Samuel French Play Publishing


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Nature Speaks: August’s abundant harvests encourage summer’s graceful surrender

Late Summer Asters
Article and photos by Jennifer Rotermund

There is a force within that gives you life —
Seek that.
In your body there lies a priceless jewel —
Seek that.
Oh, wandering Sufi.
If you are in search of the greatest treasure,
don’t look outside,
Look within, and seek That.

—Rumi, translated by Jonathan Star

In my twice daily ritual of gratitude (mornings and evenings), a repeated item on my list is that the cycle of life is a circle and not a straight line. I’m grateful that as we begin something new, we find ourselves embracing the conclusion of something else. That each conclusion brings the opportunity to begin some new chapter instantly gives me hope, and allows me to breathe again. August feels this way to me. June and July’s long daylight hours and frenetic pace are often more than I can manage gracefully. Air and Fire elements dominate in a way that feels wild and hot and free - and wonderful in its own way. But, it isn’t until August’s arrival that I feel grounded again and somehow finally ready for Summer to begin. Yet here we are at the season’s eventide.

Black-Eyed Susans
Beginnings and endings appear perfectly paired in August for a dance of life that is choreographed specifically for this time of year. We begin August with Lughnasadh (Lammas), the Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Despite the heat of Summer, this is the end of a growing season that began in February. The green leafy vegetables I planted from April through June are now bolting and flowering. My onions and potatoes are finally ripening. Most of my ornamental flowers have gone to seed, and my deciduous trees and shrubs have begun to show off their early Fall colors. In the month where a backyard hammock seems like the most appropriate destination, it is in fact the time to get to work planting the next round of seeds and starts for the Fall harvest and for over-wintering. And so the cycle continues.

But do not despair. The ancient celebration of Lughnasadh gave birth to the modern-day country fair, which reminds us that there is still time to celebrate and be merry. The days are still long and the harvest season marks a time of abundance in life. The Rose of Sharon trees have just begun to bloom. This is the time of the Black-Eyed Susan, Penstemon, Agastache, Fuchsia and Cone Flower.  

Native Pearly Everlasting in a Mugo Pine
All of my Mint plants are now providing lavender-colored flowers for blissed-out bees. The native Asters and Pearly Everlasting are enjoying their moment of glory. Go to any local nursery and you will see that this isn’t the end of the season, but the beginning of the next round of exciting bloom. I’m so grateful for that beautiful, nurturing and glorious cycle that is life. How ceaselessly it inspires awe and wonder in its many transformations - especially in August. 

Special Note: I dedicate this article to anyone who has ever struggled or is struggling with depression. I have. In fact, throughout my life I’ve found January and August to be the two most difficult months to face - specifically, I believe, due to the deeply rooted aspects of change and transformation that are found at the very core of these two times of year. It’s all too easy, in times of change, to lose track of our own center of gravity, our own core, our own path. At those times when I begin to feel lost or even a little bit “off,” I turn to nature. For in nature, I find reflected the deep beauty that is within me - within each of us …. that deep beauty and inner light that is all too easily forgotten in our daily modern life, yet which is always there.

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Jennifer Rotermund is the owner of Gaiaceous Gardens (an urban farming and wildlife gardening business with a teaching garden/urban farm and certified wildlife habitat/ sacred sanctuary located in Shoreline). She is a Permaculture Designer, is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Habitat Steward and serves as a Docent at the Kruckeberg Garden. She is also an ordained minister with a particular focus on earth-based forms of spirituality.

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Beach to Bluff Bust Your Buns Run Sunday at Saltwater Park

Friday, August 15, 2014

Registration begins at 7am Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the first annual Bust Your Buns Fun Run at Saltwater Park. Back on the beach, the popular sandcastle contest begins at 11am.


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Crest Film Club wants to hear from you

Do you love the Crest?
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Bianca Halpert

We love the Crest Cinema and we love movies - simple as that. My husband Oscar and I have been going to the Crest so much over the years that we often joked about a "Crestie Club" where folks could discuss movies they saw at the Crest. Well, the time has come! In order to move forward with this club we'd like you to fill out this short survey. It will provide insight for meeting location, frequency, genre, etc. You don't have to live in Ridgecrest Neighborhood - you just have to love movies and the Crest!

History of the Crest 

The Crest was built in 1949. Equipped with widescreen capabilities in 1979, it was one of the first theaters in the country to run “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” in 70mm.

It was expanded to four auditoriums in 1980: two houses were configured with stadium-style seats and high-backed chairs, and two larger houses were constructed to feature conventional seating and large screens.

The theater offered bargain nights in the late 1980s, and they became so successful that the owners decided to keep running “discount programming”.

Tickets are $3. It’s very much a neighborhood theater.

Source: Cinema Treasures

Survey 

In order to move forward with planning the movie club, please fill out this survey. It takes less than 5 minutes. Comments and suggestions welcomed.




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Three 46th Legislative District incumbent Democrats hold big primary leads

Thursday, August 14, 2014

By Evan Smith

The three 46th Legislative District incumbent Democrats on the Aug. 5 primary ballot all apparently have easy paths to re-election.

Primary results released through Thursday, Aug.  14, show incumbent Democratic State Sen. David Frock with 79.32 percent of the primary vote to 20.49 percent for Republican Van Sperry, and incumbent Democratic State Rep. Jessyn Farrell with 82.14 percent to 17.57 percent for Republican challenger Branden Curtis.

Both pairs were alone on the primary ballot and will meet again in the November general election.

Incumbent Democratic State Rep. Gerry Pollet was unopposed in the primary and again will be unopposed in November.

The district includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle. 


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City Manager's report - week of August 11

Update for the Week of 8/11/2014
By Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager

Council Meetings

August 11
·         Dinner Meeting: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act training with Boards and Commissions (Planning Commission, PRCS Board, and Library Board). Regular Meeting:
o   Adoption of 2014 Development Code Amendments: These amendments were discussed by Council on July 14 and adopted as recommended by the Planning Commission.
o   Contract with Transmap Corporation: Authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Transmap Corporation in the amount of $127,003.68 for professional services needed to complete the Pavement Management and Right-of-way (ROW) Asset Inventory Project.
o   Kamins Construction Contract Contingency: The Citywide Safety Improvement Project has been constructed by Kamins Construction Company. During construction unforeseen conditions were encountered that needed to be addressed that increased project costs. This is the final project pay request, so no additional contingency will be necessary on this project.
o   Discussion of the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan Preferred Alternative: Council discussed the preferred alternative that should be used for the Final Environmental Impact Statement analysis (FEIS). Council waived Council rules to allow public comment after the staff presentation on this item. Council will make the selection of the Preferred Alternative on August 25.
o   Discussion of 2015-202 CIP: The 2015-2020 CIP will be submitted to Council for review and approval in October along with the 2015 Operating Budget. Council was provided with an opportunity to review the draft fund summaries of the four capital funds and to provide input or changes prior to submitting the 2015-2020 CIP as part of the operating budget.

August 18
·         Dinner Meeting (5:30 p.m. Start Time): Executive Session – Personnel. This will be an opportunity for Council to meet with consultant Dick Cushing regarding my six-month review. Dick will facilitate a conversation with Council on what has gone well, what could have gone better, and things to work on.
·         Regular Meeting:
o   Planning Commission Appointment Process: Terri Strandberg has notified us that she is resigning from the Planning Commission effective August 28, as she is moving out of Shoreline. In discussing this with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor they have recommended that we use a similar process to that used to fill the Park Board vacancy earlier this year. Basically waiving Council rules for recruitment and interview process, and reconstitute the Council sub-committee that most recently participated in the Planning Commission appointment process (Eggen, Hall, Roberts) and have them review the applications of those interviewed during the last process, but not appointed. There were four applicants in this category. If Council agrees with this strategy on August 18, then the sub-committee could come back with a recommendation for appointment on August 25.
o   Design Concepts for 145th Light Rail Station DEIS: The market study for this light rail station subarea will be presented and also some design concepts of how density zones could be implemented based on feedback from the public in the first set of Design Dialogue Workshops held in June. Input from Council will be used to start putting together potential zoning scenarios to be used in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement process. The zoning scenarios will be reviewed by Council on September 15, and these zoning scenarios will be used in the second Design Dialogue Workshop scheduled for October 9.
o   Potential Executive Session – Potential Property Acquisition

RWD Assumption and Boundary Review Board Process
North City Water District submitted a letter to the King County Boundary Review Board requesting that the BRB deny the assumption. Below are links to Shoreline’s brief to the Snohomish County BRB and the brief submitted by Olympic View Water & Sewer District.

Olympic View contends that the Point Wells Service Area was not properly transferred to Ronald Wastewater District from King County and therefore should be part of Olympic View’s Service Area. Olympic View also contends that if it is the service provider, flows will be directed to the City of Edmonds for treatment, which is less expensive than King County treatment charges. The Point Wells area appears to be in the King County Service Area, so it is not clear how Olympic View can guarantee directing flows to Edmonds for treatment.

Last week, Mayor Winstead, Public Works Director Mark Relph, and I met with Edmond’s Mayor Earling and Edmond’s Public Works Director to discuss how we could partner in the future if Shoreline is the sewer provider at Point Wells. This included opportunities to negotiate with King County to have flows directly go to Edmonds (vs. through King County pipes that redirect the flows to Edmonds).

On Thursday night the Planning Commission approved letters of support for the assumption. We have received commitments from the following cities for letters of support:  Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Kirkland, Algona, and Renton. Links to briefing documents:


Summary of Pointe Wells EIS Scoping Comments
Snohomish County has summarized the major issues that were raised during the scoping process. A total of 69 people submitted oral comments. The County received 168 comment letters/emails. All of the comment letters/emails are available for review at the Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department.

Read Snohomish County's summary [pdf]

Neighborhood Mini-Grant Awarded
This week I approved a neighborhood mini-grant for the Richmond Beach Neighborhood Association in the amount of $5,000 for their Halloween Carnival at Syre Elementary.

Top Foods Building
Halloween Spirit will be leasing the old TOP Foods site across from City Hall during September and October to set up a temporary Halloween store.

Alaska Airline Commercial Filmed at Kellogg Middle School

Key Contacts
Over the last couple of weeks I have had several key meetings. Here is a summary:
  • July 30: Meeting with Eric Faison, Woodway Town Administrator
  • July 31: Lunch and meeting with Shoreline School Superintendent, Rebecca Miner and Shoreline Community College President, Cheryl Roberts
  • August 5: Meeting with Snohomish County Councilmember Ken Klein regarding Ronald Wastewater District Assumption and Point Wells. (Intergovernmental Relations Program Manager Scott MacColl and I are meeting with Snohomish County Councilmembers Sommers and Sullivan on August 18.)
  • August 7: Arlene Fisher, City Manager for Mountlake Terrace
  • August 8: Mayor Winstead, Public Works Director Mark Relph, and I met with Edmond’s Mayor Dave Earling
  • August 11: I met with the new Seattle Deputy Mayor, Kate Joncas.


This and That
  • Into the Woods – The first weekend was a great success and there are over 500 reservations for this production over the next three weekends. Here’s a link http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/74347
  • New Business Licenses – The City issued 98 new business licenses in July. 59 of those businesses are located in Shoreline!


This Week’s Calendar Items
  • August 16: Celebrate Shoreline, Cromwell Park, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Kids Move Challenge photo with Mayor and Council is scheduled for 2:25 p.m. at the Main Stage. Drawing for scooters will occur at 2:30 p.m.
  • August 17: Sandcastle Contest at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Noon to 3 p.m.



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Celebrate Shoreline festival Saturday

The annual Celebrate Shoreline Festival will be held this Saturday, August 16, at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

The park will be filled with free activities - booths, book sale, music, beer, kids' activities. Food trucks will be vending their wares. A car show will fill the Courthouse parking lot. Some activities will have a small cost. Pony rides, inflatables.

Here's the basic schedule:

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Festival Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Family area: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Main Stage: 1:00 – 8:00 pm
Family Stage: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Car Show: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Beer Garden: 12:00 – 8:00 pm


Go to the main webpage for the full schedule of music acts, and performances.



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Take the Sculpture Stroll and Vote for your favorite

Cactus Bones
by Rodger Squirrell
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
It was a grand night in Shoreline’s Town Center area last Thursday as the community celebrated summer and the arts at Arts al Fresco, the Kick-off to Celebrate Shoreline.

The Sculpture Stroll, Piano Time and the Shoreline City Hall Gallery Opening all enticed folks to look, listen and talk about art and community. From four diverse jazz musicians on three unique pianos, to an amazing chalk artist on the Trail, to crayon dancers interpreting the music and art, to the sculptors and painters in the gallery, the creative efforts of approximately 30 artists were celebrated.

Wandering Eye
by Will Robinson
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
One surprise of the evening was the announcement of another gift of public art by Bruce and JoAnn Amundson along with an anonymous donor. Wanting to enhance the City’s Public Art Collection, these generous citizens purchased the Redwood Lantern by artist Bruce Johnson, which had been part of last year’s Sculpture Stroll, and donated it to the City for public display. It will remain in the garden at City Hall for the time being.

This year’s Sculpture Stroll has a new feature. The Park Board allocated funds for a Purchase Award in 2014 so the public can vote for a favorite. Each person is allowed one vote for a piece they think would add the most and longest-lasting visual interest to the City’s collection. Voting is by paper ballot, obtained at City Hall, or by voting online.

Shorebirds
by Lin McJunkin
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Final selection will be made by the Park Board following vote review and recommendation by the Park Board Art Committee. A map of the City’s entire current collection is online.

The 10 artist-pianos are out through August 26, the Gallery exhibit is up through October 24 and the sculpture will be up until next June. Maps are available online or at City Hall.

Take time to wander and wonder at all this wonderful art in public places.



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Market Music begins Sunday in Lake Forest Park


Third Place Commons, sponsor of the Lake Forest Park Farmers' Market, has received a grant from 4 Culture to fund three Sundays of music during August.

This Sunday, the Milner Family Fiddles will play on the open air stage at the market, from 11am to 1pm.

The market takes place on the lower level parking of Town Center, intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.


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Plan for low-income Metro bus fares

Executive announces structure for reduced-fare program for low-income Metro bus riders

Acting upon new recommendations from an independent task force, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Thursday how King County will implement a reduced-fare program for lower-income bus riders by March 2015. King County Metro will be the second major transit system in the nation to offer this type of fare.

"One of the ways we create opportunity is by helping people get to work, get to school, and get to the services they need to reach their full potential," said Executive Constantine. "This reduced fare program will ensure that those who have lesser means still have access to opportunity."

The reduced fare will be $1.50 for those who qualify. It takes effect on March 1, 2015, the same day that all regular Metro fares will increase by 25 cents – the fifth fare increase for Metro riders since 2008. In that time, off-peak fares will have increased by 100 percent.


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Fundraiser for owner of Maddox Grill

The Maddox family, Sue, Richard, Amy, Kelly
Photo from GoFundMe 

Readers may have seen the TV news reports about a woman being critically burned in a house fire in the Westgate neighborhood of Edmonds.

My Edmonds News reports that the woman was Sue Maddox, owner of the Maddox Grill which was located in the 4-Corners area of Shoreline for many years, at 638 NW Richmond Beach Rd. The Grill moved to Lynnwood and recently closed.

My Edmonds News was contacted Wednesday night by Karen Nelson, a family friend, letting them know about a fundraising effort to cover the victim’s medical bills.

According to Nelson, Tuesday’s fire severely damaged a home owned by Richard and Sue Maddox. “Sue sustained critical, life-threatening injuries,” Nelson said. “She will most certainly be in the hospital awhile and her medical bills will be substantial.”

Nelson has set up a GoFundMe.com page to help with expenses.


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Representative Ruth Kagi awarded for extraordinary legislative efforts on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities

Joe Cunningham, King County Family Coalition
Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32

Over 120 individuals attended the Annual Summer Potluck Picnic of the King County Family Coalition for Developmental Disabilities of the Arc of King County, where six legislators, including 32nd District Representative Ruth Kagi, were awarded for their extraordinary efforts during the 2014 legislative session.

Addressing the unmet need for waiting families whose children qualified for state respite and other state Developmental Disabilities Administration services, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 6387 adding 5,000 individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) to services, as well as put in place a policy to make it easier for families to receive respite care. 

Representative Kagi was awarded for her extraordinary role leading a bi-partisan effort to help people with developmental disabilities. This annual award is given to legislators who go above and beyond to champion DD issues.

When presenting the award to Representative Kagi, event emcee and Coordinator of the King County Family Coalition as well as Shoreline resident, Joe Cunningham, stated, “Three days before attending the annual DD legislative forum last year, Representative Kagi held a committee work session to hear how to address the over 14,000 individual No Paid Services Caseload, focusing attention to respite for families. She told advocates and families that this was one of two top priorities for her in the upcoming session.”
Mr. Cunningham added, “Representative Kagi led efforts all session long to ensure the No Paid Services list, respite for families, and all funds from the Community First Choice Option be directed to DD.  Her help not only with adding the 5,000 waiting families to services, but also included inserting language from a bill that would make it easier for parents to maintain and keep part-time respite helpers. Her efforts to the end of the 2014 session were extraordinary.”

Mr. Cunningham, a resident of the Briarcrest neighborhood in Shoreline, also presented words of personal appreciation to Representative Kagi, remarking, “I personally am thrilled and honored that Representative Kagi is my legislator and am deeply grateful for her work. My son Patrick, who served as Representative Kagi’s honorary page for a day when he was younger, can’t wait until 2016 when he can vote for her as well.” Turning to Representative Kagi at the podium, Mr. Cunningham added, “You are one of his heroes!”

For information about the King County Family Coalition, contact Joe Cunningham, 206-829-7048.   

Founded in 1936, The Arc of King County is the oldest non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the Greater Puget Sound area, and one of the oldest such organizations in the United States. The Arc works passionately to uphold its vision of a world where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive as equal, valued and active members of the community.


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What the heck is a drupe? Find out in Kruckeberg class

fruit
When is a berry not a berry? What the heck is a drupe anyway? 

Learn the answers to these questions and more at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden’s upcoming fruits and seeds class!

Thursday, August 28, 6:30-8:30pm

$20 ($10 for KBGF members)


Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA, 98177
206-546-1281

2014 Program Registration is now Open. Register Today!

MsK Nursery and Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Hours 10 am – 3 pm


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Fundraiser for Mountlake Terrace High School Band Sept 27

Award winning Mountlake Terrace High School 
Band Fundraiser night
Please help us keep the quality in our public school

On Saturday, September 27, from 7-10pm there will be a fundraiser to help the Mountlake Terrace High School Band program. Performances by the MTHS Jazz bands and more! Tickets include participation in silent auction, band performances, dessert dash and much more! Tickets purchased before Sept 12 are $25.00; after Sept 12 $30 and at the door $35.00. Purchase tickets online or call 425-478-1989.

Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, Washington 98036.


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It's a two-fer Sunday at Lake Forest Park

The Sunday Farmers' Market outside and the Milner Family Fiddlers outside at Lake Forest Park on Sunday.

The Milner Family Fiddles play their Texas-style music inside Third Place Commons on Sunday, August 17, from 11am to 12:30pm, and the farmers, vendors, and maybe a few buskers are outside on the lower level from 10am to 3pm.

Town Center, intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.



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Live and Local this weekend


Here's where to find live music this Friday and Saturday
in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, Washington 98133

Friday, August 15
Friday Night at the Market
Free music from local band Hot Box
Hits from the 60s and 70s

Gather the family and visit the Market to listen to some great music and grab dinner 6-8 pm. The last of the three-part "Friday Nights at the Market" summer series.

The outdoor barbecue dinner option is a Hawaiian burger ($5.99 plus tax, includes chips and bottled water) or the Deli dinner, available inside ($6.99 plus tax), is a Beef Brisket Sandwich. 

FREE Admission .. ALL AGES .. OUTDOOR BBQ

Celebrate Shoreline

Into the Woods
Musical at Shoreline City Hall Courtyard
17500 Midvale Ave N
The new Aurora Theatre Company presents free performances of the award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical Into The Woods at the Shoreline City Hall Amphitheatre.

Reserve free tickets online, then bring your blankets and settle in for an evening of entertainment.
Doors open at 6pm for picnicking and food trucks.

Friday, August 15
Into the Woods, 8pm
Saturday, August 16
Into the Woods, 8pm

Free - but reservations required 

Saturday, August 16
Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Avenue N

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
3:00 - 4:00 pm

4:30 - 6:00 pm
Doublewide: Country

6:30 – 8:00 pm 
Top 40, 80’s, Pop 
Cover Band: The Spazmatics


19811 Aurora Ave N - north Aurora
206-542-0627
Music from 8:00pm to 10:30pm - $10.00 cover
Reservations Recommended - Call 206-542-0627
Arrive between 6:30-7:30pm for reservation
After 7:30pm seats are given to standby guests
Hot sandwiches, soup, chili, desserts
Families welcome

Saturday, August 16

Blues
Mark DuFresne is one of the most sought after Blues talents in the Northwest. The Washington Blues Society has awarded him for best vocalist, songwriter and harmonica more than any other artist. His work on the chromatic harmonica is considered as some of the most innovative in Blues music. His ability to circular breathe has left audiences amazed. “DuFresne is as distinctive as a vocalist as he is a fiery player; rather than recycling old riffs, his original compositions are tuneful, melodic and grooveworthy..” - Blues Review Magazine....


1520 NE 177th St in North City
206-365-4447
All ages all the time - live music 3-4 nights a week
Jazz venue - Cover charge - accepts reservations
Serves Small Plates, Entrees, and Desserts 4:30- 10:30pm

Friday, August 15 - 8:30-10:30pm - $8 Cover

Tom Kell and his songwriting partner Emiko Woods are in town from their homes in So Cal, and will be performing Friday from 8:30-10:30 for $8 Cover. Tom played in the original Skyboys from '72-75. Tom went on to front the Skyboys for a number of years, and they were the Hottest band in town! Then he moved south to Cal, where he continued to hone his songwriting skills with the likes of John David Souther, Warren Zevon, Kenny Edwards, and many more great artists. He recorded a number of albums for Warner and Vanguard, and was backed up by the Best of the Best musicians. He wrote numerous songs that were covered by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many other artists.

Saturday, August 16 - 8-10:30pm - $8 Cover
Steve Grimes w/Special Guests

Steve Grimes played everything with strings and then he moved to Maui and went on to start to build Mandolins, and eventually Guitars, and has built Amazing Jazz Guitars for some of the Greatest players of our time (George Benson, Larry Coryell, Willy Nelson and Leo Kotke.

Family venue - 3 restaurants
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155
206-366-3302
Live music is free

Friday, August 15 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Swingin’ in the Rain
“Swing”

With a storytellers sensibility and a solid rhythmic groove, Dina breathes new life into old jazz and swing standards. Dina Blade, (of Swingin’ in the Rain) is a refreshingly natural singer with a great sense of time and swing who specializes in singing American popular songs from the 1930s and 40s, preserving the work of master composers and lyricists from that era.

Saturday, August 16 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Island Jazz Quintet
“Jazz”

Whether digging up an obscure relic, debuting a new tune or delivering a take on a favorite Bossa Nova, IJQ is full of talent and surprises. 


18041 Aurora Ave N - central Aurora
206-542-6688
Free pool all the time

Friday, August 15 - 8pm - cover

Certain Inertia 
The New Method Blasters
Peter and The Tribe

Saturday, August 16 - 9pm - cover

Hot Roddin' Romeos
The Echo Devils
Indecent Liberty

Bonus Sunday!

August 17 - 11am - 1pm
Lower level, Town Center, Ballinger Way and Bothell Way

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is pleased to welcome The Milner Family Fiddles. While these talented folks usually share their their Texas-style music in the Commons every other month, this time they will bring the tunes outdoors. Be sure to catch them from 11 am to 1 pm at the “stage” on the side of City Hall.


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Neighborhoods sponsor used book, music and movie sale at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday


Used book sale at Celebrate Shoreline
benefits the neighborhood associations
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Are you looking for a good summer read?  Want some new tunes to hum to?

Come to a great used book, DVD and CD sale at Cromwell Park this Saturday at Celebrate Shoreline Festival. Neighborhood Associations gather up gently used books, music and movies and sell them at great prices - $2 /DVD, $1/hardback, 50 cents/paperback to raise money for neighborhood events. Bring your cash and your reusable bag and find some awesome entertainment. We have children's books too!

You can take your books home or
read them on the spot
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


Used Book, Music and Movie Sale at Celebrate Shoreline
Saturday, August 16, 11 am - 6 pm
Cromwell Park, N 180th and Meridian Ave N


Celebrate Shoreline features live music, dancing, inflatables, kids activities and a lot more. Some activities require a fee ... and the books, DVDS and CDs  are really reasonable!




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Street scene at Jazz Walk

There's was much action on the street as there was in the venues at the North City Jazz Walk. Held from 6 - 10pm on a closed section of 15th NE on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, families meandered the street, checking out all the"Jazz Bites" food, the painted piano, the bronze statue, not to mention fire hydrants and Good Humour ice cream trucks!

Ted's Wheely Cool Treats
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Shoreline Police were on the scene
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Northwest Dental's Wheel of Fortune
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Budding street performer
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Several people played the Painted Piano
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Krispy Kreme gave away free donuts
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Leena's staff sold Jazz Bites from Leena's
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Domino's sold pizza
Photo by Jerry Pickard
North City Eagles sold popcorn and pretzels
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Hook Me Up played sweet sounds in the outdoor
venue with a sit-down audience and patrons of the
Rain City Rotary beer garden next to them
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Jazz Camp students played on the Showmobile stage
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The North City Jazz Walk is produced by the North City Business Association in partnership with the City of Shoreline, the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, North City Water District and by generous in-kind contributions from Ronald Wastewater District, Auvé Industries, Blue City Monthly and Recology Cleanscapes.

Updated 08-14-2014 8:59pm


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